Pregnancy #50

[Jellycat369]

Had my scan this morning. Thank you for all your kind words before, everything went fine

 

[kayefeluu20]

Downed the glucose drink in the end as couldn't bear the taste. Took me back to the glory days of Birmingham nightclubs watching drag shows and downing pints 🥹

 

[strawberrypineapple]

37+5 and I’m ready for him to come out now! (That’s full term where I live in Australia, I’m not sure if it is in the UK as I never got that far in a pregnancy when I was in the UK). Over thinking every movement, ended up going to hospital for a check yesterday because I was convinced he is having reduced movements even though he IS moving. Feel like he will just be safer on the outside where I can see him lol I’m not even bored on mat leave, I was made for doing my cleaning and cooking and walking the dogs but I just want him to come now. I felt really jealous of the woman the midwife said she might get called out of my room to go to if she got ready to push like … I want to push

 

[rosieposie94]

Yes!! Couldn’t relate to ppl who were over being pregnant and just wanted the baby out I used to cry at the thoughts of him not being in my tummy anymore

I’m a “get this baby out” person. I hate being pregnant

 

[JulesC]

Happy September all! Just dawned on me that I’m having my baby next month Who’s due this month?!

 

[CallMeHollywood]

See, I like the idea of not having to go out for an appointment.

 

[ScoutFinch]

Clicking 33-38 weeks was terrifying. Can we pause time for a bit

 

[kayefeluu20]

Had basically no cravings for the first and second trimesters. 27+3 atm and have craved the following things:

Greggs margarita pizza (gross)
Jelly babies (green ones specifically)
Candy floss from the fairground ONLY
Lucozade original

 

[Pontiac_Bandit]

Agree with you @kayefeluu20

I only want my Husband there and also no visitors in hospital. Maybe my mum dependent on time spent there.
I will read up on pain relief for my own knowledge. At the moment I’m considering a Tens Machine. I’ll pack my hospital bag and then go with the flow.

I normally fully research and plan everything, but I went into labour just knowing that I wanted only my husband there, and I'd prefer less interventions if possible but would follow medical advice. The only thing I wish I'd learnt more about is pain relief (criteria/timeframes for being allowed each one) as I was disappointed not to be able to have an epidural due to the anaesthetist being held up with another patient, and my labour progressing too quickly by the time they arrived - if I'd know more about it, I would have requested it much earlier rather than trying to soldier on with gas and air. So I definitely think you've got the right idea knowing your options but not trying to make plans

 

[Tui]

Another thing I read in the PBC book was that you can decline being induced but I didn't think this was a safe option for baby?

I think the more I read the more confused I'm getting. Being induced terrifies me because I've heard negative stories, same with c sections. I am hoping for a natural water birth but I need additional scans in October to find out if my placenta has moved so it may very well be a c section. I'm trying to remain calm and I keep telling myself that the baby needs to come out one way or another but sometimes you just feel so out of control.

Spoiler: TW stillbirth

They’re right in that you can say no to anything you want to. You can go give birth in your garden shed if you like. There’s some women on the PBC group and others who are happy to go 44 weeks before even considering anything else, I’ve got to say the risk of stillbirth is unacceptably high for me at that gestation and not worth a birth experience. I know I probably ended up with a shitty birth because I got induced but I was 41+5 and there was no sign of anything and having known friends of friends have stillbirths at late gestations I wasn’t willing to risk it.

 

[JulesC]

You do have to do what’s best for you and baby but for those who are going to someone else’s house on Christmas Day - take the pram if you can and they can sleep in there at someone’s house in case that’s a worry.

 

[hollymoox]

I’m 26 weeks, I’ll be having baby between 34-37 weeks as he is unwell and will need surgery immediately after birth. I really don’t want a c-section, does anyone have any tips on things I can do to help me be able to deliver naturally? I’m not sure if there is anything I can do but I’m desperate for a smooth natural Labour if any of you lovely ladies have any tips x

 

[On A Roll]

31 weeks and just tested positive for Covid luckily it’s just cold symptoms and a lack of energy. definitely feeling a bit sorry for myself though

 

[Tui]

You know what annoys me which you may relate to, when people start the conversation about births then they ask you about yours and they say something like ‘well you don’t get a medal’ like your birth isn’t valid for the conversation anymore and you never asked for the medal

Ive got to say having had a traumatic birth I don’t really care to hear others lovely birth stories as I’m bitter and jealous ! It’s not cool but I can’t help it
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Just found out I'm pregnant with my 3rd, I had q postpartum hemorrhage with my 2nd who is now 5, has anyone had a pph and gone on to have more babies? I'm terrified it will happen again or that I will die giving birth

I think the reason for the PPH is important (like was it from the uterus failing to contract or was it from tearing for example) but the hospital would definitely be able to counsel you about risk. Every birth is different though

 

[Pontiac_Bandit]

This may be a bit personal but anyone else's husband/partner not want to cut the cord if the opportunity is presented to them? He's said no, I don't really mind (his body, his choice etc) but I just thought it was the norm. I don't want him to regret not doing it, either.

Is it the norm?! I thought it was something you mainly see in films, I didn't realise most people do it! I mentioned it to my husband as an option and he wasn't interested, but luckily neither was I! I was so out of it I don't even remember the cord being cut

Edited to add - if anyone wants their partner to do something special but they don't want to cut the cord, I recommend offering for them to give the first colostrum syringe. We had a difficult labour and it was particularly upsetting for my husband who wasn't off his nut on gas and air like I was lol and I knew that if I managed to breastfeed I'd be doing all the feeds initially, so I thought that might be a special bonding moment for him and baby, and he really cherishes having had that opportunity

 

[AllTheBest2022]

Feeling a bit fobbed off. 33 weeks pregnant, was sent up to hospital yesterday by my community midwife due to high blood pressure, protein in urine, headache, and visual disturbances. I'm high risk for pre-eclampsia and also had it in my previous pregnancy/after birth. Because the last 2 readings were just under the 'cut off' point I was sent home. I still have a headache now, my vision is still blurry, and I've had high BP readings at home for the last 3 weeks.

 

[kayefeluu20]

Am a diagnosed insomniac (treated with medication for the last 7 years) and have been fine with sleep up until about 28 weeks. But the moving from side to side, leg pains (not cramps weirdly, more like muscle pain) and baby movements mean I've not slept more than 3 hrs consecutively for about two weeks will wake up for about 10-15 minutes every 3 or so hours. Also means I don't have sufficient time to sleep off the medication so I'm extra groggy. If one more person says "wait til baby is here!" I may just snap sat at my wfh desk considering just taking a sick day!

 

[CallMeHollywood]

I had my 25 week appointment last Friday and even the midwife struggled with the Doppler to find the heartbeat. Really wouldn’t advise it.

26 weeks today - red cabbage week. Had a very quiet day yesterday but hopefully some patterns will begin emerging from his kicks. Cot has been picked up, so that’s the last bit of nursery furniture. All too real now

 

[Orangesocks182]

Happy September all! Just dawned on me that I’m having my baby next month Who’s due this month?!

I’m due next week!! currently fed up and wanting this baby OUT! If anyone has any good tips at bringing labour on please let me know! Consultant wants to induce or section me end of next week because of high blood pressure, which I’m terrified about, so I’m hoping and praying he comes naturally before then!

 

[night0wl]

Boys names ARE hard! Recently found out we're having a boy and struggling with names so much!!!