Pregnancy #62

[Spencerskates]

It's stopped again, but might start again like it did before. I'll call them in a bit. It just amazes me they don't tell you what's normal. I know everyone is different but they could at least have something that says X is normal but call us if you see Y.

I’d give them a call for reassurance! It’s crazy isn’t it? I had a horrendous bleed at 9 weeks with baby Skates - heavier than day 1 of a heavy period, and he was absolutely fine. They weren’t in a rush to see me though.

I’m so, so fed up of being and feeling sick. I don’t know why I expected anything different after one HG pregnancy but it’s bleeping miserable.

 

[littlepup]

It's stopped again, but might start again like it did before. I'll call them in a bit. It just amazes me they don't tell you what's normal. I know everyone is different but they could at least have something that says X is normal but call us if you see Y.

There is something along those lines, soaking a pad every hour or bleeding like a period is the red flag… but any blood when pregnant is so concerning who wants to wait?!
I’d try for an EPU - early pregnancy unit referral from the GP or if you can get a number/hospital switchboard, call direct. I think about 6 weeks is the earliest they’ll see you here.

 

[Shinythings]

Midwives were absolutely lovely. Got a scan tomorrow morning at EPU. They think I'm fine but want to err on side of caution as they said due to some risk factors I'm at higher risk of miscarriage.

 

[Amylaauren]

Midwives were absolutely lovely. Got a scan tomorrow morning at EPU. They think I'm fine but want to err on side of caution as they said due to some risk factors I'm at higher risk of miscarriage.

Keep us updated and fingers crossed everything is all okay xx

 

[RoseyThorney]

Usually in your upper arm only reason we may do it somewhere else is if you’re very slim, but the upper arm is the go to.

Also, so sorry things are so difficult with your family

I got the choice - I went for arm, its a sore one be prepared

Phew what a relief!

Would you say it’s more sore than the whooping cough one?

 

[Keera]

Phew what a relief!

Would you say it’s more sore than the whooping cough one?

Yes - I’m not bothered about needles in the slightest and I wasn’t crying or anything () but sorer than the whooping cough or any other vaccine I’ve had, I assume it’s because it’s a thicker solution 🥲

 

[littlepup]

Yes - I’m not bothered about needles in the slightest and I wasn’t crying or anything () but sorer than the whooping cough or any other vaccine I’ve had, I assume it’s because it’s a thicker solution 🥲

Me either but it feels like you can feel it go in as they do it. I wasn’t sore after though.

 

[scouseconstantine]

Picked up my new car tonight, it’s a five door where my previous was a three and got hit by a flood of emotions that baby is going to be here soon and she’s going to be in the back seat and gosh it all feels so strange

 

[PrincessShark]

Stretch and sweep went much better than the last one!
A very stretchy 2cm, central and able to touch the baby’s head..so much can change in just a couple of days.

I don’t think it’ll get things going, but it’s reassuring to know that the niggly pains I’ve been having are actually changing my cervix.

 

[shadowofdoubt]

Felt anxious for my 32week mudwife appt, cos that’s where stuff went wrong last time and we ended up hospital bound until he was born 11 days later. Turns out baby has too much fluid around her and I need to be tested for GD. I’m meeting with the diabetes team next Thursday and I just feel massively overwhelmed with it. I had my heart set on a water birth and I’ve just been concentrating on doing everything I can to keep her in so we don’t end up in NICU again & it’s all out of my control again

 

[User767676]

Felt anxious for my 32week mudwife appt, cos that’s where stuff went wrong last time and we ended up hospital bound until he was born 11 days later. Turns out baby has too much fluid around her and I need to be tested for GD. I’m meeting with the diabetes team next Thursday and I just feel massively overwhelmed with it. I had my heart set on a water birth and I’ve just been concentrating on doing everything I can to keep her in so we don’t end up in NICU again & it’s all out of my control again

Try not to worry too much until you know what’s happening. GD on its own shouldn’t stop you having a water birth - you would need to be monitored but if they have wireless ones it’s still possible.

 

[ASAnigel]

Our baby boy arrived earlier this week via emergency c section
omg has it been wild and such a strange blur
It’s all so overwhelming and I feel like I don’t have a clue what I’m doing with him or if I’m doing the right things.
my milk still hasn’t come in yet which I think is adding to all the stress but hoping it will soon

Anyone waiting for their babies I hope they’re with you soon!
also I packed so much stuff in my hospital bag and used about 3 things
The best thing I took was a portable nightlight (just got off Amazon that does different colours etc) for when we were on the ward. Also if you’re hoping to breastfeed buy the silverette things - I decided to wait and see how I got on and holy moly did I regret that while I was waiting for Amazon to deliver them!

 

[Greencatfysh]

Our baby boy arrived earlier this week via emergency c section
omg has it been wild and such a strange blur
It’s all so overwhelming and I feel like I don’t have a clue what I’m doing with him or if I’m doing the right things.
my milk still hasn’t come in yet which I think is adding to all the stress but hoping it will soon

Anyone waiting for their babies I hope they’re with you soon!
also I packed so much stuff in my hospital bag and used about 3 things
The best thing I took was a portable nightlight (just got off Amazon that does different colours etc) for when we were on the ward. Also if you’re hoping to breastfeed buy the silverette things - I decided to wait and see how I got on and holy moly did I regret that while I was waiting for Amazon to deliver them!

Ahh congratulations! Good tips 🩷

 

[Bingobango]

I've had to start injecting blood thinners into my stomach and it's the worse. I cant help but cry and shake after and I just want baby to be okay. But we've been told he's really big and has a lot of fluid around him so waiting for blood test and glucose test results. I knew this could happen. My mum had GD with all three of us and with me pre eclampsia so ive been high risk from the star but when you hear the words it's still hard to process.

 

[Shinythings]

Had my scan at EPU this morning. Everything is fine and where it should be. Bleeding was caused by a little blood sac that's still there so they've said to expect bleeding to continue for a while whilst it empties. I am having the worst farts and trapped wind at the moment and the strength it took not to fart on the table whilst she's wiggling the wand round and pressing on everything was insane.

 

[Keera]

My partner was at a night out last night so he’s a bit fragile today and keeps apologising for “ruining the day”. Would it be bad to tell him I’m actually thrilled to lie on the couch all day eating takeaways ?

 

[yankydoo]

My partner was at a night out last night so he’s a bit fragile today and keeps apologising for “ruining the day”. Would it be bad to tell him I’m actually thrilled to lie on the couch all day eating takeaways ?

sounds a dream! We are hosting 10 people today and I’m 34 weeks pregnant. Just had to sit down after 5 minutes of hoovering.

 

[RoseyThorney]

Our baby boy arrived earlier this week via emergency c section
omg has it been wild and such a strange blur
It’s all so overwhelming and I feel like I don’t have a clue what I’m doing with him or if I’m doing the right things.
my milk still hasn’t come in yet which I think is adding to all the stress but hoping it will soon

Anyone waiting for their babies I hope they’re with you soon!
also I packed so much stuff in my hospital bag and used about 3 things
The best thing I took was a portable nightlight (just got off Amazon that does different colours etc) for when we were on the ward. Also if you’re hoping to breastfeed buy the silverette things - I decided to wait and see how I got on and holy moly did I regret that while I was waiting for Amazon to deliver them!

Congrats on your baby boy, lovely!

 

[Greencatfysh]

Second time trying and failing to harvest colostrum. Hot bath, massage, even used a haakaa pump to try and move things along. Wondering if my body is just nowhere near labour

 

[littlepup]

I've had to start injecting blood thinners into my stomach and it's the worse. I cant help but cry and shake after and I just want baby to be okay. But we've been told he's really big and has a lot of fluid around him so waiting for blood test and glucose test results. I knew this could happen. My mum had GD with all three of us and with me pre eclampsia so ive been high risk from the star but when you hear the words it's still hard to process.

I’m sorry to read this. Is it the Fragmin injection? If so they’re the ones you’re given after a c-section. Is it the just mental side or are you also struggling with the injection itself?