Pregnancy #65

[anything at all]

Weird update. I do have Covid, I rang the midwifery unit and they were a bit ‘ ’ about it because it’s basically so retro these days and nobody has to test. They advised me to cancel my scan for today. I rang the scan department over 30 times and could t get through so decided to mask up, sanitise and come anyway. I feel bad about it but I’m also surrounded by coughing sniffing people who might have Covid anyway and not know!

Anyway, I think I’m glad I came because there isn’t as much fluid around the baby as they’d expect there to be so I’m now in maternity triage to be checked out. I’m remaining calm, my actual freak out is any pregnancy-related anything will trigger my mat leave starting and woah Nelly, I am NOT ready to leave work early as much as I really want to because I’m done.

Hope everything is okay !

I highly suspected I had Covid when I was admitted for bleeding at 35+6, I made it clear over the phone and to everyone I saw in triage but they didn’t test me or seemed bothered. I was coughing, sneezing, sore throat, it was awful.
I was then one of those people in the maternity unit waiting room coughing and sneezing as I still had to go to my 2 appointments.

They gave me a private room for the night and I thought maybe it was because of Covid but they then took that off me the next day for someone contagious apparently

 

[LittleMissMuffet]

Weird update. I do have Covid, I rang the midwifery unit and they were a bit ‘ ’ about it because it’s basically so retro these days and nobody has to test. They advised me to cancel my scan for today. I rang the scan department over 30 times and could t get through so decided to mask up, sanitise and come anyway. I feel bad about it but I’m also surrounded by coughing sniffing people who might have Covid anyway and not know!

Anyway, I think I’m glad I came because there isn’t as much fluid around the baby as they’d expect there to be so I’m now in maternity triage to be checked out. I’m remaining calm, my actual freak out is any pregnancy-related anything will trigger my mat leave starting and woah Nelly, I am NOT ready to leave work early as much as I really want to because I’m done.

Keep us updated when you can. Sending lots of positive thoughts!

 

[LavaFlake]

Weird update. I do have Covid, I rang the midwifery unit and they were a bit ‘ ’ about it because it’s basically so retro these days and nobody has to test. They advised me to cancel my scan for today. I rang the scan department over 30 times and could t get through so decided to mask up, sanitise and come anyway. I feel bad about it but I’m also surrounded by coughing sniffing people who might have Covid anyway and not know!

Anyway, I think I’m glad I came because there isn’t as much fluid around the baby as they’d expect there to be so I’m now in maternity triage to be checked out. I’m remaining calm, my actual freak out is any pregnancy-related anything will trigger my mat leave starting and woah Nelly, I am NOT ready to leave work early as much as I really want to because I’m done.

Sorry you’re poorly, one silver lining of getting Covid now is because of how far along you are baby will be getting all your antibodies which will stick around when they’re newborn. Ideal going into winter season.

Hope the triage goes ok too

 

[RedPotter]

Weird update. I do have Covid, I rang the midwifery unit and they were a bit ‘ ’ about it because it’s basically so retro these days and nobody has to test. They advised me to cancel my scan for today. I rang the scan department over 30 times and could t get through so decided to mask up, sanitise and come anyway. I feel bad about it but I’m also surrounded by coughing sniffing people who might have Covid anyway and not know!

Anyway, I think I’m glad I came because there isn’t as much fluid around the baby as they’d expect there to be so I’m now in maternity triage to be checked out. I’m remaining calm, my actual freak out is any pregnancy-related anything will trigger my mat leave starting and woah Nelly, I am NOT ready to leave work early as much as I really want to because I’m done.

Oh no so sorry you aren't feeling well, it's the last thing you need when you are so near the end as well. Really hope it's all gone ok at triage as well and that you and baby are ok.

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

So, my missing fluids are a bit of a mystery but I was well looked after today by everyone. Boy Wonder’s bladder and kidneys looked fine on the scan which is one apparent cause. My BP and urine remains tip top with 0 signs of pre-eclampsia which can be another cause. I had a quick internal examination and there was no evidence my waters have leaked that they could see, so, all in all it’s a bit head scratchy. The Boy was monitored on the CTG (I actually got myself in a tizzy on Thursday/Friday about his movements seeming different so went on the CTG at my local unit and he had been fine then) and he was once again fine. Scan was otherwise fine, he’s average for all measurements and nothing else was remotely of concern. So I’m being squeezed back in on Monday for another scan and back to Triage so I can see the obstetrician again as nobody can fit me in on a routine appointment diary at short notice. Low fluid, according to the obstetrician today, means an ECV is less likely to work and he is stubbornly breech according to the sonographer (she also said he looked ‘extremely cosy in there’). And if I lose more fluid they may be inclined to get him out even sooner, the obstetrician said it’s low but ‘not too low’ at the moment.

But, apparently getting a date for a c-section is a nightmare so I have a provisional date for 12th Sept I’m supposed to be working till the 5th. I thought I’d get a week and a half of pottering around to myself but perhaps not! I wanted to deliver naturally but I’m not going to be stubborn about it and I don’t fancy him getting stuck. I want him and I to be safe!

Kind of glad the ultrasound department didn’t pick up the phone yesterday! I did spend a long time in the hospital but I’m super grateful for the care. Even got a sandwich!

 

[belle235]

Glad to hear all is okay!

I was hoping for a vagibal delivery myself, but honestly after a loooooooong failed induction, the emergency c section was not only welcome, but actually a really positive experience.

Was on my feet the same day, and honestly first thing the following day. Everyone is different, but recovery for me has been straightforward so far, and we’ve been our pram walks every day since coming home!

Take care <3

So, my missing fluids are a bit of a mystery but I was well looked after today by everyone. Boy Wonder’s bladder and kidneys looked fine on the scan which is one apparent cause. My BP and urine remains tip top with 0 signs of pre-eclampsia which can be another cause. I had a quick internal examination and there was no evidence my waters have leaked that they could see, so, all in all it’s a bit head scratchy. The Boy was monitored on the CTG (I actually got myself in a tizzy on Thursday/Friday about his movements seeming different so went on the CTG at my local unit and he had been fine then) and he was once again fine. Scan was otherwise fine, he’s average for all measurements and nothing else was remotely of concern. So I’m being squeezed back in on Monday for another scan and back to Triage so I can see the obstetrician again as nobody can fit me in on a routine appointment diary at short notice. Low fluid, according to the obstetrician today, means an ECV is less likely to work and he is stubbornly breech according to the sonographer (she also said he looked ‘extremely cosy in there’). And if I lose more fluid they may be inclined to get him out even sooner, the obstetrician said it’s low but ‘not too low’ at the moment.

But, apparently getting a date for a c-section is a nightmare so I have a provisional date for 12th Sept I’m supposed to be working till the 5th. I thought I’d get a week and a half of pottering around to myself but perhaps not! I wanted to deliver naturally but I’m not going to be stubborn about it and I don’t fancy him getting stuck. I want him and I to be safe!

Kind of glad the ultrasound department didn’t pick up the phone yesterday! I did spend a long time in the hospital but I’m super grateful for the care. Even got a sandwich!

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

Glad to hear all is okay!

I was hoping for a vagibal delivery myself, but honestly after a loooooooong failed induction, the emergency c section was not only welcome, but actually a really positive experience.

Was on my feet the same day, and honestly first thing the following day. Everyone is different, but recovery for me has been straightforward so far, and we’ve been our pram walks every day since coming home!

Take care <3

Thank you. I’ve heard some positive c section stories recently which has helped and I did always have in the back of my mind that a natural birth attempt might lead to an emergency c-section for all sorts of reasons anyway. I’m not the best at healing but hopefully it won’t be too bad! My focus has always been on the safest option for the two of us, for sure.

 

[amarantine]

Thank you. I’ve heard some positive c section stories recently which has helped and I did always have in the back of my mind that a natural birth attempt might lead to an emergency c-section for all sorts of reasons anyway. I’m not the best at healing but hopefully it won’t be too bad! My focus has always been on the safest option for the two of us, for sure.

Because I have a low lying placenta (it’s not out by much but closer to the cervix than they usually like) we have an extra scan at 32 weeks, and if the placenta has not moved by then I think we have another check at 36 weeks and then a planned c section if it still hasn’t moved. I always wanted a natural vaginal birth but trying to get to a point where I’m okay with the fact this might not happen - but like you I’m trying to think about the best thing for baby and for me. The main positive I can think of for us (aside from the obvious safety part!) is that Baby A is due so close to Christmas that I suppose it means we definitely won’t be giving birth on Christmas Day I am being flippant here but it’s helping me get my head round it…

 

[ValleyRay]

Had a hospital appointment this morning and whilst I was having my blood test done, I told the woman that my twins are a boy and a girl and she asked me if they were identical I wonder how many more times I'll be asked lol I think this is my 2nd or 3rd time so far

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

Had a hospital appointment this morning and whilst I was having my blood test done, I told the woman that my twins are a boy and a girl and she asked me if they were identical I wonder how many more times I'll be asked lol I think this is my 2nd or 3rd time so far

That is 100% the sort of dumb question I’d ask to be fair

 

[ValleyRay]

That is 100% the sort of dumb question I’d ask to be fair

I mean, when I came out and told my husband about it his reaction was "Well they could be couldn't they?" So then I had to explain to him why they definitely couldn't be In all honestly, before knowing they were twins and researching everything I probably wouldn't have put it past myself to ask someone else the same

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

Have struggled today. I’ve been all over the shop emotionally which is probably due to now being 36 weeks pregnant, having Covid and being unable to breathe out my nose (even dug out the humidifier that saved me in the first trimester but it didn’t help!) and the worry about the low amniotic fluid have all just converged on me in a heap. My ‘boss’ has been super understanding and I am going to finish up work early. I do have somethings I cannot leave to anyone (joys of being at the top of the old hierarchy) and I just need to try to have enough minerals left in the tank to do them, then I can just focus on thinking about the baby. Unfortunately, all I seem to do is get unfathomably upset at random intervals throughout the day at the prospect that something might go wrong and am having all sorts of issues regulating my emotions. I’m trying to be logical and think that, if this was really serious, they’d have delivered him yesterday, or I’d still be in hospital. They were lovely to me in the hospital but I did not really start to process everything till last night and now I’m just a mess. MrDN and I are staying in separate rooms in the hope he doesn’t catch covid and I think he just feels really helpless at the moment. He’s trying extremely hard to look after me and probably hide his own worry from me. This is what I get for bragging about a smooth pregnancy!

 

[Sickofinstacrap]

Have struggled today. I’ve been all over the shop emotionally which is probably due to now being 36 weeks pregnant, having Covid and being unable to breathe out my nose (even dug out the humidifier that saved me in the first trimester but it didn’t help!) and the worry about the low amniotic fluid have all just converged on me in a heap. My ‘boss’ has been super understanding and I am going to finish up work early. I do have somethings I cannot leave to anyone (joys of being at the top of the old hierarchy) and I just need to try to have enough minerals left in the tank to do them, then I can just focus on thinking about the baby. Unfortunately, all I seem to do is get unfathomably upset at random intervals throughout the day at the prospect that something might go wrong and am having all sorts of issues regulating my emotions. I’m trying to be logical and think that, if this was really serious, they’d have delivered him yesterday, or I’d still be in hospital. They were lovely to me in the hospital but I did not really start to process everything till last night and now I’m just a mess. MrDN and I are staying in separate rooms in the hope he doesn’t catch covid and I think he just feels really helpless at the moment. He’s trying extremely hard to look after me and probably hide his own worry from me. This is what I get for bragging about a smooth pregnancy!

If it makes you feel any more settled, I had same with my daughter, unexplained large drop in amniotic fluid hardly had any left. I wasn’t allowed to leave the hospital and was induced there and then at 37 weeks. Just keep an eye out on babies movements if you’ve any worries call them straight away

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

If it makes you feel any more settled, I had same with my daughter, unexplained large drop in amniotic fluid hardly had any left. I wasn’t allowed to leave the hospital and was induced there and then at 37 weeks. Just keep an eye out on babies movements if you’ve any worries call them straight away

Thank you. It was all a bit unexpected. Which is dumb to say because nobody expects a complication do they? I was an absolute mess yesterday and all of last night but today I just sat at my wfh desk and worked and worked solidly and that helped keep my mind off things and move me further towards being able to stop work and feel like I handed over the major stuff. They would cope without me even if I just left, but it helped me to be focused.

 

[Londonsays]

Baby boy born today by section.

He weighs 7 lbs 2 oz, he is absolutely perfect and looks identical to his big brother.

We didn’t know the gender prior to the birth but had convinced ourselves it was a girl. I am not sure why we did this because we were happy with either gender. But it means we came unprepared with a boy name. We’ve spent the last 7 hours online and come up with one with meaning and we think suits him. I would never recommend this approach although I think it’s made us even closer as parents as we really worked as a team

 

[amarantine]

Baby boy born today by section.

He weighs 7 lbs 2 oz, he is absolutely perfect and looks identical to his big brother.

We didn’t know the gender prior to the birth but had convinced ourselves it was a girl. I am not sure why we did this because we were happy with either gender. But it means we came unprepared with a boy name. We’ve spent the last 7 hours online and come up with one with meaning and we think suits him. I would never recommend this approach although I think it’s made us even closer as parents as we really worked as a team

Congratulations, glad he’s arrived safely! We have done exactly the same with baby amarantine, we are completely convinced (it has been my gut feeling since day one) that we’re having a girl, everyone has said their inkling is also a girl, so we are now completely sure we are having a girl to the point we’ll be super surprised if we have a boy not that we mind either but same as you we have no idea for a boy name though we do have until December…

 

[Londonsays]

Congratulations, glad he’s arrived safely! We have done exactly the same with baby amarantine, we are completely convinced (it has been my gut feeling since day one) that we’re having a girl, everyone has said their inkling is also a girl, so we are now completely sure we are having a girl to the point we’ll be super surprised if we have a boy not that we mind either but same as you we have no idea for a boy name though we do have until December…

I am so glad I’m not the only one and thank you.

I made a couple of silly purchases from Vinted for girly bits. I’m going to pack all of these up and donate them to a local woman's centre. Would love another Mum to get pleasure dressing a girl in them because they were ridiculously cute and I did get joy buying them.

 

[amarantine]

I am so glad I’m not the only one and thank you.

I made a couple of silly purchases from Vinted for girly bits. I’m going to pack all of these up and donate them to a local woman's centre. Would love another Mum to get pleasure dressing a girl in them because they were ridiculously cute and I did get joy buying them.

I’ve been trying so hard not to buy girly bits off the likes of vinted because a gut feeling does not mean we are having a girl that’s a really thoughtful thing to do with those bits so another mum can use them and enjoy dressing her little girl in cute clothes! It’s terrible how convinced we are because we deliberately chose not to find out and it makes no difference really as long as we have a healthy, happy baby!

 

[calabazarock]

Thank you. I’ve heard some positive c section stories recently which has helped and I did always have in the back of my mind that a natural birth attempt might lead to an emergency c-section for all sorts of reasons anyway. I’m not the best at healing but hopefully it won’t be too bad! My focus has always been on the safest option for the two of us, for sure.

I feel positive about my c section. It helped that I've learned in this last year go calm myself around needles. Once baby was out, he was placed on my chest for a few minutes. He cried a bit when coming out and was immediately settled one placed on my chest and when he heard my voice. Then he was taken away for vital and dressing, then we had an hour with baby and dad to bond while I recovered from anesthesia.
I'm glad we tried a natural birth but I'm also glad once the decision was made to do a csection that it was very fast, and hour after the decision, baby was born. I highly appreciate there was no waiting for either of us go be in stress or danger.

Could your low amniotic fluid be due to the covid? Like you are dehydrated from it?

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

Baby boy born today by section.

He weighs 7 lbs 2 oz, he is absolutely perfect and looks identical to his big brother.

We didn’t know the gender prior to the birth but had convinced ourselves it was a girl. I am not sure why we did this because we were happy with either gender. But it means we came unprepared with a boy name. We’ve spent the last 7 hours online and come up with one with meaning and we think suits him. I would never recommend this approach although I think it’s made us even closer as parents as we really worked as a team

Wonderful news, congratulations! We’ve known our baby is a boy from v early days as we had a private NIPT and decided to find out then, but it’s not helped with the names at all for us. We both admitted to each other we have a greater affinity for girls names than we do boys names. There’s a bit of a shortlist but I’m just hoping when he’s born we’ll be like ‘yes, you’re a [name]’. I’ve had some strict rules about knocking certain names off the list, any service users I’ve worked with or any staff that have made my life a complete misery get taken off the list and that’s made MrDragName really annoyed at me