Pregnancy #9 we love carbs

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Pandapops82

Looking for some moral support I posted a couple of days ago that I had been having a lot of period like cramps and some backache and wondered is labour was impending (almost at due date now!). Since Thursday evening I've had a consistent tightening across my middle and top of my bump which I've not experienced this pregnancy as of yet! The only thing is, it's still happening.. there's no build up it's just consistent but it feels like I constantly need the toilet (sorry if TMI!) and nothing is easing the pains. Last night I barely slept and was throwing up for a long time. Did anyone else experience this at all? I spoke to my mum this morning who has said I should call the hospital but I'm so worried it's all just a false alarm and I don't want to waste their time X
 
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springheeledyeti

had a miscarriage a few years ago, had a healthy daughter since and now 18+2 with this one and still constantly worried. You’re definitely not alone. Excited but mostly terrified for the next scan which is next week.
 
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Bwacac

Don’t ever worry about it being a false alarm. Each labour starts differently. I’m on baby 5 and I’ve not had the same experience twice, I’m 38 weeks today and been up since 4:30am feeling tightenings and constant pressure down below. My partner just said to me could this be the start and I said I’ve not got a clue. We will just see how the next few hours pan out. Don’t ever feel like a pain when you call up maternity, they’d rather you call five times a day than sit there worrying. Pick up the phone abs good luck xx
 
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Kitt

Sorry never done labour before so can’t advise on if the pains are normal but it might just be those fake contractions and your body gearing up for the big event. It might be a good idea to call your midwife or maternity triage and they might be able to reassure you a bit? Hope you’re ok this morning x
 
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Hbirdette

where is the latest guidance that says 30 mins? I checked on the lullaby trust and it still says 2 hours
My inlaws have booked a stupid “holiday” up to Scotland for 2 nights when baby will be 4 months old. It’s 7 hours away, and that’s without breaks they don’t see the issue with it taking my husband and I about twice that amount of time with all the breaks in between. I’ve put my foot down and said we’re not going, it’s totally unreasonable and ridiculous. They booked it without even checking, I was totally pissed off! Might just throw in the 30 min rule
(just want to say I have baby in his car seat as little as possible!)
 
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calmyourritas

I’d be fuming, tell them to piss off
 
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Nursty

My second baby's labour was like this. I remember I phoned triage and even said "I'm worried because I think I might just need a poo, but nothings happening when I go to the toilet!"
When I got to the hospital I was 3cm dilated but as she was examining me, I had a contraction and I apparently dilated to 6cm with my contraction!
Definitely worth a call and the worst they can do is examine you and say it's not time yet, you won't be wasting anyone's time. X
 
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Definitelyme

My midwife was telling me two weeks ago about the 30 minute rule. She said it can be extended to 45mins if you can see baby (ie if they are in the car seat on the pram).

Your in laws have over stepped the Mark there, booking a holiday without asking is ridiculous.
 
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WhatABore

If you Google "baby carseat 30 minutes" it will bring it up.
My midwife and health visitors have all said this is what they're now advising.
Or an hour if someone is sitting with them.
But that's only up to 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, they said 2 hours is the maximum with 15 minutes break between if you travel further.
 
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Vivian124

What's the benefits of eating dates nearing the due date? Im forcing myself to eat them but they're vile
 
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ktypage

Definitelyme said:
Never heard of eating dates coming up to due date. Certainly not something I’ve ever done!
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I think there is an old wives tale suggesting that dates may lead to a quicker and easier labor.... midwives suggest you may just end up with diarrhoea

Good for cleaning out the system though!
 
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Hbirdette

Ahhh I didn’t realise it was up to 6 weeks! That makes more sense

They always overstep the mark unfortunately
 
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WhatABore

Vivian124 said:
What's the benefits of eating dates nearing the due date? Im forcing myself to eat them but they're vile
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There's been a study that suggests eating 6 dates a day for the last 4 weeks decreases things like the first stage of labour and stuff
 
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Pinkpenguinx

I've barely known I'm pregnant for 24 hours , I had my 3rd Miscarriage in February , a d&c on April 1st and by some miracle have fallen the first try after the operation , my anxiety is currently through the the roof and everything is setting me off . I think I will go for a private scan in a few weeks , the thought of having going back to the epu is causing me so much worry .
I dont remember being this anxious when I had my son despite having had a miscarriage before him
 
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Chickenandgravy

Finally managed to get a hold of the midwife (since fucking Monday....raging) turns out I'm just really anaemic does anyone know what the tablets are called that don't upset your stomach as much? It was ferrous fumarate I was on pre pregnancy and they constipation was unreal....so I don't think I can deal with that being pregnant either
 
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grumpycat

if it’s iron you need, I’ve had the ‘gentle iron’ from Holland and barratt - I only got an upset tum when my iron balanced out and I was still taking it.
 
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Mathilderose99

I get so anxious too... my doctor told me after 8 weeks only 3% chance of miscarriage & that has made me feel a little better despite my history. sending hugs x
 
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Pinkpenguinx

Mathilderose99 said:
I get so anxious too... my doctor told me after 8 weeks only 3% chance of miscarriage & that has made me feel a little better despite my history. sending hugs x
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Thank you for that , when you out it like that it's quite reassuring. My gp hasn't been all that great , however the epu and hospital were absolutely amazing.
It's so hard , sometimes it's all consuming . I'm trying to spend 10 minutes every day to calm myself
 
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Dipdab

Mathilderose99 said:
I get so anxious too... my doctor told me after 8 weeks only 3% chance of miscarriage & that has made me feel a little better despite my history. sending hugs x
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Not sure how medically accurate but a friend sent me this which has helped my nerves a lot. Especially if you’re a statistics fan like myself

Miscarriage Odds Reassurer

A positive spin on Miscarriage. The Reassurer shows you the odds of miscarriage and birth based on pregnancy length and maternal history.
datayze.com
 
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