MSE Pregnancy Club 17

Bunny

ahh go on, put yourself on the list, just with a pre-warning you may be early. lol.

kindofagilr

Bunny wrote: »

lack of sleep is torture, have you tried having hot milk and honey before bed, A sleeptherapy pillow spray or some lavender etc, i think they sell it in boots too. I'm glad you've had more, but you'll be exhausted.

Yeah I am having hot milk before bed every night, I havengt tried lavender though

Xmas yeah I am finding I sleep a lot better on the sofa lol, when I first go to bed I amok but as soon as I wake up for loo I cant get back to sleep in the bed

They are getting stronger and differemt, I hope they are doing something, poor OH is all confused, as am I really everytime we get them we are like ohhh is this it only for them to stop again

Som yeah Ive been timing them since 11.10am, they were coming every 4, 6, 5, 7, 6, 5 then 16 mins so I will just have to keep an eye

I have dia woo woo as well which sucks !!! and I am starving, so ive made some toast I am hoping it doesnt set me off on toilet again

SNAP Som I cannot wait for my runny eggs

Sorry Fishcake I have nothing, Ive tried evertrhing lol and Ive been having congractions on and off for 8 days now lol

Pigpen I would put myself on the list if I was you as well

Somnium

kindof - it must be really annoying now! You have any plans for the day, maybe help take your mind of the obvious?

Have kinda given up hope of going au naturel here and just biding my time till tomorrow afternoon, dont think I can stand the suspense if they tell me theres no bed tomorrow! Am so nervous now tho and keep biting OH head of and cant explain to him why. Debating re writing my birth plan in a wee bit more detail, also thinking I need to go thru my bag again cos its highly likely I'll be there at least 2 nights now.

Anyone who's been induced bfore got any useful insight or tips?

Supposed to be going to MILs tomorrow to do the Mothers day thing, both OHs bros and wifes will be there and I told OH I wantd to avoid them! then we had a big argument cos he says but thy want to see you before you go in. I said I dont want all the fuss (cos of nervs) and he called m sellfish I dont think he gets it, am so worrid he wont stand up to them about visiting now.

got-it-spend-it

I was induced Som, and the best tip I can give you is wear comfy clothes when you go in as you may be wearing them a while. Comfy shoes are important too as they make you walk, a lot, after they've given you the pessary/gel. Also take lots of things to do that you can dip in and out of- magazines, puzzles etc as I was bored but couldn't do anything that required much concentration. Also make sure you have lots of little snacks and cartons of drink.

I had a failed induction, so ended up on the oxytocin drip with an epidural. If you get to that point, I recommend an epidural as it does get pretty intense, pretty quick. Having said that a mummy I know was induced on the same day as me and had a water birth and baby was born within about 6 hours of her having the first pessary so induction doesn't necessarily mean a lot of intervention!

Somnium

Thanks gisi Have a book and two mags packed atm as well as my ipod, DS lite and a soduku book. Still hoping for a water birth but will have to see how it goes, but will keep epi in mind! Comfy clothes already to go, shoes will hav to be ugg type things cos its way to hard to get trainers on and off atm and feet keep swelling! Might get some more drinks tho, atm have 3 small cartons and a bottle of water, what snacks would you recommnd I have flap jack, ceral bars and some sweets packed for now.

1more?

som i had a natural birth with dd and was induced with drip on ds, the main difference is contractions get strong quicker, this is what i found, with dd i had a few contractions 10ish then waters went and contractions got stronger as time went on with ds it was strong pains within an hr of drip being put in but my labour was only 6hrs from start to finish,
i would be happy to be induced again its not that bad and at least you know bubs will be here monday or tuesday
hope ive not scared you but think its best to be honest good luck and try not to worry
my best advice is to get a good night sleep in if you can xxx

kindofagilr

Somnium wrote: »

kindof - it must be really annoying now! You have any plans for the day, maybe help take your mind of the obvious?

Have kinda given up hope of going au naturel here and just biding my time till tomorrow afternoon, dont think I can stand the suspense if they tell me theres no bed tomorrow! Am so nervous now tho and keep biting OH head of and cant explain to him why. Debating re writing my birth plan in a wee bit more detail, also thinking I need to go thru my bag again cos its highly likely I'll be there at least 2 nights now.

Anyone who's been induced bfore got any useful insight or tips?

Supposed to be going to MILs tomorrow to do the Mothers day thing, both OHs bros and wifes will be there and I told OH I wantd to avoid them! then we had a big argument cos he says but thy want to see you before you go in. I said I dont want all the fuss (cos of nervs) and he called m sellfish I dont think he gets it, am so worrid he wont stand up to them about visiting now.

Awww chick you arent selfish I wouldnt want to see them either, and just because they want to see you before you go doesnt mean you have to, why should they get thier way!

I am getting sick now lol, we've been to asda and it was hell I was having contractions all the way around my back is killing me so I am going to go in bath and see if that soothes it

I so hope tihs is it sometimes!

We were getting contractions between 4-8 mins and were lasting 1 min - 2 sometimes more, I dont know wheter to see how I go and if thye are the same or worse at tea time ring the hosp see what they suggest?

Weve just got some pots of rice pudding, and cusyard and jelly from asda 3 for a £1 and some of their bags of snack pack apples and melon etc for the hosp, and I am taking lucozade as well

Somnium

Nope you've not scared me I think its cos Ive never done this before so have nothing to compare with lol. But still nervous but I think thats more about being a new mum in general than birth! Think OH is sleeping on Sofa again tonight so should be ok for sleep

1more?

hey som lucky you oh to be nieve again,lol no hun you will be fine millions of women do it everyday and really its amazing as soon as the bubs is here all pain goes its the craziest feeling ever and a day you will remember all your life xx

kindof hope this is it, i think your plan is good take it hr by hr goodluck xx

just gonna watch the rugby been cleaning all morning,house hoovered floors all mopped, washing on the line im like a domestic goddess today with a lil help from my dh hehehe

maureenjscott

Hi ladies, I have done nothing all day today. Cant believe its gone 3o'clock!
Hope your all having a great day.
Som - good luck for tomorrow - labour vibes!!
Fishcake - sorry its taking its time - hope things speed up for you
Kindof - labour vibes!!
and labour vibes to any others still needing!!!

mo x