Pregnancy's Best Kept Secrets

r.mac_2

At 18wks pg, I'm now thinking I shouldn't have read this thread

galvanizersbaby

pukkamum wrote: »

went on and on at me about how awful my 2 emergency c-sections must have been.

I can see why women have elective c-sections hahahaha!!!


I recently fell pg with number 3 (miscarried unfortunately) but having had 2 previous sections with my children I found myself under some pressure to experience natural childbirth (vbac I think they call it) from the midwife who visited me at home and half considered it.

Having attended 3 natural labours (birthing partner for both sisters - lucky me!) and read this thread I feel really glad that I was delivered by c-section and don't have any of these stories - I feel most privileged that I was treated with dignity and came away with my lady bits totally intact.
I feel lucky that I can use tampons and they remain where I put them! (my sisters gradually work their way out after 4 children) :eek:

If I do have another baby I have to say this vbac idea is just not doing it for me!

Sarahsaver

r.mac wrote: »

At 18wks pg, I'm now thinking I shouldn't have read this thread

Oh yes you should!

Anyway at least you wikll not be shocked and bewildered like some of us were first time round LOL;)
Best of luck.

Ishtar

Little_Pickle wrote: »

ETA: ummm... I just wondered. how did you tell your OH's your were preggers? I always think this would be a really exciting part of the whole journey... be so interested to hear your stories!

All three times I ran around waving the test stick shouting 'oh my god!!!'...so probably not a good example of how to tell your OH .

This time was a bit more emotional as we lost our last baby at 18 weeks...but still with the aforementioned shouting....

D.

Little_Pickle

thanks Ishtar and sorry to hear of your loss. *cuddles Ishtar*

I think I'd be something like you! tearing around the house with pee stick in hand!

I'd love to be one of those very composed women who are able to keep the secret for a lovely occassion.

A friend at my old work told her dad by giving him a 'father's day' card.
It was to be his first grandchild.
It said:

Dear Grandad,

although we haven't met, I asked mummy to get you this father's day card from me.

I know we're going to be the best of friends! mummy and daddy tell me how wonderful you are all the time (and grandma too!)

I asked mummy to enclose this picture of me... I had my best smile on for you! (enclosed a 1st scan picture)

See you in a few months for a cuddle,
All my love,
Baby 'Surname'

That just made me fall onto the floor in a puddle...:o
it was SO beautiful!

oooooo!

shiningstar_2

oh dear - really wish I hadnt read this post.

Im due tomorrow with my 1st and if I was feeling nervous before i feel like im gonna throw up now.

Ive read alot of books but you almost feel like your going to be the exception however listening to everyones stories thats highly unlikely. Im just hoping im not too late at my 38 week check up the midwife told me baby feels like a good 8 pounder :eek: been having the odd twinges some a little uncomfortable but no real pains yet

Kandipandi

.... and they say its the most natural thing in the world.... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Baileys_Babe

Spending 4+ months on crutches due to SPD - painful
Not being able to hear during labour - scary
Having a third degree tear, going into surgery to be put back together again and it taking literally hours, nobody warned me thought I would be out in under an hour.
Being unable to breast feed despite everyone and his dog supporting me
Deciding to express the milk for nearly a year resulting in everybody I know having seen me on numerous occasions hooked up to a double breast pump
Thinking about 3 years later still making me cry

keelykat

Aaww.....its a good job ive heard many happy stories too lol....

Fidget21

Have just read through most of this in morbid fascination. I can now safely say I am NEVER having kids!!!!!!!!!!! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I am going to have nightmares for the next few days though.

My best friend is due to pop in October...might direct her this way though!