MSE Pregnancy Club 19

jmf76

Gems81 wrote: »

Well i slept this afternoon and all pain/possible contractions stopped. Just got back from seeing the midwife (it was the rubbish one that never answers any of my questions) and she said the head is engaged and booked me in for a sweep at 40 plus 2 just incase and will book me in to be induced at 41weeks. She also told me it is very very unlikely that they will let me have a water birth if i have to be induced:(

Does anyone know if the fact that the head is engaged means its really likely to happen soon, or can the head be engaged forever and still nothing??

Hi Gems,

Sadly no based on my experience... mine's had it's head engaged the last couple of weeks and no sign yet

jmf76

ethelsmum wrote: »

I know what you mean - I am so fed up and want baby here now but then on the other hand I can sleep when I want and rest etc.
I so hope this baby is here over the weekend though - if I get another text, fb message,phone call etc asking "any sign?" I will scream. Even oh phoned me this morning and first thing he said was "any pains?" - as if I wouldn't have let him know lol.

I keep getting what feels like contractions but they only last for a few minutes and then stop :mad:.

Labour vibes JMF.

Hee hee, keep getting that too! It does get a little weary after a while, and sadly I don't have the energy to think of anything witty to say back.

Currently making myself a curry to see if that will help, also on the RLT and told hubby his luck might be in later - the look on his face was priceless!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

ticklepenny_2

Couple of suggestions for text/FB responses:

Q. Any signs?
A. Well I think the big belly is a sign I'm still pregnant.

Q. Having any pains?
A. Just pain in the !!!!! questions.

Q. Have you had baby yet?
A. I've had baby for 9 months and seems comfortable where he/she is.

Q. Are you lookign forward to it?
A. As much as you would look forward to pooing a watermelon.

These are OH approved

Gems81

jmf76 wrote: »

Hi Gems,

Sadly no based on my experience... mine's had it's head engaged the last couple of weeks and no sign yet

doh!! thanks though.

ethelsmum

Gems - mine's been engaged for at least 3 weeks and I'm still here .

Krystaltips

Gems, what's the reason for being induced at 41 weeks? You don't have to if you would rather avoid being induced...

got-it-spend-it

Gems81 wrote: »

Well i slept this afternoon and all pain/possible contractions stopped. Just got back from seeing the midwife (it was the rubbish one that never answers any of my questions) and she said the head is engaged and booked me in for a sweep at 40 plus 2 just incase and will book me in to be induced at 41weeks. She also told me it is very very unlikely that they will let me have a water birth if i have to be induced:(

Does anyone know if the fact that the head is engaged means its really likely to happen soon, or can the head be engaged forever and still nothing??

I shouldn't be here as I'm not pregnant, but just happened to see this and wanted to say that I was told that I could have a water birth with induction if they only use the pessary (which they will try first) and it was only a no if you have to have the drip (or any other risk factors, like meconium in the waters which is why I couldn't have one). I know a few people who were induced and still had water births. HTH.

Princess_Coupon

Well after a few weeks of lurking/occasional posting I am ready to join officially after having my 12 week scan today. it put me at 13+1 due 24th of March, can I be added to the list please?

I noticed a few people mentioned buying/renting a tens, for my 1st i borrowed one from the hospital midwife told me pregnant ladies can borrow one from the physio dept you get it for 4 weeks free of charge (needed a deposit but refundable) worth asking about. I found it useless but friends have found benefits.

Princess_Coupon

EDD LIST
ethelsmum - 17th September 2010
jmf76 - 18th September 2010
BudgetBlonde - 25th September 2010
dreambirdie - 25th September 2010
ClareEmily - 27th September 2010
Gems81- 27th September 2010
kmckee999 - 28th September 2010
Brazilianwax - 28th September 2010
DON79 - 28th September 2010 :female:
Pompeygirl69r - 1st October 2010:female:
Rach - 2nd October 2010
Red Rose - 2nd October 2010 :female:
Moneysaver12 - 5th October 2010 :male: *Planned C-Section - 23/09*
Nephthys - 5th October 2010 :question:
mrsmc - 7 October 2010
sweaty betty - 9th October 2010
CrazyTink - 11th October 2010
J_pink - 17th October 2010 :male:
Billybobberyl - 18th October 2010 :question:
rik1978 - 21st October 2010
threemuttleys - 23rd October 2010
Clairesolo - 26th October 2010
naughty-yet-sorta-nice - 26th October 2010 :male:
*BigBird* - 27 October 2010
sherry16 - 27th October 2010
plymouthscubagirl - 30th October 2010
Ladylegs - 30th October 2010?
**confuzzled** - 31st October 2010
tanmu - 2nd November 2010
Bufger - 4th November 2010 :male:
emsywoo123 - 8th November 2010:male:
Samandona - 11th November 2010 :male:
sharonr - 12th November 2010
slm6002 - 13th November 2010
Jadeorchid - 13th November 2010:male:
CL - 14th November 2010 :question:
Starjump - 15th November 2010 :female:
tigtag02 - 16th November 2010 :question:
hdeusi - 18th November :question:
pukkamum - 18th November 2010 *Planned C-Section*
Leopardlady - 20th November 2010
xnatalie81x - 21st November 2010
starjumper - 24th November 2010
hkinsella - 28th November 2010
tinkwings - 2nd December 2010 :female:
Welshlassie - 3rd December 2010
Catw0man - 6th December 2010
katy1987 - 6th December 2010 :male:
Sharon30 - 6th December 2010
MERFE - 8th December 2010 :male: *Planned C-Section*
snugglepants - 8th December 2010
gemima27 - 9th December 2010
Sarathechemist - 12th December 2010
PoppyW- 15th December 2010
Sadie204 - 15th December 2010
Kataratarina - 22nd December 2010
anm - 25th December 2010
Ejecoms - 25th Decemeber 2010 :male:
Tigerlee - 29th December 2010
Casperlarue - 29th December 2010 *Planned C-section*
twoflower169 - 7th January 2011:question:
Metranil Vavin - 10th January 2011 :male:
kt1985 - 11th January 2011
Make-it-3 14th January 2011
Delerium - 20th January 2011
Stargirl12 - 24th January 2011
Chazsucks - 27th January 2011
lilian1977 - 28th January 2011 :male:
Chakani - 30th January 2011 :female:
2girlsforme - 31st January 201
Lwcus78 -1st February 2011
oxclairexo - 2nd February 2011
Gizmodo - 2nd February 2011
On_The_Edge - 5th February 2011
sarahangel - 5th February 2011
Hngrymummy - 8th February 2011
Bexster - 9 February 2011
Lauren_1 14th February 2011 :male:
LilacPixie 15th February 2011
Krystaltips - 21st February 2011
Ticklepenny - 26th Feb 2011
Hitchins - 4th March 2011
DueMarch11 - 5th March 2011
Jojo1978 - 9th March 2011
coops228 - 18th March 2011
FairyShazza - 20th March 2011
Sammy_Girl - 23rd March 2011
Princess Coupon - 24th March 2011
Manonthemoon - 31st March 2011 *TWINS*
Digitalphase - 9th May 2011
Evansangel - 20th May 2011

TTC LIST
likabu, Pooky, miss_pink, jiblets1, Melvis, Ruth.77, Natalie6999, AnnieM, slhunte3, Tigerlilley1980, Maddie, Kavinam

BIRTH LIST
:male: Freebiequennie - 25th August 2010, 9:38am, Baby Robin, 7lb 10oz
:male: Angela84 - 26th August 2010, 11.36am, Name & Weight TBC
:male: MYLITTLESISTERLOLA - 27th August 2010 8.45 Baby Ronan, 7lb 1oz
:male: sirmonster - 28 August 2010, 4:55 pm - Baby Thomas 5lbs 4oz
:male: kitkat5566 - 28th August 2010 - 7.27am Baby Theo Logan, 7lbs 11oz
:female:neneromanova- 29th August 2010 - 7.04am Baby Scarlett Lucille, 9lbs 1.5ozs
:male: Nitha - 22-29th August - Baby Boy LINKY
:male: EVIESMUMMY - 2nd September 2010 - 12:40am, Baby Oliver, 8lb
:male: Horse76 - 2nd September 2010 - 10:21am, Baby Oliver, 5lbs 12oz
:female:Bunny - 7th September 2010 - 03:16am, Baby Emily Violet, 10lbs 7oz
:male: hassle1 - 7th September 2010 - Baby Luke, Time & Weight TBC
:female: Smartie12 - 7th September 2010 - 4:14pm, Baby Daisy, 7lb 15oz
:male: Courgette - 12th September 2010 - 05:54am, Baby Raphe, 8lb 3oz UPDATE LINKY
:male: Gena - 12th September 2010 - 11.19pm, Baby Joseph William, 8lb 5oz

PROBABLY GIVEN BIRTH BUT TOO WORN OUT TO LOG ON LIST
allow 2 weeks after EDD before transferring to this list...
rukicruki - 27th August 2010 :female:
Jodyapple - 7th September 2010



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rach

hello all....up with the munchies and a head full of thoughts!

Update on my MW appointment yesterday. After a long wait (which I don't mind as I'd rather her be late and thorough than on time but dismissive!) was all a bit confusing. I reckon I was in there over 30 minutes...

Firstly she looked at the scan measurements and said 'i'm not at all worried now', as they are normal. Then she examined me! And said, basically baby is definitely big and she's really concerned about my pelvis. It's not just the spd (i can now not really even walk with the crutches) but the fact I was already having hip problems on and off (have had 2 x rays in last 5 years) before pregnancy and not only was i born with CDH but my mum's pelvis was the wrong shape for natural birth etc etc. She is also aware of how worried i have been about it all after my sister having such a terrible time with HELLP and my sister in law getting my nephew stuck and having to have pelvis manipulated.

Anyway then she started to ask about when my anaesthetist referral appt was, i really don't remember her saying she was making one, and it's not in my notes, but she is sure she did....having heard nothing I'm not so sure. apparently it was to see if I could have epidural etc?!

So having thought a lot about it since I think all things considered, having spoken to my sister in law and my mum etc I am going to ask for a planned c/section when I see the consultant, I suspect they will recommend it anyway. I'm just v worried as it leaves it v late in the day, I'm 38 weeks now and will be 38+5 when I see the doctor on thurs, so could go into labour before then, in which case I don't know what they would do as there's nothing official anywhere saying i'm having one...so would they make me try for natural or what?!

Think I will try and phone MW tomorrow as I know she is working this weekend, see if she can do anything in the meantime.

Then to top it off when I tried to book next appt in 2 weeks with her at reception they said all 6 appts are gone so would have to see Dr instead...as I'd heard them saying this to other people I was prepared and she'd already said she would see me at home if needs be, but it's pretty sh!tty when I'd be 39+6 to suddenly not be able to see mw. She is only there every 2 weeks but is trying to make it weekly as she says it's really hard seeing everyone, I think that she likes to see people more often than the guidelines, when she thinks she needs to.

sorry for the long post, haven't slept great and have been lying awake for over an hour thinking so thought I'd come on here whilst I ate my cereal!