MSE Pregnancy Club 21

pigpen

I'd go with what the physio says.. it is her job after all not the midwives. You could always phone physio to double check

mrsspendalot

pigpen wrote: »

they are worse if you breastfeed because the hormones which are produced make the uterus contract.. you know this 'if you bf your body returns to normal faster'... that is what it means.. you interna organs not your outward appearance.

This is my 17th pregnancy and I have 9 children

That's what I thought!

Maybe she's just having an off day .... she's normally really good!

digitalphase

pigpen wrote: »

digi/EA.. if it helps.. the baby was born exactly on 37 weeks because I couldn't cope any longer with the spd.. they will do it.. I did refuse to leave the hospital until the consultant saw me and arranged a day to deliver her though.

This is very handy to know! Thanks! Were you on crutches or anything PP? I haven't been offered a belt as my placenta is anterior. But I have been doing my tummy exercises.

I am really fed up of the constant pain and the helplessness of not being able to do anything. Going to feel awful when we're moving and I'm just able to make cups of tea! I am such an active person normally, so this has hit me hard

mrsspendalot wrote: »

Thanks Digital & Pigpen

I've had 3 babies before this one, but this is my 6th pregnancy. I only got afterpains last time, not with the other 2. They were uncomfortable, but it was the first time I'd breastfed and someone said that breastfeeding can make them worse. MW said it's nothing to do with how you feed. She said that years ago they used to give women who had several babies pethidine after the birth just for the afterpains!!! Told me not to rush out of hospital afterwards, and not to leave without strong painkillers for the pains or I'll really suffer. She said everything is earlier the more you have, like feeling movement, which to be fair I did feel at 12 weeks this time. I only wanted some reassurance that getting period-type pains was not something to worry about at this stage (25+5). Oh joy ....

I read that breastfeeding can induce the placenta to be delivered a bit sooner, as it sends a signal to your body. So I think that's another plus for BF. Not sure if that's what she means by after pains or if she's talking about your organs going back into place. Whatever she means, she's insensitive. You're already in a lot of pain with SPD, you look forward to the birth being over so you can *hopefully* be in less pain. Gotta be better once the weight of bubs has gone anyway. Did your MW say if bubs is head down? I'm sure that's contributing to my pain. I want him to be head down of course, but it aches!

Apricot

Morning Ladies!

We need some new babies! Thanks for the list Lablover! Will have a good look through it later & see if I have forgotten anything for my list.

The sun is shining again here - makes me feel so much happier (although it would be better if I wasn't in work!)

mrsspendalot

digitalphase wrote: »

Did your MW say if bubs is head down? I'm sure that's contributing to my pain. I want him to be head down of course, but it aches!

No she didn't check how he was laying, but it's probably too early for them to take much notice of presentation at 25+5? My placenta is at the back, nice and high up away from cervix so in a good place.

I actually found once my last baby's head started engaging, my SPD pain reduced slightly, as his head stabilised the pelvis a bit. Hopefully once you start to engage, the same will happen for you.

My consultant last time wouldn't induce any earlier than 39 weeks for 'non-medical' reasons as every day inside is to the benefit of the baby. That said, he was a man, and I never find the male consultants very sympathetic! I went into slow labour at 38 weeks, and after a night in a delivery room begging for gas and air, for it all the stop, I remember him coming on the ward to do morning rounds and making some clever dig about the fact I was just desperate to get this baby out earlier than he agreed to! Cheeky so-and-so! My consultant this time, if I get referred back, is a woman and she was lovely when I saw her at 17 weeks. I think she would be more likely to agree to it at 38 weeks.

pigpen

digitalphase wrote: »

This is very handy to know! Thanks! Were you on crutches or anything PP? I haven't been offered a belt as my placenta is anterior. But I have been doing my tummy exercises.

I am really fed up of the constant pain and the helplessness of not being able to do anything. Going to feel awful when we're moving and I'm just able to make cups of tea! I am such an active person normally, so this has hit me hard



I read that breastfeeding can induce the placenta to be delivered a bit sooner, as it sends a signal to your body. So I think that's another plus for BF. Not sure if that's what she means by after pains or if she's talking about your organs going back into place. Whatever she means, she's insensitive. You're already in a lot of pain with SPD, you look forward to the birth being over so you can *hopefully* be in less pain. Gotta be better once the weight of bubs has gone anyway. Did your MW say if bubs is head down? I'm sure that's contributing to my pain. I want him to be head down of course, but it aches!

The mw refused to do the referral to physio even though my GP had requested I was referred at booking (it has been done this time though as I kicked off royally!) I literally could not walk fromabout 26 weeks. I couldn't lift the kettle to make a cuppa, I couldn't sit on the toilet and if I did manage to I could poo because I could stand the horrific pain from the pressure..

When I had the appt when they gave me the delivery date the physio was there and asked why I'd not been seen because I should have been, the registrar looked through the notes and said no referral had been made.. though it had been noted I had asked about it at booking at 10 weeks with GP request for it.. so I was in the clear and the mw got a flea in her ear (HA!)

I had anterior placenta too.Baby was also oblique with a shoulder pushing on the frontof my pelvis and her other shoulder restricting the venous flow from my right leg..

And before you ask.. I have NO idea why I am putting myself through this again!!! the more I think about it the sillier the whole idea seems...

Evansangel

Digital, i have to see the consultant anyway due to my bmi and Lilys birth weight. I have my last growth scan just before i see her. I hope i can climb onto the bed

I dont have a support belt, the physio lady said it wouldn't help me

vroombroom

I have a support belt from my physio, I've had it for since January and it does help. I have it on all the time, apart from showers/washing it etc x

36 weeks yesterday, I am sooo tired, achey and sore, I want this boy out now! x

I'm going to start my hospital bag today

Princess_Coupon

pigpen wrote: »

And before you ask.. I have NO idea why I am putting myself through this again!!! the more I think about it the sillier the whole idea seems...

And can you honestly say it will absolutely be your last?
You told your OH yet?

digitalphase

mrsspendalot wrote: »

No she didn't check how he was laying, but it's probably too early for them to take much notice of presentation at 25+5? My placenta is at the back, nice and high up away from cervix so in a good place.

I actually found once my last baby's head started engaging, my SPD pain reduced slightly, as his head stabilised the pelvis a bit. Hopefully once you start to engage, the same will happen for you.

My consultant last time wouldn't induce any earlier than 39 weeks for 'non-medical' reasons as every day inside is to the benefit of the baby. That said, he was a man, and I never find the male consultants very sympathetic! I went into slow labour at 38 weeks, and after a night in a delivery room begging for gas and air, for it all the stop, I remember him coming on the ward to do morning rounds and making some clever dig about the fact I was just desperate to get this baby out earlier than he agreed to! Cheeky so-and-so! My consultant this time, if I get referred back, is a woman and she was lovely when I saw her at 17 weeks. I think she would be more likely to agree to it at 38 weeks.

Ah I thought you were further along than that, sorry I read somewhere about the head stabilising the pelvis - maybe there is a bit of hope yet! At the moment his head is resting on it, so my poor old pelvis has a lot of weight to bear. I am normally quite slim, so I think this may make it worse? As it's not used to carrying weight? Dunno, may be talking shyzer :rotfl:
My MW said the same about not inducing earlier than 38 weeks as every day inside is better for the baby. I won't take any risks to bub's health, if I need to put up and shut up I will, but if I can have it done earlier I will go for it. Even though the thought scares me

pigpen wrote: »

The mw refused to do the referral to physio even though my GP had requested I was referred at booking (it has been done this time though as I kicked off royally!) I literally could not walk fromabout 26 weeks. I couldn't lift the kettle to make a cuppa, I couldn't sit on the toilet and if I did manage to I could poo because I could stand the horrific pain from the pressure..

When I had the appt when they gave me the delivery date the physio was there and asked why I'd not been seen because I should have been, the registrar looked through the notes and said no referral had been made.. though it had been noted I had asked about it at booking at 10 weeks with GP request for it.. so I was in the clear and the mw got a flea in her ear (HA!)

I had anterior placenta too.Baby was also oblique with a shoulder pushing on the frontof my pelvis and her other shoulder restricting the venous flow from my right leg..

And before you ask.. I have NO idea why I am putting myself through this again!!! the more I think about it the sillier the whole idea seems...

Sounds like you've had it really bad PP I first started getting twinges around 18 weeks I think, after walking, but as I wasn't aware of SPD, I carried on. Would have stopped the long walks then if I'd known. It really came on from around 22 ish weeks I think. Then has got progressively worse. I can still lift the kettle, and hobble about the house, go up the stairs slowly one at a time etc but am completely useless at doing a lot of things. When I cook dinner and clean the kitchen I need to sit down for ages to recover. But now my sciata plays up when I'm sitting down, so I can't win either way.

I always had it in my mind to have two children, but I am in serious doubt I can do this again. It's been horrendous since about 6 weeks with the constant sickness, the tiredness, the depression, the sciatica, the SPD, the heart burn... Urgh... I keep it in my mind that bubs will be worth it and I know I am lucky to be pregnant, but I have certainly not had an easy pregnancy.

Evansangel wrote: »

Digital, i have to see the consultant anyway due to my bmi and Lilys birth weight. I have my last growth scan just before i see her. I hope i can climb onto the bed

I dont have a support belt, the physio lady said it wouldn't help me

Ah I see. Yeah the bed is hard to get onto isn't it. MW commented I have strong tummy muscles to be able to swing both legs together up onto bed. It's the muscles below which are suffering, hence me needing to do exercises She said that's not my fault though, it's the relaxin. She helped me down though. Ridiculous that they don't supply adjustable height beds.

TBH I don't think the belt would help me either, which is why I didn't ask for one. Physio has given me exercises to strengthen the muscles under my tummy, and the belt would just counteract that. Plus I think they are uncomfy to sit down in.
Going to give these crutches a go in the garden and hopefully not fall over :rotfl: