MSE Pregnancy Club 21

bellabear_2

Dipsy wrote: »

Thanks Galvaniser - I am going to take my bag out of the car this evening and re-pack for section! Did you feel anything during either sections? The doc said I will feel tugging!

Bella - I had a traumatic birth last time and my baby got stuck; they think this is a much bigger baby (nearly at the top of the fundal height chart which suggests around 10 - 11lb, although I do not trust these charts to give any accurate measure) and time is passing, putting more weight on her! There is no way of knowing exactly how big she is though until she is here - watch I will have gone through the turmoil of making this decision and she will be a 6 pounder!!

The midwife managed my sweep on Friday, but it didn't do anything. I think your midwife will probaby offer you a sweep - have you had one already? I can't remember if you said. The consultant told me this morning that they usually leave you until 14 days after due date to do an induction, hth x x

Aw that sounds fair enough, my sister had a traumatic birth (which ended up in an emergency section) and apparently they have already agreed that a section would probably be best the second time round. Like you say though she will probably be a 6 pounder, just one thats been in a funny position Oh and obviously I have no experience, but I've heard you need to remove your nail varnish so they can see your toenails? Something to do with being able to monitor you better?

A midwife (not my usual) tried a sweep at 39+6 but said that my cervix wasn't ready, I'll be 40+5 tomorrow so who knows, thanks that did help x

galvanizersbaby

pigpen wrote: »

disp. knix are fine too..
Don't forget even though you have a catheter you need to change your pads! It is easy to forget if you don't need to pee
Don't sneeze, cough or pick up the kettle for at least a few days! (guess who dropped a full kettle all over the floor)
rip the plaster off fast... your nerves are cut you can't feel it but it pulls the would if you do it slow.. you can feel that!
If you can get OH to shave to your pubic bone the night before do it at home.. seriously.. dry shaving your pubic hair is no pleasant!
jewellry off.. I remembered it all but my earrings.. well you can't see those can you?
you don't need a labour bag so put your toiletries in your hosspital bag..

Peppermint tea afterwards helps if you get trapped air.. It gives me chronic runny bum though.. you've been warned.

Drink loads to keep your bladder flushes in the 24 hourss aferwards while catheter is in.. it reduces infection risk.

The antiseptic spray makes you hurtle off the bed it is freezing.. seriously freezing... the local anaesthetic they use before the spinal is very painful... and the spinal doesn't hurt at all.. feels like hard poking in your back. When they ask if you can cough.. it is to make sure your tummy is numb.. the abdominal muscles are paralysed by the spinal which is why you can't cough.

Oh.. ask them to do the catheter in theatre.. you can't feel them fiddling on your foof and it doesn't hurt.. it is agony otherwise.

walk about as much as possible after.. it prevents the thrombosis (DVT) as it keeps blood flowing and helps get bp back to normal..

Just go home in your pj's.. you won't be the first!

lol! They have always sorted the catheter after the spinal for me - seems a bit mean they would do it before then.

Last time I was told not to shave beforehand due to risk of infection but I agree the dry shaving isn't great - and with DS they used an electric buzzy shaver which made me giggle rather childishly
I will prob DIY at home this time!

Apricot

madbird wrote: »

re Carrycots, I'm not getting one, I've just got a cheapish footmuff, I really can't see I'll get the use out of one of them. I need a parasol though, apparently its awkward to get one to fit the Loola?

I think unless you buy the specific Loola parasol you need to buy some sort of special adaptor to make it fit. Parasols are a PITA mind, whenever you change direction you have to move them - not sure if Im going to bother with one as hood should cover most of baby anyway?

Alfalfa

Dipsy, it looks like we'll both have our little babies on Thursday. My normal midwife has been today to try and do a sweep but couldn't manage it, she said I had a really tight pelvic arch??? and couldn't reach my cervix. Bit confused tho, I had sweep (apparently) a week gone Friday and the other midwife didn't mention it!

So I'm booked in for an induction Wednesday, have to ring about 3pm and go to hospital at teatime so looks like I'll be having the baby Thursday at the latest. Midwife said because of my pelvic arch and getting induced it will be a lot more pain than usual (cheers love for making me feel better!) so I should definitely get an epidural. Fine by me, give me all the drugs available, i'll try them all! Just get my baby out safe and healthy!

galvanizersbaby

madbird wrote: »

re Carrycots, I'm not getting one, I've just got a cheapish footmuff, I really can't see I'll get the use out of one of them. I need a parasol though, apparently its awkward to get one to fit the Loola?

I've not needed a carrycot yet Madbird so think you should be ok - not sure about parasols and the Loola.
I got a universal parasol from M&P for my Sola but it is the first time I have ever brought one for any of my babies.

Perhaps she can use it as a windbreak if things get too blowy in the pram :rotfl:

wendz86

Well I think that is enough housework for one day, back starting to hurt. Just hoovered lounge and kitchen and cleaned kitchen floor. Flat is looking reasonable for my Mum's visit tomorrow hehe. The sun has gone is now and started raining a bit so makes me feel a bit better being inside.

wendz86

Alfalfa - exciting about meeting your baby too this week!

galvanizersbaby

Alfalfa wrote: »

Dipsy, it looks like we'll both have our little babies on Thursday. My normal midwife has been today to try and do a sweep but couldn't manage it, she said I had a really tight pelvic arch??? and couldn't reach my cervix. Bit confused tho, I had sweep (apparently) a week gone Friday and the other midwife didn't mention it!

So I'm booked in for an induction Wednesday, have to ring about 3pm and go to hospital at teatime so looks like I'll be having the baby Thursday at the latest. Midwife said because of my pelvic arch and getting induced it will be a log mire pain than usual (cheers love for making me feel better!) so I should definitely get an epidural. Fine by me, give me all the drugs available, i'll try them all! Just get my baby out safe and healthy!

That's given you something to look forward to then! - at least you've got warning I suppose

How exciting - 2 more babies by Thursday - Good luck ladies x

bellabear_2

Alfalfa wrote: »

Dipsy, it looks like we'll both have our little babies on Thursday. My normal midwife has been today to try and do a sweep but couldn't manage it, she said I had a really tight pelvic arch??? and couldn't reach my cervix. Bit confused tho, I had sweep (apparently) a week gone Friday and the other midwife didn't mention it!

So I'm booked in for an induction Wednesday, have to ring about 3pm and go to hospital at teatime so looks like I'll be having the baby Thursday at the latest. Midwife said because of my pelvic arch and getting induced it will be a lot more pain than usual (cheers love for making me feel better!) so I should definitely get an epidural. Fine by me, give me all the drugs available, i'll try them all! Just get my baby out safe and healthy!

Wow how exciting, good luck for Wed/Thurs bet you can't wait to meet your LO! On a completely selfish note, that puts me at top of the boldies! I don't think I'm ready for it!:eek::eek::eek:

nic2075

Digi, I was going to quote you but I'm on my phone and I can't quote long posts.

I have to say I agree with you. I feel so lucky to avoid SPD in 3 pregnancies. I've seen so many ladies of here with it and my heart goes out to you all.
As I said my friend had it bad, it was awful seeing her struggle to hold her wee ones hand going into nursery. I used to meet her so I could hold her DD's hand and lift her into the car.

My headache would have disappeared last night if I'd had paracetemol.

I just hope it goes as soon as you, vroom and others have your babies.