MSE Pregnancy Club 28

alioops78

Hi All

View we're lucky enough to be getting a tour of the unit during our antenatal classes but were also told that we could ring and arrange a tour at a time that suited us. My hubby doesn't drive either but we are a 10 minute walk from the hospital so I'm not too worried. I will also be induced between 38-39 weeks due to going onto insulin but haven't been told anything else at this stage as it only happened on Tuesday. I'm sorry I'm not more helpful lol the only knowledge I have is from OBEM and they probably do things differently in each hospital anyway.

Re Birth Plans - my plan is to go with whatever is recommended as I'm classed as high risk I know that I can't be in the birthing suites but I'd prepared myself for that anyway. There's already a pain relief plan in place for me and hubby and I have both decided that we're happy with whatever has to happen is done as it's going to be the best decision for both of us and saves hubby from having to make any tough decisions as he's terrible for even deciding what's for tea lol.

AFM first week off work, full of a cold, ended up on insulin, had a bit of bleeding last night but after too much exertion so have just kept an eye on it and she's been moving fine anyway, couldn't sleep very well as can't breathe properly and just feel poo. Might have a nap later and hubby has ordered me to rest and do nothing other than watch movies or play on the ps3 bless him.

Hugs to anyone in pain, I do know the feeling of hip pain and it is the worst especially when trying to get comfortable enough to sleep.

b_girl

Hi everyone,

Could I join you all?

I'm currently expecting my second baby and have been lurking a while and looking at your discussions which I can relate to so much! I already have a 19 month old daughter and am lucky enough to be a SAHM at the moment.

I can relate to a non-driving DH! Mine doesn't drive either and we live a 30-40 minute drive from the hospital I'm giving birth at. My mum has offered to take us but I'm envisioning being in labour in the car for that length time - where I gave birth the first time was a 10 minute drive and that was enough for me :eek: I'm just going to cross that bridge when the time comes.

Off to add myself to the list

b_girl

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:male: plantpot87 - Ethan Andrew was born on 25 August 2014 at 4.03pm weighing 8lb6oz
:male: Time2Deal Elliott Lewis was born on 25 August 2014 at 8.36pm weighing 2.14kg (queue jumping from 8th October 2014)
:male: anynamewillsuffice - Callum Angus was born on 28 August 2014 at 0027 hours weighing 7lb3.5oz
:female: jenand8285 - Emily Cait was born on 02 September 2014 at 0003 hours weighing 6lb11oz
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:female: daisiegg - Alice Clara was born on 05 September at 06:36 weighing in at 5lb9oz
:male: bluebell1000 - Benjamin was born on 10 September 2014 at 1.10pm weighing in at 7lb11oz
:female: lemon tree - Amelia Bryony Natalina was born on 16 September 2014 at 9.01 pm weighing 6lb 6oz.
:female: lollypopswater - baby girl was born on 16 September 2014 weighing 7lb8oz

I'm sure TCD and teabag have had their little bundles so I've moved them lists ready for update details as they find time to do! Don't want to use details from elsewhere without their permission. Congratulations ladies!

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Congrats to all babies born and all new mums! Hello to all newbies and get well to all those under the weather. also hope all with worries get them sorted

Lemon_Tree

view - obviously I was at a different hospital to yourself but my experience was as followed.
I was induced because I also wasn't allowed to go overdue due to my age.
I went into an antenatal ward (4 beds) where the induction process started. during the day once they'd monitored me after inserting the pessary I was allowed to get up and walk around the hospital grounds as long as I was back in time for the regular monitoring. Nobody worried about having men around as at my hospital the only people allowed in the antenatal ward were birthing partners, and there were curtains round the beds for when you needed privacy. Nothing really kicked off by 9pm so my hubby had to go home so I could sleep, and would have been rung if I went into labour overnight. If labour had been established by 9pm he would have been allowed to stay. In your situation I'd been considering saving a little money so that a taxi could be used if hubby had to return in the middle of the night, but that's your choice.
He returned the following morning, and we continued with the induction process. My waters were broken at 3pm ish, and I was moved straight away to my own delivery room.
Once Little Miss LT arrived and we'd had some time together, she arrived at 9pm & hubby left about 2am, I was given time for a shower or bath, and was then taken down to the post natal ward with the other mums.


At our hospital they don't keep the new mum's with the ladies about to become mums.


I hope that this helps you and offers some consolation.

mr_knight

Well been pin cushion today. Anti-d and whooping cough plus blood tests. Felt really ill at work so had to come home, not sure if it was a reaction or because I saw the anti-d needle. I didn't realise she was going to do it and it was rather large lol. It didn't hurt much though, very mild sting. Whooping cough hurt more and I have a sore arm now. Anyone else feel sick and faint after the jabs?

Welcome b girl. I too have a similar drive. Quite scared about that too.


Sorry can't help re induction. I know my oh was kicked out about 2am after the birth. Once I was showered and we both had some skin to skin.

shorty1978

Welcome b_girl :wave:

Thanks for the details about your hospital experience Lemon Tree - I was also wondering about how things tend to work. Fortunately my OH drives but we are a fair drive away from our hopsital of choice.

Oh mr_knight I have my jabs to look forward too I don't know anything about and Anti-d one, does everyone get this one? I have heard that pepole find the whooping cough one a bit painful and can have a few ill effects after- very similar to what you described. Hope you feel better soon.

Listen to your hubby alioops78 - you need to keep your strength up so plenty of rest sounds a good idea to me!

mr_knight

Shorty Anti-d is only if you are rhesus negative blood group. If your midwife hasn't mentioned it I would assume you don't need one

MrsC....tobe

Welcome b_girl. Hope you enjoy bring on the big girls thread!

Can't offer any advice re induction, sorry.

AFM......guess where I've been again today? Yip back in the ward for a ctg and another scan. I kinda feel like the boy that cried wolf as every time I've been everything's been fine and I feel like I'm wasting their time but yesterday there was very little movement and today between waking at 0540 and phoning mw at 9 there was nothing at all.
I'm still only measuring 33w from the outside but on scan everything was spot on at 37w.

scmp

Hi all,

I am a little bit lost...
I was ion the 12 to 24 week pregnangy group and went off to find the 25 to 40/birth but for the life of me I can not find it anywhere! Would anybody have a link please?

Many Thanks!

freebiequennie

Hi all been off work last couple days with this sore throat n cold first lot of non pregnancy related sickness in over a year but I just cannot function on lack sleep n coughing all day n night.

Bundle next sleepsuits arrived today off eBay 8 for £4 Inc postage in good condition better than any other bundles have brought I am fussy hate bobbly stuff n gave up on boot sale where people want £1 for a bobbly sleepsuits or stained clothes.

May try a new mums sale thing this Saturday morning think u mentioned going to one mrs c n got some bargains