MSE Pregnancy Club 28

euronorris

I know, I've been doing lots of research on it. I've got my birthing ball that I've been using each night to try and encourage her to turn by herself as well. I don't think there's been any joy on that front yet.


Midwife at antenatal class also suggested moxa sticks for anyone who wanted to give an alternative therapy a go. I might try them as they are a cheap option, even if it does nothing.


She was also good at pointing out that natural delivery is possible and nothing to be scared of. Yes, it carries risks, but so does a C-section.


She was very fond of not using words such as 'have to' and 'must' etc and kept reiterating how everything is up to us. And pointing out how certain pain relief, for example, can lead to further intervention etc etc. I liked her.


It's my understanding though, that certain types of breech can't be delivered naturally. Although I think (am not certain), that in my case she is bum first which should be possible. It will all depend on what the scan shows up.


I am getting some strong and rather uncomfortable kicks on the left side of my stomach today!

crazy-cat-lady_2

Hello everyone. Moving up to the big scary group. 24 weeks now. Good to see a lot of names from the old group again

Toots14

The sun has reached the North of Scotland eventually! (Rained all weekend here) I might have to invest in a dress or skirt or something as my work trousers are not comfy anymore.


I have finished packing hospital bags apart from last minute things which need to go in them.


We had our first Parent Class on Friday afternoon, there was four couples (including us). Everyone was very friendly. It was my midwife doing them which was also good. They talked about labour, types of delivery, pain relief etc. I think I have settled on birthing pool if available. The midwife was really good though and told us not to be forced into anything that we don't want or hasn't been explained to us in full and don't accept "Just because" from the hospital midwives.

tatabubbly

Ladies it's a glorious 35 degrees here, I hear ya on the heat I shall be going out for my milkshake later on the way to ante natal class.. I actually have a UK midwife doing our classes and she's such a lady, super nice so glad to hear everyone's getting on well!

Found two pairs of bottoms from F+F I had completely forgotten about, my friend who's bigger than me gifted them to me. Kinda haram style pants, fab for everyday..

Welcome crazy cat lady!

Trying to decide to do my GD test tomorrow or to put it off until Thursday... Hmmm

Lemon_Tree

Tata I tend to go with, getting things over and done with so the sooner the better would be my choice.

Welcome crazycatlady

euronorris

Welcome crazy cat lady!


May your stay be happy and healthy

tatabubbly

I'm a big baby lemon tree - I hate getting bloods done due to my very crap veins. I'll see how I feel tonight and try and have my dinner before 9pm so I can just get it done tomorrow.

pigpen

My feet are so swollen they really hurt.. 10 more school runs before half term... OH is hopefully finishing college then. I may burst out of my shoes before then.. I have shoe patterned feet as it is!

I spent all afternoon knitting.. DD1 took my 4 y/o to the park so it was just me and a snoozing pixie.. I have so many things to finish, so I started something new lol.

skintbuthappy81

Oh my god the heat is unbearable and I am a sun worshipper!! Like most of you I couldn't sleep last night and had to be up for 5 for work.. only 3 more shifts though so my last day is Saturday yay, it can't come quick enough.

Just bought some maxi dresses of ebay and need to find some new sandals now as none of mine fit, this swollen feet malarkey is bonkers. So glad I'm only pregnant for the next month or so as I really don't think I could cope with this through the summer!

Had the tour around the hospital yesterday, it was actually quite good and at least we know where to go when we get there now. Didn't realise that they only had 2 birthing pools though, hope to god one is free when the time is here as I only wanted that with the gas and air (This prob won't be the case and I will be asking for every drug available)

34 +5 getting there :eek:

Welcome crazy cat :j

pigpen

I don't think its that hot.. I've had my cardigan on all day and am heading upstairs to get my fluffy socks in a sec I'm freezing .. I only took them off at 2:30 to do the school run.

I'm really sensitive to heat and loathe really sunny days.. I hate snow too.. rain is good