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The Pregnancy Chat Thread!
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Hey all im 19 weeks pregnant with my first child and im so scared. Its prob normal to be like this with your first baby. Im worrying about silly things like how am i gonna afford a baby it totally wasn't planned and tips or advice would be brilliant as im having a real hard time thanks x
Pop along to the July thread, we're all helping each other through all the fears and worries, what if's and OMG!s - and sharing the WOOHOO! moments too. No worries too big or too small. Honestly, it gives such peace of mind to know you are not alone (and not crazy
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And of course, all the lovely ladies here and on the Pregnancy Moan thread, many of whom are further along and can offer some excellent advice and reassurance. Pregnancy can be so alienating that it's wonderful to have someone to bounce things off.pippington wrote: »first 8 months of pregnancy are mad fast and then its like time almost stands still! I just want the baby!
What?!! This is fast? Dagnammit, I'll have no patience at all by the end of this
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What?!! This is fast? Dagnammit, I'll have no patience at all by the end of this
Was watching Troll Hunter on the weekend & they said it in that Female Trolls have a gestation period of 10-12 years (they live to be 1000-1200 yrs old). This is fairytale Trolls, not ones that start up disruptive threads on Boards
I'm 17 weeks and feel like I must have troll genes in me, I'm going to be pregnant for the next two yrs!
It's not that I'm not enjoying bits of it but I definitely feel a little held to ransom. Pregnancy really can bring out your self-centredness! I'll probably feel different when I start feeling kicks & when it's getting near the end & buying more baby stuff.0 -
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These are all the things that were suggested to me when I went overdue last time. I did everyone of them (not all at the one time mind) and still went a fortnight over! so not too convinced at their powers to bring on labour!
Drink fizzy drinks (club orange in particular apparently
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Drink Tonic water (quinine in it is supposed to induce labour)
Eat Pineapples (was eating fresh one's til they came out my ears!)
Sex (yes it's sooooo much fun when you're the size of an elephant :rolleyes:)
Warm baths
LOTS of exercise. I had my poor husband walking with me in the pitch black up and down the field beside our house (we live in the country) it's a steep field & I would insist on doing laps of it (about the same length as a football field, though not as wide). Didn't work a bit!
One's thing that was suggested to me but I didn't try was cod liver oil. I think it just gives you really bad diahorrea (sp?) and that can induce labour.
I have read horror stories about the diahorrea continuing into the labour itself. Not good!0 -
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midwife this time said, sex....its proven (how?)
and castor oil, dont even consider of it!!
never heard of cod liver oil having the same affect?
Semen contains prostaglandins, hormones used in induction so it's thought that "hot sex" as my gynae put it can help to get the labour going, not sure how they actively proved it though!
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Sittingpretty wrote: »Semen contains prostaglandins, hormones used in induction so it's thought that "hot sex" as my gynae put it can help to get the labour going, not sure how they actively proved it though!
Only hot sex works, so crap sex is out then?
I thought it was something to do with having an orgasm stimulating contractions
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Apparently the sperm has to go down orally
Pineapples - it's said you have to eat 7 of them to have any effect
Castor oil - just don't, tried it on number 1, led to my waters breaking but no labour, so induced the next day and had to have an emergency c section under general anesthetic because she went into severe distress.0 -
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Apparently the sperm has to go down orally
Let me guess, a male doctor came up with that one?
I am sooo not going to go with anything that has the potential to give you a dodgy tum, like a curry or castor oil. Baby can stay there till graduation before I'd risk making a mess on the labour table! :eek:0 -
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My sis said that washing all windows at home helped her with her 1 and second ;-)
Anyone wishing to test this one out is MORE THAN WELCOME to come to my house & wash the dozen or so windows I have any takers??
lol @ having to take it orally, that's DEFINITELY something a man came up with :pac:
Hope all is going well Ivy!
Such a lovely day today, I'm starting to feel the combo of tiredness but not being able to rest because I have a 2 year old running rings around me has me worn out.
Also put in for a P21 tax statement hoping I might have a surprise few euro owed to me by the tax man, only to find out I owe him €674 :eek::( so was having a bit of a crap one, then my lil sister called over bearing chocolate (for me) & clothes for 2 year old & baby.
Such a nice surprise after the crappy start to the day
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Back with my midwife today, all was fine, baby is still head down though she didn't say if he was engaged. We went through my birth plan and she was happy with everything on it though she did say that due to a new father recently almost cutting his son penis instead of the umbilical cord :eek: my OH might not be allowed to cut the cord. I'm not too fussed about that though, it would be nice if he could do it but it's not the end of the world if he can't.
Anyone finding themselves more clingy to their OH??? I'm normally so independant but lately I find myself watching the clock when my OH is out until he comes home
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.... though she did say that due to a new father recently almost cutting his son penis instead of the umbilical cord :eek:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
That just doesn't bear thinking about!
I'm not clingy to OH, though do feel anxious if I'm home alone when he is working late's *just in case* anything should happen.
I need to stop fretting about it, I've visions of myself going into labour at home & trying to pacify a 2 year old at the same time.
That or try to drive to the hospital mid labour by myself! 0 -
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Hey ladies
Just checking in to see how ye all doing and if there's any more good news??? Hope everyone feeling well enjoying their pregnancies! It's only been 12 days and I already can't imagine what having my bump was like!! Nature is weird... Making me forget!! I thought I'd miss it so much but no time to since the real thing has arrived!!
Little A is doing great - still breast feeding which is much more tiring than I expected!! Still apart from lack of sleep , sore nipples and some serious colic type wind in the evenings we both blissfully happy!!! Eventually I'll get around to putting my birth story up!
My one piece of advise is - you can never have too many muslin cloths!!!!0 -
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Big congrats Ivy & Dublinlady. Delighted for you. Seems oh so far away for me!
Ms2011 you are so lucky. Nothing better than a surprise party, very thoughtful of your OH & family.My OH is heading for her first meeting with the obstetrician tomorrow, what can she expect to happen at the visit ?
I didn't see an obstetrician, I just went in for first visit (booking visit) at the hospital where you see midwives & a doctor at the end. This is probably what will happen:
1) Do all the paperwork along with medical history etc
2) Urine sample
3) Check blood pressure
4) Weight & height
5) I then had a lengthy chat with the midwive about the pregnancy & various advise & questions. In your partner's case that will probably be just the doc.
6) Bloods are taken
7) See doctor who does the scan and checks baby size matches up with dates, how many babies etc etc. 0 -
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Congratulation Ivy!!!! I thought when we hadn't heard from you in a few day's that baba might be on the way!
Delighted to hear everything is going so well & that you found it to be such a positive experience!
Pippington not long for you now
Ms2011 that's so lovely of your family to organise the baby shower for you! Hope you were spoiked rotten
Dublinlady, great to hear from you too & that all is going well! It is amazing how the pregnancy fades to a distant memory so soon when you have a new baby to look after Hopefully the colic will settle soon.
We had a few weeks of it and it was tough going seeing her so uncomfortable.
Curiousmum I'm not actually sure the in's and out's of it. I think you can request it, but they will do their best to discourage it unless there is a valid medical reason for needing it.
This I could be completely wrong on, but that would be my understanding.
The best bet is probably to speak to the midwife when you have your next hospital appointment & she will be able to let you know your particular hospital policy on it.
Joe10000 best of luck to your wife on her first appointment tomorrow!0 -
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Betsie_xr3i wrote: »heard my babys heart beat for the 1st time this morning x was amazing x
Best sound in the world, never get tired of hearing it x 0 -
I'm 20 weeks and only heard it once at 12 week scan!Betsie_xr3i wrote: »heard my babys heart beat for the 1st time this morning x was amazing x
Best sound in the world, never get tired of hearing it x0 -
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I'm 20 weeks and only heard it once at 12 week scan!Betsie_xr3i wrote: »heard my babys heart beat for the 1st time this morning x was amazing x
Best sound in the world, never get tired of hearing it x
The further along you get the more visits you'll have with your consultant/GP/midwife, as part of your check up most will listen to the heartbeat with a doppler so you should get many more oppurtunities to hear babs heartbeat :-)0 -
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caprilicious wrote: »That's so lovely Betsie, I love having scans/doppler, anything to see/hear baby
You're not far off the halfway mark now!
i know can't believe it almost 20 weeks, i found the 1st 12weeks so slow and since then its flying.
Im still smiling after this morning, it was amazing :-) :-)0 -
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I got my date wrong, my OH's first obstetrician appointment is this Monday. We still do not know what the visit will entail, can somebody outline what to expect ?
Thanks.
First gynae visit entails med history, bloods, urine sample, and in most cases if this is a private obs a scan so your wife should have been told to drink plenty water
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Went to see the OB today..had a sweep, mildly uncomfortable but ok...nothing has happened as a result so far...induction booked for next wednesday..hope babs comes before then
cant wait to see him! The doctor did say it really felt like he was ready and it would be very soon but who knows! 0 -
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pippington wrote: »Went to see the OB today..had a sweep, mildly uncomfortable but ok...nothing has happened as a result so far...induction booked for next wednesday..hope babs comes before then cant wait to see him! The doctor did say it really felt like he was ready and it would be very soon but who knows!
Ooh best of luck! Try not to get too hung up on the doctor saying the baby might arrive soon...mine said he would arrive "within the next few days" on the 2nd of February...he was induced on the 22nd...I was on tenterhooks for 3 full weeks, when if I hadn't thought he was coming early I would have just relaxed...0 -
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I ticked off the last thing to do on my list yesterday...OH had 2 things on his..yet to be done :rolleyes: Sometimes leaving things till last min mean ya do it more efficiently
Bits of mucus plug coming away all day...hopefully this is a sign of the start of something..im not holding out much hope..just in case!0 -
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pippington wrote: »Almost a week overdue now! Wednessday looks more and more likely! Hmmm might sound like a silly quiestion that you would think id have asked my doctor or midwife....but what exactly happens with induction?
I had, application of gel to cervix, syntocin, and waters broken, may have been more drugs also, was totally out of it on gas and perhidine 0 -
Sittingpretty wrote: »I had, application of gel to cervix, syntocin, and waters broken, may have been more drugs also, was totally out of it on gas and perhidine
I think that what Sittingpretty said is the usual routine. They seem to try the gel first, if that doesn't get you started they may try the gel again or put you on a drip, and then they break your waters if they still haven't gone. If you're stressing about it, I'd say give the hospital a call to see what their exact policy is 0 -
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