Due in February 2015!

coopdloop · 05-01-2015 7:20pm

clartharlear wrote: »

Foetal movements are getting really strong now - ow!
Has anybody had any Braxton Hicks yet?

Haven't felt any Braxton hicks yet I don't think!! Foetal movement is much more noticeable now. Baby must have much less room now I often feel a foot pushing against the side of my bump!

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 05-01-2015 7:42pm

I've 4 weeks left and the BH are getting more intense and regular, a few nights recently I ended up timing them cos I thought things were stirring :eek:

I've been fairly uncomfortable for the last few weeks, my last fella weighed 7lb1 when he was born at 38 weeks but this baby already feels way bigger and the poor thing has gone from kung-fuing around in there to only being able to headbutt my cervix and shift her bum around in my ribcage

Even my OH commented the other day that my bump is bigger and more solid than the last time. Exciting that it could happen any day now!!!

Bomberino5 · 07-01-2015 11:48am

Hi All,

I am 32 weeks now, have had a great pregnancy but starting to feel massive and uncomfortable now, who knew putting on your shoes and socks could be such an ordeal!! The movement is definitely changing as it seems he has less space in there and you can feel different parts of the body as he shuffles for space. I get mad pains in my ribs these days and when sleeping I wake up to change sides as I get a pain in my ribs whichever side I sleep on.

I have been doing the parenting classes in the Coombe which I have found very informative and hope to try the birthing pool when the time comes.
I also went and bought bits for my hospital bag and found the whole experience quite surreal, Was I really buying nappies etc and is this my life now!!!???? It was a mixture of pure pleasure and disbelief! But at the same time Im so excited to meet whoever is in there!!
I have only a few weeks left in work too and at this stage its like just checking in cos I have little or no interest and seem to spend my time making lists of what I have to do and buy!

Anyways hope your all doing well. Can't believe this thread is nearly coming to fruition!

missyb01 · 07-01-2015 5:20pm

Hope everybody is doing well considering. I've 4 weeks left and I am going home to back my hospital bag and put in the boot of the car. I don't know why but I feel I am going to go early. Was in the hospital yesterday and the scan showed the baby's head isdown and I feel it is trying to crawl out of the me as the movements have changed soo much in the last 2 weeks. I havent suffered with any back pain up to last week and its quite bad.

I've been wearing the same boots for the last month as they are the only ones I can get on and off without any hassle. It's amazing how solid the bump is. I have resorted to a type of sumo wrestler squat when I need to pick something up or load the washing machine.

P.S. I am absolutely sh***ing it

silly · 08-01-2015 5:36pm

Hi everyone - Glad to hear ye are all well....well as well as one can be being heavily pregnant!
I am nearly 35 weeks and yes, fairly uncomfortable. Baby is measuring about 2.5 weeks ahead - I had been originally told that they would not be bringing me in early to enduce if baby continued to be big - but at my appointment yesterday, they are bringing me in in 3 weeks to assess the situation. as much as I don't want to be enduced - longer harder labour - I don't want a 14 lb baby either!

baby is moving loads, it hurts, there is always something sticking into my ribs these days and my bladder can only take a fecking glass of water before I am bursting!!!

I haven't even looked at packing a bag. I NEED to get this done soon. need to look at my old bottles and see if they need replacing - need to buy new teats if the bottles are fine. need to buy clothes for this poor misfortunate child - I have a good few neutral things already - but of course I would like something new for the hospital and going home anyway!

worldwind06 · 12-01-2015 3:40am

I only just joined this site but thought I'd add I'm booked in for my section on feb 26th this is my first and I can't wait to meet her

silly · 12-01-2015 1:31pm

Welcome WorldWind - Congrats and best of luck with the section

coopdloop · 20-01-2015 8:30pm

How's everyone doing? I'm just over 35 weeks, was in hospital today for appointment and they're sending me for the glucose test tomorrow because the baby is measuring big. I'm hoping it comes back normal. Not sure whether gd would affect my birthing options, will have to ask if the test comes back positive I suppose.

Have my hospital bag packed apart from baby's things which I just need to wash this weekend.

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 20-01-2015 11:06pm

That's a pain coop hopefully the tests will come back normal

I'm being bold and not washing any of the clothes this time (except the ones I'm reusing from last time). I might change my mind and do them once the baba is born though

I'm 38+1 today and sooooo ready for this little one to be born! I was getting pains every 20 minutes the other night and I went to sleep all excited, hoping I'd be woken by stronger ones in the middle of the night but no such luck

I know I probably asked this before but is anyone doing hypnobirthing?

coopdloop · 21-01-2015 10:05am

Rosemary Billions Manufacturer wrote: »

That's a pain coop hopefully the tests will come back normal I'm being bold and not washing any of the clothes this time (except the ones I'm reusing from last time). I might change my mind and do them once the baba is born though

I'm 38+1 today and sooooo ready for this little one to be born! I was getting pains every 20 minutes the other night and I went to sleep all excited, hoping I'd be woken by stronger ones in the middle of the night but no such luck I know I probably asked this before but is anyone doing hypnobirthing?

Didn't do the hypnobirthing class but have the gentle birth CDs, haven't listened to them yet...must start this week.
38weeks, you must be getting excited now, I'm very envious. Starting to get impatient now, just want to meet this tiny human (in my case not so tiny apparently!)

missyb01 · 21-01-2015 3:23pm

I'm 37+ 3 today and like you mrspostman, pains have been coming on strong the last 7 days or so but never turn into anything. I have my 2 bags packed and ready to go. I start my maternity leave on friday and i can't wait for some rest before the baby arrives. I just have to buy my cot which i hope to get this weekend.

I have the gentle birth cd which i really must start listening to.

Baby is weighing in at approx 7lbs but it feels a lot bigger than that

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 21-01-2015 9:10pm

I've been listening to my cds religiously for the last few months, I find them great for putting me off to sleep at night :pac: I still have all my stuff from my little fella so haven't had to buy much except bottles and clothes thank god but I did pick up a fab fisher price infant to toddler rocker on adverts today, got it for just €30 and it still has the tags on it and all

I've been trying everything to encourage the little woman out between raspberry leaf tea, clary sage and evening primrose oil I must be keeping holland and barrett going :rolleyes: Went for a long walk earlier and will do a few circles on the ball before bed. It's funny, I felt the whole pregnancy flew up until a few weeks ago and now the days are just dragging by..... JUST COME OUT ALREADY!!

silly · 23-01-2015 2:02pm

37 w here. Feeling loads of pressure and this active baby is hurting me!!
I had the GTT about 2 weeks ago and it came back normal. Baby is big - they are saying bigger than the last one (9.3! eek) I am measuring about 2.5 weeks ahead - so will probably be scanned at my appointment next Wednesday. Finishing work next Friday - cant wait!!

Have bags packed - must just buy a set of pajamas for myself - I really am only packing for a 1/2 night stay...hope it isn't longer than that, I'd miss my little toddler too much if I was away any longer than that - already dreading leaving him!!!

fall · 27-01-2015 5:16pm

Just popping over from January thread. I did gentle birth hypno birthing and I had my little girl three weeks ago with zero pain relief. Went into hospital around half seven in the evening and she was born just after midnight. This is my second child and my first was epidural, failed induction, antibiotics, forceps and ventouse. This birth could not have been more different and I know gentle birth was the difference. I didn't even have pain relief after it and I was home by ouch the next day. Good luck to all you ladies :-)

autumnbelle · 27-01-2015 5:50pm

fall wrote: »

Just popping over from January thread. I did gentle birth hypno birthing and I had my little girl three weeks ago with zero pain relief. Went into hospital around half seven in the evening and she was born just after midnight. This is my second child and my first was epidural, failed induction, antibiotics, forceps and ventouse. This birth could not have been more different and I know gentle birth was the difference. I didn't even have pain relief after it and I was home by ouch the next day. Good luck to all you ladies :-)

Did you use the cds, or attend the workshops?

fall · 27-01-2015 6:26pm

Both. the book that comes with the cd is very imformative and I think the course is particularly good for partners. I still use the affirmations now if I am having a tough night with the baby. It just helps you to tap in to your own strength and takes away the fear.

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 02-02-2015 11:37am

Today is my due date!!

I'm still getting the pains, for the last few days they've been coming all through the day instead of just at night and I'm waddling like a duck so things are definitely heading in the right direction

I'm hoping she makes an appearance soon, my blood pressure has been slightly elevated at my last few appointments so I have a feeling they might try and push for induction if the baby hasn't arrived by Thursday.

February is finally here! Hope everyone else is doing well x Did you get the results of your GTT coopdloop?

clartharlear · 02-02-2015 12:21pm

Can't wait for all the birth announcements! I expect I'll be at the other end of the month though. Two weeks left of work too. Tick tock tick tock!

coopdloop · 02-02-2015 1:14pm

GTT was normal thankfully mrs postman, if baby is still measuring ahead tomorrow I mite ask if there are any implications for birth, ie induction. I think I'd like to avoid an induction if possible. Finishing up work this Friday, looking forward to it now- it's getting harder to get up in the mornings. I've a few things I want to sort at home that I haven't had a chance to do yet so hopefully I can get them done when I finish up as well.
Even though Ive been told my baby's head is right down I don't think I'm anywhere near to going yet I would expect to be getting more pressure and waddling so in trying to get out for a walk each day I've heard that helps.

missyb01 · 03-02-2015 10:52pm

Well 5 days away from my due date. Baby's head has been down for about 3 weeks now at this stage. At the hospital today and was told baby is in perfect position....whatever that is. I have been given an appointment for next week and if I haven't gone by then they will give me a sweep and a date to be induced. The doc I seen today doesn't have the best bed side manner. It's my 3rd time to see him and just comes across so disinterested or maybe he doesn't like doing the public clinic. I have spoken to a few people including my GP and 2 midwives and I'm certain that I don't want a sweep but the doc today didn't just didn't even ask me....just told me I would get a sweep. I know I'm a public patient but today was the quickest app ever. I'd say I was in there for literally 2 mins and then out the door. I think I'm a bit moany at this stage cos the excitement is starting to wilt away 😫😫😫

Hope everybody is doing well

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 05-02-2015 5:10pm

missyb01 wrote: »

I have spoken to a few people including my GP and 2 midwives and I'm certain that I don't want a sweep but the doc today didn't just didn't even ask me....just told me I would get a sweep

You can absolutely decline a sweep if you don't want one, just be very firm and tell them before any internal exam that you don't want to be swept. There's nothing worse than getting an abrupt doctor with no bedside manner, I know they're usually rushed off their feet but it doesn't hurt to be nice.

I had my appointment today, I was right about them pushing for induction, they have me booked in for 8am tomorrow :eek:

I was 2cm when they checked me so they gave me a sweep and I've been cramping since so hopefully I might go myself before the morning

All the impatience of wanting the baby out for the last few weeks and now I'm a bag of nerves in anticipation!

Kash · 05-02-2015 5:50pm

I was admitted again yesterday (37 weeks) and am being induced tonight! Fingers crossed everything runs smoothly from here.

Best of luck girls

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 05-02-2015 6:04pm

Ah best of luck Kash, hope it all goes well for you and you'll have your little baby home by the end of the weekend

Exciting!!

Kash · 05-02-2015 6:10pm

Sounds like you will too! Hurray for finally reaching the finish line

coopdloop · 05-02-2015 7:26pm

Kash wrote: »

I was admitted again yesterday (37 weeks) and am being induced tonight! Fingers crossed everything runs smoothly from here.

Best of luck girls

Oh best of luck Kash. hope everything goes well, looking forward to hearing about the first arrival from the February group
I was told on Tuesday(37+2) that I could get a sweep in two weeks at 39+2 to try get things moving cause I don't think they want me to go too far over- the baby was measuring between 41 and 42 weeks at that stage. Just wondering why ppl might not want a sweep- is it the discomfort of it or are there other cons to getting one?

angeldelight · 06-02-2015 4:55pm

Not due until May but love hearing about all the little arrivals - good luck to all the Feb mammies!

missyb01 · 06-02-2015 5:47pm

Ooooh best of luck Kash & mrspostman. I am the same; everyday I want it to be the day I go in to labour but then panic when I get Braxton hicks.

I don't particularly want a sweep because I heard that it can cause the baby to become distressed and have a poo inside you. I might change my mind of I go 7 days over, I could be begging for one. Well I will have a better idea on Tuesday.

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 06-02-2015 11:40pm

Had my sweep yesterday, had a show and irregular pains all evening so was hoping something would start but was raging when everything had calmed down again by bedtime. Went in for induction today and the minute I walked in the maternity door the pains started. No induction needed and baby was born by 6pm

So much easier and less stressful than my first labour and absolutely besotted with my little woman

Good luck to all the other February mamas and hope you did ok too Kash

coopdloop · 06-02-2015 11:58pm

Rosemary Billions Manufacturer wrote: »

Had my sweep yesterday, had a show and irregular pains all evening so was hoping something would start but was raging when everything had calmed down again by bedtime. Went in for induction today and the minute I walked in the maternity door the pains started. No induction needed and baby was born by 6pm So much easier and less stressful than my first labour and absolutely besotted with my little woman Good luck to all the other February mamas and hope you did ok too Kash

Ah that's great news!! So exciting ðŸ˜Š sounds like it went quick enough for you- lucky you!!! Hope you and your little girl are doing well.

missyb01 · 07-02-2015 12:35pm

Congratulations mrspostman. Hope you and baby are doing well 😄

fall · 07-02-2015 3:32pm

Congrats Mrs. Postman. Great news.

Bomberino5 · 09-02-2015 1:03am

Congratulations Mrs Postman! This is all so exciting can't believe I've only 3 weeks left and other Feb babies are arriving!
Good luck to all!
😁 🙏 😀

missyb01 · 10-02-2015 6:22pm

Well 2 days over. Hospital appointment today and decided to have the sweep in the end. I will be induced on the 18th, if I don't go before then 😩😩😩

coopdloop · 10-02-2015 6:31pm

missyb01 wrote: »

Well 2 days over. Hospital appointment today and decided to have the sweep in the end. I will be induced on the 18th, if I don't go before then ðŸ˜©ðŸ˜©ðŸ˜©

Interested to see how you get on with the sweep, I'm still considering it for next week!

missyb01 · 10-02-2015 6:48pm

The sweep is totally bearable and lasts about 20 seconds. It is a bit more invasive than a smear. I was against it originally but as I've gone over I was getting a bit desperate.

missyb01 · 15-02-2015 5:29am

Little one born on Valentine's day weighing in at 8lbs 10oz. Didn't have time for the epidural!!!!!!! Some tiny complications but nothing major. Best of luck to rest of the February moms to be xx can't believe she has been asleep for 5 hours already and yet I'm wide awake

coopdloop · 15-02-2015 7:30am

missyb01 wrote: »

Little one born on Valentine's day weighing in at 8lbs 10oz. Didn't have time for the epidural!!!!!!! Some tiny complications but nothing major. Best of luck to rest of the February moms to be xx can't believe she has been asleep for 5 hours already and yet I'm wide awake

Congrats missy. Hope you're doing ok?

rebel_rebel · 16-02-2015 2:04am

First time posting but followed this thread during our pregnancy. Proud first time dad Here. My daughter arrived 2 weeks early on Thursday 12.02 at a healthy 8lb 1oz. Birth went great and mam done great job. Complications with after birth so mam was carted off to surgery an hour after delivery which was distressing. She lost nearly 2l of blood but thanks to excellent staff at holles st they saved her life and nursed her back to health. Was scary time but thank God mother and baby doing great. Arrived home this morning and we can not stop staring at our beautiful daughter. To all the expectant first time Dads out there its a an amazing day that you will never forget and the best day of your life

missyb01 · 16-02-2015 10:45pm

I'm home today. Didn't see the point of staying in the hospital any longer. Better off in our own home and more peace & quiet. Baby has taken a few hours to adjust to her new surroundings and if I'm honest, and I don't know why, since i got home I feel like I'm struggling to breastfeed whereas in the hospital I felt confident at how I was progressing. Maybe it's anxiety on my part. I also noticed that the girls on the ward who were bottle feeding got a lot more attention and guidance and a lady came down and must have spent 30 mins with each lady going through everything with them and I actually sat and listened whereas nobody came near the girls breastfeeding. Just an observation!!

Hope everyone is doing well in the final stages x

fro9etb8j5qsl2 · 17-02-2015 12:52pm

That's crazy missy. Did any of the midwives offer any guidance or ask you if you would like someone to come and give you advice? I was in limerick and thankfully the midwives were very helpful with the breastfeeding and the day I was discharged, the parentcraft lady came down and went through formula feeding with the bottle feeders and then came along and gave one on one advice to the breastfeeders.

I had the same anxiety the first few days at home even though the baby seemed to be feeding well. It is harder to gauge exactly how much the baby is feeding as opposed to ff. I didn't relax until the phn called out on day 3 after coming home and reassured me that the little one is thriving.

missyb01 · 19-02-2015 6:53pm

Seriously nobody came near me or even checked if I was doing it right. The phn came out the day after I came home and spent 3 hours with me and that was absolutely invaluable to me. Unfortunately the baby has a bad case of jaundice so the phn was out to me again yesterday and I was back in the rotunda today for blood tests and the phn will be back out to me tomorrow. Of course with jaundice you have to try flush it out with fluids and I was advised to bf and then top up with formula. I found myself getting upset and tense because I knew I had to get as much fluids in to her as possible and I just felt enormous pressure which affected my bf - I wasn't relaxed so baby wasn't relaxed. I'm now expressing my milk jus til the jaundice is sorted.

clartharlear · 21-02-2015 7:53pm

I had my baby boy on Monday in a Midwife Led Unit in the UK - it was an amazing experience. I have to say that the NHS are really on the ball and I cannot praise the midwives highly enough, both for a really positive birthing experience and for fantastic support and encouragement with breastfeeding in the days after.

coopdloop · 03-03-2015 2:31pm

Hi all. I had my baby girl on Friday morning. Home since Saturday. I'm breastfeeding so it's busy enough. Things went really well the first night, baby only woke twice for feeds, but the last two nights have been tough going.
She's so good during the day, sleeps really well but the last two nights she's gotten herself really worked up and have ended up awake most of the night!
How's everyone else getting on?

missyb01 · 03-03-2015 4:06pm

Congratulations coops loop on your new arrival.

My little one is over her jaundice and is now feeding every 2 to 3 hours. Sleeps fantastic during the day but comes alive at night time until maybe 2.30am.

Everybody warns you about exhaustion, not having a minute to yourself etc. etc. but I don't know whether it is because of the cold weather and cabin fever setting in but life with a newborn is like Groundhog Day. Having said that I wouldn't change a thing

I just naively thought that I would be out for walks everyday, have time to do some cleaning and washing, cook a nice dinner for us...........the reality is I cherish my time alone when I'm in the toilet

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Hope everybody is well xx

coopdloop · 04-03-2015 5:02pm

Know what you mean about the exhaustion missy, was up all night again last night. Didn't think I'd be able to function on this little sleep!!
We got out on our first walk today, felt great to get out and about.

Bomberino5 · 15-03-2015 2:51pm

Hi All,

I had my baby boy in the Coombe on March 9th. Ended up having emergency C section but it was fine. He was a healthy 8lbs 13oz so maybe it was good thing!!!. Have to say from start to finish found all the staff bar none fantastic in the Coombe, they were helpful, patient, knowledgeable and attentive. Delighted with the service they provided and those midwives, legends they're so busy all the time. I was able to get early transfer home after 3 days as I was doing really well. The midwife has been out twice and that too has been great. I'm breastfeeding too and finding it good and bad, boobs are killing me and had a few tough days but hopefully we'll get the hang of it. Not giving up anyway!

Yes the tiredness is phenomenal but so are the emotions, I've had a few crying days which is not like me so that's been weird but apparently it's all normal so I've cried my eyes out and felt better afterwards.

Today is all of our first Mother's Day so Happy Mothers Day to you all, the first of many for some of us.
😉

tSubh Dearg · 16-03-2015 12:42am

My little fella arrived just in the nick of time for Feb at 23:09 on the 28th - two weeks over my due date.

He really didn't want to come even with induction, he backed away from the midwife's hand when she tried to put a foetal heart monitor on him! Ended up with emergency section which was a bit traumatic as my epidural had worn off, they gave me a top up which didn't work. They thought for physiological reasons, but it turned out the line had become detached, which they only discovered when they were trying to give me a spinal anaesthetic. This did also not got well. They kept hitting bone and all the time I was being wracked with horribly painful contractions, that actually made me vomit from the pain. Eventually they gave up using my back as a pin cushion and decided to give me a general anaesthetic instead. My husband told me afterwards that I was in the OR for about 40 mins before they came out and told him I was going to be put under and he couldn't come in. It didn't seem that long to me, but then at that stage I was just glad to get the pain to stop.

Came around in the recovery room at 12:30 to discover I had a beautiful baby boy. Was able to go home 3 days later on the Tuesday, which I was so glad for, I was too hot and couldn't sleep properly on the ward and it was driving me crazy to sit on a bed all day.

Would highly praise all the midwives and OB's that I dealt with in Holles St, but really not happy with the work of the anaesthesiologists. The whole thing has put me off the idea of any more children at the moment, though before I had been thinking we might have two. We'll see how I feel in a year or so.

Due in February 2015!

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