October 2019 Babies Club

Milly33 · 19-09-2019 9:30pm

was more or less advised the same that Oct wasnt risk season.. Sounds like you want to get the vaccine An tAlbanach, maybe ask your GP when tis available..

Milly33 · 23-09-2019 1:52pm

They started the Flu Vaccines today in the GP's... Was offered it but said no, it was great she was'nt pusy or anything with it, which was great...

So turns out the GP thinks the little baby might be breech today (4weeks to go for our due date)... Hard to find the heartbeat as normal but she eventually got it.. It is so scary when they ask if there has been movements today, i was like yes for sure but then it gets you thinking was there defiantly!!! Anywho, not too worried really as once the baby is here safe and sound and it wasnt as scatty as the first we shall be happy.. Going to try a few movements maybe to see if it turns.. Have a consultant app next week so that will tell a lot im sure..

starlady1 · 23-09-2019 5:03pm

You might be offered an ECV at 37 weeks Milly if it doesn't turn.

Mine still hasn't moved, has been in breech now for 8 weeks. ECV cannot be done in current position so I am more than likley looking at planned c secion. Going to consultant tomorrow for a check up and to make a plan for delivery. Can't believe how quickly the time has gone!!

Milly33 · 23-09-2019 6:28pm

I know it has flown by hasnt it!! I was just looking at a video there for EVC god not sure would it kinds scare me, is there any way they can damage the baby or anything? Sorry if it is a silly question just no one has mentioned it so far... Thank god the consultant app is next week, a lot of messing around between the Mid Wives place with apps so glad i kept it for next week. Will feel better after talking to someone, not that i feel bad just to get ans...

How do you feel about a section then? Are you ok with it? Was reading a loverly piece earlier on planned sections, which was nice and reassuring. Saying how different they are to emergencey ones..

AulWan · 23-09-2019 8:32pm

An tAlbanach wrote: »

Any news on flu vaccine folks? Wife due sweep 2nd October so hoping for vaccine to take effect before baby born.

My local Hickeys Pharmacy had a sign up today saying they will have the flu vaccine available from the 26th, (Thursday) no appointment necessary.

starlady1 · 23-09-2019 9:59pm

Not as far as I know but ask your consultant to get the most accurate information! They may not even offer it to you, it isn't suitable for everyone. Baby's position dictates whether they will be able to do it. My consultant said it is most likely to work if the baby is in a transverse position but won't work if baby is in complete breech with feet facing down.

I was feeling very nervous initally to be honest as it is my first baby but at the same time I know it is the safest option which has made it easier to accept. Fully agree that a planned section would be much better than an emergency one!

Milly33 · 23-09-2019 10:31pm

When i see Hickeys I was like why would a home store be offering Flu Jabs haha.. But I get it..

Thanks Starlady, yeah ive a feeling he is legs down as I am getting kicks into the hip or then i suppose could be transverse and it could be a hand? Do they do another scan then, oh i would love to see the baby now

seems like ages ago since we saw him or her

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Sorry I was trying to remember was this your first or not, so many ladies to keep track here.. A section is actually fine, and i would think totally if it is planned it will be so much better... Our one was not and it was more annoyance and kinda disheartening for us but that was due to a lot of things that happened.. But the section itself is actually fine, you obviously dont feel a thing, will make it so much easier packing a bag also you will know what you will need...

starlady1 · 24-09-2019 7:45pm

Oh they will do a scan to confirm baby is in breech and to see if an ECV is an option for you.

No problem. Thanks that is reassuring. Were you kept in hopsital long afterwards?

Milly33 · 24-09-2019 8:15pm

thank you for all good to hear from someone who knows first hand....Must make sure now and try and not look to find out what it is. We have come this far without knowing.. It is doing some movements today all over the shop...

No i was kept in for two days, had the section late on the Thurs (around 10pm) and I was there until Sunday afternoon.. Christmas Day was all a bit mad. To be honest I would say stay the three days, i had not asked to go but someone mentioned it and it was so silly of them to say they would let me go that day no staff etc. The extra day would help you relax more i think. Was up walking around the afternoon after the section so things like that were fine..

Milly33 · 26-09-2019 1:16am

I meant to ask Syn Shadown how did Centre Parks go was it nice

starlady1 · 27-09-2019 5:09pm

Hope everyone is doing well and making it through the last few weeks! We are almost there.

I have been booked in for a planned caesarean section in two weeks time as baby has been in breech position now for eight weeks. An ECV isn't an option due to position it's in. I will have 2 more scans in case it moves in the meantime but that's highly unlikely now.

Terrified but can't wait to meet the baby at the same time!

Milly33 · 27-09-2019 5:24pm

Two weeks!

oh you will be great try not to think too much about it, easier said than done i know... Are ye kinda hoping maybe he will move? I was looking up the yoga position to entice them to turn but even time i try it i have oil or cream on my feet and i just start slipping haha some say to do it at an angle on the bed but im like right how am i suppose to manage that alone

the notions people have..

Finally more or less finished getting things organised here have a few bits that we could pass onto someone that we really never used and thats it. Must just sort the changing unit for downstairs..

Due here on the 23rd of Oct, but meeting the consultant next Tues to see is the baby breech or transverse and take things from there..

starlady1 · 27-09-2019 8:39pm

Oh I do hope it would move would much rather try and have a natural birth but have been told it's highly unlikely at this point! I can imagine that would be difficult alright!

Good luck with your appointment next week. Depending on how things are you might be offered an ECV or given a date to go in too!

New farmers wife · 28-09-2019 9:23am

ECV was mentioned to me on weds, not every consultant will do it, there's only one in Limerick, the doctor I saw under that consultant didn't recommend it, the last girl she saw have it done ended up 2 days in hospital getting pain relief after it and baby can turn again after it. I had two really positive quick births but I'll be taking a section over ecv this time but that's probably to do with knowing I have a big baby too! I had what I think was Bowen technique on my last pregnancy when that baby was breech and he turned a few days after it.

Milly33 · 29-09-2019 12:13am

oh dear really, god i just didnt think it would be painfull but i suppose maybe.. thanks for the tip-off... Sure well see what they say anywho and take it from there but thanks again for the pre warning might looking into it more... Dont fancy being in pain now, feeling uncomfortable enough without that... What is the Bowen Technique?

You never know Starlady keep positive thoughts it might happen.. i was talking to someone who said their baby was moving until it was born more or less they had to hold the baby in place to stop it turning... And all three were breech to start so might happen..

Went out into town today and herself was fairly stroppy for most of it, or well the parts where she had to go in the buggy. I was just like wow how do you do it with two

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Boots have some loverly offers on baby clothes also at the moment for anyone looking.

Milly33 · 01-10-2019 9:08pm

Well finally sitting down after a long day out, and well all is well.. Had the meeting with the consultant today or well the doc working with her. So even she could not find the heartbeat yet again so we got to do a scan and turns out the baby is the right way around head down!! Which is great news..

I really hope he does'nt have a big head, she kinda said something i was like noooo but stoped paying attention to comments like this. Especially after the last time when one nurse said to me after a day in labour that i was having a big baby!! Just what you need to hear and she was not... Silly comments

It was great this time as my husband and the little miss got to come in and see the scan, as it is not done in the main scanning area...Nice to see the baby again if only for a few mins. So now tis just wait we could opt for a section on the 18th of Oct or wait until due date, which is the 23rd and then the other section date would be the 25th.. I wish i felt strongly about giving birth one way or the other but I dont so i think we are just going to see what happens

shesty · 02-10-2019 9:40am

Did you have a section before Milly?Second and subsequent births tend to be quicker.They are all very different.

Milly33 · 02-10-2019 10:45am

I did Shesty I had an emergency section with my first (this is no. 2)

I know it will be completely different this time around if we opt for a section, as in it will be planned and organsied. We wont be going through labour and then have to be told sorry you are going to have a section. Tis just I wish I felt more strongly over one or the other, both are like ahhhh what if something happens down below and it never feels the same again or what if something happens with the section..

Haha we nearly have too many options now if they said nothing and said sure look well see how it goes, id be better. Which i suppose they are really they are just saying we can pick a date if we like...

shesty · 03-10-2019 12:21pm

Well down below recovers very quickly!Yes, it is a personal decision really sure see how you go.Factor in the aftermath of the Csection I suppose, no driving etc, since you have a toddler already.Going from 1 to 2 kids is a bit rough!!!Either way, a safe outcome is all anyone wants I guess.

anndub · 03-10-2019 2:17pm

Vaginal is safest when there are no underlying issues. We were designed for it afterall!
I was able to walk to the shower an hour after my youngest arrived. Much easier than having to buzz a midwife every time you want to pick up babs post section. That said, I was less mobile after my first as it ended up being an instrumental delivery and I was sore for about ten days. At the time I did think a section would have been easier! Grass is always greener!

Milly33 · 03-10-2019 2:28pm

Thanks Ladies, yep just going to see how it goes really.. I get the we are built for it, tis just I suppose when you get the list of well this could happen or that, but that can be said for everything.. Not going to do much more digging now and going to play it by air... I know the section is harder on the body after but thank god I have a great husband who will be there for me, not too fussed with the driving and that it isnt important but lifting and cuddling herself will be

Just had the most disappointing visit to maybe buy a changing table, the crap people try to sell you, followed by the worst sambo... Darn it im going to have to eat the cake now haha...

shesty · 03-10-2019 3:06pm

Well I suppose I have given birth three times and I have found your body knows exactly what to do.Admittedly mine have been with no epidural,so I was free to move as I needed, and with no interference, which was the ideal. So for me it would always be the first choice to do it that way, but I could understand being a bit nervous about it especially after a C-section.
You have time yet to think about it anyway.

Milly33 · 03-10-2019 3:56pm

Thanks Shesty... Yeah tis a bit like your first trip to the Dentist isnt it, if the first one doesnt go to plan then you are always cagey of them...

First time round things were really taken out of our hands really, between the no we dont want the drip after the induction and the way it went from Labour to Section.. So this time tis like right lads what are ye not telling us...

Pistachios & cream · 04-10-2019 7:40am

Milly I did the hypnobirthing course in limerick and one of the things I took away from it was that it’s goid to ask questions about why a specific course of treatment is being recommended for you. The midwife doing it used the BRAIN acronym it’s explained quite well here https://www.aswiftdoula.com/blog/use-your-brain except you’d be asking your doctor these questions.

Obviously if it’s an emergency situation then that is different but if it’s about picking the different options available to you than it might help.

Milly33 · 04-10-2019 11:36am

Thanks P&C yeah I think im just like dya know what Ill just leave it to nature whatever happens happens, if nothing happens before the 25th I think for all our sanity we shall book in for the section on the 25th.. Kinda dont like the idea of not having its own birthday and a pre-picked date but that is just being airy fairy in a nice way...

Hope everyone else is doing ok and looking forward to meeting their babies.... I just cant wait to see if it is a boy or girl.. It has been moving around so much lately

New farmers wife · 04-10-2019 3:11pm

It's very hard Milly, knowing that you might be facing a section, I feel like should I be going to the ends of the earth to get this baby to turn or should I just let nature take it's course and if that means an elective section then so be it. I've had two very quick labours after being induced, with just gas and air, first I had a bad tear, second was elective episiotomy which I found more painful recovering than the tear. I haven't had a section but I think I'd gladly take it rather than facebook the possibility of going in to labour and being fully dilated leaving no time for a section and delivery a baby breech!

Milly33 · 04-10-2019 4:17pm

Oh sending hugs New Farmers Wife! Thats it there is just no yes I would defo like to do it this way or that is the way it sits well.. I have to say with the section and that while it isnt naturally of course, the thoughts are there or well the baby is ready to be born in a way (there are just somethings stopping it) and if this means the baby and me are all good then sure it cant be bad..... I hope the baby turns for you and if not sure maybe a section is best... thanks for words

Milly33 · 06-10-2019 9:03pm

The back aches are really beginning to start here so looking forward to doing nothing the next few weekends... Before i even start to google the ans, with a breech baby and the waters, if your waters break is that it then that it will be a breech delivery or what do they do?

shesty · 07-10-2019 1:35pm

The baby may turn during labour.You may be able to deliver breech (once they know you are breech that's the key really), depending on position, labour length etc (I imagine).Or they may just take you straight for a csection.If the waters do break or your contractions seem to start becoming regular, go straight in, don't be hanging around.It may make the difference between a calm orderly section vs an emergency one.
All that being said, I went through a good 3/4 weeks of heavy prelabour on my second and third, before established labour really started, so nothing may come of it!!!

Milly33 · 07-10-2019 1:44pm

3 to 4 weeks ahhhh!!! Again women are just mighty

Thanks Shesty was just wondering what would happen..

shesty · 07-10-2019 3:43pm

Ah it was like strong period pains mainly at night.I didn't mind too much took as a good sign that my body was gearing up to get going by itself.
I am mostly guessing really in my last post btw, but if I were you that's the way I would be thinking.I would not be hanging around at home anyway.The worse you can do is go in and be sent home, so there's no harm in going in if you are worried.

New farmers wife · 07-10-2019 3:46pm

I was told if labour was too far gone they'd deliver breech! Definitely something I want to avoid. Any sign of labour while breech I'll be ringing the hospital straight away.

Synyster Shadow · 07-10-2019 4:14pm

I've been bad at keeping up with things these days. Between school and homework and hospital appointments and all the other mundane things we all gotta do every day I'm tired and drained non stop..
Had another bad kidney infection and hoping with only 2 and half weeks essentially to go that I'm done getting them now.
Baby boy decided to turn sideways for few weeks but thankfully head down now.
Hes definitely big and the pelvis is feeling it big time. But the end is near now.
Centre parcs was lovely there really is lots there but so many friends work there so it's not like a holiday place for me. That said I'm going there in november with the 3 kids (still cant believe 3) for the xmas adventure thing they put on and see santy so I'm looking forward to that big time now.

Let's hope this is a quick month for us all and babes get here easy and safe

Milly33 · 07-10-2019 7:34pm

sorry was deleting text everytime so gave up on a full reply.. Thanks Shesty again, i suppose the body is getting ready for it well before we even notice... Sounds so long though haha.. Yeah no there will be no arsing around now, if the waters go or when the contractions get closer we will move. Lucky the Hospital is only 20ish mins away from us.. Think we have pretty much called it as of today, saying if the little chap isnt here by the 25th we will opt for the section. I hate kinda taking the date but at the same time, if it gets any heavier i dont think ill be able to walk around..

Synster I hope you are getting time to relax, i honestly ( i know i keep saying it) but just think ye are epic for being pregnant with kids.. it is so hard..I could sleep all day here, thank god the little miss likes to chill out and i can snooze while she watches Geogre.. I feel bad for doing it as it is a habit i do not want to get her in, but for now...

Glad to hear Centre parcs was good, haha so more like going to visit friends that actually a proper holiday for you

... We were thinking the same of heading end of Nov or Dec. So handy that you can bring animals (not that i want to) but the dog will have to come...When is your due date again...

Milly33 · 07-10-2019 7:35pm

New farmers wife wrote: »

I was told if labour was too far gone they'd deliver breech! Definitely something I want to avoid. Any sign of labour while breech I'll be ringing the hospital straight away.

Thats maybe what the doc was getting at the other day. She said something like well if the waters break we wont be doing this, but sure forgot to follow up on it... Do you have a app this week to check has their been movement

Synyster Shadow · 08-10-2019 2:31pm

I'm due the 27th so hes gotta be here by the second week in November. He'll be a little thing when we go there but it 7 mins drive and can leave at any point then. Kids will love it and daddy will be carrying baby so its going to be easier for me.

Had check up today and baby is reading 2 weeks ahead. Hes big like daddy

Milly33 · 08-10-2019 2:53pm

wow. running ahead of time haha first time for a man.. Sorry hope that doesnt offend but it is funny how the girls are still that bit ahead of the boys even when kids... And he is still head down I hope!

Such a feeling ours is a boy now it seems to be boy season...That is very handy that it is so close to ye, happy days and with daddy carrying baby you will feel so much lighter! It will be heaven..

We were only talking saying nope 2 is enough and I am in complete agreement and then I thought ohhhh ill never feel like this again, kinda see why you go again but then I look at my legs and rethink...

shesty · 08-10-2019 5:21pm

Give yourself a good few months with two and then make that decision Milly!!!

Pistachios & cream · 08-10-2019 6:00pm

I’ve had an easy pregnancy considering and I’m seriously considering one and done!

starlady1 · 08-10-2019 6:37pm

So went for a routine scan a week ago-there was reduced fluid around baby and baby still in breech. Consultant not happy and told me I was being admitted immediately. Baby was delivered by caesarean section the following day! Still can't believe how quickly it all happened, I am still taking it in! I wasn't booked in for a caesarean due to the breech position for another week and a half.

Stil in a good bit of pain following section but that's to be expected. Best of luck ladies to all another few weeks and everyone will have their babies all going well!!

Milly33 · 08-10-2019 10:18pm

Congralations to you Starlady1!!! Hugs, must have been frightening for ye but all is well in the end... I know it seems like forever now with the pain but it will ease, just take all the rest you can get... Hope ye are all getting on fantastic...

starlady1 · 11-10-2019 7:24pm

It's all a bit of a blur to be honest I hadn't time to even think about it! Hadn't half the stuff ready at home but I've caught up now I think! Getting on well otherwise. Good luck to all looking forward to hearing news soon!

Milly33 · 12-10-2019 8:36pm

I can only imagine!! Sure there is always catching up to do in normal life not to mind with a baby... Glad to hear ye are ok..

Looking forward to the next few weeks now, got my hair done today as a treat and got the little ones hair cut into a bob too it is so cute..It is like she is 21 already at 22mths haha..

Milly33 · 14-10-2019 10:56am

I clearly have way too much time as i am always on this, well not always but seem to post a lot..

So into the final few weeks, im hoping we didnt manage to get the baby to move around too much the other night. Played some music through headphones and there has been a lot of turns bug ones.. It did enjoy the music, and have an appointment tom so we shall check all..

Had the niceest weekend with no agenda.. New hair dos and just chilling.. Have been getting odd little pains, and got a few down below last night.. Going to try encourage labour now, ws just laughing at the cheek list men really do have it handy sex and nipple tweaking loverly

Pistachios & cream · 14-10-2019 11:16am

Went to the gp last week and got a cert for this week. I wasn’t due to go on maternity leave until Friday as I’d fudged my dates in work. Really started to feel like I was running out of road though. So today is my first day off. Still have to send a few emails but once that’s done I’ll be shutting down the email app for the best part of a year.

Seeing the consultant this afternoon to see how things are progressing but I feel this baby has no intentions of coming anytime soon but at least I’ll know if my cervix is effacing and if baby is engaged or not.

Definitely noticed that baby has dropped a lot in the last few days but still pops into my ribs every now again so don’t think we are engaged yet.

i was thinking of getting my hair done before the baby arrives but I’m terrified a lot of it will fall out (this happened to me before after an illness). Might be best to wait and get a good cut after once I know.

Milly33 · 14-10-2019 11:27am

Heaven you must be looking forward to settling down now.. Congratulations on your last day of work:).. Darn with the hair, i rem a cousin of mine saying she lost clumps of hair after a pregnancy and just got a really loverly short cut.. Hope it does not happen for you, but if it does know it was for the baby and your just gorgeous they way you are..

I wasnt going to get it done but wanted a treat, i know the colour wont last and all that, my hair went the opposite with the first and I ended up getting an undercut to thin it out, but there was a lot of breakage this time round so got a lot of it taking off.. Miss it but sure hopefully it will grow back..

You might be surprised, im getting the odd twinges in the ribs too but the doc last week said the head was engaged.. Maybe it has really long limbs haha..I hate the idea of them poking around down there, even though i know that sounds silly

. Was thinking of the sweep and all that last night but dont think we will take it just see how it goes..

Pistachios & cream · 14-10-2019 12:10pm

I’m definitely not considering a sweep I’d like a week off at least! I’m still only 39 weeks tomorrow officially so there’s no rush as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want to be induced so depending on how my cervix and the baby is doing I’d consider it next week but otherwise I’ll push as far as I can in order to go naturally. I’ve no other health issues so shouldn’t be a problem

shesty · 14-10-2019 12:28pm

Don't be afraid to tell your doctor that -i know I have told them round 40 weeks to do a check but no sweep, then allowed them to do a sweep at 41 weeks (once all looks ok obviously).It is your body after all.

Milly33 · 14-10-2019 3:08pm

Were more or less the same date wise I think so, my due date is the 23rd.. Yep defo stick to your ground with things.. I never remember them being pushy with having a sweep or anything like that the first time round so tis grand, just will have my back up a bit this time with sticking to our plan or what we would like to do....

Take your week you should plan to do something nice for yourself,is there any spa place to get a nice pedicure or something or even a swim.. Was thinking that the other day ohh to have your own pool would be great...of course you would have the spare cash to build one in Ireland haha

starlady1 · 14-10-2019 4:38pm

Enjoy all the pampering ladies get the hair done go to a spa etc. Ye won't have time to do anything once the baby arrives! I was due around the same dates ye are all talking about it I would have been 39 weeks this week!

Pistachios and cream I had also altered my dates at work but because my baby came early I think I will have to give my real dates now to apply for extended maternity leave due to premature birth. I must look into it...

Best of luck to all.

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