Due in May 2019

shesty wrote: »

It may also have to do with other measurements they took at the time, like lengths of limbs etc....might be showing up a bit behind relatively speaking.If the baby has suddenly slowed in growth it may have implications for how the placenta is performing etc.Sorry, I don't mean to alarm you, I don't think it's just about the weight though. However it is still a really inexact science.

I agree that there is more cause for concern if there is a sudden change in growth pattern as opposed just being concerned about weight.

cyning wrote: »

Hospital tomorrow. Kind of dreading it, I want a plan, and they are not great at communicating. I’m crippled in pain I just want an induction at 38 weeks at this stage instead of 40. But guess we will see. I spent most of today in bed it helped a bit... but that’s not practical either.

Easier said than done especially when you’re not feeling well but push for a plan! How many weeks are you now?

I was in the hospital today, 36+3... at most I have 2w2d left thank goodness. I’m so much pain with lower back and pelvis I’m miserable. Bed definitely helps but as you say not practical! Baba is back to back same as big sister was but as I’m a section I’m not too fussed!

Best of luck tomorrow cyning

I’ve been admitted. I had reduced movements so came in to get checked, all is good with baby but being 2 days off my due date and with the GD, they decided to admit me and start induction. My May baby could be an April baby....

Oh wow JD24! Hope it all goes quickly: are you getting the gel or do you just need drip? Let us know first May baby even if it is in April!

JD24 wrote: »

Best of luck tomorrow cyning

I’ve been admitted. I had reduced movements so came in to get checked, all is good with baby but being 2 days off my due date and with the GD, they decided to admit me and start induction. My May baby could be an April baby....

Very best of luck JD24!!!

cyning wrote: »

I’m back in 2 weeks if I’m favourable. If not they are inducing the following week at 39+4. So look max 3 weeks left now.

Good to have a deadline! I've definitely found it helps. Fingers crossed you go yourself first of course - that would be the Brucie Bonus

evil_seed wrote: »

Just a quick update to say our daughter came a day early but all is amazing. I can;t wait to bring her home. Fair play to all the women out there that go through natural child birth, I don't know how you do it.

Congratulations! Enjoy getting to know her

Congratulations evil_seed!

Still no baby for me. Induction from Monday was not successful so Consultant gave me the day off yesterday! I’m back in again today to start it all over again...

Hopefully I’ll be updating you all sooner rather than later

JD24 wrote: »

Congratulations evil_seed!

Still no baby for me. Induction from Monday was not successful so Consultant gave me the day off yesterday! I’m back in again today to start it all over again...

Hopefully I’ll be updating you all sooner rather than later

Ah no fun JD24. My first induction was a very long one so you have my every sympathy hopefully today goes better.

evil_seed wrote: »

Just a quick update to say our daughter came a day early but all is amazing. I can;t wait to bring her home. Fair play to all the women out there that go through natural child birth, I don't know how you do it.

Massive congrats! Enjoy every single moment

JD24 wrote: »

Congratulations evil_seed!

Still no baby for me. Induction from Monday was not successful so Consultant gave me the day off yesterday! I’m back in again today to start it all over again...

Hopefully I’ll be updating you all sooner rather than later

Oh hopefully it goes better today.

I completely dropped off here just because things were mental at home. Off work now which is just as well as the final week was a bit of a struggle. BH are happening a lot now for me but always start at 3ish in the afternoon. We've bets now that that's when I'll actually start on it all lol.
Had growth scan today & consultant app too. Baby is measuring in the 39th percentile which they're really happy with considering the GD. It's right down the middle of the chart between the 10th & 90th. Based on that they're happy to let me go myself. Bump is defo dropping so not sure I'll make my due date. 2 weeks left officially!

Hope everyone is keeping well (or as well as you can).

Abbieboo wrote: »

Hi all
I posted here previously.
I have about 9 more days for my section date.
But unlike all of ye I'm feeling depressed and feeling like i don't want this baby.
I'm single and currently caring for an extremely difficult 3 yr old and have absolutely no help.
I'm dreading this baby .
And am afraid to talk to doctor or a professional to consider or discuss my options.

It’s not easy having a new baby. Is there anyone you would feel comfortable talking to? I know people can panic at the mention of TUSLA but there are supports available: or your local family resource centre? It’s daunting and you feel how you feel. Esp with a toddler at home. Would childcare be an option (I know our local community crèche have low cost options, as do some of the private ones: I paid €3 per day when I was on a CE scheme). Your maternity unit will have people either if you felt more comfortable with that. Pre natal depression is not at all uncommon but even at this late stage there is help available.

Abbieboo wrote: »

Hi all
I posted here previously.
I have about 9 more days for my section date.
But unlike all of ye I'm feeling depressed and feeling like i don't want this baby.
I'm single and currently caring for an extremely difficult 3 yr old and have absolutely no help.
I'm dreading this baby .
And am afraid to talk to doctor or a professional to consider or discuss my options.

As others have said please talk to someone. You deserve better than feeling like this. 3 is also a notoriously difficult age. My 3 year old have been very difficult lately and even though I have lots of help I'm still worried about how I will manage once baby is here.

JD24 wrote: »

So our baby girl arrived on Friday morning after a very long induction! She’s a little dote.

Can’t wait to hear of all the other May Babies
Best of luck to all x

Huge congratulations. Hope you are recovering well

Congratulations JD24!! Had that experience myself first time round - it’s draining!

At my appointment on Monday the fluid levels around baby were too high so I’ve to have a repeat diabetes test tomorrow and if it’s positive they want to deliver on friday. It’s awful timing as my parents will still be on holidays so that’s our childcare for 4 year old I’m so stressed out

Angel delight ask for help: if you were one of my friends id be there and I’d bet you would be too? It’s not ideal but if you have a plan it would help. My mum is having an op tomorrow so she’s out for the next week or so.

Abbieboo sometimes if you ask for help it’s easier than waiting until you need help? The family support services through Family Resource Centres might be less daunting. You can always request a different PHN too if you aren’t comfortable with the one you have.

I’m totally miserable vomiting all the time and the hypersalivation is back. I was up until 4 last night with non regular contractions but regular enough I couldn’t sleep. And my eyes keep going funny but no protein and blood pressure is fine. It’s exhausting. My 6 year old had scarlet fever at weekend and my 5 year old took a reaction to suncream and was up all night with hives and itching. I swear a newborn is so much easier than how I’m feeling right now.

Abbieboo wrote: »

I'd just like to thank everyone.
My baby came early and unexpected emergency section.
And I love him.
I feel totally different xx

Congrats Abbieboo! Hope you are recovering well and both you and baba are doing great xx

They are going to see if I’m favourable Tuesday and if I am induce if not Tues week! I’m hanging on by a thread at this stage so fingers crossed....

I can’t sit or stand or lie down or sleep I’m beyond everything at this stage. If I eat one meal a day I’m doing well: I’m just totally over it all now. Yesterday I thought I did really well: I had a chicken pitta and some chips. Didn’t eat the pitta just the filling and a magnum. My husband pointed out that wasn’t great! And I keep getting regular Braxton Hicks that go no where. Anyway look it’s nearly over!

Angeldelight and Cyning...ye both could have babies by the end of the week. Exciting!!

Honestly I can't believe I'm still pregnant. My youngest had arrived already at this stage so I think i convinced myself it would be the same. Also so uncomfortable. Tightenings are painful at this stage but nothing happening. Back with consultant on Wednesday.

sillysuz wrote: »

Our little baby arrived in the early hours of Sunday morn. Holles st was very busy must've been a full moon. We came home today on request. Good luck everyone, I'm so proud of myself and have huge admiration for my own mother x

Congratulations!

Our little lady arrived this morning 11 days early. She's a beauty and we are smitten with her.

Best if luck Cyning today and Angeldelight for tomorrow