19th October Ladies ... **5 Births Already**

[Phantom710]

I know, I don't like asking either, because that's what they do end up saying. Basically, although in a nicer way. 'Deal with it, it'll probably ocntinue for the rest of your pregnancy."

 

[Phantom710]

double post:

32 Week Appointment Update--

Baby is coming early Found out today he will be born no later than the 13th. Membrane sweep set for 38 weeks on the 5th of October, and if that fails then they'll induce me on the 12th (39 weeks). Doc and I are determined not to let this one get to be as huge as his daddy was at birth.

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Ooo so you will be meeting LO sooner than you expected!

Glad everything is ok x

 

[nypage1981]

Whoa we may have a baby the same day if your sweep doesnt work, but I think now that you will be earlier than me! The sweeps usually do something!

 

[Phantom710]

He told me there was a 50% chance of the sweep working, and they can only give me the sweep if I'm dilated 1-2 cms already. I'm honestly hoping more for the 12th, as then I don't have to return to work until the 4th of next year.
If I go on the 5th I'll be coming back just a few days after xmas.

Weird reason, I know. But

 

[x-TyMa-x]

My sweep with Tyler did nothing ... I was 1 week overdue and my cervix was tight closed & far back ...... i was gutted

Fingers crossed your cervix is favourable michelle and the sweep works for you x

Has anyone started their hospital bags? Thats my job this weekend!! Also i started drinking my Raspberry Leaf Tea today. 1 Cup from 32 weeks and increase as the weeks go on, Been reading up on it and aparntly it takes around 7weeks to take effect so by starting now fingers crossed it should take some sort of effect when labour comes

 

[Phantom710]

what is the rlt supposed to do? And where do you get it? hahaha

My hospital bag is packed, as well as baby's.

I have a few last minute items I'll pack, and I think... 1 or 2 things I still need to buy that are on my list, but it's been packed since 30 weeks. Cause I had bought seperate stuff (granny panties/pads/granny nightgown/etc.) to use/wear and wasn't going to be bothering with it anyways so figured i might as well pack it and save me some time later on.

 

[x-TyMa-x]

RLT is used to help the uterus, It can ease labour pains and help make a faster 2nd stage of labour. If taken from 32weeks then it builds up and takes effect when the time comes.
You can also drink it after birth to help the uterus contract back down.
Any herbal/health shops sell it babe but i got mine Here x

 

[nypage1981]

Does RLT have caffeine in it? I dont suppose with a planned c section that will do me any good!
Michelle- hope you dont go til 12th then, we will be birth day buddies! Also, I wanted mine to wait until then as Ive got lots to do, buy, and wanted to not have to go back to working until the new year also!

 

[x-TyMa-x]

No its caffine free hun x

 

[Phantom710]

Hmmm that's nifty, I didn't know anything helped with that.

Anyone going to do belly binding or whatever they call it? to help ll your muscles go back to being mostly flat in your tummy?

& lol at my ticker.

 

[x-TyMa-x]

LMAO! Mmmmm Cake!!

Not heard of belly binding sounds intresting though, does it work?

 

[sam#3]

the capsules are really good too aas they can be a hgher concentration than the tea which is pretty weak
other things that can help to prep your body evening primrose oil

i just added the most teeny cloth nappy to my birth box i cant wait o put her teeny bum in it!!

 

[x-TyMa-x]

What tablets are you using sam and when are u starting & how many do u take.
Sorry for all the questions x

 

[sam#3]

im using ones from h&b

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=191&prodid=323&cid=191&sid=0

ill be taking 3 a day from about 36/37 weeks

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Ahh ok thankyou!! I might pop in and get some at a later date x

 

[sam#3]

another thing i will be doing is rubbing evening primrose oil on my cervix from 37 weeks to help soften it, and prob use it for perineal massage too...

heres some info....
https://www.pregnanthealth.com/evening-primrose-oil/

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Oo intresting! Thankyou sam, Where can u get EPO? And do you recommend the rubbing onto the cervix or the inserting of the capsules? Also, what happens if you can reach your cervix as ive heard some girls on here saying they cant reach

 

[Phantom710]

Here is a LINK to one of the many belly wraps for post-partum. (If you look around the site it also explains how it works and there is other desigs and etc. You can also google search "post partum belly binding" for info and products.

I'm undecided but I kinda like the idea of it.

 

[x-TyMa-x]

Thanks michelle al have a nosey at that now, You gonna try it?