April ladies ...were having our babies THIS month :)

[Powell130]

hi everyone! I've been stalking this thread on and off for a while but never got round to posting! many congratulations to those who have had their bundles of joy

does anyone mind if I join you all a bit late? .. I'm due 1 week today.. anyone else feel like it's not going to happen any time soon? lol

I've been trying a bit of nipple stimulation today .. not sure if I'm doing it right?!

You are one day off of me!

How are you doing the nipple stimulation? Ive read a few different ways to do it

Ah how are you feeling? Having any signs?

I've read a few ways too, I've just been rubbing the palm of my hand on them in a circular motion.. I've read of people "rolling" them or something ... Not sure about this lol, sounds like it might make you a bit sore?!

Ive had a few false alarms. Booooo. Im feeling like he will be here the last week in April. Which I'm okay with i just want these BS contractions to stop. They are borderline painful but arent progressing me ive lost a bunch of plug over the last two days but know thats not a sign that labor is around the corner so not letting it get me excited lol

I roll and slightly pull my nipples and it def increases my contractions but i havent kept it up because i want him to cook at least 39 weeks. So i'll probably start doing it more religiously this week and maybe just maybe it'll help lol i read to do it four minutes on and four minute break then switch sides and not to do it during a contraction so thats how i did it the couple of times ive done it. I definitely felt an increase in the intensity and frequency of the contractions while doing it so i stopped cuz I'm not ready unless he is lol

How about you? Any signs?

 

[StephtheHiker]

Powell I thought you wanted to wait for the new house? What happened!

Lace yes I totally am feeling the same way. 39+2 and with dd waters broke at 39+3 but I just knew I'd be going into labor the night that I did. Not feeling anything here and all regular and frequent contractions fizzled out weeks ago. Keep thinking it's fine she stays put so I can try to get some sleep while I can but I know that's not happening anyway so we might as well have a newborn.

Banana if it comes down to induction I actually had a pretty positive experience. They started slow and only increased the pitocin enough to get things into active labor. With breathing, relaxation, and hot baths!!! there was even no need for meds. I was most terrified of an epidural and it effecting pushing and increasing the risk of a severe tear, not because I think there's anything wrong with it. Wish we had gas n air though!!

 

[Powell130]

Powell I thought you wanted to wait for the new house? What happened!

Lace yes I totally am feeling the same way. 39+2 and with dd waters broke at 39+3 but I just knew I'd be going into labor the night that I did. Not feeling anything here and all regular and frequent contractions fizzled out weeks ago. Keep thinking it's fine she stays put so I can try to get some sleep while I can but I know that's not happening anyway so we might as well have a newborn.

Banana if it comes down to induction I actually had a pretty positive experience. They started slow and only increased the pitocin enough to get things into active labor. With breathing, relaxation, and hot baths!!! there was even no need for meds. I was most terrified of an epidural and it effecting pushing and increasing the risk of a severe tear, not because I think there's anything wrong with it. Wish we had gas n air though!!

I do! Lol. Thats why i said im okay with him coming the last week in April like I'm thinking he will. If he has other plans I'm fine with that too. I did try the nipple stimulation a couple of times last week or so outta curiosity but when i noticed a definite increase in my contractions i stopped cuz I'm not ready lol i dont think he is either

 

[princess2406]

So proud to tell you all Archer James was born at 5.04pm on 16th April weighing 8lb 6oz! He is absolutely perfect!

Propess was like rocket fuel! Was inserted at 11.30ish and contractions started happening within approx 2 hours. Was walking around the hospital until 2.30 but contractions got so intense and came thick & fast every 2-3 mins. Examined and I was a good 3cm, transferred down to labour ward around 3.30pm and felt the urge to push really quickly. Examined again an hour later and was 9cm! Then he was out at 5.04pm! All went super quick, I gave birth with no pain relief at all and Mark my oh and the me was amazing and kept me in control! Small 2nd degree tear and I can't believe how amazing I feel! Bf seems to be going ok and he's had a good among of colostrum. They were happy for me to go home within a few hours but I decided to stay tonight just incase we need help with feeding. Can't wait for Oakley to meet him in the morning x

 

[Bekah78]

Congratulations Princess. Glad to hear all went wel!

 

[Natasha2605]

Congratulations princess! Sounds like things went great!

 

[hellojello25]

Congrats Princess!!!

 

[Powell130]

So proud to tell you all Archer James was born at 5.04pm on 16th April weighing 8lb 6oz! He is absolutely perfect!

Propess was like rocket fuel! Was inserted at 11.30ish and contractions started happening within approx 2 hours. Was walking around the hospital until 2.30 but contractions got so intense and came thick & fast every 2-3 mins. Examined and I was a good 3cm, transferred down to labour ward around 3.30pm and felt the urge to push really quickly. Examined again an hour later and was 9cm! Then he was out at 5.04pm! All went super quick, I gave birth with no pain relief at all and Mark my oh and the me was amazing and kept me in control! Small 2nd degree tear and I can't believe how amazing I feel! Bf seems to be going ok and he's had a good among of colostrum. They were happy for me to go home within a few hours but I decided to stay tonight just incase we need help with feeding. Can't wait for Oakley to meet him in the morning x

Omg thats awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[SaraVO]

So proud to tell you all Archer James was born at 5.04pm on 16th April weighing 8lb 6oz! He is absolutely perfect!

Propess was like rocket fuel! Was inserted at 11.30ish and contractions started happening within approx 2 hours. Was walking around the hospital until 2.30 but contractions got so intense and came thick & fast every 2-3 mins. Examined and I was a good 3cm, transferred down to labour ward around 3.30pm and felt the urge to push really quickly. Examined again an hour later and was 9cm! Then he was out at 5.04pm! All went super quick, I gave birth with no pain relief at all and Mark my oh and the me was amazing and kept me in control! Small 2nd degree tear and I can't believe how amazing I feel! Bf seems to be going ok and he's had a good among of colostrum. They were happy for me to go home within a few hours but I decided to stay tonight just incase we need help with feeding. Can't wait for Oakley to meet him in the morning x

I am so incredibly happy for you!! What a dream delivery!

 

[emma4g63]

Huge congrats princess uv done amazing xxx

 

[emma4g63]

I had a huge nesting incident last night and this morning..
Braxton hicks are all day long these past few days....
And stronger..

Gettin bored of waitin now jus want to meet my princess and av her safe xx

Im not even over due yet god help me !!

 

[Oldermummy78]

Congrats princess sounds like a perfect labour!

Not long Emma keep moving and get on your ball and bounce if you have one

Xx

 

[dani_tinks]

Hey ladies, just popping in to say my daughter Esme was born Weds 13th April after a 5 hr labour (induced due to rfm) at 9:35pm weighing a dinky 7lbs 2oz. She's a absolute dream.

Spoiler

Birth story

Day assessment unit half 10 on Wednesday 13th April for third lot of rfm. Monitored baby's heartbeat and took swabs from neck of womb to check for leaking waters. All was fine, but registrar had spoken to the consultant about me and it was decided I should be induced that day.
Was given a bed on the ward where they monitored baby again and checked my cervix. Baby's head was low and I think it was said cervix was a little soft but did need work.
Propess inserted around 3:30pm. An hour later I started to have cramps in my back which I thought maybe meant I needed a poo. I went to have one but the pains were still there. Mum was with me and suggested we went for a walk which we did but we didn't go far cus I was very uncomfortable. Around 5pm pains were getting intense and lasting around 40 seconds and coming every 10 mins. Matthew took me for a walk but I kept stopping to breath through them. Back on the ward and they just kept getting more and more intense. I was beginning to panic. We didn't realise I was in labour at all and thought how the hell will I cope when I am! Midwife came and gave me paracetamol and dihydrocodeine. Made me feel sleepy but didn't really take anything away from the pain! She felt my tummy as I was in pain and confirmed they were indeed contractions, and good ones at that! She commended me for my breathing and said we need to get a cannula in my hand for iv anti b's because of group b strep but my veins were rubbish I guess from all the gripping I was doing!! Whilst they were faffing about with that my waters popped and broke! I lost all control of the pain then as baby's head was coming! She examined me between a contraction and I was 9cm dilated and the panic was on to get me a bed on delivery! Kept being told not to push ! The fetched the gas and air and wheeled me up to delivery. I had to walk from the door to the bed with a head coming out! Most pain I've ever been in! Started pushing straight away and used the gas and air to control my breathing between the contractions. She was out within 15 mins of pushing. Born 9:35pm 13th April. Tiny 1st degree tear and a few grazes but no stitches needed!

 

[Bekah78]

Congratulations Dani tinks

 

[babyjan]

We need more April babies!! I think we defo need an April 2016 baby thread to keep in contact

We had a check up at the clinic for myself and baby. He now weighs 3.88kg he was 3.77kg at birth. He constantly wants to feed (im ebf) and then vomits which I think could be down to over feeding? I'm thinking to try a dummy? Only because I think he just wants to suck and isn't always hungry.

I'm still in pain down below... The stitches are healing ok even after opening a lil but the grazes are stinging like crazy! Midwives had a look today and said it looks fine, I should have a follow up next Tuesday for another midwife to come round to check. A perineum apt has been booked for 5th May just to see its all fine and healed.

How's everyone else?

 

[lace&pearls]

Congratulations princess sounds like a very positive birth

And congratulations Dani!

Powell - ah false starts must be sooo frustrating must get you all excited for nothing (and unnecessary pain!) But I guess maybe that's a good sign you are heading in the right direction albeit a bit slowly maybe (?)

steph - I know what you mean, on the one hand I'm happy for baby to wait a few days, but on the other hand in all honesty I'm kind of like ... why not now? lol I'm not feeling too bad in myself (except grumpy) lol and I expect as I go further along I'm probably going to get more tired and achy etc. I hope our bodies surprise us lol.

AFM I did a bit more NS but it's doing zilch. Maybe I'm not doing it right, I tried in the shower this morning with rolling and stuff but I didn't feel any contractions or tightenings or anything. I'm sure it must work for some people though as my MW even recommended it and said sometimes they do it during labour when it slows down. Which makes me think I'm an idiot and doing it wrong lol.

 

[banana07]

Whooooo congrats dani and princesses. Both deliveries sound great well as great as can be!

Were ye both induced?? Might need some tips on induction if I go much longer here!!

Steph good to hear a positive induction story I have only heard the nightmare ones but I suppose that's human nature (well certainly Irish nature) have a good experience tell 1 person have a bad one tell 50!!)

Baby Jan an April 2016 be great 😁 wait till were all done in here and we'll get it sorted 😁

Anyway absolutely nothing stirring here nothing to report at all!

 

[banana07]

Emma you'll prob go before me at this rate. I'll be last I'm always bloody last. Even on my old ttc thread over 2 years there must have been nearly 20 of us consistently on it and I was the second last!!

I'm 40+3 now 😡

 

[banana07]

Baby Jan both my.boys were massive pukers after most feeds dunno if they were just greedy but as long as they were putting on weight and had wet nappies and generally seemed happy midwife was happy.

They dont recommend a dodi when bf. I never gave one until after when ds was 4 months and sick wouldn't drink his bottle. I lost the will to live after 7 weeks and it went in the fire but I know a lot of ppl who cannot understand how u can live without dodis.!!. Personally I'd try to avoid my sol ds us nearly 3 and still wakes up looking for it several times a night but then again my ds1 had one from birth and never woke for it but I never got the hang of bf with him lasted about 4 weeks.

 

[laila 44]

Congrats! But what happenned to the other ladies who were in hospital being induced a few days ago? Sweetart? Any news? Any babies?