***April Sweet Peas 2011*** join here (48 babies born)

[smeej]

Hey all - a late post from me - even though im still ill with laryngitis i'm still mrs insomniac

I had my 36 week scan and consultant appointment today - and I'm now feeling really confused and dont know what to make of things now??????

As you know I've got polyhydramnios ( excess amniotic fluid) and bubs is also measuring big , so at my 34 week scan/apt a couple of weeks ago, it was decided the best and safest option was to book me in for an Elective C-section at 39 weeks as fluid levels increasing and bub already weighing an estimated 6lb11oz!! - but I was also told that it was highly likely i may go into pre-term labour due to my size, and that I was to go straight in to hospital if i showed any signs, due risks of prolapsed cord and abrupted placenta.

SO,
I had my 36 week scan today and Consultant appointment (with different Obsterician who i have seen before and leads the Fetal Medicine Unit.)

Anyway - fluid levels have increased even more, and Bubs now has estimated weight of 7lb15oz. So, consultant advised that i should be induced at 38 + weeks. This ofcourse totally confused me as previous consultant had suggested a section. I had a discussion with him ( which is hard when you have to whisper as i have lost my voice!)

So, basically I have now been booked in to the delivery suite on the 5th April early in the morning, where i will be examined - and then we can decide whether induction or C-section will be the best option on the day. However, he again thinks there is a strong possibility that i may go into labour naturally earlier than that .

So , you can see why i now feel confused!

Basically, my worst nightmare would be to go into labour preterm and for cord prolapse etc to happen - as it's so dangerous to her, so that is scaring the sh*t out of me!

I'm also really scared that I end up being induced, and because she will be over 9lb by then, that we have problems and I end up either tearing really badly, or she gets stuck and i end up having an emergency section!

Then i think maye if i dont go pre-term and that on the booked in date on the 5th, that i opt for a section to be on the safe side - but obv that also carries rsiks and recovery is longer.....or then again, if she is engaged and my cervix is looking ready then go ahead with induction and it may all go really well!!!

So, as you can see, my head is all over the place at the moment and i really don't know what to think.
Who knows, nature may just take its course and everything will be answered for me!

I have to admit that i'm terrified at the thought of delivering a larger than average baby! EEK!

I know you guys can't give me the answers, but any experience or feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Jeex - I can't believe how long ive ranted on for - sorry about that! But i guess it helps to get it all out !


xx
Also - genuinely hope everyone that is uncomfortable, sore or having troubles gets better soon
xx

 

[smeej]

MissFox - I bet once you have your gorgeous baby in your arms then everything between you and DH will settle right down again I really hope it does for you! -hugs-

Dana - keep your fingers (and everything else ) crossed so that your LO stays in that bit longer ^_^ Im sure that if things do start to happen early though than a plan will sort itself out!


Ahaaa. FOB has deleted me off facebook. He kept trying to air our buisness all over it so I kept deleting his comments off my statuses and that but then he'd make his own statuses saying shit about me. Childish!
He said his mum is going to come around and have a word with me :')
I just wont let her in lmao. And if he continues to phone / text me / turn up at my house and shout through my letterbox as he has been doing then I may contact the police.
Could he be done for harrassment or something if he phones and texts literally about 10 times an hour?
Its keeping me awake and stuff... need to get my number changed really or block his but unsure of how long it will take and cant really keep my phone off incase of emergencies!
I actually felt unsafe in my own house today aswell knowing he was stood outside for quite some time waiting for me to go out. Im home alone alot and wont be able to cope if he starts doing that, because knowing him he will do it untill I give in!

Gems - that is harrassment!

Do your parents know about this? ie: the hanging around outside your house? What exactly is he trying to achieve by doing this? It sounds liks intimidation and stalking behaviour - particularly when you agreed to only have contact once a week to update on the little one?

 

[MissFox]

Thanks gem. I agree with smeej- you need to make sure that people know about his behavior.
SO I just got back from my MW appt. She didn't check me but said that Rosie has gotten lower since last week (I knew that) and that she now think I'll make it all the way She said maybe on the earlier side but it doesn't happen often. UGH! Although I wont mind making it to April so her birthstone is Diamonds hehe.
I lost a pound since last week- which was good cause I gained 3! So now it's back to 2 in 2 weeks- 19lbs total!
Also my BP was good- top number was a little high but they aren't worried since my bottom number was so low (132/68).
BLAAAAH! I'm just ready to have my baby. I'm so sore and uncomfortable and all she could say was that is just part of the pregnancy. She said a lot of my pain at the bottom of my belly was from the baby being so low and stretching my muscles- like putting weight on a pulled muscle.
Well hope everyone else is doing well.

 

[lilgemsy]

Smeej - Ugh hospitals and thier confusing ways! They dont half mess people around dont they! I hope they eventually make up thier minds about what to do and hope that whatever they do do (lol do do) goes well for you and LO and you have a healthy happy delivery

MissFox - Ooh I didnt know diamonds was Aprils birthstone! How cute!
Good news about your BP but I understand about the uncomfortableness. Just stay positive (easier said than done, I know) and just think your little bundle of joy will be in your arms and off your muscles before you know it! -hugs-

Yeah, Ive told my parents about the way hes been. Theyve told me to ignore him best I can for now and if he knocks do not answer the door and just save any horrible texts or anything that he sends.
We live in a close-knit neighbourhood too so hoping my neighbours look out for me since hes been known in the past to have threatening behaviour towards me. But my mum was the only witness for that since she walked into the house when he had me pinned up against a wall after only coming round for "a nice chat about the baby".

 

[camishantel]

Sam Dr.'s don't really know... that is what is funny... I mean yes my Dr. said I had dilated and everything and that he thinks it will be before next wedensday.. but he doesn't know... so your Dr. could say all that and be right or you could go into labor tomorrow.. we just don't know... would be a good time for a crystal ball huh lol

 

[MissFox]

or purple urine!

 

[camishantel]

yep or purple urine...

 

[lilgemsy]

Purple pee would be scary xD

Ah I got the bump wiggling away on video! Ill have to try and upload it. His butt doesnt half stick out!

Edit:
Uploaded it to Youtube
VIDEO!
Dont know how to embed vids so just thought Id post the link.

Edit, edit: Oh... it auto embeds it xD

 

[camishantel]

Gem your a little lopsided tonight hun lol... I have been today as well just on the other side

 

[lilgemsy]

Haha I know! Its like that the majority of the time lately.
He isnt half on the move tonight. My stomach just isnt staying still!

Ah I should get off here soon lol, I spend too much time on this site lately! I have nothing else to do though xD

 

[bernina]

Cute Gem, I'm often lopsided too, she usually likes to stick something out to the left of my belly button.

Went for a walk with DH tonight and had to stop every few minutes for terrible cramping and shooting pains at the bottom of my bump, bladder and cervix (at least those are the parts that it felt like). Never experienced anything like that before. I'm sure it's just growing pains and the pressure of her in my pelvis, but wowza, made me realize I'm most likely getting an epidural if I can't even handle these early growing pains!

Ordered my Moby Wrap Baby Sling off Amazon today. Used $10 in gift cards from swagbucks and a $10 off coupon found in Parents magazine, so cost me under $20. I hope the sling works out, would love to be able to wear her around while I do housework, go for walks, etc.

 

[bernina]

Smeej,

So sorry to hear about all that you're facing. Sounds like you're being monitored well and have been given many options (almost too many actually!) I hope whatever results in the safest delivery experience for both you and LO is what ends up happening. I know so much is up in the air and it must be very unnerving, but just make sure you pay very close attention to your body these next few weeks and if you feel anything off make sure to place a call to your MW or dr right away.

I'm actually surprised they haven't decided to just induce or schedule a c section at 37 weeks, or at least perform an amnio to see if lungs developed and if they are then proceed with next steps. Just seems like since baby is already so big and there are several risk factors that having her a bit early wouldn't be so bad. Not that I really know anything about all this of course

 

[camishantel]

just got back from the store was craving lucky charms cereal... mmmmmm... now I am tired... lol...

Dear Caleb, you must stay in mommy's belly till at least thursday night or friday because grandma is coming tomorrow to clean for us... thank you Love mommy

 

[bernina]

Hope he stays put a bit longer for you cami!

Funny, I had to make a run to the store tonight too, was craving sweets! Bought reeses peanut butter eggs, cadbury mini eggs, snickers, and some gummies. First time I've gone on such a binge during this pregnancy!

 

[bernina]

Gem, can't believe FOB is stalking you like that. That is not right! I don't really know what to advise other than call the police if you feel threatened in any way. Continue to avoid him and avoid the temptation to go out and confront him, no matter how much noise he's making. THe more noise he makes the more neighbors and attention he's going to attract and the more witnesses there will be. Just stay inside and if you have to leave the house and can't, then call the police (or have your parents help if they're home).

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Gem stand your ground with FOB and if he keeps it up call the police...its harassment and he needs to leave you alone. XX

My belly is usually always lopisided...Gunner likes to lay to the right of my belly button with his bum right under my boob. LOL

 

[camishantel]

I got sweets too. rice crispy treats and hunny buns

 

[CaseyBaby718]

The baby likes to be lopsided while i'm in bed. Any side i want to sleep on she's gotta have that side too, which is SOOOO uncomfortable. Little stinker!!

When I'm awake and standing/sitting up she's very IN THE MIDDLE. I think she caters to gravity a lot. Who knows. She's just very shifty when i'm shifty in bed... and sometimes, she'll be WAY on my left, and then stretch her legs all the way to my right, and it feels like my belly is going to split in half!!

 

[MissFox]

Rosie likes the right side of my belly the most but will move to the left if I lay on my left side. And she sticks her bumm up on the right side right near my ribs.

 

[happy_hayley]

My LO likes to stick her bum out to the right of my belly button it makes me all lopsided makes my belly look like a giant egg from my point of view but its quite fascinating