***December Dreamers*** 70 babies born***

[lozzy21]

Im tired, dont know why, she slept for 6 hours last night

Lucky you lol don't think I've had 6 hours sleep since 20'weeks pregnant

I shit my self when i woke and saw the time, i had a right panic that she hadent woke up for a feed, went over and she was snoring away. I have never been so scared in my life and it only lasted 3 seconds.

But now isn't a time to demand whats best for us, we have taken the decision to have a baby an now we need to put there needs before ours no matter how much discomfort and annoyance it causes us

I agree with Sammi 100% there. I had my heart set on a homebirth all the way through, i had to fight for it and they eventualy agreed. She came early so i had to go in but im so glad i was in hospital after how things turned out. I could have refused to go into hospital when my waters went as i i would have been most comfortable and at ease at home but at the end of the day its not about me, its about my baby. I had to put aside my fears and feelings and do what was best for her because if i hadent i might be sat with an empty moses basket right now because thats how serious it was in the end for my LO.

So by all means ask why they want you do to what ever there doing but if what they are saying is valid id realy advise you to go with it, even if you dont want too cos i can tell you i was more than narked off about being in hospital at first.

 

[sammiwry]

Courtney how worrying for you, fingers crossed everything is fine with lo!

 

[WILSMUM]

Well went to the Mw this morning, on my own, as OH started a new job this morning, which we where over the moon about being so close to x-mas and baby coming.
But MW has made me an emergency appointment for 3:15 as she isnt sure if my baby is developing proberly. Iv to get a growth scan and anomaly scan. IV only pulled myself together from gettin out of the doctors at 10:30 iv only managed to stop crying, I dont wont to call OH to worry him while he is working so my mum is going to go to hospital with me. Im just so upset i dont think ill be able to pull myself together while im in the hospital.

Oh hun I'm sure everything is fine and the mw is just being cautious - better to be overly cautious - just try and be strong and stay calm for the baby and tkae care - make sure you have some lunchand put yr feet up before you have to go We'll all be thinking positive thoughts for you

 

[GoogilyBear]

Im tired, dont know why, she slept for 6 hours last night

Lucky you lol don't think I've had 6 hours sleep since 20'weeks pregnant

I shit my self when i woke and saw the time, i had a right panic that she hadent woke up for a feed, went over and she was snoring away. I have never been so scared in my life and it only lasted 3 seconds.

But now isn't a time to demand whats best for us, we have taken the decision to have a baby an now we need to put there needs before ours no matter how much discomfort and annoyance it causes us

I agree with Sammi 100% there. I had my heart set on a homebirth all the way through, i had to fight for it and they eventualy agreed. She came early so i had to go in but im so glad i was in hospital after how things turned out. I could have refused to go into hospital when my waters went as i i would have been most comfortable and at ease at home but at the end of the day its not about me, its about my baby. I had to put aside my fears and feelings and do what was best for her because if i hadent i might be sat with an empty moses basket right now because thats how serious it was in the end for my LO.
So by all means ask why they want you do to what ever there doing but if what they are saying is valid id realy advise you to go with it, even if you dont want too cos i can tell you i was more than narked off about being in hospital at first.

if all hell breaks loose and things take a turn for the worse then yes, i will do whatever they want me to and put everything aside, but untill then like you i am fighting my corner to get my waterbirth. Specially untill ive a valid reason why i cannot.

 

[lozzy21]

Well went to the Mw this morning, on my own, as OH started a new job this morning, which we where over the moon about being so close to x-mas and baby coming.
But MW has made me an emergency appointment for 3:15 as she isnt sure if my baby is developing proberly. Iv to get a growth scan and anomaly scan. IV only pulled myself together from gettin out of the doctors at 10:30 iv only managed to stop crying, I dont wont to call OH to worry him while he is working so my mum is going to go to hospital with me. Im just so upset i dont think ill be able to pull myself together while im in the hospital.

Im sure everything is fine and your just having a small baby, fundle hights and even growth scans arent 100%. They told me LO was 5lb 8 2 weeks before she was born at 8lb15, there is no way she put on 3lb in 2 weeks.

 

[WILSMUM]

Im tired, dont know why, she slept for 6 hours last night

Lucky you lol don't think I've had 6 hours sleep since 20'weeks pregnant

I shit my self when i woke and saw the time, i had a right panic that she hadent woke up for a feed, went over and she was snoring away. I have never been so scared in my life and it only lasted 3 seconds.

But now isn't a time to demand whats best for us, we have taken the decision to have a baby an now we need to put there needs before ours no matter how much discomfort and annoyance it causes us

I agree with Sammi 100% there. I had my heart set on a homebirth all the way through, i had to fight for it and they eventualy agreed. She came early so i had to go in but im so glad i was in hospital after how things turned out. I could have refused to go into hospital when my waters went as i i would have been most comfortable and at ease at home but at the end of the day its not about me, its about my baby. I had to put aside my fears and feelings and do what was best for her because if i hadent i might be sat with an empty moses basket right now because thats how serious it was in the end for my LO.

So by all means ask why they want you do to what ever there doing but if what they are saying is valid id realy advise you to go with it, even if you dont want too cos i can tell you i was more than narked off about being in hospital at first.

I know how you feel there lozzy - sometimes if Ailsa is sleeping longer than I expect and shes really quitely and soundly sleeping I have to poke her to make sure shes ok!
I have no such worries atm - think shes dreaming shes making funny giggly sounds and flinging her arms around!

 

[cho]

well, i have been having contractions every 2 and half mins for 30-40 secs had loads of bloody show, 4 clear outs, went to hospital and only 1 cm dilated, looks like this will be another long labour like Bradleys, she has sweeped me and said my waters are bulging and to come back when they break or they are more intense!
Im going to have a hot bath and something to eat and will try and snooze for a bit, cant see that happening but worth a try, hope your all ok xx

 

[YoungNImum]

Courtney how scary Hun I hope everything is ok! Starcrossed one of my bump buddies had to have lots of growth scans as her little boy wasnt growing as well as hey wanted they delivered him early and thigh he's small he's perfectly formed so Thoth I know it must be so worrying try not to worry too much til you've had your scan chances are baby is fine xxx

Courtney how worrying for you, fingers crossed everything is fine with lo!

Well went to the Mw this morning, on my own, as OH started a new job this morning, which we where over the moon about being so close to x-mas and baby coming.
But MW has made me an emergency appointment for 3:15 as she isnt sure if my baby is developing proberly. Iv to get a growth scan and anomaly scan. IV only pulled myself together from gettin out of the doctors at 10:30 iv only managed to stop crying, I dont wont to call OH to worry him while he is working so my mum is going to go to hospital with me. Im just so upset i dont think ill be able to pull myself together while im in the hospital.

Oh hun I'm sure everything is fine and the mw is just being cautious - better to be overly cautious - just try and be strong and stay calm for the baby and tkae care - make sure you have some lunchand put yr feet up before you have to go We'll all be thinking positive thoughts for you

Well went to the Mw this morning, on my own, as OH started a new job this morning, which we where over the moon about being so close to x-mas and baby coming.
But MW has made me an emergency appointment for 3:15 as she isnt sure if my baby is developing proberly. Iv to get a growth scan and anomaly scan. IV only pulled myself together from gettin out of the doctors at 10:30 iv only managed to stop crying, I dont wont to call OH to worry him while he is working so my mum is going to go to hospital with me. Im just so upset i dont think ill be able to pull myself together while im in the hospital.

Im sure everything is fine and your just having a small baby, fundle hights and even growth scans arent 100%. They told me LO was 5lb 8 2 weeks before she was born at 8lb15, there is no way she put on 3lb in 2 weeks.

Thanks for al your kind words it means alot
Im just a mess at the minute but after i get back from hospital ill explain everything in abit more detail. My MW is useless she has measured baby on the very small side at every appointment and has just added the extra inch's for it to looks ok on my chart, why she is only sending me up now, iv only week n half to go im just so angry And frightened because i dont have my OH for support, altho i do have my mum but its not the same

 

[sammiwry]

well, i have been having contractions every 2 and half mins for 30-40 secs had loads of bloody show, 4 clear outs, went to hospital and only 1 cm dilated, looks like this will be another long labour like Bradleys, she has sweeped me and said my waters are bulging and to come back when they break or they are more intense!
Im going to have a hot bath and something to eat and will try and snooze for a bit, cant see that happening but worth a try, hope your all ok xx

Ooo Charlotte! I hope things pick up for you soon!! How long was your labour with Bradley?

 

[Nessicle]

Great news for being in labour Charlotte! Hope your waters go soon to speed things up!xx

 

[lozzy21]

Im tired, dont know why, she slept for 6 hours last night

Lucky you lol don't think I've had 6 hours sleep since 20'weeks pregnant

I shit my self when i woke and saw the time, i had a right panic that she hadent woke up for a feed, went over and she was snoring away. I have never been so scared in my life and it only lasted 3 seconds.

But now isn't a time to demand whats best for us, we have taken the decision to have a baby an now we need to put there needs before ours no matter how much discomfort and annoyance it causes us

I agree with Sammi 100% there. I had my heart set on a homebirth all the way through, i had to fight for it and they eventualy agreed. She came early so i had to go in but im so glad i was in hospital after how things turned out. I could have refused to go into hospital when my waters went as i i would have been most comfortable and at ease at home but at the end of the day its not about me, its about my baby. I had to put aside my fears and feelings and do what was best for her because if i hadent i might be sat with an empty moses basket right now because thats how serious it was in the end for my LO.
So by all means ask why they want you do to what ever there doing but if what they are saying is valid id realy advise you to go with it, even if you dont want too cos i can tell you i was more than narked off about being in hospital at first.

if all hell breaks loose and things take a turn for the worse then yes, i will do whatever they want me to and put everything aside, but untill then like you i am fighting my corner to get my waterbirth. Specially untill ive a valid reason why i cannot.

I missed what i was trying to say there. The point i dident see as valid with them being difficult about my home birth was because of my bmi i had a higher risk of sholder dystocia and PPH. I dismissed this saying even slim women could have shoulder dystocia and you dont stop them from having a home birth. Gess what happend, she ended up with shoulder dystocia and had i not been at hospital because she was early she would have more than likely died or been left with brain damage of some degree because of how stuck she was. Im glad she came early because otherwise i would have been at home.

 

[cho]

well, i have been having contractions every 2 and half mins for 30-40 secs had loads of bloody show, 4 clear outs, went to hospital and only 1 cm dilated, looks like this will be another long labour like Bradleys, she has sweeped me and said my waters are bulging and to come back when they break or they are more intense!
Im going to have a hot bath and something to eat and will try and snooze for a bit, cant see that happening but worth a try, hope your all ok xx

Ooo Charlotte! I hope things pick up for you soon!! How long was your labour with Bradley?

46 hours

 

[YoungNImum]

Googily- Like you say its your decision, and once you no why they say you cant have your waterbirth maybe you'll change your mind?
Just wondering can you get the in the water with a drip? i was pretty sure my MW said only gas&air can be used when in the birthing pool, but gas&air is all iv planned to use so it didnt bother me.

 

[bambikate]

Well went to the Mw this morning, on my own, as OH started a new job this morning, which we where over the moon about being so close to x-mas and baby coming.
But MW has made me an emergency appointment for 3:15 as she isnt sure if my baby is developing proberly. Iv to get a growth scan and anomaly scan. IV only pulled myself together from gettin out of the doctors at 10:30 iv only managed to stop crying, I dont wont to call OH to worry him while he is working so my mum is going to go to hospital with me. Im just so upset i dont think ill be able to pull myself together while im in the hospital.

Aww hun try not to worry you are full term and the measurements are not always accurate I'm sure everything will be fine. Thinking of you xx

Charlotte that's fab news, I'm sure things will speed up as soon as those waters break. Good luck xxxxxxxx

 

[sammiwry]

well, i have been having contractions every 2 and half mins for 30-40 secs had loads of bloody show, 4 clear outs, went to hospital and only 1 cm dilated, looks like this will be another long labour like Bradleys, she has sweeped me and said my waters are bulging and to come back when they break or they are more intense!
Im going to have a hot bath and something to eat and will try and snooze for a bit, cant see that happening but worth a try, hope your all ok xx

Ooo Charlotte! I hope things pick up for you soon!! How long was your labour with Bradley?

46 hours

Ouch! Fingers crossed Dylan is quicker to arrive!!

 

[YoungNImum]

Good luck charlotte, i hope its not another 46 hour labour that would just be sore lol

 

[GoogilyBear]

Googily- Like you say its your decision, and once you no why they say you cant have your waterbirth maybe you'll change your mind?
Just wondering can you get the in the water with a drip? i was pretty sure my MW said only gas&air can be used when in the birthing pool, but gas&air is all iv planned to use so it didnt bother me.

yeah i can get in the water with my drip, i just have to keep my hands above the water thats all

and untill we sit and talk about it with them i am not changing my mind.

 

[YoungNImum]

Googily- Like you say its your decision, and once you no why they say you cant have your waterbirth maybe you'll change your mind?
Just wondering can you get the in the water with a drip? i was pretty sure my MW said only gas&air can be used when in the birthing pool, but gas&air is all iv planned to use so it didnt bother me.

yeah i can get in the water with my drip, i just have to keep my hands above the water thats all

and untill we sit and talk about it with them i am not changing my mind.

Oh right
When do you go see whoever you need to see about it, it would be playing on my mind if i had to wait to be told why i cant do something lol

 

[Mizze]

Well went to the Mw this morning, on my own, as OH started a new job this morning, which we where over the moon about being so close to x-mas and baby coming.
But MW has made me an emergency appointment for 3:15 as she isnt sure if my baby is developing proberly. Iv to get a growth scan and anomaly scan. IV only pulled myself together from gettin out of the doctors at 10:30 iv only managed to stop crying, I dont wont to call OH to worry him while he is working so my mum is going to go to hospital with me. Im just so upset i dont think ill be able to pull myself together while im in the hospital.

Hun I had this happen to me - as did Ducky - my girl was measuring perfectly then suddenly by FH only grew 1cm in 4 weeks - and that was cause for concern because the growth arc dropped dramatically which is worse than measuring small all along. We had an appt the next day and I was a MESS for 24 hrs. It sent me straight back to the dark days of the miscarriages and having to have emergency scans which always showed bad news. BUT everything was fine - my LO was measuring on the 50th percentile which means she is exactly on the average and is perfectly fine - she still measures small according to my FH but now I dont let that worry me. Ducky IIRC had to have a few scans and again all was fine. its incredibly hard but try not to worry too much. Growth scans are VERY common because FH measurements are so inaccurate. Hope all goes well hon.

well, i have been having contractions every 2 and half mins for 30-40 secs had loads of bloody show, 4 clear outs, went to hospital and only 1 cm dilated, looks like this will be another long labour like Bradleys, she has sweeped me and said my waters are bulging and to come back when they break or they are more intense!
Im going to have a hot bath and something to eat and will try and snooze for a bit, cant see that happening but worth a try, hope your all ok xx

Good luck Charlotte

Okay girls need some advice - I managed to fall over in my kitchen on a plastic bag that had fallen on the floor and I came down really hard on my left knee and crashed into the dishwasher that was open. I DIDNT fall on my bump, I have given my knee a hell of a jolt though and now I have had my lunch and sat down my back is really aching. Should I call the Midwife? Caitlyn has moved since. I dont feel worried exactly but the back ache is concerning.

Mizze xx

 

[sammiwry]

Courtney lo could of simply tucked up more too which can alter the shape and size of your bump