**December Snowflakes - 2016**

Forums New posts
Jezika how cold a climate do you mean? If you mean somewhere like the Eastern side of Canada then I think I would seek local advice.

I can't remember who asked about splurges my splurges will be some sort of changing station or we might use the top of existing drawers. Now I think about it DS had a higher set that was too high to use the top off.
 
Scoobydrip I'm really sort about your sweet little baby. You have given her a beautiful name. Sweet dreams Parker Rose.
I hope family are able to rally round you and DH, you have really been through the mill in these last few weeks. Take care xx
 
Oh scooby I am so sorry...fly high sweet Parker Rose. :(

So today I've been having very low cramping pains. It hasn't let up much at all since it started this morning. I went to the doctor and when they checked my cervix, it was closed but softer than normal. A u/s showed it is still long and thick so I got sent home with instructions to rest and hydrate. They did send my urine off in case of infection, which is what I thought it could be at first as the cramping feels similar. Also was instructed to wear a support belt which I am doing now but not really any relief. :/ I'm supposed to fly across the country this weekend for a trip to see my parents and I'm so worried to go now. I know they said I was ok but I'm so worried now that this could be early preterm labor.

Any of you ladies have experience with this? I'm so scared... :(
 
Sorry to hear you're worried, Bubbles. Was the cramping pretty painful? Did they mention what it could possibly be? It sounds to me like they weren't awfully concerned. That's a good thing, no? I've definitely had a bit of light cramping on and off, and sooo much tension in my lower abdomen in general. Midwife didn't seem concerned.
 
I'd rate the pain at about a 4 out of 10, Jezika. It's just been more or less constant all day and with a cervix that's softer than usual plus I've had surgery on my cervix so that makes it a little weaker than normal it makes me worry. I know since they aren't worried I shouldn't be but its hard not to be. :(
 
They also didn't really say what it could be. Other than hinting at a possible support issue or a bladder infection. They never straight out said either of those things.
 
For what it's worth after my first baby my cervix was always softer and more open than textbook. And I seem to get Braxton hicks earlier. I'm really sorry you have the worry. Rest and be safe and careful.
 
I understand. How can pain or any kind of change not be worrying? When do you get the results back re: infection?
 
Thanks counting, maybe that's all it is for me too.

Jezika not sure but I'm guessing before Friday I'll have the results. I think it only takes a couple of days thankfully. Yes the pain is worrying...didn't experience this with DD until I came down with a terrible bladder infection at 38 weeks that put me in the hospital, but I honestly thought it was just pregnancy pains at first lol! Little more worrying this time as I'm not as far along which is why I contacted the Dr. ASAP today.

I am about to turn in for the night, used some lavender oil on my feet to try to get some relaxation going. I'm already feeling sleepier. :)
 
Hope you slept well, and don't forget that pregnancies can be completely different. Do take it easy and always follow up your concerns, but know that most likely everything is fine.
 
Bubbles - that sounds exactly what I had a few days ago - the cramping was constant and quite painful. I didn't get it checked but worried about it all evening but it went the following day. I think I just overdid it. As you've been checked out I'm sure there's nothing wrong but I know it's still worrying.
 
Thank you ladies. I didn't sleep great but that's pretty normal for me. I'm not as crampy right now though last night I was while trying to get comfy during the night. Baby girl likes to move around like crazy in there at nighttime too so there was that. Gonna try to take it a little easier today as I do tend to get pretty busy during the day most days and that may have something to do with it too (overdoing it like you said, Laura).
 
I get cramps too, abdomen goes hard and I get a heavy feeling every time I slightly overdo it, although I don't think I'm overdoing it, just doing normal day to day stuff. Guess I just have to accept that I'm going to be a little restricted in my activities over the next few months xx
 
Sorry to hear you're worried bubbles :hugs: I am sure it's just due to overdoing it, but always worth getting checked out just in case so I'm glad you did.
 
Has any of you ladies had a previous c-section? If so are you planning a vbac or another c-section this time?
I know still ages to go but I've been told I need to make a decision by 34 weeks what I want. My 1st was a vaginal birth but pretty traumatic and I ended up having puerpal psychosis I think was due to the traumatic labour and infection I got, I ended up being sectioned due to having puerpal psychosis. My 2nd was breech so I had a planned c-section, the epidural didn't work so had to be put to sleep but I was ok recovery wise but only just found out last week through my husband that baby had oxygen and was very close to not getting her to breath, I wasn't told this by the midwives they just made out oh she had a little bit of oxygen.
So now I'm in a dilemma which way to go, I want to make the decision in plenty of time and not a quick choice near to 34 weeks that I might regret.
 
Jessicasmum - that sounds traumatic. I had an emergency c section with mine and I've been told that they won't induce me so if I go past my due date or I get pre eclampsia (I'm high risk), they would give another c section. If I go into labour naturally before my due date with no complications I can try for a vbac so I'm just going to go with the flow and see what happens. They won't let your labour go on too long after a c section which I'm relieved about so my thinking is that I will give the vbac a go if I possibly can (purely because I'd like to be able to pick up my DD who will be 2). They both have advantages and disadvantages and I think everyone's different in their preferences. Personally I just want to get baby out in the safest way so I'm willing to be led by the professionals but I know others have very strong preferences for a vbac. Good luck whatever you decide but if you go for vbac, try not to be disappointed if it doesn't work out and you need another c section. I'm just preparing myself for the worst so I'm not disappointed!
 
I hope you get your vbac laura!

Jessicasmum, that's such a hard choice! I'm sure you'll make the best decision for you and your little one.

I had an unplanned c-section with my first due to iugr and signs of fetal distress so never went into labor (surgery was textbook and baby was healthy and out of nursery after a few hrs even though she was early and showing distress.)

I was hoping for a vbac with #2 because I was nervous about the recovery and the thought of 3 c-sections for 3 kids. But since it's twins, considering my medical history, my specialist recommended a c-section. I agree and it turns out baby A is breech and hasn't turned since we started monitoring her. I also can't go past 38 weeks and would need to go into labor on my own without pitocin. I also don't want 1 vaginal and 1 c-section in the same day :) jessicasmum, your situation was different, but I'd imagine giving birth and being sectioned was rough.
 
I have found that when I over do it with this pregnancy, I start getting very painful cramping low down. And by over doing it, I mean simply making my large weekly grocery trip. Lots of walking at all seems to trigger them.

Talked with my doctor about it, and she said to take it easy. Make several grocery trips instead of one. That with this pregnancy I just have to be easier on myself and try to be more rested and stuff. :\ Easier said than done, right?


In other news, I have caught ANOTHER cold this pregnancy. On the plus side, I have been able to keep food down for the most part. But I am coughing like crazy and tired and miserable. Of course, the rest of the family is already over THEIR colds, and I'm over here dying and still trying to work full time.
 
Genevevex - I'm with you on the cold. I'm catching one after another and have a chesty cough at the moment and am so bunged up. It's so annoying we can't take drugs either to soothe it! I've had a hot honey and lemon every day which has helped. I hope you feel better soon!

Sapphire - sounds sensible to me on the c section. I'd do the same with twins!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 3 (members: 0, guests: 3)

Members online

Total: 614 (members: 1, guests: 613)

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
1,650,281
Messages
27,143,555
Members
255,745
Latest member
mnmorrison79

Share this page

Back
Top
monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2"
<-- Admiral -->