"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[plastikpony]

Nimbec, hope your appointment goes well!! My youngster is doing really well, I have a professional rider that started riding her at the begining of Feb and she is going fabulously!! Here are some pics of her for you to see You must've been so happy to get out for a bit! Those youngeters all need a good thumb to be under thumbup:

JustMe, those sympotms sound like loads of fun!! Glad the bad dreams have left you though!!

 

[nimbec]

Hi plastik she looks lovely! And your weather looks gorgeous!! Jealous! It's currently zero degrees here lol

My appt didn't go too well my fluid is really low so I'm on bed rest for a week, I've had steroid injections to mature his lungs and got to have another if those tomorrow. Then if levels not significantly improved then I will have him next Thursday - shit!!!!! Hoping & praying I am keep him in until at least 2 weeks thus which is 36 weeks ... Fx!!

How did your appt go?

Just me how are you feeling?

Hope everyone else is ok and enjoying pregnancy?!

 

[plastikpony]

Oh wow Nimbec, that's pretty hectic! Do they know why your fluid levels are low? Holding thumbs that you can keep LO in there to cook a little longer!

Well ladies, my appointment yesterday was good, if eventful!! Little guy is doing really well weighing in at 2.4kg (5.3lbs). He took measurments of the bloodflow through the cord and we saw his cute little sleepy face and even watched his little lips move as he 'sucked' in his sleep. SO freaking cute. I'm in love.

Anyway, we then got onto discussing the Ante Natal classes we went to, and about natural birth and elective section, and after everything we've decided to go for the section. It's better for my SPD and I'll probably be able to get on a horse more quickly than if I end up with an episiotomy (he said 90% chance I'll need one). Anyway, he was very relaxed and said he would do whatever I wanted, as long as it was safe for the baby, so there was no pressure at all from his side. Dh and I chatted about it over brekkie and decided that we'll do the C-Section.

So, little Ethan James is scheduled for arrival on 19 March 2013!!!

 

[nimbec]

Yay plastik that's amazing!!! We will be racing each other to get back on a horse lol!! I'm hoping to last until 7th march so there will literally be a week or so between us!!

Babies are similar size too as mine is 4.8 pounds I'm a few day behind you too.

 

[Noo]

I beg to differ whether an episiotomy would take longer to heal than a C-Section! It'll take 8-12weeks, probably months for abdominal muscles to be adequately healed to enable you to ride a horse... Your bits are more likely to be healed within 6 weeks.

 

[plastikpony]

Thanks for the input Noo! I always thought that was the case too, and I'm sure each person is different. I personally know a lady who rode in the biggest showjumping competition here in South Africa, the Derby, only 4 weeks after her C-section. I'm not saying that's what I'm expecting, in all likelihood she is a freak of nature, but I do trust my Dr (we wouldn't be pregnant now if it wasn't for him).

Either way, it's the route we've chosen, so I'm going to be positive about it

How is early pregnancy treating you? Have you had to deal with MS?

 

[justmeinlove]

Yeah, I was going to say the same re epi/c-section, but so long as you trust your Dr and such like it's all good. Just so long as you're not feeling pestered at all and so long as you remember that if you do change your mind, you still can, ok? **Hugs!**

Blimey, I suddenly feel faintly pressured into seeing who is next, lol! Nimbec, if you have a baby first, you have to start up the baby club version of this thread More seriously, I hope that all goes ok and you keep the baby in a while longer - but from the reading I was doing around over the last few weeks, even at 35 weeks they're almost certainly going to be totally fine, you just get a baby early

 

[Noo]

How is early pregnancy treating you? Have you had to deal with MS?

Pretty crud Had really bad MS so on two types of anti-emetics to be able to continue working. It's really difficult to try and deliver other people's babies when all you can think of is how much everything SMELLS in the delivery room. Something you never realise till you're pregnant!.... Wee.... Poo... Vomit... Blood... Amniotic Fluid... Drugs..... Eurgh! It seems to be clearing a little lately (not sure if it's a temporary reprieve though!) I had HG with DS so hoping not to be getting it this time. I've got my booking in appt with my midwife today which I'm looking forward to but hoping since I'm a midwife myself I get proper care rather than just assuming I know it all!

Need to discuss mode of delivery myself though prob later on in pregnancy as I had a nasty tear with DS (he was 9lb15oz) and I may consider asking for a planned C-Section this time, however, I don't like the idea of not being able to drive for 6 weeks

 

[plastikpony]

Not being able to drive for 6 weeks?! Really? My best friend was driving a week after hers (which she had 5 months ago) and my Dr also insists that his patients are up on their own 24 hours after c-section and ALL driving within a week. Maybe us South Africans are super-human or something

He did also mention that they cut horizontally through the skin and connective tissue, and then separate the stomach muscles verticall which aids the healing process. I dunno, if I didn't see the 2 girls I know after their electives I'm not sure I'd believe these stories. That said, my other friend had an Emergency CS and it took her AGES to recover.

Well, at least we'll all be able to chat about things afterwards and compare recoveries! I think that'll be very interesting.

Sorry you've had a rough time Noo, that's not fun! Hopefully the reprieve is long lived!!

JustMe, thanks for the advice too!! I most definitely can change my mind at any point, I think that's why I'm so relaxed about it! It's going to be interesting to see who's next! Are you starting to enjoy your maternity leave now that the move is done? I'm starting my leave on 8 March, it can't come quick enough!!

DH and I hung the curtains in the baby's room last night, built the pram (I broke a nail ) and built the cot (the one that was used for me, my siblings, my dad and his siblings, and is over 100 years old). Feeling good about things! Just can't wait for my babyshower now coz I want to go out and buy stuff and DH keeps telling me not to until after the shower I have a sneaky suspicion it might be this weekend since my SIL is coming up from the otherside of the country for interviews and my other SIL is here from Cape Town and it's my birthday on Sunday

Ok, apologies for the essay, I'm bored out of my mind at work. Think I'll go home soon.

 

[kraftykoala]

They say 6 weeks over here to be sure your stomach muscles are healed enough to stand an emergency stop should you need to do one. I drove before 6 weeks but you have to be careful as your insurance doesnt necessarily cover you should you have an accident if you're driving before the 6 weeks is up.

Interesting different countries attitudes to c sections, you wouldn't get one to avoid an episiotomy over here I don't think, I've had friends pay to go privately for sections over here so they wouldn't have to labour. Conversely I'm desperate to go into spontaneous labour as I've had two sections and I want a natural delivery this time. Bring on the curry!

 

[Noo]

Not being able to drive for 6 weeks?! Really? My best friend was driving a week after hers (which she had 5 months ago) and my Dr also insists that his patients are up on their own 24 hours after c-section and ALL driving within a week. Maybe us South Africans are super-human or something
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Most insurance companies would invalidate your car insurance if you had an accident within 6 weeks of having major abdominal surgery over here. You're unable to adequately perform an emergency stop for at least 6 weeks following a sections - Regardless of whether you physically feel fit to drive.

 

[Noo]

Conversely I'm desperate to go into spontaneous labour as I've had two sections and I want a natural delivery this time. Bring on the curry!

I really hope you get your VBAC

 

[iow_bird]

Plastik: I just had a section 2.5weeks ago, I made my scar bleed pretty badly a few days ago just putting the carseat in the car. I'm not able to pick my daughter and not allowed to drive for at least another 2 weeks. It's sore still and I have a horrid little overhang of wobble above my scar which has been there since my last section. Not trying to put you off, just thought you might like to hear how it's been for me. It's major surgery and it takes a while to recover from, even pushing the stroller uphill was still hurting 2 months after my last section. I've never had a vaginal delivery though, so have nothing to compare it to. good luck. xxx

 

[justmeinlove]

Ooh ooh, is this a good time to talk post partum wraps? (said at 3am hence incoherent shortness)

 

[justmeinlove]

In a (hopefully) less incoherent way, I am actually really interested in post partum wraps. I get the impression they're most effective all the way from just below your breasts to covering your hips - and it's not that they weaken your abs, it's just that they help hold everything back in its normal position whilst your body gets over being pregnant - first 4-6 weeks after labour I believe.

The one I'm currently leaning most towards getting is this one: https://www.little-tots-store.com/item_165/Postpartum-Belly-Wrap--Bengkung-Roda.htm as it seems to wrap Everything rather than the belly bandit style things that just do a bit of your tummy.

 

[nimbec]

Hi all! Great news u had a good appt plastik! And you need to do what u think is best for you!

I have to have a section - no choice but I have had several riding friends that have had them and have not been on a horse for at least 7 weeks as even if u are feeling better your insides need to knit & u risk rupturing so please be careful. As you know I ToTALLY am with you desperate to ride again but we have waited this long so a few extra weeks is nothing. I was also told no driving for 6 weeks, no lifting an surging heavier than a kettle and shouldn't reach in and pick up baby for a few weeks - EEK!!! Luckily I will have help at hand but I'm stubbornly independent so not sure how ill deal with that?!

Justneinlove that looks fab! IOW Sorry you are still sore - be careful! How are you enjoying motherhood? Also any tips of essentials to take to hospital?

Hope everyone else is ok?

 

[more babies]

Hey ladies!! Have been having nonstop internet issues over here so haven't been able to get on for more then a few minutes at a time but am going to try and get a little post in here. I've finally been getting a little more sleep and that on top of the iron pills has made a big difference. Still tired but functional now. Took a nasty fall last night I slipped on ice last night and fell hard right on the top part of my thigh/hip area. So now I'll be paranoid until my next ultrasound in just over two weeks I also have jury duty a few days before the scan which I'm really hoping not to get picked for! I think I'm finally reaching the stage of looking like I've put on some weight. Definitely not pregnant looking but what I like to refer to as the fat stage I'm looking forward to actually having a bump and looking pregnant but all my pants still fit fine so clearly not much has changed yet.


I've been trying to read up here and there to stay updated on everything..

Iow so great to see a picture of you're little boy! Hope all is going well for you and your new little one!

Thanks Mrs. Eddie I know you must have the same fears about having a child with Crohn's. Its so hard having a sick child even though she is well almost all the time but I fear the next flare up and what her future will be like. She's such an amazing little girl though!

Justme, plastik & nimbec you guys are all getting so close!! Can't wait to see who's next and some more newborn pictures! Such an exciting time for you all!!

I'm terrible at getting everyone in so if I missed anything or anyone sorry! I'm trying to do this on my phone real quick Hope all is going well with everyone!!!

 

[justmeinlove]

Main problem is I can't find anywhere in UK that sells them...!

 

[more babies]

Well I decided to call the office about falling and they made it very clear I needed to go to the ER to get checked out. So now I'm sitting at the ER and hopefully everything will look ok!

 

[nimbec]

Oh noire babies fx all will be ok they are well padded in there! I had a nasty fall at about 20 weeks and all was fine! Let us know how u get on!!