"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[justmeinlove]

Ah, good. I did want to check and I'm sure you'll be fine, you can like and be able to deal with your own child without feeling similarly about others ;-)

 

[more babies]

I have two of my own kids and still feel awkward and uncomfortable holding other peoples babies. I feel as if other peoples babies are more fragile then my own

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Hey Ladies!

Well the Gala is done and I am so happy Just finding it difficult to refocus on the loads of other stuff I have to catch up on now

I can't believe how close so many of you are now, its honestly amazing. Also, great job on setting up the parenting group Justme, though its going to be pretty lonely in this group I think in a couple of weeks with so many of you moving over...

Justme and Plastik, love the new bump pics, still looking awesome ladies!

Morebabies, glad all is well with you! I can't believe you will be getting your gender scan so soon!

 

[flamingpanda]

I know being in the throws of labour is probably different to having a c-section but by the time I pleaded for my epidural I didn't give a crap about the needle in my back (one thing I'd sworn I wouldn't have an epidural because of!). It didn't hurt at all, they numb the area really well and I imagine it's much easier when you're not screaming and writhing around at the time!

Apparently the doctor that did mine was a bit of a dish but I have to say I don't have the slightest memory of what he looked like. As he left I remember the MW's telling me "oh everyone loves doctor Ben ". I'm sure it's mostly because he has drugs though! But he was so relaxed and patient with me so don't worry, if they could put it in me when I was being an absolute nightmare it should be fine!

As for the drip, I ended up with one too. I got really sick when labour kicked in (I made up for not having morning sickness). I basically got to the delivery room and barfed everywhere. I should point out I had asked for something for sickness 30 minutes earlier but they were so slow at bringing drugs. So I ended up incredibly dehydrated and they insisted I had a drip. It wasn't so bad. I dislike needles immensely but I was so over being pregnant they could stick me with whatever they wanted so long as it helped make me feel better.

Have they said how long a c-section will take? I have absolutely no idea.

I second what morebabies said about other people's babies too. I feel uncomfortable. It's different with your own.

Justme - has your MW booked you a sweep yet? You should be allowed one at 40 +1 (presuming you don't go by then of course!)

 

[justmeinlove]

Next appt is only at 40+4, not terribly impressed! And don't want one then cos wedding anniversary is the day after...grrr.

 

[flamingpanda]

The time after that they should still offer one but they'd book your induction too as you'd be toward the end of your two weeks at that point. I got two sweeps and then the induction was 42 weeks exactly. Would she not offer you one sooner elsewhere? I remember being furious as my MW wouldn't do a sweep at 40 weeks (as I HAD to be 40+1 apparently... insane) but she said I could go to a drop-in a few towns over (as they had clinic on a Monday, this was a Friday). So I did. But I was pretty pissed off by that point, I was so sick of being pregnant lol. I realise others may have more patience.

 

[justmeinlove]

Am going to try and phone tomorrow and ask for an earlier appt generally as not terribly impressed that I'm practically skipping an appt...esp when the internet suggests it's actually more important to be monitored after 40 weeks.

 

[plastikpony]

If you ladies have a bit of time, and want to read something amusing that you can relate to, check this out:

https://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/your-pregnant-body-20-things

Mrs Eddie, so glad your gala is over! Well done you! .

More, that's good to hear! I'm a little less scared now

Panda, I don't have the exact time frame, but it won't be longer than an hour. My Dr does them on a Tuesday, at 8am. He did one yesterday and was in his office (which isn't at the hospital that he does delivers at) at 9:30am for my appointment. So I reckon between 30min and an hour

 

[justmeinlove]

Well my aunt came today and did a trial 'apply an acupuncture needle'. It felt slightly stabby (and made me a bit jumpy) and a tiny bit more hurty when she took it out.
I'm about to eat something to try and work out if it made me feel a bit funny or if I'm just hungry.

She also showed me some acupressure points that apparently you poke with a pencil for more accuracy. They were all a bit owey! But I shall be trying them again later just to see

I feel like I'm being unreasonable and impatient, but I am also really aware that Friday is the due date and after that it's kind of a countdown to induction - which sounds no fun!

She's coming back on Saturday to have a proper go, although I'm assured she'll stop at any point I want her to It's kind of scary cos of course if it works I have to deal with labour! But as I keep pointing out to myself, I'm going to have to do that anyway at some point...

 

[nimbec]

Hi all gosh justme you are braver than me!! I went once and it was not for me it made me really sick & I nearly passed out on the woman ..I was fine with needles going in - it was when she completed the circuit??! Apparently my body didn't like it lol!! Very unusual reaction though so in sure you are fine. So frustrating about appts!!

Well I went in today for prep for c section tomorrow jut to be told its being postponed because there are no scbu beds grrrr so now it could be anytime - I went into labour Monday eve & if that happens again they will get him out but if no bed means I have to go miles away to where ever the bed is!! Grrrr I don't know if I'm coming or going- one minute they say he has to come now then the next he is fine & can last a bit longer!

 

[justmeinlove]

Nimbec, that's crap! You must be SO pissed off! HUGE HUGS!!! Have they checked on the baby to make sure they're ok? I totally admire you for not killing them!

As for acupuncture that's interesting - like I say, that's only one needle I've had put in me so far - so we'll have to see what happens when she does more! I know my uncle was saying that my cousin had a crap reaction when she did him - but hopefully it will work for me...!

 

[nimbec]

Thanks justme yes I was rather upset to say the least it's an emotional roller coaster for sure fx it works for you - even if u did have a crappy reaction it still may induce labour anything is worth a go!!

Hope everyone else is ok?

I'm still getting the odd contraction but nothing regular grrrr. They checked bubs in a scan (very briefly I must say!!!) and said he was ok and fluid was better hmmm bit sure I believe them in the fluid front as I can feel him really well from the outside. But as long as be is ok and not distressed all will be fine.

 

[plastikpony]

Nimbec that must be SO annoying!!! When will you know when they will actually do a c-section?? If it's any consolation, I can feel my little guy really well from the outside, and his fluid is most definitely fine. Hope your fluid really is better and your LO is nice and comfy in there!

JustMe, 1 day until you are fully cooked!!!! It's literally any day now, please keep us updated!

AFM, everything seems completely normal. I can't wait for work to be over, last day tomorrow! I'm having a little baby shower at work, is it weird that I feel awkward about that? I earn more than most of the people here, and feel odd that they are going to be spending money on me. Don't like it at all but they insist since we do it for everyone else. Think I'll buy some nice donuts and drinks to make myself feel better.

Also, the last two days I've had moments where I get this constant ache in my lower back and abdomen, like there's quite a bit of pressure. I think it's because my bump is dropping, could that be what's causing it? It doesn't come and go like contractions (not that I've ever had any of those), when it's there its constant and lingers for an hour or more, then gradually goes away

On the bright side, my SPD seems to be loads better as of last night! Hope it stays that way! I still ache a bit and feel it when I move around, but it's so much easier to get up out of bed or off of a chair now!

 

[justmeinlove]

Oh dear, I am cynical. I read your comment and could hear myself thinking 'bah it could be Weeks, everyone will have one before me mutter mutter'
;-)

 

[nimbec]

Thanks plastik! Good to know. I've had those pains as well for about 2 weeks now the Midwiffe said it was prob baby settling head in to my pelvis making it sore as long as its constant and not coming and going you should be ok....but if worried definately ask your doc he seems very nice from what you have said! I have a date for next thus but again depends on the bed situation for bubs the only way I would have him sooner is an emergency case I I got contractions back properly again.

Awww justme I know how you feel as I was expecting to meet lo today I'm seriously jelous of anyone else having theirs!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

 

[plastikpony]

I'm sure it won't be weeks, JustMe!! Try enjoy the last few days! Spend as much time with DH as possible and do some stuff u won't be able to do after baba arrives!

Nimbec, our LO's are going to be so close together! It's mad!

Well I'm sitting at the DMV renewing my drivers license. Really is nice that my job is so flexible I can do it in work hours! Still long and tedious though!

 

[nimbec]

I know they may een have the same birthday! When was your date again? I just tried looking back but can't find it!!

 

[plastikpony]

19 March, so your little one will most likely be here sooner, but they'll still be close :happdance: Who knows, maybe you and JustMe will have baby's on the same day!!

 

[nimbec]

Gosh we will all be so close together how cool is that!!

 

[justmeinlove]

That is cool! Though I totally reserve the right to sulk if you both beat me to it!!