Due In May :)

[Powell130]

Happy Eggplant week to my due date buddies!!

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[Jary]

15 weeks to go!!! Been writing in our baby book we got from OHs mum. Just our names, ideas for baby names and our thoughts before baby arrives

 

[mathgenius33]

I've been having a wonderful 2nd trimester, and it's only 9 more days until I start the 3rd trimester. I'm really happy because I can't wait to meet my little girl and give her the best life I can. But I'm also nervous because there's so much planning to do.

About the whole childbirth thing, it's my first time so I don't really know what to expect, but I feel like I'll make the best of it. I'm taking classes in March which makes me less nervous, and I'm not as concerned about the pain because I know it's temporary and the best moment of my life will happen right after.

 

[Jary]

I'm feeling quite good about childbirth...I'm sure when the time comes ill be a nervous wreck but the way I see it is that baby has to come out somehow so best not worry too much. I do start thinking 'what if things go wrong? What if I need an emergency c-section...that'll mean an epidural if they keep me awake, what if something happens to baby?, what if I can't control the pain?' Etc etc. I know it's unnecessary worrying, as ill be in the hospital and what happens happens but I suppose I have this image in my mind of how I'd like my labour to go. Of course I'm not under any illusion that it will go as I hope it will...you can't know what's going to happen, I just hope that I can remain in control of the situation. I'm not going in with a strict birth plan; mine will be pain relief only if and when I ask for it, left to labour with OH (mw occasionally popping in to check up on me or if I call for her) and as long as they don't need me to keep still if they want a monitor on baby's head then id like to be able to walk about. I do NOT want to be stuck on my back. I know they have mobile ones but sometimes the only way they can accurately monitor baby's HB is if the woman is on her back....walking around interferes with the recording or something like that.

Hehe that seems like a lot. But I don't want to go in an say 'no pain relief' and then finding I do. Or asking for an epidural and then changing my mind. I'd like to think I can cope with minimal pain relief but I can't know for sure so I'd like to know its there if needed.


It's still exciting! I know it's going to be painful but as you said mathsgenius, we will have our baby at the end so it's worth it

 

[Sass827]

I'm a first timer too. I'm just a bit nervous, but I remind myself that women do this every day, so so can I. I've also been watching episodes of one born every minute and baby story religiously. We ave our first baby basics class in two weeks. So excited!
Jary - my hip went out today at the gym for the first time. I cannot say enough about how bad it hurt! Ugh! I don't know how you deal with it!

 

[Sass827]

I'm a first timer too. I'm just a bit nervous, but I remind myself that women do this every day, so so can I. I've also been watching episodes of one born every minute and baby story religiously. We ave our first baby basics class in two weeks. So excited!
Jary - my hip went out today at the gym for the first time. I cannot say enough about how bad it hurt! Ugh! I don't know how you deal with it!

 

[Jary]

My hip isn't too bad at the mo...when I woke up this morning it felt like I needed to 'pop' my hip into place even tho it wasn't out of place.

As long as the pain I had last week doesn't return. I couldn't stand straight because of that!

Good that you're at the gym tho. That'll help in the long run with your stamina for giving birth.

Ahhh so not looking forward to work tomorrow. I know I only have 9 weeks left until my maternity but I feel so rubbish and on top of that the ward is getting so busy again. I just think of little one and it cheers me up so can't wait until mat leave!

 

[pinktiara]

I was sooooo nervous with my first its totally normal to fear the unknown especially with all the horror stories you hear its really not that bad I had an emergency c section and it went fast with no problems sure thats not how I planned but they do what they want those babys of ours haha

 

[Sass827]

I think you're totally right pink. The fear of the unknown totally gets me. I think Ill feel loads better with my second.

 

[mathgenius33]

Yeah, I'd be totally lying if I said I wasn't nervous at all and knew what to expect. Deep down I know everything is gonna go really well, but every now and then I think what if something goes wrong. On the other hand, I know I'm at very low risk because I'm still swimming and exercising and stuff to be ready for the event. One reason I do that is because it majorly reduces the odds of complications, even c-sections. You still can't guarantee anything, though.

I do have to say these extra 20 pounds I put on are making me wobble around and get tired a lot more easily. Sometimes I wish I could just lay around all day, but I can't because of my job teaching math which I actually continue to thoroughly enjoy even with the swollen feet and all.

I really like your pictures Powell, I'm about that size too.

 

[pinktiara]

I gained 50 with my first and only 13 with this one so far gotta say your more cautious the second time around lol and i dont have as many cravings

 

[nearlythere38]

you can be as prepared as possible and still have no control. my labour progressed really fast with no pain relief, but it was my baby who got distressed which is resulted in an emergency c-section under general anaesthetic. i think just go in open minded and not too determined to stick to a birth plan because baby might have other ideas x

 

[Hann12]

I agree nearly, I was set on not having an epidural but when it came to it my DD lay on my prolapsed disc and sciatic nerve and caused immense pain, I got to 10cm though so hoping this time will be the whole thing. I'm desperately hoping to avoid a c section though as obviously they cut through stomach muscles to do it and I really need mine to keep my back in check! Really hope that doesn't happen! If it does I'll just have to cope though
I'm doing hynobirthing practice and Pilates to prepare. I think I'll do some swimming soon too if I can get a chance to (need someone to watch DD so I can go!).

 

[Jary]

Baby has had me worried this morning! Not moving much, but I know babies have quiet days and mine does have them. Checked up on he or she using the Doppler and found the hb (quiet as I guess baby's in a position where I have to hunt for it) so I turned into my side and that little heart beating away but seemed faster than usual. Went to lie on my back again but lost the hb so went back on my side. Heard hb again but it was really slow for a couple of seconds then picked up again and beating its usual beat. I suppose it could have been where I lay on my back but still had me worried! I've heard it dip before but wasn't sure if it was baby moving away or whatever. But this was defo slowed down. Like I said it came back up no problem but hope this isn't an issue

Doesn't help I'm to be on nights tonight and can't sleep because I ache and can't get comfy! Now on top of that I'm worrying about baby

 

[Hann12]

Ah Jary it's a constant worry isn't it? I would try not to worry about the heart rate too much because they are like us, if they are doing something their heart rate quickens and if they stop it slows. It could be that you literally just caught that exact thing. I don't tend to listen to the heart rate too much now as things like that can just cause additional worry when I'm sure he/she is perfect. If you are really worried get in to see your GP or MW just to check though

 

[Jary]

I spoke to a mw at the hospital and they are like 'oh you shouldn't use dopplers' she said baby's hb does change but i wouldn't be able to know if something is wrong. But I was concerned at how slow it dropped to. Slower than mine usually is. Anywho, she gave me a number for a me at a medical centre and she's sure it's fine but wants me to come down anyway.

Waiting for James to pick me up and now baby decides to do a dance. Lol I'm sure all is well but the hb was dropping even when I was stood up, so I'd rather make sure there's no occlusion in the cord or something like that.

 

[Hann12]

I'm glad they are seeing you, I'm sure it's okay but better to be safe if you are worried. They always tell you never to use dopplers

 

[Jary]

Went to see mw. Hb is ok and mw said if it took longer than 15 seconds to come up then they'd worry but it was only for a few seconds....if they'd said that to me on the phone I'd have been happy with that but at least it got checked out. Hb is between 148-160 bpm, so nice and strong!

I feel like worrying for nothing but wanted to be safe and not sorry!

 

[shellgirl]

I worry about the heartbeat too. Sometimes I think it sounds weird, but then I think I'm over thinking it. It's harder to find now too than when she was just a little bean and in one spot! I fear that these little worries are nothing compared to all the worries we have ahead for the rest of our lives! There will always be something...yikes!

 

[Powell130]

Glad everything is okay Jary!!