End of May 2013 babies CONTINUED..

[OmiOmen]

I'm glad your placenta has moved.

I started getting heartburn a few months ago. Lots of leg cramps on a night too. Plus, and I probably should not admit it, my bladder control is not exactly a 100%when I sneeze and kegel exercised are not helping one bit. I got a lot of heartburn and leg cramps with DS1 though so I expected that.

 

[passion4shoes]

That's great news about your placenta moving. Glad the tablets seem to be working. If bubs was delivered now (or in the next few weeks) it is reassuring to know they can be well cared for.

How common is a uterine rupture after csec? I thought it was really rare.

Can't wait to see the quilt char. I have bought my material to decorate the room. I have gone for Aneela hoey 'walk in the woods' print. I am going to include pink in the quilt. Even if it is a boy.

Zf? was it you that sews too? sorry, cant see the post and cant remember! Did you follow a pattern for the bibs? What did you use for the changing mats? Pul or oil cloth? Did you put fleece in the middle to cushion it?

I was going to make little bags to hang off the cot for toys or nappies but (tragic news) a 7 month old baby died this morning after reaching through the bars of his crib and pulling out nappy bags from the changing table. The mum found him suffocated. Awful. Made me think twice about hanging anything off the cot.

I don't want to use cot bumpers either. What are you ladies putting over the bars to stop baby's limbs getting stuck?

 

[OmiOmen]

Uterine rupture is rare, 1-2% which include everything from thinning of the scar to potentially fatal full rupture. But things like inductions or ECV or attempting a vaginal breach delivery drastically increase the chances of it. So for a low risk pregnancy and birth it is worth the small risk to have a VBAC which has less risks than a repeat c-section but once you start to add up more high-risk issues it can be fairly dangerous.

I won't be putting anything up in the cot like a bumper. I'll put him with his feet at the bottom of the cot and the cover will be tucked in at the bottom so I don't expect arms or legs to be getting stuck. Although I got a cot with bars all around last time this time it will be flat wood at the top and bottom anyway. I think we are going to get a crib for the first few months though.

 

[babyface15]

Pebbie great news that your placenta has moved and baby is looking fine Did you get any pics? hope you continue to feel well!!

sorry about the pains clh and omni. I guess we're getting about that time

passion, how terrible!! is there a risk for having bumpers in the crib (uk cot)? I thought you needed them

 

[OmiOmen]

Bumpers are not recommended, nor are the quits and pillows due to the risk of suffocation and overheating. The sleeping bags are not recommended for newborns as they can't kick them off and can overheat too. It is recommended to use a fitted sheet and blanket in the cot only.

 

[charbaby]

I have bought a cot bumper/quilt set which I will be using, I had them with the other 2 and will do the same as with them, As far as I am aware it is fine untill 6 months old (or untill they are able to move/crawl about)thats when they reccomend you don't use them anymore. When they are just led there they can't do any harm

 

[charbaby]

Great news about placenta Pebbie Hope PE is settling also x

 

[Zfbaby]

That's great news about your placenta moving. Glad the tablets seem to be working. If bubs was delivered now (or in the next few weeks) it is reassuring to know they can be well cared for.

How common is a uterine rupture after csec? I thought it was really rare.

Can't wait to see the quilt char. I have bought my material to decorate the room. I have gone for Aneela hoey 'walk in the woods' print. I am going to include pink in the quilt. Even if it is a boy.

Zf? was it you that sews too? sorry, cant see the post and cant remember! Did you follow a pattern for the bibs? What did you use for the changing mats? Pul or oil cloth? Did you put fleece in the middle to cushion it ?

I've used PVC as I've found oil cloth can rot after time due to the acid in the pee. I've put some batting in the middle and then 100% cotton on top for my patterned side. You can then either measure into 3rds and stitch to make it easier to fold or you can do a sushi roll and put a loop of elastic to close or even Velcro tabs. Just put the soft side on the PVC side so it doesn't scratch lo. Really easy so no need for a pattern either.

I bought a bib pattern years ago and used that. I use 100% cotton for the pretty side and a layer of terry cloth for the absorbent side. I then use metal poppers to close. I find Velcro is so easy to pull off.
I use the same thing for my burp cloths too.

Are you in the uk?? I you are I use wilkinsons hand towels for the terry cloth. They are super cheap and really quite absorbent plus they aren't too thick so they drape really well. I like using white ones but I've done some pretty lilac ones to match my changing bag too. Even though it's a boy lol.

 

[OmiOmen]

Everything I have read has said not to use until 12 months old.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/what-you-need-for-baby.aspx#close

Although DS1 started using a quilt and pillow at around 10 months because he was seeking them out to use and I watched him while he slept to make sure he did move the bedding about while he slept so I felt comfortable enough that he was using them right.

 

[charbaby]

I can't see how a cot bumper would make them over heat, I won't be using the quilt untill they are older just blankets but I used bumpers with previous two so will do again, I guess it's down to personal choice.

 

[OmiOmen]

I agree, it is best to do what your most comfortable with. I ended up co-sleeping with DS1 anyway so I strictly followed the safe co-sleeping guidelines but many people are not at all comfortable with the idea.

 

[charbaby]

I move so much in my sleep It wouldn't be a good idea for me to co sleep so I never did but one of my close friends did that with all of her babies and it was fine for her.
Will you be doing that again? or was it the only way to settle ds1

 

[OmiOmen]

DH is like that, he works nights though so it made more sense for me to just have a single bed in the nursery. I don't plan on doing it again but am open to it if it comes down to it.

DS1 wouldn't sleep at all another way though and it was getting to the point I was falling asleep while BF'ing so when my midwife recommended laying down while doing it in case I fell asleep I researched the guidelines. I was really shocked to find that I woke up every time he move and that I didn't move at all while asleep, if I needed to change position I woke up to do it which I didn't think would be possible. I honestly think that between the work involved in BF'ing and lack of sleep that I would have ended up with postnatal depression if DS hadn't converted me to the idea.

 

[pebbie1]

Hello ladies!
I'm still in hospital but allowed to go home today 😊 the blood pressure tablets are working well and take the bp down straight away when I take them.
I've slept about 4 hours in total in the last 48 hours due to sharing the room with snoring ladies so I can't wait to crawl into my own bed tonight!!! Getting twice weekly check ups now, so I'm happy they're keeping an even closer look now.

Omi, I pee as well when I sneeze! Very embarrassing, but hey, nobody notices it but me hahahahaha

Char, when I had my girl in the cot I put a cot bumper in it but then heard a story of a baby who hung himself on it. So I took it away again. Daughter never really bumped her head anyways

Babyface, no I didn't get a piccie as they managed to squeeze my scan in so it was all really quick. But I'm getting another growth scan. At least hubby can be with this one as well as he missed it yesterday.
X

 

[babyface15]

Oh my there are so many things to learn about!!!

Glad to hear the pills are working fine Pebbie and you'll be going home!!

I take it that it's mothers day weekend in the UK? Ours is in May. Do you moms have anything planned?

 

[passion4shoes]

Great tips about wilkinsons. cheers. I am really looking forward to mat leave and doing this stuff! I have pretty much given up on the crochet. Gutted but I just can't get the hang of it.

I am off to aldi's to check out their baby event. Anyone had a look yet?

Has this put you off being in a ward pebbie? Great news about the extra monitoring. I bet that is peace of mind.

My teenager will make me breakfast in bed and cups of tea all day. OH is working all weekend and I have tonnes of marking to do so rubbish Mother's Day for me.

 

[charbaby]

Hello ladies!
I'm still in hospital but allowed to go home today 😊 the blood pressure tablets are working well and take the bp down straight away when I take them.
I've slept about 4 hours in total in the last 48 hours due to sharing the room with snoring ladies so I can't wait to crawl into my own bed tonight!!! Getting twice weekly check ups now, so I'm happy they're keeping an even closer look now.

Omi, I pee as well when I sneeze! Very embarrassing, but hey, nobody notices it but me hahahahaha

Char, when I had my girl in the cot I put a cot bumper in it but then heard a story of a baby who hung himself on it. So I took it away again. Daughter never really bumped her head anyways

Babyface, no I didn't get a piccie as they managed to squeeze my scan in so it was all really quick. But I'm getting another growth scan. At least hubby can be with this one as well as he missed it yesterday.
X

I have heard stories like these thats why I will remove the bumper when baby can move or crawl about.

 

[Zfbaby]

Glad you're home pebbie, enjoy the rest. just in time for mothers day too

Passion- I've been saving a lot of my projects for may leave too I can't wait to properly get stuck in andnive ordered loads of fabrics. Addicted to fabric

 

[pebbie1]

Thanks ladies! It's great to be home again.

Passion - yes, wards are awful! The first night I had 3 snoring women and I slept 1 hour! Last night I had 2 snorin women and I slept till 2.30 and awake ever since. Ugh... And if its not snoring it's the midwives checking bp, baby heartbeats, handing out tablets etc etc.

Babyface, yep, Mother's Day here tomorrow and I think I'll be spending it sleeping all day! Hahahahahaha

 

[OmiOmen]

I'm glad your home. I hope you get plenty of chance to relax.

I didn't like having to be on and off the wards so much while pregnant last time but managed okay. However the recovery after the birth was too much to take so I will be really upset if I have to be in a few nights after the birth this time and can't book a single room.