**~February Lovebugs -The Last Tri~** 37 Blue,41 Pink,26 Yellows

[Becky_Mummy2B]

Am sitting here thinking, an epidural sounds nice any of you thought about what pain relievers you're planning, or playing by ear ??

i was up for anything they are offering, but then the parentcraft classes scared me about epidurals saying they can effect baby?

In what way did they say it affects the baby?? Haven't been to any classes

They said it can make them drowsy but - I guess ppl have negative things to say about everything so I am not gonna listen too much. I will follow advice of medical professionals on the day xx

 

[Caz-x]

BTW - Have I missed any VP updates?? Or have I read them and forgotton????? x

Was wondering that this morning, she seems to have fallen off the radar !! She must have had bubs by now if her waters broke, and wasn't she being induced the next day ?

I dont know about the induced part, think that was Kayeligh , as VP was getting contractions straight away after her waters went, but am desperate to hear. Hope everything went well.

 

[EmmaDueInFeb]

I can't believe they have MLU's that far from the hospital.....is that the same if you need a c-section, you need to be transferred?

Forth Park at least has the MLU in the same building, so its just a case of going upstairs!! I had a panic to myself last night that I wasn't going to be able to do it, I think the closer it gets the more I think, I am ACTUALLY going to have to do this !!! Think I've cracked

If I am getting induced/need epidural/emergency c-section etc etc it needs to be at the hospital 40 mins away. What really freaked me out was when the mw said to me that if there isnt an ambulance in the area, it could take 20 mins for an ambulance then at least 40min transfer - I was like 'what the f@*k' . That worried me for about a week, but am over it now

Just get the number of a good taxi company, if you tip them a fiver, bet they could have you there is 15 mins

 

[teal]

That's the same as me - if I need to be induced I'll be booked in to the main hospital!

Hope VP is doing ok. I was also wondering how she was getting on xx

 

[teal]

I can't believe they have MLU's that far from the hospital.....is that the same if you need a c-section, you need to be transferred?

Forth Park at least has the MLU in the same building, so its just a case of going upstairs!! I had a panic to myself last night that I wasn't going to be able to do it, I think the closer it gets the more I think, I am ACTUALLY going to have to do this !!! Think I've cracked

If I am getting induced/need epidural/emergency c-section etc etc it needs to be at the hospital 40 mins away. What really freaked me out was when the mw said to me that if there isnt an ambulance in the area, it could take 20 mins for an ambulance then at least 40min transfer - I was like 'what the f@*k' . That worried me for about a week, but am over it now

Just get the number of a good taxi company, if you tip them a fiver, bet they could have you there is 15 mins

so true! xx

 

[MandaAnda]

If I am getting induced/need epidural/emergency c-section etc etc it needs to be at the hospital 40 mins away. What really freaked me out was when the mw said to me that if there isnt an ambulance in the area, it could take 20 mins for an ambulance then at least 40min transfer - I was like 'what the f@*k' . That worried me for about a week, but am over it now

Just remind yourself that, even if you did need a section at a consultant-led unit, it'd still take them at least 30 minutes to assemble the surgical team, prep the theatre and get you in there (from decision to incision). If they decide at your MLU that you need a section, they can ring ahead to the other hospital and have them getting everything ready so that you're straight into theatre upon arrival.

Am sitting here thinking, an epidural sounds nice any of you thought about what pain relievers you're planning, or playing by ear ??

i was up for anything they are offering, but then the parentcraft classes scared me about epidurals saying they can effect baby?

In what way did they say it affects the baby?? Haven't been to any classes

They said it can make them drowsy but - I guess ppl have negative things to say about everything so I am not gonna listen too much. I will follow advice of medical professionals on the day xx

Are you sure it wasn't Pethidine? Opiates like Pethidine, Meptid and diamorphine can cross the placenta and make the baby sleepy. An epidural can slow down labour, as you're not able to move around and be active, and if not worn off by the time you're pushing can lead to instrumental delivery (because you can't feel to push if it's not wearing off) or baby getting distressed, which they sometimes refer to as the baby "getting tired" and needing to be delivered soon.

 

[Becky_Mummy2B]

If I am getting induced/need epidural/emergency c-section etc etc it needs to be at the hospital 40 mins away. What really freaked me out was when the mw said to me that if there isnt an ambulance in the area, it could take 20 mins for an ambulance then at least 40min transfer - I was like 'what the f@*k' . That worried me for about a week, but am over it now

Just remind yourself that, even if you did need a section at a consultant-led unit, it'd still take them at least 30 minutes to assemble the surgical team, prep the theatre and get you in there (from decision to incision). If they decide at your MLU that you need a section, they can ring ahead to the other hospital and have them getting everything ready so that you're straight into theatre upon arrival.

Am sitting here thinking, an epidural sounds nice any of you thought about what pain relievers you're planning, or playing by ear ??

i was up for anything they are offering, but then the parentcraft classes scared me about epidurals saying they can effect baby?

In what way did they say it affects the baby?? Haven't been to any classes

They said it can make them drowsy but - I guess ppl have negative things to say about everything so I am not gonna listen too much. I will follow advice of medical professionals on the day xx

Are you sure it wasn't Pethidine? Opiates like Pethidine, Meptid and diamorphine can cross the placenta and make the baby sleepy. An epidural can slow down labour, as you're not able to move around and be active, and if not worn off by the time you're pushing can lead to instrumental delivery (because you can't feel to push if it's not wearing off) or baby getting distressed, which they sometimes refer to as the baby "getting tired" and needing to be delivered soon.

Eek, I cannot be 100% sure! I did think it was the Epidural but could well be wrong. I would say listen to medical professionals and not me whose pregnancy brain has clearly taken over!!! x x x

 

[EmmaDueInFeb]

Caz-x : did you suffer some nasty period pain/braxtons the day after your sweep, having regular period cramps accompanied by braxtons, not enough to take ur breath away, but painful enough to stop & take notice ?

 

[emma77]

Hmmnnnn - they say pethidine can make you sleepy but when I had my kidney infection recently I was given two doses of pethidine and morphine very close together and baby would not stop wriggling!!

I am sorry to see that so many others seem to have had the same hip pain I have been having a night. Had thought I might be getting that SPD but maybe its just a feature of our stage?

xx

 

[Caz-x]

Caz-x : did you suffer some nasty period pain/braxtons the day after your sweep, having regular period cramps accompanied by braxtons, not enough to take ur breath away, but painful enough to stop & take notice ?

I had mine Mon am, and got some painful period pains/BH cramps & back ache starting that aft. I bounced on my ball till I was too tired & I went to bed. Whenever I woke up that night I was ok just pressure pains & felt fine the next morning, but come about 10am they sarted again, with worse back aches. Continued all yest untill last night again when I went to bed. Woke up with a v heavy feeling down there and still got the back aches. It'd better bloody well mean somethings happening

 

[EmmaDueInFeb]

Caz-x : did you suffer some nasty period pain/braxtons the day after your sweep, having regular period cramps accompanied by braxtons, not enough to take ur breath away, but painful enough to stop & take notice ?

I had mine Mon am, and got some painful period pains/BH cramps & back ache starting that aft. I bounced on my ball till I was too tired & I went to bed. Whenever I woke up that night I was ok just pressure pains & felt fine the next morning, but come about 10am they sarted again, with worse back aches. Continued all yest untill last night again when I went to bed. Woke up with a v heavy feeling down there and still got the back aches. It'd better bloody well mean somethings happening

I'm having these every 5 mins or so, but just wondering whether the BHs are just pushing baby down onto my sore cervix (as MW did a good sweep, her words, they can be vicious )

My last labour, I KNEW I was in labour, there was no doubt, but this is like the first day of my period.... and who knows what it'll feel like 2nd time round. My mum says she woke up with these types of pains at 5am with me, and I was born an hour and half later, that worries me

 

[EmmaDueInFeb]

where is everyone today? Is everyone off having their babies

 

[emma77]

where is everyone today? Is everyone off having their babies

Not me for sure!! How do you feel ahead of your due date? I am concerned I am going to spend the day in a foul mood. May celebrate with a hot curry in the evening!

xx

 

[teal]

No baby for me either

I'm feeling lots of pressure relly low to the point where it hurts to walk but not sure what it is. I was thinking maybe babies head pressing down. Other than that nothing is happening xx

 

[MandaAnda]

Nothing happening here, apart from everyone starting to get in touch asking if anything's happening. I'd be shouting from the rooftops if it were!

 

[EmmaDueInFeb]

Phew...a little bit of me is glad, in a nice way, as it means I'm not the only pregnant one left

emma77 - I am already in a grumpy mood, my mum phoned today & asked if I could hold off until Friday/Saturday as it would save her rearranging stuff (she's a teacher)...now she didn't mean it as I've taken it, but she should know better than to ask a pregnant person to stay pregnant for a few more days

 

[teal]

manda- I've been getting lots of text messages to ask if anything is happening or if I've had the baby. No idea why people think I would keep it a secret!

 

[Rach28]

Nothing happening here either

My mum text me earlier asking if I was in labour as she had left work early feeling really unwell and having bad stomach cramps - she wondered if it was sympathy pains for me.... no such luck though

 

[blackrose]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR , felt like kicking my doctor although he didn't do anything wrong . I was according to MW almost fully engaged ad have been in pain for two days with pressure so assumed I was now fully there . However GP informed me baby is still high up and not engaged at all now , little git keeps moving !! He told me not to expect anything and to be prepared to go at least five days overdue ........... Mind you they told my mum this at a check up once and she went into labour that evening . But I'm still totally frustrated

 

[emma77]

emma77 - I am already in a grumpy mood, my mum phoned today & asked if I could hold off until Friday/Saturday as it would save her rearranging stuff (she's a teacher)...now she didn't mean it as I've taken it, but she should know better than to ask a pregnant person to stay pregnant for a few more days

I have just started to tell myself it will be two more weeks and plan what I am going to do in that time - and it has made me feel a lot better.

Tomorrow also happens to be my father's birthday and he is so excited about the baby I really wanted tomorrow to be the day - but this is so silly as there is no control over these things!!