Femmes Fetales - (PAL) Holding onto Hope 9 months and on...
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shelleney
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Anna, there are 5 more babies due in October (including mine, eek!)
Lisa7 : October 18th 2011
Mumatmadhouse : October 20th 2011
Amberyll23 : October 26th 2011
BellasMummy : October 27th 2011
Shelleney : October 27th 2011
xx
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Cormacks birthday is October 28th. I wonder if anyone will come on his birthday!
Shell- sorry for making you cry I just really felt it and have for a while. I had a pretty rough day yesterday but am feeling more positive today and have only cried once so far (oh left a green pen in his trousers and I put them in the washing machine!) xx
Shell- sorry for making you cry I just really felt it and have for a while. I had a pretty rough day yesterday but am feeling more positive today and have only cried once so far (oh left a green pen in his trousers and I put them in the washing machine!) xx
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So, Ive just returned home from my Midwife appointment. She wasn't very helpful to be honest (although I was expecting this anyway, so didnt feel too let down).
I explained that I have had 2 shows, backache, stomach cramps, etc for the last 8 days. She said that it all sounds very positive, and that in first-time mums it can take a few weeks for these early symptoms to turn into anything more serious.
I asked if she would check to see what my cervix is doing, but she said no. She said its policy to only do internals after 41 weeks (membrane sweep) or during active labour.
She did say that it sounds as though my cervix must be softening and shortnening if I have managed to lose 2 shows, but I will need to have stronger contractions before I begin dilating...
Although I did get some good news - 4 weeks ago, Bo's head was "free"; 2 weeks ago, it was "at the pelvic brim"; and today, it is 2/5 engaged! woohoo!
So, im just waiting....
Hope you are all having a nice Friday
xx
I explained that I have had 2 shows, backache, stomach cramps, etc for the last 8 days. She said that it all sounds very positive, and that in first-time mums it can take a few weeks for these early symptoms to turn into anything more serious.
I asked if she would check to see what my cervix is doing, but she said no. She said its policy to only do internals after 41 weeks (membrane sweep) or during active labour.
She did say that it sounds as though my cervix must be softening and shortnening if I have managed to lose 2 shows, but I will need to have stronger contractions before I begin dilating...
Although I did get some good news - 4 weeks ago, Bo's head was "free"; 2 weeks ago, it was "at the pelvic brim"; and today, it is 2/5 engaged! woohoo!
So, im just waiting....
Hope you are all having a nice Friday
xx
Anna - Not long now until your scan. 
Beth - Good to hear from you! Looking forward to hearing next week what team you're on. Sorry to hear about the diabetes, but sounds like as long as you're taking care of yourself and monitoring it closely, you have nothing to worry about. And happy 20 weeks in advance!
Sparkle - Glad to hear that C is feeling better.
Shell - Grrrrrrr, sorry to hear that the midwife didn't check your cervix.
Great news though on the positioning of Bo's head. Things should start happening soon...they have to, right? And ditto to what the others have said about your caring & thoughtful posts!
Beth - Good to hear from you! Looking forward to hearing next week what team you're on. Sorry to hear about the diabetes, but sounds like as long as you're taking care of yourself and monitoring it closely, you have nothing to worry about. And happy 20 weeks in advance!
Sparkle - Glad to hear that C is feeling better.
Shell - Grrrrrrr, sorry to hear that the midwife didn't check your cervix.
Great news though on the positioning of Bo's head. Things should start happening soon...they have to, right? And ditto to what the others have said about your caring & thoughtful posts!Milo and Grand Congratulations. Hope you are both well.
Amber- Hoping that you are ok and that things happen before induction. I agree with others about growth scans - they are not always accurate.
Vix - How are you doing?
Imp - Have a great time with your friends. Sounds fun.
Kizzy - Glad your antibiotics are working - stitches must be uncomfortable.
Shell - Glad you have finally got all that sorted and you can look forwar to your homebirth.
Its frustrating that MW won't give u a sweep. I had one when I was 2 days overdue with my second - they must have differnt opinions.
Anna - Hi how are you?
Beth - 20 weeks - wow.
Sparkle - Good to hear that Cormack is on the mend.
Hope I have not missed anyone. Had to get my note pad out and write notes again as so many pages to read.
Incase I have missed anyone then Hi and Sorry. XX
Ohh Neffie I missed you and you were on my list - doh. You do sound busy hun clearing out and decorating. Hope you are ok. XX
Amber- Hoping that you are ok and that things happen before induction. I agree with others about growth scans - they are not always accurate.
Vix - How are you doing?
Imp - Have a great time with your friends. Sounds fun.
Kizzy - Glad your antibiotics are working - stitches must be uncomfortable.
Shell - Glad you have finally got all that sorted and you can look forwar to your homebirth.
Its frustrating that MW won't give u a sweep. I had one when I was 2 days overdue with my second - they must have differnt opinions.
Anna - Hi how are you?
Beth - 20 weeks - wow.
Sparkle - Good to hear that Cormack is on the mend.
Hope I have not missed anyone. Had to get my note pad out and write notes again as so many pages to read.
Incase I have missed anyone then Hi and Sorry. XX
Ohh Neffie I missed you and you were on my list - doh. You do sound busy hun clearing out and decorating. Hope you are ok. XX
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Happy Friday ladies and babies!
Imp--wow, sounds like the type of working trip I would like to go on!
I am glad you had a good time and that your appointment went well! Good luck with the shingling!
Kizzy-- on Georgie sleeping so well between feeds, and the weight loss already! Good job! I am sure your shopping mojo will return soon! Also hope your appointment goes well today!
Shell--I agree with the other ladies, you are a very special lady, always keeping track of us all and remembering anniversaries and special days! And I have not forgotten how your job is to care for special needs children--it takes a really special person to do that job. Much love to you hun!
I am glad to hear that your appointment yesterday with the consultant resulted with the all clear for your home birth! Although I totally agree it is so frustrating that you had to go through all of that rigamaroll! Silly specialists!
Sorry to hear your MW did not grant your request to check you, even though you kind of anticipated that she would not, it certainly would have been nice for her to make an exception just to let you know how things are progressing! But I guess we will be finding that out in the coming days as I have a feeling Bo is going to let you know she is coming very soon!!
Neffie--good job on clearing out the closet! I have to confess, Grace and I are going to be sharing hers for the foreseeable future as the closet is one thing I have not gotten to! haha (we also store all of our extra bedding and blankets in that closet, so I am trying to find them all a new home!) Good luck on putting up the wall decor this weekend! That should be a lot of fun!!
Anna--good luck with your scan, thinking of you hun! And thanks for the PMA on Grace's weight--I was a little chubby myself (9 1/2 lbs!) when I was born, but I was also 2 weeks late!!
Beth--wb and so good to hear from you!!! happy soon to be 20 weeks hun and I can't wait to hear the results of your scan and see the pics!! So excited for you! I have had a sugar scare myself once this pregnancy with low sugar, I got really, really dizzy--it was scary! I know I have GD as opposed to your pre-existing Type II, but I am more than happy to be an ear for you should you like to chat about any concerns or issues, the GD and all the extra testing, finger pricking, shots and monitoring involved has really been an eye-opener for me! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers hun that the U/S shows a happy, healthy growing little babe!
Sparkle--
for Cormack feeling better, wonderful news hun!
Bean--Happy 34 weeks hun! How are things going with you?
to all the other ladies and the new mommies!
AFM: Had my next to last NST this morning, Grace was being her Diva self again today and was preferring to sleep instead of moving around, so we were in there a bit longer than usual. Doctor had to use some sort of vibrating device to wake her up, and boy did she, haha (I think she was a bit put out to be honest with all the kicking she did after that!).
I expressed my concern about the u/s yesterday and the doctor told me not to be worried at all, Grace is not too big. She did say that Grace's belly is a little on the larger side (chubby!), so we will have to be careful of shoulder dystosia (sp?) at delivery. She also did not seem too concerned about my pelvic measurements at this time. C-Section not ruled out, but we are a go for trying the induction route first (unless Grace comes naturally first, which would be great!). On exam today, cervix is still only open about a fingertip, but it is soft and I am 50% effaced and Grace is dropping into place. So even if she doesnt come on her own, it looks like she is at least getting things started so it should not be that bad!
Thank you all by the way about your postive comments with all my concerns about Grace and her weight. I was beating myself up over it yesterday thinking I did something wrong, when I had been trying so hard to follow diet and md to the letter!!
Have a great weekend all!!
Imp--wow, sounds like the type of working trip I would like to go on!
I am glad you had a good time and that your appointment went well! Good luck with the shingling!Kizzy--
on Georgie sleeping so well between feeds, and the weight loss already! Good job! I am sure your shopping mojo will return soon! Also hope your appointment goes well today!Shell--I agree with the other ladies, you are a very special lady, always keeping track of us all and remembering anniversaries and special days! And I have not forgotten how your job is to care for special needs children--it takes a really special person to do that job. Much love to you hun!
I am glad to hear that your appointment yesterday with the consultant resulted with the all clear for your home birth! Although I totally agree it is so frustrating that you had to go through all of that rigamaroll! Silly specialists!
Sorry to hear your MW did not grant your request to check you, even though you kind of anticipated that she would not, it certainly would have been nice for her to make an exception just to let you know how things are progressing! But I guess we will be finding that out in the coming days as I have a feeling Bo is going to let you know she is coming very soon!!
Neffie--good job on clearing out the closet! I have to confess, Grace and I are going to be sharing hers for the foreseeable future as the closet is one thing I have not gotten to! haha (we also store all of our extra bedding and blankets in that closet, so I am trying to find them all a new home!) Good luck on putting up the wall decor this weekend! That should be a lot of fun!!
Anna--good luck with your scan, thinking of you hun! And thanks for the PMA on Grace's weight--I was a little chubby myself (9 1/2 lbs!) when I was born, but I was also 2 weeks late!!
Beth--wb and so good to hear from you!!! happy soon to be 20 weeks hun and I can't wait to hear the results of your scan and see the pics!! So excited for you! I have had a sugar scare myself once this pregnancy with low sugar, I got really, really dizzy--it was scary! I know I have GD as opposed to your pre-existing Type II, but I am more than happy to be an ear for you should you like to chat about any concerns or issues, the GD and all the extra testing, finger pricking, shots and monitoring involved has really been an eye-opener for me! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers hun that the U/S shows a happy, healthy growing little babe!
Sparkle--
for Cormack feeling better, wonderful news hun!Bean--Happy 34 weeks hun! How are things going with you?
to all the other ladies and the new mommies!AFM: Had my next to last NST this morning, Grace was being her Diva self again today and was preferring to sleep instead of moving around, so we were in there a bit longer than usual. Doctor had to use some sort of vibrating device to wake her up, and boy did she, haha (I think she was a bit put out to be honest with all the kicking she did after that!).
I expressed my concern about the u/s yesterday and the doctor told me not to be worried at all, Grace is not too big. She did say that Grace's belly is a little on the larger side (chubby!), so we will have to be careful of shoulder dystosia (sp?) at delivery. She also did not seem too concerned about my pelvic measurements at this time. C-Section not ruled out, but we are a go for trying the induction route first (unless Grace comes naturally first, which would be great!). On exam today, cervix is still only open about a fingertip, but it is soft and I am 50% effaced and Grace is dropping into place. So even if she doesnt come on her own, it looks like she is at least getting things started so it should not be that bad!
Thank you all by the way about your postive comments with all my concerns about Grace and her weight. I was beating myself up over it yesterday thinking I did something wrong, when I had been trying so hard to follow diet and md to the letter!!
Have a great weekend all!!
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Hey ladies..
Shell I agree with everyone else... you are so sweet and remember us all in your posts.. hope you are doing well and sorry no check.. hope bo decides to come soon..
Sparkle-happy to hear c is on the mend.. and you can relax a bit about him..
All the new mommies hope you are all doing well..
Cant wait to see who is next..
and Beth so happy your doing so well and almost 20 weeks.. its great to get to this point.. only a few more and we will be at V day..
Shell I agree with everyone else... you are so sweet and remember us all in your posts.. hope you are doing well and sorry no check.. hope bo decides to come soon..
Sparkle-happy to hear c is on the mend.. and you can relax a bit about him..
All the new mommies hope you are all doing well..
Cant wait to see who is next..
and Beth so happy your doing so well and almost 20 weeks.. its great to get to this point.. only a few more and we will be at V day..
shelleney
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neffie - well done for getting Coco's closet sorted! I hope you have fun doing the wall decorations in the nursery this weekend. Still keeping you, your SIL and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers
Bean - hi Hun. how are you? Happy 38 weeks! not long now....
Amber - I always love to hear about Grace's diva antics at your NSTs. Glad they are still going well. Im sure her chubby tummy will not cause any problems with the delivery, try not to worry. and you definitely havent been doing anything wrong at all! please dont beat yourself up, because you have done everything possible throughout your whole pregnancy to make sure that Grace is safe and healthy
Lil - hi. how are you?
Hi to everyone else
AFM: I am trully touched, and humbled by all of your kind messages. I do not say these things to try and get recognition, I say them because I mean them. I consider the ladies in this group to be some of my closet friends in the world. We have all been through so much together, and I really care about you all. When you have bad news, I am trully heartbroken for you. when you have good news, I am so excited for you. And when you are worried or confused, I want to do everything I can to advise and support you....I cant wait until we are all holding our rainbow babies in our arms, and hope to keep in touch with you all throughout parenthood as well.
xx
I hope you have fun doing the wall decorations in the nursery this weekend. Still keeping you, your SIL and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers Bean - hi Hun. how are you? Happy 38 weeks! not long now....
Amber - I always love to hear about Grace's diva antics at your NSTs. Glad they are still going well. Im sure her chubby tummy will not cause any problems with the delivery, try not to worry. and you definitely havent been doing anything wrong at all! please dont beat yourself up, because you have done everything possible throughout your whole pregnancy to make sure that Grace is safe and healthy
Lil - hi. how are you?
Hi to everyone else
AFM: I am trully touched, and humbled by all of your kind messages. I do not say these things to try and get recognition, I say them because I mean them. I consider the ladies in this group to be some of my closet friends in the world. We have all been through so much together, and I really care about you all. When you have bad news, I am trully heartbroken for you. when you have good news, I am so excited for you. And when you are worried or confused, I want to do everything I can to advise and support you....I cant wait until we are all holding our rainbow babies in our arms, and hope to keep in touch with you all throughout parenthood as well.
xx
Aren't we just an emotional\hormonal bunch. So much love on this thread. Seriously, this is such a great and positive group. Beth, I too hadn't posted in a long time, and was welcomed back with open arms. Thank you all for being so great. I am so excited for all of us. We will all have our babies soon. It's been exciting and stressful, fun and worrisome at times but I am confident that the good PMA and support will bring perfect happy outcomes for all.
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Congrats and welcome little ones, I cant keep up with all the bambinos and ladies ready to go, pretty exciting and yep youve all made the journey so much smoother!
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Morning ladies!!!
Well done Milo!!
I too agree, Shell, your words of comfort from our ectopic to Libbys birth have been a great source of comfort at such a time of ups and huge downs, its amazing that u remember everyone in your posts! I have to write important things down on my hand before I start to post!! I feel I know some of you ladies personally even though we have never met! I feel I can vent my anger/sadness/happiness etc on here and not be judged, where as sometimes I have to keep these feelings to myself at home!!
AFM-
Libby was weighted on Wednesday, she's gone from 8lb 8oz to 8lb 11oz which isn't a lot compared to my first too babys! The midwife didn't measure her, infact she hasn't so much as touched her!! I also haven't been touched!! Because the midwife knows I work in surgery and knows of my medical knoledge, she's kinda left me too it!! Even when leaving hospital I was told I really should take clexane home as my BMI is 31 to reduce risks on a DVT, but the midwife kinda said 'well ya know what to look out for so its up to you' I almost wish none of them knew me so they treat me as a admin assistant or any other person lol I was gob smacked that even though I HAVEN'T bled since having Libby (a little bloody discharge for first 2days not even enough for mat pad) my uterus had not been felt!! I could be cooking up a huge blood clot and in risk of huge and dangerous bleed (altho I know I'm not) The midwife has now discharged me from her care, and as I live on a boundry of Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Wakefield, the Wakefield health visitors don't want me as I have a Dewsbury doctor, Dewsbury don't want me as I have a Wakefield post code! And Hudds say I'm not in their area!! Ffs pull ya finger out of ur backsides!!! So at the moment midwifes left voice mails with tom dick and harry and I've heard nothing as yet!! I truly hope, no first time mum I treat like this! I know I'm fine, and my baby, my tearfulness has gone and I'm aware of the signs of deppresion coming back but what about 1st time mums who don't!! Makes no wonder some ladies get so down the harm their children and even theirselfs!! I work for the NHS and I have to say I feel very let down by them!!
How have any of u other mums found your care!?
Exepts Shell as I know what u mean about your home birth and that lack of communication and being told so many diff things about ur home birth! I had the same with my STREP B, and it turned out I COULD have had my home birth, but wasn't told that until I'd given birth! And by that time I was so happy she was here I wasn't cross!!
Hope everyone else is good, still 5 babys to be born this month!! Wow!! Xx
Well done Milo!!
I too agree, Shell, your words of comfort from our ectopic to Libbys birth have been a great source of comfort at such a time of ups and huge downs, its amazing that u remember everyone in your posts! I have to write important things down on my hand before I start to post!! I feel I know some of you ladies personally even though we have never met! I feel I can vent my anger/sadness/happiness etc on here and not be judged, where as sometimes I have to keep these feelings to myself at home!!
AFM-
Libby was weighted on Wednesday, she's gone from 8lb 8oz to 8lb 11oz which isn't a lot compared to my first too babys! The midwife didn't measure her, infact she hasn't so much as touched her!! I also haven't been touched!! Because the midwife knows I work in surgery and knows of my medical knoledge, she's kinda left me too it!! Even when leaving hospital I was told I really should take clexane home as my BMI is 31 to reduce risks on a DVT, but the midwife kinda said 'well ya know what to look out for so its up to you' I almost wish none of them knew me so they treat me as a admin assistant or any other person lol I was gob smacked that even though I HAVEN'T bled since having Libby (a little bloody discharge for first 2days not even enough for mat pad) my uterus had not been felt!! I could be cooking up a huge blood clot and in risk of huge and dangerous bleed (altho I know I'm not) The midwife has now discharged me from her care, and as I live on a boundry of Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Wakefield, the Wakefield health visitors don't want me as I have a Dewsbury doctor, Dewsbury don't want me as I have a Wakefield post code! And Hudds say I'm not in their area!! Ffs pull ya finger out of ur backsides!!! So at the moment midwifes left voice mails with tom dick and harry and I've heard nothing as yet!! I truly hope, no first time mum I treat like this! I know I'm fine, and my baby, my tearfulness has gone and I'm aware of the signs of deppresion coming back but what about 1st time mums who don't!! Makes no wonder some ladies get so down the harm their children and even theirselfs!! I work for the NHS and I have to say I feel very let down by them!!
How have any of u other mums found your care!?
Exepts Shell as I know what u mean about your home birth and that lack of communication and being told so many diff things about ur home birth! I had the same with my STREP B, and it turned out I COULD have had my home birth, but wasn't told that until I'd given birth! And by that time I was so happy she was here I wasn't cross!!
Hope everyone else is good, still 5 babys to be born this month!! Wow!! Xx
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Hello lovely ladies!
Sorry i havent been about but life got so hectic i just couldnt keep up with all the posts on such an active thread.
I just wanted to pop in and say that i had baby Skye at 11.25pm on wednesday 12th after a very swift labour. She is completely perfect in every way and i feel so very blessed to have her finally in my arms, safe and sound.
Congratulations to the ladies who have their babies already and lots of luck to those still waiting. I wish each of you the very best and want to thank you all for being there to help me through the ups and downs since last december. You are all very special ladies xx
Sorry i havent been about but life got so hectic i just couldnt keep up with all the posts on such an active thread.
I just wanted to pop in and say that i had baby Skye at 11.25pm on wednesday 12th after a very swift labour. She is completely perfect in every way and i feel so very blessed to have her finally in my arms, safe and sound.
Congratulations to the ladies who have their babies already and lots of luck to those still waiting. I wish each of you the very best and want to thank you all for being there to help me through the ups and downs since last december. You are all very special ladies xx
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