January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Lilahbear]

Good luck ginger and brier! X

 

[BlossomJ]

Hope it's all going well Ginger, good luck!

Fingers crossed for you too Brieri

Lilah - That was so sweet of your DH Hope it cheered you up

Lillian - Really happy to hear you're doing well & enjoying your little man. Don't worry about being emotional - it's such a big change, so tiring & your hormones will be everywhere It's so worth it though isn't it ?

Sonia - I can't believe no one is listening to you. Are they really stretched at the hospital you've chosen? I'm being sent for another growth scan on Monday, even though the baby is tracking the 10th centile line perfectly now. It just seems like there is no consistency!

I'm in bed with flu I did have the jab, but apparently it didn't cover this strain. Keep sweating & shivering & I ache all over. I seem to be loosing my plug, but don't know if it's just from the coughing & will reform? I certainly couldn't cope with labour right now. It's agony just moving never mind pushing

 

[Soniamillie01]

Oh blossom you poor thing hun, that sounds awful. My mum, brother and nephew have all had the flu as well and it was quite bad. Hope it passes before you do go in to labour.
They don't seem to be stretched but I just feel as though every time I bring it up I'm fobbed off with the nature will produce a baby you can birth, regardless of my anxiety about the complications / risks and the fact that he has always measured ahead. It's not that I don't think I can cope with labour, it's the worry that something will go wrong, he'll get stuck etc when it could have been prevented if they'd listened to my wishes.

 

[mellywelly]

I woke up a few times in the night with the same pain, the really tight belt sensation? But they disappeared again.

Good luck ginger!!!!!

 

[BlossomJ]

Oh blossom you poor thing hun, that sounds awful. My mum, brother and nephew have all had the flu as well and it was quite bad. Hope it passes before you do go in to labour.
They don't seem to be stretched but I just feel as though every time I bring it up I'm fobbed off with the nature will produce a baby you can birth, regardless of my anxiety about the complications / risks and the fact that he has always measured ahead. It's not that I don't think I can cope with labour, it's the worry that something will go wrong, he'll get stuck etc when it could have been prevented if they'd listened to my wishes.

I'm so lucky to be up with my family. They are looking after DS while I lie in bed.

I know it's not completely accurate, but at least if they'd scan you you'd feel more confident that decisions were being made in relation to the best available information. I'm sure that in the majority of cases people do produce a size they can birth without complication, but I think you've got valid concerns & should be given more control over your birth choices. It's not going to help for you to be really anxious in labour on top of everything else.

Although I'm sure it'll all work out, I'd be feeling just the same if I were you

 

[Soniamillie01]

Yes, it would make me feel more informed if they were to rescan, maybe I'll ask them and then make a decision. X

 

[sassy_mom]

Sonia I hope they listen to you and you can get another scan done. I know it must be frustrating to have them not listen to your concerns. I hope everything works out for the best.

Blossom sorry to hear you are so sick. I hope you get well soon. I know what you mean about not being able to deal with labor right now with the sickness on top of it. My head cold has crawled deep down inside my lungs and doesn't seem to want to let go. I'm 5 days away from my due date and it is making me nervous that I will still have this nasty sickness when it comes time. I can't imagine trying to push and cough at the same time. I get terrible coughing fits at times and nothing stops them. At the moment I am hoping she doesn't show up in the next few days so maybe I can shake some of this.

 

[sassy_mom]

4 hours of sleep filled with bathroom trips and coughing fits .... DH has to work night shift all weekend .... someone save me.

 

[CharlieO]

I'm so happy! My bp is back down to normal! 127/73! its amazing how much difference finishing work has made!

Hope everyone feeling ill feels better and to those who are progressing - Good luck!!!

 

[BlossomJ]

Oh Sassy I hope she stays put until you're better & I hope that isn't too long! I can't figure out how you'd cough & push either? & the coughing just hurts so much! Hope you're ok what with DH's hours & DD to look after too. Sending lots of get well prayers

 

[ARuppe716]

Good luck ginger.

Aruppe - sounds as though you and DH have made the best decision for you and your baby's health. I am now quite anxious (on top of being anxious before) about making it to the consultant appointment next week, DH and I discussed it last night and I think we may opt for elective c section based on size, if they won't scan me then based on 32 week scan he is like to be 9lb 5oz give or take the one lb difference, so between 8lb 5 and 10lb 5 - ouch! I can't believe that they won't scan me based on my concerns but don't think they will, they seem to be quite stubborn there. I had a dream last night that I went into labour before next Friday, they refused me a c section on arrival and it all went wrong. I don't want to be put in a position where by the risks are increased - I know there are risks with any delivery but I read online that I am at a 70% risk of having a shoulder dystocia due to baby size between estimated at between or over 4000g - 4500g. I may try to give them a call today to see if I can move the consultants appointment to earlier in the week but not sure I'll have much luck.

Sonia- i really hope they will listen to you. It may offer some peace of mind to have another scan because they can track if your baby is still growing at the same rate or if maybe he has slowed down a little? We had one at 36 and one at 38 because they wanted to see if baby stayed in the same percentile, he was about the same, slightly higher. As for the risk of shoulder dystocia...my ob did a "calm shouder score" that takes into account the baby's size, my weight, my weight gain and she also looks at my pelvic build, fundal height, etc so try nit to worry yourself too much just based on baby's size. You could always call your doctor and talk about all the risk factors and see what they think. Im surprised they won't scan you if you're concerned! Its your body and baby and its their job to make sure you're healthy and happy and well cared for. Its also their job to make sure you are getting the best care and that you are well informed of that care, including understanding any risks and options. This isn't an easy decision to make

If you need anything please let me know, we can help support each other with this!

 

[BlossomJ]

Wonder how Ginger is doing?

 

[Soniamillie01]

Thanks Aruppe, I think I'll ask for a growth scan to see what the measurements are and then go from there. Here's hoping we make it to Friday!

CharlieO - good news on the BP

Hope Ginger is getting in ok x

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Good luck ginger and brieri!!

 

[gingermango]

Jackson (Jax) born at 12.21 pm weighing 8lb 1oz, took seven hours from watrs breaking and ten minutes of pushing

 

[jellybeans]

Jackson (Jax) born at 12.21 pm weighing 8lb 1oz, took seven hours from watrs breaking and ten minutes of pushing

omg he is gorgeous Ginger!! Well done and congratulations!!

 

[BlossomJ]

Well done Ginger!!!! He's soooo adorable Hope you're both doing well

 

[Lilahbear]

Aw congratulations ginger. He's gorgeous! X

 

[darkstar]

Congrats Ginger!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Congrats ginger! sUPER cute!