July 2009 buddies wanted!!

[maybethistime]

right I have just put on aaliyahs first load of clothes little white things well they all say on the labels say they cant go in the dryers so wat do I do? can I chuck em in and hope for the best or do as it says lol?

My BH have started they again really hurt lol

 

[Elliebank]

Can you not put them on the line or on a maiden/radiator hon? They won't take long to dry. I wouldn't put them in the dryer in case they shrink.

 

[maybethistime]

yeh I can put them on the radiator me hubby wanted me 2 get a madem at the weekend but I couldnt wait hahah serve my right really.

Ill be a good girl and do as they say lol

 

[TigerLady]

Thanks for the support, Ladies.

I think there is a chance for an early induction only if I am ready -- e.g. I start to dialate and efface early. If my cervix stays hard and closed, then an induction won't work. (Or so the OB told me.) I was also told by my OB that I could try natural, but even if I succeeded, it would "rip my pelvic floor to shreds" (his words) and I would be incontinent by the age of 45. That doesn't sound pleasant. I think he is even more concerned as this is my first child. It seemed that if I already had a vaginal birth in my past, he would be more willing to let me try this one.

As for testing my pelvis, they can't yet because Otter is still breech. When (IF) he turns, they can push him down to see if he will fit through my pelvis. I have a bad feeling he is not going to turn, though, which would mean c-section either way. He has been in the EXACT same position (even to the detail of his face looking out my right side) since about 16 weeks. I think he is too lazy to move!

If he turns, I will probably have them test my pelvis and if it looks like he will fit, then I will probably give natural a go. I really wanted natural to begin with. And they don't allow VBACs at the hospital here, so my next would have to be section if this one is.

 

[maybethistime]

gonna sound silly but are there not positions that u can put ur self in to encourage the baby to turn? are really hope u get the natural birth u want

 

[Elliebank]

Apparently if you get on all fours for a few mins everyday that can encourage them to turn

 

[maybethistime]

just dont do it in front of ya DH he might get the wrong idea hehe, hope this works hun

 

[godivalocks]

Ahh godva ur on ur last box no faire get u rolling ahead of us all... must mean ill be there 2mo

10 pound baby me hubby was that and his mum had a natural birth what about if they induce u early then take it from there? I watched some documentory when they did that before xx

Oh wow, I am on the last box! I knew it was close, but now it's getting really scary.

I hope none of you ladies have to go through a section (unless you want it, of course). We'll have enough on our plates without an incision to worry about, too.

 

[godivalocks]

Why are most of the July babies turning out to be big beasties?

Here's my little one measuring 4 weeks ahead last week...everywhere. Maybe it is the sugar

Had some horrible pains down there and in the pelvis area last night...hope that means she's engaging now. She's been headdown since 21 weeks but I have this funny feeling that she'll turn soon...because Caitlyn is naughty like that

Hope everyone is having a good day?

Yeah, those pains can be pretty bad, especially if they hit you while your out walking around somewhere. I feel for you, Twig.

I hope it means that it is also encouraging the cervix to start readying itself. I have an appt coming up soon, so I'm tempted to ask the doc to do an internal just to check. It will be almost 37 wks at that point, so hopefully she'll do it.

 

[TigerLady]

Re: Getting Otter to turn,

I have been sitting and bouncing on my exercise ball (which is supposed to help) and spending a bit of time on all fours (I think that helps turn a back to back baby more than a breech one). But it hasn't worked so far. FX it will!

 

[godivalocks]

Re: Getting Otter to turn,

I have been sitting and bouncing on my exercise ball (which is supposed to help) and spending a bit of time on all fours (I think that helps turn a back to back baby more than a breech one). But it hasn't worked so far. FX it will!

Hope so! And good luck in getting the natural birth you want. You still have a little time left, so here's hoping.

 

[SJK]

TL, hope all works out ok for you xx

anyword from shelley ?

hope everyone else is ok xx

my feet are getting huge and sore, anyone else ? xx

 

[Elliebank]

Mine have swelled up too but they aren't sore x

 

[shelleylu]

Hey girls,

Back from scan - it was only a doppler scan thing, not growth - thats next week. But all good news RE placenta dna cord working. Everything seems fine. had a lovely appoinment in the day unit clinic. The MW was amazing. She got some lovely angles of our little lady, and she is soooo cute even if I say so myself! She managed to get a pic of her face, but back hom now it looks just like a skeleton!! Never mind...

So, fingers crossed for next week, thats the real test.

In the mean time - OMFG - BH are BACK! I had a baaaaaad contraction after we left hospital today, and I can barely move to the loo without the pain tearing through my groin and pelvis. SPD is back, and the pressure si getting horrific. I mentioned it today and the MW saids LO maybe lying on a nerve, and when it hurts bad to get on all 4's. So remember that one girls!

Tigerlady - you poor love. Not enough to worry about being breech, but you will prob have to have a section! I think secretly Id love one ! lol .As I said before, William was huge and I got him out of my medium sized hips om, in the end - but had I known he was so big I would have gone with the section. You just dont know what will happen if left to thier own devices. Same goes for any of you girls with big babbas. If they suggest it, GO FOR IT!!

Right, its bath and Feast for me now.

Hope everyone is well xxxx

 

[shelleylu]

PS, Sarah - sorry hun I have no idea about nightclothes etc.. I am living in scruffs and I will only be wearing an old nightie for labour I think.

Good luck searching xx

If you cant find anywhere that will deliver to you from UK, maybe you could order something to come to me and I'll send it to you? It'd be long winded, but at least you might get something?

Let me know hun, I'd be happy to help xx

 

[TigerLady]

Thanks, Shelly! I appreciate that input. It is reassuring when I hear ladies that would totally go with the section if they had a big baby. Makes me feel like less of a wuss for considering it!

 

[maybethistime]

Shell glad everything went well 2 day know wat u mean bout those BH they bloody kill ive had enough of e,.

Lol, to be honest id secretly want one as well hahah, id like to know when im having my little one. Last 3 people I know have have sections and I was quite jelous 2 say the least lol, I think the time it takes to push our little ones out is wats putting me off lol not a pacient person. Just want her in my arms yesterday if u get my meanin lol

 

[TigerLady]

I know what you mean. I am so over this! I want to be done and have Otter here!

Although, that secretly terrifies me, too!

 

[maybethistime]

lol, I was moaning 2 me sister 2day and it didnt help that I have her clothes all over the house drying wanna see her in them roll on july I say.

Well seeing as any of us can go over due or early lets have a bet who is gonna pop first.

 

[shelleylu]

Its not just knowing when they will come, its the worry of not knowing what is going to happen when going natural.

I know all there is to know about pain relief etc, but the thing is, I knew before I had William and they still got it wrong. Having good labour care is the most important thing. After a horrific experience having william (not just due to size, but position and care/support from MW's, consultants etc..) I suffered terrible post traumatic stress disorder and PND. I was on medication for everything for 2.5 years - and it was all due to not going with instinct and letting people mess me around when in labour. I dont want to scare anyone, but knowing your options and doing what feels right for you and your baby is the most important thing. Ladies - you gotta stand your ground, and make sure your partner knows what you want. He/she needs to be able to express your feelings and be strong for you both if you feel you are not getting the correct care. This is all info from a consulant I saw at the hospital. She said you need to speak up!

If in doubt - go with the epidural! lmao...