So... my last midwife appointment I took the swab test for Group B strep. Today at my appointment, they told me I did test positive and will have to have antibiotics in labor via an IV. I'm crushed. Before this, they told me I would not need any IV or injections or anything because I am low risk. Now I will need an IV every 4 hours that I am at the hospital that take 30 minutes to drip.I am worried about the stress and anxiety that will come from this, as I do not do well in a hospital setting whatsover anyways. And needles/IVs really scare me. HELP.
Anyone else in the same boat with the +GBA?? Anyone had it in a prior pregnancy? If so, how did it go. I'm starting to panic.
I was told I could have an active labour and when I got there I needed to be hooked up because of meconium in the amniotic fluid. I was gutted. But really... in so much pain/distraction it didn't really matter. What WAS annoying was that the put the canula in my hand (for the iv) on the same arm as the blood pressure cuff. Every time the pressure cuff activated it hurt like hell. Don't let them do that to you!!!
So... my last midwife appointment I took the swab test for Group B strep. Today at my appointment, they told me I did test positive and will have to have antibiotics in labor via an IV. I'm crushed. Before this, they told me I would not need any IV or injections or anything because I am low risk. Now I will need an IV every 4 hours that I am at the hospital that take 30 minutes to drip.
Anyone else in the same boat with the +GBA?? Anyone had it in a prior pregnancy? If so, how did it go. I'm starting to panic.
We're you thinking about getting an epidural? If your waters break and there's any meconium in them, you get an epidural or any number of other things they'll give you an iv anyway so chances are high that you'd get hooked up at some point anyway.
I don't have +GBA but it's good that they found out so you don't pass it on. Look into the antibiotic eye drops as well. They don't do them as standard in the UK (I'm having to decline them) but if you're GBA+ you might want to read up on them.
I had to take the wheels off my pushchair too, was a bit annoying but only takes a minute.
To you that have kiddies already, how long were your LOs in their cot?
I'm in a quandary as jack is still in his cot and has made no attempt to get out yet, I've got him a cot bed but Im reserved to use it as he sleeps so well at the moment and don't want to cause disruption to him when baby arrives. He's currently sleeping 12+ hours so would love it to stay that way for a few months. The idea was then jack would be in the cot bed and baby can go in his cot once he's grown out of Moses basket. So jack will be 2yrs and 3 months. Do you think he'll be likely grown out of his cot by then?
I'm wondering whether I need to buy another cot?
Any thoughts/ideas?
P,s the cot bed hasn't got the sides, I was given it by a friend, in new condition so once he's in the cot bed it will be a bed without sides!
Hey ladies... How is everyone doing today?
Love the poem Alice!
Sorry your GBS came back positive MotherEarth... Mine was negative, but my sister's was positive, so she had to have the IV put in. She ended up being induced due to PUPPPS rash, high urine protein, and high blood pressure,so she had an IV anyway.
Your bunny looks awfully happy in that box Sue!
AFM... I had my 39 week appointment today. STILL measuring 1.5cm and 50% effaced... 3rd week in a row! So my OB gave me a membrane sweep today. It hurt, but it wasn't as painful as I expected. Had one loose stool since then and a couple cramps, so here's hoping baby decides to make an appearance soon! My OB wants to discuss induction at my next appointment if I haven't gone yet. Fingers crossed that I won't have to deal with that decision.
I had to take the wheels off my pushchair too, was a bit annoying but only takes a minute.
To you that have kiddies already, how long were your LOs in their cot?
I'm in a quandary as jack is still in his cot and has made no attempt to get out yet, I've got him a cot bed but Im reserved to use it as he sleeps so well at the moment and don't want to cause disruption to him when baby arrives. He's currently sleeping 12+ hours so would love it to stay that way for a few months. The idea was then jack would be in the cot bed and baby can go in his cot once he's grown out of Moses basket. So jack will be 2yrs and 3 months. Do you think he'll be likely grown out of his cot by then?
I'm wondering whether I need to buy another cot?
Any thoughts/ideas?
P,s the cot bed hasn't got the sides, I was given it by a friend, in new condition so once he's in the cot bed it will be a bed without sides!
I had to take the wheels off my pushchair too, was a bit annoying but only takes a minute.
To you that have kiddies already, how long were your LOs in their cot?
I'm in a quandary as jack is still in his cot and has made no attempt to get out yet, I've got him a cot bed but Im reserved to use it as he sleeps so well at the moment and don't want to cause disruption to him when baby arrives. He's currently sleeping 12+ hours so would love it to stay that way for a few months. The idea was then jack would be in the cot bed and baby can go in his cot once he's grown out of Moses basket. So jack will be 2yrs and 3 months. Do you think he'll be likely grown out of his cot by then?
I'm wondering whether I need to buy another cot?
Any thoughts/ideas?
P,s the cot bed hasn't got the sides, I was given it by a friend, in new condition so once he's in the cot bed it will be a bed without sides!
Jessie went straight from our bed to a queen size bed around 2 and half. So it's feasible he could go into the cot bed BUT what you don't really want to do is make any drastic changes for Jack either right before or right after the baby is born... I've heard it can trigger a lot of regression. If you haven't transfered him over yet you might need to get another cot for the new babe. That said - you know your own kid better than us! You can try setting up the cot bed and seeing how well he takes to it...
(honestly - I wouldn't mess with 12+ hours of sleep a night right as a new baby is arriving. The price of a new crib would be worth it. OR see if you know anyone you can just borrow one from for a few months.)
we should have done it earlier really but I think until we need to move him we won't. I also have heard that it can cause regression as baby will be sleeping in HIS bed and I certainly don't want that either. Im worried if we try and it doesn't work well there's no going back!!I was going to make a july sunbeams facebook group but I dont know how to make a secret one
I was going to make a july sunbeams facebook group but I dont know how to make a secret one
That would be fab, I think you can set the group to invite only in the privacy settings! Hmm
I have added who I have on my facebook. And I think you can add who you want, oh and its closed x
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that sucks. I would try to accept it and every time you feel the stress rising just acknowledge it then let it go. Know that many many women have gone through the exact same thing - maybe find a support forum for women with +strepB. You can do it 
Just 11 more days (or so) and I may get away without any... 
