June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[karlilay]

I'm here! Sorry I didn't take my phone to the hospital, I got to the hospital at 6.30 after leaving Jonny to sleep for a few hours, had contractions from 1.30 but they were fine, every 5-6 minutes, I slept through them really.
Thought I best go to hospital before kids woke because they get a bit anxious and I didn't want them to see me in pain or upset.
Got there and was nearly 4cm so they out me in a room, they set up epidural etc for about 9pm, and they broke my waters, and at that moment I knew I wasn't getting the Epi. The anaesthesiologist had me on the edge of the bed but I could feel her head dropping.
She very nicely said she would still give me one, but I said not to, I was pushing anyway.

I did freak out for about 5 minutes but put the gas pipe in my mouth p, I didn't actually have any gas, just needed to regulate my breathing cause I was panicking a bit, then I got some alright strength and just pushed and her head was born, next contraction Her body was born. It was insane. But very positive, I feel absolutely thrilled I did it without an epidural.

No cuts/tears just two small grazes. Which make weeing fun. Baby is sound asleep and has been since she's been born. Haven't heard her cry at all.

She's draining bottles like there is no tomorrow. I need to feed her will upload a picture soon. She is called Poppy Olivia. And she is perfect. I'm home now. And the kids LOVE her xx

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Gorgeous name honey. I'm pleased you are happy that you managed with the epidural. Enjoy your new princess. Xx

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Karli I'm so so glad you still got a positive experience without the epidural

Fab news that you're home already, I can't wait to see a pic of little Poppy! Congratulations mama

Dory I'm so sorry Georgia is struggling. My nephew was similar when he was born and it took 18 weeks to get a referral. They got some relief in the meantime because he was hospitalised with whooping cough at 4 weeks and the Dr's prescribed him things to help while they waited. It turned out to be allergies to dairy and soy. It's disgusting that they can make tiny babies wait so long for help

Did you decide if you were going to cut dairy out of your diet to see if it helps?

 

[Starlight32]

I like the names of all the babies .

The period cramping seems to be coming in waves. It's not extremely painful (can walk and talk thru them) but definitely more uncomfortable than the tightenings I've been having since the period like cramping is involved. I tried timing some just to see, and they seem irregular. Real contractions are always regular right? I'm paranoid about not knowing I'm in labor or something.

 

[Becyboo__x]

Quick birth story

I had cramping around 2am had water blood slept it off a little until 3am but then couldn't stay asleep and had show after that then stayed up and started getting contractions every 10 minutes rang my mum around 4.30ish to tell her then midwife .. They came about 5/6 contractions were 5 minutes apart then then they started getting stronger and unbareable tbh .. Midwife came and gave me a sweep and checked me the first time then went and they came back about 8 and i was in awful pain by then literally agony never known anything like it worse then my sons birth my far I was crying my eyes out but had her less then an hour after midwifes came again I just needed to push by then and that was that no pain relief they brought gas and air but I didn't barely use it just couldn't contractions were coming too quick

She came really quick but was very painful! Put me off having anymore that's for sure! Only had 1 small graze too no tears I had 2nd degree with DS but if it wasn't for my mum I don't know what I would of done she's always been my rock and got me through labour!

 

[Tinky_82]

Karilay, well done, I love the name. Glad you had a better experience this time.
Starlight - my contractions never got into a pattern so I wasn't convinced I was in labour until midwife checked me. Are any closer than 6 mins apart lasting for over a minute?

 

[vaniilla]

Starlight - I don't think they need to be regular, I think it's only when they're regular and less than 10 minutes apart that it's considered active labour and you need to go to hospital but that doesn't apply to early labour.

Karli - I'm really happy to hear that you managed to have a positive birth experience this time around.

Becy - it sounds like you had a good birth overall even if very painful, I hope you have a speedy recovery.

 

[Boo44]

Haven't had chance to check all day

CONGRATULATIONS

on the births of Poppy Olivia and Sydney Rose!

Gorgeous news

And well done both of you on your deliveries sounds like you both did brilliant. Yay!

 

[Boo44]

Becy I completely understand what you mean my birth was ridiculously quick and excruciatingly painful - the team leader midwife told me she felt bad for the ladies who had births like that - 10cm and too quick to get proper pain relief x

 

[Lavochain]

Yaay, more babies!

Becy- She is beautiful!
Karli - Congratulations and well done coping considering things didn't go as you expected.

 

[Dory85]

Wow, really? I would take my speedy, painful labours any day over my 18 hour one! I think because before I'd managed to get to the 'when is it going to end' stage they were already born and without any effort. In my long labour I felt like I was doing everything possible and getting nowhere.

I'm goin to ring the GP tomorrow about Georgia's reflux. If nothing comes of it or I have to wait for a referral, I will try dairy free.

 

[Tinky_82]

Well done Becy, sorry it was so painful but you did it.

 

[Starlight32]

They were five to ten mins apart when I was timing. I didn't time for long though because they aren't nearly painful enough. I'm doing some light walking right now in an attempt to move things along. Haven't seen any more colorful discharge come out since this morning.

 

[Becyboo__x]

I'm glad it was quick but it was very painful compared to my son he wasn't too long labour but no where near as painful I didn't think I could do it I was muttering to myself come on baby please over and over must of sounded like a looney but I was in so much pain!

But I'm just glad she's here I feel okay too only had 3 hours sleep but I'm overally okay she's quiet and I'm just achey

 

[Becyboo__x]

Hope things start happening for you starlight!

 

[Boo44]

Wow, really? I would take my speedy, painful labours any day over my 18 hour one! I think because before I'd managed to get to the 'when is it going to end' stage they were already born and without any effort. In my long labour I felt like I was doing everything possible and getting nowhere.

I'm goin to ring the GP tomorrow about Georgia's reflux. If nothing comes of it or I have to wait for a referral, I will try dairy free.

Yeah that's just what she said, and it made me think! I think it's just the getting to hospital and being in agony and realising there's no time for anything other than to let it happen with maximum gas and air. I have nothing to compare it to as although I laboured to fully with both the others, I got an epidural with number 1 and didn't push either out!!

Come on starlight' contractions!!! We need 3 babies today!!

I think I'm right that we now have 6 of our babies born and Arthur is the only boy!

 

[vaniilla]

Starlight - how long are they lasting for? they can develop into strong, painful contractions quite quickly.

 

[Boo44]

Make that 7 born!

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Ooh fingers crossed things are happening starlight x

Love her name karli and so happy you feel good about the birth experience x

I had a long labour with DS but the thought of a speedy painful one with no time for pain relief terrifies me!

 

[Squig34]

Glad it was a much more positive experience this time around Karli - & cute name

Yes Boo, 7 babies & only 1 boy!