June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[Starlight32]

Just got home today and still catching up. Hope all are doing well though

Joey, congrats on your baby!

Hannah was born Tuesday at 12:31am. 8lbs 11 oz.

I went to the ob office Minday morning to get checked to see if I should go to hospital. They said I was 6cm and to go have my baby! I got to the hospital and requested the epidural. Received it about 2 hours later then the dr broke my water. I was at 9cm four hours later and ready to push at 10cm not soon after. I pushed for five hours. During that time, I was seen by my ob, a midwife in the practice, and two L&D nurse. As it got closer to midnight, they told me that a c section is needed because baby girl was not fitting past the pelvic bone. I was so scared, however, I am thankful she arrived safely.

Recovery has been a nightmare and I hate the way my belly looks. I love my baby girl and yes she was worth it but I cry every time I relive the c section in my mind. Mamas with previous sections, how were your recoveries? When do you feel normal again?

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Congratulations on the birth of baby Hannah

Im So sorry you had to have a section after going through all that hun

Honestly my recovery from my section was great. The scar healed really quickly and there was very little pain. One thing I did notice was a burning pain when I sat up or lay down but other than that it wasn't painful really. Obviously you did all the labour and pushing too so you're going to be much more sore from that

I was left with quite an overhang in my tummy but I was already a big girl and Xander was 10lbs so I was massive. The scar itself is tiny, neat and completely invisible really. I struggle to see it so it wouldn't ever stop me from wearing a bikini if my stomach wasn't so trashed anyway

As for your stomach hun you're only a few days pp. Your tum will still be swollen anyway but I think after a section that's even worse. It will go down I promise

I probably felt close to normal after two weeks ish. The only thing that lingered was a struggled to get up and down off the floor without support from a chair or the sofa or something. Also my stomach is.numb in a wide strip around the scar.

 

[mommyxofxone]

Oh starlight I'm so sorry for all you went through.


I'm back from ob and have had the news no change since last week- and tey made me schedule induction for june 29th if he doesn't come on his own. I'm so sad. I'm seriously freaking out I don't want to be induced.

 

[Boo44]

Starlight congratulations on the birth of Hannah wow what a good size! That sounds a bit like my first labour although i was induced. I also got to 10cm and he was back to back and forceps failed so I had the sections after all those hours of labour. I think I struggled for about 2 weeks pain wise then it was much better. I'm also numb around the scar still. I got my body back to its usual size by 6 months. I'm not that happy with my scar but it has been used again since then so it's worse! Give yourself a bit of time you'll be great X

Angel I have everything crossed she comes tonight xx

Pixie did you give Georgia EBM or formula? When I was expressing breast milk for Arthur he would down it and search for more! After a good bottle of formula he seems to settle right down. Today he's been draining 4oz bottles so I might need to start making up 5oz

Dory my Jack had baby acne it was really bad around 3 weeks until about 6 weeks poor little thing. I used to dread people looking in the pram lol!!! Arthur doesn't have spots (yet) but his skin is all peeling now including his face he's like a little snake!

 

[Tinky_82]

Starlight sorry you went through all that and ended up with a section anyway. I think I remember you worrying she wouldn't fit through your pelvis. Give yourself time, you'll recover faster than you think.

 

[AngelofTroy]

Some of my contractions are so painful and last nearly 2 minutes, but then I get nothing for 20-30 minutes. Micah is staying at my parents expecting a baby to visit tomorrow. I'm giving up and going to bed but I can't sleep properly because every time I relax enough to sleep I get another contraction. I am so exhausted and stressed.

 

[karlilay]

I would ring labour ward back Angel, why can't you go in and be checked? If your in active labour they might break your waters?

Congratulations Starlight on baby Hannah, sorry it was tough, I hope recovery is quick for you...x

Poppy had 5 day check today, she is such a chunk she obviously hasnt lost any weight and gained 2oz, so she's now at 8lb15oz.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Angel- really sorry things are moving so slowly I don't really know what to advise as I have no clue what to do. Sorry still hoping to see a baby announcement from you in the morning! Good luck

KArli- so cute =) mine were all little chunks who never lost any weight. I love a squishy baby haha.

 

[Tinky_82]

Sorry Angel - hope they get into a proper pattern soon. It must be frustrating.

 

[Lavochain]

Starlight - Sorry to hear about your experience, having never been through this before I have no advice but I hope you heal well. At least you have your little girl.

Angel - How frustrating, fingers crossed your body will make its mind up and you'll have your LO tomorrow!

Poppy is adorable and looks so snug❤️

I've been having vague period like pains today and some serious braxton hicks but no sign of my plug or anything. I feel like I'm going to be pregnant forever.

 

[Squig34]

Angel.

Poppy is so cute! Róise was down to 4lb 15 at her 5 day check but the midwife felt it was most likely that she'd already hit her lowest weight the day before & was actually on her way back up. Plus it was still within the 10%.

Starlight sorry to hear that Hannah's birth didn't go as you'd hoped, but glad she is here safely. I am recovering well from my section but was advised to keep pre emptively taking the pain killers. That has really helped. I have some bruising which is a bit painful but my wound is healing well. Still very definitely have a belly though! Altho I think it's a bit smaller than it was. You're a few days behind me so take heart & give yourself a chance to rest & heal - you'very had a double whammy to your energy

 

[AngelofTroy]

In hospital now, but they ate still saying it is early labour. I am in so much pain and only 3-4cm

 

[GeralynB]

Starlight- congrats on the birth of your daughter! Sorry you're having a tough recovery. Give yourself time. Hopefully you'll start feeling better soon.

Good luck Angel!

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Been awake for the past hour and half with really painful contractions. They go on for about a minute and really really hurt but there's no regular pattern and I've not lost any plug?

Good luck angel x

Congrats on Hannah's birth starlight, I share my name with her I'm sorry you ended up having a section x

 

[Squig34]

Good luck as well Tinkerbelle!

Hope things have progressed for you Angel.

 

[karlilay]

Aw Sqig I woulnt know what to do with a teeny one, all mine have been over 8lb, Your little lady sounds like she's doing great. How are finding everything. It's such a whirlwind isn't it... X

Hope everything's going well Angel. Don't be disheartened by 'early labour' I went in at 3-4 and my established labour was recorded as 37 minutes so things could just ramp up. So excited to hear from you.

Good luck to yout Tink, I never list any plug at all this time. Well I did just before I oushed and then it all came away at once and slid down my leg

 

[Tinky_82]

Good luck Angel - I hope your little girl is here or very close to being.

Tink - how are you doing?

 

[AngelofTroy]

She is here! Went from early labour to pushing her out in under 10 minutes!! Update later!!!

 

[Becyboo__x]

Congratulations Angel!

 

[Becyboo__x]

Can't believe my girly is a week old already tomorrow!

Going to get her weighed and her heal prick done today she's got colic aswell seems to be okay though at night just through the day it's worse