June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[Teeny Weeny]

Dory, that's fab you'll be seen next week. Hopefully the issues can be resolved quickly for you. Xx

 

[Boo44]

Angel firstly I know exactly how you feel. When Arthur came 5 weeks early I was in shock, we stayed in the hospital for 3 extra nights which sounds nothing to some but When you're in the middle of it, it is an eternity. You sit staring at the same walls and worrying. Everyone else gets to go home (your visitors even OH) and everyone else gets to sleep. I think realising this and accepting how completely crap it is actually helps you to cope. It won't be forever. I think the frustrating part is they say they'll do something but then every test takes a while to perform then a while to analyse then it takes a while for the Drs to get the result and come and tell you and make a plan. So even something as simple as checking her CRP is down can take best part of a day which to the staff seems routine and normal but to a new mum desperate to go home it seems unbearably long. Let yourself be mad and sad then brush yourself off and push for faster results and discharge if she is well xx

I also understand the desperation to see Micah. Jack was totally emotional and out of control when we were in the hospital. Trust me that one day back at home with mummy who although she has a baby is still just mummy will make everything ok. He will love his sister, it's totally worth it xxx

As for the feeding I think I would play ball until they let you go home. So like dory said, see formula as the medicine that keeps her weight and sugars up, then when she's on the right track and gets discharged you can EBF to your hearts content. They will soon let you know if her weight isn't on track after that. Good luck!

Squig - soooo nice to hear from you! So glad the shields have helped both you and Joey. Tbh I've never understood nipple shields at all!

Geralyn omg Juliette is beautiful and what a fantastic hat congratulations to you and your family hope your C section recovery is smooth

AFM - Arthur is being such a content little thing (TOUCH WOOD) and sleeps well considering he's a newborn yet I am sick of seeing my pale face and black eye rings in the mirror. So I'm off to buy some fake tan for the first time in my life!!!

 

[Lavochain]

Good luck today Ehjmorris, I look forward to seeing another boy added to the group!
Thinking of you and Juniper, Angel.
Dory - Hopefully something is starting to get sorted for Georgia.

I'm really sick of being stuck in the house now but whenever I go out the car parks are so far away from destinations that I'm struggling with my pelvis. I really hope we all spontaneously go into labour soon. Another four weeks of this doesn't seem possible!

 

[Squig34]

Hope it works out Dory!

Angel, just more it's no wonder it's overwhelming with the worry & the lack of sleep. Hang in there

 

[joeybrooks]

Squig, Barbara had a spare one that she used for teaching so she gave it to me and I steralised it and it's working great. If nothing else is shows Leo that there is milk in there and gets him interested. I too ordered them online and am still waiting. You can imagine how protective I am of the one I have, which isn't easy given that it is see through and I've lost it about 20 times already.

Angel I'm so sorry for you. My baby blues hit when I was in hospital last time and it was horrible. I would also prepare yourself for your return home and seeing micah again in familiar surroundings. I was hit with a massive wave of emotions but I'm getting there.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Angel i just wanted to say that i read your post and i wanted to send you hugs i don't really know anything about hospital procedure or anything that is going on so compared to the other ladies can't really offer much in that way of advice but i am sorry you are having a rough time of it it really does sound like a nightmare, I cried just because they made my husband go home when i had my induction, which seems pathetic in comparison. combination of hormones and stress will do anyone in

Gerayln- congrats ! love the hat!!

Lavo- I completely agree, i just got back from the town. I had to go as my smoke alarms all started bleeping yesterday, so i needed new batteries I parked as close as i could and waddled my way through to the shops, i basically got the batteries turned around and walked back to my car, every step was like razor blades up my foof! and her head is so low that i was convinced i was either going to crap my pants or pee myself with every movement lmao. That plus the low blood pressure makes for an interesting trip out. Once i get in my car and sit down though it's like omg heaven and i'm instantly better! So if i don't stand up for the next few weeks i will be fine

 

[joeybrooks]

Magic milk club is in girls model school squig

 

[Lavochain]

Lavo- I completely agree, i just got back from the town. I had to go as my smoke alarms all started bleeping yesterday, so i needed new batteries I parked as close as i could and waddled my way through to the shops, i basically got the batteries turned around and walked back to my car, every step was like razor blades up my foof! and her head is so low that i was convinced i was either going to crap my pants or pee myself with every movement lmao. That plus the low blood pressure makes for an interesting trip out. Once i get in my car and sit down though it's like omg heaven and i'm instantly better! So if i don't stand up for the next few weeks i will be fine

Exactly how it is feeling for me too. I don't have low BP though so it must be extra hard for you. How do we keep our minds off babies if we can't even stand though.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Lavo- I completely agree, i just got back from the town. I had to go as my smoke alarms all started bleeping yesterday, so i needed new batteries I parked as close as i could and waddled my way through to the shops, i basically got the batteries turned around and walked back to my car, every step was like razor blades up my foof! and her head is so low that i was convinced i was either going to crap my pants or pee myself with every movement lmao. That plus the low blood pressure makes for an interesting trip out. Once i get in my car and sit down though it's like omg heaven and i'm instantly better! So if i don't stand up for the next few weeks i will be fine

Exactly how it is feeling for me too. I don't have low BP though so it must be extra hard for you. How do we keep our minds off babies if we can't even stand though.

I know it's so frustrating! I did get a bargain on a waist trainer in home bargains though, it is one of those ones that comes on the tv super early every day and some super chirpy American prattles on and about about how "awesome" it is, in her super perky voice lmao. It was 1.99 instead of like 35 quid so that has made it all worth my while

I keep trying to cheer myself up about her potentially arriving in July, for one it means less school runs, if my sweep is booked for the 6th then i would assume induction would be about a week after that ? I can't remember when they are usually. Will be close to mid July though and then i might have almost none if any school runs with three kids until September! which would be bliss. Means i can have the baby, go home and sleep in for two months haha. Or ya know attempt to sleep in. At the very least i wont have to be dressed every day by 7.30 and that will make all the difference. So trying to be positive. On the other hand like you said; it's so very uncomfortable now and i'm basically a prisoner in my home. I'm loosing the summer sat here in pain

 

[vaniilla]

Ladies what's the mucus plug like? I don't remember getting any with DS but *TMI ALERT!!!* found a small amount of green stuff in my pad this morning is that what it is ?


the braxton hicks are really ramping it up, I've had painful one since 30 weeks now but before I had to walk 20 mins + for them to start, now I just need to walk for 5 minutes and I'll have cramps all evening urghhhhh

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I have green EVERY time i use the bathroom and apparently it is normal :/ i envy you if you are just seeing this now lmao, it's like vagina snot lmao.

in the past when i have lost my actual plug it has been browny greeny in colour with blood streaked through it and like jelly. with my first son it was HUGE cos it came out in one go, like a bloody pork pie

 

[vaniilla]

Glad to hear it's normal, it freaked me out though! I don't know how you stay calm, I'd be jumping up and down every time I saw any

With DS this is pretty much exactly the time that my waters broke, a bit sad that this time around I'll be pregnant for longer.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

As a two time "42 weeker" i have lost all empathy for everyone else I can imagine you are feeling a bit bummed though! I would love LOVE to go at 38 weeks I would love to go at 41 actually haha. 41 weeks was when i got my first stretch mark with my youngest... how's that for lame?! haha.

I hope it's soon for us! yeah the snot; It is still pretty disgusting even though it has been going on for a while now. I was totally disgusted initially but that was with my first son (8 years ago) so i'm clearly just disgusting lol. I think if you can make your BH come on like that by waking you should get out and stroll about! haha

 

[vaniilla]

If I knew the bh did anything I'd be doing lunges up and down the stairs with the breast pump strapped on that would be a sight to freak DH out so may just do it for that alone

Are you having a sweep done at 40 weeks? it may kick start things!

 

[Tinky_82]

Had my bloody show this morning. Went into mau as through the night I had gushes everytime I got up to pee so was wondering if my waters had gone. They couldn't see that they had so have been sent home wearing a pad and need to see if it gets wet - nothing so far - I think it was just increased discharge before the show. Cervix still high and closed no contractions but increased bh.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Nope. It's booked in for 41 weeks =( I don't know if I'm going to get it or not. It didn't work last time despite being 4cm. Then I had the induction anyways and it was just far too much prodding and poking for me haha

Haha I think you should do it anyways. Get lunging haha.

 

[Lavochain]

It is starting to sound promising for some of you!

Is a sweep automatically done at 40 weeks? I've not had any speak of one or an induction. I'm quite surprised really as he is plotted well above the 90th percentile for everything. I'm really scared that I'm going to end up with a CS.

 

[vaniilla]

I'd ask for it to be brought to 40 weeks, it's a worth a try even though internals are horrible.

Tinky - that sounds very promising!


Lavochain - at my 38 week app yesterday she said they'd offer an internal/sweep to get things moving at 40 weeks.

 

[Lavochain]

Lavochain - at my 38 week app yesterday she said they'd offer an internal/sweep to get things moving at 40 weeks.

I had my appointment yesterday and she didn't even mention it. Considering I am a first time mum you'd think they'd be more informative. I'm sure they're going to leave me pregnant forever.

 

[vaniilla]

If you do get to 40 weeks (hopefully you won't!) you should ask for one at the appointment and there isn't a real reason for them to refuse you. It's weird that she didn't mention it though, did she not discuss what would happen at your next appointment at all? Midwives can be so weird sometimes!