June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[joo]

The midwife who came to see us at home a few days after the birth said I'd be better off planning a home birth in subsequent pregnancies because my first labour was so fast, she said I probably won't make it to hospital in time. The thing is, I'm a petite 5ft and my baby was 8lb 4oz. I needed an episiotomy and forceps to help deliver her, and as soon as she was out the midwife and doctor said there was no way I could have done that myself. I also suffered a 3rd degree tear and had to go straight to theatre after delivery. After that I don't know how they can say I'd be better off with a home birth. I wanted one the first time but no chance next time!

 

[Lil_Pixie]

No chance of a home birth here either. Xander was born via emcs.

I'll try for a vbac this time but I'm also 5ft tall and Xander was 9lb 15 oz so I very much doubt I'll be giving birth this time

 

[joo]

We just make big babies pixie!

 

[tinkerbelle93]

I love the idea of a home birth so much, but with my son being an emergency delivery I don't think it would be the best idea. I'm also not great with the pain and would like an epidural this time.

 

[AngelofTroy]

13 weeks today (ticker is one day out) does that mean I can move over to second tri?

Edit: changed my ticker, I wanted to see my peachy peach!

 

[Squig34]

Wow some big babies there indeed

Angel, I think 13 weeks counts as second tri

Hope your results are better than you're expecting, Miracle!

Thanks for asking about me - I did have a bit more bleeding through the night but it got no heavier & it's tapered off to brown now & mostly just when I wipe. EPU said no need to come in & I have a scan on Friday. Hopefully it's just one of those weird things with no consequences. Just odd that I had no warning (ie spotting) but I can't remember if I said I did a lot of walking yesterday morning, which may have caused it. I took the day off work & have been in bed pretty much all day resting, & I cancelled my clients tonight. My nausea is coming on now which is typical for evening (if I haven't had it all day already!) so that's reassuring.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I wouldn't mind a home birth. I seem to have "easy" births. Two babies no pain relief and no stiches.

I'm also only a shorty at 5ft and my youngest was 9lb
What puts me off is the what ifs. After my waters broke we discovered their was meconium(sp?) And his heart rate started to plummet. They pressed a button and a whole team of people arrived at the end of the room in moments. Fortunately he was fine and the Dr looked him over and they all left. But what do u do if you are 20 minutes drive away. =/

 

[vaniilla]

joo - I had an episiotomy and forceps too - lo was only 6lb 6oz but I'm a tiny 5ft too.

Squig34 - I'm glad it's turned brown and going now, I don't think it's anything to worry about either.

Angel - I would say go for it! save me a seat over in second tri

I told my MW that labour with lo was 5 hours, should I go to the hospital earlier and she said no, I may well have a long labour this time thanks!

 

[Boo44]

Think second tri starts at the end of 13 weeks (so basically 14 weeks) but I wouldn't blame you for wanting to get out of first tri early! Can't bloody wait!!

 

[tinkerbelle93]

I'm curious as to how big this LO will be. DS was 9 days overdue but still a diddy 6lb 3 oz. However it's very common in my family to have a tiny baby first then all subsequent babies to be a lot bigger. Both my grandmas had 6lbers first then every baby after that was 9lb+

 

[GeralynB]

Geralyn, I can't believe you will know gender before Christmas. You lucky lady. Xx

It pays to have a sister who is a sono tech!

My son was 11 days early and was 8lbs 6 oz. If he came on time I'm sure he would have been 9 lbs or more

 

[Boo44]

I only make little 7lb babies and both boys so it's something like only the 25th percentile. I'm happy with that!

Squig - keeping everything crossed for you and glad it's gone to a brown loss only. Last night I read some of your journals and enjoyed them a lot. I'm praying for an excellent outcome for you! I've been to conferences where Professor Quenby has spoken and I find her very inspiring x

 

[Teeny Weeny]

A quick question.... I seem to have no symptoms today. Is this normal? Help! Xx

 

[Becyboo__x]

My son was 8lb 6.5oz he was 6 days over due .. I'm hoping this one is no bigger tbh
I'm thinking as well I had to have stitches last time does that effect a home birth as I imagine it will happen again

 

[Boo44]

I felt loads better at the end of last week, then I did three 12hr night shifts over the past weekend. I coped well from an exhaustion point of view which I thought would be the problem, but it's completely messed up my ms again. I've been so nauseous today just like the days of week 7, thought I'd left those behind for good

Right now I have a gross mix of heartburn and nausea. Please can this just stop soon???

 

[Dory85]

My first was a long labour with plenty if time for stretching. She was 8lb 11oz. Ended up with meconium, episiotomy, Ventouse and fetal distress.
My second was super quick (his face ended up bruised as a result), 7lbs and barely a graze.
They were literally complete opposites so try not to worry!

 

[mommyxofxone]

My first was a natural baby (just meaning no epi or pain meds) and 8lbs 2oz. Wondering what this one will be like.


Has anyone flown during pregnancy? I fly in the am and its adding to my stress. Just nervous.

 

[Squig34]

Thanks Boo I take it you are a medical professional given the long shifts? I'm under treatment now from Dr Alex Heazell in St Mary's in Manchester, but I believe that Prof Quenby's treatment is part of my solution as only after that did I get farther than 8 weeks. I don't know how you are holding up still going to work with that sickness. Is it possible for you to take a few days off?

Teeny, I think given how far along you are, it's normal for your symptoms to ease significantly. The past two days I've had almost no nausea during the day, although it comes roaring back in the evenings. While that's reassuring today, I'm looking forward to it packing its bags for good!

Edit: Mummy I flew to Tenerife (4 hours each way) around 8 weeks last year. It didn't cause any issues with my pregnancy, my son was fine for weeks afterwards until the blood clotting disorder developed.

 

[vaniilla]

A quick question.... I seem to have no symptoms today. Is this normal? Help! Xx

Yes, most definitely you're in the part of pregnancy that is supposed to be energy levels returning and nausea disappearing, try to see it as a good thing.

I felt loads better at the end of last week, then I did three 12hr night shifts over the past weekend. I coped well from an exhaustion point of view which I thought would be the problem, but it's completely messed up my ms again. I've been so nauseous today just like the days of week 7, thought I'd left those behind for good

Right now I have a gross mix of heartburn and nausea. Please can this just stop soon???

nausea & heartburn sums up me atm too, I hope yours goes away again and stays away.

My first was a natural baby (just meaning no epi or pain meds) and 8lbs 2oz. Wondering what this one will be like.


Has anyone flown during pregnancy? I fly in the am and its adding to my stress. Just nervous.

I flew at just over 12 weeks with DS on a 3 hour and a bit flight to go to a family birthday party, I felt a bit travel sick on the way up and down but other than that felt fine.

 

[GeralynB]

I flew twice during my last pregnancy and will be flying again during this one when I'm around 23 weeks