March Munchkins 2017 - calling all March Mummy's to be:)

[sewing_mama]

Moving house tomorrow! I must be crazy 😂

 

[broodymrs]

Yes you're crazy 😉😂

Hope the move goes well, don't overdo it!

 

[Ellivort]

I can't imagine trying to move house in 3rd trimester, good luck~! Try not to overdo it!

As for me, I am going for further growth scan tomorrow, which I guess includes biophysical profile, non stress test and u/s. I'll be having them every two weeks.

I'm a bit nervous as although GD has been controlled I am still concerned about 1) large baby 2) effect of insulin on the placenta. Hopefully tomorrow will bring reassurance.

 

[mirandaprice]

I've been having monthly growth scans, but my one last week my blood pressure was great, my fluid levels were within normal range and she was looking a good size and growing proper so I don't have to have another until 38 weeks.

So unless anything starts acting up (ie, any signs of preeclampsia) I have my csection date for the 16th of March...apps at my regular ob every 2 weeks until then!

I'm ready for this baby to be here, but I'm not ready. I have so much left to do before I can feel comfortable bringing her home, and I need to ask about maternity leave at my job and figure out how long I can afford to be off

 

[bicornbump]

Have any of you ladies already had a c-section in the past?

Baby is head down and the doctors are saying there's no reason I can't give birth vaginally, however I've had 2 other doctors tell me that I'm at a higher risk of rupturing because I have a bicornuate uterus (which causes the muscle to be thinner on one side).
Because I'm so concerned about rupturing the doctors are giving me the option of scheduling a c-section. I'm really torn because if I can avoid major surgery I would like to. There is also more recovery time with a c-section (plus the scar and the pouch I keep hearing about). If there's a risk of me rupturing though, I feel a c-section might be the safer choice.

I would love to hear from some of you that have experience with this.
I'm not really looking forward to either option.

 

[mirandaprice]

My first was a csection, and this one will be too.

Is this your first? I don't know much about uterus shape playing a role in uterine rupture, but I know with 2nd, 3rd etc pregnancies the risk increases due to the scar tissue

 

[bicornbump]

My first was a csection, and this one will be too.

Is this your first? I don't know much about uterus shape playing a role in uterine rupture, but I know with 2nd, 3rd etc pregnancies the risk increases due to the scar tissue

This is my first. The current practice I'm at seems to think I'll be fine, however, almost all of the pregnancies they've delivered where the mother has a bicornuate uterus have been c-sections because the baby is breech. There was only 1 case otherwise. So, it's not very reassuring....especially after being told by other doctors my risk of rupturing is higher.

They said if I'm going to be stressed about rupturing the whole time I should get a c-section, so most of me is leaning in that direction.

 

[broodymrs]

I had an emergency section last time. Will be having a planned section this time. It was fine. The recovery really isn't that bad. Obviously I've no comparison but two days after my section I walked out of hospital carrying Dyl in his car seat so that gives you an idea of what I could do. I'm perfectly happy to be having a planned section this time. One of the risks with vbac is tearing where your scar is and given my propensity to big babies I thought it wasn't a risk worth taking.

 

[mirandaprice]

I did a quick search online and most complication don't say anything about rupturing uterus...mostly just breech baby or preterm due to baby running out of space due to shape of uterus.

But, if you feel more comfortable going the csection route it's probably best to do that.

If your fear is about rupturing uterus, I totally get that. It's the top reason I'm opting for a 2nd csection, because that chance, even though very small, is enough to opt for what I consider a safer option for myself and my family. My husband had a few guys at work scare him out of a vbac because of the possible risks.


That being said, it is major abdominal surgery, and it can be pretty painful at first. Some ladies bounce back real quick. I'd suggest some sort of support band or girdle to help after the surgery.

 

[mel102]

How is everyone doing it's gone very quiet in here. I had an appointment with my consultant today to chat about what would happen in labour as I tested positive for group b strep when I was there she done and ultrasound and told me baby is already weighing 6lbs!!! I was so shocked I am small and petite and don't have big babies anyone else know what there baby's weight is at this stage??

 

[broodymrs]

It's more lively on the Facebook group Mel. Are you on there?

Finn was 5lbs 6oz at 32 weeks so he should be at least a lb more by now. Estimated 9lbs at birth but I think he might end up closer to 10.

 

[elliecain]

Finlo was 4lb at 32 weeks. I have no idea how big he will be at birth, but I'm imagining somewhere around 7.5-8lb.
My midwife told me a bit bigger is better, as they tend to be healthier. The actual difference between the head/shoulders of 6lb and 10lb is not that much, the extra weight is often in length, so labour won't be much different. She suggested the slightly bigger ones usually come out more easily!

 

[ttc bubby no2]

How is everyone doing it's gone very quiet in here. I had an appointment with my consultant today to chat about what would happen in labour as I tested positive for group b strep when I was there she done and ultrasound and told me baby is already weighing 6lbs!!! I was so shocked I am small and petite and don't have big babies anyone else know what there baby's weight is at this stage??

That seems early to test for step b, I thought it was closer to 36 weeks? It can actually come and go from your system.

I was + with DS1 but they forgot to give me the antibiotics but he was fine

From my experience my bigger baby did come out easier but it is also hard to compare a first birth and 2nd birth as obviously my body had done it before. Also the 2nd one was in water so I think that made a difference too.

I wouldn't stress too much about size as some small women can have quite large babies without any issues.

 

[kaylab22]

34 weeks yay

 

[mel102]

I have read a bigger baby is easier I really hope it's right.

They don't test for group b strep here they don't even tell you about the risks of it!! The only reason they found I had it was by mistake as they were testing to see if I was leaking amniotic fluid thankfully I wasn't just had an infection

 

[salamander91]

i just realised you're in NI as well mel. Don't suppose you're at craigavon? My bubs is measuring big too but I'm having a section so not worried about it.

I tested positive for group strep b in my first pregnancy. I had the antibiotics when I was being induced (ended up an emcs) and all was fine

 

[broodymrs]

Hmmm well my big baby wasn't easy to get out! He was healthy though and was very long.

 

[Ellivort]

Seems like a lot of March babies are measuring larger than expected. Ariya was estimated 5lbs at 31+5 and my OB has his panties all in a bunch and is referring me to a next level high risk specialist, which has me freaked out they are not telling me something.

So many are saying they are est to have larger babies and no one is freaking out, so has me wondering what the heck is up. When the triage nurse went over all my results with me she didn't indicate concern with anything other than mentioning the weight.

I do have controlled GD, but baby is measuring larger all over and not just abdomen, so I dunno.

My mom had 9-5, 8-7, 8-3,8-1 babies, hubby was a 13lber and on my fathers side my cousin had a larger baby as well.

It is giving me massive anxiety, but I am trying to tell myself that perhaps she is just a bigger baby

 

[bicornbump]

13 lbs! Holy crap! That's a big baby. Was he super chunky? I love chubby babies...haha.

I would think that all of your babies measuring a bit big is a good thing. I know they don't want them too big, but better than small right?

My guy is on the small side, but in the healthy range...so they're not concerned yet. I have another growth scan on February 8th. I can't believe I'll be 35 weeks by then.

We're so close!!!

 

[salamander91]

They say they put on about 1/2 a lb a week at this point so that only works out around 9lbs at 40 weeks elivort. I don't trust growth scans in the slightest. My DD was measuring average, sometimes a week behind and she was 8lb 13oz at 38 weeks lol