PAL Winter Babies 2010/11 - ** Waiting impatiently for our remaining babies! **

[hb1]

Hey Kimmy - I've heard that there's lots of positions you can do to help LO move round - as well as doing relaxations etc etc.....

 

[TripleB]

I've heard that too h - and reflexology may help. I think its really important to be happy with your decision though Kimmy. My friend's baby was breech and she was really unhappy about the c-section option. Went for the ECV, tried every position under the sun and really made herself stressed about it. She is still beating herself up about it 6 months later and that's no good for the baby. Although major surgery, a planned c-section is a well-managed and controlled procedure. You'll get the right care and be back on your feet in no time (usually much quicker than they advise). xxx

 

[KimmyB]

Thanks Lou. That's why I'm just trying to be content in my decision. I don't want anything to spoil the arrival of our much wanted baby. I console myself with the thought that however he gets here as long as he is safe I am happy. I'm asking loads of people who have had c sections about their experiences so I can be fully prepared. I'm guessing the pain and recovery will be similar to the ectopic surgery I had last year, only on a bigger scale as obviously the wound will be larger. I managed it last year and I didn't have a baby to look forward to at the end of all that pain.

Not sure if Nic has updated this thread but just seen on FB that her BP is 140/82 so she's gone in for assessment. Good luck Nic!

 

[Tulip]

Baby fine on CTG but protein found So not allowed home til bloods are back. Cue 2 hours dossing around the hospital!

 

[KimmyB]

Bloody hell Nic, hope bloods are ok. Get that knitting done!

 

[Tulip]

I am in the cafe with tea and flapjack. Yawn.

 

[TripleB]

What will the bloods tell you Nic? You know your BP would only be a little raised for me but I guess yours is usually much lower so they see it as a shift? Hanging around the hospital is getting to be pretty standard practice for us ladies! xxx

 

[Tulip]

Mine is usually 100/60 or 110/60, so yeah 140/82 is a pretty substantial shift. Andrea had to talk them into taking me in for an MOT, she has one of her 'feelings' which last week turned out to be accurate with another patient, so they trust her. It's the BP plus fat feet, hands and face.

Yeah the BP doesnt meet the NICE threshold for high BP, but the rise is worthy of monitoring. Not sure what the 'PIH bloods' are looking for but there were 4 vials. They also made me do another urine sample after the dipstick showed P++ and they've sent that off somewhere.

 

[TripleB]

Sounds like you've got an on-the-ball MW there Nic. Its definately the shift from your usual BP that's important - plus the swelling and protein of course. I'm testing mine every other day and have to go in if I get a 1+. Poor you with the 4 vials - that will make your BP plummet, there'll be nothing left! xxx

 

[hb1]

Def don't stress Kimmy - it's good you have made the right decision for you - you should be able to relax now that you've made it too...

Hoping all your tests come back good Nic

hx

 

[Tulip]

Sent home! Midwife coming round Sunday to check BP and urine. Aaaaaaand....relax!

 

[TripleB]

Good stuff Nic (as long as Munch doesn't have other ideas!) xxx

 

[KimmyB]

Great stuff! Bet you're glad to be home, hanging around hospitals is rubbish. Glad they are keeping a close eye on you though x

 

[hb1]

Good news Nic

 

[wish2bmama]

good news! xx

 

[MissyMojo]

thats fab news nic

to all my girls xxx

 

[wish2bmama]

Warning, my frirst rant is comming!

How would you ladies feel if someone in your family told you, "hey, don't forget to bring a car seat when you visit.."

I was shocked!! Am I REALLY that much of an idiot that I wouldn't bring a car seat when I travel with an infant?! OMG! That's like telling me not to forget my boob so I can breastfeed.

 

[TripleB]

Ignore them hun, comments like that usually reflect someones own shortcomings rather than the person they're aimed at. You'll prove them all wrong when the time cones anyway!

I've gone to bed with a full tummy, it's my new strategy to see if an evening snack will give me lower morning blood sugar. If nothing else, I'm learning a lot about bodily functions!

xxx

 

[tinybutterfly]

How would you ladies feel if someone in your family told you, "hey, don't forget to bring a car seat when you visit.."

i'd reply with "nah, your ass won't fit in there"

 

[tinybutterfly]

and OMG i have terrible gas, makes me want to vomit, it's that bad....eh yeah...TMI