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[hch]

foxforce sorry you cant have sweep i wonder if you could ask what the risks are because you have a cyst? surely it would be better to have a sweep to see if you can get started rather then induction!

good news Ashley


ailey great news baby is head down! i had to much fluid with my first even the week before i had him i still had to much! when i went into labour with him and they broke my waters i had hardly any!! have they said your measuring to big? hugs hun xxxx

 

[foxforce]

Oh Ailey good news she is head down, now we need your fluids to get down! They can't be so concerned if they are waiting until Friday for consultant, would have made you stay in otherwise. Let's hope baby girl puts in a appearance before then.

 

[Itsychik]

Hi ladies!

I've just been catching up... today is such a busy day for everyone!!

Oooh Lilly, I'm so excited for you! Sounds like this is really it!! Thanks for keeping us updated... I can't wait to hear how things are going. Do you have to go in to the hospital/birthing centre when your contractions are a certain amount apart? Exciting!

Ashley- Glad your contractions are getting back on track! I can imagine it would be frustrating with a lack of sleep as well (and I know exactly how you feel about having your mom there!). Fingers crossed they get closer together!! I'll keep checking here for updates!

Ailey- great to hear that your LO isn't breech! They've been telling me I have a lot of "extra" fluid for several weeks (when they went yesterday, they made a scan at the hospital and said that by looking, they couldn't tell I'd lost any fluid at all... even though I'd soaked 2 towels!). Bump is feeling a lot softer now though. What are they going to do at your next appointment? Do they want to induce you?

Foxforce- sorry to hear they won't give you a sweep I'll keep my fingers crossed that things start on their own!

 

[Itsychik]

I just got back from my appointment as well...

I made a LONG post on the main board, but the consultant suggested I should consider a planned c-section tomorrow. I was not expecting this at all! They're concerned that due to LO's size his shoulders might get stuck... and they told DH and I all of the problems that could arise if that happens (including permanent nerve damage to LO in his shoulder/arm). DH is freaked out, and has pretty much been convinced that a c-section is the safer option...

They also said they could start the induction and see how things go. But now we're freaking out that if it gets to the pushing stage and THEN he gets stuck, there could be a ton of problems (like not enough oxygen to baby, broken bones, etc). I really don't want a c-section... and I REALLY don't want a planned c-section! I feel like I want to at least know what the contractions feel like!

We have to decide what we're going to do tonight... and have to be at the hospital at 7am tomorrow for either an induction (and possible section) or a planned c-section...

I know Lolley had something similar... but do you ladies have any advice? I'm feeling a little lost...

 

[foxforce]

hch it seems like it's just standard procedure as you are under shared care they won't touch you, seems silly doesn't it especially when consultant wasn't concerned about my previous cyst it was mw being cautious.

 

[foxforce]

Oh Itsy this real his an eventful day I think I would go for the section give what they have said, if they really believe there is a high chance of lo getting stuck, it would be best. I know a section would not be good but I think I would be so nervous if I were to go into normal labour then end up having emergency section, it would be quite stressful.

I'm sure you will decide the right option for you and trust the experts in this situation.

 

[aileymouse]

Itsy, a big decision to make, difficult to know what to do for the best.

I've not measured big at all this pregnancy, I've been spot on for dates the whole time.
I've googled and now I'm worried. They did suggest admitting me today for induction. But it may turn out that I will need an induction on friday, so we'll see.

 

[hch]

hugs itsy i think if they have said it would be safer to have c section then i would have it done , your baby will be safe and so will you hope you can decide what you would like to do xx

 

[hch]

dont google Ailey! it always brings up worse case scenerios! did they say they would perfer to do the induction on friday or asap?xxx

 

[lilly77]

just skimmed read - itsy hope everythings ok for you..
my pains are really painful now 5 mins apart we're about to go to hospital..
I'm really pissed off though I know it's no one's fault but birth centre and labour ward are really busy now I hope I even get a bed!!!! i'm really upset but trying to be positive.
If things are busy you give birth on triage which is just awful
Anyway anther pain coming up so gonna go will update later ladies
itsy thinking of you too honey xxxx

 

[foxforce]

Good luck Lilly hope you get a bed at your birth centre fx'd hope it all goes smoothly, soon you'll have little Ivy in your arms xx

Ailey I agree with Hayley do not google, go on the hospitals advice

 

[hch]

good luck lilly! looking forward to hearing your news soon! xxx



foxforce such a shame you cant have sweep , i would see it as less intrusive then being induced as your are having a hormone put into you! hugs hun xxx

 

[Starglow]

Good luck Lilly.

Itsy Hun. I think I'd be going for the planned section Hun. Why put yourself through the stress of the other option.

Omg everything seems to be moving for everyone. I'll be here on my Tod at this rate. Lol

Back from midwife. She wouldn't do a sweep. Said she wants me to go naturally if possible. That sweeps play havoc with contractions and give you cramps. Every mw has a different opinion!

Booked in for a sweep next Friday 8th July ( so 5 days after due date) and induction 15th July the following Friday. Let you go 12 days over here. Omg. I hope I go into labour before any of that.

 

[Starglow]

I've read everyone's posts. It's getting hard to keep up!

 

[Itsychik]

Lilly-- good luck! I'll be thinking of you!!

Ashley- I hope things are going well for you hun!!

Thanks everyone for the advice. We've made up a list of questions to ask when we get there tomorrow (i.e. does the c-section have any risks to the baby?) and to see if the consultant on duty has any different advice (as Starglow mentioned, every mw/consultant has a different opinion!). Going to pack my bag for several additional days, since I'd have to stay 2 - 3 days if we have a c-section... I'm just glad I have the chance to be prepared for this beforehand!

 

[aileymouse]

hch they haven't said for definate it will be an induction yet. Just got to see what happens on friday.

Good luck Lilly. How exciting. can't wait to hear news!

 

[Starglow]

Sounds like a good plan itsy. Bit hey hun whatever you're going to meet your little baby really soon xxxx hugs

 

[Ashley2189]

Itsy, sorry for the tough decision you have to make.

Lilly, im so jealous your contractions have progressed! Fingers crossed you get a bed.

My contractions refuse to remain regular, though they are quite painful. I dont have a ball to bounce on, but I did go on a really long walk. Didnt help, just made me more tired, sore, and swollen. Today would have been a great day for baby to come since OH had the day off, but I just dont think its going to happen. I think ill be waking up again at 2 am with contractions. Good thing is they havent stopped entirely today, and since I lost my plug I know the contractions are at least doing something to my cervix. Trying to stay positive!

 

[Ashley2189]

double post, sorry. been posting from my phone.

 

[Starglow]

My midwife told me that all those clary sage oils also play havok with contractions. Making them irregular and hard to identify when they're true contractions. That the oils make the contractions weak & strong and that they go on and on along with period like cramps. She advised to stay away from them And then when true contractions start you'll know cause they'll be strong and regular.

She advised raspberry leaf tea ( this will make the contractions strong and consistent ) reflexology & aromatherapy massage by a maternity specialist.

Also in the bath to put a towel in the bath with you and to Lay it over bump while contracting.... Sounds relaxing