40+15 tired and upset *update* labour watch!

[indigo]

Tried all sorts last night, but baby obviously wasn't taking the hint.

Didn't sleep well, my arthritis has reared it's ugly head so had that to contend with as well as huge uncomfortable bump to move.

The monitoring yesterday has made me paranoid about keeping an eye on changes baby's movements. I'm worrying that there has been less movement, or at least, not as lively. Back for more monitoring this morning, before induction tomorrow, but I have the feeling I'll be staying in today and bringing the induction forward.

Got up a little while ago and had a cry. This isn't how I wanted things to go. I can just see a medicated birth in front of me, the way things are going I'll end up having a c-section and the thought terrifies me. I was so ready and relaxed about the home birth, we both were, but that option has gone now. I tried to explain to the baby that being born at home would be fantastic, but it doesn't seem to agree!

Also worried that the midwives at the hospital yesterday were discussing swine flu, and that there are currently 4 cases in the unit at the moment. Apparently they can't refuse anyone who turns up with it. They were all worried about themselves being exposed to it. I'm a little more concerned about myself and LO!

Not looking forward to hospital food either! I'm a fussy vegetarian at the best of times!

Sorry to whinge. At least I know that LO will be here very soon, it's just the path to that that is scaring the willies out of me.

 

[mikid]

Oh sweet, i know its easy to say but try not to get too disheartned, the main thing is that u and bubs are ok and the sooner lo arrives the better.
I'm sure swine flu won't be a problem, surely they'd take steps to ensure it didn't spread what with all the critisism hopitals have had in recent years about mrsa etc.
Try and keep your chin up and focus on the fact that soon enough your beautiful baby will be in your arms (and you can always get meals on wheels from your other half bought into the hospital!)
Hope u feel better soon and everything goes ok today x

 

[rainbow dancer]

sorry you are feeling like this hun. you would think they would have the swine flu segregated on a isolation ward??? im a bit paranoid about this too. i hope that you feel betterabout things and they can put your mind at ease today big hugs hun xx

 

[AugustMum]

I had my LO at 41+15 and was induced and it really was ok. If you want a water birth thenyou still can (unless youre put on a drip) and you dont need much medical intervention. I know this will mean you wont get the home birth you wanted but at least your LO will finally be here.

Keep positive. Youll be holding LO soon. x

 

[JJ Mum]

Hope today goes well for you hun - it's natural for you to feel like this, you are hevily overdue and baby is not playing! Just try to go with the flow of things, and you may relax enougth to kick it all off, or at least get through it smoothly hun. There is nothing to say you will end in section, and please done't be scared by that, it's a totally fine way to get baby out as last resort and recovery is not as bad as people say, after a couple of days you wreally stuart feeling human again whichever delivery you get X

 

[flexilexi394]

I think you'll be ok you know! You may have to give birth in hospital, but I think that's a good idea. I know there's a lot of flu around but they are taking pretty good precautions to prevent it spreading. You can hopefully still have your water birth too! Just tell them you'd really prefer that and it might be ok! X

 

[indigo]

Thanks girls, you're all such a god send.

At hospital. Monitoring done, ok but bringing induction forward to be on the safe side as movements still reduced to normal. Just waiting for a room. Trying to be zen-like.

 

[indigo]

Thanks girls, you're all such a god send.

At hospital. Monitoring done, ok but bringing induction forward to be on the safe side as movements still reduced to normal. Just waiting for a room. Trying to be zen-like.

 

[Sol]

aww hun so sorry it's not what you wanted but am sure you will be fine take care of yourself xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[indigo]

Now got a room. Waiting for midwife.

 

[MrsR]

Ooooooh exciting x do you have a text buddy? x

 

[ZMD]

Won't be much longer now Hun x x

 

[karenandbump]

Good luck hon!!! x x x

 

[flexilexi394]

Ooh I hope you have baby soon!! Xx

 

[Mrs.s]

good luck hun I hope its nice quick labour for you so you and baby can be home asap!!

 

[indigo]

Being monitored again before induction. Could do without hearing the screaming from the room next door, not doing anything for my nerves

Room is supposed to be home from home but not so sure... hope to lower lighting later and get in hypnobirthing groove. Will be challenging.

 

[flexilexi394]

Well wishing you the best of luck! Try not to listen to next door lol (I was on delivery ward at 21 weeks with leaking waters and the lady next to me was screaming the place down so I know what you mean) and just think that your going to be calmer than her. You'll get through it! Good luck! X

 

[amyjayne77]

hypnobirthing was a godsend during my induction. Get them lights off and chill hunxx

 

[stumpyjoe]

Good luck hun we'll be thinking of you

 

[Rayoflight]

"my body is made for birthing"
"I put aside all fear as I prepare for the birth of my baby"
"I see my baby coming smoothly from my womb"

And all that!

Ommmmmmmmmmm! Reeeeelaxxx!

Good luck!!! Xxx