*****August 2014 Mummies*****

[Mummy_midwife]

I am with you mum2b, please take away all these 'almost having a baby' nuinsecense stuff littlemiss feel similar to you and since I am moaning anyway I have to moan about having carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly bad in the morning And Yes i still feel Sick sometimes.

My BH are very sore sometimes and been getting period pains too, they hurt at the bottom of my bump and sometimes I feel them on my lower back. Poor you Zoe, I sometimes wonder if this it and then it calms down again :/

Mum2b, I think it is just a shame that postnatal care in general seems to be almost non-existent in England going by what I have heard and read. It is worrying that women are just left to get on with it at a time when they are so vulnerable. "The charity said only 13% of trusts had a full team of such specialists in place", that's really sad to read not saying things are perfect up here, but at least I still got home visits almost every day after coming home by the midwives for 2 weeks, and then the health visitors took over the care and did the home visits. I know I am very lucky to have a great perinatal mental health team behind me right now, I just wish it was equal everywhere... I am really happy for you that you have raised your concerns and hopefully they will be there for you if needs be keep talking to them
X

 

[Zoe S]

right! Today I'm in a complete different frame of mind i need to stop feeling sorry for myself and mopping and get some organising done i have till Friday to sort my house out and spare room for my sister visiting for a few weeks i also need to pack for going away for wedding this weekend and generally get on top of things! Thank god im only working tonight Tuesday night and Wednesday night this week! This house is like a disaster zone time to sort it out as that's not really helping the way i feel! Hopefully moving more will get this little man moving more too! Xxx

 

[mum2b410]

Right- I'm off to the magic wand shop this morning

Mummy_midwife- it makes me glad that I have pushes for help otherwise I'm pretty sure nothing would have happened or been in place right now! I'm so glad that u have good support! Your team should be showcasing what they offer and do so that England gets its bum in gear!!

Do u think it means anything if my braxton hicks aren't as bad as all yours seem to be?? My body never kicked labour off last time.......going to be gutted if it doesn't again

 

[keeptrying14]

Hey mum2b I was wondering the same as I've not even had any bh! Is that normal?! Xx

 

[keeptrying14]

Ps I resigned to the fact she will be vacuumed out anyway x

 

[mum2b410]

With my first I didn't get them until about 36 weeks hun!..... I think it is normal not to get them too but I'm not sure?
This time round I have had them mildly from about 20 weeks. They have intensified over time but not as bad as these guys r describing! Xx

 

[wenchytoots]

Mines are just horrible. They feel like real contractions to me. I was told I would be more aware of them as its my 4th and have felt them since 18 weeks. They say as well its due to my Diaphramatic Hernia Scar (which wasnt very well sewn up) but I dont see how a scar Ive had for 32 years can cause so much problems now.
I just give up timing them So miserable today and feeling down. Really thought it was the real thing on Sat when they got to 2 mins apart, then nothing. Were 7-5mins apart last night, but more painful so again very little sleep. My back is killing me, tops of thighs are all achy and constant period type pains, fanny daggers. Stupidly stressing myself out as well by trying to measure fundal height myself. I should be 35+4 but the 35 place is up in between my boobs. At best i can get 32cm. So glad I have consultant tomorrow. But he has said before that he isnt good at measurements so im worried he will measure me fine and say i dont need a scan. Going to be pushing for a scan and internal to see if these contractions are actually doing anything.
Hope everyone is doing better today. Happy Monday lol xx

 

[Zoe S]

Sounds like we are all getting to the fed up stage! Hard to stay positive when we feel crap I suppose xx
My positive start to the day hasn't carried on that way but I'm about to put my music on really loud and sing away while doing some chores hopefully it will cheer me up abit!
I wanted to be pregnant for so long I need to stop being so negative about it now that I'm here and near the end!

Ladies my midwife said to me that it's normal not too get Braxton hicks as well as having them as I had one spell when I was 20 weeks then a few when I was about 26 but never had them after that till Yesterday! That was the first time I'd had them with pain and when I spoke to my mum she pointed out that it could be cause I've been so worked up about everything so I need to start relaxing and be more positive. Xx

 

[Mummy bear]

Have been getting tightenings and making owl noises haha since 5:30. They eased off at 7 so walked kids to school bit started again.I felt like I need to cross my legs so he didn't come out!
Got a lift home but got another at 9:15
Don't know if its Braxton hicks I'm 32+5.
I'm relaxing on sofa now see if I get anymore

 

[coco_cukoo]

We all seem to be struggling at the moment I've caught tonsillitis off DS so feel like utter crap this morning. Along with the SPD & sciatica down my leg it's so hard to sleep!! 4 weeks today my elective section is booked...counting down the days now!! Xx

 

[Kaffee]

morning all. feeling a bit moany / sorry for self here today too. Felt really sick all night and just not right, OH suffering too so we think it's something we ate. managed to go back to sleep for an hour after OH left for work which was a plus. Not having any BH, reckon I've got a lazy bum baby who'll take his time getting here if he's anything like his dad!

am now stuck in mat leave mode watching homes under the hammer - my morning staple. Attempted Jeremy Kyle is was damned awful.

 

[wenchytoots]

Lol Kaffee, I love a bit of Jeremy Kyle!! Didnt get to see it today as LO has cartoons on and wont let me near the controller lol. x

 

[Happy84]

Morning peeps.
Ah I was literally going to write a big spiel about how yesterday I was getting the worst false labour / braxton hicks pains yesterday and got quite worried that they weren't disappearing, then come on to read you guys have been having them too!!! lol.
Wonder what it was with yesterday??? lol.

Lianne x

 

[Zoe S]

There must have been something in the air yesterday from sounds of it with all the BH! Xx

 

[Mummy_midwife]

I agree to feeling crap, didn't get much sleep as my pelvis is very bad, keep getting electrical shocks kind of things on my SI joint, fed up is the expression. 35 + 2, only one week away from when my last was born

When I was pregnant 1st time I didn't think I got any BH, was only when I was pregnant with my 2nd that I realised what BH felt like and I def had it 1st time around, just didn't know it. Mum2b I wouldn't worry, I don't think it means anything whether you feel them or not I do know that the more pregnancies you have the worse they get and I can def say that is right for me

Mum2b, I too think you have done really well for speaking up, they should def have the same service they offer here for mums both ante and postnatally.

I hope all our nigles and BH and pains and feeling blahhhh go away soon and that our day improves xxx

 

[mum2b410]

Sorry all- magic wand shop was shut! Hopefully we will all manage a better time of it soon ......it sucks when u feel achy, tired, fed up and counting down the days!
Thank u mummy_midwife- I hope it doesn't mean my body doesn't know what its doing! I am def having them and I know they r more intense than earlier on sometimes having to focus on breathing until they die off but def not as bad as u r all describing!!
I have no idea what position baby is in today! I have had pain up round the back of my right ribs and pushing in the top right of my tummy and lower left! Maybe he has gone diagonal??!! Hope he doesn't flip his way upside down!! Gonna sit on my ball later I think!
Wonder if its the heat making everyone's BH worse? Sure I've heard dehydration can set them off?

I feel so unmotivated today- stuff needs doing but I just can't b arsed! I think we all need a 'pick me up'!! X

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Aw mum2b, gutted the shop was shut I need the wand I would say you are having good BH if you have to breath through it etc My ribs have been getting a little bruised recently too with all the pushing against it,but fine today... Just went out and got some more pillows , new cushions and mattress topper to see if I can make the bed any comfier as I need to sleep. I struggled to drive too as the shooting pains in my pelvis almost paralysed me twice, think I will need to do something about this !

A pick me up would be good !!! Off to wash things and get my bed sorted for tonight, fingers crossed a stretch of 2 hrs straight sleep will magically happen tonight and I will wake up feeling better tomorrow

X

 

[mum2b410]

Awww hun- hope the extra padding helps! Awful not to b able to get a decent stretch!
Driving is getting harder and harder now- bump is almost up against the wheel and I'm struggling to be comfy or lean forward significantly at times! I'm only doing short journeys now and otherwise getting someone else to drive or attempt to walk!!
I don't seem to get a run of BH like several of u have. They just come randomly now and last longer than they used to!...... Maybe I should try the RLT again? Perhaps I'll ask midwife next week if its worth a shot after a bad experience last time!

How r u feeling about going into labour hun? Do u feel like little miss is gonna come soon? I know u want to have your home birth! Have u got a pool sorted? Xx

 

[Mummy_midwife]

Thank you hun, I was crawling to washing machine in agony so chiropractor booked for Wed, gutted they couldn't see me sooner but Wed is not that far away really so just have to get through today and tomorrow. I still have room between bump and wheel, it sounds umcomfy for you , is just the sudden shooting pains I am getting on the left side of pelvis

I had no idea what RLT stood for so had to google lol never heard of the abbreviation ! I don't think there is solid evidence it helps but not the contrary either so we usually say it is fine to start taking it if you wish in moderation at term if no contra-indications (ie previous c/s or bleeding in late pregnancy)... I wouldn't take it myself cause I had quick dilation in both labours so don't want things to go any quicker. Def speak to your midwife though as she will have your notes and be able to give you the right advice

I am not sure about going into labour myself, one minute I think she will come soon others I don't. I am still in the mind set that I hope she takes her time as it would be useful to have the extra weeks to get ready. But then think how nice to get rid of these aches and pains. The pool I know which one I will get, it can be delivered in a couple of days so waiting until a bit later to make sure... Also need the delivery pack delivered to the house with the gases ( oxygen and gas and air) and clearance from fire department. Once I have dates for them I will order it

I wouldn't worry about not getting a run of BH hun, my uterus is an over active one anyway so I am not a good example lol I don't think it matters tbh your body will go into labour , have faith in it and relax (easier said than done I know) !
X

 

[HanSam]

Hey ladies, can i join the big moan! lol

So glad it isnt just me. Im struggling soo much now with this spd, toddler and huffy hubby lol. Feel like i am going to have a breakdown. On plus side i have aqua bumps this evening which i hope will help with swelling/carpet tunnel etc.

Re BH i have a some this time around but not many the past week. But didnt get a single one with first pregnancy x