*******February mummies 2015*******

[Toni.C]

Oohh if it would just fall out that would be great. Although, think hubby may be a lil bit disappointed with the aftermath haha

Toni, it doesn't sound selfish at all! Apparently the more intervention you have, the more you'll need?? Just what I've read. A sweep will only do something if baby is ready so depending on how you look at it, it could be a waste of time?? I'm biased because I'm not allowed one lol

Very similar to what my midwife told me on Wednesday. She was reluctant to do one anyway as she felt it might hurt me and not be of any benefit. I might feel different if I was uncomfortable, but at the moment I hardly feel pregnant at all! Apparently lots of women wait until they are 7 days over until they have a sweep, maybe that's the way to go

Does anyone know roughly how long they let you go without intervention? And if the sweep didn't work what they would do next? I really don't want to be induced either but I'm keen to let things happen naturally.

 

[Flickalicious]

Sorry to spam with pictures but this is just 4 days over. Quite scary to be honest :/

Hopefully someone knows Toni, I'd like to know too! I'm worried about going too far over because I've also read that the placenta begins to deteriorate and then there are risks to baby because of that too. Like you, I wanna just wait it out if I can.

 

[Nonabean]

I had a sweep at 40 weeks, then another at 41 weeks with my first LO. He was still 12 days late. Most they'll let you go over is 14 days, although they offer induction between 10 - 14 days overdue.
I was meant to be getting induced the morning I went into labour on my own.
I think I'll definitely take a due date sweep again if offered, just so I know what's going on.

Oh, and I never had any intervention post sweeps. When baby decided he was coming he came fast xx

 

[Zoe_helen25]

Wow flick u can really see the diffrence xxx ur right as well all our babies have been early so far xx

 

[OMGbabyno3]

With DD2, my mw told me not to go over 7 days. Well, 11 days over I was booked for induction, they didn't bother to look at me and sent me home, I said I'm not doing it and wanted a c sec. Went back on day 12 and again I went without. Day 13 she was finally delivered by sec.

I was kicking off because I'd heard it was bad.

x

 

[OMGbabyno3]

Ah, why when I'm so tired do I feel the need to clean??? Moved on to the bathrooms now!

x

 

[Cosmogirl7]

Yeah in regards to the sweeps I'd also like to avoid and go on my own but I'm only allowed to go 10 days over then I'm in for a section so she said she'll do a sweep at 40'weeks and I'm happy with that. Would rather have a sweep and hopefully go naturally than end up with csection.

It's so exciting now, like everyone else I'm just desperate to meet my little one. Xxx

 

[beckyboo1]

Each hospital trust differs, but most will induce at 12-14 days over term.
My trust with first baby won't sweep until 41 weeks- it can be quite painful if you're not "close" to being ready.

After my sweep last week the midwife suggested doing lots of walking upstairs and ball bouncing to encourage baby down into position.

This time round in going for as many sweeps as possible, as this will be my last baby, and I'm trying to avoid induction (not because it was awful, but because is love the sensation of going into labour naturally)

 

[Starlight1986]

My hospital and birth centre allow 12 days over. Because I'm desperate to give birth in my birth centre I want to avoid an induction at all costs.

Lexi was 10 days overdue and came after a sweep at 9 days (not engaged so wouldn't do one sooner)

I'm allowed a sweep at my midwife appointment on Tuesday at 40+1 which I will be gladly taking lol. If that doesn't work I can get anther one at 41+1.

Actually looking forward to my sweep lol x

 

[Zoe_helen25]

39 weeks today and baby is really keep us waitin we can't go over no more then 7 days xxx

 

[Sarah30n4kidz]

Morning ... Still here. Pineapples have done nothing .. but I've woken up feeling uneasy .:. Scrubbed my kitchen .. Cleaned the floor washing the stinky dogs beds . And now I'm thinking about painting my living room walls .. as they are bothering me . ...

 

[Flickalicious]

Whilst you do all that Sarah, ima go stick the kettle on... lol

Im a moody bitch right now. Want this baby out and just wanna cry. Im so fed up. And trying not to swear at everything. Argh!!!!!!!

 

[Zoe_helen25]

Flick how far will they let u got over due x

 

[Sarah30n4kidz]

i felt like that yesturday flick ... our hospital let you go 12 days over..

 

[Flickalicious]

I don't know
Because of the GBS risk they wanna avoid intervention. But I haemorrhaged during the birth of my son and I duno if there is an increased risk of a repeat the further over go?
I really don't know whether to ask for a sweep at 41 weeks or just sit tight??

I've double checked both scan & LMP dates and im over on both. Would really like it to happen now, please?

 

[Nonabean]

Aww Flick hope things get moving for you soon.
The most frustrating bit for me going overdue last time was people asking if I was "better" yet!
Naw! Clearly I'm not (I resembled the side of a house last time), and if I had, had the baby I would have TOLD you!! Xx

 

[Flickalicious]

Ive had a few people ask. I don't plaster my facebook with pregnancy updates though so its kinda understandable. My MIL has texted a few times, she is a white rasta and was keen for baby to share Bob Marley's birthday on the 6th lol thankfully it didn't happen Other than a handful it's been quiet. Im avoiding contacting anyone incase they immediately think baby haha even my close family!

 

[Nonabean]

If it was me, I'd phone them, and be like "Guess what?! It's sunny outside!"
Just for my own twisted entertainment. Xx

 

[OMGbabyno3]

Ah, I wanted to wake up to baby news this morning!

I went to bed at 2am after going on a cleaning drive. I was just about to fall asleep and I had an overwhelming urge to pack hospital back. I fought it tho...need to was baby's clothes first!

That's in the list for today, after all the school uniform is done.

I had a go at someone yesterday...a woman asked how long I had to go, I told her I'm going in a week in Friday. Someone else said, so it's 2 weeks, Friday was on,y yesterday.

Erm...I know that, but if feel better saying a week on Friday, so I bloody will!

Ugh, people!!!

x

 

[Flickalicious]

People should know that you don't mess with a heavily pregnant woman. I feel like a caged animal as it is! If anyone said the wrong thing to me I'd actually explode in their face.

My sister reminded me that it's an absolute maximum of just 9 more days. JUST 9 MORE days!!???? *sigh* Someone pass me a crochet hook...