*July 2018 Mummies*

[Shanivy]

KHTW glad appointment went well. That's about 8lbs ish right? Sounds like all is good, fx for you.

Oh and had to show my OH your cat, he's half astounded you can shave a cat, half wanting to do it to ours haha xx

 

[Shepherdess]

Yeah Jem I agree with the others you probably won't be offered a sweep until you're overdue as it's your first.

I was offered a sweep at 38 weeks but decided not to bother as I didn't feel like it work. I might pop into the midwife led unit on Monday when I'm 40 weeks but again I'm in two minds.

Glad your appointment went well khtw.

I feel like things are going to kick off on this thread soon, maybe once GG has gone in a boom will start

 

[KHTW]

KHTW glad appointment went well. That's about 8lbs ish right? Sounds like all is good, fx for you.

Oh and had to show my OH your cat, he's half astounded you can shave a cat, half wanting to do it to ours haha xx

Haha he is a picture, that's for sure x

 

[Shanivy]

KHTW glad appointment went well. That's about 8lbs ish right? Sounds like all is good, fx for you.

Oh and had to show my OH your cat, he's half astounded you can shave a cat, half wanting to do it to ours haha xx

Haha he is a picture, that's for sure x

Haha OH said it looks like he has leg warmers on lmao xx

 

[Shanivy]

I feel like things are going to kick off on this thread soon, maybe once GG has gone in a boom will start

You're supposed to be a June mummy, gotta be you soon. Do you feel like you're near?

I'm only 38 weeks so don't know why I'm feeling so impatient. Lots of pains today, this afternoon, to the point where I was standing against my kitchen counters for about 20 minutes. But despite that I really don't feel like it was anything, or baby is anywhere near coming yet xx

 

[JemRose]

I know they only give sweeps if overdue. But surely my SPD could be a reason. I'm in agony, don't get any sleep, can barely walk, literally crawl to the toilet sometimes as my hips and pelvis are so bad. No quality of life. Surely a sweep isn't too difficult to do lol

 

[JemRose]

That cat KHTW is amazing I love it hahaha

 

[Shepherdess]

I know they only give sweeps if overdue. But surely my SPD could be a reason. I'm in agony, don't get any sleep, can barely walk, literally crawl to the toilet sometimes as my hips and pelvis are so bad. No quality of life. Surely a sweep isn't too difficult to do lol

There's no harm in asking

There much harder to do in FTM's aswell as it's unlikely the cervix will open early whereas for subsequent pregnancies there may always be a little gap. Worth asking though if you're suffering so much

I've had some lower back pain today, just mild and bump has felt tight all day but who knows. Tbh the weather forecast is so good for the next few days I'd like her to stay put so dd and I can do something nice

 

[KHTW]

You will be next Shep!

Jem ask them. Complain and complain and complain lol and maybe they will at least try!

 

[Shanivy]

Well nhs does say one reason can be if you have a health problem so it's possible SPD may qualify. Like KHTW says if you complain enough and be a general pain about it hun they might try for you lol. Xx

 

[JemRose]

I just give up lol. I'm really down and emotional today. Had a little breakdown just sobbing and OH couldn't get any sense out of me. Basically because I don't see anything happening anytime soon and the baby will be too big and I don't want forceps but they'll use forceps because he'll get stuck and he's not gonna fit in his clothes and Omg I just am in so much pain. I can't do this anymore

 

[Amy207]

Not a bad nights sleep but woke up with my hips aching really badly. Hoping once I’m up I can walk it off!

Not looking forward to the weather over the next week “mini” heat wave!

 

[Shanivy]

I just give up lol. I'm really down and emotional today. Had a little breakdown just sobbing and OH couldn't get any sense out of me. Basically because I don't see anything happening anytime soon and the baby will be too big and I don't want forceps but they'll use forceps because he'll get stuck and he's not gonna fit in his clothes and Omg I just am in so much pain. I can't do this anymore

He won't fit in his clothes aw Jem lol. I'm sorry you're feeling so shit. And that you're feeling no better with the pain. It's been a tough one for you. Don't wind yourself up though about all of that. Your labour could and probably will be absolutely smooth and perfect and there's no reason you'll need any interventions hun. Even if he's bigger

Have you done your birth plan yet? It's normal to feel anxious about birth but you should mention it to your midwife to get some reassurance about it. Even if you don't have an appointment, book yourself one to discuss labour. Xx

 

[Shanivy]

Morning. Woke up last night feeling really nauseous and still feeling that way this morning. No idea why. But OH took off work today for the hospital appointment so I don't have to do the nursery run I know i sound awful but it's actually killing me this week getting us both up and out the door in time

Amy not looking forward to it either. I can't stand the heat right now! Give me wind and rain and I'd be happy lol xx

 

[JemRose]

I just give up lol. I'm really down and emotional today. Had a little breakdown just sobbing and OH couldn't get any sense out of me. Basically because I don't see anything happening anytime soon and the baby will be too big and I don't want forceps but they'll use forceps because he'll get stuck and he's not gonna fit in his clothes and Omg I just am in so much pain. I can't do this anymore

He won't fit in his clothes aw Jem lol. I'm sorry you're feeling so shit. And that you're feeling no better with the pain. It's been a tough one for you. Don't wind yourself up though about all of that. Your labour could and probably will be absolutely smooth and perfect and there's no reason you'll need any interventions hun. Even if he's bigger

Have you done your birth plan yet? It's normal to feel anxious about birth but you should mention it to your midwife to get some reassurance about it. Even if you don't have an appointment, book yourself one to discuss labour. Xx

I know haha, it's irrational to be crying partly over him not fitting in his clothes.

Yes my birth plan was that midwife "you're a big girl so you can't give birth naturally, you will have too much fat in your pelvis that the baby won't fit through and you will likely need a c section or forceps". I've never heard back from my complaint, not that they can do anything about it now but there we go. I try not to dwell or think about that appointment but it's obviously still stuck in my head somewhere as now that the pregnancy is progressing I'm becoming more and more scared that he's growing bigger and bigger and won't fit out of me and I'll need forceps.

He was 6lb 2oz at 35+4 so I am panicking a bit as they say a lb a week don't they? So he's gonna be huge!

 

[JemRose]

Shan I have woken up the past 2 or 3 mornings feeling so so so so sick and like if I don't eat ASAP I might throw up. Even the first few mouthfuls and I'm like oh I dunno if I've eaten quick enough. Luckily after a couple ryvitas and a pint of water I feel a bit better. But it's actually worse nausea than tri 1!!

Hope hospital appointment goes well! Can't remember what it's for. I feel for all of you with children already as I'm struggling to even look after myself, let alone a child as well. You're all amazing!

 

[Shanivy]

Thanks hun. Scan is for static growth from 36 weeks, so to check if she is actually growing and also check placenta etc.

Oh Jem I'd forgotten, that midwife was completely out of order. And that birth plan doesn't count at all. I'd make another appointment to do your proper birth plan. And let it be known you made the complaint about her shitty attitude and about what she said at your birth plan appointment. And how it's affected your aniexty about everything. You're absolutely well within your rights to make another and start again with it.

Even if he is big, it doesn't mean you can't deliver him naturally or without issues. He's not gonna be a 10 pounder or anything! I've been panicking about a big baby and last weekend the midwife said it doesn't mean anything for a normal delivery. She pretty much told me to get over it lol. I tore and struggled to push out a tiny baby, it's all about baby's position etc. Despite that though, and my stitches I'd say my labour was still positive. So I think you definitely deserve to speak to a proper midwife about it all Xx

 

[Shepherdess]

Morning all! Another gorgeous morning here! Definitely feels like a fish and chips down by the river kind of day! I fancy the beach but my tummy has been so tight it might be better to stay near home

For the first time ever husband has just offered to take dd round some sheep and drop her at nursery on the way back so I've got a whole extra hour to myself today! I should be cleaning but I've sat down to catch up here instead haha

Sorry you're still feeling so awful JemRose. You really must try not to dwell on that midwife appointment. I'm going to predict your baby is somewhere in the 8lb bracket, just another few weeks and all this worry will be over. And I think they say 1/2lb per week but that might be wrong

I sat on my ball watching the inbetweeners last night to get some happy hormones flowing, that programme is 10yrs old and I was still wetting myself. Husband was laughing just as hard in the next room listening to me laugh, he said hes never known tv tickle me as much. Going to try and keep up the positive mood and get the right hormones going

Good luck with your app Shanivy

 

[JemRose]

Ah Shan I remember now! Hopefully it's all fine for you

Yeah thank you, my only problem is the other midwife available (my usual midwife) is useless too and just shoves me out the door at the earliest opportunity. I'm just gonna try and get over it and let what happens happen! The consultants said his growth was perfect on the line on the growth chart and had no concerns about normal and natural delivery with no interventions needed, so I'll just try and focus on that. But it is difficult!

Thanks Shep, I'm hoping he will be in the 8lb bracket but I can't imagine it if he was 6lb2 two weeks ago and a lb a week surely means he's already 8lb?? I dunno the whole thing confuses me and I wish I never had growth scans because I'd rather not know! I cling onto the hope that they aren't always accurate lol. He had a huge tummy too but I'm hoping that's from having a full bladder or something maybe. The sonographer said at the time she'd love to know just how accurate the system is at working out the weight as she doesn't think it is overly accurate.

Shep enjoy your sit down and relax whilst OH does the work, you deserve it

 

[Shanivy]

Shepherdess you sound like such a Mother Earth type with your pregnancy I wish I could learn to be like you and take some of your positivity. That sounds a little like an insult but it's really not I just can't think of the right word lol. Hopefully that ball gets baby moving. Crazy our children are going to be big sisters soon.

Recently all I keep thinking about is the moment when Ivy meets the baby for the first time, I just can't wait for it. I've told OH to try and get it on video if he can. Just not my face cause I'll probably be crying haha. Definitely use your free time doing absolutely nothing for a change! Xx

Oh Jem I'm sure Shep is right about weight gain slowing down too. Xx