***** October 2015 Mummies ******

[KHTW]

To try to get the little baba in a good position -in prep for labour. If you sit with knees below hips, upright back and a slight tilt forward this helps gravity along and the baby will naturally try to get in this position if they are playing nicley - ideally for labour you want your baby to be central anterior with back of head against your tummy then the contractions flow over the head smoothly - we can help a little with positioning ourselves sitting on the birthing ball or leaning forwards over a bed/chair are also good positions - bad positions which can be counter-active are leaning backwards or going against gravity - of course babies often have other ideas and it doesn't work to plan but no harm in trying I guess...

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a544493/getting-your-baby-into-position-for-birth

Thanks! I didn't know that!! Will definitely pay more attention to how I sit as I tend to lean backward rather than forward! x

 

[CarrieMarshall]

the MW at our antenatal class said about gravity to try and get baby facing the right way, and basically suggested that when you're keeping active and moving around, occasionally throw in a little twerk, so lean forward with your hands on your knees and shake yo ass!

I am so trying this for giggles!

 

[littletwix]

I can't believe we might have an October mummy imminently! Eeeep!

Don't think I'll bother with a birth plan, think I'll just state my requests when I get in there. Everything is up in the air for me at the moment anyway so it's kind of pointless if I'm going to get an elective c-section anyway.

This might seem totally random but anyone else find that if you drink a lot of liquid you can hear it sloshing around your tummy? My husband could hear it as we were walking down the road yesterday. it's the strangest thing!

 

[MayBMore]

Yep twerking would also be helpful haha - my ball has arrived yay I'm doing a cheat version of it on that - it's really comfy!

No more pink stuff for me so far today just the usual pressure and stiffness - I reckon I've got more plug to come I haven't had loads just small bits over the past few days. The things we discuss when pregnant! haha

 

[flisstebbs]

After all the excitement this morning, it's all fizzled out again! Arg!!!
Only thing I can take away is that there is no doubt that I've lost the whole plug.

Haha Carrie I don't think I can twerk now

LT I haven't sloshed yet...

 

[MrsS143]

No sloshing or twerking happening here
No loss of plug either
Not even a hint of a braxton hick
Just a fidgety baba and me feeling a bit from the drive home from work x

 

[mumagain@37]

Anxiety is at an all time high I can't sleep, not eating well, head pounding! I just want to elect for c section (obviously not yet, but near my due date) and know that he will be delivered safely. I am not scared of labor at all, I just feel that something is not right! I'm failry sure they won't let me elect just because of a "feeling" but I know something will go wrong if he comes out naturally!

Hubby is taking me for a scan tomorrow to see where baby is, he is very obvioulsy oblique breech (kickking is all in my left hip and bits) but even if he turns head down I just know something isn't right!!

Oh goodness me! how have I got myself into such a state! I don't really know who to talk to about this, sorry ladies!

 

[flisstebbs]

Sara, is the anxiety just today? Or more all the time? I'm finding I have super down and anxious days and completely unsure why it's a "bad day" then next day can feel loads more positive. The breech thing is not easy to cope with as there's a whole load of new issues to get your head around. They will definitely offer a c section if you stay breech. Sounds a bit mad but try not to worry about getting anxious. I found that just accepting bad days helped. If it's more intrusive or there all the time, talk the the mw. We're told all the time not to dimiss women feeling persistently uneasy in late pregnancy. X

 

[mumagain@37]

Fliss, thank you so much! I feel less crazy!

It's more all the time, like I say I'm absolutely fine with child birth, I've done it naturally twice, it's more of a sense that things are not as straight forward this time, but this may be because he is currently breech. I just don't want to say this to MW and be told not to be so silly - I'm getting used to hearing "there's still time" but that doesn't help my anxiety. If I knew I was having section, I absolutely know I would calm down and have stress free few weeks.

I've been overdue with both my other babies, and was very calm about it, never once worried about missing due date, so I'm just ultra aware that this is more than just a feeling.

Thanks for listening, I feel so neurotic, and I'm really not one to see a major op as an easy option. I'm seeing it as an essential option for this baby. Hope this all makes sense...

 

[flisstebbs]

I felt the same last time being breech late on. I got in a twist about the idea of an ECV (when they try to turn the baby, usually offered at 36 weeks). I was sure this was going to bring on early labour which is what drove me to handstands in the pool!!!
Trust me, no mw should think you're over reacting if you tell them how you feel. However they may not give you a date until a bit further on. I didn't get an induction date until this week even though I knew that would be the plan.

 

[MayBMore]

Mum again I'm sorry you are feeling this way hun x don't be driven insane with secret worry let them know how you feel and that you have this gut instinct, which is out of character for you. We have the option now to elect for a section don't we if you feel that is what's best then I say push for it and speak to numerous staff if you don't feel supported by your allocated midwife. There are supervisor of midwifes to approach too if you aren't feeling happy with any plans.

I feel more assertive this time round - I know I'll be constantly monitored when in hospital as going for a vbac but theres' no way in hell I'm going to lie down strapped to a bed in an uncomfortable position to suit their monitoring system like last time I won't be an arse about it as that's not me but think I was too much of a pushover to say anything last time and I suffered unecessarily for not speaking up.

 

[KHTW]

Sara, just let it out - we are here to listen. And no worry is a silly worry! If you feel that your midwife is not taking you seriously, set her straight! Ps. Perhaps its time to play the famous 'let it go' song, and maybe do a little dance to it as well. But seriously, I hope you feel better soon x

 

[littletwix]

Of course you're anxious your little one is breech, don't beat yourself up about it . I think any expectant mum would be worried too.

I can only echo what the others have said in that you should tell your mw how you're feeling. Don't hold back. They will definitely offer you a section if you're breech, but they seem to delay making concrete plans until closer to your due date. Ask your mw and she'll probably confirm this which will definitely help relieve some of your anxiety.

I hope you sleep better tonight, these final weeks are so difficult, both physically and mentally x

 

[Sharmon]

Mum again, my midwife today said I'm oblique, so baby is head down but for some reason points towards one or other of my hips, seems to switch between the two on a daily basis! She said if I went into labour now or waters broke to hightail it to hospital just incase. Midwife said sometimes that once contractions start baby may move into correct position, that as its my second not to worry. However I agree with others you need to listen to your own intuition, if something does not feel right you need to be forceful & say it to your midwife, intuition is a very powerful thing.
On a brighter note my BP is holding around 130/80, with only hint of protein in urine, so hoping I have a nice quiet weekend with no blips!

 

[flisstebbs]

Shona good news about bp, hoping it stays that way for you.

Happy last day Karolina, enjoy the fuss if they make one, its good fun.

After my exciting day yesterday all seems quiet again now. This is driving me potty!!! My mum came up as I rang her yesterday. She's having a sit in protest and won't leave now til baby arrives for which I am feeling very grateful!

 

[KHTW]

LAST DAY AT WORK

Good news about BP, Sharmon! Hope it stays low

Fliss, hope things kick back into action soon! It would be nice to have first October baby born this weekend!

 

[MayBMore]

Yippie no more work for youoo! I've been off for 2 weeks now and it's flown by I can't believe it's the 18th Sept already.

Hopefully things pick up again for you soon Fliss maybe a long walk might help although it's the last thing anyone wants to do! It won't be long for you now I just know it

Not much news from pant watch haha (so lovely to be sharing this news with you all over the www!) but earlier I had a mild (b/h??) contraction tease - I thought hmmm these are kind of regularly happening, might have a go at timing it and see but then I got distracted - it also feels like when you need a no2 of which I have already had 3 trips this am - I think I should just start reading a new book or something instead of obsessing over labour symptom spotting

 

[CarrieMarshall]

yay KHTW last day!!! My desk has been decorated with glitter streamers and balloons. awkward!

someone took a picture of me at my desk and I just look like a blimp! oh well, not for much longer

 

[KHTW]

Stacey, I say you will have the baby this weekend!!!!!!!!

Carrie, my work has been quiet so far... perhaps they haven't prepared anything for me! And believe me when I say that it would be a good thing

 

[Georgesmum]

wow its gotten busy in here!!!! I have completely lost track of everything.