July 2014 Babies Club

Betsie_xr3i

Oh merkin it's scary when the baby's heartbeat starts to drop once it doesn't stay down though don't worry about it as you said baby is probably tugging at the chord or lying on it xx hope things start moving for you soon xx

Shasha you poor thing I feel so sorry for you out of all of us I thought you would of been one of the 1st to have these baby x at least you know it will be here this week xx

dizzymiss

Merkin try not to worry. Had baby heart rate drops with both my labours and like already said you're in the right place. They were seriously on the ball with both of mine. You'll probably have your babe this time tomorrow So so exciting x

ShaShaBear

Three pessaries to try and get at waters and then the drip if it fails. Although at my last sweep on Sunday the midwife was able to prod the waters and head, so she was convinced I wouldn't need an induction.
My mother is still adamant I "have time" but I just can't see anything happening before tomorrow evening

Betsie_xr3i

Shasha try not to worry about the induction. And your mother is right there is still plenty of time you never know what. Can happen xx

Betsie_xr3i

I'm hoping something is happening for ye ladies ye are all so quite today x

dizzymiss

Your mother is dead right shasha. Anything could happen, especially when midwife can palpate waters. Doesn't that mean the cervix is favourable. Get walking, cleaning, hoovering, down and dirty with hubbie Hope it will come naturally for you but try not to worry about induction. Even if it doesn't happen, you may only need a little kick start to get going x

Merkin

Lol I know, literally nothing to report! Although recent traces were very good so hoping Baby Merkin got bored of his toy! Had second propess put in @ 10am this morning and nothing has happened, so again will be reviewed in morning! His little drops in BPM scared the bejesus out of us but my consultant is so lovely, she even gave me a kiss earlier and said to us that if she was worried she'd be acting on it ASAP! So feeling more reassured now (albeit impatient) and will see what tomorrow brings! Will be 40wks on Thursday so am hoping he will be here by due date!! Hope everyone else is well and happy, we need some new little additions to the July massive!

dizzymiss

Aww Merkin, she sounds like the wonderful doc I had when having my little girl. Told me she is the only one in the room that should ever be worried and if she was she'd be acting asap. So reassuring knowing you have such a good consultant. Hopefully something will happen soon. Things can change so quickly. Thinking if ye x

SmokeyEyes

Merkin wrote: »

Lol I know, literally nothing to report! Although recent traces were very good so hoping Baby Merkin got bored of his toy! Had second propess put in @ 10am this morning and nothing has happened, so again will be reviewed in morning! His little drops in BPM scared the bejesus out of us but my consultant is so lovely, she even gave me a kiss earlier and said to us that if she was worried she'd be acting on it ASAP! So feeling more reassured now (albeit impatient) and will see what tomorrow brings! Will be 40wks on Thursday so am hoping he will be here by due date!! Hope everyone else is well and happy, we need some new little additions to the July massive!

Was wondering how you Merkin...glad you and baby are doing well even if progress is slow!

ShaShaBear

Still nothing to report. More show this morning only there was fresh blood instead of old blood. Really wish it gave me an idea of what to expect!

Betsie_xr3i

Thinking of ye girls xx hope ye get some rest tonight xx

WoollyWoman

Good morning to ye all. Sitting here with my wee boy who was born just after half 9 last night weighing in at 8lbs 6ozs.
I wasn't favourable to go ahead with breaking my waters this morning so they inserted the gel to ripen the cervix a little more, leaving me 6 hours to work its magic (turned into 7) before being assessed again. Meantime crampy period pains developed and the bump was going as hard as a rock. Had tea and toast which I couldn't keep down...ended up vomiting around 10 times today, the midwife said this would help with getting stonger contractions.
I was assessed at 4.30 and my waters were broken then. The contractions came quick and fast so I got into my nightie and adopted a sideways position on the ground with my gym ball. When the staff changed round 6 or so they pulled out a mat from behind the door and I went on all 4s swaying with each contraction. Felt a bit nervous at this stage that I wouldn't be able to cope with the pain but when they assessed me at 7 they said I was 5cm dilated and I felt happy to continue without relief. The widwifes put the bed up to the max height and I was leaning against the side, I rocked forward and back during the contactions, breathing in through my nose and out my mouth (through a straw shape). I kept getting a downward pull and I would squat down and straight back up, rocking forward and backward until it subsided.
So at 8 they assessed me again and low and behold I was 9.5cm dilated. They were meant to check me at 9 but with the heavy push grunts I was making they did it an hour earlier just before another staff change. I knew I was being checked at 9 so I decided to really work for that .5cm. They checked me at nine and I was dilated the 10cms. The two midwives supporting me were amazing...they let me get on all 4s on the bed and just said do what feels natural. At 20 past 9 one of the girls winked at me and said your baby will be here at half passed...she wasn't far off :-)
The baby was slide up the bed between my legs and they helped me onto my back for skin to skin contact. I was overwhelmed with happiness and my hubby was grinning like a Cheshire Cat. They let me deliver the placenta naturally...which I was told earlier in the day they would need to give an injection to deliver it as I was being induced. But because I wasn't numb and baby was straight away feeding. I just gave a few pushes with a dull contraction and out it popped. They gave me a good look at it and offered us to take it home...we didn't though. Happy enough with the baby!! Also they allowed delayed cutting of the cord which has lots of benefits to the baby...not always allowed with induced labours.

So there you go...the essay for the day! Such a surreal experience. Haven't slept a wink all night and changed 3 nappies already :-)

Merkin

Oh Woolly my dear! What a lovely uplifting post, warmest congratulations to you and Mr.Woolly on the birth of Baby Woolly!!!! Is he just gorgeous? Sounds like you had an amazing labour and did a sterling job, great to have that amount of mobility and to find yourself in those comfortable birthing positions! I'm delighted it happened relatively quickly for you too! Will you be able to catch a little snooze do you think? I'm so happy for you!!

I'm good. Baby Merkin remains happy out in there! Second propess will be removed at 10am, they will then give me a rest (I don't need one !) and then look at giving a gel either tonight or tomorrow if that helps things along. I'm still only 39+6, my BP is good, so I think they're content to coax me along slowly, my midwife said worst case it could be Saturday or Sunday! I need to be 3cm dilated for an ARM so depends if gel does its thing. It is frustrating but there's no point in getting upset either, just a case of getting on it and daydreaming about cuddling my gorgeous bubs in a few short days time! I also now know for definite that he'll be a little Leo as opposed to being on the cusp of Cancer/Leo (I like star signs!)

I hope you're ok Shasha and I hope all the other July Mummies are too. Anyone else scheduled in for an induction soon or any updates?

Once again, congrats Woolly, am thrilled everything went so well xx

dizzymiss

Huge congratulations and welcome baby wholly. Fantastic birth story x

dizzymiss

Huge congratulations and welcome baby wholly. Fantastic birth story x

Betsie_xr3i

Ah woolly. Massive congratulations to ye x sound like ye had a wonderful experience xx

j@utis

congrats Woolly, your little boy isn't that little - over 8lbs! I wish you quick and fast recovery and loads of milk for your little one! and thanks for wonderful story!

this is the way I imagine the childbirth, and wish something like that to myself. today is my EDD, and not a sign of anything happening, of course. It's gonna be an August baby, that's for sure

Penny Dreadful

Congratulations Woolly. Its such a lovely news story to get this morning. A lovely sized baby too! Enjoy your little one now that you've finally gotten to meet them.

Merkin

Aww girls, I'm just blessed with the maternity team here. Sandra, my favourite midwife, popped in to see me today on her day off! They all genuinely really care, can't praise them enough!

WoollyWoman

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments and being my secret support group through out this scary and special journey. As someone who has suffered from chronic fatigue for most of their life I am so proud of my performance yesterday even though I will definately pay for it over the next month!

Merkin your positivity is wonderful. Keep it going. Hopefully the gel will trigger some activity. Did you get it today or will they wait till tomorrow? You must be baked in the hospital? Have they air conditioning on in your room??
My wee woolly family is looking pretty cosy right now. Had a couple of hours sleep earlier. Readying myself for a gaggle of visitors in an hour.
I wonder how ShaSha is getting on?

Merkin

WoollyWoman wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments and being my secret support group through out this scary and special journey. As someone who has suffered from chronic fatigue for most of their life I am so proud of my performance yesterday even though I will definately pay for it over the next month!

Merkin your positivity is wonderful. Keep it going. Hopefully the gel will trigger some activity. Did you get it today or will they wait till tomorrow? You must be baked in the hospital? Have they air conditioning on in your room??
My wee woolly family is looking pretty cosy right now. Had a couple of hours sleep earlier. Readying myself for a gaggle of visitors in an hour.
I wonder how ShaSha is getting on?

Tbh I think you played an absolute blinder Woolly and for someone to suffer from such a debilitating condition you really deserved such a lovely birth! Love the sound of your 'wee woolly family' Are you totally smitten?

I'm being given the gel again tomorrow so we will see how that goes! Tomorrow is a big day as it is Baby Merkin's actual due date so a much longed for milestone even if he is a few days late! I'm very comfy here, in a big room with three other girls and we each have our own fan thank goodness! Have had quite a nice day, Mr. Merkin came and we had a lovely little picnic out in the sun on the grounds, nice to do 'normal' when staying in a hospital!

Yes, wondered about Shasha as well. And everyone else! Am hoping everyone is well xx

Rua1

Congratulations Woolly on the safe arrival of your baby! Wonderful news.

Sounds like you are being very well looked after there, Merkin, although you seem an incredibly nice lady, even though I've never met you

Was wondering about Shasha myself today too. Had a sweep today.
Can't say I enjoyed it, but it needs to be done, felt really weird at times.
Apparently my cervix has shortened a good bit, but baby still a bit high. Am to go back on tuesday at 8am if nothing for induction, but she thinks I'll go in the meantime. I really hope so, another weekend with no action will drive me demented. 41 weeks tomorrow

Merkin

Awww Rua likewise, thank you!

Did the sweep hurt? If you were favourable for one at all that's a good sign so it would be great now if it serves Baby Rua his eviction notice! I think they just get very comfy in there! How are you finding the heat? Thank goodness we're all nearly there. It's supposed to get even hotter, it would be very hard being due in early Sept for example, those last few weeks are hard enough without existing in a pool of sweat for a month or so!

Fingers crossed the sweep gets things going for you xx

Betsie_xr3i

Merkin sounds like your being very well looked after in there x what hospital are you in?

Rua it's good that your cervix has shortened fingers crossed somethjmp happens soon for you x

Woolley glad you managed some sleep wish I could sleep even an hour would be fantastic at this stage x

Shasha thinking of you hope your doing ok x

Rua1

Thanks very much! Hope he gets a good move on, preferably by this weekend. Booked in for tuesday, but they did mention that there is the chance I'd get sent home if there were no beds on the labour ward.

Heat is OK, we get a good breeze through the house, so that certainly helps. Think it's still above 25 degrees here in Wicklow.

Betsie_xr3i

Hope ye all ye lovely ladies had a good night's sleep x

Merkin

Good morning ladies! Well it is Baby Merkin's official due due date and guess what?! He's coming today! I'm having a section this afternoon! I had internal this morning (to assess suitability for gel) and his head has gone right back up into my pelvis and my cervix has no response whatsoever to the double dose of propess. Consultant said it would be dangerous to use any kind of induction when my Bishop Score is basically zero! So we finally get to meet our much loved and very wanted little man later today and we are both ecstatic! Say a little prayer for us girls and will update you when up and about

Chattastrophe!

Ooooooh so exciting! Best of luck Merkin! xx

Sligo1

Good luck Hun! I knew he was coming today!! xxxxxxx lots of love.

Dolbert

Awesome news Merkin, best of luck

Betsie_xr3i

Ah merkin so excited x best of luck with tho section will be thinking of you xx

Roesy

Good luck Merkin! Sounds like you are in very good hands.

Rua1

all the very best, merkin! hoping our babies have the same birthday! I sprung a leak this morning and have been admitted. My god I am bored......

Betsie_xr3i

Rua that's great news hope your not waiting too long xx

SmokeyEyes

You'll do great Merkin, very excited for you and Mr. Merkin!

Merkin

Thanks do much girls! Am nervous but keeping my eyes on the prize!

Rua, I hope all goes well for you today xx

Betsie_xr3i

Your bound to be nervous merkin but just think in a few hours you will have baby merkin in your arms and that is indeed the best prize ever xx

WoollyWoman

Best of luck Merkin :-) Lots of good wishes and prayers coming your way xxx

Penny Dreadful

Good Luck and tons of it Merkin!! This time tomorrow you'll have your gorgeous little boy!!
Only a teeny bit jealous;).

All the best for your section and delivery, focus on the fabulous prize you'll have at the end of it. I can't wait to see pictures of the fabulous little boy!

Merkin

Oh girls, I'm just so in love with our baby and more in love with Mr.Merkin than ever before. Baby Isaac Samuel joined the world @ 3.20pm this afternoon and weighed 8lb4oz and I think is the most gorgeous little thing I've ever clapped eyes on. Smitten and so happy xx

Chattastrophe!

Oh I'm delighted for you, and such beautiful names! Well done!

WoollyWoman

Huge congratulations Merkin. Enjoy every moment with him. Hope you're getting good rest after your long day. Our July baby club is building :-)

Sarah Bear

Congratulations merkin hope you are recovering well x

Merkin

Thanks so much guys.Snoozed for about twenty mins and thats it because I can't stop cuddling him on my chest, he's just incredible, can't believe we made him from scratch

Jerrica

Huge congratulations Merkin, you've done an amazing job, enjoy every new second of your little man x

Merkin

Thanks so much J, he's just a dote. How are you feeling?

Jerrica

Do you spend ages staring at him? I have an image in my head that I'm going to spend hours just gawking in wonder at our little lady when she arrives Has your lovely very midwife Sandra met Merkin Jnr yet?

I'm ok, 40+5 today, physically were both in tip top shape, I'm starting to really find it hard mentally though. Plenty of bloody show after a VE the other day, cervix is soft but not dilated and lots of cramping but mostly confined to bump and not around the back. Aaaaany day now :pac:

Merkin

Yes! He's a little time stealer and I've been staring at him since he arrived, doubly adorable when he's in hubby's arms, it's just melty I can't stop stroking him either, his skin and hair is softer than anything I've touched. I was kept in recovery for quite a while as I had a little bleed so missed Sandra yesterday but think she will be on today, can't wait to show him off!!

All those things you are experiencing are good Jerrica. Having now spent a while on a maternity ward I can categorically tell you all that things can change in the blink of an eye. Seriously. I know that we're encouraged to look out for plugs and shows etc but equally you can display very few pre labour symptoms and within hours have a baby in your arms!

Just around the corner now, it is the most amazing thing in the whole wide world xx

Jerrica

I needed to hear that, thank you

I'm so so delighted for you, you have handled this pregnancy like an absolute pro and you've always taken the time to ask everyone how they're doing, you deserve every second of happiness right now.

Now, the most important question of all: do NHS hospitals do tea and toast and if so, how delicious is it!???

Sligo1

Massive congratulations merkin! I'm so happy for ye. Hoping your recovery goes well and swift and ur home with your little Isaac soon. Isaac Samuel, what a beautiful name. I bet he is just gorgeous xxx