December 2017 babies club

Milly33

Never ending it seems.. That breathing exercise I thought works well the Golden Thread they call it.. Just deep breaths in and out but might help.. You don't have to go ahead with the induction either if you don't want to.. I know it is great to think yeah they will be here, but also if you don't want to don't let them pressure you into it..

I know I'm going be questioning mine next week too for sure. I mean they didn't even say anything. Just said your induction is next thurs that's it..

Slept ok last night but that was after going to the midnight show of Star Wars haha one more thing done before she arrives.. Going jigging around the house now, going for walks doing everything I can to get this baby moving...

Milly33

Just catching up on the others, so waiting on a pop and a gush and then that's it thanks ladies

shesty

Yep but....you know they may not go til you are well into labour and delivery?
I am only saying that from my experience on my first where they went (Hollywood style!!) first then contractions started.But my second was contractions only-they never went.
Do you have any feelings of cramps or pains at all??

rainbow kirby

shesty wrote: »

Yep but....you know they may not go til you are well into labour and delivery?

This was me last time, overnight midwife was being an arse so I couldn't have been happier than to see them break all over her feet with a massive gush when I stood up from the bed after a 3am cervical check.

Toots

rainbow kirby wrote: »

This was me last time, overnight midwife was being an arse so I couldn't have been happier than to see them break all over her feet with a massive gush when I stood up from the bed after a 3am cervical check.

:pac:

They broke mine for me in the hospital - I'd been having contractions for ages but the waters didn't go on their own. My mum said her waters went first on 2 of us, then contractions started soon after. On my youngest sister she was nearly born in the sac - the waters broke as she was being born.

justwhatithink

shesty wrote: »

Yep but....you know they may not go til you are well into labour and delivery?
I am only saying that from my experience on my first where they went (Hollywood style!!) first then contractions started.But my second was contractions only-they never went.
Do you have any feelings of cramps or pains at all??

I was thinking about that lastnight. Its possible isn't it to have no show or no waters break and head straight into contractions when things start to happen? I just hope when it does happen it just gets on with it and I don't end up in purgatory having contractions but no dialation/progress. I've been getting a pain on my right side only running from my lower back round to the side of my bump down then into my thigh...though I think it's a nerve/ligament thing that's going on. But when it happened this morning it was incredibly sore (8/10) but it's only happened three times today. Lots happening but nothing happening at the same time.

LittleBoBeep

justwhatithink wrote: »

I was thinking about that lastnight. Its possible isn't it to have no show or no waters break and head straight into contractions when things start to happen? I just hope when it does happen it just gets on with it and I don't end up in purgatory having contractions but no dialation/progress. I've been getting a pain on my right side only running from my lower back round to the side of my bump down then into my thigh...though I think it's a nerve/ligament thing that's going on. But when it happened this morning it was incredibly sore (8/10) but it's only happened three times today. Lots happening but nothing happening at the same time.

I hear you! I’ve been having back pain and front pain since 6pm yesterday.pst my mucus plug too at 11pm las night. I timed the pains and they were originally every 20 mins until they went to 10 mins this morning. At 3am I got up to go toilet and all of a sudden I felt something gush down my leg. I lay down (as per googles advice) and got back up at 5am and more came out so I assumed it was my waters leaking. Rang the hospital at 7am who said to go in but when I went in they said it wasn’t my waters. I’ve had the same leak all day so I’m not convinced it’s a non event.

I have a hospital appointment in the morning so I’ll bring it up again but I’ve had pains all day and my back aches so much feel like it’s all happening but it isn’t too

shesty

justwhatithink wrote: »

I was thinking about that lastnight. Its possible isn't it to have no show or no waters break and head straight into contractions when things start to happen? I just hope when it does happen it just gets on with it and I don't end up in purgatory having contractions but no dialation/progress. I've been getting a pain on my right side only running from my lower back round to the side of my bump down then into my thigh...though I think it's a nerve/ligament thing that's going on. But when it happened this morning it was incredibly sore (8/10) but it's only happened three times today. Lots happening but nothing happening at the same time.

Oh yeah, it is.I think they say waters going first is not really the norm,most people's go towards the end of labour I believe?Again, going on my own experience, they went first on my first child and contractions started an hour or so later.On my second we went bang into contractions (after three weeks of increasing cramping) and actually she was born in the sac.I was informed of that afterwards by the midwife, obviously I didn't notice that happening at the time!!!There's a multitude of ways for it to start - unfortunately!!As far as I remember I had a show on both but it was a good week or two before anything happened and it just looked like (TMI) a greatly increased amount of mucus once when I went to the toilet.You wouldn't be sure.

Beside the obvious thing of waters gushing I go by the pains.Believe me if they are the real thing- you will know.I think I have heard them say if you can't talk through them (and they are regular) then that's usually it.But they can build up quite gradually over time so it can be hard to know until they are really going.I am always happy to feel those cramps, it means my body is gearing up to do it itself.Eventually!

Milly33

Lots of information here, thanks Shesty.. The waters breaking is an interesting one so really it could go at any time.. I hope you ok bobeep?
I only thought of keeping some pads out for when the waters break, I had all of mine packed away already must go through the bag and keep some out..

Toots

In the little booklet they gave me in the Rotunda, they recommend sleeping with a towel underneath you as you get towards the end, in case your waters break in the bed and soak your mattress. You can also get these which go under the sheet, but on top of the mattress. They're designed as a safeguard in case kids wet the bed, but when you're in the hospital if your waters have broken, they'll be putting things identical to these underneath you to absorb any additional leaks, so they'd definitely be absorbent enough for waters breaking.

Milly33

very good idea with the huggies sheets, mum actually gave us some of these to use on the small mattress and we ended up using them for the dog when she got an infection, they are super absorbent.

Toots

Milly33 wrote: »

very good idea with the huggies sheets, mum actually gave us some of these to use on the small mattress and we ended up using them for the dog when she got an infection, they are super absorbent.

Yeah they're exactly like the training pads you can get for puppies! When I was in labour first time around myself and the hubby had a good laugh about how the dog was going to be put out if she found out I was using her wee-wee mats :pac:

LittleBoBeep

Best of luck today lashes will be thinking of you

Milly33

haha Toots..I suppose tis good to know they are usefull for many things..

Yes best of luck Lashes!! Will be thinking of you today the sun is shinning here so must be a good sign..

lashes34

Thanks girls. Had the gel at 1030 and just had lunch. Its going to be a long process Im thinking.

Its a fab day alright Milly

Milly33

Tis lovely to see the sun.. First step done then, I hope it works.

Do you mind me asking are you waiting around the hospital now or kinda staying close to town or do you go home..

lashes34

Have a bed in Catherines Ward, wont be going home without baby!

Nothing stirring so far, another exam and more gel at 430.

justwhatithink

shesty wrote: »

Beside the obvious thing of waters gushing I go by the pains.Believe me if they are the real thing- you will know.I think I have heard them say if you can't talk through them (and they are regular) then that's usually it.But they can build up quite gradually over time so it can be hard to know until they are really going.I am always happy to feel those cramps, it means my body is gearing up to do it itself.Eventually!

Ok sorry for more questions, I just don't have a clue and I don't want to have this baby at home!! I'm had pains again just now that I would call lightening pains - in my vagina - they are very intense, stopping me walking/talking and I have to breath through them. They're not in my belly/abdomen. They pretty much go away if I lie down, bar light twinges and I'm getting some very mild cramping in my belly, like bowel cramps on & off. Baby is moving a lot. Am I right in thinking these are NOT contractions...? If they weren't so sore I'd pass no heed but they're really very painful and it all feels so close to the exit door! There's nothing regular about this, I last had this on Wed evening. I've had no show and no sign of waters breaking or leaking.

shesty

I'm no doctor, can you ring your hospital's emergency department and just explain what you are feeling? It sounds like something might be getting ready to start, but I would ring the hospital to be safe, I really don't want to advise you over the internet!

Milly33

I would be calling the hospital too,just to be sure to be sure.. Hope you have someone with you and you are ok...

Waiting patiently then Lashes, fingers crossed for second gel.. So you do get a bed and that, we were just saying last night that the doc the last day told me nothing, bar that the induction was booked for the 21st and this is what they would do.. Thinking of you all...

cherryghost

Wife is nearing the finish line. Signs are there.

Here's the birthing room partially set up:

justwhatithink

Ya yer right I should ring in. I tried the midwives (rather than emergency) but couldn't get through so I'll try again in a while just to talk it through. It completely stopped again though and I went and had a shower, when I tried to raise my leg to do a bit of shaving I got the pains again and it stopped as soon as I put my leg down. So I think it's lightening pains from the baby slowly scooching downwards a bit more and getting ready. But I will try the hospital again in a bit.

I'm very lucky my husband has finished work on annual leave now till the end of the year and then gets 6 weeks paternity leave in the New Year...! So I'm not alone thankfully...we'll probably be killing each other by Feb :-0

Thanks for the input and concern ladies...it's just a bit frustrating not knowing what's 'real' and what's not!

LittleBoBeep

justwhatithink wrote: »

Ya yer right I should ring in. I tried the midwives (rather than emergency) but couldn't get through so I'll try again in a while just to talk it through. It completely stopped again though and I went and had a shower, when I tried to raise my leg to do a bit of shaving I got the pains again and it stopped as soon as I put my leg down. So I think it's lightening pains from the baby slowly scooching downwards a bit more and getting ready. But I will try the hospital again in a bit.

I'm very lucky my husband has finished work on annual leave now till the end of the year and then gets 6 weeks paternity leave in the New Year...! So I'm not alone thankfully...we'll probably be killing each other by Feb :-0

Thanks for the input and concern ladies...it's just a bit frustrating not knowing what's 'real' and what's not!

I’d ring too Incase. I went in the other day and they sent me home and while I feel like an absolute idiot, i don’t regret it because you just don’t know especially when it’s all so new and every pregnancy is different. The midwife even said she’s rather see someone ten times and nothing to come of it than someone to sit at home worrying or something to happen that could have been prevented.

Milly33

Never feel like a idot, sure how are we supposed to know.. Judging by it all everyone women is different (which we well know already)... I was getting pains like that justwhatithink, the last day walking around town or I done something when I lifted one leg and it was really sore. A short stabbing pain... Haha I was jumping around going yes yes tis started..

Oh Cherryghost, best of luck to ye.. Rooms looks great (how did ye get a sink in there)... I hope your wife has the experience she is hoping for now and it all goes smoothly for ye

lashes34

Well this isnt going to plan. All the gel done was give me desperate back pain but nothing more. On the trace now and hopefully be able to sleep then. More gel first thing.

LittleBoBeep

Setup looks great cherry best of luck to you both! I’m very interested to hear how it goes, I’ve never known anyone to have a water birth before.

Hopefully tomorrow brings good news lashes. Back pain is a killer but at least you are on the final stretch

Milly33

The trace is that the drip? Headed out this evening for a bit of shopping and dinner, which was lovely but got chatting about the induction.. I really don't want to get the drip, now the doc the last day was like oh well this is the way it is, but defo going to ask Wens if she hasn't arrived can you just lets say go in for the gel and that's it. The doula said you could but not sure how the docs would be, hopefully they would respect our decision..

Laughed there too which hopefully is good news, my boobs were a bit annoying and just had a look and me thinks I'm leaking a bit!! Was like yes hopefully that means she is getting ready,

lashes34

No the trace is to track baby heartbeat and pains for at least 20 mins. Im not getting any movement for hours but they said it looks fine. Still no movements though.

Whats the plan if gels dont work, can you request a section?

They said they cant start me on the drip until my waters go or Im dilated enough for them to break them. Is the drip meant to be that bad painwise or why dont you want it?

Milly33

Hi Lashes, cant believe you are still up, I suppose there isn't much to do in there... Thanks again that's more info that the doc has given me...

Ok so they don't go lets say step 1, step 2, step 3 they wait before doing more as such or there is a bit of a wait.. The drip well for me I just don't like the idea of starting contractions false as-ly, but that is just us, our own opinion on it.. I don't want to say anything that would put you off...

Everyone keeps telling me that they go very quiet before they are born so maybe that is a good sign..

lashes34

Any info is appreciated as I havent a clue.

They will do 5 gels and if waters cant be broken its section time. I'd nearly request 1 if gel number 3 doesnt work as this is rotten. Dont know if that would be allowed though.