December 2017 babies club

justwhatithink

shesty wrote: »

They do have post surgery bras and the like but I am not sure who exactly that is aimed at, but maybe if you get in yourself you could ask them.Don't expect to be able to walk too far though, take it easy on yourself.

You're completely right. I overdid it earlier by just washing my hair in the shower, raging with myself cause I was feeling great since yesterday evening, now I'm sore again. Not helping the 'engorged boobs mood' one bit! I'll only go bra hunting on Wed if I still need it and feel up to it, can make a quick stop at Liffey Valley M&S if I need to on way home.

shesty

Yep, made that mistake about a fortnight after the birth of my second.It's a good three weeks after a natural birth before you feel you can walk much.I imagine a c section might be a wee bit longer.You have to force yourself to take it easy, it gets frustrating!

Lainey_b01

Pocos wrote: »

In the December group how many are left to have their baby? I’m due in 2 days but nothing moving so it will be a January baby I’d say!!

Not on your own Pocos. I'm 12 day's over. Despite Bub's head being in right place for weeks there is still very little movement in the spontaneous birth direction! Walking/waddling 5km everyday and sitting on ball when not walking, and still nothing. Looking like induction later this week unless tomorrows full moon has an effect!

Pocos

Oh Lainey 12 days over!! That’s mad! I can’t walk very far I get pelvis pain! So I’m just chilling and enjoying the quality time with other half before baby arrives! Been a lot of Christmas movies and couch relaxing the past week!

Just a waiting game at this point!

Sorry to hear ladies that some of ye are struggling! I’m assuming we will all struggle at different points but it’s goid to hear others do struggle too! It’s not all roses and easy! It’s the lack of sleep I’m dreading the most!

figrolls

justwhatithink wrote: »

So is there anyone else who is NOT a breastfeeer that could recommend a bra to wear over the next couple of weeks while things dry up? I don't care if it's expensive given the short term wear, I just want to be comfortable while I recover from section, manage back pain etc. I'm quite swollen now already (day 3) and going to start using cool packs in the morning but think I need a better bra that will hold & support the boobs better, help with turning in the bed etc but will not hinder the drying up process...all recommendations appreciated!

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I breastfed for four days but due to a variety of reasons stopped then, and my milk had already come in.

I got a bra in heatons when I was pregnant called a support bra which has actually been great as it allows for a big cabbage leaf down each cup!

https://www.heatonsstores.com/cote-de-moi-seamless-bra-ld84-650080?colcode=65008003

I also have a nursing bra from M&S from when I planned on breastfeeding and it’s very comfortable but soaks the mostuire of the cabbage leaves easily

A couple of tips I was given was to avoid getting hot water on them in the shower and touch them as little as possible! Both of these will continue to encourage milk production

bee06

I really feel for anyone overdue! It was the longest week of my life!

Home from hospital today. So happy be be home. Was in for 3 nights and it was torture. The hospital was roasting and I got no more than 3 hours sleep and not because of the baby. It’s pretty scary being home though! No safety net anymore.

Milly33

Lashes I think we might be in the same boat with the reflux, now in fairness she isn't being too bad but tis settling her... Just fed her there, and took the suggestion to feed her sitting in more of an upright position and then let her sit for 20mins... Seems to have worked there, she has gone down to sleep and not given out.. Tried the sugar water, and reg boiled water too and found that works too.. There are millions of yes and nos for this online but feck it I think it helps her so were going with it..

Your not alone getting overwhelmed it is all so new, just do whatever works for you lashes, shame your hubby being away but you can do it.. Are you keeping track of feeding times and all that goes.. Did the nurse visit yet, she called to us last week thought she was lovely..

Yes spotty, I heard it all in the hospital so I did. From feed every 2 to 2.5 hours, then feed every 3 then 3 - 4.. One nurse who was lovely now but when I said top up she thought I meant top up with a bottle and kept asking me how much I gave her, I was like mmm I don't have mls on me boobs and I have told you three times already I am breastfeeding..

spottybananas

I wish they'd get their info right, some of them giving such outdated information!

figrolls

What kind of blankets are ye keeping your baby in at night time?

Our room at home is set to stay between 18-20 degrees and i know I heard two cellular blankets mentioned somewhere before, but it just doesn’t seem very warm as the cellular blankets are very light

Also what clothing do you have them in? A long or short sleeve vest with a sleep suit?

And do you swaddle them or keep them lose enough?

Sorry for all the questions, it’s such a mindfield!

lashes34

We dress her in a vest and babygrow with a swaddle and 1 cellular blanket. Our room is roughly 20-22°. She seems warm enough.

Milly33

I said it to the nurse that it was very annoying and she just made excuses. We are using two blankets breathable ones at night one to swaddle and one then kinda tucked around her. Clothes then is short sleeve grow and long sleep suit. Mind I hav her here now just in her grow as the room is so warm.. The geo egg I think says ideal temp is around 17

justwhatithink

Suffered bad today with the boobs, even with the drugs the hospital has me on. Gonna do the cabbages tomorrow. Husband got ice packs (reusable & instant) in Boots which was some help but been in the hospital is not helping with no access to a freezer, the instants don't last long. I'll look into those bras you've all recommended, thanks a mill. Once I get out of the hospital hopefully I'll be up to popping into the shop quickly on way home. If anyone else is planning on NOT breast feeding be better prepared than me for the heavy, hot sore boobs!!!

The day 3 weeps arrived with a bang and I cried all day about everything - every time the caterers stuck their heads in with a meal I was bawling. Anyhow I got it outa my system so I've survived another side effect but it is hard.

Baby had been doing brilliant the past 2 days with nappy, eat & sleep routine, he was a model baby! Then today he turned into food monster, I couldn't understand how he could still be pursuing and smacking his lips after taking a full bottle. I was told numerous different volumes to give him and was afraid he'd be sick if he had too much. But in the end he's clearly having a growth spurt and as a big baby (9.12) needs more just now so they all said inbthe end let him have it if hel take it. It's was the right call as he's much more settled tonight since he got bigger feeds where the volume is lead by his demand. Just means a more careful eye for the winding with the bigger feed. We're using an app called Baby Tracker on which you can create a group log in, that way both you and partner can log the feeds & nappies during your own turn and see what the other has done without having to communicate while both in an awaken state ... ha ha.

In the hospital he's sleeping in vest, baby gro and hospitals blanket. He kicks the blanket off himself some of the time. As long as his chest feels warm I'm happy enough. At home I've a thermometer in the room and will use that along with the 'layers guide' that came with the grobag I bought http://gro.co.uk/product/grobag-baby-sleep-bag/
But I'll still monitor the warmth of his chest and if he's kicking off the blanket (cellular) etc. If he doesn't feel warm enough I'll add a cardi etc.

heldel00

Justwhatithink don't be afraid to swaddle him up so he can't kick off blankets. Its a comfort for them as they can startle themselves when they kick out like that.

I was not prepared for the boobs at all but will be this time. It'll be easier when you get home amd you can go round the house stinking of sweaty cabbage leaves! The best relief i used to get was lying chest down on the granite island. It was heavenly!!!

justwhatithink

heldel00 wrote: »

The best relief i used to get was lying chest down on the granite island. It was heavenly!!!

That is hilarious . I said to my husband earlier I'm like a bad Dolly Parton lookalike going round the hospital here with the enormous boobs + the cool packs in the bra

I'll try the swaddling again, he doesn't seem to like being restricted though, does a lot of Saturday Night Fever moves in his sleep!

justwhatithink

Lainey_b01 wrote: »

Not on your own Pocos. I'm 12 day's over. Despite Bub's head being in right place for weeks there is still very little movement in the spontaneous birth direction! Walking/waddling 5km everyday and sitting on ball when not walking, and still nothing. Looking like induction later this week unless tomorrows full moon has an effect!

Best of luck girls. It is tough but yer on the home stretch and will get there. I was constantly looking out for signs, examining everything and manufacturing it into reality but left disappointment the nothing actually happened and the reason for this I now know is because nothing was actually happening. I drove myself mad doing it, but it's hard not to anticipate and analyse.

Lainey_b01

justwhatithink wrote: »

Best of luck girls. It is tough but yer on the home stretch and will get there. I was constantly looking out for signs, examining everything and manufacturing it into reality but left disappointment the nothing actually happened and the reason for this I now know is because nothing was actually happening. I drove myself mad doing it, but it's hard not to anticipate and analyse.

The constant questions about any news doesn't help either with the waiting game! Reading back on your earlier post justwhatithink and seems we both have similar situation pre birth re high cervix & attending Holles Street. Sweep not possible at last two visits most recent being 41+3. Hoping the walking bouncing since has dragged it down. Ur post on ur induction experience gave myself and hubby a good insight of what may be ahead of us and some fruit for thought on what we want if it's looking to be not effective.

bee06

Lainey_b01 wrote: »

The constant questions about any news doesn't help either with the waiting game! Reading back on your earlier post justwhatithink and seems we both have similar situation pre birth re high cervix & attending Holles Street. Sweep not possible at last two visits most recent being 41+3. Hoping the walking bouncing since has dragged it down. Ur post on ur induction experience gave myself and hubby a good insight of what may be ahead of us and some fruit for thought on what we want if it's looking to be not effective.

The questions are ridiculous ... do they think it’s possible that someone would have the baby and forget to tell them like! I was induced as well so everyone knew when I’d be in labour and I warned them that it could take a while so not to expect any news til the evening or next morning and my sister still text my husband in the afternoon asking if there was news yet!

Good luck with the final bit. You’re nearly there now and it’ll all be worth it in the end. That’s what I kept reminding myself.

coffeyt

Hi justwhatithink don't know how true it is but on old wives tale is that if you take a spoon of Epsom salts in water for a few days it will help dry up your milk.
I was desperate on both mine as boobs were very swollen and painful and my mum got me Epsom salts (tastes rotten). I don't know if it helped or if I just dried up naturally at the same time but I was willing to try anything at that stage.
Just a word of warning, if anyone is breastfeeding do not take Epsom salts as its not advised to do so.

justwhatithink

Lainey_b01 wrote: »

The constant questions about any news doesn't help either with the waiting game! Reading back on your earlier post justwhatithink and seems we both have similar situation pre birth re high cervix & attending Holles Street. Sweep not possible at last two visits most recent being 41+3. Hoping the walking bouncing since has dragged it down. Ur post on ur induction experience gave myself and hubby a good insight of what may be ahead of us and some fruit for thought on what we want if it's looking to be not effective.

Feel free to PM me if you've any questions. No hospital will want an 'elective section' and that's probably right. As far as I gathered the Dr on duty + consultant on duty have to sign off on going down section route if it comes to it. But I would be asking the questions re induction i.e. What methods (will depend how favourable you are when you check in), how many attempts (think it's min. 3), how long they will give each attempt to work and at what point it becomes a reality that a section is required.

I'm sure you'll be fine, the induction works a treat for loads of women with high cervix, overdues etc...believe me, I saw plenty of them come & go while I hung out waiting for mine to work and heard a lot of their stories :-0. And they have more back up plans if Plan A doesn't work before they'll let it go to section. The one thing I don't know how they can tell accurately is your babies size - I was told from scan 8lb3oz on the Sat and he was born 9lb12oz on the Friday...I think looking back now knowing his size I definitely was right in pushing them to get the section lined up rather than more failed induction attempts but I had no way of knowing his size at the time...it was my gut and knowledge of friends experience that made me think it was the right thing to do.

Again, I'll say the staff were all excellent, one or two with attitudes but just let them know you're no push over (via hubby if needs be) and they soon change their tune. And the food is actually pretty ok once you get past the catering staff trying to deafen you with their bashing of plates & cups etc :-0

justwhatithink

Ya mine were all the same too, wondering if there was any news despite I having said it'd be at least 48 hours. My husband got onto them on the quiet and out a stop to it. They were just very excited I know but it does get old quick, especially when you prob not comfortable explaining the ins & outs of the process to the likes of your brothers so they understand better.

Thanks CoffeyT, I'll add the Epsom salts to the list of things to try if ifs not drying up at speed. They've improved a bit since yesterday with the ice packs on them and keeping them uncovered from nightie and bed clothes.

bee06

justwhatithink wrote: »

Ya mine were all the same too, wondering if there was any news despite I having said it'd be at least 48 hours. My husband got onto them on the quiet and out a stop to it. They were just very excited I know but it does get old quick, especially when you prob not comfortable explaining the ins & outs of the process to the likes of your brothers so they understand better.

Ha, I know, my poor youngest brother has heard all sorts of stuff now I’m sure he did not want to know because my sister wanted to hear everything in detail and I was too tired to tell her to cop on! Not to mention my boobs seem to be out every time they visited!

Lainey_b01

justwhatithink wrote: »

Feel free to PM me if you've any questions. No hospital will want an 'elective section' and that's probably right. As far as I gathered the Dr on duty + consultant on duty have to sign off on going down section route if it comes to it. But I would be asking the questions re induction i.e. What methods (will depend how favourable you are when you check in), how many attempts (think it's min. 3), how long they will give each attempt to work and at what point it becomes a reality that a section is required.

I'm sure you'll be fine, the induction works a treat for loads of women with high cervix, overdues etc...believe me, I saw plenty of them come & go while I hung out waiting for mine to work and heard a lot of their stories :-0. And they have more back up plans if Plan A doesn't work before they'll let it go to section. The one thing I don't know how they can tell accurately is your babies size - I was told from scan 8lb3oz on the Sat and he was born 9lb12oz on the Friday...I think looking back now knowing his size I definitely was right in pushing them to get the section lined up rather than more failed induction attempts but I had no way of knowing his size at the time...it was my gut and knowledge of friends experience that made me think it was the right thing to do.

Again, I'll say the staff were all excellent, one or two with attitudes but just let them know you're no push over (via hubby if needs be) and they soon change their tune. And the food is actually pretty ok once you get past the catering staff trying to deafen you with their bashing of plates & cups etc :-0

Thanks for the insight, good to have these things in mind beforehand. Just looking into bishops score so think that my first question once they check me and use that measurement to see how it's all progressing. Scans can be a bad indicator of size, that why der reluctant in telling you size. History of big babies on both our sides (most recent being 10lb & 11 6 both at 41weeks) so we been asking all the way! Told at week 40 that estimate was 8lbs so sure we closer to 10lbs at this point. Haven't got answer out of them since week 40 re size! I'm sure I'll be on ere moaning over next few days, if it's ok only a moan about cups and cutlery I'll be elated! I'll forgive some degree of staff attitude issues as I'd imagine working within HSE is not a bed of roses!

justwhatithink

Lainey_b01 wrote: »

Thanks for the insight, good to have these things in mind beforehand. Just looking into bishops score so think that my first question once they check me and use that measurement to see how it's all progressing. Scans can be a bad indicator of size, that why der reluctant in telling you size. History of big babies on both our sides (most recent being 10lb & 11 6 both at 41weeks) so we been asking all the way! Told at week 40 that estimate was 8lbs so sure we closer to 10lbs at this point. Haven't got answer out of them since week 40 re size! I'm sure I'll be on ere moaning over next few days, if it's ok only a moan about cups and cutlery I'll be elated! I'll forgive some degree of staff attitude issues as I'd imagine working within HSE is not a bed of roses!

Moan away, i think it's been great having the thread here as a support and resource even if it was just to read some days. And ya you're right, working within HSE I'm sure is difficult, the staff are angels in here especially given the level of hormones they're dealing with too!

Coincidentally my surgeon just came in to see me, and it's the last time ill say it, cause I don't want to come across as an elective section propagandaist, but she said no way was baby coming out vaginally and it was the right call to section - I just feel so good about it now and it was a positive experience, I remember the birth and we have photos of all three of us meeting for the first time when he was handed over, it's a really good ending to the story for me.

Lainey_b01

Have had to turn the privacy settings on whats app it got so bad! Messages going around family saying we not being online for 4hours so must be in Holles Street! We wish! Yes der excited....but some people just don't understand no news means no news! If only der was some correlation between the volume of questions and natural induction.... I'd have popped well before Christmas in that case!

For this reason we not told anyone that our induction has been scheduled. Just told them we going in for normal appointment this week to hopefully give us a days grace of peace!

Lainey_b01

Ah justwhatithink that great to get that feedback from the surgeon. Just goes to show ur gut was right and even if you guys had held out you would have ended up with emergency C in the end, much more traumatic than elective I'd imagine. Will definitely keep it in mind.

Milly33

Best of luck Lainey, and don't be too scared about the size of the baby.. Don't let this worry you...Just think about having them with you...

lashes34

So went to the doc today, she recommended gaviscon three times a day. Hoping it'll help matters as its so difficult. Ya Milly PHN was out 3 times I think, she had to re-do the heel test unfortunately. Shes lovely and doesnt need to see us agaun til 3 months as baby is back up over her birth weight.

Whoever asked about baby being on antibiotics, no she wasnt but I was during labour as I got a fever just as I was 9cms so it all got hairy at that point. Turned out to be Group Strep B and I was on antibiotics for a week but baby wasnt.

lashes34

I didnt realise I needed to apply for a GP cars for the baby, thought she was just covered as she was under 6. Do it on the HSE website if ye havent already!

Milly33

God stuff lashes, the heel test is so hard bless having to do it twice, she is calling to us again tomorrow fingers crossed all is going well. The wet nappies has been worrying me as she is behind in them the last few days but tonight she seems to be just well letting go the amount of poop out of her.. Me thinks it is the milk change..

Can I ask where the registry office is in town Galway that is, looking online and of course the site is ****e so tis hard to find..

lashes34

Its in Newcastle, not far from the hospital. I'll see if I can link it on google maps for you. I'll be back!