yeah its all mind over matter in one sense you want it over with in another you want to labour gradually - when its fast it can be intense i went from show to 8lb12.5oz ella in my arms in 5hrs flat with only gas and air - that was fun - not. i didn't even have time to get off my head on the gas and air like i did with chloe. but i got there - sure i screamed the place down - but i still did it.
mand x
Mand, South Wales, Full-time working, single mother to 2 scarily independent girls.
I AM A PROUD PLUMERIA SISTER
i dont mean to put a downer on thingsm but it took me four days from having my first persey to actually giving birth, so i wouldnt tell your partner a specific day to give up work just yet as it could still take a while and even if you have the persery indcution (like i did) and your waters break naturally (like mine did) then it doesnt nesecarly mean labour will start as i still had to wait two days for contractions to start and they only started because they put me on a hormone drip.
But i really hope it works for you and he comes with no problems, you are right about the benifts of being induced, i dont know how i would have coped having gne into labour at home so i am kind of happy i was in a safe place (although being there for so long before and then after was not good in the end)
i was gonna post about that but deleted it coz it came out soooo negative when i was in prem labour the 2 girls opposite me were being iduced on their 4th days and one was 1cm and the other was still tightly closed and they were threatening a c section if nothing had happened by that night she'd be first down in the morning as she was proving to be 'uninducable' they often give you rest days so pessariest etc one day then a day off so you are stuck in hospital doing nothing walking about rocking on the ball trying to get baby to do its job.
i hope you're not in that position x
Mand, South Wales, Full-time working, single mother to 2 scarily independent girls.
I AM A PROUD PLUMERIA SISTER
ive been lurking for a while, but too nervous to post.
just saying hi and hoping to find out as much about pregnancy as possible, because i literally know nothing! and i think it would be reassuring to hear about experiences and things because i panic at every little twinge!
so, hi
I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, I'm fine!
Sorry for not being on sooner. Had emergency c section on early thurs morning due to complications. Came pretty close for both of us especialy little man but he's here and doing wonderfully now. He was 6lb and 6oz and 13 days overdue when born. I'm still in hosp but hoping to get out tomorrow.
Hi, Scarletts Web, if you like you could tell us a bit about yourself so we know how to help :)
thanks :) well, im 7 weeks apparently, (i know, sooo early!) and totally new to this, i dont really have anyone to talk to about it because my family are ignoring the fact that im pregnant. one of the therapist where i live has just gone on maternity leave, so cant talk to her anymore :(
x
hahaha Sam you missed the fun part :P glad you're both doing well i thought you had been unnaturally quiet! can't wait to see pics!
on another note i am SO STUPIDLY BROOOOOODY if matt was still here i would likely be close to having another if not already we were trying 2 days before he said he was leaving then took him 3 months to move out, that was july :(
Mand, South Wales, Full-time working, single mother to 2 scarily independent girls.
I AM A PROUD PLUMERIA SISTER
thanks :) well, im 7 weeks apparently, (i know, sooo early!) and totally new to this, i dont really have anyone to talk to about it
I remember reading your post in general advice I think....How are you feeling about being pregnant?
I think the main thing at the moment is to look after yourself - you are only 7 weeks so things are very early and you have heaps of time to start making decisions or plans, and have plenty of time to learn things and prepare yourself. Try to eat a healthy diet, get plenty of rest, do some gentle exercise.
Even as the stone of the fruit must break
that its heart may stand in the sun,
so must you know pain.
There are only two ways in which one can live their life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is.
Did you like the midwife? S/he can be a great person to ask questions if you need to.
Morning sickness - try to eat small meals frequently. Ginger - eating or smelling - can be very helpful for nausea, as can mint. Try to drink lots of water or cordial if you don't like water, with ice in.
Even as the stone of the fruit must break
that its heart may stand in the sun,
so must you know pain.
There are only two ways in which one can live their life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is.
Congrats Sam, what complications? sound scary! I'm glad you are both well though how are you coping with things after the op and looking after your son? must be quite difficult because when i was in hospital people that had c-sections couldnt walk and i just thought i must be difficult for them to do everything they need to do. (just being curious) hope you are taking care of yourself and you are home and happy
scarletts web, morning sickness is not nice, min lasted for ages but its worth it in the end and as soon as you stop having it you totally forget what it felt like (pretty much like most of the hossible things in pregnancy) i dont really have any advice for stopping morning sickness because i never found anything but if you want someone to rant at then feel free lol
ive stopped breastfeeding my little one, because we were mix feeding so formula and breastmilk but he got very irratable and cried the whole way through the breastmilk and then would cry again 10 minutes later for more milk, we have guessed its because im on respirdone and i was told it gets transfered into my milk so if he hasnt been having it for a while and then he gets a dose of it, it is probably effecting him. But anyway formula feeding is just alot easier, i just feel like abit of a failure for not breastfeeding as i wanted to before i gave birth
i dont really have any advice for stopping morning sickness because i never found anything but if you want someone to rant at then feel free lol
