Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!

[sarah_lou1981]

Silvercross advise not to use anything else with it if you choose to remove it? I really don't know what to do. Think I'm gonna bob to the shop I bought it from and see what they say. Thanks ladies x

 

[Nellylou]

Silvercross advise not to use anything else with it if you choose to remove it? I really don't know what to do. Think I'm gonna bob to the shop I bought it from and see what they say. Thanks ladies x

Bella hates the head support - the other day with my sister we removed it and she was a lot happier in the car but then Charles put it back saying it wasn't safe.... My sister has a 5 week old baby and his car seat doesn't have any head support so I can't see a prob removing from the silvercross one... Xx

 

[sarah_lou1981]

Bella hates the head support - the other day with my sister we removed it and she was a lot happier in the car but then Charles put it back saying it wasn't safe.... My sister has a 5 week old baby and his car seat doesn't have any head support so I can't see a prob removing from the silvercross one... Xx

I might try it just for a couple of short journeys and see what he's like. He always cries when I put him in the car seat, it's the only time he ever really does cry. Xx

 

[Jess<3]

Ugh so much bad luck with this whooping cough vaccination! Swelling, got worse. Saw gp & got antibiotics.. he drew around it and said if it's worse to to emerg docs as it was Friday.. it did. Saturday they doubled my dose and said if no improvement go again...
Well I'm now sat in a&e. Saw the nurse and they want me to see doctor. But also unsure if I should be on woman & children's ward incase baby is been infected? :/

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[Susiew2001]

Aww that's rubbish hun. Is it the same Hosp that you're having baby? If they haven't already get them to ask a midwife to come and listen to baby to just reassure you. Xx

 

[ksmiuk]

Oh no Jess your really going through it, it sounds to me like you have local cellulitis from the vaccine. They need to give you broad spectrum antibiotics probably 2 types to cover all bugs obviously they need to check they are safe to use in pregnancy. They also need to do some bloods to check your white cell count and CRP to get an idea of how nasty the infection is as well as checking on baby making sure they are happy on the CTG.
Are you allergic to anything else? It sounds like you have had a really nasty reaction xx

 

[Dubchick81]

Oh jess u poor love xxx

 

[Susiew2001]

Ladies
I need some advice. Some of you may remember a while ago I posted on here about a friend who has been trying ttc for over 3 years now. They have 'unexplained infertility' and whilst I passed on all your tips to my knowledge no luck as yet. But this is where I'm a bit stuck. Thing is, we normally talk fairly regularly and meet up at least every 3 months or so (live in different parts of the country) and whilst I've been suggesting this since Christmas it's literally fallen on deaf ears. I haven't pushed it, she started a new job, but I have said it would be nice to meet up, for her to let me know when she's free if she would like to etc...no response. Even sometimes to the point I don't get a reply to my 'hi, how are you?' type messages. Even yesterday! I got a happy bday message, I replied saying thanks and how are you? Nothing,
My spidey sense for want of a better word is telling me all is not well, she recently announced on fb she was leaving although she hasn't disappeared, she's never been like this before and I've known her 11 years but I don't know what to do. If she struggling due to not getting pregnant and she's finding it hard I completely understand but I need to know so she doesn't feel I'm bombarding her! At the same time I want her to know I'm still here for her but that if she doesn't want to tell me that's fine too.
Benn thinks I'm being stupid but then blokes see things differently I think, esp about things like this.
What do you all think? Should I ask? I'm friends with her sister as well although more on fb now so I could ask via that route saying is everything ok etc etc. I don't know what to do! Help! Xx
Sorry for the long post xx

 

[sarah_lou1981]

Ladies I need some advice. Some of you may remember a while ago I posted on here about a friend who has been trying ttc for over 3 years now. They have 'unexplained infertility' and whilst I passed on all your tips to my knowledge no luck as yet. But this is where I'm a bit stuck. Thing is, we normally talk fairly regularly and meet up at least every 3 months or so (live in different parts of the country) and whilst I've been suggesting this since Christmas it's literally fallen on deaf ears. I haven't pushed it, she started a new job, but I have said it would be nice to meet up, for her to let me know when she's free if she would like to etc...no response. Even sometimes to the point I don't get a reply to my 'hi, how are you?' type messages. Even yesterday! I got a happy bday message, I replied saying thanks and how are you? Nothing, My spidey sense for want of a better word is telling me all is not well, she recently announced on fb she was leaving although she hasn't disappeared, she's never been like this before and I've known her 11 years but I don't know what to do. If she struggling due to not getting pregnant and she's finding it hard I completely understand but I need to know so she doesn't feel I'm bombarding her! At the same time I want her to know I'm still here for her but that if she doesn't want to tell me that's fine too. Benn thinks I'm being stupid but then blokes see things differently I think, esp about things like this. What do you all think? Should I ask? I'm friends with her sister as well although more on fb now so I could ask via that route saying is everything ok etc etc. I don't know what to do! Help! Xx Sorry for the long post xx

I think, if it was me, I would get in touch with her and explain that you are worried due to the lack of response from her and tell her that you're there if she wants a chat. And just ask her if everything is ok. But rather than just another how are you text I'd ask her straight out. Maybe not mention the ttc part just in case it's not that but let her know you're worried. Id probably contact her rather than her sister though, I prefer if people speak to me rather than asking other people about me. I had stages where I found it really hard and didn't want to socialise much when we were having a hard time ttc but I've got some fab friends who always knew and were good at pulling me out of it. Xx

 

[ksmiuk]

I think would do the same as Sarah, I would probably call as well rather than text and if she doesn't answer leave a message saying you are worried about her and that she knows where you are if she needs an ear xx

 

[Dubchick81]

Yea was just about to write what Sarah has... I'd just ask if everything was OK n let her know you are there but explain you don't want to feel you are bombarding her..
x

 

[Sammielouise071]

Ladies i am so confused!
I went for my consultant review today I'm due on Friday the 18th( 4 days time!) . When I got there I was offered a sweep , I was a bit shocked as I thought you were only given a sweep when overdue but as I have no more appointments scheduled and haven't seen the midwife since 37 weeks he said if I wanted one to have it now . So I felt a bit unprepared and was on my own as partner had gone to work unknowingly but decided to have it . A little bit uncomfortable but not too painful.
After that he then said he would get me an induction booked in as they only let you go ten days over your due date so that was booked in for the 28th but he then turned to the midwife and said 'labour won't be long she is already 2cm dialated' at this point I'm sat there thinking eh?! I then look at the doctor who says to me you are already 2cm dialated.. I wasn't sure whether he was joking as he had just booked me in for an induction :S so I was assuming he was expecting me to go overdue but he wrote down in my notes 'CX. 2 CM' .
At this point he is now chattering away about induction so I ask him do you think I will need to be induced and he replies 'no I expect labour in 2-3 days maximum - if anything happens tonight ring delivery straight away' .
So now I am left feeling totally confused I have no pains apart from the usual little aches down below here and there but nothing screaming out labour. I just always assumed that if you had started to dilate then that meant you were in early labour but as I have no pains I just feel a bit confused!
Susie I would really appreciate your expertise here and anyone else's thoughts! X

 

[ksmiuk]

Hey Sammie that is great news and very confusing for you. I have been 2-3 cm dilated for the last 3 weeks though so it does not definitely mean that labour is imminent, however as you have had a sweep it may just get things going eeeek how exciting. They always book a date for induction just in case but hopefully bubs will be here well before then.
I am seeing my consultant tomorrow so hoping for the same. xxx

 

[Sammielouise071]

Thanks for clearing that up for me Katie I was completely baffled lol! Hopefully our babies will both be here soon then! Xxx

 

[ksmiuk]

Fingers crossed
It is confusing though but I read up to 4 cm is pretty painless just feels like pressure and period pains then after 4 cm it starts to get serious!!
Keep us informed ...... Xxx

 

[Dubchick81]

Ladies i am so confused!
I went for my consultant review today I'm due on Friday the 18th( 4 days time!) . When I got there I was offered a sweep , I was a bit shocked as I thought you were only given a sweep when overdue but as I have no more appointments scheduled and haven't seen the midwife since 37 weeks he said if I wanted one to have it now . So I felt a bit unprepared and was on my own as partner had gone to work unknowingly but decided to have it . A little bit uncomfortable but not too painful.
After that he then said he would get me an induction booked in as they only let you go ten days over your due date so that was booked in for the 28th but he then turned to the midwife and said 'labour won't be long she is already 2cm dialated' at this point I'm sat there thinking eh?! I then look at the doctor who says to me you are already 2cm dialated.. I wasn't sure whether he was joking as he had just booked me in for an induction :S so I was assuming he was expecting me to go overdue but he wrote down in my notes 'CX. 2 CM' .
At this point he is now chattering away about induction so I ask him do you think I will need to be induced and he replies 'no I expect labour in 2-3 days maximum - if anything happens tonight ring delivery straight away' .
So now I am left feeling totally confused I have no pains apart from the usual little aches down below here and there but nothing screaming out labour. I just always assumed that if you had started to dilate then that meant you were in early labour but as I have no pains I just feel a bit confused!
Susie I would really appreciate your expertise here and anyone else's thoughts! X

Hi hun.. OOOOhhhh.... this was ME!!!
I went in for an appointment at 39 weeks... Asked (chanced my arm) for a sweep which they gave me and she too said I was 2cm and she said "expect to labour soon.. I can't see you going over at all"
I was all teary n shaky and scared quite frankly as I too was on my own (I went to all my appointments on my own.. No point in both of us wasting our afternoon in there)
BF was working off site too which kinda scared me a little.. He was only in town but still.. He wasn't at his workplace which is 10 mins MAX away...
I went home.. Supped the off cup of raspberry leaf tea and bounced bounced and bounced some more. lol
4 days later my waters went

I would think he has the induction booked just in case as a sweep doesn't guarantee anything will happen.. Sometimes it doesn't work.. Sometimes it does.. Its just pot luck...

Ooh am excited for the new babies

 

[Jess<3]

Hi Suzie, like the ladies have said, I'd contact her and just let her know your concerned and is everything ok?
It might just be the fact your pregnant. Sound. Bad but if she's going through a hard patch it might get to her everytime she talks to you.hope you sort things and shes alright xx

@Sammie.
I think you can be a few cm without even been in labour. I'm on some fb groups that are more US base and it seems they all get checked and try kickstarting labour as soon as their 37 weeks.

About induction, maybe your hospital policy there is to have it booked in, nothing worse would be getting to 10 day over and no space to be induced!
Good luck though, hopefully baby here within next few days!! Xxx

As for me, finally got home from hospital. They wanted to give me different/stronger meds but I'm just unable with been allergic to penecillin. So I've to keep a very close eye on the swelling. He also drew around it! If I show any signs of fever or more swelling I've to go straight to a&e to be admitted. So I'm hoping that won't happen!! Xx

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[Sammielouise071]

Thank you ladies I am getting excited now but don't want to get too excited as i know baby will come whenever baby pleases lol.
Bf is going to work close to home for the time being just to be on the safe side.
I guess when you hear about everyone's experiences you realise that no labour is the same and 2cm for one person can be completely different for another !
Im sure my stepsister was already in hospital requesting an epidural at 2cms lol!
Xxx

 

[Dubchick81]

Thank you ladies I am getting excited now but don't want to get too excited as i know baby will come whenever baby pleases lol.
Bf is going to work close to home for the time being just to be on the safe side.
I guess when you hear about everyone's experiences you realise that no labour is the same and 2cm for one person can be completely different for another !
Im sure my stepsister was already in hospital requesting an epidural at 2cms lol!
Xxx

Finding out I was 2cm dilated at my 39 week checkup was the worst thing that could have happened..
Up til then I was of the mindset that I was going over so labour was at least 2 weeks away... After that I was counting the hours and minutes and just waiting and waiting.. It totally screwed up my nice patient mindset.. But then she came early so was OK for me

 

[Susiew2001]

Ladies i am so confused!
I went for my consultant review today I'm due on Friday the 18th( 4 days time!) . When I got there I was offered a sweep , I was a bit shocked as I thought you were only given a sweep when overdue but as I have no more appointments scheduled and haven't seen the midwife since 37 weeks he said if I wanted one to have it now . So I felt a bit unprepared and was on my own as partner had gone to work unknowingly but decided to have it . A little bit uncomfortable but not too painful.
After that he then said he would get me an induction booked in as they only let you go ten days over your due date so that was booked in for the 28th but he then turned to the midwife and said 'labour won't be long she is already 2cm dialated' at this point I'm sat there thinking eh?! I then look at the doctor who says to me you are already 2cm dialated.. I wasn't sure whether he was joking as he had just booked me in for an induction :S so I was assuming he was expecting me to go overdue but he wrote down in my notes 'CX. 2 CM' .
At this point he is now chattering away about induction so I ask him do you think I will need to be induced and he replies 'no I expect labour in 2-3 days maximum - if anything happens tonight ring delivery straight away' .
So now I am left feeling totally confused I have no pains apart from the usual little aches down below here and there but nothing screaming out labour. I just always assumed that if you had started to dilate then that meant you were in early labour but as I have no pains I just feel a bit confused!
Susie I would really appreciate your expertise here and anyone else's thoughts! X

Hi Hun
Sounds promising! Like the others says it might be that it's still a few days off yet but things are changing and getting ready and hopefully the sweep will help that. Your cervix needs to shorten (starts out like a long tube-bit like a tube of polos but only 2-3cm long) as well as dilate and it won't dilate much more til it shortens (does that make sense? It does to me-if not let me know and I will explain more!)
So don't worry, keep active and IF it doesn't happen don't stress about it, just keep doing what you're doing and baby will come when they are ready.
Not long now!
Xxx