missy1978
Big Bird
It could well be! I wasn't feeling anything that I could recognise as baby at that time but it could well be that I would recognise it now looking back. Fingers crossed it is your little girl giving you a wave <3 xxx
Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: From Conception to Birth, and Beyond!
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It could well be! I wasn't feeling anything that I could recognise as baby at that time but it could well be that I would recognise it now looking back. Fingers crossed it is your little girl giving you a wave <3 xxx
shenzi
Gold Member
Im not expecting to feel anything and tbh when it happened the first time I went to scratch as I thought it was an itch and then when it happened again; and hen today I thought could it be??
It's annoying apparently every single person on baby centre is feeling obvious movements or so they say anyway!! X
It's annoying apparently every single person on baby centre is feeling obvious movements or so they say anyway!! X
pjallen1982
Gold Member
Ha ha yeah sometimes you need to ignore some people because I found a weird everyone was feeling things and yet I wasn't. When I spoke to mw she said a lot of people have anterior placentas and therefore dont feel baby so not to worry. Not long until you get to see your baby girl again
x
missy1978
Big Bird
Ha ha yeah sometimes you need to ignore some people because I found a weird everyone was feeling things and yet I wasn't. When I spoke to mw she said a lot of people have anterior placentas and therefore dont feel baby so not to worry. Not long until you get to see your baby girl again
I was the same - I felt nothing until late and was getting worried cos everyone else was feeling more than me. Plus you get people being daft and claiming they could feel baby move at 9 weeks!
When you get that first kick - you'll know. Xxx
Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
Shenzi cud well b baby letting u kno she's there n ok. My first feeling felt like 3 little bubbles popping too. But def don't take much heed to ppl on their. I found certain ppl wud say they for every symptom the very day it was on the app. Happens so often with 1 girl I'm now questioning if she really is r is just wanting to have the ideal pregnancy. For me in reality I feel things sometimes sooner than it says n sometimes later... I don't think anyone's pregnancy can go stick 100% to the day... But then I cud b wrong obv... Like missy says.. U hav girls saying they hav movement stupid early...
Susiew2001
Gold Member
Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: Brands, Feeding, Nursery, Bathing, Everything!
Might be a movement-how exciting! As someone else has said, you might have a placenta at the front so it's like they are punching through a really thick duvet!
I had an anterior placenta with Abbie and kept wondering if 'that was it' until one day I knew straightaway I had felt one, and then I kept feeling them, thinking, 'I've been feeling that for ages!'
I felt them all around the sides and over the top. I reckon I was about 23 weeks when I felt it properly.
Dont stress though, all will be well I'm sure!
Might be a movement-how exciting! As someone else has said, you might have a placenta at the front so it's like they are punching through a really thick duvet!
I had an anterior placenta with Abbie and kept wondering if 'that was it' until one day I knew straightaway I had felt one, and then I kept feeling them, thinking, 'I've been feeling that for ages!'
I felt them all around the sides and over the top. I reckon I was about 23 weeks when I felt it properly.
Dont stress though, all will be well I'm sure!
missy1978
Big Bird
Susie - could I ask about PGP/SPD and if you've any advice for birth time? I'm 35 weeks and have been on crutches since 29 weeks. Finished work early as I was really struggling but getting about is pretty hard work at the moment, for example I was out today and pushed it a bit but I know I'll be feeling it tomorrow and unless I literally don't do anything I end up in quite a lot of pain. I'm also struggling with anxiety and depression (I'm seeing a perinatal psychiatrist and the specialist MH midwife) and my problems getting about are making that worse. As a consequence I'm scared to death of labour, especially the idea of going into labour naturally. I'm worried about how my pelvis will hold up too, I struggle lying on my back for any length of time and anything that involves moving my legs apart is horrendous (getting out of cars, turning in bed etc). I know I can't ask for an induction on that basis and I also know that it might not be the best thing for the baby anyway and I want to do whatever is best for him. I'm at a loss tbh as to what's for the best but I'm worried that I can't cope with potentially another 6.5 weeks of this. If there's anything you could think of that might help I'd be grateful. xxx
Susiew2001
Gold Member
Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: Brands, Feeding, Nursery, Bathing, Everything!
Firstly, poor you! SPD is horrible and you have my sympathy. Sounds like you're well supported re MH aspect, don't forget Bout them afterwards as well.
Have you seen the physios? They can advise re labour positions etc. Us midwives are good at looking after poorly pelvis' too so try not to worry too much.
Water is brilliant for women with SPD, takes away a lot of the weight and difficulty moving around, so if you have that option then give it a go.
Re induction, I have come across a couple of people who have been induced for SPD....few and far between but there are consultants out there who will sanction it so always worth asking. Have you got a consultant midwife for normality at your trust? She can help you write a birth plan which will help take into account of your specific needs.
Lastly, don't forget your pain relief options. Epidurals are there to be used. You don't get any prizes for being brave.
Xx
Firstly, poor you! SPD is horrible and you have my sympathy. Sounds like you're well supported re MH aspect, don't forget Bout them afterwards as well.
Have you seen the physios? They can advise re labour positions etc. Us midwives are good at looking after poorly pelvis' too so try not to worry too much.
Water is brilliant for women with SPD, takes away a lot of the weight and difficulty moving around, so if you have that option then give it a go.
Re induction, I have come across a couple of people who have been induced for SPD....few and far between but there are consultants out there who will sanction it so always worth asking. Have you got a consultant midwife for normality at your trust? She can help you write a birth plan which will help take into account of your specific needs.
Lastly, don't forget your pain relief options. Epidurals are there to be used. You don't get any prizes for being brave.
Xx
missy1978
Big Bird
Thanks for your advice, I really appreciate it!
I am being looked after with the MH stuff and they're putting plans in for afterwards too. I've not had a good week tbh and there's been talk of me going in as an inpatient for a bit if necessary so they are taking it seriously. I've also been seeing a physio for a while now and I see her for presumably the last time next week so hoping to discuss labour positions and stuff. I really wanted a water birth but been told no as I'm consultant led and they won't put me back to midwife led because of the MH stuff. Going to request the mobile monitoring thing though as I genuinely couldn't be lying on my back for hours, it's too painful!
Tbh I really want an induction as I'm scared to death of it all just happening naturally and with the pelvic pain as well but I'm doubting that I'll get one as they say there is no medical reason for it currently. I'm seeing the consultant at just short of 38 weeks so I'll find out for sure then. The MH midwife really tried to talk me out of tge idea and said that it could be more risky for baby if I was induced which has scared me off it but then I'm scared of labour happening on it's own! There is no way I want to go late either but again I don't think I'll have much choice in the matter.
Not sure about the normality midwife? Will see if I can find out. And I've not made a birth plan yet either, I guess I should just so they know about the SPD if nothing else. I just don't want to make one and then panic if things go wrong and my plan goes out the window if that makes sense?
I must sound like the worst patient ever! I'm in right mess with it all :/ xxx
shenzi
Gold Member
Thanks Susie! It's a god send having you here to help us xx
Susiew2001
Gold Member
Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: Brands, Feeding, Nursery, Bathing, Everything!
Missy, I would say just because you are consultant led doesn't mean you can't have a water birth ESPECIALLY as it's due to MH issues, do they have a pool on labour ward? Sure you will be more chilled out if you are in a calm and relaxed environment? Then they could move you to the ward postnatally? If you have a normality midwife she could really help you with this sort of stuff.
In terms of induction, if baby is well grown etc then I would say the risk to baby is fairly minimal...there are risks with induction such as it might not work, can lead to distress for baby if contractions come fast and quick BUT, that can happen with labour anyway!
It's such a tricky one hun, that said, have a word with your MH consultant and midwife and if you feel induction will keep you calm and give you a sense of control and make you better able to cope, that, in conjunction with SPD I would personally say, is enough to warrant an induction. But then you couldn't use the pool and you might be stuck to a bed if you're induced!
Ah so many issues to consider....!
This is why, if you can, you need to sit down with the normality midwife, write down all the issues, and work out what important and what's not so, and write a birth plan in line with that.
How is your relationship with your comm midwife? Maybe she could help you with it? That said, the normality midwife will have more clout in organising things for you.
Xx
Missy, I would say just because you are consultant led doesn't mean you can't have a water birth ESPECIALLY as it's due to MH issues, do they have a pool on labour ward? Sure you will be more chilled out if you are in a calm and relaxed environment? Then they could move you to the ward postnatally? If you have a normality midwife she could really help you with this sort of stuff.
In terms of induction, if baby is well grown etc then I would say the risk to baby is fairly minimal...there are risks with induction such as it might not work, can lead to distress for baby if contractions come fast and quick BUT, that can happen with labour anyway!
It's such a tricky one hun, that said, have a word with your MH consultant and midwife and if you feel induction will keep you calm and give you a sense of control and make you better able to cope, that, in conjunction with SPD I would personally say, is enough to warrant an induction. But then you couldn't use the pool and you might be stuck to a bed if you're induced!
Ah so many issues to consider....!
This is why, if you can, you need to sit down with the normality midwife, write down all the issues, and work out what important and what's not so, and write a birth plan in line with that.
How is your relationship with your comm midwife? Maybe she could help you with it? That said, the normality midwife will have more clout in organising things for you.
Xx
Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
Susie its just awesome having you here.. thank you for popping over xx
xx
Susiew2001
Gold Member
Pregnancy and Baby Advice Thread: Brands, Feeding, Nursery, Bathing, Everything!
am happy to be here! I love being a midwife and am happy to share any knowledge I have! It's making me miss being at work a little bit...but only a little bit! Xx
am happy to be here! I love being a midwife and am happy to share any knowledge I have! It's making me miss being at work a little bit...but only a little bit! Xx
PrincessPeach
Pregnant with Baby No 2!
Susie its just awesome having you here.. thank you for popping over
Yeah thank you so much Susie
xx
Cai
has a thin girl inside!
I agree Susie it's great to have you here - and great to hear the answers to others questions. Thank you for taking the time to peek in on us all!
Awwww thank you!!
we don't have many pics taken together and in most of them I ruin it!! Ha x
missy1978
Big Bird
Thank you so much Susie - that really helps. I get on pretty well with my community midwife, seeng her on tues before I see the psychiatrist. Hoping we can have a good chat and get some stuff nailed down, all the uncertainty really isn't helping at the mo. I don't see the consultant for another two weeks and I'm getting stressed just thinking about it! I trust everyone to do what's right for the baby, that's not in question. I just worry that I'll end up cracking up first! :/ Thanks for your advice though, it's great to have you here
xxx
slimming-girl
Silver Member
Have you guys heard of Harvey karp baby bliss book? I've just watched a 7 minute clip from Richard and Judy showing how to instantly calm a baby using the 5 s's I can't find a link to show you. I don't know how useful if is or if it's fact but he seemed to settle all the babies xx
