AUGUST 2014 BABIES!

Hey Ladies.

Im still waiting for my little one.

We had false labour last week wednesday and spend 30 hours in hospital.

That is the worst, thinking that your little one will arrive and then nothing happens.

Her due date is saturday so im trying to stay calm....

But dr said if she's not here by monday i might need to go for a c-section on wednesday.

I hope she comes asi would prefer to go through natural labour.

Have a good night everyone, and strongs to all the ladies still waiting for there little ones.

Hi ladies

I`m happy to announce that my baby girl was born on the 6th of August...5 days after my due date. An successful vbac.

Was in labour for 5 days...back labour, was the most terrible back ache ever. Can't sit, lay or stand for too long. Twice my midwives got ready, thinking this was it but then it was a false alarm. Tried castor oil...got strong contractions and then stopped. On the eve of the 5th we went into hospital to be admitted for a c-section. As my midwife got nervous, this being a vbac and baby maybe being to big, as well as the stop and go of contractions.

C-section being scheduled for around 08:00 the next morning, went to bed and woke up round about 04:00 with bleeding and period like cramps. Thinking there was something wrong called the nurses, only for them to tell me i'm having contractions. Did checks, baby was fine and i was 5cm dilated. So phoned my midwife and went to labor ward by 04:30 and 2 hours later gave birth to my daugther...Kate Mc Gee.

Strongs jupiter for tomorrow...sure you cant wait to hold that angel in your arms.

Hi Ladies!
Anyone still out there? Looks like this thread has stalled a bit. I was just wondering if anyone has had their babies yet???

I'm going in for a caesar tomorrow at 13:00. We tried to see if I'd go into labour naturally so I could have a VBAC but baby is growing too big for doctor's liking and also my husband is going away for work next week so we don't want to cut it too fine lol.

Let's hear from you ladies, who has had their baby, who is still waiting, anyone overdue? Birth stories? Will post my birth story as soon as I can after having bubs. Good luck and best wishes to you all!

Hey newmummy - welcome

I was also quite nervous as the weeks came closer to my due date with my first. It's totally normal. Just keep remembering how much a natural delivery means to you and strive for it if you really want it. You could always do a hypnobirthing course if you're keen to try something like that. Book a doula to help you?

My best tip for you is sit down with your husband or partner now already and discuss your preferences regarding the birth. Once I was in hospital, my birth plan went totally out of the window even though I had 2 copies of it in my bag. If I had adamantly told my hubby before hand what I wanted then he would have made sure it all happened for me but I was tired, weak and hungry and just listened to the doctors so ended up having an emergency csection because they induced me and gave my epidural too early.

Just stick to your guns - if you want a natural - do everything you can to make sure it happens. It's all good and well knowing what you want but when you actually get to hospital, somehow you give your trust over to the doctors and nurses and you don't fight for what you want - well that my was case anyway.

After baby arrives, things normally just fall into place. It is the most amazing time ever - nobody can explain that until they've actually been through it. The moment you see your baba for the first time, life changes in the split second - indescribable. Being in hospital is actually fab - well I thought so. You have the support of the nursery staff, people come and visit you, baby is always with you, it's just gorgeous.

I'm opting for a private room this time but it's a personal choice. Many moms like to have other moms in the room with them. I had one mom with me and she was fab but her husband was most irritating So I'm going to ask for a private room this time and hope there is one available for me.

Oh, another tip - use the lactation consultant! Call them to come to your bed if they don't come everyday. If your nipples crack and bleed, ask for the physio to come in and laser you right away in hospital. I didn't know about laser and suffered with broken nipples and then ended up giving in and going with formula. Thought I could change back to breast after a few days of formula while boobs healed but baby wouldn't latch after that.

Sorry for the long post ladies - you know me

Lots of love

xxxx

Hi Ladies

im so glad to have found this group

Im due on 29 August with my first son.

30 Weeks now and starting to feel the stress , anxiety and strain but all in all a wonderful experiance.

i will be giving birth at Olivedale clinic in Randburg , hopefully a natural birth but im so terrified!

any advise?

Awww shame Jupiter that really sucks, with netcare hospitals you get a maternity passport and in there is stuff that they give u for free and a 4D scan was one of those free gifts. Coz i know they are quite pricey.

I am due 12th August its around the corner! im having my baby shower next Saturday and i go for my monthly scan on Monday and next week is our company's year end so we getting the auditors in ..... So next week is a crazy week! hope u ladies have a great weekend and keep warm!

Hello ladies

sorry i've been MIA. I've been suffering so badly with pregnancy rhinitis. I didn't have this with my first and I have to tell you, it's the WORST. Absolutely nothing works to get relief from it! I finallly called in sick today and went to my GP. She gave me antibiotics and other medicines (nasal sprays etc.) and said if the meds don't help then all I can do is suffer with it until delivery!! She told me I look exhausted and booked me off till Friday. I must look like the walking dead lol.

We had our 4D scan a few weeks ago. I was a bit disappointed. Baby was covering his face with his arm and he was squishing his face up against the placenta so we couldn't really see much

Anyway, how are all of you doing? Hope you're feeling better Eve. Petro, did your exams go well? Are you finished or do you still have more to go? good luck!
What a nice clear pic of baba, Naydz. When is your due date?

Keep well