34 weeks pregnant!!

In a week and a half Dr gonna check me for dilation but in the mean time, how many of us actually saw our mucus plug? My first baby I did. The only reason I knew i was ready to go have him was because I was passing blood clots that morning and went to er to get checked and sure enough was 4 centimeters dilated and had actually saw my mucus plug. The contractions weren’t even bad enough to mention.

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First time mum doing it solo

Any first time solo mums on here doing it alone? My baby is 2 weeks old today and just looking for support and to share.

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Hospital bag

I’m pretty much packed, I’m just thinking that if I need to stay in for a few days I need to pack more clothes, what actual clothes would I need? Should I just get more button front pyjamas/nighties and then pack my home outfit?

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How long in hospital (UK)

After elec-c section how long was your stay in hospital

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Baby head not engaged

I’m 38w3days and had a midwife appointment this morning where they said her head isn’t fully engaged in the pelvis yet, it’s slightly to the left.. she didn’t seem to think it’s an issue but now I’m panicking a little, is this normal for a FTM at this stage? I’ve been doing so much walking and hip circles/bouncing on ball too!

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Sweeps and inductions

I told myself that I wouldnt bother having a sweep this time round but I really really really want to avoid induction. Im only 38+4 so still have time... I just cant see myself going into spontaneous labour atm 😟 anyone have any thoughts that could help?

I dont want to hear about positive induction stories as this just isnt a route im willing to go down

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Fetal heart rate

I had a private scan at both 7w 4d and again at 9w 4d and the baby heart rate was 147bpm at both scans, everywhere I read peoples babies are a lot higher at this stage so it's got me mega worried, baby was measuring exactly on track and sonographer said it was in normal range but something just isn't sitting right, I know I shouldn't compare but my daughter's was 169bpm at this pointanyone else had anything similar?

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