section date clash

My consultant today said that they’d book me in for an elective c-section for 38 weeks (I’m high risk due to a previous stillbirth) which is on the day we’re due to go to Center Parcs for the weekend 😅 I know you can’t plan these things BUT I wanted to know how flexible they can be with dates? Obviously if they strongly advise against it we’ll just move the booking to after the Baby’s born (we can’t do earlier), and she seemed open to it and told us not to change the booking just yet - I was just hoping for some nice, relaxing family time before baby arrives as I’ll obviously be anxious just before.

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Baby 1st bday party / alcohol

Hey all, it’s my baby’s first birthday this weekend and im just having like a gathering in the garden for him! I haven’t even mentioned alcohol to people as I thought it would be obvious that it’s not acceptable to really drink at a baby’s first birthday party!!

Please may I ask people’s thoughts as quite a lot of people have messaged me to ask if they can bring bottles of wine, cans of beer / cider, cans of cocktails!! Am I being harsh not wanting it there??

Labour!

I’m 38 weeks and booked for an induction next week, but really wanted to go into labour naturally before induction anything that’ll actually work ? 😆

Booking scan ☺️

I’ve got my NHS booking scan next week. This may be a silly question, but does my partner need to come? I’m more than happy to go solo as it sounded more of an admin type appointment.

Activities with a newborn

What are you all doing with your newborns during the day? I feel guilty as husband has just gone back to work and I’m just about coping with feeding/ burping along with all the pumping I have to do (exclusively pumping). I find that I’m basically glued to the couch all day waiting for naps. I’m worried that I’m not providing my baby any stimulation but it’s just so hard 😫

Physical torture 31weeks

He’s in my ribs I haven’t been able to sleep for days and now I have unbelievable heartburn ❤️‍🔥 and yeast infection 🤦🏽‍♀️ I see my midwife Wednesday but 😫 😩

Should I push or not?

I had a growth scan 2 weeks ago (28+6) which showed normal velocity but baby girl was 13%. This scan was triggered by a low fundal height measurement.

I went back in today with RFM (ctg and checks were all normal), and I’d had some spotting on Saturday (post sex). My fundal height was 30cm and I’m 32 weeks tomorrow.

Consultant saw me and referred me for a scan which the ultrasound department have rejected. Should I push for a scan or is this enough reassurance?