Labour nearly here?

Not sure what I want to get out of this post apart from maybe just telling someone how I feel. Monday and Tuesday night I started having contractions. Tuesday they were quite intense and were coming every 5 mins then every 3. I had a shower and was going to try and relax before things potentially ramped up and then they eased off (same with Monday night). Then last night I had nothing and I was almost a bit disappointed. I just feel like I’m stuck in limbo a bit now and baby could come soon or in a few weeks (I’m 37 + 6). I’m struggling to keep my mind occupied with other things. Anyway as I said not sure what I want to get out of this post but have got everything off my chest!

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She’s trying to escape

33 weeks and 5 days. Got an iron infusion today and the monitor showed I was having contractions, so they checked my cervix and I’m a centimeter dilated, they said the contractions were irregular and said to just come back if it gets worse, they also did an ultrasound and apparently she’s measuring at 7 pounds, send help lol. Anybody else who has a similar situation how long after did you give birth?

Recliner chair for recovery

Is anyone who is having a c section considering getting a recliner chair or had one for recovery? I keep hearing that it would help in the first week of the section in terms of recovery and not having to use your stomach muscles as much than if you were lying flat at bedtime. Any thoughts?

C section on hairline

I just had a look at my C Section scar in the mirror for the first time (yes I was scared out my mind) the scar is right at my hairline. That means I have to shave right on top of the scar. Anyone else? :-(

12 week scan

Had my appointment come through for my 12 week scan. Because of staff shortages at work it’s in a month where my husband can’t take time away from work which will mean he can’t come to the scan. I really don’t feel easy at the thought of going to it alone and being the first time we see this baby I feel it’s something we should be doing together. As it’s our 2nd pregnancy we’ve agreed the only private scan we’d have would be the gender scan (we had a few private scans out of excitement first time) because they’re so expensive. I don’t know what to do as it can’t be done at any other time. Has anyone been to their 12 week scan without their partner?

Birthday party theme

I would like to have a poll for people’s opinion. I am torn between doing my Little one’s birthday party in the theme of either “berry first birthday” or “our little pumpkin is one”- her birthday is September 27th so the pumpkin one matches better BUT the berry first theme is just too cute and she loves strawberries. I’m so torn! What is everyone else’s favorite??

Bad dream tips 😭

I know that during pregnancy we have vivid weird dreams!

But I swear I have nightmares every night and everytime I sleep!! Any tips or tricks??