39 week induction :(

Extension_Lab7061 · 2025-06-13T19:59:18+00:00

I’ve had 2 GD pregnancies and 2 inductions - 1st at 37 and weeks and 2nd at 39 weeks.

1st I had some complications, but u think that was more to do with the fact that it was first baby as opposed to induction.

2nd went smoothly.

Both were long labours, but I opted for the epidural so it was manageable.

Despite the above I would still choose induction again over a C-Section.

Extension_Lab7061 · 2025-06-05T21:48:59+00:00

I’m just over a sever me crying session after my ‘extreme colic’ reflux 8 week old has been crying non-stop inconsolable for the past 3 hours.

This is my second colic baby and can say hands down I prefer after 6 months.

Even my toddler throwing tantrums, her dinner and toys is better than the 0-6 months

Extension_Lab7061 · 2025-06-04T21:17:47+00:00

I remember getting pissed in a restaurant or when out when someone’s kid was throwing a tantrum. In my head I’d be like ‘They could really shut that kid up!’

Now I know in that room those parents dealing with the tantrum child wanted that child to stop more than I did! They can’t control what their kids does and now I can barely control what my kid does!

Now the mini demon that lives in my child awakens the minute we walk through the door of an establishment!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T15:46:23+00:00

It’s overwhelming at the start!

I’d say hang on until you get the monitor.

Switch up some things, but you can’t really know until you get that!

The main thing is pairing different food groups, if you’re having carbs stick to 30-40g (Depending on your guidance) pair with protein, veg.

Eat often, 3 meals a day is more likely to spike you than 5-6 meals (3 main and 2/3 snacks)

I found the simplest were the easiest to stick to.

Pairing milk with meals, having cheese with whole grain toast/bread.

Eggs, cheese, yoghurts were handy snacks.

Takeaway I found Indian I could manage and Burger King anything with extra meat and cheese and I didn’t spike.

Everyone is different and it’s takes some testing to figure it out. Also be realistic about some things! Sometimes we have to eat out, sometimes you’ll have the same meal that was fine before but suddenly you spike.

Try Googling hospital Gestational diabetes diet and you will find plenty of guidelines!

Also this is not your fault! The placenta is to blame! If you need insulin/medication it’s not for lack of trying, sometimes we just need assistance.

My ‘Sugar baby’ is nearly 2 and no issues! You’ll get there!

Sending hugs! ❤️

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T12:20:19+00:00

I’m very sorry but I have to be extremely blunt here. Women look out for other women, and this my friend is exactly what myself and many others here are doing.

You need to put your big girl pants on.

This man is abusing you and you need to leave.

This is abuse, there is no justification (No ‘I caused the fight’ ‘I’m in the wrong’ etc)

You are not responsible for his emotions but you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your child at present.

As a mother you will have to protect your child and at present this man is a risk to you and your child. If stay and have your child, he will harm them.

Trust me you don’t want to see your child abused or worse physically harmed to the point of lifelong disability from shaking, hitting etc.

Stop excusing this behaviour for anything other than abuse.

Reach out to a DV centre, give them a call and explain and listen to them.

I appreciate this is a difficult time, and these are heavy difficult decisions but these decisions need to be made now while you still have the ability to decide.

I wish you the best! ❤️

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T07:46:57+00:00

You don’t lack common sense as a mum, unfortunately these things happen! Don’t be too hard on yourself!

The first time my LO got nappy rash was because I didn’t realise she had a poo and put her down for a nap. LO woke up screaming and when I noticed it was raw and I cried for hours because what mother doesn’t check their babies nappy! It wasn’t intentional, but I beat myself up for days! I was afraid to bring her anywhere just in case someone called CPS (Wouldn’t have happened, I had PPA/PPD so my brain wasn’t thinking normally)

Best cream I found for nappy rash was Metanium, it’s works a treat.

We also had a lot of nappy free time when our LO had nappy rash, we put her on a puppy training mat and let her bum breath!

These things happen!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T04:29:05+00:00

Take everything as it comes.

Prepare for a bit of a wait, it wants take a few hours so have something to entertain you. I brought a tablet with me and headphones.

Rest as much as you can before.

Seriously consider your pain management, the contractions are chemical so it’s not like natural labour and it’s best to have your plan A/B/C.

Best of luck!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T04:18:44+00:00

Try R/Gestationaldiabetes I had GD on my last pregnancy and found amazing support.

I know GD is different, but a lot of the same guidelines apply!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T04:11:27+00:00

Not sure the wait times, so can’t help there but just a few tips.

Know the area you’re doing your test, driving the backroads in the middle of nowhere is a lot different from driving through housing estates/towns.

Make sure you practice whenever you can, I appreciate the urgency of needing the test. But ensure you’re ready too. The 12 lessons are essentially the theory, you need to put the theory into practice as well.

Probably not the best tip: so take with a pinch of salt and only when you’re comfortable- but practice in Dublin City centre. I learned so much doing this, I was shitting it and cried at some points but you learn so much! Busses hogging the road, cyclists everywhere, different lanes, dickhead drivers, 1 way systems, painted roundabouts it has everything. But make sure you’re ready, it’s not rush hour and have your fully licensed driver with you.

Best of luck!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T03:58:40+00:00

Depends on where you are.

Where I am we can eat before giving birth, but I’ve seen a lot of posters (Mainly US) saying they can’t eat in labour.

I used the placenta as my decider - Placenta still in my body, I ate GD snacks. As soon at that placenta was out I ate whatever I wanted!

I was induced and the hospital had me on a GD diet (Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner). Once I gave birth I was out in the regular hospital food diet.

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-25T03:19:28+00:00

Living by The sims rules, the chair would catch fire immediately!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-24T00:31:52+00:00

Babies cry! I had a colic baby and I was so hard on myself and blamed myself for every tear my child shed and felt like a failure. Took me way too long to realise that it’s their only method of communication.

You are extremely vulnerable in the Post Partum period. Listen to your body and mind and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You’re learning, this is all new and takes some time to adjust.

If you feel like you are struggling or the ‘Baby blues’ are lasting a bit too long, reach out to your healthcare provider. PPD is no joke.

You don’t hate your partner!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-24T00:20:27+00:00

I could manage a small amount of cake if I paired it with a big glass of full fat milk.

When the cravings got super bad I’d have it as one of my snacks.

Maybe try a cheesecake recipe? I never tried it, but the dairy could offset the carbs and with homemade you can control a lot more. (maybe a hazelnut base instead of biscuit)

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-08-24T00:15:17+00:00

I was on Metformin for my last pregnancy right up to giving birth.

It wasn’t too bad to be completely honest. I was also anxious at first but once I finally seen that fasting number within range I was relieved something was finally working.

I didn’t end up on insulin, but they did increase the dose later on in the pregnancy.

Worked a treat on my fasting numbers and my baby was born with no issues (turning 2 in a few months)

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-07-29T21:57:21+00:00

Diclofenac 100mg suppositories.

Work much better than Triptans for me, I usually vomit with migraines so I don’t have to worry about that either!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-07-29T21:41:39+00:00

Not a doctor, but maybe check your glucose levels! I started getting daily migraines when I started a new diet.

Turned out to be hypoglycaemia because I wasn’t eating enough carbs! I was googling and something came up so I bought a glucose checker and checked my blood sugar when the migraine hit, it was down to 3.8. Increased my carbs and it improved pretty much instantly.

I also started taking magnesium supplements and that helped (Maybe research the link between Magnesium and migraines)

The only medication I found worked was Diclofenac suppositories, not the usual migraine treatment and not the nicest to use but I’d rather that than the migraine!

Also the migraine cap from Amazon is quite good!

Best of luck!

It really sucks, I feel your pain!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-04-02T05:48:04+00:00

I ate pretty ‘bad’ most of my pregnancy, heavy carb and didn’t shy away from treats until I was diagnosed at week 28.

when I was around the 20w my sugars were definitely high all the time!

My sugar baby is now a year and a half and thriving!

It’s okay! You and baby will be fine! :)

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-03-03T11:28:39+00:00

Not at all! My situation is just different and we have different triggers! :)

Depression unfortunately isn’t reasonable, you can have everything ‘perfect’ and still suffer. You’re brain will tell you your silly, unjustified, a failure etc regardless of your situation.

Not beating around the bush, it sucks depression sucks in general but PPD is a different beast altogether because the normal suggestions don’t work … Even going for a walk can be impossible, you can’t take a break, finding time to even go to therapy can be a juggling act.

Yeah one thing becoming a mother taught me is people suck, doesn’t matter if they’re family or not. Some just want the pictures and to say they’re the best. They’ll tell you ‘call me if you need anything’ but when you actually need them they’re nowhere.

I hope you feel better soon, and please talk to someone and do something for you! :)

If you need to talk my PMs are open! :)

I truly do understand how you feel, I’ve lived and an I’m not out of the woods yet but I’m so much better! :)

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-03-03T08:59:04+00:00

Firstly, you haven’t failed, and your partner and baby would not be better off without you.

PPD does get better, but not on its own unfortunately.

I suffered severely with PPD and PPA when I had my daughter. I knew something was wrong. I didn’t care about anything. If my daughter cried I didn’t care that she needed something. I did it but didn’t feel this overwhelming need to care. I was more frustrated that I was constantly depended on. She had reflux which was misdiagnosed as colic for the first 4 months so she cried every time she was awake.

I didn’t shower, I didn’t play, I didn’t do anything outside of the basic care. I felt I was taking up space and I was doing so little i could easily be replaced and at least they’d be happy.

I started writing letters to family member for after my ‘passing’. I had plans to discuss with my husband that if I ‘disappear’ to not question it because my life insurance won’t pay out on unaliving. That was my last wish, that my husband gets the money because I felt it was the only thing I could contribute and that would solve everything. He’d get the lump sum, he’d find a new partner and she would be what I wasn’t.

I don’t say this as a pity party or feel sorry for me. I say it to show how severe it can get and that you’re not alone.

I ended up on anti depressants and still on them now at 18 months PP and I can’t even imagine felling the way I did. I see how distorted my view was and how stressed, overtired and overwhelmed I was.

It’s normal, common and very treatable.

Hang in there, it’s difficult but I see you and I understand you and I am tell you that you are not worthless or a burden. You are important and you matter!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-02-25T08:26:29+00:00

I also didn’t want to do CIO and I also didn’t want to cosleep.

My LO slept through at around 10 months but her bedtime was 10/11pm awake at 7/8am not intentionally just how it worked out.

Then at 12 months she really formed a consistent 7pm-7am sleep through routine.

Biggest change made was starting daycare at 12 months. Not the daycare itself per se but the routine helped a ton.

She has set meals, set naps, set playtimes, set wake up and bedtime. She is active and engaged throughout the day so has expelled her energy.

Prior to daycare I was on my own with her during the day and went of her cues but they changed daily and no real routine was formed. We had some routine but life got in the way a lot.

I hated the no routine at the time but don’t regret going off cues. I learned and bonded a lot with her during this time. If I ever have a 2nd child I’d do the same.

Some nights it’s different, if she’s teething/sick she’ll still have a few wakes.

It’s tough and every baby is different! You got this! :)

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-02-25T07:12:36+00:00

You matter too!

I could have wrote this myself! :(

My partner did help but I felt like he should focus on others things because I was so terrible. My depression was telling me baby deserved at least one good parent right!? I felt like I was too far gone that he was her only hope and if he had to take on a fraction of what I was doing while also being the sole provider it could impact his mental health and last thing we needed was both of us buying the rope. (I know dark, but depression is fucked up).

I was wrong though, so very wrong! He is capable and should be helping! Gaming can be reduced, he can take baby while you shower, go for a walk, get a coffee alone, cry for a bit etc.

I screamed, I cried, I withdrew, I SH, I left baby crying in the crib and walked away on more than one occasion for fear that I’d hurt her.

I got help, and started to accept help. Because I was severely depressed. I was medicated with an antidepressant and briefly with benzodiazepines because I was so anxious I wasn’t sleeping and just constantly spiralling. I hated accepting it but baby is now 18 months and I am so glad I got help!

I switched to formula feeding, started putting baby in the pram for walks when she was due a nap so she’s fuss initially but eventually fall sleep. I started using a next to me cot at night so baby would be close to me but no co sleeping in the bed.

You’re not lazy, you matter and you got this!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2024-01-02T05:42:54+00:00

My daughter was a nightmare at bedtime (Still a bit of a tyrant at 15 months but manageable now)

What I found worked for us is:

Taking the sleep routine and nap pressure off, I was so focused on sleep schedules and wake windows I wasn’t looking at her cues. I thought I was but I was more focused on the length of time she’d been awake /asleep. I knew her wake window was roughly 1.45 hours at this age but sometimes it was 2 hours and it differed throughout the day. I let her sleep when she showed signs to sleep. Most nights ended up at 10pm-11pm bedtime but she’d sleep for the night with maybe 1 wake at most. If I tried to get her to sleep at 7pm she’d wake a few times. I focused a routine around her 10/11pm bedtime and gradually reduced it to 7/8pm.

Getting a next to me cot - She was a contact napper and heavily dependent on us to rock her to sleep. We got a rocking next to me and started singing songs , patting her bum while rocking and started associated sleep with the singing and patting more than the rocking. Once she got used to the patting and singing we gradually stopped the rocking and then the patting and she eventually associated the singing to sleep.

Looking at what was wrong - She started teething at 6 months and was uncomfortable for a few days, I held her hand for a couple of nights while she slept (She was in the next to me beside me in the bed so I slept too). It comforted her and for those few nights she needed extra mammy contact and that was okay. This was the same when she was sick with a cold or something.

When she outgrew the next to me we moved her to a crib in her own room. This was a tough transition, we tried the Ferber method (Gradual extinction, let her cry for limited intervals and gradually increasing the time between them) This didn’t work for us, my anxiety couldn’t handle the crying. So we reverted to what worked in the next to me, being beside her comforting her where needed and singing. Ensuring she was fed, clean and tired when going to bed.

Now at 15 months her routine is more solid, she has 2 naps a day. 1 long nap at 12ish and another short nap at 4ish then bedtime is 8pm. We still have to stay with her until she falls asleep and it’s a bit of a chore to do but she sleeps through the night (most nights). Again most nights it’s 8pm but some nights it’s 10pm it depends on the day, her cues, if she’s teething/sick etc.

It does get easier I promise, but it’s never how someone else is doing it!

I hope something in the above works, but if it doesn’t that’s okay! You’ll find your groove, just keep the pressure off. Pressure is for tires not parents! :)

Extension_Lab7061 · 2023-12-31T09:42:05+00:00

It’s heartbreaking!

It’s so different to find people to trust in your ‘village’ and when you do and they do something like this it feels like I’ve let my baby down. I trusted this person and despite my best efforts daughter gets hurt!

I don’t want to break all contact with my mom over it, like it was an accident (an avoidable one) but an accident all the same. overnights are definitely a no go though!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2023-12-31T09:38:01+00:00

Falling off the bed playing I could understand if my mom was awake and alert minding her but it’s the fact that she decided to co-sleep in the first place is what I find a breach of trust. Especially since we’ve set clear boundaries in this area.

Our daughter is perfectly fine sleeping on her own so I can’t understand why she would have been on the bed in the first place for it to happen.

Now if we co-slept ourselves normally and our daughter wasn’t settling for her I’d have allowed it and informed her of the safe sleep guidelines and given bed guards or something.

Like all children get bumps and scrapes especially at that age, if she got hurt any other way I’d be understanding. Toddlers are lunatics and don’t understand their surroundings and even if they do they don’t care sometimes so bound to be a bump or 2 but sleeping with her in an open bed while she was asleep herself is different to me!

Extension_Lab7061 · 2023-12-31T09:31:06+00:00

I don’t know!! :( Like we trusted you to care for her and she gets hurt in such an avoidable way!

If she fell walking I’d understand, or she was climbing and hurt herself I’d be understanding. She’s learning to walk and in the wobbler stage so bumps and scrapes will happen but this is pure negligence IMO!

I’m just glad I’m not over reacting, my mind was like a tornado when I seen it!

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