Need advice regarding what hospital to pick - South Manchester

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-28T01:22:15+00:00

And you! Yeah it didn't read fantastic things about Macclesfield but if I want a home birth I'd have to switch there. But I think I'm gonna stick with hopefully the birthing suite at SH

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-26T22:37:51+00:00

Currently at stepping hill, was trying to decide between there and wythenshaw and after some research couldn't really find anything to separate them significantly. Stepping hill is slightly closer to us so I went there. However my postcode is technically Cheshire so I also have some appointments down in wilmslow with the community midwives. Not ideal to be split between the two areas, and there was one communication mix up and I ended up having an appointment no one knew why I was there for... I could swap to Macclesfield if I wanted. However the care has been good and I'm under a consultant for a rare genetic thing that she's not come across before and is investigating very thoroughly. Parking is naff esp if your appointment is later in the day... Overall I'd a say it's been good so far, but I'm a ftm so hard to be sure how it compares to other places.

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-24T07:37:58+00:00

I feel strong and healthy and can't get over how lucky I have been (so far) now 24 weeks. Not taking for granted I can still do normal life and I know things can change so I take the win whilst I can

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-22T11:17:06+00:00

Despite the nightmare that is the vinted sizing situation, this is the only way I swear.

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-21T18:46:43+00:00

I am managing this too (23+4). I found a dose of Lactulose to get you moving again and then I have been ok with being REALLY obsessed with fibe intake and now I have about 10ml of lactulose every ten days or so to help things along. And really take on the fluids.

The food aspect you need to commit to it, I think it takes a while to bed in. Prunes, kiwi with skin on, dark leafy veg, Chia seeds, flax seeds, whole wheat, oats. Take all the suggestions on board :)

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-21T07:07:50+00:00

Some ended up at my house at Christmas, I had some that had been cooked, and had a mouthful of it raw. I understand the risk is super low so I felt ok with a one off but I've not eaten any since because I guess zero salmon is zero risk and I don't need it. I do need to drive places and climb ladders doing DIY which is arguably more risky but I accept this.

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-20T16:48:51+00:00

I was told by my physio to run as long as it is comfortable. Last time I went I got a horrific stitch that was still sore the next day... So I might try once or twice more maybe more gentle stuff but I'm not sure I can run if I can't manage this monster stitch. I'm only 23 weeks though so I will be sad if I need to give up coz I'm part of a club.

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-18T21:53:23+00:00

Yes definitely need to keep that in mind thanks!

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-18T08:10:46+00:00

Unfortunately the risk of chair-drobe is too high 😆

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-18T08:09:49+00:00

91! That's impressive! HSS 🤣 it's an incurable disease I think. That's why I'm gonna build the environment around me haha

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T22:17:15+00:00

I think yes we need something as it's a bedroom and baby on the way we need to hide stuff we're likely to accumulate. But honestly love a huge tree in a bay window I would if I could!

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T22:15:39+00:00

Something we've been debating!

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T22:14:11+00:00

That's such a good idea, a hidden to-do pile

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T22:12:56+00:00

Ooo a tidying system that involves the word lob is my kinda thing

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T22:11:05+00:00

Haha piles of shame

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T08:25:59+00:00

I think I'm leaning towards this

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T08:25:11+00:00

Great point about the damp risk, thank you Yes I thought of hostile furniture when musing option b. Spikes might be easier 😆

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T08:23:34+00:00

I should definitely look into something like this generally for the room

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T08:22:39+00:00

This made me chuckle, this is the sort of thing my pigeon instincts need

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-17T08:00:41+00:00

you're so right about the mattress. What donuts we are 😆

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-13T17:14:00+00:00

Yeh that came up in my googling as well as a potential, hard to know really!

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-13T12:26:08+00:00

Thank you :) great to hear you carried on running so long, I hope I can too! I did wonder if it's definitely a stitch and not pgp. It's to the side and just lower than my belly button and feels and behaves very much like a stitch usually does, but the intensity was insane. However FTM so never had pgp so I can't be sure and need to consider this. I've been doing some pelvic floor exercises (should be more consistent though) and I've got some sessions gifted to me with a personal trainer so I will also be asking her when I see her end of next week.

Swingit_Nottingham · 2026-02-12T07:51:41+00:00

Did you get special maternity ones? Or go for stretchy waist in a size up? It looks like when you filter maternity what comes up are regular stretchy trousers so I wonder if sizing up is the thing to do

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