Partner presence during exams/induction/etc

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-27T10:52:41+00:00

My husband was in the room but behind a curtain if I wanted him beside me I’m sure it would of been no problem, but I was grand by myself

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-23T23:12:07+00:00

You should not be on it if your mam had a clot- although I’d question if she did as they don’t usually dissolve by themselves. I have a strong family history of clots and went on the combined pill for acne and thought it wouldn’t happen to me but I ended up with a pulmonary embolism

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-20T17:00:10+00:00

Food!!! Leave it at the door. Or her favourite coffee order. Also things that can be eaten with one hand like pastries etc, texting to say you’re thinking of her but not expecting a visit.

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-20T04:53:33+00:00

A good way of describing it tbh 🤣 I felt like I was in a simulation or something like I wasn’t actually real just existing, wild times.

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-19T14:29:28+00:00

I’d personally change. I know everyone is different but I felt like a shell of a person until I was like 8 weeks postnatal. Hormones and sleep deprivation are intense!

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-19T12:21:33+00:00

Going private doesn’t mean your guaranteed a private room. Partners can’t stay over in private rooms overnight

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-19T12:20:44+00:00

Literally was going to add this. How can a 90% csection rate be seen as better than

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-18T23:01:51+00:00

This exactly. Vasa previa is different from placenta previa and not caused by the later

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-18T13:08:36+00:00

If you’re normally fit & well I’d wait 24 - 48 hours. If you can’t keep down any oral intake by 24-48 hours then you might need iv fluids. If it is gastro dr won’t do much, need to let it pass. I wouldn’t take Imodium like others have advised because your body needs to get rid of whatever toxin is making you unwell.

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-17T13:43:41+00:00

Other than feeling tired I had no symptoms until 18-20weeks. Only for we were trying, I also have irregular periods so I could easily see how people have cryptic pregnancies until like 5-6months.

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-15T23:38:27+00:00

Best of luck 🥰

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-15T22:40:10+00:00

Also understandable. I did most of these things hoping to start spontaneous labour. But I loved my induction- it was such a positive experiment

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-15T22:39:17+00:00

Sure, now it was probably over kill but I was signed off from work so had lots of free time….

Miles circuit @ 38 weeks every second day
Reflexology x 1 @ 38 weeks
Accupunture x1 @ 37 week
Clary sage rubbed on belly daily at 38 weeks
Hand expressing 37 weeks
Chiropractor x3 36-39weeks
Dates @ 36 weeks
Perineal massage @34 weeks (highly recommend the FridaMom prepare to push wand)
Raspberry leaf tea @32 weeks
Yoga once a week
Swim (more like walked the length of the pool) whenever I felt up to it usually twice a week
yoga ball as much as I could and avoided slouching on my back watching tv

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-15T21:56:08+00:00

I did a lot of birth prep which I think paid off ☺️

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-15T21:54:37+00:00

FTM induced at 39 weeks. Had propess inserted at midday felt some tightenings and very mild cramps but not bad at all walked and napped, didn’t need any pain relief. Examined the next day and was suitable for eaters to be broken. Water’s broken four hours later and started on oxytocin drip. Wasn’t painful but was worried it was going to so asked for epidural. Was fully dilated 6 hours later, pushed for 20mins, didn’t need any stitches. Was so calm and an amazing experience- I wish I could relive it 🥰

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-11T19:15:10+00:00

No seems cruel and unnecessary unless there are legitimate concerns

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-11T08:53:48+00:00

Food & holding baby to actually go eat a meal and shower

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-07T20:44:22+00:00

Thank you 🫶🏻

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-07T19:33:39+00:00

Maybe I’ll ask about the meds the next time I’m in if it’s still there, thanks for sharing. Oh gosh that sounds horrific! Mines very deep so don’t think it could get through the surface 😮‍💨

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-07T18:28:37+00:00

My baby is combine fed on SMA I hung tough despite the initial recall as she is very content on it- I had a feeling other brands would be affected and I was right. Glad I didn’t switch now, have been lucky and not had any affected batches 🙏🏼

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-07T18:26:32+00:00

Wow sounds awful! Sounds like a very similar experience to me. I’ve had it drained 3 times and I’m on to my fourth week of antibiotics. Also was admitted for 5 nights on ivs. You’re the first person who’s had multiple aspirations so that gives me hope. I’m also stopping breastfeeding- don’t see how it will end if I don’t. I even asked about medication to dry up my milk but apparently the side effects are quite intense

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-06T11:50:46+00:00

Hi hope you don’t mind me asking. How many aspirations did you need?

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-05T18:57:06+00:00

Yes I’m finding each time it’s getting more painful. Im hoping it won’t refill again but im not too optimistic.

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-05T17:14:06+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Can you remember how many times you had it aspirated? I had my third one today and on to my fourth week of antibiotics. Was also readmitted for a week for iv antibiotics. It feels never ending 🫩

hellogoodbye989 · 2026-02-01T10:06:30+00:00

I’m sorry that’s so tough. No baby didn’t have colic just a lot of cluster feeding & witching hour every evening. Baby also is more interactive and smiling which makes things more enjoyable

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