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I need help/advice...

ShaunaMac95ShaunaMac95 member
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I am currently approaching 35 weeks FTM and at 32 weeks I went into early labour. Went to maternity unit and after around 6 hours the contractions eased, then stopped but I was kept in for 2 days to recieve 2 doses of steroid injections to boost baby's lungs. For almost 3 weeks I have been in hell of stopping and starting every single day and I cannot cope mentally anymore. I am exhausted, mentally drained and fed up. My point is, I want to know would it be safe for me to start trying to induce myself with those stupid at home things like sex, constant walking, birthing ball etc or should I wait? I am at my wits end now :(
Thanks x
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Re: I need help/advice...

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  • BigboobsmcgeeBigboobsmcgee member
    edited August 2015

    For me personally, both of my pregnancies sucked at the very end but no matter how awful it was, I would NEVER do anything to try and get one of my kids out before they were as cooked as they possibly could be. 35 weeks is still pretty early. Try your best to hang in there. IMO, it's even harder when the baby is actually here so keep that kid in as long as possible!

    Also, I'd talk to your OB about this instead of us.

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  • ShaunaMac95ShaunaMac95 member
    My OB decided to go on annual leave and not tell me. She's not back until my next appointment which is in 4 weeks so ill just have to wait until then. Although I am 35 weeks my LO measures 17 days bigger than my actual dates but my hospital won't change my due date. I live in Ireland so maybe it's different here. Thanks for the advice x
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  • Ceridwen77Ceridwen77 member
    ShaunaMac95 said:

    My OB decided to go on annual leave and not tell me. She's not back until my next appointment which is in 4 weeks so ill just have to wait until then. Although I am 35 weeks my LO measures 17 days bigger than my actual dates but my hospital won't change my due date. I live in Ireland so maybe it's different here. Thanks for the advice x

    The ultrasound measurement can be way off at this point. That's why they won't change your due date. Your due date is most accurately determined early, at your dating scan. It's especially true that babies grow at way different rates in the 3rd trimester. I agree with PP who said it would be selfish to try to induce labor now.
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  • kanga915kanga915 member
    I'd be doing the opposite, trying to keep baby in as long as possible. Did they not put you on at least modified bed rest? If your doctor isn't available wasn't someone on call at L&D to answer your questions? You really need to talk to a doctor or midwife.
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  • ShaunaMac95ShaunaMac95 member
    They haven't put me on bed rest. Their words were "you won't make it to 36 weeks". In Ireland the health care system is awful. It's as though they don't really care about their patients. First thing in the morning I am going to my local maternity hospital and finding out exactly where I stand. Thank you all for your advice. I admit it is selfish even thinking of inducing myself, I think my hormones etc have just got the better of me lol. I've had a good cry and chat with my mum so I've calmed down a bit. I also forgot to mention I lost my mucus plug this morning lol. Thank you all. This is exactly why this is the best pregnancy app out there!
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  • BigboobsmcgeeBigboobsmcgee member
    ShaunaMac95 said:
    They haven't put me on bed rest. Their words were "you won't make it to 36 weeks". In Ireland the health care system is awful. It's as though they don't really care about their patients. First thing in the morning I am going to my local maternity hospital and finding out exactly where I stand. Thank you all for your advice. I admit it is selfish even thinking of inducing myself, I think my hormones etc have just got the better of me lol. I've had a good cry and chat with my mum so I've calmed down a bit. I also forgot to mention I lost my mucus plug this morning lol. Thank you all. This is exactly why this is the best pregnancy app out there!
    Good luck to you and hopefully you can keep that baby in a bit longer.
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