Being induced

From 38 would make sense, do you think you could ask them to let you come in for frequent monitoring from 37 weeks? For peace of mind. And be induced at 38? I’m aware that there’s still lots of growing to be done from 37 even though it’s classed as full term. Sorry for your previous loss❤️ x

I probably could but I wouldn’t want to take up the space unnecessarily if there’s no reason for me to go in at 37 you know? But on the other hand I’m so inpatient already and the sooner I can get them here I really want to do that! My midwife said it’s mainly because of their lungs not being 100% formed so baby may need help breathing if they was to come at 37. Thank you ❤️❤️

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️ We lost our little girl at 25+6 and initially was told we could take some form of action like induction or section at 37 but now they've asked for 38. So I have a section date booked for 38 weeks and at 36 I'll decide if I want it to be a section or induction. We picked that date last week so 29+2. I am being heavily monitored this pregnancy and I hope you are too. I think my nerves will be worn thin by then. There's been several hysterical moments and trips to triage. X

I'm sorry for your loss hun, I was induced at 38+2 due to a few reasons, but I know they can do it as early as 37 weeks depending on the situation as 37 weeks is full term, which is what they nearly recommended for me. I'd suggest speaking to them, expressing your concerns and seeing when is best. But when you think about it, twins are normally birthed earlier so if it was a massive medical need, they probably would do it earlier x

@Cheryl im so sorry for yours aswell lovely. It’s something no woman/family should ever have to face😭 that’s good they’ve gave you a date so soon though I was told I probably wouldn’t get one until after 30 weeks. Do you get given a list of dates you can pick from so to say? I am being monitored closely but they said it will be every 2 weeks from 27 weeks. However they’ve been amazing so far if I’ve asked for extra scans they’ve gave them to me and my midwife lets me go in whenever just to hear baby’s heartbeat with the doopler and I have such an amazing support system but it still doesn’t take the pain away. I’m not going to go past the date I lost my girl at so I feel like the anxiety is just something else. I can only imagine how it is for you aswell. Just know we will get through this mumma and we will have our screaming babies in our arms in no time❤️❤️

@Kas thank you, it is truly heartbreaking. I said I want 38 weeks, not 38+6 which is basically 39 and the consultant was like OK let's look at the calendar. 38 weeks fell on a day they do electives so he let me have it booked in. But otherwise I guess yes he'd have given me date options. I understand totally, and every appt comes with its on fear and anxiety beforehand until you know all is OK. Its really really hard. Everyday is a battle in my head. I thought that maybe once I passed our date I'd feel less anxious...the consultant said it goes one way or the other and mine went the other. I don't feel any more secure now we've passed it at all. It's just a big case of one day at a time whilst it feeling an eternity and like holding your breath! Thank you, I'm sure now we've reached that time of year it will go faster now, these months at end of year always fly by so that's something. X

@Jodie thank you girl. My auntie is a midwife in London hospitals who’s advised me quite a lot but her advice is slightly different from my local midwife. I guess my auntie looks at the situation differently as she knows me personally and how awful when we lost our girl was for me. I am going to try for 37 or maybe 37 and a half as I know around that time you just want baby out anyway so I don’t know how that will affect my mental health too. I’d rather him need slight medical help but be earth side than still be in the womb with nothing they can do at all xx

@Cheryl youre so right! I’m trying to distract myself with Christmas ect and then ‘girl maths’ is that they’re basically here after that as I’m due in Feb🤣 it has already flown by aswell. as scared as I am I’m also SO excited to get what we was so close to before but never did. I can’t wait to bring my baby home and I imagine you have the same feeling. Feel free to message me at any point if you want a chat, sometimes it’s nice to be able to relate to someone and know you aren’t on your own with your feelings. I’m wishing you all the luck in the world with it all❤️

100% agree with you there, you've got think about the positives as hard as that is. Like you said, it'd be better to have help on this side even if it means staying in hospital longer than not. And yeah, I mean personal aspect could affect perspective but it sounds like your aunt knows what's she's talking about. I hope everything goes well with you hun x

I was 39+2

@Kayleigh if I was you I personally wouldn’t have commented if I’d read the post and comments as I won’t be getting to 39+2. I feel like that comments insensitive. But thanks for your input 👍🏻

@Kas thank you ❤️ wishing you all the luck in the world too xx

I'd personally wait until 38 weeks if you can, as this gives your baby valuable development time! I'm sorry for your loss, how heartbreaking x

I’m so sorry for your loss. I have had 2 inductions , one at 37 +1 and one at 37 +2 , didn’t need a section. My first was quite jaundiced but otherwise ok and I was home same day with my second. I hope you can agree a plan which feels right to you and that it all goes smoothly for you.

@Kas I know every baby is different but don’t panic too much about the lungs not being properly developed at 37 weeks, my baby was born at 36+5 and didn’t need any intervention or help at all. We stayed a few days as She had antibiotics just in case and her jaundice levels were almost to the point of needing treatment for 24hrs (jaundice is super common anyway) but in the end they dropped and we were home by the Thursday (waters broke Sunday, she was born less than 24hrs later on Monday) Like I said, I know all baby’s are different but hopefully that can put your mind at ease a little there ❤️