Due Dec 2016 Jan/Feb 2017 part 3

[purple]

Thank you purple yes I really don't want an induction as I'm really wanting to give birth in a birth centre here attached to the hospital and they have strict criteria to be able to, one being induction they don't do inductions there so I'm hoping and praying my body goes into labour by itself so I can birth there, it's an amazing place and so comfortable and big nothing like what I've had in the past, I really want a water birth which I was denied previous two occasions hence why I'm so gun ho on giving birth there so I can have all the things I've been dreaming of for a very long time, or well at least to have a go at it lols

I understand completely! I was hoping for a birth centre birth with my first but had to be induced due to mild pre eclampsia at 40wks. I had a great birth in the labour and delivery ward but it wasn't what I really wanted.
With my 2nd I wanted to avoid all the hospital policies completely so I hired my own independent midwife and birthed at home.
Unfortunately my midwife cannot practice anymore and there are only 3 IMs in Adelaide so my only option this time is using the hospital system again but my hospital now offers homebirth. I have a great midwife but am still bound by hospital policy.

If you aren't already a member I know there is a Natural Hospital Birthing group on Facebook. I'm not a member but it is often mentioned in the Homebirth Australia group I am in. They will probably have great advice on navigating the hospital system to get the birth you want.

[pinkinthestars]

Thank you very much Purple it's greatly appreciated I will definitely look into it

[pinkhelp]

No luck with the sweep yesterday. I had some cramps and a few contractions but nothing picked up....I tried walking for a bit but I'm so lazy and tired with this pregnancy I needed a nap. lol....I've noticed quite a bit of reduced movement from the baby over the last few days so I think room is getting cramped in there.

[sharon]

Aww pinkhelp thats rubbish but u never know things could still kick off over the next day or so. Did they say ur cervix was open and sodt etc

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[pinkhelp]

i was 2 cm and cervix soft and at the front, I guess baby isn't ready? When is your induction date again? Good luck! You may just have your baby first!

[sharon]

Whats ur actual due date pinkhelp ? If ur 2cm and soft then thats actually quite favourable. My sweeps on Monday but i just hope im not unfavourable and cervix closed or hard etc or unreachable

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[pinkhelp]

feb 27th is my due date. Monday I'll be 38 weeks. Good luck on Monday. I hope your sweep works!!

[sharon]

Me too. Ill only be 38+ 2 though so a bit early but fingers crossed 😊

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[sharon]

Hows things pinkhelp anymore signs signs ur sweep ?

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[sharon]

Ive had reduced movement too infact & im going to mention it to my consultant tomoz

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