Posts by *Jade*

Try not to worry too much, 6 months feels like a long time, but it's not abnormal.  It took me 15 months to conceive my first, which miscarried, and then 8 months for DS.  Yep, it sucks, but sometimes you just have to keep...

I think being able to breastfeed in recovery is a huge one.  I was lucky to be birthing in NZ, after DS came out he was weighed etc, wrapped and handed to DH.  DH then walked alongside me to recovery carrying him, and when I...

As for post-partum, I did blood tests for 3 days pp, then was cleared to stop.  I was supposed to do the GTT at 6 weeks, but like someone said, it's so hard to make the time!  I didn't do it until 6 months when I got chased...

Quote: Originally Posted by BeanSprout Mama    I'm feeling extremely stressed because I know that if I end up officially diagnosed as GDM, and if this diagnosis leads to medication/insulin, then hospital...

Quote: Originally Posted by lifeguard  It's not necessarily something you can prevent - even with best efforts. Don't beat yourself up about it. We have a gd thread in "I'm Pregnant". Yep, absolutely.  I...

I'm sorry you are feeling so bad about your c-section :( I really hate hearing people wonder if they have "failed" because of their c-section, and I say this as someone who was induced (or attempted!) for 4 days before a c-section, 4...

How funny about the names!!  Sounds like calling the mental health team is a good idea, good to have lots of support wrapped around you right now.  I hope it goes well!

I'm sorry, that sounds so tough.  I had some horrible thoughts over christmas, and they really shake you up. Can you go and see a Dr or a counseller?  Are you open to taking medication?  I know that anti-depressants...

My c-section was semi-planned; I was induced and after 4 days - nothing!  No dilation at all, I think my Bishops score was 1.  So by the time we got to the fourth day, I was ready for the c-section.  I didn't have tons...

Wow, I would be seriously annoyed at DP at this point!  He's telling you he won't *allow" your mother in your own home???  Not acceptable, IMO.   Yes, your mum made a stupid mistake.  My mum put my bouncer...