angelfire Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Really enjoying all the posts on pregnancy. I havent had one yet although my partner has a little boy. Cant wait to see how big your bump gets Gina!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 why did you have to remove the polish Clare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Midwifes like to be able to see your toenails (without varnish!) as the colour under the nail can show problems with blood pressure during labour (I think - if they go a funny colour it shows your blood pressure is dropping) I'm sure that's what the midwife said to me as she removed the mingy orange stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 That was it Shona - I was gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 The things you learn Congratulations Gina - lovely photo you look great. Will you be doing a Demi Moore and posing nude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I nearly gave birth to my second daughter with my shoes on! I had been having contractions all morning and was drying my hair when my waters went. OH put my shoes on me and attempted to persuade me to get in the car to go to hospital but I wasn't going anywhere. (I was always quite assertive in labour!!) Two ambulance men arrived in time for the birth - their only input was to lift up my dress and say "you can push if you like." And I remember right near the end saying "Take my shoes off!!" I look back on it as a truly wonderful experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 brilliant story Linda - note to self - take shoes off! Mel - you really don't want to see me doing a Demi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 My friend had 'silent labours' (lucky girl) where she didin't know she was contracting until she got the urge to push! Anyway I went round to see her about 2 weeks before the baby was due to find her on all fours in the hallway, yelling 'call an ambulance, it's coming'.....Luckily they got there in time as I've never delivered a baby, I saw the birth though and it was fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 why did you have to remove the polish Clare? Nail varnish isn't really a problem during labour, as long as you're conscious and telling the midwife how you're doing nail varnish is OK. But it's a problem if you need an anaesthetic,(for a caesarean, or any other operation, come to that). Perfusion to the nail beds gives a very good indication of what blood flow is like to the extremities, ie fingers and toes. To demonstrate- if you press down on your (unvarnished) nail the nail should go white where pressure has been appled, but rapidly return to pink. That = good perfusion. Sluggish return to pink suggests that perfusion isn't as good as it ight be. Blue is bad news It's a quick and very easy test for the anaesthetist just to check that circulation is as good as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Clare, I have always thought it must be such a privilege to be present at a birth. It must have been a very exciting moment. Bet your friend was pleased you were there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 It was fantastic! She was glad to see me when I got there, but didn't give a fig who was there when the baby was coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I can identify with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Oh, well you learn something new everyday Kate. Thanks for that. I'll rememebr not to paint mine just incase. They'll not have much luck with my finger nails as I bite them terribly. Fortunalty, I can't get my toes in my mouth at the minute (yuck!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I nearly gave birth to my second daughter with my shoes on! I had been having contractions all morning and was drying my hair when my waters went. OH put my shoes on me and attempted to persuade me to get in the car to go to hospital but I wasn't going anywhere. (I was always quite assertive in labour!!) ................. ahh yes, waters breaking, I can't forget that experience. 2nd pregancy, in the mid of night, rushing to hospital, I turn to husband and desperately say "how long before we're there", when suddenly my waters break. Husband nearly veres off the road, stuffs his jumper under me (trying to protect his precious car) and puts his foot down. When we arrive at hospital (in Ascot - couldn't be posher), I 'manage' to get out of the car, stagger towards the entrance (where two gorgeous hunks are standing outside having a fag), having to walk past them with my trousers dripping, (stopping every few steps because of the pains). It should have been embarrasing, but you know what, you JUST DON'T CARE. Although, I did feel like some kind of Alien dragging my entrails behind me. Oh happy days By the way, once up in the room it was a fast birth, 5 pushes and Josh shot out like a rocket. Doesn't sound it I know, but it was a fab experience, and I mean that. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Ah, yes, NOW I remember more reasons to be child-free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 brilliant story Linda - note to self - take shoes off! Mel - you really don't want to see me doing a Demi Why not? You're just as beautiful as her? (and before GRD and Dan go off into a fantasy world I am saying that as part of the woman sisterhood no other reason!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Ahh, the woman sisterhood - you can't beat it. Not that the men would understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Crooked Chicken, I loved your story - it made me laugh out loud because it was just so spot on. It's great to look back on, isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Crooked Chicken, I loved your story - it made me laugh out loud because it was just so spot on. It's great to look back on, isn't it. Especially for us childfree people who may ocassionally get broody - reminds us why we stick to dogs and chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Why not? You're just as beautiful as her? Did you get that fiver yet Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I did mean it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
