Update - well wishes - 30 weeks pregnant and waters broke

[Lolepops]

Hi I haven’t written on here for a good while but there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t have a look to see the sad , happy and hopeful posts . I always end up in tears !

I was lucky enough to get pregnant on my second round of icsi . I had to pinch myself as I still don’t believe it’s real. Only after my 20 week scan did I start to settle down . At 30 weeks pregnant ( two weeks ago) my waters suddenly broke in the middle of the night . I was admitted to hospital and kept there for 48 hours in case I went into early labour . I had steroid injections and a course of antibiotics. I have managed to hang on to 32 weeks. The hospital have been amazing monitoring me, weekly scans, blood checks. I am on pins as to what may happen. Praying that baby stays where it is for now.

I just wanted to see if this has happened to anyone else and also to wish everyone well on their journeys whatever stage you may be at. So many ladies on here are an absolute inspiration and this group certainly helped me in the early days during the ivf process x❤️x❤️x❤️

[Caza2009]

Hi, I’m not in the same position (just failed first fresh round) but I wanted to wish you all the best - hope your little one stays put for a little longer xx

[Lolepops in reply to Caza2009]

Thank you so much xx I’m so sorry to hear your first round failed . Mine did too and my head was all over the show . I hope you have some success on your second x x x

[emu2016]

Hoping all that praying you did to make that embryo stick means baby will keep sticking for a bit longer. Lots of luck. Thanks for sharing your story xx

[Lolepops in reply to emu2016]

Thank you so much . I’ve been following your updates too . You have dealt with everything so well and added humour to it ( which this awful process needs) . Good luck to you with everything xx

[emu2016 in reply to Lolepops]

Sometimes you need cake and giggles. Try some cake ... the stickier the better xx

[Lolepops in reply to emu2016]

Ha ha I’ve not stopped eating cake for 7 months 😂😂😂😂x x

[emu2016 in reply to Lolepops]

My hero x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Lolepops. Well you’re doing ok at the moment. Baby is just growing now, and I’m sure will continue for a few more weeks. Be careful not to knock your tummy. Just want to wish you well with the birth when it happens. I will be thinking of you. Diane

[Lolepops in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you Diane . I am being so careful. I have been signed off work to make sure I rest up . Hopefully baby will stay there a bit longer x x

[Dreamer0204]

Hello Lolepops, Im normally a silent member but thought I would reply as something similar happened to me. At 32 weeks I had some bleeding and strong contractions (every 10 minutes) unlike you my waters didn’t break. They did however give me 2 steroid injections just in case labour started and kept me in for 3 days. Was told to take it easy but can continue working. I’m currently 36 weeks and like you in for weekly check ups but so far so good baby is staying put and hopefully will do for a couple more weeks. All I can say is take 1 day at a time and I’m sure baby will be just fine, try and take it easy and rest where possible. Doctor was a little happier once I got to 35 weeks as this was like a safety point for him. Wishing you lots of luck for the next few weeks xx

[Lolepops in reply to Dreamer0204]

Hey awww so stressful isn’t it . Just keep thinking ‘ when is something going to happen’ . Just makes you feel ok edge . That’s amazing that you are at 36 weeks .

They have told me their aim is to get me to 34 weeks . Hopefully it will be even longer . Best of luck with everything . Please keep me

Updated and thanks for sharing your story too x x

[Emmad781]

Congratulations

Our friend went in to labour at 7 months the baby had to stay in hospital for around 6/7 weeks but the hospitals are amazing these days hope the baby is ok xx

[Lolepops in reply to Emmad781]

Thank you so much . So good to hear success stories . They seem to have things under control in the hospital

And have been so good in looking after me . They seem so thorough . Thank you for sharing the info about your friend . Good luck wherever you are on your journey x x

[Emmad781 in reply to Lolepops]

That’s good news that they are looking after you. Hopefully we will see a photo when your baby arrives 😊

I’m 20 weeks pregnant so far so good have my anomaly scan Tuesday xx

[Lolepops in reply to Emmad781]

Good luck . Everything will be great . Always daunting but exciting going for scans x x

[Tugsgirl]

Sending luck and positive wishes your way 🤗🤞🍀 xx

[Lolepops in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you so much xx I’ve read your posts often and you are such a strong lady and inspiration x x x

[Tugsgirl in reply to Lolepops]

Thank you xx

[Mrsgled1982]

I hope your little one stays put for as long as possible but i wanted also wanted to share a positive outcome with you too.

My sister went into premature labour with my nephew at 27 weeks due to placenta abduction. He will be a happy healthy 4 year old in two weeks time.

I was there at his birth and i have never been so frightened in all my life. But down to the

[Lolepops in reply to Mrsgled1982]

Hi thank you for sharing your story . How frightening at 27 weeks . What a lovely outcome but must have been awful at the time . I’m hoping as time goes on the baby is getting stronger and stronger and fatter and fatter .

Just hope it stays there a bit longer .

I have followed your posts and I’m sorry things haven’t worked out for you to this point . I had two embryos put back first time . It was a no brainier for us as one wasn’t good enough to be frozen so they just put both back in . Unfortunately both didn’t take .

Massive best of luck for whatever you decide x x x

[Bobenhams3 in reply to Mrsgled1982]

So pleased to here your nephew is doing well and is a strong and healthy 4 year old. I had my twins at 26 weeks, they are only 7 weeks old now x

[Mrsgled1982]

I just wanted to say i hope your little one stays put for as long as possible but i wanted also wanted to share a positive outcome with you too

My sister went into premature labour with my nephew at 27 weeks due to placenta abruption. She now has a happy healthy little boy who turns 4 in 2 weeks.

I was there at his birth and i have never been so frightened but the doctors and nurses were amazing. And you'd be amazed what the little preemie babies can do, they are little fighters.

Every time i see him he makes my heart melt. I cant believe how far that little 1lb baby has come

[Mrsgled1982]

Stupid phone posted too early lol.

X

[Autumnmoon]

Also wishing you all the best for when little one gets here fingers X'd he or she is very comfy and decides to stay a bit longer x

[Lolepops in reply to Autumnmoon]

Thank you so much x x x ❤️

[Bobenhams3]

I had my twins at 26 weeks and had all the steroids and meds to help them for their early arrival. They weren’t able to hold my labour off.

I hope your baby stays in for a bit longer but if it doesn’t, I just wanted to reassure you that while my babies are only 7 weeks old every doctor and nurse that has looked after my babies have been amazing. Not just with the babies but with me and my husband.

Good luck xx

[Lolepops in reply to Bobenhams3]

So glad they are ok now . Thank you for sharing . You must have been so worried at the time x xx