We are Jenny and Martin and we are parents to Mya. We attended the Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes in Newcastle.
We did our third round of IVF and were finally successful after a couple of failed attempts and a miscarriage. Due to this I was very careful throughout the pregnancy and appreciated every scan to see how my baby was growing. As she was small and as I had gestational diabetes, we had scans every two weeks. I ate the most random food options to keep my blood sugars low (cheese slices, parmos, expensive low sugar protein bars and no cereal!). I had morning sickness until the third trimester. I also had SPD. I thought I would go swimming more, exercise and be generally healthier however never had enough energy!
Due to IVF and gestational diabetes I was due to be induced at week 38. We arrived at hospital at 38+1 at 5pm and had the gel at 11pm when I was already 1cm dilated. My waters were broken at 7am and by 8am I was having contractions. I used gas and air for pain relief. However later that morning I started having heavy bleeding so was taken for a C-section.
Breathing techniques 4/5
Gas and air 5/5
Relief that she was here and she was perfect and full of love.
I was in hospital for 5 days following the C-section and as Mya had jaundice. Feeding was challenging especially when I couldn’t get out of bed.
Persisting to breastfeed and being successful.
Creating a healthy happy baby.
Breastfeeding difficulties.
Overwhelming support. We meet up regularly. Everyone had breastfeeding challenges so it has been a comfort to know I am not alone.
Baby clothes.
Cake and weetabix.
We got a lot of gifts from a family friend including the floor play mat, moses basket and swing. All very helpful. But most useful gift was saline nasal spray and calpol!
Vests, full body suits and sleep sack.
Be prepared and have a good group of friends to talk to.
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