♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[Kiwiberry]

It's a really annoying tension in the legs or arms that make me feel like I have to move. I also get the feeling that my body doesn't want to sleep but my brain does. It's kind of hard to describe .

 

[Jamers89]

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA, it has been a very crazy last few weeks.

Nova, I am glad to hear that baby Cleo is doing well in the NICU.
Lexi, I'm so sorry for your loss, and pray that Abel continues to thrive in the NICU.

AFM, I am 30 weeks 3 days. Baby boy is measuring right on date, which is good considering I am type 2 diabetic. Because I've got issues with my blood sugar my doctor is inducing me at 39 weeks. We are scheduled for January 14th, but the date could change. We almost have everything ready for him. The amount of stuff that babies come with is overwhelming lol.

 

[gigglebox]

Kiwi that sounds miserable! Any chance of it letting up at this point? My struggle this pregnancy has been RLP (throughout the day) and calf cramps (at night). Omg soooo painful!

Hi Jamers! Welcome back! What's been taking up your time these few weeks? Does it feel intimidating have a induction date set? Yes, babies sure do come with a lot of things! Just wait until he's outgrown the stuff and you put things like the swing away. Your house will feel empty

 

[W8tingforbaby]

Had my last monthly appointment today and baby boy is doing great. Still breech so hopefully he turns because I don’t want a c-section. Can’t believe just over 2 months to my due date

 

[bbbbbbb811]

Is anyone feeling nervous at the thought of labour?
I've had three straightforward, short labours(I've been very lucky) but I can still remember the intense pain, and I don't feel prepared to give birth again. I think I'm remembering it worse than it was, because I still have gotten pregnant again every time but I've never been nervous in previous pregnancies about labour.

 

[Jamers89]

Giggle, we had several friends getting married, two of which we were in the wedding party. Plus, my brother-in-law just had a baby, so we had to travel to see our beautiful new niece I'm honestly relieved to have our induction scheduled. It allows me to plan maternity leave and we have a definite day to countdown to.

That being said, I am very anxious about labor. I'm beyond scared of the possibility of a c-section. We had our childbirth class last week, but I'm still anxious. I think that's mostly because this is baby #1 for me, so it's just the unknown that freaks me out.

 

[Kiwiberry]

Definitely not nervous here! In fact I'm super excited!! It can't be any worse than what it was like with my first two, so I'm ready to go!

giggle: not really much I can do other than some at home remedies mentioned online which haven't really worked for me yet.

W8ting: lovely baby bump photo!

 

[madtowngirl]

I'm also anxious about labor, but it has more to do with going into labor. With my first, my water broke at work, and I'm now getting to the point where I'm scared it will happen while my husband is at work and far away. With my low-lying placenta, it's pretty important that I don't take too long to get to the hospital.

I'm having my second C-section, so I'm not too nervous in that aspect. I pretty much know what to expect. From what I understand, recovery is a bit easier when you're not already in labor, so part of me hopes this little lady will hang on until my scheduled date, but I seriously doubt we're going to make it that far. Oh well, at least I have some compression underwear this time!

 

[bbbbbbb811]

Kiwi, did you have vaginal deliveries? Also interesting to ask, did you carry the same with your girls? Because you really are all bump like they say with boys.
I've had all girls, and I don't get a big belly, every time I just get wide! Until the final few weeks, I could probably just pull off being overweight I've always been jealous of the upfront bump lol!

Jamers, I've always been induced, so can't compare it to naturally going into labour but I've had three very easy labours, never longer than 1hr 40mins. When are you being induced? I hope it all goes smoothly!

Madtowngirl

 

[bbbbbbb811]

It didn't post my last bit

Madtowngirl, how many weeks is your c section? So many already know when you're giving birth! I know I should be induced on February 10th if this is late(which more than likely will)

 

[Kiwiberry]

Bb: yes, they were both birthed vaginally. It wasn't necessarily how they were born that was hard it was how long I was in labor for because they were premature. My first baby was born at 27 weeks and I was in labor for 36 hours on a magnesium drip which basically felt like being hit by an 18 wheeler truck. My second was born at 34 weeks due to being induced after having PPROM. If I remember correctly I was in labor for a little over a week before they allowed me to give birth to her. They kept me on an IV drip and hospitalized the whole time. My contractions were thankfully only 20 to 30 minutes apart (which wss still horrible) for both girls until they were born. As for how I carried them, there really wasn't much difference to how I'm carrying this baby boy. My bump may be slightly lower, meaning it's pointing downward a very tiny bit but honestly the difference is not even noticeable to anyone but me. I really wasn't taking pictures of myself at least not that I can remember. If I find any I'll post a comparison. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I have a short torso (I'm pretty short in general), so there's nowhere to go but out outward. I just felt around a little bit and the distance between the top of my hip bones and the bottom of my rib cage is about 3 inches (7.6 cm).

I wouldn't have minded being induced this time around if it was something that was necessary for me. I'm kind of jealous at the ladies who know exactly when their baby is going to be born. Although right now I'm just hoping I make it to full term. Having two premature babies already has the odds stacked against me. The Makena shot only helps so much, I really have to worry about whether or not I'm going to rupture again.

 

[gigglebox]

I am definitely nervous now with the unknown of this platelet crap. I was prepared for a c section but the thought of general anesthesia is a game changer

My first birth i had my waters go at home in a gush like the movies. Evidently this is the least likely scenario, lol! Second time my contractions started about 8 at night and i went to l&d about 3am. Both were long labors (27 & 36 hours) and both ended in emergency c section (failure to progress & baby stuck in birth canal).

I was actually kind of looking forward to the calmness of a planned section -.- hoping and pteying the option is not completely off the table...

 

[Jamers89]

Bb- we are being induced on January 14th, barring any complications. I'm hoping the induction goes smoothly.

Giggle- Is there any chance your platelet issue could resolve before your c-section date? It would be sad if you had to be under general anesthesia.

 

[bbbbbbb811]

Kiwi, what eventful births. I hope you make it to term, and have a straightforward birth but it must be a constant worry you will give birth prematurely again. Interesting you've carried the same with your girls, I suppose it is likely genetics and body type that determine how we carry.
I've got wide hips and I'm 5ft 7 so i guess baby has more room to spread out before growing outwards if you get me.

Giggle, I'm clueless about c sections and GA. But I'm guessing it means you will be unconcious? Echo what jamers said, could it self correct? And how long would the GA take to wear off?

Jamers, I really rate inductions, I hope you have a positive experience too!

 

[MollyMoon]

Hey everyone,
Had my 31 week appt yesterday and was feeling horrible anyway so I took the day off work. As of yesterday my Dr put me on medical leave. Thank God she's very helpful and there was no question. She had a little ultrasound machine to take a quick check on baby she said she's in good position and looks good but still sent me for fetal monitoring just to be safe cause I felt very unwell. But everything looks good just need to rest up.
Thanks ladies for all your support it's nice to have someone to relate to.

Kiwi- I have restless legs as well and sometimes it goes to my arms and seemingly my body. 99 percent of the time it's when I'm in a vehicle and it drives me crazy!
I'm trying to control my nerves about birth to keep myself relaxed as possible Esp. Since this is my first baby. It's still hard not to wonder at times how things will go. But I want to think positive and have faith no matter what happens.
Hoping everything goes well with everyones births what ever the case and for healthy babies and moms.

I still have my ultrasound next week to determine baby's size n weight so we shall see how it goes.

 

[madtowngirl]

It didn't post my last bit

Madtowngirl, how many weeks is your c section? So many already know when you're giving birth! I know I should be induced on February 10th if this is late(which more than likely will)

I'm scheduled for section on January 8th, so about 7 weeks to go. If I make it that far lol.

 

[gigglebox]

Bbb how okd is your youngest? Wow your labors were amazingly short!

To the new mamas--not to freak you out but have you looked into back labor? I've had it twice now and it's quite painful; the reason i bring it up is because it's a situation i had never heard od and wasn't prepared to handle. Actually I didn't discover untik my second labor that i had back labor the first time, too -- it was in my medical records but no one ever told me. It would have been nice to read up on how to deal with it before I experienced it and iniwsh anyone had mentioned it to me...hence me bringing it up!

To answer about the platelets-- I don't know if it can resolve itself but i'm doing everything i can to try! Mainly dietary changes. I will get more info at my next appointment. My understanding now is this is pretty common and means I may need to take steroids in the final days of pregnancy which can boost platelets and also might need a platelet transfusion before surgery.

Hopefully I need none of it though! We will see.

And uggggh to the final weeks and having appointments every 2 weeks!

 

[MollyMoon]

Hey gigglebox is it similar to period back cramps at least at the start like the lighter contractions?

 

[bbbbbbb811]

My youngest is 2 in exactly a week giggle!
My labour always starts in my back but I don't know if it's back labour? But I know I'm already in a lot of pain in my back before it comes round to my belly.

 

[gigglebox]

Hey gigglebox is it similar to period back cramps at least at the start like the lighter contractions?

I'm not sure what period back cramps are...? I never get cramps in my back. The back labor starts like a sore pain in your lower back, pretty light at first and gradually gets worse. It's tolerable for awhile but it gets seriously intense...hubby asked me how it felt, i said like someone was taking a seering hot, dull knife to my lower back and trying to separate my torso from my legs. SIL, who also experienced it, said it felt like a seering hot metal wire wrapped around each lower vertebrae and someone would pull on the wire at each contraction.

Mind you, back labor is not typical. Also i had stacked contractions (ie getting a second one before then first finished) and so I did not get as many breaks in between. I also had prolonged labor and was trying to stick it out wothout pain relief...it was 24 hours before I was practically begging for an epidural.

My experience is not the norm!!! And the epidural took alllllll the pain away