♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[MollyMoon]

I've suffered with severe period cramps/back cramps since I was 20. The back cramps which feels similar to what you described - as far as the intensity- I couldn't say. Cause we all have different pain tolerance as well.
The way I could only describe it is there is no place of comfort until the pain is gone.

 

[Kiwiberry]

to you ladies who suffered with back labor, I hope you can escape it this time.

Ladies, I've been craving oranges for a few weeks now and I just can't seem to get enough of them!! I've been eating tons of all different kinds of fruit all the time.

To the ladies who have had growth scans recently, is that normal or is that part of your treatment? They haven't even offered me a growth scan or another scan in general. Could it possibly be because of my government insurance? All they've been doing is using the Doppler once a week.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

to you ladies who suffered with back labor, I hope you can escape it this time.

Ladies, I've been craving oranges for a few weeks now and I just can't seem to get enough of them!! I've been eating tons of all different kinds of fruit all the time.

To the ladies who have had growth scans recently, is that normal or is that part of your treatment? They haven't even offered me a growth scan or another scan in general. Could it possibly be because of my government insurance? All they've been doing is using the Doppler once a week.

I found my beloved Honeycrisp apples for 99 cents a pound yesterday! Not loving the citrus. All about berries and apples.

I think I've already said but I get extra scans because I take a blood thinner. Not sure how many scans are "normal" with my doctor. Wondering if I'll finally see a doppler on Monday as I'm not getting a scan -- which may only be because the ultrasound person is off for Thanksgiving!

Is anybody doing cord blood banking? I think not because it's so expensive, and so rarely actually used, but I'm supposed to read about it before my next appointment. DH wonders if it's something we should do despite not being able to afford it really because he grew up with somebody with a truly severe case of Cerebral Palsy.

Molly, I get really bad period cramps, front and back, also. The only thing that helps at all is a heating pad.

 

[Emsabub]

Girls it’s been so long since I last commented here, I’m sorry

I know Molly mentions it above I’m not sure who else has but the period pain crampy sort of feeling I can totally relate. The last week or so it’s been sporadic, not sure what BH feel like though because I never had them with my first but I suppose that’s it.

Kiwi we only get two scans in the Uk if everything is all okay. I know my cousin had to have a couple growth scans because of the risk of Pre-E I think.

Missmarple & Kiwi yessss on the fruits! Apart from citrus I agree with you there, it would give me terrible heartburn but the last few days it’s been very rare so I’m guessing baby’s dropped, hopefully!

I’ve read about cord blood banking too, it’s something we really want to do but mainly hospitals in London or Manchester do it so I’m not sure if we can which is a real pain. You would’ve thought for something so important to another’s health a lot more places would be able to provide that service. I didn’t realise it was a paid for thing though where you are, that’s a bit unfair.

On the bright side we’re almost nearly there, I know it’s late but belated congratulations to Nova & Lexi So sorry about Tobias, beautiful names for beautiful boys though I’m sure.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

I’ve read about cord blood banking too, it’s something we really want to do but mainly hospitals in London or Manchester do it so I’m not sure if we can which is a real pain. You would’ve thought for something so important to another’s health a lot more places would be able to provide that service. I didn’t realise it was a paid for thing though where you are, that’s a bit unfair.
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There is public cord banking here, which means anybody can use it that matches, and I think it's free, but I don't think I qualify because they screen the mother for genetic disorders and I've got my blood clot thing.

I think it would cost us at least $3000 plus a yearly storage fee around $150 to do private cord banking.

 

[MollyMoon]

I'm really into mandarin oranges right now. I'm trying to control my self somewhat lol. Also baby loves Apple juice! She'll bounce around for up to an hour after I have some!

 

[Kiwiberry]

I'm definitely interested in cord bloof banking. I just feel really bad because they never offered it to me with my girls. I wonder if it's free where I live, I'm definitely going to have to ask about it. If it's not free, I don't think I'd be able to afford to pay for it either .

Good news ladies! Cervix is closed, no amniotic fluid is leaking and I passed my 3-hour GD test!! They did tell me that I have a 75% chance of making it further then I did with my last baby born at 34 weeks. That 25% chance of not making it still really scares me.

I'm really bummed out because I'm still not getting notifications for this thread whenever anyone replies. Ever since they changed the layout of the website a couple days ago. I haven't been getting any notifications for my parenting Journal either .

I'm also still addicted to oranges! I do get some heartburn sometimes but I drink some milk to try to calm it. Despite the heartburn, I can't help but eat them. I eat Mandarin and Halo oranges right now. I also have some huge navel oranges for when I'm really in the mood. Still addicted to apples and pickles as well.

I really need to start packing my hospital bag. I wasn't prepared at all with my girls because they were born early. I'm hoping to turn that around this time lol.

 

[gigglebox]

We did not do cord blood banking due to expense.

I have been wanting oranges more but not craving them too much. Last pregnancy i couldn't get enough orange juice. My fridge never lacked it.

Regarding ultrasounds, 2 is standard here (first at around 12 weeks, second around 21 weeks). I had the extra one as i was on the fence about a TOLAC. The next scan will be to see how big baby is and check my c section scar to see if they even want to risk letting me go into labor. If it looks iffy they'll move my surgery date up a week or so.

I get Braxton hicks all the dang time! They are usually just really uncomfortable but recently some here and there have felt like period cramps. At my ultrasound everything looked good though so doesn't mean anything. I think occasional period cramping is normal.

Kiwi think positive and don't worry about premature birth! Doctors are wrong all the time. The have to give the worst case scenario just to cover their butts.

 

[gigglebox]

I'm not getting alerts either :/ i've been trying to "watch" threads and just remember to check the watched threads page.

 

[Jamers89]

So I had a doctors appointment yesterday. Baby boy is measuring a week and a half ahead, and there is a little extra amniotic fluid around him. My doctor didn't seem concerned, but I (stupidly) googled and freaked myself out. I calmed myself down by telling myself that if it had been a problem, my doctor would have said so. But beyond that, he's healthy. He made the nurse work for his heartbeat. You could see my belly shift as he moved away from the doppler

 

[Wriggley]

well i passed my glucose test! so just means i got a massive baby! ahaha

 

[MollyMoon]

So I had a doctors appointment yesterday. Baby boy is measuring a week and a half ahead, and there is a little extra amniotic fluid around him. My doctor didn't seem concerned, but I (stupidly) googled and freaked myself out. I calmed myself down by telling myself that if it had been a problem, my doctor would have said so. But beyond that, he's healthy. He made the nurse work for his heartbeat. You could see my belly shift as he moved away from the doppler

So what's your new due date then?

 

[Jamers89]

So what's your new due date then?

My due date hasn't changed. I'm still scheduled for induction on January 14th at 39 weeks.

 

[bbbbbbb811]

Does your due date change in the US depending on babies rate of growth?

I am also not recieving any alerts for any watched threads, which is rather annoying!

 

[gigglebox]

I think it depends on your doctor regarding a dating scan. Mine does not change the date.

Great news Wrig! Maybe you'll go a little earlier if big babies aren't your norm

Jamers yup stay off the internet! I'm sure if it was of any actual concern he'd have mentioned it.

 

[Jamers89]

Yeah, my doctor doesn't change due dates. The extra fluid is probably due to my diabetes, as well as his larger size. But DH and I were both over 8 pound babies, so I am expecting Jax to be bigger too.

To all the veteran moms, does baby being head down this early mean he might come early? I asked one of my close friends and she said her son didn't turn head down until 38 weeks.

 

[Kiwiberry]

The reason I'm worriied is because of PPROM. It's already happened once already with my 2nd because my first was born early for unknown reasons. I've been reading and each pregnancy after that the risks go up. I really really want to go full term for my baby. The NICU is hard to go through and I don't want it to happen for a 3rd time .

 

[MissMarpleFan]

To all the veteran moms, does baby being head down this early mean he might come early? I asked one of my close friends and she said her son didn't turn head down until 38 weeks.

My babies head was down at my last ultra sound (28 weeks). Don't know if that means it will STAY down.

 

[MollyMoon]

Mines head down too.

How big is y'alls hospital bag? Not the baby's just yours. I'm just wondering if I'm bringing a too big one or what. Personally I'd rather have extra space even if I don't use it but don't want to look too odd lol

The other day I was loading this page and noticed I was behind so I went to push the next page and accidentally hit 'ignore thread' - do you think that would have happened to any of you not getting notifs?

 

[gigglebox]

Don't think so as i am still "watching" the thread. Maybe there's a setting somewhere for notifications...?

Kiwi I really hope this one hangs in utero as long as possible for you! I hope I never have to experience nicu. So sorry you've been there twice

Jam, I think they still can flip around so head down now doesn't mean much.

Molly I haven't packed yet but last time it wasn't crazy big. I lived in night gowns in the hospital and went home in maternity jeans and a t. The important things for me were contact & glasses stuff and eye drops. Oh and a few pony tail holders. That said if i really needed anything else we were close enough to home that my mom or hubby could get stuff.