2014 April Rainbows

[hope4rainbow]

All the checks they did of the back of head, spine, brain, and front of the face bone structure were within the normal range and our dr was confident that we don't need to do further genetic testing! Hb of 168 bpm, moving all around, got to see tiny fingers and cute little feet. So amazing! Our u/s tech even let us know she's pretty sure we're having a..... BOY!!

 

[Lisa85]

Hope, That pic is amazing!! Did you pay extra to get a 3D one?? i think im going to wait till later on to get a 3D scan. So glad everything is going well.
Yay for a boy !!!!! can you see it in the pics? I wish my tech would have offered an opinion... i didnt think to ask. maybe the doctor can see at my next appointment.

Wendy, Good luck with your scan on Tuesday! It is a bit of a relief to make it to 13 weeks but in a way im more terrified! i think coz its unchartered territory for me now and every little pain or anything makes me worry.
Was your labour still super painful last time even though it was short or was it pretty good?
What pram are you thinking of getting? The one i wanted it like $200 more than i thought it was going to be (which is already very expensive) so im not sure if I'm allowed to get it now! i want a Bugaboo Cameleon.
Have fun telling your family!

Vietmamsie, I would love to be team yellow but I'm to impatient and i think i would freak out if i wasnt fully prepared with the right colour clothing and what not.

Karina, did you sort out the dates? im sure they just got it wrong.

Does anyone know anything about using steroid cream while pregnant? i get psoriasis which usually is not very bad but i have a really sore spot on my finger. I havent used any yet but i was wondering if im allowed coz its getting painful. i can definitely put up with it if i have to.

 

[Kasey84]

Hope- what an amazing scan picture! Glad to hear all is well

Wendy- good luck with your next scan. Keep us posted!

Lisa- I've been looking at strollers too. There are sooo many to choose from and of course the ones I like best are always the most expensive!

I'm not sure about using steroid cream. I thought I read somewhere before that it may be safe to use in small quantities, but always in consultation with your doctor. I'm sure your doctor will be able to give you some advice with that.

 

[hope4rainbow]

Lisa- We didn't have to pay extra, I had no idea we would even get to see him in 3D. The tech went from 2D to 3D and said, "This is what the baby looks like!". Fun surprise! We don't have a picture of his bits, I bet we'll get one next time!

 

[Karinama98]

I have my appointment tomorrow, so hopefully I'll get things figured out.

As for steroid cream usage, I'm not sure I would use it, but according to a few sites online I saw it's okay to use in moderation.

https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/13/us-steroid-skin-creams-idUSBRE98C0UW20130913

 

[Karinama98]

And Hope, that is an awesome picture.

 

[Kasey84]

Lisa- my doctor also recommended a website for questions about the use of certain medications in pregnancy. The website is www.motherisk.org/

You can browse the website or call a 1-800 number and speak with a counsellor for advice on medications. It's based out of the Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto, Canada. I used it once during my last pregnancy and found them to be very helpful!

 

[Karinama98]

To document our progression, here's my bump so far. It's gotten slightly bigger since week 9.

 

[Lisa85]

Thanks for the info about the steroid cream. I think ill stay away from it just to be safe. Hopefully it clears up on its own. i heard people who have eczema and psoriasis often get it worse during pregnancy so im thankful its not so bad at the moment.

Kasey, SAME!!! i always like the ones that are the most expensive... i was even looking at high chairs and i liked one that i thought might have been on the cheaper end but then i looked at the ticket and it was really expensive!! Hoping someone helps me out to buy the pram i want.

Hope, how lucky!!! we have to pay a fortune to get 3d ones here.

Karina, nice lil bump happening there. Mines looks quite small today i think. Definitely still noticeable though!

My MIL is here helping me paint the house today and it got very fumey so she told me to leave the room and she is doing it on her own. i feel bad!!!

 

[ebonymama]

hello ladies,

its amazing all is fine and i am so loving the scan pics.....

hope that is a great scan pic....

3d and 4d scan pics are very expensive in my region.......
imagine that in this day and age.......

well i was thinking to find out boy or girl cause i really wanna connect with my lil one...

i am considered high risk cause of my pre-existing hypertension...and its already more risky cause in the caribbean where i am at we are the last to find out about the world's advancement in medicine it would seem....

so i am considering flying out to canada to see a high-risk OBGYN...

yall pray for me....
anyway so what are u ladies up to??

any plans for christmas as yet??

 

[Wendyk07]

All the checks they did of the back of head, spine, brain, and front of the face bone structure were within the normal range and our dr was confident that we don't need to do further genetic testing! Hb of 168 bpm, moving all around, got to see tiny fingers and cute little feet. So amazing! Our u/s tech even let us know she's pretty sure we're having a..... BOY!!

Wow! I love your scan pic. it's a little prince.

 

[Wendyk07]

Labour was excruciating and much worse than my first which was 38 hours but she was bum first and unfortunately died in labour because of it when she tried to turn and got tangled. There worry is that my labour will be so quick this time that I wouldn't have time to get to the hospital and boy will I need that gas and air. X

Haven't really decided on a pram yet, haven't even told DH that I want a new one yet. There's nothing wrong with the silver cross that I have but I just want something new for this baby. X

 

[morganwhite7]

I am so sorry to hear that Wendy I pray this one is your take-home forever bean!

We are scheduling the c-section date and meeting the midwife tomorrow! Also forgot to post my teddy graham pic (measuring a week ahead!) but it is so much smaller than all of yours since I am due so late in April :/ But here you go!

 

[ebonymama]

Labour was excruciating and much worse than my first which was 38 hours but she was bum first and unfortunately died in labour because of it when she tried to turn and got tangled. There worry is that my labour will be so quick this time that I wouldn't have time to get to the hospital and boy will I need that gas and air. X

Haven't really decided on a pram yet, haven't even told DH that I want a new one yet. There's nothing wrong with the silver cross that I have but I just want something new for this baby. X

sorry bout your daughter wendy...i to lost my daughter in january 2012 who was born sleeping.....the pain i felt and still feel was enormous..she was my first and only baby......

so i will pray that we both get rainbow babies this time and the rest of mothers who may have lost as well....

 

[Kasey84]

Wendy- Your story is heart breaking. I hope everything goes perfectly with your rainbow!

Morgan- beautiful scan picture! You must be thrilled!!

Ebony- glad everything is going well!

I'm not sure how I'll even deal with Christmas this year. Normally I'm a huge lover of Christmas...planning early and listening to Christmas CDs in November! Last Christmas was very different though. My mmc was diagnosed on Christmas Eve and a few days later I was admitted to hosptial for medical management. I also ended up spending New Year's Day in the ER for severe cramping. It was a difficult time and I'm not sure how I'll ever feel the same about Christmas again At the same time, when my rainbow arrives I want to make sure he/she always has the best Christmas!

 

[Karinama98]

Today was my OB appointment. They weren't concerned with my episode of fainting last week, but it'll be something I'll be watching. As for my heartburn situation, they just recommended different over the counter medications to help it, so I'm going to look into getting a few different types.

They let me know my next scan will be at 20 weeks, so I have 9 weeks to go. But at least I got to hear the heart beat today with Doppler. Sounds really good. Since my husband wasn't able to attend with me, I recorded the sound so he can experience it as well.

Next appointment is scheduled for Oct. 25. Only 3 more weeks until we announce it to our closest friends.

 

[Lisa85]

Ebony, that sounds a little frustrating that they dont have the right doctors for you there. is it a big deal to fly to canada? im sorry about your daughter... i cant even imagine that pain. I understand why you would want to travel to see the right doctors.
I dont have any plans for xmas yet. I have divorced parents so its usually a big day of driving for me to see both parents and my OHs parents. Im usually exhausted by the end of the day so i imagine it being much worse while pregnant. Im excited though!!
Im supposed to have a weekend away with my family in November but its to a bush type area so it usually involved lots of walks up mountains and cliffs and what not so not sure how im going to go with that.

Wendy, Im very sorry to hear about your daughter. That must be one of the hardest things to go through in life. Im glad the doctors are on top of it this time and will do a c-section. You and your LO will be much more relaxed that way.

Kasey, Sorry your last xmas was so painful. I think being pregnant this xmas might make you feel a little better. Im sure when your little on is here the excitement of xmas will return. I cant wait to experience xmas through the eyes of a child again.

Karina, Glad your appointment went well!! 9 weeks seems so long to wait to see your LO again. if only we could peak inside our tummies.

Ive banded myself from looking at new threads on here. i get bored and go look at the unread posts and find so many horror stories that im freaking myself out. I think id prefer not to know at this point. Ill stick with the ladies i know for now!!

 

[Lisa85]

is anyone getting lower back pain? my is getting quite sore and im having trouble sleeping because of it

 

[Kasey84]

Karina- glad your appointment went well. Hearing the hb is amazing isn't it!

Lisa- I've had a little back pain lately too. Have been having trouble sleeping for about 2 weeks now. I fall asleep ok, but wake in the early morning hours and can't get back to sleep. I don't know what its all about!

 

[Lisa85]

Kasey, Im the same!! My OH gets up at 5am to get ready for work and usually i just went straight back to sleep but now I'm waking up before him and not really going back to sleep coz my back is aching. Its even in my hips today as well.