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[KylasBaby]

I had an ultrasound at my 37 week appointment. It was quick the doctor checked her position and fluid levels. No measurements or anything just eyeballed everything.

Baby can drop anytime. Theres no certain week it happens.

 

[MamaBunny2]

My upcoming appointment is next Wednesday when I'm 35 weeks. It'll be my first invasive appointment since wayyy back when this all started. I think I'm getting that butt swab thing... doctor mentioned it at my last appointment I'm anxious as to what he will have to say, if anything. Knowing I could very well be in labor in just over four weeks makes me excited, nervous and anxious. Still things to do at home but I just don't feel like doing anything lately. I'm having a really uncomfortable day today. My shirt is too small, my pants aren't fitting right and the baby is positioned right under my chest like in my lungs. He's poking and prodding around which I like that's he's so active but man am I miserable today I just want to be home in some comfy shorts or loose sweatpants and a big t-shirt.

 

[MrsHudson]

Pearly I don't blame you for going against cervical checks. Quite honestly I don't know if my midwives will do one tomorrow for my 36 week check up. But I am sort of curious to see if anything is happening. I felt like my insides were falling out last night so I wonder if that was the beginning of effacement and/or dilation. I get the swab tomorrow too. What joy! And as far as I know I don't get anymore ultrasounds but that's just fine with me. I don't really see them necessary unless there's a problem.

 

[Maggs]

36 weeks today! Yikes!! Heartburn and insomnia are going to be the death of me. At least I actually slept decent-ish last night. I'll probably feel worse today for it though. Been having a few really uncomfortable evenings the last week. Can't get comfortable, pacing and sitting on my yoga ball. A few irregular but frequent contractions for hours at a time. I have a feeling this labour won't be as straight forward as my first!

 

[MamaBunny2]

I am 34 weeks today!

Yesterday was a super rough day for me, it being the six year mark since my dad passed from lung cancer and also I was so uncomfortable with the tight fitting clothes I was wearing, baby pushing up into my lungs and ribcage and my super sore feet from the shoes I had on. (As you can see by my photos, I opted for stretchy, looser clothing today) I had a little cry once I was home but decided I would be productive to make me feel better. With the help of my kids, I began tackling our back room that is piled with loads of crap. My goal was to clear out the one far end with our dinner table so we could all sit together and eat once OH got home from work. Mission accomplished! I had put a pork loin in the slow cooker on my lunch break so dinner was ready to go. It was nice and made me feel better.

Before:

After, one end:

Still have A LOT to sort through and clear but it's a start.

I got an email and am able to have another, final volunteer ultrasound Just have to figure out a date because she wants me in next Wednesday but I have my doctor appointments on Wednesdays and would rather not miss much work in one day plus OH works that day and really wants to come. Hoping she will work that out with me...

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Greats and Pearly!

I am trying to not freak out too much about his position until it is confirmed on Friday. I don't think he has moved yet but there is definitely still time for him to turn

Oh and Isla didn't have pink eye, just a viral infection. Kept her home yesterday and DH is home with her today. Hopefully she'll be OK to go back to day care tomorrow!

Pearly, I wouldn't be getting cervical checks yet either, I don't think I even got one until I was 39 weeks last time...

Sass, I hope you survived that walk!

Not much new here. At work today and tomorrow; trying to get things wrapped up. Have two assignments due for school too this week but then I am finished. Will feel really good to have this week over and done with...

 

[fisher640]

35w1d
Appointment today I'm 2.5cm, she said his head is in my pelvis and everything is soft and thinning out. I guess it's time to get stuff ready?! 👍👍

 

[MrsHudson]

I had my appointment and she said they don't do cervical checks. So I'm super happy about that haha! She said there's no pint for them because even if I was 3 cm dilated right now it doesn't mean baby would come any time soon. I just love my group so much! She said they also won't induce me unless there's an emergency or I get up to 42 weeks. But at 42 weeks I would be willing lol. She said the ultimate goal is for me to not have a c section and that just about made my day. They scare the crap out of me! Oh and she felt his head pretty much down by my puboc bone so I'm assuming he's engaged or almost engaged. I haven't noticeably dropped so who knows.

Hope you ladies are having a good day! I'm trying to talk myself into cleaning our upstairs but I'm so tired!

 

[greats]

Maggs- Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing as well... First labor it was obvious when it was happening. This time, it's been stop and go for the last couple weeks.

MamaBunny- Awesome job with the de-cluttering! I know the feeling, our bedroom was a war zone a couple months ago and now it looks like a room! Lol

Mrs. Eddie- So glad she didn't have pink eye! Hoping she's all better ASAP!

Fisher- Better get those bags packed before it's too late lol

MrsHudson- There's no way I can last till 42 weeks I'm such a wimp, though!! And yeah, my biggest fear is a csection. I've never had surgery in my entire life and would rather not start now lol

Afm, I'm in a lot of pain today. Apparently sweeping & mopping the kitchen and cooking dinner is too much for me to handle. I seriously feel like I got hit by a bus! My entire lower back, hips, pelvis, and upper thighs ache so badly right now. Getting a couple BH here and there but nothing worth noting.

 

[MrsChezek]

Hi ladies!
Just coming by to update that I had my little boy yesterday. Labor started at 3:30am at 34w5d and I was at the hospital by 5:30am at 7-8cm dilated. He was a breech vaginal delivery and is in the NICU now but doing well. I'm well as well. Just in shock as I had no signs of preterm labor!

Unprepared but happy to be a mommy again!
Good luck to you all

 

[Luckyeleven]

Hi ladies!
Just coming by to update that I had my little boy yesterday. Labor started at 3:30am at 34w5d and I was at the hospital by 5:30am at 7-8cm dilated. He was a breech vaginal delivery and is in the NICU now but doing well. I'm well as well. Just in shock as I had no signs of preterm labor!

Unprepared but happy to be a mommy again!
Good luck to you all

Congratulations!!

 

[KylasBaby]

Hi ladies!
Just coming by to update that I had my little boy yesterday. Labor started at 3:30am at 34w5d and I was at the hospital by 5:30am at 7-8cm dilated. He was a breech vaginal delivery and is in the NICU now but doing well. I'm well as well. Just in shock as I had no signs of preterm labor!

Unprepared but happy to be a mommy again!
Good luck to you all

Oh goodness congrats Mama! Does the little man have a name! So happy he is doing well. Hope he continues to do well and gets to go home soon!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Huge congrats on the birth of your little guy MrsChezek. Impressive that you were able to have a vaginal breech delivery, that's really awesome!

Mrs. H, completely agree with your midwives that re cervical checks. Encouraging that your little guy is almost engaged.

Greats, sorry that you're so uncomfortable, hopefully that means things are going to get started for you soon.

We've had a rough couple of nights with Isla. We were all sick with this cold/viral infection and now I think her final molars are starting to come in. Her sleep has been bad for the past three nights and DH and I are very ready for a break.

I'm also anxious about this scan tomorrow. I know it is still early and there is plenty of time for him to turn but I will be really upset if I can't have another home birth. Have been doing spinning baby exercises again and when I'm sitting at home it's always on my exercise ball. Am a bit annoyed as Isla turned around this time too but I knew she was breech for weeks so I had been doing the exercises for quite some time. Because I thought he was head down I haven't been doing them this time, just hope it's not too late

 

[MamaBunny2]

Yay more babies!!! I've noticed some on the Facebook group but have a hard time matching FB people to BnB names on here Congrats MrsChezek! That's amazing you had a vaginal delivery with breech position!

 

[KylasBaby]

I'm starting to wonder if there's something to dogs sensing labor. The puppy has been all over me for a few days and my older (by older I mean she will be 3 on the 31st) dog started yesterday. Today she wouldn't even go outside when my mom took the kids outside to play like she does every day! Instead she's sleeping on my feet/legs. I can only hope.

OH thinks I'm going to start having contractions the 27th. She can't say why, just that she can feel it and her gut is always right. It would go right along with a 28th birthday which I've felt from the beginning. That's also 8 days before her due date and I muse,f was 8 days early. My Mom also thinks I'll go next week. The 27th is 4 days away. I can live with that. Though with my luck she's going to be in there another 3-4 weeks lol.

 

[Pearly86]

Just came back from my ultrasound and don't know but this time the lady was little rude all she said my baby is heads down and weighs 5 pounds 11 ounces with heart beat bpm, m little worried about the weight as with the apps I see for 36 weeks it should be 6 lbs

Ladies What have been the measurements at your side?? And this was the first time my mil was with me and the moment we came out the first comment she made u don't eat fruits that's why weight is less I w as like what although I do eat a lot m so upset

 

[MamaBunny2]

You don't eat fruits so that's why baby weighs less? Is she a nurse, doctor, or specialist? That's absurd! At 5lbs 11oz you are close... that's just a few ounces shy of 6. You're doing a great job growing your baby don't you worry! I believe average gain is around a half pound a week now and at just over 36 weeks baby can gain about another 2 pounds which is perfectly healthy. I mean, unless MIL wants you to birth a 10 pounder?!

 

[Pearly86]

Haha mamabunny that was quite funny you really made me laugh
All I felt bad was like she started blaming me when this is not the time to play blame game we should be looking forward as what to do more to make sure baby is with healthy weight and the fact is until now all the ultrasounds weight had been perfect even more than we always expected and ever since she came I complete,y relied on what food she was giving me and look at the result and did I say a word when she is to be blamed bieng a mom she doesn't know for nuts what to give what not I was doing much better without her

Well sorry for the rant !! Tomm is my appointment so hoping all the measurements along with the weight is fine as the ultrasound lady didn't tell me anything, cuz that's all matters. How about other ladies here how much your baby weigh at 36??

 

[MamaBunny2]

In all seriousness though, don't worry about it because everything sounds fine and on track in my opinion I am actually awaiting another volunteer ultrasound. Instructor could get me in next week in the morning but I have a doctor appointment and don't want to be pulled from work so much in one day. Hoping she will be able to work another day out for me. The students usually take measurements at those so hoping I can get a good idea on a size one last time.

I do recall at my previous volunteer ultrasound at 28 weeks, baby was estimated at around 2lbs 13oz.

 

[greats]

MrsChezek, congratulations!!!!!

Had hubby give me the most phenomenal foot massage ever... We looked up pressure points so he focused on those. Now am getting some really good menstrual cramping all in my lower/mid back and lower belly on top of BH. Still refusing to get my hopes up at this point but at least I know what a good foot rub will do haha