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[Twag]

I have only ever used it on my back not belly

 

[GingerPanda]

Well, right. I only want to use it on my hip. But the receptionist at my chiro was just like, "Common sense rules apply... So don't put it on your belly."

Some docs say it's okay after 12 weeks, some after 20, some not until 37. Some say it induces contractions/labor, some say it doesn't.

 

[Mississippi03]

Pretty sure tens is fine to use.. But you should be seeing a physio first just to ensure you are placing them in the proper spots

 

[GingerPanda]

Pretty sure tens is fine to use.. But you should be seeing a physio first just to ensure you are placing them in the proper spots

My chiropractor specializes in the care of pregnant women, and uses a big TENS machine in his office, as well as orders smaller units for people to use at home. I'm thinking I will bring it in and let him show me how to do it.

I mean, the thing is powered by AAA batteries, so I doubt it's dangerous. Haha.

Hi ladies, newbie here! I'm due on the 3rd with #3 - another baby girl! We have 2 daughters. DH was hoping for a boy but he's happy either way.

Welcome! I'll add you in!

 

[Dark_Star]

Here's my 23 weeks picture. Measuring 32 weeks fundal height now.

 

[onebumpplease]

Dark_star, so beautiful!

 

[bathbabe]

Thats about how big I look dark star and im only having 1!!! I havnt had my FH checked tho but I have midwife wednesday tho so she will probs check then x

 

[Hit Girl]

D_S, you look absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Aliop]

Dark Star, how are you getting on with the pains?

I ordered our nursery chair yesterday we had a 'proper' nursing rocking chair for our first three but I sold it after no. 3 was no longer having night feeds as it was quite ...ummm... ugly! LOL Incredibly practical but not very aesthetically pleasing so this time I bought a gorgeous oh so comfy wing chair and ottoman, going to take 8 weeks to arrive in the fabric I chose but totally worth the wait as it is perfect. Said to my husband it is like they measured me and made it to fit, usually chairs like that are too high and push my head forward as I am short but this is perfect. I don't think he quite understands my excitement over a chair lol

 

[apreslaube]

I'm pretty big for being 23 weeks I think. People are like obsessed with my belly. It's weird. .. my one coworker was like that's gonna be a BIG boy. You sure you aren't due til October? Ugh yes!

We decided on the name last night. I teared up that we made it official. Edison Daniel. So happy

 

[bathbabe]

Lovely name apreslaube. We cant agree on any names! X

 

[Twag]

Lovely bump DS

Lovely name choice

9 days until my 20 week scan and we find out if we are or

 

[tallybee]

Dark star your bump is beaut!

Apres that's a gorgeous name

My bump is pretty giant too lol I have a mixture of folk going 'omg you sure there's only one in there?!?' to 'awww can I feel'

lol.

I am feeling quite alone atm, OH is away for work again. Haven't spoken since Friday and last text was yesterday morning, his phone was off when I tried calling. I hate this, I understand they are in the field but he knows how much it upsets me to not be able to contact, and he told me he should be able to keep charge in his phone. I bet they've been to the pub, he could've charged it there. Geez, I have a basic phone which lasts about a week on one charge - I offered it to lend him but he said he would manage to charge his usual phone. I cried yesterday as my hormonal mind has already decided that something awful has happened, rather than he has just not got charge in his phone. It doesn't help that fob is on the same work team - he's the one that cheated while I was pg with dd and has caused me pretty much a decade of grief since. So it all just snowballs in my mind.

There's a gazillion things to do round the house, which he says he will get round to but some have been left half done for months and months. I am trying to do a Uni assignment which was due in weeks ago, I got an extension til Thursday but it's just futile, I can't concentrate if I don't hand it in then the year is wasted along with £1.5K fees.

I can hardly walk to the shops now, everything takes 3 times as long. The house is like a bomb site, it's all just getting me down, the kids will do jobs but I have to nag etc.
Sorry for the rant girls

Baby is fab, loads of movement.

ETA: he text, I rang back. Nothing's happened, they had no power for charging. It turns out he did have a basic phone with him which has also run out because they were using it for a music player. Nice to see the priorities there

 

[bathbabe]

Omg. Full on baby brain this pregnancy.... realised today that my MOT is 4months out of date!! What a dick, im lucky i havnt been pulled over!! X

 

[onebumpplease]

Tallybee I would be the same.my oh knows I have extreme anxiety issues though (due to an ex) and is very patient.

We cannot even decide on a shortlist of names....it really is stressing me out!

 

[startd]

Apres - great name! So exciting to be that step closer

Dark Star - your bump looks great. I'm only having 1 and was measuring 4 weeks ahead (by fundal height) at my last appointment. I've grown a bit more since then, so I'm interested to see what my measurement is again next week. How is your back holding up?

Tallybee, you sound like you're feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. Travelling is hard - my DH travels fortnightly for work, and often has really big days so it's hard to stay in touch. Just need to trust him and look forward to having him home. Small steps - try and do something on your assignment, because getting started is the hardest part. You can get it done. The house can wait. Good luck!

 

[tallybee]

Omg. Full on baby brain this pregnancy.... realised today that my MOT is 4months out of date!! What a dick, im lucky i havnt been pulled over!! X

Ooooopsie! At least you haven't been pulled over and can now get it sorted Hopefully it'll pass with flying colours!

Tallybee I would be the same.my oh knows I have extreme anxiety issues though (due to an ex) and is very patient.

We cannot even decide on a shortlist of names....it really is stressing me out!

Thanks hun I hate anxiety, it's a million times worse with pregnancy!

Apres - great name! So exciting to be that step closer

Dark Star - your bump looks great. I'm only having 1 and was measuring 4 weeks ahead (by fundal height) at my last appointment. I've grown a bit more since then, so I'm interested to see what my measurement is again next week. How is your back holding up?

Tallybee, you sound like you're feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. Travelling is hard - my DH travels fortnightly for work, and often has really big days so it's hard to stay in touch. Just need to trust him and look forward to having him home. Small steps - try and do something on your assignment, because getting started is the hardest part. You can get it done. The house can wait. Good luck!

Thanks hun

He's back now

 

[DoubleTFun]

Well today I had my OB appt. I am 22+2 and my fundal height is 23w. BP is finally down 120/76. Baby A HB is 140, Baby B HB 136. Everything is looking good. They requested me to do a 24 hr urine as a baseline to compare to if my BP starts rising. Plus a glucose test before my next visit.

 

[apreslaube]

They haven't measured my fundal height yet. Is that weird? They haven't mentioned my glucose test yet either. My next appt is on the 16th so maybe they will do it then. I will be 24 weeks.

 

[GingerPanda]

They haven't measured my fundal height yet. Is that weird? They haven't mentioned my glucose test yet either. My next appt is on the 16th so maybe they will do it then. I will be 24 weeks.

I'm due the day after you, and they haven't done those things for me yet either. On Friday, they're doing my 1hr GD test, and they're doing an extra ultrasound to make sure Luci's heart is normal.