2015 October Owls! | The chicks are hatching! *16 boys & 8 girls so far!*

[Dark_Star]

In my case they do a full growth scan every 3 weeks, the weight estimation is based on the head, belly, leg, and arm measurements they take. Fundal height means basically nothing with twins, I was measuring 41 weeks 3 weeks ago.

 

[Dark_Star]

Has anyone been prescribed Pantoprazole for heartburn? I just started it today. I was still having bad reflux and vomiting on 300mg Zantac.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Long time no post.

I haven't had a scan in 4 or 5 weeks. I can't remember. I have an appointment on Tuesday though, so maybe they'll do one then? I'm pretty sure my doctor doesn't do any scans after the anatomy scan though

Other than that, things are going fine. I'm pretty sure he's head down because keeps ramming his head into my pelvis. Haha.

Hospital tour tonight. Oh and I'm hot and tired as I'm sure many of you are.

Just waiting... 9 more weeks.

I've been keeping myself busy hunting down second hand deals and researching cloth diapering.

DS - I don't have any experience with your new medicine, but I really hope it helps. I can't imagine your discomfort level.

 

[Charmed86]

DS, I'm really sorry you're struggling with heartburn & vomiting so much I wish I had some advice. Thankfully I'm managing, just, on 150g Zantac & topping up with gaviscon throughout the day. I'm supposed to take 300g, but keep forgetting my morning dose. I hope you get some relief!

I've added SPD to my list of pregnancy ailments! Thankfully it's only mild atm. But I spent all of yesterday (literally) at the hospital with DH as he was having an op on his leg, then half of today there too. I am SO sore today. My pubic area hurts so bad. I've looked up support bands to see if they help.

29wks now! I can't believe how close I am to meeting my little boy! I have another growth scan at 31wks, I think, because of the GD bee had a 3D scan a couple of days ago & saw his little face. He was all snuggled up against the placenta & sucking on his umbilical cord! He kept sticking his tongue out to reach for it! He is a snuggly bear so the midwife doing the scan said to make sure we have lots of cuddly toys for him & some dummies for after he's settled with bf. He has such long fingers and feet! Takes after his 6'4" Daddy

 

[Mississippi03]

I def hear everyone suffering from heart burn. Mine has started bad up again.. Sometimes it makes me feel like im puking in my mouth. Im fortunate enough that gavison seems to settle it or the most part right now.. But i think soon ill be having to go back to zantac!

I cant imagine what it will be like to be carrying another 10+ pounds by the time I give birth. My back already hates the current extra 15 im carrying!

 

[apreslaube]

I am getting heartburn some too, but I just take Tums. Sometimes my mouth tastes horrible because of the acid though. So nasty. It's starting to get really exciting now - I'll be officially 2 months on Saturday. I'm ready, but SO not ready

 

[Tink1o5]

Haven't been around much as we have been super busy. We did go and splurge for a 4d ultrasound and we had that appointment today. Got some great pictures of our little girl

Hope you all are well other than the pregnancy discomfort.

 

[Twag]

3 months today until due date cannot wait

Sorry you ladies are suffering with heartburn - I do not seem to have this yet but I am still sick and taking anti-sickness meds some days are better than others but so done with it now I am sure this is sticking around until she comes out

 

[Dark_Star]

Okay so Pantoprazole (Protonix) is a wonder drug... I took one almost 24 hours ago and still no heartburn even as I drink my morning coffee. If any of you find 300mg Zantac isn't enough do ask your Dr. for something stronger!

Tink and Charmed are you going to share some pictures of your 3d/4d scans? I would love to see them.

 

[Charmed86]

Wow! I'm so happy you got some relief! That is a wonder drug!!

I'll post a photo as soon as I'm on my laptop Our images were obscured slightly because he was hiding behind the placenta & sucking on his cord. He's so beautiful though. It makes me so sad, I want to meet him!

Does anyone else have little freak outs over labour? I've been a bit constipated today & it's finally caught up with me (sorry, tmi! Lol). But the pains & feeling sick first had me so worried about how I'll cope. I'm so scared of the unknown that actually, I don't let myself think about it at all! I was hoping for more advice at the parenting class, but they didn't really tell us anything. A friend has recommended a yoga dvd for my SPD & said the breathing & relaxation techniques got her through her labour so I'll give that a go!

Hope every one has a great weekend! xx

 

[Mississippi03]

Does anyone else have little freak outs over labour? I've been a bit constipated today & it's finally caught up with me (sorry, tmi! Lol). But the pains & feeling sick first had me so worried about how I'll cope. I'm so scared of the unknown that actually, I don't let myself think about it at all! I was hoping for more advice at the parenting class, but they didn't really tell us anything. A friend has recommended a yoga dvd for my SPD & said the breathing & relaxation techniques got her through her labour so I'll give that a go!

Hope every one has a great weekend! xx

Lol THIS is me!
I freak over the pain constipation gives me.. More the nauseous im about to faint feeling i get as im actually getting relief. I was thinking this exact thing this afternoon.. Im not sure how im going to get through it

 

[Dark_Star]

The constipation upsets me too... and I'm afraid to push too hard at it and loosen something I shouldn't

 

[Aliop]

I am looking forward to labour. Yes, sounds odd I know lol I am aiming to VBAC and I just want to get it done because I know I can do it but the waiting game is driving me a little mad I just want to get through it and know what I am dealing with as the last thing I want is another EMCS but if medically necessary I will consent to an 'elective' CS if problems arise as they did with my third. I really want the opportunity to birth another baby though, the high from my vaginal births was/is amazing even all these years later.

If you are worried then take some time to skill yourself up, you'll feel much more prepared with a few skills to fall back on Birth Skills by Juju Sundin is excellent, and lots of people rave about hynobirthing etc as well.

 

[apreslaube]

I am looking forward to labor, but then again i'm a FTM so maybe it will be horrible . I'm just concerned he's going to come late. My mom is a teacher and she and my brother are coming out for about 5 days on Oct 10, which is during her fall break. She can't really come for more than a night or two besides that time. I'm due Oct 1st... Once Oct 1st comes you bet I'll be doing every trick in the book to get labor started. LOL

 

[Tink1o5]

Here is a pic of my 4d with my little girl.

As far as labor I am only nervous because of my postpartum hemorrhage with my previous pregnancy, but I am so ready for her to be here and meet her. All I can do is hope I don't hemorrhage again.

 

[tallybee]

Aw Tink beautiful xxxxxx

As for labour I'm kind of looking forward to it too. I trust my body and baby to do what needs to happen. The only thing I'm worried about is oh freaking out lol hopefully he will be fine!

 

[MissR]

Aw tink she looks such a cutie! What a lovely pic for you to cherish

I am also kind of freaking about labour. My last didn't turn out like I wanted it to at all and I'm worried I won't have control just like before. I'm hoping it is completely different this time and I can have the labour and birth that I want. The last thing I'm wanting is to be induced like with DD, so hopefully I will start to labour on my own this time! X

 

[3boys]

I've had positive labors and not so nice labors. So I'm apprehensive about it. Praying I don't have a massive bleed again and also praying he doesn't get too big with gd

 

[Charmed86]

3boys, I've got GD too! How are you finding it? I'm so nervous because they won't let me go past a certain date either, which will change depending on how my GD is managed. I think once it's all over, I'll feel better about having a second.. Just because I'll know what to expect. Or maybe I'll be just as scared! Who knows.

Just had to remove DH's dressings from his leg surgery. It took an hour to do, leaning over the bath. I am so sore & so tired now! I started to feel dizzy as well, so as soon as he was sorted, I grabbed some crisps and a PB blondie to bring my sugar levels back up. I'm finding that everything is taking a lot more effort than it did & it's a lot easier to accidentally overdo it. Hopefully it doesn't hurt Oliver. He's been kicking away since

 

[bathbabe]

Oh im excited for labour! Haha x