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Happy V-Day drjo!
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Happy V Day to all the ladies reaching it! 21w2d here.
Sugar, I know the feeling. At my anatomy scan it seems she kept the doppler up above my belly button for his head, but he keeps feet his down super low resting on my bladder. I am up every hour at night. Told DH that it would be more comfy to just sleep in the tub. LOL!
Sugar, I know the feeling. At my anatomy scan it seems she kept the doppler up above my belly button for his head, but he keeps feet his down super low resting on my bladder. I am up every hour at night. Told DH that it would be more comfy to just sleep in the tub. LOL!
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Happy V-day yesterday, Drjo! Only 2 more weeks for me! 
I'm with you, Noodlehelm. This baby likes to kick me down low. All my other babies were head down at 20 weeks, and stayed that way until birth, but this one thinks breech is a much better position to be in.
I'm with you, Noodlehelm. This baby likes to kick me down low. All my other babies were head down at 20 weeks, and stayed that way until birth, but this one thinks breech is a much better position to be in.
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So I'm currently waiting on a call back from my midwife, and I hope I'm just over reacting!
In the time of 1 1/2 hours, I've had 6 Braxton hicks contractions. They weren't painful, but I think they were more uncomfortable than I've experienced them before.
Also, this could be totally unrelated, but my face/ ears have been flushed/ blotchy red and I have no idea why! I've had a swollen lymph node for a few days, so I wonder if it's some kind of infection? No fever though.
I also checked myself a couple days ago (I did it very cautiously, and I was already experiencing some of this, so don't tell me I did/ I am going to give myself an infection..), and I am at least 1 cm dilated, at least on the outside.
All these things together have me really concerned, so I want to go get checked out! Just waiting to hear back to hear their opinions.
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So, I just got off the phone, and I'm really disappointed it what I heard. At first she tried to tell me that since I'm not even 23 weeks, she doubts they are Braxton hicks, and I'm just experiencing normal pregnancy stretching- or something. She said it's probably way to early to be preterm labor, and if it were they wouldn't give me any medicine to stop it since I'm not at a viable gestational age (which doesn't make sense to me... I know it's not viable, so that's why you'd give me medicine? Then she was telling me more about Braxton hicks and saying they would need to be 40-60 seconds and being felt in all four quads. I told her my entire uterus felt rock hard, that's why I was pretty sure they were braxton hicks, and they were lasting at least 30 seconds, but I hadn't been timing them. She said since I could talk through them, blah blah blah i was probably fine. Told her my mother experienced preterm labor, and went on bedrest at four months pregnant. She seemed (or acted) a little more concerned then, and looked at my ultrasound to see my cervix, said it was nice and long. Told me I could come to the office in the morning to be checked if I wanted. Tonight, if I felt like things weren't changing I could come to L & D, but told me it would probably taken a long time. Kind of made it seem like there was no point.
Since I'm an hour away, I asked if I should go to my local hospital and get check, and she said no real quick saying they wouldn't have my file, or be able to do anything if it were actually preterm labor anyways. (which she basically told they wouldn't do anything either, so I don't see the difference..)
This wasn't my actual midwife, but someone on the same team. At this point, I don't really think I'm in preterm labor, but I'm really frustrated at her attitude toward it.
In the time of 1 1/2 hours, I've had 6 Braxton hicks contractions. They weren't painful, but I think they were more uncomfortable than I've experienced them before.
Also, this could be totally unrelated, but my face/ ears have been flushed/ blotchy red and I have no idea why! I've had a swollen lymph node for a few days, so I wonder if it's some kind of infection? No fever though.
I also checked myself a couple days ago (I did it very cautiously, and I was already experiencing some of this, so don't tell me I did/ I am going to give myself an infection..), and I am at least 1 cm dilated, at least on the outside.
All these things together have me really concerned, so I want to go get checked out! Just waiting to hear back to hear their opinions.
Edit to add-
So, I just got off the phone, and I'm really disappointed it what I heard. At first she tried to tell me that since I'm not even 23 weeks, she doubts they are Braxton hicks, and I'm just experiencing normal pregnancy stretching- or something. She said it's probably way to early to be preterm labor, and if it were they wouldn't give me any medicine to stop it since I'm not at a viable gestational age (which doesn't make sense to me... I know it's not viable, so that's why you'd give me medicine? Then she was telling me more about Braxton hicks and saying they would need to be 40-60 seconds and being felt in all four quads. I told her my entire uterus felt rock hard, that's why I was pretty sure they were braxton hicks, and they were lasting at least 30 seconds, but I hadn't been timing them. She said since I could talk through them, blah blah blah i was probably fine. Told her my mother experienced preterm labor, and went on bedrest at four months pregnant. She seemed (or acted) a little more concerned then, and looked at my ultrasound to see my cervix, said it was nice and long. Told me I could come to the office in the morning to be checked if I wanted. Tonight, if I felt like things weren't changing I could come to L & D, but told me it would probably taken a long time. Kind of made it seem like there was no point.
Since I'm an hour away, I asked if I should go to my local hospital and get check, and she said no real quick saying they wouldn't have my file, or be able to do anything if it were actually preterm labor anyways. (which she basically told they wouldn't do anything either, so I don't see the difference..)
This wasn't my actual midwife, but someone on the same team. At this point, I don't really think I'm in preterm labor, but I'm really frustrated at her attitude toward it.
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Oh wow, ja, that's horrible. Can you call back and see if you can get someone else? If you are really worried definitely go to the local hospital and get checked out. Better safe than sorry! Sounds like that woman was just trying to fob you off so she wouldn't have to do more work. If you can feel your stomach area tightening then those are almost certainly BH. Good luck! 
I think this guy is also breech; still getting lots of movement down there. DD was breech until around 34-35 weeks, but I was hoping to avoid all of that this time around. FX our babies turn for us soon!
I think this guy is also breech; still getting lots of movement down there. DD was breech until around 34-35 weeks, but I was hoping to avoid all of that this time around. FX our babies turn for us soon!
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Ja I hope your bh deminish quickly. I just read on Thebump.com that at 20 weeks our uterus would start contracting from time to time to prepare its self for labor. I hope that's all it was for you.
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I had a couple more bh, but they've since went away. I had very light cramping afterward, but that is gone now too, since I've been resting. I was at work up until the point that I called the midwife, and hadn't really had the chance to sit down and rest.
I don't think I will go into the office tomorrow, because I don't want to miss work if I'm just over reacting. I'm defiantly going to try to take it as easy as possible though, and I may see if they can move my appt from next Friday to this Friday. Of course if something else happens that has me worrying, I'll change my plan!
... I wasn't really looking forward to V-day, because even with a chance of survival there's way too many complications, but I guess if I'll be taken more seriously then, I'm excited for 24 weeks!
I don't think I will go into the office tomorrow, because I don't want to miss work if I'm just over reacting. I'm defiantly going to try to take it as easy as possible though, and I may see if they can move my appt from next Friday to this Friday. Of course if something else happens that has me worrying, I'll change my plan!
... I wasn't really looking forward to V-day, because even with a chance of survival there's way too many complications, but I guess if I'll be taken more seriously then, I'm excited for 24 weeks!
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Ja, they did that to me in dd's pregnancy. It's crazy to me they won't help you unless you are 24+weeks... I hope it's all nothing and I'm sure it is just stress and anxiety. That can make your bh contractions much worse!!! Rest well and drink tons of water!! I'll be thinking of you!!!
I still am not sure what direction this baby is in. I feel like she is still all over the place. I know with dd when she was head down because I always felt her bum on one side of my ribs and her feet on the other!! Can't wait to be feeling more and more movement!!!!
I still am not sure what direction this baby is in. I feel like she is still all over the place. I know with dd when she was head down because I always felt her bum on one side of my ribs and her feet on the other!! Can't wait to be feeling more and more movement!!!!
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Ja, that midwife sounds just like my OB's nurse. She makes me feel stupid for calling, always saying, "That's normal in pregnancy," as though she didn't even really listen to anything I said. Makes me so frustrated! 
I'm glad to hear that the BH have settled down a little, and hopefully they won't kick up again soon. Also, that's stupid that your hospital wouldn't do anything for you because you're 22 weeks. I know my hospital will help delay labor after 20 weeks, which seems like a "duh!" sort of thing to me! But like you said, in 8 more days at least they'll take you more seriously.
I'm glad to hear that the BH have settled down a little, and hopefully they won't kick up again soon. Also, that's stupid that your hospital wouldn't do anything for you because you're 22 weeks. I know my hospital will help delay labor after 20 weeks, which seems like a "duh!" sort of thing to me! But like you said, in 8 more days at least they'll take you more seriously.
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From stories I read online, there are some doctors who won't do anything before 24 weeks, and some do. I was just really surprised to hear they wouldn't at my hospital though, because it's a large well known hospital, that I believe has the highest level NICU. If you live on the states, you may have heard of its Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
I plan to discuss my frustrations with my actual midwife at my next appointment.
I plan to discuss my frustrations with my actual midwife at my next appointment.
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Hi!
Congrats to all those hitting the viable mark! It's always reassuring to know that the medical staff will do their utmost to help baby if something goes wrong!
ja- Sorry the midwife was so unhelpful! Hopefully things will be less eventful from now on!
Afm- I had my 20 weeks scan today! Baby is happy and healthy and growing well! I was surprised to learn that I have an anterior placenta again this time! I've been feeling really strong movement for weeks already and can already see movement too! So I definitely have a strong little one this time! I also found out the sex! We're expecting a little GIRL!
It's our 3rd girl and, for the foreseeable future at least, our last baby so it's a little disappointing! Doesn't make a whole lot of difference in the long term but I'm still sad about the experiences I'm likely to miss out on.
Beca :wave:
Congrats to all those hitting the viable mark! It's always reassuring to know that the medical staff will do their utmost to help baby if something goes wrong!
ja- Sorry the midwife was so unhelpful! Hopefully things will be less eventful from now on!
Afm- I had my 20 weeks scan today! Baby is happy and healthy and growing well! I was surprised to learn that I have an anterior placenta again this time! I've been feeling really strong movement for weeks already and can already see movement too! So I definitely have a strong little one this time! I also found out the sex! We're expecting a little GIRL!
It's our 3rd girl and, for the foreseeable future at least, our last baby so it's a little disappointing! Doesn't make a whole lot of difference in the long term but I'm still sad about the experiences I'm likely to miss out on.Beca :wave:
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I really don't get it at all, even if the hospital won't intervene to save baby, the hospital could still do a check and tell you if you are in preterm labour or not? Because if you were, I imagine you would still need medical assistance,. It surprises and disappoints me that they won't even try to stop it. I really hope everything has settled down and its not pre term labour.
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EstelSeren: sorry about your disappointment! Totally understandable! I think one of the main reasons i don't want to find out the gender is bc I'm fairly certain it is a boy, likely our last as well and I'd rather deal with that with a new beautiful baby I'm holding than wait 
I'm sure you will experience the amazing joy only a mom of three girls can!
Congrats to all the vdayers!! Can't believe we are moving song so fast!
I'm sure you will experience the amazing joy only a mom of three girls can! Congrats to all the vdayers!! Can't believe we are moving song so fast!
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I know the feeling ladies after trying for so long I feel silly for even being the tiny bit Dissapointed !! Never imagined I would have a 3rd BOY but I keep telling myself everything happens for a reason even if we don't know that reason at the Moment!!
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Ja, how are you feeling now? I hope you're doing okay.
Estel, I felt the same disappointment this pregnancy when I found out I was having my third boy in a row. But I know I'll love him just as much as I love the rest of my kids. I'm glad your little girl is looking healthy, though.
Estel, I felt the same disappointment this pregnancy when I found out I was having my third boy in a row. But I know I'll love him just as much as I love the rest of my kids. I'm glad your little girl is looking healthy, though.
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The bh I'm having now seem normal!
The rash I mentioned has been driving me crazy though! This weekend it was just my face was a little red, then Monday it was very blotchy red, the last two days it's just been a light red, but yesterday my arms started getting blotchy. My arms have been itchy off and on, and today I think my legs are starting to itch too. Plus my palms and soles of my feet have been slightly itchy/ sensitive.
There's nothing I could think of that could be causing it, I called the midwive's office today during my work lunch and had to leave a message. I wanted to know if their was anything I could put on it to relieve the itching, or if I should go to a doctor/dermatologist. .... They never called me back. Frustrated!
The rash I mentioned has been driving me crazy though! This weekend it was just my face was a little red, then Monday it was very blotchy red, the last two days it's just been a light red, but yesterday my arms started getting blotchy. My arms have been itchy off and on, and today I think my legs are starting to itch too. Plus my palms and soles of my feet have been slightly itchy/ sensitive.
There's nothing I could think of that could be causing it, I called the midwive's office today during my work lunch and had to leave a message. I wanted to know if their was anything I could put on it to relieve the itching, or if I should go to a doctor/dermatologist. .... They never called me back. Frustrated!
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ja14 have you ever been tested for an autoimmune disorder? It could be behind the mysterious rash. That being said, pregnancy can cause rashes all on its own but id definitely get it checked! I had a face rash, due to an allergic reaction, and they gave me prescription strength hydrocortisone but said to use it very sparingly. Hope you get relief soon!
