22yo TTC #2

[Tilly87]

Yay for your long weekend!!! Have you made some plans with your family?

I have no plans for this weekend, but i am busy catching up on studying so hopefully after the weekend i will have read all my material and can get started on my essay.

I think as you get closer to your due date people comment on your bump alot, i am getting really sick of people asking how long i've got left, like the same people every day and then saying arrr not long then, you will be fine! God i know lol!!!

I am mega tired today, i got up early so i could clean and on with my studies, its like 9.30pm and i think i'm going to put away the books and call it a night!

How has your day been? Hope your feeling better than yesterday?

Anyway, here are my bump pics from today, my bump is quite low but my ribs are really starting to ache lol x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Georgous bump! Looks a lot like mine lol. Your growing out front only, just like me. I know how you mean about having sore ribs! I find if I slouch too much I get a nice reminder by being kicked in the ribs - "Hey Mom, Sit up!".

I've had a nice weekend so far. Not been up to much but relaxing and getting house chores done a little at a time. On Friday I cleaned the bathrooms and not sure if it was related but that evening I had a lot of braxton hicks... I even started to time them just in case... but by the time I started timing them I think I only had about 4 in the hour and by the time I went to sleep they were gone.

My braxton hicks were basically just my belly tightening, some of them would actually make me stop what I was doing though. Is that a normal braxton hick or more like a contraction? Things are fine now but I am noticing that I get them more often these days, how about you?

I realized the other day that I have 5.5 weeks left!

How has your weekend been?

 

[Tilly87]

Thanks, I went to see a friend the other night and she was like wow you've really popped out!! and I was like yeh i know I feel massive now lol!! We must be lucky only really puttin weight on our bumps lol.

I have just been catching up on studying but i am feeling so tired so have no idea how my essay is going to go, I feel like my energy levels have just dropped.

They sound like normal braxton hicks to me, I started getting them about a week ago with this pregnancy, normally if i've exerted myself and the other night after DTD not that we bother with that much at the moment lol. With my previous 2 pregnancies i use to get them now and again but you will definately know the difference once you get a labour contraction because they last longer, are regular, don't stop and feel stronger.

Time has gone so quick!! I reminded my OH that on wednesday we will only have 7wks!!

I hope your enjoying your long weekend? x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Yes I did enjoy my long weekend and will get a short week of work this week... plus I have the baby shower of Saturday to look forward to

Thanks for the difference between braxton hicks and contactions. I get them still but mostly in the evening after a long day.

So today I went to meet the doctor who will be delivering the baby. I thought it was just a meet and greet and see the hospital... no one warned me that I'd have to get an exam So it was a little akward meeting the doctor for the first time and him seeing everything (and having DH there!) haha. He was a little rough and it hurt quite a bit, he even checked my cervix and said i'm not dilated at all yet. Then he sent me for blood work lol... so not the trip to the hospital I was expecting.

The doctor was at least really nice and did go through things before he did them, but owie.

Good news is that baby is doing well and is head down still

How are things with you? When do they check to see if your little one has moved into head down?

 

[Tilly87]

Glad you enjoyed your time off, gosh i forgot about your baby shower, that has come round quick!! You must be really excited about it!!

It is sometimes hard with your first to know if they are the real thing or not but you get use to them after a while.

Can't believe no-one warned you about your appointment! We don't have them sort of appointments in the UK, the first time we see the delivery suite is when we go to give birth lol!! Appointments like that can be quite embarrassing but you have to remember that the doctors see these things everyday. You must feel alot more confident now you have had a tour around the hospital.

So glad Kieran is doing well and is still head down!!!

I'm fine thanks, i'm quite tired at the moment but i think thats to be expected at this stage, I see my midwife on the 28th, so a week today!! to check babies progress and if he has decided to change position. I will let you know how it goes. x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I know, the baby shower has come around fast. Time is going soooo quickly now lol. My sister is coming down to visit for the weekend and to come for the shower, can't wait to see her on Friday - I haven't seen her since Christmas.

Yes, no warning whatsoever haha. It was like "Hi nice to meet you I'm Dr. Froats... now lets take a look here...". Haha I know, they see it everyday, I just wasnt expecting a full physical lol. But one thing this doctor mentioned to me is that I'm an O negative blood type, which he said I need some kind of needle for... apparantly only 15% of people are a negative blood type and I guess my negative blood type can attack postive blood types (we are not sure what DH's blood type is, but it's likely postive, so the baby will likely be a postive too and my blood could attack his). So the doctor didnt seem that concerned, just that I should have had this needle around 28 weeks, which my doctor never mentioned. So it was a good thing I went to see this doctor yesterday. I will be getting the needle next week.

I also have my regular doctors visit today which I find a little redundant as the only thing she checks is urine, weight, blood pressure, measures my belly and listens to kieran's heartbeat... everything I had done yesterday. Oh well.. I guess its good to be thorough lol.

How is your day going today?

 

[Tilly87]

It will be nice to spend time with your sister as you haven't seen her for a couple of months, once the baby is born time keeps going fast and their 2st birthday will come around before you even have time to blink lol.

I can see how your hospital visit was a little embarrassing as you didn't have time to prepare for it lol. I am also O negative, i had the jab at 28wks, OH is O positive and so are both our girls, so i had to have another jab after both of their births. Its to prevent your body building up antibodies against the baby as if the baby is positive the blood cells can sometimes try and fight the babies blood cells, which can leave the baby ill. Weird how your doctor never mentioned your blood type as they normally tell you as soon as they have the bloodwork from your booking in appointment. Weird how were both O negative lol!

My midwife does the same checks when i see her, it never takes longer than 5mins, but it is reassuring to know that everything is fine.

My day has been ok, i am tired and trying to get some work done, i have a workman here so its a little hard to get anything done. I know i will be so tired later that i will go to bed about 9pm so will end up getting nothing done, i really need to finish this essay, grrr...

How are you today? x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I have a feeling my doctor mentioned what my blood type was when I had my first blood test done around 6 weeks but I didnt know it meant anything until yesterday.

So my little one will be ok right now without me having this needle yet? Is it only a problem when they are born if I haven't had the needle? Or for future pregnancies? I am going to bring it up with my doctor and see if she can explain it a little further for me lol.

I'm sorry your feeling so tired, I only seem to get sleepy if I haven't been doing much (like relaxing in front of the tv on the weekends) and in the evening I feel tired. I'm finding I've slept better these last few nights and only getting up once in the night to pee... so I am happy about that. Do you think your tired because you haven't been sleeping properly or because of your anemia? Good luck working on that essay.

 

[Tilly87]

Your doctor would of known you needed the jab though, you and baby will be fine as long as you get it done.

I would just get the jab as soon as possible, it is more of a problem in future pregnancies so i wouldn't worry about it to much, and you will get to find out if Kieran is positive or negative soon after birth. If he is positive you will need another jab.

I think my daily routine is just starting to slow me down a bit, i don't get much time to relax as i'm always busy and always have something to do lol. I am still taking my iron tablets, they just don't seem to have changed anything for me. I am a light sleeper anyway so the tiniest little things seem to wake me. Glad you have slept better the last few days.

How has your day been so far today? x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I saw my regular doctor this morning, she explained the blood type thing... like you said, I will need a jab soon (getting it next week) and again after he is born if he is a postive blood type. Good to know this hasn't affected him in any way but could for future pregnancies.

I'm sorry your so tired, I bet running after you two oldest and keeping up the household has got to be so tiring. Are both of your girls in school everyday? If so, that would make life a little easier, you could put your feet up for a little bit when they are gone. But I have a feeling that only your oldest is in school?

I'm doing well today, just been a lot of running around today. I had the car this morning so I could go to my doctors appointment (DH was working)... but he works split shifts and is off in the afternoon, so I had just got back to work from my appointment and I had to rush off again to take DH the car.

Found out today that I no longer see my GP doctor, who I've been seeing since 6 weeks... I now see the OB doctor who will be delivering. This is a good thing, he seems to know a lot more and I will only be having 1 appointment a week now (I've now had two this week). Can't believe i'm already at weekly appointments!

 

[Tilly87]

Glad you found out about your blood group now so you still have time for the jab!

I always seem to be cleaning up all the time, its amazing how much mess 2 children and of course my OH can make lol! My oldest is at school mon-fri and my youngest goes to pre-school a few mornings a week, i should really rest in the morning when she is at nursery but i spend it cleaning up or shopping or something, so i suppose its my own fault lol.

It must of been a pain doing all that running around! but not long until you get to finish work and relax, well hopefully! My due date falls in the easter holidays so hopefully my girls will let me have a few lay-ins in the morning lol.

Yay for your OB appointments!! My appointments are now fortnightly, I hope at my next appointment he moves into the head down position! Do you have the same checks weekly with your OB that you use to have with your doctor? I also have the feeling this baby might arrive a little late, but hopefully not to late as my daughters birthday is the 17th! x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I am assuming the OB will be doing the same checks as my doctor, only probably more indepth as I am getting closer to the end. Now that he did the whole pap test yesterday I don't think I will need that again until he needs to check for dialation, if they even do that until you are in labour. I assume I will be doing the standard but the OB has an ultrasound machine so I may get another ultrasound at some point. So not too sure what to expect, he said we would talk more about labour options next week.

Do you have a preferred birth plan, (if you can have a vaginal birth this time)? Mine is really to take the doctors advice (with my own instincts too)... and I am probably going to get an epidural, but that really depends on how well I am coping. This is my first time, I am not that experienced and I'd rather just follow what the OB suggests is best.

You need to put your feet up a couple morning a week when your girls are at school, cleaning will get done, even if it has to wait a few days. Just make sure to rest when you feel the need to, esp if you've had a bad nights sleep.

Well i'm off for the afternoon, DH will be here to pick me up from work any minute. Talk to you tomorrow.

 

[Tilly87]

I suppose your OB will do the checks on you and the baby but will give you advice about labour etc. Its quite nerve wracking being a first time mum as you don't know what to expect, i can remember how i felt when labour got closer. How exciting you might get another scan, on my scan at 32wks baby was so big we didn't get a pic.

If baby moves into the head down position i will be happy to just have a vaginal birth lol!! I am planning on using gas and air and the birthing ball, i didn't have much in the form of pain killers the last 2 times so i'm hoping this time will be the same! Just discuss all your options with your OB so when you are in labour if anything is suggested to you, you will know what it is about.

I am hoping that once i get this essay out of the way i can just have the time to lie down and chill out stress free lol!

Hope you and DH had a good afternoon! x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

I'd like to have another scan, just so I can see the baby lol. But considering that the OB can tell just by feeling that the baby is head down, I don't think he will actually do a scan unless there is a reason.

Yes, being a first time Mom is nerve wracking, I have no idea what to expect labour wise lol. I'm not stressing over it though, there is nothing I can do now... I will just deal with things when the time comes. It will be a new experience and I'm just going to see how my body handles things. I really hope your little one moves soon for you, he must be running out of room, I know my lo is.

My job was finally posted this morning, so I have submitted my resume and I just have to wait now. I was expecting them to post the job early last week but nothing had been done until last night. They post the job until next Wednesday and then I guess hold interviews shortly after. I just hope I can get my interview in before I go into labour lol. Lets hope this baby isnt a few weeks early too!

Good luck working on your essay today, just think... the sooner you get it done, the sooner that you get to relax and wont have to think about it anymore.

 

[Tilly87]

Yes your right there, they don't seem to do scans later in pregnancy unless they really need to. I only had a scan last week because it was the only way they could tell if my placenta had moved.

It is nerve wracking, people use to tell me labour horror stories, so once i went into labour i was totally petrified of having to give birth! with both my daughters i had quite good labours so i'm hoping this one is the same. I'm sure once you become a mum you will just slip into your role and wouldn't have it any other way.

Good luck, i hope you get your interview soon and everything goes to plan, i still have my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks, hopefully i will get most of my essay done tonight and tomorrow, it will be nice not to have to spend all my time on it at the weekend. x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Every woman has a story to tell about her labour(s)... to women who have never had a baby, they all seem scary even if they are a good birth story lol. I actually love listening to women's birth stories and know that every person has a different experience. Even though one woman may have a horrid birth, doesn't mean I will too. So although I'm sure to be scared at the time, I'm just looking forward to a time when I have my own birth story to tell.

I can't believe how soon things can happen for us! I remember you telling me that you had your daughter at 36 weeks... thats next wednesday for me (Feb 29th too). Can't believe that our little ones are pretty much fully cooked now

 

[Tilly87]

Yes, I think secretly women love telling their birth stories lol! I know i am proud to have bought 2 beautiful daughters in to this world and am really looking forward to the birth of my little boy.

My friend has a 3 month old little boy and my daughters never leave him alone so I know they won't want to leave their brother alone lol.

The time has gone fast! you are not far off full term now either! A woman on our April thread just had her little boy on monday at 30wks! I can remember being scared going into labour at 36wks but luckily my daughter was healthy and a good weight for her gestation. Her baby is doing well for 30wks though. x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Your daughters are going to be so excited to see their little brother!

There is a lady on my march forum who had her baby just before x-mas at 26 weeks! The baby is doing well now and is about 4lbs, we are all so glad her little one has done so well.

It's scary when your pregnant just how many things can happen. Last night I was half expecting something to happen... I was feeling so crappy yesterday, I had a really bad stomach ache and kept having bms, which I know is a sign when your body clears itself out. I was also very tired... Anyway I was asleep by 9:15 and woke up this morning feeling fine, so nothing yet.

How has your day been? Feeling good?

 

[Tilly87]

They are very excited!!! but my youngest said to me yesterday she is bored of waiting and wants to see him now lol, i told her shes got a good few weeks to wait yet!

26wks is such an early stage to have your baby, so glad her LO is doing so well.

I know what you mean when that isn't a normal experience for you, glad nothing has happened yet though. We also tend to worry ourselves alot about things when we are pregnant, as you hear so many stories about things happening.

I worked on my essay for a while yesterday and had a productive day of yet more note taking and got started on my essay, so hopefully i will manage to finish in the next couple of days. I also decided to wash and dry the babys clothes and blankets, so that is all done, just more things added to my ironing basket lol.

How was your day? Have you got any plans for the weekend? x

 

[Joannaxoxo]

Waiting for the baby must feel like forever to your girls, weeks take a long time when you are young.

Anything strange that happens to me now gets me thinking "is this a labour sign" haha. It will only get worse as I get closer to my due date lol.

I'm off to my baby shower in a few minutes... just waiting for my MIL to arrive, she is dropping off the last piece of the crib and then will take me over to my mom's house for the shower. So glad to get the crib piece so we can get it all set up this week!

How has your day been going? Got any plans for the weekend?