(44) Little Presents - Due in December 2013

[brit3435]

DHBH-

Yes my OB recommends the flu shot, and actually gave it to me in the office at my 32 week appt. I also had the tdap after having my daughter at the hospital and so did my husband, but now they just make the mom get it during pregnancy because it immunizes the baby while still in the womb, isn't that neat? I wish I could get all of her vaccines while pregnant! So you will need the tdap shot this pregnancy and any subsequent pregnancy but that will immunize the fetus from whooping cough so your family won't need to worry about it.

How is everyone doing? I had my 35 week check up, and cervix is now completely open, dilated a little over 1cm and a bit more than 50% effaced. Dr. said it could be anytime now, but he is giving me 2 more weeks of shots, so his estimate is that I have another 2 weeks left of pregnancy. I'm hoping for 3 more weeks! I want to be able to eat everything I want at Thanksgiving

 

[Lara310809]

I had the whooping cough vaccine a couple of weeks ago, but I was never offered the flu jab. My husband had the flu jab, but he works as a prison officer, so it's offered by his work to protect him. I was never told it would be advisable to get family to have the WC vaccine plus, I was told that you have to be breastfeeding to pass on the antibodies for WC to your baby. I don't plan to BF so I don't know that my baby would be protected... But at least she's safe while she's still in there. I think they vaccinate against WC in the first few months anyway

I had the H1N1 vaccine (swine flu) when I was pregnant in 2010, but only because I was going to be emigrating by road in the February, and my midwife was concerned that because of the cold weather and being abroad, she didn't want any avoidable complications for me. Had I not emigrated I wouldn't have bothered getting it

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I have 4 weeks until my EDD! Exciting I hope she comes a little early, only because I'm uncomfortable and bored of being pregnant - completely selfish reasons

More or less ready, although I have to pack my bags and scrub the car seat straps, which are a bit mouldy from having been in storage for a year also have to wash the double buggy covers, which were clean until my husband decided to sand down the walls without taking it out of the room first, so now it's got powdery paint flakes all over it

 

[DHBH0930]

DHBH-

Yes my OB recommends the flu shot, and actually gave it to me in the office at my 32 week appt. I also had the tdap after having my daughter at the hospital and so did my husband, but now they just make the mom get it during pregnancy because it immunizes the baby while still in the womb, isn't that neat? I wish I could get all of her vaccines while pregnant! So you will need the tdap shot this pregnancy and any subsequent pregnancy but that will immunize the fetus from whooping cough so your family won't need to worry about it.

How is everyone doing? I had my 35 week check up, and cervix is now completely open, dilated a little over 1cm and a bit more than 50% effaced. Dr. said it could be anytime now, but he is giving me 2 more weeks of shots, so his estimate is that I have another 2 weeks left of pregnancy. I'm hoping for 3 more weeks! I want to be able to eat everything I want at Thanksgiving

I have my next appt tomorrow and will ask then about the vaccines. It would be nice if they did them right there.

That's exciting that the process has begun for you! Hope you last till Thanksgiving so you can stuff your face! I know I plan to!

I have yet to have my cervix checked, I haven't had a single contraction that I'm aware of. So she said until I start getting contractions she doesn't check my cervix till 37 weeks. I'm sure that if they checked me right now I'd be 0% effaced and 0 cm dilated. I have a feeling that I'm gonna go late, not sure why, I just do.

 

[DHBH0930]

I had the whooping cough vaccine a couple of weeks ago, but I was never offered the flu jab. My husband had the flu jab, but he works as a prison officer, so it's offered by his work to protect him. I was never told it would be advisable to get family to have the WC vaccine

I had the H1N1 vaccine (swine flu) when I was pregnant in 2010, but only because I was going to be emigrating by road in the February, and my midwife was concerned that because of the cold weather and being abroad, she didn't want any avoidable complications for me. Had I not emigrated I wouldn't have bothered getting it

The most likely person to pass on whopping cough is definitely the mother, especially if she is breastfeeding cuz of the close contact. Next is the father and siblings. Then aunts, uncles and grandparents. I read CDC recommends non pregnant adults get Tdap once from 11 years old and up. So basically anyone in your family that hasn't had it since they were 11 are recommended to get one dose and then are set (even for future babies in the family). Pregnant women are recommended to get it with each pregnancy. Not sure about my sisters but I'm pretty sure my parents wouldn't of have it since younger then 11 years old, and they will be spending a lot of time with the baby...

https://www.cdc.gov/features/pertussis/

 

[August3]

I feel the exact same, just can't imagine baba arriving anytime soon.

I don't know that they do cervical checks here in Ireland until you go in if you think you're in labour.

I haven't had any shots and not really sure about the pros and cons of it tbh but doctor hasn't mentioned them, maybe she will at my appointment tomorrow. I will ask her about them.

I went to a breastfeeding support group today and got a lovely welcome. The ladies were full of great advice and tips.

Anyone else hoping to breastfeed?

 

[WantaBelly]

Hi Ladies! I have been absent because I'm trying not to obsess over getting close to labor but I am finding it harder & harder the closer I get. 35 weeks yesterday and I have my check-up tomorrow. I usually have my babies around 37 weeks with the exception of one, I had my 2 year old at 36 weeks. I am trying to make it longer this time because I have finals December 5th and would like to at least get them out of the way that morning, he can be born that evening if he wants.

 

[Lara310809]

Wow, I just saw you have 8 children! is this one the 9th? It must be stressful thinking this one may come early too; I hope you can at least hold off until after your exams.

 

[DHBH0930]

I feel the exact same, just can't imagine baba arriving anytime soon.

I don't know that they do cervical checks here in Ireland until you go in if you think you're in labour.

I haven't had any shots and not really sure about the pros and cons of it tbh but doctor hasn't mentioned them, maybe she will at my appointment tomorrow. I will ask her about them.

I went to a breastfeeding support group today and got a lovely welcome. The ladies were full of great advice and tips.

Anyone else hoping to breastfeed?

My doctor hasn't said anything at all either, which I find surprising...

I'm hoping to breastfeed for the first year. I bought what I should need, nursing bras, lanolin cream, a pump for later when I start photographing weddings again, also PJs that have button down tops for ease of nursing during the night. I'm also going to do some clothes shopping for tops that make it easier during the day, low necklines, henleys with a few buttons on the top, etc. that way I won't have to lift up my shirt and show off my belly

 

[SugarBeth]

I'll be breastfeeding! I am now lactating on both sides (for the last week it's only been on one side, today I noticed it on both). I just stopped nursing my daughter in August at 25 months.

I don't get cervical checks until labor either. Right now the midwife said she thinks my cervix is changing and softening, possibly dilating though. 29 more days until my due date!

 

[Hoping girl 2]

I have never once had a flu shot before, just never got around to doing it. Im not against vaccines at all, just lazy My DH has to get one every year since he has no spleen.

I was wondering if you all got one this year? I'm gonna ask my doctor to see if she recommends it, since she hasn't brought it up. Have your OBs told any of you to get it?

Also my mom was talking about the Tdap vaccine and that me DH and close family (my parents and sisters that will see her all the time) should get it. Since it protects against whooping cough. I will have to ask my doctor about that too. Guess i didn't realize that if you get the vaccine as a kid (which I did) that it can wear off? Both vaccines are supposed to be safe to have during pregnancy. Anyone have the Tdap recommended to you and family during pregnancy by your OB?

One of the many things I read about it: https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/downloads/matte-grandparents.pdf

I had both vaccines done a couple of weeks ago. I was strongly recommended to have them by the midwife and I'm glad I followed her advice. I think the whopping cough one you can have between certain weeks of pregnancy though so check, and it's meant to pass the immunity into your baby once its born and it lasts for a few weeks

 

[luz]

I get a flu shot every year, and with this pregnancy i had the Tdap at 32 weeks. I think tdap is good for 5 years, but now they recommend getting it with every pregnancy because it's the only way to vaccinate your unborn baby. it's worth it to me to have the peace of mind and a sore arm for a week.

I had another check up today- my cervix was still the same as last week. 1 cm. Booooo!!! I want this baby out !

 

[Skadi]

Hmmm I didn't get the tdap last time, but they give it at 2 months old here anyway, so that might be why? I still need to book my flu shot though.

 

[ready2Bmum]

I feel the exact same, just can't imagine baba arriving anytime soon.

I don't know that they do cervical checks here in Ireland until you go in if you think you're in labour.

I haven't had any shots and not really sure about the pros and cons of it tbh but doctor hasn't mentioned them, maybe she will at my appointment tomorrow. I will ask her about them.

I went to a breastfeeding support group today and got a lovely welcome. The ladies were full of great advice and tips.

Anyone else hoping to breastfeed?

Hey August, my doc advised me to have the flu vaccine & the whooping cough vaccine. I asked for more info on the whooping one and he was v.good printing things out for me. We decided to have both and he did them in his office. The flu one is free and the other is €25.
You can't have the whooping cough past a certain time (I think he said 36 weeks) so if you are thinking about it maybe ask soon.

 

[Kaiecee]

I don't think I'm getting the flu one I have to call me drs and find out

 

[August3]

Hey August, my doc advised me to have the flu vaccine & the whooping cough vaccine. I asked for more info on the whooping one and he was v.good printing things out for me. We decided to have both and he did them in his office. The flu one is free and the other is €25.
You can't have the whooping cough past a certain time (I think he said 36 weeks) so if you are thinking about it maybe ask soon.

Thanks ready2Bmum, at 37 + 2, am too late now to get the whooping cough vaccine. Doc said flu jab was up to me but as I'm not teaching at the moment that reduced my risk of being exposed and so has left me to mull it over. Our PHN at ante-natal classes said she is meant to promote it but unofficially didn't think it was needed if your overall health & immune system was good. Will chat it over with DH when he's home at the weekend.

 

[Skadi]

Our babies are all going to be born during flu season... and getting the flu shot now means they will be protected for several months after birth from whatever strains the flu shot is covering this year. I personally can't think of one reason NOT to get it. (Other than the fact that it means getting dressed and leaving my house haha)

 

[brit3435]

I agree there is no reason not to get a flu shot and according to my dr some of the immunity will pass through the placenta to the baby decreasing her chance of having the flu this winter by half. Here in the us babies can't get the flu vaccine until 6 months so the only way she will be protected is if I get it.

How is everyone feeling? I'm getting so uncomfortable now and my belly button is popped out and starting to point down bc the baby is so low. I feel like I look ridiculous with my first daughter I had a cute round high bump. Any one starting to lose their mucus plug or having any signs of labor? Is anyone starting to nest or clean like crazy? My in laws are coming into town for the weekend and I'm dreading it, they will make a mess of the house and expect to be fed and I'm getting contractions every 3 mins most evenings, I don't know how i will manage to be a good hostess

 

[lilrojo]

Anyone have a breech baby.. Im 36 weeks tomorrow and have a breech baby.. hoping it turns.. :/

 

[DHBH0930]

Was checked for Group B Strep down there today, if I have it (up to 40% of women naturally do) then they will give me antibiotics during labor so it's not given to baby.

While down there she checked my cervix, still completely closed. I've had no signs at all of labor. They haven't said but I believe she is head down. I feel my hardest kicks and rolls at the top, which I'm guessing are her legs and butt. Also her hiccups are really low in my pelvis.

I WANT to nest and clean like crazy, I just can't seem to get the energy. Like right now there is a pile of dishes but I can't get myself to get up! I sleep in segments, 2-3 hours at a time most nights for so many reasons (acid reflux, lots of kicks, having to pee, just not comfortable, etc) so I'm just about always a little tired. Guess I will be used to it when she comes!

 

[AJCart]

I had my group B strep swabs at my 37 week appointment too, except she had me do the swabs myself!

No cervical checks for me yet, so no idea what is going on down there, but considering bub isn't even engaged yet I doubt there is much going on! She mentioned she might have a look at 38/39 weeks to see whether there is much chance of an induction being successful (not allowed to go overdue because of my blood pressure).

And oh, nesting has hit me bad in the last couple of days. So far have scrubbed toilet, bathroom & kitchen top to bottom (including mopping the ceilings :S). All Roxy's things are washed with only a couple of sets of sheets left to fold and put away. Cleaned all the carpets throughout the house too. Not TOO much left to do haha!