***(61) 2015 November Sparklers***

[aley28]

Oh, I'm so glad that he's definitely a boy and that your DH might be coming around a bit, MrsBump! What a beautiful 3D too -- makes my 3D scan pics look like crap in comparison

2 boys are just lovely... your DH will come around.

 

[catmummyof4]

Hello everyone glad everyones doing ok. I came in last night with red fetal movements il only feel her occasionly which is soooo not like her at all im on the ctg again cos i got scared felt 2 small movements but shes just nowtaken it off and said she could just b asleep (deffo not this baby) but the trace was lovely and thyl deffo scan me at some point today x

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Catmummy it could just be baby's position. My son accidentally slammed a door handle into my bump on Saturday just before my scan. Baby went ballistic and changed position. He's now partially transverse and in a ball and his movements feel so much smaller. I didn't go for a trace because of the scan. I think it's because he's in a ball and can't get his legs out to kick properly. I'm still feeling just as many arm and elbow movements. Daniel got stuck a bit too around this time. At least this ones in a better position. Daniel looked like a breach baby because of how he was in the womb and he still has a bit of a wonky leg, although it gets straighter all the time.

 

[aley28]

catmummy, I'm glad you went in - hope everything is OK! I agree its probably just position, but still makes us worry!

I had an episode yesterday morning of reduced movement and I nearly went in. Thought I hadn't felt her move for about 2 hours, and when I started trying all the tricks to get her to move, I got NOTHING. Finally had to place an ice pack directly on my skin right over her wee butt, and she started kicking. Placing the ice over her on top of my shirt got no reaction out of her. She finally gave me some good kicks about 30 seconds before I was going to load up and take myself to the hospital. I was very relieved! In this case I think she was just sleeping nice and soundly, plus I had been busy and distracted so I probably just missed any movements that she did have. She's not a super active little baby, so I fret a lot. Makes me miss the constant activity that Parker had... I never had to worry about him, because just wait 2 minutes and he'd move!

 

[Mimzy3]

lome I had a typo I meant to type they won't let a baby under 6 months old board the boat, the cruise ship. The plane is not the problem. You're right they let little babies board planes all the time.

Mrs_bump I can see why DH might be having a hard time adjusting. If he was thinking you were having a little girl and was excited about it I think it's perfectly normal for him to feel a little disappointment and need some time adjusting to the fact that he won't be having a little girl. But I'm sure he will come around, maybe he already has now! Are you guys planning on having more or is this your last baby?

I also worry about movement too. I feel like this baby isn't as active as DS was.

 

[Twag]

33 weeks pregnant and I am exhausted the next 4 weeks at work is going to be tough especially as I am going to have someone shadowing me

 

[catmummyof4]

Hey guys update so its deffo not position both other ctgs wer ok but no real movements long story short im home now but carries on il be seeing her in a few weeks :cries: i am soso scared. Im putting a post in third trimester if anyone was interested see what experiances other people hav. Glad everyone else is ok xx

 

[aley28]

catmummy, how scary!!!

 

[Twag]

Catmummy

 

[littlesteph]

first day in about 2 3 weeks that baby has been moving round like he used to, maybe a little more then he used to. already been in 3 times for reduced movements, so they are keeping a closer eye on me and with his heart rate being a little all over the place, so have to keep a close eye on his movements.
reached 30 weeks yesterday, today he has really been pushing down on my cervix. was thinking its a bit early for that.

 

[Smile181c]

I've been getting SO much pressure on my cervix (lots of shooting pains!) and bum recently, and it's only getting stronger! I feel like I could push her out already so uncomfortable sitting down all day at work but only have 5 weeks left

 

[Twag]

Same smile under 4 weeks left at work for me and my maternity leave cover was meant to start today and hasn't bothered turning up and has gone off the radar - GREAT!

 

[Smile181c]

Oh dear!

 

[littlesteph]

same here, getting lots of pressure sat on the loo. loads of shooting pain down there and can feel baby pushing down on my cervix. been getting period pains as well, still not due for a little under 10 weeks section in 9 weeks depending on baby's growth and my cord. So uncomfortable as well, don't go on mat leave till beginning of November.

 

[catmummyof4]

O bless u ladies i couldnt imagine having to work aswell as be this far along i feel for u xx

 

[Mimzy3]

I get a shooting pain every now and then on my cervix but not regularly. I get kicks in my ribs, (the left side) often in the evenings when I'm relaxing on the couch though

I've been getting stronger braxton hicks contractions and having them more frequently now. I had a very strong one last night you could see and feel how hard my stomach was! DH was concerned that its too early for this but I told him its not. I don't think it is anyways? They weren't painful just a bit uncomfortable. I have been drinking one cup of RRL a day too so maybe that is making my contractions stronger.

My next appointment is tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to seeing what the scale says but hoping my fundal height has grown. I've been measuring 30 since 29 weeks! If its not I'm going to request a scan or something to make sure baby is growing okay.

 

[Twag]

I hope your little one has had a growth spurt and caught up

at my 31 week appointment I measured 29cm (had measured 28cm at 28 week appointment) and so I went back Tuesday and at 33 weeks I am now measuring 32cm so she caught up I hope your little one has too

 

[aley28]

Definitely not too early for BH contractions, Mimzy! You get them earlier on after the first pregnancy... I've been getting them since like 15 or 16 weeks on this time, though they are picking up in frequency now. I had four or five last night in about a 90 minute window. They're annoying because I feel like I'm being squeezed But I also like having them because they remind me that things are gearing up towards popping this baby out, woohoo!

I hope your fundal height is measuring back on track!

 

[TexMel]

Hello, ladies! I am sorry I went totally MIA for the last month or more! Life has gotten really hectic, but not in a bad way. Time seems to be flying by at lightening speed!

I am in slight disbelief that I will be a mom in 9 weeks or less! I am so ready to hold my boy and kiss him and love on him. However, the nursery is not at all ready and we haven't had our showers yet, so we don't have any of the gear needed. We don't even have a single diaper yet. We have all of the furniture for the nursery, but the room has to be painted before we can put it all together and my husband is dragging his feet about the painting. Plus, we've taken a few different weekend trips lately, so it has eaten into our "free time." I am so blessed to be having not 1, but 3 showers in the next month, so I am sure we will get all of the essentials soon.

I am also being told I'm a little crazy, but I am planning on working up until my exact due date (nov 18). I know it's risky, but I currently don't have any reason to believe he will come early and I want as much time after birth to stay home. In my high-stress job, that could change though, we'll see.

No contractions yet (that I know of), and my dr never measures me. I go in tomorrow, so maybe I'll ask her why. I have my last scan Oct 1. Can't wait to see my boy again, seems like it has been forever!

I will try to be better about getting on here in the next couple months! Sorry for anything else that I missed!

 

[Amcolecchi]

I am getting that pain too!! I AM SO DONE with this pregnancy lol I am hoping to go right at 37 weeks!!