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

[aley28]

Mimzy, when did his big brother make his arrival?
Sorry about the contractions. I'm getting them too, but they don't tend to be overly intense, just annoying.

What is the difference between latent labor and prodromal labor? I had latent labor with Parker for weeks and weeks - I got the contractions every night, etc, and they were clearly more than just BHs because I was dilating. Is it the same thing by a different name, or is it different altogether?

Anyway, I hope it was a one-off and that you are able to keep him in for about another month!



AFM; FINALLY went and got my flu shot yesterday. Been putting it off for a few weeks because I qualify for a free one through DH's work but they aren't offering them until Oct 10, and my doctor wants me to have it done by 36 weeks (Oct 10 is 37 weeks for me). Lame! Done now though

 

[littlesteph]

mimzy - I've been having the same sort of pains for a few weeks now very painful. Last night I felt 3 contractions in half an hour. I was at hospital at the time and they didn't seem concerned, just said baby will be early and I've had all my pregnancies so close together. Some parts of me hopes shes right as can't cope another 7 weeks with these pains but at the same time I want him to cook a bit longer.

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Completely exhausted and my back and pelvis are killing me so I bought my toddler a microwave meal and for the first time ever he refused to eat. He kept saying it was yucky. I always thought he was unfussy because he ate whatever I cooked him. Apparently he can be fussy if you don't give him proper food. Argh. I'm just too tired for this.

 

[Mimzy3]

Aley my son came at 38 weeks 3 days but he was only 6lbs 14oz and he dropped weight and got down to 5lbs. It was scary to me because he was so small. I'd rather have a 'fuller' baby.

I had my midwife appointment this morning and I'm a finger tip dilated and effaced. Just like I was at this point with my son. If he comes right when my son did he will make his appearance around the 25th but I have a gut feeling he will come on the 27th.

lilsteph totally understand how you want him to cook longer

mrsbump sorry your so miserable! Not much longer. My son isn't a picky eater either but for the most part but like you I always make his dinner. If I give him 'ready made meals" he won't eat them either. I think its because they are used to the more home cooked taste of foods. But my son will eat Auntie Annies Mac n' cheese so if I feel like being lazy I just give him that and some fruit for dinner

 

[Amcolecchi]

Mimzy-I went only 10 days early and my son was 5 pounds 13 oz but was in perfect condition, nothing wrong with him or anything. I am also only 5'1" and have a small torso so I really don't have much room for the baby to get to big lol! It is scary when they are that tiny but as long as they are full-term everything should be just fine! My son is 18 months now and is in the 90% percentile for height (my husband is over 6 feet) and great on his weight too!

I am jealous they already checked you! They wont check me till after 36 weeks!!

 

[aley28]

MrsBump The exhaustion is harder and harder to deal with, I find, as due date gets closer. My back is killing too... standing and walking for too long make me feel like I'll never get the ache to go away. Standing doing dishes or cooking? IMPOSSIBLE. My kids are surviving on sandwiches and leftovers.



I am getting more and more contractions. Had several really tight ones this morning that were very uncomfortable, plus those period-like pains at bottom of bump? I keep feeling lots of pressure and swear my waters are going to explode, but I know its just how she's sitting or whatever.

Cervix check for me on Wednesday... so eager to see if I'm getting anywhere!! Gonna start having sex again in the next week too, even though I'm not super into sex right now. Gonna walk as much as possible starting next weekend, and all the other random things I can think of that might help or that already bring on contractions for me! Better bust out my breast pump I guess...

 

[catmummyof4]

Hey everyone! So much to reply to! I cant remember who posted what (there was 3 pahes) so bare with me.. whoever it was who said about diarrhea iv suddenly got it soo bad but its reeeally acidy (sorry way too much tmi) so iv had to use the sudocream and thts not helping 100%
Aley if someone had said to me when am i due then laughed id have quite openly said what? Lol
my mum packed my bag cos i wasnt expected out of hospital until she was here so im going to go back through that tonight i think.
Mrsbump i feel ur pain every step feels like shes gunna fall out :'( nd my kids literally eat anything so im v lucky with that aspect.

afm i was in hospital for a week nd half nd got out wed cos id had enough. Iv got an apptment tues to find out when thyl induce but iv been having proper contractions and now dilated a cm when i was closed so hoping induction wont be too hard! X

 

[aley28]

You're so close to the end, cat mummy!! I'm glad they didnt make you stay in hospital though. Hopefully the induction goes smoothly

 

[DHBH0930]

Had my maternity pics yesterday. Meant lots of walking. Woke up and my feet hurt from. But not like a achy feeling, the bottom of my foot is red and a bit swollen, just the bottom layer of skin though. Super weird. It feels like the skin is raw, even though it's not. Anyone experience something like this? Not sure what I can do for it other than just try to not walk much so it can heal...

 

[Sunny27]

Less than 5 weeks to go for me. Had my baby shower this weekend and it was a success. Now on to pack my hospital bag and wait for Ms. Skilynn's arrival.

 

[Amcolecchi]

DHB-I had my maternity photo's done too, you are probably just swelling from lots of walking. I had a TON of pelvic pain from walking and laying on the ground and just doing all the pictures! We had my son in some too so holding him and trying to get him to cooperate made me sore!! I am so excited we re getting so close!!

AFM-We are having sex too at least once a week even though it's not so fun haha, I am walking 3 days a week and yoga 2 days a week. I think I am going to get the red raspberry leaf tea as well. I am kinda nervous to start the tea before 36 weeks, does anyone have any advice on this? I appreciate it!! Thanks!!

 

[Mrs_Bump]

36 week scan was a total success! I'm now going to be left to go to 40 weeks, when I will be rescanned. I also get weekly blood pressure checks. If anything his growth has accelerated a bit. Really thrilled.

 

[aley28]

DHBH, I've not experienced that - but if its swollen, perhaps a cold foot bath or some ice packs would feel nice and help the swelling to go down? Sit with your feet up and just take it easy for a couple days! I hope your mat pics came out fabulously!

I just took a super cold shower because I'm continuously overheating, even though its 50˚F and rainy outside. So the idea of sticking my feet in a bucket of ice sounds amazing

MrsBump, that's great news!!! Hopefully you won't need induced this time at all!

Amcolecchi - RLT is supposed to just "tone" the uterus, so it won't really do anything but make contractions stronger. Its safe to take all the way through the 3rd trimester I believe, and won't cause labor. In theory its supposed to just make labor go quicker and easier, I believe!

AFM; Finally got the last few things I need for my hospital bag. Now I need to actually pack the bag...
Got the bassinet from my mom's house (baby sister was using it when she lived with my mom, so Mom just kept storing it haha) ... so I need to get that washed up this week - hopefully tonight!
We FINALLY ordered our car seat on Thursday afternoon. Its "out for delivery" right now according to UPS, so should be here around 5-6pm tonight. Very excited about that one! I got $30 off on it AND free 2 day shipping, so I'm proud of myself Its green... sort of "just in case" baby comes out with a penis, TBH. Plus I'm a little overwhelmed by all the pink clothes my sister gave me, and there were no purple options for the Chicco seat

I'm trying to get back into sex a bit. Its not comfortable at all, but I can tolerate the pinchy feeling of it if it'll help lead to labor. So starting probably Wednesday night, I'm aiming for once every other day at least, plus as much walking as I can possibly manage! Nipple stimulation and orgasm will wait until after 37 weeks.

Appointment on Wednesday for strep B swab and first cervix check. I cannot reach my cervix myself but I obviously have a horrible angle at it, and the dr will have a better chance I think!




Anybody else getting rib pain?? Mines mostly on the right side, like the center/right, but I have some soreness on the left side too. I'm going to ask about that on Wednesday too. I feel like I remember this happening in my last pregnancy as well, but I dunno??? Super uncomfy!

 

[Twag]

Mrs Bump fantastic news 👍

 

[Mimzy3]

MrsBump great news

Amolicchi I've been drinking RRL tea since 32 weeks just one cup a day. I've just last week upped it to two cups. Drinking the tea does make my BH stronger.

AFM: I"m still doing yoga twice a week (have my entire pregnancy) and I still walk the other days but I have slowed down a TON because I don't want to go into labor before 38 weeks. We have sex at least 3 times a week. We just use a lot of pillows and the couch seems to be more comfortable than the bed. I had two nights of contractions last week and thought I was doomed to have them every night till my son arrives, just like I did with DS but they haven't returned! I"m so relieved! I think cutting back at the gym may have helped.

Also this weekend DH got all the baby stuff out of storage and we washed everything and put the carseat in our truck. DS looks at it and says "baby" He knows its for a baby, he is prob just really confused why we have it with no baby in it yet LOL.

 

[Mimzy3]

Mimzy-I went only 10 days early and my son was 5 pounds 13 oz but was in perfect condition, nothing wrong with him or anything. I am also only 5'1" and have a small torso so I really don't have much room for the baby to get to big lol! It is scary when they are that tiny but as long as they are full-term everything should be just fine! My son is 18 months now and is in the 90% percentile for height (my husband is over 6 feet) and great on his weight too!

I am jealous they already checked you! They wont check me till after 36 weeks!!

We have so much in common my son was perfectly healthy too. I'm almost 5'5 but I'm a smaller framed person. My son is two and has always been in the 90s% for height and hes in the 50s% for weight. My DH is 6'3. She only checked me I think because she did the strep B test they prob won't check me at my next appointment on Monday.

 

[Melsue129]

Hey ladies... Ive been MIA totally crazy life... busy painting babies room, had baby shower, unpacked my entire house because we moved.. etc.. Just feel like there is never enough time...

Anyway I read back about 4 or 5 pages, seems like everyone is hanging in there!!! Yay!! All of us are getting closer to D-Day, so exciting..

Okay so our baby boy ultrasounds state that he is healthy and big... Last ultrasound 6 weeks ago he was already over 3 pounds.. and the one today said he's 6 pounds already and I still have 6 more weeks to go... Does anyone have any insight on that? I know you cant completely trust them but Im kind of freaking out a little bit..

I went to the hospital two weeks ago because i was having bad contractions like really horrible period like pain.. at first my dr said with the 2nd the braxton hicks are worse than with the 1st but these wouldnt stop.. they thought i had a UTI and put me on antibiotics contractions stopped.. just trying to stay hydrated etc..

But all in all everything is good... Havent even thought about packing my bag for the hospital yet... haha.. maybe in a few more weeks... Im only at 34 weeks now..

 

[catmummyof4]

Hey everyone well i managed 3.5 days out and about but she hasnt moved again nd gallbladders so bad here i am again!! Iv got my consultant appointment tomoz so will hopefully get a plan set in stone now for induction etc! Wish me luck xxxx

 

[Mrs_Bump]

I'm sorry catmummy. I hope they are able to induce you soon. X

I don't think 6lb at 34 weeks is massive. I'm 7lb at 36, which is just below 50th percentile for me. I was told full term would be around 8lb 8 which isn't a giant baby, and yours would be smaller than that. Growth tails off a bit past 36 weeks.

 

[catmummyof4]

Im was only 4.7 @ 33+5!. Thank u get to find out at 9 what my future holds excited but nervous x