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

[littlesteph]

hate restless legs, I've always had it anyway , it was really bad in the last tri with my first and had it from the start most nights with my 2nd

 

[ksilme]

I had my first midwife appt last fri (13th) at 5+4, normally they don't see you here til 8 weeks either, but she isn't listening to me in regards to long cycles and put me down as 2 weeks ahead of what I am x x

I cannot wait for our first scan, need reassurance! Had a horrible dream last night where I had a miscarriage, and the baby was tiny but a proper little baby and I was so upset and didn't want to lose the baby, so I had wrapped it in some tissue and was carrying it around with me I woke up sobbing xx

 

[aley28]

Penelope, I'd like another unmedicated birth at least, though not being induced would be ideal! I didn't have support even from my husband last time when I refused the epidural, but I expect it'll be different this time -- at least DH should be able to muster up some support, as he's seen I CAN do it.

There are no birthing centers around here -- the closest is 1.5 hours away and in another state. So I'm planning on delivering in the same hospital that the other 2 babies were born in, and I'm good with that.

I'm SO EXCITED for labor and delivery.

 

[DHBH0930]

KimmyB13: great dark line!

littlesteph: wow that takes some will power to not want to find out, especially if everyone around you knows! I Couldn't Stand DH knowing if I didn't

aley28: oh man! Sorry about the throwing up ugh and I know all too well about the restless legs. I get them even while not pregnant. But it's gets worse when I am pregnant, and the farther along the worse it gets. So annoying and makes it hard to sleep

With the RLS it's hard to sleep just also feel restless all over like I'm caffinated but I'm not, so sleep hasn't been great

 

[penelopejones]

Aley - My DH wasn't on board last time either. He was like, "You're going to be in pain." And I was like, "So?"

We did take a hypnobirthing class together and he got more into it, although most of those techniques went out the window once I was in active labor. Next time, I'm going to try to enact more of the strategies.

 

[SweetV]

Wow does this thread ever move fast!

I'm sorry to all the ladies suffering from ms already. I was lucky to not really ever throw up in the first tri but I get really dizzy. I also get restless leg and charlie horses in the middle of the night. So far my only real symptom are my boobs. They are on fire and huge.

Super excited to get my appt for an us tomorrow. I am hoping they can fit me in at the end of the week.

klsltsp - I'm in Toronto so not too far!

 

[lomelindi17]

Aley that is probably just what it was! You should do some experimenting Magnesium is better absorbed through the skin from what I understand. They recommend frequent epsom salt baths or you can do nightly epsom salt foot soaks, along with the supplements. I've only had it a few times before but RLS is so obnoxious that I would do pretty much anything to avoid that one lol! I do an ES bath now anytime I feel crappy, have a cold, etc, it helps everything.

I just found out about something called HypnoBabies, anybody ever heard of it or used it? I guess it's a specific version of hypnobirthing that is supposed to use medical grade anesthetic self-hypnosis so it is more effective at reducing or even eliminating labor and birth pain. I watched a few videos, one woman has a youtube channel and she put up videos of her two home births, the first was before she knew about hypnobabies and the second was using it, and the difference in the two is incredible. She barely made a peep the second time, and the birth was super quick and easy I guess. I'm looking into it, might be worth the effort. I guess you have to listen to the hypnosis cd's for a couple months at least before the birth to have the best effect. But in a bunch of the stories the women said they didn't even feel the ring of fire at all. I think that alone would be worth it lol. It's a little early but I might get it to see how I like it. They had a free mp3 of a relaxation hypnosis track, which actually worked on me, I guess the more you do it the better it works, but I think it will at least help me to stay de-stressed at work.

I read about pregnancy stuff way too much, sorry lol.

 

[aley28]

ksilme, that dreams sounds terrible. Some pregnancy dreams can be good (er, REALLY really good... pregnancy is the only time I orgasm in my sleep! ) but the bad dreams are really, really bad. And they always feel so read


As for restless legs; I'm going to try epsom salts more this pregnancy to prevent it, but my doctor also says to use a bit of Icy Hot on them -- it really does help, even if it smells horrendous to a pregnant nose!!!

Penelope, I'm useless at following through on going to classes but I do think I'll pick up some books this time about it. I had the perfect labor last time, and I doubt that Mother Nature is going to arrange for that to happen again all on its own. I might need to be more prepared rather than just stubborn this time.

SweetV, OMG charlie horses. I'd rather be puking, honestly.

lomelindi, I think a mandatory 20 minutes every night with my feet in the foot spa thingy with epsom salts and lavender oil sounds quite nice! I'm going to start doing this!

 

[Eskimobabys]

I'm going to tour the 1st of 3 birthing centers tomorrow! Than 1 on Wednesday and last one on Thursday also I'll be 4wks tomorrow on Tuesday man this is going by slow but that's what happens when you find out your pregnant so early! lol

 

[meg_bellamy]

I can't keep up with this thread!!
I'm seeing my Dr on Monday and hopefully will be able to arrange my first antenatal appt at 8 wks or so.
I feel a little nauseated today but not much. I spoke to my sister today and she said she never threw up during her 2 pregnancies and felt sick maybe 4-5 days, so i hope I'm like her lol

 

[KimmyB13]

This thread moves so quick ��

Re birth, have any of you ladies who are already mummies had or tried and water birth?

Ksilme- I think that's what the midwife will do when I go for my appointment! I go on Monday which in my estimation will make me 5w+5 but If she goes by my long cycle it'll make me 8w+3 days! When do they figure it out, when you have your first ultrasound?

 

[ksilme]

Yeah, I guess so Kimmy x that's what they did with dd, had me down for 10 days ahead, had the ultrasound and I was right x but this time they are not believing me again x
The worst midwife I have had was when in labour, I said I needed to push but she refused to examine me and basically said I was making it up! As she said ibhav only 4cm 10 mins earlier - I was quite upset and annoyed so went and sat in the bathroom for an hour and did my thing, then got taken up to delivery and they were very shocked to discover I was indeed fully dilated and 25-30 mins later, she was here xx

 

[MissyMojo]

i woke this morning feeling nauseous, but the "i must eat" kind,

also did an ic today nice an pink

 

[Smile181c]

Wow there's so many pages already!!

1) When is your due date? - 11th November 2015

2) Whats your name? - Chloe (but I go by Clo too!)

3) Where are you located? - Worcester, England

4) Occupation? - Administration officer

5) Any kids (besides this one)/planning on more? - 1 little boy, Max. He's 2.5 years old.

6) How long TTC? - Caught the eggy on our first cycle

7) Any other fun info you want us to know? - I'm 23, DH is 24. We have one cat called Frankenstein - but who only answers to 'Cat' and one puppy called Milo Ummmmmm...I gained a lot of weight with my first pregnancy (4 stone/56lbs!) so I am determined to only gain what is necessary this time around. Trying to eat healthy and keep active Had an emcs last time so hoping for vbac this time around

 

[Smile181c]

Re birth, have any of you ladies who are already mummies had or tried and water birth?

I didn't get what I wanted last time due to complications but I'm hoping for a nice straightforward birth this time. My local hopsital has just opened up a MW led birthing centre so going to the open day this weekend and hopefully put my name down for a water birth!

 

[MissyMojo]

I tried being in water in the early stages with both my boys and it only made me sleepy....
Third Time around I just want darkness and bean bags.... Really want to avoid emcs/constant monitoring and being told how to be positioned

 

[catmummyof4]

ths thread moves soo quick so im gunna reply one person at a time lol!!!

Missy - I had spotting today too. It freaked me out even though I know it is normal.

I'm on vacation so I plan to call a midwife when I get back, but I'm up in the air about where to have the baby. We may be moving one town over so that will affect who I decide to see. In my state home births are practically illegal so that's not an option. Nurse midwives are permitted to work in hospitals, but they tend to be more medically oriented and do not spend a lot of time with you before, during, or after delivery.

There are a couple of birthing centers which I would like to try, but I had complications with my daughter so I'm a bit wary. I do want to do another natural childbirth but did not feel supported last time (hospital birth with midwives who basically act like ob/gyns in that they just pop in from time to time. The labor and delivery nurse was basically the one to coach you through, and they aren't particularly partial to natural childbirth. I felt like I was basically on my own despite having taken courses with DH). I think I'll probably end up hiring a doula this time and giving birth in a hospital with a midwife. Anyone else planning a natural birth?

whereabouts are you hun that sounds really bad that u didnt feel supported

 

[catmummyof4]

I barfed earlier. And have been feeling terrible ever since!
But if magnesium might help, I'll be more diligent about supplementing it. I did some epsom salt soaks this weekend - maybe that's why I felt better?!

Magnesium can also help with restless legs as you get further along in the pregnancy. That's why I was using epsom salts, actually -- already got some jumpy legs

o god i forgot about restless legs bleurgh i hated them had sooo bad with third xx

 

[catmummyof4]

I had my first midwife appt last fri (13th) at 5+4, normally they don't see you here til 8 weeks either, but she isn't listening to me in regards to long cycles and put me down as 2 weeks ahead of what I am x x

I cannot wait for our first scan, need reassurance! Had a horrible dream last night where I had a miscarriage, and the baby was tiny but a proper little baby and I was so upset and didn't want to lose the baby, so I had wrapped it in some tissue and was carrying it around with me I woke up sobbing xx

omg thats soo sad at least with being put forward you will get ur scan date earlier xxx

 

[catmummyof4]

Penelope, I'd like another unmedicated birth at least, though not being induced would be ideal! I didn't have support even from my husband last time when I refused the epidural, but I expect it'll be different this time -- at least DH should be able to muster up some support, as he's seen I CAN do it.

There are no birthing centers around here -- the closest is 1.5 hours away and in another state. So I'm planning on delivering in the same hospital that the other 2 babies were born in, and I'm good with that.

I'm SO EXCITED for labor and delivery.

im there with you lol!!! god i love the labour experiance iv never made it without and epidurall and iv always known the sex well this one im going with pethidine and gas and air and staying team