Any summer 2016 babies?

[eva1978]

Interesting they didn't even know baby was breech! If amnio levels are high enough I guess they can keep flipping around until the birth

I'm not sure what the GP was doing with the doppler lol! I think he probably thought he was hearing the baby... which is a bit sad! Though perhaps I misunderstood exactly what he was trying to achieve. I should have asked for clarification.

JJay thanks for the tips about the Landrover! We've been considering that plus a few other options. Still have some time though! We'll only buy something used so still looking around.

That's a bit unsettling to hear about those complications :-/ kind of annoying that you weren't informed and you only find out now through your consultation. At least you have some time to let it sink in and think it over some more, but still not ideal You have the right attitude though! More scans is a good thing!

 

[alihill1109]

Happy Friday (or Saturday, for some of you?) !
It's so great to hear all of your birth stories. This being my first, I have no idea what to expect, but really appreciate learning about it from other people and my friends. I think I've just now come to terms with the idea that this baby will be getting out of me somehow, haha.

I'm also going to be changing my career a bit after baby, sounds like a few of you are also on that path. I love my job and have been doing it for so long now, but I don't think traveling as much as I do and new family duties would be a good fit. My DH runs a company here so he already needs a lot more help with the dogs when I'm away…I can only imagine how it will be with a baby.

Miss Bellum - what an amazing birth story, how incredible that they didnt' know your baby was breech! Wow.

Dimmu - hope you feel better soon, and happy to hear that your appt went ok. Interesting to hear that you also have a long torso! I am nearly 9 weeks and only look faintly different at night, when the bloating is an issue. When do you really start showing? I'm going to look up recipes for salmon lasagne

Eva1978 - how great that you're an astronomer! What a fascinating career that must be. Lots of respect for women who pursue science as a career (I did but then ended up in business…go figure.) We are really looking forward to going back to S. Africa, but I've been wanting to visit Australia for years. What part of Australia do you live in?

JJay - crazy that they didn't mention to you the complications you had the last time with your C-section. Nice that you can have the extra scans though to help you figure out what you're going to do.

Not much going on with me, except now there is a huge panic about the Zika virus. It still hasn't been detected here, but I was told to take precautions as we do have the type of mosquito here that carries it. Lucky for me it's winter, which is still like summer but less humid and hot, so I can wear long sleeves and pants outside without dying of heat. DEET has been approved for pregnant women so I do apply that although I hate it. I'm avoiding going outside during certain times of the day too. Figures that I wait my entire life to have a baby and then this happens! haha. I'm leaving Monday for Atlanta for the week and then we're taking a vacation to Aspen, so that's another 2 weeks where I won't have to be concerned about it.

I hope all of you have a great weekend! Love seeing the bump pics, you all look fantastic!

 

[MeganS0326]

Hi!!!

Hope you lovely ladies are all doing well!

Miss B - I don't blame you for wanting to get out of the insurance game. It's boring as snot. Do you know what other careers you are leaning towards? I dread the day when I go back to work because I suspect I'll end up back in insurance again. Boo!

dimmu - Sorry about your appointment going so poorly. But I'm glad it all got resolved. So scary!

Eva1978 - Cute bump pic! Sorry about your weird appointment, too! What is up with these wacky medical professionals. Hmmp!

Jjay - Having to have a CS is one of my worst nightmares. I really hope you can go for a VBAC. But that is good news that you will get some extra scans out of this.

Alihill- good luck with the job change. Your current job sounds so cool. I'd never want to change. But I understand that having kids changes your whole world!! So scary about this Zika stuff. It sounds like you have a good plan in place to avoid any complications. I'm so worried about my Dr telling me not to go on our trip to Mexico. I know whatever happens is for the best but I will be so bummed if I don't get to go!!

AFM - I guess I will get in on the birth story sharing. I'm not to fond of my story so I will try to give a short version. I think I still have a bit of PTSD when I think about certain parts of DS birth. Here goes:

Due to increased blood pressure I was sent in for induction on my due date (Wednesday) and was on cervidil until early Friday morning. Once I was put on pitocin things moved quickly. Got my epidural and everything was going good. My labor was very quick which I think surprised everyone, especially the on call dr who at this point was not my dr but one of her colleagues. I only pushed for about 30 minutes when DS was ready to come out. By this time the stupid Dr was nowhere to be found. They made me stop pushing and wait. So we waited and waited and they paged her and paged her with no luck. (I joked with DH that she must have had to take a massive poop ) So much time went by with me just sitting there waiting they finally sent out an emergency page for any available dr on the ward to come deliver DS. By the time a dr arrived and I pushed DS out (before she even had time to put on something to cover up the street clothes she was in) DS was born in major distress. He was not breathing and was blue and unresponsive and barely had a HB. They worked on him for about 5 minutes to get him breathing. It was the scariest time of my whole life. I still have to try not to cry even thinking about it. Once they got him breathing they rushed him to the NICU. He was born at @2:13 pm and I didn't get to see him until 9pm that night. I'm so hopeful that this time around we will have no complications!

 

[eva1978]

Hi everyone! Saturday night here! I guess it's around lunch time or quite early for the rest of you!

Ali - isn't it quite freaky when you actually feel the reality of having to get the baby OUT, somehow, lol! I'm also curious to know what job options you may be considering. It's true that it becomes difficult and sometimes a lot less fun to travel once you have kids - even with dogs you can't just pack up and go! (even with chickens, lol). I've found it a bit difficult to stay afloat in my career since having kids, but I wouldn't have done it any other way. Chances are decent that DH and I will also be making a career change in the next 1-2 years. Not sure to what though!
I saw the heightened warning about zika - scary. Sounds like you're playing it smart and I guess the risk is low where you are anyway. Have a safe trip!

Megan - yikes your birth story is terrifying thank you so much for sharing it. I can't believe they actually suggested to you to "stop pushing" just to wait for that one doctor. That sounds completely asinine of them!!! It makes me so angry. But I'm so happy that your DS (and you) made it and he is OK now. I found the documentary 'the business of being born' quite useful, as (even though I'm not in the US) it had a lot to say about the medical system there and the treatment of pregnant women in general.
Hopefully your Mexico trip can go ahead! If it doesn't work out soon then maybe you can postpone? Who knows though how this zika outbreak will go... sounds like it's expanding quite quickly.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I will probably be MIA for a while since I'll be on a business trip next week. DS1 has his first day of kindergarten on Monday :-0 I postponed my trip by a few hours so I can be there on his first morning to drop him off. I'm pretty sad I won't be around when he gets home. I'm also (gulp) missing DS2's 2nd birthday this week, which is very tough We did birthday shopping for him today and DH and I decided he can have one gift on his bday and we'll skype, then we'll do a real celebration next weekend. Anyway... it will be OK. I've already laid out outfits for the boys and packed some things so DH has a tad less work while I'm gone! I'm sure he'll be exhausted!

 

[dimmu]

Just a very quick update, decided to have another scan today as my appointment the other day left me feeling anxious and also found this place that does them fairly cheaply.

Anyway, all is looking well, all measurements are spot on and it's a little girl!
DD is over the moon, and DH is pleased as well as he was hoping for another girl too.
So excited!
Will write a bit more another time.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Dimmu -Yey for another girl Congrats and must be reassuring that all is fine.


Jjay - Wow, can't believe there were so many compications they didn’t tell you about! Hope it doesn't affect you have the birth you'd like this time around. At least you will get the extra peeks at the baby.

Eva - Good luck with car buying hope you get something you like. Changing careers is such a big step and it is hard to decide what to do for the best. Hope your little boy enjoys his first day at kindy.
Happy birthday to DS2. It must be hard to be away but hope you are still able to enjoy a little alone time

Ali - sounds like you have the right attitude to birth! So many times the plan just goes out the window so I think it s best to be prepared to change to what works. The Zika virus must be worrying, hope it continues to stay away. Have a great trip to Atlanta and enjoy Aspen.

Megan - Yep insurance is pretty dull, I do worry about getting struck it in for years. I'm not entirely sure what I'd like to do next. I am quite keen on going into psychology or mental health nursing. However in the UK they used to give a bursary and fund the cost of nursing degrees but they are talking about scrapping it. If they do I'm likely to be stuck as I don’t think we can afford for me to go back to uni with no financial help.

What a birth story! Must have been so scary glad your lo was fine. Fingers crossed it will be easier this time around.

 

[Mrs W 11]

Hi ladies,

Sorry I have missed so much! Had a period of feeling so rough that I have been reading along but didn't have the strength to do a proper response! I am slowly starting to feel better now though, still exhausted but less nauseas which is lovely!!

Absolutely loved reading all of the birth stories and love the bump pics, you guys are all really blooming!! No bump here yet, still a bit early, just a food bloat!!

Dimmu - That's really odd about your dr appointment! Congrats on being team pink!! So glad to hear baby is doing well.

JJay - Interesting that your cs being complex wasn't mentioned to you. Its good that you'll be monitored closely and see baby in extra scans. If dc2 came 3 days earlier than dc1 you might have the baby by 40+10! Fingers crossed.

Eva - Good luck with your trip away. Sorry to hear youll miss ds2s 2nd bday but its lovely you've a wkend of celebratiosn planned. We have a mazda cx-5, quite big although we will only have 2 car seats to fit. Huge boot though for prams, bikes etc.

Megan - Sorry to read your birth story, I am not surprised how upset you feel when you think about it. So glad your ds was ok. I had a tough time to but I was so grateful that it was me who was ill not my dd, that would have been much worse.

Ali - Sounds like you are taking all the precautions you can with the zika virus, scary stuff but you sound well protected. I have worked in sales too in the past, but now I do projects for a sales team as I am very part time!

Miss B - wow you don't hear of many people having a natural breech birth, just goes to show it can happen and be uncomplicated, well done you. Glad you didn't know before and get forced into a cs.

Hope I havent missed anyone, sorry if I have, will try and keep up and post a bit more often! I am still waiting to hear when my 12 week scan will be, really annoying, hoping it will be soon. Have had so much anxiety, desperate to now baby is ok in there.

I am another who might be having an elective section this time. I was induced at 40+14 with dd and although the pessary started labour, I stopped progressing around 7cm. The drip didn't bring baby down and consultant decided she was transverse. After 24 hours of labour I had an emcs. I then had a major pp heamorrage and lost 2.5 litres of blood. I was very poorly indeed and was taken to intensive care without my dd. My mil was allowed to stay on labour ward with her for the first 24 hours until I was allowed back and the midwives bought her to me to bf every 3 hours (I demanded!). They said at a follow up that I have a good chance of a natural birth next time if I go into labour spontaneously and if I progress well. I cant be induced again so will have a cut off date for elcs if I decide to try for a vbac. My hesitation is if I labour, I might bleed again. If I have an elcs they can guarantee I wont bleed and so def wont be separated from the baby. But of course Id love to avoid surgery if I can. Will see what the consultant at my new hospital says and how it pans out.

Phew.... that was long! Sorry ladies. Night all xxx

 

[eva1978]

hello, I had some time to check in! business trip is going well but I really miss my boys! Thank you for the well-wishes it does help me feel a bit better. In 3 more days I'll be back home!

Wow Mrs W 2.5 L of blood loss...!!!!! That is very scary! I only lost 0.5 L with my first c-sect and I think that's pretty standard. Did you need a blood transfusion? That's good they let you bf every few hours, good on you for demanding! Why can't you be induced next time -- is this because you've already had one section, or for other reasons? I hear mixed things about induction post-C-sect being OK/ not OK.
Thanks for the info on the mazda!

Great to hear about your scan dimmu! Congrats on the new little girl!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Mrs W1 - Sorry you've been feeling ill. The first weeks can be so difficult. Glad you are starting to feel better.

Sounds like a very scary first time experience! I hope it goes more smoothly this time round.

Eva - Glad your trip is going well. Not long to go now.

 

[dimmu]

Hi Everyone!

Sorry about the lack of messages, the last few days have been incredibly hectic. Have lots to prepare at work before jetting off to Florida next week, and have taken the following week off as a holiday (school holiday here) and on top of that DD has been poorly. She's better now and back at school. I'm not looking forward to my work trip, I'm only going to be away for three days but it includes two 9 hour flights. Gonna get some flight socks and will try and get an aisle seat so that I can get up frequently. That will be a bit annoying on the flight back as it's overnight so would be nice just to sleep through it as much as I can.

Jjay - sorry to hear about your previous complications, quite incredible that you had no idea!! Why can't they induce you earlier if they know your history and the risk associated with another section? But more scans is definitely a good thing! I think I'm addicted to scans now, don't think I can wait from 20 weeks to her birth and will probably book another private scan or two in between... Kind of hoping that when I have my OB appointment after the glucose test they'll do another scan then as well!

Eva - your GP appointment sound a bit weird. Maybe the doctor was happy to just hear the whooshing sound coming from the placenta and assumed as it's there the baby must be fine.. Hope your business trip is going well. Sorry you missed your son's birthday, but at least at that age they don't really know much difference between the actual date and the celebrations. Do you still have to do much travelling during your pregnancy? This should hopefully my last trip overseas, I don't mind a trip or two to continental Europe if I have to, at least they're shorter.
Lovely bump pic by the way!

Ali - you have a good attitude towards giving birth! I'm lucky my experience wasn't too bad, just took a bit longer than I would have liked. I'm actually dreading the third trimester more than giving birth, had all sorts of (minor) complaints and lots of discomfort towards the end, some of which a bit embarrassing.
It's nice that you enjoy your job, I don't really like mine that much but it pays fairly well and I'm the main breadwinner in our family so it really counts. But think I will definitely have to look into changing jobs and probably a pay cut as I want to be there when my kids grow up, wouldn't want to be one of those mums always travelling or staying at work until late. Guess we'll just have to tighten our belts and get on with it!
Let me know if you can't find a good salmon lasagne recipe and I'll pm you mine!!!

Megan - sorry to hear about your birth experience, that's just terrifying! Are you giving birth in the same hospital again? I hope you at least get a different consultant this time, best to speak through your previous experience with them to make sure it won't be repeated, I'm sure it's very unlikely something like that could happen again though.
I heard some airlines, at least AA and united I think, are letting you change your flights free of charge because of the Zika outbreak. Perhaps you could go somewhere else instead? Even if your Dr would say it's ok to go you would probably worry the whole time, or at least I know I would!

Miss B - how are you getting on? Are you gonna find out the sex at your 20 week scan? Have you tried the Manduca with your daughter yet?

Mrs W - your experience sounds scary as well, hopefully things will go more smoothly this time. Have you heard anything yet about your scan? Glad to hear you nausea is getting better, hopefully it will be all but gone soon.

I hope I haven't forgotten anyone! xxx

 

[Miss Bellum]

Had a midwife appointment today, nothing really exciting, just checking blood pressure etc. All fine. My carbon monoxide reading was down to 2 so that was a relief.

Dimmu - Hope your LG is feeling better now.

I haven't tried the manducca yet, I've been a bit lazy and havent got round to trying it yet. We do hope to find out the sex at the 20 week scan, not much longer to go now.

I'd love your salmon lasagna recipe, it sounds great.

 

[MeganS0326]

Had my scan today and all is good!! So happy to see that little heartbeat (173bpm)!!! Had to cancel our Cabo trip so I'm a tiny bit bummed but healthy baby is so much more important!

I hope you are all doing well!!

 

[Joccy]

Hello! Are there any Facebook groups for ladies expecting in July?

 

[dimmu]

Megan that's great news about the scan!!! So pleased to hear it's all going well.

Sorry to hear that you had to cancel your trip but I'm sure I would have done the same, not worth the risk. Are you heading somewhere else instead?

My work trip next week also got cancelled. I mentioned to my boss that I had seen reports that there have been cases of zika in Florida, although all travel related. He went online and read about it and decided that they can't let me travel there even if there isn't really any risk yet. I wasn't looking forward to going but had spent a lot of time preparing and it was a great thing career-wise, so feeling a bit bummed now. But guess it's not worth it having to worry for the next 4-5 month if I get bitten by a mosquito there.

Miss B glad your appointment went well. Have you got a date for your 20 week scan yet?
Lol I guess I have to write down the recipe at some point then!

 

[MeganS0326]

dimmu - sorry you are bummed to about cancelled trip. This whole virus thing really stinks!! I live in South Texas and we have the mosquito that carries the virus here too and have had a few travel related cases confirmed in the area so canceling my trip does not get me completely out of the woods. The trip we had planned was not one we paid for. It was a free trip to an all inclusive resort that my DH got from a vendor that his company uses. We don't have the $$ to plan a trip on our own so no plans to reschedule the trip or anything.

 

[Mrs W 11]

Eva - Sorry to hear you were missing your boys, hopefully you are home sweet home today? Yes I did have a blood transfusion after my pph, I think induction increases the risks of a longer labour and therefore a bleed so for me, if I don't go into labour the risks of a repeat performance are too high. Having said that I am at a new hospital now so we will see what they say.

Dimmu - Sorry to hear your trip got cancelled but its good you don't need to do the long flights or worry about zika. Yes please to salmon lasgne recipe!!

Megan - Congrats on the scan, how fantastic!! Really happy for you and wonderful to have pece of mind that all is as it should be. Sorry you had to cancel your trip, what a shame, especially when it was free and sounds amazing but as you say just not worth the risk to baby. Lots more opportunities for family holidays in future.

Miss B - Glad your midwife appointment went well. I didn't realise your cm reading had been up, I had one at my booking in and it came back as high and she just said it hadn't been working?! Quite worrying.

I had my 12 week scan yesterday and all was fine!! I really thought id be ready to shout from the rooftops and be more confident once I got to 12 weeks but I don't really. Maybe once I can feel baby moving I will feel better. Was lovely to see baby wriggling around though! Weather is rubbish here this weekend so just cosying up indoors!!

 

[eva1978]

Hello ladies,

sorry to hear about the trip cancellations. A last-minute change in schedule (especially when you've been thinking/preparing for things a lot) always leads to some bumps in the road, but overall I guess it's "for the best" and you can be worry-free about zika (well not completely for Megan, but the risks are probably lowered)!

My business trip went well. I got back Friday evening and both boys were still awake I had bought them some small gifts and they were very happy, of course ;-) We are celebrating my 2 yo's bday later this aft when he wakes from his nap (the weekend so far has been too hectic)!

Congrats on your scan Mrs W!! How lovely to see the bouncing little one in there I know what you mean though about still not feeling 'out of the woods'. I am 17.5 weeks and still feel that way! I've seen some friends on facebook who are due after me have already widely announced, but I still haven't. Perhaps before the end of Feb. I just started feeling the baby move a bit more from yesterday, not sure if he/she changed positions? I remember with DS1 who was breech almost the whole time I felt not much movement the whole pregnancy. But with DS2 (who was flipped the 'right' way), I felt a lot more. Also for the first time yesterday I saw some movement from the outside!

Miss B when is your 20 week appt? Good luck on finding out the gender! Hopefully the legs aren't crossed ;-)

Dimmu I hope your third tri with this baby is easier than your last. Glad DD recovered!
I completely feel the same re: not wanting to be a mom who is always working/jetting around and/or working late. Though last and next week it will be that way for me :-/ but at least it's only temporary. I have to go to Canada for a job interview in a few days. Yikes! It was arranged pretty last-minute. But this may be our only shot as a permanent job (plus it's closer to "home" for me), so my husband encouraged me to go in person rather than do a 2-hr skype interview (which would have been terrible anyway with the time change)!
Anyone have any recommendations on handling a 16 hr flight *while* 18 weeks preggo? haha. This is not the first time I'm flying overseas pregnant but the main flight is very long. Do you think it's a good idea to wear compression tights? I will probably post something in the Tri 2 board.

Joccy if you're still here - no idea about facebook groups.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

 

[Miss Bellum]

Dimmu - sorry your trip was cancelled but guess better safe than sorry!

Next scan is 25th Feb so not long to go now

Megan - Sorry your trip got cancelled how disappointing.

Mrs W11 - Great news on your scan. Its always nice to see bean wiggling away.

Not very reassuring to be told the carbon machine was broken! I got an amber reading of 4 at my booking in appointment. There doesn’t appear to be any real reason for it. I do live in a city so its possible it was just traffic fumes. Could be something similar?

Rubbish weather here too so pretty much indoor time as well.

Eva - glad your trip went well. Wow travelling to Canada for a job interview sounds very glam! Fingers crossed for you. Sorry have no travel tips for you but hope it goes well.

 

[JJay]

Hi Everyone!

Sorry I've not been around for a while, work and life have been very busy and nothing really new to report so I've just been popping on briefly for a quick catch up every so often.

Sorry to hear about the cancelled trips but I guess better to be safe and have the peace of mind. It is really scary reading about the virus and I think I would prefer to cancel if it was me.

Glad you're back home Eva, I hope the birthday celebrations to well. I have flown long haul before at 24 weeks. I didn't wear the socks but I made sure to walk around and move my feet regularly.

Mrs W so pleased to hear your 12 week scan went well, have you got any pics?

Miss B did they say they would check your cm levels again? I had mine checked at booking in and the reading was 1 - they haven't mentioned it again since. Your scan is 4 days before mine - are you going to find out pink or blue?

No news from me other than my bump is growing daily and I look very heavily pregnant- I've developed a waddle already. As I felt movement so early on I had expected it to be stronger than it is by now. It has got more frequent and definite but I still go some days without feeling anything. I am sure I felt stronger more frequent movement with my first two by now as I remember seeing and feeling movement from the outside by 18/19 weeks before. Strange as they both had anterior placentas and this one is posterior. Hopefully it will increase soon as it's worrying on the days I don't feel anything.

 

[Miss Bellum]

Jjay - I felt baby quite early but I also go for days without feeling movement as well. My mw said it was quite normal at this stage and they wouldnt expect to feel movement daily until 20 weeks. I know it is worrying not to feel anything though

They didn't offer another cm test, I asked as I was a bit worried by the results of the first one