Anyone else expecting a November sparkler? *Updated with due dates!*

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Girl,sounds like you need some breast pads. LOL! That would drive me insane!
 
Oh Peanut - what a hard time you are having, I do hope tomorrows scan shows growth and fx she can stay cooking for a bit longer xx
 
thanks ladies I hope to have a growth scan in the morning if not maybe Tuesday's scan. and I have breast pads now lol so crazy but at least the hoses work LOL
 
Ladies I have been MIA for ages.....just not finding as much time to get on here these days.

Hugs to everyone....especially Peanut and Tara. Hope everyone else is ok? Time seems to be speeding up again after a few weeks which felt like they were dragging on. 12 weeks left o_O
 
Welcome back!!!

I've been to see the consultant this morning about having a homebirth.
He was a lovely co consultant and spent a long time talking to me. He said that he was very laid back about birthing choices and that he understood that my obstetric history, my bmi, my BP and my health were good indicators, but that he had to tell me the things that went against my choice ie. my age and the fact that my body will be thinking of going into menopause soon. He said not to make choices yet, but was not out and out anti HB in any way. I have been booked into have an US in two weeks due to "small for dates" I have no worries on this score as baby is back to back and not palpable properly. I will then see him again for more dicussions. Overall it was a very positive meeting.
 
Creative said:
Welcome back!!!

I've been to see the consultant this morning about having a homebirth.
He was a lovely co consultant and spent a long time talking to me. He said that he was very laid back about birthing choices and that he understood that my obstetric history, my bmi, my BP and my health were good indicators, but that he had to tell me the things that went against my choice ie. my age and the fact that my body will be thinking of going into menopause soon. He said not to make choices yet, but was not out and out anti HB in any way. I have been booked into have an US in two weeks due to "small for dates" I have no worries on this score as baby is back to back and not palpable properly. I will then see him again for more dicussions. Overall it was a very positive meeting.
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So great to hear it went well :)
I just wonder though, did he explain why going into menopause soon(ish) would have anything to do with homebirthing? Obviously your body felt just fine about carrying another baby and going through all of this, so what would that matter? I'm not trying to sound bratty, I'm sincerely asking haha!
I mean, I know there are some risk increases with age in general but it seems like if everything checks out age shouldn't be too big of a factor. fx conversations with your medical staff continue to go well :)
 
Hope everyone else has had a great week. :) Lots of fruit changers today, congratulations!!! :D

AFM, I am just trying to make tons of countdowns to upcoming events to pass the time. I feel like things are dragging for me. Not even at third tri yet (that'll be Monday). I must say, though, I am deeply in love with my baby's movements. It's probably the greatest thing. I love putting my hand on my bump and feeling some little body parts squirming and scraping up against the top of my uterus. I can feel it very distinctly through my skin. I know it has to be knees/feet/elbows/hands...it's too small to be butt or head lol.
My friend is planning me a shower so it's fun to focus on that for now. I had some invites printed and should be getting them in the mail this weekend, so I am excited to see how they turned out and get them sent out. :)
This weekend DH and I are going to Chicago so he can attend a short conference and then we are going to hang out in the city. It's a quick trip, but hopefully it'll be a nice little time together!

Hope everyone else's weekend is fab!
 
babymonkey18 said:
Creative said:
Welcome back!!!

I've been to see the consultant this morning about having a homebirth.
He was a lovely co consultant and spent a long time talking to me. He said that he was very laid back about birthing choices and that he understood that my obstetric history, my bmi, my BP and my health were good indicators, but that he had to tell me the things that went against my choice ie. my age and the fact that my body will be thinking of going into menopause soon. He said not to make choices yet, but was not out and out anti HB in any way. I have been booked into have an US in two weeks due to "small for dates" I have no worries on this score as baby is back to back and not palpable properly. I will then see him again for more dicussions. Overall it was a very positive meeting.
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So great to hear it went well :)
I just wonder though, did he explain why going into menopause soon(ish) would have anything to do with homebirthing? Obviously your body felt just fine about carrying another baby and going through all of this, so what would that matter? I'm not trying to sound bratty, I'm sincerely asking haha!
I mean, I know there are some risk increases with age in general but it seems like if everything checks out age shouldn't be too big of a factor. fx conversations with your medical staff continue to go well :)
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I have no idea, but he talked in general about older women having babies (i'm 44) and said that they can't run up stairs as fast as they used to and their skin looses it's elastisicty and becomes saggy because the hormones are not as productive etc. I do think that if I wasn't a strong minded person, that he might have put me off. I am not stupid and if it looks as though my baby is not growing etc i'll probably have to opt for hospital, but one analogy he gave was the fact that in winter t is very icey. some people put on winter tyres, spread salt on the ice and they are ready for any eventuality whilst others will just say well I drove in the ice last winter and it was ok so I'll take the risk.
 
Hi ladies, not a whole lot going on around here. I'll be 28 weeks on Monday. Things are going pretty slowly, unfortunately, but I have another dr appt next Friday and am going to ask for a scan just so I can see my little boy again. :) And then the next one won't be until 32 weeks but that one will be with a midwife...

I've had lots of pressure on my belly yesterday and today which is uncomfortable but hopefully it won't continue! 8-12 weeks left to go!
 
I'm with you. The smallest task seems exhausting at the moment. But we have a long weekend in the UK so I intend to sleep.....a lot!!

Xx
 
Same here ladies. Shattered. But 30 weeks today!!

Hope everyone is well or at least coping xx
 
Hi ladies- I haven't been as active here as I was in the beginning, but wanted to share that I'm due Nov. 9th, so I'm 29 weeks. We are team blue. Had a gender reveal party this summer with a special made cake from a local baker. Loved the surprise since I thought for sure I was having a girl. This is my first, and although it was planned and the excitement is high, I have little experience with babies and find myself in bouts of terror sometimes:) Hoping the books I have, intuition, and day to day experience will be enough.

Congrats to everyone on their journeys, and a special shout out to peanutmomma, who I remember from first tri. I hope you and baby are doing well and she stays cozy in the womb for awhile. :) x
 
lotuspetals said:
Hi ladies- I haven't been as active here as I was in the beginning, but wanted to share that I'm due Nov. 9th, so I'm 29 weeks. We are team blue. Had a gender reveal party this summer with a special made cake from a local baker. Loved the surprise since I thought for sure I was having a girl. This is my first, and although it was planned and the excitement is high, I have little experience with babies and find myself in bouts of terror sometimes:) Hoping the books I have, intuition, and day to day experience will be enough.

Congrats to everyone on their journeys, and a special shout out to peanutmomma, who I remember from first tri. I hope you and baby are doing well and she stays cozy in the womb for awhile. :) x
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Aw thanks, yes I remember you and glad you are doing well. Congrats on team blue dear!
AFM, 30 weeks today and we are doing good. Zaya woke me at 5 am so today must be a play day for her. Here is to another 5-7 weeks FX for us. I see doctors again for a scan Tuesday and we get Zaya's weight again on Friday. FX she is around 3+lbs.
 
Wow, congrats on all the 30 weekers! That's incredible :) woooo getting closer...

Tomor I will finally enter third trimester and take my last class in my birthing class series. I got another gift from my baby....yesterday and this morning I *think* I have felt hiccups!!! It's a rhythmic thumping. It's quite cool and is a good sign of baby working on swallowing and breathing!!! :) anyone else's LO getting hiccups yet?
 
Congrats on all the 30 weeks! I'll be 28 tomorrow. Aren't hiccups cute Lesley? I don't think Aidan has gotten them at all yet but Abigail had them constantly by this point and still does even now. We actually have to try to prevent them because they make her throw up. poor baby. Dr says there isn't anything we can do for it though and that the muscle at the end of her esophagus just needs to mature more. I had them pretty consistently until later in elementary school so she's doomed for quite a while longer!
 
Congrats to 30 weekers!!!!

Babymonkey18, i am feeling hiccups from quite a long tine. Infact on Saturday when we went for scan she was having hiccups. So cute to see the little body move that way. But, got worried for a moment though.
 
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