April ladies ...were having our babies THIS month :)

[princess2406]

Hey everyone. Hope all these babies are finalising their cooking nicely.
I went in for monitoring this morning as little lady has been very quiet for a good few days, as expected she came to life once on the monitor and showed off her dance moves! Heartbeat and trace were great but been asked to go back for a scan at 5pm. I did ask why after a normal trace and she basically said its a new trial they are following where women who have come in with reduced movements are put on a trace and then sent for a scan to check growth etc as they find it is much more efficient in picking up unhappy babies even after a decent trace. I must say as much stick as the NHS gets I'm impressed with the thoroughness as they must get loads of ladies with the same complaint yet still making that time for them to be examined thoroughly x

Glad all is ok with baby and that's great that you are going to have a scan too!

 

[princess2406]

Can totally relate with the tiredness ladies, I feel exhausted and trying to sleep is a nightmare! I dread going to bed because of twitchy leg and just generally uncomfortable. But suppose no point in complaining as its all good prep for sleepless nights haha!

 

[Kay0102]

Thanks everyone. Fluid levels, cord etc all look fab no issues and she is weighing approximately 5lb 1oz so on track for another healthy 8 pounder. Roll on these last few weeks I'm dying to meet this bambino. Excited that we could potentially start seeing birth announcements soon from our beginning of April Mummys! Xx

Misscalais I am so sorry to hear you are poorly. Wishing you a speedy recovery xx

 

[Brunette_21]

Hey everyone. Hope all these babies are finalising their cooking nicely.
I went in for monitoring this morning as little lady has been very quiet for a good few days, as expected she came to life once on the monitor and showed off her dance moves! Heartbeat and trace were great but been asked to go back for a scan at 5pm. I did ask why after a normal trace and she basically said its a new trial they are following where women who have come in with reduced movements are put on a trace and then sent for a scan to check growth etc as they find it is much more efficient in picking up unhappy babies even after a decent trace. I must say as much stick as the NHS gets I'm impressed with the thoroughness as they must get loads of ladies with the same complaint yet still making that time for them to be examined thoroughly x

Wish i was offered this guess it hasnt reached glasgow yet xx

 

[Kay0102]

Hey everyone. Hope all these babies are finalising their cooking nicely.
I went in for monitoring this morning as little lady has been very quiet for a good few days, as expected she came to life once on the monitor and showed off her dance moves! Heartbeat and trace were great but been asked to go back for a scan at 5pm. I did ask why after a normal trace and she basically said its a new trial they are following where women who have come in with reduced movements are put on a trace and then sent for a scan to check growth etc as they find it is much more efficient in picking up unhappy babies even after a decent trace. I must say as much stick as the NHS gets I'm impressed with the thoroughness as they must get loads of ladies with the same complaint yet still making that time for them to be examined thoroughly x

Wish i was offered this guess it hasnt reached glasgow yet xx

I questioned the sonographer whilst there asking how they cope with those added appointments, she went on to tell me reduced movement isn't the only one. They are giving 4 extra scans (so total of 6) to women who smoke or who have a BMI over 35. Basically said they aren't coping and having to work extra long hours to cover it x

 

[Misscalais]

Thanks girls. Im still sick and have the worst pains in my tummy. Panadol isn't helping and ive had a shower 3 times just to get some relief. I called maternity and was pretty much dismissed, oh just use a heat pack and have small sips of water. Yeah thanks for that, i can't lay down or sit because it hurts so much. Its like a burning/tearing sensation that comes and goes but not contractions. I don't know what to do. I haven't slept in over 24 hours

 

[SaraVO]

is anybody else stuffing their face? the last week or so all I can seem to do is eat, and eat and oh wait.. eat some more. today I ate a tuna sandwich, four peanut butter cups, leftover cheesy potatos, doritos, a cucumber with ranch, a whole cucumber sliced up with salad dressing and now i'm plotting dinner.

 

[Brunette_21]

Yep cant stop eating drinking fizzy juice and cleaning xx

 

[princess2406]

Yes and I've been so good up until the weekend! Scones layered in clotted cream and jam are ruining me lol!

 

[babyjan]

Yep cant stop eating drinking fizzy juice and cleaning xx

Since catching a cold I've become obsessed with fizzy drinks not so much cleaning though lol

 

[Redhead84]

Just had a complete meltdown, tears and everything, in the supermarket because my 3 year old boy would not stop running off. Trying to pay at the self service checkout and he starts running to the other side of the store meaning I have to leave everything and go and chase after him. I feel awful, I lost my temper with him a bit and feel a complete ninny for overreacting in public.

There was a nice lady at the checkout though who was very sympathetic and helped me with him as I got sorted. Want this to be over pretty bad now, I can't seem to cope as well as I'd like and just want to be able to move properly!!

 

[Brunette_21]

I know the feeling xx

 

[xSweetTartx]

I definitely get that.

I have been really frustrated lately because my son gets more clingy the closer we get to birth. He's throwing fits and wanting to be held/carried constantly. It's not that I can't pick him up but more that it's physically challenging and it hurts my body! I ask my husband to help and he brushes it off saying, "Make him walk!" or similar. Yes, I fully realize that I could but sue me if I prefer to avoid the screaming.

My son seems to feel threatened and I don't want to make him feel like I am brushing him off for the new baby. Some help would be nice though!
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Today at my appointment, I am measuring right along and her heart rate is normal despite less movement. Next appointment is at 36 weeks and I get an ultrasound!

 

[babyjan]

Sorry about that redhead

My 4 year old does the same thing and always walks away from where I'm standing! He really annoys me when we go out together

 

[Natasha2605]

Sorry you had a rough time redhead

I really do think I take for granted how good and helpful my girls away and neither or them have been ''runners'' or even wanderers.

Feeling frustrated with myself as it got to 4.20pm before I had a burst of energy. Done the kids dinner, ran myself a bath, cleaned the kitchen and wiped down all the cupboards, got Summer's lunch ready for tomorrow... more than I've done since 8.30am!

 

[Tuddles]

Could you girls help me.

From the start, my daughter has measured big. I'm bigger than most for my gestation (36 weeks) and today measured ahead. My midwife is sending me for a growth scan.

At 27 weeks my baby measured 3 pounds. I'm now 36 and a bit terrified. Has anyone experienced this? will I be induced?

I know the measurements can be inaccurate but my bump is big and her limbs have constantly measured long.

 

[Qmama79]

To those dealing with toddler terrors... Mine has been a MONSTER this week. I'm not going out without stroller anymore...he doesn't like it, but at least I can strap him in when he gets into runaway mode. All I hear is 'I don't want to ...' Followed by tantrums. Or, the opposite... Where he is a cuddle monster & clingy. There is no in-between at moment... Aaargh...

Literally ran out of the house Sunday, leaving oh with whining son & sick dog. Just had to go out, drink a latte & chill...

 

[Misscalais]

Could you girls help me.

From the start, my daughter has measured big. I'm bigger than most for my gestation (36 weeks) and today measured ahead. My midwife is sending me for a growth scan.

At 27 weeks my baby measured 3 pounds. I'm now 36 and a bit terrified. Has anyone experienced this? will I be induced?

I know the measurements can be inaccurate but my bump is big and her limbs have constantly measured long.

I measured 2 weeks bigger with my 2nd and he was 9lb a week over due. He was my easiest birth and recovery funnily enough, i went home 6 hours after having him. I have a huge bump again and have measured all over the place currently measuring correct but have been 1-2 weeks bigger from 19 weeks.
These things aren't overly accurate don't stress.

 

[Misscalais]

Oh girls i feel for you. I pretty much refuse to leave on my own with my 3 to go to the shops. Im lucky though as my 2 big boys are in school so i just have to wrangle my 21 month old. And hes pretty good in the pram, generally. He goes in the trolley when we grocery shop.

 

[SaraVO]

Sorry you had a rough time redhead

I really do think I take for granted how good and helpful my girls away and neither or them have been ''runners'' or even wanderers.

Feeling frustrated with myself as it got to 4.20pm before I had a burst of energy. Done the kids dinner, ran myself a bath, cleaned the kitchen and wiped down all the cupboards, got Summer's lunch ready for tomorrow... more than I've done since 8.30am!

you get bursts of energy? I pretty much waddle and trudge through my life these days. I keep going all day but, it is slow. I am slow. and I complain and whine about every step. My stairs feel like i'm climbing the top of the empire state building. I stop halfway up for a break. but, I seriously get my crap done. It just takes all day instead of an hour or two.