***April Sweet Peas 2011*** join here (48 babies born)

[lilgemsy]

Went to the hospital.
Bleeding is the erosion thing again :/
And I had a show! Again!
Theyre really worried about Ollie's size though... hes measuring like 4 or 5 weeks behind so even though I have a scan schedueled for in 2 weeks time, they decided I need an extra one sooner than that because they don't think he's growing properly. So should be getting a scan this week too. Just gotta wait for a phone call to get my appointment.
They also mentioned that if he is as small as theyre thinking he is then I may have to be induced.
I feel terrible that hes so small since its probably due to me vomiting so much but I really cant help being sick :/

 

[gertrude]

gem - I don't know for sure (*insert a "I'm not a Dr" statement here*) but I don't think it'll be related to you being so sick. The chances are it's not a direct result of anything you have or haven't done - just see how the scan is and don't try to blame yourself for anything as that really isn't going to help

 

[bernina]

Gem, I'm glad they're getting you in for a scan sooner, there is so much they can do if baby is measuring small, he stands a better chance outside the womb usually if thats the case where he can get proper TLC and since you're nearly 36 weeks chances are he's in good shape. Hope they get your scan scheduled soon!!

Reeds and Cami, so jealous of your scans!!! I know there are reasons behind the frequency, but sure would love a peak at our little girl.

Sounds like most of us are on a similar schedule going weekly at 36 weeks and beyond.

CrazyBird, that is so odd that they don't want to see you until 39 weeks, guess they must think that your body is doing what it should and just letting nature take it's course. Still frustrating though when I'm sure you'd like an update sooner than that.

 

[CottlestonPie]

I only start weekly at 38 weeks. This week, 37, I dont get an appointment. Unless I get the emergency one for breech if midwife is ever around.

So jealous of DF just now. He fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow tonight. Im propped up with pillows because My heartburn is soo bad, my feet are proppedup because of the swelling from 2hrs of shopping earlier and my back is aching like crazy. Wish I could sleep as easily as DF!

 

[lilgemsy]

I cant help blaming myself lol. Trying not to but I just keep thinking what if I wasnt so sick all the time!

I bet FOB will blame me too... hes an idiot though who just likes to have a go at me. Hes told me that if Ollie isnt born on the 16th April then its obviously not his child as the dates wont add up. Fucking idiot. He doesn't realise that the due date is only an estimate! I very highly doubt that Ollie will be born on the 16th too so Andy (FOB) is definately going to try and cause trouble. But if he doesnt want anything to do with my little Ollie then thats fine by me because hes a shithead anyways who hasnt even bothered other than trying to upset me all the time!!!
I let him know that the baby is measuring small and all he could say was "So... Im having pizza." WHAT IN THE FUCK HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH OUR BABY!!!

Sorry for the rant lol I just hate FOB so much. He doesnt half anger me.

 

[CrazyBird]

Bernina I thought it was a bit odd, maybe its because evry time I see the mw everything is fine and all my tests are fine, well except for having low iron, but she always tells me my baby is the perfect size. Would still like to be seen a bit sooner though. Maybe I will check if its normal not to be seen till 39 weeks

I am also jealous of all the scans reeds, I would love to see my little man again. Just hope he is ok as haven't seen him since 20 weeks.

Hope your ok gem, I think baby ollie just wants to be here with his mummy xx

 

[DanaBump]

that was the word my dr used to describe miss abby after the nst, perfection. *proud mommy beam*

she will for sure be born on april 15, will have to see at the next couple appts if i'll need to go in on the night of the 14th. dr's not on call til the 15th and don't want anyone else delivering, so we'll wait til the morning to go in if needed. also the best words on earth were said to me today.."i got my epidural at 1 cm and i'm comfy doing the same for you". would it be weird to say i love a woman? LOL. always wanted to find me a dr who was OK with doing that and looks like i have. *bliss*

only gained 18 lbs total so far which in my head, seems like a lot but i keep being assured it's fine and to keep doing what i'm doing. considering i've been doing nothing but eating like a cow, i think i can manage that.

very last u/s next monday then the next time we'll get to see her is when she's here. didn't the stick just turn pink (or blue in my case) yesterday? time flies when you have 85402830 dr's appts a month.

 

[Tasha360]

Hi everyone, Thanks for all the comments and congratulations. As you all know Harley and Ruby were born on Saturday 12th March at 10.15am and 10.28am. We got home tonight.
My induction was scheduled for Friday but they couldnt do it as didnt have enough staff so i had to wait until Saturday. On Saturday morning i was monitored which was fine so they decided to go ahead and examine me. I was already 2cm dilated and my cervix was soft although quite prosterior so they were able to break my waters very easily. Ruby's head was not engaged though so a Dr had to do it and push on my bump whilst doing it to make sure the head dropped down before the cord. The contractions started almost straight away and were really intense. They wanted me to have an epidural just incase of any complications with the 2nd twin so the anaethetist was buzzed. I sat on the birthing ball holding onto the side of the bed using the gas and air to help with the pains and then felt the overwhelming urge to push so got on the bed on my all fours. It only took a few pushes and out came Ruby. Then they flipped me onto my back and scanned me which showed Harley was breech. At this point i was devestated thinking id have to have a section but then came another contraction and with a few pushes he was out too, born breech at 10.28am. Ruby was 5bs10z and Harley was 5lbs6.5oz. No time for an epidural, my labour start to finish was 44 minutes, needless to say no time for th epi! I have to say it was the most painful out of all my births. We had to go to the transitional care unit as Harley was a bit under the weight they like it to be, his temp was monitred regulary and a close eye kept on him. We waited all day yesterday for the peadriatrician to come and do the final check but she didnt come until nearly midnight. It was found Harley has a heart murmur so i had to wait for him to have a scan today which showed he has the same VSD as Jaimee so hes got follow up appts to go to soon to find out more. Heres my last bump pic and a few pics of my gorgeous babies

 

[Tasha360]

some more-

 

[bernina]

Tasha they are beautiful!!!! Congratulations to you and your family. Glad you're home and both little ones are doing well. I assume the heart murmur is something manageable as Jamiee seems to be thriving?

 

[Tasha360]

yeah he just has to go for regular checks but it doesnt interfere with his day to day life xx

 

[lilgemsy]

Tasha - Your babies are absolutely gorgeous :3 Done yourself proud there!
Whats VSD?
Hope his murmur isnt too bad... I was born with one myself but still dont know much about them since mines not too bad. x

 

[DanaBump]

they are just gorgeous, tasha!

 

[bernina]

Glad to hear it's nothing serious. Enjoy those precious babies and don't forget to update the title of the post, 3 babies born!!!!

 

[Tasha360]

Its basically a hole in wall that seperates the left and right ventricles in the heart (ventricular septal defect). Harley and Jaimees is right next to the valve. xx

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

congratulations tasha they are adorable xxxx

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Tasha congratulations again...They are beautiful!!!!

 

[bernina]

Baby is making up for those quiet days by being quite active today. Loving every minute of it of course! Strong pains in my cervix continue though, mostly when she's active so I'm guessing it's just her head putting pressure in the area.

Sorry for tmi but noticed some thin yellow globs when wiping, different from the usual milky colored, slightly thick discharge I normally get. Part of the plug maybe? Not much at all and I know it regenerates, but haven't really noticed it before.

 

[lilgemsy]

Berina - Yeah could be a bit of the plug maybe. Or even a slight infection? If it carries on then maybe ask MW just to be on the safe side?

 

[reedsgirl1138]

Tasha congrats again. They look so sweet and cuddly.

Berina its ok at this stage to start losing plug and it not regenerate...things could be starting for you hun.

Gem sorry your having a rough go again...hope the FOB leaves you along or at least does the right thing. XX