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

[caro103]

hope things start happening for you Brandi and vetti!

Tasha , must be so tough with so many little ones, you sound like you do an amazing job

Smeej, good luck for tomorrow hun!

Hope everyone else is ok.

Soo am back from the hospital and discharged back to midwife lead care . Got there though and there was protein and lucosites in my wee , I couldn't believe it! so ended up getting sent for full bloods, urine analysis and monitored again. Bloods came back clear , urine wasn't back so gotta call later in week to check that out (they weren't concerned enough to wait), and monitoring went well! bp was more raised from what my mum got over wkend but no where near as high as Friday, so they're letting me go back to being monitored in the community , with a plan as having a sweep tomorrow. All sounds good to me!

And my trace showed some tightenings today! was as flat as a pancake on Friday so fx'ed that means somethings beginning to happen, although they didn't hurt so prob not, lol!

Still no one cared my nose keeps bleeding though , think am just going to have to wait it out and see if it settles down after birth!

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

it was my due date today

i cant believe Ben is 4 weeks old tomorrow

 

[Tasha360]

thanks for sharing story Reeds xx

Hope this is it brandi xxxx

I really feel for u tasha!, Ben feeds every two hours and by the time u have fed and winded him it feels like u are back to feeding again

have u got a feeding routine for the twins?

Ben has been really snuffly so ive been using saline nasal drops on him , he is also really really in pain all the time with wind, he eats sooo much that he is loaded so we have been using gripe water which has been working wonders !! (hes not strictly supost to have it till tomorrow)

i got him weighed today and he is now 7lb 4 1/2

The twins feed roughly every 3 hours, i try to feed them both together with one in my arms and one in a boppy cushion at the side of me. But since yesterday Harley has only taken an oz at a time ( they usually have 2 and a half oz) so has been feeding in less than 2 hr intervals so all this has gone out of the window. He seems really windy too i think im going to start on the infacol and see if that makes a differance. Ive been using the saline drops too for their colds.
xx

 

[MissFox]

Smeej- so exciting you get to dee your baby tomorrow! Sorry about you still not sleepiong
Gertrude- hope you day gets better and better! Lazy then cake planning before cleaning still sounds like the way to go for sure!
Gem- hope ur appt goes well and you get answers
Tasha- hope the twins feel better! I'd come help if I lived close!
Good luck Brandi!

Worked on the cabin and the water is running and toilet is flushing! Didn't get the crib set up but ill set the basinet up at my moms. I failed at sleeping last night- got up to pee 6 times! And massive pees I might add! Felt like I just layed awake inbetween a few of them. Had some nice strong BH yesterday and a couple so far this morning- DH woke me up last night to ask if I was in labor yet. Umm no. My uncle txt me 3 times to ask if I've had the baby yet. Very frustrating since I'm trying my hardest not to think about it.

 

[JazzyCat]

Sounds like you are super close Miss Fox!!! How exciting!

Question, how many people have had one or more sweeps and how effective do you think they are?

My doc wants to do one tomorrow and I am hesitant. I really want my little girl to decide when she's ready on her own time, but due to high blood pressure and low fluid levels, they might induce me if she doesn't come really soon... From what I have found online it sounds like sweeps can be very painful and I am so close I just don't know if it is worth the extra pain! Would love to hear what you all think!!

 

[bernina]

Good luck today Gem, hope your appt goes well.

Smeej, can't believe 1 day and you get to meet your little one!

Sounds very promising Brandi, fingers crossed things start off for you soon!!!

MissFox, I was a peeing machine yesterday, it was crazy. I would go and at least 1/4 cup would come out, then less than 10 min later, I'd get a BH and would have to go again, and each time at least 1/4 cup would come out, just couldn't believe I could possibly have that much pee in me considering I went about 6 times in the span of 1/2 hour.

Had some very strong and uncomfy take your breath away stabbing pains in my cervix/vagina/lower bump last night before going to bed. Really hope it was little one engaging further. Nothing much today, very dull backache and a tight stomach, but nothing much. Come on babies!!!!

 

[bernina]

Jazzy, I had a sweep Friday and it was slightly painful, but honestly not terrible at all. Not much different than a normal internal check they've been performing since 36 weeks. I didn't have any cramping, spotting, or pain afterwards, so obviously mine didn't jump start anything, but others experience period like pains and spotting for a day or so afterwards (and then those lucky ones go into labor!!)

I'd go ahead and try out the sweep, if they're talking induction anyway it is much less invasive way of going (in my opinion).

Good luck!

 

[JazzyCat]

Thanks bernina, I really am so torn on what to do. Probably bc I read about what they do in a sweep and it sounds scary to me! My DH thinks I'm nuts to even consider it, but like you said it seems like a better option than induction and that word has come up at every appt for the last several weeks. My doc thinks my blood pressure is a problem, but I am not worried about it. It does come out high usually at first, then they lay me on my side and it comes out okay. I feel fine!! The baby is moving really well too! I sometimes wish we didn't have quite so much information bc it can be scary. How many of our parents knew what their fluid levels were!!!

I keep feeling like I'm going to start any second, then I read posts on here and think maybe not!!! I haven't had any pains down below really... sorry bernina that you have to endure that, sounds horrible!

I also am peeing non-stop these days, which matches up with my constant need to drink water. Sometimes I put a little Gatorade in the water to give me an added boost of energy.

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Well, nothing is starting today. Grrr...I WANT TO HOLD MY BABY!!

 

[CaseyBaby718]

TOTALLY feel your pain Brandi!!

My boobies have become unrecognizable.... they got darker and the tubercles have gotten more noticeable! Maybe i'm just a late bloomer, but this is big news to me.

Maybe Josie is waiting because my body forgot to start production in my boobs!!

 

[gertrude]

I have a headache - was all worried until I remembered I've had 2 drinks today rather than my normal lake full

I've done too much in the house now including over cleaning the banister to the point where I've taken off some of the varnish my OH is going to go mental

but I have cleaned my front windows, put the nets/voile in the wash, cleaned the paintwork, hoovered the floor and chair/sofa and made a start on the pile of work paperwork in the corner

now I need a nap though, am a bit fed up again it's not finished and I've run out of steam - MW is coming at 9.30am tomorrow and I just want it to look nice!

 

[bernina]

Sounds like your house is sparkling gertrude!! Try not to completely wear yourself out, I promise you the MW will not notice the things you do.

Now get to drinking some more fluids!

 

[berryblue290]

I am officially 2 Days overdue Hope she comes soon!!!!

 

[MissFox]

Bernina I was peeing ober a cup it felt like!! IDK- well hydrated? Lol.
Jazzy- I've had 2 sweeps (and ill ask for another tomorrow bc I really don't want to be induced). Mine didn't hurt at all but did feel weird. I'd go for it if they want to induce- it won't do anything unless your body is ready. Both times I had BH afterwards but it never amounted to anything more but was worth a try.

As far as the stabbing SEERING pain in the cervix- I've had that for weeks! Sometiems its so crippling feeling. I often find myself bending over and yelling lol. I hope its progress! I also had a popping sensation in my cervix last might while peeing but it wasn't my water. Maybe thinning more? Its weird though

 

[babybefore30]

I AM SO BORED!!!!!

Sorry I am just so fed up now - my body constantly teases me with cramps and then they disappear I feel like I am going to be pregnant forever.

 

[chocojen]

Hey everyone, hope you have all had a really good day, I too am getting inpatient and have started on the EPO, how much is everyone taking? I have 500mg capsules and they say on the pack that you should take one a day.....tempted to take a bit more!

x

 

[MissFox]

I feel like that too baby! It sucks. Right now I've got back cramps and the occasional BH. Can't wait for my dr appt tomorrow

 

[gertrude]

Sounds like your house is sparkling gertrude!! Try not to completely wear yourself out, I promise you the MW will not notice the things you do.

Now get to drinking some more fluids!

ha! you're joking I have 2 cats who clearly have long hair ancestors as the house is just covered in the stuff it looks much nicer now and I've finished for the day - have settled down with a pint of water & cordial, some naff TV and I'm not moving for a while

My OH normally does our cleaning but cos he's not here atm it's not been done

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Bit of a rant.....

My doctor's office just called and they want to change my c-section date/time b/c the doctor has a meeting and wants all of his appointments cancelled for that day! Im only a little aggravated about it b/c my husband, my mom/dad and dh mom/dad have already taken off work to be there and now they wanna switch the date! They will be calling me back here soon to let me know when it is...So now im gonna sit here and be stressed until my phone rings!

 

[gertrude]

if it was a meeting that was for someone else's benefit (I've had Dr's appointments changed because someone hit crisis point and needed immediate care) I don't mind, but why do I get the feeling this is for a game of golf