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How have things been going Ashley? Hopefully things at home are better.

I have my 36 week appointment with my OB tomorrow. Can't believe I am a few weeks away! Can't wait to meet this little guy! I am still very uncomfortable, but I know it is all part of the deal! A few more weeks and this will all be a distant memory:)

The baby sure has his quiet days though now. I remember this from being pregnant with my girls. I still feel movement, but just not as crazy as he usually is.

Anyone else finding that their hands and feet are going numb? I have never had this before.
 
Mine do when I sleep, I'll wake up and my hands are stiff and tingly...and sometimes my feet if I'm standing/sitting too long in a bad position. I'm pretty sure for me its due to extra weight I havnt gotten used to yet.


I've been having period like cramps in my lower abdomen off and on since yesterday. Today they seem to be staying longer-but my baby is doing some big movements...so I dunno if its him causing it or what, but I'm really afraid of starting labor right now- does anyone else get period like cramps? Could it be braxton hicks?
 
Iv had period pains on n off for the last few weeks, I find it's worse if he's pushing down.
It gets worse if Iv been standing a whole aswell.
I get pins n needles in my feet a lot recently. Very restless legs and feet. :-(
 
For period like pains I'd call my midwife personally, especially ongoing...

And yes, getting numb/tingly hands/feet is common. Its all to do with the increased fluids we have in our bodies right now; the fluid is making the nerve sheaths narrower and therefore they're easily pinching the nerves at the moment!! I get tingly hands in bed, and sometimes my feet start doing it if I'm curled up on the couch or something too. Just a case of changing position to get it all flowing again.

I have my midwife appointment this morning, and I'm on to weekly appointments now!!! Yikes!

I am so far keeping my GD under control well will diet alone so I'm feeling really good as every day ticks by that I can do it. I sure hope this bub doesn't take as long to show up as Monster did though, I'm getting over this pregnancy already!
 
I asked my midwife about the achy hands in the morning and she said its due to excess fluid. She recommended moving them in circles at the wrist like you were an air hostess doing a demo.

Just realised only one more Monday to work since next Monday is a bank holiday here :)
 
Anyone else have trigger cramp happy legs and hips ?! I move just the wrong way in the slightest and I have the worst cramp ever. I have to be really careful moving around in bed or putting pants on
 
I have been having cramps that are a bit period-like as well. They are not consistent or overly uncomfortable. I go tomorrow to my OB so will mention it, but I think my body is just getting ready for the big day! Can't believe we are so close!!
 
Addy1- things are ok. I just feel more stressed here than in hospital, but not wishing myself back there. Dh and I had a huge fight sat. He said he was leaving me and kept throwing it in my face he was doing everything and he was tired of it, etc. Then said he was leaving and wouldn't be back. He came back later and apologized but I still feel like I'm such a pain to everyone. My moms been over here watching the girls and have no control over them.... lets them get away with whatever and I end up disciplining, etc. Ugh I just feel like exploding most days...
 
So sorry you are going through all of that stress Ashley. :(
 
Sorry to hear that Ashley. Having all that extra stress is not in your best interest. I truly hope things change for you, and you are able to keep that little one in for a few more weeks.
 
I googled period like cramps- and although answers are all over the place I did read it could mean the baby is getting into position...so maybe thats it! Or lack of water.

Ashley - so sorry your husband is still being so hard on you! Hope you're able to keep out of the hospital until baby is ready to come, but going back may not be so bad if your house is becoming too stressful!
 
my middle finger on my right hand has been numb for weeks, and my hands (full) go in and out of numbness. i'm also getting period like pains, but with strong braxton hicks, so i'm just thinking it's normal and things starting to move into place. Baby is moving LIKE CRAZY and HUGE MOVEMENTS and it takes my breath away - and i've almost peed myself a few times because he'll just press straight down! i also want to scratch all my skin off in the evening, i get SO itchy. i also think i've dropped, but maybe it's because someone said it, so now i think it - but then again, my boyfriend said i look lower also. hm. cant believe these babies are starting to come!
 
I've been having period-like cramps, numb and tingling hands and wrists, immense pressure on my bladder, etc as well.

Emi - I had one very bad calf cramp weeks ago and now if I move a certain way my calf 'threatens' to cramp but it never fully has again thankfully. Try upping your potassium and calcium intake and see if it helps! Also never stretch out your legs with your feet pointed!
 
I had those threatened cramps since second trimester but now there is no warning just full blown out charlie horse within a half second and its so bad I was screaming a few mornings ago. It went on for 5-10 minutes because even the slightest movement started it all over again. This happens pretty often now. Despite eating lots of bananas and potatoes for potassium and drinking lots of water. Arg idk I'm just dealing with it as a part of pregnancy.

I haven't had any period pains but I definitely am having lots of aches and pains down low. LOTS of lightening crotch pains and lots of pinching.
 
I've also been having period cramps, but have been getting a lot of non stress tests and none register as contractions so I guessita just one of those great "normal" things :(
 
Funny how we are all experiencing the same symptoms.....as I have never had the numbness before in my previous pregnancies. I am actually not comfortable driving for long periods of time because of it, my arms start to fall asleep!

We are installing our carseat tomorrow, and my hospital bag is just about ready.....and I think we have finally decided on a name! Although, we should probably have a back up girls name just in case!! LoL.
 
Wow. Everyone is having those period like cramps, huh? This is crazy.

I did have a false labor episode this weekend. It was like cramps attacking my lower abdomen, back, and thighs, but changing position did nothing and it lasted for a bit. Poor fiancé was stuck just trying to make me feel better. It went away finally so I just went about my day afterwards. I had cramps again on my way to class this morning that literally slowed me up and made it so that I couldn't walk any further, so I just came home. I'm starting to wonder how much longer I have to deal with these.

Also had a sizing u/s yesterday because the doctor has been worried about how big I'm measuring according to fundal height. The baby is measuring at almost full-term, at about 6lbs, 7 oz. I'm fairly certain he's going to be here early. I just hope it isn't too early, because I have another class to finish and it doesn't end til 8/8.

Anyway...glad to see everyone seems to be doing well. Closing in on that home stretch, ladies!
 
Ugh a little upset. Just got back from my appt. and tested positive for GBS. I know it's really not that big of a deal but not liking the fact i'm gonna need antibiotics throughout labor.
 
One of our group's sets of twins have arrived! Announced on the FB page :)
 
How do I get on the Facebook page? Who do I need to add?
 
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