Autumn and Winter 2011 babies...Come on in!

[ciarhwyfar]

Leeze, I have two others. One just turned 22 and the other will be 3 about 6 weeks before this one gets here. We saved everything because I was hoping for just one more to keep them from being alone growing up. The first one had a bunch of her cousins around. I've never been a big fan of pink and not knowing the gender, we have bought a couple of cute things that we like, such as winnie the pooh stuff. Don't really need anything but I didn't want all of the stuff to be used so buying a few new things just for this one.

Mommy's Angel, how did your appointment go?

I had one today and my blood pressure was back to normal at 102/70. Last appointment it was 92/60?! Anyway, I have finally started to gain a little weight as I was up four pounds so I am only at -5 from where I started. I should come out at around 15 pounds over pre-pregnancy at this rate and I don't really want to be any higher. Everything else seems to be good so keeping my fingers crossed that everything is fairly easy from here on out!

I still have no idea what to get the (nearly) 3 year old as a gift from the new baby. Next time we hit the bookstore, though, we are going to see if we can find an "expecting a new baby sibling" book for small children.

I hope everyone else is doing well. Been a little quiet out there.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

ciarhwyfar, glad everything went better at the appointment! My blood pressure was good this time around too. All seems to be well. I'm still on the antibiotics for both bacterial infections but it seems to be working.

I started feeling depressed this week. I did mention it to them and they think it's the loss of Jackson. I think it's hormones. I'm very much at peace with my son and know where he is and that I'll see him again. Granted seeing Amelia may remind me of not having him...I'm prepared for that if it happens...but the depression is different than my grief.

I found out they'll give me a Strep test at 36wks I think. It's normal as I hear about it on the boards. Wouldn't surprise me if I have it though because my body is FILLED with bad bacteria.

We also have an appointment for the end of August to meet NICU staff. Even if she comes to term, with all the insulin I've been having because of the injections and hormones of second trimester, she may very well bottom out when the cord is cut. I'm going to TRY to make sure they have a glucose drip ready right in the room instead of wheeling her upstairs to the elevator. I also want to see if they'll allow my husband to follow them upstairs. He's an actual nurse at the hospital and I'm just uneasy with my experience of having to leave the hospital last time after giving birth to my son without him that I want someone with Amelia and to know she's alright. My hopes are that they will allow this to take place.

Other than that, not too much is going on. I'm going to TRY to sneak out tomorrow because my cousin is having a 4th of July party. Just for a short bit.

We'll see what happens.

How is everyone else?!

 

[Leeze]

how's everyone doing? I'm exhausted today, felt like I was going to fall asleep at work!! I'm wondering if it gets harder to do the older we are!! (I'm nearly 39!)

 

[Mommy's Angel]

I'm wondering the same thing. I ended up with a reaction to the macrobid I was taking and had hives like crazy, headaches, hot flashes. It was just awful. It usually takes only a few hours to get rid of a reaction for me when I take Benedryl and it took three days of oatmeal wash, Calamine lotion, cold showers, and Tylenol. It was AWFUL! I'm sure holding Amelia I'll look back and laugh at all the hospital visits, illnesses, etc., but MAN am I tired out!

This pregnancy has been crazy. My hormones have been NUTS too. My poor husband!

 

[Rowan75]

hey ladies

just popping in to say hi!

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi Rowan, how are you? I HAVE to get to your journal tonight. I've been meaning to see the latest news. Hoping all is well as you reach second trimester. woohoo

 

[Rowan75]

Really good thanks hon - glad everything is going well with Amelia - you must be shattered hon - physically and emotionally but what a second wind you'll get when she arrives safe and sound x

 

[ciarhwyfar]

Hey ladies,

Hope everyone is still hanging in there and doing well. My next appointment in on Thursday with my regular doctor instead of the midwife who we have seen for the last two appointments. It will be nice to see her again but I kind of hope she doesn't ask about something we have been breaking.

If my weight gain doesn't continue, I just hope it maintains. I don't want too much gain either though. At least I have been getting out more lately so I have been doing a little walking. I do get hungry on occasion so that may help but the baby often seems to be push on my stomach so there isn't much room a lot as well. What can you do? (Trust me, pushing isn't getting them to move.)

Other than that, the baby is moving well on a regular basis and we haven't had a return of any red blood so keeping my fingers crossed that the hard part is passed. I'm doing an overnight visit to friends in Connecticut this weekend (2-3 hours travel one way) and then pretty much staying in the area for the duration. Anyone else have any last minute before baby gets her plans?

 

[Mommy's Angel]

My appointment is on Friday. We have a sono and then we see the Peri. I'm having issues with eating well too. With Dougs schedule we're up until 2am most nights and I sleep on and off (wake up once an hour to pee) until 11am. Today I FINALLY got some needed sleep through the night and slept until 1pm today. It felt great, but I felt like I slept the day away.

Anyways, I've only been eating about 2 meals because I get up late. When I have a normal meal my body doesn't seem to digest it very well so I feel as though I'm full for most of the night and then my last meal will be around 9pm with a snack when Doug gets home around midnight. I know she'll get her nutrients but the lag in eating makes me wonder if I'll be hurting her in any way weight-wise or anything else. I just can't eat too much. Today we went for Italian and I had the salad and only ate half the pasta leaving the rest for tonight.

We also went hunting for a mini-van yesterday. It's odd because all the car lots have are very few. I think they're prepping for the 2012 cars to come out because each car lot had minimum picks even with newer models. SO, we'll probably go back closer to the fall. We REALLY need a new vehicle before winter though. We just seem to be outgrowing the Santa Fe with two dogs, a baby, our own stored stuff and then finding room for strollers, etc. ESPECIALLY if we decide to go on a NEEDED vacay next year. Hoping to find something in our price range that will last us awhile.

Amelia kicked so hard yesterday Doug was able to feel her on my belly for the first time. It was amazing seeing them interact with each other. I'm excited to have felt her outside now.

We purchased her area rug yesterday and cleared out her room. Ladies, I was just about in TEARS! After having that loss two years ago having given birth and leaving the hospital without our son...I'm actually at a place where I can BREATHE and DREAM of our daughter's future. Her furniture comes off layaway in two weeks and then we'll be starting her nursery. My shower is two weeks later...at 34wks. ((FAINT)) I can't BELIEVE I only have 90 days left.

The Conn. trip sounds lovely. I'd LOVE to go on a trip, but with my cerclage and injections...also that I'm high risk it won't allow room for us to travel. "technically" even though I'm 27wks, I could start labor anytime so being out of state or too far out of the area would be a great risk for us. I've been dreaming of next years vacay and think we're going to rent a cottage in the Adirondacks next year. Doug and I love it there. It will be nice to be a family and be by the water while also just relaxing for a change. We haven't done that in around 9years. We're READY. Though I DO want a house...we need some sanity. The house will come soon.

Happy weekend everyone! What's going on with everyone? Has anyone started their nursery? Any pics??

 

[Rowan75]

MA bless you hon - so glad that youve been able to feel Amelia so well and that Doug has chance to share - just lovely x

 

[ciarhwyfar]

Quiet in here lately. I hope everyone is doing well.

Rowan, have everything planned for your anomaly scan in a few weeks? We took the little one with us for so that she could see the baby as well. I don't know that she fully understands but we do read her some stories about a new baby and talk to her about it.

Mommy's Angel, I know the bed rest is a killer but in this weather, better you be tied to the bed next to the AC. We went out for two hours to the library and the grocery store and I was wiped out for the afternoon yesterday. And they both have AC! I am not currently planning on leaving the house today. Any news from your last appointment?

Leeze, how are you doing? Anything new or interesting going on?

I'm not sure if we have lost everyone else or not.

My last appointment was Thursday. My blood pressure was again low but they don't worry so much about that as long as I don't have too much dizziness or anything. My weight gain didn't really continue, only about half a pound. Better than too much, I guess. I really have to try to make sure I drink enough every day though. Good reminder for anyone where it is warm these days.

My doctor had me schedule as many of the rest of my appointments as possible while I was there. I have two more bi-weekly appointments and then every week. A couple are with the midwife as my doctor is going out of the country for a week. She wants the baby to wait until at least the 12th as she gets back on the 11th. I'm not due until the 20th but I still have the feeling that it will be any time after the 9th. We will see if the baby waits for her or not.

My older daughter just went home last Sat and then we had the visit to Conn (which was very nice). This week has just been so busy and stuff that I don't feel like I have gotten anywhere with things. The OH gets off a couple of weeks starting in mid-August, when summer school ends. I don't think we are really going to start any of the new baby prep until then. He still needs to work on the rental property as well so it is going to get very interesting and possibly very tight on timing. I will need to make sure I have all of my lists of what needs doing and where stuff is stored all organized.

Every weeks gets us just that much closer until it is time. It is hard to believe that I am already at seven months! Time seems to be speeding up. Except when the baby is moving around a lot and keep me awake.

 

[Rowan75]

hey ladies

Hope everyone is well!

Im good thanks - we had our consultant appointment last friday and she scanned me so that was fab! It was mainly as a teaching exercise for the registrar but that was fine by us she was pointing out all sorts and the babys organs all seem to be fine, she is a very very wriggly little girl!!! each sonographer had commented and the consultant said she hadnt seen such an active baby in a long time!

Then we had our private gender scan last saturday - which was also fab - lots of 4d -She never stops - so it was quite difficult to find out her gender - had to go and walk around and up and down stairs while other ladies had their scans and then we went back in - the sonographer was in stitches laughing - she was trying to focus on the area and suddenly the baby would turn around or there would be a foot there or a hand but we could see the sign of a little girl (wont say what it is in case any ladies dont want to know) my sister who is a radiographer had already spotted on the previous scan pics at 13 weeks

she loves feeling around where she is with her hands - she likes to snuggle into the placenta, she likes to touch her nose and her ear - and her umbilical cord was round the back of her neck and shoulders like a scarf and it was clearly getting on her nerves and she was fiddling away trying to move it she does a good irish jig too!

so next scan is August 12th - yey! nhs one then we'll have another private scan at 24 weeks then maybe every 4 weeks after that to check babys ok and placenta and cervix.

went to midwife on weds shes pleased with bloods, urine etc irons fine, she had a press about on my bump and said everythings coming along fine, just waiting for my anaesthetic review and then we should know more about whether I can have a midwife led labour or Dr led

went to aquanatal on tuesday - it was fab!! Really fab - I loved it! some lovely pg ladies which was really nice and its midwife run so thats fab - was such a wierd sensation tho - like the bump moves seperately to the rest of me in the water was fab for my shoulder too! have been discharged from fracture clinic and physio - yey!

so we have a Martha

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi ladies.

Rowan, Congrats on the little So exciting!

ciarhwyfar, will be interesting to see when you have this baby. You'll have to post a pic so we can see the little one.


Sounds like you've both had some great news! It's been a bit hectic here as Doug has had several hypoglycemia episodes leading to Friday's glucose tolerance test that ended with him bottoming out and a day off work. We think stress could be one cause but he's got to go through the testing to make sure it's nothing else.

I can't remember what I last talked about. My mind is like Jello these days. I can't honestly remember a thing! I was told I could come off bed rest a bit so I went to the beach today. While a little bit of water helped, I'm thinking it was too much even with permission. My feet look like blowfish now!

My blood pressure is usually low so I'm unsure how they'd tell if it was pre-eclampsia or just the heat. My guess is it's just the heat, but it's quite painful to walk. WAS going to go to church tomorrow and have decided it may not be a good idea. My cervical length went up slightly and Amelia is doing well so far. I DO have signs of depression and anxiety. Also have acid reflux and an inability to sleep because I can't find a position.

Tuesday is our EARLY appointment with the pediatric cardiologist to deny or confirm if Amelia has a hole in her heart. Prayers are welcome as this mommy is slightly nervous but am putting faith that God will see us through.

Just took Amelia's bed and dresser off layaway today and we pick it up in two weeks. We put a new layaway on a glider with ottoman and then I decide on bedding for her room. Hopefully it will all come together nicely!

Well, I'm tired for tonight so I'm going to bed. So glad to hear all this lovely good news.

 

[Rowan75]

oh hon fingers so crossed for your appointment on tuesday - glad your cervical length has improved - you guys have had a lot on bless you x

 

[tamjam84]

Hiya everyone :wave:,thought i may join you ladies , I'm due on the 5th September but are to be induced before , due to gestational diabetes and due to my age they say lol. I'm 42 and this is baby number 6, my eldest being 22 down to my youngest 10, then there's a big gap , met hubby when youngest was 2 and wanted to make sure our relationship would work (8 years ) it has but I had been sterilised so we paid for one course of ivf which resulted in a single pregnancy although they put 3 back, phew good job they did, so here we are around 4-5 weeks to go and we have a little girl, so I will have 4 girls 2 boys. Perfect.

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Welcome Tam and congrats. Wow! What a testimony.

Thanks Rowan for the kind comment! It' hasn't been exactly stress free the past 3 years. I'm HOPING that's what's behind Doug's chronic hypo. and all we need to do is help him find stress relievers to move past it. I don't even want to think about the worst case that cause this.

At any rate, we're trying to move day by day with a positive attitude. I DO wish that things wouldn't all happen at once though. I could use a break. Starting to see anxiety and depression a bit from feeling overwhelmed.

 

[animalcracker]

Hello ladies!

I wanted to pop in and say hi! I am Jules and I am currently just shy of 10 weeks pregnant. I've had several scans up to this point, all showing a healthy heartbeat. I have another scan tomorrow at the 10 week mark.

I am 39 years old and this is our first child. I'm extremely nervous as I suffered a missed mc last year at just shy of 9 weeks (baby measured 6 weeks and 3 days) so I am praying this little bean will stick!

I have what seems to be constant nausea and sore boobs!

Mommy's Angel - it is so wonderful to see you in here! I am not sure if you remember me, but we met in the TTC 35+ forum last year

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 9 months!!!

 

[Rowan75]

welcome animal cracker and tamjam - wishing you happy and healthy pgs

keeping my fingers crossed for you MA that things settle down soon x

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi Jules Of course I remember you. SO glad to see you in here too! So far so good. While there have been hills to climb we're much further now and I'm 29wks 1 day today. Good to see you in here!

Rowan, thank you. I'll be back tomorrow to let everyone know how the ped's cardiac specialist appt. went. Today I seem to have a head cold. I'm thinking it because of all the 100 degree weather here and today it's pretty cool. We've also had the AC on so I'm trying to have a lot of tea with lemon.

Amelia is kicking away! I just love feeling my baby. It's the best feeling and I think I'll miss this part.

 

[animalcracker]

Hi Jules Of course I remember you. SO glad to see you in here too! So far so good. While there have been hills to climb we're much further now and I'm 29wks 1 day today. Good to see you in here!

Rowan, thank you. I'll be back tomorrow to let everyone know how the ped's cardiac specialist appt. went. Today I seem to have a head cold. I'm thinking it because of all the 100 degree weather here and today it's pretty cool. We've also had the AC on so I'm trying to have a lot of tea with lemon.

Amelia is kicking away! I just love feeling my baby. It's the best feeling and I think I'll miss this part.

Mommy's Angel, I am so thrilled for you!!! I remember very clearly the heartbreak you have been through and shared with us all and I was always wondering and thinking about how you are doing. I am so happy to hear you are so far along at 29 weeks and can't wait to share your journey!!