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

[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.

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!!

Thank you, your so kind!

 

[jennwitt]

hi there - jumping in....

FOURTH BUNDLE of BOY due on 11/19/11 ;-)

Hoping to make it many more weeks from now, but prob won't get to Nov!

Jennifer

 

[JJBump1]

I thought we should start a thread.

How far are you in second trimester?

How are you feeling?

Is this your first child?

Hi there - I'm 18+6 and have been feeling great with the exception of some minor discomfort last week which I've been told is likely due to a small fibroid. I'm 41 and am pregnant with my first but have two stepchildren: 27 (girl) and 24 (boy)!

 

[Mommy's Angel]

I thought we should start a thread.

How far are you in second trimester?

How are you feeling?

Is this your first child?

Hi there - I'm 18+6 and have been feeling great with the exception of some minor discomfort last week which I've been told is likely due to a small fibroid. I'm 41 and am pregnant with my first but have two stepchildren: 27 (girl) and 24 (boy)!

How AWESOME!! I love hearing stories of women getting pregnant in their 40's. I'm 37 and I wanted to spend a year with just Amelia when she's born before trying again. Brings me encouragement when I hear women in their 40's getting pregnant.

 

[JJBump1]

How AWESOME!! I love hearing stories of women getting pregnant in their 40's. I'm 37 and I wanted to spend a year with just Amelia when she's born before trying again. Brings me encouragement when I hear women in their 40's getting pregnant.

Thanks! Good luck with your future plans and enjoy your time with Amelia!

 

[ciarhwyfar]

Hello all!

Had my regular appointment on Wednesday at 32 weeks 1 day. My blood pressure is still odd at 110/58 but they don't seem bothered by it. Weigh in was disappointing, I lost two pounds again. The doctor said she isn't worried... yet. Still below pre-pregnancy weight.

Next appointment in two weeks and then I go weekly. August 30 will be 37 weeks so full term. Hard to believe it! Still so much to be done. Almost everything, actually. Did buy a box of newborn size diapers this week though.

Things are moving right along. How is everyone else doing?

 

[Rowan75]

hey ladies

Im 18+2, feeling fine apart from a v low bp episode yesterday (keeping my fingers crossed its a one off!) 3rd pregnancy - hopefully first baby I get to bring home from the hospital wriggling and crying! (the baby not me - haha)

ciarhwyfar your pg seems to have gone so quickly - does it to you?

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi ladies!

ciarhwyfar, hopefully the weight issue and bp issue will level off. Sounds like your almost there. I'm 2wks behind you. Amelia is moving and kicking up a storm.

Rowan...the baby WILL get to term! I'm staying positive and knowing you and I will have a blessed gift.

AFM, have had quite the week. We brought home Amelia's crib and dresser. It's still in a box, but we've finally done it. Once that's up I'll start the designing. That in itself is proving to be hard because I want primary bright colors and not the pastels.

Doug has been having hypoglycemic episodes and it turns out the specialist thinks he has type II like me. Totally took me for surprise as I had no idea that type II's go hypo unless one gives too much medication. He had to go in for more labs and we'll find out for sure next week. In the meantime, Doug was told NOT to take glucose tablets when he's having an episode. He's supposed to wait it out and see if it goes up.

It's scared us both completely as he really gets yucky during these episodes. I feel as though waiting until he hits 50's will be torchering him, but we vowed to give it a go.

My guess is all the stress has caused him to release too much hormone and is causing insulin resistance. Both Doug and I have to work on our stress levels. Also we haven't been on a vacay in 10 years. I think it's time to live a little and bring vacay's back each year or we're going to wear out too quickly!

Not much else going on. No news is good news they say!

 

[Rowan75]

sounds scary hon - hopefully things will level out - and hopefully you guys will have had all the stress you are due in your life and things will be lovely from now on x

 

[ciarhwyfar]

Quiet in here. I hope everyone is doing well.

My last appointment was yesterday and everything was good. My blood pressure was normal 11/70 and I gained one pound back. Normally it would be two weeks until my next appointment but my doctor is going on vacation soon (1 Sept) so I have weekly appointments from here on out. When they tried to get the heartbeat on doppler, it took a lot longer than usual. Every time they found it, the little one would move out of the way.

Mommy's Angel, I hope that your OH's level even out. I know you guys can't do too much until little Amelia makes her debut as far as taking a little time off and such but maybe you can try a little meditation or relaxation techniques together to help with the stress?

JJBump, I'm guess you have had your anomaly scan recently. How did it go?

Rowan, when is yours scheduled?

I am six weeks or less out (mine have never been late yet) and it still kind of seems unreal that we are getting so close. Part of that might be because we haven't started getting ready yet. The OH is planning on waiting until early Sept because he has other stuff that needs doing. I just hope the baby works on his schedule.

 

[JJBump1]

Thanks for your update, ciarhwyfar.

I had an anatomy ultrasound a couple of weeks ago, but I don't see my ob-gyn until the 24th, so unless they call me in, I'll have to wait. I did receive results from my amnio and everything looks normal there.

So far, I'm feeling great and enjoying the look of my JJBump!

Keep well and rest up!

 

[robinator]

Just coming up on 22 weeks and feeling great! This pregnancy has been very easy thus far. Its our first and we are having a girl!

 

[ciarhwyfar]

Mommy's Angel, haven't heard from you for a bit. I hope you and hubby are doing well.

JJbump and Robinator, good to see that everything is going well.

Rowan, is everything okay with you?

My weekly appointment was today at 35 weeks. Had the group B strep and a couple of other tests done today. I don't know why they keep running std test in NY. They were negative last time and I haven't had any changes. My blood pressure was 102/60 but still not having any real dizziness or anything so all good. I even gained a pound this week! I did get sick last night from baby pressure to the stomach though. If that keeps up, I might not be able to keep my weight going in the right direction. Keeping fingers crossed it was a one off!

 

[Rowan75]

all good with me thanks my low bp has risen to 100/50 and Im over the dizzy spells - yey! (was a bit scary when it was 89/41)

20 weeks scan was brief and factual but we have another private scan booked for 23 weeks will attach pic!

martha is wriggling a LOT which is Lovely!

35 weeks - woo hoo! Nearly there!

hope everyones doing ok

 

[Rowan75]

bump pic

 

[xxembobxx]

Robinator - congrats on having an easy pregnancy. I always glided through pregnancies so could never understand what women fussed about but then my sister had hyperemesis and could barely function. It's funny how it can affect women so differently, and even one pregnancy for a woman can differ so much from the next.

Rowan75 - I love your scan pic, it's so clear

 

[Mommy's Angel]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry for the absence. I don't get much sleep these days so I periodically take naps through the day. Lets see, Doug got the results back and he's not diabetic. I'm going to ask for his adrenal glands to be tested to be sure he doesn't have an issue with that and I'd like him to be checked for growths as they too can cause issues. My thought is in the end we'll find it's stress. We've made some changes and thus far he hasn't had an episode. I'm thinking the lighter stress load is helping and so is promoting better eating habits with him to cover lows in the morning instead of either skipping meals or eating WAY too many carbs in the morning. It's working.

Amelia is doing well. Last friday she weighed 4 lbs 4 oz and has a ball of energy. I'll be 33wks on Sunday. :woohoo:

ciarhwyfar and Rowan, glad your blood pressures are back up ladies! I have no answers for why NY state has all these mandates. Some of them are a waste of money.

Rowan LOVE the baby pics and bump pics SO beautiful! What a blessings how great things are coming along.

Robin...I'm glad you feel great! My first pregnancy was nice...this one is a bit of a touch one. Tired all the time, the 17P injections cause hair on my chest and boobs, the legs are itchy because they hairs are growing in darker and thicker, I cry everytime my husband asks me what I want to eat because I just can't find anything good to eat. There's much more. It's just been uncomfortable and the lack of sleep has me grumpy and hormonal. If I could just sleep through the night with no interuptions just ONCE, I'd be a happy camper. Amelia is def. worth it all though.

JJ, glad the results came out normal and please keep us posted on your appointment the 24th!

I have a wedding to go to next friday and my shower is the following weekend. Just when I'm allowed off bed rest I can't seem to find the energy to move. So bummed as I like to get up and go. I find I'm out for an hour and I'm EXHAUSTED!

It's getting close for everyone! Can't wait to see the baby's. Speaking of pics, I'll post the latest 3D from Amelia's last friday. Spittin image of her fathers side and she looks very similar to her brother with the eyes, lips and nose, bless his little heart. I can't wait for October to get here so I can hold her and love her.

 

[Rowan75]

lovely pic MA shes so cute! Such a shame youre feeling exhausted now but as you say Amelias worth it Im sure x Glad Dougs feeling a bit better - hope it continues x

 

[Mommy's Angel]

lovely pic MA shes so cute! Such a shame youre feeling exhausted now but as you say Amelias worth it Im sure x Glad Dougs feeling a bit better - hope it continues x

Oh my goodness I'm dying for sleep! I tried to take a nap this afternoon and my moms phone call woke me up. I forgot to turn the ringer off. Lack of sleep is really starting to depress me. Just one night of full rest would help my mood.

 

[Sweet_Alida]

Hi Ladies. I just found this thread. I'm due 11/11/11 but C-section scheduled for 11/4/11. The docs do not think I will make it that long due to my history, but we are hopeful. I am pregnant with a GIRL! So Alida will have a baby sister which she is so excited about. This pregnancy is definitely different than my first. I think mostly because I'm older(38) and not able to sleep when I need/want to like I did with the first. I am a nurse and work long hours and on my feet all day which doesn't help. My 2 year old still gets up at least 1 to 2 times a night, mostly due to her oxygen tubing getting tangled but non the less I have to get up with her. My hubby works out of town most of the time so I feel like a single mom most of the time. Not a lot of help around the house.
Listen to me....Poor ME! LOL!!! Just my life at the moment. It will get better I am just ready to have energy again. I feel like I'm dragging all the time and I feel like I have a bowling ball in my belly! so much pressure so low in my belly. The baby has been low, very low all pregnancy where Alida was spread out across my belly. Not near as much pressure.
Nice to meet all of you.