Babies due in JUNE!

[StarSign]

LOL about eating my "baby" recoo by Sadie nah, that's not me. It's not that it wouldn't be cute, but more that some items cause me angst (allergic/sensitivities to sweet potatoes, mangoes...and don't even ask for the list ). Sadie, that's the 'roid at your baby's head? I'm glad that it's stopped growing!! I hear a lot on BnB that most 'roids stop growing after that first tri. So see why it's helpful only then to take something like milk thistle to slow down or even prevent any growth whatsoever only that first tri.

Ferne..look at your. Yours is a "sweetie (pie) pot." now. Joining you soon!

Anatomy scan in 2+ weeks. Until then, I'm prolly going to be using my Dopplar a bit more. No taps of recent, although today I'm wondering if I didn't feel a few flips?? LOL. And am I the only one who's quite preggo-looking due to "hot air" by the day's end? I think once we see the little one in a couple of weeks, I'll be more name-inspired (baby registry-inspired, etc.). For now, just managing day-to-day stuff.

 

[Sunshine12]

I went to midwife and heard babys heartbeat thank god as I was shitting myself that something was wrong (still 155-160 which is good.)

Midwife said it was early for baby to have done that cuddling up in a ball thing but everyone is different and I had nothing to worry about as its totally normal. She also said it sounds like I had my first braxton hicks contraction! I think the next month to 6 weeks is going to bring loads of new feeling, movement and experiences! Exciting stuff!!

Ive been put on iron supplements (1 tablet 3 times a day) as Im averaging about 14 hours sleep just now and my haemoglobin is very low so hopefully that will give me more energy.x

 

[Ferne]

I've got a "synergy" session tomorrow. There, I"ll get a quick ultrasound - just a fun one where the Nurse Practitioner tries to get a good shot for the baby book. Then I meet with the N.P. and other moms due at the same time.

On Friday I have my anatomy scan - it'll be the final assessment as to whether an amnio is warranted.

Looking fwd to seeing this kid.

 

[sadie]

Glad all is ok Sunny.
Now, how is a braxton hicks contraction different from round ligament pain?? My doc said i felt the round ligament pain earlier than 'most' prob because that big fibroid (yes by baby's head) has caused my uterus to be bigger than normal...
Now I wonder if what i felt last tuesday night was a braxton hicks thingamajig. It hurt so much, i was afraid to move, and then it caused me pain when i would move in certain positions, etc. Hmmm.

My anatomy scan is on tuesday, the 24th. What are the dates for the rest?
Ferne, the 13

Star, I look very pregnant. Its ridiculous. i walk funny, am alreadya bit umncomfortable, need support when standing up, etc..

Show us the bumps!

 

[Sunshine12]

Glad all is ok Sunny.
Now, how is a braxton hicks contraction different from round ligament pain?? My doc said i felt the round ligament pain earlier than 'most' prob because that big fibroid (yes by baby's head) has caused my uterus to be bigger than normal...
Now I wonder if what i felt last tuesday night was a braxton hicks thingamajig. It hurt so much, i was afraid to move, and then it caused me pain when i would move in certain positions, etc. Hmmm.

My anatomy scan is on tuesday, the 24th. What are the dates for the rest?
Ferne, the 13

Star, I look very pregnant. Its ridiculous. i walk funny, am alreadya bit umncomfortable, need support when standing up, etc..

Show us the bumps!

Hi Sadie. Yes its different. Ive been getting round ligament pain for a few weeks now. For me its like stretching type aches down the sides of my stomach and sometimes at the bottom of my abdomen. It can sometimes be quite sore if I change positions in bed or sneeze! Then its like stabbing/shooting pains. Ouch.

Braxton hicks wasnt painful. Its just a tightening of your uterus. It feels like its a squeezed tightly together and goes hard as a rock but it wasnt sore for me. Im not sure if they normally are.


My scan is on the 20th and Im not finding out gender but convinced its a girl. Im gonna get a huge shock if its not!!

You should post another bump piccie!! Mine is getting bigger but is smaller than it was at 11 weeks! My bloat has all gone so its diminished considerably! lol x

 

[sadie]

Sunshine, i was convinced that the shape of my baby's head totally resembled yours and so in my mind, I've had you down for a girl because I thought I was having a girl.

 

[Sunshine12]

Sunshine, i was convinced that the shape of my baby's head totally resembled yours and so in my mind, I've had you down for a girl because I thought I was having a girl.

Oh I really hope so. Im desperate for a wee girl. Ive kind of bonded with the idea of baby being a girl too which is probably not a good thing. If its a boy I dont mind and will be just as happy. My 20 week scan might give me a better indication. Im going to be on the lookout for a wee willie!x

Ferne, let us know how you get on on Friday. xx

 

[StarSign]

My anatomy scan is on the thurs, 1/26 and I'll get back on bump pics. Going to take some more of where I am these days. Not a too much to write home about though. I look more like a potbellied lady/or someone with rolls than preggo..

 

[Ferne]

I, too, look more like somebody with rolls or a potbelly but pregnant? Not so much. Gross.

 

[lilmamatoW]

My anatomy scan is on the thurs, 1/26 and I'll get back on bump pics. Going to take some more of where I am these days. Not a too much to write home about though. I look more like a potbellied lady/or someone with rolls than preggo..

I'm the same...my 20 week U/S is on 1/26 also--at Galter. Is that where you are having it done?

And I look like I have rolls and not really a bump. Very disconcerting as to what I will look like when I actually have a bump...where does the rest of the fat go, I wonder.

 

[StarSign]

My anatomy scan is on the thurs, 1/26 and I'll get back on bump pics. Going to take some more of where I am these days. Not a too much to write home about though. I look more like a potbellied lady/or someone with rolls than preggo..

I'm the same...my 20 week U/S is on 1/26 also--at Galter. Is that where you are having it done?

And I look like I have rolls and not really a bump. Very disconcerting as to what I will look like when I actually have a bump...where does the rest of the fat go, I wonder.

I'll be at the drs. office at 55 W. Washington, so we'll just be sending out on that day to each other!! As far as where the fat goes..maybe, just maybe it burns off as the baby grows?! who knows

 

[sadie]

Maybe a stretching belly causes the fat to disipate. Wouldnt that be nice. But doubtful...
Though we can keep dreaming.

 

[Ferne]

Any news today ladies? Updates?

 

[Sunshine12]

Nothing to report here. Is it tomorrow your scan Ferne? (My memory is getting really awful. I told my OH the same thing 3 times tonight and didnt realise!)x

 

[Ferne]

Yes! Good memory.

I'm looking fwd to it. Not looking fwd to the weigh in though...

 

[Sunshine12]

How often do you get weighed? Ive been weighed once throughout my whole pregnancy! I dont get weighed at my 20 week scan either. Given that I eat at least one bar of chocolate a day its probably a good thing! x

 

[Ferne]

They weigh me and check my blood pressure and do an ultrasound every time I go in (either for the "synergy" class or for the regular doctor's appt - both are once a month).

The holidays were a little rough for the weight so I'm getting it all back in check now. I gained 55 lbs in my last pregnancy. It didn't help that I was on bed rest for almost half the pregnancy but I won't let that happen again. The weight gain ended up causing other health problems (nerve damage and pain for 2.5 years) not to mention the crushed self esteem so this time I'm really staying on top of it.

Good news. My doctor approved the Yogi Bedtime tea that I love so much. It has a warning on the label for pregnant or lactating women but she says that's just to protect their own liability and that it will have no affect whatsoever on my pregnancy.

She said most herbal teas should be fine so I'm sipping those to prevent myself from snacking.

 

[Ferne]

When is your next appt. Sunshine? See, I REALLY have a bad memory.

 

[Sunshine12]

When is your next appt. Sunshine? See, I REALLY have a bad memory.

lol, its catching!

My 20 week scan is a week tomorrow (20th). Im looking forward to seeing baby again but Im apprehensive because obviously its when they can pick up issues with bubba. x

 

[sadie]

Excellent! Two appts tomorrow!

Any other herbal tea recommendations? i need to start on one....

Anyone see the business of being born? Makes me want to have a natural birth with a midwife, here in my own apt! Made me burst into tears like 5x!! My doctor was featured in it....