Babies due in JUNE!

[deafgal]

Had my 30-week OB appt this afternoon. Everything looked good except the 1-hr glucose (136 where "passing" is 130). So I'm off to schedule the 3-hr test sometime soon. Otherwise, there are no complaints. I'm measuring at 30 weeks and the OB says everything with my size/weight-gain is fine.

Is anyone else experiencing tightness or the need to stretch out across their lower abdomen? OB says it could be BH or stretching. I notice it more when I stand up after having been seated for a while, which makes me think it's more a stretching.

I am sorry about your glucose. hopefully you will pass the three hours test.

yes, I have been getting alot of tightness and I think it is both BH and stretching.

 

[sadie]

I have some rasp leaf capsules from before getting pregnant. I might try those too. Sill read more on the web in addition to the links you posted SS.

No out of the ordinary tightness for me. I still look very big. Kind of like a big ball is under my clothing. I look ugly and with a puffy face (very true) in my wedding pics, but will post a body shot when i get home to my laptop.

I am starting to feel as if my hands are swollen. I assume that is water retention.

I also decided to take off from work may 7. That is when the 2nd marking period ends fOr the students... I am just so tired always and the ealk to work from the subway and back is just too much. I get pains when i walk to much and little A (i think we finally have it!) sits on my bladder and other organs and hurts me. So I am just gonna call it quits at work!!

Another weekend has arrived! Anyone doing anything fun? I go home early sunday. The vacation is officially over and the honeymoon as well since dh is on his way home. I will see him again on or about june 8th. (im due the 14th. Should he book his ticket for the 8th?? So hard to predict!!!)

 

[StarSign]

I have some rasp leaf capsules from before getting pregnant. I might try those too. Sill read more on the web in addition to the links you posted SS.

No out of the ordinary tightness for me. I still look very big. Kind of like a big ball is under my clothing. I look ugly and with a puffy face (very true) in my wedding pics, but will post a body shot when i get home to my laptop.

I am starting to feel as if my hands are swollen. I assume that is water retention.

I also decided to take off from work may 7. That is when the 2nd marking period ends fOr the students... I am just so tired always and the ealk to work from the subway and back is just too much. I get pains when i walk to much and little A (i think we finally have it!) sits on my bladder and other organs and hurts me. So I am just gonna call it quits at work!!

Another weekend has arrived! Anyone doing anything fun? I go home early sunday. The vacation is officially over and the honeymoon as well since dh is on his way home. I will see him again on or about june 8th. (im due the 14th. Should he book his ticket for the 8th?? So hard to predict!!!)

I think flying makes water retention easier to happen or maybe it's just all the extra sitting in an awkward position. I drink carbonated lime water to help with retention and help keep me flushed. Give it a go and be prepared to have many bathroom trips!

...and CONGRATS!!!

 

[shmoo75]

Hi ladies,

Hope everyone is well. I passed my GTT(Gloucose Tolerence Test) that I had to do on 29/03 just because MW said I was measuring 2wks ahead(student MW measured me and the actual MW didn't double check it)also my BMI at 28wks was over 31(she didn't even weigh me or check my heaight she just looked me up and down)she also didn't ask me if diabetes runs in the family or if I had a thirst that I could not get rid of! If she had I would of answered no to both questions. I told her I though her reasons for sending me were wrong and that I knew I didn't have diabetes and, I was proved right! The MW that sent me didn't even fill out a form so had o get one signed and faxed over from my GP! To say I wasn't impressed with her is an understatement. I also had to fast from 10pm the night before having nothing but plain water only, have the 1st blood test, drink the gloucose soloution, have another blood test 1hr later and, a 3rd blood test 1hr after that one. Once the 1st blood test has been taken I can't eat or drink anything until after my 3rd test. Baby was going nuts once I had taken the solution. Needless to say I will be complaining about her to my actual MW when I see her next Thurs 19/04 oh the MW I'm not impressed with also told me at my booking in appointment that the hospital where I am going to give birth don't offer pethadine anymore!!!! She is sooooooooo wrong on that one too!!!!! Here's to having 8.5wks to go til DDay. I finish work on 02/05 as I have 3wks+1day AL to use then my mat leave starts from 04/06 and I am due back at work on 03/03/2013 sounds good to me. When are the rest of you leaving work?

 

[StarSign]

Shmoo..so much GTT drama, I'm telling you. But glad it's all worked out. As a USA gal, I won't be leaving until close to when the baby's coming and I'm out until the Fall only. Enjoy the extra time you'll have off for me

 

[shmoo75]

StarSign - I know gloucose gloucos and more gloucose!!!! I will try and enjoy my time off but, with a 20mth old, newborn, hubby and house to look after roll on January when I have Jury Service I will be in need of a break I think!!!!!

 

[sadie]

What an annoyance, shmoo. Iam glad that the test was in your favor and good for you for being on top of these things. We all really need to speak up.

I think my official last day of work is the 7th of may. Cant wait. I will receive full pay until aug31 simply because my 10 month job pays out in 12 months. Then, no more income until I go back to work. Atm, i dont know when that will be.



Anyone ever use a doula??

 

[sadie]

32w!

 

[shmoo75]

Sadie - Loving the bump pic. I will get DH to take a pic of me tonight and I will pop it on here tomorrow as I am also 32wks

Off to see MW soon just waiting for my neighbour to pop in and keep an eye on DD as she is still asleep. She has taken to sleeping over 2hrs during the day and being really tired at about 8pm so she is in her cot for then but, wont go to sleep until about 9pm!!! So annoying!! She isn't screaming/crying she is just fighting it as we watch her on the video monitor she lies down and just as she feels herself about to nod off she forces herself to move or talk or something until she is that tired she just goes to sleep!! Little monkey!!!! Hope you are all well.XXX

 

[StarSign]

Gotta take some more pics. I've stopped doing as much wheat as that was REALLY inflaming my digestive system. So, no pasta for a while and limited rice even. I'm relegated to corn tortilla taco salads..good thing I like them! I'll do my watermelon post by this weekend...

 

[lilmamatoW]

Sorry, I've been so out-of-touch. Been dealing with itchy rashes, whether or not to take prednisone, placenta previa and gestational diabetes. Went to my 32 week ultrasound and appointment today, and so it looks like the placenta is not going to budge, so this baby's birthday will probably be May 23! And the itcy rash blew up last week all over the back and front of my torso...so I took the prednisone and although the rash is looking better, it's still itchy. So, I am thinking that an earlier c-section date is being merciful to me. And in any case, this baby is already 5 lbs 4 oz...so not too worried that we're delivering a couple weeks earlier than planned. If you don't mind, I will stay on the June board, even though now technically, I will have a May baby.

Oh, and last but not least, I failed my gestational diabetes test and now that I took the prednisone, which totally messed with my blood sugar, I am now on insulin! 4 times a day. I was kind of bummed about it, and sometimes still am...but now I've lost 3 pounds, but the baby is growing...so I'm thinking this might be a healthy thing.

Hope you're all enjoying the last few weeks...or at least enduring!

 

[StarSign]

Sorry, I've been so out-of-touch. Been dealing with itchy rashes, whether or not to take prednisone, placenta previa and gestational diabetes. Went to my 32 week ultrasound and appointment today, and so it looks like the placenta is not going to budge, so this baby's birthday will probably be May 23! And the itcy rash blew up last week all over the back and front of my torso...so I took the prednisone and although the rash is looking better, it's still itchy. So, I am thinking that an earlier c-section date is being merciful to me. And in any case, this baby is already 5 lbs 4 oz...so not too worried that we're delivering a couple weeks earlier than planned. If you don't mind, I will stay on the June board, even though now technically, I will have a May baby.

Oh, and last but not least, I failed my gestational diabetes test and now that I took the prednisone, which totally messed with my blood sugar, I am not on insulin! 4 times a day. I was kind of bummed about it, and sometimes still am...but now I've lost 3 pounds, but the baby is growing...so I'm thinking this might be a healthy thing.

Hope you're all enjoying the last few weeks...or at least enduring!

these extra baby proteins can wreak havoc for sure. I found that eliminating a few things in my diet quieted the rashes along with topical treatments. Wheat was my "knock-out" although I was much more tolerant earlier in the pregnancy, but I guess bubba doesn't need ANY of that source for the time being. Doing that and a can of LIME La Croix calmed things down fast. Lime is more effective for a mild detox (diuretic and detox) as compared to lemon which is mostly a diuretic.

Bummer about the GD! I was sure we were going to do a :wave: in the hospital corridor Please stay around...we want to know how you're doing.

Doing some final shopping over next coupla weeks to get my hospital bag stuffs together. We still need to put up the new changing table... but at least the old one is still around for now.

 

[sadie]

Lilmama, you must be excited! May 23 is just about a month away! I am sorry to hear about the GD and the rash and the PP, but soon enough all will be back to normal (if i understand correctly GD is temporary)
And of course you cant leave us for the May group!!

I have an appointment on Monday, then I think it jumps to every 2 weeks. still hopi for a good picture. E last two times, she has been hiding herself!

 

[Quisty]

I am not sure if any of you will remember me but I was in this thread earlier in the year, due on June 12th. My husband and I terminated our pregnancy at just over 20 weeks due to the fact that severe spina bifida was detected at the 20 week u/s. I did post this at the time so some of you might recall it. Our precious daughter was born on January 26th and we buried her on February 1st. Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested to know that I have just done a pregnancy test and it is positive. Considering I have never fallen pregnant easily (it took 2 years with Claire) and I am now 39, this is such a welcome surprise. DH and I are hoping for a healthy baby around the new year.

 

[sadie]

Quisty, hi! Of course we remember you. I am wishing all good things for you and your family. You deserve it! xoxo

 

[shmoo75]

I am not sure if any of you will remember me but I was in this thread earlier in the year, due on June 12th. My husband and I terminated our pregnancy at just over 20 weeks due to the fact that severe spina bifida was detected at the 20 week u/s. I did post this at the time so some of you might recall it. Our precious daughter was born on January 26th and we buried her on February 1st. Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested to know that I have just done a pregnancy test and it is positive. Considering I have never fallen pregnant easily (it took 2 years with Claire) and I am now 39, this is such a welcome surprise. DH and I are hoping for a healthy baby around the new year.

So nice to hear your good news after such a tragedy and what must of been a heartbreaking decision for you and your DH. I am hoping and praying that this LO is healthy will be looking out for updates hun. Wishing you all the best.

 

[tweety pie]

Lovely news wishing you a H&H 9 months.

 

[Ellie Bellie]

Quisty - Congratulations and best of luck with your pregnancy!

 

[StarSign]

I am not sure if any of you will remember me but I was in this thread earlier in the year, due on June 12th. My husband and I terminated our pregnancy at just over 20 weeks due to the fact that severe spina bifida was detected at the 20 week u/s. I did post this at the time so some of you might recall it. Our precious daughter was born on January 26th and we buried her on February 1st. Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested to know that I have just done a pregnancy test and it is positive. Considering I have never fallen pregnant easily (it took 2 years with Claire) and I am now 39, this is such a welcome surprise. DH and I are hoping for a healthy baby around the new year.

Swallow folic acid by the boatloads Sending for a H&H9!!

 

[sadie]

Had an appt today. Kangaroo is measuring a few days ahead, and weighs between 4.5 and 5 lbs. Estimates her to be born at about 7.5 lbs. For the third visit in a row, she was facing the wrong direction! i havent gotten a good view in ages. Going back in 11 days for a stress test, then will be every week after that, if I understood correctly.

After the appt, I came home, ate an ice cream sandwich and baby started wiggling rapidly for about 4-5 seconds. It was so strange. i googled it and it turns out it is very normal, I think it's called startle reflexes... Anyone else?

I also only gained 2 lbs in the last 3 weeks.... So honeymoon and all, I've managed to stay on target.... Kind of. Makes me want to eat a big piece of cheesecake. Yum.