Beach Bump Graduates!

[Hann12]

Evening all!

Hope you all had nice weekends and Georgie that you are okay now and Matilda hasn't done that again.

I had a nice relaxed weekend of just us (yay!). Had a 26 min skype with MIL today which was fine but then I opened the computer about 4 hours later and skype came on again and she saw and skyped us again! Basically we answered and told her to go away. I was so thankful to Greg for not starting up another conversation with her as we were in the middle of doing things and really she had quite enough skype time earlier that there was no need to call us again! They are definitely coming in a few weeks though so I have her for 6 days within 10 days. I might go crazy!!

In other news, I bought a bike this weekend, and a turbo trainer which basically you attach the bike to and it turns it into an exercise bike. I wanted to get some light exercise over the next 10 weeks and decided this was a good way of doing it. I did 25 minutes today, my bum feels really bruised though, it was painful towards the end. Greg thinks it will toughen up!! I'm also trying to eat better and have 6 smaller 'meals' a day rather than 3 bigger ones because I'm feeling so full and bloated in the evenings. I feel like the baby is really high around my ribs/belly. The baby has also been much quieter over the past couple of days which is a bit worrying. I can feel it though so I'm trying not to read too much into it as I know that can happen when they grow. If I poke it I still get movement so its not a case of no movement but just not quite as much.
Should I be worried? My doppler stopped working so I can't check the heartbeat but I feel hiccups every now and then.

 

[melissasbump]

Hann, the bike sounds like a good idea!

If you are still feeling baby I wouldnt worry too much, but give your MW a call in the morning if you still are concerned to put your mind at rest.
Good on you and Greg for telling MIL to basically go away aswell!

AFM Im in so much pain now i can hardly move and have burst into tears on several occasions, i dont know what to do and im dreading Alan going back to work tomorrow.
Ive got chronic lower back pain and this babys position is making it hard to even bend, sit or stand and as soon as i move positons it hurts so much. Sorry for the pity post, im so miserable right now..

 

[caz_hills]

Han - so sorry that you're worried about the baby. i am sure baby is fine, but I agree with Mel, call your MW if you're worried. Or maybe try drinking some really cold lemonade or something - that always made Ajay go crazy!

Oh Mel poor you - can your Mum help? Or could Alan take any time off work? Poor you honey. Not long to go now.

Ajay is still unwell so we have had a day at home watching TV and cuddling him. He barely moved at some parts of the day or cried hysterically - not sure what it's caused by but I've cancelled some meetings in Birmingham tomorrow as I don't want to be two hours plus drive away from him if (and probably when) nursery send him home.

So I've eaten like a pig - and Neel is making nutella cheesecakes - what are we like! x

 

[LittleSpy]

Hann -- Vi hasn't been moving much today. I actually laid down with Maisie when she had a nap so that I could do a kick count, which I've never done with either pregnancy because they were both so active. Well... Once I was on my left side in a quiet room paying attention, I counted 10 movements in 2 minutes. I was ready to call my OB tomorrow and everything before that!

Mel -- I'm sorry you're so uncomfortable.

Georgie -- I would die. I'm so glad Matilda is fine!

Caz -- I hope Ajay feels better soon! Saw your Nutella cheesecakes on facebook, Yummmm!

 

[mummySS]

Hi all just a quick post from me (obligatory post once everyone else is fast asleep - lol Caz!). I'm such a night owl. Going to have to be more disciplined when baby arrives

Mel big hugs to you, you only have a matter of weeks to go hun, must be so painful with a breech baby. Get all the help you can get and just know that it's not going to last forever x

Caz ohh poor Ajay, he does sound poorly Hope e is better by tomorrow. And yum to cheesecakes!

Hann the bike sounds great! You're so good to discipline yourself to exercise at the moment. I agree with the others, call the MW tomorrow if you're still not feeling it - best to alleviate your concerns. But also try what Julie suggested too, that could work!

Georgie how's M been today?

AFM pretty hectic day as we had the twins round for dinner. I've felt really sick today too, the medication doesn't seem to be working too well any more. And I popped to the shops to return something and felt awful when I got back. I seem to struggle doing the simplest of tasks. So frustrating. I'd love to exercise more but I just feel sick. Meh! Paul is off to turkey tomorrow so Leo and I are moving in with the rents again.

Night night all x

 

[Hann12]

Morning all!

Mel - I am so sorry you are having back pain. You know I completely understand what it feels like so I'm sad for you. Have you managed to find any help today? Can you get to your chiropractor today? I know last pregnancy I saw the chiropractor every 2 days for weeks and weeks. Mine was so much worse when the head was down and engaged, hopefully thats not the same for you if it turns. I wish I lived closer and could come and help you. I'm dreading when mine goes, my physio has been amazed that I've got to almost 30 weeks without it happening but fully expects it to happen any day now. I really hope not.

Simmy - I feel so bad for you too with the sickness. Is it actually being sick or nausea? Its funny but since about 17 weeks I've had waves of sickness and feeling faint which I have put down to the low blood pressure however I'm now worried that I might have gestational diabetes because it is worse when I eat sugary stuff and fruit. I had the test last monday but stupidly didn't ask how I get the results. Its been a week so I'd have thought they would contact me by now but who knows as my hospital seems particularly rubbish at admin.

Caz - I agree the nutella treats looked good!! Glad you had a nice weekend.

Julie - how weird that you were worrying about movement at the same time!
Last night I ended up getting booted to the extremes from about 9pm - 1am so I am pretty sure he/she is still in there lol. I think they must just go quiet sometimes to grow. Its worrying though.

Had a terrible night last night, not only being booted and punched from the inside (although that was at least comforting to know things are okay), but Annabelle was up every 20-30 minutes from 10pm - 2.30am. I can't even tell you why. She was getting up and screaming so I'd go in there give her a 2 minute cuddle and put her back in then the same thing would happen again 20 minutes later. We gave ibroprofen at about 12am and then at 2am I gave calpol in desperation. I don't know that she was in pain though because in the last 1.5 hours of it happening I literally was walking in the room and lying her back down and she instantly stopped crying and looked like she was going to sleep but then didn't. The really annoying thing is that shes got a night time adversion to Greg so if he goes in she screams her head off until I go in so he can't even share the load when its happening as he makes it worse. I feel really bad for him as he wants to help but shes not having any of it. All very strange!
Anyway today we have monkey music then seeing a friend in the afternoon. It would be lovely if the weather would warm up a bit too as Annabelle can't last for more than 10 minutes outside in this cold without breaking down into complete hysteria! Very limiting!

 

[caz_hills]

Oh Han that sounds so awful - poor Annabelle and poor you. I hope tonight is better for you.

So I took the morning off work and went to the dr with Ajay as his temperature was up again today. They said he has an ear infection so we've got antibiotics and at least now we know what it is. Poor man. I'm working from home now but only just got back from Neel's Mum's as she is having him today whilst I get some work done. Poor baby. x

 

[Hann12]

Caz I hope Ajay is okay, Annabelle had an ear infection a couple of weeks ago, not fun! I wonder if it didn't go properly as that could be why she's been up last night (or not!). We have a hospital ear check up on Weds so will find out then. Hope he feels better soon

 

[melissasbump]

Hann, so sorry you had a rubbish night, lack of sleep is awful at this stage and poor Annabelle! how is she now?

Caz, sorry that Ajay isnt well too! Theres so much of it going about at the moment, bless him hope hes better soon and at least you get to work from home.

Simmy, sorry you are so blaaaa with the sickeness! Im still sick most mornings but i spose thats just how i deal with pregnancy! Great that you are moving back with parents whilst Pauls away, they must be a godsend at the moment!

Littlepspy, glad the little lady is kicking about again, you must be relieved! How much longer you working for? Any progress with the house move?

Georgie, hope all is well with Matilda and Joshie!

AFM, Still in pain, Hann, i am not planning on going back to my chiro till after the birth now, i cant really afford it and think its mainly to do with babys position. Its not as bad as it was over the weekend, actually the pain at the front sort of under my bump has been as bad if not worse. Alan is on his way home from work now so hoping i can get a lie down later as thats my most comfortable positon, plus im really tired, H slept really well till 715am but I didnt go back to sleep after Alan was up at 5! Typical! I really need to try harder!
My mum goes away next week and im dreading it to be honest, would never tell her that as i want them to have a nice holiday, but if anything happens then we dont really have a back up plan! Alan is taking off 1 day each week though to do Hs swimming and break the week up for me. Im so ready for this to be over on the other hand im pretty scared now that in a matter of weeks im gonna be a mummy of 2 and have a newborn!
Harrison has been great lately, hes so cheeky and hilarious, we were out with my parents yesterday for afternoon tea and he was charming the pants off of everyone! His favourite word at the moment though is "no" which is funny but sometimes frustrating! lol

 

[caz_hills]

Thanks Han, that's so kind of you xxx

 

[caz_hills]

6 weeks to go Mel - Not long now, but I understand it must be really tiring for you honey xxx

 

[LittleSpy]

Mel -- I've told myself that if I can make it 4 more weeks and we've closed on the new place by then I'll stop. So March 22 would be my last day. But if we haven't closed on the new house, then I really have to keep working if at all possible just in case some craziness happens. NOTHING is going on with the new place. I'm so annoyed! The realtor seems to think it will happen this week but I'm very skeptical. Maisie loves "no," too. I'll ask, "Do you want ice cream?" and she'll look at me and say, "Noooooooooo" all extended an drawn out. But of course she does want the ice cream. Silly goose.

Simmy -- So sorry you're feeling so sick. It hit me really bad again from 19-21 weeks. But I guess it's never really left you. Like Hann, I feel waves of it. I think for me it's low blood pressure coupled with low blood sugar. I have a tendency to be hypoglycemic (and after a lot of research during this pregnancy, I think maybe I'm insulin resistant so I'm going to start taking inositol when I'm full term. Apparently it can cause contractions so I'm afraid to take it before then).

I've been having crappy labor and delivery dreams. Saturday night I dreamt she was born at 34+1 weeks (cue freak out because that's this Friday! ). And last night I dreamt she was born at 39 weeks but was a boy. An 8 pound 10oz boy. What a shocker that would be! I fully expect a 7-8 pound GIRL born at 40-42 weeks.

 

[Blue_bear]

Hey ladies. We're all fine thank you! No more repeat episodes thank god!

Caz, hope Ajay feels better soon bless him.

simmy, sorry to hear your feeling sicky again, really can't be much fun. Hope you get a rest at your parents!

Hann, you are far too good, exercising?!

mel, really sorry to hear how much pain your in it's horrible when you don't want to take pain killers etc but sometimes, needs must!

Julie, can't believe your moving house so close to baby....you deserve a gold medal, especially with your work load!

so sorry if I've forgotten anyone, barely get a minute to myself! Currently try M in the VSL wrap, not sure she looks very comfy though :-/
Off to the docs with both kiddies later about all this allergy stuff. I had better not get fobbed off!!!

 

[Hann12]

Mel - I couldn't afford a chiropractor this time too so I totally get how worried you are. Funnily enough my parents also go away when I'm 36-37 weeks and like you I want them to have a good holiday but I know that could be when I need help with my back. Greg has a week off when I'm around 32 weeks but nothing after that until its born. It's going to be a complete game of wait and see as to how I cope. You have done great though, it really isn't long now (although I know it prob feels it!). Hopefully even if the baby stats breech it should drop down a bit which should relieve some symptoms around your ribs. I hope so anyway. Oh and you'll be a fab mummy of 2!

Julie - seriously don't know how you are dealing with moving at the same time! You are like wonderwoman!! I think you are doing fab! I know what you mean about weird dreams though. I have this real scare that this baby is going to be massive as I feel massive but Greg said I'm the same size as with Annabelle and I'm not too big. I looked at my old bump pics and he's right I am no bigger I just forgot how big I was! I'm trying not to worry, it's hard!
Oh and yes we get 'no' a lot too - I ask if she wants sometime to eat and she'll say 'no, yeah okay, no, yeah okay, no' so I then have to keep asking as its not clear if that's a yes or a no!! I wouldn't mind but I actually try not to say no to her!

Oh and all my worrying over gestational diabetes was for nothing because my results were really good, so it must just be the blood pressure making me feel like total rubbish!!

 

[Hann12]

Georgie - I found it hard getting the sling right, they kind of look pressed into you which you can't think would be comfy but seems to be! I still have my one of them but also got a cheapie second had close carrier so thinking that might be easier as its pre sewn. Hope the doctors goes well. How's the buggy by the way?

 

[Blue_bear]

I freaking love the buggy Hann! Can have the seat and carry cot in so many variations it depends where we're going, what mood J is in etc. love it. Only thing I would say is its quite heavy if J is on the front but he's much more of a lump than Annabelle, it's still manageable though.

 

[Hann12]

Thats good to hear - I'm having a nightmare with getting a carry cot, I need to get the red one but its been discontinued, the only colours I can get are purple, orange, lime, pink or grey. I'm going to have to go with grey which isn't ideal as the rest is black or red but I have searched everywhere and can't get it. Even called obaby and they can't get me one

 

[melissasbump]

Hann i had the red chassis and carrycot on order too and they ended up not being able to provide me with it, very weird as you would think that red would be one of the more popular colours!

I really must get a sling/wrap ordered!

 

[caz_hills]

Georgie - love your photo on facebook of M in the sling - so cute!

Han - hope you get the pram sorted - I'm sure that the colours will look fine together.

Mel - how are you doing tonight? Wish I lived closer as I'd come over and try and help

Simmy - how are things with your rents? Hope its ok and that Leo is getting spoilt which I'm sure he is.

Tiring day at work - so much on but never mind. Going to book a few days off to spend some time with Ajay and maybe a cheeky day at home when he is at nursery where I literally do nothing! x

 

[Hann12]

Grrr sorry I know it's early for a rant but just woke up and saw this comment by this girl on our Facebook 'may' group, one girl was asking about water births and saying she was worried what would happen if she needsed to get out of the pool for any reason as there were no beds in the rooms. Two of us almost had water births but had to get out to have episiotomies (and an epidural in my case), so we commented that we got transferred at that point to a labour ward. Anyway this girl has come on and said that she had a home water birth and pushed out a baby over 10 pounds and that she thinks that no one would ever need to leave the birthing pool once they are in it especially not for an epidural! Literally straight after I had said that's what I had to do! I just went back and said that quite clearly it does happen as it did happen to me and I know of 2 other people who had to get out of the water to have epidurals or c sections so its not outside the relms of possibility but that hopefully she will get her water birth but speaking to the midwife about what can happen is the best option to prepare herself. It's the second time she's done it though, we were discussing birth plans before and a few of us had either had sections or epidurals so she posted a link to a site that said that if you had any kind of drugs then your baby could be born with complications and drugged up! Don't get me wrong I'm all for a natural birth but I hate it when people push things like that especially when things don't go to plan for lots of people! Sorry rant over!