Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[mackjess]

Merri- that is cute!! Glad you got to see your little boy/girl!

GIY- hope things are settled and stay settled with the MIL.

AFM - One more week to Vday. Same day as Dolly. I can't wait! I am more anxious and kinda depressed than usual this week, but I think it's because I haven't been sleeping again. For a few weeks I was really snoozing, and thought I was over the insomnia. Going to try some things to relax about an hour before bed and hope that helps. I'm probably just nervous because I want V Day to get here. I seem to be good/relaxed for a few weeks, then anxious again.

My next OB appt is this Friday, and I'll be scheduled the dreaded sugar test for gestational diabetes. I've gained more weight than I intended to, but I don't think I have it.

 

[A1983]

Ahhh Jess sorry you're feeling anxious-I tend to go to bed earlier so it lessens the anxiety of not sleeping and read my book in bed-only get a few pages in and im asleep! Does reading work for you? Yes bring on V day..this Sunday for me

 

[mackjess]

I've tried that, but I love reading so much I'll read the whole book. I even got a Stephen King book of short stories, and still read the whole book even though I told myself I wouldn't!

I probably will read some, maybe a magazine, and in the living room, not in bed, so I have to put it down and get up to go to bed. Skipping TV this evening and cooking a good dinner to see if that helps.

 

[A1983]

Ps my back is agony-oh is a physiotherapist and says it's very common in pregnancy due to the loosening sacroiliac joint..being on the move helps a bit, sitting aggrevates it

 

[Dollybird]

Thanks ladies. It's not so bad when I'm off work and can rest but I really worry about how ill even make it to 32 weeks. Getting fitted for a special support belt off my physio so that should hopefully help, it's a nightmare not being able to and any anti inflammatory painkillers though.
Lvn I'm a nurse too- 12.5hr shifts. So I feel your pain! I work on a surgical emergency admissions ward so it can be a bit manic, and as you know sometimes taking it easy (as much as I'm advised too) isn't an option!
Merri congrats on your scan!!glad everything looks good!
Giy happy double digits!! How exciting!!
A1983 I've got a Moses basket that I'm planning to use the first month then move onto the cot. Like fj and yourself we are planning on fhe movement sensor mat monitor (wow thats a mouthful!) We are getting angel care baby monitor and movement sensor it's got great reviews and I'm hoping will give me great peace of mind, especially once bubs is sleeping in his own room.
Jess not long now!! 6days!! I'm all anxious too but glad we've not got long to wait till v day. I was a bit anxious on Monday as bubs had a quiet day- the day before I felt him constantly. Anyways he must've just worn himself out because yesterday he was back to using my bladder as a punchbag so I feel a lot better and more relaxed today. What book u reading?? I'm a huge Stephen king fan I've got pretty much everything he's ever written. What a geek I am! Haha. I can't seem to concentrate on reading just now though... Well except for baby books and catalogs.. One track mind you see.
Hope all you other ladies are well! Xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Dolly I was in absolute shreds with my back and pubic bone but a chiropractor sorted it really quickly. I'm off crutches and everything now think it might help you?

 

[Dollybird]

Well I went to the chiro years ago when I originally hurt my back, but he said cause it was a disc problem there wasn't a whole lot he could do for it other than deep tissue massage to ease the muscles surrounding the disc to try and aid it back in. He recommended acupuncture for me which worked a treat but I'm not sure if that's safe during pregnancy?? Guess i could go see him and see what he says xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Acupuncture is definitely safe in pregnancy as long as you use a proper practitioner x

 

[kelly4]

merristems- I am pleased the scan went well and bubs is good.

Hi everyone, just thought I would check in and see how everyone is doing. I am off to France tomorrow to see my mum, I cant wait and be good to get a break before the little lady comes. Had midwife yesterday and baby is all good, everything is going how it should be, sometimes I worry because it all seems to be going so well, I even had a panic attack yesterday as I broke a mirror and now waiting for some bad luck. Cant wait for v day and then I can relax.

 

[LVnMommy]

a couple new bump pictures
I am supposed to see my new OB on the 12th but due to my work schedule i dont think i will be able to go till the end of april :/

 

[monro84]

lvn--wow that's so nice that you are staying on a 1000 acre ranch thats what I need to start doing is walk bump pics are too cute

amjon--glad the twins are doing good.

A--wow 7cm thats kinda long I was feeling low movement 2 wk ends ago but after that they stopped and then had my cervix ck last wed and they said baby is head down so I guess that is why they stopped I have a frontal placenta that I believe is high so I cannot feel as much however the past few days I am now seeing kicks and feeling movement around my belly button hight.

fj--thanks for the swaddling tips I bookmarked it.

GIY--wow so great your finally double digits can't wait till I can say that

merri--so glad eveything went well in the 20 wk scan

Kelly--not long only 1 wks left till v day for you

AFM--been having hip pain when I sleep on my left side even sleep with a pillow b/w my legs been waking up with it for 2 or 3 nights now. Other than that had heart burn 2 days ago pretty much all day but so far yestrday nothing however seems like today it might be trying to start. My DH has finally started on the crib he is going to build it. Here are some pics. He said he should be done today. But he still has to stain it so I have to pick out the color it is made out of cedar.

 

[merristems]

Hi ladies ive been reading about optimum fetal positioning found this website which has really helpful advice, and techniques for helping babies to turn. Also im intersetednin the bit on pelvic pain so im going to try out the excercises.. www.spinningbabies.com hope its helpful xx

 

[mackjess]

Thanks for the links gals.

monroe, I think a handmade crib is so special. it is looking really nice!

afm, went to the doc bc I've been so bummed and lazy, turns out I have a sinus infection. hopefully that's been contributing to my sleep problem and antibiotics help out.

 

[ladykara]

Hello girlies 92 days to go for me


Can I join the popping out belly button crew, mine is just starting to show..

Baby will sleep with us in a Moses and then the travel cot for as long as we can due to lack of room space, Paige isn't a good sleeper and don't want her waking the baby. If the baby sleeps through the night we may even bring Paige's bed into our room and put the baby in Paige's room, we can only fit a toddler bed and a travel cot in that room, I'm not going to worry until I have to though..

I have been feeling really down and iron tests show normal, MW said women have reported the third pregnancy to be the worse so maybe that's what it is, just can't be bothered to do anything but don't like doing nothing !!!

Anyone else feeling tightenings? More like the baby has moved into a awkward position because my tummy is hard on one side and soft on the other, getting really uncomfortable now.



Lvn- loving the bump Hun x

Monro- omg it looks amazing already, can't wait to see it finished.x

 

[merristems]

Monro that crib is just beautiful what a luck baby to have such a talented daddy
Mackjess sorry your ill, sinus infections are the worst.
LadyK sorry your feeling down i hope it passes soon for you.

Afm back from physio i have uneven sacro illiac joints, right hip is higher than left. She strapped me up like a turkey but it feels good, i have to walk slowly and small steps only, no twisting, heavy lifting, gotta sit down to get dressed and act like a lady with my knees together! Bump really poppe yesterday, belly button is threatening escape!

 

[monro84]

Awe thank yall so much

Here is the finished product minus the staining which I think we are going with mahogany and final sanding it is made out of cedar. The only problem is he got a little to excited and made it to big to fit into the bedroom door so he is going to make another a little smaller and it will be out of pine. He said this one can go in the living room.

 

[monro84]

jess--Hope you get to feeling better

lady-How you start feeling better also Yes I have had a tight sensation in my stomach I am feeling alot more movement now and seeing it.

merri--oh wow well I hope that made it feel better. I don't hurt that bad it's just every now an then I have hip pain when walking and laying on my left side at night. So far so good with my belly button it was deep pre pregnancy like went to my 2nd knuckle on my pointer finger (2 in maybe). So I am hoping it does not pop out it is now down to my 1st knuckle though. Nothing wrong with it popping out it's just me personally I don't think I would like the way it looks on me but if it happens oh well.

 

[A1983]

Monroe that cot is beautiful

Merristems-I feel your pain! Im in a lot of pain with my sacroiliac joint..my pain is right low in my back which spreads down my cocix and buttocks and is worsened with sitting...walking eases it as does lying on sides. My oh is a physiotherapist (ive just thought-im sure im repeating myself! If so ignore this!) So have some exercises but I think I need a support band too-if he can't get me one ill go and see my gp next week

 

[merristems]

I was just taped up with plaster sticky bandage, not ideal and not a permenant solution either Your oh is the ideal person to help you you're so lucky A1983
What a beautiful cot Monro! i cant believe you get to have two! very spoilt
Hows everyone else today?

 

[girlinyork]

What a stunning cot