Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[BeautifulD]

That cot is amazing... So so beautiful!!

 

[mackjess]

What is everyone doing for Easter? I won't be partaking in any salty ham myself!

Just got back from my OB appt, my BP was elevated at 132/70. Usually it's super low, like 90 over something and I have to ask them if I'm still alive. That surprised me, but the OB said since it was the first time it was high she wasn't too concerned, but she did have me schedule an u/s right before my next appt. I'm on antibiotics for a sinus infection, so hopefully just me not feeling well made the BP high. I may have been a bit anxious too because they weighed me and I've gained 40lbs already, despite my walking and yoga. I only needed to gain 30 max so it could have been me being nervous about that. I feel better though because the OB didn't mention the weight gain.

I got sent home with the glucose drink to do the 1 hour sugar test before my next appt in 4 weeks. Now that it's FINALLY feeling like spring, my goal is to REALLY get my butt walking and eat healthier. I need to cut back on the fruits/carbs and add more veggies to my routine daily. And I'm stealing my husband's pedometer and bringing walking shoes to work to do longer walks at lunch. I'm sure the BP thing will be fine, but I've been lazier than I should (I was so low on energy thought I was depressed before I realized I actually had a sinus infection) and my only goal in life is to do whatever I can to have good BP and good sugar results in 4 weeks!!

I am kinda excited about the extra u/s though. I wouldn't have had it otherwise.

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter. I love getting together with the family.

 

[monro84]

Well ladies I realized this Sat that I have started leaking. I actually believe I have been for about a wk but hardly any but now omg. I notice that my nipple felt wet and when I looked at my shirt there was a wet spot (when not wearing a bra) I told dh and he was like eww thats gross lol but then proceded later that night to try to "milk me" lol when we went to bed. I woke up last night in the mid of the night from hip pains (that are now apparently a norm) and my right side of my left boob was wet and crusted from leaking so apperently I leaked a good bit last night however it is mainly from my right nipple so I thought. I then saw on the sheet a dried wet spot so I guess that was from my other one. I know they make nipple pads but what do you do at night b/c a towel is scratchy and uncomfortable and we sleep naked if we do not have visitors.

 

[mackjess]

Well Monro, now we know how you got in your current condition!!

I don't sleep nekkid, just tanks and undies. I think I'd use tissue in my tanks, or if you did stay nekkid maybe put an extra pillow case down on top of your sheet so you don't have to sleep on a towel?

 

[monro84]

lol yeah that might had something to do with it I actually use to hate to wear nothing and he would wear boxers but then we started sleeping nude and when I have to sleep in underwear or t-shirt I feel so confined and tangeled up. But I did not think of a pillow case that is a good idea I will do that thanks.

it is interesting to know that I guess that means that I will not be one of the women that cannot breast feed due to no/hardly any milk. But I am not really planning on breast feeding. I am planning on pumping and bottle feeding and then switching b/w breast milk and forumla and then going all formula at 6 months. Of course I will probably breast feed when I am just to tired to fool with the bottle. I really don't know what I want to do. I do not want to go strickly to formula b/c I do believe that breast milk is way better.

 

[flapjack10]

Oh my goodness... leaking...

Girls, am I in the third tri now...?

xxxx

 

[Dollybird]

Monro what a gorgeous cot!! I've still no picked mine yet, although yesterday I spent the whole day writing lists of things ill need and picking out the ones I want! I'm also giggling my head off at your hubby first being disgusted, then trying to "milk them" hahaha. My hubby is quite creeped out at the thought of my boobs creating milk too but I'm pretty sure once they do he's gonna be fascinated by them! What creeps men are hehehehe.
Jess I've been stressing bout my weight too, as I've weighed myself at work and have gained 20lbs. My sis and workmates assure me it's all just my bump though, but it's made me wonder a bit more about what I've been eating and I'm gonna make a conscious effort to make healthier choices.. Although tbh I eat fairly healthy anyways. The midwife has never mentioned my weight so I'm presuming its not too much of an issue, and I did read that some women put on a lot initially, then slow down later on.. Whilst other women do the opposite. Guess it depends on the woman and of course the baby!
And of course jess happy V day to us!! Isn't it lovely finally being here?!
Afm I've been battling a bad cold all weekend.. It's really knocked me for six! It's been rubbish not really being able to take anything for it. Starting to feel more human today though.
Hope all you ladies are doing well.. And yes fj that's you into third tri!!! How exciting!! Xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Argh! Happy third tri FJ

Monro, you might as well get used to wearing a sleeping/nursing bra to bed as you'll need it in the first weeks after birth when you'll be spurting more than leaking :/ x

 

[monro84]

fj--Yay third tri congats

dolly--thank you. Happy V day. lol aren't men silly. Glad your starting to feel better.

GIY--Spurting oh no. I guess I need to go get one then.

Jess--I tried the pillow case last night and it worked great for keeping it of the bed. however I found out when I rolled on my right side to hold DH I felt something drip off my arm so I am guessing when they get squished then I leak. DH was like maybe you need to start pumping now. He really does not understand lol.

 

[girlinyork]

Don't start pumping until the baby is born. It can really confuse things otherwise. Coconuts on here said her milk went crazy in the first few weeks so I'll definitely be stocking up on breast pads x

 

[ladykara]

Monro, so jealous of your cot its beautiful !!!! I'm producing just not leaking, didn't have this with Paige but did with jake, try some plastic shields, they kind of suck on to your boobs adding pressure to them to stop leaking, although if its a lot this may not help but worth a try. I remember when my boobs totally leaked so much it was like having two taps on !!! I was having a bra fitted out of all the times for it to happen, my husband finds it funny and and fascinating . I hope to breast feed for as long as possible this time, it was painful with jake and I gave up but no pain at all with Paige, although I did pump only for the first 3 weeks with her as she would latch on, but after that it was a breeze x

I'm feeling better now emotionally but hating this pregnancy, everything is just hard work, I look at the stairs in the house and have to prepare myself for that small mission in walking up them..lol I have only put on 13lbs unlike with Paige and jake when I had put on so much more. But does feel like I'm 10 stone heavier. 87 more days to go !!xx

 

[flapjack10]

Speaking of leaking... what boob pump is everyone thinking of getting (if you are getting one). I'm trying to justify getting the Medela Swing and think I've just about made up my mind to risk the expense on it.

xxx

 

[BeautifulD]

I leaked all through the night from about 5 months with my eldest dd, me and my ex husband would wake up covered

It didn't happen with my other dd or with this one so far... very strange!

Sorry Fj I can't help on this one... little dude will be ff xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Happy 26 weeks beautifuld

Third trimester for me - scary! I had a dream I gave birth and she crawled right back up into my womb!!

I'm not getting a pump fj until my milk is established and I've an idea of which one would suit my needs

 

[BeautifulD]

Thanks lovely!

You have THE craziest dreams x

 

[mackjess]

fj, after reading all the reviewa I put a medela on my registry. if I dont get if at the shower, I get a 15% coupon to use for anything on the list after my shower date. I figure I will have a few gift cards to help out.

giy, crazy dream! I had one where my whole arm turned purple bc I wore an armbrace, but it didnt hurt. I want to get a pump bc my bbs are already getting huge! I remember my mom, who didnt have a pump, said sometimes we wouldnt eat enough so hers would get soooo sore that she would take a hot shower and squeeze them together and would spurt out like crazy. but she still had plenty. I hae a feeling I might be the same!

 

[monro84]

Had dr appt today to ck cervix apparently it went from 3.2 cm 2wks ago to 2.5 with a little funneling. I have to have a stitch put in tomorrow and be kept over night for observations and then off work all next week. I am freaking out right now. I know that many women carry full term with it but I am just so worried he is going to come to early.

 

[mackjess]

Hang in there Monro. If you look at threads on here where they had to get the stitch, they are very successful. Take it easy tonight, and we'll be thinking of you.

 

[girlinyork]

Good luck Monro. Looks like they caught it early. I'm sure your little man will stay in there nice and snug

 

[Dollybird]

Hey ladies! Happy 26 week beautiful!..almost third tri for u!
Monro I know it must be scarey, but looks like they've caught it nice and early and the stitch seems very successful with a lot of women carrying to term! Another plus is that you're only 2 days away from vday which is reassuring, although I know it's best for lttle one to stay in there as long as poss. Will be praying he does just that and cosies in for another good couple of months!
Hope all the rest of u ladies are well, I've not really thought about breast pumps, tbh I don't know if breast feeding is for me.. Kinda got a bit of a phobia about it.. Weeird know but think I was put off watching my sister breastfeed. She struggled so much and was in so much pain with bleeding nipples etc. I will give it a go but not gonna beat myself up if I fail. Wil be all set up for formula.
Been getting terrible round ligament pain past couple of days- even just walking the dog. Having this cold is a nightmare cause everything I cough it's agony! Think little one is having a growth spurt though so gonna put it down to that. Getting to know his habits fairly well.. He seems to have a couple of days of non stop (well not non stop but pretty frequent) moving and kicking, followed by a day, day and a half, quieter time with just occasional jab. I have reasoned myself that it's either that he wears himself out and needs a rest, or that in these quiet times he's growing.. Which is kinda wat I suspect as im also a bit more crampy and Achey during his quiet times which I associate with growth. Anyways it still freaks me out a bit- much prefer when he's active, but at least there seems to be a pattern so i try not to worry too much on those quiet days! Xxz