Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[BeautifulD]

Its a mixed bag for me really... I love having him inside where I know he's safe and sound but at the same time I'm really anxious to get him here and have him safely in my arms.

Jess I've heard of that happening and it sent my anxiety levels through the roof. Both my girls were overdue and my second was born in a sorry state and had meconium in her water :/ I discussed this with my consultant and he said we'll discuss delivery when I go back after my growth scan at 34 weeks. Really don't want to go over at all not even by a day lol x

 

[mackjess]

I know in one case where she was at 42 weeks, the baby did drink some meconium and they think she got an infection in her uterus, and she drank some of that too. I'm not sure what the cause was for the other. It is just so devastating.

My OB has mentioned maybe inducing me as early as 38 weeks since I'll be full term cause my guy is measuring pretty large and I want to do VBAC and not a C Section if I can help it. I'm all for it if we decide he's ready. I'll keep getting growth scans though to keep an eye on it.

 

[A1983]

Can you choose to be induced early? As in im keen if so..this overdue talk is scaring me. I'm going to do everything I can to make him come on time /from 37 weeks...but then all those tricks may not even work!

 

[mackjess]

I think there is usually a medical reason. I would like to make it til he decides to come out on his own, but if they think he's too big for VBAC and he is ready they might let me have him at 38/39. Again, it's so rare that I don't really think it will happen. 3 of my other friends just went over their due dates within the last month, and had no problems at all. My best friend that has 3 children went over her due date with 2 of them and again no problems.

So, that is 5 babies/moms I know personally that went over their dates. So it's common to happen and delivery and everything is fine. Sorry if I got you worried.

Funny thing, the 5 over due dates I know have all been boys...

 

[merristems]

I will deff miss baby being in my tummy, its perfectly natural after what we all have been through to get here to find it hard letting go of being their carriers, its all part of adjusting to motherhood that protective feeling will never go away.
So sad about your friends MJ. I know its scary to think of what ifs but in this day and age that is really rare now i know in the Uk if you go over 41wks they will be pushing for induction, but this doesnt mean you have too or will need too. I hope sooo much to have a spontanious labour i really dont want to be in hospital for skippies birth.. that said if need be.....

A1983 im with you on trying everything!! Rlt is fine throughout pregnancy but different people tell you different things, do what you feel is right. I started it this week 1tsp added to my usual pregnancy tea. Its not sweet but i like it, other people hate it. Heres what i read...rlt is the best known and safest uterine herbs, it tones the muscles of the pelvic region and uterous. Its rich in vitC, vitE, Calcium,iron, phosphorus.
It helps increase fertility, reduces risk of mc, reduces post partum hemmorage, relieves nausea, aids speedy delivery and recovery by helping muscles to work more effectively during labour and its mineral content helps with milk production. Aim to try and drink one cup 5 times a week, every other day or what ever suits.
As for epo, my info just says 3 capsules orally for up to a week may ripen cervix.

Wow i wrote an essay sorry!! Oh yes on almond oil on perenium, anything that can help it im going to try starting massage today! You can use olive oil or wheat germ oil too xxx

 

[mackjess]

In my birthing class they gave a little handout on how to do the massage, so I will def be doing that, eating figs and drinking raspberry tea starting 32 weeks. Not sure about EPO though. I have such aftertaste with my fish oil and vits that I might skip that one, or just start it closer to the end.

 

[merristems]

Epo is pretty flavourless prob nicer than fish oil!

 

[BeautifulD]

Yeah I've never had any kind of flavour with them, I've used them for fertile cm whilst ttc X

 

[A1983]

Ahh merristems you've cheered me up Well I move next weekend to Bath so once im settled ill be getting the rlt and epo and almond oil (it'll probably end up giving me thrush ha ha!)...ill prob get the capsules for the rlt plus discuss it with mw/first nct antenatal group. Im also going to walk lots more after 36 weeks! And also my OH can finally have sex with me from then too ;-) its been too painful-they say the walls swell etc and can make it feel very tight and uncomfortable which it certainly has done for me but near the end ill go for it and grit my teeth in the name of semen and hope it does it's job!

Went into the back of someone today on my way to work-my first ever prang!! Luckily wasn't too bad-his car fine and my car one smashed headlamp and a few scrapes...so annoying but lucky to walk away with no insurance involvement and minimal £ for me to fix mine hopefully. Oh well.

Oh btw...my prenatal vits contained omega 3 and aftertaste was horrible so now I only take them separately ie folic acid, vit d and omega 3...so 3 tabs and the holland and barrett omega 3 gives me no aftertaste..ive heard that if it does it's not a good quality fish oil but pregnacare is a good brand-I just hated the aftertaste!

 

[mackjess]

The fish oil I get hasn't bothered me at all the last 2 years, or much at all at the first part of prego. It's just been the last few weeks with my acid reflux kicking in so bad that I taste it, but I taste everything. I had spaghetti for dinner Tuesday, and still tasting garlic yesterday. Gross! If it's flavorless I might try it, but I can taste everything but water now.

I just started doing little sips of lemon juice, I think that is helping me digest stuff so maybe that will help more soon.

 

[merristems]

Iheard lemon water is helpful for reflux sip it try not to drink with meals but fennel tea is helpful for digestion. Xxx

 

[A1983]

Have you tried gaviscon?

 

[mackjess]

No, my OB told me pepcid complete and the teaspoon of lemon juice with a meal to help it break down the food.

 

[BeautifulD]

I've sunk gallons of gaviscon.... its alright, I've tasted worse lol

 

[mackjess]

I've never heard of it. Is it in the US?

 

[BeautifulD]

I'm not sure but I don't think it is.... I've been through loads of antacid stuff and I've settled on the spearmint Rennie's

Talking of heartburn

 

[mackjess]

It just took me an hour to eat my lunch, which consisted of a small turkey burger, with lettuce instead of a bun, and a smallish sweet potato. LOL, I get full so fast that I have no idea how I am eating enough for the baby!

 

[BeautifulD]

I'm the same Jess... little and often is how I do it

 

[mackjess]

I know, it took me all morning to eat my breakfast which was oatmeal and a nanner. I usually have a yogurt too but had no room today.

 

[mackjess]

well ladies I got my maternity swimsuit in the mail today, and it was a much less terrifying ordeal than I thought it would be. I have to wear xl shirts to fit the girls, but then they are loose on me through the shoulder and arms, so that makes me feel like I'm wearing a tent. having a cute swimsuit halter that actually fit is a nice change. I just have to take up the straps a little bit since I'm short, and it will be perfect. I'll have to run into the local store here and exchange the bottoms for a smaller size even. that never hurts my feelings!

I'm getting excited.I love to hear about what everybody is planning and doing. I hope you have a wonderful weekend getting ready for your new arrivals. if you are in the US then I hope you have a great mother's day.

hope giy is ok?