Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[mackjess]

Kelly, I have been feeling a bit bluesy as well. I think it's because there's stuff I need to be doing, but I'm TOO TIRED. lol. That kinda bums me out. Hopefully I get the nursery and hospital bags finished this weekend. The baby's is packed, so at least someone will have clean clothes if we go in unexpectedly!

 

[mackjess]

Being PAL, I thought the biggest hurdle was getting thru the stress and worry of first trimester and knowing he is OK. Now I've had tons of scans and I know he is OK, but with getting the nursery set up, baby classes, etc, I'm starting to get even MORE scared than I was at early pregnancy. Is anyone else this way? I'm just so anxious and want little man to BE here. All the build up is about to do me in!

 

[Dollybird]

Jess I know exactly what u mean.. I've been feeling the same way. Think it's cause we're so so close.. And the fear of losing something that is just within our reach, especially after bonding with our bumps, is terrifying. I want my wee man here too. Xxx

 

[girlinyork]

I've been so in denial about my baby being okay I think I'll have to get my head round it when she is safe in my arms

 

[JFG]

Hi ladies

Quick update my scan went well baby's estimated weight is now 5lb 13 so nice weight not too big! Also my placenta has moved up enough that I am low risk and can use the birthing centre which is what I wanted so i'm really pleased.

I haven't been emotional as in crying but I am definately getting more and more anxious, I too just want my baby here and safe in my arms i'm so worried that it will all be taken away from me at any moment it all seems too good to be true!!

 

[Dollybird]

Argh ladies I need advice!! Have posted this in the third tri section so I'm gonna cut and paste it here for your advice too!

Hope someone can advise me on this I'm at the end of my tether! Firstly ill start be admitting I've never really had much faith in my allocated midwife I've always found her patronising and also a little quick to dismiss any potential problems ( pretty much cuts me off mid conversation each time I try to tell her something) anyway I try not to let it bother me.. Don't really wanna cause a fuss.. But today I've come away from my appointment very concerned.

So ill explain. Firstly I know exactly when I ovulated due to opk so going by that I should be 33 weeks today exactly, however my scan dated me 3 days ahead of that which would make me 33+3 today. I've measured consistently 2 weeks ahead on my fundal height which again I know is nothing to be concerned about.. However today when she measured me she stated I was measuring 36cm.. Which would put me a whole 3 weeks ahead.. Now am I right in thinking that that would qualify my for a growth scan??
Anyways as well as this baby is breech (it's my first btw) and she's not scheduled me to see her again till I'm 37weeks pregnant!
And more worryingly I just read my notes and she's documented tht I was measuring 35cm but she definitely 100% told me I was measuring 36.
So I'm worried ... Is she falsifying my notes to cover her own back? Or is it a genuine mistake? Should I call her and ask.. Or take this to someone else?

Or should I just leave it?.. An I over reacting?
Advice please!!! Xxx

 

[merristems]

Ugh dolly i feel for you its hard to trust anyone when your pal. I have a friend who is a midwife so i will ask her what she thinks should be happening. Is there any way you can get second opinion? Can you measure yourself? Im wondering if because hes breech this could throw off measurements? As for waiting until 37wks for next appointment im not sure, again i will ask my friend! I know when i was measured but a student mw she tld me i was 24 when the mw checked i was 27 so maybe its easy to get wrong?

 

[merristems]

Oh just found that if it is within 4cm plus or minus gestational wks then its within normal range. Xx

 

[girlinyork]

Your opk really isn't an accurate way of judging ovulation as you can pop out an egg anywhere from 12-72 hours after a positive one so don't stress about the three days discrepancy. I was measured by two different midwifes yesterday and their measurements were four centimeters out of each other! But I would ring your midwife and ask why she's put in a different measurement from the one she told you x

 

[JFG]

Hi Dolly

I was under the impression if you were over 2cm either way then they scanned you to make sure growth is ok but I could be wrong! Also as already said even though you ovulated on a certain day you could have implanted a little sooner or later so try not to worry about that. I am also not seeing my community midwife until I am 37 weeks and I last saw her at 33 weeks although I did see the hospital midwife at my scan appointment at 35 weeks so I assumed thats why but all my other friends have had weekly midwife appointments from 35 weeks I will definately be asking to see her weekly from now on if she doesn't automatically book me in weekly!!

If I was you I would give her a call and just say you've noticed the measurement is different to what you were told and that due to the growth being 2cm bigger and baby being breech you would prefer an appointment with her every week from 35 weeks to keep a check on things...can't see her saying no!

Good luck

 

[Dollybird]

Thanks ladies.. Guess I'm just over thinking things.. But think cause I don't really trust her it doesn't help. I actually ended up phoning anyways, I had to for peace of mind, and as you say the protocol is 4cm either way for growth scan.. I guess just wat doesn't sit easy with me was her writing incorrect details in my notes- I'm a nurse myself and know how important notes are, they are a legal document after all. My other worry of course is the fact bubs is breech yet she's not seeing me again till I'm 37 weeks and won't organise a scan to check is position for sure till after that. Anyways I'm prob making a mountain out a molehill.. But I'm a worry wart! Xxz

 

[Dollybird]

Jfg glad your scan went well!xxx

 

[ladykara]

Lvn- congrats on your new early arrival, I couldn't believe it when I read your post !!! Thinking of you both, can't wait to see photos x

Well I am 37 weeks today,(dolly may find this useful ) baby was always measuring two weeks ahead at the scan at 29 weeks. The MW last week measured me 4 weeks head via uturus size so I went for a growth scan yesterday, the MW there measured my uterus at 38 weeks only a week ahead, but went for scan anyway and the baby is 7lbs9 now, so a little on the big side for 37 weeks so they offered to induce me on my due date (28th of June) ill be checked to see if its just my waters which need breaking which means I still get my MW lead birth, if drugs are needed I'm stuck in the labour ward. I could be a week ahead too so I'm now waiting for something to happen as baby is now engaged.

I can't believe we have naughty breach babies !! But pleased everyone is doing well even if a bit teary..it doesn't matter how many babies you have the last few weeks are emotional for all different reason.

I know I'm suppose to be next but I have a feeling I won't be.. Ill be checking on here regularly now, hope to see photos of lvn little boy soon xx

 

[mackjess]

I'm still Breech as of my appt today! I have a growth scan on the 21st and will be 35 weeks then. The OB said they usually turn around 36 weeks, but even some turn after that. I really hope little bubs does. I'm going to start doing some stuff at home to hope that gravity helps out!

LK, you are so close!!! I can't wait until we all get to meet our little people and this board is full of baby pic posts!

Meeting with a possible home daycare provider today as I only have 3 months of leave. Anxious! My mother in law is going with me to provide her opinion as well.

 

[LVnMommy]

I am so jealous of you ladies I wish I still had my bump

 

[girlinyork]

I am so jealous of you ladies I wish I still had my bump

How are you and your little man doing? Have you been reunited?

 

[BeautifulD]

Dolly - it says on my notes that + or - 3 weeks requires a growth scan also my consultant is scanning me again next week at 36 weeks to check position of my little breechy if hhe's still the wrong way I get booked in for c section so I'm surprised she's not seeing you until 37..... x

 

[mackjess]

Awe LVN, What a traumatic delivery you had! I hope you are recovering well and I'm sure little man is doing great now that he's back with his momma. Do you know about how long he'll be in the hospital? How are you feeling after all that?

BD - I'm so nervous about my breechy bum AND I'm tired of being kicked in the pelvis. YOUCH that hurts sometimes. I'm so nervous and hope he's turned around at my 35 week scan, but the OB said if he isn't she'll order one more scan before scheduling me for a C section. Gives me hope that she is so optimistic, but I'm trying to get myself used to the idea that this may not be a vaginal birth like I planned.

 

[Dollybird]

Thanks ladies. Aw I'm prob just making a mountain out a molehill but I just feel like I'm getting short changed - I had a look at the Nhs choices website and it lists all the appointments you are meant to have and it seems mine haven't really been as they should.. I was seen at 28 weeks (well 27+5) then not seen again till today (33+3) but the Nhs site says if its your first baby you should be seen at 31 weeks. Also when she scheduled my next appointment she scheduled for 1st July.. I pointed out that ill be about 37 weeks at that point and shouldn't I be seen sooner as she won't schedule the scan to check position of baby till after that.. She replied "oh no you'll be 36 weeks by then" and I said yes but ill be 36+6.. That's pretty much 37 weeks! Anyways maybe I'm being too picky.. But I worry a lot. Terrified of something going wrong and I just don't have faith in my mw which is a rotten way to feel. I know she's qualified and I should trust her but I know fine well that being a qualified practitioner doesn't neccesserly make you a good one! Anyways ill quit my whining..for now! Lol.
Lvn how Is your little one doing? Would love to see pics.
Glad everyone seems
To be doing well.. Hope all these naughty breech babies turn soon! I'm currently balanced on my birthing ball trying to give this wee man some room in my pelvis to move.. But I have a bad feeling he ain't gonna.. Especially if he's a big boy (as I suspect he is) he may not have room!
Lk that's soo exciting to hear your LO is engaged!!! I'm excited for all these new arrivals that will be here soon! Xxx

 

[merristems]

Hehe this thread should be called breech bumps not beach bumps! Try the breech tilt if youre able and spinning babies website xx

Hi lvn hope your both doing ok xxx
LK eel not long to go if baby is engaged woop xxx