Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[flapjack10]

I was bound to miss someone!

LVnMommy: Maddix born on 31/05/13 weighing 4lbs
LadyKara: Taylor born on 16/06/13 weighing 8lbs 4oz
GirlinYork: Elodie born on 18/06/13 weighing 7lbs 3oz
Amjon: Ashton and Austin born on 19/06/13 weighing 5lbs 15oz & 6lb 7oz
Scorpio: Leon born on 22/06/13 weighing 5lbs
srrhc: Carter born on 24/06/13 weighing 9lbs 5oz
wantingagirl: 25/06/13 TBC

 

[Dollybird]

Hey ladies! Man I'm uncomfy today! Been really crampy the past couple of days and my bump feels like it weighs a ton! Only relief I'm getting is on the birthing ball. Meant to ask but does anyone else feel like their legs and hips are constantly sore and stiff - like the day after the gym? It eases a bit after I get going but never goes away.
Congrats on all these new little bundles!!! Lovely to hear of all the new arrivals.. Looking forwrd to more!!
Which brings me to another thing.. Past week I've new losing big clumps of mucus.. Which I can only think of as plug.. And woken up a couple of times with brown discharge also. Mw says it is plug coming away gradually. I'm hoping this is a good sign! Does anyone else wonder how they can possibly go much longer.. And get much bigger??
Lk hope u not coming down with something? Glad the breast pain easing!
Merri my ribs taking a pummelling too.. It's sore isn't it?!
Bd I think ill need to get hubby to take care of the maintaince too the next time. Think it would be wiser! Although its given me a giggle!
Hope everyone else doing well!!.xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Oh and jess the stockings are good! I have some.. Only thing is they too hot to wear when it's warm! Xxx

 

[monro84]

Dolly, I am like you I have had cramps off and on the past couple of days but I had them all last night. They were in the lower pelvic area though felt like pretty bad af cramps not my worst af cramps b/c I get them really bad but they also came in waves. I called the Ob nurse this morning and she had another nurse helping her with the calls I told her what was wrong she said that if they get higher up on my stomach and start to become 5 min apart then I would need to come in or go to L&D. The are still there but not as bad as last night. I told her I drank some water and took some tylonal she said if I need to continue taking tylonal every 4 to 6 hrs b/c they could last 3 more weeks. I told her I was worried about popping my stitch she said that I would not dilated with it however I could then and it could pop but I would not notice it. From what I read I will notice it and it is very painful if the stitch tears out before they are able to remove it.

But I am not bleeding and have not lost any mucus plug yet.

 

[Dollybird]

Argh monro that sounds painful! Thought of a stitch popping is making me cross my legs! Hope that doesn't happen to u.. When do they plan to take it out? Yeh your cramps sound like mine. A couple of nights ago I woke up and was having them regularly for a couple of hours but they died down- but the heavy periody crampy ache is pretty constant. Xxx

 

[monro84]

I have a growth scan next monday but one time he said that he was going to take it out at 37 wks. so that would be a week from monday. That is my fear that I will dilate and the stitch will pop but I have heard it is rare. Well that and getting the stitch removed are my fears right now then I will worry about the pain of labor lol. I was actually timing them last night and they were about 7 minutes apart and lasting about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. I did it though an app and that was for close to an hr. and most of the time it was lying down. I have also heard that you loose weight before labor and I was at 175 then late last night I was 174.8 and this morning I was 173 so not sure what that is all about. I know I am still cramping but it is no where near like it was last night.

 

[mackjess]

Monro I hope the stitch hangs in there til you get it removed! I'm sure dealing with the pains would be easier if you weren't also worried about that!

Dolly I'm well jel of your pains. So far it doesn't seem like my man has even thought about leaving! But what you are describing sounds like the cervix getting ripened and ready! Last Friday the OB said my cervix was closed, hard, and the plug looked intact. Sigh. I know that it's different for everyone, it could be a few more days or a few more weeks, but at least you are showing signs! When is your next MW appt? Do you think he has turned?

Yay WAG! I can't wait to get more info!

AFM- same old. Still drinking my RLT. Didn't use my ball much Mon and Tue as my lower back hurt. I think it took some adjusting on my part after he turned, but feeling a bit better today so I'll be back on the ball tonight. Finally got everything purchased and washed that I needed for my hosp bag, so I'll pack that tonight so I can start taking my EPO. Doubt I'll be as lucky as LK but I want to have it ready just in case.

I'm also wondering how much longer I can make it. Every time I move or stand up it hurts and I have to let gravity sink in some before I can start walking. I'm even wearing my back brace! And I'm huge everywhere, from my ear lobes to my baby toe is fluffy feeling. So ready to get this show on the road!!

 

[Dollybird]

I'm seeing a consultant on Friday (ob) so hopefully will find out then if bubs has turned. Then I have midwife on Monday. Ohh you just reminded me about my back brace! Got fitted with one to help at work but forgot about it when I finished up. Will need to look it out it might help my hips a bit.
Monro it certainly sounds like your body gearing up for labour- however my mum reminded me the cramps, loss of plug, and general gearing up can last weeks so hopefully you'll get your stitch out properly before it goes itself. Xxx

 

[mackjess]

I just got some socks to put on soon as I get home. And an iced tea since my feet nearly exploded running my errand in 99 degree heat! didn't even get decaf like I normally do so I'm hoping the caff tea will depuff my feet a little. desperate times!

 

[JFG]

hello ladies

gosh this board moves too fast for me

Congrats to all the new babies that have arrived

well certainly won't be me next as no sign of my LO coming any time soon, getting the occasional BH but thats about it, i'm still taking RLT and have started taking EPO in the hope it helps me not go too overdue as i'm sooooo ready to meet my baby now getting very uncomfortable and impatient and my ribs are so sore

Dolly did your baby move? How are you feeling now, sounds like things are happening

 

[ladykara]

Yay congrats WAG !!!! Xx

Monro- ouch !! Sounds painful, hope it doesn't happen x

Bloody MW cancelling last min after I planned everything around them... They just turn up at any time of the day.x

 

[mackjess]

did they end up showing up today lk? that's a total bummer, especially since you had done questions for her.

right now I'm feeling the baby move a lot, and I am seeing my whole belly shift and had a good strong nudge down below. if this booger has turned again he is going to be in big trouble! please stay head down baby!

 

[A1983]

Wow-just came on here to talk about my cramping and Monroe and Dolly you've answered it already! I basically woke up in yhe middle of the night to medium-strong af type cramping low down-enough to wake me up, it came and went in contraction type phases (without bh tho) and realisation set in...uh oh this could be it...went for a wee expecting my waters to break or mucus plug to present to me on a tissue-nowt-woke poor oh up saying 'can you just talk to be for a bit' as I was really scared ladies! My teeth were chattering ha ha! Of course oh said 'of course' then promptly fell back to sleep! Anyway they stopped after about 6 strong comings and goings and I went back to sleep. Now reading your posts I feel pathetic ha ha! So this can happen for weeks??! And Dolly...you REALLY sound like things are progressing! Mucus plug&cramping! Really didn't expect me to be so scared-im going to be a nightmare-all mw keeps telling our nct group is to try and relax as this helps labour progress :-/ I think it being in the middle of the night doesn't help...

 

[Dollybird]

Still much the same jfg! Was crampy last night but feel ok this morning.. Had quite a bit of mucus plug away last night before bed- but no blood so guess it could still be a long while yet for me.. Which is fair enough I'm still early. I'm on the epo too but not the rlt as its advises not to take it if family history of breast cancer.
A1983 aw hope u feel better this morning. I've been feeling a bit anxious too recently.. Almost to the point I feel a bit panicky at times. I think it's normal.. Prob just hormones and the whole build up to
Labour.
I have another thing bothering me.. I'm wondering if anyone else has had similar.. Well I've developed a new mole during my pregnancy.. Which I've heard is normal so didn't really worry about it.. It's raised almost kinda like a skin tag in appearance and its right beside my nipple.. No pain or itching associated with it. Anyways I noticedasy night it's changed colour.. It was a dark pink initially but now has a few dark patches- almost black- on it. Kinda worried now gonna go get it checked tomorrow but I'm wondering if I'm worrying about nothing.. I need some reassurance it's driving me mad with worry!
Jess hope bubs stays head down!! I'm sure he will - can't be much room for him to turn back the way now surely! Xxx

 

[JFG]

Ahh Dolly and A1983 I'm so excited for you and hope it doesn't go on for weeks! I have absolutely nothing lol but like you I'd probably panic if anything did start happening! Well I am taking the epo without asking mw but not seeing her until 39 +3 and wanted to get it in my system but bit dubious now as should really ok it first but can't see it doing any harm!

Mackjess baby might just have a bit more space to have a good wiggle now head is down

Lk - grr how rude, that would annoy me especially having a newborn and other children to organise!

 

[A1983]

Well ive developed a couple more brown moles around my nipple areas and im not a moley person-but go get it checked Dolly-for peace of mind at least.

 

[girlinyork]

A1983, when my waters went I was shaking with fear but it passed into excitement and I ended up having a lovely labour and now I am so in love with my little girl

 

[girlinyork]

I've also realised I've somehow missed out your ticker on the front page whats your due date?

 

[merristems]

Mmm things are hotting up again in here! I cant keep up!
Dolly i have deff grown some new moles, skin tag like ones under my armpits and a few on my boobs, they are tiny and i keep accidently scratching them off you may have caught yours hence the black spots blood maybe? Sounds like your body is getting prepared hope he hangs on til 37wks for you xxx
Jfg sorry nothing for you yet, i think that baby is too comfy!
A1983 sorry for the scare lastt night, im sure however prepared we are we will all have pangs of fear during labor.
LK blooming mw i hate that they wont give you an exact time!
MJ Wriggling is good, mine is always wriggling now! Last night my cervix got a good bashing
Monro i hope that you get your stitch out before anything happens eek!
FJ Hope everything is ok with you today
WAG woop woop congratulations xxxx
Sorry if i missed anyone!

I slept so badly lastnight, i had a migraine that went on for ages, i woke up every hour with it still there until 4.30am when i relented and took some paracetamol. Also had to pee alot as baby was bumping my cervix all night too! Im thinking of putting a hospital bag together, although im hoping i wont need to go in, when did you guys do yours?
I think im stressed! I keep wakimg up with clenched fists, its funny because i dont feel stressed until i go to bed! Hey ho!

 

[mackjess]

I started epo last night. it said to take 3 of the 1000mg pills a day. I just took one cause I was scared. how much are you ladies taking ?