Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[mackjess]

I'm so jealous if you ladies with your cramps. my guy seems nice and cozy, which is good. it's making me go lower on the rlt and epo doses, I don't want to rush him. once I start getting signs from him it's totally on though! I figured if nothing is happening by the 12th I'd up everything to full doses as they want to induce me on the 19th. I'd rather things start naturally, but I'm ok with induction as a last resort cause if he gets too big I'll have to have asection.

can't wait to hear about more new symptoms and births! I have a bunch more flat freckles on my chest, and two skin tags up on my biz, close to the top of the hairline. going to assume it's ingrown hairs from my grooming attempts.I'll ask ob Friday if they haven't gone down at all since I can't see to investigate. dolly when I got the mirror out I saw areas of longer patches, so I didn't do so great either. you aren't alone there.

 

[A1983]

Thanks Jess and GIY-yeah im sure it will turn to excitement...but I was a bag of nerves-and it was nothing ha ha!!! My due date is 21/07/2013 and Jess ive been taking 1000mg epo and 3 cups rlt... (loose tea) and have upped epo to 2000mg from today-all oral atm! Don't know if it makes a difference up your foo but some say on other forums taken orally is fine and does the same job?!

 

[A1983]

Ps I had to take paracetamol for a really bad headache-don't worry xx

 

[JFG]

Yeah my lo is also def too comfty! I'm taking 2 x 500mg capsules a day along with my rlt capsules and also rubbing 1 or 2 in cervix of a night when I remember but tbh I can't feel/reach cervix and worry about putting the epo up there in case I cause an infection or something! But taking 2 a day and inserting 2 at bedtime is supposed to work best from what I've read but I haven't spoke to my mw about it yet x

 

[merristems]

I dont see why mw would object to rlt or epo, i thin k they will on ly have an effect if your body and baby is ready anyway imho! I dont think a bit of tea is going to do any harm or induce labour, and epo has prostagladins in it but these are in spermies too and noone says dont have sex! Im going to be trying the lot as of 36wks!

 

[JFG]

Yes thats true, I can't see her objecting to epo either and when I asked about the rlt she recommended I start at 32 weeks one cup a day upping each week which I did then switched to the capsules at 36/37 weeks because it was easier she did say it wouldn't bring on labour but might make it easier when it happens and certainly wouldn't hurt.

 

[Dollybird]

Merri I've had bubs hospital bag packed since 34 weeks! Lol. But prob jut cause I've been off work and a bit bored. Have half done my own bag- will have to do most of it last minute though.
Jess I'm taking 1000mg once daily just now. Will possibly take more in a few weeks time.
Well panic over about my mole ladies! The doc thinks it is just a skin tag after all and that the reason it's gone a bit black is cause I've maybe knocked it and its bled/bruised! He said to keep an eye on it though and if it gets bigger or sore to go back. So I'm much relieved! Glad I went. But my doctor must be getting sick of me I've become quite the hypochondriac the last few weeks.. Maybe it's just hormones making me more nervous! Xxx

 

[merristems]

Better to be safe when it comes to moles xxxx
Yes i think boredom is driving me to pack a hospital bag, its best to be prepared than not! Headache is back been drinking lots so cant be that?!

 

[Dollybird]

Hmm maybe just a hormonal headache? I know they meant to be more common in 3rd tri. You've not got any swelling or visual disturbances have you? Xxx

 

[merristems]

No not swelling up or anything i think it was the air pressure now its raining i feel fine!

 

[Dollybird]

Aw that's good! Glad u feeling better xxx

 

[ladykara]

HV turned up and she was fab, MW has asked me to visit her at the hospital Saturday morning, I was hoping never to go back to that place ever again !!!

Dolly- glad you posted, I always get more freckles and spider veins when I'm pregnant but I noticed I had a skin tag on my public bone.. Never had one before, I heard its harmless but always good to mention about moles or anything but I was told its normal.


Sending labour dust to everyone ..... Come on babies !!!! Xx

 

[Dollybird]

Well ladies I had my appointment with the consultant today and guess who's little monkey has finally turned! I'm so happy it's such a relief. Still measuring pretty big (39weeks) but they not too concerned. My bp was up a bit for me and they concerned about my swelling, but urine dip was ok so no problems there for time being. I'm just so happy he's finally turned. I suspected it but I'd been wrong before so hadnt wanted to get my hopes up.
On another note I lost massive chunk on mucus plug today (tmi I know) and am pretty crampy.. Pelvis feels like its about to snap
In two!
Lk glad your hv is nice, shame about having to go up to hosp though.
Hope everyone doing well! Xxx

 

[merristems]

Woooowhooooo what a clever boy! So happy he turned dolly those birth balls have been working their magic! And woop for mucus plug yuk that sounds minging! Sorry! Are they worried about his size? Maybe it wont matter if he is on his way early then?

Afm my boobs just grew i swear they werent this big when i woke up!!

 

[Dollybird]

They don't seem too worried.. Apparently they'd only worry if i was measuring greater than 4 weeks ahead. Oh I hope he is on way earlier (but of course only if he's ready) I'm so uncomfy! Xxx

 

[mackjess]

dolly it sounds like he is! I have my appointment later today. I hope she checks my cervix again to see if it's softening or doing anything. I have a feeling he is happy and comfy and sticking around awhile. he didn't have his head down anywhere near the exit at the last scan, and I've had no pelvic pain so I think he's still over to the side just hanging out. scan nurse had a good chuckle about how he was relaxed and making himself at home last week.

so glad he finally turned. these boys are trying to do us in already aren't they!


is your head better today merri? I wonder how bd and the other ladies are doing. I need more labor signs! it gives me hope!

afm, same old. rlt and up to two epos a day. haven't been on my ball much as my feet have been more swollen and they throb if I do anything but prop them up when I get home. by the time I went to bed last night it looked like the compression socks has really helped though. going to wear them all day today while I'm on the ball since I'm working at home. maybe getting to use it more this weekend will get things going for me. I'm officially full term Tuesday so he can show up anytime he pleases, even if that meant today. =)

 

[merristems]

Thanks MJ i feel fine today must have been hormones!
I hope your appointment goes well today and he is engaging! Not long til full term im so jealous but obviously prepared to wait!

I started packing bags for baby today thats the easy bit out of the way! Im have no idea what to put in mine! Cor baby is really kicking me hard today! I like it but sometimes it supprises me and i jump a mile!

 

[theroselegacy]

any ladies recently been finding out how dilated they are? I'm at 38 weeks and have been at 3 cm for two weeks now. From what I have read that's common for a lot of women. I'm just wondering if it's going to change at all for my last two weeks.

 

[A1983]

Eeek Dolly how exciting! Give me your tips...have you done anything to bring this on?! How MUCH swiss ball bouncing?! So happy he's turned for you pop your feet up for swelling? X

 

[Dollybird]

Glad the socks are helping a bit jess!
Merri I'm the same - sometimes when bubs moved I almost hit the roof! It's quite uncomfy at times!
Rose we don't tend to get cervix checks over here in the uk as routine so I'm not sure what my cervix is up to! Only hope it's starting to dilate and efface!
A1983 I'm on the ball every day! I wonder if that's what helped him turn in the end. Are u using your ball much?
We went out for a Thai meal for our wedding anniversary tonight (we honeymooned in Thailand so wanted to reminise!) and I had a mega hot Thai curry and lots of pineapple juice .... Come out come out baby! Lol xxx