Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[flapjack10]

Monro - you're SIL sounds completely not with it.
I don't know what you can do apart from inform her that you think she may be wrong. You are right to be worried, but there's not much you can do about this. I can't believe somebody would be so ignorant to want an induction so early, or like you say what doc would do that without a serious medical reason e.g. Pre-eclampsia.

Absolute madness, but she sounds stubborn and I don't think you could do much without it causing an argument/ rift in the family.

Good luck hun.
xxx

 

[mackjess]

We have an expression for this stateside, and it sounds like she is 'talking out her ass' and really has no idea what she is saying. I wouldn't believe in a 100 years her doctor agrees with her. Maybe she is having sleep deprived delusions or something, but I'm sure the docs are letting that baby stay put for a few more weeks!

 

[amjon]

Amjon, how are you feeling, how's the twins getting on.

The boys are both doing fine. They were both 18oz at our 22 week U/S and got to see a bit of them in 3D. We're going weekly now for U/S at the MFM. They're really starting to kick hard now. The tech kept saying she felt them while she was doing the U/S. We saw our little trouble maker do a big kick on the screen too.

 

[amjon]

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My little boy

A1983 just saw your post.. In my excitement I missed it! Congrats on your scan!! Lovely pic! Xxx

So cute. They look so uncomfortable in those positions though.

 

[A1983]

Yes they do! But they often have their little feet upwards resting on our tummies

Can you believe im STILL ill!! Talk about immuno supressed! It's got worse too so off to Dr's tomorrow (travelling back from Paris-hellish) think I have strep throat and bronchitis at least-been 3 flippin weeks!! Been crying over worrying about bubs and having to take meds but he's always there kicking away to tell me he's ok, my beautiful little hero ♥ ps sorry if im repeating myself-not sure what ive said recently!!

Hope you are all well, and Monroe-ditto what the others have said!

 

[mackjess]

A, I was down the entire month of Feb it seemed like. I only made it into the office 6 days, and the rest I was either sick or I worked from home when I didn't feel good. Finally coming around this month so I hope you are feeling better soon. My docs reassured me a lot that antibiotics are really safe for the baby, even safer than Tylenol (it's something that starts with a P on the other side of the ocean), especially if you can handle the penicillin type drugs like amoxicillin. It's tough not to worry, I know I did because I actually had to do 2 rounds amoxiclavns last month. But I was very reassured at my scan last week when they checked little man from head to toe, and brains, arteries, heart, veins, organs, thigh bones, nose and face, and everything looked perfect. Hope you are feeling better soon though so you won't have to worry!!

And even better news, now that my head and lungs are clearer, I've been having less pain with headaches. Yay!! I think between a cough and sinus pressure I was doomed to have one every day.

DH is in trouble today. We have an older dog (still happy and healthy, just slower) that takes a lot of meds to keep his heart condition from worsening, and keep his allergies in check. Found out this am that DH was putting his little heart pills in the pill pocket, which the lasix IS the most important thing he takes to make his heart work less hard, but he hasn't been giving him his Benadryl or Claritin.

I've noticed his breath has been really bad as of late, so I've been brushing his teeth more and giving him more dental chewy treats, and didn't think much of it since he is getting too old for teeth cleaning, he might just have bad breath from here on out. The allergy meds help with him not having drainage so his ears don't have to be cleaned as much and helps his mouth not get so icky. It doesn't really phase him or make him itchy if he doesn't take it, so DH didn't think it was important to give him the allergy meds!!! OH I WAS SO MAD. lol, I determine the care of all living creatures in this house, I'm the mom!! Bacteria from tooth decay and gum disease gets into your veins and the bacteria can make heart disease worse!! Jake has heart disease, so yes his allergy meds ARE important. If nothing else, this is good practice. DH better get better at listening before our son arrives.

Mind you, I never made DH start feeding for or caring for my dog. I had him for 6 years before we even met. But he gets up earlier than me and just started doing it. Don't take over the duty if you are going to half ass it!! Grrrr

 

[mackjess]

Since we won't be able to drink this St Paddys day!

I'm going to try the Guinness braised short ribs and the brownies.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/eat-cook-with-guinness-stout-beer-recipes-st-patricks-day

 

[monro84]

FJ--I think it's to late for the rift lol b/c dh had not liked her from the get to he says she is a drama queen and attention seeker/whore . He just tollerates her to see his nephews and bro. I have tried to just brush off alot of things she says but this is possibly putting her baby at risk and she believe since the oldest was fine at 33 (actually 35 wks and only had to stay 4 days in the hospital) then this baby would be ok to if that happend. I guess the thinks she knows it all b/c she has had 2 kids already and I have none . What gets me is she worries about things she should not and she does not worry about things she should. . I just am not sure where her dh got the info from I am hopeing it was not the dr. She does not have GD or high blood pressure and the baby is not breech she said his head is already down I said it was suppose to be by that point. He maybe even did not go in with her to an appt and she is telling him that or maybe she misunderstood the dr. The only problem I know she has is her iron is to low (anemia) and I would think they would want the baby to cook longer for that reasone but I have not read up on that part so I might be wrong. I guess I read to much but I try to be prepaird for anything that might happen.

Jess--lol that is probably the case she did say that the heart burn and baby moving keeps her up alot. I mean I told her that anything under 36 wks is not good even if the baby is big b/c the lungs are not fully developed till then or even till 38 wks. She said her 2 were fine and they were before then. She basically looked at me like I had lost my mind.

amjon--so great the twins are doing good.

A- So sorry your sick I hope you start feeling better soon

 

[kelly4]

Hi ladies, sorry I would have posted yesterday but my computer went mad and took ages to get working. I had my scan yesterday but baby was non co-operative, she is was curled up so tight and no matter what they did she wasnt uncurling for no one, so back next thursday now. I asked about the placenta, as the pressure could have been from a low lying placenta, but that was above baby. I asked about my cervix, she said it looked fine but without a a doctor requesting a trans-vaginal one, she couldnt do it. I felt a bit more reassured especially as she has only started moving, but I think that is due to her being in a ball. I am pleased everyone else is doing well, pregnancy is such a worry, I thought once I would get to 12 weeks without miscarrying, I would relax, but there always seems another milestone to conquer. How is everyone doing, anyone started doing some serious shopping yet ?

 

[flapjack10]

Mackjess - men! Hope your doggy feels better now he's getting the right medication! Mmm brownies! I don't like Guinness anyway, I do like other stouts and real ale though. I do miss Red wine a bit, but it's all worth it!

Monro - your SIL sounds like a knob and if everyone already knows it then say what you want to her! Try not to worry too much though - your baby is the most important thing at the moment, not hers. No doctor in their right mind would induce a baby so early and if she starts chatting on that they will try to ignore her. You would think having early babies would make her more aware of the dangers. Knob!

A1983- feel better soon!

Kelly - naughty bubs! At least you get another scan though I've done quite a bit of shopping now, mainly ordering stuff and delaying delivery. I have a lot iof hand me downs from my SIL, which is fab.

We've got (or ordered):

Nursery furniture - cot, dresser and wardrobe
Cot bumper and sheets
Mobile
Travel system - pram, carrycot and car seat
Baby bath (2nd hand)
Bouncer chair (2nd hand)
Moses basket (2nd hand)
Loads of Muslin cloths
Loads of breast pads from friends who didn't need them
Some knitted clothes
Some baby grows bought as pressies - so cute!
Toiletries - shampoo, bubble bath etc
A doughnut
A monkey
A mouse
A turtle

The next in my list is a baby monitor and gym - oh and nappies!

Thing is we have all this stuff, but don't know where we will be living in the next few months! Eeep!

AFM - I'm 24 weeks today - V DAY! Not long for the rest of you girls now!

xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Monro I agree with the others on the sil situation! I'm sure her doc won't be as daft to induce her for her silly "reasons".
Kelly I've still not relaxed either.. And I still obsess a bit over what could go wrong.. Feel like I just move from problem to problem as soon as ones ruled out. But I am enjoying the prgnancy a lot more now especially now I an feel baby move its reassuring.. And I think in some ways I have relaxed a bit as I'm not constantly obsessing.. Just when I've nothing else occupying my mind. Naughty baby but at least you saw your cervix was ok. And it will be nice having another scan.
Jess your paddys food sounds amazing!!!!!!!! I'm well jel.
A1983 sorry u still feel rotten! Hope you feel a bit better soon.
Afm I've not really started bigtme shopping yet. We busy trying to organise the house and clear out the baby's room before we start (we kinda used it as a "store all our junk room" prior to this pregnancy) have bought a few wee outfits though and have my travel system. Hubby's mum has bought loads though.. Doubt ill need to get much! Lol xxx

 

[flapjack10]

That's exactly what we use baby's room for too!

My list sounds more than it is and most of it was given to us!

xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Oh flapjack almost forgot to say... Happy V day!!!! xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Yay happy V day xx

 

[BeautifulD]

Happy V day FJ!

I have loads now but I've had to stop buying until we swap rooms as I can't fit any more in our room.

I have all newborn sleepsuits and vests.
Some 0-3 sleepsuits and vests
socks
hats
knitted cardigans
0-3 outfit
Some 3-6 vests
Moses basket
nappies
toiletrys
cot bedding
Moses basket bedding
pram blankets
receiving blankets
cot
mobile
quinny pram system (buggy and carrycot)
carseat
bibs
loads of muslins
bottles
steriliser
2 X sleeping bags

I think.... I've missed some stuff out but I can't think right now lol

 

[girlinyork]

I've got:
Cotbed (on order)
Moses basket
Baby bath
Baby towels
Bibs
Some Muslims
4 binliners of clothes handed down from newborn to 18 months
Car seat
Quinny buggy and carry cot
Cot bedding
Receiving blankets
Stuffed doggy
Mobile
A child's wicker chair for nursery (used to be OH's as a child)
2 playmate
Snuggle blankie

Think that's everything :/

 

[A1983]

Drs put me on amoxicillin for a chest infection, my temp was 37.7 so need to take regular paracetamol to bring it down as temp bad for baby x

 

[A1983]

Ps I feel so sick and have been a few times from coughing so much...just sitting up trying not to cough or be sick as just taken anti-biotic! X

 

[kelly4]

A1983- I hope you feel better soon, sounds awful, sorry your birthday didnt go to plan, as for oh, mine is exactly the same, when they have man flu they are dying but if its us women, we have to get on with it. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in and give you some relief soon.

Happy V day flapjack

I literally have five baby grows and a baby bath, thats it, I need to do some serious shopping soon. You dont seem to realise just how much you need, think I need to make a list and go from there. Is anyway going away before baby comes, I am off to France in two weeks time to see my mum who lives there, have to say I am a bit nervous about flying when pregnant.

 

[monro84]

Kelly--Well good thing is you get to see her again and good news about cervix to. I have another cervix scan in about a wk last 2 were good 3.48 and 3.5 cm so so far so good hopefully it stays that away. I just started w/ the necesities like just bought first diapers and wipes yesterday. I have alot of things my SIL (yes same one) gave me that her bro's and sis and cousins have given her that she has to much of.

about 20 outfits newborn short sleeves and 0-3 short and long
2 -6 month outfits
bottles
pacys
small swing
small soother (vibrating thing you put the baby in)
video monitor
bath seat
bath cloths
boppie
3 hats
pack and play
small mobile type wooden crib
I am sure there is more but I only just got to one box so far 2 more to go.

I am still trying to decide where the crib (that dh is building but has not started on yet ) is going we have 2 options Dh's office/hunting room. (this area has his desk and printer and files and hunting cloths and gun cabinet and a big closet and my tred mill that has not been used in a few yrs)
or
guest room (it is where I am storing baby things now but I don't think guest would want to stay with baby)

either one its going to be small area and dh is making the crib so I am trying to find small area Ideas I saw a nursery cart a walmart yesterday which you could put diapers and changing stuff and light items on it. I still need to get a changing table I think or might just use the dresser and get a changing station.

FJ--happy V day

A- Oh no I hope you get to feeling better soon. Hopfully the antiboitic will knock it out quick