Breastfeeding & pregnant Mammas

[ttc126]

Yeah 9.9 isn't bad but i know at my hospital they prefer you be around 10.5 for delivery. I think that's pretty standard. So you only need to get it up a little! Not bad! That's definitely not too low. You could also take folate (you can't get too much you'll just pee it out) and you could take b12 as well. Make sure you're either taking some vitamin c or drinking orange juice... this will all help you absorb the iron faster and get your body to replenish your red cells.

Hope this helps! Sorry if I'm being nosy, just have LOTS of experience with anemia in pregnancy

 

[Spiffynoodles]

M2C, I'm taking Feosol with Bifera, and it hasn't given me any symptoms. My OB recommended that one in particular because of the low incidence of side affects.

Oh, and I second TTC's recommendation of taking it with orange juice. I've been doing that the past few days, and I feel like it's actually being absorbed better because I feel less weak and lightheaded.

Zephyr, your bump looks great! I, too, can't imagine carrying two babies for 38 weeks! I feel like my body is falling apart right now, and I'm only 31 weeks with 1 baby!

As for the contractions, I had some more last night that had the lower back ache with them, but they weren't quite as intense or frequent as the ones I had Thursday night. Still, I think I'll have my OB check my cervix on Wednesday at my appointment, just to make sure these contractions aren't doing anything.

 

[Mummy2Corban]

Ttc your help is very welcome so thank you! Don't think your being nosey one bit.

Spiffy maybe best ask. Won't take much for her to check.

I was asked today if I had dropped? I don't think I have yet.

Xxx

 

[zephyr]

I got asked today if baby is here yet lol! Woke up to a text.

glad to hear your contractions have eased a little spiffy. Good luck at your appointment.

my midwife isnt seeing me till monday so im 2 weeks without an appointment. Im not fussed, my pregnancy has been pretty straight forward and I know when or if I need to ring her im just a little peeved I have to wait another 6 days before I can find out how much baby has dropped.

the poop pressure is gone today! no bhs and my pubic bone is still not sore at all. Such a relief!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Zephyr, I'm glad to hear that baby has settled into a more comfortable position for you. I've had baby sitting right over my butt every now and then, and it's so awkward to keep feeling like you have to poo! I can definitely tell that this baby is bobbing in and out of engagement, because I swear, the shape of my bump just changes from day to day. Today it looked quite a bit lower, but yesterday it was up high! I wonder when he'll settle into place and just stay there.

Oh, and I can't believe someone already texted you to ask if baby was here! I can see why people start getting curious after the due date has passed, but at 37 weeks I don't think I'd be asking quite yet!

Okay, TMI question for you ladies. Are any of you seeing EWCM-like discharge? I've been having a fair amount today, so it's made me curious.

 

[ttc126]

Spiffy, idk if it's weird but i feel like i have tons of ewcm all throughout the week. Like I'm dry one day, mucus thicker once, then totally wet with ewcm.

 

[zephyr]

Spiffy oh that poop feeling is the pits! Glad someone knows what I mean lol

I went shopping tonight and by the end of it my bump felt like the top was ripping im really sore now the pain is still there. I got this pain at the same gestation as the twins but im nowhere near as big. I guess my muscles just cant hold the weight. Ugh.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Zephyr, you've jinxed me with all your talk of poop pressure! Now I'm having it again.

TTC, thanks, I was just curious, because my cm has been very lotiony for the most part, so this EWCM was new. I remember having an increase in discharge during the weeks leading up to labor before, so now stuff like that makes me all paranoid. But today it seems to be back to usual cm, so I guess I should just stop reading into everything so much.

 

[Veronicaco]

I had ewcm for ages spiffy and it's only stopped recently so I'm hoping for your sake it's nothing to be worried about
Two weeks til te scan Argghh it's dragging now!!!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

My scan is tomorrow! I'm so excited!

 

[Cangaroo]

I won't have another scan most probably. I had loads with DD1 as I volunteered for a study which included 3 extra scans, plus I got an extra dating scan as my dates were so far out the first scan was too early for the nuchal translucancy AND I was a guinea pig for some doctors who were learning to do ultrasounds. Only 2 this time is a massive difference!

My belly button has finally pretty much popped. It never did in the last pregnancy. It's odd!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

My bellybutton has popped all three pregnancies, but it happens sooner every time. This time it was out by 12 weeks!

As for scans, I wouldn't be getting this one if it weren't for the fact that my DD had IUGR, so now I'll always have a growth scan in the third tri to check for it.

 

[ttc126]

Spiffy, i just had a thought. At your scan you could ask them to check your cervix. They can measure it abdominally or transvag. It's a really good indication of whether you're at a risk of those contractions turning into labor too early... Then you'd be a little more at ease... just a thought i had. I asked when i thought my fluid had leaked and they were more than happy to measure

Canga, how fun you did a study!!!! I had over 15 scans with my son...think the actual number is closer to 20. This time I've had 5 so far. Hoping to have a ridiculous amount this time but guessing i might get close to 10....

 

[Veronicaco]

My goodness that's a lot of scans ttc!! Why so many?
4 so far for me the fifth to check for presentation and development at the specialists request although I'm not complaining I think he's head down as I get a lot of high kicks. Dd was breech until 37 last time and it was actually a lot more comfortable lol! Although I wouldn't swap as I want a natural birth! I'm assuming they will give me a size estimate which will be interesting. It's just weird that I haven't seen mw for a month and still not for two more weeks. Although it's every 3 weeks after that which will be a bit better!

 

[Cangaroo]

I think DD2 is breech, or possibly still somersaulting regularly! I get a lot of low down kicks and feel far fewer movements at the top of my bump. It's still early days and I still feel her doing huge rolling movements, so I know there's plenty of time for her to turn.

hood luck for your scan Spiffy!

 

[Mummy2Corban]

Spiffy how did your scan go?


Cangaroo shame you did get as many scans this time. Always nice seeing bubs. Love that your belly button had popped. Mines popped each time.... Looks like a mini bump on it's own! Hehe!

Veronica when's your next scan? I'm lucky that my midwife lets me follow a first time mum schedule. As I'm team yellow and already gave lotsa baby hits I don't have much to do as such so the more frequent visit help break it up. I go again in a week and a half. Then at 36 weeks I get my home birth visit! Eek!

So I'm trying to be extremely organised and I've started my Christmas shopping! Wanna get most of it done before baby arrives! Also have some birthdays so gonna try sort those gifts too! Anyone else doing the same?

Xxx

 

[Mummy2Corban]

Oh and 32 weeks! Yay! X

 

[ttc126]

Veronica i had an early one then a 13 week. Then a 20 week at my ob and a 20 week at the perinatologist (for my blood disorder). Then i had one at 24 weeks to check his kidneys as they were dilated. Then at 26 and 27 weeks to check my cervix after i had to go and have contractions stopped. One at 28 weeks to check kidneys. Then cervix check at 29&30 weeks. Two at 32 weeks to check kidneys (one at each office). Then my fluid was low so weekly scans 33weeks until 36 when i delivered! I may have forgotten a couple but man too many scans! I have pictures from them all

 

[ttc126]

Happy 32 weeks m2c!!!!!! 4 wks till your homebirth visit then!!!!!

Veronica, how are you feeling these days?

Canga, happy 31 weeks tomorrow!

Spiffy, good luck today!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Thanks, Cangaroo. I hope your little turns head down before she runs out of room!

TTC, that is a lot of scan! But like you said, it's hard to complain about seeing bubs more often. That's interesting that you got so many ultrasounds to check your cervix, since I have IU, too, and never had one. I guess since my OB has more experience with the condition, she's a lot more laid back about it.

M2C, happy 32 weeks! That's exciting that you've got your homebirth appointment coming up next month!

As for me, I don't have my scan until 3:50pm, and it's only 8am here. Ugh, so long to wait! Also, they called to tell me YESTERDAY that they are no longer allowing children under 14 back in the ultrasound rooms due to the virus outbreak. Good thing DH was planning on taking off work to be there (now he'll just have to take the kids) otherwise it would be pretty last minute to find someone to watch them for me! I'm bummed that DH won't be there, though.

Oh, and thanks for the reminder, TTC. I'll definitely ask if they can measure my cervix for me.