CBFM (thread/statistics) graduates TTC,BUMPS & BABIES 2011/2012

[LadyL]

Aww. Tobaira, I'm so sorry. I'm kinda with everyone else..that doesn't seem too small esp for having 2 babies. My scan last week at 28w showed him at 2 lbs 11 oz. and that's just one baby. If you don't mind me asking, has your dr said when (s)he plans on taking the babies? My friend that recently had twins said her dr wasn't going to let her go over 36 weeks. She ended up having them at 35 weeks. So if that's the case, you may only have 8 weeks left....just trying to look on the bright side. She was also on bedrest for 5 weeks prior and in the hospital for 10 days before she had her babies (due to pre-eclampsia). And her girls turned out perfectly!! Hope things start going better for you and enjoy your downtime while you have it!!

 

[lilrojo]

Sorry to hear your being put on bed rest tobiara.. 2lbs doesnt sound all that small for 28 weeks.. sorry you have been so upset.. hope tomorrow is looking better.. and i agree enjoy the down time while you have it.. even if you are stuck in bed.. Huge hugs..

How is everyone else doing.. hope your all well..

Working-I too feel like ihave been pregnant forever but then it seems to have flown by at the same time.. lol Happy belated vday hun..

 

[trixie79]

tobaira bed rest sucks....but as long as you have 2 healthy babies, it will be worth it!

dreamer....i had my scan and it went well....he wants me on the antibiotic until 32 weeks and has booked me in for the 9th jan to get the stitch out!!!!!

the baby weighs 3 pounds 5 oz......he is massive and has massive lips....angelina jolie stlye! thats wat the doc said!!!

happy belated v day working!

 

[Tobaira]

that's good to hear that the weight is average - maybe it's not the weight and some other measurements that were behind then since they looked at a number of different things. And you're right, twins are usually smaller and DH and I are on the smaller side ourselves (I'm 5'3, he's 5'6). The other thing I remember them saying is that they were measuring about a week and a half behind in general. I must admit, I was by myself so I didn't ask nearly as many questions as I should have (and my dr was in a bit of a hurry, she'd been running behind because I guess the 2 patients before me both had losses so she spent extra time with them - which makes sense). We haven't talked about when she'll take them. I know before she said the goal was 38 weeks, but I think it will come down to how well they continue to grow in there and what's causing the slowdown. I will definitely be asking a lot more questions next time! I appreciate the reassurances. Today is looking better. And DH was so wonderful, last night he set up a whole little food center up here in the room with a mini fridge, toaster oven and stuff to eat- and then brought a tv up here (we have always been pretty adamant about not having a tv in the bedroom but this is definitely an exception). And he left me this cute little note this morning.

lol trixie - angelina lips! that's awesome

 

[StranjeGirl]

I'm SO sorry Tobaira. I can imagine that bed rest stinks, and what stinks even more is the worry that something isn't quite right. I am totally confused though, as it seems that they are measuring right on schedule according to everything I've read. Intrauterine Growth restriction is when they fall into the bottom 10th percentile....which yours are not. Definitely get more information. Dr's make mistakes sometimes too, and I hope she just got flustered and gave you some poor information. Not to mention growth scans are not exact, which is usually why they do another scan to measure the growth from the previous one. Hang in there and I hope this was just all a big mistake

Glad to hear everyone is else is doing well! I can't believe I am almost at the 34 week mark! It was my personal goal as my bleeding put me at higher risk for preterm birth. I am having a lot of pelvic pain and I went to the chiro twice. I feel it made it worse both times. It's tolerable if I don't walk anywhere, but after my appts I can barely stand. The pain begins to reduce a bit a couple days after my appts (not better than before I went in, but better than right after getting done), but obviously it is not helping. I am worried about separation of the joints, and it not going away after delivery! I'm going to try acupuncture to see if that helps. I also ordered a birthing ball and will give that a try. The end gets very uncomfortable! I don't know what I was thinking when I decided to work til 38 weeks. I guess we learn from our mistakes!!!

Hope everyone is feeling well and Happy Thanksgiving to the US ladies. Hang in there Tobaira. Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way!

 

[lilrojo]

Hey ladies..

Hope your all doing well.. and you all had a nice holiday and weekend.. cant believe how fast this is going for us all..

 

[baby2310]

Ditto hun, time seems to be flying!
How is everyine doing this week? x x

 

[StranjeGirl]

How is everyone? Any new news Tobaira? Hope you are ok.

Is anyone else getting nervous. It hit me like a week ago that time is flying and before I know it I will be caring for a baby. As exciting as it is, it is a bit scary (this is my first) Anyone else feel the same way?

I had a baby shower this past weekend, and got lots of cute little outfits. They are so tiny!

How is everyone else feeling. I am ok except for my pelvic and back pain. I can't sit for too long, and I can't stand or walk without pain, so it's not so easy to get things done lol. Hoping all will go back to normal after deliver. I am also really itchy on my stomach and boobs. Anyone else? I guess it is from skin stretching, but my boobs have been even more itchy than my stomach which is weird. Oh well, that is a minor complaint compared to other pregnancy problems.

Hope everyone is feeling and doing well!

 

[Tobaira]

sorry to hear the chiro isn't helping stranje. I'm with you on the itching though, except I also have it on my shoulders and back. I'd be scared, but most of the time I'm too tired to be scared lol - these will be my first also. I had my babyshower over the weekend as well. Lots of neat stuff but it also reminded me there is more stuff I need to get.. on the plus side my family told me even though the babies won't be here for xmas (they'd better not be!) people are still getting them presents which is really helpful!

I don't go back in for another week so nothing new until then. Just hanging out at home. If nothing else the cats are loving it lol!! Still working for now on my laptop although there isn't much work to be done (not that I'm complaining because my brain isn't really up to par these days).

I attached a picture of my twin bump from the babyshower on Sunday. Just under 29 weeks. My sister was so excited I let her take the picture, there really haven't been any other pictures of me the entire pregnancy lol.

hope everyone is doing well.. time is flying by!!

 

[LadyL]

Tobaira, you look great!! Cute twin bump! Glad the bedrest hasn't been too bad for you so far. I'm kinda jealous actually....so tired of being on my feet all day! And I intend on working til I have the baby...I don't know if I can make it 10 more weeks!! But, it will be worth it to be off for longer once the baby is here.

Stranje, I am so there with you on the itching!! My stomach itches like crazy, esp. around my belly button. My boobs haven't been so itchy, but they also haven't grown that much the past few months either. Sorry about the back and pelvic pain. So far I haven't had that too bad. Every now and then I'll have a pull in my back, but I think that's if I strain myself too hard at work.

I have to share a huge pregnancy brain moment that happened to me at work today....I was taking our patients old breakfast trays to put on the cart and getting the lunch ones off to take to the patients (We have this little rolling cart that we carry the trays on). Anyways, I put all the old ones on the cart and started getting the lunch trays off, and I was complaining the whole time that they sent milk on every tray and no tea. (they always send tea with the lunch tray). I was like "those idiots, who wants to drink milk with their lunch!?!!" It was only til I got back to the unit with the trays that I realized I had just gotten all the breakfast trays back off the cart that I had just put on there!! So dumb!

Anyways, glad to see everyone is doing well. I go back to the dr friday and will get another quick 3D ultrasound since Jack was covering his face the whole time, so here's hoping he won't be as shy this time.

 

[trixie79]

tobaira you look great, i think i have only 1 photo of me preg with the triplets and only one or 2 with this one and they arent in my camera!!

stranje im with you on the pelvic pain, its sooo sore.... im ok sitting but the minute i get up its very painful......my pubic bone just feels like its crunching, the belt helps on really bad days....so you should try it. turning over in bed is the worst though....god its sore!

lady lol at preg brain, im so glad im not working! id be the same!

baby your almost at v day!!!

 

[lilrojo]

Hey ladies.. 3rd tri for me today.. yay.. the end is getting near.. Hope your all doing well and are not in too much pain..

Tob. i agree you look great..

 

[Claire1]

Hi ladies, pleased to hear everyone is ok besides a few aches and pain, plus itches!!
You're looking really well Tobaira.

I had my works leaving do on monday and they got me loads of lovely gifts, I guess it was kind of a baby shower type thing.

My last day is tomorrow, and feel a bit weird about it. Im really looking forward to the time off before and baby coming, but im feeling a bit like you Stranjegirl. Its all kind of hit me this week and im feeling really nervous about it all. It my first as well.
Ive felt so overwhelmed with it all this week, and been really emotional...think im starting to bug hubby as ive been really insecure and needy. Crazy horemones at the moment I guess, but you're definatly not alone Stranje! Think I need some help ha ha x

 

[trixie79]

claire i feel the same way....although its my 4th.....to everyone else its my first and i hope the 1st to get home!

i collected my cot yesterday and bath and changing mat and loads of other tiny things.....oh took them all upstairs and blanked at them....i think he is still in denial that this one is coming home!!!! i know he is happy and he was like this with the triplets too but when they wer born he became a father when he saw them not during the pregnancy! im sure this is normal, but i kinda feel like im missing out on the antenatal period and the image of the daddy touching the tummy and going ahhhh i feel him!

ok i know im sounding stupid but just wish he would feel the same excitment that i do. guess thats just the way he is!

 

[Future Mama]

I just wanted to stop in to say hey! It looks like everyone is doing well! Afm, I just got my again. I'm a little nervous this time around and really praying this baby sticks!

 

[workingttc]

HOORAY!!! So so happy for you Future! Welcome back to the thread. I'm sure this will be sticky bean. So exciting!!

 

[Tobaira]

fx'd for you future mama - very glad to see you back!!

 

[lilrojo]

Yay congrats future.. welcome back to the thread.. only a few of us that stuck together in the end.. so happy for you and praying this is your sticky baby..

 

[Claire1]

Huge congratulations to you Future mama, fantastic news I hope all goes well for you xxx

 

[trixie79]

future thats fab news, i was thinking abt you recently and hoping for you.....

we will all be here for you even after this one is born.. lilrojo is right, im so glad we can all see this through together!

i hope you have a healthy 9 months xxx