Christmas (December) Babies 2018!

[dove830]

MY BP ( which has been good up until the last couple of weeks) did the same thing--all of a sudden. I can get it to 130's/80's at home, but still--that's not awesome. They are talking about meds for BP too. I start weekly NST's this week. 35 more days, 35 more days...…

We had our 3D U/S on Saturday. She has the chubbiest cheeks, and looks just like our youngest

 

[jessicaftl]

Ooh, I hope you got pics of your 3d u/s. My bp has been a bit higher but still okay, like 100/70 or something around there. I literally watch my heart rate jump up ten bpm when they test it, we always get a chuckle from it. Resting heart rate before pregnancy was into the 60s, and the lowest I've measured it in the past month at home has been in the low 90s. It's always about 100-115 when I go to the mw. I always get so, so anxious when I am at the doctor or the mw for some reason. I hope that if you get some meds it helps bring down your bp a little bit... you guys are almost to the end too, hang in there!

 

[dove830]

Here's a decent picture...

 

[StarGazerRose]

I just accidentally took an hour nap ...

I'd feel 100% better if my bp would just go back to normal. My heart rate has been 89 the times i tested. My records don't have it listed anywhere.

Dove --- what a CUTIE!!!! reminds me i should upload mine... and that i didn't upload the pictures from my shower....

 

[jessicaftl]

omg, those cheeks lol. So cute! Thanks for the upload

Star - I know it's counterintuitive but the more you stress about it the more it stays up lol. I know that struggle and it is real.

 

[StarGazerRose]

Yeah .... but idk how to relax any more. I have so much to do at home.... I "relax" at work better. But all this crap is starting to get to me mentally. It was easier in the 2nd trimester when things were peachy!
I was trying to ask for Hubby's help yesterday with something, but he's so miserable i didn't even want to bother. All our dishes are dirty, and I'm literally washing plates, forks, cups and anything else per use. -- I can't stand long enough to wash enough to make it through 2 days with... I know he won't touch them. I'm DYING for my washer, but the baby's room is more important .... which rolls back around to him not feeling well enough to work on anything, and the last part of cleaning the major part of the room is his junk....And him building the wall.
The only thing that is nice is that he's still considered part time, so he'll be taking some days off. I'm hoping hubby will start feeling better so he can get back to working on the room. I think he'll feel better when it's finished too. Since we also have to paint it and get everything put into the room before it's "complete".

*sigh* ...

Well work is celebrating veterans day so i'm gonna go join the craziness down stairs. Might sneak a cup cake since my lunch glucose was 89....

 

[jessicaftl]

I hope you eat that cupcake ! Hoping your dh feels better soon and you guys can get your last few things done. I actually know what you mean about relaxing better at work... I relax better when I'm occupied, like doing house cleaning. I am a very high-strung person and if I'm not busy doing things I go nuts, dh is the same usually, but he gets so tired from his work. I really am hoping you can get a washer soon, I assume you mean a dishwasher since I know yours broke a few months ago after the fridge. I haven't had one since we were renting our apartment, and I do kind of miss it, even if it was a piece of crap. As for now washing dishes is all part of the cleaning package for me, so I just try and get done what I can and dh does what he can when he's home. Luckily he really does a lot for me because my body gets so tired, too.

I managed to get a double batch of meatballs cooking, and I made a double batch of marinara. I'm going to make another batch of marinara for stuffed shells this week and then cook up a lasagna if I have the time/energy. The kids all like to push a chair to the counter and watch all the mixing and then ask me 20 questions the entire time (lol). These last few weeks always are the pits because you're so huge and uncomfortable and you just want to relax for a few minutes but you have things to do... almost there!

 

[StarGazerRose]

Yeah my dishwasher. I can't wait til i have it back. Hubby said that he was going to ask everyone to pitch in so we can have it from my christmas present. That would be awesome if they do that!
I enjoy doing things that are calming. I miss my crafts so much right now. So relaxing at home usually is me laying on the couch playing a game on the phone, trying not to fall asleep.

I so ate that cupcake! The icing was a bit rich, so i only had a little bit of it. I was going to stick around, but there wasn't anything but minor mingling going on.

 

[Eve_Somers]

I keep waiting for a December due date group to form, so I decided to create it myself. I know I've seen a few more recent BFP's for more December babies, so I look forward to more of you ladies joining in.

AFM- I'm due December 2 with my fourth bio baby (5th for our family, though). S/he will be the 'finale' to our blended family, and the first child with my DH.

Hi ladies I'm new to this group,due December, how do I join this group, do I watch the thread?

 

[jessicaftl]

Cupcakes sound so good right now, my appetite is so off of many foods. That would be awesome if you got the washer you need, fingers crossed everyone can come through!

eve - you should get alerts if you're watching the thread, just join us and chat while we wait out these last few weeks! Welcome: )

 

[StarGazerRose]

Welcome Eve!!! You're welcome to just join in the convo!

Jess -- Sadly that cupcake was lacking .... so I kinda want one a little better. But i'll be good and wait it out.

Class was fun last night. We were supposed to practice breathing techniques. Hubby (idk how ....cause he played 3 different instruments, marched in band, and was in every band class ... -- PLUS he's a gamer) has no rhythm... We were instructed to breathe on the finger counts that our coaches showed us. 1,2,3 <pause> 4 ... Hubby wasn't really holding up his fingers to begin with but he couldn't do it in a pattern, so i wasn't breathing correctly. Then he started struggling with the rhythm of what we were supposed to do. FINALLY I said find something else to showing how to breathe, and he tapped my leg. I think i was laughing more than practicing my breathing, so i'm pretty sure when it comes to the day He's gonna either find his rhythm or i'm gonna have the nurse help me.

Baby is poking the crap out of me this morning. Twisting and turning, jabbing me in my hip with something.....I honestly wanna say i'd take a contraction over those little pin pointed jabs, at least it would be the whole area and not just 1 small spot.

 

[Buttercupbabi]

Hi ladies,

Dove, what a little cutie! Lovely scan pic - have you had your section booked?
I still haven't got a date and its stressing me out, I feel like I cant book anything for my kids cos I may not be able to do it...

35weeks on Thursday and I am getting some quite scary and sore contractions! They are hours apart and maybe 4 tops a day but have been consistent in the sense that they are happening everyday! I think they are BH but where my scar is sore they are appearing more intense! Hoping this is it anyway!

Jess, can't believe you are full term - you may be our first on this group - unless Sushai has her little twinnies before! Either I cannot wait to see the first post!!

Hope today is a better day Star xxx

 

[jessicaftl]

Star - haha, you know, when I had my birthing classes my dh and I had a hard time keeping straight faces as well, we still laugh at the memories. We'd be like those two kids in the back row giggling about our own jokes LOL. As for the breathing, it really is more for you to have the pattern down to help you focus on. And when contractions are getting really strong near active and transition it can be really difficult to maintain the control of even breathing. I like the breathing techniques though, they certainly helped me when labor is progressing. My lo is also turning and poking a lot today and last night, not sure why??

buttercup - I have yet to go early, but you never know, my babies have always been fashionably late by about a week and change. I'm betting Sushai or bdb are the first ones to go. I can't believe we're all so close to the end! I am also getting really strong BH but they taper off after a couple, so I think our bodies are getting ready for the big day. Can't wait to know when your c/s date is!

Well when I wiped yesterday afternoon I noticed some little tiny mucus pieces. Not much but enough to notice. I have always lost it a couple weeks before, so I'm keeping on eye on it every time I go pee. I haven't seen more and it may have even been from being on my feet cooking all day. I did manage to get a few meals done, and today if I've got the energy, I'll be making up my lasagna. Baby has been really active and flipping around in different positions. I can feel his/her little tush constantly up by my ribs. I am getting a bit excited though, every day is that much closer!! I'm secretly hoping to go Thanksgiving weekend, as long as I get my feast first, hehe.

 

[dove830]

Hi ladies,

Dove, what a little cutie! Lovely scan pic - have you had your section booked?
I still haven't got a date and its stressing me out, I feel like I cant book anything for my kids cos I may not be able to do it...

35weeks on Thursday and I am getting some quite scary and sore contractions! They are hours apart and maybe 4 tops a day but have been consistent in the sense that they are happening everyday! I think they are BH but where my scar is sore they are appearing more intense! Hoping this is it anyway!

Jess, can't believe you are full term - you may be our first on this group - unless Sushai has her little twinnies before! Either I cannot wait to see the first post!!

Hope today is a better day Star xxx

Dec 17th, unless BP issues....34 days and counting!!

 

[Buttercupbabi]

Dec 17th, unless BP issues....34 days and counting!!

So exciting!
Are you based in the Uk?
No idea why they have left me hanging for so long when all they go on about is how high risk i am due to previous sections, bulging scar, thyroid problems etc.... so annoying!

 

[StarGazerRose]

Buttercup -- i've had some decent days lately. I think Hubby and I are sharing a cold I keep waking up with a sore throat and i loose my voice most days.

Dove -- that's my due date!!! How exciting!

 

[markswife10]

What a cutie pie Dove!

Welcome Eve!

Well I'm 36 weeks today! Eeeeek!!! Still itching like crazy at night. Unfortunately the test for Cholestasis takes 2 weeks to come back so it will be my appointment after next, next week before I find out the results. It's getting very annoying though, wakes me up at night and all I do is itch itch itch.

My next OB appointment is tomorrow, I'll likely find out my group B strep results then. Guys, it is getting SO REAL! Baby could seriously come at any time (preferably another week or two or so of cooking though would be good). And I'm SO ready between this itching, sleepless nights, baby in my ribs 90% of the time, and the inability to eat much without feeling like I overstuffed myself on Thanksgiving dinner lol. He is SO worth every bit of it though and he has been super active today

Also, what's up with my ticker? I think it's a bit "off" on size, lol. A foot long isn't that long, most babies at this stage are close to 20" long... my extremely premature micro preemie daughter was 11.4" long, lol! And she was measuring the size of a 23 weeker. I think they need to rethink their 36 week size compare lol! (though I've noticed most apps and tickers vary a lot on size these last 8 weeks or so).

 

[jessicaftl]

dove - fingers cross you hang out a bit longer!!

buttercup - can't wait to find out your date either.

Star - have you heard back about your urine test yet?? Or the bloods?? Sorry you're sick, hard to get sick so close to the end. Really hoping you feel better soon. I've found lemon and honey work well for sore throats.

markswife - yaay for 36 weeks, almost to the finish line!! Hope you get your results back for the cholestasis soon. My hands itch too, but not very often. My midwife has told me it's usually on the palms of your hands, and there's no rash... two weeks seems like a long time for something that can be so serious :/. GL with your gbs test results as well. Wonder how we'll fit all that food in there on Thanksgiving, I'm assuming it'll have to be rationed out during the course of the day

 

[Sushai]

Dove what a gorgeous scan pic!

Eve welcome to the group

Buttercupbabi sorry you’re feeling some pretty painful tightenings. I’ve been getting those too but they are never regular and always fizzle out, so frustrating since I’m seriously over being pregnant.

Jessica how exciting about losing some mucus. I’ve been losing some nice chunks too over the last week. I think I’m going nuts with every little twinge lol can you tell I’m so done? Lol hopefully this time around baby will surprise you and come before you’re due date.

Star how funny about your dh at the birthing classes. Hopefully when the time comes he’ll be right with it all. Sorry to hear you’be got a cold, being unwell while pregnant is so not fun. Hope you feel better soon.

Markswife happy 36 weeks! Hope you get those blood test results soon. That itching sounds awful.

Afm, I’m now officially 13 days away from my scheduled csection! I have my follow up scan tomorrow at 2pm and will have results on Friday. Friday’s appointment will decide whether I wait until my schedule csection or if babies will be delivered next week. Too excited! I’m so over being pregnant and every little twinge sends my mind spinning into thinking maybe things will happen on their own sooner lol.

 

[jessicaftl]

Sushai - I swear I check just waiting to hear that you've gone and had your girls. I've even told dh I secretly hope to go into labor next weekend since it is a holiday and he'll have four days off. I can't even imagine how you're feeling about just being done, but it sounds terrible. You're so close hehe. I can't wait to hear about your results of the scan, eeeek!!!