December babies 2013

[Oxygen7880]

Hi ladies. I too plan to give breastfeeding a go. Hope it works out but will see what happens. I always feel a bit pressured by the midwives and doctors about breastfeeding tbh. Nevertheless I do want to attempt it.

Had a midwife app today and she felt for baby. She said she is head down but curled around my right hand side and so I have to buy a birthing ball and try and encourage baby to turn so her back is to the front. Back to back births are not pleasant from what I have read

 

[August3]

Had a midwife app today and she felt for baby. She said she is head down but curled around my right hand side and so I have to buy a birthing ball and try and encourage baby to turn so her back is to the front. Back to back births are not pleasant from what I have read

My wee one was back to back at my appointment last week. There's currently a thread on the Third Trimester forum about it which I'll be following. Hopefully both our babies will turn around before the big day.

Until then, let's bounce!

 

[irene77]

Due date - dec 21, 2013

 

[sunnysun]

Hi!

Just checking to see if anyone has had their babies?

 

[August3]

Due date - dec 21, 2013

Welcome, Irene. Hope baba arrives in time for the holidays!

This thread has gone very quiet - everyone must be busy nesting or having their babies!!!

The urge to do a massive clean or clear out hasn't struck me at all yet so baba will probably be late!

I'm filling my days swimming, reading and meeting friends for coffee. Gonna enjoy it while I can!

Hopefully we'll have some updates soon.

 

[Oxygen7880]

Hi ladies, bad day for me. Had to have my dog put to sleep this morning. He was only 7 but had a lump on his back that was causing problems. Gutted

Not much nesting here either! Just the usual tidying and cleaning.
I have my 36 week app next week to check my placenta position since it was low at my 20 week scan.
I am also taking part in a study at my hospital for those 35-39. Basically I will find out whether I am in one of two groups. One group will be induced at 39 weeks and the other will have no interventions and be left to go into labour naturally. They are trying to determine if intervention at 39 weeks for women 35-39 lower the risk of having a c-section.
Of course this depends on my placenta having moved. If not then it's a section. Basically it's a big day for me finding out if I am to be induced, have a section or be left to birth naturally!

I am suffering with some spd pain and bad heartburn, not to mention the exhaustion!
How ru ladies?

 

[irene77]

Hello,

36 weeks today. Getting excited and worried in the same time
Mostly nesting but there are some things that I can't do without my DH so getting slightly irritated that he is not in the same nesting mood He says there is still time to get things organized. Men will never understand what it means to be pregnant))
My son was born about 11 days before the due date so it might be the case with this baby. Kind of hard to concentrate on anything else except for the future L&D.
How are you doing ladies?

 

[August3]

Oxygen, so sorry to hear about your dog. You will miss him terribly.
I'm suffering from heartburn too. Gaviscon is my new best friend! Interesting to be part of that study - will be looking out to see how you get on at the appointment next week.

Irene, my DH is the exact same but he works away from home mon-fri so I have only a small window of opportunity to get him to do chores for me. I win some, I lose some!

sunnysun, any more progress since 1/3 engaged? I have a very strong feeling that my baby is not going to arrive anytime soon! I guess I should enjoy the 'me' time whilst I have the chance!

Alison, Suzy_Q & Vermeil, hope you and the other ladies are getting on well.

 

[sunnysun]

Oxygen- sorry to hear about your dog. Wow that you're taking part in this study, let us know the outcome. I had a low placenta until 28 weeks but most tend to move so hopefully yours would have moved by now.

August- I have my appointment on Monday, I think baby is much lower... No symptoms of labour yet !

 

[Suzy_Q]

I've had 2 non-stress tests but baby seems to pass them with flying colors. I'm only 1 to 1 1/2 cm so I have a ways to go. Back pain and heartburn are my biggest symptoms so far. Good news is maternity leave starts this week (yay) "bad" news is I'm all ready for baby to come so I'm afraid I'll get bored waiting. I guess I'll be cleaning my house for the next 2 weeks while I wait!!

 

[August3]

sunnysun, good luck with your appointment tomorrow.

Suzy_Q, you'll be surprised how quickly time will pass before baba arrives. I've been off now for 4 weeks and I honestly thought I'd be fed up but I feel so rested and enjoying the 'me' time before baba arrives.

Down to single digits for me today but I have a notion my wee one is going to be fashionably late!

 

[sunnysun]

thanks August, yeah I have the same feeling here...baby will come a bit later!

 

[Babywhisperer]

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03rd December. - August3
03rd December - Daizee
03rd December - maymyamay

12th December - Suzy_Q

17th December - Wantabelly

20th December. - kerry061

21st December - Andilou74

23rd December - Vermeil

25th December - Oxygen7880

28th December - Alison69[/QUOT

Sorry to join so late, been spending time in the 3rd trimester forum trying to learn as much as I can since I am a FTM. I am due 12/19, baby is head down and facing my back, at my 36 week appt on Thurs they estimated him to be 6lbs and 3oz. They also have informed me he has bilateral renal pyelectatsis measuring 6mm which was 5mm last month. The Dr doesn't seem concerned at this point and says most resolve by themselves after birth. The baby will have to have a sono done after birth to see whats what.

Spent all day yesterday returning/exchanging things I got from my shower and buying what we were missing. We also organized as much of the baby's room as possible and I tore apart a closet to make room to store some gifts. Next project will be the basement utility room and the storage shelves there. I guess you can say I'm nesting and if something prevents me from doing a project I get cranky! I have been so mellow and chill this whole pregnancy, but when we moved 5 weeks ago I was on a mission for weeks to unpack, get settled, buy rugs...it was crazy. I just want everything where it is supposed to be and I swear I have never been this organized ever! Either I am turning into my Mom or this is full on nesting mode.

No symptoms of baby showing up anytime soon...just some BH and spd, but as of 36 week appt no dilation, no sings whatsoever. 2 friends have already gone 2 weeks early, and another might go this week which would be a week early. 2 of them are younger...I wonder if that makes a difference. Are we more likely to go late over 35? Btw, I turn 38 tomorrow, I'm really not acknowledging this one...main focus is getting set up and learning how to use my breast pump!

Anyone else still working, or trying to work up until the last day they can or are advised to by the Dr?

Going to up my intake of RRL tea this week, maybe throw a few dates in there for good measure...hope to not be in the hospital on Christmas!

Congrats to everyone, can't wait to hear the impending announcements!!

 

[ALISON69]

Welcome babywhisperer ,
Hope all goes well for you keep us updated .

Hi August3, daizee and myamay , not long now for you 3 any news how you all feeling?

I have another scan today and consultant appt as I have developed pre-eclampsia and they are thinking of inducing me early.

Just wondering how all our other dec lovely ladies are getting on

 

[Babywhisperer]

Welcome babywhisperer ,
Hope all goes well for you keep us updated .

Hi August3, daizee and myamay , not long now for you 3 any news how you all feeling?

I have another scan today and consultant appt as I have developed pre-eclampsia and they are thinking of inducing me early.

Just wondering how all our other dec lovely ladies are getting on

Sorry to hear about the preeclampsia. When would they want to induce you?

37 weeks today and feeling blessed to be awaiting the arrival of our first baby. Happy Thanksgiving to you ladies!

 

[ALISON69]

Welcome babywhisperer ,
Hope all goes well for you keep us updated .

Hi August3, daizee and myamay , not long now for you 3 any news how you all feeling?

I have another scan today and consultant appt as I have developed pre-eclampsia and they are thinking of inducing me early.

Just wondering how all our other dec lovely ladies are getting on

Sorry to hear about the preeclampsia. When would they want to induce you?

37 weeks today and feeling blessed to be awaiting the arrival of our first baby. Happy Thanksgiving to you ladies!

Hi
2 weeks ago consultant said they won't want me to go much over 37 weeks, but Thursday appt growth has slowed and fluid decreased so gotta have another scan on Monday 2nd dec and I could be induced any day depending on the results of the scan.
Worried now As baby will be small and I will be only 36 weeks, but I have had 2 lots of steroid injections 2 weeks ago when I was admitted into hospital for high blood pressure.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Welcome babywhisperer ,
Hope all goes well for you keep us updated .

Hi August3, daizee and myamay , not long now for you 3 any news how you all feeling?

I have another scan today and consultant appt as I have developed pre-eclampsia and they are thinking of inducing me early.

Just wondering how all our other dec lovely ladies are getting on

Sorry to hear about the preeclampsia. When would they want to induce you?

37 weeks today and feeling blessed to be awaiting the arrival of our first baby. Happy Thanksgiving to you ladies!

Hi
2 weeks ago consultant said they won't want me to go much over 37 weeks, but Thursday appt growth has slowed and fluid decreased so gotta have another scan on Monday 2nd dec and I could be induced any day depending on the results of the scan.
Worried now As baby will be small and I will be only 36 weeks, but I have had 2 lots of steroid injections 2 weeks ago when I was admitted into hospital for high blood pressure.

Don't fret too much. It's hard to be exact when they measure growth. The steroids will give babes a boost. Just try and relax, do some breathing exercises where the exhale is longer than inhale...it will relax you.

Went to dr today, sono was good, had like a spasm of some sort that started in my lower left pelvis and shot thru my back. It happened twice, they monitored me and no contractions while hooked up. Dr said no dilation yet, grrrrr but she said my cervix is now anterior. When am I going to dilate of progress?? She mentioned if my due date comes in 3 weeks and I haven't progressed we have to discuss my options. So tonight I'm doing the EPO again as well as double the red raspberry leaf tea. What else can work? I'm getting cramps down low and in my back but not dilating, grrrrrrr

 

[ALISON69]

Welcome babywhisperer ,
Hope all goes well for you keep us updated .

Hi August3, daizee and myamay , not long now for you 3 any news how you all feeling?

I have another scan today and consultant appt as I have developed pre-eclampsia and they are thinking of inducing me early.

Just wondering how all our other dec lovely ladies are getting on

Sorry to hear about the preeclampsia. When would they want to induce you?

37 weeks today and feeling blessed to be awaiting the arrival of our first baby. Happy Thanksgiving to you ladies!

Hi
2 weeks ago consultant said they won't want me to go much over 37 weeks, but Thursday appt growth has slowed and fluid decreased so gotta have another scan on Monday 2nd dec and I could be induced any day depending on the results of the scan.
Worried now As baby will be small and I will be only 36 weeks, but I have had 2 lots of steroid injections 2 weeks ago when I was admitted into hospital for high blood pressure.

Don't fret too much. It's hard to be exact when they measure growth. The steroids will give babes a boost. Just try and relax, do some breathing exercises where the exhale is longer than inhale...it will relax you.

Went to dr today, sono was good, had like a spasm of some sort that started in my lower left pelvis and shot thru my back. It happened twice, they monitored me and no contractions while hooked up. Dr said no dilation yet, grrrrr but she said my cervix is now anterior. When am I going to dilate of progress?? She mentioned if my due date comes in 3 weeks and I haven't progressed we have to discuss my options. So tonight I'm doing the EPO again as well as double the red raspberry leaf tea. What else can work? I'm getting cramps down low and in my back but not dilating, grrrrrrr

Thanks for your reply, made me worry more if the steroid injections give baby a boost then mine is growth is worse as the steroid injection was 2 weeks ago before the scan I just had. So if it hadn't of had the steroid my baby wouldn't have grown at all and waters surrounding the baby.
My consultant has advised I am and wil be having a scan every two days to keep an eye on the fluid surrounding baby.
If the fluid is decreasing what does this mean

 

[Babywhisperer]

Welcome babywhisperer ,
Hope all goes well for you keep us updated .

Hi August3, daizee and myamay , not long now for you 3 any news how you all feeling?

I have another scan today and consultant appt as I have developed pre-eclampsia and they are thinking of inducing me early.

Just wondering how all our other dec lovely ladies are getting on

Sorry to hear about the preeclampsia. When would they want to induce you?

37 weeks today and feeling blessed to be awaiting the arrival of our first baby. Happy Thanksgiving to you ladies!

Hi
2 weeks ago consultant said they won't want me to go much over 37 weeks, but Thursday appt growth has slowed and fluid decreased so gotta have another scan on Monday 2nd dec and I could be induced any day depending on the results of the scan.
Worried now As baby will be small and I will be only 36 weeks, but I have had 2 lots of steroid injections 2 weeks ago when I was admitted into hospital for high blood pressure.

Don't fret too much. It's hard to be exact when they measure growth. The steroids will give babes a boost. Just try and relax, do some breathing exercises where the exhale is longer than inhale...it will relax you.

Went to dr today, sono was good, had like a spasm of some sort that started in my lower left pelvis and shot thru my back. It happened twice, they monitored me and no contractions while hooked up. Dr said no dilation yet, grrrrr but she said my cervix is now anterior. When am I going to dilate of progress?? She mentioned if my due date comes in 3 weeks and I haven't progressed we have to discuss my options. So tonight I'm doing the EPO again as well as double the red raspberry leaf tea. What else can work? I'm getting cramps down low and in my back but not dilating, grrrrrrr

Thanks for your reply, made me worry more if the steroid injections give baby a boost then mine is growth is worse as the steroid injection was 2 weeks ago before the scan I just had. So if it hadn't of had the steroid my baby wouldn't have grown at all and waters surrounding the baby.
My consultant has advised I am and wil be having a scan every two days to keep an eye on the fluid surrounding baby.
If the fluid is decreasing what does this mean

Fluid protects the baby, if it gets too low they want the baby out. You are pretty far along, I know you're nervous but I'd rather deliver at 36 weeks then under extreme distress later. They are being proactive monitoring you that often and that's good. Stay hydrated, rest as much as possible and eat high energy food to stay healthy.

 

[August3]

Our wee girl made her entrance to the world at 8.14am on Thursday

She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and is 49cm long.

The short version of the birth story :

On Wednesday eve just after 11pm I had some red blood when I wiped. I phoned down to the hospital and was told to pop down to be on the safe side. When examined at 12.45am, I was fully effaced and 1cm dilated. I was told to walk about a while. Contractions started 6 mins apart but quickly started to come 2 mins apart. Taken to a delivery suite. We held off till DH arrived following a 200km drive to break the waters. By 6am I was at the pushing stage. No pain relief, just breathing, massage & visualisation. After an hour and a half of pushing, baba's heartbeat dropped and the midwife recommended a kiwi ventouse delivery. Our darling girl arrived shortly after at 8.14am.

Thrilled DH made it to hospital in time and that I managed without meds.
Disappointed that we couldn't have delayed cord cutting and DH didn't get to do the clamping.

We had skin to skin and a first wee feed before leaving delivery room. Overall a positive experience and we are besotted with our wee woman.