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[LalaR]

Hi ladies,
Hope you are all well. We are just back from our holiday to Spain. It was great to be able to relax and do nothing but now I am back I have turned into a crazy pregnant clean freak and want to get every surface and cupboard disinfected. DH thinks I have gone mad!!

Momma, sorry you are so uncomfortable. How strange to be so big so early. My bump was huge a couple of weeks ago when baby was lying transverse but now he/she has moved my bump shrunk back again, also my pelvic pain improved hugely. Maybe that could be a cause for you??

I think my LO is head down but every so often I get worried that he/she is breech. I can't tell the difference between a head and a bottom at the moment when having a prod of my bump.

Answering the question of weight gain - I am in trouble from the antenatal clinic as I am up 9.5kg since booking. they say since I am quite overweight I should not have gained anything and want me to have lost some weight by the next weigh-in at 34 weeks. I am trying but with my back and pelvic pain exercise is virtually impossible and I know that I should not really be dieting. Boo!! At least my GTT was normal.

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi everyone, hope your all well....

I had a scary day on Friday. At work around 10am I went to the toilet and was sure Id lost my mucous plug. I passed lots of jelly tinged with pink. I didnt want to take any chances as Im already at risk of premature labour so I went to the hospital.
They put a belt around my stomach and monitored the babys heart rate for about an hour and also asked if I was having contractions which was hard to say as my stomach has been tightening at the top but nothing regular.
They then checked internally and my cervix is closed.
They said that it could have been part of a "show" or I could have an infection. Ive been worrying since then though and scared to go anywhere far. Im definetely having more discharge than normal so hard to say if its something or nothing. I just want to this baby to hang in there for a coupld more weeks yet. Every week is a bonus now for me.
Im so scared and just keep waiting for my waters to break.

 

[grenouille]

Oh Justkeep, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Must have been scary. I hope your LO stays in there for as long as possible.

Lala, glad you had nice holidays. I completely understand going crazy about cleaning! I went through a phase like that, but lately I had been really busy and feeling exhausted by the end of the day and neglected cleaning. It was overwhelming just thinking about what needed to be done. But since my baby shower was at my house, my mom came in the day before and we did a lot of cleaning. It was so nice to have some help! Now at least everything is much cleaner, it will be easier to maintain, so I feel motivated again. I'm actually washing all the little blankets and cloths I got as gifts right now so I can put that away, and next I will be cleaning some baby clothes to pack for the hospital

I'm so excited I can finally do some shopping for all the things I'm missing. And I'm really not missing that much

Also Lala, they say you should not have gained anything?? I'm overweight as well, but I'm allowed to gain between 11 and 20 lbs (that's about 9 kg). But the doctor said it's ok if I gain about 25 lbs. To not gain anything would mean you're actually losing weight. I'd be happy about that but I don't think it's a good idea to diet…?!

 

[MommaDucky]

Wow, it really makes me sad that docs put such a stress on the weight gain issue for so many of you.

The nesting urge is mental right now lol. I really want to get up and do things, however I feel so icky (got a head cold) I just don't want to move.

 

[Krippy]

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I am going to decorate my own candle in memory of all the little ones lost! I hope you all join in your own way. Hope you are all well!

 

[Krippy]

Justkeep...Sorry that you had such a scare. I have lost part of my plug throughout this pregnancy and was told it was normal as it will replenish itself. Thinking of you and make sure you rest.

Lala...I am jealous of your holiday in Spain...I want one! I have gained around 25 pounds so far but last time I gained 80 pounds so my Dr. is really pleased with me. They aren't too hard on you with the weight gain here but I know they just want you to be healthy!

I have had the nesting urge too Ducky but I am too tired to do anything about it! lol

 

[katestar53]

Justkeep - Sending you a big hug sweetie, try and get as much rest as possible and it can be farily normal to lose you plug this early but it must be worrying

Lala - Glad you had a fab holiday

I had a scan today to check the position of my placenta and its still low. Its 2cm away from the cervix and they are rescanning me in two weeks to see if it has moved anymore. They ideally want it to be 3cms away. Also my placenta is now posterior, it was anterior at my 20 week scan!! Hopefully it will have moved and I can have my natural delivery

I am trying not to even think about my weight gain. Last time I checked I was up 30lbs so am not going near those scales at the moment! I have pretty much eaten what and when I have wanted so only have myself to blame! Hopefully breastfeeding will get the weight back off!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Thanks for the reassurance everyone.

Krippy I feel better knowing that you have lost part of your plug and all seems well. Im staying away from google as I reassure myself and then go on to read something negative.
Its mixed storys I read that labour can be days away or weeks away, noone really knows.

Lala your holiday does sound likes its done you teh world of good.

Kate, fingers crossed tight that your placenta will still move further away, theres still time.
I still dont know for certain if I'll be having a natural delivery or a section, still need to discuss it in detail.

Oh and Im stopping weighing myself aswell now. Today I jumped on the scales and weigh 12 stone 4lbs thats about 3 stone now. I dont think Ive been overdoing it, Ive just not been calorie counting like I normally obsess over.
Before pregnancy I weighed 9 stone and always monitored my weight and calorie counted and ate low calorie and low fat and excercised all the time.
But I still think everyone will gain different amounts of weight. For example by boobs are absolutely massive now.
Ive also read that at this stage there is 50% more blood pumping around our bodies. Aswell as all of the amniotic fluid. You know what like it is if you jump on scales after drinking loads.

 

[katestar53]

Hello everyone, how is everyone feeling? Only 2 weeks left at work for me, yipppeeeeeeee! Can't wait to be sat on my bum at home in my PJs, really am feeling tired now, climbing the stairs is like climbing a mountain!!! My bump is really high up pushing against my lungs so am always short of breath Can't wait for him to be here now, not long to go now ladies x x x

 

[Krippy]

I know Kate...It is really getting close and so real now! I can't wait...I am already off work and loving it. I hope the 2 weeks go by really fast for you!

I wish my bump was high...It is so low and my groin and lady parts are so low bc of all the pressure this baby is putting on them. I am sure it is bc I was pregnant so soon after RJ and my muscles just aren't as strong but golly I am sore!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi everyone...

Krippy, your lucky to have already finished up work.

Kate, Im jealous that you've only two weeks to go! Im meant to be working up until 37 weeks but thats definetely suject to change. Im really struggling now, I am sooo tired. Im also breathless , just like you my lungs are crushed up as this baby seems high, its jammed right into my right ribs and so uncomfortable. It feels so tight in there now.
I have my next appointment next Wednesday for a growth scan and meeting with my consultant. Im going to insist that he make a birth plan for me. I really think this baby is coming sooner rather than later a lot to do with my double womb.

After my scare last Friday about losing my plug Im convincing myself that Im losing fluid. Im so anxious that I feel more wet and clear discharge than normal but at the same time Im reading this is very common. Im closely monitoring this and watching out for any warning signs.
Ive been reassuring myself incase this baby comes early, Ive been looking over at the premature babies section. You guys should have a look its all success stories. Our babies if born at this stage should be absolutely fine.
There are some real miracles born at 24 weeks and thriving!

 

[Crystal5483]

I was leaking fluid but at 39 weeks and I had NO IDEA I wasn't even wet down there. Very little pin size hole they assumed caused by her nails! I was feeling yucky. They induced me.

 

[MightyMom]

I had enormous amounts of mucus down there in my 3rd tri. I wore pantiliners. It was super wet, but I didn't dialate or efface until week 39. Might also be urine. Your body is producing lots of relaxin hormone right now causing your bladder to contract more often and you may not feel it because of all the swelling and pressure. If you really think your waters have broken you should go have it checked out.

 

[crancherry]

Hi ladies! I am feeling SO tired lately and my belly is really aching a lot these days, especially when I lie down. Everyone tells me to stick a pillow under my bump but that actually makes it hurt more. I use a body pillow to throw my leg over but it is making rolling over even harder.

Baby has been pretty active and then will have a quiet spell where I will start to worry :/ I know there is getting to be less room in there now and there's not any particular reason to worry...but still I can't help myself. Of course as I am typing this she has just gotten the hiccups (she has them so often!)

We've been tight on money since my income disappeared so we haven't done anything to get the nursery ready. The biggest items we have to do is buy and install carpet (the old carpet had already been ripped out) and curtains for the windows. I want to paint too but that could wait as it's more just a cosmetic thing. But I am getting antsy as I really want to put the crib together and get the room done! Luckily we do have most of the necessary items already so I am sure it will work out, but I want it ready NOW

OH and I need to take a road trip a few states over (Texas to Georgia, about 15 hours one way) to pick up some equipment for his shop. I feel ok about going since I will just be sitting in the truck the majority of the time, which would be about the same as sitting on the couch. Has anyone else done this at this stage of pregnancy? I know worst-case scenario we would be able to access a hospital somewhere along the way if something happened, and I can't deliver at my birthing center until I am 37 weeks anyway, so I am thinking might as well go in the next week or two...

Hope everyone else is well and hanging in there as we round the last bend!

 

[Krippy]

I went on a roadtrip my last pregnancy around this time and I was so sorry that I did. I was sooooo swollen and sore by the end of it. Make sure you drink lots of water and get out and stretch as much as you can!

 

[scoobydrlp]

Hey ladies, long time no see! Just wanted to share, now that DH and I have finally agreed on a name for our little girl. Her name will be Camden Reese.

 

[LalaR]

Hi ladies,
Looking for a bit of advice. I've not had much in the way of movements for the past 24h. Loads of odd sensations on my bladder but no real kicks at all. I had a listen in with the doppler and the heartbeat is nice and strong at 144bpm. Do you think the baby has moved and the bladder spasms are movement? Should I be phoning the maternity unit for advice? Don't want to panic for no reason. L x

 

[katestar53]

Lovely name Scooby!!! So pretty

My advice Lala is to go and get it checked out, I went a few weeks back as I had severe backache and what felt like contractions and they were great, told me I had done the right thing and if I was ever worried again to head back in. I'm sure it's nothing but it's better to be safe than sorry x x x

 

[Krippy]

Always go if you are worried Lala...It is really important to follow your mother's instinct. Let us know how it goes.

 

[LalaR]

Hi guys, I was just about to phone but thought I would have a cold drink and sit quietly for 10 minutes first. It seemed to do the trick and baby came to life again in a big way. I feel so relieved now!! Thanks for your advice anyway. I am sure that I am at risk of worrying over nothing after the previous losses but I agree - better to be safe than sorry.Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
L x