December Rainbow Babies!!! Congrats New Mom scoobydrlp PINK!

[grenouille]

Hope your scan goes well Kate and that your placenta has moved!

I've filled my birth plan, it's all packed in my suitcase. The baby's suitcase is ready as well. I figured since the nursery won't be ready until a couple more weeks, I'd get everything else ready! I've even set up a changing station in the bathroom!

I've indicated that I wanted a natural birth if possible (I have to remember to practice breathing techniques!), and skin to skin contact is important to me too. I'm allowing myself to change my mind if I decide I want an epidural. I'd really prefer to avoid it though. I don't like the idea of a needle in my back, and it might seem like a stupid reason but since I read that it can trigger headaches, I'd really want to avoid that! I tend to get terrible headaches and I wouldn't want that to ruin my day. On top of the pain of delivery, and the exhaustion, a migraine sounds like hell!!

I can't remember what else I wrote, but like you Justkeep I'm ready to just go with the flow. I trust the hospital staff (I'm in a small town and keep hearing good comments about them from other friends who have had babies). And of course I want OH by my side for support and to give me massages (if I feel like it!). Taking a bath is also a possibility.

I can't believe it's getting so close! And in 2 weeks I'll be on maternity leave!! Now I hope the baby won't be too late, it will be a long wait

 

[Crystal5483]

grenouille - not sure what they offer in Canada - but my hospital when I gave birth to DD offered a "lite" epidural. I was up walking around the same day with no issues whatsoever and I gave birth at 5:30am.

Best of luck to all you wonderful ladies as you near birthing time!!

 

[LalaR]

Good morning! Hope you are all well and have had a lovely weekend.
We had a busy time this weekend building furniture for the nursery. It is so exciting. We are now just waiting for our feeding chair and mattress to be delivered. It really is starting to look like a baby's room.
Also loads of churning movements. I think the baby has been doing acrobatics in there. I hope it continues as baby has moved into a breech position and I really want him/her to turn back to being head first. Any tips on what I can do to help?

 

[crancherry]

Lala, my midwife suggested https://www.spinningbabies.com/ but she also said not to worry about it until you reach 36 weeks as the baby may still flip around a lot until then. So I wouldn't try anything yet as there is still time.

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi everyone...ist quite on here again, hope everyones doing ok?

Lala, thats unfortunate that the baby has moved to breech position, I hope it will move back head down.

Kate, just wondering how you got on at your scan, has your placenta moved?

Nothing much to report from me, just feeling quite powerful braxton hicks at times and mighty strong punches and kicks now that this baby is so big

 

[katestar53]

Its so so quiet on here. I have been busy finishing up at work, its my last day tomorrow and then Im freeeeeeeeee So looking forward to chilling in my PJs and watching crap day time TV!

I had a scan last Monday and placenta is still pretty low but the consultant seems pretty confident that I can have a natural birth. They are scanning me again on the 5th Nov and will make a final decision then but fingers crossed I can cleared for a vaginal delivery as really want a water birth so fingers crossed!

Justkeep - Are you BH painful or does you stomach just go rock solid? I this weird thing where my stomach goes really tight and hard for about 30 seconds, it goes away if I get up and walk around. Not sure if these are BH or not? How long till you see your consultant again? Hope you can have your natural delivery

Lala - Hope baby moves, have u a birthing ball. Apparently this is good for getting baby in the right postition. I have started boucing on it for 30 mins a day, I even watched the whole of the X-Factor on it last Sat. They are so comfy. Got mine from Amazon for £10 and it came with a pump. My dogs think its a new toy for them and keep trying to hump it, lol!!!!

Crystal - I asked my hospital about the lite epidural and they do them so am defo gonna go for one of them

Time has slowed again, hope the next 5 weeks fly by as am ready to have this baby now! Am so tired and stiff, getting out of bed is like running a marathon and I cant even put my socks on anymore!

Hope everyone is doing well

Kate xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[FeLynn]

first I want to say congrats to everyone who got that sticky rainbow baby dust!!!

I am doing okay, I saw my therapist today didn't do much talking, just gave her background info and talked about my plan and will start talking next week. Hopefully it helps but I don't know it hasn't worked in the pass. It's hard seeing everyone pregnant but I am happy for those expecting. I am just angry about my losses and want to be in a better place. Im waiting on my blood work results, had blood done on the 16th. Dr never told me how long it would take to get all the results back. In 2 weeks I get my HSG test so I feel slightly better knowing I am being heard and I am not being told it's just bad luck b/c I had kids.

I never pictured myself being in this boat and its been a rough ride and no one in my real life understands me they think I should be over it already. The truth is I will never ever be over my losses and my heart will never be whole again this will affect me for the rest of my life, I just need to learn to cope and live with it without being so angry and hurt.

Thank you ladies for listening to me and allowing me to vent!!! hugs to everyone!

 

[scoobydrlp]

Hey ladies! Hope everyone is doing okay. DH and I had maternity photos done last weekend, here's a few of the shots we got.

 

[grenouille]

Beautitful shots Scooby!!

 

[MightyMom]

Aw, I love the photos scooby! So lovely!

 

[katestar53]

Scooby, amazing pictures!!!

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[LalaR]

Gorgeous photos scooby. What a lovely idea!!

 

[Dreamermama]

Is it much too late for me to join this thread? My December rainbow baby is due on the 12!
Although I have a feeling baby girl may come in november, I've been having BH everyday and last time doctors checked I was 50% effaced, I find out tomorrow if I've progressed more :S

 

[Krippy]

Welcome Dreamermama! I am thinking that my December Rainbow will be coming soon to but we will see!

I just got home from an overnight at the hospital...threatened pre-term labour. Contractions have finally started to slow down and my cervix is still closed but I was kept overnight for observation. Got a shot to mature baby's lungs just in case but so far baby is staying put and is not engaged. I am so exausted. Between my contractions and labour noises (lol) I had absolutely no sleep. Contractions started at 5 pm so went to hospital at 7pm. Had a bunch of tests, my FFN was negative. Got a little sleep from 11pm-2am but the contractions came back with horrible back pain that won't go away. I saw my ob and I am back on Friday for more tests, NST, and ultrasound to check the baby and cervix... I am quite tired and uncomfortable but baby is still doing great. Lots of movement, etc. Wondering if this bubs is going to stay put!

Happy Halloween everyone!

 

[grenouille]

Welcome Dreamermama!

Wow Krippy, glad everything is ok. It must have been exhausting. I hope your baby stays in your belly for at least another 2 weeks

I only have 2 days left at work. Can't wait!!

I hope everyone is doing great.

 

[Nitengale]

WELCOME Dreamermama!

Oh Krippy I am so sorry you are going through this, it sure does sound exhausting. You and LO are in my prayers.

Went to my prenatal appointment today and I am now measuring 3 weeks ahead at 36 weeks ( I had been two weeks ahead for a while ) So they schedule me in for an ultrasound to see what's going on next week. Crossing fingers that everything is just fine. Dr. Also told me that she will start doing an internal exam to check cervix at my appointment is 2 weeks is this normal?

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Welcome Dreamermama...nice to see another recruit.

Krippy, I hope your little one stays put for a nother couple of weeks. Although if born now it would be fine Im absolutely sure.

I only have 4 more shifts to work, cant wait to finish up next Thursday at 37 weeks and then I think I'll start trying all the tricks in the book to bring this baby early. They do say 37 weeks is full term so I would be quite happy if it came a bit early.
Im so uncomfortable with braxton hicks which arent painful as such but the pain Im getting is this burning sensation at my right ribs cos teh baby is still pressed tight up against them. Ive been feeling so much movement aswell the past week now.

Does anyone know if their babys head is engaged or how you would know. I know my baby is head down but no idea if it is engaged etc.

 

[Baby Bell]

Oh Krippy your LO obviously didn't get the memo that our babies are suppose to be coming the same week and that's not for 4 more weeks! I'm sorry you've had such a hard time. Hopefully baba will stay cosy and brew for another couple of weeks at least in mamas tummy!

 

[Krippy]

Thanks girls! Loving all the support. Bubs is still doing, moving and shaking in there! I do have a 2 day headache so far. Went to sleep with one and woke up with one...Going to give it the day of rest and lots of water and if it is still there going to have to call my Dr. as this happened to me last time. Blood pressure, etc. is fine so far but we will see I might just have that November baby...but I will sure to resend the memo about the week of December 3rd Bell! lol

Justkeep and Gren...Congrats on the last week of work! Enjoy all the rest you are going to get...It was the best decision I made to be done work early! Is anyone else done soon?

For the head being engaged...It almost feels like there is a tennis ball between your legs but I am horrible at telling myself. Your Dr. will be able to tell you by feeling at your next appt....Mine is still just free floating still around in there, head down but not engaged. Hoping it gets into place soon bc they won't induce if it isn't engaged bc of fear of cord prolapse, I would have to have a c-section. Sometime babies don't engage until right before you give birth your first time...second babies can engage and disengage for a while. Kind of frustrating..

Nitengale...A lot of people say the measurements are totally unreliable. You might have a small baby in there but with lots of fluid. Let us know how you get on! My dr. does not do internal exams unless you ask her to and def. not this early...she will do them if you are in labour or having contractions.

Hope you all had a great night last night! We only had 6 trick or treaters so I guess there will be lots of snacks for me! lol

 

[MightyMom]

Aw Krippy, I'm sorry that you were having a tough time. I had lots of BH with DD. Never had to stay overnight though, you must be exhausted. I hope your LO stays put for at least another couple weeks!

Nitengale: I personally don't like the internal exam idea. Your doctor is introducing a chance of infection by sticking fingers up there. Plus it doesn't help to know how dilated and effaced you are because you can be dilated 5cm for weeks and still not go into labor. I also found it intrusive and uncomfortable. I will ask my doctor not to do them. (Well, I'll actually just refuse to put my feet in the stirrups at the office. No need to go there!)