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

[Nitengale]

Yeah, I feel like saying no at the appointment. I don't want to be bullied into it. I wonder why they wanna do it so early....I'll be 35 weeks you know.

 

[Nitengale]

Also a little question. I hear everyone talking about BH. I never had a single one with my previous pregnancies and not with this one either. I keep hearing people talk about them. Even today a pregnant lady who I know who drops her kid of at the same school as DD and who is also due in December said she was getting a lot of them and was shocked to hear I never had one. Is this weird??

 

[MightyMom]

It's not weird at all, it's like morning sickness. MOST women get BH, but some women just don't. Maybe you do and don't know it, but you should feel tightening, like your uterus turning rock hard. But just like some women don't get morning sickness, some just never feel BH. Don't be worried. It doesn't mean anything is wrong, you're just lucky!

 

[Crystal5483]

Nightengale I never had them with DD either. Don't worry it's normal

Still stalking you lovely ladies!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi crystal, Ive just realised that you had a chemical pregnancy last month. Im sorry to see that. I really hope that one was just bad luck for you. Wishing you lots of luck for next time!

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi Nitengale, I wouldnt worry if you've not been getting BH, as you said you never got them with your daughter either. Maybe they are so subtle you dont recognise them.

At first for me it was a guessing game if it was braxton hicks that I was experiencing as I didnt really know how they shoulf feel. Now theres no disputing that Im getting them as they are quite intense at times, not worried though as they are random and Ive been getting them for weeks.

Kate, how are you doing? not seen you on in a while?

 

[Crystal5483]

Thanks Justkeep... They're doing more tests now since I've had three losses in ten months.

So far one test came back high. I have an email into my doc for cardiolipin antibidy IGG.

 

[katestar53]

Justkeep - Thanks for asking, Im am all good, am really enjoying maternity leave but havent had much time to relax yet have so much to do for the wedding but have nothing planned for next week so am planning on putting up my feet! How are you doing? When is your next growth scan and when does your maternity start?

Grenouille - Enjoy your last day at work

Krippy - Hope you and baba are ok now

Not much to report from me, am feeling great apart from getting tired more. Am still managing to get a good night sleep. Had a MW appointment yesterday, baby has started to engage very slightly but I havent completely dropped as of yet. Also dont think I have had any BH, do they hurt?

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Crystal, Im glad your getting tests run. Thats the test that came back positive for me on two occasions. Elevated anti cardiolipin antibodies ie. blood clotting. Thats why Im on a low dose aspirin and also clexane injections that I have to do daily into my stomach.
Apparently blood clotting is the most common reason of miscarriage and most treatable aswell. I thinks its best when they do find an underlying reason and then it can be treated. So many people out there have recurrent miscarriages and no identified cause.

Kate, Im doing fine too. I only have Mon-Thurs to work next week then thats me finished up..I cannot wait.
I actually dont have anymore growth scans now. I see my consultant on the 14th when I'll be 37+5 and Im assuming he will check if baby is engaged etc. as he said he will decide then what is best for me a section or natural delivery.
I forgot you'd said you get married early next year, it does take a lot of planning for a wedding. How lovely will that be though your little baby boy at the wedding!
Weird you say that you havent had braxton hicks either aswell as Nitengale. I get them frequent, like right now. The top of my bump goes really tight and then the full bump is hard and then releases again. I dont think they are painful in general but Im getting a painful burning sensation at the top right of my bump where the baby is jammed so tight. I often have to lie on my left side for it to ease up.

Can I ask you how did the midwife determine that your babys head is engaged? is in an internal exam or do they just feel externally?

 

[Crystal5483]

Justkeep you made my day. You're giving me hope that I can carry another LO to term! Here's hoping!

My Mom had to give herself injections during her pregnancy with me.. and I wasn't sure of what ... So I asked my aunt and she discreetly asked my grandma (since my mom passed) and it was HEPARIN for blood clotting! Hmmm genetic???

 

[katestar53]

Yeah am super excited for the wedding and it will be extra special with Harvey there The MW just checked the position of the baby with her hands and she said it had started to dip into the pelvis. Fingers crossed he says head down. He is slighly back to back at the moment so have been using my birthing ball loads as this helps with getting them in the right position. Heres hoping we can both have our natural births, have another scan Monday so hopefully they will make a decision then

 

[FeLynn]

Hello ladies, I just wanted to let you all know it is hard to come here and see how well you all are but at the same time I am happy for your pregnancies and send anyone and everyone some sticky rainbow baby dust. I also cant help but to come here and see how you ladies are doing.

My dr called with my blood work results and all the test came back good nothing wrong there. I am seeing a therapist hoping it helps we will see. I got my period on Friday so I have to call my dr office tomorrow and let them know so that way I can get my HSG test done. I am hoping to get some answers as it would help me but I fear everything will come back okay and there will be no answers to my questions. at the same time I hope all is well for my uterus but if something were wrong it would help do I don't blame myself and those around me!

 

[scoobydrlp]

So sorry you haven't gotten any answers Felynn. I hope seeing a therapist helps some

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Hi Felynn, I really feel for you. Its completely understandable how you must feel seeing everyones pregnancies progress and almost at due dates now.
I was just looking at your ticker, you have 3 sons right? As frustrating as it is I think your losses may just be sheer bad luck.
I was glad that my tests found something to be wrong (blood clotting) as I knew it was treatable but at the same time its good that your tests are finding nothing wrong.
Aswell as posting here I also post in the pregnant after recurrent losses
section and its interesting to see everyones different history.
Its about 50/50 where half of us have been found to have underlying problems and we're now on treatment and the other half have found no problems but are now successful after several losses.
Just one of the girls today was saying that she had her son 7 years ago without problems then had 3 miscarriages in a row and now 4th time lucky with no treatment.
Another one of the girls has had 10 miscarriages and no reason could be found but she is now 13 weeks pregnant.
Its an awful situation to go through and it is hard to stay strong but if your so determined to have another child I guess it is a case of just keeping at it and try your best to distance yourself from the pregnancy until you get past that 13 week stage. Just need to be prepared that its 50/50 it could go either way.
Also the best thing is if your doctor is willing to put you on treatment anyway as a precaution, such as progesterone and low dose aspirin, p[ossibly clexane aswell.

I really hope it works for you talking to a therapist, ist completely normal to have so many different feelings inside including jealousy and resentment and finding it difficult to be around other pregnant people and babies. I know that is how I felt anyway.
You need to take care of yourself and I really hope you have success soon x

 

[grenouille]

To support what Justkeep said, I know it's hard but the fact that they found no problem can be a good thing. I had 2 miscarriages and I was so sure there was a problem with me... and here I am, at 36 weeks. We did nothing different, except that it took me a bit longer to get pregnant this time.

I don't know what your situation is exactly, but I read somewhere that recurrent miscarriages could be that a woman is "superfertile", and that unviable embryos can implant too easily. It reassured me thinking maybe that's what happened to me, although I'll probably never know. (With both miscarriages I got pregnant right away, without even really trying)

Maybe it was just bad luck.

The fact that you already have kids is only a good sign.. don't lose hope.

I hope your therapy will help. *hugs*

 

[Leliana]

Hi ladies! Long time no see! After moving house I didn't have the internet for absolutely ages and so I missed out on catching up with you all. I'll try and get through all these posts later so find out your news

Things are good with me! Today is the first day of my maternity leave and I'm now trying to find lots of things to do to fill my time. I am so ready for Tiddler to be here now!! I started my parentcraft classes last week which feels like another milestone. I still can't believe I have made it this far! Pregnancy is now extremely umcomfortable for me - I ache a LOT and feel tired most of the time but I feel like I'm nearly there now.

Sending lots of love to everyone, I hope you're all okay. It's so weird to think we'll be having our babies NEXT month (maybe even this month!) xxx

 

[grenouille]

Great to hear from you Leliana! Hope the move went well. You must be really happy to finally be ready (or almost?)

This is also my first day on maternity leave! I have soooo much to do though. Nursery is still under renos, but it shouldn't be too long now. It's just that my dad and OH are so busy with their work, it's hard to find time to work on the nursery. I wish I could do it all myself!! It should be ready for painting this week though so I'll probably do that, I can't wait any longer.

My belly really dropped in the last 2 days, it's so weird. I'm glad I'm done work, I feel so much heavier now. I'm probably ok for a couple more weeks (hopefully!) but it makes me feel like delivery could happen any time now, something definately has changed and I get more braxton hicks. I'm going to make sure my legs are shaved (lol) and that there's enough gas in the car from now on I should probably get a pedicure too, my toes are almost impossible to reach!

 

[katestar53]

Yay for maternity Leliana and Grenouille, its great Not long for you now Justkeep!!! This is my second week now and its so good not to have to work but have been very busy doing housework, getting the last bits and bobs ready and wedding planning!!

I am starting to feel baby drop also, do you get a weird shotting pain in your lady area Grenouille?!? I did check with my MW ans she said this is very normal when baby is dropping but damn it hurts! I really hope this baby comes early, the thought of going overdue and being pregnant for another 5 weeks feels me with dread

FeLynn - Sending you a big hug

Had my final scan today for my placenta, its only 2.1cm away from the cervix but my consultant is happy for me to delivery naturally but I wont be allowed a water birth I started crying after the appointment as I am concerned that 2.1cm is too close and that if I attmept a natural dellivery I or the baby will bleed to death or the placenta will abrupt. I know these are worse case scenarios but I am really scared. The doctor seemed unconcerned and I guess I need to trust her. Just want to get it over and done with and for little Harvey to be here safe and sound.

 

[grenouille]

I can't imagine planning a wedding on top of all this Kate, you're courageous

Yes I definitely had sharp pain this morning when I got up, that's when I started realizing my belly had dropped! I was worried for a few minutes but now I feel fine and the baby is moving well, so I figured it was normal. Glad you mentioned it though

I don't know anything about how far from cervix is safe for the placenta and understand your fear, but if your doctor is confident then everything should be fine Try not to think about it too much. I figure if I'm calm about the delivery, than everything will be ok. Stressing out will certainly not help and I trust that the people around me will know what to do

I'm starting to look forward to it but I would rather wait a few more weeks

 

[Justkeeptryin]

Theres always something to worry about Kate. I know thats how I feel anyway. I just want this baby out safely.
That sucks that you wont get your water birth but not the end of the world. If your consultant is not concerned about you trying for natural then Id try not t worry too much or over think it. Very worst case scenario if things arent progressing as they should then they would intervene, Im sure they will monitor you closely.

I have irrational fears of bleeding to death aswell because Im on blood thinners. My consultant wont let me go to my date as it needs to be planned so that I know when to stop my injections. At least I know that I will definetely be having my baby this month. I think it must be so frustrating going overdue.

Talking about the baby dropping. Its hard for me to say whethet mines has. Someone in work last night made comment that it had dropped but I still feel it really high up breaking my ribs. I do feel quite crampy today though. I just want the next 3 days in work to fly by as Im starting to worry about my waters breaking in public!

Leliana, its nice to see you back on here. You'll have a lot of reading and catching up to do!

My nursery furniture came yesterday so when my husband finally builds it up. I;ll be sure to post pics!