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Mrs. Eddie I'm with you on the heat! I can't take it at all! Today is in the upper 90s with tropical humidity and its been like that for a few days now. I think I could deal with the temps its just the humidity that's too much. I think that's what did me in the other day. I wasn't doing too bad until I put the case seat base in. Also, very exciting about your baby shower ttomorrow! Let us know how it goes!!

Annio sounds as if your body is getting prepared!! How exciting!!!

AFM still trying to take it easy. I find I am getting BH extremely easily lately and sometimes they're painful so I'm doing my best to not over do it. On the plus side I will be 37 weeks two weeks from today! Also have my scan coming up Wednesday!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Ooh, all sounds promising Annio! I remember with Tom, getting lots of braxton hicks and cramping (nothing painful) for a week before he was born and then when my waters broke it turned out was already 3cm So hopefully the signs you're having are helping you along!

Eddie, I learnt how to knit when Tom was a newborn as I was stuck on the sofa hours on end breastfeeding!

More babies, everything's sounding positive! Except for the heat maybe! Everyone's going crazy where I am as there's a big high pressure sitting over us for the next week I bet you're looking forward to your scan

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Ah, then maybe there's hope for me re knitting Tom's

Yes the humidity here is awful. Yesterday I was onsite at work with some corporate donors and I was so sweaty and hot by the end it was brutal.

I will definitely let you all know how the shower goes. My sister has had bronchitis for the past week so she might not be able to come She has been feeling better lately and is now on meds so heopfully she can make it. I will feel really bad if she misses it as she has helped to organize it...

 

[Toms Mummy]

Aww, I hope your sis feels better for tomorrow. I hope you have a lovely time too and get lots of presents .... Let us know how it goes, and what you get

 

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Hope you have a wonderful shower today Mrs. Eddie and that your sister is feeling better and able to make it!

Also, Mrs. Eddie, if you don't mind me asking.. how has your Crohn's been throughout your pregnancy? I know the disease can differ a lot from person to person but I wonder about these types of things for DD2 down the road.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

I had a wonderful Baby Shower on Saturday! There were about 30 people there and everyone was so generous; I was honestly touched. Also, my sister asked everyone to bring a book instead of a card, so we have a lot of lovely books with personalized messages to Isla, which is amazing. The most special present was from my DH's Grandma who recently passed. She made Isla a quilt and a beautiful white blanket and had bought her a book and wrote a special message in it. Its a lovely keepsake for Isla to have, especially since she won't get the chance to meet her Great Grandma I did get things from my registry but we got A LOT of clothes as well as other useful stuff so we are incredibly grateful. Oh, and my sister was well enough to come thankfully, I couldn't imagine her not being here.

The only downside was that it was so hot on Saturday and my parent's don't have central air at their house. With all the people there I felt like I was roasting and my feet were badly swollen and sore for the first time. They seem better today so hoping that keeping them elevated as much as possible and staying in air conditioned spaces will help.

We went through our registry last night and figured out which things we really "needed" before Isla was born and which could wait. We are going to pick up a few things tonight as Babies R Us is having a big sale and we have some gift certificates and coupons we can use. We're also going to Pottery Barn to get a few things too this week. Exciting as I should be able to share some pics of our nursery later this week or early next week

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Morebabies, I have felt wonderful in regards to Crohn's all throughout my entire pregnancy . I was in remission before I got pregnant so I believe that helps as well. I know a lot of doctor's recommend being in remission before getting pregnant so you are healthy and are able to deal with the strain that being pregnant can put on your body.

When I was looking into the implications of being pregnant with Crohn's Disease I remember learning about the 1/3 rule: 1/3 of people with Crohn's go into remission when pregnant, 1/3 feel exactly the same and 1/3 get quite sick. I think that it really depends on your health before getting pregnant and the lifestyle that you live. I have had two major flares from Crohn's where I was sick for an extended period of time, the rest of the time I can mainly control my disease with healthy lifestyle choices. My SIL has Colitis and has been in remission since she became pregnant with my niece (and she is now 2.5 years old).

So I wouldn't worry too much about DD2, when she gets to that stage in life she can seek advice from her doctor and figure out how to best proceed. As I mentioned, the only thing that might cause a delay is a flare, which is what happened to me. Truly at that time I couldn't have become pregnant as I needed all of my resources just to keep me going, (I didn't even have a period for a few months as I had lost so much weight).

Hope that's helpful

 

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Glad to hear you had such a wonderful shower Mrs. Eddie! I love the bit about Isla's great grandmother! That'll be so special for her. Its funny how people love to buy clothes over anything else. My friend who had a really large shower back in November ended up with a ridiculous amount of clothes for her daughter. She had too many and what she didn't need and also couldn't exchange she ended up donating to a shelter. Also, thanks for your response re your experience with Crohn's while pregnant as well as your sister with colitis. Glad to hear both of you had positive experiences while pregnant. I know obviously DD2 will be an adult and managing her Crohns herself by then but of course I still hate to think she will struggle with anything so do wonder about things like that from time to time. Who knows maybe by then they'll have more answers to the disease.. probably not.. but one can hope!

 

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I had a busy weekend. We (DH) managed to move all the furniture around so everyone is in their new bedroom and the baby officially has his own bedroom now. I don't think either of my girls are thrilled about it but they'll get use to it and as we fully finished their rooms over time and make them their own I think they'll end up loving it. However all this shuffling around has left the rest of the house a bit of a disaster! I definitely over did it because I can't just sit there and watch DH do everything and not help out in some way and I'm just anxious to have everything done so I don't have to think about it anymore. We also need to now get furniture for the baby's room since we had only bought a crib before due to him being in our room but I'm not in a huge rush for that. I am thankful DH loves to always be doing something so had no issue doing all this on top of working.

Hope everyone had a great weekend and is doing well!!

Two more days till my scan!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Aww, your shower sounded lovely mrs eddie! Besides the heat booo! I'm glad your sister was able to go, and the book idea is so lovely

Ooh, I hope you show us your scan pic more babies x

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Morebabies and Tom's, the shower was lovely and it was great to celebrate Isla's upcoming arrival with everyone.

Morebabies, sounds like you have been busy. We have been busy in the nursery too, organizing clothes and other items. Last night, we also went and grabbed some additional items off our registry so am starting to feel more prepared. Just need to get our car seat and stroller now and we'll be good to go I think

And yes, we got a TON of clothes, especially onesies. I honestly must have like 50 now and all of them are brand name, (i.e. Calvin Klein, Roxy, etc).

I had my 34 week midwife appointment last night and Isla is still breech unfortunately (frank breech my midwife thinks). She has moved into an even more awkward position it seems, (her head is now by my ribs on the left side). I have an ultrasound next week to confirm her position; if she is breech then I will be going to see an OB with my midwives to do an ECV at 37 weeks, if the ECV doesn't work my midwife told me we will have to schedule a C-section I am really hoping that she will turn on her own but I have a feeling its not going to happen My midwife recommended lots of ball time (already doing) and forward leaning/hands and knees positions. I am also going to a chiropractor next week too. Hopefully one of these things helps turn her. I am really nervous about the ECV, especially as I would have to fast before it in case something goes wrong during the procedure and they have to do an emergency C-section...

Has anyone on here ever had an ECV done before or know more about them (Noo)?

 

[Lotus Womb]

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick update, I had my first Show last Thursday with some mild contractions that always seem to come come at night from 1a.m. So I get a break in the day and contract at night mainly. Saw midwife Yesterday was 1cm I was not surprised because the contractions were not very intense. She did a sweep, I did my usual walk and so on.
11 pm contractions started and by 2a.m were 4 to 5mins apart lasting a minute. Wow very intence but kept on my breathing and the last few hours me my partner were ohming together while he rubbed my back thats seem to almost take the pain away.
Sadly all stopped about 8am. Was happy because my usual pattern 1am till 5 am so got some more wor domek on those cervix I Did speak to midwives through the night and all well baby moving lots.
So really hope to have baby in the next two nights. Early phase of labour has been a long one but to be honest it has worked out well in these stages as I get to rest in the daytime.
I will keep you all posted.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Good luck Lotus, sounds like Baby will be making their appearance soon

 

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Mrs. Eddie so sorry to hear that Isla is breech! Thankfully that's not something I have had to worry about so sorry I can't help with any info. I'll be keeping my fingers cross for you that she turns at some point and you won't have to worry about scheduling a section!

Lotus its so great to hear from you! I've been wondering how things have been going for you. Sounds like things are really getting moving and it won't be long now! I can't wait to hear an update! Good luck!!

AFM nothing exciting here. I relaxed more yesterday then I have been lately. I'd still like to make it to at least 37 weeks but feel a bit more relaxed with things being done and ready for the most part now. Tomorrow is my birthday and last ultrasound!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Morebabies! I did a ton of research yesterday, (while I was supposed to be working ) about turning breech babies, C-sections, etc and totally stressed myself out. I have decided that I am going to continue to do exercises and go to see the chiropractor in the hopes that it helps her to turn on her own. If she doesn't and the ECV doesn't work, then I will advocate for a gentle C-section and make the most of it. I would be really disappointed not be able to have the birth experience that I have been envisioning but Isla's well-being is obviously my number one concern. As long as she arrives here healthy, that is all I care about.

Plus, we get to see her again next week, which is very exciting.

Good luck on your scan today; I'm sure that all will be awesome. And you're so close to 37 weeks now, I bet you'll make it to that milestone!

Also, Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day!

 

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Thanks! I hope Isla will turn but like you said if she doesn't and you have to get a section her health is most important. I'll still be keeping my fingers crossed she turns for you though! With her being breech I can't imagine the kicks feel too good down there! I get a few punches to the bladder here and there that stop me but I remember back a while ago one day getting a couple kicks to the cervix and they weren't fun!

Just got back from my ultrasound. Didn't get any good pictures because his head is so low it was hard to get a face shot. He's now up to the 78th percentile and weighing in at 6 1/2lbs so he's definitely a big boy! I doubt I'd ever make the full 40 weeks but I don't think he'd fit out if I did somehow make it that far. DD2 almost got stuck at the shoulders at 8lbs. But I at least know he's at a good weight should anything happen from here on out and we were able to see him practice breathing. Can't wait to meet my little man!

 

[Toms Mummy]

Sorry about your baby being breech!...... There's a good website called spinningbabies.com and an exercise where your bend over off a sofa on to the floor which is supposed to help?

Would you consider a vag delivery in breech? I'm not sure of the ins and outs I'm afraid x

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Morebabies, no the kicks definitely do not feel good She is basically headbutting my ribs on the left side and kicking my ribs on the right, which is not fun at all. She has always been a big kicker so as she gets bigger her movements are starting to get increasingly uncomfortable.

Also, glad to hear all is well with your little guy and that he continues to grow well.

Tom's, thanks for the info re the spinning babies website! Another lady on the August forum I am member of also gave me that info as she is also trying to turn a breech babay right now...

I have done a bit of research into vaginal breech deliveries. It can be done but it really does depend on the position that the baby is in and your caregiver's comfort level in performing this type of birth. While lots of babies are safely born this way, it seems that many women also end up with labours that stall when the baby is breech or baby gets stuck and then need a C-section anyway. If she is fact still breech after 37 weeks and the ECV fails, I will discuss it with my midwives. Honestly, though they didn't even offer vaginal delivery as an option at this point; it might be due to their inexperience delivering breech babies or hospital policies surrounding this. I also think this may also be due to her position. She is either frank breech (head up, bottom down, feet in front of her face) or transverse (lying across my uterus). Based on where I am feeling her kicks and movement, I think she may be transverse but we'll have to wait and see. Babies in the frank breech position can be delivered vaginally but I don't think transverse babies can.

I would also have to go over everything with my DH as there are more risks associated with giving birth vaginally to a breech baby, though there are also a lot of risks to consider with a C-section too...

ARGH, a lot to think about...

 

[Toms Mummy]

Oh, I hope it doesn't stress you out too much mrs eddie!..... Fingers crossed that th evc works, or even better that you manage to turn her on your own x

 

[Toms Mummy]

Louts, I hope the labour is going smoothly and you meet your LO soon xx