"Does anyone else not test early" Refugee Club

[annio84]

Hope all is going well for you ladies!

Lotus, so exciting that you're so close now!

Mrs Eddie, sorry she's breech, fingers crossed you're able to get her turned and i'm sending you lots of turning vibes! If not though at least you can plan a c section which has to be better than an emergency one.

Toms - 25 weeks! crazy stuff.

More babies - glad all was well with scan and baby is a good size. it won't be long till you get to hold him i bet! Shame about no pictures but head down is what you want i suppose.

AFM, still having lots of niggling pains, braxton hicks etc. I even thought i had a real ocntraction yesterday but i'm guessing just a practice one because it was just 1. I thought my waters had gone on tuesday. Suddenly felt rather wet down below and on investigating it was water (def not urine or discharge) but with a rather distinctive smell. Midwife assures me it's not my waters because i've not noticeably lost any more and when she checked me with the speculum couldn't see anything pooling. I'm not perfectly convinced but haven't lost any since and don't want to be induced so i'm going with her opinion. Just waiting for something to happen really.

 

[Toms Mummy]

Ooh, exciting times for lotus and annio ..... I hope they start properly for you soon annio! With my son my water's broke before contractions too but luckily the contractions started about 6 hrs later! I would hate to be induced! x

 

[Noo]

Ahh I seem to be doing nothing but sleep lately! I worked yesterday so was up at 4.45 and didn't get to bed till 11pm as I went out after work for tea. Slept 11pm-8am. Then went back to bed 10am-1pm! Oops! I've no doubt I'll sleep tonight too! 2 weeks left at work after this one... Got my last shift and party on 26th :

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Annio, I am really hoping that she turns too. But if she doesn't, as you said, an elective C-section is better than an emergency one...

I think Tom's is right, we're going to have two new babies on here soon, very exciting! Good luck Annio and Lotus! Keep us posted...

 

[Buttercup2]

Good luck Annio and Lotus! I've been thinking about you ladies, I hope all is still well

 

[Toms Mummy]

Wow Noo, you must need the sleep! Roll on 2 more weeks

 

[annio84]

Noo, I felt exactly like that while I was still working - patients are so inconsiderate!! Still, 2 weeks is nothing.

I keep checking in for news on lotus.

I'm hoping my little bump will be here soon too but I know these niggles could go on for a while. I don't mind when baby turns up so long as i don't need to be induced because I reallly want to labour at the birth centre. The only other frustrating thing is not knowing when something will happen.

 

[Buttercup2]

Any babies, yet??

I had a question for everyone. I'm nearly 26 weeks, and I've started having a lot of contractions. They're not painful; my Dr said they're Braxton-Hicks. My question is, how many am I "supposed" to have? Yesterday and today I've had a lot, but before yesterday I'd only had maybe one or two per day. No spotting or pain or anything else concerning. What is normal??

How is everyone else progressing? Any new developments?

 

[Toms Mummy]

Sorry, I have no idea buttercup!..... I bet Noo will be abe to answer?

I'm good thanks! I have a very wriggly baby

Just trawling the internet for a pram! We have narrowed it down to the icandy peach jogger or the mountain buggy urban. Problem is there is no one near us who has them for us to test drive grr!

 

[more babies]

I never got BH with my other two but have been getting them since early on with this one. I find I get a lot if I'm dehydrated so maybe that could be it for you?

 

[Buttercup2]

I'm good thanks! I have a very wriggly baby

Just trawling the internet for a pram! We have narrowed it down to the icandy peach jogger or the mountain buggy urban. Problem is there is no one near us who has them for us to test drive grr!

Yay for a wriggly baby It's so reassuring to feel them moving around all the time. Shopping is so fun! That's too bad you won't be able to test-drive one. Are you getting a girly new one for the girl baby? Tom's, are you having a glucose challenge test? I'm supposed to go for mine next week.

More babies, that's a good thought about being dehydrated. I know that dehydration is the number one cause of premature labor, so it would make sense it's related. I'll be extra-diligent about drinking enough water. Thanks!

 

[Toms Mummy]

I've not heard of a glucose test? I don't think I had one with Tom so prob not x

I love shopping! I'm not very girly though so will be buying a darker colour as it will prob get dirty very quickly haha!

 

[Noo]

Tom's you only get a GTT in the UK if you have a raised BMI which you don't

Yup - Dehydration increased BH. I didn't get any at all last time but seem to be getting loads lately! Especially after a day at work. Grr! 4 shifts to go

 

[Buttercup2]

Tom's you only get a GTT in the UK if you have a raised BMI which you don't

Yup - Dehydration increased BH. I didn't get any at all last time but seem to be getting loads lately! Especially after a day at work. Grr! 4 shifts to go

That's so interesting about glucose tolerance testing. I'm skinny, but i guess in the states they do it as a matter of course. It's so strange how "standard of care" is different in various places. Doesn't it seem like the best treatment should be the same everywhere? Guess that's why it's called "practicing" medicine

Noo, you're almost done! So exciting!!

I feel so distended and enormous these days. I can't believe I still have months and months to go! How can I possibly stretch out more than this??

 

[Toms Mummy]

Thanks Noo!

Buttercup, from what I've read throughout this whole forum site, the US seem to do every test under the sun just to be on the safe side, rather than doing the one specific to the individual...... If I'm honest, I much prefer the UK way! Do you have a choice on what you can and can't opt out of?

 

[Noo]

4 more shifts at work

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Buttercup, I know that when I did my GD screening my midwife told me that I did not have to if I didn't want to as I didn't have any of the risk factors. However, for my own peace of mind I decided to do it and it was fine. The first test is really noninvasive and quick. If you "fail" the first test, I think the longer test kind of a pain though...

Did you end up finding anything online Tom's?

Congrats Noo, exciting that you are so close to being done work.

We had a very productive weekend; got most things that we were missing for Isla, the only thing we have left to purchase is our stroller, an extra car base (they were out at the store) and a white noise machine. I washed a bunch of baby stuff and our nursery is pretty much entirely set up, (we just have to organize the closet a bit better). Feeling more prepared now for Isla's arrival.

Tonight we have our maternity photo shoot which I am very very excited about. Tomorrow morning we have our scan to confirm Isla's position. While I am not happy for my reason for having to get this done, I am very excited that we get to see our girl again

 

[Toms Mummy]

Wow mrs eddie, you sound pretty sorted! I've heard that those white noise machines are pretty good for new babys!

Hope you have lots of fun at your maternity shoot tonight! I would love to do something like that but I know my OH would not be interested in the slightest! He hates posing for pics ..... I might have to go on my own, or with LO

Do you think LO has moved position at all? I hope she has, or atleast got out of transverse position!

I have just placed a bid for an icandy peach jogger on ebay! It doens't end for another 4hrs but it's a lot of money so pretty scared

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Thanks Tom's; I'm sure it will be fun. DH wasn't really that keen on getting the photos done at first but we found a local photographer who was quite reasonable and whose work we liked so we decided to go for it. I also forced him to get engagement photos done as well so I don't think these things phases him anymore

I don't feel like she has turned yet, though I had some back pain yesterday and was wondering if it might be due to her changing position? Guess we'll find out for sure tomorrow.

And good luck with your stroller purchase, I hope you get it

 

[Toms Mummy]

Well I was outbid on the pram.... boo! On to find another! I might wait until closer to due date!