Due In May :)

[Jary]

Well I bought a support band. Doesn't seem to do much but ill see how it goes when I'm out later....going to see Oz. Looks so pretty and my fav film as a kid was the wizard of oz!

I know this is TMI but OMG BDing is getting so awkward! It doesn't seem to bother OH but because its such an effort to do anything with this bump nevermind BDing, it really doesn't seem attractive!

 

[mathgenius33]

There's something I've been thinking about, and it might just be that I'm already overprotective, but I guess I just don't like the thought of it. On Wednesday we went in for an ultrasound because at the one 2 weeks earlier when she weighed 3 pounds they said they were unable to get her to move in a way so they could see her spine. Luckily this time they were able to see it and said everything looked perfect.

Anyway that's not the point. The point is when they did the ultrasound this time, she had gained over a pound from 2 weeks earlier, which is great and they said my fluid levels were perfect and the baby looks perfect and everything, but what concerned me is that she's so big now that the U/S looked like she's running out of room.

I mean she's pretty much curled up into a ball it looks like because her hands and feet are all pretty much covering her face. When I asked them if that's okay they said it's very normal and they expect to see that by 31 or 32 weeks. I just don't like thinking that my baby might be uncomfortable because I want the best for her in every way.

I'll take their word for it that my baby is doing great, but I hope she's comfortable too. Maybe that's just the position she was in at the time because during that U/S I wasn't feeling her kicks as much as usual, but normally I do feel her kicks all the way up into my ribs, so maybe her feet end up there sometimes too.

 

[Sass827]

The dr said there's a muscle that runs from your crotch up the center of your stomach and out over your ribs and if my ribs have been burning (as they have been) then it could all be from the baby stretching and pulling the muscles all around. Idk. I wore yoga pants today rolled up and felt a bit better, so maybe it will help?
I'm with you on the uncomfortable BDing Jary. I'm so restricted plus, I feel so not sexy. I want to be able to move around again!
I think our lo's are just snug like being swaddled math. Ours was 3 lb 7 oz at 29 weeks with hands ll over her face too. I think it's just how it has been for all time.

 

[Hann12]

Math I can completely see how you could think she's not comfy and that she's run out of room but she's probably so happy in there. Babies are so different to us because they crave closeness, they want to be close to you all the time once they are born which is why most won't sleep in a Moses basket or crib at first as they feel a sense of abandonment. They like being swaddled for example. Inside you is their safe happy place. Your baby is definitely happy and she'll find room if she needs to stretch out. She's a cosy happy baby and its great about the weight too

 

[Powell130]

Baby shower was a success!!

 

[MissMummyMoo]

I totally agree with Hann math, try not to worry

Great news Powell hope you had a wonderful time x

 

[nearlythere38]

Happy mothers day ladies xx

 

[Jary]

Happy Mother's Day!

Glad the baby shower went well Powell! What sort of stuff did you do?? What gifts did you get??

Yeah math, I'm sure your little one is perfectly fine. I'm sure my baby squirms and stretches to have more room when he or she needs to so I wouldn't worry because like Hann said she'll change position of she's uncomfy....hehe my mum said I was very happy when she swaddled me up nice and snug. Still didn't mean I slept in my cot, I couldn't leave my mum!

 

[MissMummyMoo]

Happy Mothers Day X

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Happy Mother's Day to the UK ladies!!!

 

[mathgenius33]

Thanks everyone, I'm sure my little girl is nice and comfortable. It was just a thought, but I guess you're right that it's always been like that and people turn out just fine.

 

[Powell130]

Happy Mothers Day UK Ladies!!!

Jary - I tried to post a pic of all the stuff but it's too big so I'm going to load it on photobucket and post it from there. We got a pack and play with the newborn sleeper and changing table on top, a floor swing, a bouncy chair, boppy pillow, a few clothing items, lots of toiletries for baths, 2 diaper bags, baby book, dresser & changing table, the bumper to go with our crib set, and a few other random items but I think that's it for the big items. My aunt threw it and is kinda older fashioned so we didn't have any games which i was sad about so we just ate, hung out & opened presents lol

 

[Jary]

Wow sounds like you guys did well!

Some nurses at work have asked if I'm having a shower but I'm terrible at organising and I've got no one to help plan one so I probably won't bother.

We have most stuff anyway but I'm sure family will be giving plenty of gifts as thy are all super excited

 

[Hann12]

I'm having one, one of my friends organised it, it's very sweet of her and I probably sound really ungrateful but because they aren't really a done thing over here I am finding it a bit weird! I don't really like being the centre of things or a fuss made of me so I'm not really looking forward to if. Plus I feel like a fraud as its baby no.2 and I can totally see why you would have one with the first baby but not with the second! She means well though and it will be nice to see people.

Feeling pretty rubbish today, very headachy and tired. Annabelle had a one hour nap when she normally has 2-3hours. Could really have done with a rest today but its not to be!
Hope you are all having better days

 

[Powell130]

I don't see anything wrong with having a shower for baby #2. It's not like baby #1 is more important than the second.

 

[Hann12]

I know, it just feels a bit funny, probably because its not really the done thing here for any babies.

 

[mathgenius33]

I was awaken this morning because someone shook me. I asked DH if he woke me up by shaking me and he said no. Then I figured out who it was. The baby is getting so strong now that sometimes when she moves around and kicks it feels like she's shaking me. It's amazing how much stronger they are getting every day.

 

[Powell130]

Yeah that's tru Hann. I think it's so crazy how things differ from the US & UK!

math- omg I know what you mean, I get movements that literally rock my body and make my body shake and I'm just like "omg! he's still got so much growing to do!"

 

[MissMummyMoo]

I totally understand what you mean Hann I don't think I'd feel right having one either, but I think it's just because it's not the done thing here!

How's everyone today?

I had my consultant and scan appoitnments today. Scan measured baby at 4lb 5oz ... which I think is wrong ... there's no way he can be that big everything's measuring fine although my waters are a little on the low side but nothing to worry about. Seen the consultant who has said he doesn't wish to treat me as a cholestasis patient anymore as he agrees with me that it was drug induced (my erythromycin) so I no longer have to go for weekly checks I have to go back for bloods, ECG, scan and consultant in 2 weeks and we'll go from there. He said he wants to get me to 38 weeks then he'll induce me for my SPD no the cholestasis. So all in all a pretty good appointment!

 

[mathgenius33]

MissMummyMoo, actually I think 4.5 pounds is about right for 32 weeks or so pregnant. That's about average is what they told me (my baby's size is similar to yours and she's in the 56th percentile). You want your baby to be about average in size. Babies grow about 1/2 a pound a week from week 30-38, then the growing slows down a little. If your pregnancy goes until 38 weeks your baby will end up being in the 7's in pounds, which is about right. Less than that or more than 8 pounds isn't as good. It sounds like you're on the right track for everything. At least that's what they told me at my appointment last week.