Due Sept 2017

[lilmisscaviar]

I worry about a large baby. My first was 9 lbs at 39w5d, although she only measured 2 weeks ahead at each appointment, and I had a difficult time getting her out. My second was born 7lbs 14oz at 37 weeks and they told me that had I went to my due date at the rate he was growing he would have been 9 1/2 to 10 lbs My third was my smallest for gestational age. She was born 8 lbs even at 39 weeks exactly but it was discovered after birth (not sure why it wasn't caught in the ultrasound) that she had a two vessel umbilical cord so she wasn't getting all of my nutrients. She only measured a week ahead the entire time and was in the 60th percentile at my 20 week scan.

This lil bub I'm carrying now was measuring in the 80th percentile at my 20 week scan and my fundal height was measuring 3 weeks ahead at my 23 week appointment last week. I dread to see what he will be if he goes even remotely close to my due date.

 

[Savasanna]

I always joke that I'd like a nice, healthy, full-term 6lb baby.

 

[Tess08]

Oh wow caviar! Sounds like you are defo in for another big baby lol... are big babies the norm in your family? My daughter was 8lbs 6 and she measured bang on for her dates at my 20 week scan but then at 32 weeks (I had a low anterior placenta do needed an additional scan) I was told to expect atleast an 8 pounder. I expected the same this time but at 20 weeks my baby was measuring a week behind. I'm not gonna read too much into it yet though because as I said, it was only picked up that my daughter was on the big side at my 32 week scan which I won't be getting this time so I'll just wait and see lol! Although I'm defo expecting a smaller baby this time because I'm 25 weeks and still don't have a noticeable bump. Does everyone else look pregnant lol? My sister keeps saying to me 'if I didn't know you were pregnant I would think you were just getting a bit chubby'. I think she means it as a compliment but at 25 weeks pregnant it's really not what I want to hear! I want to look pregnant not just fat lol... x

 

[Savasanna]

I'm definitely looking pregnant, yes. I understand what you mean, though. People think we only worry about looking too big, but measuring too small is a concern, too! Everyone and every pregnancy is different, though - maybe this means you just had a super strong core so you're not showing as much? I'm sure all is healthy, and fine.

 

[ladybrown33]

That sounds like such a hassle! Just what you don't need right now. Why do they want to do the echo? I hope everything is ok.

They strongly encourage the echo but it is because the obgyn who is in a completely different office is requesting the echo then the primary care feels that they shouldn't need to order the echo. It is up to their office to send the referral to my insurance company.

I had a scan today and baby is 2lbs 2oz. She is normal but on the larger side of normal so we'll see when I get closer to my due date but my guess is induction at 37 weeks. I delivered at 38 weeks last time and baby was 7 lbs 15 oz.

Appointments will now be every other weeks for the next six weeks and then twice a week until birth

 

[rockstarlove9]

Hey do any of you ladies know about or have experience with gestational diabetes. I'm really worried I have it as I have insulin resistant pcos and have been off the metformin since 12 weeks. Just wanted to know if anyone has had it and what the experience is like. What's the risk with it, and how to manage it etc.

 

[MrsKChicago]

I'm guessing we're having another small baby here. My son was 6 lbs 15 oz at 41 weeks, and this one was measuring smaller at my anatomy scan, too. I'm really hoping to go drug free this time, so she can go ahead and stay petite as long as she's healthy.

Meanwhile, despite the small baby and only having gained a pound, I still got my first "you're only six months?" comment the other day . I don't think bump size means all that much.

Rockstar, I don't have GD, but my best friend did. She ended up needing insulin but usually it's managed by dietary changes and watching carbs, and goes away after the baby is born. It sounds like a pain in the ass but nothing to panic about.

 

[Savasanna]

My sister had GD with both her pregnancies and her experience was similar to what Chicago said. Kind of a pain in the butt (watching what you eat, monitoring your blood sugar several times throughout the day, extra meds, which can be expensive) but as far as "complications" go, it's a manageable one. You do tend to run the risk of having a larger baby, though, which can increase the chances of an induction and/or c-section.

Generally, they try to control it with dietary restrictions first, and if that doesn't work you use insulin. As Chicago said, it goes away once the baby is born. Hopefully it's not something you have to deal with, but it's nothing to overly worry about if you find that you do.

 

[Savasanna]

Chicago - what a ridiculously rude comment! What did you respond?

 

[MrsKChicago]

I just laughed it off. I'm pretty sure I gain or lose a month's worth of bump just based on how she's sitting that day. I love my bump and I know we're both healthy so it didn't really bother me. Some people, though, right??

 

[Savasanna]

Well that's very nice and high road of you.

I think it's the 5 question marks that are really putting it over the edge for me. Personally, I kind of enjoy making people feel just a tad uncomfortable when they've crossed a line like that. But.. your way is much more mature.

 

[MrsKChicago]

The question marks got me too. I would have said something if anything had come to mind, but you know how it is, the best snarky answers always come three days later...

 

[lilmisscaviar]

Chicago I had a comment like that from a nurse, of all people, at my appointment last week. She was a nurse I'd never had before and I brought up that I was having some pressure so I wanted to be checked for a UTI. She snarked "Are you sure you don't want the doctor to check your cervix for dilation?" and I gave her a questionable look. Then she looked at my chart on the computer and said "Oh, you're only 23 weeks?" I was thinking... yeah and I'm so glad to hear that you've pretty much called me huge. I told my midwife about her too.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Oh geez. You'd think she'd at least take a quick peek at your chart!

 

[Savasanna]

lilmiss - not to mention a comment like that could be really upsetting to someone if they're paranoid about preterm labor!

My most annoying comments thus far have all been about how much more I'm going to love this baby than the baby who I've cared for since birth whom I'm hoping to adopt. Makes me so angry. But my belly is starting to grow a LOT week by week so I'm sure some of those "you're huge" comments are just around the corner. Fortunately, I love my bump, so much more than I thought I would. So I'm not too worried about that. Maybe I should start thinking of witty comebacks now

 

[Babybump2017]

Is anyone else's immune system totally crashing down during this pregnancy? I swear I've spent more time being ill than well. I feel terrible! Completely full of it. Chest infection AND pharyngitis at the same time! Plus hay fever too.. where I genuinely cannot stop sneezing. I am awake all night every night at the min, seeing every hour in. Totally exchausted, she can't give me anything!

I also had my GD bloods taken yesterday - the drink made me sick twice and my eyesight totally went so I couldn't drive back either. Really sorry for the rant but where is my luck!!!

 

[Savasanna]

That drink gave me a bit of a sugar buzz as well. It didn't have as much as an effect as what you describe, but I could definitely feel it. I got my results relatively quickly - hopefully you do too!

Sorry you're feeling so ill. I've heard the immune system is compromised during pregnancy - I think I lucked out or something because I've remained relatively healthy, even through several colds by my wife & baby. I had a 24 hour stomach bug thing in the first tri, but that's it.

Back pain, however .......

 

[Dani_b]

I had my glucose test last Friday, was told they will only contact me if anything shows in the results. I've not heard anything so guessing all is clear

 

[MrsKChicago]

That sounds infuriating, Savasanna. I hope nobody is talking like that in front of your little one. You'd be fully justified in ripping them a new asshole if they did. I've never met an adoptive parent who didn't love their baby as much as I love the baby I gave birth to.

 

[gingmg]

Babybump- sorry you have felt so ill. Yes you are technically immune compromised during pregnancy. Have you thought about extra vitamin C, D or eldeberry to boost your immune system? Zinc can help shorten a resp illness, but it makes me feel nauseous so I don't take that anymore when I have a cold (I also believe the bottle says to check with a provider if you are pregnant) Brags apple cider vinegar is what I take now a few times a day when I'm sick and I swear it helps me kick a cold within a couple of days. If I start taking it right when I think I might be starting to get sick, I can usually prevent it from coming on. It doesn't taste great so it's not for everyone. Hope you are feeling better soon and that with the nicer weather this is one of your last bouts with illness this pregnancy.