Due Sept 2017

[Babybump2017]

She isn't measuring behind, midwife said she's still measuring at the top end of the spectrum but because the cross on the chart yesterday fell just below where it is suppose to, she wants me scanned anyway. I can't help but panic naturally.. isn't nice but hopefully it's just the way she was laying that made the measurements end up that way.

Haven't had her laying on sciatic nerve but I've had a bunch of pressure down low, almost like she's getting her head and pressing down on my bladder as hard as she can. It's enough to make me pull a face and jump up in a uncomfortable kind of pain.

Will update after my scan tomorrow

 

[Tess08]

Hi ladies! Need some advice. Have any of you started getting braxton hicks yet? And do you find them painful? I've had them before but they were just sort of like tightenings that were uncomfortable. Last night I couldn't sleep because all through the night I kept getting pains on and off across the bottom of my back of right across the front of my bump. Honestly at one point I thought I was in labour but then I realised I was just being crazy lol. It also made me feel really sick and I threw up a couple of times. So what do you guys think? Could it just have been braxton hicks? It's all settled now thankfully and I'm heading to work with my eyes hanging down my face since I've had literally no sleep x

 

[MrsKChicago]

I've heard of painful BH but I haven't had them. If they get consistent or don't go away if you change what you're doing it might be a good idea to get checked out just in case. You may just need to focus a little more on self care - make sure you're drinking and resting enough.

 

[ladybrown33]

Tess- I am not sure that Braxton Hicks should be so painful. Since it's stopped then you probably don't have anything to worry about.

After yesterday's appointment the ob/gyn is pretty sure they will induce me at 38 weeks just to avoid the possibility of this little one needing the NICU. I will get one more ultrasound at 35 weeks and at that time she will make the final call on whether it will be 37 or 38 weeks I wish they would make a firm decision so that I can let my job know since I want to start my leave at least one week before induction.

We are moving into a bigger place this weekend and although I will be present I won't do anything and I am not even sure when I will unpack.

Mrs K. I can see how you feel since the question of the day at the baby shower was "are you sure there is only one in there?" Which isn't really helpful to a pregnant lady at all.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Good luck with the move. I hate moving, but I guess it would be easier if I didn't have to do any of the work

The comments don't really bother me because I love looking pregnant, but I know enough women who struggle with body image during pregnancy that I wish people would be more careful.

 

[gingmg]

Tess- how are you feeling? I was having BH last weekend that I could actually time, but they weren't painful. They stopped once I caught myself up with fluids and electrolytes. If that happens again and drinking and resting doesn't stop them, I would call just to be safe. Especially with having the vomiting with it (or if you start having loose stools or back pain). Look into foods that have magnesium. That's what they would give you in the hospital (IV) to stop contractions. Obviously, if it's true preterm labor only IV magnesium will help, but I got mine to stop last weekend with those Bioplasma salts in my water which has magnesium in it. I hope you are having a better day and that they have completely stopped. Thinking of you!

Lady brown-good luck with the move!

 

[Savasanna]

I. am. SO. uncomfortable!!

I'm hot.
I have a headache.
My back is killing me and I can't find a position where it stops hurting.
This baby is acting like she wants to bust out of my body by way of my rib cage.
My entire bump feels stretched and hard.
I can't breathe.

Oy...


(just had to complain for a second)

 

[Dani_b]

I'm feeling the same.
Hips/lower back are sore and getting up from the chair is hard work, andbso are th first few steps I take. Rolling over in bed has become impossible as well as painful.
Most of baby's movements are at the top of my bump as well, and there is a sore spot that he like to kick l/punch each time he moves

 

[Savasanna]

I literally have a bruise on my bump (maybe about an inch to left of my belly button) that I have absolutely no idea how it got there. It's not possible for the baby to cause a bruise, is it? That sounds ridiculous but I'm completely confused as I haven't bumped my bump on anything that would warrant a bruise..?

The stretched/hard feeling is insane. I feel like my skin is literally about to rip apart.

 

[Babybump2017]

Scan went well, she's estimated 4lb 9 at 34 weeks. So it's doubtful she's gonna be a real chunk, I'm happy with a tiddler! Though she could shock us panic over.

 

[gingmg]

That's great babybump!

 

[Savasanna]

Great news! Glad your bean is doing well!

 

[Tess08]

Excellent, glad to hear all is well x

 

[Babybump2017]

Thank you!

If any of you ladies get the chance before we pop - get a pregnancy massage!!! I had one this evening and it has worked wonders! I think I may've mentioned before but where I sit slouched at a desk all day/all week it really doesn't help with lower back ache constantly. It was worth every penny and even if it only sorts me out for a few days that's fine by me

 

[gingmg]

Babybump- that sounds lovely. I've on and off been seeing a chiropractor which has really helped but haven't been in a couple of weeks.

I knew I wanted to cook some things ahead of time and also get a few pre-made entrees for the freezer for those early weeks but I'm not sure why it didn't occur to me until tonight that I could slowly just freeze leftovers from here on out. So that's my new plan, freeze as I go and hopefully that will save some time and money at the end.

 

[MrsKChicago]

I'm glad everything looks good on the ultrasound!

I was planning a freezer meal cooking day but my August is just filling up and my stamina is dropping, so I'm taking the leftover approach too. I'm doubling anything that would freeze well, and I'll get some premade things too (like the stuffed peppers from Costco, they're so good). So far I have a couple big pans of pasta and tonight I'm making a cheesy broccoli, chicken, and rice thing that'll go in the freezer too. We have a giant can of tomatoes for DH to make into pasta sauce, too. We'll get through the first week just with what's already done or in the works, but I'm definitely planning to do more. Pulled pork freezes well so that might go on next week's meal plan.

 

[Impatient27]

Good news at my appointment today - baby is (very likely) head down! Midwife couldn't exactly feel the head, but she thinks it's because baby is so far down in my pelvis already. Such a relief!

Good idea on the freezer meals. I think we are going to start freezing leftovers as well.

 

[ladybrown33]

Freezer meals just sound like too much work for me. I didn't prepare them the last time and found I didn't really need them. I didn't need as much help as I thought I would in general but that is just me. Good luck to those of you who try that out.

A pregnancy massage sounds like a great idea I need one right away!

Braxton Hicks have started to become more intense so I'm not sure how much longer it's going to be. If they become too painful then I'll call my doctor but last night was rough.

My office is going completely remote today is our last day in the office so I have to take all of my equipment home with me tonight. It will sit on top of the pile of all the stuff we'll be moving tomorrow.

 

[Tess08]

Aw that's great impatient 😊 Can't believe we are all so close now!

Good on u guys being so prepared with ur frozen meals. I don't think I will either though because my mum and other family members tended to just bring food with them every day when they came to visit so I had no need to cook for myself l. I actually didn't really eat for a few days after having her anyway as I just didn't feel hungry. Just snacked here and there.

Hopefully they don't get any more painful for you ladybrown. Mine were a one off the other night I think as it hasn't happened again but they were really painful x

 

[Savasanna]

Good idea with freezing the leftovers. I'd love to say we're organized enough for that, but I doubt we are. haha. Maybe we should just make a list of some of our favorite super easy & quick meals on hand. When our families come we could always send them to pick up some groceries so that at least takes the "what do you want to have for dinner" question off the table. That's actually not a bad idea.. I'm going to work on that tonight!

I'm going to start a thread about this as well but I wanted to ask you ladies as well - for those who have given birth before, what do you prefer to wear during labor/delivery?