End of May 2013 babies CONTINUED..

[OmiOmen]

Omi- what sort of early labour test did they do? They checked my cervix with the speculum (sorry tmi) and I've had a tiny bit of spotting too.

That is what they did to me too. it was lucky I had it since it picked up Strep-B though. It really hurt when they did it for the early labour test but it wasn't bad when they did one when I went in for the c-section.

 

[pebbie1]

Thanks for all the braxton hicks replies! Do they feel like someone is pushing into the top half of your tummy?
I'm seeing the midwife today anyways, so I'll ask. Best make a list of questions as babybrain makes me forget everything hahahahaha.
Anyone else seeing the midwife this week?
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[OmiOmen]

It is hard to describe, it just sort of feels like my belly goes hard.

Hope the MW appointment goes well. I am seeing the MW tomorrow.

 

[Zfbaby]

When I first got them it felt like my jeans were suddenly really tight now it feels like the whole bottom side of my stomach is being squeezed and it goes hard inside. I've heard plenty of ppl say it's like the top is being pushed though. Mw said some feel it in top some on bottom. Maybe it has something to do with where baba is? Mine is chillin out really low.

 

[pebbie1]

Thanks ladies. I think they're BH as it lasts for about half a minute and then it goes. It's on and off sort of the whole day, but not regular as in every few minutes. I'll let you know what the mw said

 

[charbaby]

I have midwife Friday at 1pm had to rearrange from my Thursday appointment does anyone know what happens at this one ? Is it just a quickie or do they listen to heart beat and start to measure belly and feel position and stuff x

 

[Zfbaby]

I have midwife Friday at 1pm had to rearrange from my Thursday appointment does anyone know what happens at this one ? Is it just a quickie or do they listen to heart beat and start to measure belly and feel position and stuff x

At mine Mw checked blood pressure, urine sample, babys hB and measured him. She also checked to see how he was lying.
If you need a mat b1 form you apparently now have to ask specifically for one. I didn't know that and had to get dh to go back to pick it up.

 

[pebbie1]

I just got back. Still smiling from hearing that strong heartbeat
She checked urine for protein and my bp. She said to keep an eye on the feeling I get at the top of my bump as if it gets painful it's the start of pe. It's not hurting at all now so I'm sure it'll be fine
Char, my consultant keeps changing appointments and its confusing me so much as I already have trouble remembering when I have what lol!

Baby are you seeing the consultant after your placenta scan too? I had an appointment for scan and then straight in with the consultant, but the consultant appointment has been moved to a few days later.
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[CLH_X3]

Has everyone got a 24/25 week app or something ? I haven't got my next one til 28 weeks!

 

[Zfbaby]

Think it says in the maternity notes on the flow chart that there is a 24/25wk appt for the mat b1 form. I now don't have one until 28wks for my glucose test. Which I'm kinda worried about as my craving over the last couple of weeks has been chocolate milk and I've been drinkin my weight in it.

Anyone else feeling in limbo now? I'm not ready to go onto the 3rd tri boards but the 2nd tri doesn't seem to fit either. Are any of you planning on moving over or just staying here?

 

[babyface15]

aw sweet you heard the heartbeat again pebbie
I will see the OB the day after my ultrasound to go over my results, can't wait! I'll try to get some info out of the technician though too

i have a monthly check up with my family Dr on the 18.

 

[OmiOmen]

Aww,it is nice you got to hear the heartbeat again pebbie.

CLH, me and pebbie are high risk for pre-eclampsia so see the MW more often.

I feel in limbo too Zfbaby. I feel in the third trimester as far as how uncomfortable I am and am already struggling to sleep but I can't relate to any of the posts on the third trimester board yet. But I can't relate to the second trimester board either.

 

[charbaby]

Think it says in the maternity notes on the flow chart that there is a 24/25wk appt for the mat b1 form. I now don't have one until 28wks for my glucose test. Which I'm kinda worried about as my craving over the last couple of weeks has been chocolate milk and I've been drinkin my weight in it.

Anyone else feeling in limbo now? I'm not ready to go onto the 3rd tri boards but the 2nd tri doesn't seem to fit either. Are any of you planning on moving over or just staying here?

I have the glucose test also, mine is on the 28th feb, I will be 28 weeks 1 day then I am also very nervous about having it done. x

 

[charbaby]

Has everyone got a 24/25 week app or something ? I haven't got my next one til 28 weeks!

Because this is my 3rd baby I shouldn't be seeing midwife untill 28 weeks neither but they are doing a new scheme in my area with local midwives who come to your home and see you instead of you going to the doctors and stuff so they all follow the same dates chart and that is of a lady pregnant with number one so I get a few extra appointments that I wouldn't have got with out the new scheme.

 

[Zfbaby]

Exactly the feeling. Think whilst I might hover over to 3rd tri occasionally but will mainly stay here. hit 26wks today!!
How is everyone this morning? I'm having a hormone fuelled rant at dh because the company I ordered my changing mat through in America emailed me to say they have to cancel my order for postage reasons. I'm totally gutted and dh can't understand why as "it's only a changing mat" yeah only a mat I really want that you can't get here in the uk. Probably being totally unreasonable but I want it and feel entitled to be a bit demanding as I've not been in the slightest so far

Anyone have thoughts on birthing classes? Good/bad/indifferent? I think I like to atten but can't seem to track down nhs ones. The nct course I looked at was £170!

 

[pebbie1]

I'm stuck between the 2 tri's as well! I'm over guessing the gender and talks about gender scans, but not quite ready yet for the talk about mucous plugs and labour signs! Hahahaha

Zfbaby I didn't do any classes when I was pregnant with my daughter and I never regretted it. The only thing I wish of known was about pre eclampsia as I didn't know how serious it was when I got it.
We only did the hospital tour which was enough, but I don't need that again now as I was in hospital for a week with my daughter so I know what the place looks like lol

Why do people get a glucose test?

I've also booked my whooping cough jab for the 26th.
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[babyface15]

yes I'm feeling a little out of place on both forums as well. can't wait to move on over to third tri.
char that's great they will come to you.
zf I started a hypnobirthing class on Sunday, I found it to be pretty good so far!

 

[Zfbaby]

Pebbie- did you find your body knew instinctively what to do and how to breathe etc? Or do they tell you at the hospital?
Has anyone finished their nursery? Dh is in the garden painting some furniture.

 

[pebbie1]

Yep it all went automatically. I was so amazed by my own body! When I had the contractions I automatically breathed through them as its just breathing in through nose and out through mouth. And then when I was in labour my body automatically started pushing. I couldn't even stop it hahahaha. Then when the head was coming out they told me to take little breaths so I did and that was it really

 

[charbaby]

I'm stuck between the 2 tri's as well! I'm over guessing the gender and talks about gender scans, but not quite ready yet for the talk about mucous plugs and labour signs! Hahahaha

Zfbaby I didn't do any classes when I was pregnant with my daughter and I never regretted it. The only thing I wish of known was about pre eclampsia as I didn't know how serious it was when I got it.
We only did the hospital tour which was enough, but I don't need that again now as I was in hospital for a week with my daughter so I know what the place looks like lol

Why do people get a glucose test?

I've also booked my whooping cough jab for the 26th.
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Not sure about the others but I have to because I have PCOS and means I am higher risk for gestational diabetes. Never had it with other 2 pregnancies tho so hoping to skip it this time aswell x