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[MrsChezek]

Hey. I washed my first batch of woolen diapers the day before yesterday, and something went wrong with those. They are now the proper size for a premie... no way they would fit my LO (let´s make that big), when he´s born.
I´m in the process of making larger ones, that I´m going to wash at a lower temperature, and hope those don´t shrink quite as much...

I had some pretty intense contractions last night. Eased off a bit when I took a bath, but were getting closer and closer together by the time i decided to go to bed (2am).
I woke a few times in the night because I was gritting my teeth quite hard, and then realized I was gritting my teeth because of strong contractions going on.
I´m still getting a few contractions every now and then, but nothing regular yet.
These are different from what I´ve been feeling before. Causing much more pressure in my pelvis, and it´s nearly impossible to walk when they´re going on.
I also can´t drive at all any more. Had real trouble with it yesterday, and unless the contractions stop again, I won´t be driving until LO has arrived.


It´s good to hear that things are going well for you, fx for good news from the scan
I hear ya on being beat up from the inside.
Last week I was just feeling tired of being pregnant, but this week I actually feel truly ready and excited to meet our little baby boy.
Can´t wait to cuddle him from the outside, as well as from the inside

Oh no on the shrinking wool pants!!! I guess that is something to think about Let me know how this second batch goes...what wool are you using?

And I can't believe you've been in early labor for so long! Your LO is a shy one I hope he comes out to play soon!! And probably best not to be driving in case he does decide to come while you're out on the road!!

 

[Loukachu]

Hi was in this TTC group haven't been around for a while but got my BFP on Saturday - can I join you?

 

[preg_pilot]

Hey. I washed my first batch of woolen diapers the day before yesterday, and something went wrong with those. They are now the proper size for a premie... no way they would fit my LO (let´s make that big), when he´s born.
I´m in the process of making larger ones, that I´m going to wash at a lower temperature, and hope those don´t shrink quite as much...

I had some pretty intense contractions last night. Eased off a bit when I took a bath, but were getting closer and closer together by the time i decided to go to bed (2am).
I woke a few times in the night because I was gritting my teeth quite hard, and then realized I was gritting my teeth because of strong contractions going on.
I´m still getting a few contractions every now and then, but nothing regular yet.
These are different from what I´ve been feeling before. Causing much more pressure in my pelvis, and it´s nearly impossible to walk when they´re going on.
I also can´t drive at all any more. Had real trouble with it yesterday, and unless the contractions stop again, I won´t be driving until LO has arrived.


It´s good to hear that things are going well for you, fx for good news from the scan
I hear ya on being beat up from the inside.
Last week I was just feeling tired of being pregnant, but this week I actually feel truly ready and excited to meet our little baby boy.
Can´t wait to cuddle him from the outside, as well as from the inside

Oh no on the shrinking wool pants!!! I guess that is something to think about Let me know how this second batch goes...what wool are you using?

And I can't believe you've been in early labor for so long! Your LO is a shy one I hope he comes out to play soon!! And probably best not to be driving in case he does decide to come while you're out on the road!!

Second batch went quite well. Looks proper for a newborn at least (says the one who´s never handled newborns before). So, I´ve got 5 new diapers soaking in Lanolin a.t.m. and am starting on the next size now.
I washed this new batch with cotton at 40°C.
The wool I´m using is called "lettlopi" and is basically a thin thread of spun sheeps wool.
here is a little info on it https://www.istex.is/pages/enska/prjonaband-2005/lett-lopi-enska/

Just a couple of contractions today. Nothing serious. I´m going to take a bath now, and listen to my hypno-cd while there.
I´ve distilled myself to use candle flicker as a trigger to relax deeply.

Hi was in this TTC group haven't been around for a while but got my BFP on Saturday - can I join you?

For my part, welcome to the group and happy and healthy 9 months Loukachu

 

[MrsChezek]

Loukachu - I remember your name! Welcome and congrats!!!! Did you tell the TTC girls? They could use some positive BFP news over there to boost morale. I wish they could all come join us!!! Hopefully soon H&H 9 months!!!!

Pilot - so its regular wool, not something special? It says new wool - does that mean something special? I know nothing about yarn, wool or knitting and I'm going to have to instruct and translate things to my aunt in Polish! So unfortunately I need to learn in order to guide her


So things went well at doc appt except my AFI (amniotic fluid level) was a bit high for 33 weeks so he's having me retested next week to make sure it doesn't get higher. He's not worried though so neither am I...staying positive

 

[Clarkeyness]

Welcome Lou!! Congrats!

Mrs C- glad things went well with ur appt. What would happen if the fluid is too high? I know too low is not good. Im sure things will be fine especially if the Dr is not worried

 

[Loukachu]

Hi ladies,
Thank you for the welcomes.
Still all feels so odd to me at the moment almost like it is not real!

 

[bubbles82]

Hey Lou - still feels like that to me too, not sure it's ever going to feel real!

 

[preg_pilot]

Loukachu - I remember your name! Welcome and congrats!!!! Did you tell the TTC girls? They could use some positive BFP news over there to boost morale. I wish they could all come join us!!! Hopefully soon H&H 9 months!!!!

Pilot - so its regular wool, not something special? It says new wool - does that mean something special? I know nothing about yarn, wool or knitting and I'm going to have to instruct and translate things to my aunt in Polish! So unfortunately I need to learn in order to guide her


So things went well at doc appt except my AFI (amniotic fluid level) was a bit high for 33 weeks so he's having me retested next week to make sure it doesn't get higher. He's not worried though so neither am I...staying positive

Nope, just regular sheeps wool. Finely spun, so it´s a strong medium thick thread.
I hope your fluid level reduces

 

[Clarkeyness]

Almost 39 weeks Pilot..wow! anything yet? You should take a belly shot before you have your little one...would love to see it!

 

[preg_pilot]

Almost 39 weeks Pilot..wow! anything yet? You should take a belly shot before you have your little one...would love to see it!

I´ll definitely be taking a belly pic before LO arrives.
If I don´t start labor tonight, the next picture is due in the morning.
I´m also going to take the last picture once labor has really started, just for comparison.

 

[MrsChezek]

Welcome Lou!! Congrats!

Mrs C- glad things went well with ur appt. What would happen if the fluid is too high? I know too low is not good. Im sure things will be fine especially if the Dr is not worried

High levels could result in preterm labor due to premature rupture of membranes and other stuff. But usually they mean nothing - over 65% of cases have an unknown cause! But it could be caused by congenital defects or Rh factor issues or gest diabetes.

 

[sam79]

Nothing too exciting to report here. I went for acupuncture yesterday and picked up my TENS machine for labour on Thursday. I'm ready to go but this lo doesn't seem to want to have his/her appearance anytime soon.

Welcome to the newcomers. I'm not sure how long you were ttc conceive but honestly it didn't feel real to me until I felt the first kicks. Even at the 12 week scan I could see a lo in there I was still terrified something would go wrong.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

 

[preg_pilot]

Nothing too exciting to report here. I went for acupuncture yesterday and picked up my TENS machine for labour on Thursday. I'm ready to go but this lo doesn't seem to want to have his/her appearance anytime soon.

Welcome to the newcomers. I'm not sure how long you were ttc conceive but honestly it didn't feel real to me until I felt the first kicks. Even at the 12 week scan I could see a lo in there I was still terrified something would go wrong.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

I felt the same until I started feeling regular kicks.
Helped calm my nerves when I bought the fetal doppler to use at home.

 

[Loukachu]

Hiw many tests did you guys do? I have made my husband hide my thermometer now as was becoming obsessive over my temp and didn't think that was helping.

Have some nausea/ queasiness kicking in over the last couple of days and really painful boobs...

 

[preg_pilot]

Hiw many tests did you guys do? I have made my husband hide my thermometer now as was becoming obsessive over my temp and didn't think that was helping.

Have some nausea/ queasiness kicking in over the last couple of days and really painful boobs...

Hehe, I think I stopped after the 8th test ...

 

[Clarkeyness]

Hiw many tests did you guys do? I have made my husband hide my thermometer now as was becoming obsessive over my temp and didn't think that was helping.

Have some nausea/ queasiness kicking in over the last couple of days and really painful boobs...

I took about 8 tests FRER, 1 every 48 hours to see the line get darker. i also took 3 digital, 1 every week to see the 3+ I went a little crazy but it made me feel better to see everything progressing! i know how you feel just waiting and waiting and not knowing whats going on in there.

 

[Loukachu]

I did another test today. Showed pregnant within 10 seconds and a very dark line. Am going to relax a bit now.

Honestly, didn't realise how surreal it would feel. Always thought I would accept it after one test!

 

[preg_pilot]

I did another test today. Showed pregnant within 10 seconds and a very dark line. Am going to relax a bit now.

Honestly, didn't realise how surreal it would feel. Always thought I would accept it after one test!

Didn´t feel real to me until I could feel the first kicks
besides, it feels awesome to see that beautiful line again and again

 

[preg_pilot]

39 weeks yesterday.
Phew.

Feeling calm though. LO is getting quite low in my pelvis. I have a feeling it´s 3-4 days max until he arrives now.

Newest bump picture for those interested

 

[Loukachu]

I did another test today. Showed pregnant within 10 seconds and a very dark line. Am going to relax a bit now.

Honestly, didn't realise how surreal it would feel. Always thought I would accept it after one test!

Didn´t feel real to me until I could feel the first kicks
besides, it feels awesome to see that beautiful line again and again

Yes, it was good to see how quickly it appeared and how dark it was.
Your bump looks amazing