Expecting #1 and over 30

[Sbmack]

So glad you're doing well Mrs.C! What a special time for you. Sorry about the emergency room visits. Glad everything is ok.

I just found out that one of my best friends is having her second baby. She's due 8 days before me! I am so happy! She was afraid to tell me because she knows we've been trying so long.

 

[sasha0430]

Hey all...I have not written in a while but I do read daily...Welcome and BIG CONGRATRS to all new girls on the thread...good things are going well for all

Clarkeyness...hopefully baby will turn on its own and you will not have to make a decision...also glad that LO is doing well and that you had good time at your baby shower...

MrsChezek…your baby girl is beautiful...I am sorry you had to go to ER but glad that it all worked out...

AFM..I have 28 week scan on Wednesday...excited to see LO again but nervous because they are checking if my placenta has moved (have placenta previa)...my glucose test came back fine and my thyroid has been good..I am on meds for thyroid though...my baby shower is at the end of this month...so excited...

 

[ZeeZ]

Bitsy – welcome! Hope you have a lovely stay here with us.

Kmae – I didn’t really have much morning sickness, just felt queasy a few times when I didn’t eat often enough (usually this happened at 2am). If you’re this far you might skip ms altogether. Don’t worry it doesn’t mean there is a problem. Great news about the scan though!

Clarkey – your shower sounds great and awesome pic. I really hope LO turns in time.

Sbmac – Whew! Glad that everything turned out alright. I would be upset too. I had a scan at exactly 4 weeks (coincidence as it was booked for TTC purposes) and my doctor couldn’t see anything on the scan. I would have panicked but he just said that it might just be too early and did blood tests to make sure my hgc was doubling.

MrsC – so sorry that you all had to go through that but overjoyed that both you and LO are ok. Hope that you recover soon and are enjoying your little bundle of love.

Sasha – good luck with the placenta moving and great about all the other tests coming back good.

AFM – 24 week blood tests all come back fine but I might still do the GTT at 28 weeks because of my family history. Not looking forward to it just because it takes so long. I spend most of the week just happy that LO was “viable” – not that I want her to come soon just happy that if something happens she would have a fighting chance.

Also I have been in super nesting mode which is so frustrating as I can’t do much right now. I don’t want to buy anything until the shower in April and the nursery is getting painted in 2 weeks. I got so desperate to do something I went shopping for and packed a hospital bags for myself and LO.

 

[Clarkeyness]

Sasha- hope all goes well with ur scan tomorrow and ur placenta moves up. Mine is still low but not previa anymore. YAY for baby shower this month..so exciting!

Zee- Happy tests came back fine I thought the same thing when i was 24-25 weeks, if LO came early he had a chance to survive. I was just worried about all the complications I had and at that stage they could actually use medical interventions to help a baby if born that early!

I still bought a few things prior to my shower but kept receipts just in case of duplicates. Mostly bought bigger items that I knew I wouldnt get at my shower. I am still figuring out mine and LO bags. Need to wash a few more things and finalize everything. i totally understand the nesting and wanting to get things done. So frustrating when i can't do a lot either and hubby wont let me as he is extra cautious.

AFM, I think LO is still breech. Everything feels the same. i have an u/s next Thursday to check his size and position. Hope he is growing ok as last time he was in the 20% but within normal range. I have had more back pain and braxton hicks everyday...which are getting more painful. Praying for him to stay put another 5-6 weeks!!

Hope everyone is well!!

 

[luna_19]

hey all I finally made it!

 

[sasha0430]

WOOHOOO Luna...COGRATS!!!!! and Welcome......Heappy and Healhty 9 months....

 

[Clarkeyness]

YAY LUNA!! How are you feeling? Have you seen the Dr yet?

 

[luna_19]

Feeling good, just have the sore boobs, super hunger and tiredness. I was seeing a specialist so went in the day after my positive test. Going for an ultrasound on the 18th to see how many are in there because as he loves to remind me every time I see him I have a 10% chance of clomid twins.

 

[Clarkeyness]

Was this your first cycle on clomid? Have you had ur blood HCG tested? So exciting u/s on 18th!

 

[luna_19]

yup first clomid cycle he didn't want to do a blood test which I though was kind of weird but whatever, my tests are super dark and getting darker so I"m not worried.

 

[preg_pilot2]

Hey guys.
I wanted to apologize for my absence.
I felt very hormonal there towards the end. Took some things too close to heart, and ... well,
I´m sorry.

For those of you interested, I posted my birth story in a new pregnancy journal.

Putting the link in my signature.

 

[preg_pilot2]

Apparently I can´t edit my signature, so here is a link to my birth story.

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-journals/1766689-my-birth-story.html

 

[sasha0430]

Preg_pilot glad to see you back...I tired to look at your birth story but it would not let me...How is the baby doing? Do you have any pictures? Hope you are doing well...

Glad everyone else is doing well...

AFM...had my 28 week scan...Got to see my baby really good and Placenta has moved out of the way...so no more pelvic rest...dh is very happy about that lol..

 

[sportysgirl]

preg_pilot good to see you back. Hope all is well. How are things going with your little one? xx

 

[MrsChezek]

Bsmack - my best friend got her BFP 2 weeks before me for her second child and she had a hard time telling me as I had been trying longer than her for my first, but then I got mine and sharing our pregnancies was the awesomest thing ever!!! We gave birth 10 days apart

Sasha - yay for a good scan yesterday! How exciting

Zeez - good for I packing ur bag! When my water broke we started packing and never got anywhere as my contractions got too strong quickly so we just grabbed a few things and took off!!! My parents had to come pack things for us and bring them.

Luna - its SO good to see you on here! Congrats again and H&H 9 months!!!

Pilot! Welcome back I look forward to reading your birth story and seeing pics of ur LO!

 

[Clarkeyness]

yup first clomid cycle he didn't want to do a blood test which I though was kind of weird but whatever, my tests are super dark and getting darker so I"m not worried.

Ooooooo...really dark. Might be twins..can't wait to find out

 

[Clarkeyness]

Preg pilot- so nice to see uback hope all is well with u and LO. Looking forward to reading about ur delivery. We missed u!

Sasha- yay placenta moved

Mrs C- hope everything is well with u. Can't believe LO is almost 2 weeks old.

 

[sasha0430]

Ok Zeez since you have mentioned packing a diaper bag and bag for you I wanted to ask all what are the things that are necessary in each...I just do not want to over do it or under do it...

 

[ZeeZ]

Luna - yay ! so happpy you're finally here !!

Pilot - glad you're back and congrats.

Sasha - I'll post the list I compiled from hours of searching the internet and listing everything I could find.

honestly though I definately know I overpacked. The moms that have given birth will more likely be able to tell you what you can leave and whats important. I even took things that the birth center said that they would provide incase I didn't like their brand or they didn't give me enough. I've got a serperate bag for this that will stay in the car unless needed.

Most places you'd pack seperate bags for labour and leave the bigger hospital bag in the car until after delivery but since the birth center I'll have one room the entire time everything went in one bag.

Also keep in mind that the type of delivery or hospital policy might mean that you need more / less / differnet things (e.g i'll only be staying overnight but it's a water birth and DH is staying over with me).

Somethings you won't be able able to add until the last minute because you'll be using them (e.g. phone charger) but keep a list with whats missin on the bag so you don't forge to add it.

 

[ZeeZ]

Moms labour and Hospital bags

 Identification
 Medical Aid (Insurance) card
 Pre-Authorisation / Booking info
 Birth Plan
 Lip Balm (mentioned on all lists!)
 Hair Bands / clips
 Contact list (with phone numbers)
 Music (e.g. CDs or IPOD with labour playlist)
 IPAD, Magazines / Light reading etc.
 Child care or labour books you might want to refer to
 Pen and paper or your journal
 Baby book or other for footprints
 Breast pump
 Small Gift for midwife / doctor / nurse e.g. chocolates
 Massage / Aromatherapy / Arnica oils
 Heat Pack
 Wipes
 Change for Vending machines
 Phone charger
 Spray Bottle
 Bendy Straws
 Hand Sanitizer
 Candles, Focus object etc.
 Camera / Video and chargers
 Cash
 Snacks and drinks (even if you aren’t allowed during labour pack for partner and for you after labour)
 Sugar free lozenges / Hard sweets for sucking
 Bikini / swimsuit / tank top for Water birth
 Toilet paper (really soft kind)
 Towels
 Pillows
 Toiletries
 Socks
 Comfy Labour outfit
 PJs / Night gown (front opening for nursing)
 Robe
 Supportive bra’s / Nursing Bras (bigger size)
 Disposable underwear
 Big Granny Panties (dark / old) in case you don’t like the disposable type
 Maternity Pads
 Witch Hazel / Ice pads
 Breast Pads
 Coming home outfit
 Vitamins
 Blackthorn Berry Elixer (or other supplement for milk supply if you plan to take)
 Rescue Remedy
 Make-up (some say it’s pointless others say it made then feel human for the pics and visitors)

Baby
 Blankets
 Hooded Towel
 Burp clothes
 Surgical Spirits
 Wet wipes
 Bum cream
 Cotton wool
 Changing pads / Linen savers
 Diapers
 Olive oil (recommended to stop meconium from sticking to skin)
 Clothes (including baby grows, vests, booties, hats, etc)

Dad
 Comfy Labour clothes
 Change of clothes
 Wear / bring closed shoes in case of caesarean
 PJ’s (if sleeping over)
 Swimsuit, towel and flip flops (for water birth)
 Toiletries