February Lovebugs of 2016!! 16 pink, 15 blue, 7 yellow

[mitchnorm]

Hi ladies....just stopping by to see how you are all doing....I was originally in this group but unfortunately lost baby at 9 weeks....turned out to be a partial molar which banned me from ttc for a few weeks whilst I was monitored....fell pregnant again 3 weeks after being discharged

Anyway tentatively excited to be nearly 9 weeks....have a scan xmas eve which I am hoping will be good news

Good luck to you all with your approaching due dates x x

 

[Jaxvipe]

Congrats Mitchnorm!!

 

[Quantea]

Hi ladies....just stopping by to see how you are all doing....I was originally in this group but unfortunately lost baby at 9 weeks....turned out to be a partial molar which banned me from ttc for a few weeks whilst I was monitored....fell pregnant again 3 weeks after being discharged

Anyway tentatively excited to be nearly 9 weeks....have a scan xmas eve which I am hoping will be good news

Good luck to you all with your approaching due dates x x

I remember when you announced the bad news here mitchnorm but I didn't know about the partial molar, that must have been a harrowing experience.... I'm really excited to hear about your good news though! Hopefully everything will be perfect in your scan (it would make a great Christmas present too!) and you guys will be aaaalmost through first trimester by the time the holidays are over. I'm guessing you're due somewhere around in July? Lots and lots of well-wishes your way!

Over here, it's getting quiet with the holidays so close... I hope everyone is getting ready to celebrate with their loved ones!

I've got some news too... We had our last official scan today (they call it the Doppler scan here and everyone has it at 32 weeks). Baby is now (31 weeks) measuring at the 85th% for growth at 2.1Kg (4 lb 10 oz) and my doctor is making kind of concerned sounds about delivery weight. He estimates baby may be more than 4 Kg (9 pounds) at birth, which is borderline for what he feels can be safely delivered vaginally. I'm not worried so much yet, although I would rather avoid a c-section. We'll meet again after the holidays to discuss a battle plan. Hopefully, little bug will be ready to show his face early enough that we can avoid the more drastic eviction measures, lol.

I also find that as time is passing by, I'm kind of starting to lose the pregnancy-long anxiety I've been having. Little bug has so distinct responses (he loves his dad's voice and always wakes up for him, which makes me grumble lol, and he always kicks when someone pokes my bump, to name a few) that it's almost like our baby is aaaaaalmost here, simply still stuck under a layer of skin. He's my constant company and I often find myself feeling very mellow for no particular reason. It doesn't mean that I'm not eager to meet him up close or be able to walk properly or sleep on my back, heh. Just a very particular feeling, like I'm floating blissfully through the last part of my pregnancy, even while I'm eager for time to fly. Anyone else know what I mean?

 

[Jaxvipe]

Quantea- I hate that drs are so quick to say you won't be able to deliver vaginally bc the baby is too big. With my first they were telling me she was going to be 9-10lbs and is most likely end up with a csection. She was born weighing 7lbs 15oz at 39 weeks after 2 pushes and no tears. I know multiple women who have delivered 9lb+ babies perfectly fine without any major tearing.

I wouldn't put too much thought into their weight estimates as I've seen them many times be off by a couple pounds.

 

[MariaF]

Congratulations Mitchnorm! Fingers crossed for a lovely healthy baby! And good luck for the scan!

Quantea - I feel exactly the same about my bump. I love being pregnant. The minor discomfort doesn't bother me at all. I love feeling him inside and being the only one who can nurture him and protect him... But then I also can't wait to meet him, see if he looks like DD did and also have newborn cuddles!

 

[rebeccalouise]

Sorry I don't post much on this thread, I hope everyone is doing well, and pregnancy isn't giving you too much trouble!

I've found that my morning sickness has come back, a lot worse than it was in the first trimester too! What can I do to help, if anything? X

 

[Quantea]

Jaxvipe, I generally agree with you, which was why I chose a doctor who is quite fiscal with the c-section advice. He's really not pushing at all and I get the feeling that if I asked for it, he would go along with normal delivery despite what many of his more aggressive colleagues might do. But I also know a lady in our social circle whose baby unfortunately perished away from birth complications after shoulder dystocia, which is my main fear, not tears. We also had quite a hard time conceiving this baby and I'm not sure if we'll be able to have another. So, if the baby really does seem to go over in size, I'd rather get a c-section I don't need than risk anything going wrong. I've already had one surgery and months of shots just to be able to have this baby. I don't really care about a few more stitches and longer recovery time at this point. That's a strictly personal choice though, and I know there's an "overly safe" element to it. I know there are ladies here that have given birth to babies over 9 pounds. I really don't mind so much either way so long as baby gets here safe. But your story gives me hope! Even though I'm not holding out much hope for the ultrasound being wrong, to be honest. Both hubby and I were born before 38 weeks and were both more than 8 pounds. My sister was born a 32-week premie at 6 and a half pounds, which meant that she only needed a single day of observation, despite being a preterm baby (crazy, right?). Genetics are against us, lol.

MariaF, it's a very strange feeling. I'm not enjoying it so much (I'm really uncomfortable and still dream at least once a week about sneaking away to do some training or hard-core running, hehe), it's more like I don't really care anymore. Feeling my baby wriggle around makes me very mellow and eases the irritations away. Like, I should be grumbling with all the aches and pains I'm having, but can't really be bothered. I'm sure once the holidays are over and the days start getting closer, I'll get properly antsy for little bug to get here, hehe.

Hey rebecca, ouch, that does not sound pleasant. I didn't know ms could make a reappearance this late. How are you holding up?

 

[rollachick]

Quantea i wouldnt be too concerned about the weight if i was you.
My sil had her first and he was over 10pound tore but nothing really bad and shes a average size woman
Then a friend had a scan at like 36weeks and got told that bub was already like 7pound so they induced her at 38 weeks which went horribly so had to have a emergency c section and her boy was only 7pound then so he cud have stayed in alot longer and be fine.
But i guess in the long run it is better to be safe than sorry especially when it comes to our babies health.

Asf: this boy is doing cartwheels. Was at a store today and he kicked so hard i had to stop walking and hunched over the trolly was so sore. Felt like it was in my stomach and lower back at the same time. Ouch.

Is anyone going to be trying to start labour as soon as u hit full term? What are you going to try?

 

[LeahLou]

Had a little trip to L&D. My regular OB was out for Christmas and I saw a new lady. She was obviously really uncomfortable with my cervix being 1cm and fully effaced although there was no contractions or bleeding. So she admitted me and I got a betamethasone shot. One of the other OB's came in to check on me and asked me why I was even there! Was discharged 10 minutes later. Oh well. Better safe than sorry!

 

[mommylov]

Congrats Mitch!

Quantea, Im sorry that the drs are concerned about delivering vaginally. I cant tell you how many times I hear this though on here and IRL and most of the time they all have been fine to deliver naturally. I hope no matter how the baby comes, that he is healthy and happy!

Rebecca, I have been sick pretty much the entire pregnancy and am still on Diclegis for it. My dr said that some women just are "lucky" in that way. I have found that heartburn triggers the nausea so I have been trying to stay ahead of it by taking tums. Hope that might help for you!

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with family and friends!!!

 

[mrswichman]

So had a doctor appointment yesterday, he said baby is healthy with heart beat in high 150's and that at my next appointment we would get my c-section scheduled.

So today I went to the bathroom close to leaving time at work and there was a bit of bright red blood...but nothing since...waiting to see if it occurs anymore.

Hopefully this next month goes by

 

[MrsB82]

Anyone get morning sickness in their 3rd trimester?? I didn't have any ms in my 1st or 2nd but ever since my 3rd trimester I've had ms.

 

[jessthemess]

I've had morning sickness pretty much the entire time

And now for a new symptom, I think baby dropped, she's hanging out in my pelvis super low and I have a waddle going on like you wouldn't believe. My last scan is next Tuesday, so hopefully I'll know for sure. 34 and a half weeks seems early to drop but maybe not! Sure hurts though, all of that pressure down there!

 

[hannahjex]

Happy Christmas everyone And congrats to ksquared and mitchnorm, that's made my day Sorry I don't post much; keep promising myself I'll keep up and then life happens! I'm getting fed up now but it's only 3 weeks till I start maternity leave and 6 weeks until my section, eek! xx

 

[Quantea]

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope everyone had fun yesterday!

 

[jessthemess]

I woke up tonight in the middle of the night, about 2:00 am. I was really really thirsty. My husband got me a giant glass of cold water but then after I drank it, and said thank to you him, I started crying for absolutely no reason at all. Maybe exhaustion? Because I haven't slept much? I don't even know. I'm nearly 35 weeks pregnant and I'm getting so uncomfortable and I'm just really getting tired.

Sorry for the vent ladies.

 

[SpudsMama]

I know the feeling well Jess! Could be exhaustion, hormones going haywire, just a general feeling of being fed up... or more likely, all of the above! I was feeling very bloated and uncomfortable last night, my bump felt so tight and like it was just in the way I hadn't even eaten that much or over indulged at all... I've just reached that stage of pregnancy where I'm more than ready for this baby to come out now. If only he was fully cooked, that'd be great, my LO can't understand why he isn't here yet because I kept saying he would come after Christmas. Apparently she took that a bit too literally

 

[MariaF]

Mrswhichman - how's your spotting? If ot was me, I'd get it checked it out.

Jess - in my first pregnancy my hormones went wild towards the end. I remember being completely and totally unreasonable!!! So I totally understand. I'm dreading this stage with this pregnancy.

I literally threw tantrums for no reason and they were spectacular!!!

 

[mrswichman]

No more..was just a one time thing. Ill mention it to my doctor next appointment. I understand the feeling of being ready...today I couldn't focus on work...bump was all in the way and Elijah's butt was in my ribs...I was just so uncomfortable. Hopefully 5 more weeks till I can take absence at work.

 

[Jaxvipe]

I'm so uncomfortable lately, I hope these next couple weeks go by quickly. I keep telling myself hopefully only 5-7 more weeks of this!

Hope everyone had a good holiday!!