Its June!!!!! 20 week scan next month!!! Whos with me?

[time]

Thanks inoue! Had them all in a chest of drawers but had no idea what I had so thought they'd all get seen and worn if they're out!
Enjoy your Chinese!!

 

[pops23]

Love the nursery time, gorgeous! And you have so many clothes, love it! We have had to hold back on clothes obv due to being team yellow, I just can't wait to know now!

Had my baby shower yesterday and was ridiculously spoilt! Got pretty much everything we needed, so many presents! Getting excited now, just can't wait!!

I'm impressed at the activity going on in the early hours, I couldn't cope with bring awake that early but I suppose you mummy's are used to surviving on less sleep and doing a million things at once, that is a trick ill need to learn ;-)

3rd nct class tomorrow and going solo as lee will be at prayers for his grandmother, will have to learn about induction on my own I guess!

Can't believe weekend is over already , booo! Xxx

 

[Sarahcake]

Hey guys, had a really long reply written out...then pressed the back button on my mouse and lost it all, hurrah!!

Hope we all had a good weekend? Mine was spent putting together furniture. A friend had her little boy at 35+2 a few days back, waters just spontaneously broke and he was out within an hour!! All seems well but mum and baby have been asked to stay a few days in hospital to make doubly sure before sending them home. It put the fear of got into me and I realised how unprepared we actually are at home here so it was all systems go on sorting a few things lol

Midwife today at 2, I imagine its just the standard testing of pee and poke around of belly thats gonna happen. But will let you know how it goes anyways.

 

[time]

Good luck today Sarah and happy birthday!!

Glad you're getting organised.. It feels so good doesn't it?! I think I'm perfectly ready now if baby decides to come early! Reading my pregnancy bible book today and it says at 35 weeks 99% of babies will survive so very relieving.

I've felt very funny the last 2 days been getting period cramps, was sick lastnight for the first time in months and had a bad tummy, didn't want to think it could be the 'clearout' so just hoping I had a bad night! Not having anything more than theusual Braxton hicks this morning so sure it's nothing!

 

[Scally]

Sarah- oh gosh another early birth??!!!

Well done on your Sunday doing all the sorting! Good luck with your appointment! Hope it all goes well, let us know! Ooooh and happy birthday!

Time- Thats a relief with 99%! I wonder what your sickness etc was all about?

I am kind of organised now, we got all our things out of the loft yesterday and realised our moses basket doesnt fit the stand we were given! So had to order one quick online! Pram is all set, just need to see my friend on Thursday for the car seat, clean that and then we are done!

I have very strangely woken up with a funny lip today- looks like it could be the start of a cold sore? I have never had one, and have now googled and its not good, so hope it doesnt amount to one!

x

 

[Sarahcake]

Thank you very much to you both x

I do feel somewhat better now that some things have been put up. Were were sat looking at it last night like wow, yes its only a couple of cheap Ikea drawers and a changing table, but we were so proud of ourselves! Makes things feel much more real and we actually had a really nice day, full of laughs, putting it all together.

99% wow, thats a hell of a statistic, im happy with those odds! Just cant believe that she was carrying on like normal then all of a sudden her waters went and he was out within the hour! Its her third so I guess things are a little easier maybe but still...one hell of a shock. Really gave us a kick in the ass thats for sure!

I hope your feeling better now? That doesn't sound pleasant at all If it keeps up, give your midwife a quick ring she will have some answers for you im sure.

Oooo Ally, youve reminded me, I need to sort out our pram. Weve had it all since I was 13 weeks - got a bargain off a friend! And its been sat gathering dust in the bathroom (lack of space, dont ask lol) so it could do with a proper clean. Will get that done this week.

Cold sores can get really sore Only had a few before but they are annoying. There's a balm you can get which I found really helpful but I cant think of the name. I wanna say zovirax or something along those lines but no idea if its pregnancy safe or not :S Hope it goes away soon for you though.

Midwife went well, measured at 41 weeks from the fundal height, not at all worried though especially since my last scan kinda proved just how absurd that was lol He's now 3/5th engaged so he's getting ready now and he seems happy and healthy in there which is the most important part

Last growth scan next monday....time where Ill get my answers as to what is going to happen to me! Eeek!

 

[Scally]

Yay for a good MW appointment- good measurement, and yay for 3/5ths engaged! Oooooh a scan next week will be nice to see how he is doing!

I have never had a cold sore before so googled that, it seems to be ok in pregnancy as long as its gone before baby is born, but i'll need to speak to a doc if it does become one as apparently i could pass it onto the baby as i havent got the antibodies for it so she wont either?

x

 

[Sarahcake]

Oooo I didn't actually know that, may be worth giving your midwife a quick call and ask her advice then. I just thought a cold sore was a simple cold sore but I forget that even the most simplest of things can be something that would cause more of an issue in pregnancy! Always best to find out as Google will tell you so many different things.

Yeah it was a nice appointment, for the first time in the last few I walked out not too worried about the fundal height and things. Nothing I can do about it anyways really, just gotta take it as it comes Cant wait to see him again, being high risk sucks from the health point of view but the extra scans ive received are really good.

Looking forward to seeing what the Dr wants to discuss in our 'frank talk about the birth' lol

 

[time]

Aww glad midwifes went well Sarah!
What pram have you got? Think we got ours a bit early too and it will need a good dust!
Hopefully they will tell you a lot more next week!

Never had a cold sore thankfully they look so sore! But is that passing on to baby because it's from the same strain of the herpes virus or something isn't it?! I'd check with the midwife but everyone seems to have them at this time of year!

Wish I could see baby again it has been forever since our 20 week scans but just don't want to pay for another private one as we did at 16 weeks.

 

[Sarahcake]

Ahh yeah that right, I remember now, cold sores are a different strain of the herpes virus indeed. Its one of those things that once its in your system, you can never get rid. Sorry Ally, thats probably not helping is it lol Id ring and find out for sure.

We ended up with the Mothercare Spin travel system. A friend was selling it brand new pretty much, including the car seat and extra bits with it for 150 quid so we grabbed it as we had the money there and then and didnt know what we were gonna be able to afford later on down the line.

Its horrid that the norm is nothing after your 20 week scan It seems like such a massive amount of time to pass before you get to meet them. I think there should be a routine positioning scan for all somewhere in the 30 odd weeks bracket to be honest.

 

[Scally]

Sarah it must suck to be high risk, but the scans must be lovely!

I would love to see baby now, just cant justify the cost of a private scan. Never mind wont be long and I'll be meeting her!

I have tired myself out again! Just cleaned the chassis of the pram, gave Izzy a ride round on the buggy board! haha! Then cleaned the inside of the car- run out of energy for the outside so that'll be done another day! lol

x

 

[ttc_lolly]

Glad your appt went well Sarah

Ouch on the cold sore Ally I hope it's not one, but yeh it is a type of herpes isn't it? Sorry I know that's not very nice but probably why you shouldn't kiss or let baby touch the infected area. I have no idea, I'd ask your MW!

I ordered a mattress for my moses basket and itcame today and does not fit I'm so stupid I thought they were all just one size haha! So had to measure the basket and re-order another, hopefully this one will fit! My yummy mummy bag came today too so been playing about with that.

My pelvis is getting so sore now, everyday it seems to get worse I took Amber swimming today and that seems to have helped loads, but can't go swimming everyday unfortunately so don't know what I'll do. Hopefully it's not or does not develop in to SPD as I would like to be able to walk and move for these last few weeks!

My bump seems to have got loads bigger over the last few days. Baby stop growing now please, I won't be able to squeeze you out

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[Sarahcake]

I dont know where you get the energy to Ally! So jealous! I have a few simple tasks to do and im just sat here knackered lol I look forward to the day when I can have a can of relentless or red bull again!

The private scans are so pricy arnt they? I really wanted a 4D one but there's just no way we could have justified the price of it when were so close to meeting him now.

 

[Sarahcake]

Awww Lauryn your bump is adorable!!! You look fantastic lovely

Oooo swimming, I hadnt actually thought bout that, used to have hydrotherapy when I put my back out and it was fantastic, I think I may see about going over the weekend somewhere, see if being able to move without the stress on my pelvis actually helps at all.

I had no idea that the matresses were different sizes either! Im glad youve mentioned that as a friend is sending us hers and were gonna have to change the matress. I would have bought just any one too lol!

 

[Scally]

Lauryn- awww lovely bump! I didnt realise they were different sizes until I had Izzy, my friend gave me a mamas and papas moses basket so we had to get the mattress from there as others are different sizes! Oooooooh post a pic of your changing bag!!!!!

I ordered a changing bag from Next, but it wont be here until after baby is born as there was a 9 week wait! I hope its worth it!

Hope your pelvis pain doesnt get any worse.

I absolutely hate swimming, i had hydrotherapy etc when i hurt my back and it killed and really put me off swimming for life! Izzy has never showed any desire to go, I have only taken her a couple of times in her life, but now she really wants to go but my cossie doesnt fit anymore so i've promised her we'll go after baby is born!

x

 

[Sarahcake]

Isnt it funny how different things help some and not others! I put out, well a patient put out 2 disks in my lower back and hydrotherapy pools was the only place I felt as though I could really stretch out and move without it hurting me. Felt better for a few days afterwards too. I adore swimming though, not been able to go the last year due to the wound on my leg and ive missed it.

 

[Inoue]

Glad your mw appt went well Sarah! Is that your last scan?

Lolly, gorgeous bump! . Its not till im in the shower I see how big my bump is now (although ppl still say its small! Lol).

Ive got my last growth scan tomorrow morning . Im then off to see consultant, then off to another hosp to see mw, then both mine and Marcs cars are in for there MOT's from 2pm. Such a busy day tomorrow but looking forward to seeing LO again, even though the mw always presses to hard and hurts bump . Went into work today to see girlies and catch up on the goss. They have booked the Christmas due for 14th Dec and asked me to go, think it may be pushing it as if baby is late (say 1-2 weeks) then ill only have a few days recovery before party. Shame really but sods law xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

What's a hydrotherapy pool? This was just a standard public swimming pool but it was so nice to feel weightless and I feel fine after going. I'm sure the pain will return with a vengeance tonight, will have to mention it to my MW on Thursday @ my 34w appt. I didn't actually do much swimming, just floated around I had Amber with me though so had to keep an eye on her.

Started on my hospital bag at last! I've washed all my PJ's and waiting for them to dry and then will get them put in. Still undecided on what outfit to bring the baby home in, it's going to be a 30min car ride and we'll be seeing nobody so I don't think it matters to much what it even is! Now I've got my changing bag I can start packing baby's bits and then I'll be done

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[pops23]

Gorgeous bump and gorgeous bag!!

I'm seeing the physio tomorrow re SPD Lauryn, will let you know what they say, then got my 34 week mw appt

Just wanna meet my baby now and find out what it is! This weekend is for washing all baby clothes, sheets, towels etc then I'm packing hospital bag! Decided were def going up to Doncaster for a wedding when I'm almost 37 weeks (I love in Surrey) so will be totally prepared by then with bags, birth plan, notes and Car seat ready to go just in case!

Exciting!! Xxx

 

[Sarahcake]

Inoue, the scan I have booked for a week today is the last one Im going to get I believe. From there judgements will be made as to weather im to be induced or not so im a little nervous!

Hope all goes well with your scan tomorrow, and your consultant, and your midwife, wow you really are booked up tomorrow arnt you! Ooo that date is pushing it a little bit isnt it :S May be one of those wait and see how you feel things.

Lauryn, a hydrotherepy pool is pretty much the same really from my experience just its a bit smaller - around half the size of a standard pool, has chairs moulded into the side to sit on so your still in the water, and is a little warmer too so your muscles can relax. They are used a lot for people with things like fybromyalgia and any muscular skeletal issues like slipped disks in my case.

This was the place I had my course, I worked at that hospital at the time of the injury so I got sent there, found it really relaxing and helpful - https://www.exeterphysio.co.uk/hydrotherapy.html