January Jelly Beans 2014!

[xx Emily xx]

Vtjess - happy 38 weeks!! Another one closer!

Em xxx

 

[vtjess423]

Thanks, Emily! It's crazy how fast these last few weeks have moved. I'm looking forward to meeting my little man but I'm also very nervous about being a mommy to 2 little boys! LOL I know I'll have my hands full.

I do wish I had at least SOME indication that he'd be making his appearance soon but no signs of labor here. I didn't have any with my older son either so I guess it's to be expected. He'll decide to come when he's good and ready and I'm ok with that!

 

[lindsayms05]

Yay to everyone new weeks! I'm 38 weeks today as well. I had my appt this am and BP was much better. I go back again on Friday for an ultrasound, and then induction is set for January 8th at 7AM!! If she doesn't have other plans, of course.

 

[Srrme]

Do women always get an ultrasound in the last weeks of pregnancy, or no?

 

[Twag]

Not here in the UK i don't think unless they have a reason like breech etc

 

[melann13]

No late USs here unless there are positioning or growth concerns. Haven't seen my Felicity since 21 weeks!

 

[lindsayms05]

I've had weekly ultrasounds for the last 8 weeks or so, but only because I'm being closely monitored due to BP issues/watching for preE.

 

[goldstns]

I think my last US was at 35 weeks... no more as far as I know. Doc checked me today, she doesn't think Alia is coming soon... so its a waiting game. Worst comes to worst Ill be headed to hospital for my induction 2 weeks from today!! She said I was 2 cm and 45-50% thinned, but my cervix is back far and baby isn't really engaged. She said sometimes with first babies the baby doesn't engage until the labor.

 

[mommytobe11]

I haven't had an ultrasound since 18 weeks

Lindsay, our LOs may end up with the same birthday! My csection is booked for the 9th at 8:30am

 

[goldstns]

car seat in.... CHECK!

Ready for baby girl!

 

[Srrme]

Ah, okay! I wasn't sure. I had SO many US during my second pregnancy because he was measuring small, but I've only had the minimum during this pregnancy, and didn't know if they offer one later on to check the position of baby.

 

[Acorn]

melann- I did not leak at all with my first, I started to leak as I went into labor. I am pretty sure that is perfectly normal. Different story this time around!

I did a TON of cooking and freezing with my first. Not nearly as easy this time around. I have been doubling meals here and there and freezing one, so I do have a little stash. I am sure my mom will also add to that

Srrme- No ultrasounds here unless they have a good reason to (measuring small/big, BP issues, etc).


Had my 36 week appointment today. 1/2 cm dilated, station at -1. She said my cervix was REALLY soft. That happened the first time too, and it made early labor go really fast for me. I am nervous about that since I need to find someone to watch dd when we go to the hospital. We have lots of people offering, but it's a matter of finding who is available and waiting for them to come over. At any rate, she seemed to think that at the rate I'm going, I will not make it to 40 weeks. Of course it's all a guessing game. Hopefully he'll at least stay in there until 37 weeks so I can have a water birth. Ideally a couple more weeks, because I need to prepare to leave work!

 

[despttc]

38weeks!!

My Mom is a New Year jellybean. I would be ecstatic if bubba decides to make his appearance on New year day

Acorn, hope you get the water birth you've planned

 

[xx Emily xx]

38 weeks!! Yay!!

I don't think this little lady wants to share her birthday with Christmas or new year! I reckon she's going to be in there a while longer yet! I just hope she's not too late!!

Em xxx

 

[Twag]

Happy 38 weeks ladies

 

[vtjess423]

Happy 38 weeks, ladies!

My doctor does about 3 u/s's with each pregnancy at least she has with me though I ended up with more both times so it may just be my situation. I have high bp so it might just be precaution. I had one around 8/9 weeks, 20 weeks and then one to check growth & position at 32ish weeks. With my first, at my 32 week sono he was measuring small and so because of that in combination with my high bp, I was sent to a Fetal and Maternal Specialist where I got 2 more u/s's. With this pregnancy, I wasn't expecting to get any more but last week she decided it been too long since the last one (or something like that) and wanted one more. So she scheduled me to have another yesterday at 38 weeks. She didn't seem concerned but maybe again because of my bp she wanted just to be sure all was OK.

And my u/s went really well. My little guy is measuring well and he was moving during so I think everything is good. They are estimating him at weighing 7lbs, 14oz which I know can be off. I'm just hoping it's not off in that this is on the small side. LOL I possibly still have a few weeks to go and I'm not sure how I'll handle a much bigger baby! My older son was only 5lbs, 4oz at birth...so this delivery will probably be much different than my first.

I have my next OB appointment on Thursday but unfortunately it's not with my OB as she's out of town this week. So I'm not sure how this will go as I'm not fond of this doctor (I know other's who had her and they had bad experiences). So I'm keeping my fingers crossed my little guy stays in at least until next week when my doctor is back. I've already decided if they offer a cervix check at this appointment, I'm going to say no since I had one last week anyway. So we'll see how it goes.

I hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Srrme]

Yay! 38 weeks! I did NOT think I would make it this far! No sign my little boy wants to come out though. I wish he would!

 

[despttc]

Happy New year, ladies!

Its already January 1st at our place

 

[melann13]

Happy New Year despttc!

I have DH picking up raspberry leaf tea on the way home. I've heard it came make labor shorter and contractions more productive. We haven't decided if we're going out to a friend's house tonight or not. If we are I won't drink it til tomorrow just in case she's ready and the tea pushes me over the edge. I find that doubtful, but you never know! Anyone have experience with it?

 

[Srrme]

I'm so tempted to DTD with hubby and see if it triggers anything.