January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Lilahbear]

Betheney - glad they let you out of the hospital and at least they are keeping a close eye on you so they can nip any potential problems in the bud straight away.

I am in the middle of my Glucose Tolerance Test. Had my first blood test at 9.05, they made me drink a bottle and a 1/3 of lucozade (I like lucozade, but drinking that much so fast was hard). I am now back home, totally wired and going to head of soon for my next blood test at 11.05. Am praying it all comes back normal. I thought I would be starving, but I think the sugar and caffeine coursing through my bloodstream is keeping me going. Hope I don't have some horrible come down.

On a happier note, we have out first ante-natal class this evening which we are really looking forward to!

 

[Lilahbear]

Single digita! 9 wEeks to go!

That is crazy, that some of us are coming into single figures!!!! The countdown begins!

 

[jrowenj]

Hope your tests go well, lilah!

 

[mellywelly]

I had the weirdest dream last night. I started having contractions, and so I went into a swimming pool, where I gave birth to the most beautiful baby I have ever seen! I was busy gazing into the baby's eyes, completely smitten! And dh, sitting next to me was trying to get my attention, as he had a baby in his arms too. I had just given birth to a twin without knowing about it! Dh said said his was a boy, what was mine? I had forgot to look, and mine was a boy too! It was very strange!

Betheney, glad your home again, hope you managed to catch up on some sleep!

 

[mellywelly]

Lilah -the lucozade made baby go mad when I had it, it was jumping around like a looney! Must have been he sugar rush!!!

 

[Lilahbear]

I thought it would make baby really active too, but it didn't really. In fact baby has been quite quiet today. Least that's it done now. Get the results next Thursday.

 

[Lilahbear]

I had the weirdest dream last night. I started having contractions, and so I went into a swimming pool, where I gave birth to the most beautiful baby I have ever seen! I was busy gazing into the baby's eyes, completely smitten! And dh, sitting next to me was trying to get my attention, as he had a baby in his arms too. I had just given birth to a twin without knowing about it! Dh said said his was a boy, what was mine? I had forgot to look, and mine was a boy too! It was very strange!

Betheney, glad your hope again, hope you managed to catch up on some sleep!

What a funny dream. I dreamt last night that I was pregnant and out at a nightclub where I was drinking vodka and cokes. I woke up feeling terrible that I had been drinking until I realised it was a dream and reminded myself I haven't had a drink since before I was pregnant.

 

[Little J]

Jrow- isnt it odd to think you only have to wait the time it took for your first "8-week" ultrasound! So nuts!

Leinz- sorry about the glucose test

Im kinda nervous to take mine as this whole pregnancy iv been eating/wanting sweets... and i do eat them when normally i dont, so i feel like im at higher risk due to my diet with the sweets during pregnancy (they havent found any signs on my urine thus far, but itll be a whole new ball game with this sugar packed drink, yuck!)

Thank goodness tomorrow is friday!

This morning started off bad.... as hubby used up the last of the bread and forgot to take another loaf out of the freezer to thaw, so i dont really have much to choose from for lunch other than easy-mac and cheeze its

But then my day turned around when i got to work as i won alot of door prizes are our "Green Day" event at work where i won homemade honey (made from bees), homemade hand soap, homemade gel air freshener and a produce bag!

 

[BlossomJ]

Not managing to check in on here as much as I was & I don't have a clue what's going on!

Betheney - glad your BP came down a bit and your home again. I totally understand your concern though & hope everything works out & baby is fine. I went through weekly scans last time around & that was stressful enough. Thinking of you

It doesn't look like I'm moving after all Although the bank's surveyor gave the property the OK, our own surveyor found a few hidden issues (including a pretty big one) & we don't think the vendors will reduce the price accordingly... so we're house hunting again & it's unlikely we'll get moved before the baby arrives now

 

[Betheney]

during my first pregnancy i was at a higher risk of having GD, my mother had it and i was obese. So to prevent myself getting it i didn't eat ANY sugar, i was so super careful and all my doctors told me eating excessive sugar or no sugar isn't going to change whether you do or do not get it. Obviously once you have it, eating those things impacts on it. But it doesn't change whether you will or wont get it.

I have my 2hr GD test this Saturday.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Single digita! 9 wEeks to go!

Just realized u picked babies name . Love blake! . Also congrats on the single digits..i feel like its taking forever!

 

[La Mere]

I'm still here ladies, promise ill be back fully soon.

Betheny - glad they've let you home now and that they are keeping an eye on you.

Welcome teepee

Hope everyone is doing well, will catch up properly when my ass manages to find a seat for longer than 2 mins!

30 weeks for me today, I reckon I'll be early, this side of Christmas x

Hi, Sonia. Glad to hear from you, hun. And glad to hear you'll be back soon!! Hope everything is starting to calm down for you and that things are getting better.

Ugh. I definitely feel like I overdid it today. I got quite a bit crossed off my list, but having some a few harsh contractions now. Laying on my side to try to get them to calm down.

Don't do too much, hun. Keep cooking that lil cupcake a bit longer! Definitely take it easy today!!!

Anyone have back pain in the rib area? I've had it persistently for about a week and it's distressing...

Yep, front and back pain in the rib area. Not too distressed about it though as baby is getting bigger and taking up a lot more room. At least baby hasn't started kicking the ribs yet..

Spoke to the nurse today about the ultra sound the doctor ordered because he was worried about my lack of weight gain. He hadn't looked at it yet but the nurse gave me a couple updates that I'm a bit concerned about.

One baby is still breach. Nurse said to will him to turn His femur bone is measuring small compared to the rest of his body. And my fluid is high. Im most concerned about the fluid because my water broke at 36 weeks with my son due to way too much fluid. He has to spend some time in the NICU because of breathing issues.

So Im waiting to hear the final word from the doctor to see if he is worried or not. I might have to start having extra ultra sounds to make sure everything is going ok.

On a lighter note...Our Pumpkins for this year

I agree with the other girls about baby being breech. Still plenty of time for him to turn. I would recommend a site to check out, but Betheney beat me to it! It's a great site with a ton of info. Try not to worry too much until you talk to the doctor. And, SUPER cute pumpkins, hun!!!

Single digita! 9 wEeks to go!

Yay! Congrats on single digits, Jaime! Won't be long now till our LO's start arriving!!!

Not managing to check in on here as much as I was & I don't have a clue what's going on!

Betheney - glad your BP came down a bit and your home again. I totally understand your concern though & hope everything works out & baby is fine. I went through weekly scans last time around & that was stressful enough. Thinking of you

It doesn't look like I'm moving after all Although the bank's surveyor gave the property the OK, our own surveyor found a few hidden issues (including a pretty big one) & we don't think the vendors will reduce the price accordingly... so we're house hunting again & it's unlikely we'll get moved before the baby arrives now

I am sorry you won't be moving, Blossom. That must be really disappointing! I hope you can find a house you like even better than that one!!!!

Betheney - glad they let you out of the hospital and at least they are keeping a close eye on you so they can nip any potential problems in the bud straight away.

I am in the middle of my Glucose Tolerance Test. Had my first blood test at 9.05, they made me drink a bottle and a 1/3 of lucozade (I like lucozade, but drinking that much so fast was hard). I am now back home, totally wired and going to head of soon for my next blood test at 11.05. Am praying it all comes back normal. I thought I would be starving, but I think the sugar and caffeine coursing through my bloodstream is keeping me going. Hope I don't have some horrible come down.

On a happier note, we have out first ante-natal class this evening which we are really looking forward to!

Good luck with you GTT, Lilah! Hope all goes well!!! And have fun at your ante-natal class!!!

 

[Little J]

Blossom- sorry about the house.... house hunting is stressful and annoying! We had to get out of a contract with a house we had an accepted offer on bc they lied about major things with the house. The house we ended up with we LOVE! Remember, things happen for a reason

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Good morning! Any of you ladies having issues with dizzy spells? I had such a bad time with it last night. I drink lots of water, wonder why it's happening.

 

[jrowenj]

Single digita! 9 wEeks to go!

Just realized u picked babies name . Love blake! . Also congrats on the single digits..i feel like its taking forever!

So excited to pick a name!! The middle name is my husbands dads name. I think it's funny but cute hehe

 

[La Mere]

Good morning! Any of you ladies having issues with dizzy spells? I had such a bad time with it last night. I drink lots of water, wonder why it's happening.

Good morning, my lovely bump buddy! I have dizzy spells from time to time. It's mostly when I don't drink enough and get to hot (shouldn't be a problem with winter rolling in) , or if I don't eat when I should (low blood sugar, which I have problems with when I am not pregnant) or it could be low iron (anemia).

I usually start feeling better after eating a piece of fruit and drinking a ton of water. If I don't, I lay down for a few minutes if I can or just sit with Rayven taking it easy. I hope you feel better today, hun.

Jaime- I love your little boy's name! So cute!

 

[DittyByrd]

This thread simply moves too fast to keep up with everyone!

I ordered two books:
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
In May's Guide to Breastfeeding

I am sure I will devour them when they come and can let those of you who haven't read them know what I think.

 

[DittyByrd]

To all of those ladies having physical troubles: Hang in there! I suspect most of us will be more and more miserable in the coming weeks!

I CANNOT believe we have a group member with 9 weeks to go!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!! I don't think we'll have our first early bean until after Thanksgiving (which is the end of November in the US). That's my prediction - so all you girls bake those babies long enough, okay?

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Good morning! Any of you ladies having issues with dizzy spells? I had such a bad time with it last night. I drink lots of water, wonder why it's happening.

Good morning, my lovely bump buddy! I have dizzy spells from time to time. It's mostly when I don't drink enough and get to hot (shouldn't be a problem with winter rolling in) , or if I don't eat when I should (low blood sugar, which I have problems with when I am not pregnant) or it could be low iron (anemia).

I usually start feeling better after eating a piece of fruit and drinking a ton of water. If I don't, I lay down for a few minutes if I can or just sit with Rayven taking it easy. I hope you feel better today, hun.

Jaime- I love your little boy's name! So cute!

Hi! Yeah, they checked my blood thursday too and said I didn't have anemia, and I got them after dinner last night. I wasn't really hot, AC was going and I drink a lot of water. They got really bad to where if my eyes moved quickly I would get dizzy LOL I'm better though!

 

[ARuppe716]

Deedee I get the same where I'm hOt and light headed. I find that I'm dehydrating faster than before now that he's bigger so I think that's the culprit.

Jersey and PA girls... Anyone else watching the weather? Looks like its going to be an interesting week next week!! Hope everyone stays safe and dry!!!