January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Lilahbear]

Sonia - sorry to hear you had a similar night. Hope you get to take it easy today!

Your update sounds just like my day, minus the breaksfast! Food shopping, hubby unpacked, I ate horrid mix Halloween Haribo then slept! Just woken up. Hope you have a better nights sleep tonight x

Hee hee, that is so funny! Hope you get a better nights sleep too! x

 

[Lilahbear]

Has anyone else had leg cramps at night yet? I got woken up by the worst leg cramp ever!!! It went from the top of my calf all the way to my toes and felt like it lasted forever!! I couldn't get this thing to stop. I hope this isn't going to be a regular occurance! Holy cow!!!!

We're getting ready for the hurricane too! Sounds like it's going to be pretty nasty. Stay safe ladies!

Yes, I have been having bad leg cramps for ages now. They only really happen at night, but I had one bad bought one evening. They seem to have eased off over the past couple of weeks and doing calf stretches have definatley helped!

 

[snowangel187]

I was watch one of the birth stories earlier as well and also have a question. The couple were talking about the amino, and were worried about it. I presumed they meant the test where a long needle is inserted into sac, but when they showed it happening they were having a scan? So what do you US people call the amino?

They use ultrasound to guide the needle to just the right spot for the testing.

 

[Kaiecee]

It's so hard giving bac my boys to their father after only a short weekend maybe it's the hormones but my younger one cried and it just broke my heart so I cried

 

[mellywelly]

I was watch one of the birth stories earlier as well and also have a question. The couple were talking about the amino, and were worried about it. I presumed they meant the test where a long needle is inserted into sac, but when they showed it happening they were having a scan? So what do you US people call the amino?

They use ultrasound to guide the needle to just the right spot for the testing.

Thanks snow. Is the amino used more routinely over there? I think its only used here if it's sususpected that something is wrong. This couple had no indication of any problems and so I was baffled why they would perform such a high risk procedure?

 

[els1022]

Ok so im watching a US show called birth stories and have a question. Do they put some sort of gel in the babys eyes? Whats it for only i dont think its done in the uk x

It's an antibiotic ointment called erythromycin. It's routinely put in the eyes of newborns to prevent blindness due to mom having gonorrhea or chlamydia (I can't remember if it's for both or just one)and baby being exposed to it in the birth canal. Moms are tested during pregnancy but I guess it's a precaution in case it was contracted after the testing...

 

[els1022]

I was watch one of the birth stories earlier as well and also have a question. The couple were talking about the amino, and were worried about it. I presumed they meant the test where a long needle is inserted into sac, but when they showed it happening they were having a scan? So what do you US people call the amino?

They use ultrasound to guide the needle to just the right spot for the testing.

Thanks snow. Is the amino used more routinely over there? I think its only used here if it's sususpected that something is wrong. This couple had no indication of any problems and so I was baffled why they would perform such a high risk procedure?

It's sometimes done to test for fetal lung maturity. If baby is 36-37 weeks and needs to be delivered due to an issue with either mom or baby they'll do an amnio to see if the lungs are mature. it's kind of a risk vs benefit thing.

 

[DittyByrd]

Ok so im watching a US show called birth stories and have a question. Do they put some sort of gel in the babys eyes? Whats it for only i dont think its done in the uk x

It's an antibiotic ointment called erythromycin. It's routinely put in the eyes of newborns to prevent blindness due to mom having gonorrhea or chlamydia (I can't remember if it's for both or just one)and baby being exposed to it in the birth canal. Moms are tested during pregnancy but I guess it's a precaution in case it was contracted after the testing...

And it's mandated in some states.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ugh storms not looking good..they cancelled all schools until wednesday!! Which means no work for me until thursday! Hope everything is ok.... Electricity company called and said expect power to be out for 5-7 days.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Ugh storms not looking good..they cancelled all schools until wednesday!! Which means no work for me until thursday! Hope everything is ok.... Electricity company called and said expect power to be out for 5-7 days.

Thats crazy!!!!! Wow, girls, stat safe!

 

[jrowenj]

I live 10 miles from the beach at jersey shore and I'm freaking the EFF out!!!!!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

I would be too jamie! My eyes are glued to the weather channel right now.... Poor nyc is being shut down with their entire subway system...oooooyyyyyy.....

 

[DittyByrd]

I live 10 miles from the beach at jersey shore and I'm freaking the EFF out!!!!!!

Hang in there! You are way safe from surge that far inland. Will be thinking about you and all the other girls affected.

 

[DittyByrd]

I would be too jamie! My eyes are glued to the weather channel right now.... Poor nyc is being shut down with their entire subway system...oooooyyyyyy.....

So is Philly starting at midnight tonight.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ohhhh dear..... Well good thing is that our scan is tomorrow at 9:45 ...hopefully nothing will pick up too bad til afternoon.

 

[AJThomas]

I'll be thinking of u east coast ladies, stay safe. Hopefully the pressure change won't bring any early babies! My mom was so worried that was going to happen to me. (Hope I'm not freaking anybody out...)

 

[snowangel187]

I was watch one of the birth stories earlier as well and also have a question. The couple were talking about the amino, and were worried about it. I presumed they meant the test where a long needle is inserted into sac, but when they showed it happening they were having a scan? So what do you US people call the amino?

They use ultrasound to guide the needle to just the right spot for the testing.

Thanks snow. Is the amino used more routinely over there? I think its only used here if it's sususpected that something is wrong. This couple had no indication of any problems and so I was baffled why they would perform such a high risk procedure?

I know they offer it if you get higher risk results from blood tests for birth defects and genetic disorders etc. I don't necessarily think its routine. Unless the people would terminate if there is something wrong. then of course they do it near the end of pregnancy to test baby's lungs maturity. To determine if they can just deliver you or if they need to give you steroids.

 

[La Mere]

Angel- I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't really have any advice to give. I would definitely wait for more info before making any kind of decision. Will be sending prayers to you and your family.

Girls on the East Coast- Stay safe!! Will be thinking of you all and sending prayers your way!

Kaiecee- I think the soreness/achey feeling is just growth! My belly has been pretty sore for the last week or so.. doesn't help with all the kicks

DeeDee- I am sorry about your PITA (pain in the ass) in laws! They sound sneaky, lol. I am glad you have the strength to stand up to them!!

Lilah & Sonia- I am sorry you both had such rough nights! I hope you both get better night's sleep and wake feeling nice and refreshed!!

AFM: It's getting ridiculously cold here. (say's the south TX wimp ) We went to a wedding today, it was lovely. It was a worship service and wedding all wrapped into one. It was really interesting as I had never been to a wedding before today. But, ugh... I felt huge and uncomfortable ALL day!! I will have to take pics of my bump tomorrow. I think I am finally getting to the uncomfortable stage in this pregnancy

Sorry if I missed anyone!! Hope you are all doing well!!!

 

[ARuppe716]

Jaime I was thinking about you since you're so close to the shore!! I hope all is well for you!

I'll be working from home tomorrow if we have power. 7 months pregnant and 70 mph winds don't seem to be a good combo!

My sister in law and her husband have us their baby swing today. It was used twice and our niece hated it so it's in perfect condition. We set it up and the cat has already tried climbing in several times!! Haha... Not sure she will be so eager when there's a crying infant!

 

[ARuppe716]

On an unrelated note I made hubby laugh as we discovered the classiest thing yet about this pregnancy. Whenever I pass gas my belly button pops out!!! Hahhahaha!!