January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Lauren021406]

Hi ladies!! I'll catch up on this thread later but wanted to check in and say hello. All is well here and didn't have any damage but power went out about 24 hours ago. We're being told 7-10 days!! Hopefully it won't be that long and I'll be back on soon. Hope everyone else was ok in the storm and all is well!! Miss you ladies!

Thats what there telling us too

 

[Nikkilewis14]

The people in my area (17,000 in my county) were told the same...and most have gotten their power back by tonight.....i kno u ladies prob got hit harder and more ppl were affected so hopefully it is soon!

 

[snowangel187]

Confession: I can't stop obsessing over fetal movements.

My movements have morphed in the last week or so to include rolls, flutters/tickles, softer kicks, and occasional bigger kicks. I am absolutely obsessed with movement. Baby is usually quiet during the day and more active morning and night. I've made the mistake of reading all the reduced fetal movement info and, of course, stillborn stories are a part of that.

Have an OB appointment in the morning so I will be sure to get reassurance from the doctor.

Ditty dont worry you're definitely not alone there, I have been secretly obsessing too! Our babies sound alike though as my boy is also quiet during the day and a little more active in the morning and night. I did riase the question the other day and was assured by some second time mums that different babies have different patterns and some of their first LO's were more/less active than this one so that made me feel better. I guess we just sit tight and keep monitoring - not to the point of obsession though

big

They told me at the hospital that one active period a day is fine and as long as there's at least 10 movements in under two hours ur fine. A far as kick counts I u do it u have to stop what ur doing and lay down and count when they're moving. Not just sit and expect them to move. Also each bump counts as a movement so if baby rolls for example and u feel bump,bump,bump quick and in a row that's 3 different movements.

But if it's a drastic change in the norm for ur baby call the dr.

 

[DittyByrd]

Confession: I can't stop obsessing over fetal movements.

My movements have morphed in the last week or so to include rolls, flutters/tickles, softer kicks, and occasional bigger kicks. I am absolutely obsessed with movement. Baby is usually quiet during the day and more active morning and night. I've made the mistake of reading all the reduced fetal movement info and, of course, stillborn stories are a part of that.

Have an OB appointment in the morning so I will be sure to get reassurance from the doctor.

Ditty dont worry you're definitely not alone there, I have been secretly obsessing too! Our babies sound alike though as my boy is also quiet during the day and a little more active in the morning and night. I did riase the question the other day and was assured by some second time mums that different babies have different patterns and some of their first LO's were more/less active than this one so that made me feel better. I guess we just sit tight and keep monitoring - not to the point of obsession though

big

They told me at the hospital that one active period a day is fine and as long as there's at least 10 movements in under two hours ur fine. A far as kick counts I u do it u have to stop what ur doing and lay down and count when they're moving. Not just sit and expect them to move. Also each bump counts as a movement so if baby rolls for example and u feel bump,bump,bump quick and in a row that's 3 different movements.

But if it's a drastic change in the norm for ur baby call the dr.

Thanks, Snow. I know all about kick counts. Talked to my OB and posted the response on here 2 weeks ago. Knowledge helps but it also makes me more nervous. It doesn't stop the neurosis! I keep worrying about adequate movement and kick counts anyway. And then baby will be here and I will constantly be worried about one thing or another, undoubtedly.

The counts are adequate but they feel different. I am getting more tickles and flickers and rolls with some kicks when before all I felt were the kicks. Perhaps it's a growth thing.

 

[BabyHopeful2]

So happy others passed the glucose test. Congrats.

I'm trying to be proactive with my failed test. Tomorrow I learn about my new diet and how to check my blood sugar levels. Today DH and I went to the hotel down the road and went swimming. It was such a great work out. I did squats, swam, did hip raises, etc. It helped my hip/pelvis pain so much. It was funny when I got out of the pool, without the buoyancy, I felt like I gained 50 lbs.

Keep safe all those on the east coast. We keep seeing a lot of coverage of New York. The midwest is currently having calm weather since the hurricane is keeping storms to our west at bay. The northwest is having flooding. It's amazing how one storm affects the entire country.

 

[ARuppe716]

Hello! Using precious battery to catch up I really hope we get power back soon as it is chilly here in the evenings and I would LOVE a shower! They projected 90% of my county went out and they will just start clearing roads today because the substations required so much work!

Snow and Betheney- Ill be thinking about you ladies!

30 weeks today!! Woohoo!! And baby has a new favorite spot- jammed up under my ribs. When I nudge him to try and make him move he just punches me and jams up harder! I'm definitely going to have my hands full with this one !

 

[span]

Snow and Betheney - hope things settle down a bit for your soon. Betheney - hope the internal exam shows your cervix is unaffected. If you have to stay in any longer/again why don't you try some ear plugs?
I get the occasional uncomfortable BH but not regularly.

Good news on those of you who have passed your GTT. Out of interest is it routine to do it in the USA? Over here, in the UK, they only seem to do it if they think you're a higher risk such as overweight, a history of GD or glucose in your pee at a routine check.

30 weeks today. Here's my bump. It's bigger than with Meg but I've still got some left over 'mummy tummy' from last time!

https://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j328/HannahB78/baby%202/P2030w.jpg

 

[Betheney]

Home sweet home

So had my afternoon trace and it went really well. Baby looked happy. A little too active so we had it on a little bit longer to show a stabilised heart rate as well as an elevated one with movements.

No BH could be felt or maybe tiny mild ones here or there.

Steroid injection still had to be given as I have to finish the course and yesterdays hurt so effing much every time I thought about today's I got all sweaty and panicked. But she told me it's better jabbed in the butt and not the thigh so I got it jabbed in the butt and it hurt so much less!!! Completely tolerable.

Forgot from my hospital stay last week with BP probs they wanted bloods taken for tomorrows doctors check up taken today. But I'd JUST had bloods taken at the request of today's doctor I told my midwife who said if I walk to pathology they can cross check what has and hasn't been tested and I'll get less blood drawn. No such luck, the guy was an idiot and obviously couldn't be bothered looking for my paperwork so said I just have to get them all done again even if we double up.

Can't believe since Sunday I've been stabbed 7 times with needles.

Doctor came around and said Braxton hicks episodes like that can happen but as long as they don't increase in intensity or pain I shouldn't be concerned. If I am concerned just come straight back in. She's happy with everything baby has shown today and when I told her how I didn't sleep last night because the BH were really concerning me as they may be hurting the baby so I couldn't sleep because I just wanted to feel movement all night. She said that keeping a closer eye on kicks sounds like a great idea and just gave me a few pointers. She also gave me some tips on watching for pre-eclampsia with the headaches and vision problems. I didn't mention the speculum and neither did she. But I do have a docs appt tomorrow and fetal monitoring on Friday where I'll get them to check the cervix via US. Blood test results are back and they all look good I'm told, No GD. Although I'm crazy low I'm iron, 1/10 the amount I had when.I fell pregnant so we'll see what my doctor says about that tomorrow.

 

[Lauren021406]

still no power here but on a positive note 31 weeks today!! Only 9 more to go!

 

[span]

Great news Betheney. Hope the low iron is easily sorted and your next monitoring goes well. X

 

[els1022]

I'm glad you get to go home, Betheney!! And yes, that steroid injection hurts like a b**ch doesn't it?Even in the butt!

 

[Lilahbear]

Glad that you got home betheney and that things are looking more positive. Poor you with all those needles. I've had four in the last week and that was more than enough! x

 

[snowangel187]

Confession: I can't stop obsessing over fetal movements.

My movements have morphed in the last week or so to include rolls, flutters/tickles, softer kicks, and occasional bigger kicks. I am absolutely obsessed with movement. Baby is usually quiet during the day and more active morning and night. I've made the mistake of reading all the reduced fetal movement info and, of course, stillborn stories are a part of that.

Have an OB appointment in the morning so I will be sure to get reassurance from the doctor.

Ditty dont worry you're definitely not alone there, I have been secretly obsessing too! Our babies sound alike though as my boy is also quiet during the day and a little more active in the morning and night. I did riase the question the other day and was assured by some second time mums that different babies have different patterns and some of their first LO's were more/less active than this one so that made me feel better. I guess we just sit tight and keep monitoring - not to the point of obsession though

big

They told me at the hospital that one active period a day is fine and as long as there's at least 10 movements in under two hours ur fine. A far as kick counts I u do it u have to stop what ur doing and lay down and count when they're moving. Not just sit and expect them to move. Also each bump counts as a movement so if baby rolls for example and u feel bump,bump,bump quick and in a row that's 3 different movements.

But if it's a drastic change in the norm for ur baby call the dr.

Thanks, Snow. I know all about kick counts. Talked to my OB and posted the response on here 2 weeks ago. Knowledge helps but it also makes me more nervous. It doesn't stop the neurosis! I keep worrying about adequate movement and kick counts anyway. And then baby will be here and I will constantly be worried about one thing or another, undoubtedly.

The counts are adequate but they feel different. I am getting more tickles and flickers and rolls with some kicks when before all I felt were the kicks. Perhaps it's a growth thing.

Ya I definitely freak out over everything. This pregnancy is so different from my last and I'm not as "innocent" this time. I'm better educated on pregnancy and possible complications that every little symptom freaks me out. Especially even if I don't stay away from google.

Trying to rest all day today because dh has to work late and I want dd to be able to trick or treat for a little bit. It won't be too much tho cause I really shouldnt be walking around at all. Thankfully all the houses are close in my neighborhood.

 

[mellywelly]

Good to hear positive news from you Bethany.

Just back from growth scan, baby measuring perfect and is 3.7 lb!

 

[JCh]

Hi ladies,

I spent over 4 hrs in the hospital mat ward getting tested and checked since yesterday morning I had some painful cramping (like menstral and in lower back) as well as baby moving much less . I had been up for 3 hrs and had only gotten very tiny movement a couple times.... Put on a monitor for a couple hours - he still wasn't very active but eventually woke up an hour and a half into monitoring - isn't it nice to sleep in.... Luckily things seem to indicate no pre-term labor and it might just be a touch of a UTI causing the cramps. Very scary ordeal!
Of course there were all the other full term ladies coming in and heading off to have their babies - kinda makes me excited for that time.

 

[Little J]

Yay Melly, great news!

JCH- glad things are looking fine..... i kinda got worried the last couple days bc LO wasnt moving around like he usually does, but lastnight he gave me a couple swift kicks and i could see him rolling around in my tummy, so im assuming a growth spurt?

 

[Little J]

Blossom- i didnt realize we had the same due dates until after i looked at my ticker.... sometimes i think im further along than i really am

 

[JCh]

Yay Melly, great news!

JCH- glad things are looking fine..... i kinda got worried the last couple days bc LO wasnt moving around like he usually does, but lastnight he gave me a couple swift kicks and i could see him rolling around in my tummy, so im assuming a growth spurt?

Thanks. Not sure exactly what was going on with him but they seemed to think he was sleeping.... I'm thinking maybe lots going on as brain is supposed to be doing lots of developing this week.... maybe that's what it is....

 

[mellywelly]

https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/mellaandpaul/DSC_0736.jpg

Not a very good pic, but its the only one we got

 

[Betheney]

Hi ladies,

I spent over 4 hrs in the hospital mat ward getting tested and checked since yesterday morning I had some painful cramping (like menstral and in lower back) as well as baby moving much less . I had been up for 3 hrs and had only gotten very tiny movement a couple times.... Put on a monitor for a couple hours - he still wasn't very active but eventually woke up an hour and a half into monitoring - isn't it nice to sleep in.... Luckily things seem to indicate no pre-term labor and it might just be a touch of a UTI causing the cramps. Very scary ordeal!
Of course there were all the other full term ladies coming in and heading off to have their babies - kinda makes me excited for that time.

As much as it sucked listening to all the babies cry and keep you awake on the maternity ward I really really enjoyed having a sticky beak at them. I'm so fascinated with their hair, they have more hair than Eva and they have such tiny little heads I keep looking at their heads and thinking "pppfffttt that's tiny I could totally squeeze that through my vagina" hahaha they were just all so gorgeous. There was a little black baby that had that aero type hair!! I wanted to touch it so bad. It's made me really excited for gremlins. It was also really nice to see families visiting their loved ones and bringing flowers. Today a guy stood outside my room door and made a phone call "yeah! Guess what?! I'm a dad!!!!" The emotion was so beautiful. The maternity ward was a bit magical today haha