January Jellybeans 2013!...

[DittyByrd]

Brown spotting again. It's seriously stressing me out.

Yesterday I was driving home and I felt a little crampy for a few minutes and it went away. Didn't think twice until I went to the bathroom and had dark brown discharge. No bright red blood. OB told me at last time they aren't concerned with spotting so long as it's not red. But it is so disconcerting.

I am so exhausted today and worrying about the spotting has spiraled into worrying about the baby/movement/etc. I feel so neurotic.

 

[snowangel187]

Baby is already head down (my baby) but when I asked if there was a certain point that it's unlikely for baby to turn and the dr said baby does what they want and they've seen a little bit of everything. it's usually after 28 weeks when they move into position. My cousins baby was still breech at 34 weeks and she's now 38 and baby is head down.
I had posted I thought baby was breech because I felt everything below my belly button but she is head down. More of a headbutter then a kicker.

Going to go to my nst tonight after dh gets home because I have a dr appt tomorrow and also want to vote before getting dd from school.
I went and got a haircut today. Figured its better to get it done now since it'll be a while until I am able to go after baby.

Oh and found out my brother and his girlfriend are having a boy. I'm a little peeved because I had to read it on Facebook but whatever.

 

[mellywelly]

I don't feel right, I can't really put my finger on it, I feel sick and bump feels s bit crampy, but I just don't feel 'right'. I'm just a bit worried as this is exactly how I felt shortly before my waters started leaking with ds. I really hope it's not happening again

 

[Betheney]

What is the rule on a baby shower for a second child? I'd really like one.
Saying that I literally know nobody... Maybe by the third child I'll venture into the realm of other people hehe

Its really each to their own. Some people didnt have one with no.1, some people have big gaps between kids so for no.2 they have diff friends and diff work colleagues who want to throw a shower because they didn't know the mum with no.1

Lots of baby showers are untraditional these days. I had men at mine and it was more a large exceptionally fun family and friends BBQ

I had no intention of having a baby shower because I had one 2 years ago for dd and they just seem too close. But my friend the other day demanded I have one. So I'm going to have one but I've told the girls no gifts at all. Just a celebration among friends. They're all fine with this rule

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Brown spotting again. It's seriously stressing me out.

Yesterday I was driving home and I felt a little crampy for a few minutes and it went away. Didn't think twice until I went to the bathroom and had dark brown discharge. No bright red blood. OB told me at last time they aren't concerned with spotting so long as it's not red. But it is so disconcerting.

I am so exhausted today and worrying about the spotting has spiraled into worrying about the baby/movement/etc. I feel so neurotic.

Sorry you have to still have deal with spotting. Hope it goes by soon and doesn't come back.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

I don't feel right, I can't really put my finger on it, I feel sick and bump feels s bit crampy, but I just don't feel 'right'. I'm just a bit worried as this is exactly how I felt shortly before my waters started leaking with ds. I really hope it's not happening again

Oh God! Keep us posted and hope it's nothing to be worried about.

 

[duckytwins]

I had my shower yesterday. It was pretty small, but I had a nice time. There is still a LOT of stuff we have to buy, though, which is going to cost a fortune.

What is the rule on a baby shower for a second child? I'd really like one.
Saying that I literally know nobody... Maybe by the third child I'll venture into the realm of other people hehe

This is our third, we have 7 year old twins already. I know my brother in law's sister has three under three and has had a full shower for all three (which I think is totally unnecessary), but I've been told I should't have one for this baby. This baby was a surprise, so we literally had nothing left from when the boys were born (and most of it is out of date now anyway). It really is a matter of what people think, I guess.

Jaime, I hope your power comes back on soon. I know there are a lot of people here who still don't have theirs and it's getting cold out.

Lately, I've been having trouble breathing. I'm not sure if it's because Boop is up in my ribs and lungs, or if it's because of the cold I have...

 

[Betheney]

Brown spotting again. It's seriously stressing me out.

Yesterday I was driving home and I felt a little crampy for a few minutes and it went away. Didn't think twice until I went to the bathroom and had dark brown discharge. No bright red blood. OB told me at last time they aren't concerned with spotting so long as it's not red. But it is so disconcerting.

I am so exhausted today and worrying about the spotting has spiraled into worrying about the baby/movement/etc. I feel so neurotic.

Oh no!!! I hate brown spotting. No one takes it seriously or like a real concern. They all say "it's old blood" and it's like "Yes i know that, but that still means i've been bleeding...."

I went to the hospital with brown spotting at 13 weeks. I told them i understand it's brown and that means it's old, but its getting strangely like a light flow, there is ALOT and it's also lasting days and days.

 

[Kaiecee]

So I've been taking my blood every 2hours and all except this morning my sugars have been really high
And this mornings test I had just passed it barely I really don't want injections I tell dh all the time that he gave me a sugar baby lol since he loves his sweets but I know it has nothing to do with it

 

[sassy_mom]

It is up to you if you want a shower. My DD is 4 and we had 2 showers with her but didn't think we would be having anymore children and got rid of everything so we had another shower for this baby. Even if I had all the big stuff from DD, I still think I would do another shower just for the little things and to celebrate with friends and family.

Melly and Ditty, I hope you both are ok! I know when things come up it can be so worrying. to you both!

 

[BlossomJ]

Ditty - hope it clears up quickly. I used to get bleeding in first & second tri with DS & it always freaked me out, even though I'd been told the reason. When is your next appointment?

Melly - Oh no! Maybe you're fighting off a bug/cold? I hope it's nothing more! Let us know how you are tomorrow

 

[brieri1]

Had my first midwife appointment today. It went splendidly. I'm really happy with my choice. It didn't lessen the blow of writing a $1200 check.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Does anyone know when baby is supposed to turn upside down?

Glad ur shower was great!!! Sucks u guys dont have power still


I heard 28 weeks with position, my little girl has been head down since week 26 so not sure... But lik others said i dont think they start to worry til week 36!

 

[Kaiecee]

Ok I've cut out all sweets and carbs out if my diet and still my blood is showing really high ????

 

[sassy_mom]

Had my first midwife appointment today. It went splendidly. I'm really happy with my choice. It didn't lessen the blow of writing a $1200 check.

Sorry it cost so much but I am so happy you had a good midwife! That is so important!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ok I've cut out all sweets and carbs out if my diet and still my blood is showing really high ????

What did u eat and drink for breakfast lunch dinner? And what r ur sugars that u r saying they r high?

 

[Kaiecee]

Toast in the morning with peanut butter
Lunch half a can of chef boyardee
Snack a tomatoe sandwich
Somewhere during the day I had a cookie (which they said was ok)
Then supper was salade with chicken 1/2 a tomatoe 1/2 a advocado and 1 tablespoon Cesar dressing I threw up pretty much my luch today

Here is what the say my reading should be :
Before breakfast:under 5.2 mmol/L

And 2h after I eat under 6.7 mmol/L

Here are my reading for the day
Before eating: 5.0
And the 3 other were 2h after I ate
7.1
6.8
7.4
What am I doing wrong ???

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Dont get too caught up in the numbers being a point off ... Some meters can be quite a few off... Try changing ur breads with a higher fiber/wheat bread instead of white( which can keep sugars up)....

 

[Kaiecee]

Thanks Nikki

 

[Nikkilewis14]

If ur numbers are below 5.2 before every meal u have nothing to worry about..its the high blood sugars that last for a few days they start to freak out... I know we use a diff system in the usa, but before meals i should be below 90 and not over 140 an hour after...

I usually run 80-90 before meals and alwaysssss am higher 1 hour after my meals but my doc said it was fine because before my next meal its below 90... He said if i ran 160s for a few days straight thats when we need to adjust something...