January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Nikkilewis14]

Thanksgiving was wonderful, but I got full way too quick lol and ella doesnt like losing room in there!!! Shes been up under my right rib all day and gave me a few jolts!

Kaicee take a bath, I took one last night and it was glorious adn relaxing!

 

[Lillian33]

So glad you're all having lovely thanksgivings

Ducky, thinking of you on this day, you must have a whole mix of emotions

Lauren, great shirt!!!

Blossom, so sorry your DH is working so much, I completely understand, mine is doing about the same hours at the moment, he assures me it will stop when the baby comes, but im not sure his work will cope without him!!

Sonia that is so sweet I'm very grateful to have all you ladies too, particulary since I dont have loads of friends here in NZ yet - especially friends with babies!!!

xxx

 

[DittyByrd]

Happy Thanksgiving! I paced myself and ate little but still feel stuffed up to my neck!

For the US only cloth diaper mommas:
Tonight there is a sale for Flip diapers on Cottonbabies.com for Buy 1 Get 1! Just got 4 diapers and extra liners.

 

[CharlieO]

Just had my midwife appt and apparently my bp is "just the right side of worrying" 132/88... she also sent me for more blood tests, and it took 7 tries to get enough blood, I feel like a slightly over emotional / wobbly pin cushion. Would have rung DH, but he's sleeping after his night shift

 

[brieri1]

34 weeks!

 

[mellywelly]

Try not to worry Charlie, just wait til you get your blood results back, chances are its nothing.

 

[CharlieO]

Try not to worry Charlie, just wait til you get your blood results back, chances are its nothing.

Thanks melly, I think it just took me by surprise as so far my bp has been nigh on perfect. I've got no protein in my urine, and no swelling, so they dont think its pre-eclampsia, I go back next friday to check it again.

 

[JCh]

Thanks melly, I think it just took me by surprise as so far my bp has been nigh on perfect. I've got no protein in my urine, and no swelling, so they dont think its pre-eclampsia, I go back next friday to check it again.

Mine seems to get much higher if I'm stressed at all or not thinking about taking calm breaths.... Maybe make sure to sit and focus on relaxing and breathing before they test next time?

 

[CharlieO]

Thanks melly, I think it just took me by surprise as so far my bp has been nigh on perfect. I've got no protein in my urine, and no swelling, so they dont think its pre-eclampsia, I go back next friday to check it again.

Mine seems to get much higher if I'm stressed at all or not thinking about taking calm breaths.... Maybe make sure to sit and focus on relaxing and breathing before they test next time?

I'll give it a try next friday! my mums a nurse and has offered to check it for me midweek - so maybe i'll try it then too.

 

[ARuppe716]

Mine was higher at my last appt too but the nurse who took me to the scale practically made me sprint down the hall! I was winded when we got back into the room and she took my bp. I took it at a pharmacy a few days later and it was fine. I would just follow up and take it again on your own for your own peace of mind. Maybe you ate just before your appt? Or had a cup of coffee? I know little things like that can throw it off.

 

[CharlieO]

Mine was higher at my last appt too but the nurse who took me to the scale practically made me sprint down the hall! I was winded when we got back into the room and she took my bp. I took it at a pharmacy a few days later and it was fine. I would just follow up and take it again on your own for your own peace of mind. Maybe you ate just before your appt? Or had a cup of coffee? I know little things like that can throw it off.

I wasn't rushing, i'd been sat for about 20 mins before she took it, i haven't drunk coffee since my bfp... i think maybe thats why it upset me, i cant think of anything i did this morning that would account for it. Either way, i'm going to chill out, try and relax and get them to check it in a week after some deep breathing! I had a pretty rough week at work, ended up filling in for the warehouse manager who was away unexpectedly, so i've told them im not doing it again, and i'm going to do my best to relax.

Thanks for the support - it really does help when you're mid freak out!

 

[BlossomJ]

I'm sure the others are right Charlie - probably nothing to worry about & hopefully your next reading will put your mind at rest. Mine has always been quite a bit higher if DS isn't cooperating about coming into the Dr's office with me. They take it as soon as you sit down & sometimes I've had to manhandle him through the door Luckily mine's usually on the lower side though, so I've more room for manoeuvre.

So glad you're all having lovely thanksgivings

Ducky, thinking of you on this day, you must have a whole mix of emotions

Lauren, great shirt!!!

Blossom, so sorry your DH is working so much, I completely understand, mine is doing about the same hours at the moment, he assures me it will stop when the baby comes, but im not sure his work will cope without him!!

Sonia that is so sweet I'm very grateful to have all you ladies too, particulary since I dont have loads of friends here in NZ yet - especially friends with babies!!!

xxx

I'm sure you'll have plenty of friends there soon - babies are a great way of meeting other mums!

DH got home at midnight! I'm sure they will both work better hours when the babies arrive, but I worry that will make things more stressful for them when they are at work as things are not being done & falling behind

 

[mellywelly]

I rang to book the breathing and relaxation class today, but as they have so many women to routinely see at the minute, they have been cancelled until after xmas, so I will prob have baby by then!

 

[La Mere]

Good morning, ladies!!!

Charlie- I am sorry about you high bp reading. Just try to relax as much as possible. I am sure it is nothing too serious, could just be all the stress from your rough week at work.

Glad to hear everyone had a good Thanksgiving yesterday. But, has anyone heard from DeeDee? I heard there was a huge pile up yesterday on a major highway in TX and am worried about her. Also, has anyone heard from or seen Ginger online? I hope she is doing alright.. Ginger, if you are reading this.. We love and miss you. Hope you are holding up alright.

I'm 33 weeks today! 49 more days!

 

[sassy_mom]

Just catching up as I wasn't online yesterday much. Seems like everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had an amazing one as well. I ate way too much and have a fridge full of yummy leftovers that I can't wait to dig into!!! My feet got really swollen yesterday from being up and cooking with my mom but after some resting with them propped up they went back down. DH got the tree out for me from our shed and DD and I are about to start decorating. She is very excited.

I finally got around to packing diaper bag. Still don't have mine packed yet but at least I'm getting there. hahaha!

If any of you ladies are black friday shopping, be careful out there. I don't go out. I've never done it mostly because I had to work retail one year for black friday and it was the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.

I think Deedee mentioned something about being gone for several days down to her in laws. I don't think she will be back for another couple of days.

Charlie - Like the others said, I'm sure it was nothing. Especially if you don't have any other symptoms or problems. Just a fluke spike. Take it easy and relax.

I was 34 weeks yesterday! Can't believe it is almost here! 41 DAYS!!! WOW

Snow - Are you feeling alright? Did your contractions ever settle down?

 

[BabyHopeful2]

I actually went out shopping for a few things today. However, I didn't go until 10 am. I think it is ridiculous that black Friday shopping is starting on Thanksgiving night for many stores now. (Target etc were 8 pm last night) On the bright side, sales were still going on when I arrived and there weren't that many shoppers.

 

[Soniamillie01]

Hi ladies.

Charlie - sorry to hear about your BP but glad they are keeping an eye on it. Also sorry about work, hope you didn't do too much!

Not seen ginger online, hope she is ok. We miss you ginger

Yes, Deedee is away at her inlaws and think she said she wouldn't be online.

Glad all you US ladies had a lovey a thanks

I am doing ok. Well I guess that isn't too true. I'm really down today, had midwife check at 34 + 2 and baby is back to being breach. She said she thought he may have tried to turn at last scan as was transverse but perhaps changed his mind. She said he may still try but I would know about it as there is no space, so if he does it will be gradual. I'm also now measuring way way way ahead, 41 weeks according to her. I guess I'm more upset about that as I feel as though I'm failing my unborn child already when trying to be so good. I'm watching what I eat, have lost more than a stone since conceiving and feel generally like a bit of a failure. I know it looks like I'll have a c section which I don't mind as much as kind of used to the idea now but feel like I'm failing as a mother. Please please please do not take that the wrong way, I completely have absolutely nothing against c sections at all, I think it's maybe a combination of all of it in one go. She did say to me be prepared for him to come at any point, don't venture too far and get that bag packed.

I'm back at consultant on dec 7 so they should decide then I guess. I did have a scan booked but they cancelled it. Maybe they'll do another one now to see position and size. She booked me to see her for the 14 dec but said I don't expect to see you to be honest.

I'm ok, just a little down and shattered which isn't helping. Hardly seeing DH as he is on nights so have my gorgeous niece here tonight to keep me company and cheer me up xx

 

[sassy_mom]

Hi ladies.

Charlie - sorry to hear about your BP but glad they are keeping an eye on it. Also sorry about work, hope you didn't do too much!

Not seen ginger online, hope she is ok. We miss you ginger

Yes, Deedee is away at her inlaws and think she said she wouldn't be online.

Glad all you US ladies had a lovey a thanks

I am doing ok. Well I guess that isn't too true. I'm really down today, had midwife check at 34 + 2 and baby is back to being breach. She said she thought he may have tried to turn at last scan as was transverse but perhaps changed his mind. She said he may still try but I would know about it as there is no space, so if he does it will be gradual. I'm also now measuring way way way ahead, 41 weeks according to her. I guess I'm more upset about that as I feel as though I'm failing my unborn child already when trying to be so good. I'm watching what I eat, have lost more than a stone since conceiving and feel generally like a bit of a failure. I know it looks like I'll have a c section which I don't mind as much as kind of used to the idea now but feel like I'm failing as a mother. Please please please do not take that the wrong way, I completely have absolutely nothing against c sections at all, I think it's maybe a combination of all of it in one go. She did say to me be prepared for him to come at any point, don't venture too far and get that bag packed.

I'm back at consultant on dec 7 so they should decide then I guess. I did have a scan booked but they cancelled it. Maybe they'll do another one now to see position and size. She booked me to see her for the 14 dec but said I don't expect to see you to be honest.

I'm ok, just a little down and shattered which isn't helping. Hardly seeing DH as he is on nights so have my gorgeous niece here tonight to keep me company and cheer me up xx

Try not to feel as you are a bad mother. Sometimes babies have their own ideas about growing. I ate like a crazy person with DD and didn't watch what I ate (they also said she was measuring ahead) and she came on her due date and weighed only 7lbs 14oz. So definitely don't think that you or your eating is making measure ahead. You are doing everything you need to and just know that the precious baby you have will be wonderful whenever that birthday needs to happen. Try and keep in mind that sometimes when the doctors say you are measuring this far along, they tend to be off a little. They told me that for weeks with DD ... yea they were wrong. Maybe you can have that scan and they can get a little better reading. Try not to stress. Go ahead and prepare everything you need to and relax. will be here when the time is right and you will be a FANTASTIC mother!!!

I know how hard it is with DH on night shift. Mine is too. It is a struggle some days so big for you going through that too. My DH has a crazy schedule going on right now. Mostly night shift but he was suppose to have 4 days off and has ended up having to go in today for a day shift and then has to go back in on Sunday for night shift. It really throws him off and he always seems tired. It makes it hard to spend any quality time but we do the best we can.

I know the hormones don't help when you are overloaded with information. Hang in there and just enjoy the fact that our will be here in short time!!
I hope your niece brings you some enjoyment. I know little ones have a way of making things all better.

 

[CharlieO]

Just to let you all know, i'm on the sofa with my feet up, DH is making me tea and I plan to stay here until i got to bed! Thanks again for all your support! x x x

 

[sassy_mom]

Just to let you all know, i'm on the sofa with my feet up, DH is making me tea and I plan to stay here until i got to bed! Thanks again for all your support! x x x

Excellent place for you to be!! Enjoy a most restful day.