January Jellybeans 2013!...

[DittyByrd]

I have read that the mucous plug can come out in small bits weeks before labor. Hope it comes out as a plop so I don't have to worry about "is that it?"

 

[duckytwins]

The boys were born at 36 weeks, but I had pre-e with them and an emergency c, so hopefully there's no chance of that again this time. (So far, my blood pressure is pretty good). I'll gladly go anytime after 37!

 

[duckytwins]

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing nausea all of a sudden. I haven't been nauseous since first tri, now it's been hitting me throughout the day and at night. I can't be sure if it's my medication that's causing it or not, though... I thought if anyone else was experiencing it, it might be a normal thing?

 

[La Mere]

I get the occasional nauseous feeling.. Usually before I get out of bed in the morning and a little when.i got to bed.

 

[AJThomas]

I studied mass communications at school, I work part-time as a real estate agent tho, but am primarily a housewife - soon to be sahm.

So far I know 4 women that have had babies on the past month and 3 of the 4 have had to spend a few days in the hospital even tho some were on time. Makes me worry a little bit but I won't focus on the bad.

The other night it hit me that in a couple weeks I'm going to go into labor, actual labor to have my little boy, me! Man I got so many goosebumps thinking about it, can't believe its so close and so real!!

My cm has increased just a little bit, and I think the consistency has changed too.

 

[els1022]

This is all becoming very real to me, also!! We are finally getting settled at our new home and I was orgainzing and putting away baby's clothes. I've been so blessed to receive tons of nice hand me downs from my sisters and best friend, who have had daughters in the past couple years. Some of them still have the tags on them! Baby girl is set for clothes for at least a year and a half!!
I think most of you know this, but I'm a labor and delivery nurse. I miss it and most of my coworkers so much already.

You'll be back in L&D before you know it, just not working!

Curious as to your plans for childbirth? Natural, epidural, etc? Will you let yourself be induced?

I'm having a scheduled c section on 12/12 which is 37 weeks because of the cholestasis. The risk of stillbirth goes up after that. I had two previous c sections and most ob's around here won't do a VBAC after two. Which is fine with me. I've had a patient's uterus rupture and it was not something I want to do again, especially with me as the patient!

 

[ARuppe716]

Hi Ladies...so I had my 34 week appointment today. My fundal height is measuring at 37 weeks so I'm now booked for a growth scan in 2 weeks. Once they look at little man's size they will calculate out how much they think I'm at risk for shoulder dystocia and make some decisions at that point. There's a chance they will schedule a C or induce at 39 weeks. Not sure how I feel...I kind of feel like I failed him in some way if he's measuring really big. I know that it's not my fault and he could even measure small once they scan him but still bothers me a little. I just hope he is safe and healthy. His heartbeat is good and he is in a good position, it's just a matter of size.

I also spoke to her because I've had some really bad swelling this week. My feet and ankles hurt by the end of the day because the skin is stretched so tight. My carpal tunnel is awful- my hands go numb my entire drive to work, and they go numb doing simple things like my makeup or brushing my teeth. My blood pressure is nice and low so they aren't concerned at all about pre-e. My OB suggested going out of work at 36 weeks, a week earlier than I'm scheduled. I'm torn about it- the day is really long to drive 45 minutes to an hour to work, work all day, and drive home. I'm exhausted at the end of the day. But what's one more week? I put the office in a little bit of a bind going out earlier because we're retail and it's the holidays. I'm currently training my replacement and it's going ok but not as fast as I would like. I am nervous to leave everything in someone else's hands (I'm a little bit of a control freak) and will be nervous anyways about this at 37 weeks. But I'm really leaning towards going out a little earlier. I just hate to eat up my leave but it's getting really hard to get up and go in each day. I'm going to talk to my boss tomorrow to let her know it may happen, and then wait out the weekend and see if a good restful weekend makes me feel any better. The last couple weekends we've been cleaning, building furniture, etc and I'm work out.

Sorry for the super long post. I just feel a little lost after my appointment. I wasn't really told anything bad and my pregnancy has been fairly uneventful. I also wasn't told anything that I didn't already anticipate hearing. I guess I'm just hoping you ladies can give me a little insight and support!!

 

[duckytwins]

I'm having a scheduled c section on 12/12

So, your baby will be born on 12/12/12?! That's so cool!!!

 

[DittyByrd]

Hi Ladies...so I had my 34 week appointment today. My fundal height is measuring at 37 weeks so I'm now booked for a growth scan in 2 weeks. Once they look at little man's size they will calculate out how much they think I'm at risk for shoulder dystocia and make some decisions at that point. There's a chance they will schedule a C or induce at 39 weeks. Not sure how I feel...I kind of feel like I failed him in some way if he's measuring really big. I know that it's not my fault and he could even measure small once they scan him but still bothers me a little. I just hope he is safe and healthy. His heartbeat is good and he is in a good position, it's just a matter of size.

I also spoke to her because I've had some really bad swelling this week. My feet and ankles hurt by the end of the day because the skin is stretched so tight. My carpal tunnel is awful- my hands go numb my entire drive to work, and they go numb doing simple things like my makeup or brushing my teeth. My blood pressure is nice and low so they aren't concerned at all about pre-e. My OB suggested going out of work at 36 weeks, a week earlier than I'm scheduled. I'm torn about it- the day is really long to drive 45 minutes to an hour to work, work all day, and drive home. I'm exhausted at the end of the day. But what's one more week? I put the office in a little bit of a bind going out earlier because we're retail and it's the holidays. I'm currently training my replacement and it's going ok but not as fast as I would like. I am nervous to leave everything in someone else's hands (I'm a little bit of a control freak) and will be nervous anyways about this at 37 weeks. But I'm really leaning towards going out a little earlier. I just hate to eat up my leave but it's getting really hard to get up and go in each day. I'm going to talk to my boss tomorrow to let her know it may happen, and then wait out the weekend and see if a good restful weekend makes me feel any better. The last couple weekends we've been cleaning, building furniture, etc and I'm work out.

Sorry for the super long post. I just feel a little lost after my appointment. I wasn't really told anything bad and my pregnancy has been fairly uneventful. I also wasn't told anything that I didn't already anticipate hearing. I guess I'm just hoping you ladies can give me a little insight and support!!

I personally would be really hard pressed to let them induce me based on fundal or ultrasound measurements. They can be dreadfully inaccurate. I saw a birth program where an OB convinced a girl her labor was stalled because the baby was too big and that she had an overly small pelvis - basically saying whatever it took to get the girl to consent. The baby was 6lbs.

You absolutely did not fail him! Don't think that way!

One more week of work seems like an eternity to me at this point because I am so uncomfortable. Relinquish control and rest up. You can do it!

 

[ARuppe716]

Thanks ditty...And thank you for your concern! I do know that they don't advise anything just based on fundal height or ultrasound so that makes me feel better. She said that they take several factors into account including my own height and my weight gain to determine how high the risk of complication may be. I'm trying to not get upset about it because there's nothing to be done about it until they do the ultrasound and at least look at him and me.

 

[Lillian33]

Aruppe, please dont blame yourself, nothing worse than feeling like you have done wrong by your child but you definitely havent and he will be a lovely healthy baby im sure

Ditty, such a precious advent calendar, I've not seen anything like that before!

Jrow, I hope you can enjoy the wedding at least a bit, what a long day for you! I'm sure they'll look out for you and keep you off your feet as much as possible

So cool finding out what all you ladies do another step for us getting to know each other, we'll all know each other inside out by the time our babies turn into toddlers! Hopefully we can keep this group going!

xx

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Something weird is happening. I'm getting period like cramps. Some strong, some not so much. They come along with hot flashes that I feel up to my hair hahaha. Just weird.

 

[sassy_mom]

Aruppe, I definitely agree with Ditty. Try not to worry yourself too much .... which I know is easier said than done. I know with me when I was pregnant with DD, they kept telling me oh she is measuring big, she is measuring ahead ... they never did mention inducing me but on my due date, I went into labor on my own and DD only weighed 7lbs 14 oz. My thinking was if they kept telling me she was so big, then why wasn't she 9 or so pounds?? That is how they came off about her size. Like Ditty said, belly measurements and ultrasounds are just guesses. You have done an amazing job and will have a beautiful baby boy soon. It is good that your bp is low and things have been relatively uneventful. Let us know what they say when you go back. We are always here!

 

[sassy_mom]

Something weird is happening. I'm getting period like cramps. Some strong, some not so much. They come along with hot flashes that I feel up to my hair hahaha. Just weird.

Woa! What do you think it is??

 

[ARuppe716]

Thanks ladies, I appreciate it. I know the measurements can mean nothing...I think I just had myself emotional about it going into my appointment. Everyone around me is constantly making comments about my bump size, I've measured ahead for months, everyone has guessed I will go early, and I've gained about 40 lbs so I'm already sensitive about it. But who knows...dh was 5lb 15oz and 2 weeks early!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Something weird is happening. I'm getting period like cramps. Some strong, some not so much. They come along with hot flashes that I feel up to my hair hahaha. Just weird.

Woa! What do you think it is??

I have no idea. Haha, I had a talk with Matthew, just said that if he decides to make a move, to make it before sunday, while daddy is still on vacation
But I highly doubt it. I have been drinking water and no tummy issues so far... so As always, I'll wait it around.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Thanks ladies, I appreciate it. I know the measurements can mean nothing...I think I just had myself emotional about it going into my appointment. Everyone around me is constantly making comments about my bump size, I've measured ahead for months, everyone has guessed I will go early, and I've gained about 40 lbs so I'm already sensitive about it. But who knows...dh was 5lb 15oz and 2 weeks early!

Awww, but that means nothing hun!!! You'll do perfect, and yay for ultrasound, you get to see baby before time!!

I sometimes wonder how they measure my tummy, when I lay down it can stand out or be an amorphous blob, depending on what Matthew is up to

 

[duckytwins]

Deedee, I could be wrong, but it sounds like BH. I was getting those too. I guess keep track and if they get more intense or close together, call your Dr?

ARuppe, sweetie, you have not failed by any means. You are doing everything right. Do what you have to do for you and baby and don't worry about anyone else. Work can get on without you if they have to. But baby needs you and only you right now. I've learned not to stress myself out about things until someone gives me a reason to (like the Dr). And even then, if something needs to be done, I'll do what I need to do when I need to do it. I totally agree with fundal measurements and ultrasounds being just estimates. I was told both boys were 5-6 pounds before they were born. Alex was 5 lbs 1 ounce and Jonathan was 3 lbs 9 oz. Not even close to 6 pounds! Take it one day at a time and do the best you can. And lean on who you need to lean on.

I was wondering if it would be okay to share a bump pic??

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Anytime Ducky! Go ahead and bump us! Haha.

 

[duckytwins]

Okay, but be careful, this thing could hurt someone!

Here I am at ~35 weeks.

https://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd453/duckytwins/4BEF4340-2645-4F2E-B52B-4BFA25CD6EEA-16424-00001C0544B7DA74.jpg