January Jellybeans 2013!...

[mellywelly]

Ive started to get really itchy the past few days. Itsmainly on the backs of my hands, but then spreads later on, last night it was across my back and up my neck. I have a scan on Wed, not sure if it's worth mentioning to midwife or if its just an allergy?

 

[mellywelly]

I sent my secret santa gift! I have to admit... it didn't fit in the envelope as I went a tad overboard hehehehe

I've got to buy a BIG envelope for mine

 

[duckytwins]

I got really itchy a few weeks back and mentioned it to my Dr. He had me tested for Cholestasis. I think it's worth a mention.

 

[mellywelly]

Hope its not that or they won't let me have a vbac, and really don't want another c section

 

[mellywelly]

So what exactly is epo supposed to do? Is it aimed at labour starting earlier?

 

[sassy_mom]

Definitely would mention the itching like Ducky said. Better to be safe.

Hope everything works out with the dog. I know it can be a pain re-training them.

I need an intervention over here! I have cleaned out and organized DD's closet and all of her toys. Then I went into my room and cleaned out our entire closet and will be doing some de-cluttering of my bathroom. You know I can't for the life of me understand why there are 8 different perfume bottles in there. I don't even wear any of them!

Best way to get rid of junk in your house ... get pregnant!

 

[ARuppe716]

Jaime- I don't think it's too late at all!! My OB just mentioned it and said that 36 weeks is the time to start...

 

[Kaiecee]

I was thinking if having a vbac but now we will do a planned csection I know what labour feels like with my 1st it was15 hours thanks an emergency cesarian and now I feel it's better I get no stretching down there and it's over fast so I can see my boy faster but this is only my opinion

 

[jrowenj]

I need advice, ladies (as usual)...

I don't know if I have enough or too much clothing for the baby!

How many PJs/sleepwear did you get for the baby??

So far, I have 2 sleeper gowns and 2 fleece like sleep sacks. I also have a few pair of footie sleepers.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Aww. I've had a grumpy morning, but hubby's message just made my afternoon LOL He randomly sent me a txt message that says: "Tell Matthew I love him, muaahhhhhh"

Can't wait to see them together!

 

[sassy_mom]

I need advice, ladies (as usual)...

I don't know if I have enough or too much clothing for the baby!

How many PJs/sleepwear did you get for the baby??

So far, I have 2 sleeper gowns and 2 fleece like sleep sacks. I also have a few pair of footie sleepers.

I don't remember having to change DD a lot through the night (clothing wise). I usually kept her in those plain white onesies at night time. I don't think you can have too much. I loved the gowns with DD but ended up never using the sleep sacks (just a personal preference though) ... I would say definitely keep a bunch of those plain white onesies for night time just in case of spit up incidences.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

I need advice, ladies (as usual)...

I don't know if I have enough or too much clothing for the baby!

How many PJs/sleepwear did you get for the baby??

So far, I have 2 sleeper gowns and 2 fleece like sleep sacks. I also have a few pair of footie sleepers.

I've been wondering this too!!! I even told hubby during the weekend that I had to make a count of PJ's because I wasn't sure Matthew had enough, but I forgot! I think my mind has been playing tricks on me since he has a massive amount of onesies, but only some pj's... so it gets confusing lol

 

[La Mere]

Jaime- As long as you don't have any reactions.. Go ahead. I've sort of been slacking on the tea gonna go make a cup here in minute.

DeeDee- Aw, that's so sweet!

As for clothes, my mom is supposed to be going through a bunch of baby clothes we got from my cousin but never used as they are mostly boy clothes and sending us a couple boxes. I figure as long as baby is warm.. They won't really care what colors they are wearing! and neither will I!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Blossom - thanks hun, DH had managed to get some shifts sorted so is off tonight back in till Friday then off the weekend then will be on his normal shift. They are also going to discuss paternity when we know more following consultant apt Friday

Melly - sorry you're still having problems with the party, hopefully you'll get hold of the place and they'll be ok with the day move and more people can come. Re: the itching, I'd say mention it when you go, I had itching quite early on and they did a blood test for obstetric cholestasis and all was fine but is more common at this stage. I'm sure it's maybe just a reaction to something but worth checking x

Ducky - hopefully the coughing and sneezing will help loosening your chest up. Keep well hun.

Afm, still feeling down from yesterday and have had a few tearful moments today at work. My boss was really sweet and look me out for lunch as I think she realised how I was feeling and sensed how odd it was training my replacement and all these decisions being made about my desk, and my new office location without my input. She said that she is happy for me to unofficially leave this Friday and just 'work from home' next week as needed.

I'm extremely emotional and think it's going to be a bit of a roller coaster this next week or so. Work wise, DH shift wise, consultant on friday and just in general with the end of this amazing journey just around the corner. Thanks once again ladies for all of your support x

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ladies, I am officially losing my mind regarding everything! I guess there is such a thing called pregnancy brain..

anyways...

Appointment went well today, baby is still pretty high and under my ribs and the tech said she is not descending yet, but is still head down... Weight is 5 lbs (i kind of find that impossible, last week she said she measured 4 lbs---1 lb in a whole week? unlikely.) Anyway.. I was telling them about the soreness and pressure I was having so they had a check and yupp, its just all swollen from blood flow, no infection (thank god) and cervix is closed still ... NST went perfect, although i did have 2 contractions in 20 minutes??? Guess its normal though..


I also met with the pediatrician today and I absolutely love that office! They gave us some formula to practice on etc. and how to wash bottles, and they told me i need to get the flu and whooping cough vaccine so it looks like ill be calling the doctor to get that done as well... ohhh gave us some baby books etc to read over too...

I am feeling very accomplished today despite my brain not functioning!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

I have to catch up with the thread later though! Sorry all!

 

[BabyHopeful2]

Ladies, I am officially losing my mind regarding everything! I guess there is such a thing called pregnancy brain..

anyways...

Appointment went well today, baby is still pretty high and under my ribs and the tech said she is not descending yet, but is still head down... Weight is 5 lbs (i kind of find that impossible, last week she said she measured 4 lbs---1 lb in a whole week? unlikely.) Anyway.. I was telling them about the soreness and pressure I was having so they had a check and yupp, its just all swollen from blood flow, no infection (thank god) and cervix is closed still ... NST went perfect, although i did have 2 contractions in 20 minutes??? Guess its normal though..


I also met with the pediatrician today and I absolutely love that office! They gave us some formula to practice on etc. and how to wash bottles, and they told me i need to get the flu and whooping cough vaccine so it looks like ill be calling the doctor to get that done as well... ohhh gave us some baby books etc to read over too...

I am feeling very accomplished today despite my brain not functioning!

We were told not to let anyone hold the baby unless they've had the whooping cough vaccine because of the breakouts here in the US. Not sure if it's everywhere, but midwest has it bad. Baby gets the last whooping vaccine at 6 mos, but Dr. said they are not really protected until 1 yr. So if you do day care, etc. it's really important for them to show you documentation of the staff having the vaccine and it should be a requirement of that day care.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

yes baby will not be in daycare, but the pediatrician said the same thing to me as well about everyone getting it! I will have to have hubby get it as well and grandmas and grandpas etc. I am sure NOT EVERYONE will get it but I will let them know!

 

[brieri1]

I've been having a lot of contractions lately. And it feels like she's trying to punch through my cervix. And sometimes, I get these period like cramps for a few hours... I hope these are the very early beginning stages of labor. I don't know how to tell. I mean, it could just be Braxton Hicks and because she dropped I feel so much pressure on my cervix. I really hope so.

 

[BlossomJ]

Melly - He looks so funny Really hope you can work his party out. It sounds like a headache, but hopefully it will come together!

Ducky - Get well!

The exchange of contracts didn't happen again today (despite spending half the day on the phone to the vendor/solicitor/estate agent.

Why are the solicitors incapable of being available at the same time as each other for 5 minites out of the day?!!!!! I just wish it wasn't a conflict of interests for me speak with/email each of the solicitors involved so that I could organise it for them. Seriously, it's not like they actually have to get up out of their seats & meet in person!

My stress levels are at an all time high!

On a positive note, the removals quote was way less than we thought & they're going to pack up a lot of stuff and dismantle/assemble things, so if we do actually end up with a home to go to, the actual move should involve minimal stress!