January Jellybeans 2013!...

[mellywelly]

I can't believe how quick this pregnancy has gone! I don't feel ready for the baby yet, maybe another 3 or 4 months?

 

[brieri1]

I'm 36 weeks today, and I wish I could be more excited. But I woke up this morning to find I had peed myself a little bit in my sleep, something I haven't done since I was little, and I'm pretty ashamed about it. On top of that, my husband's tooth broke during the night. He broke his jaw when he was 2 and this one adult tooth in the front was already dead when it came in. Its been shaved down to the nerves to make putting a cap on it easier, but without a cap, he's in a ton a pain and can't eat because he can't deal with hot or cold. And his cap popped off. He's going to VA dental this morning to see if they will help, but if they won't, I don't know what we'll do. We don't have insurance.

 

[sassy_mom]

brieri - Sorry you are having a bad start to your day. Don't let it get to you. When you are pregnant the baby is constantly smashing over on your bladder. It is normal and nothing to be ashamed about.
I'm sorry to hear about your husbands tooth. That sounds really painful and I hope that the VA will be able to help him.

 

[jrowenj]

Brier theres no reason to be ashamed. I have peed myself during the day while wide awake from baby on bladder. sorry youre feeling down today

 

[DittyByrd]

I finally had a beautiful baby dream last night! No more giving birth to cats, dogs, or partial babies!!!

The baby was older, maybe 6 months and I swear to you, it was the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. And...it was a girl! We'll know in 6 weeks if that was a premonition!!!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Ok, I just read all of your posts and now I'm light headed... and nervous haha IT'S HAPPENING! We are looking for signs of labor, and it could happen any second now! Wuaaaaah!!!!

- Sonia: That's awesome! Good news he is turned!
- Melly: I hope you discover what it is!
- Sassy: Feeling any better?

 

[mellywelly]

Brier, firstly are you sure it was wee? Even if it was, it's nothing to be ashamed of! You cant help it, just like I couldn't help wetting myself in the shop today!

 

[mellywelly]

I made ds's t-shirt, although I think it might be a bit wonkey!

https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/mellaandpaul/DSC_0751.jpg

 

[BlossomJ]

Hi ladies.

Melly - hope all is ok and it isn't your waters leaking.

Well been to see my consultant and she palpated and wasn't sure so got a presentation scan. Had to wait ages for it and in the end she got inpatient with the sonographers so look me up to delivery suite and scanned me herself. Glad to say delivery suite was very quite! I thought oh god no screamers pls!

Well baby has turned, is nicely head down and engaged. I actually wonder if she was breech to start with as he said is heartbeat is in line with my naval which may have confused my midwife, but definitely down and engaged. She didn't think he would turn now!

She said they wouldn't book c section based on his size as at last scan was in average range, albeit at the top of the range. I'm pleased as means I can at least try naturally

That's brilliant Sonia!!! So pleased she's finally managed to turn and wonderful that you can try & have the birth you wanted! That has just made my day

Melly - Keep an eye on it. Hopefully you won't have any more mystery wetness, but really think you should get it looked at if it happens again

I've seriously overdone it today. Packed some boxes, done three loads of laundry & cleaned & tidied the whole house top to bottom. Even cleaned the insides of all the windows! I got one bout of bad cramps towards the end, but the baby has been having a good wriggle since I stopped, so I'm not worried. We had a viewing on the house late afternoon & the family loved it, so fingers crossed they want to take it & we won't be invaded by the letting agent every other day!

 

[BlossomJ]

Brieri - Sorry about your DH, that sounds nasty. Hope he gets it sorted. As for you, don't feel silly, it's so common! I've been a bit lazy with my pelvic floor exercises & I'm just realising the I need to put some work in as I'm pretty sure I've been on the verge of wetting myself every day recently!

Deedee - It's soooo exciting!

 

[Soniamillie01]

Melly - I wish it was! Have until Wednesday of next week to do plus Friday if I don't go to the Christmas gathering on Thursday x

 

[Little J]

I got news on why i keep having BH and why they are super painful.

I had them again this morning, but the pain lasted for almost 2 hours. My back ached, tummy was tight off and on. It also hurt to move around bc the top of my belly hurt.

I called the nurse and the Dr. said they think its a mixture of the BH which can be bothersom, but also probably my Gallbladder! They said with everything so tight up there and squished and some pregnant womens gallbladders dont function as normal bc of pregnancy etc. So they said to try and eat a less fatty diet (which i havent had much of a fatty diet to begin with?)

I just find it odd for the pain being from my gall bladder? But i guess as the pain is always in the top of my stomach (not like lower uterine pain or anything)

 

[Soniamillie01]

The say gallbladder pain is worse than labour!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Oh if it is then labor is going to be a walk in the park for me! I had gallbladder issues for 10 months, dieting for 10 months and pains FOR 10 MONTHS! They couldn't take it out 'til my liver was back to normal and my anemia for a bleeding gastritis was better! They finally got it out and I didn't really miss it at all hahahaha

 

[sassy_mom]

Yes Deedee. Thanks! I think that being so close to the end, I'm wearing out a lot faster but still pushing on as before. I think these last few nights I've just been overly tired and really needing to be resting more. I have been having a lot of BH today though. A couple very strong ones. Still not painful just strong.

I'm trying to take it a little easier but it is hard when there is laundry and dishes that need doing. Not too much longer now ... and things will be back to somewhat normal. I will be thankful to be able to walk around again.

 

[sassy_mom]

Gallbladder pain sounds awful LittleJ. Is there anything they can do for you or anything you can do to help relieve it?

 

[Kaiecee]

Not feeling good today hit flashes aren't helping and I think ill take a nap and see if this passes

 

[duckytwins]

I have a question. I went to bed super swollen last night (so much so that it hurt). Woke up much better this morning. Sat at my desk for an hour to work and as soon as I got up, realized I was swollen and in pain again (mostly feet, legs and hands). So I sat on the couch with my feet up, but so far no relief. I'm guessing it was sitting at the computer that caused the swelling? But my question is, once you swell, is there anything you can do about it? Or is that it, and I'm going to be swollen for the rest of the day? Is it more about prevention than trying to get it to go down once it's happened???

 

[DittyByrd]

I have a question. I went to bed super swollen last night (so much so that it hurt). Woke up much better this morning. Sat at my desk for an hour to work and as soon as I got up, realized I was swollen and in pain again (mostly feet, legs and hands). So I sat on the couch with my feet up, but so far no relief. I'm guessing it was sitting at the computer that caused the swelling? But my question is, once you swell, is there anything you can do about it? Or is that it, and I'm going to be swollen for the rest of the day? Is it more about prevention than trying to get it to go down once it's happened???

Drink lots and lots of water. It seems counter-intuitive but it helps eliminate the water weight. I lost 2lbs last weekend doing this!

Also, keep your feet elevated during the day as much as possible to prevent the fluid from pooling in your legs.

My OB said it happens to everyone. It's uncomfortable but rest assured there's no danger in it!

 

[sassy_mom]

I have a question. I went to bed super swollen last night (so much so that it hurt). Woke up much better this morning. Sat at my desk for an hour to work and as soon as I got up, realized I was swollen and in pain again (mostly feet, legs and hands). So I sat on the couch with my feet up, but so far no relief. I'm guessing it was sitting at the computer that caused the swelling? But my question is, once you swell, is there anything you can do about it? Or is that it, and I'm going to be swollen for the rest of the day? Is it more about prevention than trying to get it to go down once it's happened???

Everybody is different and I suppose it depends on what triggered it. I know around Thanksgiving I was swollen for 3 days straight with no relief and then it was just gone. I would say try and keep your feet elevated and drink plenty of water. I also read that taking a walk can help. Not that any of us want to be up walking around. lol!