January Jellybeans 2013!...

[Betheney]

Dark Star there's a website called spinning babies you should Google it. It has an exercise to turn a breech baby. But Its all to do with the strength of different uterus muscles so it should be started asap. Have a look and a good read of that site it has some really valuable information.

 

[darkstar]

Has everyone had the whooping cough vaccine? I just booked mine in for Monday. I wasn't going to have it but I just read about a newborn dying in the news today and it freaks me out. I figure I'll at least pass him some immunity through my system and my breastmilk until he can be fully vaccinated at 5 months.

i didnt get it and my dr never mentioned!

It is recommended here as there is an outbreak (I'm in New Zealand). It has to be done before 38 weeks though. From 1 Jan they're offering it free to all pregnant women since newborns are so susceptible and not vaccinated until 5 months of age.

 

[mommyof2peas]

I know they gave me the shot right after I gave birth with my daughter. My husband got his booster and my 10 yo got hers a bit early (it's a 6th grade shot). So we are all set for the baby. Everyone got the flu shot as well. I would much rather be safe then sorry.

 

[darkstar]

Dark Star there's a website called spinning babies you should Google it. It has an exercise to turn a breech baby. But Its all to do with the strength of different uterus muscles so it should be started asap. Have a look and a good read of that site it has some really valuable information.

Thanks I had a good read of that when I found out and have been doing a few careful exercises. Bouncing on my ball seems to get him moving as well but not quite the right way yet. Its possible that due to his size or the fibroid he can't get around but I'm hoping the ultrasound will tell me that. I haven't had an ultrasound since 20 weeks.

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Has everyone had the whooping cough vaccine? I just booked mine in for Monday. I wasn't going to have it but I just read about a newborn dying in the news today and it freaks me out. I figure I'll at least pass him some immunity through my system and my breastmilk until he can be fully vaccinated at 5 months.

I had it last week, but only bc my pediatrician recommended it with my flu vaccine..he said it was good to have with the recent outbreaks and anyone else that will be handling baby should as well. But.....my ob never mentioned it... Im not breast feeding so this may be why he suggested it.

 

[Kaiecee]

Ill ask my dr too cuz I'm not bf'ing and ill ask about the strep b and I had an appointment for the flu had to reschedule it but they never called me back and it's leave a message only can't actually talk to anyone I'm getting ready to take a bath cuz belly has been hard forever and it's getting really uncomfortable

 

[els1022]

Hi ladies, thanks for all the congrats and well wishes! I'm doing well and so is baby Katie. She wants to nurse practically around the clock so I'm pretty tired. Hopefully we will go home Friday night. I hope everyone is well!

 

[Kaiecee]

Good to hear els hope u get to go home ASAP it's not the same being in a hospital

Afm
I took a bath and belly is still hard and uncomfortable this really sucks

 

[AJThomas]

Don't know if it means anything but I'm excited cuz I can feel my cervix again! I've tried a couple times before and it was too far back for me to feel and what I could feel was pretty hard. It's a lot softer now and it's definitely moving forward, definitely a bit more pink today too,hope it all means things are getting ready and I'm not just going crazy.

 

[DittyByrd]

Took awhile to catch up with all these posts!

Congrats, Els!

JCh - Because the Strep B test is a culture, any antibiotics might interfere with bacterial growth. Definitely check with Dr.

AFM, I had a check-up today. To my surprise and despite what I was told last time, they decided to check me and do my strep test today instead of next week!!! It was no biggie, however, my legs and foof were not prepared for below the waist activities.

The Strep swab was easy. Swirl around the foof, rimmed around the aforementioned "exit hole" and that was that. Cervical examination was uncomfortable and there was no dilation. I was so not surprised by this news but a little disappointed none-the-less.

Baby is head down, not engaged, doing great and all of my vitals are excellent.

And the biggest news of all...I AM OFF OF PELVIC REST!!!
Of course, now that I am able to perform, DH has a bad headcold. LOL.

 

[DittyByrd]

Don't know if it means anything but I'm excited cuz I can feel my cervix again! I've tried a couple times before and it was too far back for me to feel and what I could feel was pretty hard. It's a lot softer now and it's definitely moving forward, definitely a bit more pink today too,hope it all means things are getting ready and I'm not just going crazy.

I read that the cervix moves more anterior prior to L&D!

 

[AJThomas]

Hurray for being of pelvic rest Ditty! I'm sure your DH will recover quickly now that the store is open again

I suddenly have a craving for tuna and rice so here i am in the kitchen instead of in my bed cause I just have to make some.

 

[sassy_mom]

I have done WAY too much today. I moved furniture, cleaned up the house, prepared more things for the baby. I think everything is in its place and ready. But now I'm honestly shattered. I feel so far beyond exhausted. I also made the most delicious dinner. DH stuffed himself and kept saying how wonderful it was. I am thinking of soaking down into a tub of warm water to try and ease these aching muscles.

That nesting instinct needs to go away. Today was too much! Hope you ladies have a good night. I'm going to soak and hopefully rest peacefully. DH was given 4 days off so I have my hubby to snuggle up with. Makes sleeping way more wonderful.

 

[brieri1]

Once again, I feel like my husband has lost complete physical interest in me. He still hugs me and kisses me once in a while and wants to cuddle occasionally, but nothing else. He's not interested in doing anything else with me. I feel like we are just friends who happen to be having a baby together sometimes. Its really depressing. Tomorrow is our 1 year anniversary. I didn't realize he would lose interest in me this fast.

 

[Leinzlove]

Poppy: Yay that baby turned.

Els: So, glad to hear you'll be going home.

I had my whooping cough after DD was born. I got a flu shot a week ago. It can't hurt to have them both.

I go to the Dr. Tuesday for my Group B and the cervical checks start. I thought 35 weeks was kind of soon... But, bring on the end.

 

[darkstar]

Once again, I feel like my husband has lost complete physical interest in me. He still hugs me and kisses me once in a while and wants to cuddle occasionally, but nothing else. He's not interested in doing anything else with me. I feel like we are just friends who happen to be having a baby together sometimes. Its really depressing. Tomorrow is our 1 year anniversary. I didn't realize he would lose interest in me this fast.

Sorry to hear that, that's hard.

 

[MissMummy2Be]

Sorry I have not been on for a couple of weeks I have had a lot going on in my personal life I am now 36 weeks 2 days along and last Monday got what we are assuming where Braxton hicks when driving home they got that painful I had to pull over and have my OH drive (we where an hour out of town) we where planing on going to the hospital as at the time we thought I was in labour as I didn't get BH with my first by the time we got into town they had eased off so we decided to not go to the hospital by 11:30 pm they had stopes compleatly and I have been getting maybe one or two a day since :S I really can't wait to have my little girl but my OH wants her to stay put until after Christmas. We have also finished the nursery in the last couple of weeks so glad it is all set up now. Nesting is driving me insane!!! I keep finding extra things I want done I have cleaned the entire house 3 times this week cleaned out and re organised my bathroom cabnet and my kitchen pantry and linen cabnet.
I really want my little girl so don't think I can do another 3 and a half weeks :S

Good luck to everyone who is due soon

 

[mellywelly]

Has everyone had the whooping cough vaccine? I just booked mine in for Monday. I wasn't going to have it but I just read about a newborn dying in the news today and it freaks me out. I figure I'll at least pass him some immunity through my system and my breastmilk until he can be fully vaccinated at 5 months.

Had mine weeks ago, I think there have been 13 newborn deaths here from it this year. It has to be given in pregnancy here too, so the antibodies are passed through the placenta. Not sure that you would get this through breastfeeding or the point of vacating after you have had baby?

 

[BlossomJ]

Ditty - Hope you get some action soon!

Sassy - Yey! So glad you finally get to spend some time with DH Try to relax & enjoy it instead of working like a maniac

I feel so far behind all of you, everything is starting to happen & I feel like I could easily go another couple of months!

I've been visiting my family the last couple of days & now three of them are in bed with flu, dad has a chest infection & after feeling better from my cold, my glands are back up & DS is streaming grrrrr! Moving day on Monday & now there is no one to help. It's going to be a tough few days! Fingers crossed my flu jab will stop me getting the full blown virus!

 

[Lilahbear]

I had the whooping cough and flu jabs a few weekday ago. They are running a big campaign here to get pregnant women to have it.

Blossom, I really feel for you having to move house while do pregnant and having to do so much yourself. I hope it all goes smoothly on moving day. x