*** January Jellybeans 2015 *** - join & chat here :) 132 so far!

[SCgirl]

I've been having tons of BH- the more I do, the more I get. The only thing I've found that helps (a little) is wearing a support belt. Mine are starting to get uncomfortable too.

I'm taking a sick day from work today because my lower back hurts incredibly bad- I'm having to shuffle to walk around, and my job involves bending/squatting/lifting/dodging kids! (It's been hurting for a while, but it's been getting worse last day or two, and my lady parts hurt this morning and now having occasional mild period-like cramps. Welcome to the third tri, eh?)

 

[wildchic]

Oh man! It doesn't want me to upload my other pic

Will try later again.

 

[wifey2013]

Hi ladies! I hope everyone is doing well I reached 30 weeks today which means I'm in the final stretch, only 10 weeks to go! I can't believe we are all getting so close to holding our little ones! It's so exciting.

 

[ab75]

Wifey, snap. Lol the final countdown is on!
Happy 30 weeks.
Wildchic glad you are settling in to your new home.
Gorgeous pics of your girls ladies.
Sc hope you feel better soon xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

Beautiful pics Hopeful & Kiwi and love your scan pic wildchic!

Happy 30 weeks Ab & wifey I hit 30wks yesterday and can't believe I'll be in single digit countdowns as of next week I don't feel ready for this!

 

[sunshine85]

Hello girls! Not sure why I do not receive the notifications via email anymore but I am still here! I will be 30 weeks on Thursday!! I hope all you girls are doing wonderful in your pregnancies. I cannot believe how surreal this all is. I still cannot believe I have made it thus far. So very blessed.

I will post a pic of our last ultrasound which was at 28 weeks and some days. We found out that my DH will be deploying at the end of this month, for 6 months so he will not be here for the birth, and will not return until she is 3 months old by then. I am taking it hard but going one day at a time. Anyway, hope you all are having a wonderful day

 

[wifey2013]

Hello girls! Not sure why I do not receive the notifications via email anymore but I am still here! I will be 30 weeks on Thursday!! I hope all you girls are doing wonderful in your pregnancies. I cannot believe how surreal this all is. I still cannot believe I have made it thus far. So very blessed.

I will post a pic of our last ultrasound which was at 28 weeks and some days. We found out that my DH will be deploying at the end of this month, for 6 months so he will not be here for the birth, and will not return until she is 3 months old by then. I am taking it hard but going one day at a time. Anyway, hope you all are having a wonderful day

Hi Sunshine, so sorry to hear about your husband, it must be so hard on you both. It's an amazing thing he's doing for the Country though. Stay positive and try to think about how amazing it will be when he does come home to meet his baby girl! Sending hugs your way!

 

[sunshine85]

Hello girls! Not sure why I do not receive the notifications via email anymore but I am still here! I will be 30 weeks on Thursday!! I hope all you girls are doing wonderful in your pregnancies. I cannot believe how surreal this all is. I still cannot believe I have made it thus far. So very blessed.

I will post a pic of our last ultrasound which was at 28 weeks and some days. We found out that my DH will be deploying at the end of this month, for 6 months so he will not be here for the birth, and will not return until she is 3 months old by then. I am taking it hard but going one day at a time. Anyway, hope you all are having a wonderful day

Hi Sunshine, so sorry to hear about your husband, it must be so hard on you both. It's an amazing thing he's doing for the Country though. Stay positive and try to think about how amazing it will be when he does come home to meet his baby girl! Sending hugs your way!

Thank you lovebug He was on his way out of it but with her on the way and jobs very difficult to come by here, the pay is amazing so we decided it was best he goes. I am very proud of him

 

[buddyIV]

Such lovely photos hopeful and kiwi!

And great scan pics wildchic and sunshine, babies are looking so much bigger now aren't they!?

Sorry to hear your husband will be away when you give birth sunshine, it must be really hard for you both. It is an amazing thing he's doing for his country though, and I'm sure he knows how proud you are of him. Your baby girl will so be so proud of him too! Have you thought about who else you would like with you when you give birth? My DH missed our son's birth (total incompetence from the hospital, but that's another story!), so I gave birth alone. I wish I'd had someone with me, as that support is sooooo important. I'm looking forward to having some company this time around!

 

[sunshine85]

buddyIV, yeah my mom is actually coming in Nov 1st and will stay until the birth and until he returns. My MIL and his grandmother are both coming in when I go into labor (they live 4 hours away in Miami).I also have a bit of friends who want to be there but I am okay with just my mom, his and grandmother being in the delivery room.

 

[buddyIV]

buddyIV, yeah my mom is actually coming in Nov 1st and will stay until the birth and until he returns. My MIL and his grandmother are both coming in when I go into labor (they live 4 hours away in Miami).I also have a bit of friends who want to be there but I am okay with just my mom, his and grandmother being in the delivery room.

That sounds lovely sunshine! I think having some female energy in the room will be brilliant, and they all know just how you're feeling! At the moment it's just going to be my husband and I, but I think I might have the Mum's on call just in case I need some female support.

 

[cheezytrish]

Hi Ladies - I've been debating whether or not to join since I'm such a horrible updater.. but why not! Is there still time? Baby girl is due Jan. 12th, but at this point I have complete placenta previa (with not a lot of hope of it moving since it went from partial to complete in 6wks) so baby will be here either Jan. 1st or 2nd depending on when we can schedule a section. Reaaally hoping for the 1st - My husbands birthday is May 1st, and I'm Dec. 1st so I thought it would be cool to have her on Jan. 1st.

Anyone else with placenta previa or know they're having a c-section? I'm having such a hard time dealing with the section and the only reason is because I'm scared I won't be able to bond with her - I want her in my arms as soon as they get her cleaned up and I've read so many sites that say they let you see her face and then whisk them away to a room over to put them under a warmer. I'm going to absolutely freak out if they do that. =/

Sorry for not posting in so long ladies...I'm only 200 or so pages behind - oops!

I really wanted to write and reassure you Jennuuh about the c-section. My best friend is a specialist nurse in the maternity ward and also reads/writes and does a lot or research specifically regarding c-sections. I was getting really scared that I might need a c-section (I have gestational diabetes) but she reassured me about the bonding issue.

Basically she said:
1) The concept of instant bonding was an idea presented in the 70's that is essentially a myth that won't die. (yes, babies need to be held and loved and touched but later bonding - and it won't be much later with a c-section - won't damage that).
2) It gives the partner/father a unique chance to have time with the baby that they often miss out on.
3) Not every mother feels an instant deep bonded love for their child the minute they see them and we shouldn't feel guilty if we don't because it will happen. (having a painful/extremely long labour doesn't exactly put people in a loving mood - but she said she's seem women get upset with themselves for 'not feeling the right thing immediately')

I found her info really took the pressure and potential guilt off my shoulders. Hope it helps!

 

[hopeful2012]

I had my GTT today-ugh it was so nasty, but i managed to not puke. I should know in a couple days of the results. I have had an awful headache all day and ended up staying home after the appointment (well after i ran a couple errands and shopped a little). I got the cutest little booties for the baby and her first little sister onesie. I bought me a support belt as i seem to be having alot more lower abdomen and back pain this time around. The appointment went well today (this is the doctor that i generally dont like as much, but he was great today). They are concerned because i have continuously lost weight the whole pregnancy but this month dropped 5-6 pounds. I go back in three weeks and they are hoping that i will at least maintain my current weight. I have lost 15 pounds total this pregnancy. They will monitor Madelyn closely to make sure the weight loss isnt affecting her. At the moment, he said that she is head down, measuring right, and basically hovering at/in my pelvis (which is causing the pain). They did tell me to try to snack/eat more throughout the day. Im still having problems with my appetite and nothing ever sounds good to me, but i try to keep fresh fruits, popcorn, ice cream, etc in the house (usually my hubby and 2 year old eats most of it)

 

[sethsmummy]

sorry to hear some of you ladies are ill and having pains Really hope it doesnt last long at all. Sorry iv forgotten already what iv just read baby brain

I had my diabetic appointment yesterday and have been put on metformin and changed consultants to the high risk one. Theyv pulled my growth scan forward to tuesday instead of thursday.. x

 

[buddyIV]

sorry to hear some of you ladies are ill and having pains Really hope it doesnt last long at all. Sorry iv forgotten already what iv just read baby brain

I had my diabetic appointment yesterday and have been put on metformin and changed consultants to the high risk one. Theyv pulled my growth scan forward to tuesday instead of thursday.. x

Hope you're feeling ok about it all xxx

 

[sethsmummy]

i am buddy thank you The meds have made me feel like crap today though .. and i had an apple at lunch time... an hour later my bs was 10.8!!! thats the worst iv ever had! xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

So sorry to hear your hubby will be deployed when you give birth sunshine, but that's great you have such lovely family to be for there for you

Tara, I didn't know you had GD hun? Hope the meds settle down and you feel better soon that's great you get to see little guy a couple of days sooner though!

Hope everyone's well? I have been having these palpitations on and off since Friday. I wasn't initially worried, but the fact they keep coming and going and my pulse is up to 118 when resting has me worried I spoke to my MW and ADAU and they're all as puzzled as me! I don't have any pains or swelling in my legs (to go along with the breathlessness, together both are signs for blood clots) and my BP is fine, and I otherwise I feel ok so no one seems to think it's pregnancy related. Seeing my GP tomorrow anyway just for a check over and to make sure I'm not having a slow heart attack or anything like that

 

[wildchic]

My baby girls 4D scan was excellent! Got to see the bottom baby's gender, definitely a girl. The top baby didn't want to play nice at all! She turned her back to the probe, so only got like 3/4 good scans.

Here are my girls

 

[ab75]

Cute pics wild chic xx
Hope you are ok lolly xx

Afm, I have a growth scan tomorrow morning to see if I can get a home birth or not. Fingers crossed xx

 

[Luvspnk31]

So sorry to hear your hubby will be deployed when you give birth sunshine, but that's great you have such lovely family to be for there for you

Tara, I didn't know you had GD hun? Hope the meds settle down and you feel better soon that's great you get to see little guy a couple of days sooner though!

Hope everyone's well? I have been having these palpitations on and off since Friday. I wasn't initially worried, but the fact they keep coming and going and my pulse is up to 118 when resting has me worried I spoke to my MW and ADAU and they're all as puzzled as me! I don't have any pains or swelling in my legs (to go along with the breathlessness, together both are signs for blood clots) and my BP is fine, and I otherwise I feel ok so no one seems to think it's pregnancy related. Seeing my GP tomorrow anyway just for a check over and to make sure I'm not having a slow heart attack or anything like that

Oh dear, hope everything is ok! I have PVC's on a daily basis, but my HR is always in the 70's and mine seem to be related to other issues I have. I am having an echo done next wed though as they found a murmur.
If ur GP can't figure it out, maybe ask for a cardiology referral. If they don't give u one. Better safe than sorry. You want to make sure nothing serious is going on. Keep us updated!!