***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

[LittleMrs]

Baby is being very naughty tonight. I can feel it shifting round trying to go back to back! Looks like I had better get on my hands and knees for a few days. I am not having another back to back baby!

Back to back? I'm confused - and how do you know?

If you feel your tummy you should be able to feel the baby's back running down the middle of your belly. My baby's back has been pushing out at the right hand side of my tummy for the last few days and I could feel it pushing round trying to get its back towards my back. If it stays in this position during labour it is really difficult for the baby to come out and you get really bad pain in your back when you get contractions. Not nice.

Ah, so that's what that is- it sticks out more than the rest of my bump when I'm in the process of sitting up or I tense my stomach muscles - the rest of the bump pulls in a bit but there's a bit that stays out- I had thought that it was back shaped. It really freaks OH out so I show him as often as poss - it'll be even more now I know what it is.

If it's painful and difficult then hope your little one stays back to front. Xx

 

[blessed]

So my Glucose test came back fine YAY.
Today they took blood to test for antibodies?
Then gave me a RH shot.

Considering your pregnancy is going well, when do they typically check to see if you're dilated? Also when do they tell you if you're baby is breech or not? Is that something they check by just feeling your stomach?? (sorry for all the questions)

They typically won't check unless you've lost some of your mucus plug (and tell them you have) or have been having painful contractions... other than that, they won't check until much later!

 

[Disneydancr]

I've been in so much pain this last week, I couldn't even make it out of bed to take 29 week pics. Here's a few pics to compare. please tell me I look bigger and that this pain wasn't all in my head. First (in white) is 28 weeks 3 days. the other 3 are from today (29 and 5) I included one from the front to show my belly-button becoming an outie (something I noticed a couple days ago) and one is the brace I have to wear to help me support my bump.

btw, are there other small-ish people expecting in January? (I'm 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed on average about 120 lbs pre-pregnancy) I'm so scared I'm not going to be able to handle these next 10 weeks. If I can't handle the weight and strain on my own now, how am I going to do as she gets bigger- and even worse, how the heck am I going to handle childbirth?!?!?

 

[hodbert]

Hye Ladies, went up to San Francisco today to visit Chinatown and have some lunch, which was fun. Got birth class tonight so just waiting for hubby to get home. My parents are leaving on wed after being with us for 10 days. It will be nice to have our aaprtment back, but its always bittersweet and I wont see them until after xmas and bubs is here so no doubt I'll blub my eyes out and decide I'm moving home after they leave

I slept rubbish last night too. In fact, I've been sleeping rubbish generally - takes me ages to get to sleep and then I'm awake again within an hour to go to the loo then it takes ages to go back to sleep. Last night I was half asleep for pretty much the entire night - you know, where you're kind of drowsing but not totally asleep so you're aware and not really getting any proper rest. Rubbish. Averaging 3 trips to the toilet a night, sometimes more, not often less.

LittleMrs, I totaly know what you mean about being half asleep all night - I feel like I've not had a proper night's sleep in months and its rare I go a night without getting up at least 4 times....grr!

btw, are there other small-ish people expecting in January? (I'm 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed on average about 120 lbs pre-pregnancy) I'm so scared I'm not going to be able to handle these next 10 weeks. If I can't handle the weight and strain on my own now, how am I going to do as she gets bigger- and even worse, how the heck am I going to handle childbirth?!?!?

Disney, I don't know if this helps as I don't seem to be struggling as much as you have, but I am 4ft10 and weighed 98lb pre-preg, am now up to 132lb! I get a lot of back ache and was really struggling with rib pain as well as my hip feeling like it had jumped out of joint quite a lot, which killed! I seem to be coping ok though, so hopefully will manage for the next 6 weeks. I hope u r ok

 

[LittleMrs]

Disneydancr - I'm 5ft 2 (and three quarters), though I've never been slim. I've had quite a lot of rib pain, like you and Hodbert - not so much backache (as I was carrying extra weight anyway) but it's starting to come on now. I don't think it helps that OH is tall (6ft 3) and we were both long babies (56 and 59 cms) and I can feel that her back is quite long.
I've been coping ok so far, getting a bit difficult to manouvre through spaces that I think I can get through but I can't and it's a bit of a crush at work but I think I should be able to make it through the next 5 weeks and 4 days until maternity leave starts (including today - woohoo!) - not thatI've got a choice either way - lol.

 

[millward329]

Smiffy sympathies with parent's evening....they are killers on the energy levels so hope you slept ALL night long

Naomi hope bubs shifts for you....I found it really interesting to read about this position as never heard of it before. Thinking I may have a word with my little bean as he is breach and I've never felt his back. His head is at the top of my bump under my stomach and feet bouncing on the bladder and the only moves I get are kicks and wriggles, he never does the shifting thing really. Wondering if his back is against mine as despite him being quite comfy I have a fair amount of middle back pain and muscle tightness across my back. What do you think, did your first move around much? I could ask the MW in a couple of weeks.

Disney, I definately think you have got bigger and remember my growth spurt coming at the same time. Did you get tight ligaments when bump grew? Liking the outie emerging I want mine to!

All the best for appointments and classes for those who have them today

 

[naomicourt]

Smiffy sympathies with parent's evening....they are killers on the energy levels so hope you slept ALL night long

Naomi hope bubs shifts for you....I found it really interesting to read about this position as never heard of it before. Thinking I may have a word with my little bean as he is breach and I've never felt his back. His head is at the top of my bump under my stomach and feet bouncing on the bladder and the only moves I get are kicks and wriggles, he never does the shifting thing really. Wondering if his back is against mine as despite him being quite comfy I have a fair amount of middle back pain and muscle tightness across my back. What do you think, did your first move around much? I could ask the MW in a couple of weeks.

Disney, I definately think you have got bigger and remember my growth spurt coming at the same time. Did you get tight ligaments when bump grew? Liking the outie emerging I want mine to!

All the best for appointments and classes for those who have them today

Thank you. I was on my hands and knees for ages last night! lol It has turned back a little bit. They can move around quite a bit at the moment but once they are engaged they usually stay put, so I'm just going to keep scrubbing floors until it is engaged I think! lol

I think you will need to do a few handstands!

 

[millward329]

Lol, if you run out of floors to scrub....I know some that could use scrubbing! Only joking : ) I'll be thinking about those handstands soon!

 

[LittleMrs]

Millward I've got a thing sent to me by the NCT telling me how to get my baby into a good position for birth. Gimme a sec while I get down on my hands and knees to rifle under the coffee table...................

Riiiight - this could turn into an essay. Sorry ladies, I'm just going to type ou anything I think might be relevant , here goes:

From abot 30 weeks, your midwife should be able to tell you which way your baby is lying. The best position for your baby to be in for birth is head down with her/his back against your tummy. It is not uncommon for babies to face the other way with their back towards your back. If your baby is in this position labour can take longer as the baby can't tuck her chin in very well making it more difficult to get through your pelvis.

There are things you can do to help your baby into a good position for birth...
* Go for a gently swim and spend time floating on your front.
* Sit on the edge of the sofa or chair with your feet apart, belly between your knees rather than slouching back.
* get onto all fours and rock your hips from side to side. Try doing this when your baby is awake and active, you could do it listening to music.
* When you are watching TV or chatting with, kneel forwards leaning on cushions, a beanbag or a birthing ball with knees apart and bottom down.
* Try sitting or kneeling with your knees lower than your hips so as to tip your pelvis into the correct position.
* Push your chair slightly away from your desk at work and without hunching your shoulders or tensing your back, rest your elbows on your desk.
* Sit on a dining room chair backwards - astride the seat facing backwards.
* Try not to drive for long periods without moving around and keep the seat as upright as possible.
* Sit on a birthing ball rather than a sofa when relaxing.
* In bed at night try lying on your left side with your right leg over and in front of your left one. A thin pillow between your knees will keep you from rolling around.

That's the end of my little leafet. If you want anything else I also have breastfeeding, working with pain in labour, help yourself to a straighforward birth, exercise your pelvic floor and birth choices: where will my baby be born. It was a free pack that came with a DVD as well - think you can apply for one on their site.

 

[mum2be2011]

Thanks for sharing that with us LittleMrs Its good to have a list of ways to help baby into a good position. Im off to the NCT site to have a look

 

[naomicourt]

My husband has just got the last few things down from the loft.

So I am now washing the activity mats, toys, bouncy chair, carry cot and making sure the steriliser is clean and works ok.

I also have my birthing ball!

So exciting lol

 

[Jolene]

My hubby has 6 weeks leave booked for when baby is born!!! I am so happy

 

[sar35]

wow thats good Jolene, mine will be lucky to get a week unless i have him over the xmas holidays!
Naomi so exciting that you are getting all the stuff down, mil and I washed some baby clothes today, seemed like I was tempting fate though, what with my track record!!!
Got GTT tomorrow

 

[mum2be2011]

My husband has just got the last few things down from the loft.

So I am now washing the activity mats, toys, bouncy chair, carry cot and making sure the steriliser is clean and works ok.

I also have my birthing ball!

So exciting lol

Thats fantastic Naomi, I think it makes it more real once the nursery is done and you start getting baby stuff all ready for baby. Cant wait till we make a start on retrieving ours down from the loft and washing it all. Managed to persuade OH to get the newborn and 0-3 stuff down, plus baby bath etc when he gets the xmas tree and decorations down 1st weekend in December.

Yay for birthing ball , you can get bouncing now x

 

[beccybobeccy]

Oh my word...
exhausted is not the word and I'm on my holidays this week.
Falcon seems to be constantly awake (unless he/she sleeps when I sleep - you are welcome to carry on that routine little one after birth!!)

I can't even blame it on the nursery decorating cause I really ain't doing much.
OH is painting spots... only 3 to do (out of 75) - when I show you the pics you will understand how much a labour of love its been for him - bless him.

He started them on Thursday evening. It's taken so long because there are 7 colours and 3 different size stencils. They overlap in places so he's had to do it in stages! It looks great though... will post pics when its done on here and on FB.

Is everyone doing okay?
Physio was today but was not any more useful than the advice from the MW... although mine appears to be muscular pain rather than the grinding that most people seem to get... oh well... 10 weeks of grimacing I think - lol xxx

 

[jms895]

My husband has just got the last few things down from the loft.

So I am now washing the activity mats, toys, bouncy chair, carry cot and making sure the steriliser is clean and works ok.

I also have my birthing ball!

So exciting lol

exciting! its all getting very real now

 

[jms895]

My hubby has 6 weeks leave booked for when baby is born!!! I am so happy

Yay! thats great news!

We been kids party tonight, KNACKERED!!!!

 

[blessed]

Baby shower on Saturday for me! after this I can get started with washing and putting together and finalizing what we need! I'm WAY behind!

 

[smiffy85]

Evening all!

Was planning on doing some catching up tonight but been with friends for an impromptu chinese take away lol so that was a nice treat!! I still need to get a big ball. I keep meaning to order one. And I start NCT classes on sunday so hopefully will get lots of answers to things there too.

32 weeks now I can't quite believe it!!! Only 8 wks to EDD!!! My friend had her little one this morning and I was so convinced she would have a girl but she's had a little boy. Called him Oliver James which were both names me and OH had picked out but I'm not bothered really cos we've got others on the list lol! She was a week overdue but didn't need any medical assistance to get started which I bet she's pleased about - haven't spoken to her yet, only got a text announcing the baby's arrival this morning!! Thing is her having her baby was kinda another milestone for me and now we're heading for christmas and my turn!!! ARGH!

Feeling the strain now at work but I am still enjoying it so will keep plodding onwards....just call me little donkey hehehe! (Getting in the festive mood already )

Lots of hugs xxxx

 

[mum2be2011]

smiffy - huge congratulations to your friend on the birth of her little boy and also to you on your 32 weeks

Hope your NCT classes go well on Sunday.

This isnt baby related but im so pleased and on a very good friend of mine's 18 year old daughter got a letter in the post this morning from America. She has been accepted for a full hockey scholarship including education for 4 years in New York.

This is such a big thing for her and her family and something she very much deserves. Hockey is her life and back in the summer she got scouted for the under 21's north of England hockey squad which is where this scholarship came from. She was representing North of England against Glasgow back in September and a scout from America spotted her. She got offered a provisional place after going to a training centre but had to do a full entrance exam which she has flown through.