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

[LittleMrs]

Lisa, you will be fine and it'll all be worth it! It's really ludicrous how excited I am, I think your baby will be the first full-term jellybean and that makes it so much more real that we're all nearly there.

Laura, as with Lisa, none of us are going to judge you for asking for a section at 38+2. i thought they had to do them as close after 37 as they could so there wasn't a chance of going into labour. Seems strange to leave it till so near the due date.

 

[blessed]

I have to have a c-section a day short of 39 weeks.... I think its sad that people judge without fully knowing or understanding the other person's situation. I just pray EVERYONE'S births are perfect and free of any serious complications... HOW and WHEN your baby comes shouldn't matter... as long as they're here!!

 

[LittleMrs]

I don't think anyone would have a section lightly- I think you ladies who are booked in for sections are being really brave about it.

 

[Mom 2B]

OMG i jsut realized a few minutes ago that I only have like 5 weeks left!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! I still have so much to do! I thought I was doing pretty good time wise but now i feel really stressed and just want to get it all done NOW! This will be a very busy weekend for me now....darn and i was looking forward to doing nothing this weekend.

 

[iprettii]

first and foremost let me say that I'm a flight attendant so I'm use to flying for 14 hours a day working up to 4 flights a day.

Today I flew to NY because my baby shower is this sunday and OH MY GOSH it was my worst flight ever. My back was killing me, I was in tears, I have NEVER wanted a plane to land so bad in my life. I was seriously freaking out because I didn't think I would make it with this back pain.

Now i'm in NY and my husband gave me a quick massage with some icy hot, and i'm feeling a bit better.

 

[blessed]

aww man iprettii!! I totally feel your pain.. I can barely sit down for more than 15 minutes without developing back pain.... Its like I need to lay down 24/7 I couldn't even imagine how horrible the pain would be on a flight!! Glad you're feeling better... thank God for massages!

 

[jms895]

I don't think anyone would have a section lightly- I think you ladies who are booked in for sections are being really brave about it.

I agree! xx

OMG i jsut realized a few minutes ago that I only have like 5 weeks left!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! I still have so much to do! I thought I was doing pretty good time wise but now i feel really stressed and just want to get it all done NOW! This will be a very busy weekend for me now....darn and i was looking forward to doing nothing this weekend.

Woooooo wont be long now! x

first and foremost let me say that I'm a flight attendant so I'm use to flying for 14 hours a day working up to 4 flights a day.

Today I flew to NY because my baby shower is this sunday and OH MY GOSH it was my worst flight ever. My back was killing me, I was in tears, I have NEVER wanted a plane to land so bad in my life. I was seriously freaking out because I didn't think I would make it with this back pain.

Now i'm in NY and my husband gave me a quick massage with some icy hot, and i'm feeling a bit better.

xxx

I had a crap night sleep again and Caine been teething too

I need to get out this house and brave the snow and ice its driving us mad in here !

 

[smiffy85]

Hello my lovlies! Gonna try and catch up with what I've missed in 24 hours lol!

Lisa - Yep I agree MEGA BUMPAGE!!!!!!!

Disney lovely bump!

Rachael - hope you are ok hun, thinking of you

I saw MW just now. HB ok, BP ok, measuring 36 weeks bang on now so have steadied off. Still looking at a 7 pound baby And he is 3/5 engaged yay!! Next appointment at 38 weeks on 21st Dec! xx

Yay! Your appt went the same as mine!

Aww my Daughter is scared Santa too. We are taking her to see him next week and have a feeling she will kick up a fuss.



Well I had my appointment today and blood pressure is fine. Baby is measuring 38 weeks so pretty much spot on, heart beat is fine, still 3/5 engaged and is now laying LOA which apparently is a good position.
Next appointment on the 20th December but, really hoping that I would of had it by then.

Edit: Here is a picture of baby's position

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Thats really interesting thanks naomi! My little one must be like that but his back is on my left side. Thats what I was told yesterday!

Hi Ladies thank you for all your lovely messages not only on here but also on facebook.

Baby is absolutely fine and was just panicking us for nothing. Got to the hospital and they put me straight on the CTG monitor. Took the midwife a couple of minutes to find the heartbeat but once she did it was nice and strong and regular, a tad faster than they liked but it was strong (190) after a few minutes they put the toco on and baby decided to start moving and kicking so there was a lovely graph with x's all over it from a happy baby. Toco spiked a number of times but only upto 30 (we put this down to BH's) after 45 minutes of monitoring they were happy with babies heartbeat as it had dropped to 160 and with movement went upto 180. They were happy for me to go home on strict bedrest and drink lots of fluids, not to worry about food too much and to wait for our appointment in clinic tomorrow.

Midwife checked babies position and she is still not head down, she is still transverse. Asked about when it becomes a problem and what will happen and got told that position isnt a problem till 36 - 37 weeks and that they will discuss options in clinic tomorrow. She pointed out that baby cant come out like that as they are only designed to come head or bum first. If my waters break now they dont know what part of baby will come first and the concern is that it could be placenta / leg / arm / cord etc

Came home and Luke got me some water and then tucked me up in bed. Just woke up and feel slightly better, not been sick but still feel very sick.

This morning has made me realise just how lucky I am to have such a caring bloke. Luke was so calm and tried to keep me calm as well. Phoebe went to nursery as normal but she kept putting her hand on my face and looking really sad at me as if to say "mummy, sorry you're poorly". Got a lovely kiss on the cheek from her, a cuddle and really big happy wave bye bye.

Yay for being ok and for Luke being lovely!!

Is it called Madonna hold because of some kind of religious thing - Madonna and child? Is it the traditional pose that they're pictured in? Just a thought, although I do think conical boobs would be much funnier.

Feeling very full today - LO kicked at lunch time today in the staff room, nobody saw but my stomach moved a good couple of inches and I had to laugh at it - got some strange looks for it (probably a bit weird to share a private joke with your unborn child).

Slept like rubbish last night but she made me laugh today so feeling quite generous to the bump. Does anyone else find themselves conversing with theirs or am I just insane?

this made me laugh cos I do it all the time. I try not to do it in public too often!

Hey ladies! Just back from my doc apptmt with some news! Doc has booked us in for induction next Friday, when I will be 39 weeks. With it being so close to xmas and only a week off my DD we decided to go for it - being out here and our own etc it helps us to have a date set. I hope nobody here judges us for it, I've read a few comments lately (not in JB's) about ppl saying you should wait for baby to come on its own and it causes more complications bringing her out when shes not ready. We spoke to doctor though and she said it is a common thing to do, especially at this time of year, so I am pleased. I am absolutely crapping it now though!!!!!! Ooh and plz no mention on facebook to those of you i'm friends with I'm not going to annouce it to the world, just you ladies who understand!

Anyway, glad everything seems to be well Rachael and Sar fx for little Joe coming home soon. Am going for a nap as only had about 5 hours last night and am shattered.

absolutely no judging here hun! I think its awesome you have chosen your way already. the not knowing when my little man is gonna pop out is scaring the bejesus out of me!!!! Lol! Am I friends with you on FB? I can't remember?!?

My back is so sore today! I'm not sure why. feels like my pelvis is getting sawed in half... and that my legs are coming out of socket.... and that my lower vertebrae are becoming disconnected from the rest of the spine.

As most of you may or may not know, I haven't been able to go to work in almost 2 months now. The pregnancy has caused a lot of pain when I stand (it feels like a burning pulling underneath the bump on the left side (where the baby's head is) whenever I stand for more than 5-10 minutes. I've basically been in bed watching TV or sitting at the computer all day, every day.) This has caused a lot of tension in the household, because it's a huge loss of finances.
It's also really affected my morale... I hear about all of you being able to work up until a scheduled leave and still being fit enough to work and do normal things. I walked to the store last night with OH and was in tears by the time we got back- it hurt so bad! The OB/GYN seems to think that my pain is nothing to worry about, and hasn't officially given me leave yet. I technically could go back to work any day I'm feeling better... but that doesn't seem to be happening. I just call out every day PDL (pregnancy disability leave), which doesn't put any marks against me. I just feel like less of a woman because I'm handling this pregnancy so poorly in comparison to just about everyone else.
Now I have another thing to worry about- OH was talking to one of our friends about my being laid up in bed for so long, and she was really concerned. She said if I'm not active and doing lots of exercise, labor is going to really be hard for me. She says that so many muscles are used during labor that if I'm not in shape, labor can last a really long time and it'll basically tear me up- making recovery long as well. This really, really bothers me. I was a dancer and walked everywhere before this pregnancy made me unable to anymore. I do get up and walk as much as possible, but it's such a minimal amount. I would do more if I could, but I can't. What am I supposed to do? I'm really freaked out now and, again, I feel inadequate as a woman. I was such an active person before- in charge of anything my body did- now I have no control of what my body is doing and can't push it to do the things I want it to do.
Any of you who could add your 2 cents would really be appreciated. I don't want a hard labor, and I don't want a long recovery.

Do NOT feel bad young lady! Every pregnancy and birth is a different experience for everyone! I enjoy hearing others stories but until you personally have the experience and go through it I don't think you even know how your body is gonna react and what you may or may not need to do.If that involves staying in bed to be happy then so be it!! I'm sure that your rpevious fitness will set you in a fab position for the labour.

first and foremost let me say that I'm a flight attendant so I'm use to flying for 14 hours a day working up to 4 flights a day.

Today I flew to NY because my baby shower is this sunday and OH MY GOSH it was my worst flight ever. My back was killing me, I was in tears, I have NEVER wanted a plane to land so bad in my life. I was seriously freaking out because I didn't think I would make it with this back pain.

Now i'm in NY and my husband gave me a quick massage with some icy hot, and i'm feeling a bit better.

hun. I know how you feel a little bit cos I went to the theatre last night and sitting there for over 2 hours nearly did me in!!

Right I think I have caught up. I had a good mw appt yday like I mentioned in repsonse to jade. 3/5 engaged, good heartbeat between 133-145 bpm and placenta is hopefully not gonna cause a problem - its anterior apparently and I had no idea!

Went to see the king and I in leicester last night which was fab-u-lous (channeling craig from strictly hehe)! Sittin was very uncomfy tho cos my sciatica has been playing up again down my left bum cheek and leg.

Off to watch my classes nativity this morning so very excited to be in the audience and not participating! Fingers crossed I don't put them off lol!

xxxxxxx

 

[Fraggles]

Morning ladies, not fully caught up yet but wanted to say anyone being induced/sectioned early dont worry. What matters is whats best for mum and baby. Sod people's opinions

 

[millward329]

IPrettii so got a cabin booked for my near four hour boat ride home!

Smiffy, yay for not helping at nativity, think I'll be going to watch next week : )

 

[naomicourt]

I had a crap night sleep again and Caine been teething too

I need to get out this house and brave the snow and ice its driving us mad in here !

I know how you feel. Eloise's teeth take sooo long to come through as well, I am praying she has finished once baby arrives.
I can't believe you still have snow there. I think we are getting sone more next week! Just hope it's not too much.

Right I think I have caught up. I had a good mw appt yday like I mentioned in repsonse to jade. 3/5 engaged, good heartbeat between 133-145 bpm and placenta is hopefully not gonna cause a problem - its anterior apparently and I had no idea!

Went to see the king and I in leicester last night which was fab-u-lous (channeling craig from strictly hehe)! Sittin was very uncomfy tho cos my sciatica has been playing up again down my left bum cheek and leg.

Off to watch my classes nativity this morning so very excited to be in the audience and not participating! Fingers crossed I don't put them off lol!

xxxxxxx

Yay for baby engaging! It's so exciting we are all so close to having our babies!

Oh I hate sciatica! I got that so bad when pregnant with Eloise.

Have fun watching the nativity. xx


I feel soooooo tired today. Was up most of the night last night and then decided to get up at 6 as sleep was just not happening and I was getting bored of laying in bed!

Getting excited today though as my i phone is being delivered! Wahoo!!

 

[rcbrown08]

Hello ladies. I want to thank you all for your encouragement and support. My yellow bump turned pink 12/9/10 at 7:35pm, 5lbs 11oz. Started pitocin at 11am due to preeclampsia, water broke on its own around 5pm, contractions really picked up so asked for epidural (it was wonderful). Two hours later felt pressure and was ready to push, pushed her out during one contraction. I have been taking Red Rasperry Leaf tablets since 32 weeks and I'm sure it made a difference. I think the contractions did most of the work for me and got her down the birth canal...I would highly recommend them! She is so beautiful...will post pics soon. Think her name will be Jade Abrielle but we still aren't 100% sure. Thanks again for everything ladies, you all are wonderful!

 

[naomicourt]

Hello ladies. I want to thank you all for your encouragement and support. My yellow bump turned pink 12/9/10 at 7:35pm. Started pitocin at 11am due to preeclampsia, water broke on its own around 5pm, contractions really picked up so asked for epidural (it was wonderful). Two hours later felt pressure and was ready to push, pushed her out during one contraction. I have been taking Red Rasperry Leaf tablets since 32 weeks and I'm sure it made a difference. I think the contractions did most of the work for me and got her down the birth canal...I would highly recommend them! She is so beautiful...will post pics soon. Think her name will be Jade Abrielle but we still aren't 100% sure. Thanks again for everything ladies, you all are wonderful!

Wow! Congratulations!! So pleased everything went well in the end. I can't wait to see pics of baby.
I have been drinking raspberry leaf tea so I hope it will help me too.

How much does she weigh?

 

[rcbrown08]

Well done Emily and hope you recover soon. Welcome to the 6th Jellybean Louie How many weeks early was he?

She was 33+4 weeks when it all started so he is an excellent weight for his gestation

Congratulations Emily! That is a great weight for 33 weeks...wow!

 

[Fraggles]

Hello ladies. I want to thank you all for your encouragement and support. My yellow bump turned pink 12/9/10 at 7:35pm, 5lbs 11oz. Started pitocin at 11am due to preeclampsia, water broke on its own around 5pm, contractions really picked up so asked for epidural (it was wonderful). Two hours later felt pressure and was ready to push, pushed her out during one contraction. I have been taking Red Rasperry Leaf tablets since 32 weeks and I'm sure it made a difference. I think the contractions did most of the work for me and got her down the birth canal...I would highly recommend them! She is so beautiful...will post pics soon. Think her name will be Jade Abrielle but we still aren't 100% sure. Thanks again for everything ladies, you all are wonderful!

Congratulations hun, cant wait to see pictures

Im with you all on crap sleep, my Lo is teething bad still only 4 teeth

 

[mum2be2011]

aww congratulations on your little girl RCBrown, what lovely news

Some of you will already know this from facebook but I wanted to update everyone else. Saw the consultant this morning following our awful appointment last week and our visit to pregnancy assessment unit yesterday. Hayley is now head down and has her head sat on the brim of my pelvis im over the moon.

Consultant was really nice, he checked the position twice and spent alot of time talking to us and reassuring us. They have sent a urine sample off today as it contained ketones but they have put this down to the severe vomiting Ive had this week and the fact that ive not managed to keep food down for 3 days. Got weighed and Ive LOST 7lbs this week The consultant wants to see me next week to keep an eye on babies position and also my weight and to check my urine sample.

Good news that so many ladies are now engaging, fingers crossed we dont have to wait long to meet our jellybeans.

 

[lauren-kate]

Congratulations rcbrown!

I've been to the midwife this morning and everything is fine.. she's looking to be about the same size as Ryan was if she keeps growing the same way (he was 7lb7oz). I asked the midwife if she could tell me baby's position - purely out of curiosity, because she always kicks my left side quite high (I think!) - but she said that she wouldn't really tell me until about 37 weeks? I kind of want to know, so I can try to turn her if she's not in a good position. Ah well.. I will just keep bouncing on the ball!

 

[rcbrown08]

Hey ladies! Just back from my doc apptmt with some news! Doc has booked us in for induction next Friday, when I will be 39 weeks. With it being so close to xmas and only a week off my DD we decided to go for it - being out here and our own etc it helps us to have a date set. I hope nobody here judges us for it, I've read a few comments lately (not in JB's) about ppl saying you should wait for baby to come on its own and it causes more complications bringing her out when shes not ready. We spoke to doctor though and she said it is a common thing to do, especially at this time of year, so I am pleased. I am absolutely crapping it now though!!!!!! Ooh and plz no mention on facebook to those of you i'm friends with I'm not going to annouce it to the world, just you ladies who understand!

Anyway, glad everything seems to be well Rachael and Sar fx for little Joe coming home soon. Am going for a nap as only had about 5 hours last night and am shattered.

Congrats on your induction date, Lisa. And your bump is so cute, looks like you will have a big healthy baby!!!

 

[rcbrown08]

Hello ladies. I want to thank you all for your encouragement and support. My yellow bump turned pink 12/9/10 at 7:35pm. Started pitocin at 11am due to preeclampsia, water broke on its own around 5pm, contractions really picked up so asked for epidural (it was wonderful). Two hours later felt pressure and was ready to push, pushed her out during one contraction. I have been taking Red Rasperry Leaf tablets since 32 weeks and I'm sure it made a difference. I think the contractions did most of the work for me and got her down the birth canal...I would highly recommend them! She is so beautiful...will post pics soon. Think her name will be Jade Abrielle but we still aren't 100% sure. Thanks again for everything ladies, you all are wonderful!

Wow! Congratulations!! So pleased everything went well in the end. I can't wait to see pics of baby.
I have been drinking raspberry leaf tea so I hope it will help me too.
How much does she weigh?

Thanks, Naomi! She weighed 5lbs 11oz and is breastfeeding pretty well so far. Looks like we will be able to go home today or tomorrow if my blood pressure goes down so fingers crossed. Everyone is so shocked that it is a girl, they were all so convinced I was having a boy. Aren't you team yellow too? What are the predictions for your baby? I can't wait to start seeing all the birth stories...the jelly beans seem to be coming quickly!

 

[Mom 2B]

Hello ladies. I want to thank you all for your encouragement and support. My yellow bump turned pink 12/9/10 at 7:35pm, 5lbs 11oz. Started pitocin at 11am due to preeclampsia, water broke on its own around 5pm, contractions really picked up so asked for epidural (it was wonderful). Two hours later felt pressure and was ready to push, pushed her out during one contraction. I have been taking Red Rasperry Leaf tablets since 32 weeks and I'm sure it made a difference. I think the contractions did most of the work for me and got her down the birth canal...I would highly recommend them! She is so beautiful...will post pics soon. Think her name will be Jade Abrielle but we still aren't 100% sure. Thanks again for everything ladies, you all are wonderful!

Congrats on you little girl. What a good weight too. I knew we had 7 Jellybeans soon.

I have had the worst night sleep again. Only 3 hours. My restless leg syndrome was acting up for like 4 hours adn i just could not get it to stop. then when it stopped OH would not stop snoring even after smacking him and telling him off (he doesn't even remember it thou) So I tried to join my daughter in her bed at 4am and just as i laid down and got comfy she woke up adn was up until 5:30am. Its now 8:30 and shes awake....i thought for sure she would sleep in.

I guess im not getting anything done today that I wanted to. gong to be a lazy day with a good nap later