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

[naomicourt]

Lovely name and gorgeous little girl Lisa, you must be so proud. As for breast feeding, my milk didn't come in for three days after my c-section. so don't give up if you would like to breast feed but, obviously its what you feel comfortable with and make sure nobody puts pressure on you, as formula is brilliant and full of every vitamin and mineral they need. x

I hope the itching stops soon Laura, you poor thing. x

Hugs to everyone with nasty step mum in-laws! I think I would seriously have to say something to get them to back off!! xxx

Good luck with the growth scan Jade. Hopefully it's just because he is so low down that you are measuring small for dates. x

Well it's a full moon tonight!! Is anybody getting any twinges yet??

I think baby is back down in my pelvis now, as I am feeling pressure down there again today. I have had a few braxtons but they haven't progressed to anything else.
I bet I will end up going over which is so annoying but, at least I know I have a maximum of two weeks left now! Can't wait.

 

[millward329]

All the best for tomorrow Jade, lets hope is just hiding low down because it's near the end now.

Rachael, I'm glad you don't have to see the nasty lady too often and would seriously consider putting in some boundaries and let her know the consequences if she doesn't keep her opinions to herself Try not to take too much notice she is obviously unhappy and bitter in life.

Has the full moon had any affect Naomi?

Lisa just to reiterate what everyone else on here has said, its really up to you what you feel would be best for you and little Holly. I don't think formula is going to harm her in any way. Chin up chuck

I'm off home on the boat tomorrow so getting all exciting now.

 

[Mom 2B]

I bf for nearly a year if anyone wants any tips its soooo easy once you get past the first few weeks xx

Had a crap day girls gotta go growth scan in morning. fundal height not grown in 3 weeks. Now measuring 36 wks not 2 wks ahead.Wish me luck that placenta is ok xx

Hope all goes well with the scan. My next growth scanis the 29th and I can't wait. I really wanna know if bubs is growing or not. I jsut wanna know what to expect.
Good luck adn sending big fat baby dust your way!!!!!

 

[millward329]

Think we posted at the same time Naomi....hope bubs gets a move on for you but kind of want you to come in January as you started the thread!

 

[LittleMrs]

I'm having BH but only over one half of bump- weird as. One half is solid the other half isn't. How freaky is that?

 

[abstersmum]

Hope little one is growing jade
Where is home susie

 

[iprettii]

I have my 35 week appointment on Thursday and I'm wondering what to expect. Will it just be like my last 2 appointments where they check my blood pressure and weight, listen to the heartbeat then measure my tummy? or will they do more this time around.

 

[millward329]

Usually just the same Ipretii ....

Joanna, home is on the Isle of Man but I'll be back when the LO is a few weeks old

 

[abstersmum]

Just wanted to check it wasn't outside uk as your my text buddy x

 

[millward329]

No worries Joanna, I'll keep my phone on. It does cost roaming charges because although it is part of the British Isles it isn't UK. They don't have the regular networks there. Think it will only cost you 12p to text, I won't be offended if you want someone cheaper!

 

[hodbert]

Hey girls, thansk for your replies. I was never like I have to breastfeed and super keen on it, I was bottle fed and so was open to whatever. I just sadi i would try b/f and see how it went. However I do feel immense pressure from people that it is what 'should' be done and if you choose not to without good reason you are a bad person. I am still waiting to speak to doctor but the way I feel right now I would be happy never to do it again. We'll see. Apart from that Holly is amazing. Although we were told yday she is high-risk for jaundice due to dehydration as she is not taking much milk when b/f, she is being supplemented with formula and has been retested today so waiting on results.

Lisa, why are you in hospital for so long? I'm sure you just want to be home now!

because i had a c-section and they keep u in for 4 days here. Wld love to be home now!

Oh I didn't realise you had a c-sec. How long did it take you to get up and move around?

Hey Jolene, I went in for an induction but ended up with c-sec after 40 hours as she couldnt get down birth canal. After surgery, they had me stand for 5 mins the same day of surgery and then they removed cathetar (sp?) and had me walk to loo and pee the yday and then go for a short walk in afternoon. Today they want me to walk around 4 times, so far have done twice. It hurts first thing as I've been laid for a while but the more I get up and move the easier it is. I'm not gonna lie though, its pretty goddam painful, I'm just trying to get moving as much as I can as wanna go home tomorrow if I can rather than Thursday!

Will try and get birth story typed up as soon as I can but its unbelieveable how fast the days go - its non stop at the moment!

 

[Mom 2B]

I have my 35 week appointment on Thursday and I'm wondering what to expect. Will it just be like my last 2 appointments where they check my blood pressure and weight, listen to the heartbeat then measure my tummy? or will they do more this time around.

if you have not had the group b strep test done yet they will do that at your apptment, if they do it there. Other than that im pretty sure its just a normal apptment like last time. Here around your 36-37 week appt they start checking for dialation so they might check for that but not sure.

good luck!

 

[blessed]

my doctor has yet to check me for dilation

 

[iprettii]

my doctor has yet to check me for dilation

that's kind of where I was going with my question, so thanks. I'm sure they won't check me for dilation as well because my doctor seems to do things differently, like I've only had ONE scan and he's NEVER told me what my babies estimated weight is.. So now I like to ask others what they've had done at there appointments because I truly feel like i'm missing out on vital info

 

[blessed]

totally understand! I don't get any of that information as well.... they did do the group B strep test at my 35 weeks appointment... so that will probably be the only different thing. My next appointment I'm going to ask if baby is engaged or dropping at all... he should be able to tell me THAT at least no?? ugh, doctors...

 

[iprettii]

@ Blessed... tell me about it. also are your appointments now weekly?

 

[Mom 2B]

uaually here you only get one scan at 20 weeks. unless they need to date your pregnancy then they do an early one. you only get growth scans if your measuring small or big....so its not that common around here either. Just thought that might make you feel a little better.

 

[lovealittle1]

Hi ladies - had quite a busy day today and am now thankful to be sitting here on my bum!

Lisa - Holly is a beautiful name. Don't stress yourself out about breastfeeding - just do what is right for you and Holly.

Same here only one scan at 20 weeks. Not sure if dr will check for dialation but I am hoping not actually. Anyone else prefer to not be checked?

Hope everyone is well.

 

[blessed]

@ Blessed... tell me about it. also are your appointments now weekly?

Yup, I was weekly until my last appointment, now I have to go twice a week because my amnio fluids are low so now I practically live at the doctor's... so I need to come up with a list of questions for the man!

 

[iprettii]

uaually here you only get one scan at 20 weeks. unless they need to date your pregnancy then they do an early one. you only get growth scans if your measuring small or big....so its not that common around here either. Just thought that might make you feel a little better.

Well my DR in NY they do 3 ultrasounds, but because I'm staying in GA throughout my pregnancy I found it strange when my GA doctor said I only get one. Then for work (i'm a flight attendant) I'm doing "light duty" a.k.a something other than flying for pregnant flight attendants. And there are 4 other pregnant women who aren't high risk in the office and they've gotten more than one ultrasound.

But the ultrasound at this point is the least of my concern, it's moreso the lack of information I am being told.. And being that this is my first child I don't truly know what to ask, until I hear from others about what they've asked or been told.