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

[Disneydancr]

Beware! Huge post with a million quotes! It's been 4 days! lol

I'm A January Jellly Bean
7th Janauary
7 weeks left cannot wait
x

Welcome!

@ Jojo.. I know! It is quite a bump now! I hope it doesn't get too big otherwise i'll fall over!

@LittleMrs.. I'm not thin.. I have one of those fair ground hall of mirrors that make you look smaller and a camera that always has soft focus!! Hahahaa..

I am only 5'2 though so bump has nowhere else to go but outwards!

It is beautiful Faff! I feel your pain- except my LO is riding low, so it looks like my bump is just going to fall off- I'll post my 32 week later.

back from hospital, placenta still not moved so having a section at 38weeks, so that will be week before xmas!
also got high blood pressure and protein in urine so have to go back every 2days for monitoring, so chance he could be here even earlier!!!
Lovely bump Faff!

Wow! So exciting! that's only 4 weeks or so right? Holy Cow! Is labor that imminent for us Jellybeans now?

Hi everyone, I haven't posted since away back in 1st tri because I've had so much family stuff to deal with. I hope everyone is keeping well. Hate to intrude now but I am looking for a bit of advice. I been feeling pretty shocking for weeks now. I went to the doctors at 27 weeks and he wouldn't even check my haemoglobin even though had all the signs of anaemia as he said it was fine at my 12 wk booking appointment. At that time my blood pressure had jumped up. Since then I've had 2 midwife appointments (had one last Thurs). The midwife basically said that my symptoms would probably clear up once I finished work 2 weeks after that. I also had a trace of protein in my urine.

On Monday, I ended up being sent home from work cos I could barely walk because my back/hips/pubic bone were so sore. I was also very short of breath and feeling light headed. I'm a nurse in a very busy ward and my charge wouldn't even let me go until I lay down in the day room where I subsequently fell asleep for an hour! She checked my blood pressure because I felt so crap and it had gone up again to 159/90.

I am going to have to get a GP appointment to get signed off for my last 3 shifts before my mat leave starts. Not sure whether to phone my midwife as well cos I swear they think I'm a hypochondriac but I'm really worried about pre eclampsia as I've been getting bad headaches and spots in front of my eyes too. What should I do?

p.s.Sorry about the long post lol

So sorry you aren't feeling well. ALWAYS call your MW. That's what they're there for and always better safe than sorry!

Get me! multiquoting!

woohoo!

Is anyone else nervous/excited now that there are 14 December babies??

My OH swears I'm going to have her before Christmas! Goodness, I hope not! I'm so not ready! Although I am looking forward to meeting her and not getting kicked around anymore!

Sar - I would try quoting but it always seems to go wrong for me Thanks for the advice, I knew phoning would be the right thing but I guess the reactions I keep getting from them is putting me off. I always get that sort of reaction due to being a nurse. They always think I look into things way more than I should.

It's great that you got to see your babies hair - that's amazing. It's a shame you'll have to have a c-section but at if it keeps the baby safe then anything is worth it.

So what are you gonna do, cant you self certify yourself for a week? Im surprised they havent kept you in, have you told your mw or consultant about the headaches and spots, i think you should

Hi everyone *waves*

Lou, didn't you have bloods done again at 28 weeks? Iron levels is one of the things they look for as they usually go down when you're pregnant, it's that naughty baby nicking all the good stuff and leaving poor mummy with nothing lol. I think I'd be bypassing the dr and going straight up the hospital if my dr's attitude was like that

Sorry I didn't reply to you guys, I've ended up in triage at the maternity hospital being monitored all morning. Thanks for all the advice. I did phone the MW and she seemed quite concerned this time so phoned triage and they wanted me in to check things over. They monitored the baby and checked my blood pressure and took bloods. My pressure was up at first but came down after resting, the baby seemed fine and my bloods showed that I am a little dehydrated and that my white cells are up. They basically said that I am suffering exhaustion from work so I have to rest and drink plenty and they are going to recheck everything on Monday. I am so glad I went cos my mind has been put at ease.

Thanks so much for all your help!

Glad you're feeling better!

Ok so i have aquestion for you all that might be tmi but im curious if anyone else has had this happen.
this is the third time its happened to me....
After sitting for awhile I stood up today and my lady bits were numb and tingling. My bum and legs were fine, not asleep at all but my lady bits were insanely numb. REALLY WEIRD FEELING BTW.
Anyone have this happen before?

I don't get numb in the "pink area" but right over and above the pubic bone. Doc says it's because of stretching.

Hodbert and other Jellybeans over the sea, have a fab thanksgiving!

Thank you so much! I think I still owe someone a pumpkin pie recipe....

Well mostly there is quite a lot going on!!
Glad on the whole everybody is well though!

Hi ladies...

Had a nice antenatal session today as a 3 week old came in to demonstrate bathing, so cute. We saw the instruments for labour as well so I guess not so scary if you know in advance. I'm thinking about opting for a epidural for pain relief but really not sure.

Glad the other antenatal went better!! My NHS ones started yesterday... did you have a lot of other people there? There were about 30 people in mine yesterday!!

In reading back I decided to do something useful.... and I collated all the names as per the original plan.... did I miss anyone that posted theirs?


Smiffy85 = Leanne from Nottingham
Little Mrs = Tracy from Chesterfield in Derbyshire#
Millward329 = Susie from Lancaster
Mom 2B- Laura from Ontario, Canada
Joj-m =Jo from Sheffield
Hodbert = Lisa, from Wigan in UK, but living in San Jose, California.
jms895= Jade from Nottingham
Faff&Fidget = Sam from Leicester but living near Wisbech
Lauren-kate = Lauren in Manchester
Sar35 = Sarah from Deal, Kent
Mum2be = Rachael, Cheshire
Beccybobeccy = Beccy, Bristol

This was to make up for not commenting on all your lovely posts.

Had a lot baby things going on this week. EVERYTHING feels baby related at the moment. I suppose thats to be expected when baby takes up residence in your ribs. The best things was my friends throwing me a suprise baby shower on Sunday. I almost went into early labour which the shock!!
I was so touched... plus I was moaning to OH only the other day that I wasn't having a shower so then I felt guilty that I didn't have enough faith!! lol

20 working days till Mat Leave.... can't bloody come soon enough...

Can't believe we are going to need a Baby thread soon!

Whats scarier than a July due date thread? AN AUGUST BABY THREAD!! Yes, there are now August babies in 1st tri... I'm feeling very old and wise now! lol!!

Love to all ....

PS. I love Gillian McKeith. You know you do too.

Disneydancr: Regina from Anaheim, CA

Speaking of baby showers I have some questions for you all.

I had a baby shower for my little girl while pregnant. My aunt has said she would throw me one for this baby seeming as its a boy. She was planning to do it in November but decided shes too busy and will wait til January now.

Do you think its a better idea to wait until my baby is here to have it? This way everyone can meet him? Im sure I have most of what i will need for him for a week or two....except a diaper bg but I can always go get that...and a bassinet (moses basket)

Or do most ppl have their shower while PG? What do you think????

Showers are usually for pregnant moms, unless the LO surprises everyone and comes early. I'm having mine on the 11th of December.

Sorry I haven't been on lately ladies, and I'm sure I've missed replying to something important. I've been so exhausted! Sleep is really hard to come by and my LO has been EVEN MORE active than usual. I thought I had troubles a couple of weeks ago- not even close. Now that she's getting even bigger, I can feel every bone and joint even when she's not moving. It feels like when someone has an elbow in your back and only changes when they dig it that much harder in. I swear she thinks she's still only 25 weeks along- she's still doing somersaults! On Sunday night, I felt her flip from head-down to breach! I couldn't breathe! (It stressed me out to no end as well because she's been head-down all pregnancy and I'm scared of her not getting engaged as she should, but the OB said not to worry about position until 37 weeks.) I can't seem to find a comfy position, especially for my hips. I can't seem to stand for more than a half-hour before I either feel faint or am in too much pain. Baby brain has taken over my life too... can't seem to carry on a comprehendible conversation or find the energy or motivation to do anything. Sorry for all the ranting and non-sequiturs (I'm sure) but I know once I stop typing, I'll lose my train of thought and forget everything.

As I said above, my baby shower is on the 11th of December and I've tried to put together a registry at Target and Babies'r'us, but there are so many products online I have no idea where to start! OH and I are going to the store so that we can see things in person and work on the registry there. Just waiting for him to get off of work. I may be back to update later on and post a new bump pic, but if I don't, Happy Thanksgiving to all my US jellybean mummies and happy thursday to all the rest!

 

[Disneydancr]

Here's my 32 week bump pic with the 27 week to compare. What a difference 5 weeks make! My friends and OH say that she looks like she's coming out soon! Still on the fence about that-- not sure if I want that or not!

 

[Jolene]

Hodbert, you're on your last box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMW, that's insane! congrats hun

Happy Thanksgiving to all the USA ladies. Sounds like a lot of fun.

I can't believe it's a month today till Christmas

 

[sar35]

Ive had enough now! Been sick every night and morning for the last 3 days, dont know if its to do with BP but im not liking it, at hospital today so ill mention it there.

 

[milamummy]

Just wanna say hi to all the other january ladies..Havent really posted a lot this tri but I hope that everyone is doing fab I will try to come on more often now that my work load is less and TBH Im now beginning to freak out a lil as only 6 weeks to go..not sure Im ready for this..

 

[jms895]

Not sure hun I never had a baby shower!

MW coming this morning

 

[Lou229]

Good morning ladies,

Ive had enough now! Been sick every night and morning for the last 3 days, dont know if its to do with BP but im not liking it, at hospital today so ill mention it there.

Sorry to hear your sickness isn't stopping. It's funny you should mention sickness and blood pressure cos I had a couple of nights last week where I was sick but midwife put it down to the fact that the baby had turned head down. Maybe your baby is turning?

Hope everyone is doing well otherwise and that all the bumps are letting mummies have a restful nights sleep!

 

[emilyp83]

Good morning. Hope everyone is well. I've got up this morning to loads and loads of snow! My mum has joked that they'll have to come for me in a helicopter, if this is what its like in November I dread to think what January is going to be like out here!

I got a serious telling off from the consultant yesterday and now have to see them more often because I can't be trusted to stay at home!! I felt like a naughty child but I guess she does have a point and my cervix has shortened even more now. I just don't want to be up and down to the hospital all the time. What I hadn't realised is that women who go into early labour don't labour like a normal labour and it might not ever get to the contractions being unbearably uncomfortable before its too late to get to hospital and I also didn't realise that I might not break my waters until the baby is actually born either. So really there is no way of me knowing whether any regular contractions I have are the real thing or not.

On the positive side the growth scan couldn't have been more normal. All the measurements are about on the middle line on the growth charts. The lady gave me a picture but I have no idea what I'm looking at, she said it was the face but I can't see it!!

Has anyone got any suggestions of things to do to help us all get some sleep. I have had another rubbish night, tried a camomile tea at about 1am but that didn't really help. So now I'm looking for any suggestions no matter how daft I'm willing to try it just to be able to get a reasonable night for once.

Well I've rambled on for long enough now. Hope everyone else is having a good day so far.

 

[noja]

Hi folks, how's everyone doing?! I've been MIA for weeks, sorry! It's nice to read back now and catch up on where everyone is-and feeling bumpy and a bit uncomfy seems to be a general theme!
I'm on leave from work now mainly because of pregnancy diabetes which has left me wiped. Had got to so use to feeling like crap though that that was the way it was supposed to be between now and...forever, starting to feel better now after a few days at home already.
I've been researching cloth nappies, does anyone have any experience or views on the following:
-terry nappies (by FAR the cheapest option!)
-bamboozle stretch
-little lamb
-bum genius
They're quite expensive so I want to make sure I get it right.
I spent yesterday and today washing and drying baby gros, all getting very exciting and scary.
Take care ladies and little ones!!

 

[sar35]

Good morning ladies,

Ive had enough now! Been sick every night and morning for the last 3 days, dont know if its to do with BP but im not liking it, at hospital today so ill mention it there.

Sorry to hear your sickness isn't stopping. It's funny you should mention sickness and blood pressure cos I had a couple of nights last week where I was sick but midwife put it down to the fact that the baby had turned head down. Maybe your baby is turning?

Hope everyone is doing well otherwise and that all the bumps are letting mummies have a restful nights sleep!

hi, maybe baby is turning but there isnt anywhere for him to go as my placenta is in the way, but i suppose he can still try!
All clear at the hospital. BP ok, bloods ok, urine ok, some tightnings on monitor but all in all ....ok! back there on Sunday x

 

[Fraggles]

Afternoon all, well I dont know if something is happening here or not. Had a strange wet sensation and had to even change my jeans. I've not phoned the hospital as can't get up there today anyway. hmmmmm very confused.

 

[jojo-m]

Afternoon all, well I dont know if something is happening here or not. Had a strange wet sensation and had to even change my jeans. I've not phoned the hospital as can't get up there today anyway. hmmmmm very confused.

time to stick a pad on hun and wait and see, if/when its wet call midwife and they will test it for you! let us know how you get on xx

 

[sar35]

Afternoon all, well I dont know if something is happening here or not. Had a strange wet sensation and had to even change my jeans. I've not phoned the hospital as can't get up there today anyway. hmmmmm very confused.

oooooooh errrrrr, ring and see what they say

 

[Disneydancr]

530 am here... been up since 3. wish I could find a way to sleep!

 

[naomicourt]

Well mostly there is quite a lot going on!!
Glad on the whole everybody is well though!

Hi ladies...

Had a nice antenatal session today as a 3 week old came in to demonstrate bathing, so cute. We saw the instruments for labour as well so I guess not so scary if you know in advance. I'm thinking about opting for a epidural for pain relief but really not sure.

[QUOTE

Glad the other antenatal went better!! My NHS ones started yesterday... did you have a lot of other people there? There were about 30 people in mine yesterday!!

In reading back I decided to do something useful.... and I collated all the names as per the original plan.... did I miss anyone that posted theirs?


Smiffy85 = Leanne from Nottingham
Little Mrs = Tracy from Chesterfield in Derbyshire#
Millward329 = Susie from Lancaster
Mom 2B- Laura from Ontario, Canada
Joj-m =Jo from Sheffield
Hodbert = Lisa, from Wigan in UK, but living in San Jose, California.
jms895= Jade from Nottingham
Faff&Fidget = Sam from Leicester but living near Wisbech
Lauren-kate = Lauren in Manchester
Sar35 = Sarah from Deal, Kent
Mum2be = Rachael, Cheshire
Beccybobeccy = Beccy, Bristol

This was to make up for not commenting on all your lovely posts.

Had a lot baby things going on this week. EVERYTHING feels baby related at the moment. I suppose thats to be expected when baby takes up residence in your ribs. The best things was my friends throwing me a suprise baby shower on Sunday. I almost went into early labour which the shock!!
I was so touched... plus I was moaning to OH only the other day that I wasn't having a shower so then I felt guilty that I didn't have enough faith!! lol

20 working days till Mat Leave.... can't bloody come soon enough...

Can't believe we are going to need a Baby thread soon!

Whats scarier than a July due date thread? AN AUGUST BABY THREAD!! Yes, there are now August babies in 1st tri... I'm feeling very old and wise now! lol!!

Love to all ....

PS. I love Gillian McKeith. You know you do too.

naomicourt = Naomi Court from Essex

Hiya people.

Ok - dumb moment - what is VBAC?

Secondly, have started with a weird pain today - it's kinda like the pain that you get when you need the toilet and you've held it too long. A kind of sharp ache around about the pubic bone at the front. I'm not explaining it well. Does anyone know what it is?

VBAC stands for vaginal birth after a c section. I had to have an emergency c section with my daughter.

It sounds a bit like your baby is engaging to me. I have had a pain like that the last few days. x

Ah, makes sense now. I cold work out the vaginal birth but then I got a bit stuck.

Should I be worried that the baby's engaging? Is it early for her to be doing that? Though, to be fair, she's getting so big that I wouldn't be surprised if she comes mid-late December instead of waitng for Jan 6th.

No, if baby is getting further down in to the birth canal it does not mean that labour is imminent, they can stay like that for weeks.

Hey girls! Had yet another terrible night's sleep with me getting up at 1am and then 5am, not being able to sleep, so not a long post as i am abolsutely shattered! Plus, I don't know what it going on down there but it all feels soooo heavy, I can hardly bend over, sitting down feels really awkward and I have constant backache which spreads down my legs, with the occasional cramping. Oh the joys! Had doc apptmt this morning but there's nothing going on in there, its all part and parcel. Ooh cant believe the Dec dreamers are upt o 16 babies now!!! Eeek!

Its Thanksgiving here tomorrow so hubby has a nice 4 day weekend Plus have finally decided on my sis/bro-in-law xmas prez so am ordering today and am ordering a camcorder we have decided on.

Washed all bubs clothes yday and the towels we have bought for her, just got bedding left to do. I'm starting to feel slightly more organised now. Although still have very low motivation/energy for much else.

Anyway, hope u r all good

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Here's my 32 week bump pic with the 27 week to compare. What a difference 5 weeks make! My friends and OH say that she looks like she's coming out soon! Still on the fence about that-- not sure if I want that or not!

Lovely bump! You are carrying very low.

Afternoon all, well I dont know if something is happening here or not. Had a strange wet sensation and had to even change my jeans. I've not phoned the hospital as can't get up there today anyway. hmmmmm very confused.

time to stick a pad on hun and wait and see, if/when its wet call midwife and they will test it for you! let us know how you get on xx

Yes I agree, you should definitly put a pad on so that if it is amniotic fluid the midwife can test it.

Glad everything went well with your appointment Sarah.


I keep forgetting to take a picture of my bump and it is huuuge now!! lol so here it is compared to my 30 week picture.

30 Weeks

Today - 35+4

I have been feeling so much better today I have been on a cleaning mission again! Have got the pram in now and been cleaning that and trying to remember how to change it from a pushchair to a pram! lol

I am going to get the marzipan on the christmas cake tonight so I can get that iced tomorrow. I love Christmas!!! and I am putting up the tree this weekend. Wahoooo

 

[naomicourt]

What has happened to everybodys ticker???? They have all dissapeared!!

 

[Fraggles]

I see them all is it your pc hun

 

[naomicourt]

I see them all is it your pc hun

Oh. Thats strange. I can see some tickers but not all of them. Not sure why.

 

[naomicourt]

Is it normal to get diarrhea at the end of pregnancy? I can't remember getting this last time. I am usually constipated!

 

[LittleMrs]

Good morning. Hope everyone is well. I've got up this morning to loads and loads of snow! My mum has joked that they'll have to come for me in a helicopter, if this is what its like in November I dread to think what January is going to be like out here!

I got a serious telling off from the consultant yesterday and now have to see them more often because I can't be trusted to stay at home!! I felt like a naughty child but I guess she does have a point and my cervix has shortened even more now. I just don't want to be up and down to the hospital all the time. What I hadn't realised is that women who go into early labour don't labour like a normal labour and it might not ever get to the contractions being unbearably uncomfortable before its too late to get to hospital and I also didn't realise that I might not break my waters until the baby is actually born either. So really there is no way of me knowing whether any regular contractions I have are the real thing or not.

On the positive side the growth scan couldn't have been more normal. All the measurements are about on the middle line on the growth charts. The lady gave me a picture but I have no idea what I'm looking at, she said it was the face but I can't see it!!

Has anyone got any suggestions of things to do to help us all get some sleep. I have had another rubbish night, tried a camomile tea at about 1am but that didn't really help. So now I'm looking for any suggestions no matter how daft I'm willing to try it just to be able to get a reasonable night for once.

Well I've rambled on for long enough now. Hope everyone else is having a good day so far.

Steer clear of the camomile - apparently it can bring on contractions and if you're threatening early labour you def don't want that! x

Hi folks, how's everyone doing?! I've been MIA for weeks, sorry! It's nice to read back now and catch up on where everyone is-and feeling bumpy and a bit uncomfy seems to be a general theme!
I'm on leave from work now mainly because of pregnancy diabetes which has left me wiped. Had got to so use to feeling like crap though that that was the way it was supposed to be between now and...forever, starting to feel better now after a few days at home already.
I've been researching cloth nappies, does anyone have any experience or views on the following:
-terry nappies (by FAR the cheapest option!)
-bamboozle stretch
-little lamb
-bum genius
They're quite expensive so I want to make sure I get it right.
I spent yesterday and today washing and drying baby gros, all getting very exciting and scary.
Take care ladies and little ones!!

I bought little lamb ones - I researched thoroughly and got the mixed birth to potty kit with 20 bamboo and 20 microfibre because microfibre dries quicker but the bamboo is more absorbant. My experience of washing them ready to use is that the bamboo ones take FOREVER to dry and the microfibre are almost dry when they come out of the wash. Don't go for the bamboo ones if you're drying on a clothes horse - I don't think they'll ever dry. First attempt of mine they were on the clothe horse for 3 days and still damp so I put them in the dryer on low and they STILL took about half an hour or so. They are easy to assemble and take apart, are easy to clean and store too and are REALLY fluffy. I can't wait to use them. The online reviews said good things.

Apparently, acording to online reviews the bum genius ones can tend to smell after a few months because they have the liner attached - they don't last terribly long.

I'm a bit so/so about terry - a lot of prep work and my OHs Gran is constantly telling me the story of when his mum put a pin through his penis when he was a baby. I have to try really hard to not say that it looks fine now. I remember changing babies with terry when I was younger (helping my mum when she was a childminder) and although I never did stick a kid I was always worried I was going to.

In other news (this will make more sense to those in the know - Smiffy, Sar, Milward .... prob a few others too - you'll know what I mean) school received THE call today. They're coming. Monday and Tuesday. Panic ensues but I'm not sure if I can be bothered to panic but I know I'll get it in the neck if I don't. Going to do some planning tonight, got the books in I need for marking and have told most of the kids I'll be teaching. If I plan today and tomorrow, do my normal marking load over the weekend then I don't think there's an awful lot more for me to be doing though I'll feel like there's something.