July/August (Summer Sunbeams) 2012!

[twickywabbit]

I have my GTT on friday. I am freaking out about it because I dont want to have Gestational Diabetes. I have an irrational, shameful fear of needles( I never really like them as a kid but when I was in middle school a boy used a needle as a weapon and stabbed me with one) and poking my finger(something id have to do multiple times a day if I was diagnosed) is scarier to me then getting blood drawn(even though I find that unpleasant as well) I hope and pray I will be in the clear, lol.

 

[MamaBear518]

Just had my glucose testing done yesterday. The drink wasn't so bad, tasted just like flat orange soda. The effect it had on me however, is a different story. After about 20 minutes I just wanted to lay on the floor and go to sleep, the sugar crash was terrible. Lets just say last night was the best night of sleep I've had in a looooong time lol Hopefully I don't hear anything back until my next appointment on the 3rd, which means no news is good news....still nervous regardless because diabetes runs in the family on both sides :/

 

[TTCinBC]

Ohhh everything is making me cry today. Not in a bad way, just emotional. Have been watching a baby story as there isnt much else on and have been crying. Ohhh im so sappy today!

 

[MamaBear518]

I cry so bad watching A Baby Story. I did before I was pregnant but now its even worse lol. I've been so emotional the past couple of days that I could cry over the grass growing....my bf gets the biggest kick out of it lol

 

[TTCinBC]

Yea, i cried again today. Damn this being off work and not having much to do! lol

So my little mister seems to be head down now...and bumping his head into my cervix/pelvis area. It is definitely NOT comfortable! lol He changed the other day and I had noticed my tummy looked different and the kicks at the top are stronger now(little feet)

My DD never engaged, so am just wondering, how early can LO's engage? I know my niece did early with my SIL, but I never thought to ask how early and I don't know if she'd remember now(3 years later)

(not saying he is or will engage early, but just wondering out of curiosity as him being so low made me think of it)

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

My son stayed head down from 24 weeks. He didn't engage until 2 day before labour. Not sure how early thy do engage. I've heard they engage and dis-engage a lot tho x

 

[puppycat]

Hi ladies,

Hope you're all well. I started off adamant team and am now team if I could be updated on the first page?

I caved at our 4D scan. Never happened with our son. I was team yellow all the way! Bah

How is everybody? I'm feeling good. Been going to the gym twice a week. Baby is very active. And I have my GTT tomorrow morning. Bleeeeuuurrrggggh

Only one update this time but it's done

 

[janine0187]

V-Day today

 

[TTCinBC]

Happy v-day!!!

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

Thanks puppy cat

Happy V day TTC

 

[apple_20]

hey everyone udate time.
so im officially 3rd tri today wooooo. im very excited but still find most of third tri boards a bit far ahead for me (lots of people going into labour/ overdue) so ill prob be in both 2nd and third for a while.
ive booked a 4d scan for next weekend 13th May, im soooo excited for this especially after seeing others pics- anyone else get a 4 scan/ having one soon?
still at work cant believe ive got until 13th july before i leave but one day at a time i guess!

so how is everyone- i think we need some updates on this thread!!

 

[TTCinBC]

We were going to do a 3D one, we might still. Not totally sure yet. I found out yesterday i will be having monthly ultrasounds from now until he is here. On my last scan he measured almost a week ahead, but my fundal measurement says 34 weeks instead on 25/26. So she'd ratger just keep an eye on his growth so he doesnt get tooo big for me as I had some issues with my DD being too big last time too. We just didnt know she'd be too big for my pelvis until I had the c-section.

Anyways, so my next scan will be May 24th and then i have the rest booked as well. So we *might* still do the 3D, but I really dont know anymore now that we have a few scans from now til due date.

 

[apple_20]

wow ttc sounds like another big baby. i know fundal measurments arent too accurate so i hope the next scan goes well. did you measure big last time?
i think they do weight estimation on 4d scans too so i may get some indication as to whether im having a porker.

 

[lusterleaf]

Hi I'm due August 20th!

 

[puppycat]

Hi I'm due August 20th!

Added you to the list hun

Update from me: had consultant appt yesterday who said baby was low so scanned me and baby's growing just fine. My fundal is measuring slightly less but baby is transverse and loves hiding his bum in my pelvis - naughty baby!

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

Awww Puppycat, naughty bubba lol Kai was transverse for a while. Funny when you feel their bum.

Apple, I had a 4D at 26 weeks. I love them

Well I had my GTT a week ago today and haven't heard anything so assuming all is ok?! I have my MW appt next week so will check then. Baby is good. Very active and I can now feel limbs sticking out!

 

[apple_20]

hi lusterleaf!
puppycat i wish i could tell how baby is lying i cant figure it out at the moment.

emz your scan pic is awesome. where did you go?

 

[TTCinBC]

Oh yea, I know fundal height isn't always accurate. That's part of why she'd rather just have the ultrasounds, because mine seems to be waaay off, lol

Last time I measured right on track with my DD as far as I know. She never said anything out of the ordinary. My DD was 8lbs 14oz, so almost 9lbs and the pediatrician tried to tell me she was 2 weeks early!! based on the vernix left on her, although based on my due date she was 4 days late. Sooo guess we will just have to wait and see how it all pans out.

I see the OB on the 23 for my first appointment with him. He delivered my DD, so that's why I requested him again. So I will get a better idea of whether I have to have another c-section, or if I can give vaginal again this time. I honestly don't think my body registered it was pregnant last time. This time is sooo different, my body definitely knows it pregnant! lol

Puppy, didn't I read your LO is measuring ahead too?

 

[puppycat]

Yup, my baby is measuring exactly week ahead from scan measurements

 

[TTCinBC]

Yup, my baby is measuring exactly week ahead from scan measurements

So you've got a little chunky one in there too, lol

Ironically those 5 days he's measuring ahead now, are the 5 days they put me back at my early scan. Go figure