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[samzi]

my hands, well my left one just randomly started itching before and its really hot as well. mentioned it on fb and got people telling me to ring mw/dr. my feet are fine its just my left hand really.

 

[BlueViolet]

Sparky, hope the contractions lead to labor. You have certainly waited long enough and it will all be worth it

Wez, drinking milk helps me. I think Tums probably does the same thing due to the calcium. Hope it gets better!

 

[sparky32]

Samzi that is what I have been going through for the last week. If there is no rash then it can be a sign of Obstetric Cholestasis which is rare but should still be checked out. Try not to google it either! even if thats what it is its not as bad as some websites make out, just a bit of extra monitoring and blood work. Hopefully it goes away and is nothing serious.

Sorry but i dont really agree with this as it all depends on your liver function tests as to whether or not its a serious issue. Yes it xan be nothing if your borderline but if your lft's are high it can put a huge strain on mum & baby and will always result in early labour either by being induced or c-section (which is what i'm having) between 37-38weeks. Also OC sufferers have to get a liver scan to ensure there is no damage done. Personally i think it is a serious affect of pregnancy sorry dont want to upset anyone but also dont think it should be treated lightly xxx

 

[sparky32]

my hands, well my left one just randomly started itching before and its really hot as well. mentioned it on fb and got people telling me to ring mw/dr. my feet are fine its just my left hand really.

No harm in mentioning it to your midwife, its a blood test that normally comes back in an hour if its done at the hospital xx

 

[amand_a]

Sparkey I didn't know you had OC, did they given you anything for the itching, or say anything about your birth options?

 

[samzi]

im not supposed to see her until next thursday. do you think i should call her tomorrow and mention it?

 

[amand_a]

Sparkey I completely agree, and i dont think that anyone with itching should take it lightly. I was more referring to the number of stories where mothers are not diagnosed, it frightened the crap out of me!

 

[amand_a]

Definitely give her a call, could be nothing but its not worth taking that chance.

 

[samzi]

I will do that tomorrow then. Its just weird how it randomly started earlier on

 

[sparky32]

Sparkey I didn't know you had OC, did they given you anything for the itching, or say anything about your birth options?

Yeah i'm on medication that i take everyday. I also get weekly bloods done to check my levels (which are increasing!) and CTG test on baby. I also see my consultant weekly too. I'm booked in for s c-section at 38weeks but if my levels have increased again this week i'm going to push for 37 weeks. Also yesterday i had to get a liver scan but i dont know the results, i'll get them tomorrow. I have had very good care since the diagnosis, i just want little lady here!!

 

[Aaisrie]

DM I hope everything goes well tomorrow morning

Mel that's so funny!!!

Hann I'm glad you're feeling good!

I'm sure there's more I've missed!! Just what we need coming up to the 12th... the riots are starting already. Geez this country needs a break - I'm sure the police among you would LOVE to work here LOL

https://www.u.tv/News/Crunch-talks-to-avert-fresh-riots/d9bbfd1d-449c-4c6b-bdea-744d405e1fd5

 

[amand_a]

Fingers crossed the little lady arrives safely and soon!!

I am waiting on my bile salts results as I don't think my GP thought anything of it when she took my LFT. I am still hoping its nothing, but the itching is getting worse every night, I see the hospital Dr tomorrow so hopefully she will have some more answers for me.

 

[sparky32]

The bile acids are the ones to look out for mines werent too bad to begin with but they keep increasing each week. Good luck & keep us posted. Once you get the medication (urso) it does work wonders on the itch xxx

 

[SugarBeth]

Yay - midwife said tonight that it feels like Katie changed positions and is no longer posterior. She asked if my back pain and contractions happen together, but it's too hard to tell because i constantly have back ache, so of course they happen together, I don't know if they're related or not though. She said to keep an eye on it and that things were looking good! She encouraged DH and I to DTD as well, not sure if I can manage that one though...lol.

Went to the chiropractor tonight as well (I asked at nighttime if he'd be willing to take me in the last minutes of the office being open, instead of waiting until Friday. He told me since I'm so pregnant to come on in and he's wait for me. YAY!) My back feels so much better, and he straightened out my pelvis to hopefully help during labor. He said he doubts I'd make it another week, and I sure hope he's right!

SB, now that I have more time on my hands, I think I will attempt eggplant parm. We'll see how effective it is.

I highly recommend it! DH and I had it for dinner and we both really liked it. It's really yummy. It took me 6 hours though because I did things wrong - I'd recommend making the sauce FIRST, while you're weeping the eggplants so it's all ready to go. I had to wait over an extra hour or so because I didn't see how long the sauce would take to simmer. If I was making it for not inducing purposes, I'd skip the homemade sauce and do half the eggplant - still would be yummy while being pretty quick to make! There is a certain amount of pride though to look at a dish and be able to call it 100% yours and homemade!

Here's some pictures of how it turned out:

The sauce:
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/066-1.jpg

Layering the very many layers:
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/088-1.jpg

The second layer of fried breaded eggplant:
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/089-1.jpg

All baked!
https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/KatieWriter/091.jpg

Also, I just found out that my maternity photos should be sent to me by the end of next week (finally!!) I can't wait to see them!!

 

[curlew]

up and awake at stupid o'clock grrrr.

Anyway on a good note its 37 weeks for me today

Clare - your evening sounds lovely. Hope your consultants appt goes okay today.

Caz - sorry that you are feeling a bit down. possibly giving up chocolate at this stage when our hormones are in hyperdrive will be having an affect.

SB - the eggplant parma sounds like it was a huge effort. Hope it helps and your mw gives you a sweep as you seem to be in a lot of discomfort.

mel - no pressure from mum to have the baby by the 31st then eh!

BB - ooh how exciting that you are engaged, maybe won't be long then.

Hann - glad you are feeling good as you have had a hard time with the pain. The accupuncture seems to have worked wonders.

BV - what a pain that the tutor didn't tell you that he was covering your class. At least now you can relax.

Wez - sorry your reflux is being a pain, Thats partly why I am up at this daft hour!.

Sparky - glad your OC is being well looked after

Amanda - really hope you get some results soon.

samzi - definately worth getting your itching seen to given the info from Sparky and amanda

DM - sophie is maybe just getting excited about her appt tomorrow. Hope all goes well.

Eve - the news of the riots is not good. Hope things dont escalate too much.

 

[MrsWez]

That looks so yummy, SB! We had butter chicken for dinner followed by cupcakes! I'm about to get a cup of milk as the tums have not helped the acid reflux. I'm sure the curry made it much worse!! But it was so delicious!

Congrats for 37 weeks, Curlew!!

 

[Clareabell]

Awake, In pain, miserable and exhausted!!!

SB- great news about Katies change of position hope it brings you some relief.

Wez- hope the acid dies down it's so horrid I pop so many antacids a day I'm suprised I don't have kidney stones.

Curlew - hope you get back to sleep.

Caz- hope you have a better day tomorrow

 

[SugarBeth]

SB - the eggplant parma sounds like it was a huge effort. Hope it helps and your mw gives you a sweep as you seem to be in a lot of discomfort.

Thanks, unfortunately the midwife said they won't even consider doing a sweep until 41+, and only if they think I'm dialated enough. Well by then it's too late, I wanted one now!

That looks so yummy, SB! We had butter chicken for dinner followed by cupcakes! I'm about to get a cup of milk as the tums have not helped the acid reflux. I'm sure the curry made it much worse!! But it was so delicious!

That sounds great! I need tums and lots of milk just after drinking water, I'm sure I'd die from curry! I was super hoping to make homemade chocolate cupcakes today, (in vain hope that perhaps if they last long enough, they could be Katie's birthday cupcakes!) but my back was beyond broke by the time I was done with the eggplant parm.

Awake, In pain, miserable and exhausted!!!

SB- great news about Katies change of position hope it brings you some relief.

Thanks, I'm hoping so too! So far no luck, my back still hurts a lot (not as bad as before I went to the chiro, but my middle back is just in agony!) I guess it didn't help that I just pushed myself to go for a fast paced walk. Felt ready to burst by the time we got back home, but all through the walk it seemed like Katie was really low so hopefully I encouraged her to keep going down.

Can't wait to get some sleep! Hoping that I can sleep and there's no cramps/BH unless they want to mean some business!

 

[Squeeker]

Woah, congrats on all of the new babies! How wonderful! I hope photos are posted soon as I'm not on anyone's FB!

SB, that eggplant parmesan looks fantastic. I have been looking for a good eggplant parm recipe, so I will definitely be making that!

AFM, the hardwood was installed in the baby's room this weekend, and it looks amazing! DH put the baseboards up last night, and now they need to be painted. We also had the crib delivered today, but we won't be putting it up until after the painting is done. Everything is coming together!

The countdown to mat leave is on for me... 9.5 days of work left!

 

[DragonMummy]

Morning all. Think I'll be going into hospital earlier than planned, been having contractions all night. Getting quite painful. Oh Christ, she could be here today....