July Mamas! 101 Due in 2015! ! 37 babies born 23 boys 14 girls <3

[Bubbles1088]

Glad the scan went well, Jrepp!!

 

[babytots]

Congrats LIB and Kelbez on your boys.

Welcome madtowngirl and congrats on your little girl. So sorry to hear of your previous loss. I was wary of joining this thread for the same reasons and only recently started to actively post. I too was in the March group but sadly had to leave.

I wouldn't worry too much about the measurements. At my scan my babies head was measuring 2 days ahead and his femur bone about a week behind but its nothing to be concerned about. Its just a guess based on average and their is always room for error. Usually 5 days either way.

Hollyw I wouldn't put too much thought into it. Alot of sonographers use he or she rather then calling it an it so even if she did say he it might not necessarily be a boy.

Babygirl I wouldn't worry too much aqbout what people say in regards to your bump size. You could jsut be carrying differently to your previous pregnancy and babies position can make your bump appear bigger/smaller. If your fundal height is measuring correctly then thats all that matters

Welcome Poppy and congrats on your 3rd baby

Sammynashley sorry to hear you were bleeding but glad its nothing too serious.

Keyval sending you hugs. Your boss should provide you with a chair and possibly provide extra breaks. I'm not sure how it all works as I'm self employed.

Mk congrats on being team blue.

Jrepp glad to hear it went well.

LIB hope your scan goes well.

Medzi sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of your hubby and his family.

Loving all the scan pics and baby bumps ladies.

Afm anatomy scan went well and Hayden is growing perfectly (thanks for asking Dan-o) there was no denying he is most certainly a boy. I saw it sticking out a couple of times as she did her measurements and then she took a peek at the end and there it was in all its glory. Will upload some pics of him later when I get chance.

Those with a low lying placenta can I ask how far away it was measuring from the os? The sonographer made a comment in my notes about it being anterior (which I already knew) and it was 2cm away from the os. She made no mention of it to me at the scan so obviously I googled and have had different websites tell me different things and so I would like to be re-scanned closer to the time to check its moved away. Is it worth ringing my consultant to see what she says? x

 

[BeautifulRose]

I had a private 3D ultrasound scheduled for April 12 (would put me around 27weeks) and I called and rescheduled it for this up coming Monday because I was so anxious to see his face in 3D. Ill be 24 weeks and 3 days. Im starting to worry that I wont get the face shots I want. Has anyone had one in past pregnancies or maybe a friend or family memeber? What was your/their experiance?

 

[Medzi]

Bubbles yes I'm struggling with weight too! I don't know how it is piling on so fast! I've gained 23 pounds already! 13 in the past month alone :/

Congrats Mk and glad the scan went well jrepp! You have your gender reveal tomorrow or Saturday?

 

[Keyval]

Hi ladies. Everytime I seem to write here I'm always complaining so sorry I never have anything good to say. I'm currently waiting for my partner to get home from work to take me to maternity ward. Been fighting a temperature since last night and in alot of pain Around my hip and pelvic area. My shoulder is also sore but I actually think that's wind it eases some what when I burp. My appetite is totally gone and all I can do is sip water to stay hydrated. I keep thinking it could be a kidney infection... I have no burning when I pee but the pain in my hips and pelvic area is worse. Baby is still moving a Good bit I'm just so worried for her

 

[Keyval]

I had a private 3D ultrasound scheduled for April 12 (would put me around 27weeks) and I called and rescheduled it for this up coming Monday because I was so anxious to see his face in 3D. Ill be 24 weeks and 3 days. Im starting to worry that I wont get the face shots I want. Has anyone had one in past pregnancies or maybe a friend or family memeber? What was your/their experiance?

I just had one on Sat and her face shots were perfect. Same with my daughter who I got scanned with at 24 weeks. I wouldn't worry too much I was told to go in with full bladder so just drink plenty of cold water get baby moving.

 

[LIB]

Just got back home from the Hospital, such a pain having to get 2 buses and walk!

So the consultant said that structurally his heart is fine, no problems anywhere. She saw that the right Ventricle did look bigger but only in certain views.
I think this was good news but they are referring me to Leicester for a second opinion as they are more specialist. But fingers crossed everything is fine!

Hope everyone else is doing ok!

 

[JoyofMyLife]

So sorry you're not feeling well Keyval. Glad to hear baby is still moving a lot - I'm sure she's doing fine. Hope you get some answers at your dr appt & feel better soon!

Bubbles, I'm also not happy with the amount of weight I put on. I've already gained 21 lbs, but my eating is not the best and I'm also not exercising as much as I should, so I guess it's my own fault. I also had a small frame to begin with so I think it's ok if we put on some extra weight. I'm just not looking forward to how much work it's going to take to lose the weight after.

 

[BeautifulRose]

Thanks Keyval for your response! Im so excited for Monday

I honestly envy you ladies gaining weight. As of this past Monday I have still only gained 1lb. I still have really bad morning sickness and get sick at least once a day. I never even want to eat. It worries me but when I bring it up with my dr she said "well you werent exactly thin to begin with so I wouldnt complain." Ok but what about my baby ?!?! Ugh. My bump is def growing and bubs is moving so much now but I still would like to gain SOME what.

I guess the grass is always greener on the otherside huh lol

 

[Babygirl3289]

Hi ladies ,
Sorry I have been off for a few days :/ work has been busy and I spent 2.5 hours at urgent care yesterday as I suspected strep throat and of course I have it :/ I couldn't tell u how sore my throat was last night but the antibiotics kicked in and I feel much better this morning !

Today is my gender scan! I am so excited and nervous .. I just pray all is normal . They checked the babies heart rate at urgent care yesterday as part of their protocol if you're pregnant. The nurse found the heart beat instantly and HR was 168

Hope everyone who is having health issues or family issues are doing well today . Prayers to u all.

5 hours to go ! I will let u all know as soon as we find out !

 

[Khatif]

Hey ladies so we can another one to team blue. Saw my little boy (music to my ears). He was measuring great. And was super active. I Vvv also found out I have an anterior placenta thus not always feeling him

Congratulation on your baby boy!

Scan went well!! Baby looks perfect and is measuring spot on 20 weeks 2 days, but is estimated to weigh about 13 ounces!! I've got a fat little one lol!

Yay, our babies has almost the same weight. Cute little ones.

Congrats LIB and Kelbez on your boys.


Those with a low lying placenta can I ask how far away it was measuring from the os? The sonographer made a comment in my notes about it being anterior (which I already knew) and it was 2cm away from the os. She made no mention of it to me at the scan so obviously I googled and have had different websites tell me different things and so I would like to be re-scanned closer to the time to check its moved away. Is it worth ringing my consultant to see what she says? x

Mine is around or a bit less than 1 cm. She said it has to be minimum two cm away but more would be better to give natural birth.

Just got back home from the Hospital, such a pain having to get 2 buses and walk!

So the consultant said that structurally his heart is fine, no problems anywhere. She saw that the right Ventricle did look bigger but only in certain views.
I think this was good news but they are referring me to Leicester for a second opinion as they are more specialist. But fingers crossed everything is fine!

Hope everyone else is doing ok!

Happy with the good news and finger crossed for the good second opinion.

 

[Jrepp]

So here is a question? Is it normal for the placenta to move around? At my 6, 8, 10 and 13 week scans it was a posterior placenta. At the hospital at 18 weeks when I had the bleeding scare the doctor said it was on the side and not in the front or back. Today the us tech said the placenta is now anterior and was surprised I could feel any movement at all.

 

[hollyw79]

So here is a question? Is it normal for the placenta to move around? At my 6, 8, 10 and 13 week scans it was a posterior placenta. At the hospital at 18 weeks when I had the bleeding scare the doctor said it was on the side and not in the front or back. Today the us tech said the placenta is now anterior and was surprised I could feel any movement at all.

Yes, normal.. Especially if your uterus was retroverted / tilted at all. Exact same thing for me. Posterior at 13 wks and now it's VERY much anterior. The farther along you get, your uterus can straighten out causing it to give the appearance of shifting. Very normal!

Will you share with us what team you're on?!?!

 

[hollyw79]

Bubbles.. I've gained so much weight too. It's so upsetting bc I work out DAILY! I'm up like 24-25 lbs

 

[Jrepp]

I will on Sarurday after we tell our parents the gender. I wasn't supposed to tell anyone until the 28th at the gender reveal but we compromised because it's too big of a secret

 

[sammynashley]

Khatif- the doctor wouldn't give me anything until results come back tomorrow, I'll ring the doctor and find out, they don't like to give out antibiotics unless needed.

Dan-o- I'm still getting pains and feeling uncomfortable but no more bleeding which is good!

MKhewson- congrats on team blue!

LIB- hope your second opinion goes well!

Sorry if I've missed anyone out my brain just doesn't hold information anymore

Afm- went back to work today and my personnel manager has put me on very light duties, we also discussed my maternity leave and all is booked I have to use up my holiday entitlement before my maternity leave so I'll be on holiday from the 30th April to the 12th June and then the 13th of June I'll officially be on maternity leave so I Have 6 weeks left of work!!

I'm a bit scared of getting bored if I'm honest but don't want to lose my holiday entitlement! Any one else looked into maternity leave yet?

 

[BeautifulRose]

My employer gives 12 weeks of full pay maternity leave and then you can take an additonal 4 weeks at 60% pay. I dont know if I will take the extra 4 weeks because as a single mom of 2 a 40% pay cut will hit me hard. They also make you use all of your vacation time before maternity will kick in, but believe it or not I've already used all 4 weeks of my vaca time and 40 hours of my sick time from having to leave or call off for being sick

 

[sammynashley]

Your only entitled to 3/4 months? Sucks aswell that you've had to used holiday and sick leave, you'd think employers would be more understanding! Sorry if I'm over stepping the mark as I really don't mean too but could baby's dad not help out financially?

 

[BeautifulRose]

Yea and the crazy part is thats actually a pretty good maternity leave compared to what some places here offer. I had just started this job in Nov 2010 and I had my DD Sept 2011 so since I wasnt here a full year I only got 6 weeks at 60% pay!!! I was so sad to have to leave my little not even 2 month old baby all day.


I havent really asked him to buy anything so far this pregnancy. We are on sort of talking terms but I bought all the big stuff myself and if he doesn't step up to the plate closer to my due date I will take him to family court once I have our son and show them the reciepts from everything and he will most likely have to pay me half back but hopefully it doesnt get to that and we can be civil for our sons sake.

My DD's father doesnt give me anything money wise but he watches her while I work and keeps her every other weekend so I dont pressure him to help me. He provides everything while shes with him and thats what counts for me.

Obviously I need to start having better judgement with men

 

[Babygirl3289]

My employer gives 12 weeks of full pay maternity leave and then you can take an additonal 4 weeks at 60% pay. I dont know if I will take the extra 4 weeks because as a single mom of 2 a 40% pay cut will hit me hard. They also make you use all of your vacation time before maternity will kick in, but believe it or not I've already used all 4 weeks of my vaca time and 40 hours of my sick time from having to leave or call off for being sick

12 weeks of,full pay??? I don't get any pay!! I have to use PTO if I want any of it paid for ... U got it good girl!

My sister is a branch manager for chase ( u work there too right ?) and she has so much vacation and great benefits and pay! So jealous