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[k4th]

Tasha - I'm drinking loads and not peeing much. Not swollen though - no idea whwre all this water is going!!!! Probably worth calling your team if swelling is new for you

 

[sammynashley]

Livvy- when I was in labour with DS he was wriggling about even had hiccups for ages which drove me nuts listening to the bangs while I was on the monitor

Tasha- we're still deciding on names too, we have a couple picked out but the family have their say and wind us up. We chose a name but it's similar to my best friends name and now she adamant that the baby will be called that name because of her "not the reason we like the name" and the fact she keeps going on about it has put me off the name so now we are looking for something else.


Afm- I put my pram together last night I love it! Forgot how nice it was while it was in the box.

Question for the ladies in the uk....I had a phone call from a health visitor, she wants to come and do an antenatal check with me before I have the baby. Never had this with my previous two...anyone else have this or had it?

 

[k4th]

Question for the ladies in the uk....I had a phone call from a health visitor, she wants to come and do an antenatal check with me before I have the baby. Never had this with my previous two...anyone else have this or had it?

Yes!! I never had it with dd, but have a visit booked for next week. I've been doing a birthing class & the other mums haven't had a call from the hv & they're further along than I am.

I was treated for anxiety in October last year - so I wonder if I've been targeted because of that?? Or because I haven't been to any of the NHS classes, whilst all the other mums-to-be I know have been?? Or whether it's random I'm gonna ask the hv when she comes round next Tuesday. Have you got an appointment yet?

 

[sammynashley]

K4th- my appointment is booked for the 18th, stupidly I forgot to ask what the visit was about as I was in a bit of shock about the call. I think the referral is made by the midwife as they knew my childrens names.

Maybe guidelines have changed? As ive only known to have a health visitor after the baby's. I wondered if it could be an age thing too as I'm 23. I don't like not knowing

Oh and my friend also got a call from one she's also 23, 34weeks pregnant with her third child an due a visit next week

 

[k4th]

K4th- my appointment is booked for the 18th, stupidly I forgot to ask what the visit was about as I was in a bit of shock about the call. I think the referral is made by the midwife as they knew my childrens names.

Maybe guidelines have changed? As ive only known to have a health visitor after the baby's. I wondered if it could be an age thing too as I'm 23. I don't like not knowing

Oh and my friend also got a call from one she's also 23, 34weeks pregnant with her third child an due a visit next week

I forgot to ask too because the call was a surprise!! I don't think it's your age hun - I'm 33! Maybe it's standard for 3 kids?? And I'm a mistake as this is only my second?? I'll let you know if I find out tues

 

[sammynashley]

Thanks Hun, I hate uncertainty. Especially when it's something I know nothing about.

I'm also really grumpy lately and hate people being around me that don't need to be, my meeting should go down well

 

[k4th]

Thanks Hun, I hate uncertainty. Especially when it's something I know nothing about.

I'm also really grumpy lately and hate people being around me that don't need to be, my meeting should go down well

Lol - me too!! I just started a thread in third tri about being grumpy & antisocial!! Hv's are never gonna want to visit us again

 

[Medzi]

Tasha I'm not peeing much either and drinking tons and swollen so bad. I have an appointment today otherwise I might have called. How's your blood pressure?

FULL TERM tomorrow!

 

[JoyofMyLife]

I've been swollen for weeks. I only have one pair of stretchy flat shoes that fit me (which I bought in a larger size a few weeks ago) and one pair of flip flops I can wear. I also haven't been able to wear my wedding ring in almost 2 months. I had no idea swelling would be this bad.

Tasha, thanks for the tips on what to pack in the hospital bag. I plan on packing mine today and your suggestions really help.

Medzi, good luck at your appt today. Isnt this the day they wanted to deliver you?

Yesterday was 36 weeks for me. I finished up my last day at work yesterday and I was there for 14 hours trying to get things wrapped up before my leave. Baby was not happy with me by the end of the day and I started getting really bad Braxton hicks. It scared me a little but things calmed down once I got home, ate and rested a bit. I can't believe I don't have to go back for at least 4 months. Now I just need my baby here so I can make the best use of this time.

 

[dan-o]

Heath visitor always comes for pre natal visit here. As does the midwife. Both appointments are something and nothing really. Never had much notice, maybe a few days at best x

 

[Medzi]

Joy, congrats on being done work. Yes the swelling can be bad you're almost full term too!

An induction request will be put in at my appointment today. I'm not going to try and convince otherwise, I feel sick, my lab results got worse and my bp creeped up. I'm happy Puffin is OK though. So once the request is in I wait 24-48 hours for a phone call to come in. So bags are packed and it won't be long now..m

 

[Livvy]

Ahhh so excited for you, Medzi!! please keep us updated as much as possible!

 

[Tasha]

medzi. I wouldn't wait either tbh. Your baby is term tomorrow and at this point the risks of staying in will out weigh coming out, for you.

My bp is around 130/88, so not quite that 90 that they get anxious but still high for me as it usually sits around 110/60.

Good luck sweetie xx

 

[JoyofMyLife]

Congratulations Medzi! I'm sorry you're not feeling well but glad you were able to make it to term and that Puffin is ok. We'll be thinking of you. Please keep us posted!

 

[dan-o]

Very exciting medzi! I agree, better out than in now you are so far along
Keep us updated

Tasha mines similar, my normal is the same as yours, and I feel off colour. I've been told as I didn't get PE last time (but did have it first time) I won't this time. Confusing. maybe I've just got a bug! Baby moving around like crazy as well. Not sure if that's good or bad!!??

 

[Livvy]

dan-o, mine is moving like crazy and it HURTS. Especially at night! I don't know what's going on, it hasn't been like this the past couple of weeks!

 

[Jrepp]

Little man tried to flip Sunday night and got himself into a breech position. Woke up and he was transverse again but laying with his head on the right instead of the left, where he still is. I'm wondering if my extremely weak pelvic floor and previously retro flexed uterus are strong enough to support him in the vertical position

 

[Srrme]

Good luck, Medzi!!

I seemed to have caught the cold my boys had. &#128553; Not too thrilled about that, but hopefully it's gone before I deliver.

 

[Babygirl3289]

Good luck Medzi So excited for you! Congrats on making it to term! We would love to be updated when you have time! And pictures of course!

Had my OB appointment yesterday - It went well! Fundal height is at 31cm and baby's heart rate was 140 My OB went over the notes from the genetic specialist which said his heart looks great and to continue regular prenatal care. I am so happy and blessed. Doc said my weight and B/P are perfect! I have gained 4 lbs in the last 2 weeks! WOWZERS! haha. I also asked about the pressure in my vagina and she said its likely due to the baby's position. I didn't have any pressure yesterday just the day before, so she didn't feel the need to check me.

Just 6.5 weeks left !!

My baby has been super active too lately. Hope its a good thing!

 

[Medzi]

Thanks everyone! I'm just at my appointment now.

Tasha - keep your eyes on thatbp lady!