June 2013 first time bump buddies wanted

[Ylanda]

Yeah, that's true. I think it's because in pregnancy and during the first half year year you think in weeks, don't you - after that it's months or years. No one would say "my baby is 54 weeks old" but you would say "16 weeks" I guess. They'll all be wonderful June 2013 babies! Having one of those days where I feel like time just can't pass fast enough!!!

 

[pinkwaters]

Hey Ladies

hope you're all well. Approaching 3rd trimester I thought I would be feeling amazing but it feels worse than having morning sickness in a way ... I literally can't sleep, been sleeping a maximum of 3 hours a day and I hate napping simply because it hurts whichever way I lay down ;s

I want to go get things done but I have no energy and my clothes are all shrinking so I need a few pieces but I just dont have the energy ... I feel weepy and depressed and cant wait for baby ...

Poor hubby wakes up at my every turn and puff and I feel bad, he stays up with me talking sometimes just to make me feel better which I really appreciate but I just feel bad. Last night I was up till 4am so I dragged myself out of bed and made some warm milk and just sat in the kitchen staring at the wall before I attempt sleeping again. Now at work can barely keep my head up.

Honestly considering resigning, its become the worst feeling ever to wake up for work after getting this little sleep.

Sorry for the rant but I just had to let it all out.
On a positive note - Have a check up today and baby kicking way more now, still didnt do my glucose tolerance test because being so tired I just cant handle 2 hours of sitting there not eating or drinking ... bad I know

 

[pinkwaters]

Scan Update -

Baby is measuring between 28-29 weeks when I should just be 27 weeks, is that normal?
The doctor said he'll be seeing me every 2 weeks from now on which I prefer but I'm suddenly worried about C section. Baby H's weight is also ahead, around 29-30 weeks.
The doctor also mentioned that this will not affect due date at all but it just got me concnerned even though he was pretty calm about the whole thing.

Baby H is already head down, we couldn't see his face, cheeky thing hiding already & the umbilical cord was infront of his face too which made it all trickier, he was moving during the scan which was really nice

Hope you're all doing well!

 

[No Doubt]

Hey pink, sorry you're having such a rough time. Sleeping is definitely getting more difficult now. Hopefully things will perk up for you soon. I don't know really if your baby measuring bigger will have any affect on the delivery. Here in the states they won't let you deliver vaginally if your baby is over 10lbs most places. Hopefully he'll balance out in the coming weeks!

 

[CatchBabyDust]

Sorry pink ur feeling that way! But i did hear that the third trimester is the hardest for most because ur baby is heavier to carry and its harder to move around and sleep..Hope u feel better soon...

 

[Ylanda]

Pink, could you get some sick leave off work rather than resigning? Being at home for most of Dec and Jan gave me the time to just rest without having to worry what time of day it was and eventually my body got back into a normal rhythm. Why is sleeping so uncomfortable for you? Is it "just" the bump or are you actually in pain? Maybe you could get some physio to help? Really hope things perk up for you soon, you've been having such a rough time of it!

I'm not sure what consequences the measurements might have - where I am they don't even measure that precisely, it all seems a load of guess work here...

 

[pinkwaters]

Thank you ladies

I switched to part time for the rest of March and April so thats 4 hours a day and a weekend at least- Hope that helps!!
The sleeping is because of the bump and the pain sleeping on my sides causes, my shoulder/hands hurt and legs cramp. Poor hubs helps me move around, I think I'm starting to get used to it all and adjusting to less sleep hours.

My mother in law had her 5 kids at 8.5 pounds all vaginally, I'm hoping if baby has daddies genes he doesn't exceed that, I really pray for a normal delivery, I want to feel the whole process as crazy as that may sound. I'm still going to use some drugs just not epi.

Hopefully it will balance out

 

[No Doubt]

Pink hopefully the part time will help and you can get some sleep. Sometimes my hips will ache at night too. I've found that it helps, if I roll just a little bit more to that side...not squishing my belly (as if that could happen, lol)...and stretch that leg out a bit. It relieves the pressure on my hip joint so it's stops aching immediately basically. Maybe you could try that. Hope it helps. Can't do anything about the rolling around though, that's hard no matter what. My hip/groin area has been jacked ever since I had those really bad pains back in January, so rolling over in bed or getting out of bed is crazy hard. One of the women I work with said that baby will rest in certain positions and rest on something just enough that it feels out of wack, so you could be experiencing a bit of that too.

Also I called my insurance carrier to see if the breast pump was covered and sure enough it is! It's covered at 100% and it's the one I was gonna get anyway, Medela Pump in Style. It's an electric double pump and my doctor just has to send a script once Virtue is born and they will send it out to me or drop it off. I'm gonna see if they send it over a little early so I have it when he does get here, but if not, I'll add a little cheapie hand pump type deal to the registry for the mean time.

 

[AsEn11]

Pink Sorry your not sleeping well that is the worst!
As far as baby measuring big I am also measuring about 2 weeks ahead my doc said it was normal and could change again to they just keep checking.
I am also ready for baby to come. I woke up and wanted to scream today my side hurt so bad..darn round ligaments.
I found a way to sleep that alows me to sleep and it is with a regular pillow under my belly and boobs on my side it helps then I have my snoogle betweetn my legs..but I also lay in pain many nights and have to turn over 20 times until i finally can bare with it.

Anywho I bought a Spanx type thinkg from moterhood for us preggos I didnt get it for the limming effect I got it because I read great reviews on the support it offers..so far today it feels nice that my belly has support and my back! So far Good!!

 

[AsEn11]

Ladies I just have to say i cant believe I will begin my 3rd trimester tomorrow!!! EEEKKK its crazy!!

 

[pinkwaters]

I definetly try a new pillow arrangement every night, I find this way my body doesnt get used to it and it makes sleeping easier!

Part time has been a bliss so far! And it feels unreal to be in 3rd trimester already ;D I remember the long stretch to get into second! Can't wait till we do our final countdowns!

 

[27yrsTTC]

Hey pink, I'm measuring 27 and I should be 28. When I asked my ob what that means she said "basically nothing." Those charts are based on the average woman (whatever that is). She said she's had people measure completely wrong because of their height, etc. if you're short, you're more likely to measure big. I'm average height (5'5") but I'm petite so she said it makes perfect sense that I would measure smaller. As long as there is normal growth between scans they don't worry about it.

Scan Update -

Baby is measuring between 28-29 weeks when I should just be 27 weeks, is that normal?
The doctor said he'll be seeing me every 2 weeks from now on which I prefer but I'm suddenly worried about C section. Baby H's weight is also ahead, around 29-30 weeks.
The doctor also mentioned that this will not affect due date at all but it just got me concnerned even though he was pretty calm about the whole thing.

Baby H is already head down, we couldn't see his face, cheeky thing hiding already & the umbilical cord was infront of his face too which made it all trickier, he was moving during the scan which was really nice

Hope you're all doing well!

 

[pinkwaters]

Thank you 27!!

Ive always had him measure a week ahead and everyone said that was normal but when the doctor said 2 weeks ahead I got a little scared.

I'll have a scan every 2 weeks now so should be able to tell and hopefully all goes well!!

I seriously can't wait to meet the little guy, every morning I drive to work I keep imagining how it will all go and how itll feel like. Trying to contain the excitement and forget about time left ;D

 

[AsEn11]

Ladies is anyone else having wacky dreams about baby?
I think there might be something wrong with me or my anxiety is getting the best of me..it is nuts what i have been dreaming about haha

 

[No Doubt]

Pink, I'm the same way. I always try to envision what it will be like. Will my water break, or will they break it at the hospital? Will there be traffic on the road when I'm trying to get there or will it be in the middle of the night? Will I be at work? Will I be able to reach my husband? Lol, and of course the dreaded question...will I be in labor forever? 2.5 months and my little bubba will be here! I can't wait!

Ashley, I've had dreams, but none that I would consider crazy, more like me worrying than anything. A coworker did forward me an article recently though on how women have crazy dream, daydream, nightmares, etc. but no one ever talks about it, so when they have them they think they're crazy. It was really interesting. She told the story about how she was walking her 2 month old along a sidewalk in NY and instantly had what she called a daymare that someone tried to come and steal her baby out of the stroller and she ran after him attacking him. She said it completely paralyzed her right there and all she wanted to do was rush her baby home. I usually have daydreams about what it will be like when he's here and we're playing with toys or rolling around on an ABC mat. I did have a dream that we bought a house with an indoor pool and jacuzzi and I was in the jacuzzi with Virtue sitting on my belly, then I got out of the jacuzzi to check on something and it was like he magically disappeared.

 

[AsEn11]

So I think I need to go get a dream book I read that that is a good idea while pregnant
So no judging but a couple weeks ago I had a dream that I went into labor in bed and a small hairless cat climbed out of my belly and Graci stayed in and me and Tom snuggled the kitten...SO WIERD!!

Then a ouple nights ago I dreamt that she woke me up kicking in the middle of the night and I reached down to feel them and her foot was sticking out the her hand I was freaking out!! And she was holding my finger..but that dream could of occured from an article I read on facebook..it is just bizzare

Also I dont remember my dream this night but a few nights ago Tom said he woke up and I was moaning..like I was dreaming naughty things haha weird I know and sad idont remember

 

[27yrsTTC]

Had another massage today, this time she borrowed an actual pregnancy massage cushion from one if the other therapists. I swear, I would pay just to sleep in it. Looks like a contraption but is sooooooo comfortable. If I had an extra $500 I would buy one for at home!!

 

[No Doubt]

That does look pretty sweet! And I'm a stomach sleeper so that would be perfect! Why I am not rich and able to afford stuff like that when I want, lol. Now I want a massage with one of those.

 

[27yrsTTC]

I swear to you it is even more comfortable than it looks.

 

[CatchBabyDust]

Asen1, lol omg ihave weird dreams as well..like scary weird sometimes ... I think its anxiety .. Few weeks ago i dreamt that i had my baby and she was just a few months and started talking (creepy) ..but she told me that im not a good mom and that i wont be able to raise her..and she's better of with another mother!! OMG that broke my heart..just what i needed ..more doubt for a new mother to be.. i was actually depressed for few days then moved on

I went for a scan yesterday.. They told me my fluid is and i quote "just a little bit below normal range" ..they did tell me not to worry and drink more water...but i remember i think Asen1 went through this? i cant for the life of me remember what happened with that next?