June jewels 2018!!!!

[Squig34]

Sorry to hear you've had scary news, fxmummyduck, but don't blame yourself. You ARE doing a good job - you've got your baby safely to 22 weeks with all looking normal. However, I'm a bit taken aback that you aren't getting extra monitoring. I think you should ask for another scan before 32 weeks, to help put your mind at rest. I'm also uncertain about that information of not worrying about kick counts til 32 weeks- there is a really big push on over here to familiarise yourself with your baby's movements & become familiar with their pattern (ie it's not just about the number of kicks, but what is normal for your baby). I believe it is the case that movement increases until something like 32 weeks & should then stay the same, not decrease. So I would encourage you to get to know your own baby's movements, & whether they've actually said anything to you or not, to call the hospital & get checked if you have any concerns. I really believe that the mum knows best, you're the only one who knows what you're feeling. Trust yourself 😀 it's good to hear of good outcomes for single artery cord babies too, that's encouraging. Were you expecting to deliver early anyway due to your bicornate uterus? I can't remember if you're in the US or the UK?

Looking good Rach 😀

Great news on no diabetes, PG 😀

Nothing much to report here. Baby continues not to move much though admittedly it is moreso at night. I did have a reasonable amount of good movement the other night, which helped ease my anxiety (I'm not normally an anxious person), but I'll just be glad once she's here safely. Next scan on Tuesday.

 

[fxmummyduck]

Thanks for your reply squig, I think when I have my appointment on the 25th I will ask about a scan before the 32 week one, it seems a long time to me with both these risk factors.
I’m definitely already trying to familiarize myself with baby’s movements, there’s already a little bit of a pattern so I wouldn’t hesitate to ring up or go to the Drs office if I was at all worried. I hear you re the anxiety, I enjoyed my first pregnancy but this one I’ll be glad when baby is here safely.

They’re telling me I MIGHT go early (because of the bicornuate, and now even more so with the OAU) but my history suggests otherwise and they’re encouraged by that. Ds was born at 39+6, they had no idea I had a bicornuate uterus, or a small cord and placenta and a velementous insertion of the cord with him. So I was treated as low risk ‘normal’ had no extra scans, nothing...which looking back could’ve been pretty risky! Ignorance was kinda bliss though...
He was 6lbs so on the low end but not considered IUGR. I was in the UK with him, and I’m in the US now so everything is just really different. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m grateful for the specialists and extra care, it’s just a shock to go from normal low risk, to high risk and abnormalities I just have nothing to compare it to. The mfm specialist yesterday straight up said one artery is enough to sustain a pregnancy to full term, but these are the risk factors...but accompanied by good blood results, a detailed anatomy scan and fetal echocardiogram that shows things look good, he was positive that we shouldn’t worry about things. But hey, I’m going to worry no matter what!! That just comes with the territory.

Anyway sorry, I’m rambling. Thanks for everyone’s support.

 

[Rach87]

Sorry about the scary appt and news fx. Glad things are going well and babes is growing well. But glad you have a positive outlook and good drs to look after you.

 

[Allie84]

I know, I feel MFM doctors are like that. They are so used to scary scenarios and most turn out fine so they list the risks and then tell you not to worry. Easy for them to say.

Yeah I would say you should get monthly scans once you reach viability; that seems to be the normal for high risk. I had one at 7 weeks, 12 weeks, 18 weeks, now 24 weeks and monthly until nearer term and towards end I will probably get NSTs every week like I did with my son (that was because of GD and hypertension).

 

[ladders]

sorry to hear you've had some stressful news fxmummy, must be scary to have been told all these things but it is very good news all measuring well and on track it obviously hasn't caused any issues so far and hopefully it will stay that way!

allie how are you feeling now?

24 1/2 weeks now it's starting to actually feel real now and I'm feeling the urge to start buying and sorting things but trying to not get too carried away lol

 

[Sander]

Sorry to hear you've gotten stressful news fxmummyduck, but I'm glad your doc said your other results are looking ok so hopefully that helps to alleviate a little bit of anxiety. I know nothing will make it go away - guess it's just a mom thing!!

I got my free scan today from that contest, we got some awesome pictures of the little guy. It's weird though, while he was on the screen it was so amazing - but now I look at the pictures and I can't really imagine that he's my baby if that makes any sense? I guess it's just hard coming to terms that there's more than a blob in there, I still feel like he should look like a lump instead of a baby!

Oh!! And he kept opening his eyes??? I dunno, I thought it was super creepy haha - but the technician said babies will open and close their eyes at this point and he kept like giving us the stink eye, it was so weird. I think the noise of the ultrasound machine was bugging him because he kept covering his ears with his hands and grimacing. This should be the last time he has to put up with that though - then he can be bombarded with the noise of the outside world instead

 

[hollyw79]

Awww so cute Sander

 

[Squig34]

It's amazing what they can do now to show pics from the woman - they're so cute Sander!

 

[Allie84]

Sander, those pics are ADORABLE!!!!! They turned out great. Yep, that's a real baby in there. Who else is first time mommies in this group other than you? I think you're the only FTM who is a regular poster. I love doing the journey with you as it reminds me of when I was pregnant with Alistair!!

allie how are you feeling now?

24 1/2 weeks now it's starting to actually feel real now and I'm feeling the urge to start buying and sorting things but trying to not get too carried away lol

Well my gallbladder has been okay. Thank you for asking. I DID lose 7 lbs in the week since my attack and I think that's a bit of a no-no but I've been quite scared to eat. I can't wait to talk to my OB about it. See him Weds.

I'm copying this bit from my journal (lazy lol)

SO today we were stuck in the car for an hour heading back from a LONG IKEA trip and I had to pee sooooo bad. Then I started getting braxton hicks. I already had a few in IKEA from so much walking.

I made it home with this really weird feeling in my uterus or stomach or intestines or somewhere, I couldn't tell WHERE, and then I had proper diarrhea. I thought I was in preterm labor because I've been constipated since 1st tri was over so this was VERY different.

Anyways I laid down for an hour and drank water and I feel normal now. It's been 5 hours since that happened. No more BH or tummy issues.

I am wondering if I just overdid it at IKEA and that combined with the full bladder for an hour upset my tummy.....I do get BH whenever I'm active. Anyways it freaked me out and I'll tell my OB this week when I see him (I thought my appt was last week but it's this week. Doh! At least I didn't miss it.....).

IKEA is not good for me. When we went when I was like 6 weeks I had a bit of spotting and also diarrhea.

25 weeks today! Baby is kicking up a storm and Alex (DH) felt her from the outside for the first time today!

 

[Sander]

Allie yes I think I’m the only regular FTM poster? Maybe I’m mistaken but I think most everyone has other kids already. It’s nice though because I feel like you all have more experience and advice to give!

Also that’s scary but also too funny that your body doesn’t agree with Ikea - I’m the exact same way haha. We got one of those dresser/change table things, a lamp and a desk for the bedroom and I put it all together - DH wanted to but I like doing it. Anyways I also tend to over exert myself and then feel awful after Ikea. They should put a warning sign for pregnant women on the front door! Haha

 

[angie90]

I'm also a first time mum! But am rubbish at this website haha!! I read all the comments then post on Facebook I'm so so sorry!!! I will try to get better xxx

 

[PG5K]

I've just got back from a babymoon to Amsterdam with my oh and my dd. I've overdone it with walking way too much (and cake eating but I've hidden the bathroom scales now!) It's been lovely. One day I got really dehydrated and my little one didn't wiggle much that day so I lay down and drank a bottle of water.

Im glad you're doing OK Allie and haven't had another attack since.
I'm really bad with IKEA too, I seem to forget I'm pregnant when I'm there.
On Friday when I left work I was so desperate for a poo whilst driving home that I hurt my bum! I had braxton hicks and felt like death. I was worried I had triggered labour. So bloody embarrassing.

 

[Allie84]

Angie lol!! Hello! You popped over from Facebook. :wave:

PG, sounds like an awesome babymoon. OMG I know that poo feeling as well haha. That's what I got coming back from IKEA! I think I was just holding everything for too long....everything is so squished up inside at the moment.I don't even know where my stomach is at this point TBH. I heard gurgling today and it was basically upper rib cage.

Sander, Yes, a warning sign would be helpful. It's like a labyrinth and you lose all track of time and space.....

 

[topazicatzbet]

Another Ikea victim here. Went yesterday and got a chest of draws for babies room and a book case for the boys room. Ended up putting them up on my own and then was super achey all night and today from sitting/crawling around the floor.

 

[Mom15]

I LOVE Ikea and will be going before baby gets here. Last time I spent 3hrs there ☺️

 

[Allie84]

Haha! Oh no Mom15, you better watch out as it's doing us in!!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

We have decided on a name --- Clara Faye! I'm so happy DH came round to Clara as it has always been my first choice.

Had OB appt today and did my 1 hour glucose. No results yet but I feel resigned to having GD again.

How is everyone doing??? Has anyone registered with the hospital yet? I was reminded I need to do that soon.

 

[Sander]

Oh love the name Allie!!

Had my glucose screening yesterday, results came back normal so no GD for me thankfully. Everything else was also good, my thyroid actually is improving somehow even though I haven’t changed anything. Had higher than normal white blood cell counts but no UTI? Not sure what that means, but someone said pregnancy can increase your WBC count. It wasn’t crazy high, just a touch out of range.

Gah I haven’t registered for the hospital either. I keep forgetting! Need to get around to doing that haha

 

[Mom15]

Allie - Clara is on my list. Clara May to be exact. Right now Ruby June is maybe my favorite. Need a boy name too of course which is so much harder for some reason.

I think I have to schedule a pre registration app anytime after 34 weeks at the hospital.

 

[eppgirl]

I registered at about 14 weeks, my doctor told me to do it in first trimester; I lost the paper and finally just went online. I didn't have to do that at the other hospitals I gave birth at, so it was new to me.

 

[Rach87]

Allie very pretty name!

Funny my mom suggested I walk around IKEA after I dropped her off at the airport tuesday. (Airport and ikea are about 45 min-1hr away) mind you Im getting over the influenza(not stomach flu) and miserable. I was like, really?! Lol Cracked up though thinking of all you who have recently gone. I do loooove it there. But its exhausting on a normal non pregnant day. But will prpbably end up there at least once before baby is born. Haha.

So yea as I said dealing with the flu over here. Pretty miserable. My dd has it too. I feel so bad for her. Thankfully my dh was mildly sick about a week before us so he’s been able to pamper us this past week.

It stinks Ive been feeling crummy and exhausted this whole pregnancy and havent had any real motivation to do anything baby related. Really need to get my butt movin before my butts too big to move. Hehe.

Havent registered at the hospital yet, but have the paperwork. Same hospital I had my dd and all my u/s so they really have all my info already.