Let the August Babies Be Born!

[Amy1123]

Can't believe how quick it's gone, wow 😮

Just a random question too, I went to my antenatal labour & birth class this evening and my OH who hadn't seen me in a few days, said I've gotten a lot lower.. I'm not too sure, I can't even tell when I'm getting bigger

But if so, this is 31 weeks v 35 weeks, taken just a few mins ago. But I have noticed I could eat more today when usually I'm stuffed after a while, maybe because she was higher up
Please forgive the state of me, had a very early 10 hour shift

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Yea u look a little lower
And I completely agree, as much as I can't wait for it to be over, I can't believe it's almost over

 

[LisaL79]

We're in the home stretch ladies!!

Had an appointment yesterday and my BP was high once again.
I have white coat syndrome and anxiety so my BP is usually a little higher than normal when they take it, but this was higher than that.
It was 160something over 90something this time and previous appointment it was a little higher.
Thankfully no protein or anything else in urine.
OB wanted to get some blood work done though to check for... I don't even know what and then take it from there.
Guessing that if something abnormal comes up in my blood work that they'll want to do my c-sec this Friday (38w), but if nothing comes up, then wait and see what my BP is doing at my next appointment (Monday) and if it's still high, do my c-sec on the 5th instead of the 12th.

Holy crappola though!! The 12th wasn't that far, but I could at least procrastinate a little lol. With the potential of my c-sec being bumped up... it's finally making me realize just how little time we have left and how much crap still needs to be done!!
Main issue is getting all of the bottles and breast pump stuff washed and getting the bassinet cleaned off. It's currently being used to store extra pillows and blankets right now lol. Oh.. and get my hospital bag together.... and some freezer meals put together.... and uuuuuuugh.. just so much cleaning!

 

[Amy1123]

You better get a move on lady! That's coming up quick!
I have all the baby things ready except for washing breast pump parts and just need to throw last minute things in my hospital bag but I'm only 20 minutes from the hospital, my OH can bring what I need.
I had an appointment today (I go every Tuesday and Friday for an NST). Today I had the strep test and doctor checked my cervix, it's closed. I know some ppl don't like to get checked this early but I want to know if I start dilating on my own. The plan is to be induced at 39w and I know it will help my chances of a vbac if I'm starting to dilate on my own. Monday I go for my final growth scan with the perintologist, I'll be 37w. Time is slowly ticking away!

 

[laura_2010]

We're Deffo getting there... I had my app today I had 2+ prorein and bp was 150/100 then did settle to 125/90 and sent home don't wanna be staying in just yet.. blood work was aLloyd normal too... she did say baby was right in my pelvis and I was also 1cm dialated... roll on Monday when I get my date for induction if not before still having odd pains xxx

 

[October9]

I had my final growth scan yesterday and all is good. So I don't see the consultant now till 40 weeks, if I get that far lol. He said I'm fine to carry on and potentially go into labour on my own.......argh!!!! I was induced last time so now every twinge or trapped wind pain has got me on edge lol.

At least I can concentrate on my sons 3rd birthday next Tuesday x

 

[LisaL79]

My blood work came back normal so yay I honestly was kind of hoping for an early c-sec though lol. I'm just so done with this pregnancy and just want to meet our newest family member already
And get all of that recovery crap out of the way.
My c-sec could still be bumped up to the 5th though depending on how my appointment on Monday goes. We'll see what happens. Or heck... baby could come early on its own. Never know.

I'm just tired of being hot and sweaty all the time though. ALL THE TIME.

 

[Amy1123]

Sounds like a few of us are just waiting for next week for news lol...that's why this week is so awfully long 😕 I'm hoping Tuesday doc and I will discuss a date

 

[LisaL79]

Yeeeees, this week is going by SO SLOW!!

 

[Amy1123]

I went for a walk last night and this morning. Now I feel like my pelvis is going to break in half!

 

[lilmisscaviar]

I second the pelvic pain and being hot/sweaty. I wake up in night sweats all the time anymore. My belly is dropping so much that I constantly feel like I have to pee. When I walk it feels like I'm carrying a bowling ball on my hips. It used to be that when I felt pain I would just sit or lay down for a bit. Now I even find sitting and lying down uncomfortable. My right side for some reason is the position I find the most comfortable, yet even laying on that long enough gives me leg cramps. Ugh! Thankfully we don't have much longer, ladies.

 

[Amy1123]

I second the pelvic pain and being hot/sweaty. I wake up in night sweats all the time anymore. My belly is dropping so much that I constantly feel like I have to pee. When I walk it feels like I'm carrying a bowling ball on my hips. It used to be that when I felt pain I would just sit or lay down for a bit. Now I even find sitting and lying down uncomfortable. My right side for some reason is the position I find the most comfortable, yet even laying on that long enough gives me leg cramps. Ugh! Thankfully we don't have much longer, ladies.

I am the exact same. I find my right more comfortable but I can't really sleep for more then an hour and a half at a time because of the hip pain. Getting up is even painful

 

[Amy1123]

I went to l&d yesterday because her movement was different or I just wasn't feeling her. They monitored me for an hour and everything checked out. Now I'm just a ball of nerves and thee most uncomfortable. I go for a scheduled NST later today.

 

[LisaL79]

Glad everything was ok Amy!

My right side used to be my most comfy, but b/c of my almost constant reflux that decided to come back.. I can't lay on it unless I want a throat full of bile. Good times :\

 

[Amy1123]

I had a c-section at 36w with my son, I'm now 36w5d, I think I'm just waiting for something to go wrong. I'm just a ball of nerves and full of emotions. I know this will be over before I know it but damn...it's taking forever. I don't do anything to make the days pass, I don't really have the means to and I just don't want to do anything but I'm also so bored laying around! I had the most uncomfortable night last night, I'm pretty sure I was having some BH and I was just in tears going to bed dreading that the next 2 weeks are going to be that miserable.

 

[lilmisscaviar]

I know how you feel, Amy.

I had my DS at 37 weeks because of a birth defect he had (which thankfully could be fixed with surgery) and I keep searching for every little twinge with this baby thinking I'm going to go early with her too. Her also having a birth defect is always there in the back of my mind. Also, I've had two D&Cs prior to this pregnancy and I know with multiple D&Cs there is always a chance of your cervix giving out, so I have a double whammy going against me this time. I really thought I'd go into labor with her between 35-36 weeks and this entire week I've been really crampy, more so than usual. I'm just a ball of nerves. I can't tell if I'm over thinking the cramping or if it really is as bad as I feel it is.

 

[Amy1123]

You're probably just over thinking it. At this point they are pretty low and could be pushing on nerves etc. Every feeling during pregnancy is intensified to us. But nevertheless, the worry is there and nothing is going to make it go away until we have these babies!
On the bright side JULY IS ABOUT OVER! we made it through this miserable month!

 

[Libra Mariah]

I am so excited about seeing my baby. I wish this baby would come like my daughter did at 38+1 but I know it's not going to happen.

 

[jtr2803]

The realisation is slowly creeping in! I feel like I am almost ready for her to arrive but at the same time, I am happy if she isn't ready for a few weeks. I trust that she knows best

 

[Amy1123]

I want to go into labor so bad just to be done being pregnant and to finally meet her but, yes, I totally hope she stays in for a cpl more weeks. Doc won't let me go over 39 weeks so roughly 16 days for me, feels like an eternity!
I am just in awe about having an infant around again and being a girl instead of a boy makes even more harder to wrap my head around, I just can't believe it. Lol

 

[lilmisscaviar]

I realized ladies that tomorrow is August 1st

I'm going to change the title of this thread so let's keep it going and see how many babies we have on here by the end of the month. Looking forward to labor and birth stories!