Lil' October Pumpkins 2013

[goddess25]

Its always a worry. My 1st baby didn't move much at all in utero and I struggled most days to kick count 10 movements in a row. 2nd baby moved but was very variable multiple days with no movement and a few of normal. This one is super duper active going crazy and then normal ish.

 

[broodymrs]

Has anyone else had really excruciatingly painful stomach aches. I've got split abdomen muscles but have so far only had pain in my back and hips. We went out to dinner last night and half way through the meal my back started really hurting, the chairs were really uncomfortable. By the time we left the restaurant my stomach had started hurting to, where my placenta is. By the time we got home I could barely stand so I put my support bandage on (I've got a full body one for the hip/back pain) and got into bed and DH massaged my back. The pain in my back eased and when I was lying down the pain in my stomach eased too. Hardly slept at all last night and this morning the stomach pain is still there (but a bit higher) but not as bad. But definitely the same kind of pain. The only way I can describe it is that my stomach doesn't feel like it can take the weight of my bump. Not sure if it is split abdominal muscles or something else. Anyone else?

 

[Girly922]

Hello double digits!!

I haven't had any real stomach pains (other than trapped wind, still!) but I have been getting a lot of really bad backache. Which in turn means that if I have a busy day at work, I end up getting horrendous RLP. Work are being pretty good though and are trying to put me on lighter duties.

 

[goddess25]

Its totally normal at this stage for round ligament pain to get really bad.

 

[broodymrs]

Spoke to midwife and she reckons it was the abdo thing, but if it was rlp ouch! I think i will be needibg lots if pain relief in labour!

 

[BubblesBump]

Hello everyone,
I never knew this forum was here. I am due October 20, my ticker is off by two days. Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
This is my third pregnancy and it has flown by so fast, it's unbelievable!!

 

[girlnboots]

Welcome newcomers!

I get rlp if I walk too far too fast. Other than that, I'm ok. I'm still pretty small though, so I can just imagine that it's going to get worse.

Afm, Marin has turned herself yet again, and I'm feeling constant, strong movement. It's pretty neat . I posted a video of her kicking me and she looked like a shark in my belly. Very cool

Technically third tri tomorrow, but officially on Monday! Yay!

 

[Maze]

Welcome to the two new ladies, I've added you both to the list!

Congrats on double digits Girly!

I get pretty bad rlp when I take a brisk walk, sooooo I have been trying to avoid that.

In other news, I spent Thursday night admitted into the maternity ward at a hospital down here in US (thank god I have out of country insurance) due to food poisoning and contractions that started up from it. FUN TIMES. It was actually one of the nicest birthing units I have seen though, they gave my daughter a free Gund bear complete with hand knitted baby blanket and cap.

Baby is doing OK, but it was an unpleasant experience to say the least. I am glad they were able to stop the contractions with IV fluids.

 

[Girly922]

Welcome ladies!

My RLP is definitely kicking my butt some days. Today we spent the day shopping in the city and I'm suffering for that much walking now. Lol. Tomorrow is gonna have to be my rest day!!

We had our private scan today. Part 2d, part 4d. It was amazing. So glad we did.

Our gorgeous little cutie!
https://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg165/Georgie_and_Chris/image.jpg

 

[broodymrs]

Lovely scan girly. Sorry to hear you've been ill maze, how scary. Hope you're ok now. Welcome new ladies

 

[BubblesBump]

Hotly that is a lovely picture!
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
What is a rlp?

 

[Girly922]

Thanks

RLP is round ligament pain. Really annoying if you ask me! Lol.

 

[goddess25]

Lovely scan pic girly.

Sorry to hear you have been ill Maze. I have quite a lot of contractions on and off with having an irritable uterus but it seems to fix itself if i drink a tonne of water. Its pretty unpleasant.

 

[Murmers0110]

I'm I'm double digits! I'm in double digits!

 

[Girly922]

Woohoo! Congrats murmers!!

 

[goddess25]

Yay murmers.

 

[jbell157]

Congratulations to all the ladies in double digits!

Girly great scan!

Maze, I'm so glad you're ok. Food poisoning is like hell on earth. I'm so glad you and baby are ok.

We had a great time at our baby shower yesterday. It was coed so it was basically like a big family and friend party to celebrate baby Sam and it was so fun. We also were so blessed by all the gifts, I mean we made out like bandits! We got our pack and play, gym, video baby monitor, swing, two boppies (the nurser and the lounger), tons of car seat accessories, a diaper dude diaper bag, a bouncer, four sets of crib sheets etc, etc. One thing missing was clothes. Thank goodness too, because we have 4 huge boxes of gifted clothes. It was amazing and has taken so much financial pressure off as we only have 3 or 4 big ticket items left.

Overall, everyone said they had a great time and it was the best baby shower they'd ever been to. I think it was because it was coed, so everyone had someone they were with and no one was left out. Also, John and I kind of took two different groups of guests to ensure everyone was attended. It was so fun. Here are some pictures (PS I'm the pregnant one ).

 

[Girly922]

Looks like you had an amazing time jbell!!

 

[PaiytonsMummy]

Lovely scan girly
Glad your shower went well jbell.

Not been on for so long, so haven't been able to catch up with posts, but hope you're all well

 

[goddess25]

Quite the haul there J bell.