Lil' October Pumpkins 2013

[Junebugs]

Thanks broodymrs! I am seeing my mw today so I will ask her.
Sisyerrose - I just woke up a couple hours ago and so far I feel fine now too... I guess we will see how we feel later.

 

[angel2010]

Well I had an ultrasound today and found out what changed. I knew that movements felt different and she felt bigger. She did grow some, but she is completely transverse, where as before she was angled, but still head down. It is no wonder I feel so full of baby!

 

[lady1985]

Went for my scan today too. Our babe is head down and still in the same position as the 30wk scan. He now weighs 4.5 lbs! But doc says he is on track for 7-7.5 birth weight...phew!

 

[twinkletoe]

Hey guys glad all your scans are going well......I know what you mean about the baby feeling low and hiccups in your bum I have both of those! The hiccups feel so so strange in my bum!

Contractions for me are still coming thick and fast really just horrible.....I can't believe I will be getting more sleep with a newborn than i have before the birth! Oh well!! Off to consultant tomorrow so I am interested in his words of wisdom!

 

[girlnboots]

I had an appointment today as well. I lost 4 pounds, but baby is still doing great.

Doctor says after 34 weeks, they won't try to stop labor unless its caused by an infection or outside source. If baby's ready to come at 34 weeks, then she's ready. I'm assuming she weighs 4.5-5 pounds, but who knows? I forgot to ask

 

[Sbmack]

I wish I was going to get another scan...

Angel, I hope your LO turns foe you!

Twinkle, I hope your appt goes well tomorrow and you get some answers.

 

[Girly922]

My sister went into spontaneous labour at 33+1 and they didn't try to stop or slow her labour. They actively encouraged her to push my niece out as quickly as she could so they could get her into NICU. She was in SCBU for a month but is now a perfect little 5yo.
I've already had my mum telling me she doesn't want a phone call in the next couple of weeks saying I'm at the hospital giving birth! Lol.

I've got my next MW appt on Monday, want to find out how much more baby's got to go to be classed as engaged. I don't know if there's enough room for baby to even drop lower! Lol. The bottom of bump has been really uncomfortable the last few days where it's felt so heavy.

 

[broodymrs]

Angel, fx your LO turns and Twinkle sorry to hear you are still having probs. Hope the appointment went ok today.

Is anyone else getting this: shooting pains up my bits, like someone stabbing a knitting needle up there, and at the same time a really heavy dull ache in lower abdomen?

Also hope people don't mind me doing this but I just wanted to share some sad news we had this morning. I'll put it in a spoiler in case people don't want to read.

Spoiler

You may remember my brother's ex got pregnant and found out just after he went to Australia for a year. He came back from Australia and they were making a go of the relationship. There have been lots of dramas and ups and downs, not made any easier by problems with the pregnancy (she has fibroids and this seemed to be the cause of the problems). They went for a scan at 15 weeks a few days ago and everything was fine, and their relationship seemed to be going well also. Well unfortunately she has lost the baby last night. I won't go into details but it was obviously very traumatic at this late stage (not that it is ever easy I know). I am so desperately sad for them, and it has also made me terrified that something may go wrong now with my pregnancy. I know I am in a different situation so it is unlikely but it has still scared me. I feel selfish for being scared but can't help it. I really thought after everything they had been through things were going to be ok for them, it's just so sad. Difficult to talk to family about it as everyone is upset, and my mum and dad are also looking after my brother's gf's daughter so can't really talk in front of her. So just wanted to share with you ladies, hope you don't mind.

 

[goddess25]

I have shooting pains in my lady bits, had them with both kiddos too. It generally gets a bit worse for me anyway.

 

[Girly922]

I've also had the shooting pains in my bits, and the low ache. Really uncomfortable when it happens.

Broody, I'm so sorry for you, your brother and your family. A loss at any stage is never easy, but so soon after a scan when everything has been okay is terrifying. Don't feel guilty for it scaring you. It's so easy to worry during pregnancy. But we're all so close to the end now. You'll be fine

 

[ptr]

shooting pains is normal - had them a lot this time around and in my last pregnancy as well. it was said that its probably the baby headbutting the cervix and it gets worse toward the end because the baby gets bigger... plus baby headbutting will help with dilation and effacement

sorry to hear about your brother's gf, broodymrs, no loss is an easy loss whether it is in 1st or 2nd trimester.

 

[SisterRose]

I get shooting pains too every now and then.

Broody - sorry to hear of the loss, that must be awful for them I still get worried about pregnancy and just can't wait for baby to be here in my arms - but then the worry begins again!

 

[Sbmack]

Sorry for your loss, broody

 

[broodymrs]

Thanks girls. At the moment i am just thankful for my little one kicking away in there.

 

[Maze]

Having a hard time getting baby to move this morning. Have tried everything, caffeine, cold drinks, chocolate... am a little scared. At least I have my doctors appointment in an hour but an hour feels like a long time right now. I hope I am just over-reacting and getting myself worked up over nothing.

 

[Junebugs]

Have you not felt ANY movement at all this morning maze??? If your really worried just go in now.. I'm sure they won't mind

 

[Maze]

I am just waiting for my MIL to show up to watch the kids... but yeah, I think maybe I might have felt a little tiny movement at one point but... it isn't really normal for my baby. Movements have become so painful and noticeable these days because they pinch nerves in the pelvic region and what I felt was barely a flutter.

I hope it is just a quiet day for baby, last time I felt real movements like I am used to was last night before I went to sleep.

 

[Sbmack]

I'm glad you have a dr. Appt. to ease your mind Maze. Your LO is probably just being lazy

 

[ptr]

i hope everything is ok, Maze, i get panics like that but usually prodding and poking gets a reaction from the baby. Keep us updated.

 

[Junebugs]

I get days like that too and then I start to worry... but I find mama is always right and if you are worried then get it checked asap... let us know how you are as soon as you get back!