Lil' October Pumpkins 2013

[Sbmack]

Sorry abut the 1 hour test, Murmers. Hope you pass the 3 hour one!

Broody, hope you feel better soon!

 

[goddess25]

You don't get the whopping cough jab over here. They will not vaccinate you against anything at all while pregnant.

Murmers I have GD too and its not so bad.

Like you others i keep forgetting to take my iron tab too..

 

[KalonKiki]

I had my Tdap right when I was confirmed pregnant, so I guess it's only after 28 weeks across the pond.

I failed my 1 hour glucose test and went back today to have the fasting 3 hour test. I had to stop in the middle, I felt so sick that I couldn't stay to finish it, I had to go home. I had a little bit of diarrhea and felt like I was going to throw up any minute and I was feeling very shaky. They were able to get 2 of 4 samples before I left, so they'll be sending those in to my doctor. I'm sure that they'll probably just diagnose me with GD. I would think that it's clear at this point that I have it if that glucose drink makes me that sick. ):

 

[goddess25]

Its an awful thing to drink..sorry to hear you felt so badly.

 

[Murmers0110]

I have my 3 hour test next Thursday. I totally had diarrhea later yeaterday a few hours after the test! I hope it doesn't mean anything! Ugggghhhh!

 

[lady1985]

Hope your feeling better soon BroodyMrs...It's nothing to do with how good u are at pregnancy hun it's just everyone reacts different xx

 

[Maze]

Sorry to hear that everyone is having such an awful time with that test. The drink is truly dreadful, especially if you already have a sensitive stomach! I am thankful having to redo the test is one complication I managed to avoid this time around.

Still contracting several times a hour with so far no sign of it stopping. I had hoped by now that they'd have gone away.... I am starting to resign myself to the fact that they just might not. They say 32 weeks is a good benchmark, for a premature baby, so that will be my goal for now and hopefully I can stretch it out further from there.

 

[KalonKiki]

I'm sorry that your contractions haven't stopped. Hopefully bub will make it until at least 32 weeks.

 

[girlnboots]

Hang in there, Maze. Can't imagine how tough that is to deal with. At least with medicine/technology these days, babies have a fantastic rate of survival (and thrive) even as preemies. But let's keep that baby cooking!

I didn't do too bad with the glucose test. I drink a lot of soda, gatorade, and koolaid, and by the time I got the drink in my hand, I was SO thirsty I didn't taste a thing. I haven't heard anything back, so I'm assuming I passed?

 

[goddess25]

Maze I have an irritable uterus with contractions every day but I don't dilate with them..had it in my last pregnancy too.

I think 32w is a good aim and then hopefully bubs will stay in for far longer.

 

[lady1985]

Goodluck Maze...hope bub stays a little longer. As another mentioned they can so much these days with early bubs i'm sure you will both be just fine. My friend just had her baby 11 weeks ago at 30 weeks and he's doing perfectly, he's been home with her for 4 weeks now xx

 

[Girly922]

I think 32 weeks is a great aim maze. My sister had my niece just before she got to 33 weeks, she was in SCBU for 4 weeks and then was allowed home. She's now 5, and you wouldn't know she was prem. Luckily she came a healthy 4lb 7oz and didn't need NICU, she hasn't suffered any complications from being born early and is one of the brightest kids in her class

You're doing a fab job keeping that baby baking

 

[lady1985]

Maze..any news? Thinking bout u x

 

[Maze]

I saw my doctor today and she said that I might just have to deal with these contractions and not to worry unless they get closer together or I have the obvious gush of fluid/blood anything like that. Easier said than done though, my abdominal muscles feel like they are on fire, 3-4 contractions an hour for several days straight is a crazy workout, the idea that it might be this way till the end is a bit maddening!

I would rather that than have the baby too early though...

I was diagnosed with an irritable uterus earlier in pregnancy as well, but it was a couple of contractions a day as opposed to several an hour then... she says I might just be one of the unlucky few who have to deal with this. She may consider taking the baby out at 36 weeks if they have been on going.... but that would make my kids birthdays right on top of each other! I know that sounds trivial, but it actually matters to me.

 

[angel2010]

Maze, I am glad baby is staying put, but I am sorry you have to continue to deal with the contractions. I do know what you mean about the birthdays. I don't think I would like that either.

 

[broodymrs]

Poor you maze. Must be awful. Fingers crossed baby makes it to full term, and avoids your other lo's bday!! Xx

 

[Girly922]

Glad he's staying put for the time being maze. Hope the contractions ease off for you a bit.

 

[goddess25]

Poor you. I have them for about 3 hours every couple of days and I know the triggers. Can't imagine whst your dealing with.

 

[girlnboots]

How's everyone doing, ladies? Been quiet lately!

 

[goddess25]

I am ok. Had a moment on Saturday looking at a newborn, and had a panic. I can't believe that I am going to have a baby that small again in a really short while.

Apart from that I am doing ok. Have my 30w scan tomorrow to find out if my placenta has moved and I can plan for my home birth otherwise it will be planning a C section at 37w.