March 2013 babies - we all have our beautiful babies :)

[baby_maybe]

I seem to be niggly all night every night at the moment, but once I get up in the morning it disappears I think he's just teasing me, although I am going to whine at the consultant on weds! I still don't think he's in the right position yet either though, maybe I'll get a quick presentation scan while I'm there to check!

I'm term today although unless the consultant decides to intervene I can see me still being here in 3 weeks time and more!

 

[MrsChezek]

Yay for full term baby_maybe! Congrats

iPretti - just sounds like you've dropped. I'm a first timer but the books say that you'll feel like a bowling ball is between your legs and like baby is about to fall out!

 

[paula181]

I've just meet my Health Visitor and she's lovely. She gave me loads of advice and leaflets for breastfeeding and baby groups in my area!

Eeek it's kind of a scary and happy moment knowing that it won't be long till my little fella is here

Xx

 

[heaveneats]

i'm 36 weeks today woo!

i'm jealous of all you 37 weekers, i would love to be term now! i've woke up with cramping today, i think i squished her during the night now shes unhappy in there. I have my 36 week appointment tomorrow, just wondering if there is anything different they will do?- it usually consists of them weighing me, then he comes in to talk to me, then i listen to heartbeat, if all is good he says 'ANy questions?' then i'm on my way home

 

[Lou1234]

I don't know if the appointment will be different for you Heaveneats with us being in different countries but my 36 week appointment was no different to my others.

Urine and blood pressure checked. Heartbeat listened to and she felt to see how engaged baby is. I did have blood taken but that is because I was showing as having low iron and high red platelets from my last blood test. I'm hoping tomorrow she doesn't take more blood from me but now I'm on iron tablets she might want to get my levels checked again.

 

[Mrs. AJ]

I have my 36 week appt this week, and I know here they start to do cervix checks at 36 weeks, and will also do a swab to test for strep b.

 

[anna1986]

Hi all

Went to hosp n got checked babys ok had a scan to check blood flow etc n all was fine hes just being lazy!
The scan was fab they said hes def still a boy n he has hair lol you could see the fuzziness of it on the screen oh n hes growin well etc

 

[baby_maybe]

Glad to hear everything's ok with your little man Anna

 

[MrsChezek]

I have my 36 week appt this week, and I know here they start to do cervix checks at 36 weeks, and will also do a swab to test for strep b.

Really? My doc doesn't do cervix checks cause he doesn't want to risk introducing bacteria...I did have the strep b swab though - found out today it came back negative so yay! Good luck at your appt!

 

[MrsChezek]

Glad to hear everything went well with you anna! Yay for hair too


My NST today went great...some contractions but not that regular so since I'm 3 days from term now, the concern is low. Bed rest is almost done! Baby was happy with a nice heart rate fluctuations so I guess the antibiotic helped. Talked a bit about her sitting so low and all these contractions and lighting bolt pains (which by the way he said is from her pushing on my pubic symphysis), and he said that based on his experiential evidence, he wouldn't be surprised if she came before EDD but that there's no medical evidence supporting this as it's not predictable. I have my heart set on her coming week 38 [which will probably be broken but hey, a girl can wish!]. I'm just glad all is well...

 

[sharnw]

Happy term ladies x

 

[Kte]

Sorry ladies, just reading and running tonight but hope your all well now xx

 

[Mrs. AJ]

I think the cervix checks are pretty pointless anyway, so I may just ask to skip it...though they are standard procedure at my Dr office.

 

[MrsChezek]

Yeah I've put on my birth plan to keep them to a minimum. I think I'd find it stressful if someone was measuring my progress plus they are super uncomfortable!!! I understand they have to do one initially to see where I'm at as a starting point and then again when I start to feel the need to push, but otherwise, stay away from my cervix!

SO I've started packing my hospital bag, what are you all bringing?? I'll share my compiled list once it's done Do I need diaper cream? How about nipple cream? And nursing pads?

 

[Stelly]

At my hospital they provided diapers, cream, wipes, breast pads, nipple cream, a breast pump ( if you need one..my guy was early so i had to pump) maternity pads & and those disposable kinda mesh like underwear ( i highly recommend using those- they look awful But are so comfy)... they also provided a razor, shampoo/soap, toothbrush and toothpaste..

Just from when I was in, I suggest comfy pants or shorts, I wore a strechy tanktop too (helps with pumping plus super easy to whip a boob out to breastfeed. Extra hairties for those with long hair, comb. camera. phone & charger. i brought my body pillow (best thing i brought! lol) and a book. one extra set of clean clothes for going home.

 

[Mrs. AJ]

Like stelly said, the hospital provides a lot! I'm bringing my own toiletries only because I prefer to use them. Change of clothes for me and Dh, going home outfit for baby, my own pillow, phone, camera, iPod....and that's about it! And don't forget the carseat!

 

[Mrs. AJ]

And yes, those mesh undies are the best!

 

[AthenaPlusOne]

I'm not entirely sure what all our hospital provides, but assume toiletries are one of those. However, I'm bringing my own (much like I do to hotels) because I like them better!

 

[rmsh1]

My hospital provides nappies and maternity pads but that is all. You have to bring all your own toiletries, and breast pads etc. I am taking nipple cream and nappy rash cream with me too. Then it is just comfy clothes, underwear and tops/bras suitable for breast feeding. Clothes for baby to go home in (hospital provides basic clothes for while in hospital but you can use your own if you wish, just might save on washing to use theirs!)

Oh and our midwife at antenatal classes made some good suggestions of a bucket and flannel, so OH can place hot/warm wet flannels on my lower back during contractions, and apparently tennis balls are fantastic for lower back massages, so I am taking those

 

[anna1986]

my hospital provides nothing so i need to take everything my hospital bag looks like i going away on holiday lol think ive packed n unpacked it numerous times now.

got a busy day today my daughter has a speech assessment this morning then i need to go into town. then have my 36 week midwife appointment today fingers crossed all goes smoothly. luckily hubby is having my daughter as at the last couple of appointments shes been a complete nightmate. the one before last whilst the midwife was listening to baby she decided to climb on the desk and scribble on my notes then at the last midwife appt whilst the midwife was listening to baby she found out she could undo the door and kept running off. very stressful!!!!! but looking bk you have to laugh. shes a nightmare at times lol