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

[bkay77]

Some babies just arent hiccuppers at all and just dont get them.

My OB also told me that(in later months) if I noticed I usually feel them everyday, and then suddenly not to feel any for a week or something like that, to come in for a NST. Ive always had big hiccuper babies. My daughter hiccupped all the time lol By delivery I could actually see them from the outside they were so strong

 

[MrsChezek]

bkay - do you get a lot of hiccups? or DH? I wonder if it's hereditary Both DH and I don't really hiccup much, but when we do, they are really really strong and loud! It's funny actually. DH's sound like he's pretend hiccuping VERY dramatic LOL
I'll just see if I feel them but I'll do my best not to worry if I don't feel them


SO I have a slightly random question - do you guys use bathroom scales? I got rid of mine years ago when I decided to stop dieting. (long story but instead of trying to lose weight I decided to just try to get healthier and take the focus off the scale - it actually worked for me!). So I want to buy a new one now to keep an eye on my weight gain for this pregnancy. I was going to get a generic one but my DH chimed in that he wants one of those new ones with the body fat checking stuff. It has that current that runs through you to do the calculation. I called the company and they said that if I don't set it up, it won't recognize my weight and shouldn't do the body fat check or to just use it with slippers or thick socks on as you have to be barefoot for it to work. But I don't know how comfortable I am with that...do any of you use these high tech scales? Any insight? Thanks!

 

[skeet9924]

I actually dont own a scale and to be honest I'm kind of glad I dont...I think I would obsess about my weight. Everytime I go to see my ob I cover my eyes when she weighs me...its always a pleasant surprise to find out I have not gained as much as I feel

 

[bkay77]

@mrschezek

I dont think DH and I hiccup any more than any normal people. I cant even remember the last time I had them. lol And my daughter who hiccupped all day everyday when she was in the womb, had never really had them outside the womb more than 3-4 times (shes 4), so who knows how it all relates

I wouldnt worry about it. You might feel them later on, or maybe your baby isnt a hiccupper. Its actually annoying when they do it at night, used to keep me up, and I need my sleep LOL

 

[wanting2010]

bkay - do you get a lot of hiccups? or DH? I wonder if it's hereditary Both DH and I don't really hiccup much, but when we do, they are really really strong and loud! It's funny actually. DH's sound like he's pretend hiccuping VERY dramatic LOL
I'll just see if I feel them but I'll do my best not to worry if I don't feel them


SO I have a slightly random question - do you guys use bathroom scales? I got rid of mine years ago when I decided to stop dieting. (long story but instead of trying to lose weight I decided to just try to get healthier and take the focus off the scale - it actually worked for me!). So I want to buy a new one now to keep an eye on my weight gain for this pregnancy. I was going to get a generic one but my DH chimed in that he wants one of those new ones with the body fat checking stuff. It has that current that runs through you to do the calculation. I called the company and they said that if I don't set it up, it won't recognize my weight and shouldn't do the body fat check or to just use it with slippers or thick socks on as you have to be barefoot for it to work. But I don't know how comfortable I am with that...do any of you use these high tech scales? Any insight? Thanks!

I have one of those scales and I just keep the body fat function turned off. No problems with it so far and I have used it my entire pregnancy.

 

[starzz]

Hi all I am doing my Glucose Tolerance Test this morning... Just drank it and am have my blood drawn at 9am. It is making me super nauseated (which is no shocker as I am almost always still nauseated in the morning anyhow.) I had it done early in pregnancy because of weight and family history and things were fine... I am really nervous about the results though because a lot of people in my family have/had diabetes at an older age and I know my cousin had GD. I just want it to come back normal.

Good luck with your results! I had my test yesterday as well and a nervous for the results; had a dream last week I was diagnosed with GD

 

[skeet9924]

I have my paper to book my test but haven't done so yet.. Ugh I'm not looking forward to the drink.. I heard its gross

 

[anna1986]

i have my GTT on the 14th so not looking forward to sitting around the hospital all by myself for 2hrs!

 

[skeet9924]

It's a shame we can drink the stuff , leave for a bit and come back.. It's going to suck sitting there all that time..

 

[Lou1234]

Hi everyone.

Does everyone have the GTT?

My midwife didn't mention it at all to me. My next appointment with her is in 1.5 weeks when I'm 28.5 weeks along. Should I call up and ask or just ask at my next appointment?

 

[MrsChezek]

I'd call and ask as my understanding is that it is routine. My doc already gave me the drink - its in my fridge. I'm to stop eating and drinking at midnight the night before then get up and drink the whole thing at 8am, first thing - no other food or liquids. Water ok after. Then, show up at my doctors at 9am and nurse will take my blood. I'm to bring food for a snack afterwards. Tada.

Just wish I could skip the nasty drink part!!! The tip I heard is to have it real cold, on ice even...

 

[MrsChezek]

I actually dont own a scale and to be honest I'm kind of glad I dont...I think I would obsess about my weight. Everytime I go to see my ob I cover my eyes when she weighs me...its always a pleasant surprise to find out I have not gained as much as I feel

I'm the same!!! I worry it will be some big increase but it's always gradual. I thought maybe having one at home would ease the panic. Maybe you're right though and I'll just end up obsessing!!!!

 

[bkay77]

I'd call and ask as my understanding is that it is routine. My doc already gave me the drink - its in my fridge. I'm to stop eating and drinking at midnight the night before then get up and drink the whole thing at 8am, first thing - no other food or liquids. Water ok after. Then, show up at my doctors at 9am and nurse will take my blood. I'm to bring food for a snack afterwards. Tada.

Just wish I could skip the nasty drink part!!! The tip I heard is to have it real cold, on ice even...

Thats how mine is done. The drink has been sitting in my fridge since my 24 week appointment. Its nice I can just drink it at home, and go get my blood drawn an hour later. My appointment isnt until 10am (at 28 weeks) and I fear I may pass out from hunger by then LOL

 

[baby_bray]

My hospital does walk ins for the GTT, and they just started doing the 1 hour test. No fasting required! And only 50mL of the stuff to drink. Yay! They just told me any time between 24 and 28 weeks. Figured I'd split the difference at about 26wks.

Since I work in the hospital I always use a scale here in my clinic to weigh myself. I pretty consistantly weigh in on Mondays, but the last couple weeks have *not* made me all that happy....The last couple weeks its been about 3lbs a week...I've still only gained 14lbs, but most of it appeared in the last month or so...gets me a little nervous for PreE...but I've been checking my BP on our machine and it's not even slightly high. I've been really watching what I eat (moderate meals and healthy choices) and started drinking *only* water....

It seems like less of a jump at my appts because it's spread out over a month, but when I see a 3lb jump in one week! Eeek!

 

[Lou1234]

I just called the midwifes to ask about the GTT and it is different in my area.

Turns out it depends on the result of your blood tests done at 28 weeks. They don't base it on family history or anything like that. Only if certain blood test results come back high will they make me drink the drink and do the GTT.

I feel better now I know that. I didn't want to have missed it if it is something I should have had done.

 

[sethsmummy]

iv just booked my GTT for the 11th at 26+6. In the uk you only really get it if there is family history or you are at a risk of getting it i.e high BMI

i had one with my last pregnancy too and passed with flying colours. with mine i have to fast from midnight, only allowed little drinks of water. Be at the hospital for 8:30am (thats going to be fun since i have to get the bus 6am start for me it is ) when i get there they will take my blood, then give me the horrid drink, think i will be monitered for a little while then left till 10:30am when my bloods will be taken again then i will be allowed to go. Going to take a sandwish and drink with me and lots of things to try keep my 2 year old (he will be 3 at the app) occupied for those 2 and a half hours x

 

[Kte]

I have gtt on the 2nd January! That's one way to get back into healthy eating after Christmas! I'm to starve myself from midnight, I think I can have water but need to double check, I got info leaflet when it was booked. I never had a test last time, maybe it's a new thing but I thought I was having mine this time as I am older plus my aunt got gtt.

 

[kraftykoala]

My GTT is the week before christmas, have to spend the morning in the day unit at the hospital. I shall be taking my knitting!

 

[Amy_T]

Yeah in the uk it depends on circumstance, I had one with my first due to urine test results, never had one with my second although dr wants me to have one this time due to lots of issues with my last pregnancy as a precaution.

 

[rose.]

Does anyone else not get weighed at their appointments? Apart from my first appointment with the midwife, I've never been weighed! So I have no idea how much I've gained during this pregnancy.

Here is a picture of my little ones cot and his room decorations the rest of the furniture matches but I haven't finished organising the room yet
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