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

[baby_maybe]

Hi ladies!! Just found this group and was wondering if I could join? I'm due march 4th with a little boy (we think)! This is baby number three for me!! My other two are boys too...ones 10, the other 7....I feel like I'm starting over! Lol

Welcome, you're due the same day as me We are having our first boy after 4 girls!

 

[AmyB1978]

Kit, welcome!!!!

 

[Kte]

:wave:

 

[KitKaboodle]

Thanks!!

 

[Lou1234]

Welcome KitKaboodle and hi to everyone

Mrs Chezek - here we have blood tests done early on in preganancy to check blood type, check iron levels and things like that. They then repeat them at 28 weeks. I know my iron levels will be checked and also checking my blood sugar to see if I need the GTT test.

I thought the whooping cough jab was given as standard in the US? It is a new thing over here just out in the last 3 months or so. You have it anytime after 28 weeks. Think it takes either 2 or 4 weeks for it to get through your system so don't leave it too close to your due date to have it done. Defo ask about it at your next appointment

I saw my mum today for the first time in about 3 weeks and her face at seeing my bump was lovely! Can't wait to see my Dad and brother on Sunday as I haven't seen them for at least 6 weeks!

 

[KitKaboodle]

Im in the US, I don't think I've ever had the whooping jab(mind you its been 7 years since my last kiddo) but I just changed doctors to be closer to home....and go the 21st....so ill see what she does cause I'm curious about the shot!

 

[baby_maybe]

I got a letter today with a leaflet about the whooping cough jab, offering me to go and get it done at the doctors. Just need to call them and book an appointment.

 

[rose.]

Welcome kitkaboodle

 

[AthenaPlusOne]

My doc said they won't do the whooping cough shot (US) until after you have the baby. I get it postpartum in the hospital!

 

[Mrs. AJ]

The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine is part of the tdap vaccine, so if your tetanus is up to date you're probably already covered. Mine was over 10 years old so I got it last pregnancy at 28 weeks - they like to do while pregnant so that baby gets some immunity too. Make sure your oh also has the shot, or is up to date on tetanus, just to be on the safe side. There have been a couple of whooping cough outbreaks around the US in recent years.

 

[MrsChezek]

MrsChezek, I live in Alaska... so notoriously slippy parking lots and bad drivers haha. (just to clarify, they hit and ran my car.. not myself lol) I just got frustrated cause no one would ever wait till i got back to my car or leave a note or anything.. I just walk out of the store to find dents!

Ooooh I've always wanted to visit Alaska! It's on my bucket list for sure. I'll make sure to be careful in the car parking lots when I go Stay safe!!!

SO I seem to have lost my appetite since Sunday Anyone else experiencing this? Thinking of calling my doc to see what he thinks…I have to force myself to eat. I'm not nauseated or anything…just not hungry.

I have had this off and on as well. I am still getting nausea, and even still vomiting at times, but that has been going on. The loss of appetite has been an off and on thing for the last week or two. There are times I am really hungry but other times, not at all.

I spoke to the nurse at my doc's office and she said it's nothing to worry about. That I'll catch up when my body is ready. So I feel better...I had a bigger dinner tonight and I'm craving something sweet now...which is a recent thing. I'm suddenly wanting ice cream which I haven't wanted since I got preggo! Oh oh...it's starting!!!


Thanks Lou! Yeah I'll ask my doc when I see him on the 20th and I'll let you know what he says KitKaboodle! Welcome by the way

The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine is part of the tdap vaccine, so if your tetanus is up to date you're probably already covered. Mine was over 10 years old so I got it last pregnancy at 28 weeks - they like to do while pregnant so that baby gets some immunity too. Make sure your oh also has the shot, or is up to date on tetanus, just to be on the safe side. There have been a couple of whooping cough outbreaks around the US in recent years.

I had my last tDap in Oct 2009 so I guess I'm set! I should bring my vaccination records to my doc next appointment so he can update his records. Odds of remembering to do this are like 1 in a million

 

[skeet9924]

Hmm I wonder if ill need my whopping cough.. On hasn't said anything about it, may e on Monday she will.. Since I moved I have no clue where my vaccination records are.. But I'm pretty sure it's been well over 10 years since I've had mine..

I can't believe I'm in my last day of 2nd tri!!!

 

[AmyB1978]

My doctor urges myself, my husband, and anyone who will be in regular contact with the baby to get the whooping cough vaccine. I can get it while pregnant or wait until she is delivered and get it in the hospital. I am leaning towards waiting until she is here just because, even though they say they are safe and I am sure they are, getting vaccinated while pregnant makes me super nervous.

 

[Lou1234]

My doctor urges myself, my husband, and anyone who will be in regular contact with the baby to get the whooping cough vaccine. I can get it while pregnant or wait until she is delivered and get it in the hospital. I am leaning towards waiting until she is here just because, even though they say they are safe and I am sure they are, getting vaccinated while pregnant makes me super nervous.

Over here babies aren't given the whooping cough jab until about 8 weeks old or so. The reason we are now being given the jab after 28 weeks is to hopefully protect the baby for the first 8 weeks through you and then they'll have their own vaccine.

 

[anna1986]

hi all

hope everyones well
Had my GTT today and will get the results in a weeks time.
my little man was giving us all a bit of worry since yesterday and was being stubborn and not moving so the midwifes at the hospital stuck me on the machine to monitor bubs typically the moment she did that he started going crazy n trying to kick the monitor bits of my belly!! these babys know how to make you look silly at times lol
Am booking my whooping cough vaccine on monday. not looking forward to being jabbed again though! but needs must.
x

 

[AmyB1978]

Anna, glad he started moving around more and is okay.

 

[skeet9924]

glad he started moving for you anna!! I worry when I dont feel mine and its usually only for a couple hours at work..by the time i get in the car to come home he's kicking me like crazy!!

 

[sportysgirl]

Hey hope everyone is ok. We have been putting a few things into the nursery now it is all painted, looks very nice.

Here is a 27 week photo! xx

 

[sharnw]

How is everyone?? Im guessing all of your GTT results came back fine?
I was supost to have my GTT next tuesday. But thats Xmas day.. My MW than booked me in for the 27th to have the GTT... 2 days after xmas, so my sugars are all out of my body from all the xmas goodies lol.. Wont be long now

 

[MrsChezek]

My GTT is this Thursday morning...I *have* to remember to fast starting the night before and not eat anything in the morning!!! I've been so forgetful lately...I should probably make sure I'm eating well on Tuesday and Wednesday as well...can't wait for it to be in the past!

I'm trying to put together our baby registry. Anyone have any great product recommendations? Stuff you've used, read or heard about that is supposed to be awesome? I'm not big on toys and stuff but utility stuff and safety stuff, etc would be nice. Let me know!