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

[Kellycool]

I think I am going to follow suit and not weigh myself again. It's so tough though-I am a sucker for punishment. Think it was our recent 2 week all inclusive holiday to Egypt that made me put on loads Worth every calorie though hehehe.

Glad those who had appts are all well and happy. No more scans for me which sucks as would like to know what baby weighs so I know what to expect as first born was 9lbs and second was 9lb4 :/

So exhausted this week, starting to feel very pregnant! But trying to just enjoy it as I know it will definitely be our last one

x

 

[baby_maybe]

2 weeks all inc would have me done for weight wise too! I guess I just love food too much

 

[Kellycool]

Haha! By the end of it I actually couldn't even eat I overindulge so much. Born fatty

 

[baby_maybe]

Sounds like me! I can eat until I feel sick if I'm really enjoying what's in front of me. I lost 6 stone a few years ago, when the baby comes I think I need to revisit that mentality!

 

[Kte]

I've not been weighed since my first appointment and I'm keeping it that way!

Gtt results came back and all is well, baby is measuring spot on for 29 weeks and my iron levels came back at 13.3 - mw was very impressed!

 

[rose.]

Sorry this is probably a bit TMI, but I just had to tidy down there for the first time in a couple of weeks (I've got a bit lazy while pregnant) and omg it was so difficult! I couldn't see it for a start due to the big bump in the way so had to use a mirror, and that was difficult as I couldn't get the angle right, and then the shaver kept scratching me where I couldn't see what I was doing... So I've ended up with a probably very patchy, sore area any tips?! It's going to have to end up overgrown as I don't feel like repeating that experience again in a while!!

 

[MrsChezek]

Finally have a minute to catch up so think back when reading my comments below

iPretti - your awful appt is why I'm seeing a doctor in NJ rather than in my home state of PA. Here, they only have groups and you get rotated around but in NJ there are single doctor practices. I'm lucky to live near the border and don't have to drive too far. I'm sorry you have to deal with this additional stress…it's horrible

Athena - we have decided to just do the bassinet thing…I'll use our bed as the changing table and we'll buy some cheap chest of drawers at Ikea for storage of her things in the meantime…right now, it's all lying around in boxes!! Looks awful

rose - in terms of mean comments…I think people can be rude cause they are simply jealous! If you're thinner than them and you're pregnant, it's hard for them to deal with. I have a similar problem in that everyone keeps telling me how tiny I am and if I'm eating enough, etc…they are making me paranoid that the baby isn't growing right, etc. People can be so thoughtless sometimes! Just focus on how much YOU love your bump and how perfect it is in your eyes…forget them. I know it's hard, but they are just projecting their feelings onto you Great 3D pics!!!

Lou - I signed up for a breastfeeding class at my hospital so hopefully that will get me an intro to some local moms. The birthing class we are taking is an hour away! SO as nice as those moms are, they are too far I found a local mom's group on MeetUp but it's not too active. Perhaps I can change that when my bean arrives and organize some stuff Your bump looks great by the way!!!

baby_maybe - quite the scare you had! Glad all is alright. I would have freaked out I can't believe you have to be prepared to give birth when you get your stitch taken out - that's so soon! I guess I should start thinking about my hospital bag…can't believe we're THAT close already!

anna - glad your appointment went well! Hope baby stays put for a couple more weeks! I'll cross my fingers for ya

starzz - I'm not much ahead of you in the baby prep department! We are moving into a new house 3 weeks after baby is due and we don't get access to that house until end of this month. That's when we'll start on our nursery!! I'm also waiting until my shower to finish shopping and that's not until 2/2…here's to a timely but not too late baby as well!

Kte - yay for such great GTT and iron results! Nice work

AFM, I'm good. Boobs got bigger so all my bras are tight...I went to try on the next size up in the store and it's too big!!! Not sure what to do...otherwise, I'm just tired and the littlest things tire me out entirely. So trying to take it easy but keep a move on my to do list...still lots to go!

 

[MrsChezek]

Sorry this is probably a bit TMI, but I just had to tidy down there for the first time in a couple of weeks (I've got a bit lazy while pregnant) and omg it was so difficult! I couldn't see it for a start due to the big bump in the way so had to use a mirror, and that was difficult as I couldn't get the angle right, and then the shaver kept scratching me where I couldn't see what I was doing... So I've ended up with a probably very patchy, sore area any tips?! It's going to have to end up overgrown as I don't feel like repeating that experience again in a while!!

Ask DH to do it! No idea...I gave up as I cannot see a thing down there...and I used to wax but since we have a million more blood vessels in that area, everyone says waxing is three times as painful while pregnant so I'm going to pass on that. Poor doc who will have to look at it!

 

[rose.]

I just mentioned it to him and he said 'no way!! That's gross!!' No idea why, it's not like he's not seen that area before. Think ill just have to give up - I'm sure they've seen thousands like it before. I used to epilate but haven't in a while, and that's risky at the best of times so no way am I trying that blind! It would end up looking like Frankenstein. And I've never waxed it so definitely don't think now is the best time to start.

Oh the joys of pregancy! I wouldn't change it for the world though

 

[skeet9924]

My oh wont shave me either... I currently stand in the shower with my legs spread as far as possible is a squatting position and try to move my bump ( lol does not work so well)!! I'm very patchy i'm sure but its staying some what controlled..I think my next step is to try to sit on the bathroom floor!! to be honest i try to shave once a week so it doesnt get to out of control.

I got my results back from my platelet test!! Looks like my levels have gone up to the normal range They will probably check them a few more times to ensure they stay up before i give birth but atleast I dont have to go for weekly blood work!!

 

[iprettii]

Times like this MrsChezek I wish I was back in NY seeing my old doctor.

 

[iprettii]

Sorry this is probably a bit TMI, but I just had to tidy down there for the first time in a couple of weeks (I've got a bit lazy while pregnant) and omg it was so difficult! I couldn't see it for a start due to the big bump in the way so had to use a mirror, and that was difficult as I couldn't get the angle right, and then the shaver kept scratching me where I couldn't see what I was doing... So I've ended up with a probably very patchy, sore area any tips?! It's going to have to end up overgrown as I don't feel like repeating that experience again in a while!!

I use Nair, I actually need to get some tomorrow because I'm sure down there is a forrest LOL

 

[iprettii]

OH MY GOODNESS 56 more days until my due date!!!!

 

[MrsChezek]

Crazy how soon it will come huh???

And great news skeet!!!

 

[anna1986]

rose - yup having the same problem! this is prob TMI but i sit in front of my mirror in the bedroom legs spread and use hubbys hair trimmers! i use to use veet or nair but dont like the thought of if i suddenly had to go into hospital not long after doing it that id be bald down there lol! so hubbys hair trimmers it is! havent told him i use them though!! lol

 

[rose.]

Good news about the platelets skeet

Ahh sounds like its quite normal to have shaving issues at this stage then, I won't worry as much

Does anyone else have painful ribs?? I feel like I've been kicked in the ribs constantly I am guessing its baby's bum pressing up against them.

Got my whooping cough jab today

 

[anna1986]

my ribs hurt at times but thats coz babys head is shoved up in them!

good luck with the whooping cough jab its fine u just get an achy arm for a couple of days! have it done on the side u dont sleep on x

 

[Bladesgirl]

Argh shaving down there and my legs is a nightmare!!! I tried the other day! Sat on floor of shower legs spread!! Thought I had done a good job till I looked in the mirror just to see massive patches lol! And I can't reach my legs properly!

Felt crappy yesterday and baby must have been feeling off to cos he didn't move all day till I decided enough was enough and to go to checked out! I'm been feeling funny for weeks which I can handle but I wanted to check baby! Well they hooked me up to a machine and soon as the moniter went on he tried to kick the moniter lol!! I think he's gonna be a funny baby!! They said the monitor results were good although baby did start with a really high heart rate (went down about 2 mins in)

They are booking me for a scan on Thursday as they just want to check him as doctor said I looked a bit off and have been unwell! So hopefully he's fine and they are just doing everything for an extra reassurance!

 

[rose.]

Thanks for the tip Anna! Ill make sure I have it in my other arm.

Blades girl, my little one was very quiet yesterday (although I did feel some light movement throughout the day) and I was getting a bit worried. So far today he's been roughly normal. I think it's because he's getting more cramped in there - I seem to feel more rolling movements and squirms and less kicks these days. I suppose if I was rolled up in a ball in a tight space with my legs up by my head I wouldn't fancy kicking much either lol!

Good luck for the scan hope it goes ok. I just got an appointment for physio on 21st which is good news! My hips have been much better the past few days anyway, but I'm sure they will flare up again soon

 

[baby_maybe]

Ugh shaving down there is the worst at the moment! I still manage just about, but I have to sit in the show with my legs spread and I can't actually see because of the bump! I tend to not go for a smooth shave down there now, but more just run the razor over the whole area to get the hairs as short as possible and all hopefully a similar length! It seems to work and doesn't look too bad when I get a glimpse in the mirror lol!

Blades - my LO was like that when I got put on the monitor the other day too, little monster.

AFM - So had my appointment this morning. Firstly, got my stitch removal booked for the 5th Feb so pleased about that as it gives me another date to count down until which breaks up the last few weeks a bit

However I've been measuring big for a while, at 28 was 33 weeks and although today was only 34 weeks, both the midwife and the consultant think I'm carrying a bit of excess fluid, so suspected polyhydramnios. As such he booked me for a scan tomorrow afternoon to check the size of the baby and the amount of fluid in there. He thinks its more likely fluid than baby though. He also asked me to have a GTT to rule out GD as apparently this can cause excess fluid as well.

Other than that the rest of the appointment went fine, BP fine, urine fine and baby sounded good on the doppler and is still very wriggley! So have the scan at 5.30pm tomorrow and then my GTT at 9am on Friday, god knows how I'm going to survive not eating until after 11am and DH won't be there as he is off to a motorsport show on Friday and won't be back until late evening! As I've got these extra appointments this week the consultant wants to see me again next week, so I've an appointment every week now except the last week of Jan and the another one the first week of Feb!

Will update again after my scan tomorrow and although I'm a little worried the consultant didn't seem too concerned and I get to see LO again, plus get to check if he is still a he!!