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

[baby_maybe]

So had my scan earlier and boy do I have a lot of fluid. I have definite polyhydramnios and my AFI measures 29.8cm, the upper range of normal is 25cm at 32 weeks so as you can see I'm well over that. Not sure what the consultant will want to do, already have my GTT booked for tomorrow and then I see the consultant next weds to discuss both the scan and GTT results.

I must admit that I'm am now a little worried about what this might mean. I'm not going to google because that is never good at any time, but I am also already aware of the some of the causes for this and I'm trying not to think about them especially as 65% od cases don't have a reason.

The good news is that because of all the fluid the scan was super clear and as far as that goes baby looks fine, although I realise a scan cannot diagnose. Anyway he is definitely, no doubt, still a he he also is average weight at an estimated 4lb4oz so not a fatty at the moment.

Im kind of hoping now that my GTT is positive because at least I'll have a reason behind all the fluid, if not I guess the consultant will have a plan of what to do next, like some blood tests etc.

Of course this does complicate the IC a bit, with all the extra fluid and my uterus which can be irritable the fluid just make sit more likely that I won't get to term, either because of the extra weight against my cervix or because it will fool my uterus into thinking its term and start it off contracting!

Anyways I'll probably have a proper update after next weeks consultant appointment

 

[rose.]

Hope your little girls get better soon! It's not nice to see them poorly

Baby maybe, sorry about the diagnosis but I'm glad baby is looking so healthy and right on track. I know it's easier said than done but try not to worry - I'm sure everything will be fine and you're in the best hands

 

[baby_maybe]

Thanks rose

 

[skeet9924]

Baby maybe- sorry about the diagnosis .. Hopefully your consultant gives you some good information I'm very proud of you for not googling it!! I google everything and it scares the crap out of me

 

[MrsChezek]

I keep reading all your posts on my phone and composing a response in my head, but I never get around to writing it. However, my silly brain feels I've already responded and when i come back on, I'm always confused as to where my post had gone [then I remember I never actually wrote it!!!!]

Bladesgirl - so did you have your scan today or is it next thursday? Glad your LO was well when they checked in on him. I get cramps in my calves and restless leg syndrome myself. It's NO fun…I hate it when I can't sleep…plus dull pains are so much more annoying that an acute pain. Not sure why, but they drive me mad!!!

rose - glad you got that physic appointment! I do hope it gives you some relief I find my LO is still moving a lot. But it's not kicking as much as pushing. Like she's trying to create more space…and usually its up against my ribs or my right side - which doesn't feel so nice But I just push back at her little limbs and after a swift kick back, she usually stops

AmyB - I'm considered high risk simply because I'll be 35 when LO is born!!! Which is crazy in my book…I feel I'm more fit and healthy than many 20 year olds that are pregnant…such a silly reason to label someone high risk for At least it got me a lot of scans in my first trimester! No extras since week 12 though…

anna & Kte - hope your little girls get better soon!!!! Take extra vitamin C to boost your immune system

paula - no dizziness but my nausea is back a bit…but it's mainly after I eat. I just feel sick like I over ate no matter how little I eat. I think it's cause LO is sitting really high and there's just no room for my stomach!!!! I can barely eat anything these days…it's frustrating

skeet - my DH would kill for me to be hot!!!! I'm still pretty cold most of the time. I'm one of those people who is ALWAYS cold and so the hot flashes was one thing he was looking forward to in my pregnancy. He's been quite disappointed so far!

baby_maybe - sorry about all the big words and ugly numbers you got at the doctors today but sounds like it can all be managed. I will cross everything for your GTT tomorrow and keep it crossed until you hear from your consultant. Good idea not to google…it's always disheartening what you find! Stay strong


AFM, we did our maternity photo shoot today so that was a lot of fun. Except for the part where I froze my butt off!! The forecast said 52F (11C) so I went ahead with just a sweater dress and some boots but with the wind, it was freezing! Then, I had to change into jeans and an open sweater for some exposed belly shots and at that point I felt numb…took me at least 45 minutes and lots of hot drinks to warm back up!!! But hopefully the pics will be worth it…can't wait to see them

 

[AmyB1978]

Baby maybe, keeping everything crossed for you that you get some answers/good news and keeping you and your little one in my thoughts.

 

[rose.]

Your photo shoot sounds good mrs chezek! We were thinking of having one but time is quickly flying by and I don't think I'll get around to organising one now

 

[anna1986]

hi all

So my little girl seems to have got over her sickness bug. shes not been sick for 36hrs now. im feeling slightly sicky but hoping thats just where im tired and baby is pushing on my tummy! My daughter decided that a 2:30am last night she was absolutly starving so we were up have juice n toast by 3am. she then decided she didnt want to sleep so sat on the floor playing picnics with her pretend foos til nearly 5am when she finally went bk to sleep only to wake me up at 7! these children do like to test you.
Anyways shes gone off to nannies for the night now so im going to have a nap n chill out until hubby gets home then he's taking me for dinner (probably be our last dinner out before baby comes eeekkkk)
x

 

[rose.]

Have a lovely evening Anna!

 

[Kte]

Anna: Glad your little girl is feeling much better - what a way of making it up to you by being up all night playing instead! Enjoy your meal out tonight!

Baby maybe: Sorry to hear about the diagnosis, think you do right not to Goolge! Hope you get the answers soon off your GP and more that it is GTT - it's odd wishing that on someone but you know what I mean, the best possible outcome considering

MrsChezek: I think I would of turned blue, photoshop would of been needed! Hope the pics look lovely though in the end

 

[anna1986]

For all the uk mummies tesco baby event started on wednesday ans asdas starts on the 17th. Asda is normally better for big boxes of nappies etc x

 

[Amy_T]

Ooh that's good to know, any ideas how long they are on for?

 

[anna1986]

Ooh that's good to know, any ideas how long they are on for?

asda is 17th (online) 21st (instore)-27th
tesco is the 7th jan until beginning of feb sometime.

 

[paula181]

Oooh I love the asda baby event. Time to spend some pennies

Xx

 

[sportysgirl]

Thanks Anna, sounds like a time to grab some bargains!

31 weeks today!

Am feeling ok, have some days off work now, shame OH is away for the weekend with the army.

Hope everyone else is ok.

 

[baby_bray]

How's everybody doing on the stretch-mark aspect of things? I just hit 30wks yesterday and I've been on the lookout since day one and been super proactive when it comes to my belly.
But I was looking in the mirror the other day and it looks like I'm starting to get some weird red spots on my hips just below where my underwear sit. I was really hoping they were actually from my underwear or the seam of my pants but I slept nude last night and they're still there so I'm pretty sure they're the beginnings...a little bummed, but not shocked. I'm more surprised at the location! I would have thought they would have showed up somewhere else before showing up on the far side of my hips...I don't feel like I've really gained much there...

 

[rose.]

I've got a few level with my belly button on either side of my bump, they are more like spider veins though and only really tiny so Im not too worried

 

[skeet9924]

so far i think i may be ok..I think i may be getting some small ones on my hips too, but i'm not sure if I am..still very faint. I've been checking my belly every night and loading it with palmers cream

 

[baby_bray]

so far i think i may be ok..I think i may be getting some small ones on my hips too, but i'm not sure if I am..still very faint. I've been checking my belly every night and loading it with palmers cream

Yup, it's been Palmers and Sarna for me. Sarna is amazing btw ladies, it's usually in the first aid aisle and its an anti-itch lotion that feels so nice and cooling. I love the smell, but some people don't, it is sort of a medicinal scent, menthol and camphor. No steroids or anything in it. I used just Palmers up until about 24weeks but when the belly really started to grow and I got SOOO itchy around my belly button and Palmers did nothing...I was determined not to be "that pregnant lady" who is constantly scratching her belly. Walmart, Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens and Target all usually have it

 

[anna1986]

i have a few old n new strech marks appearing on bump! learnt in last pregnancy though no matter how much cream u apply it dont work if your going to get them you will. luckily after my last pregnancy they faded so much u could hardly see them!
Am getting so uncomfortable now n just want my little man here! 6 and a half weeks left til i get to meet him am hoping her wont keep me waiting til then and come slightly earlier although not as early as his sister!