*** March Mummies *** 29 Boys, 34 Girls, 8 Team Yellow! 46 babies born!!

[msarkozi]

I feel ya! My hips don't bother me, but my pubic bone KILLS me!!!! I can't sit or anything without being in pain. I have to sleep on my back at night too, as the moment I lie on my side, it's like someone is pinching me down there with really sharp nails. Not sure if baby is hitting a nerve or something?! It's painful though......

 

[membas#1]

Hi ladies--sorry so many are in pain with back, hip, pubic pain. Sucks. I have my days too, although I've been fairly lucky I think. I worry in just a matter of a few weeks I'll be singing a different tune!

Met with our doula last night again. We gave her our wish list for birth plan and she's going to write up a draft and send it to us to look over. Really nice of her...I really do like her.

Work is throwing me a baby shower in a few hours. Should be fun but I'm pretty introverted and not relishing in being the center of attention, but I'm grateful and thankful they are being so nice. We are doing a potluck lunch with my fave ice cream for dessert--so lots of yummy foods.

Rode my bike to work today! I haven't been on my bike since early December...felt funny with my belly but didn't hurt and baby didn't seem to mind. I usually walk every day to work (too expensive to buy a parking permit on campus so I can't drive to work), and I got tired of walking so today the streets were dry and it's not raining so less fear of slipping...so went for it. It was nice. It's a short ride, about 5-7 minutes (ahem, used to be 4, but I guess I ride slower now). My walks used to be 13 min to work and they are now 17-20 min...slowing down some Anyways--felt good to get on my bike...I was worried about getting off, trying to get my leg up and over, but I did okay with the help of a small curb to stand on

Hope you all have a good day and hope some of the aches and pains let up a bit.

 

[blessedmomma]

hi ladies! sorry for all the pains everyone has. hang in there, we are almost done.

i just got back from my appt. had a scan and baby's amniotic fluid is low. they did a non-stress test right then and he seemed ok. she told me that its why he is not moving as much as he should be. it could mean that the placenta isnt working properly and he is not getting enough fluids and nutrients. he does weigh 4 lbs 4 oz though so she said his weight is perfect for 33 weeks. i will have to go in now every week for my appts which will include a scan and a non-stress test to check up on him. if his fluid goes down lower or if he seems stressed or if he doesnt gain enough weight they will induce. his fluid level is at 8 right now and she wants it to be 10. if it gets close to or at 5 they will induce right then. i dont want this baby to be early and ill when he gets here.

 

[msarkozi]

hope baby hangs in there for a bit yet Melissa!

 

[kelly brown]

any one got swollen feet got mid wife tomorrow so going to get her to check me blood pressure hope its not preclamsia x

 

[blessedmomma]

thank you me too! she said she wants me to make it to 34 weeks at least. im 33 weeks today so thats next week!!! i cant imagine having him by next week.

i am supposed to be on semi-bedrest for now. have to decrease my activity level. also have to increase my fluid consumption, especially water. hopefully it will work and wont have to induce early at all!

 

[rottpaw]

Blessed I hope he can hang in there another couple weeks for you, at least. It is good though that they are watching carefully. I am a little frustrated that we do not get another scan for 2 more weeks (well two and a half) but I am trying to be patient. This baby feels like he is huge already and I want to be sure everything is okay in there!

Hey Kelly, just the swollen feet does not really mean PE. With PE you get more like swelling everywhere, especially hands and face... I have read that swollen feet and ankles are "normal" for late pregnancy. I could hardly get my shoes on today! LOL But yes, definitely have them watch your BP.

 

[MumtoJ]

Natty - good to hear from you, glad your scan went well and baby is a good size. Hope you get the results you want regarding the induction @ 37 weeks. Been thinking of you and sending cyber hugs your way, hope your little men and puppy are still providing some distraction for you.

Melissa - have you tried a pillow between your knees? I have to fold one in half and put it between my knees some nights in order so sleep on my side, it seems to help take the pressure off my pubic bone.

Melissa (Blessed) - hope your fluids stay stable and that your little man can stay where he is until he's good and ready to come out, at 8 he should still have plenty of fluid for his lung development so thats good, also levels can vary alot depending on how much you've drunk and how much is in babys system at any one time, so you may go back next week and they are back up to 10 you just never know.

Membas - glad you've found a doula you like - I thought about getting one but OH wanted it to just be us, but I may still reconsider if we decide on a natural over section.

As for me - I definately waddle now, and getting sore really feels like this one wants to engage. Getting tired very quickly and getting out of bed is hard work in the morning, really struggle to get comfortable on the sofa and am spending more time kneeling against my ball.

Sorry for those I've missed, hugs to all that need them - not long now before we start symptom spotting all over again.

 

[blessedmomma]

Blessed I hope he can hang in there another couple weeks for you, at least. It is good though that they are watching carefully. I am a little frustrated that we do not get another scan for 2 more weeks (well two and a half) but I am trying to be patient. This baby feels like he is huge already and I want to be sure everything is okay in there!

Hey Kelly, just the swollen feet does not really mean PE. With PE you get more like swelling everywhere, especially hands and face... I have read that swollen feet and ankles are "normal" for late pregnancy. I could hardly get my shoes on today! LOL But yes, definitely have them watch your BP.

you can still see your ankles??? i wouldnt even know they are swollen, havent seen them for weeks!

 

[kelly brown]

Blessed I hope he can hang in there another couple weeks for you, at least. It is good though that they are watching carefully. I am a little frustrated that we do not get another scan for 2 more weeks (well two and a half) but I am trying to be patient. This baby feels like he is huge already and I want to be sure everything is okay in there!

Hey Kelly, just the swollen feet does not really mean PE. With PE you get more like swelling everywhere, especially hands and face... I have read that swollen feet and ankles are "normal" for late pregnancy. I could hardly get my shoes on today! LOL But yes, definitely have them watch your BP.

my fingers a bit swollen took my rings off boxing day but bp was ok last mid wife appointment i just thought i was cos how hot it was in sil and i have put weight on but took me socks off earlier and bit swollen text mid wife cos not seeing her till 2-2-20011 she got me in tomorrow to check bp so fingers crossed my bp has been fine all through so hopefully just another pregnacy symptom ill put feet up when in bed tonight aee how it is tomorrow xxx

 

[kelly brown]

Blessed I hope he can hang in there another couple weeks for you, at least. It is good though that they are watching carefully. I am a little frustrated that we do not get another scan for 2 more weeks (well two and a half) but I am trying to be patient. This baby feels like he is huge already and I want to be sure everything is okay in there!

Hey Kelly, just the swollen feet does not really mean PE. With PE you get more like swelling everywhere, especially hands and face... I have read that swollen feet and ankles are "normal" for late pregnancy. I could hardly get my shoes on today! LOL But yes, definitely have them watch your BP.

you can still see your ankles??? i wouldnt even know they are swollen, havent seen them for weeks!

lol i only see them when layin down xx

 

[braijackava]

My BP has been slowly creeping up. At the beginning of pregnancy it was usually around 120s over 60s. Lately its been 130s and 140s over 80s. So after what my doc said, i am just waiting for it to go up. I haven't had any swelling yet, my rings are actually loose from the cold i think. I just realized my doctor hasn't taken my fundal measurement yet? Haven't had an ultrasound sisince 24 weeks. I guess i will have to ask her about it next week.

 

[rottpaw]

Blessed I hope he can hang in there another couple weeks for you, at least. It is good though that they are watching carefully. I am a little frustrated that we do not get another scan for 2 more weeks (well two and a half) but I am trying to be patient. This baby feels like he is huge already and I want to be sure everything is okay in there!

Hey Kelly, just the swollen feet does not really mean PE. With PE you get more like swelling everywhere, especially hands and face... I have read that swollen feet and ankles are "normal" for late pregnancy. I could hardly get my shoes on today! LOL But yes, definitely have them watch your BP.

my fingers a bit swollen took my rings off boxing day but bp was ok last mid wife appointment i just thought i was cos how hot it was in sil and i have put weight on but took me socks off earlier and bit swollen text mid wife cos not seeing her till 2-2-20011 she got me in tomorrow to check bp so fingers crossed my bp has been fine all through so hopefully just another pregnacy symptom ill put feet up when in bed tonight aee how it is tomorrow xxx

Keep us posted! Hopefully it is just the "regular" swelling; I have had the ankles and feet problem for weeks now but no BP problems (thank God!)

 

[rottpaw]

Blessed I hope he can hang in there another couple weeks for you, at least. It is good though that they are watching carefully. I am a little frustrated that we do not get another scan for 2 more weeks (well two and a half) but I am trying to be patient. This baby feels like he is huge already and I want to be sure everything is okay in there!

Hey Kelly, just the swollen feet does not really mean PE. With PE you get more like swelling everywhere, especially hands and face... I have read that swollen feet and ankles are "normal" for late pregnancy. I could hardly get my shoes on today! LOL But yes, definitely have them watch your BP.

you can still see your ankles??? i wouldnt even know they are swollen, havent seen them for weeks!

lol i only see them when layin down xx

I have to put my feet up to see them!!

 

[msarkozi]

Cathryn - I have tried, but it doesn't seem like anything helps....I will keep trying the pillow again now though

Melissa - next week is sooooooo close!!! Wow!

I can still see my ankles, but don't ask me where the hell I am shaving when I am trying to do my bikini

 

[membas#1]

Melissa (Blessed)--hope your LO stays put for a while longer and hope your fluids stay high enough.

 

[readynwilling]

everyone!

Blessed - i hope he hangs in there a while yet!

I broke out my ball last night so trying to sit on it for 1/2 hour every night now. Also drinking 2 cups of RRLT tea a day now. Just trying to get all my prep work in... an a week and a bit i will start perninum (sp?) massage and EPO.

I do have to mention to my OB about the sweating! I am going through deoderant and shirts like crazy

I had a pedicure yesterday (best hour of my life LOL) and i think the swelling in the ankles has actually gone down.

 

[msarkozi]

I have a pedicure tomorrow evening Sara

 

[braijackava]

So i had to do a 24 hour urine test last week, you have to save your pee for 24 hours then bring it to the doctor. They had me do it so they would have a baseline on the amount of protein in my urine for when my BP gets high. I never heard back so i figured no news was good news. I found out today they didn't have my new phone number, they had my sons which used to be mine. They had left like 3 messages. The first said they had my test results and the doctor has some recommendations for me. The second said that my protein was elevated, but not to the preeclamptic level yet and they would talk to me at my appt. I don't know which one they left first, so i guess i will need to call them tomorrow. I wonder if this means the high BP is just around the corner, or if it simply means I normally spill more protein in my urine if thats possible? They took my blood too, but didnt say anything about those results. I think that one had something to do with my liver function. Either way it is all getting really real and scary now.....

 

[blessedmomma]

brai- hope you and baby are ok through all this.

sara- i have heard about RRLT a couple of times but was scared to use it. i was told it could make contractions start??? if its good to use, i might this time. what do you know about it and how much do you use? i know i wont use epo. i have heard that epo has stuff in it that does the same thing as sex. so we just do that instead