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

[rottpaw]

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

I worry about the RRLT too, Blessed. My sister gave me some and my dr. said she "thinks it's fine" but she did not examine the box or anything (and it has more ingredients than just red raspberry leaf). I'd like to try it but I am so paranoid about things! I'm going to see a different doc in my same practice tomorrow (they do that so you meet everyone before you deliver) and I will ask her too.

 

[readynwilling]

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

Melissa - it is a myth that it starts labour and contractions. I find that sometimes i get a bh contraction when i drink a cup. But i started at 27 weeks with a cup every other day... then at 30 weeks i started 1 cup a day, now at 33 i am doing 2 cups, and at 36 weeks i will do 3 cups. It prepares the uterus for the second stage of labour, but requires time to "build up" in your system. But i would obviously check with your midwife or dr before you make any decisions.

 

[membas#1]

Sara, I too plan about the same regimen that you are doing--although I'm 31 weeks today and haven't started the RRLT. I was planning to start that at 33 weeks and build up to 2 cups a day towards the end. Guess I didn't think about doing 3 cups--hmm....perhaps. In the end I wanted to add/swap out some of the RRLT for Nettle Tea, as nettle tea is known for it's high vit K levels which help reduce risk of hemmorage in mom, as well as increasing the milk supply and richness (also high in iron etc...although not heme iron but iron nonetheless). But I think I can start nettle tea anytime as well...It's all on my list to really start in the next week or two.

I told DH that in addition to sex I wanted to use EPO to help ripen cervix...my question Sara--do you take it orally or just open a capsule and place oil directly on cervix (I've read both ways would work--seems topical is most direct way). Not sure when to start EPO though....is there a point when it's too early to start, or if I wait til 36-38 weeks for that will that be okay? Gotta do some research!

Went for a swim after work--okay, I didn't really SWIM really, but a friend and her 14 month old and I all went and walked around/floated around in the pool chatting--it was a 92 degree salt water pool and felt SOOO good to have relief from gravity!

Hope all are feeling well

 

[pinkycat]

Blessed - i hope the fluid increases for next week and he can stay put for a while longer

Kelly- my ankles are swollen by midday and i took my rings off a while ago, so far my BP has been ok. I hope yours is ok today.

I *think* iv had a show this morning (never had 1 with the girls) do you think i should ring the MW?

Sorry if iv missed anyone, iv had a terrible night with Laura and cant really think xx

 

[MumtoJ]

Pinky, try not to worry about the show, it can happen weeks before anything starts, and it can reform, but if you start getting regular tightenings (SP?) I'd call L&D and see if you should go in for monitoring.

Kelly from my knees down my legs are quiet puffy by the end of the day try and spend some time of an evening with your feet elevated.

I'm sure this one has his hands over his head poking at my cervix, and its not nice Im sat at my desk pulling fantastic faces when he does it (and its open plan) - must be providing some great entertainment for people. (dont think anyone is brave enough to mention it to me though).

I've been having the RLT but prefer the tablets, doesn't seem to have the same effect on my BH's as the tea does and as my BH's are frequent and painful anyway I'm eager to avoid anything that sets them off. I know it won't bring on labour but still - Im all for avoiding un-necessary pain. Not planning on doing EPO but am planning on doing Arnica for the healing/swelling - need to get to the health food shop and get some.

 

[Tanikit]

Natty my baby was also at 5lbs at 33 weeks - but if you are being induced at 37 weeks then the size shoudn't be too big hopefully. Not much longer to go then.

Blessed hope your fluid will increase and let you keep baby is a few more weeks.

Pinkycat yes, you should call your midwife and let her know - especially if there was blood in it. Hope you can get some rest.

Went shopping today - I bought some tracksuit pants as all my smarter maternity clothes have become terribly uncomfortable and I am just hanging around at home. They were not maternity clothes but so stretchy that they fit better than the maternity clothes and are more comfortable. I also bought a few more things for the baby.

I still do not have a hospital bag packed but that is because I am not at home - not sure who will be able to find everything I need if I went into early labour - DH struggled even to find the few things I needed last time I was sent to hospital so I really must get it done as soon as I can get home to find everything.

34 weeks today - only 3 weeks til full term.

 

[kelly brown]

went to see mid wife today as you no i have had swollen ankles and fingers were swollen on boxing day so had to take rings off and i have left them off and as my mum had preclampsia so i had to be check i texted her last night she said come in tomorrow so i went and saw here blood pressure fine no protein in wee baby hb was 141 his head down not engagged and she said its NOT preclampsia yay so i was well happy so just got to put feet up and elevate my legs when i can which its come at right time as i finished work monday no work for me till jan next year so i am going to relax she did say if it gets worse go back but she is not concern so wont see her now till 2-2-20011 at 10.45am xxx

 

[kelly brown]

any one no where i can but a big bag holdal as i cannot get all my bits in the bag i got lol xxx

 

[Shell'sAngels]

hi girls

Just had my gtt test - man that drink tasted like sh*t!!!... yuk yuk. i felt proper giddy after though and just come home to a get a nice beef sandwich and a cake mmmm foodddddd!!!! lol havent eaten since yesterday cuse of fasting!. i get the results friday if not before.
Also on the RLT subject im not bothering this time!! i took the tablets with my 2nd and drank the tea with my 1st and it sure didnt help me lol i was pushing for 2 hours plus with them both lol
Hope everyones well...? im sorry i just skimmed past the posts in abit of a rush but wohoooo not long now!! im getting so excited about meeting my lil man!!
OHHH and i have a appointment 2moro with the docs regarding this grey discharge im getting its very odd !!

 

[kelly brown]

hi girls

Just had my gtt test - man that drink tasted like sh*t!!!... yuk yuk. i felt proper giddy after though and just come home to a get a nice beef sandwich and a cake mmmm foodddddd!!!! lol havent eaten since yesterday cuse of fasting!. i get the results friday if not before.
Also on the RLT subject im not bothering this time!! i took the tablets with my 2nd and drank the tea with my 1st and it sure didnt help me lol i was pushing for 2 hours plus with them both lol
Hope everyones well...? im sorry i just skimmed past the posts in abit of a rush but wohoooo not long now!! im getting so excited about meeting my lil man!!
OHHH and i have a appointment 2moro with the docs regarding this grey discharge im getting its very odd !!

did you ask for this test or was there a issue in your urine etc so they wanted to check i have not been asked it but not complaining if it taste like s**t xx

 

[kns]

Hi
we went for another fetal wellbeing scan yesterday (which we thought would be the last) and he is ok apart from he has measured small (1228 grams) @ 34+2.
so we spoke to consultant who must of been in room less than 2 minutes saying baby is small and come and have scan in 2 weeks. so kim wanted to ask lots of questions but she walked out and we were trying to ask questions in corridor.
we have no idea what all these measurements mean.
he isnt generally small all over.
femur is larger,
abdomen very small
biparietal diameter large
head circumference average
est weight small.

doctor just said could explain more in 2 weeks.
we were left very confused and worried .
so went to antenatal class last night and spoke to midwife who was very helpful and said its fine some babies are small then she said before we could say anything, as long as the measurements ABOVE were all about the same then nothing to worry about.
now really confused.
x

 

[blessedmomma]

so RLT really just helps with the pushing????

i probably wont bother with it then. the shortest time i have had to push was 20 minutes and the longest was just over an hour. the one that took an hour was due to babies head being sideways. after he turned, he came right out. have never had any issues with recovery or bleeding after so i guess my body is doing ok without it

 

[braijackava]

My doctor called back and said that i can't wait until my appt next week, and to come in tomorrow. So i guess that is the plan. Just took my bp at home and it was fine. So hopefully they will see that tomorrow and not make a big deal about it. Hubby is still out of town until tomorrow night so hopefully they don't make me go to hospital or do bedrest yet. I don't think they will since bp is still good. Apparently my kidneys are getting leaky which is a sign that preeclampsia is imminent.

 

[natty1985]

KNS is that roughy 2lb 10? x

 

[blessedmomma]

kns- thats so tiny! i hope your OH is ok and baby too

natty how are you doing?

brai- good they are keeping an eye. one more night til you DH gets home to make it through

im on day 3 of only a couple hours of sleep a night. so grumpy here. just want to go back to bed

 

[natty1985]

Melissa,

Im doing ok thanks v much for asking, how are you ? xxx

Tankit,

I really didnt expect him to be that big i was thinking 4lb5 mark really, what weight would i be looking at for full term then ? my consultant says he will induce at 37 weeks due to liver but to be honest im not reading alot into it as he does tend to change his mind like the weather xxxx

 

[Tanikit]

Natty you would probably be looking at just over 9 pounds at full term, but that of course depends on why he is so big now because if he continues to grow fast then he could be even bigger. Size I guess is all relative though cause I still think 8 pounds will be fine for me even if my baby is early.

kns that is very small for 34 weeks. Hopefully they will answer your questions next time - it sounds a bit like IUGR, but I think that is why they want to scan again in 2 weeks to see if the baby is growing at all (ie just small) or if the growth is not happening in which case there may be a placenta issue or somthing else and then they might want to take the baby out early - it is better though to wait and see right now as on one scan you cannot tell if the baby is growing or not. Good luck - hopefully your baby is just small. Abdominal measurements are the least accurate of the lot usually so the baby may look bigger next time.

Brai glad your BP is still good. Hopefully you can remain at home now for some time still.

Blessed hope you get some sleep tonight - this lack of sleep does make us grumpy. I was lucky and had a nap this afternoon so feel better now.

 

[natty1985]

Natty you would probably be looking at just over 9 pounds at full term, but that of course depends on why he is so big now because if he continues to grow fast then he could be even bigger. Size I guess is all relative though cause I still think 8 pounds will be fine for me even if my baby is early.

kns that is very small for 34 weeks. Hopefully they will answer your questions next time - it sounds a bit like IUGR, but I think that is why they want to scan again in 2 weeks to see if the baby is growing at all (ie just small) or if the growth is not happening in which case there may be a placenta issue or somthing else and then they might want to take the baby out early - it is better though to wait and see right now as on one scan you cannot tell if the baby is growing or not. Good luck - hopefully your baby is just small. Abdominal measurements are the least accurate of the lot usually so the baby may look bigger next time.

Brai glad your BP is still good. Hopefully you can remain at home now for some time still.

Blessed hope you get some sleep tonight - this lack of sleep does make us grumpy. I was lucky and had a nap this afternoon so feel better now.

Ouch !!!

 

[blessedmomma]

how are you tanikit? sugars ok today???

natty- im good just tired. a nine pounder, yikes! my biggest was 7lbs15.9 and was the hardest pregnancy and labor ever for me

 

[Nixilix]

Yay on no pre eclampsia Kelly!

Hey natty. Long time no speak! Hey everyone else too.

I got a wriggly baby in here! Worries bout size as my siblings were 10lber but I was only nearly 9

Did hospital tour and saw pool. It looks lovely so hope it's free when it's time! When shall we remove the pink and blue from the title ready for 1st baby born?!!! We have all had relatively behaved babies with no early appearances yet fingers crossed

Chicken and mediteranian roast veg tonight.... Yum! 2 wks left at work. Scary!

Bit of question... Hospital dont allow kids under 16 into visit unless your own kids. But my bro is 12 and I want him to visit.... What do you think they'll say? It's not like it's a friends kid he is my bro and we are close xx and plus parents will have to bring him when they visit!!