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

[membas#1]

I think at 37 weeks LO will be fine blessed as far as lungs go. I've known lots of 36 week babies that didn't get steroid shots and were fine. I'm glad DH was able to calm you some and you are feeling more peaceful now. Beware of google though, sometimes you read things that can really make you more anxious.

 

[membas#1]

Sammy--I get tired of clothes too touching my belly...it doesn't yet drive me nuts or itch but waistbands etc...are annoying to me...

 

[S_a_m_m_y]

glad to hear I'm not the only one with clothes touching belly issues....rubbing baby oil on bump to see if that will help with the itching

 

[membas#1]

pure coconut oil works wonders. i use it each morning or night in the shower right when i'm about finished...it really helps with the itching! and smells really really good

 

[blessedmomma]

Sammy--I get tired of clothes too touching my belly...it doesn't yet drive me nuts or itch but waistbands etc...are annoying to me...

LOL- i cant stand waistbands either! i have to wear my pants under my tummy or i just cant stand it and they cant be too tight still yet...
i cant even wear those big maternity panties that cover your tummy. i had to buy some low-rise panties that were a couple sizes too big to wear.

 

[S_a_m_m_y]

pure coconut oil works wonders. i use it each morning or night in the shower right when i'm about finished...it really helps with the itching! and smells really really good

where do you buy pure coconut oil at? I'll have to give that a try

 

[membas#1]

see i like the over the tummy pants if they are the nice really elastic stuff...i have some of both and i find the low waist/under belly ones drive me nuts if i'm sitting at my desk because LO is constantly hitting at the band...it cuts right across where some part of her is and she doesn't like it! but when i get home i quickly put on my comfy pants that have no waistband, just a draw string, and i barely tie it...DH thinks it's funny because he can walk by pretty easily and pull my pants down because they are so lose!

 

[membas#1]

i get pure coconut oil at one of our local grocery stores--it's easier found at more natural food stores..it's in the food section/oils. it's a solid at room temp, so you scoop some out and rub it in your hands and it turns liquid. i also put a chunk in my baths and it's so nice...you can wash your hair in it too (apply and rinse well) and your hair will be super oily until you wash it again (i do it overnight) and then wash in morning and so shiny and soft!

 

[msarkozi]

Melissa - no word yet. When I see that doctor again in 2 weeks, he will do the proper measurements and make a decision then. So I have to wait until I am 37 weeks along before he decides Hopefully this baby doesn't come on his own before then!

I have the maternity pants that have the band that goes over my bump, and I am ok with those. But when I come home from work, I like to change into my pj pants instead, which are a little more comfortable

 

[S_a_m_m_y]

i get pure coconut oil at one of our local grocery stores--it's easier found at more natural food stores..it's in the food section/oils. it's a solid at room temp, so you scoop some out and rub it in your hands and it turns liquid. i also put a chunk in my baths and it's so nice...you can wash your hair in it too (apply and rinse well) and your hair will be super oily until you wash it again (i do it overnight) and then wash in morning and so shiny and soft!

Thats funny I was watching Dr. Oz this am and they were talking about coconut oil and how it was solid and really good for the skin....I completely forgot until you wrote this...pregnancy brain...lol I will have to try the natural food store near me. Thanks

 

[readynwilling]

to everyone!! You guys were very chatty today and while i have read everything - its hard to retain it all

Melissa (blessed) - Sorry to hear your waters are low. I think he will be ok at 37 weeks, thats what they consider full term.

Melissa (msarkozi) - Hopefully he stays put a while yet

Sammy - quite the bump drop! I should take some to compare LOL - just too lazy.

I think i will try to get some coconut oil tomorrow! Im going to the health food store for almond oil (for perinum massage) anyway.

I had a LONG day - i was out the door by 9:30 and drove to toronto (which is about an hour) and went to a cake supply shop. Then i picked one of the girls on the forum and her dd and we went to the art gallery of ontario for a meet up with a few of the girls from here. We were there till almost 4. There was kinda bad traffic on the way home, and when i hit the area thats usually 45 mins from home.. i got a cramp REALLY BAD. And it was very down low. And i couldn't get comfy. And it didn't go away!! It took me 1h and 15 mins to get home and I had the cramp the entire time!!! I actually felt a little and started to worry. But i got home, had a pee, stretched my legs and relaxed for a bit and it was gone. Then i went to my prenatal classes. So when i got home i grabbed my laptop and crawled right into bed. So i think thats gonna be the end of the long drives down the highway by myself! Except i want to go visit my grandma in a week or so and its an hour and a few to her house.

 

[msarkozi]

Thanks Sara. I am actually feeling not too bad tonight. There has been the odd cramp, but nothing like this morning. I am guessing the doctor tomorrow is going to say it was just braxton hicks.

 

[Tanikit]

Went to bed and suddenly there was a lot to catch up on.

Melissa (blessed) sorry the fluid dropped further but glad to hear you will be checked often and that baby can get to 37 weeks - seems like we will be having a lot of February babies here.

Sammy does seem like he has dropped a lot and quite early too - does it make it easier to breathe?

Melissa (msarkozi) hopefully the contractions are just BHs and will calm down a bit.

Ready that does sound you like had a long day - I am finding driving is still ok but walking around shopping malls even for a short time (especially with a toddler in tow) is too much for me. Hope you can visit your gran - can you take breaks along the way and get out the car for a bit?

35 weeks today. Its pouring with rain again. DD was coughing and wheezing very badly last night - she only went to bed at 22:00 and was up since 02:00am and I was trying all sorts of things to get her to breathe better. She sounds lot better this morning but its been a very long night for me and she will be very tired today so think we can all just take it easy today. Next appointment is tomorrow afternoon and I want to know how much baby has grown.

 

[S_a_m_m_y]

Went to bed and suddenly there was a lot to catch up on.

Melissa (blessed) sorry the fluid dropped further but glad to hear you will be checked often and that baby can get to 37 weeks - seems like we will be having a lot of February babies here.

Sammy does seem like he has dropped a lot and quite early too - does it make it easier to breathe?

Melissa (msarkozi) hopefully the contractions are just BHs and will calm down a bit.

Ready that does sound you like had a long day - I am finding driving is still ok but walking around shopping malls even for a short time (especially with a toddler in tow) is too much for me. Hope you can visit your gran - can you take breaks along the way and get out the car for a bit?

35 weeks today. Its pouring with rain again. DD was coughing and wheezing very badly last night - she only went to bed at 22:00 and was up since 02:00am and I was trying all sorts of things to get her to breathe better. She sounds lot better this morning but its been a very long night for me and she will be very tired today so think we can all just take it easy today. Next appointment is tomorrow afternoon and I want to know how much baby has grown.

Yes alot easier to breathe for sure but with one new relief I have found I have a new pain....lots and lots of pressure and shooting pain in/on cervix.

 

[membas#1]

Ready--we use the coconut oil for perineum massage as well--works great--just run the jar under some warm water to liquify and then pour in a small bowl and you can use it just the same as almond oil Both are excellent choices!

 

[S_a_m_m_y]

when do you start perineum massage? I tore all over the place with my first I will do anything to try and prevent that from happening again

 

[membas#1]

I've read various reports that indicate anywhere between 30-35 weeks you can start doing it daily. Some reports say doing it once or twice a day in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy, and some reports say starting about 34 weeks. I think as long as you are not currently at risk for preterm labor then it's safe to do anytime in those ranges. We plan to start soon, and have done it once just to see what it's like.

 

[pinkycat]

Blessed - im sorry your fluid has gone down again. I think at 37 weeks bubs should be fine though

Msarkozi- i hope the cramps are gone today.

Sammy- wow that bump has dropped loads.

I think my BP is going up again cos in all 3 of my pregnancies towards the end when my BP goes up my right eye starts twitching (yes i know it sounds stupid) but its happened each time and its doing it all the time now

 

[MumtoJ]

Chrissie, when is your next check up? better to get it checked out sooner rather than later.

I am feeling very sorry for myself today I have such a sore throat and sinus's and just want to go back to bed. but builders are at the house today so its actually quieter at work!

Melissa, hope those contractions settle down, if it gives you any comfort I get strong frequent BH's that can go on for up to 17 hours, settled down overnight and then start up again the next morning for days at a time but haven't progressed into anything so far.

If you do have a UTI it can cause contractions so once treated should calm down.

Hope all is well otherwise with everyone.

 

[natty1985]

Cathryn , i got my results there are all fine yet the itching is still driving me insane?!! Consultant a week tomorrow who decides whether to induce but i dont think he will to be honest as my liver has been good for the last 3 tests so fingers crossed xxx

Melissa, Fin was born at 37 weeks and he was perfect i had him at 10:30pm and we were at home for 11am the next day xxx