March Munchkins 2017 - calling all March Mummy's to be:)

[mirandaprice]

Thanks elli!

The needle going in was fine, I think after it was in while the blood will filling the vial that she must of tilted the needle or applied too much pressure on the first arm
..the 2nd arm the needle slipped as she was removing the vial and blood flow hadn't stopped so it bled into my arm...if that makes sense.


Normally I never have issues with blood draws, this nurse was just not very good at it.


I'm in US, but I think they do monthly growth scans through a specialist if you get a GD diagnosis...I see a specialist to monitor my blood pressure, the growth scans are to be on top of things for signs of preeclampsia as apparently one of the very first signs is reduced growth.


How is everyone feeling?

 

[ttc bubby no2]

I think there are also two of us at least from Australia We are the ones who will be complaining about being so big and uncomfortable in the hot weather!


I'm 30 weeks tomorrow! I had my whooping cough vaccination today so I now have a sore arm (from the tetanus part). All worth if though if it gives bubs a little extra protection when born

 

[elliecain]

I had mine just now too! Not got any pain from it yet. Hoping it stays that way.
I have to say, I'm glad it's not summer here, I'd rather be cold and lighting my log burner than have to cope with heat right now!

 

[Ellivort]

This thread reminded me I need to ask my OB about the whooping cough vax on tuesday. I meant to do it last time and forgot.

Because i've had cold after cold, i've been wishing for summer because at least there is air conditioning and far fewer sickie bugs going around.

I was actually feeling really well for heading into 3rd trimester until last week. Friday I got this awful cold with hacking cough that activated my asthma and left me so breathless and sleeping poorly. I basically just sat around with my feet up basically from Christmas Eve until the day after Boxing Day, except for Christmas where we had a family get together.

All the sitting put pressure on my rear and I think is what caused the very painful thrombosed hemorrhoid. On top of that just yesterday i stretched backwards and was hit with a coughing fit and i think aggravated a ligament because now i get lightning/burning pain with every cough. I was utterly miserable yesterday but am feeling slightly better today, but still ready for the weekend. Yesterday i couldn't help but just cry and cry as I tried to get comfortable. I finally found a position and slept most of the night. I'm hoping these two things clear up and I can go back to feeling not to shabby for 3rd trimester!

 

[broodymrs]

I still need my whooping cough jab. First I cancelled it as I'd loads to do and couldn't afford to be ill after, then the midwife said don't have it just before Christmas in case of reaction. I'm next seeing her early jan so I'll really need to get it done then. I think the cut off is 32 weeks but she said not to worry about that as I'm unlikely to go into labour early

 

[MiBabyHopes]

US here but the cold hasn't bothered me much.

So last week my dh and ds were sick (flu and cold respectively) right before Christmas so I was even more tired than normal pregnancy tiredness. Now I have the stomach bug dh had and feeling horrible (up every 2 hrs during the night)

I also had an ob appointment this am where I was told that I have gd and will have to talk to the gd specialist (kind of expected bc I had gd w ds but was hoping to not this time) and like w ds my numbers are only a little off

 

[mirandaprice]

Yesterday and today are the first actual "cold" days we've had here...and I say that lightly because it's only been as low as in the 60s

We've been in the 80s mostly. Which is about what it was the summer I was pregnant with my son...the humidity is what kills me. I can totally handle heat.

Passed my GD test!

Little girl is measuring at just under 3lbs currently, my amniotic levels are still borderline. My bp is okay, but the bottom number is kreeping up a bit, was 121/84. Have another scan in 3 weeks as well as a regular app with my ob

 

[broodymrs]

US here but the cold hasn't bothered me much.

So last week my dh and ds were sick (flu and cold respectively) right before Christmas so I was even more tired than normal pregnancy tiredness. Now I have the stomach bug dh had and feeling horrible (up every 2 hrs during the night)

I also had an ob appointment this am where I was told that I have gd and will have to talk to the gd specialist (kind of expected bc I had gd w ds but was hoping to not this time) and like w ds my numbers are only a little off

That's like me. Sucks doesn't it, sorry hun

 

[bicornbump]

Hope everyone is doing well! I can't believe how far along we all are now.
I'm 30 weeks tomorrow :O It's nuts.

I have an appointment with a new doctor Friday (my last doctor can no longer see me due to his own medical issues). I'm slightly stressed about having my first appointment with the doctor that's going to deliver the baby at 30 + weeks...but what can you do.
Then next Wednesday I have another scan, which I'm really looking forward to. She said she's going to try to get some 3D shots.

Originally they weren't expecting me to make it past 35 weeks...so baby could be here sooner than later.

 

[bicornbump]

Hope everyone is feeling/doing well! I can't get over how far along we all are. I'm going to be 30 weeks tomorrow...it's nuts!

I have an appointment with a new doctor this Friday (my original doctor can no longer see me due to his own medical issues). I'm pretty stressed about having my first meeting with the doctor that will be delivering my baby at 30+ weeks, but what can I do.
Originally they only thought I would make it to 35 weeks...so baby could be here sooner than later.

I'm really looking forward to my scan next Wednesday. The tech said she's going to try to get some 3D pics!

Did anyone here ever take classes for childcare or breastfeeding? My insurance covers them and I'm considering taking at least the childcare class. I've never even held a baby before

 

[sewing_mama]

Happy new year everyone. I've got my whoping cough jab tomorrow, I hadn't got round to it during all the christmas prep so I'm glad broodymrs mentioned it had to be done before 32 weeks! I've not yet had the flu jab either. I missed having a 28 week appointment too so I'm going to see the midwife this week too. Holding out for a growth scam on 26th jan! And another consultant appointment too. Phew! Been sorting out the netral/boyish clothes from the stuff I saved from my little girl today, getting exciting!

I've also been in a terribly grumpy mood! Not sure if it's hormonal or stress as we're moving house in a few weeks! Unexpectedly, not what I planned for 3rd tri!

 

[sewing_mama]

Did anyone here ever take classes for childcare or breastfeeding? My insurance covers them and I'm considering taking at least the childcare class. I've never even held a baby before

Go for it! I found the breastfeeding class very helpful with first baby and wished I'd done a childcare class. I might try to find a 'refresher' class for 2nd time mums as it's been 4 years!

 

[broodymrs]

I was supposed to be getting my whooping cough jab today but the nurse was too busy so I'm booked in for after 32 weeks! Not best pleased but apparently they only say that as a cut off in case your baby is early, which mine might be but let's hope not

I updated on the Facebook group about the measuring small palava. Will find out tomorrow what's up with that. Still pretty upset and feel quite shocked given ds's size (nearly 11lb). Trying not to stress though.

I'm supposed to be going to a breastfeeding class but it's yet another thing I've not got round to yet. I don't know if it will be useful or not. Breastfeeding got off to a great start with ds but went downhill at 6 weeks so I do feel I need to be more prepared as after a long battle we eventually switched ds to formula which broke my heart.

 

[ttc bubby no2]

I did a breastfeeding class that the hospital offered when I was pregnant with DS1. I think it is a really good idea as it lets you know some of the things to expect. I had no idea about cluster feeding and growth spurts so it was good to have the knowledge in the back of my mind.

6 weeks is a common time for babies to go through a growth spurt and want to feed constantly. This is something we were taught so I knew to be prepared to just spend a whole day feeding if needed while supply was built up.

Other issues like poor latch probably need a visit to a lactation consultant after the baby is born but they will hopefully they give you contacts on who to see if you have those issues.

 

[sewing_mama]

I had an appointment with the community midwife yesterday as my gp surgery has no appoinents available for a couple of weeks. Wow it was so nice compared to the gp midwife! They measured the bump, listened to baby's heartbeat (first time I have heard it!) and felt position of baby. Maybe I'll go there for the rest of my appointments. I'm moving house soon so going to have to change gp mid pregnancy anyway, gah.

 

[mel102]

Hope everyone is doing well I can't believe we are all in our third trimester already

 

[kmpreston]

I was just thinking this about third tri - pretty sure I have one of the latest due dates and I'm now 29 weeks so seems like we must all be there now!

 

[mirandaprice]

I'm not sure if I'm ready to be having a baby in the next 2-2.5 months...it's too soon haha.

I have so much to do still in my house

 

[broodymrs]

Me too Miranda. I'm nesting like crazy but then I end up knackered and really achy from doing too much. I've sorted through all my little boys clothes and my nephews clothes and sorted what I'm keeping today. Now I just need to wash them all 😩 Lots of heavy stuff to do to get the room sorted too so I've done a list and stuck it on the fridge with the order stuff needs to be done in, and what stuff dh needs to do. Hopefully he gets the hint!

 

[kaylab22]

31 weeks ♡♡♡