May 2012 babies - so far 8 yellow, 22 blue, 21 pink!

[kwood]

Can't believe I'm a honeydew now..all the way from a little poppyseed. Now only watermelon to go after this.

Had my first antenatal class today. Was most about when to call/come in during labour and pain relief. I have never really thought much about a birth plan-pain relief because this is my first and don't know what to expect plus don't want to get my heart set on one thing and have it go completely differently. After today I would like to try for a water birth with gas and air but if it doesn't happen that way I won't let myself get upset.

So what are you ladies thinking you would like for pain relief (if anything)?

 

[zephyr]

Well ive had an interesting last two days. Yesterday i picked my oldest up from her school camp and had to go into the school and everyone went silent when i walked in and a few mouths dropped and people just stared at me like i shouldnt be out cos ill drop on the floor and give birth or something. I felt so stink ive never been greeted like that before and it was awkward and awful!

Then this morning i went to the mall was waiting in line and this pregnant lady who looked about full term walked up to me cocked her head sideways and bent down like she was trying to see what was under my belly then she straightened up and looked at me all confused and freaked out then she cocked her head again leaning over for another look then looked at me again......then she did it a 3rd time..... lokked reeeeeeally confused then walked away looking dazed. I dont understand why people would do this. Im starting to feel like im a freakshow and i didnt even think i wass that big! I feel really self concious now and uncomfortable about going out anywhere.

 

[wavescrash]

I thought about the capsules, but I wasn't sure of the doses. I didn't want to be taking too much/too little.

I'm not 100% myself and am going to research it a bit tonight but I came across a post where another user shared her "schedule" of EPO & RLT and I think I'm going to follow that.

32w - 1 RLT in the morning
33w - 1 RLT in the morning, 1 at night
34w - 2 RLT in the morning, 1 at night
35w - 2 RLT in the morning, 2 at night
36w - 2 RLT in the morning & at night, 1 EPO orally in the morning
37w - 2 RLT in the morning & at night, 1 EPO orally in the morning, 1 vaginally in the evening
38w-40w - 2 RLT in the morning & at night, 2 EPO orally in the morning, 1 vaginally in the evening

So what are you ladies thinking you would like for pain relief (if anything)?

My OB asked me about it at my last appointment and I'm planning on an epidural for pain management. I'll go as long as I can without it but I know (after how I dealt with it during my first) that I'm going to need it. I tried other things through my IV last time and they didn't help and made me feel loopy and ill so I'm going to hold out as long as I can but will likely resort to an epidural.

Well ive had an interesting last two days. Yesterday i picked my oldest up from her school camp and had to go into the school and everyone went silent when i walked in and a few mouths dropped and people just stared at me like i shouldnt be out cos ill drop on the floor and give birth or something. I felt so stink ive never been greeted like that before and it was awkward and awful!

Then this morning i went to the mall was waiting in line and this pregnant lady who looked about full term walked up to me cocked her head sideways and bent down like she was trying to see what was under my belly then she straightened up and looked at me all confused and freaked out then she cocked her head again leaning over for another look then looked at me again......then she did it a 3rd time..... lokked reeeeeeally confused then walked away looking dazed. I dont understand why people would do this. Im starting to feel like im a freakshow and i didnt even think i wass that big! I feel really self concious now and uncomfortable about going out anywhere.

That's awful I would have asked if they had a problem and if they commented on how you look very pregnant, I'd reply with "Yes well I AM very pregnant, but I'm not dead. I can still function like a human being." Make THEM feel uncomfortable and take the focus off you.

 

[luci and bump]

Well ive had an interesting last two days. Yesterday i picked my oldest up from her school camp and had to go into the school and everyone went silent when i walked in and a few mouths dropped and people just stared at me like i shouldnt be out cos ill drop on the floor and give birth or something. I felt so stink ive never been greeted like that before and it was awkward and awful!

Then this morning i went to the mall was waiting in line and this pregnant lady who looked about full term walked up to me cocked her head sideways and bent down like she was trying to see what was under my belly then she straightened up and looked at me all confused and freaked out then she cocked her head again leaning over for another look then looked at me again......then she did it a 3rd time..... lokked reeeeeeally confused then walked away looking dazed. I dont understand why people would do this. Im starting to feel like im a freakshow and i didnt even think i wass that big! I feel really self concious now and uncomfortable about going out anywhere.

What on earth did she think she was going to find?? People who comment on bump size really piss me off!! I went into work today, and two of the girls who work there were chatting when I got in. One is 11 weeks pregnant (but told everyone when she was only 5 weeks), with a 6 year old son, and the other has an 18month old daughter. They both started commenting on the size of my bump, saying how much bigger than me they were, and that they were my size at about 15 weeks!! I'm 29 weeks now, and this picture was taken when I was 27 weeks. I wouldn't say I was small! I wouldn't say I was huge either tho, like my mum keeps telling me I am! She says I can't possibly last another 11 weeks!!

I've been working as a nanny for the past few months, started in January, and haven't told the family yet that I'm pregnant. Have asked the mum if we can meet for a chat this week, so she's calling me tomorrow, and I'm going to tell her. Really worried about how she'll take it I don't really know why I didn't tell them sooner, I think I was worried that they would sack me, as I'm not contracted etc. Fingers crossed it all goes well, as I was really relying on the money I make nannying to help me whilst I'm on maternity leave!

Edit-Happy Birthday RJsmam!!! Sorry the day didn't go so well, hopefully tomorrow will be better and you can just have an extended birthday

 

[bumpin2012]

Dont worry about that Luci - I hear all the time that im too small for x amount of weeks. Bump measures perfect at every appt. As long as you are eating, growing and baby is active, there is nothing to worry about until your OB/ MW says so!

 

[bumpin2012]

Waves. I might try adding the caspules later on down the road. While I enjoy a nice cup of tea, I cant see how im going drink 4 a day!

EPO kinda scares me a little... can you put the same oral tab vaginally? Or do you need a special one for that... why not use it vaginally all the time... wouldn't that be more effective?

 

[wavescrash]

Waves. I might try adding the caspules later on down the road. While I enjoy a nice cup of tea, I cant see how im going drink 4 a day!

EPO kinda scares me a little... can you put the same oral tab vaginally? Or do you need a special one for that... why not use it vaginally all the time... wouldn't that be more effective?

All I know is from various posts on BNB but this kind of answers the question:

It can be taken orally as soon as 34 weeks, and can be applied directly to the cervix at full term (36 weeks). The general recommendation is two 500mg capsules per day until week 38, at which time you increase to 3-4 per day. The entire capsule can be inserted vaginally (inserted just before bed, it will dissolve before the first time you wake to use the bathroom).

 

[yazzy]

Morning everyone!

Zephyr - sounds like the person staring was a little odd...i'd just laugh it off as her being stupid. Maybe she thought you'd speak to her or something...very bizarre!

Luci - hope you get your new house and everything settles down when your OH is home, sounds like you are having a tough time of it.

I woke up feeling more exhausted than when I went to bed last night! Not sure if it is because of dog training last night - I take 3 classes which is quite tiring. Going to pick up my prescription today for my iron tablets as I think the tiredness and paleness is because my low iron levels. Chilled day for me today, bit of dog walking, shopping etc and then tomorrow my OH is off on his stag do...only 6 weeks until our wedding!!!

 

[Sammii2012]

Hello,

This is my first baby we're expecting a boy on the 1st May

6 Weeks & 5 days to go!

very happy

 

[Ems77]

Hello,

This is my first baby we're expecting a boy on the 1st May

6 Weeks & 5 days to go!

very happy

Hello and welcome!

 

[anti]

Front page updated! Welcome to the two new girls!!

We had the carpet fitted in our nursery on Monday. Going to buy the furniture this weekend and set it up. So excited!! My baby has moved coz all the movement feels different and I got worried for a bit but then realised it was just different movement...

Got my scan and baby shower in two weeks time. Then it's all antenatal classes after that! Wow... It's all so close now! I'm so excited and nervous as well!!!

 

[cliqmo]

Hiya Ladies,

I had my 28wk appointment yesterday and met yet another midwife (I have had a different one for every appointment now and was told yesterday I only have one left on the team to meet - at least it means no strange faces during labour I suppose )

I had the Anti D injection in my arm, which made me flinch a fair bit before listening to the heartbeat on the doppler

We had a few panicked minutes when it became apparent to myself, DH and the midwife that the heartbeat wasn't very regular - but similarly not irregular in any sort of pattern either so they wired me up to the more sophisticated trace and monitored LO for 20mins.

Apparently the consultant said they normally put a belly band on to hold the gadget on your belly and leave you to it for the duration, but LO was so active she kicked the gadget out of the way a few times and also moved away - so she stayed with me throughout to keep tracking little one around my belly

The consultant concluded that LO's heart is absolutely fine, and put the fluctuations we had heard down to a very exciteable baby who was apparently having a party in there and causing the less sensitive machine to detect missed / irregular beats

It was fascinating looking at the trace afterwards because it not only recorded her movements, but also those movements that I was able to feel - it was honestly only about 30% of them!!

Afterwards they showed me around the birthing suite and the pool for water births- water birth wasn't something I had really considered but it looked so tempting with the music and lights on that I am quite tempted now

Last update (sorry about the monster post!) I was getting kicked right in the diaphragm earlier so I sat up and rubbed my belly and felt (what I assume to be a foot?) slide under my fingers It was a little bit weird but mega amazing!!

I really hope you are all doing well

 

[luci and bump]

I've just got home from my first ever knitting class! It was awesome! Am gonna go every thursday for as long as I can Apparently if I go for 6 weeks, I should be able to learn everything I need to know Does anyone else knit? I want to learn to crochet too, does anyone know which is easier? I know crochet gives quicker results, which appeals to me a huge amount lol

 

[bumpin2012]

I crochet. I actually taught myself from a book. I learned to knit as a child, but I prefer to crochet. It seems to go a lot faster. I found a really cute pattern for a stuffed Owl on pintrest that im going to make a pair for the baby's room. Im doing an owl theme for baby's room. Im trying to get some decorating done before baby comes. Its really hard to do some of the crafts because I dont know if baby is a boy or a girl. Im doing a project (or im planning on it!) when we finally name baby, so it will have to wait.

 

[luci and bump]

I seem to have messed my knitting up somehow I started with 20 stitches and I now have 30 haha. The place I went for my knitting lesson also do crochet lessons, so am tempted to go to those too

 

[bumpin2012]

I think you can actually find websites that will teach you (for free!) I bought a book that teaches all the crochet stitches/ techniques as well as the pattern abreviations so I just use that for reference.

But the classes would offer you some social interaction as well, so might be worth it!

 

[yazzy]

Luci - my mum knits and my sister can crochet really well...she quite often makes scarves, mobile phone covers etc. At the moment she is making the cutest little booties for my LO...I just hope I have a girl or she is going to have to make a different sort that don't look so girly lol.

Cliqmo - glad to hear your appointment went well. I had something similar where the midwife listened for a little bit to baby's heartbeat at my 31 week appointment because it was going quite fast...seemed to be that baby was having a party at the time!

Bit of a rant but my cousin was meant to be coming over for a girly catch up tonight but after speaking to her yesterday she was full of cold...I just asked how she felt this morning and if she still had her cold then could we re-arrange as I really don't want to catch anything obviously being pregnant we can't take a lot for it if we get ill...plus feeling run down with my iron levels I just don't want to get ill...anyway she seems to have taken offence to this and has said how i've changed and she barely see's me anymore!! This is from someone who told me she was busy for weeks on end and plus I am organising my wedding and have a baby arriving in a couple months argh...have I missed something????

On a good note wow I slept soooo well last night, I don't think I remember waking up until this morning which is unheard of And today the OH is starting his stag do...the boys are off quad biking then heading to Bournemouth for a night out before back home tomorrow and more drinking in town til tomorrow night I guess....oh he's gonna be a wreck lol!

 

[rjsmam]

Hey all,

Yazzy – your cousin is obviously rather touchy! Jeepers you’re expecting and have a wedding in a matter of wks - you defo did the right thing. She'll just have to get over it!

Another brief post from me… am completely knackered with running back & fore to hosp, trying to be at work etc as my is Dad still in hosp. It’s been some wk. Last night I felt terrible, couldn’t put my finger on it just out of sorts but think is just tiredness. I had my antenatal ‘previous mums’ class this am – and I couldn’t actually be bothered but again I put it down to tiredness as I actually felt it was useful. Got a tour of labour ward & saw the birthing pool etc & some tips for turning junior. No tips for my persistent backache though – was told to ask for a physio referral………

Anyhoo hope you are all well – thank crunchie it’s nearly the wk end……

x

 

[luci and bump]

We met with the owners of the house yesterday, to see what furniture etc could be left, and to make sure she liked us.
Good news is............
They liked us, and they're happy for us to move in May 25th
Only downside is, we need to pay agency fees, which are £400, plus the deposit which is £795, and a months rent in advance which is £695. So all in all, thats a whoooole lot of money we need to find in the next 10 weeks!! The agency fees are the most important, as until we've paid those, someone else could come steal the house from under us
I had put a little bit of money aside to pay my car insurance in bulk, but think I'll have to use that. I have £200 ish so far, and will get £300 back once I move out of the house I'm in now. Its going to be very, very tight!

 

[wavescrash]

So as I mentioned I started the RLT pills yesterday. I changed my "schedule" that I shared (if anyone looked it over) and am taking 2 a day. I've noticed an increase in my BH frequency and strength with it though but from asking around the 3rd tri board, that's pretty common. It's not pleasant though, that's for sure!

OH is almost done painting the dresser we bought for the nursery. Just a few more coats on the mirror frame and it's good to go. Working through all her laundry and can't wait to put it away. I think over the next couple of weeks I'll work on our hospital bags. There's still so much I need to get though :/

My next appointment is Tuesday and I'm really looking forward to it. I think Tuesday we're also doing a maternity photo shoot with my Mom and I can't wait for that either