May 2013 Babies

[Courtney917]

Yay!!! Soon we will all be posting pics of our babies

 

[padbrat]

Court that would be incredible wouldn't it!

Mizz that would be good lol

 

[MizzPodd]

Some uplifting long waited news for me and my family...I have the number to the person who handled my angels birth and death certificate so now I can call tomorrow and tell her about the doctors mix up of gender so hopefully we will finally get everything changed to her name! This is huge becuz how can we truly get closure knowing there is no birth or death certificate or anything saying she even existed? This had had me depressed the last few days but something told me to call numbers until someone could help and it worked. I may be on bedrest but I can still get this in motion becuz we want some closure before our rainbow baby is born. And if its a boy he will be a jr which is what they put for our angel girl in my heart I just have to get this changed before new baby arrives... It's been haunting ever since we found out and we've been told its outta our hands to change but I'm her mama and I promised her I will find a way

 

[Courtney917]

I truly hope you can change it, I am sure you will. Closure is necessary for you to enjoy the remainder of your pregnancy and to celebrate the new life that you'll soon welcome into this world

 

[Tournesol]

Hello ladies!
Glad you're all doing well.
Court, well done on changing docs, you sound much happier.
Mizz, I really hope you can change those documents. Keep your butt in bed girl!

I made it to England and back without a hitch. My wonderful friends gave me a surprise baby shower and everyone admired the bump!

Has anybody got any remedies for heartburn? I've been getting terrible acid reflux in the night, it keeps me awake and makes me throw up. Not fun!

Here is a picture of me and my friend having a bump-off! That's me on the right (I hate how puffy my face is!) I think my friend wins! She's due any minute now.

Lots of to you all

 

[MizzPodd]

Thanks ladies! I think that is what has been bothering a lot lately. Since I'm on bedrest, hubby and I are starting the physical process at my next appt feb 26 so we can show her medical info and stuff. even tho I get the weekly shot its always in the afternoon we thought my morning appt would give us plenty of time

Tour you look so cute with your stylish shorts!
For heartburn, I usually eat some bread, drink a glass of milk, and avoid things with acid like orange juice. On the medicine side, I take some tums or pepto bismal. Guess if you want to heal naturally you can or if you want meds try those! Any Of those seem to work for me. I hope these work for you you poor thing!

 

[Tournesol]

Thanks Mizz (it's a skirt actually)
I'll try the bread and milk. I take Gaviscon already, but it only works for a little while. I don't know if I can get Pepto Bismal over here, I'll have a look xx

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Milk actually does the opposite to helping with stomach acid.

It'll make you feel better for a while, but then actually makes you produce more acid.

If it's a big problem then go to your Dr, as things like Zantac are safe for pregnancy and rather than neutralise the acid like Gaviscon it stops your stomach from producing it.

 

[Courtney917]

The heartburn is horrible. To he honest nothing works for me. I've tried it all including prescription meds:-/.

I'm taking my glucose tolerance test and feel like I want to vomit right now. My friend just told me she failed hers and is taking the 3 hour test right now. Ugh I sooooo hope I don't fail this. They said that she probably failed due to the food she ate the night before?!??! I just thought you were supposed to fast from 12am?!

 

[MizzPodd]

cupcake I've been told by a doctor that milk helps with heaetburn which it has for me and it never made me feel worse. Its cleared up for the most part. ive suffered with this my ebtire life and know what makes it worse, and milk has never done that. It must vary from person to person.

Court some docs say if you've been on a high carb eating diet up to the 12 am mark, your sugar may be effected. On the other hand, others docs say the opposite. So I honestly don't know what is accurate since I don't possess a medical degree LOL
I've been controlling my carbs already because I know having bad eating habits can push you over the edge to GD. Now that I actually believe based on my history with my first pregnancy. Quick tip: don't eat carbs without some protein. It helps stabilize your levels. If you eat an apple, try some peanut butter as protein to help the sugar levels. (Although peanut butter does have a bit of fat lol) hope this helps!

 

[Courtney917]

Thanks! I had rice, peas and grilled chicken for dinner. So hoping I did ok. I also had a bowl of mini wheats at like 9pm so I'm hoping that didn't sabotage it. I will find out tomorrow...I hope to het good news. I never had an issue in the previous pregnancies so hopefully I will be ok. I weigh more now then I did before so that worries me. Keep ur fingers crossed for me!

 

[MizzPodd]

I will court! And your meal sounds very healthy and delicious!!! Yummy lol

 

[Courtney917]

I made the grilled chicken a different way and it came pit really yummy! I used a piece of the left over chicken on my salad that I had for lunch

 

[Courtney917]

Oh and I just saw ur ticker....welcome to week 25!!!! How awesome is that?!?!

 

[MizzPodd]

You are making me hungry!!! Lol I love chicken salad
Thanks! I'm so excited because next week ill be halfway to 28 weeks! I'm feeling more comfortable passing the official 24 week mark. I get so happy each week that passes. Once I hit 27/28 weeks, I will be estatic!!!

 

[Courtney917]

so happy for you!!!

 

[EMTAmanda]

Now I have the flu!!!!! Ugh!!! On the bright side our home appraisal was approved and our termite bond and home inspection is this week then we will be able to close and move in!!!

 

[ILuvBabies200]

24 week update

I was admitted Sunday night after hours of contractions and back pain. They ran a few tests and my Fetal Fibronectin was positive. I sat there and bawled. I had a detailed u/s and he is measuring 1 lb 11 oz. My cervix is closed and 3.5 with no funneling. I was started on Procardia every 4-6 hours until 36 weeks. I was finally released Tuesday afternoon on modified bedrest. Well it seems that every time I get up to go do something, it starts back up. Already had 2 episodes at an hour each.

I can't even stomach the thought of him coming this early or hospital bedrest. I was in so much pain and depressed up there. But sitting there doing nothing completely calmed the uterus. I just don't know what to do with my other 2 kids. DH cannot take all this time of not paid.

I have an OB appt Monday and they will measure my cervix again. If this doesn't stop, I will be admitted again. :*(

 

[padbrat]

Hey Tour... loving the bump pic! I have had awful acid and heartburn. In hospital they gave me ranitidine and it works great. You can get it on prescription from your GP.

Mizz so good you are getting things resolved before your rainbow arrives! Now get back in bed!!

Court good luck with the test.. mine is next Mon... am dreading it!

Amanda I seem to have had colds and flu non stop since Sep... am sick of it!

Iluv sorry you are going through this... do you have any family that can come and take care of the kids?

 

[MizzPodd]

Kelly big big hugs sweetie!!! Rest as much as possible! I know it must be very scary for you. No woman plans for that to happen. Having gone through similar experiences, I think your odds are quite well. Your baby is a good size as well I was in the premature nicu thread on this site and was amazed by all the women who've had preemie babies. Maybe you could go to the thread to read the positive stories and the things to expect. I know it's hard but maybe learning how it works when having a preemie will prepare a little bit. I pray baby stays until at least 28 weeks!!! That's my goal for you and me now. So it's official, you have to get there with me!!! Sending you lots of positive vibes