May 2013 Babies

[MizzPodd]

Aw I hope you get better!! I hate medicine during pregnancy too and avoid it at all cost unless its a must from the docs orders. I think it's a good idea for you stay home tonight. You're right, don't overdo it because you don't want your healing to be longer than it has to be. Have a good nights sleep if you can

 

[manuiti]

Oh I'm so glad all's okay with baby Court. Though I've had norovirus before and I wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy. It tends to be fairly short lived though so hopefully you'll be feeling better in the next couple of days or so.

I changed OB today!!!! And I'm so happy that I did. So many little things that he did that just made me feel really comfortable and looked after. Like when he weighed me, it was without shoes - last OB didn't care. Today's one actually measured my height, last one never did. This one told me that I'm entitled to a free dental check up here, the last one never did. This one told me that I'm entitled to some sort of nasty sounding fortified milk they give pregnant women here that apparently tastes a bit fishy because it's got lots of omega 3 in it, the last one didn't. This one agreed that I should have the anti-D injection seeing as I'm O- and hubby's O+, the last one just shrugged it off as unnecessary. This one asked me where I wanted to give birth, told me to go and meet the midwife, suggested exercises, etc etc and to top it all off, when he did a quick scan, he tucked some paper over my trousers so they didn't get covered in gel, the last one never bothered. I felt like he had all the time in the world for me and explained things really clearly, with the last one I was always very aware that it was a 15 minute appointment. Gosh, I never realised there were so many little things till I just wrote them out now. Anyway, I'm so glad I changed Dr!

And as I suspected, I have a big baby. He put his hands on my tummy and said right away it was big, then he looked at baby's measurements and baby's in the 90th percentile. Obviously then he asked if there was any history of diabetes in the family which there isn't but I'm off for all my blood tests in the next few days. However, hubby's a big guy and on both sides of the family, we've got big heads! lol I was also a bit of a chunky monkey when I was born too. So hopefully all is fine. Fingers crossed.

Wow - sorry about the ramble there.

 

[Courtney917]

OMG noravirus is horrible. I don't have the diarrhea just vomitting . Idk which is worse. Plus my entire body hurts soooooooooooo much. I get BH bc of the pain and baby kicks me of course while pain is the worst.

I'm soooo glad u like ur New doc Manu! I also switched a couple of weeks ago and am so much happier. She's amazing and so is her entire staff. I also switched hospitals bc she's affiliated with another one and its much better as well. So ya got a big little guy huh? I go for my growth scan tmrw so I'll let u all know the size of him!!!

Hope u all have a restful evening

 

[ILuvBabies200]

Same as yesterday although I think tonight was off the charts. I had to page the on-call doctor at 8:30 pm. I'm contracting before I'm even due for a dose of procardia. The pain is killing me and I'm doubled over crying. She put me on strict bedrest and to come straight to L&D if I have more than 6 an hour. Problem is I cannot time these things for the world. I have no idea when one ends and another begins. The pain keeps going through my back too so she said to try a heating pad. DH came home from work because I was so scared but losing money doesn't help us either. I need to figure out what to do with the kids for a few hours in the evening. Praying I stay home this weekend. I'm terrified of them admitting me. I don't want to be there for weeks/months. It's stressing me out every time I think about it. I want the nightmare gone....

 

[MizzPodd]

Manu I'm glad you r enjoying your new doc and hopefully baby is right on track!

Court I'm glad it's a short lived sickness at least

Kelly I know you don't want to but if the contractions are that bad then it sounds like you should go to l and d. They don't even know if you're dilating with these contractions. I'm shocked that they are being so laxed about your situation. I'm just worried for you and want you and baby to be closely watched I hope you don't have to go to hospital rest either but I really just want them to get your contractions under control. You are in my thoughts sweetie. Keep staying strong

 

[Tournesol]

Hello lovelies! This group has been indispensable to me since the loss and new pregnancy, so we absolutely have to keep it going once the babies arrive! Also, I'm a first timer, so I'm going to need extra support and advice from all you ladies who know what you're doing already!

Courtney, I'm sorry you're feeling so poorly but I am glad it's nothing serious.

Manu, your new doc sounds great, I was lucky enough to have a good OB right from the start, it's so important to have somebody you feel comfortable with. Also, I'm with you, got a big boy too! Eek!

My OH had an operation on Tuesday for a type of arthritis in his shoulder. Today his shoulder is blocked and he can barely move, he's in so much pain. The surgeon who did the op can't see him today, so we have to get some extra strong painkillers from the pharmacy then I'll take him to hospital tomorrow. I really hope he'll be ok This is worry that we could do without.

 

[MizzPodd]

Aww poor hubby! Tour I hope he starts getting the pain relief soon! You r a good wife taking care of him plus with you being preggos
I would love to continue this group. If I'm having a boy I know some things will be different from caring for an infant girl so ill be happy to receive opinions about an infant boy too we r all going to be moving into the home stretch soon even if some are already there. I know kelly and I are on our way to last tri

 

[manuiti]

Oh Iluv hun, sending you huge If you don't know when one's finishing and the next is starting, wouldn't it be best to go in now so they can check you over. If you're not dilating then at least that can put your mind at ease a little.

Your poor hubby Tour, hope he gets some good painkillers soon!

And yay for big baby boys! lol

 

[Courtney917]

Thanks ladies, after being in tears bc of back pain yesterday from this Damn virus I seem to be doing a little better today....hopefully last night's episode was just the grand finale lol.

Hope ur hubby starts feeling btr tour!!!

Iluv, I would go to L&D if u can't even time them. I know hoe scary it can be with money....I'm in same situation. However, the stress is getting to you big time...things will be ok. Just focus on baby right now. Try to see if u can arrange childcare somehow some way...just as a preventative measure if nothing more. I truly hope u do not end up in hospital long term. I would def go to get checked out, keep us posted I hope all is ok.

 

[ILuvBabies200]

I went in and was there for 12 hours. I never slept last night at all. They didn't see a darn thing. I can't believe it. They actually said to stop the procardia because they aren't sure this is contractions at all. The pain is in my back and real high in my chest. The OB swears the uterus isn't even up that high. Had labs done, urine, cervix checked and an u/s for length again. Everything was normal. I finally got to come home and as soon as I ate something it all started back up. DH thinks it has something to do with eating. I honestly don't know what to do at this point. I'm starting to think it maybe isn't contractions. Everything was fine for 12 hours on the monitor. Oye! Appt Monday....

 

[MizzPodd]

At least you and baby r good!! Yay no contractions! Maybe a bad bug or indigestion problems? I really hope they figure this out Kelly!

Court hope you are feeling better today

 

[manuiti]

Glad to hear baby's safe inside hun. This doesn't sounds fun for you though, maybe see a gastroenterologist? Thankfully it's not contractions but I hope you can find out what it is.

 

[Courtney917]

Iluv, when I had noravirus I thought I was contracting as well. Pain was intense and food made it much worse. This lasted 3 days (went to hospital on day 1). Symptoms present themselves differently in pregnant women as our organs are squished up to make room for baby. Perhaps its some sort of virus like I had?

 

[ILuvBabies200]

Thanks ladies! I have no idea! Between my back and belly pain, I just have no idea. And one or the other seems to hurt all the time. It's really hard to not freak out over everything. If I knew what brought this on, I would go back and undo it.

 

[padbrat]

Heck ladies I am with you on the illness thing....

I had my thyroid bloods re done on Friday and my GP called me Friday night and told me that my thyroid had gone mega toxic again... worse than I had it in first tri... and with a T4 of 95 that was really bad and this time it is even worse... When I was admitted to hosp about 3 wks ago my Obs Cons took my anti thyroid drugs off me and said I didn't need them. For the last 10 days or so I have been feeling really ill.. breathless, heart palps, sweats, insomnia so I wasn't surprised when my GP called. He told me to go back on the anti thyroid drugs straight away on a really high dosage. I am in tomorrow for a scan and to see my Obs Consultant... hmmm I intend to have a very direct conversation with him!!!!

Manu sounds like you have very good care now! Well done x

I luv it sounds like it could be the horrible virus Court is suffering from. We have it here every winter.. so often it is called the Winter Vomiting Bug... nasty nasty virus x

Mizz sounds like you are doing well now x

Court I think it lasts about 5 ish days so hopefully you will feel better soon... lots and lots of fluids chick x

Tour and Manu I too am having a big boy... he is top of the charts, have my glucose test on Mon as my Dad, Sis and Nan are all insulin diabetics. But on the upside I also get to see my boy tomorrow... and I am now...

THIRD TRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[manuiti]

Congrats on 3rd tri Pad!!!

So sorry to hear about your thyroid. Yeah, I can imagine you'll be having very stern words with your OB!

 

[Courtney917]

Congrats pad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why did they take u off the meds while ur pregnant?? The levels can fluctuate and go wacky throughout pregnancy as well as soon after. They're still monitoring my blood levels every four weeks...until March!
Keep us posted, I'm sure your levels will be back down soon!!!

 

[padbrat]

Thanks Manu!

Court what annoys me is that when I was last with my Endocrinologist she said that my levels were completely normal ... I was to stay on PTU at 100mg to keep it all in check. I have to admit I was surprised when my Obs took the PTU without checking with the Endocrinologist. I am now on 2 weekly checks.

 

[Courtney917]

Ohh my ob tried to pull that crap too! I refused to stop meds and continued with what my endo told me to do. I would flip out on ur ob....they aren't the specialists! Lots of luck, hopefully they will be under control soon.

 

[EMTAmanda]

Hey girls!!! I hope all is well I'm trying to catch up!

Iluv-i'm praying for you

Court-hope you're feeling better sweetie

Little update: sorry I haven't been around lately I've been busy busy with the kids (which are both better now) and with the new house and everything else! It's been crazy! We still haven't moved yet :-/ but we had our final inspection today which went great so now all that's left is a few final things then we can close and move!!! Thank god! I'm feeling pretty good just struggling with back pain from my scoliosis and the beginning stages of SPD...and lousy preggo sex :-/ I honestly think my lady bits are broken I officially cannot have an orgasm which is killing me...the new house is kind of stressing me out too because at the inspection today I realized how much work I need to do there...like just little things like paint and making it a "home" it's just a bit overwhelming when you're 28 weeks along :-O


By the way we are 28 weeks and 2 days! THIRD TRIMESTER!