*~* May 2013 - Spring Babies*~* 117 Jelly Babies - 22 Boy's & 19 Girl's - 5 Babies :D

[kezziek]

Oh wow Sass your baby has the sweetest face, she is beautiful

I used arnica cream down below both times which was really soothing and helped heal up all the bruising nicely. I think you aren't supposed to use the cream down there though so I'm going to look for the gel this time. My friend also gave me some local anasthetic gel which i'm sure doctors/midwives can give you if you are really suffering. I just remember being a bit sore and having to be careful how I sat for a week or two but the body is amazing and it soon heals. They are battle scars i guess you have just delivered a little person into the world, i think everyone expects Mums to bounce straight back after that but just remember when the time comes not to put any pressure on yourself xxx

My baby was breech at 34 weeks last time and she just said she would see where baby was at 37 weeks before making any decisions. Thankfully he had turned.This time baby is breech again but movements are so crazy in there goodness which way up it is xxx

 

[Hann12]

I had local anaesthetic gel last time too given by the hospital. I ended up with an infection but that was mainly the hospitals fault as they should give you stuff to clean the 'area' and they didn't, and my post natal midwife wouldn't check my stitches when I told her they really hurt so I ended up back in hospital. That shouldn't have happened. If you end up with stitches make sure you get them checked each time the mw visits. As a result I ended up having to take 4 types of antibiotic and 2 strong painkillers because they had neglected to care for me properly. I'm not letting that happen this time if I end up with stitches! And it shouldn't happen to anyone else really if you get the right care.

Slight change of subject but does anyone else have what I call 'third trimester thirst'? I remember it from last time, it's like no matter how much water I drink I still need more!!

 

[Sass827]

Thanks so much girls. We think shes super cute too. Dh says shes working on her pout so she can get him to give her anything she wants.
Yes, pink. She's all girl. He's been showing us her va jay jay since 16 weeks. And she's stubborn and pushy as anything. So basically, I'm terrified. Lol.
I went on the spinning babies site and found some simple excersizes to start next week. Overall, I think I just need to stop stressing all of this. What's going to happen is what's going to happen.

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Sass - adorable scan photos!!! What a cutie.


Hann - I'm super thirsty every evening! Like I can't get enough at all.

Trying to up my drinks in the day to see if that helps.

I was worried it could've been a sign of GD but my GTT results came back perfect so is just thirst.

I tend to drink lots anyway but now I'm having loads. Which does mean when I need a wee I need it NOW! Lol.

In other news I started drinking prune juice today as the constipation was getting me down.

Only had half a glass with breakfast but I've been nervous all day in case there's some kind of sudden blow out! Lol.

 

[julesjules100]

Oh wow Sass your baby has the sweetest face, she is beautiful

I used arnica cream down below both times which was really soothing and helped heal up all the bruising nicely. I think you aren't supposed to use the cream down there though so I'm going to look for the gel this time. My friend also gave me some local anasthetic gel which i'm sure doctors/midwives can give you if you are really suffering. I just remember being a bit sore and having to be careful how I sat for a week or two but the body is amazing and it soon heals. They are battle scars i guess you have just delivered a little person into the world, i think everyone expects Mums to bounce straight back after that but just remember when the time comes not to put any pressure on yourself xxx

My baby was breech at 34 weeks last time and she just said she would see where baby was at 37 weeks before making any decisions. Thankfully he had turned.This time baby is breech again but movements are so crazy in there goodness which way up it is xxx

Kezzie, you could do the arnica tablets instead of the cream if you're not supposed to use it around the vagina. I'm going to ask next week if I can take them in the run up/after the C section to help with bruising/swelling x

 

[Sass827]

Thanks girls! Im so thirsty too. Its killing me and ruining my sleep. Im up 6 or so times a night. Makes me want to not drink, but if i dont i get bh. Bleh!

 

[Lady H]

Cupcake- I've been eating 6 prunes a day and really has made a difference. Hope it doesn't catch you out though!

Sass-what a sweetie, bet you can't wait to meet her now.

Hann-I get thirsty in the evenings now and drink lots too. Must be a third tri thing as you say.

My little one is transverse and has been for weeks. I have a growth scan at 34 weeks so I'm hoping she will turn by then.

 

[pinktiara]

I didnt want to call her girly until I knew for sure haha so perfect!!

 

[TTCBean]

Girls, I am getting worried I haven't gained enough weight yet... I am 30 weeks and have put on 16 lbs total... is this okay? I eat when I'm hungry, but I admit I try not to "snack" in between meals. I set a goal to graze eat for the remainder...

 

[Lady H]

Ttc I've put on the same amount and midwife is happy all is well and baby is measuring on track. I'm sure he is fine in there xx

 

[jtink28]

ttc, i would loved to have only gained 16 pounds. lucky girl!

that being said, your doctor is truly, really the only one who can tell you if your weight gain is appropriate or not. i'm sure your weight gain is just fine. (you don't want to know how much i have gained!!!!)
talk with your doc - he/she will no doubt reassure you!

 

[TTCBean]

He was measuring perfect at my last appointment and midwife didn't seem bothered by my weight gain... so I should stop worrying about everything lol! I see her again on Tuesday so I'll mention it to see what she says, but otherwise you'd think she'd say something if she thought it was too low last time...

 

[Hann12]

Its better to eat 6 smaller meals than 3 bigger ones, especially in the 3rd tri as your stomach is losing space as the baby squashes it so you are more likely to get indigestion and heartburn and feel full quickly. I try and have a good breakfast (eggs and a home made fruit smoothie), snack mid morning (fruit or yogurt), lunch of a sandwich, salad or soup, mid afternoon snack and then dinner (protein and pasta etc) I always have a treat a day too - currently aero chocolate mousses! mmm - have a real sweet tooth at the moment, but I did last pregnancy too. I'm finding that I feel really bloated and big after my evening meal though which is annoying.
I think 16 pounds sounds fine but it depends on what you started at, the lower BMI/weight should put on more than someone with a high bmi. Some people that start off overweight end up losing weight during pregnancy as they eat better than when they aren't pregnant. My SIL was a good example of this, she looked so much better and healthier in pregnancy but shes put most of it back on now. And I'll just add that I know lots of people have high bmis for reasons other than eating badly and no exercise (thyroid issues etc) but just using that as an example (I know its sensitive to say!).
I've put on 17.6 pounds and I'm happy with that. I have a goal that I'd rather not go over however I'm not depriving myself if I want something either.

 

[Sass827]

Lucky duck! I was I was only 16 lbs up. I was 35 last time I checked, so I'm sure it's even more now. But as Hann said, it's all about where you started. And as j said, only your doc knows best. I think it's so easy to find things to worry about these days.
I'm trying to snack often on stuff similar to Hann, but loving the sweets as well. Just got stopped by girl scouts at the store today. Picked up some thin mints for me and samoahs for DH. I girl scout cookies!

 

[Hann12]

I think treats are fine sass, I'd have treats or wine if I wasn't pregnant so it's similar calorie intake!

 

[Sass827]

SIL told me she swapped dessert for drinks everyday of pregnancy. Now I follow the same ideology. I just hope I lose my sweet tooth once LO is born!

 

[Natasha1988]

Hi I'm due 13th may, can I join? Expecting a bouncing baby boy x x

 

[kezziek]

Hi Natasha! Welcome and congratulations how are things going for you so far?

Sass I'm at least 30lbs+ up too i reckon. Trying not to think about it too much. I won't try to diet for the first 6-8 weeks as in my experience when I'm breastfeeding in the early days I am always starving as my milk supply establishes. Plus i always need to eat something in the night when getting up to feed baby a lot in the early days, hubby sent for toast and milk multiple times when baby has been up for two hours at 3am my body is like hey it's breakfast time! My appettite slows down once I'm not feeding in the night so much and everythings settled.

Really thirsty too at the moment but mostly in the evenings and at bedtime which makes getting up to pee 10 x worse. Struggling so badly at work now with the pain and exhaustion wish i could call in sick but I can't let them down. Only 4 more weeks to go after this one! i can't wait but then i will have lots to sort out at home which i've been putting off like moving around all the bedrooms for baby and deep cleaning etc. Will be nice to start getting things ready.

 

[Hann12]

Hang in there kezzie - 4 weeks will hopefully fly by. And yes completely agree about not dieting after the birth, BF makes you very hungry!

Very quiet on here lately! Guessing everyone is either busy working or getting ready for their new arrivals. Not long to go for some of you!

 

[TTCBean]

Saw my midwife today, baby is breech. She said not to worry about it as he can move any minute, but still... don't like it! Especially because I plan to home birth.