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

[CupcakeBaby]

TTC - how's he been in the past hour?

My lady had a quiet day last week, but hasn't stopped since - I'm sure they can have growing days where they sleep lots.

Hann - good luck with the in-laws.

Sass - sorry that your MIL is a pain.

 

[julesjules100]

Baby wasn't as active last night and this morning (woke up an hour ago) I've only felt him once! I usually can do the 10 kick count thing within a minute when I wake up! I've drank a cold glass of water and had an orange.

I think I'll call my midwife if I don't feel him more in an hour... what do they do if you go in?

TTC, that happened to me about a week ago. He's normally hugely wiggly but I slept really well one night and when I woke up at realised I hadn't felt him all night and he was still when I got up. He was pretty quiet that day and I was really close to contacting the hospital but didn't and opted to give it until the following morning, by which point he was back to normal. They are supposed to start moving less now as running out of room. The chances of stillbirth are incredibly low BUT if you are worried and there has been no movement then call your hospital to ask (they'll scan you). I'd try laying on your left side for a bit first to see if you can notice him moving x

 

[pinktiara]

Mason is so active from 10-11 at night its crazy he seems to sleep pretty well at night maybe he will take after my son haha. It's funny hes not even here yet but if i get up to pee and yell at the cat for being to loud he will wakeup so i find myself being slow and quiet so he stays asleep. Than once Carter comes in at 630 or 7 lately than all bets are off mason loves hearing his voice jumps around like crazy.

 

[TTCBean]

I have a doppler so I checked his HB and it's on target what it's been at my prenatal appointments (higher 140's to mid 150's). I've felt a poke here and there, but nothing like his usual karate moves. I just ate some chocolate and downed some ice cold water - we'll see if that gets him going!

 

[julesjules100]

If you're feeling him and can get him on the Doppler then I wouldn't worry and he's probably just having a quieter day x

 

[jtink28]

my boy has quiet days every once in awhile. like today, normally he goes crazy in the morning. i felt him kinda roll around today, but nothing big. a few thumps throughout the morning now, but not his usual. i'm keeping an eye on it, but he's done this before. i call these his "lazy days." i'm sure all is fine, but keep a watch

 

[CupcakeBaby]

My lady has had a very quiet afternoon.

Normally at bed time she's quite busy so I'll see what happens then.

She was mega busy all of yesterday and last night so I think perhaps she just wore herself out!

 

[CupcakeBaby]

How are you ladies doing for stretch marks? Mine are pretty awful.

I'd rather have them than not be pregnant but they are a lot worse than I was expecting to get as my mum didn't get any and I've never really had any in the past.

 

[jtink28]

i was poking the baby today, gently trying to get him to move. i think he got mad at me for poking him, because he gave 5 swift, strong kicks, and has been quiet since. oops, i think i interrupted his nap (and i think he's going to be a feisty boy!!!)

no stretch marks as of yet; i'm keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[julesjules100]

None for me yet either but I'm sure I'll get something in the last week!

I'm rubbing sweet almond oil into it each day although I suspect its not going to make much difference and will be more about genetics x

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Yeah I've been using Burts Bees oil and special cream.

I think it's a luck/genetics thing. My mum says my dads sisters got them really bad so I guess I have it from his side of the family.

 

[TTCBean]

Still not a lot of movement, but I have felt him, and he had hiccups earlier. Maybe he's just having a growth spurt that requires more sleeping than usual?

As for stretch marks, none here yet. I've been using coconut oil everyday since I found out. I think it's really helping me (I've noticed a dramatic difference in my skin!!). Though I hear it's mostly genetic, my Mom & Grandma didn't get any during their pregnancies!

 

[Hann12]

I use bio oil and cowshed stretch mark oil. Didn't get them the first time but I'm sure I won't be so lucky this time!

 

[kezziek]

Ugh stretchmarks- I have them terribly. I use bio oil in my first pregnancy but got them real bad right at the end. It definately does seem to be down to skin type and genetics. Funnily enough I am very pale with sensitive skin and friends with similar complexion got them bad too. Whereas friends with more olive/yellow tones (who also tan easily) weren't affected. I doubt there is anything scientific about that random observation of mine lol.

My baby has had a few quiet days and I was starting to get worried but they seem to have perked up in their today which is a relief - althouh I did indulge in some naughty caffiene at lunch to try and get me through my afternoon at work.

Not feeling so great still, cold feels like it's going onto my chest but the girls were lovely at work today and helped me to cover my work so that I don't have to go in tommorow so i'm having an indulgent sick day. I feel really bad as I don't have much time left there but to be honest they are better of without me, lol- I'm a coughy snotty mess and groany from all the back pain etc.

Cupcake can't believe you also have to work up until your due date! Is that so you can have more time off after? Do you enjoy your job and are they supportive? Sounds good that you can work from home a bit- maybe you will be able to have a brief afternoon nap on those days to get you through? X

 

[pinktiara]

I got two tiny ones on my stomach this time that seems to be old ones I already had from my son the few I have seem to be turning red again I don't really mind there on my sides could be worse I suppose all part of the baby game lol they go white eventually anyways I just keep moisturizing and cross my fingers.

 

[Sass827]

No stretch marks here YET. I'm pretty pale and don't tan well. Im using coco butter a few times a week.
Belly button has even getting smaller/ flatter/more nonexistent this week, and the red spider web rash is back around it. Sometimes Dylan kicks the back side of my belly button or slides her butt over the whole area and I can feel my belly button disappearing even more.
Dylan has really quiet days too. Just growth spurts. It's ok.

 

[pinktiara]

same here non existent belly button lol I didn't get any until about the last two months of pregnancy with my son too so im on watch haha

 

[TTCBean]

Anyone getting a maternity shoot? If so, what do you plan on wearing?

I'm thinking about getting one done, but having a hard time deciding what I'd wear! I have to book soon as the photographer is only available 2 dates between now and baby's due date!

 

[Foxycleopatra]

TTC we are getting a maternity shoot done next Thursday when I will be 35 weeks. I am still deciding on what to wear and a location ( we are doing a nature shoot). Then a few months after lil miss is born we are going to do a newborn/family shoot.

I am stretch mark free so far. This time in my last pregnancy I was covered in them but last time I put on over 30kg! My belly button is getting more shallow by the day too.

I can't wait till Thursday for my growth scan. My OB, midwife and even my mother think I'm in for a big baby so it will be interesting to see what the scan shows.

 

[TTCBean]

I was thinking black leggings with a black tank, to show off belly? Not sure what shoes to wear though. It'll be indoors as it's still really cold and snowy here. DH will be in some photos too, he'll most likely wear whatever lol. When my LO is born we are getting a newborn shoot (within 10 days of birth), I am so excited!