May Emeralds 2014! :)

[FleurDeMai]

Fleur - Is your baby measuring too small? Are the doctors worried about something?

The midwives aren't worried. They know my family specialises in tiny, healthy babies All they care about is that baby keeps growing. The doctor I've seen at the hospital, on the other hand, is not happy. Says baby is too small and "that can't be a good thing". Everything else, brain size, heartbeat, etc. is perfect. She couldn't explain why she thought it was a bad thing that my son, like everybody in the family, isn't a big one.

I'm planning to breastfeed, I'm desperate too. I had a dream last night that this baby wouldn't latch either

Something we seem to be fearing now, as the time is getting so close. I'm not planning to buy bottles or formula before hand, unless that seems a good idea? What's everyone else doing? Xx

I'm having those dreams too
Had one last night, and when I woke up I asked my OH when was the antenatal class on breastfeeding (he has the dates on his phone). Turns out it was last Tuesday, so I missed it and next class on BF is after my due date so there's no hope I will be able to attend it. I started crying because of course I'm very emotional and breasfeeding is important to me, and it led to a fight! Such a lovely way to wake up :/

 

[mayb_baby]

Promise I will read and catch up

I have been in so much pain today/tonight, I have started getting contractions (braxton hicks I guess as they come and go but are lasting 2-3mins) in my back again like Michael.
No tummy tightenings just that crippling sensation in my back that gets worse if you sit or lay down.
I'm scared this means I will have another back labour as it was so tiring, I couldn't sit or lay down for 2 days I walked or sat on a birthing ball.

The pains are coming every 20mins or so ATM but they were the same last night and stopped.
I had these pains a week before labour and all through labour.
They are dead strong and I can't sit/lie down with them.
A birthing ball helped me with michael as I could sit with no pressure, would it be ok to use it now?

I had diarrhoea a few days ago put it down to a bug, have had loads of discharge (but I have quite a bit anyway sorry for TMI) he feels so low.
I don't want to go any time soon as I'm only 35weeks tomorrow and we are far from prepare, what else could I do to ease it but not bring on labour?X

 

[bumpin2012]

Mayb_baby, I've always found a nice hot bath helped... but might be worth a call to your early labour unit? I don't know if they will try and stop it if it IS the start, but at least they can give you better direction.

I've also read that doing "child's pose" a few times a day can help rotate a sunny side up baby. I really find child's pose in the shower with the water directed at my lower back comforting.

 

[mayb_baby]

I'm in the bath now, I'm going to give EPU a call and ask to see what they say

stargazer- You sound so organised compared to me, I’m a week late with an assignment.
Fleur- Glad baby has turned and I hope baby has gained the weight needed.
Felix- I’m planning to try and breastfeed.
Shannon- Heartburn has me sleeping almost upright too, I’m sick of rennies and milk
emalou- Fingers crossed that baby has moved, that was my indication baby had flipped his hiccups were really low.

 

[emalou90]

Hope your tightening have eased up now sweet let us know xx

 

[Felix26]

Fleur - Is your baby measuring too small? Are the doctors worried about something?

The midwives aren't worried. They know my family specialises in tiny, healthy babies All they care about is that baby keeps growing. The doctor I've seen at the hospital, on the other hand, is not happy. Says baby is too small and "that can't be a good thing". Everything else, brain size, heartbeat, etc. is perfect. She couldn't explain why she thought it was a bad thing that my son, like everybody in the family, isn't a big one.

I'm planning to breastfeed, I'm desperate too. I had a dream last night that this baby wouldn't latch either

Something we seem to be fearing now, as the time is getting so close. I'm not planning to buy bottles or formula before hand, unless that seems a good idea? What's everyone else doing? Xx

I'm having those dreams too
Had one last night, and when I woke up I asked my OH when was the antenatal class on breastfeeding (he has the dates on his phone). Turns out it was last Tuesday, so I missed it and next class on BF is after my due date so there's no hope I will be able to attend it. I started crying because of course I'm very emotional and breasfeeding is important to me, and it led to a fight! Such a lovely way to wake up :/

Not sure if you ment that you've actually missed the class in reality?
If you have, my midwife has recommended I go to the actuall breast feeding group, with new babies and mums, even before I get pregnant, to set up support links and have more of an idea what to do. Do they have these near you?

 

[mayb_baby]

I still have a dull ache in my back, never got to sleep until 3am but it's not as bad today.
It's not peaking the way they did last night x

 

[Felix26]

Promise I will read and catch up

I have been in so much pain today/tonight, I have started getting contractions (braxton hicks I guess as they come and go but are lasting 2-3mins) in my back again like Michael.
No tummy tightenings just that crippling sensation in my back that gets worse if you sit or lay down.
I'm scared this means I will have another back labour as it was so tiring, I couldn't sit or lay down for 2 days I walked or sat on a birthing ball.

The pains are coming every 20mins or so ATM but they were the same last night and stopped.
I had these pains a week before labour and all through labour.
They are dead strong and I can't sit/lie down with them.
A birthing ball helped me with michael as I could sit with no pressure, would it be ok to use it now?

I had diarrhoea a few days ago put it down to a bug, have had loads of discharge (but I have quite a bit anyway sorry for TMI) he feels so low.
I don't want to go any time soon as I'm only 35weeks tomorrow and we are far from prepare, what else could I do to ease it but not bring on labour?X

How are u feeling now? What did labour ward say? X

 

[Felix26]

Oh good. I've been having pains, period cramps on and off, and my usual Braxton hicks but last night and today I've felt a different pain in groin/ Lowe tummy area that is more intense and deeper. Like a dark pain, if that even makes sense. Luckily I have a midwife appointment in half an hour, I will ask her then xx

 

[nic18]

34+2 bump pic!

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[mamaduke]

Just checking back in - I am team blue on May 7th

 

[mayb_baby]

Felix- labour ward said to take it easy and relax that they won't try and stop anything at this stage but it would be better to rest up and not to encourage it either.
If pain gets regular I'm to go in but it's not as bad today, so I'm thinking it was bad BH
What did your MW say?

 

[FleurDeMai]

Not sure if you ment that you've actually missed the class in reality?
If you have, my midwife has recommended I go to the actuall breast feeding group, with new babies and mums, even before I get pregnant, to set up support links and have more of an idea what to do. Do they have these near you?

I missed the antenatal class that's offered by the birth center. They do have a breastfeeding group that meets at the midwife's office, and there's another one at the local health center, and I intend to go. I guess I'm so upset mainly because there's only one month to go and I do not feel sufficiently prepared.

 

[Wannabe Mommy]

Saw the MW today and got to hear lil misses heartbeat again. Everything looking good today she had a feel around and baby is in perfect position, head down, spine along my belly, not engaged yet but that's normal and she said even though US showed off the charts she doesn't feel big in her experience so to take the measurements they give with a pinch of salt.

All in all a good appt which is always nice.

 

[Mrs.stefka]

Fleur - I'm not taking BF classes either. I was told to bring my pump to the hospital with me when I go into labor, and the nurses will walk me through the steps then and there. I have found that my friends are a great resource, too. I know for me personally, I don't absorb most of what I need to just by listening. I'm a very hands on person. I don't thinks it's possible to ever be 100% prepared, because just as soon as you think you're there, life throws a curveball. Just enjoy your pregnancy while it lasts, and try not to stress too much!

Mayb_baby - Glad the pains have eased up. It could be BH for sure. My SIL had bad BH pains 2 weeks before giving birth, so it's definitely a possibility! I hope that's all it was. Keep us posted.

Cute baby bump Nic!!

 

[HannahGraceee]

Mayb_baby hope you manage to get lots of rest sweet! Xxx

 

[nic18]

Just checking back in - I am team blue on May 7th

I'm due May 7th aswell with a boy!

 

[emalou90]

Hiccups low down again!
Also everytime she does big movements it hurts so muchhhhh

 

[HannahGraceee]

Just checking back in - I am team blue on May 7th

I'm due May 7th aswell with a boy!

Does this mean may the 7th is a boy day? well shall see haha! I'm also May 7th with a surprise

 

[Excalibur]

Rosie - 5 weeks will soon fly by! Exciting! Ouch about your Mum predicting 9lbs though, especially 1 week early!

Maybe_baby - I'm glad to hear that you are not in as much pain today

Nic - Lovely bump pic!