May & June 2022 Munchkins

[crazy4baby09]

Hey everyone. I've been MIA due to so much going on. I've been having problems with my house. my house was leaking EVERYWHERE, mold in the housing everywhere to where I was getting constant headaches. Landlord moved us (they didn't even fix the house up, they just moved some new people in) so now we are all moved in but still in boxes. The new house has so many problems but we are slowly getting it addressed. ALSOOO, at my doctors office we have rotating obgyns and at my first appointment this certain doctor did NOT like the fact that I did not want a tubal ligation/removal and told me i HAD to get on birth control even though I told her I did not want to. So today the doctors office called me and told me that same doctor is performing my c section even though I have in my chart that I do not want her as a doctor. Yeah, ticked off. I have a doctors appointment Tuesday. I'm going to cancel that c section date. If they dont, I'm leaving that whole practice.

That is really frustrating! Every time I have an appointment they ask me what birth control I want on after I have my baby. I dont plan to take any either, I have never been on birth control and do not plan to start now. I just tell them that me and my husband are considering a vasectomy, they printed out some contact info to a urologist and that was it. I still get asked and I give them the same answer. I am not sure if he is going to actually get a vasectomy because I want us both to be ok with it, but at least it makes it not their issue. With my last 3 pregnancies they asked me once and when I said I wasnt going to use birth control they dropped it. I am not sure if I keep getting asked because I am now 35 almost 36 and am having my 4th child or if its because I see a rotation of OBs. Either way each OB has asked the question and have my answer on file so I think they should stop asking. I would be irritated and definately refuse to see the OB if she was demanding I get on birth control. I hope things go well with switching your date and that you get a more respectful OB!

 

[crazy4baby09]

My kids reactions to finding out baby is a girl.

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such a cute reaction!

 

[crazy4baby09]

I had my OB appointment today as I ell as my first nst this pregnancy. Baby looked great in the trace so that is awesome. The OB went over my ultrasound and the history of my other labors and she said that baby is measuring great in the 59th percentile and that if she continues in that range at the next scan then I should be able to have a vaginal delivery. I am excited about that! They did a urine check ( I was only able to give a small amount because I didn't really have to go) and there were a small amount of ketones in there. Has anyone else had this happen? I cannot remember if it happened in any of my other pregnancies or not. To be fair I had not eaten all morning and just ate something quick right before the appt so not sure if that had anything to do with it? Either way it is giving me a little bit of anxiety.

 

[Suggerhoney]

That is really frustrating! Every time I have an appointment they ask me what birth control I want on after I have my baby. I dont plan to take any either, I have never been on birth control and do not plan to start now. I just tell them that me and my husband are considering a vasectomy, they printed out some contact info to a urologist and that was it. I still get asked and I give them the same answer. I am not sure if he is going to actually get a vasectomy because I want us both to be ok with it, but at least it makes it not their issue. With my last 3 pregnancies they asked me once and when I said I wasnt going to use birth control they dropped it. I am not sure if I keep getting asked because I am now 35 almost 36 and am having my 4th child or if its because I see a rotation of OBs. Either way each OB has asked the question and have my answer on file so I think they should stop asking. I would be irritated and definately refuse to see the OB if she was demanding I get on birth control. I hope things go well with switching your date and that you get a more respectful OB!

Hi hope u don't mind me jumping in. But with my last pregnancy and I think the one b4 that as well' they kept Asking me about birth control when I was still pregnant. Think they even gave me a leaflet on it.
I did go on the mini pill after my 2 and half year old and also after my youngest but it felt horrible when they kept asking me about it when I was still pregnant..
I was 39 when I had our todler and 41 when I had our youngest so it cud or been to do with that.

I stopped taking the mini pill on Feb 20th as we are now ttc our last baby.
I'm 42 now and turn 43 in December' so if we are blessed again no doubt they will be ragging on about birth control again.
Its so annoying.
Why do they do it?

 

[Bloblo]

Im in Poland, so no questions about birth control here. I always feel like some sort of sex addict when I ask for it (people here are quite catholic in general (98% of population), so it is just not very common).

As for ketones in urine - I almost always have it. Doc says in my case it's due to 2 things: 1) I eat only about 50g of carbs a day
2) I always do my urine test fasting as I don't normally eat breakfast until 10am.
As long as they can trace the ketones back to something (like you not having breakfast), then it really is nothing to worry about.

Afm, I survived the 15 hour flights with toddlers and the 3 week holiday in Africa! It was difficult with the kids and their sleep being disrupted, but it was absolutely amazing to just be there and see my parents again after a loooooong stretch with closed borders due to the virus. We had so much fun just pointing out animals to the kids on safari and then we spent a week on the beach, just swimming in the ocean and relaxing, followed by a couple of days in a picturesque town in the mountains to wind down and say our goodbyes. Perfect holiday.

I can't believe that the 3rd trimester is here already! I took advantage of the 2nd, but I am now paying for doing too much. My sciatica is severe some days, my rlp is terrible and my vagina is so swollen that I sometimes feel baby wants to just escape.
Luckily she is kicking up a storm, so I have at least one symptom that I love and can't get enough of

 

[crazy4baby09]

Im in Poland, so no questions about birth control here. I always feel like some sort of sex addict when I ask for it (people here are quite catholic in general (98% of population), so it is just not very common).

As for ketones in urine - I almost always have it. Doc says in my case it's due to 2 things: 1) I eat only about 50g of carbs a day
2) I always do my urine test fasting as I don't normally eat breakfast until 10am.
As long as they can trace the ketones back to something (like you not having breakfast), then it really is nothing to worry about.

Afm, I survived the 15 hour flights with toddlers and the 3 week holiday in Africa! It was difficult with the kids and their sleep being disrupted, but it was absolutely amazing to just be there and see my parents again after a loooooong stretch with closed borders due to the virus. We had so much fun just pointing out animals to the kids on safari and then we spent a week on the beach, just swimming in the ocean and relaxing, followed by a couple of days in a picturesque town in the mountains to wind down and say our goodbyes. Perfect holiday.

I can't believe that the 3rd trimester is here already! I took advantage of the 2nd, but I am now paying for doing too much. My sciatica is severe some days, my rlp is terrible and my vagina is so swollen that I sometimes feel baby wants to just escape.
Luckily she is kicking up a storm, so I have at least one symptom that I love and can't get enough of

I'm so glad you had a great trip! It sounds amazing! I didn't eat breakfast before I did my urine test, I was running around all morning, I also barely drank anything so didn't have much urine to give. Maybe that is the cause! It would definitely make me feel better at least! I feel you on the sciatic pain! I went to the chiropractor yesterday morning and it helped a little with the sciatic and pelvic pain, but it's still there from time to time. Yay for movements! That is my favorite part too! My little girly moves so much, the kids enjoy watching my belly move too!

 

[Babybump87]

Not sure why I stopped getting notifications for our thread ! But will catch up later on posts

Went for bloods last week - to be told after she did it that it was a full blood count and not the iron , b12 and vitamin d the midwife requested . Apparently she done the form wrong and the full blood count won’t show these levels? - I’ve now got to wait another 2 weeks for these to be checked .

In the meantime gets a message to call my GP yesterday morning to book a telephone call to discuss recent results (from the full blood count test ) couldn’t get though yesterday so tries again this morning only to be on hold for 50 minutes to be told it’s medical emergencies only now like WTF !! , I must admit I did lose my cool. I’m absolutely livid !! Why can’t they just look and tell me what’s been flagged up , it’s not hard Jeesh .

I have a midwife appointment tomorrow morning anyway so hopefully she will find out … I’m seriously in no mood for messing the last few days ! Sorry girls rant over !!

 

[MrsT116]

Not sure why I stopped getting notifications for our thread ! But will catch up later on posts

Went for bloods last week - to be told after she did it that it was a full blood count and not the iron , b12 and vitamin d the midwife requested . Apparently she done the form wrong and the full blood count won’t show these levels? - I’ve now got to wait another 2 weeks for these to be checked .

In the meantime gets a message to call my GP yesterday morning to book a telephone call to discuss recent results (from the full blood count test ) couldn’t get though yesterday so tries again this morning only to be on hold for 50 minutes to be told it’s medical emergencies only now like WTF !! , I must admit I did lose my cool. I’m absolutely livid !! Why can’t they just look and tell me what’s been flagged up , it’s not hard Jeesh .

I have a midwife appointment tomorrow morning anyway so hopefully she will find out … I’m seriously in no mood for messing the last few days ! Sorry girls rant over !!

What a nightmare!! Midwife should be able to access your results but not the point!

 

[MrsT116]

I'm so glad you had a great trip! It sounds amazing! I didn't eat breakfast before I did my urine test, I was running around all morning, I also barely drank anything so didn't have much urine to give. Maybe that is the cause! It would definitely make me feel better at least! I feel you on the sciatic pain! I went to the chiropractor yesterday morning and it helped a little with the sciatic and pelvic pain, but it's still there from time to time. Yay for movements! That is my favorite part too! My little girly moves so much, the kids enjoy watching my belly move too!

Just noticed your ticker- only 40 days to go, wow! I'm literally due the last day in June feel so far behind x

 

[crazy4baby09]

Just noticed your ticker- only 40 days to go, wow! I'm literally due the last day in June feel so far behind x

It's crazy I feel like she will be here before we know it! I have a diaper shower this Sunday. There are still a few things I need to get situated, like switching where my youngest's car seat is in the van, still need to get some formula, and pack my back and the baby's bag. I also still need to set up the bassinet and sterilize the bottles. Other than that I am pretty much ready I think. I keep thinking I have loads of time to get it done, but I homeschool my other kids so I am busy and the weeks are going by really fast. I'm getting excited and nervous!

 

[Babybump87]

It’s super exciting our due dates are getting soo close now !!! Whats a diaper shower ? Hahaha I’ve only ever heard of a baby shower

Thankful it’s going fast but some days I wish time would slow down ! Anyone packed / started to pack their hospital bags !?? .

 

[Babybump87]

Had my 32 week midwife appointment today with my usual midwife ! She took my bloods again and gave me the results of the last test which show my iron is low . She couldn’t understand the drama with the GP and said they should have just sent the medication to the chemist ! Was so simple !

Baby is plotting on the 95th centile and due to a previous shoulder dystocia I’ve been switched over to consultant led care ( just got the notification in my notes!) so not sure what happens now as I was due back to see the midwife in 2 weeks . Either way I will be having a growth scan at 37 weeks and go from there ! Baby is head down , in the right position and a strong heartbeat !

Just out of curiosity where is your baby plotting on the growth charts?! (I know these and growth scans can be way out !)

 

[MrsT116]

Had my 32 week midwife appointment today with my usual midwife ! She took my bloods again and gave me the results of the last test which show my iron is low . She couldn’t understand the drama with the GP and said they should have just sent the medication to the chemist ! Was so simple !

Baby is plotting on the 95th centile and due to a previous shoulder dystocia I’ve been switched over to consultant led care ( just got the notification in my notes!) so not sure what happens now as I was due back to see the midwife in 2 weeks . Either way I will be having a growth scan at 37 weeks and go from there ! Baby is head down , in the right position and a strong heartbeat !

Just out of curiosity where is your baby plotting on the growth charts?! (I know these and growth scans can be way out !)

Not a clue, I've never had fundal height measured or anything yet! So no idea.
Sounds like baby is getting ready! Eeee exciting!
What have they prescribed for the low iron?

 

[Sander]

Hi guys glad everyone is doing well! I haven’t had much to say so haven’t popped in lately but I have been reading all your updates

BabyBump I don’t get growth scans so I have no idea how big she is haha. My fundal height is average so I’d guess she’ll be similar to my boys who were all around 6.5-7.5lbs. I did get one growth scan for one of the kids that was way off, they thought he was going to be a big baby and he was my smallest ever at 6.6.

We are mostly organized here, just still trying to sort out a van. DH is going in to the dealership tomorrow to look at a used one they have on their lot, so we’ll see how it goes. Other than that not much to report!

 

[Babybump87]

Not a clue, I've never had fundal height measured or anything yet! So no idea.
Sounds like baby is getting ready! Eeee exciting!
What have they prescribed for the low iron?

I know !! It’s crazy when I look at my pregnancy app !

Im going to collect the prescription today just standard iron tablets , she did say take them with a glass of pure orange juice first thing of a morning !

 

[Babybump87]

Hi guys glad everyone is doing well! I haven’t had much to say so haven’t popped in lately but I have been reading all your updates

BabyBump I don’t get growth scans so I have no idea how big she is haha. My fundal height is average so I’d guess she’ll be similar to my boys who were all around 6.5-7.5lbs. I did get one growth scan for one of the kids that was way off, they thought he was going to be a big baby and he was my smallest ever at 6.6.

We are mostly organized here, just still trying to sort out a van. DH is going in to the dealership tomorrow to look at a used one they have on their lot, so we’ll see how it goes. Other than that not much to report!

Wow yeh they can be well off ! Both my girls were 8lb at birth but DS was 9lb8oz and was 4lb 3oz at 31 weeks so remains to be seen what this baby weighs !

We are in the same boat with sorting out a car ! #Headache

 

[crazy4baby09]

It’s super exciting our due dates are getting soo close now !!! Whats a diaper shower ? Hahaha I’ve only ever heard of a baby shower

Thankful it’s going fast but some days I wish time would slow down ! Anyone packed / started to pack their hospital bags !?? .

A diaper shower is kinda like a baby shower except people only bring different sizes of diapers to help the mama stock up so she won't need to buy any for awhile.

 

[Sander]

Yes cars are really horrible to shop for right now!!

Had my 32 week appointment with the OB - she told me they’ve just changed things at the hospital so they’re not requiring Covid tests anymore. They literally booked me an appointment early this week, so this is a brand new change. She’s not sure if they’ll reinstate it before baby is due, but for now fingers crossed they won’t. I’d rather not do the test I had my last baby in Dec 2020 and it was one of our worst waves, and even then I didn’t need a Covid test so I was surprised when they told me I’d need one this time. Anyways, I’m so squeamish with all of these invasive tests - I even dread the ‘easy’ stuff like the GBS swab and bloodwork. So I’ll be happy if a Covid test isn’t on my horizon!

Whenever I have my babies I make a ‘list of unpleasantries’ to mentally prepare for all the crappy stuff you have to do in the hospital

I always put this for my sections, then I check them off in my head as they get done:
- IV administration
- Spinal
- Heparin
- Post-op bloodwork
- Catheter removal

And then I’m free

 

[Babybump87]

A diaper shower is kinda like a baby shower except people only bring different sizes of diapers to help the mama stock up so she won't need to buy any for awhile.

Ahh totally makes sense !!

 

[Bloblo]

I had a scan yesterday, all looks perfect - she is measuring about 5 days ahead (where both my others were behind at this point), dunno what that means in terms of percentiles as they just measure size in terms of weeks & days here.
She is currently breech and basically there is just one hospital in the whole city that does breech births naturally (all other doctors will just do a c-section), so I really hope she turns around soon.

Back pain and sciatica is getting unbearable some days, but other than that I have no complaints. I have not bought anything yet and I have not started packing my bag yet (better get on that as I need to take ALL my own supplies to the hospital).
We are getting our new car next week as we had to upgrade to something that can take 3 carseats in a row, so dh will get a Peugeot 5008 SUV and I will take his old car (Skoda Octavia Kombi). And I can finally sell my Merc a-class which has been irritating me for the past year with it's noisy diesel engine

I feel quite unproductive these days and hope it gets better rather than worse.