Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[lesondemavie]

TTC - Mine came back slightly low. I have a prenatal with iron in it, but I haven't been taking it consistently on nights that my acid reflux is bad. I ended up buying this organic hemp protein powder for my smoothies. It has 35% of your daily iron per serving. I figure that could give me a little boost, but my ob at my appointment was much more concerned with my protein, and the whey protein powder has more of that...trying to figure out if I can fit both in without gagging. The whey powder was actually pretty this morning, so I might try adding hemp as well.

So my 28 week appointment went really well this morning. She measured my bump and I'm nearly a week ahead...not surprising since baby has been a week ahead at every scan. It's also time to move to appointments every 2 weeks and start counting kicks! All my other numbers look great, according to their scale I only gained 3lbs this past month which puts me right on track, and on the doppler baby had a strong hb and lots of movement (even though I wasn't feeling anything at the time). I have a growth scan scheduled for a month from now at 32 weeks. After that it's my shower and then just a month and a half to prepare for baby. Time is flying!

We talked a bit about the gallbladder and she said baby is fine...it's just more about me and how I'm doing. Depending on how bad it is, I'll probably just need to watch my fat intake and go in if it gets any worse. We'll see how the ultrasound goes tomorrow, and I can discuss the results with my doctor on Friday.

 

[Maries_s]

Oh my! time is really flying.
Leson: I'm glad your app went well. I wonder when I'm going to start my 2 weeks app. I had my 28w app yesterday and he want to see me in 3 weeks. However, I'm pretty excited and looking forward to my 2weeks and hopefully 1 weeks appointment since I just have maybe one 2 weeks app with my DD.
I'm also jealous that your are going to have more scans hehe. I don't have any left and I was lucky to have this one since it was only because of the pelviectasis concern.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Leson is crazy how quick this is all going.. I'm so glad your appointment went well. My 28 week appointment is next week..

 

[second.time]

Lesonde, I hope your worries about your gallbladder are addressed and you get peace of mind! I know my SIL had gallbladder surgery very soon after her delivery because of some issues (gallstones, maybe?). It didn't affect the health of her baby at all, and she was totally fine, but I know it's not ideal to have to worry about it right now.

My appointment yesterday was OK. I got a note from my doctor clearing me to fly at the end of the month. He didn't mention my weight at all, which was nice after hearing so many comments all weekend. No word yet on my GTT or my iron levels. Apparently baby is sideways and not head down.

Here's a headless photo of me on Sunday, when I switched over to 28 weeks. I've been so lazy about photos this time around!

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Trying to get the exact number from OB, of course they call and say your Iron is low and immediately jump to the worst conclusion. But she just wants me to take Slow Fe once a day and I will get tested 6-8 weeks.

lesondemavie - That is great news, from the tone of your post you seem happier! I am also up to 2 week visits.

Your bump looks great second.time!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Well Ladies I'm happy to report my event monitor results are back. They saw sinus tachycardia and pvcs but it's all pregnancy related and it'll go away once baby is born... Thank you Lord!

 

[DobbyForever]

So much good news! So glad everything is working out well for everyone!

 

[Weebles]

Malia- Sounds like you had fun on your baby moon!

Gagrl- I remember we have similar injuries and I have to tell you... I feel your pain. I can't remember the name of the hormone but it increases the flexibility of your ligaments and joints and my guess is that's what is making it so much worse. I'm glad you have some piece of mind about your heart! That's great news!

TTC- my iron levels are borderline low.. I love frosted mini wheats so I just have a bowl for a snack after work. I can't take iron supplements because of how nauseous they make me, pregnant not. Luckily there are so many fortified cereals out there it's not too much of an issue. I think chicken is a good source too.

Leson- sorry your having issues with your gallbladder. I have a friend who eventually had to have hers removed but for now I'm glad baby is okay and and I hope it's something that can be managed.

Second- you look fabulous!

afm, I'm really having a tough time sleeping. It's not even being uncomfortable, which of course I am.. I think I have pregnancy induced carpel tunnel syndrome. I can't sleep for much more than an hour or so before waking up in severe pain. It's not just my fingers or my wrists, it extends up past my elbow... it's both arms too and while it's no bad during the day, just a little tingly/numb, I don't know how I can get through this. It's just getting worse. Even a newborn would allow for more and better sleep than this. I'm so tired that all I can manage is to lay around before work. I'm sorry for complaining. I have a Dr appt on Friday and I'm going to bring it up but from what I've read online there's not a whole lot to be done about it except suffer on through it until delivery.

 

[808malia]

I have been so hungry lately! I think I put on 4lbs while on my babymoon... And when eating meals out I usually save about half because I get full, and I have started to eat the whole thing most of the time now! Hopefully I wont put on too much weight in the third trimester...

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Good to hear that we're all progressing without any major issues. : )

So, I think I've decided to cancel my gym membership. I was gonna go after work today, but my back was soooo sore. I don't see things getting any better on the discomfort front. Plus, BD's condo has a gym and a pool, I have a treadmill, and the weather's getting nice enough to walk outside more. Also, I can use that extra money I'll have now for diapers and stuff.

BD and I went to our local hospital for a little prenatal session and tour. It went pretty well and we both learned a fair bit. We also had to stop ourselves from making several jokes and smart-ass comments. That either makes me think we'll be funny parents, or parents that aren't serious enough. lol

Still haven't really discussed names again. I was thinking today though, as much as I want Alex to be my first son, BD seems to like the name I want for a 2nd son more: Matthew. He had brought up my dad's name (Werner) as a middle name option and that's what I was thinking for a 2nd boy: Matthew Werner Hermann "last name". I'm not changing my desire for a boy named Alex, but should he maybe be the 2nd son instead? Just thinking out loud here. Maybe we should just decide on Alex's middle names and then see if the baby looks like an Alex or a Matt once he's here.

 

[second.time]

Gagrlin, great news! And pretty, I like the name Matthew. Nothing wrong with waiting until you see the baby. I had a name all picked out for my oldest son for months, and when he arrived we basically chose an alternate option there in the hospital room. It suddenly felt perfect.

Still no word about my GTT, but it looks like my hemoglobin/hematocrit numbers have dropped a lot since November. I guess I do have anemia, which explains why I have to nap every day and always feel sluggish. I hope the iron supplements kick in soon.

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Oh Second.time, hope your iron kicks in soon. I just started my iron supplements today.

Pretty - It sounds like you and BD are going to be great parents, laughing and making jokes together! Gotta keep things fun! I like Matthew as well, and maybe it will be a game day decision for you.

Malia - I am Fx'ing for not a lot of weight in 3rd tri too!

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Interested to know what position everyone has been sleeping in. I am running out of positions. I can't on the right side, I start to go numb in my leg.

I read sleeping on your back is bad because it cuts off the blood flow? So I have been propping myself up on some pillows and sleeping on my back. Anyone else do this?

And then I will mainly sleep on my left side with my pregnancy pillow.

DH, is already getting annoyed with the pregnancy pillow as it takes up alot of the bed. lol Oh well.

 

[DobbyForever]

I just switch sides when I pee, and I pee so much my legs don't go numb lolol

Pretty agreed make all the "dumb" jokes you want. . I like all those baby names so no help there

Second also hoping the iron kicks in soon

Afm eating like shit this week because I'm sick and have zero energy. Ugh sorry baby!

 

[Maries_s]

I just spent the night switching sides (left/right) if my daughter allows me to. We have a king size bed and it getting smaller since we are 3 and a baby inside me.

 

[DobbyForever]

Jealous. We're in a queen (the king was out of stock and instant gratification lol). I feel like because we have JUST enough room I can't get a preggo pillow.

 

[lesondemavie]

We went with a Cal-King bc I like my space, but DH can make any bed feel small . For sleep I have my pregnancy pillow hugging my left, a pillow under my head, and then another pillow just behind my back. I start out on my left side, but ultimately always roll onto my back with the pillow cushioning me. I wouldn't worry about the whole cutting off the blood flow. If you do, your legs will start to tingle - you'll feel it for sure. I haven't felt that at all, and I still lay on my back in bed and at yoga...just always with a cushion, blanket, or pillow under me.

 

[Mummafrog]

Helloo all, I can't possibly comment for everyone but I'm so pleased to read all the good news

I am having low iron issues this time :/ been taking a midwife given supplement but it's not strong enough as they've dropped again so I need the stronger one. Other things that are good are red meat, green leafy vegetables like spinach, dried apricots and fortified cereals. Also Google a product called 'Spartone' and another called 'Floradix', I was anaemic for many years in my teens. So I'm basically just going to do all that stuff!

My left leg goes numb when lying down too! Haha, it's apparently a trapped nerve, such joy. It's painful to sleep on my sides because of my pelvis and on my back has started to hurt in my lower tummy I ordered a cheap pregnancy pillow from amazon that should get here today so I'm hoping I can get a bit comfier.

I've also been looking into starting perineal massage around 30 weeks and starting my red raspberry leaf tea as well, any knowledge on the massage from anyone here? I've been told to get vitamin e oil to do it with but not sure why haha.

Got my gtt and 28 week scan in the first week of May, bit scared of having problems come up

We're going away this weekend with family which will be good for my 3 year old and for me to do some SITTING

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Where do you all live that you get a 28 week scan? They Don't do that here.

 

[Mummafrog]

I don't 'get' one, I'm advised to have one due to my high bmi, then another at 36 weeks. I get very nervous every time that they will say something is wrong.