November 2012 Due Dates

[Bookity]

Yeah, 35/36 weeks my doc does a swab for GBS. They barely had the results back for that when I had DD, thankfully it was negative so I didn't have to get the antibiotics that they would have given me if they didn't have my results back.

I hope they can be a bit more gentle with the cervical check. The nurse I had while otherwise very nice, brutal cervical check! The nurse she brought in to get a second opinion of her first check (they didn't believe I was in real labor... I didn't either for that matter!) was much more gentle, though it was still a bit uncomfortable.

 

[HalfThyme007]

You mean I'm the only one who has carried extra underwear and pants in my car my entire pregnancy because I'm constantly leaking and peeing myself all the time and extra bras and shirts from my boobs leaking?!

OMG....this and all the other pee comments literally made me tinkle a little bit because I was laughing. Leaking is definitely the word of the month for us ladies!

I'm lactose intolerant so calcium can be a problem for me. It's definitely gotten worse with the pregnancy too. Things I used to be able to eat with a lactaid pill I can't eat anymore without getting sick. It's miserable. The cramping can be from dehydration, defiencies or a combination of them or something else entirely. I was definitely dehydrated.

I've been taking Tums to help with calcium intake -- seems to make a difference...sort of. That's a bummer being lactos intolerant Although, funny story -- my BFF that I grew up with is middle eastern and always had a hard time grasping odd English phrases. Until our mid-20s she thought lactose intolerant = "lactose and tolerant". But she also thought windchill factor = "windshield factor". Not the brightest crayon in the box....but I sure love her! lol

Excited to hear your showers went well!

I'm kinda sad that I'm not having one. Even though we're having another girl I still wanted to celebrate having another baby and do the diaper raffle thing. But, it's okay. My mom has been going slightly crazy and buying a ton of outfits for her. I had all short sleeved outfits and dresses from my first 2 girls so with this one being born in a different season we did need some long sleeved outfits. So, that's exciting!

Ashley -- you should totally throw a "meet the baby" party with a diaper raffle after she's born. Every baby deserves to be celebrated, regardless of what number child it is! I think that is very accepted, especially after she arrives because everyone really does want to meet the baby.

Anyone else have more scans? Our next one is in 5 weeks, at 38 weeks...I should be ready to explode by then lol but yay for being 32 weeks today So excited to meet all of our new bundles and surprises

I have another growth scan today....but the neonatologist has zero personality and is all business....so, doubt we'll get any pics. Especially not cute ones with hair! Jealous!!

Not looking forward to cervical checks....to be honest, I'm kind of hoping they induce me before I get to that point. My sister said it was ridiculously painful and actually told her doc she thought it was very rude lol. I see the neonatologist/specialist again today so hopefully she'll shed some light on a timeline. Still kinda freaked out to think she could be here in 3 - 4 weeks!

 

[AMM1031]

I dont think the cervical checks are that bad, they are more uncomfortable to me than anything...I dont remember them doing it when I was in labour last time so I cant compare.

 

[ashleywalton]

Baby bag is packed! Yay!

I don't think the cervix checks are that bad either, but sometimes one nurse will be more rough than others once you're in labor. Is it Friday yet? I'm ready for my doctor appointment so that I can get out of the house!

 

[bexxc]

Is it Friday yet? I'm ready for my doctor appointment so that I can get out of the house!

i'm ready for friday so i can finish work for the week and stay in the house!

 

[ashleywalton]

Lol I'm always in the house. Usually when I need to get out I drive about 3 minutes to my parents and sit in their house. Haha...My life is so exciting right now!

 

[MommyH]

How long is everyone planning on working for? Right up until delivery or is anyone going to take time off before their due date?

 

[bexxc]

i plan on stopping work at 37+5. hopefully i can make it that far!

 

[MommaBarry]

Lol I'm always in the house. Usually when I need to get out I drive about 3 minutes to my parents and sit in their house. Haha...My life is so exciting right now!

I hear that!! The only other time other than my parents house is the 5 minutes im out to drop off or pick up DS !

 

[Coleey]

When I was induced (cervical gel) with my son my doctor was male, my oh was weirded out seeing another man down there I just remember my checks being uncomfortable.

I'm still working a little at the moment but only for a few more weeks xx

 

[Mrs.326]

MommyH, I'm planning on working right up until labor unless something happens and I'm put on bed rest (which I'm not counting on). So, I still have another 10 weeks at least of work! Blah! I told my boss today that I didn't want him to think I'm being wheels off but I've made the decision not to stress or fret so as not to hurt the baby. He was totally cool with my "laid back" attitude and said he gets it. Helps take off some of the pressure too

And yay for having your bags packed, Ashley! I've been talking about it for weeks and I just put together our toiletries and need to finish the wash so I can pack my gowns and nursing bras. And yay for getting out of the house as well I'm with the other girls though, I always look forward to Fridays so I can stay in! hehe

 

[HalfThyme007]

Coleey -- that's hilarious! I never thought of that, but it totally makes sense! That might be why DH got really quiet at my appt yesterday!

Staying in the house for days on end sounds lovely to me right now! But I'm sure I'd get bored after a week or two....or four. My company recently switched everyone to 4 day/10 hr schedule, which is nice because I get long weekends, but then I'm also up an hour earlier and at work for an hour later each day....and it's just kicking my trash! Each morning it gets harder and harder to get out of bed -- everything hurts! Saw the neonatalogist yesterday and she basically guaranteed that if I don't go into labor first they'll induce at 36/37 weeks (sometime in the middle of October). I had a problem with inductions for a long time -- always wanted my body to just "do its thing", but now I'm ALL FOR IT! I was also very against a c-section and now I'm thinking it just might be the way to go.

 

[AMM1031]

I have finally packed the diaper bag too, now that everything is washed and hung up, I came to realize these girls have WAY to many clothes, I am going to have to change them both twice a day every day to wear all the clothes they have gotten so far! I havent even thought of packing my bag yet, its bad enought that I only have a few things that still fit so I cant pack it up yet, but I have started a list for th hubby just in case I dont get it packed before I have to go in, I am 31 weeks and 4 days and measuring at 40 weeks already..

 

[Viking15]

Coleey -- that's hilarious! I never thought of that, but it totally makes sense! That might be why DH got really quiet at my appt yesterday!

Staying in the house for days on end sounds lovely to me right now! But I'm sure I'd get bored after a week or two....or four. My company recently switched everyone to 4 day/10 hr schedule, which is nice because I get long weekends, but then I'm also up an hour earlier and at work for an hour later each day....and it's just kicking my trash! Each morning it gets harder and harder to get out of bed -- everything hurts! Saw the neonatalogist yesterday and she basically guaranteed that if I don't go into labor first they'll induce at 36/37 weeks (sometime in the middle of October). I had a problem with inductions for a long time -- always wanted my body to just "do its thing", but now I'm ALL FOR IT! I was also very against a c-section and now I'm thinking it just might be the way to go.

Half, if they do an induction that early the statistics aren't that great for a vaginal birth. According to stats I have seen for a FTM if you are induced early with a poor bishop score around 50% (I'm sorry I can't remember the exact stat I read anymore) end up with a c-section anyway. I think if I were in your shoes I'd just do an elective c-section if they would allow it? The inductions my friends have had have been really brutal. Long and drawn out. Like 2-3 days. It's up to you, of course, and any mommy needs to decide what is best for them. Just my opinion.
Exciting that you don't have much longer to meet your LO!!!!!!!

 

[Mrs.326]

Half - that's crazy!!! You could be meeting your baby in just 4 weeks!

AMM - I understand having a limited supply of clothes that fit! I wear the same pants to work almost every day (haha). Good thing they're black and no one says anything.

 

[wishfulmom2b]

we do laundry a lot here because i dont want to keep buying maternity stuff so i have two pairs of pants that i switch out and a few tops.. sucks that its going to start getting colder here though.. will need warmer stuff asap!

my SIL just called and she has mastitis. anyone every gotten it from breastfeeding? she got sick really fast.. hopefully the meds kick in today for her!

 

[Mrs.326]

Wishful - I plan on wearing the same clothes when it gets cooler... I'm just going to throw a cardigan/coat on over whatever I'm wearing. I can't imagine having to buy any more maternity clothes! It feels like I've already spent a fortune on them!

 

[Viking15]

Wishful - I plan on wearing the same clothes when it gets cooler... I'm just going to throw a cardigan/coat on over whatever I'm wearing. I can't imagine having to buy any more maternity clothes! It feels like I've already spent a fortune on them!

Same here, but it just doesn't get that cold here. I have spent wayyyyy too much money on maternity clothes.

 

[Bookity]

I had mastitis twice. First time worse than the second. Meds worked well for me! Hopefully it doesn't happen with this one too.

 

[Mrs.326]

It can get pretty chilly here, but usually we don't hit temps below freezing until January/February and hopefully by that point I'll be able to fit into some of my pre-pregnancy clothes!