November 2013 Babies!

[Co_Cowgirl]

I am never really sure what is a foot or an arm! Let alone finding the head! My little girl is fairly good about being a calm baby. I feel her roll around a lot but she keeps herself pretty calm.

 

[whittnie117]

I only know his position due to hiccups. Before I felt them I knew he was transverse because, well it's just easier to tell at that point. But sometimes I think he is transverse again, but his hiccups are right in my pelvis. He is a contortionist.

 

[wantb502]

Whit: me too! He hiccups 2-3 times and day and its right at the base of my bump. I feel a head and butt, but usually I'm not sure which is which.

 

[missjenn]

Congrats Mama! I'm so glad to hear that the babies are delivered and breathing and gaining weight. That's so strange that the little one is doing better breathing wise. She's a tough little cookie! They both look precious! Sorry to hear you didnt have the best experience with the c-section....sounds frigin creepy to know you were able to feel some of what was going on! I never heard of the donor milk before...that's kinda cool...although I do hope that you are able too...it's the next best after you!

I Hope things continue to progress well for you and your little family!!!

Rockin - I organized the babies room myself too...it was totally my thing to do...I'm sure they were trying to be helpful but sometimes it just doesnt feel that way. If I'm getting it in the butt than you better be too! HAHA!

Ladies - I can't tell what parts are what with my baby...don't know if its his head or bum I am always feeling...all I know is that for the past 3-4 weeks he is crazy active...morning....day and night....!

P.S. At the prenatal class yesterday the nurse told us to stop blowing our money on Bio-Oil and use olive oil instead for stretch marks....she says it's way cheaper and the absolute best thing you can use on stretch marks...so I ran out of bio yesterday and started using the olive oil tonight!

 

[LoveSanrio]

So babysitter meeting went well. She seems to be able to handle the girls well, and they took right to her. Guess we will test the waters and have her watch them here soon. Hiring sitters isn't easy.

I have DH's family too, but they can only handle them for so long. His mom had 2 kids, so she gets overwhelmed with 4. It is easier to just hire someone and pay them to do it.

Last I knew baby was transverse, but I think she may have moved now. It really is hard to tell! I will have another growth scan in a few weeks and I guess I will find out then.

 

[The Alchemist]

Missjenn - I was using bio oil too until I discovered it contains bht, a chemical preservative. No way, for me. I don't put that in me nor on me. So I've tossed it...and have since been using hemp seed oil or organic raw virgin coconut oil. Both are extremely healthful for skin. Olive oil is good too but I preserve that for cooking. I might make a concoction of hemp, coconut, and almond oil.

 

[The Alchemist]

Crap, I accidentally clicked post quick reply.

Anyway, that's what I've been doing to moisturize my skin.

 

[bb1]

Mama-
Congrats on the safe arrival of your beautiful babies. Glad baby girl is now putting weight on. And hopefully your little boy will get the hang of breathing on his own very soon.
I have heard a lot about donor milk in the US.

I would hate for someone to try to take over doing the nursery for me. Its like the privilege I get for growing him lol. Bit like my MIL trying to get first nurse of bub before me or DH even though I told her I dont want her in the delivery room.

When I had my EMCS with DS I didn't feel anything at all. I had a spinal block. I did get the shakes but that went away before I was even wheeled into recovery.

Had my growth scan yesterday for my uterus measuring 5 weeks ahead. Baby is measuring perfect for dates and estimated to be 4lb 5oz at the moment. I dont know much more until I see the Dr to go over the scan on the 2nd of October. The U/S tech did spend a lot of time looking at the cord and watching the blood flow in the cord but again didnt say anything to me. And it was all going on down around the babys head. Hopefully its just me watching it all too closley. Nervous about my appointment now. Also when he measured my cervix it is still measuring 3cm (at 29 weeks was 4+) so thats good that its starting to get thinner, hopefully gives me a better chance at VBAC if my cervix keeps thinning and eventually opening.

 

[wantb502]

Better late than never... Here is my Sunday Bump day pic. Dave and decided to skip out on our prenatal class (it was the 6 of 7th class) and we took a nice warm bath, spent some quality time together (if you know what I mean), and got some good Asian food. It was absolutely glorious and I definitely was in a better mood at work today because of our much needed QT.

Sorry the pic is taken so late in the day, after the bath...so have NO makeup on and my hair isn't fixed. Oh well.

Here is a comparison 20 weeks verse 31.

 

[whittnie117]

bb1, I didn't even know it was possible that you could be so far ahead in measurements of the uterus vs an on target baby. I wonder what mine is measuring at. I've always felt my uterus was a little bigger than average. Is that when they take the tape measure to your stomach or is it measuring through ultrasound? I've not had anyone try to measure me with the tape measure. As for being worried. I would say don't. If there is something wrong, one would assume that they would call you. Keep us updated though!

Want, you look fantastic. I didn't take a picture yesterday, I just forgot. It's so interesting to see the transformation in you and you're STILL looking fabulous and fit, just with a baby belly, lol. Your bump is totally all baby. No doubt about it. You've done a fantastic job at keeping yourself healthy. I wish I had as much discipline.

I think that would be fun to do. Have us all post a 20 week and a current photo. I just have 18 week and 22 week. I skipped 20 for some reason. I'll try to remember to take a photo as soon as I have a day I get dressed to go somewhere, haha. I don't get dressed out of pajamas often. I shower, then put on more pjs.

 

[wantb502]

I am doing a progression thing on Word...My DH recommended I print it and bring it the baby shower this weekend. I am just winging it...I hope it can print out okay.

 

[whittnie117]

Progression thing?

 

[The Alchemist]

Rockin (or anyone interested) - I couldn't find my list of herbs/foods that increase milk supply/quality so I found 2 sites that lists herbs. https:// https://herblore.com/overviews/list-of-galactagogues-herbs-that-increase-breastmilk-production and https:// https://forums.llli.org/showthread.php?100931-quot-Lesser-quot-known-galactagogues

Hope this helps. Well...hope you won't have a problem with production but in case you do, you know what to look for. I recommend to research on the ones you aren't sure or haven't heard of. Some may worsen a condition you have.

 

[whittnie117]

I saw somewhere on here while I was in the first trimester about breastmilk cookies. No not made with breastmilk, lol, but to increase the flow. I wish I could find them now as it would be super handy to be able to make the batter and freeze it for when baby arrives. I just want to help production along.

Also, I am fully interested in any and all links or information anyone wants to throw out there.

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - hey I remember about that milk cookie. It's just cookie with oatmeal and I think fennel in it. Both, oats and fennel, increase milk supply. You can make your own and incorporate the fennel or leave it. Or if you want that particular recipe, I think you might be able to find it via google search.

I'll try to find other sites and share with you ladies.

 

[missjenn]

Want - With that perfect belly I sure hope you are planning to get some maternity pictures done! Your belly is super photo worthy!

 

[wantb502]

Whit: a photo progression my belly of each week so you can see he change.

Missjenn: my cousin is a very talented photographer and she is coming for my baby shower this weekend. I think she will snap a few photos I hope!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

So many comments to get through, you ladies were busy!

Want- you look fantastic! And so adorable that you and your hubby had some 'quality' bath time...OH and I did the same thing with the shower Sunday and it was so fantastic and relaxing! Highly recommended lol

Alchemist- I dont think the link is working!...maybe its me. Has anyone else tried it? I cant get it to work. Thank you though!

Love- glad the meeting with the new babysitter went well

bb-I dont know much about the cervix measuring ahead of baby...how does that work??

34 weeks today! I cant believe it! Its getting so close and Im getting nervous lol. I got outside and hobbled around for about half an hour, it was nice to get walking but I swear this relaxin hormone garbage is really messing with me. The arches of my feet hurt! The doctor just told me to wrap them....so I look like a weirdo with my feet wrapped up, but it helps a lot and lets me walk still, which is good. Ill try and take a picture this afternoon. Im getting lazy with them, which is bad I know.

So my new thing is a nursing bra....theyve got some at Target and some more pricey ones at BabiesRUs. Any suggestions?

 

[cat123456]

Busy busy i never no how to remember what everyones said.. Im soo mega jelous of your bump!! I wluldnt post one of me im far too wobbly after my two previous babies and comfort eating. Im losing weight in my face and everywhere but my belly wont tone underneath arghh lol x

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Busy busy i never no how to remember what everyones said.. Im soo mega jelous of your bump!! I wluldnt post one of me im far too wobbly after my two previous babies and comfort eating. Im losing weight in my face and everywhere but my belly wont tone underneath arghh lol x

You dont have to post a pic if you dont want, but we're so non judgemental! Im a heffer, Ive gained 70lbs since I got pregnant lol, but...I love my bump so I just keep showing everyone