November 2013 Babies!

[The Alchemist]

Cat - you probably have size 55cm. You need the 65cm. I'm in love with this ball and so is my dd lol. I wonder if I can take it with me to hospital during labor?

Where is everybody? If this was a room, it's too quiet lol.

 

[whittnie117]

Omgosh, I was thinking the same thing. Where is everyone. I am here, but I always feel like I am talking too much.
At my hospital they have two birthing balls in the wing that they use, not enough at all. So they allow us to bring our own if we like.

I am just dealing with some personal issues right now. I posted on the main forum about one of them. My heart is just aching right now. We just lost an aunt three weeks ago and maybe about to lose my uncle (no relation). I am just kind of...blah. We've lost so many people in our family recently. I just want to stop burying people. 8 people in the last 13 years and then the one in the hospital and one having heart troubles. It's just so...blah...
Sorry for such a morbid topic.

Anyhow, if you guys are having heartburn...is there ANYTHING I can do besides tums? I've never ever had heart burn before pregnancy so I am not used to it and I can't stand it. I started getting it bad two days ago and it's kind of constant. I had it a few times over the last few weeks, but it went away. It hurts so bad. And I am sooo sooo thirsty. If only drinking didn't cause the stomach to secrete more acid

 

[therealdalia]

Hi Guys! I am not sure where everyone else has been, but I started a new job last month, started home construction and disappeared from here. I have been reading and catching up. Glad to see you guys again. We're in the home stretch!

 

[cat123456]

I need ur opinion ladies. Wen i fell pregnant we diddnt no th day of conceiving so my due date was based at a scan. Well for th last couple of scans hes been measuring two weeks ahead and weighing two weeks ahead.. We think he may b 36 weeks not 34 wat do i do?? Xx

 

[whittnie117]

I would continue to set on the dates for the induction or c section that your doctor originally had. If he is measuring ahead all of a sudden he could still be only 34 weeks. That way, it's better to be safer than sorry. He would have more complications if he were taken out now vs in two weeks. And if he IS actually 35-36 weeks already, then he would be born at a very good gestation when your csection/induction does come around. I know it's a difficult thing to wait for while you're in pain, but those extra two weeks in your tummy will matter a lot in the long run.

Welcome back Dalia. Stick around for a while, why don't ya \

Edit: also Cat, if that dating scan you had in earlier pregnancy was between 9-12 weeks those scans are SUPER accurate and I would be going off those dates anyhow. Now that we are further along, babies can scan at different gestations within three weeks.

 

[wantb502]

Hey Gals!

Whit: I have HORRIBLE heartburn too. My dad gave me a wedge pillow and it really has helped. Not only does it elevate my head while sleeping, I can add more pillows on top of it and sleep on my back because I am at such an incline. It helps the pain in my hips.

Thereal: WELCOME BACK!!!

I've been super super busy all weekend. It was my baby shower yesterday and I had friends and family fly in from all over the country. Friday night I hung out with my girl friend from 7th grade. She lives in Arizona now and has two awesome kinds. My baby shower was a success yesterday. Very overwhelming because I HATE being the center of attention... I get really nervous. It was fun though we were strapped for time and I had to unwrap about 50 presents in about 10 minutes. I thought I was going to throw myself into contractions with all the anxiety!

I got TONS of stuff...More blankets then I think any baby will ever need. I have a lot of very talented friends and family that handmade blankets and hats and booties. I registered at Target and they screwed up a lot because I got double and triple of the same presents. I got TWO jogging strollers and 3 Moby wraps! Good thing I have 90 days to return items and at least get store credit. It was really amazing to have so many of my family and friends there excited and celebrating our little dude. It makes me even more excited to meet him! I LOVE my people.. I am super blessed.

I have another baby shower next weekend that is mainly just friends (co-ed). People are asking where we are registered, but I am telling people not to buy anything or that we accept booze and wine OUr stash has dwindled so much since getting pregnant because we don't buy any and all of our friends come over and drink it!

I didn't take a bump picture yesterday.I will have Dave do after I get off work tomorrow or Tuesday and if not, I may just skip a week. I don't think I look any different from last week anyway.

 

[The Alchemist]

Want - wow sounds like you had a great baby shower. Awww I love hand made stuff, they tend to get creative. That's so thoughtful. Don't worry, all those blankets and booties will be used! Plus, it'll be cold in the first few months of baby's life. Yes, don't forget your pics!

Dalia - welcome back! You disappeared for a looong time, glad you're back!

Cat - go with the earliest scan you had as those are accurate and the ones the dr goes by. Any scans thereafter aren't accurate.

Today, I am 32 weeks. Just that much closer to meeting my boy I am beginning to feel impatient!

 

[Nariah01]

Want: Glad your shower went well! I am a bit nervous about mine too because I don't like that type of stuff, but being our first baby we need the stuff and a lot of people want this shower to happen so what the hell. We were going to do a co-ed shower, but now I am wondering if it will be way too many people, not to mention I would feel horrible if not many guys came and DH was all by himself.

As for myself, tomorrow is going to be super busy and exciting and it probably will remain that way through most of the week! We got the house we were trying for, and it looks like we will close this Thursday! We go to sign all the escrow stuff tomorrow. I am super pumped about this but also kind of scared, its our first house, we don't have any family or friends close by, and I will have to find a new Midwife/hospital to deliver at. SO that's kind of scary as I really don't like doctors at all so a little worried I won't find someone in time. I'm in the home stretch and a bit worried I won't find all the providers I need(like a doctor for the baby)

Wish me luck that all goes well and I don't run myself into the ground(like I usually do when this stuff happens )

 

[missjenn]

Glad you had an awesome shower want! I had mine on the weekend too....alot more clothes...I am going to return some and get gift cards for diapers and we so much clothes we dont know what to do with them.

I have had the worst heart burn/acid reflux all of this pregnancy....nothing over the counter worked....I am on 20 MG Ran Omeprazole and its like it never existed. But mine was out of this world 24/7 uncontrollable and horrible!

 

[The Alchemist]

Gosh, how many of you are having heartburn/reflux? Ugh...that sucks. I had it last pregnancy at the last couple of months. It was kind of my fault because I wasn't watching what I was eating and how much. But this time around, it's different. I haven't had any problems and it might be because I have been drinking 3 cups of water mixed with raw apple cider vinegar. I'm kinda the weirdo that hates taking otc meds/pharma meds and would rather go natural.

Ugh...I so need another pregnancy massage. I want it weekly but can't afford to spend $ on it like that. Would be lovely though.

Is anyone's bubs heads down yet? I read from 32 weeks onwards, they should be heads down. I think mine has finally turned heads down as I have been feeling his hiccups near my pubic bone. I used to feel it near my navel. I'm happy he's heads down I was afraid he'd be breech. I hope he stays that way from now on.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Hi ladies, sorry Ive been MIA for a bit. I had to have someone from work drive me to the doctor on Thursday morning. I was extremely dizzy and nauseous. Id had diarrhea (sorry, TMI) the day before, so Id been careful to drink plenty of water....apparently not enough. The doctor said I was dehydrated and had the flu. Im just now starting to feel better. I was down and out for about 3 days. Im not 100% yet, but definitely better than I was. I got a little concerned because LO wasnt moving around as much, but I was monitored for awhile and given fluids and they said he's doing ok. I go back to the dr again tomorrow, so Ill get some reassurance then too.

Seems like everyone is doing well.

Want & Jenn- Glad your baby showers went well. We also have more clothes and blankets than I think we'll ever use...thats why gift receipts are nice, lol. We were able to purchase a glider (rocking chair) and the crib mattress with the stuff we took back lol.

Dalia- Welcome back! Glad youre doing well

Alchemist- Thanks for the BF tips. According to the dr, my LO has been head down since about 30 weeks and when I went in on Thursday he said the same again. So...FX crossed he stays that way. Honestly though, I cant tell a difference. I dont get a lot of movement low on my stomach, most of it is high around my ribs. I assumed since the dr said he was head down that i was getting kicked by feet

Nariah- Congrats on the house. Thats very exciting! Something like this can be super stressful, make sure youre taking care of yourself and resting. Its best for LO too!!!

As for heartburn....I have it most days, some days are worse than others, some food is worse than others. Its not pleasant, but its not unbearable either. Im certainly getting my calcium with all the tums Im taking though lol. My biggest problem right now is just general uncomfortableness and being anxious about the baby getting here. We're almost done with the nursery. Ill post a picture or two once its done. Nothing fancy.

Mama- Hoping youre ok and youre little ones are doing well. We miss you

 

[whittnie117]

Rockin, get your rest! Hopefully you get 100% better real soon.

Alchemist, at my last growth scan baby was head down and I've been feeling his hiccups real down low. It's funny because his head must be pressed against the lining of the uterus. I can feel little bumps at every hiccup if my hand is down there. Also, super funny story. I put headphones on my belly last night to play The Piano Guys (I love them) and I had one of them off to the right side. Baby had the hiccups and they shifted to RIGHT where the headphone was. OHMYGOSH, I got a kick out of it. It made me imagine that he wanted to listen to the music so he put his ear to the headphone When I turned on rock music he started moving in beat. It was fun.

Nariah, congrats on the house. Good luck on finding a doctor for you and little one. Hopefully you can find someone really quickly.

Want, it sounds like you got a lot of real nice things. Luckily all those duplicates can go to whatever else you may need. So yay for that.

I feel like that baby shower my mom said she would start planning may not happen due to having to take care of my uncle. I really don't know what is going on for sure as my mom turned off her phone on Friday and hasn't turned it back on. I feel like it was either to avoid me, or to go into her hole. So, now I might have to tell people I got addresses from that it may not happen -_- people were excited. I hope they understand if that's what it comes to. It would be nice though. I just want to see my family together again.

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - that is sooo neat! And why didn't I do that already?! Really gotta okay music to test that out. I played it with my dd but she never reacted that way. This time, I'm curious how little guy would react. I like rock music, Nirvana,RHCP, and bands like that. For calm music, I think I am going to try spa station on Pandora. .... And I hope your mom is okay. Don't know why she would not call you?

 

[whittnie117]

EDIT: She just texted me right now saying her phone has been down. Way to make me think the worst. My little sister didn't even tell me that and Ive been texting her saying I'm worried and needing information. My sister just said she was at work and couldn't talk. I don't even think she told my mom I was trying to get a hold of her. I'm hormonal, emotional, and just want my mommy and need to know what responsibilities will land on me if I need to take care of my uncle's last wishes.

As for the music, check out the Piano Guys. I really want to see them on tour. Also, baby went crazy for Sweet Child o' Mine when I was listening to rock I don't think he likes my singing either. He was just kicking me, not in beat, nothing like that. Just kicking when I was singing to him, lol.

 

[mama.luv]

Hey ladies. I'm finally feeling a little better after having that darn c-section. It still hurts to walk around, so I walk really slow. My babies are doing fine, I visit them all of the time. My daughter is up to 2lbs 3oz, so I'm kind of excited about that. The NICU staff keep pressuring me about pumping milk. I'm only getting 1/2 ounce during each pumping session. So that little bit of milk just goes to my daughter, while my son gets donor milk. I spoke to a lactation specialist today and she gave me some tips and said I should be pumping 40ozs a day by next week. I would really like to see that If you ladies plan on pumping, I would advise you guys to get a nursing tank top or bra. About two months ago, I bought a nursing tank on clearance at Target for $8, the original price was $30. I wasn't about to buy it but luckily I did because that thing comes in handy when pumping, I can pump hands free. So please look into buying one of those. If they are expensive, just buy one and put it on when you pump.

I see most of you are having your baby showers, lucky you. Mine is set for Oct 26th. But family has already started sending us stuff. My bro-in-law shipped us 2 play pens, a diaper genie and diapers since he lives 600 miles away. My mom keeps bringing stuff to my house. And people keep calling me asking me what I want. It's to the point where I don't know where the heck to put this stuff. I'm too sore to start re-arranging things.

You ladies are almost there, just relax. Speaking of heartburn, I was getting it a lot while in the hosp. I think they gave me mylanta. And just a tip, if you guys are feeling dizzy, major headache or feeling upper abdomen pain, go get checked. These can be signs of preeclampsia. I will be checking in on you guys from time to time

 

[whittnie117]

So glad to hear from you Mama. I am so happy to hear that your babies are doing great! That's is such wonderful news. Hopefully your babies will be home with you soon. I also hope you are able to pump more milk soon! I know you want to breastfeed. Fingers crossed for you.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama!! - SO glad to hear from you Super glad that your babes are doing fine. I always wonder about how you're coping and how your lo's are doing. As for the pumping, it may get a bit frustrating trying to pump them to a good amount. In your situation, is that normal to pump 1/2oz per session? I really don't know...As for the bra, thanks for the heads up. I think I will look into that as I do plan on pumping. Last time, I had a hard time trying to bf dd on one boob while hold the pump on the other boob. Can you say super multitask or what? lol...well I hope things continue to go well. Keeping you guys in my thoughts.

 

[luna_19]

Glad things are going well mama

 

[mama.luv]

Alchemist: I don't think it's normal to pump only 1/2oz, but the lactating specialist said it should increase if I pump 8 times a day, Yikes!! I'm really anxious to see if I can fill up the 4oz bottles they gave me These boobs better get it together because I'm sure not trying to feed my babies formula.

 

[missjenn]

9 Months!!! 36 Weeks!!!