November 2013 Babies!

[missjenn]

Mama - so glad to hear from you! Happy that the little ones are improving and gaining weight and that you are starting to get up and around. I'm sure the healing process from the c-section is not fun! You must be spending alot of time admiring those babies! That's cool that people are sending gifts your way...maybe your hubby can organize all of the stuff while you are in there? Do you know how long you are there for?

Rockin - glad you are starting to feel better....nothing worse than being dehydrated with diarrhea and all that stuff :s Are you going to leave work soon or try and tough it out? It's getting harder each and every day eh....I keep telling myself...day by day....to keep going!

I have to go get a frigin nursing bra before this baby gets here!

I have no clue if the baby is head down...I have my 36 week appt tomorrow so I will ask....also tomorrow is the front and back sweep....uggghhhh!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Mama- soooooo good to hear from you. Glad your LOs are doing well and hoping you can get some more milk for them!!! I would think that not being able to pump that much right now wouldnt be uncommon since they were so early, but...Ive got no idea. Oh and thanks for the nursing tank tip. Ill check out Target today! Good luck and keep us posted

Jenn- you look fantastic! Cant believe its been 9 months already!!! Ive got my Strep B test today too, Im still not sure what to expect lol. Ill let you know. And yes, Im sooooo done with working. Its a struggle every day, but I just do like you...keep telling myself to just keep going. But secretly Im hoping the dr will tell me not to work or Ill go into labor, lol. Awful I know, but Im tired.

Has anyone noticed movement changes. Im noticing the farther along I get movement seems....different. Kind of...bigger instead of lots of little jabs. Its more like rolling where my whole stomach will feel movement. Im hoping this is normal and Im not going crazy.
Also...I went for a walk yesterday for the first time since I started feeling better and I felt SO much pressure. I though the baby was just going to fall out. Also hoping this is normal lol

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - try going to target towards the tea section. It's called Mothers Milk, herbal tea for producing milk. It tastes funky but it helped keep production up for me. And keep drinking lots of fluids whether it's water, juice, or broth. Oh, the tea might taste funky to you but it's suppose to help, and it's safe.

Missjenn - look at youuuu. You're pretty much ready! Love your tummy. Don't worry, all of what you're feeling is normal, baby is getting Lower and lower. Good luck on your sweep. It's funny some OBs don't do sweep while others do. My OB from last pregnancy didn't believe it was necessary, even after I'd ask for it. I was just desperate for things to happen.

Rock - you are a rock! Don't worry, it'll be all over soon. I know you're so tired as for strep b testing, I remember they just used a large swab/qtip looking thing and they swab the anus and then your vaginal entrance, 2 different swabs. And then that's it. Quick and easy peasy. Hope yours come back negative.

Asf - I had a horrible nights sleep! All throughout the night, I was tossing and turning. I don't think I reached any REM sleep at all but I gotta go to the doctor today to do my 3rd tri lab work and glucose test. But too damn tired.

 

[whittnie117]

Oh my gosh Missjenn...9 months..already? Jeez, when you posted that picture and the title...It was like a truck hit me. I keep getting these jolts of realization how close some of us are getting. It won't be too long until we are all 9 months and you've had your baby! So crazy. And as always, you look fantastic. It kind of looks like your belly has gotten a little lower. I wouldn't say, 'dropped' but lower. Is that just me? Or perhaps it's because it's a closer up photo? I don't know.

Rockin, the last couple of days it has felt like the baby has a lot LARGER movements. Not the simple kicks and jabs. I'm sure it's a lot more in your case as your further than me. It just feels more like flumps (Made up word because I have no other word for it) and my whole stomach moves. Sometimes it hurts. It's all real low and makes me nauseous sometimes because they are slow and biiiiiiiiiiiig. So weird. I am sure when I get to 35+ weeks that it will be a lot more dramatic and weird, lol.
The pressure you're getting I've read is really normal because the baby is getting lower at this point. Glad you're starting to feel better.

Alchemist, hopefully you get some sleep today! I didn't even know we needed to do 3rd trimester blood tests and gluclose testing. I REALLY don't want to do that test again. I nearly passed out last time because that drink wreaked havoc on me. I wonder if they'll have me do it because I did mine at 26 weeks, lol.

 

[Nariah01]

Mama: So glad to hear you are doing better and the babies are thriving! How is your little boy, is he able to breath on his own yet?

I totally understand about the sleeping thing, I swear its all I do these days but I never feel rested. I am walking everyday to try and help tire me out so I can actually sleep, I think its why I don't feel rested, that I am not actually getting to the REM cycle.

I won't have my shower for another two/three weeks, so hopefully I won't be totally miserable by then. We move into the new house this weekend, super pumped but kind of frustrated because I can't help with anything. But happy to finally be going home.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Rockin, the last couple of days it has felt like the baby has a lot LARGER movements. Not the simple kicks and jabs. I'm sure it's a lot more in your case as your further than me. It just feels more like flumps (Made up word because I have no other word for it) and my whole stomach moves. Sometimes it hurts. It's all real low and makes me nauseous sometimes because they are slow and biiiiiiiiiiiig. So weird. I am sure when I get to 35+ weeks that it will be a lot more dramatic and weird, lol.
The pressure you're getting I've read is really normal because the baby is getting lower at this point. Glad you're starting to feel better.

THATS IT EXACTLY!!! Phew, Im glad its normal, I figured it probably was, but I wanted to be sure and FLUMPS is a great word for it. The movements are larger, thats what it is. Im glad you understand lol

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - oh I called it 3rd tri lab work because I purposefully skipped it back in 2nd tri lol! I really hate going to the lab plus I just didn't have the energy. I didn't have energy today but I forced myself out of the (with dd!) Because I've been holding off for too long already. Due date's pretty much around the corner, and tomorrow is my appointment. I really don't want to be scolded by my OB, who has a stutter issue. That would be funny to hear him scold me ... Lol. Wow, that's not right of me to say that. Anyway, I'm back home finally; quickly chowed down like a hungry hippo. I'm deadddd tired. Anyway, here's my 32 weeks bump pic. Officially 8 months pregnant! Getting that much closer! All of us are!

 

[whittnie117]

Alchemist, you look great! That is a true baby bump. I still just look fat and pregnant at the same time. I saw some friends the other day who didn't know I was pregnant and they said NOTHING, lol. And it's good that you're taking care of the tests now, lol. I wouldn't want to get yelled at by my doctor again. She does that enough about my weight and my food intake.

Random questions for you ladies.

Recently, when I eat, I get super tired while eating. Like I need a nap almost immediately. Is this the same for any of you? It's just one of those random things that has started happening in the last week or so.

 

[wantb502]

Mama: so glad babies and you are doing well! I want updated pictures!

Nariah: congrats on moving!

Afm: had my 32 week OB appt and LO is measuring about 3+
Weeks behind. My doc said she wasn't super concerned because I am healthy, he moves a lot, his heart beat is good, and I'm gaining weight. She DID want to get an ultrasound within a week to monitor growth. HB was 130-140 and he is supposedly head down. which surprised me. I think he may have turned last night because when we went walking and then were sorting through all of our presents, I was having a lot of pelvic pressure. Makes sense. I told Dave I was getting kicked down there while I was walking but now I'm thinkin hung its his head. I'm getting kicks and big movements around my belly button. It looks like an alien in there. Not kicking so much but giant moves.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Want- let us know what they say about your ultrasound. Could your dates be off? I'm sure everything ok.

Alchemist- gorgeous bump! Congrats on 8 months

So I can't win. I just got over the awful flu when on my way to work this morning someone rear ended me I was fully stopped and he hit me going about 30mph. My stomach hit the steering wheel. I've been at the hospital since this morning hooked up to IVs and monitors. I'm having minor contractions. I feel some of them, others I don't feel at all. I'm a little bruised and sore at the bottom of my stomach from the seat belt but baby's heartbeat is great. They're just hoping my contractions will stop soon. I should be able to go home tonight but I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

I forgot! Here's my 35 week pre car accident bump from last night

 

[berniegroves]

Oh my goodness Rockin!!! What a nightmare.
I pray that your contractions stop really soon and that you're able to go home.
It's good that baby is doing okay though, that must be a relief.
I bet the person who hit you was shocked when they realised you were pregnant!! So many people don't pay attention when on the roads!

 

[bb1]

Rocking- My goodness, I hope they stop soon.
Mama SO glad to hear you are starting to feel better and your babes are doing well.

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34 week bump pic. sorry if its huge for some reason I can't resize it.

 

[wantb502]

Rockin: holy crap! People suck at driving. Please keep us updated on how very thing is going. I hope they get your contractions to stop and you aren't too bruised up. What a craptastic day!

 

[whittnie117]

Oh my Rockin, first off you look great. Second off what on earth is with people driving today. I hope your contractions stop soon and you get to go home. What did the guy say that hit you?I bet he felt like a real asshole when he realized you were pregnant. We were on the freeway coming home from the hospital (I'll go into that in a sec) when right as we came into the turning lane the guy behind us rear ended the person in front of us. We narrowly escaped it. I would have been pissed.

bb1- that's a baby belly all right. You look great.

TMI warning to follow...
Afm...I went to my appointment expecting everything to be just fine and then go get food. So I get there, I explain that I have this weird abscess thing going down there, and right when she went to look at it I remembered to tell her that over the last three days my cervical mucus had changed. I haven't really had more or less discharge this entire pregnancy, except a little extra wetness. Well over the last three days and only three times total. I have passed what looks like a long thick string of mucus. I thought it was weird. And then today I lost a bit more, but it was more stringy and less thick. So I told her about it and she decided to check me.

Turns out I lost my mucus plug and I am 1 cm dilated. She sent me straight to the hospital and I was hooked up to the monitors. I told them I only get what I thought were BH once an hour or so, but nothing happened while hooked up. They had me do an ultrasound to check my cervical length and that is a little short at 2.9. My doctor then said I needed to come back the next day to be hooked up for an hour. I also had to have a steroid injection for the baby's lungs today and go back tomorrow to get another one. Owwwww! That hurt. Anything for my baby though.

I told them I get most of my BH (or real, I guess) contractions when walking or at night when lying down and they said to be on full bed rest and to monitor them since they think they are real now and not BH. I just hope this little guy stays put. He is measuring at over 4 lbs now, so at least he is gaining a decent amount of weight if he is born, but he needs more cooking time damnit!

Anyhow, I hope you all are well. Rockin, let us know how things are going, okay?

 

[whittnie117]

I forgot to post the pictures of my baby! There he is, big lips and chubby cheeks and all.

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[Nariah01]

Rockin: OMG! I hope you are ok, and the contractions have stopped. Try to rest and we will all keep our fingers crossed for you! That happening is like the main reason I get paranoid whenever I drive anywhere.

Whit: Hope all is ok and you don't progress anymore. its kind of funny really, you go to third tri and the board is filled with people that just want to have that baby, and they are so ready for them to come now! But then when the prospect of them actually coming early arrives everyone panics because baby needs to stay put. Its kind of ironic really.

 

[luna_19]

oh rockin that's so scary! I have a huge fear of getting rear ended, I watch my mirrors every time I'm stopped in traffic :/ glad everything seems ok

hoping baby decides to stay put for a while longer whittnie

 

[The Alchemist]

Whoa! I come back and two more mamas in the hospital?

Rockin - wow, I seriously hope you're okay! Good thing lo is all right! I'm tellin you, some people are just horrible drivers. Where I'm at, there are crazy road raged people (thanks to the heat and traffic). Take it easy, okay. Hell, I'd make sure to file a nice claim on it. Hopefully your insurance premium won't increase because of the accident! Wasn't your fault.

Whittnie - I can't believe you've been in prelabor! Let's keep our fx that baby stays put a little longer. From now on, stop doing too much and get your rest! your lo's u/s pics are so adorable. I can see the cuteness! Makes you wanna hold lo even more, eh?

Well...asf...sigh. I've been stressed. OH has some sort of reaction to SOMEthing and broke out in hives and welts ALL over his body. I'm talking about all over his arms, back, tummy, legs, and feet. Even on his palms. Poor guy's been itchy. He's already had steroid shots and a bunch of other meds. Let's hope it goes away and it's not something serious. Uggh....I feel so bad for him.

 

[whittnie117]

Thanks ladies. I am scared, but I am hoping for the best for being able to get to term. If not, I am leaving it in god's (and my doctors') hands. I know whatever happens is meant to be and am just praying he comes at term. I won't be taking that rlt, epo, or anything else for that matter. I just don't want to take any chances at all.

Those pictures...I love his little face. He has big lips like I do. And those cheeks. He is just filling out and I loved that I was able to see him, even though it was/is a scary situation.

I definitely understand what you are saying Nariah. I've wanted this pregnancy to hurry up, so I could be out of so much pain and have him here with me, but not like this. I wanted him to get to term and then it was okay if he came. I was originally going to use rlt for a stronger uterus, epo to soften my cervix, and bounce on a ball to bring the baby down. NOPE NOPE NOPE. Not doing anything now. My thinking is about the brain of fetuses. They need to develop fully before they get here if that is a possibility. A baby brain born at even 35 weeks is dramatically different than one born at 40 weeks. I guess the steroids are going to help accelerate the brain development as well as the lungs.

I'll update if there is any new news once I go to the hospital. I have to be there in about an hour and a half.