November 2013 Babies!

[wantb502]

She was due the 21st.... So almost 2 weeks!

 

[The Alchemist]

Oh that's not bad! With my daughter, she came 9 days early. I'm hoping for the same with my son. I'm gonna hang myself if I go over due lol!

 

[cat123456]

Siigh stupid phone lol.. And congrats to ur sis want

bb1 let us no how it goes!

My aereola went dark with my first and never really went back i hate em. I need a boob lift and nipple reduction x

 

[whittnie117]

I'll respond to posts tomorrow when I have a chance to catch up, but I just wanted to put this link here. There's a couple really good deals today such as the bouncer, gym, and blankets. Remember there is a 5 dollar shipping and handling charge only. You'll get the items in like two days and you can use your amazon account (which is so much easier for me personally). Anyhow, I don't know what you ladies still need for baby, so if I can save some monies for you, my job is done, lol! I know mama got a 20 dollar bouncer from the same site (got the same one I did)
https://kids.woot.com/plus/baby-accessories-bling-your-crib

Speaking of Mama,
I hope you and your babies are doing well!!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Want- CONGRATS to your SIL!!! So exciting Hopefully you get to see your niece soon

I am beyond uncomfortable, the torn muscles (what they GUESS) just below my breasts/on top of ribs are extremely painful. Any kind of pressure makes me yell in pain sometimes now...simple as a frigin fart! They said they will be putting the epidural farther up my spine to help with the pain that will be there from pushing.

I have to decided to start my maternity leave next Monday, so this Friday will be my last day of work. I cannot tough it out any longer. The two hours of driving to work every day (there and back) is enough!

SOOOOO jealous you get to start your maternity leave. I have 3 weeks left before I go...unless i just cannot take it anymore.
I am not in quite as bad as you, but pretty darn close. Im not sleeping anymore it hurts to bad. Walking, which you said helped you, makes me feel like he;s going to fall right now, its awful, but I keep doing it in hopes it helps him come early! lol Im just so damn tired and now not being able to sleep at night because of the pain is terrible! Hopefully out LOs will be here soon and we'll forget all about the pain

I try not to talk too much about how I am feeling! I feel terrible when I get on and read all about how y'all are doing! Other then the threatened miscarriages in the first trimester I have had no real impact from my pregnancy. No morning sickness or anything!

Slowing down a little (Fell asleep during the football game yesterday) but overall I am still up and doing everything I have always done (except riding horses of course). Still at work and have some aches and pains but I sit in an office chair so not too much wear and tear on my body.

A few weeks ago I told DH I wasn't ready to push this little girl out that I had decided to just keep her in my belly. Now we are getting to the point that when she is shifting I get a lot more pain.

Whit - I have been having lower abdominal pain. Told DH that it feels like she is trying to push her way out but mine luckily passes fairly quickly.

Jealous!! But thats great that you feel so good. I wish I did. I have not enjoyed pregnancy at all. I want him OUT!!!

37 Weeks = Full Term

I am in so much discomfort I can barely move at night. Down there.....it hurts so bad....like even though I am not in labor it constantly feels like the baby is on his way out...like I need to have my hand there to catch him. The pressure is getting unbearable.

You look gorgeous! And yes the pressure....Im terrified, especially if youre measuring 2 weeks ahead of me instead of just one! I cant take much more lol

Quick question. Does anyone else have kind of pregnancy mask on their breasts around the areola. Like almost as if the areola colour is leaking out of the lines and spreading further out?

Also has anyone else experienced pregnancy mask on their faces yet. I have it under and around the sides of my eyes but also awful acne all over my chin and under my chin

My boobs look like that, my face not so much, but I wear glasses so its hard to tell. But thats my boobs exactly, my nipples just keep expanding lol

AFM- you ladies have been busy...and Ive been lazy and exhausted, sorry I havent been keeping up. I did NOT want to come back to work after the accident. Im sore still and have SOOO much pressure in my vagina and lower abdomen.

I was at the dr last night and Im getting soft but no dilation or effacement yet THAT SUCKS! But Ive heard it can happen quickly,so I guess I shouldn't be too worried about it. Not much I can do but wait.

Oh! I lost weight for the first time in like 3 months lol. No idea how that happened, but it made me a little excited! And I dont feel like my tummy is getting any bigger, but I measured bigger than last week when I was in the hospital, so Im doing well it seems!

For you ladies that have kiddos already: Were you late, on time, early? Alchemist I saw you had your 1st LO early...I didnt think that was common. It gives me hope!

I just need some energy to keep going to work. SOOOOO tired

 

[cat123456]

Rockin- your not th only one im in bed as we speak im so tired and achey!! Xx

 

[The Alchemist]

Rockin - yep! Dd came 9 days early! My 2 signs were period-like cramps (very dull, though, I remember) and some plug tinged with pink. It started at 3:30 in the morning. Every woman will experience differently. My waters never went on its own. I totally understand wanting the lo to come soon because you're tired of all the tiredness and aches/pains. I am too! Soooo hoping I'd go early again with this boy! Hang in there, rock. You're near the end of it. I'm 3 weeks behind you. Imagine if you're where I'm at lol. By the time I get to 36w, you've probably havethe baby!

ASF - okay...pleeeease tell me I'm not the only one! I know many of you, including me, have been feeling lots of pressure. However, sometimes, while I'm lying down or sitting in relaxation mode (watching tv or whatever), I'd feel pressure and what feels like either his head pushes down or he uses his have to push or punch into my vagina! It's so weird! And even though it's good to know he's low, it kinda worries me that maybe my cervix is too low?? Anyone feel this? I should email my dr about it unless you issues feel it too. Or I'll wait for my appointment on the 14th to ask him.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Alchemist- I get serious lightning crotch but I'm not sure if that's what you're describing. Most of my movement is higher but I know my LO is head down. Doesn't sound like anything to worry about though

Here's my 36 week bump (36+1 technically) I'm trying really hard to smile lol

 

[wantb502]

Alchemist: sounds like lightening crotch to me! I get it too! It's a suprising and quickly uncomfortable feeling.

 

[The Alchemist]

Lol us that what lightning crotch is?! I've always wondered....thanks ladies.

Whittnie - thanks for the heads up on those sales. I'm also looking for winter sales, clothes mostly, for both dd & ds. I'm going to be shopping around sites today. Or maybe I should wait for holiday sales.

Rock - look at youuuu, lovely bump. You look cute!

 

[berniegroves]

My DD arrived right on schedule (according to my dates anyway)
The nhs said she was 2 days late.
I didn't have any warning, just stood up from the sofa and felt a gush or water! I though 'oh crap - that better be my waters breaking as otherwise I have just peed myself!!"
Then 15 minutes later the water was still trickling out and I started to have contractions.

Your baby will come when they are ready

 

[The Alchemist]

Okay I'm seriously jealous of those of you who are over 35+weeks. I'm tired of being tired. And pregnant.

 

[missjenn]

I had my 37 week appointment today and the doctor did the internal exam. I actually yelled and cried....it was extremely painful. She said it was because of the pressure I have and the babies head is right there....she said she was touching the head at 1cm in and my cervix is 50% thinned (I think that is what she said...thinned). She said I am dilated 1 cm. She also said that the baby is ready and it could literally be any time now. I really hope she is right....she has my hopes up at this point.

And yes to the lightning crotch...especially at night!

 

[The Alchemist]

Missjenn - that is great news! You're giving me hope because I've been having pressure, like he's so low. Wow, you're so close! How do you feel about that?!

 

[bb1]

Oh Missjenn I am so jelous, I had my scan yesterday and my cervix isn't even soft or thinned at all. Still sitting at 3.something cms long and no dilation either. But I am only 35 weeks. Sending you labor vibes. I hope its soon for you.
Scan yesterday baby boy is estimated to be 6lb 6oz at the moment. DS was born at 38 weeks at 6lb 1oz. so most likely a bigger baby this time.
I am so so tired and tired of being pregnant and tired of running around after DS who has been playing up so much this last week.....I just want to sleep and be comfortable

 

[whittnie117]

I still haven't caught up on everything, sorry ladies. The last couple days have been horrible.

Rockin, don't worry too much about no dilation yet. You still have time and I have read stories of women going from absolutely nothing to a baby in the arms in just a couple days.

bb1- I had huge nipples/areolas to begin with as I have huge breasts anyhow. But since pregnancy, my nipples have almost tripled in size and the areolas have gotten about 50% bigger, gotten twice as dark, and the color looks like it is leaking out of the edges. No face mask though on my end, though my skin is a lot dryer on my forehead and I keep getting deep inset pimple things on my chin and neck. I have noticed a few skin tags that weren't there before forming. My mom got TONS of them in her pregnancies, so I am sure it is just genetics. Another weird thing I am noticing is that my hair has grown a lot, not the hair on my head, but just the body hair. I found a 2 inch hair on my arm the other day and one on the top of my stomach. I was like, "wth, get it off" lol....Though all the hair is growing fast all over. I shaved (with help) Friday and only 5 days later it looks like I haven't shaved in over a month. It's crazy. Even OH has noticed.

Alchemist- I totally get the whole lightening crotch thing. I had it worse in second trimester, which is abnormal. Now I get a lot of different pains. I feel pain more where I think my cervix is now. I do get the lightening crotch when I've been walking then lie down. It starts stabbing me Also, when you are on the birth ball, when you get up do you get a lot of pain for the first couple minutes while walking?

I am jealous of all the women here past 35 weeks too. I just want to be done with this process and have my little boy and start the healing process. I know he needs more cooking time and I am grateful that he is still in there because it is far too soon. However, I wouldn't mind a fast forward button right about now. I hurt so badly. It's getting worse and worse. I cried last night because my pain was so bad. The night before I had contractions and I could sleep, then yesterday my stomach was so sore. It still is to touch. Now I have a never ending headache. The sciatica is in both legs now and my pelvis feels like it might explode. Sorry for always moaning and crying. I have no one really to talk to. I just have to get it all out.

Missjenn- It seems very promising that you may have a baby in your arms really soon. So, if I remember correctly they said that you could be 39 weeks right now, right? 2 weeks ahead? Didn't you start out at November 5th on EDD? Lol Hopefully something happens soon for you so you can start to heal and feel better.

 

[missjenn]

The original due date by my dates was November 5th, then they did an ultra sound at 3 months and said the due date was October 29th. Then they did the ultra sound at 20 weeks and said that the baby was measuring 1 week and 6 days farther....but they didnt change my date as they said they dont when you are that far along as the earlier scan is more accurate apparently. So....29th is still the day but I really need it to happen soon....I cant bare the pressure anymore and I'm in such discomfort its unreal. I very much hope the doctor was right about any day....but I had some friends tell me they were told the same thing and it was 3 weeks later

 

[The Alchemist]

Wait...no...the pressure I was talking about is not like electric zaps or anything like that. It's just pressure and the feeling of his movements, like a hand gliding and pushing into my cervix? Which feels like he's in the vaginal canal. Ugh...I dunno how else to describe it, but I guess it's just because he's way low and I can feel it so easily. I'm too scared to stick a finger or two in there to check how how low my cervix could be.

Whittnie - when I Get up from the ball, I dint feel pain our discomfort, just the usual cracking. Otherwise, if I don't use it, I get pelvic pains all day. This has helped lessened the pain. You're experiencing pain? It might be due to how low your baby is too. Sorry, you're going through a lot of discomforts. Just a little bit longer. We're pretty right around the corner!

 

[whittnie117]

Missjenn- Yea, I'd go off the 3 month ultrasound. It would be the most accurate. I could have sworn a couple weeks ago you said that you were measuring two weeks ahead. Perhaps I am going nuts, lol. I wouldn't doubt it. Either way, hopefully you have your baby soon. It sounds good, since the baby is already engaged (which is what I assume your doctor meant by 'ready to go'). Only two days left til your maternity leave. Perhaps from then on you can just bounce on a ball and rest in bed unless that doesn't help any.

Alchemist- Yes, I have some pretty bad pains when I get up from the ball. I have tried it out for the last three days and each time it has happened. At first I figured it was my body adjusting to using it, but then it just doesn't seem normal. I have my appointment tomorrow with the doctor and another check. I'll ask how low the baby is if she can tell. Ugh, I know it's just a bit longer. I am just miserable and getting worse everyday. I wish I were one of those women *cough* cowgirl *cough* that don't have too many discomforts during pregnancy. Lucky girls, haha. But I knew going into it that I'd probably be riddled with issues, lol. Darn pre-existing conditions. Oh well, just 7 more weeks. That is my mantra. 7 more weeks, 7 more weeks, 7 more weeks....

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - lol we're in the same week, I think want is as well. We have 4 more weeks to hit a safe 37 weeks at least! And then we'll be holding our baby! For me, I get to hold another baby once again a frikkin year later! Lol...something I didn't imagine because ideally, we'd rather wait to have another but I'm already warming up to the idea that they'll be close and I get that bond again what with the breastfeeding and skin to skin contact

It's like 8:30 something pm over here right now. I'm waiting in my food delivery. Too achy + lazy to cook :/ And then I'm gonna watch American Horror Story: Coven @ 10, 3rd season premier ! I didn't like the previous 2 seasons too much but I'm so excited about this one because I like witches. I have a good feeling this season will be gruesomely good. Any of you familiar with this show? What showsdo you ladies like to watch? OH! The Voice is back on. I've been watching that. I also like Andrew Zimmern Bizarre Foods on Travel Channel. I was watching that Zombie show, dammit my pregnant brain can't remember.the title :/ Yeah so what shows do you ladies like? I'm not a big tv watcher btw. Just very little.