November 2013 Babies!

[whittnie117]

Yea all three of us are due in the same three days. However, when I was at the hospital a really good tech got ahold of my first ultrasound and she said she thought who ever did it was wrong with my dates. She said she calculated it and put me a few days ahead. So I'd be 34 weeks today. I am SOOOOO hoping she was right. I obviously took it with a grain of salt, but it does mean he may be more developed and come a few days early (at term). I'm okay with that, lol. I know we technically only have about 4 weeks left to be classified term, but even though I am so uncomfortable and hurting I want his brain as developed as possible. It's just my personal feeling.

Did you mean that you're going to be trying to get pregnant again after this baby? I'm not sure if I read that right.

As for American Horror Story, thanks for the reminder. I would have forgotten. I liked the first season well enough. Or maybe it was the second, heck I can't remember. I like witches, vampires, all that stuff. When I was a teenager all I read was witchcraft books and vampire books. It was my thing. It also kept me out of trouble, lol. I started watching that new Witches of East End on Lifetime since it premiered this week. It'll be interesting to see if they can actually do something with the show. The storyline was kind of just thrown together a little weird for me for a premiere. The graphics were laughable as well. Hopefully they do something good with it because there definitely needs to be more witchy type shows out there.

Oh the other shows I watch are Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, that show with Anne Burrell all on Food Network. I watch House Hunters, Love it or List it on HGTV. I watch Agents of Shield, NCIS, Law and Order SVU, Criminal Minds, The Vampire Diaries (as silly as that is), The Originals, Once Upon a Time, The Blacklist (really good new show), The Voice, The X Factor, pretty much any talent competition. I am sure I am missing a few. Oh and I was ID network. All the real crime shows. I don't know why I like them so much, but I do.

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - oh no! We won't be trying after this! I meant when I had my dd. Lol Gawd no...I need a break mentally and physically. I wasn't really healed from the first. It left me with a bad back because although dd was heads down, she wasn't facing the must optimal way for birth.

And you know what? See, I am not sure either on my date. Because see, when I got my bfp, I didn't know I had been pregnant. I found out @ 12 weeks? Because thing was, I had been on my pills and because we weren't trying at all and I didn't want to risk another, I had been taking it religiously. So, I don't know...I Told the dr I didn't get a period in the last pack but also I don't get periods at all sometimes while on the pills. So I didn't know what my lmp was....anyway, she did the scan and found me to be 12 weeks or so. Later scans says I'm a few days to a week ahead but they kept going by that first scan. Ugh....I hate the mystery.

Anyway, I'm sitting here waiting for the show to start. Yippy!

 

[whittnie117]

I updated my last post with the other shows I liked. I didn't know you were reading when I was writing, lol. Show just started and gross! LOL.

I thought you meant you were going to try for another right away.. I was like, "what a trooper" haha. I got pregnant while on the pill too, but I had missed February's period so I got suspicious already, that one was just a random missed period as I got pregnant either late February (if the tech was right) or early March. So because I was suspicious, I found out super early. But that early ultrasound is the one that the tech said she thinks they got wrong. So I dunno what to think.

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - just finished it! I like it so far! I know it's gross lol but that's the beauty of American Horror story. I can't wait for next weeks episode. My OH missed out, he had to work tonight. But I got it recorded on dvr. I'm interested in the other witch show on lifetime too, but I don't think I'll like it as much as AHS: Coven. Oh there's another new show on nbc i think called Dracula. Wonder how that might be. I won't watch it though. I think I'll read people's review first. I dunno...the trailer didn't do much for me.

Man...I really should get to sleeping. I'm such a night owl. Oh well...I guess in a way, I'm training and prepping myself for the lack of sleep once baby boy comes.

 

[whittnie117]

I will have to look up Dracula. I haven't seen anything on it. The Witch show on lifetime COULD be good if they do it a little better in the next episodes. It was just silly in the premiere, but that might because of a lower budget perhaps? But if they get a good following I am sure it will get better. The basis for the story could be alright, just the graphics...are so bad. LOL

I don't sleep much at all. If I do, I usually go to sleep around 4 am or so. The last few nights especially because of the pain. Oh well, I get to read tons of posts, lol.

 

[cat123456]

Morning ladies! I cant remember who put wat with 3 pages to read so il write it all in a blur..

Lightning crotch is soo bad atm every step i take its there annoys me when my oh laughs -.-

As for who was measuring two weeks ahead i wrote it about 2 weeks back? Im really hoping to god that th new scans are righ but hey ho.

I enjoy criminal minds, allll fantasy programmes e.g vampire diaries etc but im not a huge tv lover so i rarely watch it tbh

asfm- IM 36 WEEKS TOMOROW!! omg so excited! One week till im term i can do it!! His movements have been sooo uncomfortable. I had a terrible thought tho iv lost a stone + this pregnancy when he comes out im gunna b like a teddy with no stuffing lol ewwww but imagine being able to breeeathe!!! And paint my toes (im living by the rule if i cnt c them then thyr not there lol!! Except cutting) iv got my best friend coming to c me from lincoln today really excited its only dmfor one day but still better then nothing!!

O i almost forgot to whoever it was that said about getting hairy im soooo with you i think im turning into a yeti i hav to get my oh to shave my legs lol!!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

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!

You poor thing I had my first internal at the hospital and then another Tuesday at 36 weeks. They were uncomfortable for sure, but not painful, but it sounds like youve progressed a bit farther than me. Im only soft, but she assured me that it can happen quickly or slowly...so its just a waiting game. Hopefully you dont have to wait much longer

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.

Zombie show....Walking Dead? I like that show. I say I dont watch a lot of TV, but...I do have a couple shows I like lol. I just record them and watch when I can. I just finished Dexter & Breaking Bad (obviously) now its....Greys Anatomy, Glee (dont judge lol), New Girl, Homeland and this is really bad, but I LOOOOVE Revenge. Sometimes TV makes me happy lol

Morning ladies! I cant remember who put wat with 3 pages to read so il write it all in a blur..

Lightning crotch is soo bad atm every step i take its there annoys me when my oh laughs -.-

As for who was measuring two weeks ahead i wrote it about 2 weeks back? Im really hoping to god that th new scans are righ but hey ho.

I enjoy criminal minds, allll fantasy programmes e.g vampire diaries etc but im not a huge tv lover so i rarely watch it tbh

asfm- IM 36 WEEKS TOMOROW!! omg so excited! One week till im term i can do it!! His movements have been sooo uncomfortable. I had a terrible thought tho iv lost a stone + this pregnancy when he comes out im gunna b like a teddy with no stuffing lol ewwww but imagine being able to breeeathe!!! And paint my toes (im living by the rule if i cnt c them then thyr not there lol!! Except cutting) iv got my best friend coming to c me from lincoln today really excited its only dmfor one day but still better then nothing!!

O i almost forgot to whoever it was that said about getting hairy im soooo with you i think im turning into a yeti i hav to get my oh to shave my legs lol!!

Cat- I didnt realize you were so close! Yay! I dont know who was talking about being hairy either but my stomach is hairy!!! I hope thats not weird and Im not the only one lol. Not like...a man hairy, but WAY more than before pregnancy. Its good in some aspects though, my hair will probably NEVER look like this again. Its gorgeous when I take the time to do it. And all I keep thinking is probably in a few months when the baby starts grabbing stuff, Im going to want to cut it off,lol.

ANYWAAAAY- I was a super crab yesterday. Im SO uncomfortable and I could not even sit on the couch and try and get my swollen feet up because I couldnt get comfy and OH told me to stop whining. I almost got up and hit him upside the head. It doesnt matter how many times I try and explain how exhausting being pregnant it...he just doesnt get it....like Im making it up or something. Its so frustrating. Im not sleeping well and I dont think thats helping either. Im SOOOO ready for the weekend.

Hope you ladies are doing well. Thinking of you & your LOs Mama!

 

[missjenn]

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....

You arent going nuts, they said at the 20 week ultra sound I was measuring 2 weeks further (well, 1 week and 6 days) but they wont change the date.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

So I was going through the 3rd tri boards and came across a FANTASTIC thread about things youre sick of hearing. It made me laugh a lot! Here was my contribution:

LOVE this thread!

My favorite so far is 'how are you feeling?'
-ummmm, how the hell do you THINK im feeling? Im 9 months pregnant, gained 60 lbs, cant get comfortable, Im extremely crampy, when I walk I feel like the baby is just going to fall out and I STILL have about 4 weeks before my entire life changes. The anticipation is terrible. LEAVE ME ALONE!

MILs favorite is.....'when is MY little guy going to come?!'
-EFFFFFFFF YOU! First of all....he's MY little guy, NOT yours. Yours is busy telling me to stop whining about how uncomfortable I am and NOT helping me with laundry and dinner. Thats what YOUR little guy is doing. MINE is still comfortable inside the Hotel Uterus until whatever time he chooses. I CANNOT PREDICT BIRTH, STOP ASKING!!

Someone brought this one up already too: 'Oh its going so quickly!'
-My initial thought to most things these days is F off (Im a bit hormonal) but THIS one....oh man. Ive been pregnant now for 36 weeks!!! Thats 9 months! THATS ALMOST A YEAR! For almost a year Ive had to rearrange everything from my clothes to my eating/drinking habits to quitting smoking to my exercise habits to adjusting to all these hormones pulsing through my body and dealing with people like you. Its been a LONG 9 months, do not assume otherwise.

The other thing that really bothers me is how everyone wants an update after the doctors visits. Granted theres a bit more to tell them now (and thats if I feel like sharing....my vagina & cervix are NONE of your business)....but for a good 5 months.....THERES NOTHING TO TELL YOU. I went to the dr, he measured my stomach, listened to the babys HB and said Ill see you in a month. Leave me alone.

People are commenting on how it bothers them when someone says theyre big or small....it bothers me when people try and tell me I look good. YES, Im THAT hormonal.
-DO NOT tell me I look good. I looked ok before I got pregnant. I am now 60+ lbs heavier than I was 9 months ago (and NO, its NOT all baby), cannot even fit into my maternity clothes, have worse acne than I did at 15 and have started to WADDLE. I DO NOT look good.

I totally needed this. I feel much better now

 

[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!

You poor thing I had my first internal at the hospital and then another Tuesday at 36 weeks. They were uncomfortable for sure, but not painful, but it sounds like youve progressed a bit farther than me. Im only soft, but she assured me that it can happen quickly or slowly...so its just a waiting game. Hopefully you dont have to wait much longer

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.

Zombie show....Walking Dead? I like that show. I say I dont watch a lot of TV, but...I do have a couple shows I like lol. I just record them and watch when I can. I just finished Dexter & Breaking Bad (obviously) now its....Greys Anatomy, Glee (dont judge lol), New Girl, Homeland and this is really bad, but I LOOOOVE Revenge. Sometimes TV makes me happy lol

Morning ladies! I cant remember who put wat with 3 pages to read so il write it all in a blur..

Lightning crotch is soo bad atm every step i take its there annoys me when my oh laughs -.-

As for who was measuring two weeks ahead i wrote it about 2 weeks back? Im really hoping to god that th new scans are righ but hey ho.

I enjoy criminal minds, allll fantasy programmes e.g vampire diaries etc but im not a huge tv lover so i rarely watch it tbh

asfm- IM 36 WEEKS TOMOROW!! omg so excited! One week till im term i can do it!! His movements have been sooo uncomfortable. I had a terrible thought tho iv lost a stone + this pregnancy when he comes out im gunna b like a teddy with no stuffing lol ewwww but imagine being able to breeeathe!!! And paint my toes (im living by the rule if i cnt c them then thyr not there lol!! Except cutting) iv got my best friend coming to c me from lincoln today really excited its only dmfor one day but still better then nothing!!

O i almost forgot to whoever it was that said about getting hairy im soooo with you i think im turning into a yeti i hav to get my oh to shave my legs lol!!

Cat- I didnt realize you were so close! Yay! I dont know who was talking about being hairy either but my stomach is hairy!!! I hope thats not weird and Im not the only one lol. Not like...a man hairy, but WAY more than before pregnancy. Its good in some aspects though, my hair will probably NEVER look like this again. Its gorgeous when I take the time to do it. And all I keep thinking is probably in a few months when the baby starts grabbing stuff, Im going to want to cut it off,lol.

ANYWAAAAY- I was a super crab yesterday. Im SO uncomfortable and I could not even sit on the couch and try and get my swollen feet up because I couldnt get comfy and OH told me to stop whining. I almost got up and hit him upside the head. It doesnt matter how many times I try and explain how exhausting being pregnant it...he just doesnt get it....like Im making it up or something. Its so frustrating. Im not sleeping well and I dont think thats helping either. Im SOOOO ready for the weekend.

Hope you ladies are doing well. Thinking of you & your LOs Mama!

I loved Breaking bad!!!!!!!!!

 

[cat123456]

Rockin- yep im getting there this bloody two weeks are dragging!!!! And i no wat u mean about th hair its not just my belly tho its everywher yuck yuck yuck x

afm- My bestie just left and im feeling really down i moved here last nov and i know noone except ohs family who r all druggy twats that i hate and thn my nessa comes and i feel normal again nd i just wish id never moved here!!! :'( so im bk in bed tryin my hardest not to start blubbing cus oh wouldnt understand. Hes being a real jerk today doin everything he can to wind me up! :'(

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

I liked the Witches show on Lifetime? I thought it jumped around a lot but I thought it had a lot of potential?

I love Supernatural, Nashville and then I like my dose of Drama with Teen Mom or stuff on Bravo. Stupid I know but I love it!

 

[The Alchemist]

Rockin - I haven't seen that thread in 3rd tri but I don't really visit there that often anyway. But that's hilarious though. I think in most ways, we pregnant ladies can all relate lol. Oh yes...I got hairy..like the hair on my yummy is more prominent but you'd have to come close to it to notice. OH hasn't mentioned it though. I don't even think he pays attention to that area that close. And trust me, he's just as tired of being pregnant himself. He says it's my fault, jokingly, that he's gained weight. Lol. Poor guy had abs before and has since gained a beer belly! And of course, he's sick of my emotional roller coaster. Can't blame him at all. I told him after this baby, don't even look at me. I don't want to get pregnant again lol.

Cat - I can relate to your situation. Before OH, I moved away from family 1000's of miles away to come to our current city. I left family and friends to work/school here, met and fell in love with him, decided to stay, and here I am. It gets lonely a lot when people I know are over in the south of the States while I'm over here in the west coast. The little friends that I have here don't bother to even keep in touch. It sucks. But Ihave my own family and I've found that that is enough. But since these "friends" don't care for me, any others I meet, I'm very cautious. I do how things get better for you though.

 

[The Alchemist]

Back to tv shows, i know that Breaking Bad is the show these days, along with Sons of Anarchy, but I could never get into it, dunno why. I guess that proves I'm not a tv watcher like others. However, I watched the premier of American Horror Story: Coven last night and that will be the only show I'll be watching. Got it on record on dvr

 

[cat123456]

Thnk u hun it makes me feel bit better knowing im not the only one. Im going to move back home but i cant rent private so im bidding on properties with the council there but im not getting very far xx

 

[whittnie117]

Cowgirl- Don't get me wrong. The show DOES have a lot of potential. There is a good basis for a story there. What bothered me the most is that they had all this hype for months about the show and they didn't even put the money in for good graphics. It was worse than Buffy the Vampire's first episode with changing faces. And don't get me started on the roses exploding. Even OH laughed at that one. I also just think they tried to fit what should have been a 2 hour premiere into one hour and that's why there was so much jumping around and it could have been explained more in detail. But if they take their time in future episodes and it gets a following, then they will have a bigger budget to work with, hopefully, to fix the problems. Maybe I am reading too much into it, but I expect a lot out of shows, haha.
Also, I think we all have that one show that seems 'stupid' to us that we watch haha.

Alchemist- I never watched Breaking Bad, or a few others that tons of people watch. The one that people get in shock about me not ever watching was Dexter. I hated the first couple episodes and couldn't get into it at all, even though there was so much acclaim about it. It is funny because I like crime show that focus on both ends of the spectrum of the good guys and bad guys. Also, I am only 2-3 hours away

The hairy person was me!! Haha. I use the term 'yeti' sometimes too, but more often I call myself Chewbacca or Cousin It. Seriously, it's a problem.

Cat- Sorry you are feeling down. Watch out for depression though as it can trigger ppd. to you. Hope you feel better soon. In just a couple weeks you'll have your baby in your arms.

Rockin- I troll the boards often. I have little else to do, lol. I haven't seen that thread yet, but I am coming for it. I am coming for it!

My appointment is in an hour and a half. I get to find out if I am dilating further (which would explain some nasty contractions and stinging where I'd think my cervix is) or not (which would be the best thing for now). Hopefully she'll be able to tell me how low he is. He feels like he is literally IN my vagina. Alchemist, that feeling. I felt for what I thought you meant cuz I was like "huh?" But I totally get it now. It DOES feel like the baby is putting so much pressure and trying to get out into the canal sometimes. HAHA, I guess we just all have different ways of explaining how things feel to us.

 

[cat123456]

Aw thnk u hun. I already hav depression and suffered with pnd with both my previous it suucks so im on meds to stop that..

TMI ALERT BIG TIIME: ewell my oh knows how down i am about not being able to reach my cervix when some ladies can so he offered (we have a VERY comfortable relationship) i explained wat all th other ladies said, well he reached in im guessing its well far bk as his mid finger got there (he said fingers about 3inches long) and it felt like bumpy pursed lips and he could get tip of his finger in.. He said its soft and stretchy though so heres hoping somethings happening slowly!!!

We then dtd and epo so hope that helps gunna go for a walk tomoz i think xx

 

[bb1]

Reading buy so tired I haven't been replying-Sorry.

Also yes, very hairy here too. I also have PCOS which makes it bad even when I am not pregnant.
And after about 8 months after baby the hair (on your head) that you grew all pregnancy starts to fall out, like a lot. so dont let it worry you ladies but I will def be cutting my hair again after. I did it with DS because I found one of my hairs wrapped around his doodle in his nappy. freaked out and cut it way short

 

[whittnie117]

Good news. I haven't dilated any more. WOOHOO!! The doctor put me on a goal list. Make it to 34 weeks (my next appointment), then make it to 36 weeks, then 37, then 39. She also put me on vaginal progesterone capsules to try and help not going into pre-term labor.
I am measuring 34 weeks on the tummy measurement thing. She says that is good that I'm not too small or too big. Baby wouldn't let her get his heart beat on the doppler again because he was moving too much.


Walking out to the car from my appointment I started getting super bad pains in my hip bone/pelvic arch bone area. OMG, it hurt so bad. But I made it to the car and sat down and was fine. We make it home and I got out of the car and as soon as I stood my leg gave way. The pain was out of this world excruciating. I don't know what happened. I couldn't walk, I could just stand there knees bent against the car. OH brought my cruches out to me because him helping me didn't work either. He can't lift me right now cuz I have gained so much weight. I made it into the house after about 20 minutes. And then it took about 10 more minutes to get to my room. I'm laying here almost paralyzed with fear that if I move my pelvis will literally break apart. I have no idea what happened, why it happened, or why it hasn't gone away. I'm going to call my chiropractor tomorrow and see if he can get me in. It's the only thing I can think of. Any movement of my left leg leave my pelvis (it's the crease in between my thigh and vagina that hurts, but deep where the bone would be. Anyone had any experience at all with this. The birth ball made it worse.

 

[The Alchemist]

Cat - whoa Iam afraid of checking my stuff so I'd never think of letting OH check inside lol.

Whittnie - great news on the cervix! But that's horrible regarding your hip. I guess the birth ball isn't for everyone? Or maybe you can bring up your birthing ball at your chiro session and see his/her opinion on ways to use for your specific needs, if at all. I've gone through that having to sit for awhile until I get up. Women like us just have a higher amount of that hormone relaxin. Plus, for me, I had hip injury long ago in high school. I hope that chiro helps you!