November 2013 Babies!

[whittnie117]

Totally didn't see your post Cat. I don't think I'd let OH do that either. He isn't very gentle when he is down there with his fingers, lol. I think he thinks I'm indestructable I am so swollen and sore down there, that I can't even think about DTD. Uck. Thank goodness OH has no appetite at all right now (well ever really), but it's kind of a blessing right now.

Alchemist. This pain hasn't gone away with sitting or lying. I just got up to go to the bathroom and it took me 5 minutes to make it there. It hurt so bad. I'm having a ton of pressure too. So weird. There is no pain if I just lay or sit there, but as soon as I move, forget about it. and Yea, I guess the birth ball isn't for everyone. I am disappointed because I was looking forward to getting at least a little relief from buying it. Hopefully it will help during labor? I forgot that my chiropractor is only in the office for two hours on Fridays and rarely takes people for emergencies that day I am hoping he will make an exception for me. I'll just have to try and wake up by the time they open. I don't think a new chiropractor would see me. As for previous injury, I had almost broken my back last summer. It took me a while to learn how to walk again on my own (about 3 months). That was the most painful thing I had ever gone through. So perhaps that has something to do with all the pain I am having. It was my lower back, so I dunno.

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - aww Whittnie, that could very likely be one reason why. I don't know for sure though. But my Dr did tell it will go away after birth, although not right away. For me, last time, it took 2 months :/. First month, I just stayed home. However this time, my dr told me if it hurts again to where it disturbs daily activity, I'd have to see physical therapy (which, I heard, don't really do much anyway!). I plan on going to chiro rather than pt. Why do we have to suffer so much?! >.<

Orsi - I haven't seen you in here. Welcome and dunno which post you were referring to?

 

[berniegroves]

I am addicted to greys anatomy - it hasn't started up again yet over here in the UK, but I cannot wait!!!!

Whit - I had really bad pelvic/hip pain last pregnancy. Any movement would be agony. I'd be sat or led somewhere and I wouldn't want to move because I knew it would hurt so bad! It is nowhere near as bad this time! Generally only bad if I have overdone it or at night.
I used the ball for 4 hours of my last labour and it was awesome! So hopefully you'll find it useful. Try not to spend too much time led on your back during labour as I found that to be the most painful position.

Afm - I'm measuring okay and the baby is still head down which is good. The midwife said he has started to engage which is also good.

We've been trying to narrow down our names and think this is the shortlist:

Dexter Simon groves
Grayson Simon groves
Heath Simon groves

What do you ladies think?

Rockin - that post in 3rd tri sounds hilarious!! But I would say that not being asked how you are is just as annoying!! Because this is my second pregnancy our family and friends are just not interested! I can't remember the last time one of them asked how I was!!

 

[whittnie117]

Bernie- I personally like Grayson, but I'm bias. It was on my shortlist (quickly vetoed by OH). I like Heath too. Just my personal preferences of course. You're in the UK though, right? Name choices are a bit different.

That's great that baby is head down and engaging. Always good to see progress by 36 weeks.

I'll be doing my best to try not to be on my back while in labor. I really, really want to walk, but if this pain decides to continue, that won't happen. But I am going to try dammit. I want to labor in part in the shower as well on my ball. Here's to hoping. I fear that if the pain continues that I'll accept the epidural. I'm not good with pain on top of pain that's on top of other pain, lol.

So this morning I had OH bring me a bowl, a spoon, milk and a box of Lucky Charms. I attacked that box. Apparently I REALLY wanted it. Thing is, I really dislike Lucky Charms. But it was so delicious. Pregnancy is weird. I also added like 10 dollops of sour cream to my soup last night. I HATE SOUR CREAM. HATE IT. But, it was so delicious. OH made me my favorite soup from scratch two nights ago. I have a ton still, so bring on the sour cream

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

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.

Oh my gosh Whitt thats so terrible. I wish I knew what to tell you other than I hope it gets better soon!

I am addicted to greys anatomy - it hasn't started up again yet over here in the UK, but I cannot wait!!!!

Afm - I'm measuring okay and the baby is still head down which is good. The midwife said he has started to engage which is also good.

We've been trying to narrow down our names and think this is the shortlist:

Dexter Simon groves
Grayson Simon groves
Heath Simon groves

What do you ladies think?

Rockin - that post in 3rd tri sounds hilarious!! But I would say that not being asked how you are is just as annoying!! Because this is my second pregnancy our family and friends are just not interested! I can't remember the last time one of them asked how I was!!

Glad youre appt went well. Thats weird that Greys hasnt started. It started in the states...2 or 3 weeks ago. I like Grayson too. Dont know why, just do! and I cannot imagine people not asking me questions about being pregnant. It sounds like heaven lol. Maybe Ill feel differently if I decide to do this again. But we all care how youre doing here!

AMF- Im feeling blah. Just achey and tired and crabby and I dont want to work anymore. Im pretty sure out company is going under and no ones telling us which is rude and extremely stressful. I keep getting calls about bills not being paid, people are just showing up in the office demanding money....its sooooo stressful! I want to go home and sleep and eat. Im very hungry lol.

MissJenn how are you feeling?

Want-Did your flu get better I hope?

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - that is funny about the lucky charms and the sour cream. Pregnancy makes you either really hate something you used to really love or vice versa. Omg, last pregnancy, I could nooot stand chicken! The taste and the smell of chicken meat was repulsive. I also could not stand the smell and texture of any seafood and I LOVE crabs and shrimps and the more weirder seafoods that some don't like, like squid and octopus (I am not a picky eater). But girl, enjoy that sour cream lol.

Bernie, I love your name choices but if I have to choose one, I'd go with Grayson as well. It just sounds like a hunky, hsndsome name.

Rockin - I love how you complain about work, it's so funny. Dunno how you haven't gone crazy, awol with the calls and complaints about bills lol.

I realize we're all not feeling well. Just want this over with it. Oh wait, cowgirl is the only one who seems comfortable and active, I am jealous! I wish I had her energy, wth!

My appointment is on Monday but I have a feeling he won't check me or anything...I wish he would. I'm going to request it that he check my cervix. I wanna know how low he is. Because it's such a weird feeling.

As for names, we've finally settled on one and will go with Alexander, it was my very first suggestion to OH, as this time, it's his turn. I think Zoey and Alexander goes really well together.

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

Alchemist - I feel so bad for you all! I have a shopping trip with the girls planned next week and then lunch with friends and a horse show the next. I told everyone I wasn't going ANYWHERE my last 2 months of pregnancy but I feel so stupidly good I can't stay home so I keep making plans!!

I think the things that bother me most about being pregnant is then it opens you up for EVERYONE to ask anything they want. Is this your first? Are you having another? Do you know boy or girl? How long have you been married? Etc. This morning a woman in line behind me asked if I knew the gender and after I said yes she said "oh I wouldn't want to know" Okay that is nice but she is in MY belly so I guess that is my choice?

Oh and then everyone telling me what I won't be doing after DD comes. I won't be cleaning my house or cooking. I won't want to see friends or family. I shouldn't even plan on going to any holiday meals because I am going to be so out of it I won't be able to handle all of it. My mom just laughs and says if your like the rest of the women in our family you will be screaming to get up and get stuff done. Which sounds like me! Cowgirl up and get it done. I hate feeling useless.

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

Bernie - Forgot to add I love Greyson!! My OH would never go for it but I think it is great! Heath is probably my second choice. Dexter isn't bad but it is colored by my view of a guy I knew name Dex. Stupid I know but the name makes me think of him and he was a creep. Not that I think a name changes the child at ALL!

 

[whittnie117]

Alchemist. Hehe, how funny you guys chose Alexander too. It's such a strong name. As you know, or maybe missed that part, but OH and I will be using his middle name as his first. So ours is Alexander too. However, I am going to push for Xander and not Alex as the nickname. I just love the name Xander. I won't really know until baby gets here though. I need to see his demeanor and see who he IS. That will probably choose his name. I am not opposed to Will either. I like that name a lot as a nickname.

Cowgirl, enjoy your time out. I am sure we all would love to feel well enough to do all of that stuff. So just enjoy it and do whatever you feel you can do before baby comes. I don't really know how I will be after baby is here, probably fatigued, but I can take my medicines again once I start pumping to get 'clean' milk. So, I'll let myself heal with no meds at first and once I have a good stock of milk then re-introduce my medications in a cycle that is best for both breastfeeding and pumping. Then, I'll probably feel better. I can only hope that for you and the other ladies here that you all heal quickly and are able to do you normal activities (with a baby) as soon as possible.

As for all the questions...I HATE them. I always get, "How far a long are you?" and I answer and people don't believe me and suggest that it is twins or that I am further along and about to pop. The endless barrage of questions are so annoying.

My mil annoys me all the time when she asks me how I am feeling because she lives with us...she can see what I feel like. Have I gotten dressed, brushed my hair, come out for a chat? No? Okay, well then I probably feel like crap. When I don't feel well I just like to be left alone. I know she cares and is only trying to see if there is anything she can do for me, but I don't like having anyone, but OH do things for me because it makes me feel bad. I have had to rely solely on the help from others last year when I was trying to heal from my back injury, to the point that I couldn't go to the bathroom alone. Couldn't wipe myself. It was humiliating. I just want to be left alone for the most part now.

I complain to you girls, but I don't like doing that to anyone but my own mother and my OH. I don't know why I am that way. I just am. My mom and I have a mutual joke that all the bad things for the way I am is all her fault. Her fault I have a big nose (the guy she chose to procreate with), her fault I have a weight problem (again genetics of the man she chose), her fault that I have big breasts (she has them too), her fault I have fibromyalgia (she has it too), and any medical problems I face are all her fault. LOL She is a walking medical case book, lol. It's all in jest, but we have a sick sense of humor when it comes to bad things that happen to us because our family is riddled with issues and they aren't just issues. It is like the smallest percentage possible for something to happen and it happens to us. Odd things too. HAHA. For example, my little 14 year old brother just got diagnosed with an old person disease...really? LOL

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - I LOVE Xander/Zander too! And that's the nn I would like to call mine. He will have many nn's though. I am sure his Russian grandparents will call him by the Russian variant/nn which is SASHA! I HATTTTEEEEE SASHAAAAAAAAAA! I hope they dont call him that....omg. That name erks me, sorry if you guys have friends or relatives with this name! I just don't like it, especially not for me son. I will have to tell them please no sasha. People will most likely call him Alex or Zander or something. NOT SASHA. Wth. OH....your family sounds funny to me, like hilarious, I can get along with lol.

Want - hope you've gotten better!!!

Cowgirl - send me those energy you have! I NEEEEED it!

 

[Nariah01]

So I haven't been on for a little over a week so I am not even going to try and reply to the seven plus pages or so I missed. I read them but there was so much going on I am honestly a bit confused.

We moved into our house last weekend, and all is going well. I have been slowly unpacking boxes during the week, but I still have them all over the house, I swear I have no idea where we got half this shit! lol
We finally got our internet working today, and things are coming together. I still need to find a doctor and hospital near the new house, kind of scared about that really.

As for how I am feeling, so far so good I guess. Although recently I have been having horrible pain in my chest(like right under my breasts), my lower back, and now I have this horrible pain in my hips and kind of my tail bone area, its only when I walk and its so bad I have to stop moving all together. It sucks because I am tired of sitting around doing nothing when all this stuff still needs to be done but as soon I as I try to do anything it hurts! Man I hope I just overdid it this week with the move and in a few more days all will be ok and I can get on with this stuff. At this point I am ready to stop being in pain or uncomfortable all the time, and I want to get on with doing the things I love but can't do while pregnant. to bad I still have like another 7 weeks left to go.

 

[whittnie117]

ugh...went to the bathroom and passed a lot of mucusy blood. I think I'm having contractions again. In l&d right now. Will update when I know what's going on.

 

[The Alchemist]

Nariah - please take it easy with all the discomfort you're having. You never know what all the strain to your pelvic may cause to happen. We're all pretty vulnerable from this point on.

Whittnie - whoa, that's how my labor started, with bloody show and some mucus. But since you're early kinda, still, they may stop the contractions. But if baby seems as if he wants out, at least you know he is safe to enter the world. But I'll keep my fx that he stays baking. Update us when you can!

 

[wantb502]

Hey guys, sorry I've been kind of MIA lately. There are too many posts to keep up with.

I am feeling better in the cold department but starting to get a LOT more pressure in my pelvis. ALso, I got lightening crotch so bad today, it felt like the baby had shoved his hand through my cervix... Happened like 5 times! Shocking!

I am exhausted and so fed up in general. I'm not ready for him to arrive, but I am sure ready to be done with work. Part of me hopes he comes a little early so I can stop worrying about work and another part of me wants him to stay in until his due date because I have so much to do at work and at home. I'm getting things done, it's just slow.

Thank goodness for the weekend!

 

[Nariah01]

ugh...went to the bathroom and passed a lot of mucusy blood. I think I'm having contractions again. In l&d right now. Will update when I know what's going on.

keep us posted, hope he stays in there a bit longer. Try to get some rest atleast, I know that is hard but supposedly its the best. Although I am not one to talk about taking it easy.

 

[Nariah01]

Nariah - please take it easy with all the discomfort you're having. You never know what all the strain to your pelvic may cause to happen. We're all pretty vulnerable from this point on.

Whittnie - whoa, that's how my labor started, with bloody show and some mucus. But since you're early kinda, still, they may stop the contractions. But if baby seems as if he wants out, at least you know he is safe to enter the world. But I'll keep my fx that he stays baking. Update us when you can!

Yeah, I have been trying to take it easy today, but it is driving me crazy. I have been on the couch all day doing pretty much nothing. but then again moving kind of sucks right now so yeah taking it easy is about all I can do right now. I am hoping it goes away soon because I still have so much to do before this lil' man comes.

 

[whittnie117]

So I am home now. They have no explanation what the bleeding was. They said it could have been my show, or it could be nothing. Contractions settled down. They had me hooked up for 5 hours. Baby is doing great. He wouldn't settle (as usual) for a proper heartbeat monitoring. They took an ultrasound and says he is about 5 lbs 5 oz. So a good weight for this gestation. They also said that it looks like he would be okay if he were born this week. I hope he isn't. He needs to stay put in my belly for a few more weeks. They did say that things are happening too early for me and I may go soon. I hope not. So now I'm on full bed rest and have to call if I get ANY signs. This is so frustrating. Seriously, there have been too many complications and issues. I am so fried on my emotions.

 

[cat123456]

Arghhhh im so frustrated nothings happening with my cervix i hav a week to get it favourable for my induction and its closed long and to the back its insaane!! How much iv been doing and all th pains ARE FOR NOTHING!!! IM TRYING SOO HARD NOT TO CRY ARRRGH and everyones going early!! So sad! Im sorry all im talking about is me im feeling pretty self centerd x

 

[wantb502]

Whit: so glad it wasn't the real thing... Yet! Oh my goodness 8 can't believe the ups and downs! Hold on there girl, it won't be too much longer and you'll have your healthy baby in your arms...

 

[The Alchemist]

Nariah - I agree, it sucks not being able to things around the house. But better to take it easy peasy until you start to feel better.

Want - I'm with you on feeling tired. Dunno if it's because I'm sick +third tri or what. But I'm done being pregnant. I can not wait to give birth and move on to the "4th" trimester.

Cat - I dunno what to say to help you feel better but labor/delivery is around the corner. They can't stay in the belly forever! So hang in there!

Whittnie - I'm gonna keep my fx that he stays in longer. But try to heed what they tell you because it seems like it may happen anytime. So have your dh get things ready for it.

I hope you all have installed your car seat. I take 34+weeks as weeks where anything is possible. I will be having OH do that today. Then i gotta organize. I'm beginning to feel that nesting feeling in me.