November 2013 Babies!

[The Alchemist]

Oh i forgot to say...

About the plug, it regenerates until it's really that time, then you lose it. If it's not time and you're losing some here and there, it will regenerate. Just fyi...I remember reading about it back when I was preg with dd.

 

[missjenn]

damit lol

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

Luna - You and I can stick together! I have not been having any real issues either.

I guess I should have said I don't think I am having any real issues. . . Got the ultra sound today. Little girl is heads down and ready to go.

They went up on the limit of Heartburn medication today (THANK GOD) so I can take double until DD gets here.

They took my blood pressure twice and then took some blood samples. They are worried about a few things and just want to look over some blood samples. Hopefully nothing serious! Waiting impatiently for the Dr. call tomorrow!

 

[The Alchemist]

Missjenn - sorry! I didn't mean to kill Don't be mad at me! but at least yours is heads down and you're right around that day.

Think I may be the only one here with a breech baby. I'll be doing what I can to help him turn and stay heads down. I'm actually really sad that he had turned to breech, sigh. I got teary eyed earlier in front of OH, he doesn't understand but can't blame him. I might just be worried for nothing but you know, can't help but think negatively when it DOES happen that they are breech to term. Ugghh...

Sorry ladies. Do you think if I put a cold bag of ice on top of tummy and play music at pubic area, that it might work to turn him?

 

[whittnie117]

I hope it isn't any serious cowgirl. Let us know what they say tomorrow!

I am getting anxious for my appointment tomorrow. I don't know if she'll check me since I have been bleeding even though it's just really light brown spotting now. It's almost gone. As for the mucus plug, yea I know they can regenerate, but I lost so much! I figured I would have since it happened 2 weeks ago. It's odd I lost more though with a string of blood. I just feel like my body is getting ready.

Missjenn, you are closer, so it should be something more real hopefully. As for an A.A. degree, it's an associates degree. My focus was social sciences, like history and Anthropology (cultural). So it's a bit more than a regular general education A.A.. It's the degree right before a B.S. or B.A.. Also, bed rest sucks. It really does, but they just uploaded a ton of new episodes on some of my guilty pleasures. I wish I could get into Breaking Bad. I just can't. I am the minority. I couldn't get into Dexter either and everyone liked that one as well. I'm weird, I know.

Alchemist- my baby is still head down. I thought he had come out yesterday because I felt his hiccups in my right side. But I am feeling them again in the lower pelvis? Weird. He better stay put. If he is coming early, I am going to be angry if I have to do a c-section. Hopefully that site can help you get him to turn. Silly baby making it hard on you.

 

[whittnie117]

Alchemist- we did it again. Typing at the same time, lol.

At my birthing class, the lady said that babies will try to move away from cold. So putting a cold pack where his head would be couldn't hurt to try and get him to move. They also will gravitate to noise. So the headphones at the bottom of your bump couldnt hurt either. I would also have your OH talk at the bottom of your bump as well. He'll recognize his voice and might come down to take a listen.

 

[luna_19]

The lady that taughtmy class talked about using cold to try to move baby too so I'm sure it's fine. They apparently move towards heat so maybe ice at the top and heat at the bottom?

 

[whittnie117]

Here's a few sites to check out when you can Alchemist.

www.spinningbabies.com

https://pregnancy.about.com/od/breechbabies/a/breechbabies.htm

https://www.butterflybirth.com/ways-to-turn-a-breech-baby/

https://www.pregnancybeat.com/turn-a-breech-baby-naturally-and-avoid-cesarean/



MissJenn- Here is hope!! Lady on third tri board lost her plug yesterday, dtd that night, went into labor that morning.

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/2032133-im-labour-36-4-shes-here.html

 

[The Alchemist]

Whittnie - omg maybe my boy just likes to switch positions multiple times because when I DO feel his hiccups, they are ALWAYS down below, to the right side of pubic/groin area. Sometimes, when I feel/see that lump in the to side of navel, I dunno if it's his head or butt. It's hard to tell...I might just have a baby that likes to turn multiple times a day. Hopefully he figures out to turn heads down and STAY down. Ugh! Wild boy already! Thanks for those links, btw, but I'll have to check it out after dd goes to bed.

I saw pink blood as i wiped an hr ago, probably from my dr checking my cervix. It's not there anymore.

I'll be so excited once I hit 36 weeks because ill be 2 weeks closer to 38 weeks, which was when I had delivered dd. I really shouldn't compare so much to the first pregnancy, I might just be setting myself up for disappointment huh?

 

[wantb502]

Wow! Everyone sounds like babies are going to start coming very very soon!!! I've been so very uncomfortable the last few days too.

Alchemist: I totally feel you on the insomnia thing. I am glad you got good sleep last night and your OH had to get up and pee! Awesome!! I slept from like 11-1 on my left, woke up and then slept sitting up in bed from 1-3 am and then couldn't go back to sleep until around 530am and then had I wake up for work at 630 it sucked.

Everytime I cough or sneeze, I feel like my belly button is going to rip open. It hurt so bad and I feel like I may wake up tomorrow with stretch marks around it because the skin is soooo tight.

Whit: I'm having a LOT of pressure in my pelvis too. When I have to pee, it is such a painful task. I feel like I can barely walk... Or like you said... Waddle.
I walked 4.5 miles yesterday and paid for it today. I did walk about 3 miles today but it was SLOW! My mom is in Hilton head and keeps telling me to lay down and put my feet up. Well, I totally can't do that... I've got too much to do. She keeps saying as Long as I keep him in there at least until she gets home on the 1st... He better stay in there longer than that!! I need 37 weeks... He's too small to come out anytime soon.

 

[The Alchemist]

Want - shoot, how do you do that? Walk for that long of a distance without feeling like your pelvic is gonna croak on you lol. Good for you for staying active though. Walking us a good thing for your and baby.

I just got really hungry out of nowhere. There is nothing to eat. I really need to go shopping but really, no energy for that. Think I'll wait until OH's off days. Anyway, I just ordered delivery from a Thai place. I'm craved and ordered Tom Yum soup, basil chicken, and I also ordered wonton soup for my dd to eat for lunch. I'm like starving right now. Gosh. When do the increased appetite stop?! I gained more lb in this pregnancy than last!

 

[Nariah01]

Man I don't know how some of your guys are still walking so much! I try to but always end up in pain later because of it. Although today I bought some salts mixed with herbs to put in my bath to help ease sore muscles, soaked for 20 minutes, and I feel awesome now. So at least that much is promising, I just need to get off my arse now and trying walking some more!

I am ordering my car seat at the end of the week, they say it takes about 3/4 days before it ships and then after that I figure tops of a week for delivery, so it should be here soon. We also got the crib set up in the nursery and bought a dresser with a changing table ontop, and some how they match! It was total luck as the crib was discontinued so we didn't know how the color would end up and the dresser was used purchased online. Now I just need to find some other essentials, have the baby shower, and put all the stuff away. I swear its never ending with things that need doing before he gets here.

As for baby position, he's been head down for a while, but he is pretty active in there and I know there are times where he does roll and flip over, so it could just be a boy thing.

Alchemist: More then likely he will turn before he comes, most do if given enough time and aren't induced. Especially if he was head down before, he will probably be head down again.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

My goodness you ladies are busy. My down time is at work haha: lol) When I get home I want to eat and watch TV so usually I dont check the boards.

So excited some of us are getting close. I wish I just knew when he was coming...if its a few more weeks Im ok with that, Ijust want to KNOW!!! And I DO NOT want to be at work when labor starts. Bleck!

I havent lost any plug yet, Im pretty sure Id know from the descriptions Ive read, but I do have an increase in discharge. Not sure if thats normal. Hope so.

Im not sleeping well either. Im pretty sure I still have sore spots on my left side from the accident. So aside from the general pregnancy uncomfortableness Ive got that. Not fun.

You ladies that are feeling well....good for you! Dont feel like you cant contribute! I was just telling OH yesterday that I wish more women felt better in pregnancy. Its a good thing +

Want- I cannot believe you are walking that far!!! Good for you, but be careful! I got crazy cleaning, like...on my hands and knees scrubbing our shower and was soooo sore the next day. We have to take it easy, we're baking babies!!! Glad youre feeling better and I totally agree about the thank you cards. I had about 65 or 70 to send out....it was terrible lol.

Jenn- I dont know about you, but Ill have an interal check every week at my dr....sorry yours are hurting so much. Mine are super uncomfortable, but I get with your muscle pain its worse

Alchemist- try not to worry about being breech. He could still turn! And Ive read that a lot of those things they suggest to do on the websites help a lot. Good luck! Im jealous of your take out. OH has become super anal about how we spend our money lately, so no eating out for us boooo!

AFM- 37 weeks!!! I go to the dr tomorrow morning and Ill get checked again. Hopefully somethings going on, but....really it could happen tomorrow or in 3 weeks, theres just no telling! Thats the frustrating part. I feel like Im back in the TWW only longer! Im just going to keep walking and wiggling my hips and having sex....poor OH, Im like a giant whale and soooo unattractive and I can barely move. Super sexy Im sure

 

[missjenn]

Still nothing....frig sakes...we dtd again last night....did the exercise...notta....

cowgirl, how far along are you again?

alchemist...i keep comparing by birth time to your DD at 38 weeks too...haha! Hey, at what point will they try and turn the baby for you anyway...right before labor or sooner? Any time they do those cervix exams there is a chance of blood...I bawled my eyes out the first time as I didnt know that.

I should probably go out and get that nursing bra today.....38 weeks today!

Want, I get that belly button thing too...if its where it feels like the baby is trying to escape through it?

 

[The Alchemist]

Missjenn - oh no! Don't compare yours with my first lol, trust me, I try not to so that I won't be disappointed. Anything can happen for you though from this week+. Anyway, my dr said if baby is still breech by my 38 week appointment, he'll try to turn him himself. That's 4 more weeks for me. Let's see if this boy will want to turn before he even reaches 38w. If not, hopefully he makes a last minute decision right before labor. Sigh...I hope your labor starts soon. I know you just be sooo tired of the discomfort.

Asf - nothing really exciting.I'll try not to worry about him being breech as it's true. He might just turn heads down before labor. Thinking positive, here lol.

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

Jenn- I am at 36 weeks as of yesterday!

Went to L&D ward this morning to check up on paperwork for Pre-Registry. Found out I have to have a Dr. for DD ready?? They need a name, that I have to check and approve through insurance and through the hospital. News to me! Scrambling to contact everyone and get this set up. Wish I would have known this earlier. Though I was suppose to Pre-Register 12 weeks ago. . . Okay guess that could be my fault LMAO.

Picked up my TENS unit this morning! Still trying to get the breast pump lined up.

Everyone kept asking me if I had taken a lot of the classes at the hospital. I kept saying I took them on-line and hoped they assumed I meant through the hospital. I feel like a bad mom right now for not paying them the hundreds of $$ they wanted.

 

[berniegroves]

Alchemist - hopefully the baby will turn soon. I've heard that crawling on all fours can help them turn. All fours is also a good position to practice for labour

Losing plug must be quite exciting!! I didn't experience that with DD. I just had lots of pressure for a few weeks and no other signs. Then my waters broke.

Total respect to those of you who are walking miles each day! I struggle to take a walk around the block because of the pressure. But equally I feel like I'm moving around constantly at the moment chasing DD!

I'm so uncomfortable at the moment. I feel like this baby is stretching out inside me!! And there is just no more room to spare! Lol.
It's my DD's 2nd birthday next Tuesday, her party is this Sunday. So I'm trying to get sorted for that as well as getting ready for the baby.

What sort of labours is everyone hoping for? Water birth? Natural? Epidural?

 

[mama.luv]

Hey ladies. I'm happy to see that you guys are still hanging in there. My babies are doing good. My son may get out the hospital in 10 days. My daughter still needs to grow more, so maybe 3 weeks for her. I'm still trying to increase my milk supply. I'm pumping between 2-4oz at a time, which is still not enough for twins. So I'm on a vitamin called Fenugreek to see if that will help. We will see. Anyways here is a pic of my chocolate/vanilla duo
Kylie (left), Gilbert (right)

 

[missjenn]

So glad to hear from you!!!!!!! I think some of us were secretly worried

Super cute babies and he definitely looks healthy! That's great that he can go home in 10 days! Haven you gotten a little break from the hospital yet? How are you doing mentally with all of this? I hope you are getting lots of support.

 

[missjenn]

Cowgirl....do you mean they need the name of your unborn child?????

Alchemist - I am still hopefully he will come this week....but since losing plug no others signs

bernie - Wait until you see my 38 week picture....my god...I am freaking huge...and I am a hurtin unit! I too feel like I don't have an ounce left for him to grow!