November 2013 Babies!

[wantb502]

I've felt the baby a couple of times and Dave felt him once or twice, but it's supper light and I have to be laying a certain way. It's usually easier when he balled up and moved higher. I feel them more but I think it's because I can feel so much from the inside, I trick myself into thinking I can feel it on the outside too. You'll feel them soon enough and soon we will be seeing full abdominal movements!

 

[The Alchemist]

My lil man has been balling up since 2 weeks ago. I've felt him from the outside since then too. Sometimes without looking, I see my tummy jerk at that area he kicks or punch at. And I've only felt him really low. Plus, it's a weird feeling when he turns and writhes around the other way, feels like my tummy is flipping upside down, like that feeling when you driving and you suddenly go up a small hill? Takes my breath away literally, not speaking figuratively. Such a weird feeling.

 

[berniegroves]

With DD my DH felt her move from about 24 weeks.
This time he felt the baby move about a week ago, so at 22 weeks.
And I'm pretty sure my DD felt the baby move today! She was stood in front of me with her head resting on my tummy (I was sat in a chair) and the baby moved. Her head shot off of my belly and she just stood there staring at my tummy for the longest time. Bless her! Must be so confusing for her.
I think people feel their babies move at totally different times. So don't be too worried about feeling the baby on the outside, as long as your feeling movements on the inside then I'm sure it's all good.

 

[berniegroves]

Oh and I definetly get worn put much faster than normal. Running around with my toddler all day is exhausting and some evenings I am totally wiped out! It's hot here at the moment too which isn't helping (normally our summers are not so hot!)

 

[wantb502]

I go for my every two week ultrasound tomorrow to measure my cervic length. I thought they were going to change it to every 4 weeks because last measurement was so good, but I am so nervous about going on vaca and having something happen that i asked for it! I will have one tomorrow and the 23rd. Fingers crossed all goes well! I was 4.1 CM and as long as its over 3 we should be good to go on our trip! So nervous about the trip and my sciatic pain and sitting on the plane for hours on end but NEED a vaca stat.

 

[mama.luv]

The good part is that you get to see your baby again. And at least they told you how long your cervix was. They just told me mine was long, that really tells me a lot..grrr. I'm still nervous about mine shortening. I have to beg the Doc to look at mine to make sure it's okay. I guess they will measure mine again next week during my second anatomy scan.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - is that because you are carrying twins? They have to check? Sorry I don't know.

Want - I'm just curious why they have to check yours? All these different things that goes on in pregnancy, yikes...

My next scan to check my placenta is all the way in September....lord.....I can't wait. Can't help but worry.

Want - forgot to ask where you going for vaca? We're going on a vaca too next week. OH finally has vaca time. We're just gonna go up north, road trip to San Fran. I'm kinda excited...kinda because it's 6hrs drive from los Angeles....and there will be many, many pee stops :/ ugh....i think I won't be drinking water that morning lol, just sip here n there. And then I'll chug a bottle or 2 once we get to SF ha!

 

[mama.luv]

@thealchemist, I'm worried because I'm carrying twins and I had a procedure done years ago where they cut off a piece of my cervix. So I'm basically high risk for an incompetent cervix.

It's funny you mentioned going to San Francisco, we are going in two weeks. And I'm worried about potty breaks during that drive. So I was thinking about leaving like at 2am to head out there, that way i can sleep the whole way, or at least most of the way and just do one potty stop.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - that's a good idea! But I have an OH who's horrible at planning, relies on me to plan, and if I have it my way, I'd leave really early like that too but I know damn well his butt is not gonna like losing sleep. Ugh....he's like a grumpy old man or a big baby not happy from constipation when he doesn't get good/enough Sleep.

 

[berniegroves]

In the UK we get two scans, one at 12 weeks and one at 20 weeks. Then we see a midwife another 3 or 4 times before the due date.
I really want another scan to see baby again!! But as we'd have to go to a private company for it and it would cost a lot my DH doesn't want to.

I've never heard of your cervix being measured. Do they do an internal for that?
They don't give you any internals over here until you're actually in labour.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Now Im bummed that everyone else seems to be feeling things on the outside Hopefully I will soon. Damn being fat

Want- I hope the doc gives you the ok and you enjoy the heck out of your vacation...Croatia right? I hope thats right, its a strange place to be wrong about lol

If the doctors measured my cervix or position no ones said anything to me...I feel kind of dumb now like I should be asking all these questions that Im not asking like where my placenta is and my cervix measurements

23 weeks today. I cant believe how time is flying. Im starting to freak out a bit about breastfeeding, so Ive ordered some books. Any of you moms have any advice you wish someone had told you beforehand? Id like to BF, but, Im not going to be a crazy person if it doesnt work. I have 6-8 weeks with my babe before I have to go back to work and I DO NOT want them to be terrible.
And also Im starving again. I ate breakfast, then has a pear an hour later, then an apple about an hour after that....its been about an hour, lol and Im starving again. I cant win lol. Growing baby I suppose.

Has anyone see MissJenn on the boards anywhere? I miss her. Did she go on vaca and I spaced?

 

[luna_19]

They check your cervix and placenta at your anatomy scan, if you don't hear anything then it's fine and there's no need to check again

 

[The Alchemist]

Rockin - the only thing people told me about bf is that the first milk would come in at 3 day pp. mine was late! I just had colostrum. Nobody told me that that was enough for newborn. Nobody told me it'll be okay. I freaked out, wondering whether my milk would come in. They did warn me once it does, it'll hurt that morning you wake up and it'll be fullll. But mine never hurt, but it was full. I didn't produce that much. Nobody told me about teas or certain foods to eat that helps milk come or increase the supply. Nobody told me to pump in between feedings. Nobody definitely told me I'd be spending my spare time time pumping. I literally was at home everyday just pumping. Even inthe middle of the night while feeding lo.

I truly did not enjoy bf the first time. Lots of blocked ducts. Nipples were bleeding and sore. I'm talking about my nipples were dripping blood, 2drops a second. Not scaring anyone but just sharing my first time experiencing it. Not very good. But since I have learned from it and have done numerous readings and know what to eat to increase milk, I hope I can nail it with my second lol.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Thanks Alchemist. I appreciate the candor. Ive got some books Im reading and I think I was just naive in thinking that baby would eat when hungry, latch ok and I would make enough milk. Its so much more complicated than that, so Id like to be prepared at least and attempt to BF. It all feels a little overwhelming, but Im hoping itll be worth it.

 

[wantb502]

Hey guys! My scan was went awesome. My cervical length is checked by an internal scan because of having a previous LEEP procedure. They check every 2 weeks until they feel its safe. I am 4.1 CM, so perfect. I think they are more careful because its a uniersity practice and not private. 2.5 CM and it's bed rest and possible a stitch. Denver was great and still a boy HB 150.

I am going to Croatia you are right! Good memory! I can't wait now that we have the green light.

I am terrified I will suck at bf! I want to so bad and will probably be one of hose crazy ladies that work super hard at it. I hear the more you stress, the less milk you produce...so the key is to chill. Also use the lactation consultant if there is one available. A lot of places offer free visits once you go home from the hospital too.

 

[berniegroves]

I found breastfeeding really hard for the first 5 weeks or so. It was incredibly painful and like Alchemist my nipples were bleeding and they had huge scabs all over them! Nasty! But whenever anyone checked they said mileys latch was fine. So I must have just had super sensitive nipples!!! Doh!
I really was obsessed with the idea of breastfeeding and so persevered (I would be in tears almost every feed) but wouldn't stop.
After 5 weeks it was suddenly easy! No problems at all! And it became the easiest part of my day. We breastfed until ten months when Miley decided she didn't want milk anymore and just stopped. Lol.
I did get mastitis twice, once when Miley was poorly and so didn't feed for a whole day. And then again when we did sleep training and I had my first nights sleep
Mastitis was nasty but it's not that common I don't think.

Breastfeeding was awesome. But I wish more support had been available to me at the start. And i wish soneone had really told me that it doesnt come naturally to everyone as it upset me so much at the time.
If you have a lactation consultant available after baby is born use them! As I think they would make all the difference!
Just try your best and that's all you can do. Speak to your partners about it in advance and explain you'll need their support as breastfeeding includes a lot of time sitting down! So they can bring snacks, drinks etc.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Want- So glad you got the green light from the doc for vacation and got to hear your guys HB again!! When do you leave?

Bernie- Thanks for the BF info, I dont know why but I really think people have a preconception that BF is supposed to be easy (I know I did). Everyones personal experience with it has been very helpful for me.


Has anyone seen a post from MissJenn lately? Hope shes ok

 

[wantb502]

I know!!! Where is she?!?

 

[berniegroves]

Rockin - I don't want to put you off as once it settled down it was awesome. But I feel like I was shocked by how hard it was and that made it worse (if you see what I mean) some people do find it easy but I think it's best to be prepared to put some work in
It really was a great experience once we got the hang of it.

 

[whittnie117]

Want, Im glad your scan went well.

The whole breastfeeding thing scares the hell out of me. I am hoping that my nipples, which have never been sensitive, will remain dull in sensation. My breasts haven't really hurt since the start of pregnancy and then again when the leaking started, but now they are fine for the most part. Though I do get a slight stinging sensation when the leaking is about to happen. Oh and when they are all smooshed in a bra, my nipples don't like that at all. What scares me is infections, mastitis, bleeding, and those scary things. But I figure that if I am producing enough milk and my baby can be healthier by drinking mommas milk rather than formula then I will endure whatever comes at me. It's all for baby.

I got to see him yesterday. The tech tried to record his heart rate and he kept moving and wiggling and jumping and turning and wouldn't let her do it. He even kicked the ultrasound wand. It was hilarious. I brought my MIL to that so she could see him on the screen. She cried. OH wants a rescan of the gender because he really seems to be having gender denial. He really wanted a girl. I don't know how I feel about that. I'll get my anatomy scan next week or the week after. I know it's a little late,but that's how it is working out.

Okay here is a rant:
I m starting to stress though. The room going to be turned into the nursery is full of stuff from the house because of the remodel. But I feel there is no progress being made on the house. There are so many projects going on that I feel nothing will get done in time. The floors are all out, the kitchen is torn apart, the yard is torn apart, the rooms still have all the mess in them waiting for carpets to be torn out and replaced, and a couple other little projects. I think its just a case where they wanted to do so much but got overwhelmed so anything that does get done, it still seems like there was nothing done. OH tries to help, but he can only help on the weekend s and that's when it seems stuff gets partway done. Like last weekend he tore out the entire yard so new dirt could be lain and new grass. He said he doesnt think anything will get done inside until the outside is done. / sigh. And all I want to do is decorate a room for my little one and get things ready. It doesnt feel like there is a lot of time left and I feel anxiety about it. I feel like I am being selfish, but there is just so much left to do. ugh....okay rant over. sorry i just have to vent my frustrations.