November 2013 Babies!

[missjenn]

After worrying about movement the last couple of days the baby was moving a ton last night! I love that I could see alot of the movement! The left side of my belly kept getting pushed out....was awesome!

 

[missjenn]

Hello everyone! We are finally home! I had a mini meltdown at the airport in Washington because I thought we were going to miss our flight after running to gate because of stupid security. I was getting cramps and I'm exhausted and just lost it! Looked like a blubbering idiot. At least I can blame it on fatigue and pregnancy...it's a pretty good excuse.

I only know the position of the baby at this pint because I get US do frequently and he is either breech or transverse. Not because I can actually feel him. He balls
Up a lot and sticks his butt up but other than than, I have a hard time deciphering body parts.

He's hiccuping here and there. I like it... It feels so funny and rhythmic.

I'm signing off for tonight. I've been up for almost 23 hours... Goodnight ladies!

Welcome back! I totally would have had a melt down too! I get stressed pretty easy these days!

I'm sure you are happy to be home and in your own bed! Your last bump pic is awesome by the way!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Okay I called the advice nurse and was told to see the Doctor so I went to urgent care. The Doctor said it was just a scratch, no infection. I felt so dumb, I kept asking "are you sure it's not an infection". lol. Oh my goodness, I need to go get some rest with my worrisome self.

Glad everything was ok Its never fun to worry that somethings wrong. Im the same way, I call the dr about everything lol. Luckily theyre pretty relaxed about it

After worrying about movement the last couple of days the baby was moving a ton last night! I love that I could see alot of the movement! The left side of my belly kept getting pushed out....was awesome!

YAY!!! Its so much fun to see and feel them now! I spend about half an hour at work just staring at my tummy watching it pop out in places when I feel him move. People here must think Im crazy but its just so cool. I read that soon someone who puts their ear to our stomach should be able to hear the babys heartbeat!! How cool is that!!

Want- Glad to have you back. Must feel great to be home! Dont worry about your meltdown, I think pre-pregnancy I might have done that lol
It sounds like you had such a great time and kudos to you for being so active


Its good to hear Im not the only one whos getting a bit irritable lately. Im having a few of my girlfriends over this weekend for food and movies, which is like...the least stressful thing ever and Im stressed about it!

And I think Im starting to nest? I didnt even realize it, but I had one of my mommy friends over and she was like....youre totally nesting, you need to just relax and enjoy the quiet time....HAHAH. Shes probably right but I had NO idea I was doing it!

 

[missjenn]

Okay I called the advice nurse and was told to see the Doctor so I went to urgent care. The Doctor said it was just a scratch, no infection. I felt so dumb, I kept asking "are you sure it's not an infection". lol. Oh my goodness, I need to go get some rest with my worrisome self.

Glad everything was ok Its never fun to worry that somethings wrong. Im the same way, I call the dr about everything lol. Luckily theyre pretty relaxed about it

After worrying about movement the last couple of days the baby was moving a ton last night! I love that I could see alot of the movement! The left side of my belly kept getting pushed out....was awesome!

YAY!!! Its so much fun to see and feel them now! I spend about half an hour at work just staring at my tummy watching it pop out in places when I feel him move. People here must think Im crazy but its just so cool. I read that soon someone who puts their ear to our stomach should be able to hear the babys heartbeat!! How cool is that!!

Want- Glad to have you back. Must feel great to be home! Dont worry about your meltdown, I think pre-pregnancy I might have done that lol
It sounds like you had such a great time and kudos to you for being so active


Its good to hear Im not the only one whos getting a bit irritable lately. Im having a few of my girlfriends over this weekend for food and movies, which is like...the least stressful thing ever and Im stressed about it!

And I think Im starting to nest? I didnt even realize it, but I had one of my mommy friends over and she was like....youre totally nesting, you need to just relax and enjoy the quiet time....HAHAH. Shes probably right but I had NO idea I was doing it!

The listening to heart thing is true....my husband can hear it when he presses his ear against my belly. He did it a few nights ago.

 

[mama.luv]

MissJenn, I never knew that, I will have my hubby try that tonight. I'm glad everyone is feeling a lot of movement. My babies were poking me again this morning when I was singing my lungs out to a song on the way the work. I don't know if the babies were telling me to shut up or to sing on....Any hooo, hope you guys have a nice day. I will be in training most of the day, so this is going to be a struggle since I'm soooo tired..grrrr.

 

[berniegroves]

Hi ladies, we've had a busy few days so I haven't been on.

Rockin - I was so in comfy at night the first time! I tried a pregnancy pillow but it didn't help me at all. Used to give me pins and needles! Try lying on top of a quilt (this will cushion your hips) and roll up a towel to pop under your bump (as you can adjust the thickness of the rolled towel more easily than a pillow) and pop two pillows between your calfs (so ankle to knee) that method really helped with the pain I felt. But unfortunately I didn't find anything that made the pain go away, just made it easier to cope with.

Mama- I've been getting a bit concerned about babies position as he has been feet down almost constantly! He keeps kicking my bladder which is soooo horrible...lol! I'm going to get a birthing ball next month and sit on it in the evenings. I know the likely hood is that he'll turn naturally but I'm gonna do everything I can to avoid a csection.

Missjenn - with DD I got so used to her movements that sometimes I wouldn't remember the last time I'd felt her move. My midwife said if I was ever concerned to have a cold dizzy drink, a bar of chocolate and then to lie down and the baby should move. It worked everytime! I found myself led on the floor of a meeting room in my office on quite a few occasions trying to get DD to move!! I was a terrible worrier!

Your bumps all look amazing!!!
I have sooo many stretch marks this time!! gutted!!

Me and DH both have kind of lame families. They're not very involved in our lives and have never helped out with DD, they don't babysit etc or even help change diapers. They didn't buy us any gifts last time we were pregnant or after we had her. Lame! Yet they act to other people as if they are model grandparents (which annoys the hell out of me)
I'm really mad with my dad at the moment as I've just found out that he and my stepmom are booking to go on holiday (for 3 weeks) just after my due date.
So they probably won't be around for the birth (to help with DD) or for a few weeks after (to help out generally)
I don't know why I'm upset but I am. My grandparents looked after me when my brother as born and had me for a few days, and my dad told me this recently. But he hasn't thought that maybe as my DD's grandparent he should be offering to do the same!
I'm really hoping they let me have a home birth as we don't really have anyone to look after DD, and I don't want to go into hospital by myself! Eek!!

 

[whittnie117]

Hey missjenn, congrats on hitting double digits. I can't believe most of us are heading into the double digits now. It feels like just two weeks ago I had 192 days to go.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Bernie- Thanks for the helpful tips about sleeping. Its not so much that Im in pain (yet...knock on wood) Im just SUPER uncomfortable. I toss and turn all night. But Ill try separate pillows and the quilt and see if that helps

As for your family, Im sorry. That stinks that theyre being inconsiderate. My family is across the country. Im HOPING at least my mom can get out here for the birth, but shes a teacher, so wont be able to stay very long. It makes me super sad, so I try not to think about it. Id love for my dad to be here, but both of them probably cant take off work.
OH's family lives about 3 miles away....which is WWAAAAAYYYY too close for my liking. They drive me up a wall and will want to be really involved in everything Im sure. His mom has already complained that we were looking at curtains for the babys room without her Ive had to set some boundries up to say the least.

But I do realize that at least we'll have some help. So I hope you get the help you need and even though we cant watch your LOs for you, we're here for support

 

[wantb502]

Whit: glad the movement kicked back up. I think they chill here and there during growth periods too. Also, maybe the way they are positioned,You can't really feel it as much, like if they are kicking your back or something else.

Mama: so glad you ear issue was just a scratch! Ear infections are the worse!! Also, I have definitely noticed him ball up low down and it makes me feel like I have to pee, but he mostly balls up near my belly button on the right side. I told my doctor about it last month and she said "maybe your uterus contracting" But today at my appt she saw him balled up and said "look at that! You're right... He is all balled up"

Bernie: I would be upset too. I am really sensitive right now and things that wouldn't normally upset me do now. Would you feel Comfortable telling him that you are upset? Men... Even our fathers... are completely oblivious sometimes.

Sooo... My OB appt Went well except I gained 8 pounds in a MONTH! And my BP was a little
Elevated. I'm blaming it all on the Croatian salty fatty foods. Now that I'm home, I get to eat my normal veggie rich diet. Next month, hopefully I won't be such a porker. I swear it's all in my tits. I going to get a new bra this weekend, my others hurt. Also, I don't need every 2 week ultrasounds anymore. Cervical length was perfect again and so my next scan (as long as everything goes well) is at 37 weeks I'm happy and kind of sad I won't get to see my little guy for such a long time.

 

[missjenn]

Hi ladies, we've had a busy few days so I haven't been on.

Rockin - I was so in comfy at night the first time! I tried a pregnancy pillow but it didn't help me at all. Used to give me pins and needles! Try lying on top of a quilt (this will cushion your hips) and roll up a towel to pop under your bump (as you can adjust the thickness of the rolled towel more easily than a pillow) and pop two pillows between your calfs (so ankle to knee) that method really helped with the pain I felt. But unfortunately I didn't find anything that made the pain go away, just made it easier to cope with.

Mama- I've been getting a bit concerned about babies position as he has been feet down almost constantly! He keeps kicking my bladder which is soooo horrible...lol! I'm going to get a birthing ball next month and sit on it in the evenings. I know the likely hood is that he'll turn naturally but I'm gonna do everything I can to avoid a csection.

Missjenn - with DD I got so used to her movements that sometimes I wouldn't remember the last time I'd felt her move. My midwife said if I was ever concerned to have a cold dizzy drink, a bar of chocolate and then to lie down and the baby should move. It worked everytime! I found myself led on the floor of a meeting room in my office on quite a few occasions trying to get DD to move!! I was a terrible worrier!

Your bumps all look amazing!!!
I have sooo many stretch marks this time!! gutted!!

Me and DH both have kind of lame families. They're not very involved in our lives and have never helped out with DD, they don't babysit etc or even help change diapers. They didn't buy us any gifts last time we were pregnant or after we had her. Lame! Yet they act to other people as if they are model grandparents (which annoys the hell out of me)
I'm really mad with my dad at the moment as I've just found out that he and my stepmom are booking to go on holiday (for 3 weeks) just after my due date.
So they probably won't be around for the birth (to help with DD) or for a few weeks after (to help out generally)
I don't know why I'm upset but I am. My grandparents looked after me when my brother as born and had me for a few days, and my dad told me this recently. But he hasn't thought that maybe as my DD's grandparent he should be offering to do the same!
I'm really hoping they let me have a home birth as we don't really have anyone to look after DD, and I don't want to go into hospital by myself! Eek!!

Awww....I felt a little bad when I read your post. I wish your families were more excited for you guys! This is the most exciting time in your life and it's even more awesome when your family feel the same excitement. Hopefully that will change when the baby arrives?

I've been using Bio-Oil twice a day since I hit 3 months. Not sure if it has been preventing them or not but I've been lucky so far. I have the white ones I have always had and they are bigger but no red ones at this point...knock on wood.

Next time I am worried about movement I will have chocolate and a pepsi near by!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Mama- I wanted to ask you...you had talked about getting clothes for back to work. I need a nicer top to wear to a wedding. Suggestions?

 

[missjenn]

Whit: glad the movement kicked back up. I think they chill here and there during growth periods too. Also, maybe the way they are positioned,You can't really feel it as much, like if they are kicking your back or something else.

Mama: so glad you ear issue was just a scratch! Ear infections are the worse!! Also, I have definitely noticed him ball up low down and it makes me feel like I have to pee, but he mostly balls up near my belly button on the right side. I told my doctor about it last month and she said "maybe your uterus contracting" But today at my appt she saw him balled up and said "look at that! You're right... He is all balled up"

Bernie: I would be upset too. I am really sensitive right now and things that wouldn't normally upset me do now. Would you feel Comfortable telling him that you are upset? Men... Even our fathers... are completely oblivious sometimes.

Sooo... My OB appt Went well except I gained 8 pounds in a MONTH! And my BP was a little
Elevated. I'm blaming it all on the Croatian salty fatty foods. Now that I'm home, I get to eat my normal veggie rich diet. Next month, hopefully I won't be such a porker. I swear it's all in my tits. I going to get a new bra this weekend, my others hurt. Also, I don't need every 2 week ultrasounds anymore. Cervical length was perfect again and so my next scan (as long as everything goes well) is at 37 weeks I'm happy and kind of sad I won't get to see my little guy for such a long time.

lol...you and I have major boob growth going on! I have to go get another bra this weekend too! 8 pounds is really not that much especially since you have been maintaining your weight so well!!!

 

[missjenn]

Measuring one week and 6 days further but they won't change my due date this far into the pregnancy unless its more than two weeks! Wish they would...I would be 7 months!

And yes...I am super pumped about hitting double digits!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mama.luv]

Mama- I wanted to ask you...you had talked about getting clothes for back to work. I need a nicer top to wear to a wedding. Suggestions?

I don't know if you have a Motherhood Maternity in your area, but you can check them out if you do. They may have some cute tops you can wear. I bought tops from there that I can basically wear after this pregnancy. I also went to JCPenneys and bought some silk type tops for work, they are not maternity, I just bought a large. There's not a big selection of cute maternity stuff to me, maybe because I'm cheap and refuse to spend a lot on maternity clothes. But if you have time, you can search online (www.asos.com), they had some cute maternity stuff.

 

[mama.luv]

MissJenn, nice bump, you always look so happy and cute. I love those pants too, I wish I can get my big legs in some pants like that

 

[mama.luv]

Sooo... My OB appt Went well except I gained 8 pounds in a MONTH! And my BP was a little
Elevated. I'm blaming it all on the Croatian salty fatty foods. Now that I'm home, I get to eat my normal veggie rich diet. Next month, hopefully I won't be such a porker. I swear it's all in my tits. I going to get a new bra this weekend, my others hurt. Also, I don't need every 2 week ultrasounds anymore. Cervical length was perfect again and so my next scan (as long as everything goes well) is at 37 weeks I'm happy and kind of sad I won't get to see my little guy for such a long time.

That's great to hear about your cervix, I'm still worried about mine. The Doc will check it out on Friday. I'm praying that everything is okay because I really don't want to go on bed rest. Dang, 37 weeks seems so far away to get another scan. I think all pregnant women should get one at least once a month.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

I don't know if you have a Motherhood Maternity in your area, but you can check them out if you do. They may have some cute tops you can wear. I bought tops from there that I can basically wear after this pregnancy. I also went to JCPenneys and bought some silk type tops for work, they are not maternity, I just bought a large. There's not a big selection of cute maternity stuff to me, maybe because I'm cheap and refuse to spend a lot on maternity clothes. But if you have time, you can search online (www.asos.com), they had some cute maternity stuff.

We do have a motherhood maternity...theyre just expensive lol. But I might check them out anyway, just to see what I can find. Most of the clothes I bought so far are just bigger, not maternity, but Id like to look and feel nice for the wedding. Thanks for the suggestions.



So, Im currently half slumped at my desk. Im having a terrible dizzy spell. I havent felt like this since 1st tri. Has anyone else experience anything like this? I dont know if somethings wrong or maybe Im just overworked....I was hopping up and down from my desk all morning and have been working 12 hours days

 

[mama.luv]

lol Rockin, I know they can be expensive and that's why I only shop on the clearance rack. They were having a sale about two weeks ago where everything on clearance was 50% off, so that's when I bought stuff for work. I refuse to spend more than $20 on an item. Okay now for the dizzy spell. Sometimes I will get like that when I'm really tired. I never know if it's because I'm tired or need water, so if I'm at work I just drink a lot of water after feeling like that.

 

[missjenn]

MissJenn, nice bump, you always look so happy and cute. I love those pants too, I wish I can get my big legs in some pants like that

Thanks, they are my per-pregnancy pants but they dont close obviously! I LOVE belly bands!!!!!!! I am happy! I am so happy where I am...in love...and married to a wonderful man with a baby on the way! Loving life!

I may have missed a thread....why do you think you might end up on bed rest?

 

[missjenn]

I don't know if you have a Motherhood Maternity in your area, but you can check them out if you do. They may have some cute tops you can wear. I bought tops from there that I can basically wear after this pregnancy. I also went to JCPenneys and bought some silk type tops for work, they are not maternity, I just bought a large. There's not a big selection of cute maternity stuff to me, maybe because I'm cheap and refuse to spend a lot on maternity clothes. But if you have time, you can search online (www.asos.com), they had some cute maternity stuff.

We do have a motherhood maternity...theyre just expensive lol. But I might check them out anyway, just to see what I can find. Most of the clothes I bought so far are just bigger, not maternity, but Id like to look and feel nice for the wedding. Thanks for the suggestions.



So, Im currently half slumped at my desk. Im having a terrible dizzy spell. I havent felt like this since 1st tri. Has anyone else experience anything like this? I dont know if somethings wrong or maybe Im just overworked....I was hopping up and down from my desk all morning and have been working 12 hours days

As I was reading this I was thinking low blood pressure.....but at the end you are too frigin busy woman!!!