November 2013 Babies!

[luna_19]

Awe everyone's bellies are so cute! I feel like mine is so small...

I had my monthly Dr appointment today and everything is good and I found out I get one more scan in a month, yay!

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

I am having leg pain randomly at night. It seems to get better if I get up and move around for 10 - 15 min. According to my handy pregnancy app the leg pain is due to the extra weight and the expanding uterus pressing on the veins that carry blood flow to your legs. Not sure if it is true but that is my tip for tomorrow anyway!

Spent the weekend getting the paint done in my daughters room! I am EXHAUSTED but I got a good chunk done! Here is why it had to be painted!
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We did primer on Saturday (those photos aren't that impressive!)

This is my NEW fan and I am in love with it. The glass has colors in it and when you turn it on it is just a really nice glow.

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I didn't take any bump pictures! I spent most of the weekend in rag clothes and not feeling very pretty. I have to put all the fixture covers back up and get the door back on. I think I am going to try and get all of the carpet cleaning done this weekend.

Then I have the baby shower in 3 weekends so I need to color my hair, hair cut, etc. I told my husband this last night and he told me I am not going to prom it is a party. UGH men!

 

[The Alchemist]

Cowgirl - wow you've been really busy. Just make sure you get your rest as well!

Well I drive to the hospital because i was able to get a same day appointment. The dr i had seen was extremely informative compared to my other 2 dr's and nurse practitioners. He explained that my pelvic pain is NOT round ligament pain so whoever told me that yesterday on advice line totally didn't know. He goes on to explain that my pubic pain and other areas of the pelvic hurts because of this hormone called relaxin. It's responsible for relaxing the joints and ligaments to prepare the pelvic to open up for baby as they grow until delivery, but in some cases, relaxin relaxes too much and too quickly and causes misalignment of the pelvic. I like this dr a lot he was very thorough and actually listened. He showed me u/s of baby, he's perfect and moving. He even asked me other questions like if I'm pooping okay or not. I think I'll continue to see him.

 

[mama.luv]

Cowgirl: You are doing a great job with that room. The fumes don't make you sick? Is the color like a maroon? Also please give me the name of that pregnancy app, I would like to download it.

 

[mama.luv]

Alchemist: That's great, I wish I can see that Doctor too I emailed my Doctor this morning and still no response...Grrr. I told you before, I'm really getting tired of Kaiser

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

I opened almost every window in my house and ran fans. It didn't bother me at all! But I didn't do it all by myself! I called my Best Friend and she came to help and she paints VERY FAST. It was Brown REALLY brown because it was the "man cave". I went with a beige/grey/something. It is earthy and calm and then we are going to paint a cherry blossom tree on the wall!

I need the week to recover from pushing so hard to get things done on the weekend.

I have a Galaxy S3 and I have the BabyCenter.com app on there. Mostly because I am really bad about tracking how far along I am and how many days I have to go!

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

Nariah - Did you find somewhere to move your horses? I have never heard of a horse being kicked out! That would piss me off!

 

[missjenn]

From everything I've been reading on concerning my pubic pain and the rest of the pelvic, it is symphysis pubic dysfunction. I called the l&d line for advice and the nurse practitioner told me otherwise. She said "ohh you know, it's probably one of those wacky things that happen in pregnancy. You're not bleeding or leaking any fluids so I wouldn't worry much". Then I got angry inside of me and I processed to explain that I thinkit's SPD, plus, I have a friend who has had 2 kids that got diagnosed with that. When i told her that and mentioned spd, she put me on hold for a minute, then came back and told me so sheepishly to not worry, I'm not bleeding. Wtf lady!? She didn't even acknowledge spd. I wrote an email to my doctor and tomorrow morning, I will call fir a same day appointment. I'm gonna drive my sore ass over and have them assess me. I work in the medical field so I can smell when a medical professional doesn't know the answer or has no clue what a patient is talking about by giving false reassurance. That lady clearly didn't know. I'm sorry...I'm just so angry towards her poor listening.

What is SPD???

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - you would love him, I think any expecting mother would. The way he explains sounds like he's a professor teaching me, the student. That's how drs should be, explain thoroughly giving scientific/anatomy+ physiological explanation. I'm sorry you've been having bad with your Kaiser. I've gone through 3 health professionals to then get to this one I'm seeing. It's kind of complicated when each dr/np has their own opinions and characters. I know for sure I will not ever see my NP because it was her who told me yesterday that it's round ligament pain when it's not. You could try changing Dr?

Missjenn - SPD stands for symphysis pubic dysfunction, a kind of pelvic girdle pain as the pain is from the pubic area where the cartilage is in between the two pubic joint. You can google it and there are some pictures/diagrams that show you. This is what I have specifically and generally, pelvic girdle pain. There seems to be an over abundance of the hormone relaxin.

 

[mama.luv]

Alchemist: I have been referred to a High Risk Doc, so hopefully I like that Doctor better. I will see her on Friday. I still haven't received a msg from my Doctor. I emailed him the many concerns I have, including my recent blood test results which shows my iron is lower. I would think that somebody would have contacted me by now about that. And I still don't know if I passed my 3hr glucose test...Hmmm

 

[missjenn]

Thanks for the info...I like how this other doctor communicates with you...I wish I had that too. I get a different doctor at every appointment...and liek you said...they dont share the same opinions which becomes frustrating :s.

 

[wantb502]

Okay... First of all.. YOU ALL ARE ADORABLE!!!!!!

Everyone looks so good! I can't believe how much belly everyone has! I feel like eevryone is BABY!
Mama: I am uncomfortable... I can't even imagine how you must feel. You are a super trooper!

Alchemist: If you figure out anything else beside a chiropractor for the SPD, let me know. I need help!

I am going to try to post a picture tonight. DH took it this weekend on the weay out to camp. Im not looking very cute, but I don't feel very cute lately either, I am feeling fat, tired in pain, and just exhausted with work. I miss my abs!

 

[The Alchemist]

Want - here's what I found concerning alternative treatments for pelvic pain. And I have both types of pain: pelvic girdle pain (the back of the pelvic) and symphysis pubic dysfunction/SPD, where it hurts on and around the pubic area. Since I've had pelvic pain with first pregnancy and for years now due to a hip injury as a teen, I can see this getting worse also because it's only a year ago that I've given birth (well a little over a year). I'll be looking into chiropractors with experience in pelvic pain.

 

[bb1]

Im feeling Pregnant.
I never really stopped being tired in the 2nd tri and now just a few days away from the 3rd tri and exhausted.
I had my GTT done at 23 weeks because I have PCOS and he was worried it would affect me more because PCOS women can be insulin resistant. But mine came back fine. My Iron is low.
I also am getting the hip pain and the pubic pain. I ordered myself a pregnancy support belt to help lift some of the weight from the bottom of my belly and will also help with the hip and back pains hopefully.
We havent even started on the baby's room yet. I said to DH yesterday do you realise we have just under 3 months to get everything done?? He didn't believe me and had to count for himself.
I have the nausea back now and horrible headaches.
Mumma- last pregnancy I had horrible carpel tunnel, I had it in both hands completely and the pain/numbness travelled up my arms. DS was 2 months old before the pain had faded completely.
I have bought a few little outfits for bubs but that's about it. Im ordering his cot and drawers this weekend and will have to start cleaning out the room to paint and put everything together.
I also have a few little things on layby with DS's Christmas gifts for the baby. When DS was born he wasn't due until January but arrived on the 21st December and I didnt have anything specifically for him for Christmas.

Really not looking forward to the heat getting here when Im on the final stretch.

Hope everyone is doing well

 

[wantb502]

Bb1: sounds like a blah kind of day for you too.

I want to throat punch someone. I think that would really help...

 

[mama.luv]

Want: Your belly is popping out now, you look cute. And you and your hubby are always doing something. I went camping in Lake Arrowhead with my family when I was about 4 months and man that was exhausting. I bought a small portable toilet seat to put in my tent I can't even imagine going camping this far along.

BB1: It seems like this carpal tunnel is going to get worse. I'm just nervous that it will get so bad to the point where it will hurt to pick up my babies once they are born. I had PCOS too and did my Glucose test last week and still don't know the results. I would assume that no call is good news, but they still haven't called me about my low iron level, so who knows. I just don't understand why my medical center posted my iron blood results online but not my glucose results...grrrrr

 

[bb1]

My hands didn't hurt to pick my baby up but writing or anything like that would hurt. I only got my GTT results because I had a Drs. appointment 2 weeks ago and they told me than. In Australia they wont post our results online or tell us over the phone. We have to have a face to face consult.
I have another appointment on thursday with a little ultrasound. but he just checks BP, urine and weight and does the scan. But at 36 weeks I have to be transferred to a new Doc because of my BP, weight and previous Pre-e I am high risk and need to be sent to a different hospital after 36 weeks because of specialist anaesthetist.

 

[berniegroves]

Hi ladies,
Your bumps are all fantastic!!! I'll try and take one soon and post it.

Mama - sorry about your carpal tunnel. I'm sure you'll be able to hold your babies after so try not to worry. As BB1 said its more likely to be writing and repetitive actions. I hope you get your glucose test results soon. Will you be given an iron supplement for your low iron levels?

Alchemist - SPD is awful! I had it last time and turning over in bed at night caused SO much pain I could hardly believe it! My friend had it so bad she was on crutches. Nasty! I'm glad you found a better doctor who you are happy with.

Cowgirl - well done on all the painting and decorating!

Want - respect to you for going camping! Lol! DH is struggling to get me to go away for a weekend before baby is born as I'm not sleeping at night already.

So we now have a new pushchair (baby jogger city select) new car seat, baby bottles, nasal aspirator, baby monitor, bath thermometer, blankets and all the clothes we'll need for a while. Next items are a crib and wardrobe. I'm thinking about getting a sleepyhead baby pod.
I've done the undercoat in the nursery (walls were a dark mustard colour! Yuk!) but really need to start painting with the actual colours! Lol.

I had blood tests last week and they messed up my arms badly. Then the midwife wrote to me asking me to make a telephone appointment to discuss the results. So I'm supposed to be speaking to her today to find out what's wrong with my results. Maybe low iron?
I'm so annoyed that she couldn't just phone me instead of writing!!!

BB1 - sorry you're classed as high risk, but exciting that you get another scan! I wish we were going to get to see baby again before he arrives. Do you have high blood pressure?

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Oh my goodness. You poor girls Im sorry so many of you arent feeling well! The farther along we get the more crap that keeps popping up! Cook baby, cook!

7 months for me today!!!! I have my dr appt and my GD test. FX it all goes well. Then I have my first baby shower this weekend. Im so excited for it, but its about a 7 hr drive and I am NOT looking forward to that. Im already tired as it is without a weekend trip. I sound ungrateful.....whoops.

Im having trouble now bending over to get things, lol. I still can, but its a bit uncomfortable. Does anyone know....should I stop? Or is it ok? I know its weird.

Oooooh, the other thing Im interested in....OH and I have not been able to agree on circumcision. If you dont mind me asking, Id love to hear my other baby boy mamas opinions.

 

[missjenn]

SO I had time to take a quick 29 week shot before appointment...its kinda fuzzy though.