November 2013 Babies!

[wantb502]

We're carrying one baby! Big difference!!

 

[bb1]

Yes a big difference between carrying 1 baby compared to 2. You are doing an amazing job baking your 2 bubs.

As for me - had an appointment today and they believe my BP has stabilised enough that I am now on my way to having a VBAC. I am so excited a heap nervous and surprised. at the start of this pregnancy they said because of previous c-section you will have one this time too. Really hoping they dont change their minds!!
But because I had my GTT done at 23 weeks I might have to do it again....And they changed my DD from the 15th Nov to the 20th........

 

[berniegroves]

Hi all,
Mama - you really are a trooper! I'll keep praying that your babies stay put for at least another month! I'm sure the hospital rest will help.

Everyone's bumps look awesome!!

Raspberry leaf tea - I drank this with DD from about 32 weeks I think. I dilated much faster than they thought I would so I think it helped. It certainly didn't do any harm anyway. But it has to be raspberry leAf tea, not just raspberry tea.

I think I'm the opposite of most pregnant ladies, I'm not in any hurry for this baby to arrive. I want to meet him but I have so much to get done in the next 9 weeks! Also I am exhausted and I remember how tiring it was after DD arrived so I can't imagine how shattered I will be when I have a toddler and a baby to look after. Lol!!!

We've decided to hire an independent midwife for the rest of the pregnancy, labour and the month after the baby arrives. I'm so fed up with the NHS midwives and I really want to know who will be taking care of me during labour and who will check on me and baby after delivery etc.

So a controversial question??? Has anyone ever considered having their placenta encapsulated to take after delivery?? I've been looking into it as its supposed to help prevent post-natal depression which I REALLY don't want to go through again! And it's supposed to help increase your milk supply which I figure can only be a good thing.

 

[missjenn]

What exactly is that? I don't think I've ever heard of it before to be honest?

When you first came home from the hospital with your daughter, did you find the days long or did they just zoom by?

What did you find to be the most exhausting part with a newborn?

Looking for advice from experience

 

[wantb502]

Bernie: I'm in the same boat! I want LO to stay put as long as possible because i have too much to do before he gets here. I am also exhausted.

I personally have zero interest in consuming the placenta in anyway... But that is just me and people swear by it. I have seen and felt them and they look and feel exactly like a chirrosed liver which totally grosses me out. I want mine incinerated and have no interest in putting in my fridge to have someone process it.

I would say... Do some more research and ask others about their experience. There is no evidence pointing one way or the other. My prenatal class teacher who is also a doula said "don't put all your eggs in one basket" it may help
And it may not, but it is expensive and try not to be too disappointed if it doesn't help. She is all for it though and even talked and showed us pictures of people making placenta art out of it... Like a stamp. That's just too much for me... But to each their own.

 

[wantb502]

Here is my 28 week 2 day Sunday Bump Day Photo a day late. This is after going to a Bourbon and Bluegrass festival in the heat for 3.5 hours. It was fun, but I wish I could have had some of that bourbon!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

I cant believe any of you can do anything in the heat. When it gets above 85 here I HATE it, and last year we had over 40 days above 90 and I couldnt have cared less. Its so different being pregnant.

I got the Ok from the dr last week to start walking again if its not too hot and yesterday was the first day we had below 85 so off I went. 2 1/2 miles! ....Not as good as Wants, lol, but Im proud! It felt good to get out and moving. Between feeling like a whale and just generally being tired, its hard to get going especially if the day has been full anyway with grocery shopping and cleaning.

I did start taking the DHA supplement....it cant really hurt. They smell gross and fishy, but oh well.

Mama- keep cooking those babies, but I bet youre our first too!

Ill try and take my 31 week pic tonight. Ive got another dr appt today, hopefully all goes well and I can get back to every two weeks for a little bit. Ill let you guys know.

 

[missjenn]

Yipee!!

 

[berniegroves]

What exactly is that? I don't think I've ever heard of it before to be honest?

When you first came home from the hospital with your daughter, did you find the days long or did they just zoom by?

What did you find to be the most exhausting part with a newborn?

Looking for advice from experience

Some people consume their placenta after the baby is born. It's supposed to have a lot of health benefits, some people are dead against it and done people swear by it. Some people eat it, which personally I could never physically do! I just find that too wrong! But you can have it encapsulated. So someone collects it, takes it away and dehydrates it and then powders it down and puts it in capsules. So it is effectively the same as taking vitamins.
I had really bad post natal depression last time and really want to avoid that this time. So I am considering everything I hear about that can help with that.

With regards to when we first came home. I was shattered, by the time we got home I'd been awake for 36 hours and had given birth during that time but the change is immediate. I was totally in love with my daughter, more than I ever believed was possible and that was amazing! But being responsible for another person literally 24/7 was exhausting and took a while to adjust. Breastfeeding can also take it out of you if it doesn't go smoothly straight away.
The days went quickly, even when it was just me and DD at home it always went quickly.
I had bad post natal depression which wasn't picked up on at the time, so I'm sure that didn't help. And this is just my experience so you need to remember that we had no help at all during this time. Nobody so much as made us a sandwich or a drink. So I'm sure if PND isn't an issue and there is some help available from family then it won't be as tiring.
Every second was worth it though as every moment with my daughter was like magic!
Just be realistic about your priorities after baby arrives.
We've decided this time not to have visitors all the time as that was hard work. So we're going to have a 'meet the baby' party instead where everyone can come at the same time. I'm also not going to stress so much about housework like I did last time.

So with a 2 year old to look after I'm not in any rush for this baby to arrive, he can come when he is ready and that's fine by me.


I'm a bit of an emotional wreck this week. Keep crying for no good reason! We're trying to settle DD into 1 morning of nursery a week but she is not happy that I'm leaving her and I'm finding it so hard to leave her too!! Lol!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

MissJenn- Beautiful as always. You look so happy I feel like a beached whale and make noises everytime I have to get up or roll over lol!!

Bernie- Thanks for sharing all that info! Im worried about PND so ive been seeing a therapist for a few months now, hoping that helps a bit preemptively. Its good to hear about all aspects of what happens after birth. People dont talk about how tired or time consuming or what a huge adjustment having a first child can be. So thanks again for letting us know how it was for you. Im sorry you had such a hard time. I hope its better this time around

Ive been a bit emotional too. Im trying to keep it in check lol but sometimes it just doesnt work. OH has been a lot better the past weeks or so and after I talked to him about the sex thing he seems to be helping me out around the house a lot more...go figure. I wont complain lol

 

[whittnie117]

Bernie, my opinion on taking placenta capsules is that it is completely your decision. No one else's opinion should matter (even mine, lol). I think that if you've had bad pnd and see the capsules as a way out, then go for it. No one needs to know either. I've read on it and have a history of depression, but just can't afford it. Besides it is a practice that has been used far back in history. Your birth, your choice.

Rockin, I'm doing that list for you today. Sorry it's taking so long. I am glad you are feeling a bit better and were able to get out and walk.

Missjenn, you look amazing. Congrats on 8 months. Another milestone!

Want, you look so cute. That walking must be paying off, you look lean (with bump) and healthy.

Mama, hope you're doing well.

afm, I was so busy this weekend. Since OH had Labor Day off we took the time to organize and box most of our room so we can be ready next month to take everything out for hardwood floors to be put in. Then I can move in the bassinet and baby swing. I'm paying for it now since my symptoms did indeed flare up and I pushed through the pain to get things done. I get to rest until Friday, yay. We are having a garage sale in three weeks so I am hoping to make 100-200 dollars as it would help buy the rocking swivel chair I so desperately want. We found so much stuff to sell in storage and in our room, I never realized how much 'stuff' you accumulate over time, lol. I think I may hold off on my 'weekly' photo until 30 weeks. I'm also planning to do a private ultrasound for the grandparents viewing pleasure. We'll see!

 

[luna_19]

Awe your guys' pics look great

I took mine on Sunday but haven't gotten it off the camera yet because I've been sick not being able to take cold medicine is just awful

I've heard of people doing the placenta thing, it's common in nature for animals to eat their placenta after giving birth so I don't think it's strange but it's definitely not for me.

 

[missjenn]

I definitely have not heard of it before...thats for sure! This isnt something I am interested in haha...but Im sure there are alot of mixed opinions. Actually...I think I may have heard about Kim Kardashian doing this?

Love the bump wantb!!!!!! You look great!! You are definitely without a doubt all baby!

Rockin, I feel big and uncomfortable...I love the pregnant body but like yourself...I make alot of noise (grunting) when rolling over...getting up...and getting out of bed!

The postpartum depression stuff worries me too....I hear how common it is these days and some women I know have struggled with it for over a year :s. If there is one thing I want to avoid...that is it. I really hope that you do not have to experience that again! Hugs!

 

[mama.luv]

I was thinking about doing something with my placenta, the capsule would be the best thing to do but I haven't had a chance to look into that. I'm going to ask the nurses about that later. Now for my weekly photo, I will have DH take one later because I don't want to keep taking the bathroom selfie pic You guys bumps are looking good. MissJenn: I wish I was 32wks right about now, lucky you. The nurses were telling me that the woman preggers with quads here had her babies Sun night at 30wks5d, I hope her babies are fine. I'm definitely trying to pass 30wks.

I hope you guys had a good Labor Day Weekend. All I did was sleep since my hubby works on the wknds. I sure wish this hospital had the Lifetime channel, I love watching Lifetime movies. Instead I find myself stuck on the Disney Channel watching shows that my step-daughter loves.

Anybody else have a baby shower coming up? I was supposed to have mine on the 21st of this month since the Doc said I can leave for a few hours, but we are thinking about postponing it until after I have the babies because there is no telling what my status will be around the 21st. But I think having a baby shower after the fact is not fun, what do you guys think?

 

[wantb502]

Missjenn: you are totally all baby too! You are cute as ever!

Mama: I think that a post baby shower is a great idea too! Sounds less stressful and may be a great time for people to meet the twins. I've been to a couple of post baby showers and they were great because of being able to see the baby!

DH and I went to visit 3 day cares today. It was exhausting trying to figure out which is better and They are EXPENSIVE! DH keeps telling me he would feel
Better about me being a stay at home mom. I don't think I would be okay with that. I worked my butt off to get where I am in my career and though I'm exhausted all the time. It is super rewarding and I would miss it and that would be a HUGE decrease in income for us. I would have such a hard time getting a job if I took years off of work. I would have to start all over again or go back to school and get my nurse practitioners. I just don't know. The one daycare we did like had a wait list until May!

 

[bb1]

No baby shower for me this time. Unless someone is being sneaky and not letting me know.

Belly has dropped over the weekend. Getting more constant BH and baby is moving a heap more. I have heard belly can drop pretty early with second pregnancies so I am not worried but its nice to be able to breathe again even when I didnt realise that it had been getting harder.

Sleeping is just not happening and I am so so tired, poor DH has had to put up with my pregnancy snores.

 

[mama.luv]

Want: What kind of daycares are you looking at, homes or actual daycare centers? They are really expensive so I try not to think about that right now. My hubby works on Sun-Mon-Tues only, so he can be with the kids Wed-Fri. I just need someone to watch the babies Mon and Tues, so we were thinking about going the nanny route, but that's still up in the air. I don't think you should give up your career, I was just telling my mom that the nursing field is a great career to get into. The nurses here seem like they don't have to do much, plus they have a lot of overtime. I don't know if your job offers it, but most of these nurses work only 3 days a week, 12hrs a day. With a schdl like that, you will only need daycare part-time.

 

[mama.luv]

BB1: Ha ha, I have been snoring since the 1st trimester. DH even asked the Doctor about that during our 24wk appt. lol. Of course the Doc said it's normal during pregnancy. The nurse told me that my belly dropped a little too but I don't see it. My babies are moving so much, I'm thinking they are having a fighting match in there Sometimes it feels like one of the babies are turning over and that feels a little weird. When they are really active, I just play rock-a-bye baby music by my belly to calm them now, but it didn't quite work last night. lol

 

[wantb502]

I couldn't imagine how much your belly must move! When the little guy gets going it looks like a dance party in there. Two would definitely feel like they are having a fighting match!

We look at facility daycares. Nursing is funny here. I have ZERO interest in returning to the hospital setting so my options are a little more closed. I actually rather work the 8-5 route because 3 12 hours shifts is just too much for me these days.

 

[luna_19]

Mama it must feel so strange with two in there! Lately I'm been feeling much more actual moving rather than just kicks and pokes and it feels so weird. Makes me think if Alien