November 2013 Babies!

[Rockinmomtobe]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the bumps ladies!

I get measured everytime, but they usually wont tell me the week Im measuring at. I know my little guys big. When I had my last ultrasound after the bleeding at 29 weeks he weighed 4lbs already! If he gains 1/2 a pound a week, like theyre supposed to....Ill have close to a 10lbs baby at 40 weeks! NO THANK YOU lol

Anyone heard from Alchemist? Its been awhile since she posted....hopefully shes just busy

 

[berniegroves]

Try not to worry about the babies size, there really isn't much we can do about it. And when they measure at ultrasounds their weight estimates are often wrong.
I was told my daughter would be 10lb, but she was 8lb8oz, which I really don't think is bad.
My friend was told her baby was 5lb at 38 weeks so they had to induce her. The baby was born 2 days later and was 6lb4oz!

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

They won't tell me what week I am measuring at. I know that between July and August I gained 4 inches. But yesterday when I went in they just told me that I am "on track". I asked about ultra sounds yesterday because husband and I just want to see her little face but they told me we won't look at her again until 36 weeks and then it will just be a quick check to make sure her head is down.

Started on the online delivery class last night. Might have been a bad idea! I spent about 2 hours watching and the last chapter I did was medical intervention information and then I had nightmares. UGH.

Rockin - I am SUPER tired today.

I feel like nights are my worst time of the day though. I can't get comfortable (cold/hot/back hurts/neck hurts) and my brain won't usually turn off. I make tons of lists of things I need to get to. Two night ago re-designed our whole back yard. Wrote up the plans yesterday. It is usually when I feel my lowest is when I am laying there and I am SO Tired and can't get to sleep.

 

[missjenn]

Now you got me wondering.....Alchemist...hope everything is okay out there!! I know she didn't mention anything about being offline for a bit...hopefully she jumps on soon!

 

[mama.luv]

It's a couple of the mommies that haven't been on lately, like Alchemist, Dalia and Nariah. I hope they are okay. Rockin: A 4lb baby at 29wks? Whoa that's big. I was reading only that the most they are at 29wks is like 3lbs and some ounces. I was reading about that cause I will have my next growth scan next week at 29wks, so I was trying to figure out what size my babies should be. I would love for them to be 4lbs but at my last growth scan (26wks), they were measuring 2lbs 2oz and 1lb 4oz. Do you guys know how many ounces a week they grow?

 

[whittnie117]

Mama, I use this chart, but these are singleton births.

https://www.babycenter.com/average-fetal-length-weight-chart

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Mama- I dont know about twins but the dr told me after 30 weeks we can expect baby to gain about a half pound a week (8oz) I imagine thats lower with twins...and yes my 4lbs baby is big lol maybe that means he'll come early FX!

How have you been feeling lately?

 

[mama.luv]

That's great, better to have a big healthy baby than a small one. I was reading on another blog that this woman delivered an 8lb baby at 38wks. Imagine if she went to 40wks. Wow

I'm doing good, still hanging in there. Yesterday was our 2yr Wedding Anniversary, so the Doc gave me the O.K. to have dessert and a meal from an outside restaurant, which my hubby went and picked up. Then my hubby and step-daughter pushed me in the wheelchair outside around the hosp. The weather was perfect. It end up being a nice day. My only complaint with this hosp stay is that I'm starting to get tired of eating the same stuff, but I'm dealing with it.

 

[whittnie117]

They don't give you a menu to choose from? The hospitals I've been to let the longterm patients choose what they want.

 

[mama.luv]

Yes we have a menu but I'm on a low sodium diet, so my options are limited. I find myself getting the same stuff. Breakfast: Cream of wheat, french toast, eggs or potatoes, sliced strawberries and orange juice. Lunch: Chicken Noodle soup, hamburger, turkey or tuna sandwich (to eat 2hrs later), sliced strawberries and lemon lime soda. Dinner: Turkey or Pot Roast or Cod or Salmon, Mash Potatoes w/gravy, mixed veggies, applesauce and lemon lime soda. Late Night Snack: Peanut butter/jelly sandwich. It may sound good but eating the same stuff everyday, Nooooo.

 

[whittnie117]

I can see that. Sucks you're on a low sodium diet, but better for babies I guess. I am one of those people who can eat the same thing everyday. Sometimes for every meal. I'd still hate to eat hospital food. Does the doctor let your hubby sneak food in?

 

[mama.luv]

The Doctor said he can bring me outside food in moderation, maybe once a week. But my hubby is too nervous about that, he said my blood pressure may shoot up. Maybe I can talk him into bringing me a burrito next week. I'm craving one soooo bad.

 

[luna_19]

here's my pic from Sunday, I know I've already grown since I took it. My bump is really filling out at the top which is making it uncomfortable if I eat too much at a time and while I'm driving

 

[wantb502]

Where is Alcemist?!?! I'm going to personal message her. I've accidentally unsubscribed before and not realized it. Hopefully these MIA ladies are okay.

 

[mama.luv]

I was wondering the same thing about Alchemist. I have accidentally unsubscribed several times, so I'm hoping that is the case with her.

Luna: Your bump is filling out at the top, And good for you, making it to 31wks. I can't wait to get in the 30's.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

The Doctor said he can bring me outside food in moderation, maybe once a week. But my hubby is too nervous about that, he said my blood pressure may shoot up. Maybe I can talk him into bringing me a burrito next week. I'm craving one soooo bad.

Eat that burrito!! I admire you so much, I would be going stir crazy.

Luna- great bump. Mine started filling out on top a few weeks ago and I havent been able to breathe right since

OH and I start our L&D class tonight and all day tomorrow. I dont know what they were thinking at the hospital. No 30+ week pregnant woman wants to do anything ALL day. AND they didnt mention breaks, food anything like that. I know it doesnt seem like a big deal, but... i have silly questions like...should I bring 6 bottles of water with me or will there be a place to refill my reusuable water bottle. Do I need to bring snacks with me? I dont think these are uncommon questions either. Youd think they would make it a little more obvious.
Anyway, Im going to try and enjoy it and hopefully OH and I will both feel better.

Ive got baby literally squishing himself up under my rib cage on the right side. My belly is hard as a rock over there and Im SOOOO uncomfortable. I keep poking at him, hoping he'll move a bit, no luck so far

Also, hopefully someone hears from our MIA girls soon

 

[luna_19]

I'm sure they'll give you breaks but I would bring water and snacks anyways

I'm going to be 35 weeks when we go to our all day class, it seemed like a good date when I booked it!

 

[whittnie117]

Weird, my l&d class says that we get a thirty minute lunch break and should bring our lunch, snacks, and water. We also have to bring a blanket and two pillows. If they don't give us more than one break, I may 'break' something, lol. I can't sit for long. Haha, I hope the have comfy seats.

 

[mama.luv]

A L&D class can last all day? What all can they talk about? The one I was scheduled for was only going to be for 4hrs. @Rockin bring two of the 1.5L bottles of water to last you for the day, that should do it, but I'm sure they will have water. I don't know about snacks because our Baby Care Basics class didn't have snacks. I brought fruit and string cheese to munch on in case I got hungry. You guys are lucky you can take classes. I asked the nurse about taking a breastfeeding class and she said they give classes every morning here for the mommies that just gave birth. After I give birth, I don't think I would be able to focus in a class, I'm going to be worried about my babies. They also have a newborn channel on our tv that talks about breastfeeding, bathing baby, etc.

Hey have you guys heard about people making molds of their pregnant belly? I was reading on another blog that women are buying these kits off of amazon and doing molds of their bellys. I think it's a cool idea but my hubby of course thinks it's risky.

 

[whittnie117]

I've seen a lot of the molds. If your husband doesn't want you to, Maybe they would allow you out for and hour and a half to get a pregnancy photo session in? I was thinking of doing the mold, but I am so big to begin with that I think it's kind of pointless.

Leave it to me to post a post that might become a debate or uncivil. I'll post those questions here from now on.

As for the length of the l&d class. Ours its two days, five hours a day. We had that choice or 5 tuesday nights for 2 hours each.