***November Sparklers 2012***(101)babies(14)angels**33 babies here

[booflebump]

Cridge - my feet at the end of a long day aren't nice either - my toes look like swollen sausages....sexy or what????

 

[Mrs.326]

my doc hasn't said anything about getting the shot...?? I've seen the news that there's an outbreak, but I don't watch much of the news, so that's all I know. What's the scoop?

That's basically it, Cridge. Whooping Cough is on the rise and it's very dangerous/deadly for infants so my doctor has encouraged me, DH, and anyone who will be spending a lot of time around the baby (so grandparents, siblings, etc.) to get vaccinated before LO's arrival.

 

[Cridge]

It's too bad the baby can't take advantage of mom getting vaccinated while still pregnant! I'll have to ask my doc about it on Monday when I go in. If you've been vaccinated before, how long should it have been?

 

[wishfulmom2b]

i think they last like 5 years.. then you get a booster? i had my mom, dad, and DH get it. my brothers were up to date!

 

[Mrs.326]

If you've been vaccinated before, how long should it have been?

Eh, now that part I don't know...

 

[MommaBarry]

The vaccine can last 7-10 years I believe

 

[lilbeanhoping]

hey ladies,
so i have a question. do you think i should be worried/call my doctor or hopsital? (i dont have a midwife .... i have an OB specialist.)

yesterday afternoon at work i was out for an hour long walk around the neighbourhood handing out things. it was pretty warm out and when i got back i felt pretty gross. i had been drinking a lot of water prior and when i got back, so pretty sure i wasnt dehydrated. after that i started to feel even worse.
throughout the rest of the day and last night i had a lot of cramping going on and some bh contractions. throughout the night i just felt kind of gross. when i woke up this am same thing i felt pretty "blah" (only way to describe it).
all of that i havent thought too much about because i just assumed i overdid it a little bit at work and ive felt good this entire pregnancy which i figured ive lucked out on so kind of thought just normal to feel yucky at this point (although i have no idea).
what has me worried though is that lil bean has been quite inactive this whole time. normally around 8pm he gets VERY active and throughout the day i get lots of kicks and jabs but yesterday, last night and today hes been quiet. ive felt him rolling around a bit but nothing that is a distinct kick or jab. i even tried playing music and eating sugar, two things which usually get him going.

and now tonight about an hour ago i was sitting here and had my hand on my tummy, down low, and was feeling what felt like a heart beat, very regular but very slow. it was not mine as i checked and my pulse was different (faster). i couldnt feel on the inside like it was a hand jabbing or something and because it was regular i really think a heart beat but i have no idea. i dont have an at home doppler.

sorry this post has been so long but i dont know what to do. i am a little worried but dont want to waste my time or anyone elses going in if its nothing.

what do you think?


and here is a pic of my bump at 30wks1day...for a smile haha

 

[gaiagirl]

lilbean - I don't think anything you described sounds that strange, but I do think if you're stressed you should call your doc/midwife. If for nothing else but peace of mind. They can easily use a Doppler to make sure baby's heart rate is OK and put your mind at ease.

I had a yuck day yesterday with cramping on and off for a few hours. At one point I had to stop teaching my class and bend over it was so bad...

Then it just went away, so who knows!

But definitely to prevent stress - call!

 

[wishfulmom2b]

hmm thats tough. i always feel like its better to be safe then sorry. i dont get any kicks or punches anymore really. just rolls. i am also very short and petite so baby might be kind of squished. my baby has days were he is less active as well. have you tried laying down and counting how many movements he has made in an hour? it might really help.

the farthest i can go on a walk before getting BH and very painful cramps is less than 15 minutes.. so an hour could of been too long for you, no matter how much water you drank.

my advice is if you feel something is wrong, call. it cant hurt.
good-luck and

oh ps. cute bump!

 

[WTBmyBFP]

I wonder, Lilbean, if the "heartbeat" was actually hiccups. :0)

 

[lilbeanhoping]

hmm hiccups...no idea what those feel like so entirely possible!

thanks ladies for the reassurance. ill see what i feel like tomorrow, if still the same ill call docif not then yay!

 

[ashleywalton]

I'd say its probably hiccups as well!
Hope you ladies are all hanging in there. I've been reading but not commenting much cause I've been spending as much time with my husband and girls before they leave Friday for 10 days.

 

[ashleywalton]

OMG 50 days til due date and 22 until I'm 36 weeks which is when my doctor said to "be ready and don't go anywhere."

 

[Fish&Chips]

Lilbean I agree that it sounds like hiccups but I would speak to your dr just to be safe as what harm would it do? The benefits totally outway it. An hour walk in the sun is pretty hard going for a heavily pregnant lady. Xx

 

[morri]

Nice bump Boofle.

Luckily I havent had much of a problem with water in the legs or fingers.they may get a bit swollen by the night but only a tiny bit, My ring isnt cutting in at all luckily .

 

[Coleey]

It definitely sounds like hiccups Lilbean My little lady gets them quite often and I feel them low down. Take it easy today and I hope you feel better

I've not had any swelling yet either Morri, touch wood. I was really swollen with my son and it was so uncomfortable, my feet were huge! xx

 

[SarahDiener]

I'm super swollen and all the joints hurt in my hands and feet Rings are fine though, even when I swell up I can get them off :shrugg:

 

[booflebump]

lilbean - if you are still concerned about movements today, please call your midwife

 

[Mrs.326]

great bump, lilbean

As for swelling... I just noticed this morning it was difficult to get my rings on... Usually I can get them on without a problem, it's when I get home from work and try to take them off I notice it's a bit more difficult... My doctor told me to start watching for swelling in the 3rd tri as it's pretty common, but I thought maybe I escaped it! I guess not!

 

[WTBmyBFP]

Swelling. Oh my. For the last several months I've noticed my abdomen is very, very swollen. Should I be concerned???

Actually my knuckles and joints in my hands seem to be the only place (aside from the bump) where I'm having swelling, but it isn't too bad.