November Sparklers 2014....22 boys, 22 girls born! Please update us!

[cncem]

Went to the doc today, Macie is measuring right on schedule hr 150bpm, I've only gained 2 lbs these last 3 or 4 weeks, looks like I gained all the weight in my first tri, lol. I have my gtt next appt on Aug 26th, and my specialist appt on Aug 22, which I'll have another sono. I'm curious to see if she has turned or is still in the frank breech position. 26 weeks tomorrow, yay! Almost there .

 

[mandaa1220]

Ill have one at 32 weeks

 

[Lovetoteach86]

I guess I will just have to eat healthier, start some prenatal yoga, and look at the scan as another chance to see my little girl before she gets here, instead of worrying about the reasons/results of a seemingly unplanned third sonogram. Hopefully my weight, and fundal height will be back to normal ranges, and Coraline's growth will be healthy and right on track.

 

[Twinklie12]

I was measuring 23 or 24 cm fundal height at 24+5. I wouldn't worry, everyone's body is so different and each baby grows at their own pace!!!

 

[Princesskell]

Yes the fundal height is supposed to relate to weeks, but my midwife said they look at the growth curve rather than the individual measurements. I measured a little over a week ahead so she said they would only worry if this gap started to widen or narrow by a few weeks?

I'm agreeing with those feeling uncomfortable at the moment, I feel so big today. I've just been to the gym but felt I was waddling on the treadmill!! I've Ben having a few painful twinges but I think it's bean just stretching out?

 

[DragonflyWing]

Had a scan this afternoon to check a few things they couldn't get during the anatomy scan. Baby still had his hands up in front of his face, so the tech had a hell of a time trying to get a picture of his nose and mouth, but they got all the other pictures they needed. Everything looks good, and baby is 1lb14oz already! That makes him about 1.5 weeks ahead in weight.

Oddly, I lost another 4 pounds since my last visit, bringing my total weight loss to about 6 pounds, according to the doctor's scale. The scale at home says 3 pounds lost. The doctor didn't seem concerned, and I started out overweight anyway, so I'm not going to worry about it.

 

[salu_34]

Had a scan this afternoon to check a few things they couldn't get during the anatomy scan. Baby still had his hands up in front of his face, so the tech had a hell of a time trying to get a picture of his nose and mouth, but they got all the other pictures they needed. Everything looks good, and baby is 1lb14oz already! That makes him about 1.5 weeks ahead in weight.

Oddly, I lost another 4 pounds since my last visit, bringing my total weight loss to about 6 pounds, according to the doctor's scale. The scale at home says 3 pounds lost. The doctor didn't seem concerned, and I started out overweight anyway, so I'm not going to worry about it.

Glad they got everything they needed ! Must have been nice to get to him again ! I'm wondering if my OB has an ultrasound machine in his office, it'd be nice to see her again before the last scan.

 

[Selaphyna]

Is a scan at 28 weeks normal then? I was never told about getting a third scan. I had one at 12 weeks, and then the anatomy scan at 19 and a half weeks. I don't really see any other need for a scan at 28 weeks, other than a growth check? Did anyone else have another scan at 28 weeks?

Originally I wasn't going to have another scan, but I saw the other doctor that works in the office. My doctor is only there every other week, and was actually on vacation that week, so I figured I'd go ahead and see the other doctor and get used to him. Well, he saw that I'd had LEEPs in the past, so he insisted that I get another u/s done to check my cervix. It's scheduled for a week from tomorrow, which I will be 28w4d. I've had a fairly easy going pregnancy, and already in my 3rd tri, but I don't mind having another u/s, especially to ensure he stays in there as long as he can, until he is ready to come. It's going to be a transvaginal u/s though.....not looking forward to that, but looking forward to seeing lo again, and may hoping we can confirm for sure that it's a boy.

 

[Lovetoteach86]

I am glad to have another scan, just worried that there could possibly be a bad reason that I am measuring ahead. I think the weight gain concerned him though, next time I guess I shouldn't drink tons of water before my appointment and wear extremely heavy shoes when they weigh me. Too bad my next appointment is at 2pm in the afternoon, so it's kind of hard not to have plenty of food and water by then.

 

[mandaa1220]

I am glad to have another scan, just worried that there could possibly be a bad reason that I am measuring ahead. I think the weight gain concerned him though, next time I guess I shouldn't drink tons of water before my appointment and wear extremely heavy shoes when they weigh me. Too bad my next appointment is at 2pm in the afternoon, so it's kind of hard not to have plenty of food and water by then.

All of my appointments have been late afternoon, but the next one is at 915am and I'm excited that my weight will be lower

 

[Selaphyna]

I make it a point to have mine first thing in the morning. The reason at first was because of having to pee in a cup for them. Early in pregnancy it was easier if the appointment was first thing so that way I could crawl out of bed, go to the appt and void my bladder in the cup, and be fine. If I had one in the afternoon, it was harder for me to have something in my bladder so that I could give them a specimen.

Now it really honestly doesn't matter what time of day it is, because I feel like I have to pee every hour now. But it's still just easier to have it first thing, because weight is lower and I get it out of the way to do everything else that I need to get done, done.

 

[Lovetoteach86]

Yes, I love morning appointments, I don't know what I was thinking screwing the weigh in up by having tons of liquid. I didn't even have to worry about being well hydrated for blood work since I didn't have any blood work this time. I guess it was all to scare me into eating better to show the doctor that I am not really that big. I don't know why there have to be so many things to worry about. I feel great, and so far I am all belly, then the doctor had to go and worry me about my weight. Now I feel like I have to be anti sugar incase I have GD.

 

[GeralynB]

Yes, I love morning appointments, I don't know what I was thinking screwing the weigh in up by having tons of liquid. I didn't even have to worry about being well hydrated for blood work since I didn't have any blood work this time. I guess it was all to scare me into eating better to show the doctor that I am not really that big. I don't know why there have to be so many things to worry about. I feel great, and so far I am all belly, then the doctor had to go and worry me about my weight. Now I feel like I have to be anti sugar incase I have GD.

Yea my midwife made me feel like crap about my weight too. I wasn't worried about my weight at all until my last visit. I feel like I'm only gaining in my belly too. My family also has big babies so I'm expecting this LO to follow in those footsteps

 

[Rhapsodi]

My fundal height was 4weeks ahead (at24 weeks). I doubt baby is really that big.

On a side not my dr that has been checking my progesterone said I'm still low (61) so still on progesterone (no surprise) but then she said she will stop progesterone at 36weeks! So crazy! I only have 10 weeks left of it! I'm guessing I will go early if this is the case, especially if I take my boys trick or treating on Halloween, we could have a very early nov baby!

It's so close!!!

On a side note while my 7yo recovers from surgery, I'm hoping to get baby quilt made, maybe even get more done (but I'm not holding my breath) I gotta get my butt in motion! So much to do!

How are you ladies doing with nursery planning?

 

[apple_20]

I'm pretty sure I'm nesting yesterday felt the need to scrub and steam clean the oven (not something I usually do) then I sorted babies clothes and put all the newborn In The draws. Then I sorted through my clothes so I can put what doesnt fit me know away and make more space in our room for a cot.

Probably just a one off productive day but it amazing going through the clothes

 

[Princesskell]

Great scan dragonfly xxx

I'm definitely having no trouble weeing at the moment. I think bug is using my bladder as a pillow, I literally need the toilet every 5 minutes!! I feel baby is getting really long now, I can feel stretching and movements right up near my ribs and down by my bladder at the same time.
I can't remember if I said but last week baby was back to back, not that it is too worrying at 29 weeks, but I've already been hanging out on all fours over my Swiss ball!

We are going on holiday next Tuesday for 10 days and then we are due to complete on our new house when we return. It is all very exciting but starting to panic me slightly!! xxx

 

[Jalanis22]

I passed the glucose test! But my iron was a little low...

 

[Twinklie12]

I totally disregard the scale at the doctor's office and go by my weight at home on the scale... first thing in the morning, after I pee, and naked! haha. But I also do it the same way every time so I feel it's the best comparison. Up 13 pounds total as of this AM.

Lately I have been sooo bloated and gassy at night. I just feel super uncomfortable after dinner, like an over filled hot air balloon. I woke up to pee at 4:30 AM and could hardly get back to sleep I was so bloated and my tummy was feeling rumbly. Ugh.

 

[MarieMo7]

Twinklie, I'm the opposite - I go by my doctor's scale instead of my home one. It tends to be higher (I swear clothes add an extra 5-10lbs!), but that's what she goes by, so I roll with it. According to her scale, I'm up 13 pounds total since pre-preg. I had my annual checkup just after ovulation, so I'm considering that my "true" pre-pregnancy weight.

Side note, apparently it's difficult to find adult cough medicine without alcohol. What?? I've got a head/chest cold I'm battling through, and I really suffered last night. All the coughing is causing contractions, and I'm desperately just wanting to get comfortable at night. Finally found some without alcohol. Hallelujah. Looking forward to sleeping tonight!

 

[MarieMo7]

Dressed up my bump today. I'm feeling like crud because of this cold, and I wanted to feel cute and pregnant and made up. And it doesn't make me feel better! So tomorrow I'm wearing my hair in a ponytail and wearing a maxi dress, BECAUSE I CAN.