*October Bumpkins*2014* 43 Babies Born!

[MamaMac123]

Is anyone else having a terrible time falling asleep? I can be so tired when I go to bed, but I toss and turn for one or two hours trying to find a position that doesn't hurt my back or hips, or doesn't put pressure on my stomach, or I am too hot or too cold. My husband gets so irritated!

I was having a rough time till I got my pregnancy pillow I swear that thing is sent from heaven! I still wake up a few times to pee but in between I sleep great. Still exhausted all the time though!

I had a bit of brown discharge (tmi! sorry) on my panty liner today, its the first time i've had it this pregnancy and its worrying me sick. I've just turned 12 weeks but my scan is not until friday. im so worried!

Don't panic too much (easier said than done I know!) I've had this a few times so far. First time we rushed to ER and it was nothing. I started to keep tabs on when it happened and it always seems to show up within about 24 hrs of us dtd. Apparently in pregnancy your cervix is more sensitive so sex can make it bleed a tiny bit. Brown usually isn't too concerning especially if it's not combined with any cramping or pain. Mine never has been. If you have cramping or pain or bright red bleeding that is bad but a bit of brown discharge should be okay. Definitely contact your doc or midwife just to be sure. They may want to see you sooner just to double check things but you're probably just fine.

 

[MamaMac123]

First off, I want to apologize for lurking on our site the past few weeks. Was trying to stay offline and not cause myself undue worry.... but now I need my fellow October Mommies to help me....

Where do I start?? So, I should be 8weeks today. Had to go in for an early u/s at 5 weeks 3 days from light pink and brown spotting. Turned out at that time all we saw was a gestational sac and a tiny little yolk sac -- measured out perfectly to where I should be at that time -- 5 weeks 3 days. Dr. said that they wanted me to come back in 2 weeks to check progress -- that was on Friday 3/14. At that visit I would have been 7 weeks and 4 days. Did the u/s and saw the baby!! I was so super excited and couldn't believe how much changed in 2 weeks time. The bad thing was though that the baby was measuring behind at only 6 weeks 2 days. And they were unable to find a heartbeat. I just don't know what to think now. I am high risk too as in between my u/s I had to go back in for a blood pressure check and am now on prescription meds for my high blood pressure. I did read that sometimes having high BP can slow the growth of the baby too I am just really confused and feel really helpless right now. Not sure what to do or what to think. Have my follow up u/s tomorrow morning and as much as I want to go to see everything is ok, I don't want to go. Please anyone have a similar story or issue? How did things turn out? I know that everyone is different, just looking for someone to share in what I am feeling. thanks in advance for responding.

UPDATE:

So the news was not good . Had the u/s yesterday and the baby has actually gotten smaller in size than it was on Friday. Dr. said that my body has already started the process of miscarriage and that it was just a matter of time now. She said to decide if I wanted to do it naturally or if I wanted a d&c...... ugh. What a day. Thank you everyone for the good wishes and prayers. Heaven just has another little angel now. Love you my little blueberry!!!

I'm leaving... Had a blighted ovum (first diagnosed at 7+1 weeks), didn't see the baby though the gestational sack was already 22mm. And no heartbeat, no yolk sac. Checked in 3 different clinics. All doctors said that I had to have a D&C. The operation went well, I was 8 weeks at that point. So sad. That was my first pregnancy, I was so happy... Now I'm devastated. Back to planning in 5 or more cycles...

taquito0523, sorry for your loss. Let's hope that our babies are in heaven now.

Oh I'm so sorry for both of you just breaks my heart hearing about these. I'm sure your little angels are safe and sound now and I'm praying for your rainbow babies!

Thanks everyone.
Just back from scan and baby is amazingly all ok. I have a placental heamatoma sp? They is a pocket of blood at the edge of the placenta, and its slightly come away from the uterine wall. That's what caused the bleed.
I am so relieved baby is ok-it's a miracle as I lost so much blood.
I've been told to relax the next few days.
Off to bed now as I havent slept for ages. Hope this post makes sense

Xx

Yo Yo so glad your little one is okay! So scary! Rest up and feel better!!!

Welcome to all the new mommies!

Afm - pretty much same old here. Still not super ms which is great but I'm exhausted beyond belief! My friend told me today with my body making two placentas it's not surprising I'm so drained. I hadn't thought of that. In hungry all the time too. Just constantly grazing haha which I think may be what's helped me to not have too much ms. Anytime I start feeling a bit sick it's because I haven't eaten for a few hours and as soon as I eat I'm okay again.

All these lost babies in our group has me feeling on edge. I just found out I don't get another scan at my next apt which has me super bummed out. I want to see these babies and know they are okay! So now I really think I want a Doppler. How soon were you all able to get a heartbeat on them? I'm worried I'm still too early. Only 8 weeks now. What do you guys think?

 

[AshleyLK]

First off, I want to apologize for lurking on our site the past few weeks. Was trying to stay offline and not cause myself undue worry.... but now I need my fellow October Mommies to help me....

Where do I start?? So, I should be 8weeks today. Had to go in for an early u/s at 5 weeks 3 days from light pink and brown spotting. Turned out at that time all we saw was a gestational sac and a tiny little yolk sac -- measured out perfectly to where I should be at that time -- 5 weeks 3 days. Dr. said that they wanted me to come back in 2 weeks to check progress -- that was on Friday 3/14. At that visit I would have been 7 weeks and 4 days. Did the u/s and saw the baby!! I was so super excited and couldn't believe how much changed in 2 weeks time. The bad thing was though that the baby was measuring behind at only 6 weeks 2 days. And they were unable to find a heartbeat. I just don't know what to think now. I am high risk too as in between my u/s I had to go back in for a blood pressure check and am now on prescription meds for my high blood pressure. I did read that sometimes having high BP can slow the growth of the baby too I am just really confused and feel really helpless right now. Not sure what to do or what to think. Have my follow up u/s tomorrow morning and as much as I want to go to see everything is ok, I don't want to go. Please anyone have a similar story or issue? How did things turn out? I know that everyone is different, just looking for someone to share in what I am feeling. thanks in advance for responding.

UPDATE:

So the news was not good . Had the u/s yesterday and the baby has actually gotten smaller in size than it was on Friday. Dr. said that my body has already started the process of miscarriage and that it was just a matter of time now. She said to decide if I wanted to do it naturally or if I wanted a d&c...... ugh. What a day. Thank you everyone for the good wishes and prayers. Heaven just has another little angel now. Love you my little blueberry!!!

I'm leaving... Had a blighted ovum (first diagnosed at 7+1 weeks), didn't see the baby though the gestational sack was already 22mm. And no heartbeat, no yolk sac. Checked in 3 different clinics. All doctors said that I had to have a D&C. The operation went well, I was 8 weeks at that point. So sad. That was my first pregnancy, I was so happy... Now I'm devastated. Back to planning in 5 or more cycles...

taquito0523, sorry for your loss. Let's hope that our babies are in heaven now.

Oh I'm so sorry for both of you just breaks my heart hearing about these. I'm sure your little angels are safe and sound now and I'm praying for your rainbow babies!

Thanks everyone.
Just back from scan and baby is amazingly all ok. I have a placental heamatoma sp? They is a pocket of blood at the edge of the placenta, and its slightly come away from the uterine wall. That's what caused the bleed.
I am so relieved baby is ok-it's a miracle as I lost so much blood.
I've been told to relax the next few days.
Off to bed now as I havent slept for ages. Hope this post makes sense

Xx

Yo Yo so glad your little one is okay! So scary! Rest up and feel better!!!

Welcome to all the new mommies!

Afm - pretty much same old here. Still not super ms which is great but I'm exhausted beyond belief! My friend told me today with my body making two placentas it's not surprising I'm so drained. I hadn't thought of that. In hungry all the time too. Just constantly grazing haha which I think may be what's helped me to not have too much ms. Anytime I start feeling a bit sick it's because I haven't eaten for a few hours and as soon as I eat I'm okay again.

All these lost babies in our group has me feeling on edge. I just found out I don't get another scan at my next apt which has me super bummed out. I want to see these babies and know they are okay! So now I really think I want a Doppler. How soon were you all able to get a heartbeat on them? I'm worried I'm still too early. Only 8 weeks now. What do you guys think?

8 weeks would be incredibly early,I think I found mine between 10-13 weeks. It may just worry you more. Perhaps you could order the Doppler next week and by the time it arrives at your home, it might work for you. But even at 9-10-11 weeks, finding the babies can be very tricky. I had one during my first pregnancy and it did give me peace of mind but I made sure not to try it too early.

 

[AshleyLK]

I have been feeling a lot better thankfully. Back to cooking for my family...still don't have the energy to clean however

 

[GeralynB]

I've been feeling pretty good too...nausea seems to have gone...still always exhausted though

 

[newlywed2013]

Pretty good here too. I have the energy to get a couple things done a day! I was going to get groceries today but we got 6 inches of wet heavy lake effect snow!

 

[xSamantha]

My due date got changed to 10/16 today! I was further ahead 3 days than I thought.

 

[rbourre]

I'm starting to get more energy, but I have been feeling nauseous especially if I am hungry. I just randomly gag throughout the day and sometimes I have to stop talking mid-sentence or I feel like I'm going to be sick.

 

[slowloris]

Can i join?!

 

[Loopy Laura]

Welcome to the new ladies and congratulations! Glad a lot of you are starting to feel better!

I'm feeling a bit frustrated. I am 10 weeks and 3 days but still haven't received a booking appointment or 12 week scan date. Is anyone else in the UK experiencing similar problems? I thought I was supposed to have the booking appointment at around 10 weeks and it looks likely my 12 week scan will now be at more like 14 weeks now. I called them about 10 days ago and they just said I needed to be patient as they were inundated. This doesn't bode well for the birth!! Any other similar stories would be appreciated!

 

[zephyr]

Mamamac I think with the twins my uterus was above my pubic bone round 10 weeks and I started using mine round 9 to 10 weeks. Id have to look back to get an exact time I found them but id say wait till after ten weeks but keep in mind you still may not hear them. It's hard early on with dopplers, ive found for myself they've caused more stress when I hadn't found a hb.
also I was ravenous during my twin pregnancy, constant empty hollow hungry feeling. Further on I loaded up on protein shakes in between meals to keep hunger away and help babies gain weight. I myself was throwing up alot tho so that may be why I was always starving. Really awesome you aren't very sick!!

 

[CharlieKeys]

Hi ladies, sorry I've been MIA. My phone broke whilst on holiday as well.

I'll try and catch up when I put the kids down for a nap

Had my scan on Wednesday - due date has changed and I'm due 4th October! (1day before my DS1s birthday :-/ ) Anatomy scan is on the 19th May. Nuchal measurement was 1mm, and it was the most wriggly baby we've ever seen on screen!

 

[ljo1984]

Eeeeeek had my private scan an hour ago, was amazing seeing it in 4d so tiny. Was jumping about, showed me the brain, heart, stomach and bladder nawwwwww, hb was 162. Here's a couple of pics. She asked if we were gonna find out sex, don't know if she was gonna have a look for nub for a bit of fun but we said we didn't want to know (well I don't lol) oh and measuring 12+3 but she left me to my ovulation date as too true she said they come when they want
https://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/ljo1984/i%20phone%20pics/319AD58F-EF22-451A-85A9-536218C55493.jpg

https://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc499/ljo1984/i%20phone%20pics/1B65FEB4-95CE-4C6B-AA15-83740076551B.jpg

 

[Jcliff]

Are any moms deciding on a vbac or scheduled c section? I'm leaning more towards the c section.. My delivery with dd was long and terrifying. I was in labor for 2 days, she was side ways and heartrate started to drop resulting in an emer c section. It was so scary!! My drs said it's my choice but I've scheduled my c section for September 29th already. I have time to change my mind.

 

[MamaMac123]

Mamamac I think with the twins my uterus was above my pubic bone round 10 weeks and I started using mine round 9 to 10 weeks. Id have to look back to get an exact time I found them but id say wait till after ten weeks but keep in mind you still may not hear them. It's hard early on with dopplers, ive found for myself they've caused more stress when I hadn't found a hb.
also I was ravenous during my twin pregnancy, constant empty hollow hungry feeling. Further on I loaded up on protein shakes in between meals to keep hunger away and help babies gain weight. I myself was throwing up alot tho so that may be why I was always starving. Really awesome you aren't very sick!!

I have that hollow empty hungry feeling a lot! That's when I feel the most sick. I eat constantly! I've been watching my weight and while I'm eating a ton more I've only gone up a pound or two. I actually lost a few pounds the first few weeks.

 

[MamaMac123]

Blah, feel all stressed and icky. Had another miscarriage dream last night. I hate that so much

 

[Yo_Yo]

Mamamac-I would order a doppler now, and when it arrives give it a try-a full bladder will help push things up so you may hear the HB. It is hit and miss at 8 weeks. I heard it this time at 10/11 weeks as that's when I bought the Doppler, so who knows if I had had it earlier. I recommend the Sonoline B Doppler.

AshleyLK-do glad your feeling better...don't worry about housework. I am not doing any at the moment, other than loading the dishwasher and washing machine. You need to listen to your body

Newlywed-you be careful walking with that snow lovely. Glad your feeling more energetic.

XSamantha-yay for being a few days ahead! Will change your date now

Rbourre-sorry your feeling sick and gagging randomly. I've had that myself, and it's horrible. Have you tried having snacks in between meals? This stopped it for me!

Slowloris-you can definitely join lovely to have new bumps here. What's your EDD?

Loopy Laura-they are certainly making you wait! I would chase them up, and get them to sort it. As for your scan, they should make room for you no matter what within the time scale they are meant to do the dating scan-especially if they are doing the NT part, as it has to be within a time frame. But yes, phone them!

 

[AshleyLK]

Blah, feel all stressed and icky. Had another miscarriage dream last night. I hate that so much

I had a very similar, vivid dream last night. Terrible. First one I have ever had. These dreams are out of control...


Wonderful scans ladies! Isn't it awesome how "human like" they look at only 12 weeks?!

 

[SoBlessedMama]

Are any moms deciding on a vbac or scheduled c section? I'm leaning more towards the c section.. My delivery with dd was long and terrifying. I was in labor for 2 days, she was side ways and heartrate started to drop resulting in an emer c section. It was so scary!! My drs said it's my choice but I've scheduled my c section for September 29th already. I have time to change my mind.

I will be having a scheduled c-section. I had a c-section with my son because my blood pressure shot way up at 38 weeks, and he wasn't moving around as he should. (They don't really know why on either account.) There are 2 hospitals near us...one allows VBACs, and one does not. The hospital that does not allow them is the one where my doctor (whom I LOVE) works.

Also, I had a relatively smooth, uncomplicated procedure. I don't have any issues with having another one. Especially (and this is just selfish reasoning) since my husband is a football coach, and I am due smack in the middle of football season. So with a scheduled c-section, we can at least plan it around when he will be in town (to a certain degree, of course.)

Like I said, I love and trust my doctor. And if she says a c-section is the safest way for me to deliver the 2nd time, I'm all for it. : )

I think its great you are keeping an open mind either way--like you said, you have plenty of time to change your mind. The end goal is always a healthy baby, so we have to just focus on that, and not so much the process as to which she/he arrives. : )

 

[Yo_Yo]

CharlieKeys-good to see you around. I hate being without Internet! Lovely scan-a wriggly baby is a fab sign! Will change your date too!

Ljo1984a-aww love the 3d scan pic...how cute is your little baby?! You can see the face and everything! Wow!

Mamamac-so sorry your having bad dreams at least when you wake up you know it wasn't real. Your babies are fine