On the road again graduates

[RedWylder]

I have an appt today but I'm not sure if they're going to do a scan or not. For now I'm only planning on a regular appt.

 

[Left wonderin]

I have an appt today but I'm not sure if they're going to do a scan or not. For now I'm only planning on a regular appt.

Good. Luck with it, keep us posted

 

[Starry Night]

I have a scan on the 15th so just over a week. Already getting nervous. Having this scan go well would be a major milestone compared to my last two pregnancies.

Red, good luck with your appointment. I'm sure things are fine.

 

[Left wonderin]

Starry your scan is only around the corner ! For me the closer the scans came the more nervous I became daily !!!! Everything crossed for a positive outcome xxxxxxx

Red best of luck for your appointment today keep us posted .

 

[RedWylder]

Starry I've got a good feeling about this one. I've got my toes and fingers crossed for a good scan.

I just realized my update yesterday didn't post so I'll do it now. My appt went really well with my midwife. I was able to ask all the birth questions I had been wondering about like intermittent fetal monitoring and immediate skin to skin contact with baby. I feel reassured that her and I are on the same page now since I'm wanting a natural birth. But by far the best part of the appointment was the impromtu u/s scan. She wheeled the machine into the room (stole it from the u/s people) and poked around. We got to see baby. It was amazing! Here's the video that speaks for itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX2WSsRxsgE&feature=em-share_video_user

 

[Starry Night]

Red - that's excellent news! And what a lovely video of your little baby bouncing around. So sweet.

afm - trying to stay positive but it's so hard. And I'm just so, so sick. I tried to take a small Tylenol this morning but I gagged and heaved as soon as it went in my mouth. Not sure I'm going to get my prenatal down, let alone all the other supplements I'm taking. At least I know I can get the fish oil in liquid form. I may have to crush the others and mix them in a drink.

 

[Starry Night]

Just feeling really discouraged by my sickness. My parents are coming to visit for Canadian Thanksgiving weekend and the week after and I'm not even looking forward to it because I know I won't be able to enjoy the visit. I'll probably be in bed the whole time. Though my mom promises to make a nice Turkey dinner and then some Turkey soup for me. I know dh is looking forward to having some more helping hands around for awhile.

 

[Topanga053]

Red, what an adorable video!!!! I wish I'd taken a video of some of my scans. I'm so glad that everything went well and baby is developing so nicely!!!

Starry, so sorry about the awful MS, although I'm sure it's a good sign. I'm sure you'll find a way to enjoy the holiday, even if you're not feeling well. And remember, if this is what it takes to get your second rainbow, it will all be worth it in the end!

Afm, DH and I spent the whole weekend painting our house (we're building a new house... set to move in early November). The doctor OK'd all the painting, but I was a little nervous when I hadn't felt her move much since we painted, so last night I got the doppler out. It took me a second to find her HB. As soon as I found it, I pushed down a little bit so I could hear it better and she immediately kicked the doppler!!! It scared the crap out of me because the sound was SOOOO loud and it made the doppler jump! Once I calmed down, I pushed the doppler down again and she kicked it again! Lmao I guess she's telling me to knock it off already! Anyway, it made me giggle.

 

[Starry Night]

That's funny, Topanga. I guess the little ones don't like having their slumber disturbed by all that poking and prodding. And have fun making your new house a home.

I found a way to take all my supplements! I ground everything down with my mortar and pestel and mixed it in with some yogurt. It went down quite well that way. Maybe some of the value of the supplements is diminished that way but it's better than not taking them at all or just throwing them up again.

 

[rayraykay]

Red- beautiful video, beautiful baby. DH and I both watched it with huge smiles on our faces. You will treasure that forever.

Topanga- I had a similar experience about 3 weeks ago when we were painting the nursery. My husband was great and did most of it but I wanted to help. Then, I didn't feel her move for a little while after... I was terrified so I broke out the doppler. Sure enough, she kicked the crap out of it. It made me laugh so hard. "Momma!!! I am okay!! I promise!!!!!" What a sweet memory you have now. That's awesome.

Starry- Nice work on finding out how to take your supplements. You are crafty!!! I am so sorry you feel sick, but I also have a good feeling about this bean. Take care of yourself.

Anchor- thinking of you! you are so close!

AFM- I apologize for being quiet. About two weeks ago I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am RIGHT on the edge of it. So the good news is, I am able to regulate it with diet and since I have started monitoring my blood sugar levels, it hasn't been over 109. The range after eating is 60-140. My fasting levels are always on the super low side of 60-95 which also means this will go away after she is born, and I don't have the hugely increased chances of getting type 2 after birth. I heard that right from my doctor and the dietician's mouth. It was a huge shock. I take good care of myself. I exercise (now more than ever) and it was just really a slap in the face. It's hard to believe I didn't do this to myself. But, I didn't. I have to believe that. Of course, I am terrified she will get too big, or something bad will happen. Sometimes in GD, there is a higher risk of still birth. But once again, I have to remember that's with insulin regulated GD which I don't have and poorly regulated GD, when I am regulating the crap out of this very VERY carefully. I just want my healthy happy baby girl. I am so scared now. I just have to tell myself (my doctor reminds me all the time) she's measured perfectly every appointment, she kicks all the time, she has seen no ill effects of this yet and if I continue to be diligent, she will not see any effects of this & her birth can be a natural one. I was just really looking forward to the end of pregnancy, being able to enjoy it and have some of the feelings of anxiousness subside, but alas, that won't be happening. It's been really, really hard.

Thank you for letting me rant.

 

[Left wonderin]

firstly Ray to you . I'm sure it did come as a shock to get that news ! Did you have any signs or symptoms of it our was it just the test ? Sounds like your managing your diet and levels really well . Even so I'm sure it takes time to get your head around it all. I'm sure everything will work out just fine

Starry I'm sorry to hear your feeling so unwell MS is just no fun ( but also have a good feeling about your sticky beanie ) hang in there girl . Rainbows are hard to grow !!!

AND RED what an amazing , incredible video . Have to admit it brought a tear to my eye . You must be on xxxxx

 

[Starry Night]

ray - I'm sorry you have GD. I'm sure it must have been scary and a shock. But it's as you said, you need to keep reminding yourself that you didn't bring this on. Sometimes these things just happen. And you are being well-looked after and you're doing your part to stay healthy and to manage it.

afm - doing ok today after the rough beginning. I think I need to be more proactive with my Gravol. If I wait until I get really sick it doesn't work as well as when I take it right away. I am getting killer migraines though. I see my OB on the 6th of November and will bring it up if I'm still getting them. I think that can be a sign of other things. It's still early though so I'm hoping it's just a first tri thing and they'll go away with the rest of the symptoms. and I'm still clinging to the hope that this will be like my son's pregnancy and the m/s will make an early departure.

 

[RedWylder]

Rayray I'm so sorry to hear that but you and baby are going to be just fine! You're not the neglectful type that's going to do anything that would remotely put baby in harms way. Diabetes is just one of those things that sometimes you can't prevent. It's not like you're grossly overweight or anything so you are probably just prone to the disease. If you take good care of yourself it will most likely go away after pregnancy and never be heard of again. I'm not sure if that helps but I just wanted to try and be helpful, lol.

 

[rayraykay]

It's really hard to believe I didn't do anything to bring this on, but I don't see how I could have. No family history, not overweight, I am 25, baby isn't measuring big at all. I guess it really is just my placenta. It is however, teaching me a way to eat that most people should hear. It's great information and it will help me have a healthier lifestyle after this is all said and done.

No signs or symptoms, no. In fact, after I failed my first one my doctor came in and said "I have NO suspicion, at all, whatsoever that you have GD, but we have to send you to do the second test just to be safe." So yeah. The only real sign would be that your baby is measuring big. That could also be for other reasons.

I hope you are feeling okay today Starry. I also hope the rest of you have had a good tuesday

 

[Starry Night]

Ray - when are you going for your second test?

afm - feeling a bit better today, either that, the Gravol is having more effect today. Normally it would have worn off about an hour ago.

 

[rayraykay]

I had my three hour- I definitely had GD. It's just not an extreme case at all. I saw my dietician again today for a check in.. she said my numbers were the lowest she's ever seen. Basically, I need to loosen up on myself. I just don't want to hurt my baby. I see my OB tomorrow to check in on her growth but since I have been controlling it so well (almost too well) I doubt she will be in any sort of trouble.

I am so glad you are feeling a bit better today Starry.

 

[RedWylder]

Wow Starry you're almost 7 weeks! How come it seems to be going so fast for you? lol It took me forever to get to 7 weeks but it always seems fast when you're not the one going through the torture.

Rayray, I'm glad your numbers are down. I wasn't worried but I know you were. Try to relax a bit. If you want I can send you my hypnobabies tracks. They are such a good way to relax.

 

[Starry Night]

Wow Starry you're almost 7 weeks! How come it seems to be going so fast for you? lol It took me forever to get to 7 weeks but it always seems fast when you're not the one going through the torture.

Rayray, I'm glad your numbers are down. I wasn't worried but I know you were. Try to relax a bit. If you want I can send you my hypnobabies tracks. They are such a good way to relax.

It definitely has not been going fast for me at all! It doesn't help that I got an early bfp. I'm still trying to take it day by day. Every day that goes by without spotting I get hopeful. I've never made it this far in any pregnancy without any red bleeding so it's already a milestone for me. It's also the sickest I've ever been so fingers-crossed!!

I think it might start going by faster once I start to feel better and if/when I have a good scan next Tuesday. I still need my Gravol but it actually made a difference today so I'm hoping for better days to come.

 

[Left wonderin]

Starry That is some milestone I will be keeping everything crossed for your scan next week . Are ye still on restrictions re moving around ? Can I ask what is Gravol ?

Good morning everyone else its a lovely sunny day here even if it is a bit chilly ! I love the autum Chrisp Clear days . Pity I have to work !!!

AFM : Feeling my little boy doing flip flops all day long. Its wonderful ! Ill feel good too , long may it last . Got my appointment for my GD test for mid November , guess we will have to wait and see what happens with that one. If its positive ill be coming after ya Ray for your tips you are the star pupil !!!! Xxx

 

[Starry Night]

Gravol is an over-the-counter anti-nausea medication. I recently found out it is safe in pregnancy so I've been taking that. I think the prescription stuff is safer but we don't have a drug plan so if I can save myself my money and the half-hour trip to the doctors then I'm up for it.

Ladies, it's so, so hard not to worry. I have not had a lot of stretching pains for about a week now and that was one of the big clues the last two pregnancies were going wrong. If it weren't for the sickness then I don't think I would feel very pregnant. I just cannot make myself imagine my scan going well. I just expect to hear "are you sure of your dates" and "I don't see anything". The lack of stretching is not helping.