On the road again graduates

[skyesmom]

Starry you are doing great!! 9 weeks!!! this IS your sticky one!!! and Topanga and Left congratulations on viability!!! so so happy for you ladies!

anchor, i hope she does a flip soon! i read breech babies can be safely delivered in standing squat where the body is working together with gravity to bring the baby down, and the assisting people interfere the least possible with the process.. maybe you can still get informed on this thoroughly? maybe she decides to turn more eagerly when she hears what her options are

hugs to all of you!

 

[Starry Night]

How is everyone doing? Right now we're visiting the in-laws. The 9 hour drive was something I had worried about but it was rather uneventful. The Gravol worked that day so I wasn't too sick and we stopped every hour so I could get out and walk around a bit.

I did have a bit of a scare yesterday. I was feeling so crampy and I felt all this pressure pushing down on my cervix and it didn't let up for at least an hour. I imagined I had this "I have to get this out" feeling that mimicked how I feel just before a miscarriage. I had a bit of freak-out and DH had to work all his magic powers to get me to settle down (he is the only person on the planet who can talk me out of a panic attack...one of the qualities that made me know I wanted to marry him). It turned out my IBS was flaring up. I had some awful diarrhea and went to the bathroom about 3 or 4 times in a hour. The pressure finally let up after that. When I have to go to the bathroom it can really feel heavy like I do before AF.

I hate being pregnant after multiple losses!! At least I'm starting to notice the teeniest of bumps. I can still do up my jeans but it's very uncomfortable so I just loop an elastic through and leave the fly undone.

 

[Topanga053]

How is everyone doing? ...
I did have a bit of a scare yesterday. I was feeling so crampy and I felt all this pressure pushing down on my cervix and it didn't let up for at least an hour. I imagined I had this "I have to get this out" feeling that mimicked how I feel just before a miscarriage. I had a bit of freak-out and DH had to work all his magic powers to get me to settle down

Starry, So sorry you had that experience, but glad your DH was there to calm you down. I had a similar experience yesterday. The last few days I've noticed that when I walk around after going pee, I feel like I *ahem* peed myself. I wasn't initially worried because I figured I just hadn't completely emptied my bladder, even if I thought I had, and that Lauren was just pushing on it. Anyway, I made the mistake of trying to confirm this with Dr. Google, where the first thing I found was leaking amniotic fluid. So then naturally I freaked the hell out, wondering if it was just pee or amniotic fluid. Good old DH was there to hug me and tell me everything was ok. Like you, my DH is really the only one who can calm me down when it comes to PAL fears.

Anyway, I am much less freaked out this morning. I don't notice it any time other than when I've gone pee and I have also noticed that if I stay on the toilet longer, there is usually a little bit more that trickles out, even after I think I'm done. I've never had this before, so I'm assuming it's just a normal part of pregnancy messing with your bladder???

How is everyone else today??

 

[rayraykay]

Starry and Topanga I totally understand. I worry myself constantly, I have to tell myself all the time to relax and try to find comfort when she moves (which is all the time she's very active... thank goodness.) I am so sorry Starry- it's so cruel because we have had losses before, cramps are so worrisome. I would imagine women who haven't experienced a loss don't freak over them so badly. It's so extremely hard not to, but I truly believe this is your sticky bean.

Topanga I have the same problem. I never feel like I get all my pee out and sometimes it feels like I pee myself! hahahaha it's so funny yet embarrassing. Definitely just sitting on the toilet for a few seconds longer works quite well for me too.

Red did you post your announcement on facebook? So cute.

Anchor... so close! How is your baby girl?

AFM- still controlling GD to a T. Had an appt with my OB on Friday, she once again told me to ease up a little bit. It's hard to do for me tho, because I want birth to be vaginal and as natural as possible. I am a petite woman, so if the baby was much over 9 pounds, I would probably need a C-section. Baby is still measuring perfect, I haven't had one out of range reading. Not even close. My doctor has no concern for this going on after I deliver the placenta, I have no precursors. Especially since my numbers have been so in range. This is totally hormonal for me. It's unfortunate there's such a stigma attached to GD, yes it is a pain to deal with at times but it also promotes a healthy pregnancy. I actually feel much better than I did before. The fears and ideas people have about it only happen when GD is uncontrolled or undetected.

I am just focusing on a healthy happy birth that results in a happy healthy baby. I hope everyone is doing well!

 

[RedWylder]

I haven't posted it yet. I'm waiting for Halloween day. Lately I've been really impatient. It annoys me how not pregnant I feel and look. I have been checking the heart beat about every other day and it always surprises me that it's there and there's a baby in me. I am anxious to get to 20 weeks and feel movement and have a bump.

Glad to hear everyone is still doin ok.

 

[Left wonderin]

Hello everyone well I did a little shopping for baby today , I bought a changing unit , a crib and a nursing chair . Oh and a baby bouncer . I have also ordered lots of stuff for the nursery on line . Waiting for it all to be delivered . Our postman is going toto busy lol.........

Decided. On a nursery theme and am so exited about it . I lovvvve Tatty Teddy. Nursery will be more for me than baby lol.... My little sanctuary ..... Am painting the walls peacock blue on top ( warm powder blue) and soft grey on the bottom . Have ordered a border of wonderful tatty teddies . Waiting for it all to arrive . Don't want to put it all together yet as feel its way too early !!! Ill only drive myself mad . But shopping with my fingers was all I could do when I was out of action for a few days with a groin strain that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it !

 

[Starry Night]

Sounds lovely, Left! But what exactly are "tatty" teddies? Is it a line of specific characters? Or a style of teddies? I'm imagining the old-fashioned style of teddy bears. I love those.

Red - I understand the impatience. I'm a few weeks behind you and I'm already saying to myself, "Bump, where are you? Baby, I want to feel you!" Hopefully, you will feel your little baby kicking you soon.

Ray - glad to hear your doctor is so optimistic about the GD going away shortly after delivery. I hope you can get the birth you want.

Topanga - I worried about leaking amniotic fluid all the time with my son. It didn't help that half the articles I read said amniotic fluid is clear and odourless while the other half said it was slightly coloured and had a distinct scent. And I had read a lot of articles! Drove me batty. I was so glad that I was having scans every other week and the doctor always mentioned they were measuring the fluid levels and that they were fine. Maybe you could ask your doctor about it at your next visit. I'm sure things are fine though. Leaking fluids doesn't seem overly common.

afm - feeling a little more positive today. Trying to hold on to my appointment next week.

 

[anchor08]

I hate being pregnant after multiple losses!! At least I'm starting to notice the teeniest of bumps. I can still do up my jeans but it's very uncomfortable so I just loop an elastic through and leave the fly undone.

It's fun to have to do something about it, it's happening! Do you have belly bands as well or will you jump straight into maternity clothes?

I have also noticed that if I stay on the toilet longer, there is usually a little bit more that trickles out, even after I think I'm done. I've never had this before, so I'm assuming it's just a normal part of pregnancy messing with your bladder???

I think it must be, I get the same thing. It's crazy the things our bodies do! These days my stomach will rumble and it's coming from such a weird place because everything's squished up in my rib cage, it makes me laugh!

AFM- still controlling GD to a T. I actually feel much better than I did before. The fears and ideas people have about it only happen when GD is uncontrolled or undetected.

Good for you for keeping it so well controlled! I had an abnormal sugar level at my last appointment so my midwife advised me to change my diet as if I had GD just in case, but it was normal again today so I think I'm okay...but I'm craving sweet things all the time, so it hasn't been easy even for a short time. I really admire people like you who manage it for months. And you're right, it's a very healthy way to eat in any case.

I haven't posted it yet. I'm waiting for Halloween day. Lately I've been really impatient. It annoys me how not pregnant I feel and look. I have been checking the heart beat about every other day and it always surprises me that it's there and there's a baby in me. I am anxious to get to 20 weeks and feel movement and have a bump.

Glad to hear everyone is still doin ok.

It's really hard to wait, especially for movement! I hope that starts very soon for you. As for the bump...don't hold your breath just in case -- I barely showed until 28 weeks, and even from 28-33 or so it was subtle, so if you knew I was pregnant you could see it but if you didn't know you wouldn't necessarily guess that I was. It was a little annoying, but kind of a fun secret too.

Hello everyone But shopping with my fingers was all I could do when I was out of action for a few days with a groin strain that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it !

Ouch, I hope it gets better soon! It's tricky the way the hormones mess with our joints -- I was feeling great and exercising a lot and then all of a sudden injured the ligaments in my hips and was in lots of pain and could barely walk. It's a little better now, though I have pelvic pain as well so I can't do a lot. If the weather warms up a bit I can swim in the ocean, but it's pretty cold and makes me tight, so slightly counterproductive.

And the latest over here...had another external version today and it was not successful -- the doctor was able to move her part way but she was too stuck to get all the way over. Argh. We went to the hospital and did all the pre-admission paperwork (and got the ball rolling on insurance authorisation) for a c-section on the 12th, which will be 39+3. It's so frustrating, but both my gynaecologist and my midwife (they have separate practices but he acts as backup for her patients) said that for a first baby it is much more risky (particularly for the baby) to try a vaginal breech delivery and my husband also wants to go with their recommendation. I know there's still a very small chance she will turn on her own, so I'm hoping for that. I can't be happy about the c-section, but I will be okay if that's where we end up.

 

[Left wonderin]

Anchor sounds like your LO is wedged in there tight and too comfy to move !!!! Maybe she still will there is still time . If she doesn't I guess the 12th it is is it exciting or terrifying ??? A C-section wouldn't be first on my list of wishes either but I've kinda excepted from the begining that how baby comes is something I have zero control over !! No more than I had control at the begining of this journey and life I ain't at how the decide to make their entrance into this world !! Keep focused at the prize at the end xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Starry Night]

Anchor - I am sorry it seems you won't be getting the birth you want. At least you know your little girl is almost here. There is a definite end in sight! I think your LO is going to be the first "on the road" baby to be born.

afm - another gross day. I don't even want to think about how I'd feel without the Gravol. Still getting awful, awful and scary cramps whenever I have a BM. And DH has this cold that just keeps coming back. It's been over a month now. I have a friend who is struggling with this too. I'm really hoping I don't catch it!!

I'm making a 'real' dinner tonight. I'm looking forward to it and hope I can eat the veggies cooked inside. Ooh, the oven buzzer is going so it's ready now!

 

[RedWylder]

Anchor! You mean to tell me you might have this baby in less than 2 weeks and you still haven't shared a bump photo??? WOMAN! Get on that.

 

[RedWylder]

Today is the big day. I am "coming out" at work and on facebook today. I just posted the following image and message.

1. Happy Halloween! 2. It is with many emotions that I bring to you this news. Over the past year and a half Ben and I have supported each other through 2 miscarriages that at some times felt like it would break us. Alas, many storms end in rainbows. And I could not be happier that my rainbow seems to have finally come. (see image below)

https://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/lbkaiser/jackobabyfacebook-2_zps3f9fb538.jpg

 

[Starry Night]

Red - those pumpkins turned out fantastic! I'm sure everyone is going to be so super happy for you.

afm - 10 weeks! I'm in double digits!! Hokey Smokes, didn't think I'd get this far without problems. See the OB next week and I really hope we get to hear a heart beat!!

 

[skyesmom]

wow Red!!! your pumpkins look amazing and your message is so touching!!!! i am sure you will get quite some emotional responses there!!

and Starry!!! YAY to 10 weeks with no problems!!!!! so so happy for you!!! this is your sticky one!!

 

[Starry Night]

I'm getting really nervous for my appointment on Wednesday. Last night I had two separate dreams that the OB told me the baby had died. In both dreams I realized I had to face my SiL's new baby with two lost babies during her pregnancy. In both dreams I just cried and cried and knew I'd never have another baby. It was horrible.

 

[rayraykay]

Nice pumpkins red!!! I love them! I am sure you will get overwhelming support from your family and friends.

Starry I am so sorry about the dreams but I have faith you little one is nice and snug in there. It's SO HARD to separate dreams from reality especially when our hormones make dreams so crazy intense. Everything is gonna be alright

 

[rayraykay]

And also I hope everyone had a happy Halloween

 

[RedWylder]

bwhahaha Rayray that's awesome! Did you go around like this? Starry I'm sure your LO is fine. I had a dream last night that I started bleeding. It was scary and thankfully never really happened. Dreams are so unnerving and frustrating. Hang in there.

 

[Left wonderin]

Ray how cool and cute is that . Certainly one for the scrapbooks you also look FANTASTIC , ALL bump no Blubber your a walking advertisement for GD lol...........

 

[Left wonderin]

Starry a dream is just that.......... A dream althought I'm sure upsetting . I hate the ones where you can shake the feeling after waking AFM have increasingly frequent heartburn , my boy will be born with hair like Sampson I'm also feeling more emotional theses days . The smallest things make me teary and that not me at all !!!!! Bloody hormones !! I nearly ended up in tears over a split shopping bag ........