PAL - February 2013 rainbow babies

[saysib]

Beautiful scans ladies, so wonderful to see all these little rainbows

I had my booking in appointment today and came home with a carrier bag full of booklets, leaflets and info. Blood pressure and other tests looked fine although I have to return to give a blood test as she couldnt get anything out of either arm today. I have my u/s tomorrow am and I am so nervous about it. I feel really rough and everyone keeps saying its a good sign that everything is progressing well, but I'm still nervous that its not.

I know you said you told your son Perpetual, how did you do it? How did he take it? How/when is everyone else planning to tell siblings? My daughter is almost 5 and we had planned to tell her tomorrow after the scan all being well, but my mother is doing her best to persuade me its too soon for her and its put doubts in my head, lol.

Speaking of my daughter, she wanted pizza for lunch. It looked amazing, smelt amazing but even one small taste made me so ill - I cannot wait to be able to eat pizza again!! What is everyone else missing that m/s has turned you off?

 

[Storm7]

Just wanted to pop in and say hello!

So lovely to see your scans and catch up on your progress.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy remaining 7 months!

 

[PerpetualMama]

Beautiful scans ladies, so wonderful to see all these little rainbows

I had my booking in appointment today and came home with a carrier bag full of booklets, leaflets and info. Blood pressure and other tests looked fine although I have to return to give a blood test as she couldnt get anything out of either arm today. I have my u/s tomorrow am and I am so nervous about it. I feel really rough and everyone keeps saying its a good sign that everything is progressing well, but I'm still nervous that its not.

I know you said you told your son Perpetual, how did you do it? How did he take it? How/when is everyone else planning to tell siblings? My daughter is almost 5 and we had planned to tell her tomorrow after the scan all being well, but my mother is doing her best to persuade me its too soon for her and its put doubts in my head, lol.

Speaking of my daughter, she wanted pizza for lunch. It looked amazing, smelt amazing but even one small taste made me so ill - I cannot wait to be able to eat pizza again!! What is everyone else missing that m/s has turned you off?

I got a doppler from e-bay and had to try it out the second I walked in the door from work and opened the package. DS heard the heart beat and didn't understand what it was, so asked if I could listen to his belly too. I "listened" to his heart for a second or two. Later when DH came home and needed a listen we discussed telling DS.
Just the day before DS had asked if I had a balloon under my dress, and earlier in the week has asked why I kept asking him to be gentle on mama's belly (he can be a little rough climbing up in my lap or when we wrestle), then he overhears converstions with the older kids and my mother. His little mind was trying to piece it all together. DH had been worried DS would not take it well and would be jealous. Earlier on in the pg, to help ease DH's mind, I asked DS, "hey how would you feel if mama and papa had a baby brother or sister for you?" and he seemed to respond positively, but said "you guys are just joking though, right?" I said "we'll see."
So, when DH wanted to hear the heartbeat we decided to call DS in and DH asked him if he knew what that sound was. Then we told him it was his baby brother or sister's heartbeat. He whispered to me "what's it going to be? A brother or a sister because I want it to be a boy". He is very curious now about how big the baby is now, and will it be born or die like my other baby did. He's even kissed my belly. Monday he went in with DH to see my ulrasound and wants to keep one of the scan pictures. He has also tried to claim naming rights with his Papa if it's a boy, and told me "You can name it whatever you want if it's a girl, but me and papa get to name it if it's a boy, how 'bout that Mama?" I agree to let him have a say, but I'm not forking over my say about any name

Morning sickness has turned me off of many of the things I used to eat daily, but I miss Cashews and coffee most! OMG what I would give for a steaming mug of (decaf) coffee!!

 

[debzie]

Hi storm hope you are well. X

I have told my dd who is 4 years old after my scan last week. I told her straight that mammy has a baby growing in her tummy. She answered by saying you what? I hope its my baby sister. I showed her my scan pic and explained how big it is.

 

[Looloobelle]

Hi all, hope everyone is well. Nice to hear from you Storm xx

Well i'm booked in too - now have the c-section v vbac dilemma..

I asked about the trusts policy on vbac/c-section and whether I would get a choice (as some places I know you don't and they automatically go with vbac unless there's medical gournds). Here, I have the choice.

My initial response is vbac - but I'm not sure that just because that's what's expected...

With Claudia's birth I had a really positive experience, my c-section was fine and without a hitch, I healed well, my scar and body are not a problem and I was up and about and fine straight away. Also I got skin to skin with Claudia straight away so didn't feel I lost that opportunity.

Here if I go for a vbac, I have to be monitored, so water would not be an option (which is what I would prefer). They break my waters at 3cm and give me 12 hours to deliver - it all seems a bit stressful....

But there's no guaruntee my c-section would be as good this time around, I'm not as thin and fit for starters (which I think helped massively). But I suppose there's no guaruntee with a vbac either is there....?

What to do.....any thoughts/experiences appreciated!!

On topic of teeling other children, we haven't told Claudia yet - mainly because she will every day from now until Feb if I'm having the baby lol - so feel the shorter the wait for her the better.... Funny though, she keeps stroking my tummy absent mindedly...

 

[debzie]

I too have the same dilema Looloo I had an emergency c section with Emily under general so no wonderfull experience but I healed really quickly and have a lovely neat scar. I really want an active birth and as you know being monitored is not conducive with this. I feel that a woman needs to move around and not stuck in a bed (like I was with Emily) At least we have 7 months to weigh up the pros and cons. I feel like I need to experience vaginal birth. Like I have missed out on something.

 

[flutterbaby]

hi hunnies im so tired got loads going on at home and busy busy with my new job im gonna book a private scan next month i think just want to see bean again and again


ladies trust me your not missing out on a vaginal birth id love a c-section my friend had both and said she preferes section 2 she had 1 planned and one emergancy so had experiance of both

really wish i could shake this tiredness keep falling asleep its awful

 

[PerpetualMama]

I too have the same dilema Looloo I had an emergency c section with Emily under general so no wonderfull experience but I healed really quickly and have a lovely neat scar. I really want an active birth and as you know being monitored is not conducive with this. I feel that a woman needs to move around and not stuck in a bed (like I was with Emily) At least we have 7 months to weigh up the pros and cons. I feel like I need to experience vaginal birth. Like I have missed out on something.

I've had 5 kids vaginally, and was stuck in bed for the most part with all 5. The first 2 and last 2 because I was induced. Let me tell you laboring flat on your back or turned to the side sucks!! With My eldest son, the only one not requiring induction, contractions went from about 6 at every 15 minutes to contractions 3-5 minutes apart. There was no gradual reduction in distance. I had 4 hours of contractions ith little relief in between as most of them ould start to wane then peak again before going away (the 3 minute long contraction). I got to spend the first half hour or so of the close contractions as active--squatting with the contractions and relaxing my pelvic floor, then I was whisked to the hospital and stuck in a bed. Of course after the first hour of this I was in no condition to be walking around. I spent more time squatted to help the contraction progress than walking anyway. This is why my 21 year old thinks I should have a home birth, less intervention. Praying this one comes on his/her own and that I have some opportunity to help it progress, and reposition for pain management.
If you can find a place that will allow some movement, birthing ball, etc that would be wonderful. I have never had a c-section so I cannot compare. What is the hospital's success rate on VBAC? What are the risks to you and baby?


Hi Storm!!!

 

[AllMacsNow]

Morning, ladies.

So sweet of you to stop in, Storm!

I hope all of you who are struggling with the vbac/c-section dilemma come up with the solution that is best for you.

Here's my conundrum... lol... I bought a doppler 'for' my husband for our anniversary. It came yesterday, but our anniversary isn't until Monday. How in the world do I keep my hands off it until then?

 

[PerpetualMama]

Morning, ladies.

So sweet of you to stop in, Storm!

I hope all of you who are struggling with the vbac/c-section dilemma come up with the solution that is best for you.

Here's my conundrum... lol... I bought a doppler 'for' my husband for our anniversary. It came yesterday, but our anniversary isn't until Monday. How in the world do I keep my hands off it until then?

you could...try it out now to surprise him with the baby's heartbeat as his present?

 

[Mrskg]

^^wss allmacsnow now x loving your hubby's gift good thinking xxx

I've just bought one from a buddy on here woohoo never had one before xxx

 

[rosebud111]

I have a 9 week scan tomorrow at 2pm. I'm so nervous!! I have noticed that my nausea is not as severe as it has been so that's making me a little more nervous. If all is well tomorrow, I think I'm going to buy a doppler asap so I won't have to feel like this.

Hope you are all doing well today ladies!

 

[Mrskg]

Good luck tomorrow rosebud xxxx

It's 12.12 am here an I'm feeling sick need to take my aspirin an vits normally fine at night had my antisicknes tab but they seem to be loosing effect rapidly xxx

 

[LilyLee]

I have a 9 week scan tomorrow at 2pm. I'm so nervous!! I have noticed that my nausea is not as severe as it has been so that's making me a little more nervous. If all is well tomorrow, I think I'm going to buy a doppler asap so I won't have to feel like this.

Hope you are all doing well today ladies!

Good luck! Look forward to hearing about it xxx

 

[PerpetualMama]

I have a 9 week scan tomorrow at 2pm. I'm so nervous!! I have noticed that my nausea is not as severe as it has been so that's making me a little more nervous. If all is well tomorrow, I think I'm going to buy a doppler asap so I won't have to feel like this.

Hope you are all doing well today ladies!

good luck on your scan looking forward to seeing your good news!

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Good luck tomorrow Rosebud.

 

[flutterbaby]

good luck rosebud

 

[NT123]

good luck rosebud.

Can i ask some advice from you ladies, after a mmc at 9+6 i am now 10 weeks and have a private scan on sunday that i am freaking out about. We had a scan at 7+3 which showed all as ok but after a loss at a fairly late stage last time im getting more paranoid by the minute. Can anyone tell me if their symptoms come and go and also whether they do get cramping and pinching accross the bikini area, like around the hip-bone area? because i had no symptoms of loss before i dont know what i am supposed to be looking out for, everything is a query and im driving myself nuts with worry about every last thing. Could really do with other people's perspective x

 

[PerpetualMama]

good luck rosebud.

Can i ask some advice from you ladies, after a mmc at 9+6 i am now 10 weeks and have a private scan on sunday that i am freaking out about. We had a scan at 7+3 which showed all as ok but after a loss at a fairly late stage last time im getting more paranoid by the minute. Can anyone tell me if their symptoms come and go and also whether they do get cramping and pinching accross the bikini area, like around the hip-bone area? because i had no symptoms of loss before i dont know what i am supposed to be looking out for, everything is a query and im driving myself nuts with worry about every last thing. Could really do with other people's perspective x

I also get cramping and pinching near the hip. In fact I damn near lost my ability to stand up for a minute this morning (I've had sharp pains in my right groin...not like a period cramp). I think it's mostly baby is growing so rapidly in the next few weeks we can expect a lot of twinges. As for other symptoms, some days aren't bad and others are down right dreadful. I have had more energy some days recently (not so exhausted, but still tired) then others I'm wiped. The constant hunger is waning too. I still get bouts of OMG give me food NOW, but it isn't so bad as it was in weeks 4-8. Nausea? Still have a lot of that, but it's day to day, some days really aren't so bad, and others I just want to crawl into bed and sleep the next few weeks away. My bb's are feeling full but not so obviously sensitive and tender, I just punch DH if he squeezes them "honk honk" --yes at 47 he's still a teenager. You and I are due about the same day. I think we can expect to feel ok some days. I recall feeling pretty darn good for my second trimester and first half of my third trimester.
I think you will have some worry or fear until you hold your baby in your arms, I know I will just because we have experienced the devestation of a loss. But, as I approach 13 weeks I am getting slightly more relaxed. I think it helps that I have a doppler handy to take a few second listen to baby's heart strumming to keep my fears in check.
I'm not sure if I've been any help, but my thoughts are with you, and I hope these next 2 days go by swiftly for you and that LO is thriving and wiggling and bee-bopping around like crazy for you on Sunday. Won't it be great to feel them move and know they're ok?!!

 

[hope88]

Good luck rosebud

Nt123 my symptoms have come and gone even my breast soreness i had it easy tbh until i hit 11 weeks yesterday now sickness has hit me but only when i smell something like ciggerette smoke, my perfume food cooking actually i dont really like any smells i had this before but never made me sick until yesterday ( i must be a late developer lol) i had cramping till around 8 weeks then id just get the odd period type cramp around once or twice a week ive had twinges here and there but not all the time and i had this weird light stabbing feeling in my right side below belly buttin yesterday but thts gone noe. I had a scan at 9 weeks and all was well i have my 12 week acan next week. Hope this has helped somewhat. Good luck for your scan everythings gonna be just fine.