PAL SUMMER BABIES (winter down south) 2011 ;) - Being updated again!

[Kess]

Sorry i havent been on in a while have been dealing with anoth mc. So i need to be taken off the list. our mc was at 6w6d.

I'm sorry for your loss MrsCrabsticke.

Update: My baby doesn't have spina bifida! woo hoo! But I do have a placenta abruption but the specialist at the children's hospital doesn't think it should be a big problem as the bleed is moving away from the placenta, not collecting underneath, and that my baby will be fine. I'm going back for another ultrasound in 3 weeks and they will monitor my pregnancy alongside my OB. If they deem I become high-risk (which the specialist said he didn't see happening) then they would take over if necessary.

Overall, I feel very relieved.

I'm glad things are working out. It's always nice to have answers about what's happening.

I had my dating scan at 10+6 and today's scan was 15+1, I'll probably have my next one at 17-18 weeks and then I'll have the 20 week anomaly scan

As others have said, keeping very hydrated is supposed to help with the amount of fluid, I've read.


I'm feeling paranoid this morning. My bump, which had been growing at an amazing rate, seems to have maybe gotten smaller, it's certainly not growing as fast. I'm hoping it's just my imagination or something and that nothing's gone wrong. Risk of miscarriage at this point should be really low, but I'm still scared. I thought I felt something that might be movement last night, but DH put his ear on my belly and pronounced it just the sound of wind moving around inside.

Midwife's coming tomorrow with the doppler, so we shall see. Any good thoughts anyone can spare would be welcome. I know it's irrational, and I haven't got any real reason to be scared, but it's just there in my head that maybe the baby has died and that's why my bump isn't bigger, and I can't get rid of the feeling of fear.

 

[Tasha]

I have only just seen Megg's news I am so sorry.

aussiettc, am so sorry he was nasty. I hope tomorrow is a better day

Kess baby's tend to have growth spurts, and therefore your bump does too. With my other children they were usually around 16 and then 20 weeks, maybe it will be the same for you.

Sequeena, the girls are right, you need to drink lots incase your waters are low, mine broke at 28 weeks with Honey and I was told to drink at least two litres a day.

Fantastic news Starry, try to rest as much as possible because of the abruption.

I have not been back in here since my dating scan, so will update. Lots has happened in just under three weeks. I had my scan and was put to the 2nd August from the 29th July, then I had an internal to check on my section scar (I had an emergency section in May 2008), and he said it had not healed properly and it needed to be followed up.
On Wednesday just gone (9th) I had my cervical scan (I have these regularly due to PROM at 28 weeks with Honey), and my cervix had gone from 35mm to 28, which is still normal but they want me to rest. Then I saw the doctor who told me my scar is deficient and so their aim is to get me to 34 weeks.I next have an appointment on the 25th, then the 2nd another cervical scan.

How are you?

 

[sequeena]

I'm drinking and drinking. I get through about 3 pint glasses every hour. Is that ok?

 

[sequeena]

Tasha you're going through a lot, do try to rest as much as you can hun

 

[Tasha]

Sequeena there is 1.7 pints in every litre (I think) so your having more than enough at over 2 litres every hour.

Thank you hun, I will.

 

[sequeena]

Oh great, I will cut down as I almost spend all my time in the blooming toilet now. I'm a bit too enthusiastic I think 1 pint every hour or so should be fine then.

 

[Lawa]

Ladies I am Panicking slightly!

MY edd by my LMP was 4th of August. Then by my 12 week can should have been 30th July!

So was really happy went for a Gender scan at '15+6 weeks' to be told I was more like 15+2 and my new EDD was more like 3rd of August? Does this sound ok?

Oh and she recons its a pink Bump!

Also I dont look or feel pregnant and so scared something is going to go wrong is it normal at this stage to not feel pregnant at all?

 

[Starry Night]

Lawa, my due date has changed back and forth several times already but the past few weeks the growth has steadied. I think it's normal to not feel pregnant at this point. I have that still and I've already popped and felt the baby a bit. When he's quiet I sometimes forget that he's there! August 3rd is in line with your LMP so I wouldn't worry too much about it. The specialist I saw at the children's hospital said that as long as you're a week within your dates you should be fine.

Tasha, sorry your scar hasn't healed properly but I'm glad to see your doctor is taking care of you.

Sequeena, you're a trooper. I can never drink all the water I'm supposed to as I'm gagging or "topping off" long before that. It seriously feels like the water is filling up my stomach and them coming back up my throat. Yet I'm always thirsty!

Kess, I think until we officially "pop" it's normal for the bump to grow and shrink a bit. I'm always smaller in the morning and then bloat by the end of the day. Though, there are days that I will swear that I'm smaller overall but DH keeps telling me I'm still huge so maybe paranoia has something to do with my perception. lol

Definitely taking it easy. I've been on bed rest since my bfp though now the specialist is telling me that strict bed rest isn't very good either. So I'm doing small things about the house like getting my own food and drinks which is so nice to not be at the mercy of my DH. He's very helpful but he has things to do too and can't always jump when I say to. ha ha Mostly, I'm restricted to the house as driving over bumpy roads can aggravate things. I'm just glad that the specialist has given me a good prognosis and doesn't see any further damage being done as long as I'm careful. It's one of the best hospitals in the country and high-risk obstetrics and neo-natal care is their specialty so I know I can trust him when he says that.

 

[MrsWez]

So sorry for your loss Mrs. Crabsticke.

Tasha, sorry things are taking longer to heal but glad your DR. is taking good care of you.

AFM, I go to check on baby and my cervix, Tuesday. Yay. I hopefully it will be a while till I see him again after that.

 

[Kess]

Thanks for the reassurance, folks.

My midwife has not long gone, and she found the heartbeat again. She has also lent me her doppler, so with practise I should be able to find it myself. She has told me if I can't find it, don't panic, it's hard to find sometimes, and to ring her and she'll come round and find it herself to reassure me.

She's also lent me a natal hypnotherapy music cd, yoga dvd and book, another couple of books, and a birth music cd, and next time she's bringing the natal hypnotherapy proper cd. I've got so much to get through! It's fab!

 

[Lawa]

HI ladies do any of your bumps dissapear?

I will looking the mirror and think i have a bump! then suck tummy in and it practically goes?

I am 16 weeks x

 

[Starry Night]

My bump grows and shrinks all the time. Even now I can almost suck it in all the way in the morning and I have quite the noticeable bump. At night when I'm bloated I can't really do it.

 

[MrsWez]

My bump changes whether or not I eat and the time of the day. It's smaller in the morning and bigger at night

 

[Lawa]

Oh good I was feeling a bit of a fraud!

 

[sequeena]

Mine feels like it's disappearing some days and then other days (like yesterday) I feel so huge!!

 

[MrsWez]

I feel huge today, but that may be due to all the cookies I've eaten today.

 

[sequeena]

I feel huge today, but that may be due to all the cookies I've eaten today.

I want oreos now!

 

[aussiettc]

Hi ladies,
so i had a reaisation last night that i have a fear of spinals and surgury. When i had my last c-section the anethisist was not compentant at doing them. Basically, when i went in to theater for my planned section i sat on the table and was introduced to the lady who was doing the spinal.
so i sat on the table curled over a pillow and was preped for the needle. She missed at first and then tried again, she kept saying i dont think its right, "mary does that need to go up, down, left or right?"
so this went on with me trying to help??? (seriously i had no idea, its not like i went to uni and trained in this stuff) THe nurse holding my hands told the anethitist to stop asking after about 5 minutes as i was in tears and just struggling to cope with the whole thing. After 20 minutes the midwife who was outside with my DH came in and asked what the hold up was and if there was any problems. Eventually 25mins after they began they finally got the spinal in and i was able to lay down and have DH come in and settle me down. The surgen wouldn't start untill i calmed down cause in was a sobbing mess shaking all over. After that the surgery went well with no further problems.

The problem now is everything i think about it it scares th crap out of me. There are days where i cant sleep because its on my mind and i don't know that i will cope with the idea of another spinal let alone the actuall thing. THe closer i get to birth the harder it is to rationalise that something wont go wrong again. I am totally pertrified of needles now, i dont know what to do.
Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Lawa]

Hey hun that sounds awfull!

Have you considered trying hypnotherapy?

It really works for some people x

 

[Starry Night]

Aussie, no advice as I haven't been in that situation before but it sounds awful to have gone through that.


Just posting to celebrate reaching half-way. It's one of the milestones I have set up for myself. My 20 week scan is tomorrow. And yesterday, baby spent the whole day kicking my bladder and cervix. Good times.