September Snugglers 2016

[MummaMoo]

Hiccups, yep may have felt them, but at the moment they're not lasting long. With Sophie she could hiccup for AAAGES and two/three times a day.

Wearer away at the moment, on the Pembrokeshire cost. Weather is very, VERY unreliable. We set off for a walk in the beach this morning as it looked like we were finally in for some sun and as soon as we got there a hailstorm came over! MrMoo and Sophie have gone for a nap now and the sun is out again!
Spent all night in a bit of a worry as when I went to the loo last thing I noticed a very pale pink tinge to the paper after wiping, and I was feeling quite crampy too. Then realised I'd forgotten to bring my maternity notes with me. Woke up in the night lying on my belly so that had me panicking too that I'd squashed baby... all seems OK today though. But long had lunch so I'm expecting movement from baby soon.

Yes, getting dry skin here too. On my body I'm using bio oil and on my face I use Forever Aloe Serum.

 

[Hope16]

beautiful bump pic!!

Xan I went from waking up twice to pee to just once. Hopefully you are right, and it starts to subside soon!

As far as skin goes, my nipples have been incredibly dry. I started to use nipple balm and it has worked wonders!

My lower cheeks and chest have been breaking out with red marks so I just switched to Aveno Calming lotion. It smells wonderful and my face/chest are looking much better lately!

I have my 20 week scan at 2:30pm today! I cannot wait to see the little guy. I will post pics later

 

[xanzaba]

Good luck, Hope. Are you finding out the gender?

 

[Hope16]

we did! we cheated at our 12 week appointment and did the harmony blood test. It's a boy!

We actually just received the explanation of benefits from our insurance company for that visit (nuchal/harmony tests) and the laboratory billed my insurance company $7,999!!! Thank God for insurance!

 

[Sweety21]

For me it's still early to feel hiccups. Movements, Yes I do feel them alot. Touchwood.

All the ladies with dry skin, are you having baby boy? I have heard it to be oldwives tale but, just asking.

 

[hopie2015]

Hope- congrats on a baby boy!! And the wonderful scan. I can't believe they charged 8k for the tests? I am scared to get that bill.
So happy for everyone and their wonderful scan reports!

Mumm- glad all is fine now.
As for dry skin.. I've been wanting to try that Bio oil.
I also use coconut oil now, but read some say it clogs pores. Ciz- you might want to look into jojoba oil for moisturizing, and I've read great things about rose hip oil for the skin during pregnancy. Think I'm going to buy that. Have been using all natural soaps and oils since being pg.

Mari- I am sorry about your grandma but glad you have help and support now. That is so stressful. My aunt is 91 and had blood clots -- was very successfully treated with meds at hospital for a couple weeks.

I held back from reporting my 20 wk scan results. Because I don't want to worry anyone who still has to go for their anatomy scan. These scans usually turn out perfect and my situation is rare. They were only able to see one kidney. Dr. referred me to a high risk specialist at hospital for more tests. I've put off the appt. because really with all going on with ill parents and then this shock I needed a medical break the past few days. So yes, Xan- I'm happy to say had a lovely spring weekend and went to the gardens and a hike with OH! I was v. upset a couple days but they told me heart, brain, spine looked perfectly fine and there is only a rare chance this is sign of something else. My genetic blood screens came back fine and baby is measuring a few days ahead! I also felt my first flutters! So I am trying to remain positive.
Dr. says sometimes they can't see kidney but this tech is so good with 25 years experience, he thinks either it did not develop or it is hidden in pelvis. Other kidney so far looks okay.

So again, I hope this doesnt worry anyone. 20 wk scans are nerve-wracking for all. OH convinced me to update on here since I have been on here since 4 wks and you all are so supportive.

Hoping and praying for the best for this little baby..It looked so cute on the scan with a big belly! I got upset though and stopped watching and tech said I missed him/her wave.

Thanks for listening and hope everyone is feeling good today!

 

[ciz]

Hiccups, yep may have felt them, but at the moment they're not lasting long. With Sophie she could hiccup for AAAGES and two/three times a day.

Wearer away at the moment, on the Pembrokeshire cost. Weather is very, VERY unreliable. We set off for a walk in the beach this morning as it looked like we were finally in for some sun and as soon as we got there a hailstorm came over! MrMoo and Sophie have gone for a nap now and the sun is out again!
Spent all night in a bit of a worry as when I went to the loo last thing I noticed a very pale pink tinge to the paper after wiping, and I was feeling quite crampy too. Then realised I'd forgotten to bring my maternity notes with me. Woke up in the night lying on my belly so that had me panicking too that I'd squashed baby... all seems OK today though. But long had lunch so I'm expecting movement from baby soon.

Yes, getting dry skin here too. On my body I'm using bio oil and on my face I use Forever Aloe Serum.

Where you on the Pembrokeshire Coast hun? I know that area quite well, grew up close there.

 

[ciz]

For me it's still early to feel hiccups. Movements, Yes I do feel them alot. Touchwood.

All the ladies with dry skin, are you having baby boy? I have heard it to be oldwives tale but, just asking.

Will be finding out tomorrow hun so I'll let you know lol

 

[MummaMoo]

Hiccups, yep may have felt them, but at the moment they're not lasting long. With Sophie she could hiccup for AAAGES and two/three times a day.

Wearer away at the moment, on the Pembrokeshire cost. Weather is very, VERY unreliable. We set off for a walk in the beach this morning as it looked like we were finally in for some sun and as soon as we got there a hailstorm came over! MrMoo and Sophie have gone for a nap now and the sun is out again!
Spent all night in a bit of a worry as when I went to the loo last thing I noticed a very pale pink tinge to the paper after wiping, and I was feeling quite crampy too. Then realised I'd forgotten to bring my maternity notes with me. Woke up in the night lying on my belly so that had me panicking too that I'd squashed baby... all seems OK today though. But long had lunch so I'm expecting movement from baby soon.

Yes, getting dry skin here too. On my body I'm using bio oil and on my face I use Forever Aloe Serum.

Where you on the Pembrokeshire Coast hun? I know that area quite well, grew up close there.

We're staying at Amroth, in a house in the grounds of the castle. We came here last year and really enjoyed it. Sophie loved the beach, and I especially loved Saundersfoot beach, brought back memories of my childhood holiday there.

MrMoo has just talked me out of having a mini bottle of wine, talking asking "do you want to put our baby in danger of learning difficulties etc?" and then promptly cracked open a bottle of beer. SOOOOO not impressed!!

 

[campn]

Sweety- My skin was as smooth as a baby's bottom with DS, this time the opposite!

Hopie- Aww hun don't feel like you should keep things like that to yourself that is scary and you need to get it out of you. Hopefully the other kidney was just hiding a bit, even with a professional tech these scans aren't always 100% clear and often mistakes happen. I hope your little one will be just fine and it'll be just one of these things that you can laugh about later. Are you going back for another scan?

 

[ciz]

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Where you on the Pembrokeshire Coast hun? I know that area quite well, grew up close there.[/QUOTE]

We're staying at Amroth, in a house in the grounds of the castle. We came here last year and really enjoyed it. Sophie loved the beach, and I especially loved Saundersfoot beach, brought back memories of my childhood holiday there.

MrMoo has just talked me out of having a mini bottle of wine, talking asking "do you want to put our baby in danger of learning difficulties etc?" and then promptly cracked open a bottle of beer. SOOOOO not impressed!! [/QUOTE]

Yeah its very nice there. Have you been to Tenby? It's very close to Amroth. Big sea side town lovely beach, places to eat shops etc.

 

[borr.dg.baby]

Hey everyone! I hope you all don't mind me joining in so late. I am due Oct13, but I am having a repeat c section and won't be allowed past 38 weeks which is Sep 29, so I'll be having a late september baby. I joined the Oct due date group but it moves really slow and I was hoping to fit into a more active group. If it's not ok please let me know

I am 15w 5d and I have my gender scan on Friday! I have a daughter who is 2 years and turns 3 in July! I can't wait to know what I am having this time!

 

[MummaMoo]

Yes Ciz, we went there yesterday to kill some time before being able to check into the house. If the weather doesn't improve we'll be going back to visit a soft play area for Sophie to burn off some energy!

Hopie, everything crossed that the other kidney is hiding, everything else sounds great and reassuring!
Certainly don't think you should feel like you need to hold back on things regarding us here though, we're all aware that things happen, good and bad - we just want to be able to provide the support and lend an ear whenever it's needed.

 

[MummaMoo]

Welcome borr. !

I'm officially an August lady but joined the snugglers as my first due date based on LMP was sept 1st

 

[campn]

Welcome borr! And congrats even though you're 15 weeks already hehe!

I think we've an awesome group of wonderful ladies here although I am probably biased

 

[xanzaba]

Hopie These ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate, and I'm choosing to believe that the scan just didn't pick up the other kidney on the ultrasound until proven otherwise.

But, in case the ultrasound was correct, people do live with only one kidney. I've heard about people who found out later in life that they only had one kidney all along, and led perfectly healthy lives not knowing they were missing anything.

I'm glad OH convinced you to report back to us. I wish everything had been 100%, but hopefully you will get some answers at your next appointment. And you will get some extra ultrasounds to tide you over. When do you see the fetal health specialist?

 

[xanzaba]

Welcome, Borr! We don't judge anyone for hedging a day or two here. I am due 9/1 by LMP, but just barely, and felt this was the right fit

There are wonderful ladies, very supportive, and very active!

Good luck with your gender scan on Friday, looking forward to hearing the results.

 

[psychochick]

borr: welcome! this thread definitely moves very fast hahaha sometimes I feel like I can't even keep up with so much happening. But it is very exciting especially around this time with all the gender scans.

campn: oo hiccups, I did have twitches in my abdomen last night but I'm really not sure if that's baby hiccuping or just muscle twitches. I do randomly get twitches on my body, usually on my leg though. But it was rhythmic.. but then so are some of my muscle twitches. Hahaha...

hopie: oh that's interesting, I do hope the other kidney's hiding. Did they say whether this is a common occurrence? Also, I read in many places that the only reason we have two is for redundancy, not for necessity. So if the baby did end up having only one, the baby would still be a perfectly healthy baby, is that correct? My mind's just sort of going through all the scenarios, and hoping even the worst case one is okay.

I also have a question for those that have had a baby before: how many scans should I be expecting after the 20 week anatomy, if that one is normal? I'll ask my doc but my friend who goes to the same hospital was told there are no more scans at all unless something comes up but that doesn't seem right to me? Don't they need to at least check a few things before the due date?

 

[amantila]

awww hopie...you don't need to keep anything from us! We are all here to support one another through the good and bad. Really hoping that they just couldn't see baby's other kidney and that everything will be fine.

psycho: This is my first baby but I was told the same thing. I'm all done with ultrasounds now unless some complication occurs. I think that's normal for here if everything is going well.

campn: I think it's adorable that they are already hiccuping! I've felt little twitches but nothing rhythmic so far...can't wait to feel them myself!

borr: of course you're welcome here! Congratulations!

Today I had pizza for lunch and dinner...and also for last night's dinner :] I have had such an aversion to pizza my whole pregnancy so far, but last night I was craving it so bad. Funny...it's my husband's favorite food and he eats it almost every day!

Also talked to my mom today. Apparently she is going for an ultrasound for her gall bladder tomorrow because she might need surgery. And my aunt had surgery last week because they thought she might have bladder cancer (thank God she doesn't) and my mom just told me this today, and my sweet italian great-grandma is going to die likely in the next few days :/ My mom needs to keep me more informed.

 

[xanzaba]

Amantila hope your mom and aunt are okay, and that your great-grandmother is not suffering.