September Snugglers 2016

[Sweety21]

Uni, how lovely of your hubby. I am sure you must be over the moon.

borr, sorry you had rough time. Hope everything is fine now and don't worry about not been here. we all do have that kind of time.

mumma, you can blame pregnancy for forgetting your appointment. After all they say it's the time when we all have baby brain and keep on forgetting everything. But, hope you don't miss next one. And yeah, lovely bump. I have stretch marks all over my tummy so, kind of shy to take bumo pic.

Campn, even I　have hard time going empty my bladder. I fo like three times in 10-15min in order to employee my bladder fully. I am glad to know everyone ishaving same issues.

Afm, appointment is tomorrow. I hope I get a particular date for c-section so, that we can plan everything.

 

[Mummy1506]

Just received a letter to say I failed my gtt & have been diagnosed with GD

 

[xanzaba]

Oh Mummy, I'm sorry. I hope they find a good way to keep your blood sugar under control that is minimally invasive for you

 

[campn]

Just received a letter to say I failed my gtt & have been diagnosed with GD

Mummy- Did you barely fail it? I'm so sorry it's devastating to hear something is off during pregnancy but honestly from every thing I read on it's really doesn't seem like a major big deal and it's very easy to get under control. You and your baby will be just fine!

 

[Uni tsi]

Ciz, how scary! I'm glad everything calmed back down.

Lallie, that is a really cute website! This week my baby is the size of a bottle of fancy french soda lmao Fruits and vegetables can be so many different sizes, I never really know what to think of those comparisons. I have another app that said, this week baby is the size of a bowling pin! I have trouble imagining how she fits in there cause I'm big but I don't feel THAT big. I guess she's curled up a little.

Mari, happy anniversary! What a great milestone!

AFM, despite my birthing center's very liberal policy, I think I will limit visitors. I know my mom is really disapointed I don't want her there. But, I think it will just be me, my hubby, and our doula. And, the cell phones will all be turned off. I had a friend who basically gave fb updates her whole labor, and I think it slowed her down to be honest. Or, maybe it's just not for me. I can't even imagine wanting to look at a screen during labor, let alone successfully type something. All I would manage to post would just be me mashing the keyboard randomly

On the question of visitors afterwards, I have no idea how I'll feel. It's interesting to hear everyone's different stories of how that went for them.

 

[borr.dg.baby]

ciz- glad your contractions stopped! That's scary!

mummy sorry you failed your test!

AFM, my family and DH family knew I was in the hospital, I was admitted in the afternoon for monitoring because my DD had no fluids and she wasn't moving and was induced the next day, so they knew. They were very nice and actually good company to have around with all the waiting.

After my DD was born, I had a bunch of friends and family visit at the hospital, to be honest I liked the hospital visits because I didn't have to entertain anyone or offer food or drinks so I guess it was easier than visitors at home. Personally, I don't mind the visitors, I actually enjoy having company, but I know it's a personal decision. A friend of mine told off all my friends last time and told them not to visit me until baby was one month old, and to be honest I was very lonely. So this time I am making sure to let all my close friends know to come visit and keep us company

Baby room is filled with so much stuff I am getting an urge to clear it and start decorating and getting stuff ready but I can't seem to find time! It's driving me insane!

 

[Uni tsi]

Mummy, oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I know from experience it can really come as a shock! But, knowing about it now, there is a lot of things you can do to keep both you and baby safe. Most people are able to keep it controlled with only diet and exercise. I can't believe they told you by letter though instead of in person. That must have made the shock of it so much worse

 

[Mummy1506]

Thank you all your kind words!

I'm not sure if I failed only just or massively as no levels or anything had been given to me just a date next Wednesday to attend a group 'education session' I just feel it's all a bit vague & then having to go & discuss it in a group is a bit off!!!

I was so upset when I opened the letter, my dad has type 2 which he now controls by only diet he did my sugar level with his monitor & it came back as 4.4 which reading the leaflet is normal level? Or is it more the level after eating which counts?

 

[hopie2015]

Happy to see all the great updates this week! But Sarah- I am so sorry dh broke his ankle. I hope he can start physical therapy once it heals a bit and that will really help. I also hope you have some family or a friend who can maybe help out a bit? But good news is he should be all healed by the time baby arrives.
Borr- sorry- you sure have had a rough month. Glad you caught the infection early though. Feel better soon.

Megan- so glad you passed gd test.. I know you were v. concerned. Yay! Campn- sure hope you get great results. Wish they gave me lime.. I got orange. Have to take it next Wed. yuck.

Aiden- that made me laugh about your hubby! I actually did not even think myself of packing baby clothes at all. I am clueless!

Xan- great you did hospital tour. That is funny their only quiet time is 2-4am! I also have to go to dr. every 2 weeks starting soon and then each week at 35 wks.

Mari- fingers crossed for our iron tests. I read a supplement called Floradix is really helpful after delivery, so I bought some since my mom is anemic after surgery and will help her too.

Uni- your husband is amazing-- 50% off on each he found? Wow! Just wonderful. Enjoy!

Hope- you look amazing and Sweety- CONGRATS on the boy!!! Wonderful photo.

Enjoying the perfect weather here this week and excited for a trip to country tomorrow for strawberry picking and ice cream. Nausea has stayed away the past couple days and hope it continues! Take good care everyone.

 

[MeganS0326]

ciz - glad you are feeling better. I had a few painful Braxton Hicks the other night but I know it was just from being dehydrated. It's been in the 100's here this week and I'm having a hard time drinking enough water.

Mummy - so sorry you did not pass the GD test.

In regards to visitors at the hospital, I have a strict rule that it is only to be DH in the room during the actual labor. Last time I was worried my crazy MIL would try to weasel her way in there but luckily she stayed put in the waiting room. As for visitors afterwards, it was really hard with DS being in the NICU. Either myself or DH had to be with anyone who wanted to go into the NICU to see him and only 2 people could go in at a time. Also, the NICU was on a different floor of the hospital so it was a little bit of a walk. It got really old really quickly especially factoring in my hourly trips to try to breastfeed. I'm thinking I'm going to tell people to wait until we are home this time just in case.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend and Happy Father's Day to all of your wonderful DH's!

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks for all of your takes and previous experiences with hospital visitors. Pretty much even in the delivery room I can have as many or as few people as I choose. I think I only want DH and medical personnel in the delivery room. I have my parents nearby (1 hour away) and some friends in the area, but not a ton because we just moved here last year. I am thinking of giving my parents unlimited access after the delivery room, but DH and I have been working on code words that mean I need rest/peace, just in case. And I'm sure it will depend on how everything goes and whether Liam's healthy and feeding etc. And it's a good point that it's easier to have people over when you don't have to play host!

Happy father's day to all of the DHs and/or future grandfathers. Out of superstition, DH and celebrated almost-mother's day (May 7th) and will celebrate almost-father's day (tomorrow) so as not to jinx anything, and then we're taking my dad out on Sunday.

 

[x-ginge-x]

You know you're an addict when you have spent more on cloth nappies than clothes for your baby! Lol some are just too cute!

 

[Uni tsi]

Thank you all your kind words!

I'm not sure if I failed only just or massively as no levels or anything had been given to me just a date next Wednesday to attend a group 'education session' I just feel it's all a bit vague & then having to go & discuss it in a group is a bit off!!!

I was so upset when I opened the letter, my dad has type 2 which he now controls by only diet he did my sugar level with his monitor & it came back as 4.4 which reading the leaflet is normal level? Or is it more the level after eating which counts?

The numbers they worry about are fasting and after meals. So, you can check when you first wake up, one hour after eating, and two hours after eating. Most people are able to control it with just diet and exercise. The fact it's not randomly high when you're just sitting around is a really good sign, I think. If the info they offer at the group session is anything like what I got, it will just be some advice about how many carbs to have at each meal and the importance of exercise. But, it is helpful info cause it can be a bit overwhelming at first. Your dad will be a good source of advice too , but do keep in mind the threshold for GD is lower than the threshold for Type 2. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I've become unfortunately a bit of an expert

 

[Uni tsi]

You know you're an addict when you have spent more on cloth nappies than clothes for your baby! Lol some are just too cute!

lol so true! I neglected to put any clothes on my registry, but there are lots of cloth diapers on it. They are just so adorable, I want them all!

 

[Sweety21]

My appointment went well. Baby is definitely a boy and is little bigger than normal doctor said. My screening scan is next Monday so, hopefully I will keep my fx that everything　is fine with baby.

Mummy, sorry you were detected with GD. fingers crossed it's gets control just by diet and you don't have to do any medication. I am not very knowledgable aboit it but, will be praying for you.

Xan and Uni, I　like clothes diapers too. We don't get to make any registry here but, have to buy everything by ourselves. No family nearby too.

 

[Mummy1506]

Thank you all your kind words!

I'm not sure if I failed only just or massively as no levels or anything had been given to me just a date next Wednesday to attend a group 'education session' I just feel it's all a bit vague & then having to go & discuss it in a group is a bit off!!!

I was so upset when I opened the letter, my dad has type 2 which he now controls by only diet he did my sugar level with his monitor & it came back as 4.4 which reading the leaflet is normal level? Or is it more the level after eating which counts?

The numbers they worry about are fasting and after meals. So, you can check when you first wake up, one hour after eating, and two hours after eating. Most people are able to control it with just diet and exercise. The fact it's not randomly high when you're just sitting around is a really good sign, I think. If the info they offer at the group session is anything like what I got, it will just be some advice about how many carbs to have at each meal and the importance of exercise. But, it is helpful info cause it can be a bit overwhelming at first. Your dad will be a good source of advice too , but do keep in mind the threshold for GD is lower than the threshold for Type 2. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I've become unfortunately a bit of an expert

Thanks uni! It's 4.6 again this morning but an hour after eating dinner last night it shot upto 9.2 guessing that's quite high.

Hopefully I will get some more info on Wednesday.

 

[ssarahh]

Thanks for the support ladies. DHs op should be tomorrow morning. I know it needs to be done but I'm dreading it for some reason and could just burst into tears ... I'm blaming hormones as I'm normally fine!! I would 100% prefer to be the one having the operation than the support ... I hate feeling so useless.

Should be about 12 weeks from the op to recovery. Takes me right to my due date x

 

[Uni tsi]

I had my first really intense braxton hicks of this pregnancy earlier tonight. It was much stronger than anything I'd experienced so far, or at all last pregnancy. Even knowing what it was it started to freak me out a little as it was so uncomfortable. I kept myself calm by thinking, "oh good I'll have something to post about to Snugglers" lol But wow. Either I'd forgotten what they really felt like, or I just wasn't really getting them last pregnancy I'm hoping I won't get them too often!

sssarah I think what you're feeling is very understandable. I'd be beside myself in your shoes. Glad to hear he'll recover just in time to take care of you after the baby comes. That is cutting it close though!

Sweety, I'm glad your big healthy boy is doing so well! I have the feeling that Monday everything will go great! That's rough about the registry not being a custom in Japan. Where does your family live? Perhaps you could make a registry anyway and they can ship you presents?

Mumm, I had to google for the conversion as we're on different measurement systems. If I'm reading the chart right, it sounds like your fasting numbers are good but the after meal number is a bit high. That might actually be good news, as from my experience the fasting number is hard to change without meds but you'll have a lot more control over the after meal number. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. After testing for a little bit, you'll start to get the hang of what sends your numbers high and what doesn't. It's not always intuitive what will cause a problem and what won't. I hope they have good advice for you on Wednesday. If you hear anything useful, please pass it along! And, we can swap blood sugar friendly recipes One thing I've found useful is to take a walk after every meal, or do some other light exercise. Even ten minutes of activity during the hour after eating can make a difference.

 

[xanzaba]

Well, so much for not having strange dreams anymore! In my dream I didn't have a job and was trying to move back to Boston. I woke upset from that dream, just to fall asleep to one that was much, much worse!

It started in my doctor's office where two brothers got into a fight. I mentioned that my sister was coming in later that day and the doctor asked what she looked like. For some reason my sister was single and they started dating as soon as he asked the question. So I went to meet my sister and my dad, who were driving around in a huge red mini-van, and we saw an atomic bomb go off. My dad said to hold my breath because of the baby.

Well, I woke up then, at 5, so happy to be awake. Needless to say, I didn't try to go back to sleep!

 

[hopie2015]

Mummy- I'm sorry about the gd. Hopefully it sounds like the type that can be controlled with diet and exercise. Wishing you the best next week at your appt.. you should get a lot more info then.

Xan- yes- so much for crazy dreams going away! Last night my ex bf was the center of dream and then all my other exes came to make me dinner and I had to choose the best meal between the ones they cooked and OH. Then OH got upset I went off with my ex. So crazy.

Amant- thank you for the helpful info you posted on the breast pump being covered by insurance.. That is wonderful! I will order next month.

As for visitors in the hospital, I am most happy just with OH. I am sure I will look and feel as if hit by two buses so happy to see visitors when home.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Father's day and soon-to-be Father's Day.
Borr- hang in there.. Wishing your dh the best with procedure and a quick healing.