September Snugglers 2016

[MummaMoo]

Yeah Campn, had a couple of choccy biscuits and a cold, fruity flavoured fizzy water. Not really done a lot. I got the doppler out - not necessarily check the heartbeat but usually the pressure of the stick thing causes baby to move, which it did a bit... and then baby got hiccups
Still laying down to see if we get unprovoked movement. I think it is just a lazy day for bubs as they have been so active this week.

 

[xanzaba]

Mumma - I hope baby wakes up and reassures you.

I wanted to share something that has really helped with hip pain at night. The doctor suggested doing some leg lifts. The first day I could barely lift my leg- I was really surprised at how hard it was. But now it's much easier, and the hip pain is virtually gone. I do them on the sofa or in the pool, only 30 each day per leg. Hope this helps someone else!

 

[Uni tsi]

Moo, please update! I hope all is well and bubs is active again, or that you were able to get in for some monitoring and reassurance. I get so nervous about stuff like that

Xan that is good to know. Are you laying on your side to do them? I'm just finally starting to really get pain, so I'll give it a try!

I went to my breastfeeding class today. My main take away from it was that if it hurts, I'm doing it wrong and should consult a professional for advice. Also, she said that when hubby and I BD, if I have, ahem, "satisfaction" that I'll need a towel as they'll leak. Is that really true? OMG I'm not sure how I feel about that lol

 

[MummaMoo]

Moo, please update! I hope all is well and bubs is active again, or that you were able to get in for some monitoring and reassurance. I get so nervous about stuff like that

Xan that is good to know. Are you laying on your side to do them? I'm just finally starting to really get pain, so I'll give it a try!

I went to my breastfeeding class today. My main take away from it was that if it hurts, I'm doing it wrong and should consult a professional for advice. Also, she said that when hubby and I BD, if I have, ahem, "satisfaction" that I'll need a towel as they'll leak. Is that really true? OMG I'm not sure how I feel about that lol

Seems ok Uni, when MrMoo came home he went shopping and bought ice cream and Pepsi, and I had some mountainous movements afterwards. Plus baby moves more when MrMoo talks, seems to love it (someone has to )
Had some wriggles overnight too. Guess baby has maybe turned around into a position where it's harder move/be felt...as strongly, I mean.

As for boob leakage after "satisfaction" - I don't know! Didn't happen with first pregnancy, and we haven't even touched each other down there this time.

Breastfeeding will probably hurt to begin with remember, until things settle down and the nipples are broken in, so don't think straight away that it's not going right.

 

[xanzaba]

Uni- for boob leakage- do you mean now or after the birth? I haven't noticed any boob leakage yet...

As for the leg lifts, on the sofa I lie on my side, but in the pool I just stand and hold onto the side of the pool and use the resistance of the water. It's definitely harder lying on your side. I couldn't believe the first day I could barely raise my leg, and that showed me how tight that muscle had become.

 

[x-ginge-x]

Um, yes the boob leakage is true even more so if your nipples rub the bed or anything ...tmi I leaked heavily. Used to stick a towel on the bed

 

[campn]

Uni- Bfing will hurt a little bit the first two weeks, but it shouldn't be so painful if you've the right latch, the pain is just because your precious and soft nipples have never experienced that much action before so they need to be "broken in" kinda like new shoes!

I've never leaked during sex or O, but usually we just avoided that area. It felt so weird to be touched there. If it wasn't a drooling baby mouth I wasn't having it

We went to babies r us yesterday and the inlaws bought us the travel system and pack and play! I think we pretty much have everything we need now except just a few small things, only "big" items left are just diapers and wipes, oh, and baby!

 

[Uni tsi]

Moo, I'm really glad to hear that you felt lots of activity again. Maybe baby has turned head down already?

xan, apparently after the milk comes in, enjoying oneself to "completion" can cause milk let down! Hearing everyone's different experiences, it's kind of nice to know it's not necessarily a given that they'll squirt. But at least now I won't be shocked if it does happen. I guess I knew those nursing pads I was getting were for a reason lol but I hadn't really thought it through

In the class, they made it sound like it shouldn't hurt even a little bit, or I should call her for help. I'm glad you ladies are able to provide me a more realistic expectation, so I don't get discouraged. Thanks!

Campn, I'm glad the inlaws finally followed through on their promise and got you the travel system. It must be such a relief to be so ready.

 

[Just1more2]

Sorry for another bump pic but this one does it better justice you can also see my bins of junk waiting for baby next to me lol almost all shopping done here too campn!! Just need little things and baby now!

 

[campn]

Just- You look gorgeous hun!! I'm glad you're almost all done too! I just need to wash the clothes and pack the hospital bag.

Here's my almost 30 week bump pic too! Show yours ladies.

 

[MummaMoo]

Yep, breastfeeding was described to me like breaking in a new pair of shoes. Expect it to be sore, and you may have bleeding until things settle down, but just remember that it WILL settle down. Even afterwards you may feel a brief sharp pain on latching until the milk lets down.

My neighbour had her little boy 6 weeks before Sophie arrived, and just hearing each others babies crying used to cause each other to leak!

Funny story, as we're onto breastfeeding - the once MrMoo was sat right by me I was feeding, when Sophie unlatched and let my nipple loose, but the milk kept on shooting out and hit MrMoo in the ear. He was jumping around swatting his ear, thinking a bug had landed in there

 

[MummaMoo]

Lovely bumps Campn and Just!

 

[campn]

Mumma- Glad bubs is moving around again! What a relief! Also I remember when they'd pull off during a let down and milk going everywhere, usually right on their faces and heads. Another gross thing is when you burp them over your shoulder and they spit up down your back, and sometimes hair! I've learned to move my hair to the opposite shoulder when I burp them!

 

[MummaMoo]

Moo, I'm really glad to hear that you felt lots of activity again. Maybe baby has turned head down already?

Baby IS head down, was at the 28 week antenatal appointment and has been every since. My babies seem to like getting into position nice and early

 

[MummaMoo]

Mumma- Glad bubs is moving around again! What a relief! Also I remember when they'd pull off during a let down and milk going everywhere, usually right on their faces and heads. Another gross thing is when you burp them over your shoulder and they spit up down your back, and sometimes hair! I've learned to move my hair to the opposite shoulder when I burp them!

Thanks yeah, baby is back to being a wrigglebum today

Ah, the burping... yes, forever a white patch over the shoulder, or on your top right under your nose so all you could smell was sour milk! MrMoo was good at burping Sophie cradled in his hands so she had the squishy face - I love baby faces when they're being winded that way aw, making me want to dig out my pics of a newborn Sophie now!

 

[Linzalora]

Hey Ladies! I'm very far behind on this forum- I'll have to do some reading! I've been enjoying time with my hubby and getting settled in my new house.

Just wanted to update with some good news. Baby finally cooperated at my gender scan, and it's a boy! We are so thrilled.

I'm making the transition to a new doctor now, and I hope everything will go smoothly.

 

[Mummy1506]

I've so far behind on here as been consentrating on my blood sugar levels since being diagnosed with GD! Which are pretty much under control but now have ketones in my urine as had to cut a lot of carbs out my diet! It's quite difficult trying to balance to two without raising my levels. 9 weeks to go but it feels so long away having to be so careful on the diet front 😞. Never had any issues in my 2 previous pregnancies so all these appointments & tests are a bit overwhelming!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Thinking about hospital bags to get packed soon just incase.

 

[xanzaba]

Mummy- I'm glad that you have your GD well controlled. I remember when DH and I first started dating, I had no idea about sugars. I remember looking at labels and realizing how many things had added sugar, especially in the States. It's good training, as Liam may be predisposed to Type 1 Diabetes.

I'm a little confused/worried. DH and I have started DTD again after a painful session in 2nd trimester. This morning I woke up and had a bit of burning and thought that I had developed a UTI. So I went to the bathroom, but even before I started peeing, the burning went away, and I didn't have that painful feeling after peeing. I've started to notice that it only really burns when I get a good punch down there. My UTI's are usually like clockwork- burning when I have to pee, pain after peeing, and then it goes away. Is it worth checking out with the doctor right away? I would like to wait and see if it gets better or worse today, but don't want to do something off. Is it possible that punches could cause a burning sensation?

 

[borr.dg.baby]

Xan- Google Lightning crotch, sounds like that.

I went into breastfeeding so scared and expecting so much pain, but it came easy to me. My daughter latched on good, just had some soreness in the beginning week and then nothing. Point is- don't be scared or alarmed, with baby here take it as you go, if you are having issues, get help asap! I think the calmer and more open you are, the best it is. Also I always kept in mind that if bf didn't work, I wouldn't stress about formula, and I think that was a good stress reliever. We never had to use any formula, so being open doesn't mean that you will do it. I hope I'm making sense.

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks, Borrg. I don't feel worse than this morning. It's crazy that pregnancy and UTIs can feel so much alike.

Have to go to the bathroom all of the time.
Check.
Things feel funny down there.
Check.
Some back pain.
Check.

I was telling my husband that I'll be happy to have my body back. And I don't mean my figure, just the use of my body and being able to eat normally and to bend over without thinking about it...