September Snugglers 2016

Hopie- I'm sorry your trip had some glitches. I understand needing some time away from DH. I appreciate how he takes care of me, but he sometimes says not to get off the sofa after dinner, but then just piles the plates up in the sink. And since we're doing things around the house I get a lot of "What does your husband want me to do?"

Results came back and I do have a UTI. Hopefully the antibiotics will work soon, it sucks feeling worse than normal pregnant :(
 
campn, thank you. I am going for summer brand then. Velcro seems to good too. Will order it. With dd I used regular muslin and cotton swaddle blankets but, dd didn't let swaddle her for long so, I am going to give ready ones a try this time.
And yeah the name is not centered but, it is not making much difference. This side of room is looking good and pretty. I won't worry about it.

hopie, sorry you had little hard time on vacation. And I totally get your rant. My hubby treats me like baby and I hate it. But, it's just their way of caring may be and it's our hormonea which makes us grumpy.

Xan, sorry to hear that. Hope UTI goes away soon.
 
DH finally felt the baby move! Usually as soon as DH comes over to feel, the baby stops all movement. But today he had the hiccups so I had DH come and feel. Then all of a sudden the baby must have decided he needed a more comfortable position because there was all of this wriggling and moving and you could see his bum moving from side to side. It came at a great time because DH was seriously getting on my nerves (half his fault, half my own irritability), and sharing that moment really helped :)
 
Xan - so sorry for your UTI. I had a really bad recurring UTI with my last pregnancy. I finally managed to keep it away with daily probiotics and cranberry pills. Hope yours clears quickly!


AFM - I'm just wait for my my sizing ultrasound right now. Hoping this is not too big of a baby!! I've also got my 32 week OB appt right after.
 
Xan- I hope your uti is much better now? I agree with Mari-- found cranberry (the pure, more expensive type, not Ocean spray brand) and probiotics very helpful in the past.
So wonderful your hubby got to feel baby move!! I had to laugh -- half his fault and half you were irritated'. I really think there isn't a pregnant woman on this earth who hasn't been irritated by their husband, as sweet as a lot of them might be.

Mari- hope baby's weight is great. Is he in head down position yet?

Forgot to update after my appt -- baby is head down and they thought a little smaller than he/she would be. 3.5 pounds. But dr. isn't concerned - said 39th percentile is fine. Fluid was okay - on low end of normal still but fine for now. I keep forgetting what week I am! Mari- if you are 32 wks then I guess I am still 32 and not 33!

Thanks for the advice, all. I am focusing on all the good that my OH is and that helps me. :) Summer swaddler-- I have to look into that.
What type of baby carrier do you all recommend? My friend said Ergo is best? The stroller shopping is making my head spin!!
 
Hopie- I'm glad baby is doing well. I know what you mean about forgetting which week you are, sometimes I think I'm 36 and get so happy and then remind myself that it's 33. Oh well, it'll probably come sooner than expected.

As for baby size and fluid size, I wonder how much variability is caused by how the tech measures. Last week they measured my deepest pocket of fluid at 7.5 cm (high normal), but then the OBGYN this week measured 4.5 cm (right in the middle of normal). It makes me wonder how big the baby really is, but I guess we'll see when baby comes.

As for strollers, when we went and talked to people at the store, they were showing us the really expensive strollers and telling us about how they can be used on un-paved roads. Well, where we live it's flat and there aren't really all that many rugged adventure trails, so we figured it would be a waste of $500. I've read a lot of reviews and heard from friends that some are better for public transportation, but again here there really isn't a need for a compact stroller that can fit on a crowded train. So I guess a lot of it depends on where you are and how you plan to get around with baby. The one we went with is really easy to attach to the infant car seat, felt good "driving", and had a very protective sun hood to protect baby, which fits a warm climate where you often drive.

Also, we went first to a big box store and ran out screaming, we were so overwhelmed. Our second stop was a pricier baby store with fewer, top of the line options where you could push them around. Then when we went back to a normal store, and knowing the different styles of strollers it was easier to compare a bunch of strollers.
 
Hey ladies, back from my appt. The baby is measuring in the 90th percentile and head is down. Baby is already 5lbs. Definitely going to be a good size. However, there is concern about the baby after my scan today. They cannot see certain important parts of the brain and are worried they may not be there or not developing well. I have to go for a fetal MRI and genetic counselling July 25th. I am in shock right now and a bit of an emotional mess. My OB did say sometimes it's just hard to get good pictures at this stage in pregnancy and all could still be fine. But they are concerned enough that I need more testing. I'm really hoping all is ok. Just in a bit of shock right now.
 
Gosh Mari, keeping everything crossed and that it's as you were told, that it's just been tricky to see everything they need to dot all the I's and cross all the t's. :hugs:
 
Hopie for baby carrier I've gone for a Moby wrap. I was given a babasling and a cheap carrier when I had Sophie and didn't use either of them, the babasling just didn't feel secure enough. I have no experience of any others, but over here a lillebaby is a popular choice, as is BabyBjorn.... and another that begins with a C but I forget the name!
 
Hopie- I also think ergo is the best once they're out of the newborn phase, before that probably moby for when they're really little!

Xan- I just went for the Chicco trio travel system and it was $320 or so after their sale which is very good. I see the prices of some of those strollers and my jaw drops. Considering how short those strollers will actually be used. My son is almost 4 and barely uses his stroller anymore!

Mari- I'm mad at them for freaking you out like that! It's more than possible they just can't get a great look with you being so far and the baby being big and cramped in there. I'm very positive your baby is fine and healthy. Big hug hun!

AFM- I saw my dietian yesterday and I felt like she was so judgemental! She kept saying how I shouldn't be eating cakes and pies and ice cream which things I never even eat! She just made it seem that just because my couldnt couldn't handle 100 grams of sugar that I must be pigging out everyday. Grrr. Also she was like don't eat fatty food like bacon, or sausage or eggs, or things with sodium, or things with nitrates or things with artificial sweeteners. Like okay so limit carbs and sugar and cut all this out, what is left for me to eat!? Chalk?

I've started testing my blood sugar and have gotten really good and low numbers so I'm not going to bother too much with her restrictions. I got 79 after eating dinner yesterday.

I also met my doctor after her and she was pretty awesome about it all, she scheduled me for a 36 week growth scan to see how big baby is, but so far I'm measuring right on track.
 
Hopie- Oh also heard of the Tula carriers which is pretty much just like the ergo, but they've cuter prints!
 
Mari- I'm sorry about your scare, and I hope they just need better pictures next time. They tell me that babies with abnormalities generally tend to be smaller in size than typically developing babies, so hopefully that eases your concern a little :hugs:
 
Campn- dietitians are paid to be kill-joys. DH has to go to one, and they always assume he has type 2 diabetes and so they're really pushy. The last one told him not to eat avocado because it has a lot of calories! Worst advice ever, it's good for your heart and has tons of nutrients.
 
Thanks ladies for being so supportive. Campn, that's how my Hubby feels too. This baby is big so I imagine it would be hard to see everything properly on a scan. I just can't believe I have to go for an MRI. They had my MRI booked within an hour of seeing my OB. That was fast. My OB said I'll need a contrast dye put in me for the MRI. I barely remember what my doc said to me at my appt. It's all a blur as I was in shock and alone. My Hubby was home with the kids. Trying to think positive and hoping all will be just fine. But ive got 9 days until my MRI, my brain is going to go crazy with worry!
 
Mari- I have been on both sides of the MRI, as a patient and as a researcher studying the brain. If you need any advice at all- from preparing for the MRI to understanding brain areas- you can PM me anytime.
 
Hey ladies, back from my appt. The baby is measuring in the 90th percentile and head is down. Baby is already 5lbs. Definitely going to be a good size. However, there is concern about the baby after my scan today. They cannot see certain important parts of the brain and are worried they may not be there or not developing well. I have to go for a fetal MRI and genetic counselling July 25th. I am in shock right now and a bit of an emotional mess. My OB did say sometimes it's just hard to get good pictures at this stage in pregnancy and all could still be fine. But they are concerned enough that I need more testing. I'm really hoping all is ok. Just in a bit of shock right now.

That's so scary! I'm sorry you have this worry. Praying for good news at your next appointment :hugs::hugs:
 
Mari- I am so sorry you have this worry. I know you must be so shocked. I remember how sweet you were when I found out my baby has one kidney and you asked your doctors in your family for me. I wish I knew someone to ask. I agree with Campn and Xan- I think baby is a great size and that is such a good sign. There is less room for baby and with the position baby is in, maybe they are unable to clearly see everything fully on the ultrasound. Also, sometimes the quality of imaging on the machine the doctor's office has is not the best, and so they send you elsewhere to get a better look.
I sure know that from 6 weeks on, they found something concerning on every single ultrasound for me. That's why people say that most of the time the frequent scans they do these days cause a lot of unnecessary worry.

I am praying for you for strength and that your baby is perfectly fine. I know the waiting time for the mri is beyond tough. But know we are all here for you. Prayers and thoughts and a big hug to you. Trust all will be okay~
 
So sorry you are going through this Mari. I can only echo what everyone else is saying about how difficult it is to get clear pictures of all parts of the body now we are so far along. I know that 9 days will seem like an eternity, can you give yourself a strict schedule of lots to do each day until the 25th?

I loved baby wearing my DS. I started with wraps but they quickly became too much hassle for me in the heat. The sling types didn't work for us but I really want to try the ring sling as they look so comfy. Ergo and Boba are pretty similar and I love my boba, so easy and comfortable. Baby Björn has a really bad reputation over here due to hip placement so I never looked into those....
Mei Tei's are absolutely brilliant when baby is a bit older and they are so lightweight, just roll it up in a handbag! Gorgeous prints too, I want some more!
 

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