September Snugglers 2016

[ajarvis]

InVivo so jealous! I'm counting work days too. But nowhere near 7 yet

Have fun at the salon Mari! I really need mine done too. My roots are getting bad.

Hope if I didn't have a low lying placenta I wouldn't be having another ultrasound either. They just want to make sure it's moved. I actually skipped my last midwife appt. to deal with family stuff - we had to go to a different city - and she had no problem since I've had such an easy laid back pregnancy. Just gave me my GD test results and blood results. Turns out I need a small iron supplement actually. But I will have gone about 6 weeks in between appts. Here midwives are alot more laid back than OB's though.

AFM I am doing pretty good being back at the gym. I've been averaging 3 days a week. It's amazing how just that little will lower the resting heart rate quite a bit. Neat having a fitbit and seeing the benefits right away! I think I might have gained a lb this week, but if I did it's the first time in about 3-4 weeks I have! Looks like I'll top out around the same weight as I did with my boys

 

[xanzaba]

Mari- I'm definitely having pain down below and very sudden urges like I have to pee and then it lets up. Also, my back pain has moved down. It used to be just below my shoulders and now it's just above my hips. In the late afternoon when he's active I feel like he's playing the drums down below, and his kicks are not near my ribs anymore. I have my 36 week ultrasound next Thursday and will know for sure whether he will be born (one way or the other) at 39 weeks.

 

[campn]

So so happy the scans are turning out pretty great! It won't be long now!
I've a growth scan when I'll be 36 weeks to check on baby's size because of the GD, but I seriously doubt she's going to be huge.

I've a private 3/4D scan for next Monday that I'm so excited about! I haven't really seen her face much at all and I want this memory.

My back and tailbone are killing me, always when I wake up in the morning so maybe the way I sleep? Going to try to sleep with a pillow between my legs and hope that helps. Also I'm sure she's head down cause I can feel her on my pelvis constantly, like both sides of my hips there's this pressure.

Mari- Enjoy mama! Who knows when else you'll get that chance so go all for it!

Uni- Honestly I'd take those measurements with a grain of salt! Every time a doctor would guess a weight or a scan they've always been wrong! She's still got plenty of time to catch up too! I'm noticing that I'm eating less and less carbs but yet my weight is still going up fast!

 

[MummaMoo]

Campn - try with a pillow supporting your back too, as well as inbetween your knees, I've found my aches are much better now that I'm supported by pillows all round. It is really like a nest in my bed!

Shhh about growth scans not being accurate! I'm liking that this baby is just below 50th compared to being above 91st according to fundal measurements!
I'm clinging in to the fact that my consultant did the growth scan and it's her specialist area so she won't have gotten it far wrong. Been thinking about the birth today and thinking "do I REALLY want to squeeze another baby out through my lady bits?"

 

[campn]

Mumma- I really don't wanna think about it! I probably should prepare myself mentally but nothing can really prepare you! I even had an epidural with my DS but it wore off by the pushing stage. I'm really scared of tearing, I didn't tear last time but this will probably be a bigger baby.

 

[hopie2015]

Thank you, everyone!

Hope- don't worry about not having another ultrasound. Most dr's don't after 20 or so weeks. It is because of my age and also my fluid is a tad low. I hate having to go every week now for one and I worry about the effects of so many ultrasounds on the baby. Dr. assured me the benefits outweigh any possible risk. Sure hope he is right.

As for size, doctor said it sure isn't an exact science. I got 4 lb 1 oz and then 4 lb 11 oz within 24 hours. So we have to take weight with a grain of salt. But Mum- chances are the 50th percentile is most accurate! Hope your dd is feeling better.

Mari- thank you! So relieved for us both!! So wonderful you have a kid-free day and can relax at the salon after all you've been through! Totally agree on the frequent ultrasounds- they can be great/life saving, but often cause a lot of unnecessary worry.

AJarv- great you get to gym 3 days a week. I am still trying to walk up to 2 hours a day. You can try Floradix, as that was rec'd to me as a fast working, gentle iron supplement.

Xan- thank you! Soo exciting baby has dropped and your 36 wk appt is next week!
I also am feeling some of that low-down pressure. Hoping that is a good sign. My dr. told me most babies are late - arriving after the 40 weeks. I told him I am so sick...nooooo.. can't go late!

Inviv- thank you! So happy you only have a week left of work. Amazing you are still working this long with the twins, I didn't realize you went back after that rest time off.

Campn and Mum- I am in total denial about how the baby is coming out. I read what you wrote and cringed. Oh my. I know I have to face reality but still, I am keeping my head in the sand for now.

Take care all~

 

[ajarvis]

Thanks hopie. I ended up at walmart pharmacy and they only had one option! So weird. Midwife suggested a liquid one, but I ended up with pills. So we'll see I guess. Not sure if she's going to retest to see my levels after taking it for a bit or not.

Mumma I also do not want to do the birthing again. Just skip it and have a baby haha.

 

[campn]

Hopie- Don't let what we said scare you hun! I know some women felt nothing whatsoever! Like all over YouTube with birth vlogs, they've full makeup on and so relaxed and just fine! The one good thing about feeling things is you tend to push for a shorter time and you don't tear as much, cause you can feel what's going on and control it. I pushed for 30 minutes which is short, poor boy had a cone head cause he slipped out so fast! Maybe a medium between being numbed and feeling still is the best way to go! Fx!!

Aj- You're Wonder Woman! I can't even go to the gym that often non pregnant! Way to go! Great job!

 

[ciz]

I had epidural felt no pain when it came to pushing stage. Pushed for 20mins out she came. I was determined not to have help from forceps. I tore in 3 places but she actually came out flat head which is quite unusual. Healed pretty well. I used a few drops of Tea tree in my bath when I knew it wouldn't sting too much. That helped heal quicker.

 

[ajarvis]

Awe you're sweet Campn. The gym and mainly running keeps me sane lol. my family notices if I miss. It's in all of our best interests if I go haha.

 

[MeganS0326]

Welcome back to all the ladies who've been away! Especially good to hear the great update, Alea! Glad Lottie is doing so well!

amantila - I hope your car a/c was fixed and congrats on the new nephew!

ssarahh - cute bump pic. I hope you get great news on hubby's ankle at your appointment in a few days!

Campn - Your nursery is breathtaking! Good luck on your 3D/4D scan on Monday. I know what you mean about not seeing baby's face much. My stinker hasn't cooperated at any of my scans so far so it is a complete mystery what she will look like. I can't wait to see pics of your cutie pie!

MummaMoo - I adore the gift you got Sophie from the baby!

Mari - So glad you got such positive results after such a scare! I hope you are enjoying your much deserved day at the salon.

Hope16 - Your shower pics are super sweet! Looks like it was a lot of fun!

AFM - Not too much going on. Went to L&D on Friday night because of RFM. She hadn't moved in about 3 hours and nothing I tried was getting her to budge. Of course she started moving all over the place about 30 minutes into the NST. Whew! There was a lady in the bed next to me that was 34 weeks pregnant who sounded like she was dying. Turns out she had a kidney stone. Never want one of those!!! I get to have another scan at next appointment because baby is measuring too big. I'm excited to see her again but nervous that they will try and pressure me into an early induction. I went the induction route last time and I'm not super set against it I just kinda wanted to have it happen naturally this time. I guess I just have to wait and see what they say. Can y'all believe that there are only 4 more days left of July???!!! Eeeeekkkkk!

 

[Uni tsi]

Megan, glad the RFM turned out to be a false alarm!

 

[ajarvis]

Megan glad your NST went well. Babies have quite the timing eh? lol. I've heard women that have given birth naturally say that kidney stones are worse! They scare me. I think I'd cry if I was told I had them.

 

[amantila]

So the good news is my car has ac again...the bad news is it cost $1200 At least my husband didn't give me a hard time about it anymore...he knew I needed it and that the baby would need it too once he is born so it was really important to get it fixed.

I think I'm going to work on packing my hospital bag today. Baby has been annoyingly quiet...didn't feel him much last night or this morning but when I sat down and ate and drank something, I recorded 10 movements in 30 minutes. I feel a bit better now. Just wondering why he's not rolling around like he usually does. Maybe he's just running out of room?

 

[campn]

Aman- They must be getting crowded in there, but def keep counting the kicks and if you notice they've decreased def call your doctor. At least for your peace of mind.

Congrats on the AC! Your DH can't be mad, not like you broke the Ac and like you said, it's going to need fixing sooner or later with a newborn there!

 

[Sweety21]

Megan, glad everything was ok. They do tend to go quiet and as soon as we are in panic mode they will take their time to move the lazy bums. Kidney stones are really bad, my friend and mil have them and it sucks literally.

Aman, congrats. Glad hubby didn't took much time to accept that it's important.

Afm, i am very very uncomfortable from two days. Baby seems to come and go in odd position and seems like he is sitting on my pelvis all the time. I had to do some excersize to get him move.Sometime I feel they might be contractions? But, have no idea how do they feel like?

 

[campn]

Sweety- Maybe he's getting into the birthing position? That's when you start feeling like there's a watermelon right on your cervix! My contractions felt like pms and period cramps. That was early labor, I really doubt you miss the real deal though! You'll know!

 

[x-ginge-x]

so happy for all the good news, glad the mri sorted the concerns out for baby!

They don't scan in the uk other than at 12 weeks and 20 weeks unless they have concerns or you're having multiples!

I have a scan for baby's size at 38 +5 and I think it's too late, going to try and get one a little earlier if I can!

Had an anaesthetic review today and they have said the epidural goes into a slightly different space so I may be able to have one but that a spinal is likely to have the same outcome as last time so i will be offered a general anaesthetic if I end up with a second section, I need to push for a water birth as I'm desperate (if terrified) to have a normal birth!

 

[xanzaba]

I had my 35 week appointment today, last 2 weeker, from now on they're every week. Not much to report. Heartbeat was 145 and the midwife got it up to about 160 by moving him around a little which she said was good. It was crazy to hear the difference! After that he went into spaz mode for about 1 hour. I could barely drive as he was kicking and punching all the wrong things. He's been a bit quiet since, I guess all of the activity wore him out

 

[ssarahh]

Had my 34 week midwife check today and my platelet level has dropped way low. My midwife said it occasionally happens but that they may need to refer me as high risk now and chances are I won't be allowed an epi or a spinal because of the bleeding risk. Just wondered whether anyone is in the same boat or knows someone who has experienced it?

Made me slightly nervous and I started to google it and then remembered how lethal internet searching can be!