September Snugglers 2016

[Uni tsi]

I think birth plans are useful in certain instances. For example, I don't want to be offered an epidural because I know I'll be more open to suggestion than normal. And, I have to have monitoring but I want to be able to walk around so I'll ask for the walking monitor. Aside from that, I do think it's better to think of it as a wishlist and not a plan.

Moo, I'm glad everything is ok!

 

[MummaMoo]

I loved filling in my birth plan, purely because it's paperwork and I love filling out forms. It's certainly not something that I'm sticking rigidly to, it's more of a "if all is well, then I'd prefer this, as opposed to this" kind of thing. Like, if possible I'd like spend time in the pool, or try birthing in a different position rather than being lay on my back.

Oh... I took a pic of my CTG chart last night, for the first timers to see if you're interested... hang on lemme get an img code for it...
Here we go:- https://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1366/13637867/24431795/412699256.jpg

 

[MummaMoo]

Ah.... So it's not the right way up. Typical! I did just rotate it on the image hosting site but never mind.

So the bars on the left at the "top" are where I clicked the.... button thing toshow where I felt movement. The next line shows the baby's heartrate, where you can see that it would go up during a wriggle and then settle back down again, and the bottom line is showing bump tightenings/contractions.

 

[x-ginge-x]

Well I spent some time in hospital being monitored on Monday as baby wasn't moving like usual but everything checked out fine. I have appointment with consultant on 15th August where I'm going to discuss the growth scan being at 38+4, I'm going to request an earlier one as I'm not happy when that is, hopefully they will understand my concerns I can't decide when to start the primrose oil is 33 weeks to early? I started at 38 weeks last time and I think it was too late!

 

[hopie2015]

Mumm- so glad everything turned out okay. Keep resting and lots of fluids like Campn said. Absolutely love the baby clothes and gender neutral colors. I need to get some green. Got a few outfits with orange stripes at shower--not an orange fan, but hey!
Chart is so cool. That is what mine looked like the other day!

Mari- baby's room looks beautiful. I love the curtains. Need to get a rocker like that. We wanted to get the glider at West Elm but it is too darn expensive. Enjoy your ice cream too!

Thanks Campn! I know I need to go to these scans every week and shouldn't whine about them. Just seems every time, something concerning is found.
My doctors office had a hazardous spill and they might be closed for the rest of the week, canceling my Friday appt. I said to OH I was sorta happy then I could skip this week and he wasn't too happy with me. I get worried about effects of so many scans on baby but have to trust benefits outweigh risk.

Glad Amant asked more about RRL. I didn't realize it doesn't help bring on labor. I'm going to start drinking it. That's if I can stomach it on the sick days. Interesting about the evening p. oil. Might be worth a try.

As for birth plan, I'm just winging it here! I hope I'm lucky enough for them to let me hold baby right away. And am trying my best to say no to drugs but sure that will probably change!

 

[mari35racz36]

mumma and ginge, so glad is all ok with you both and your LO's

campn - I love Starbucks too!! Whenever I go out shopping I always get my lattee or Frappuccino I have seen very similar curtains to mine in other stores as well. I just fell in love with these on the second I saw them. They were a bit of a splurge, but have worked out perfectly. I love just saying to hubby, "I'm going shopping, see you in a few hours!" lol So nice to get alone time and shop without my kids driving me nuts! Yesterday we had to go to Toys R Us to get birthday presents and that was a mess. My 4yr old was not in a good mood and wanted everything he saw. Came home exhausted! lol

Hopie - Thankyou I actually bought my rocker, crib and dresser all from Best Buy. I had not idea they sold baby furniture until I started my search. Price was very good too Oh I have been enjoying my ice cream! hope you have too

AFM, I sort of had a birth plan in mind with my first, but that all went out the window after 27HR labour! There were a few complications that came up with me and the baby. But all worked out just fine. So since then I don"t do birth plans. lol Ill see where this baby takes me and hopefully labour won't be too long with #4.

 

[xanzaba]

Ooh, I had the worst heart burn last night. I hadn't had Indian food in a long time and was craving it, so we went to our favorite place. As I was eating I thought "I should probably stop here". In the end, though, I couldn't resist.

Fast forward 4 hours, I slept propped up on 3 pillows waking up every 3 hours to pop more Tums until 2:30 in the morning. DH came in to wake me up at 6:30 and I was not feeling sweet and cuddly to say the least.

I'm working from home today so hopefully I can keep my meals light and I'll be able to get in a nap. The baby seems to be enjoying dancing on my pelvic floor at the moment though...

 

[campn]

Ginge- I'd wait on the EPO until the last few weeks like you did last time as it seems like it doesn't take long to work (if it worked!)

Mumma- My doctor said the same thing! Don't write "I want" but rather "I prefer" cause I guess that gets on their nerves? Lol
My main wish is that we do skin to skin first thing for a few hours before the weighting or the bath. I want to try to breastfeed right away if I can cause after the first or so your they get so sleepy.

Mari- Reminds me of my little mister, God forbid we skip a nap then we end up with a drunk grumpy Chewbacca who thinks we are all against him! Lawd, have mercy! And I'm glad you splurged!

Xan- I do that too! I eat it knowing it'll light up a fire but I still go all for it! I hope you're feeling better now??

Hopie- I think my birth plan will just say "fingers crossed!!" just going in hoping for the best!

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks, Campn. I'm feeling much better today. I've had such a tough relationship with food this whole pregnancy. The good news is that the gluten sensitivity seems to be going away, and foods are getting their regular tastes back.

I have the 36 week growth scan tomorrow, early this time. I'm looking forward to getting some information about whether or not they'll stick to 39 weeks, but now I'm kind of counting on it. I hope I'm not disappointed if I have to wait until 40 weeks +. I've been trying really hard to manage my expectations, but I am ready to be done.

 

[aidensxmomma]

MummaMoo & ginge - I'm glad that all is well with your babies

As for a birth plan, I will probably write one out. I've used them for some of my other pregnancies/deliveries. But it gives me a bit more sense of control to at least have what I prefer to happen written out and known by everyone that's going to be involved in mine and LO's care. Plus, as Uni said, I know I'll be much more open to suggestion and I would prefer not to have an epidural offered to me...if I need one, I'll ask. It's definitely more of a "if everything is going great and to plan, I'd prefer this to happen over this" type thing.

 

[mari35racz36]

Xan - good luck at your scan tomorrow. How big was your baby measuring at you last scan?

Campn - a drunk chewbaca is perfect way to describe! Lol my 4yrs was very ovetired yesterday. Went to bed late and got up early. Recipe for disaster!

 

[xanzaba]

5lbs, 11 oz which is >90th percentile. The doctor printed out a graph that showed each measurement (20, 28, and 32 weeks) that either fell on or above the 90th percentile curve. With all of these measurements, it looks like it's a foregone conclusion that he'll be big and delivered early. I'm guessing he'll be 7 1/2 to 8 lbs already at 36 weeks.

 

[mari35racz36]

xan - your baby sounds exactly like mine. He is also measuring in the 90th percentile. With my DS1, I had a growth scan at 35 weeks and he measured 7lb14oz. He was born at 40 weeks and 9lb7oz. If I go to 40 weeks I expect this baby to be ab similar weight. Fingers crossed we both do not have to go over due!!

 

[xanzaba]

Good luck to us, Mari! Do you have a growth scan coming up, or are you done with imaging (I wouldn't blame you!).

 

[mari35racz36]

I picked up this swing off Kijiji today. It is a Mamaroo swing and only 2 months old. Lady bought it brand new 2 months ago for $400 at Babies R Us. Her now 2 month old refuses to go into it. She sold it to me for $135. I could not believe the price and its in perfect condition. Most of these sell for over $200 used and those even older models. Anyway, I am excited to use it. They did not have swings like this when my DD was born!

 

[AJCash]

I haven't posted here in ages, but I thought I'd let you guys know that my baby was born two weeks ago! I ended up with pre-eclampsia and had a wonky placenta (battledore) so she was down to the 7th percentile. I went into the hospital for monitoring and stayed for two days before her heart rate started decreasing, so they pulled her out at 32w4d. She is still in the NICU, but doesn't have a thing wrong with her. Perfect in every way. She just crossed the four pound mark this week and is learning how to eat without a tube. Has some bradycardia spells due to being premature, but those are happening less and less often as time goes on.

 

[mari35racz36]

AJ - congratulations on your little girl! Glad she is doing so well. Keep us updated on her progress

 

[mari35racz36]

Good luck to us, Mari! Do you have a growth scan coming up, or are you done with imaging (I wouldn't blame you!).

thanks! I am so done with imaging. lol My OB said he won't put me through anymore. He is just monitoring me on a weekly basis now. Have my next appt on Fri. I am so ready to be done as well!

 

[campn]

Now I'm a little worried, this baby is measuring 3.5 lbs at 33 weeks so I hope that's normal? I read there could be uterine restrictions or something similar to that, so I hope it's normal. I've another scan at 36 weeks so hopefully she'll be normal weight.

Mari- I can't believe how expensive those are! I saw one at once upon a child for $50 which is an amazing price but really we are all geared out!! I've two play gyms, swing, bouncer, jumperoo and I don't remember what else! You just go all out with your first!

 

[xanzaba]

Campn- sorry that you are worried, but that doesn't sound very small. There is so much error in measurement. My doctor said about 1 pound either way. Did the doctor talk about growth restriction or Dr. Google?

I've been following this page- you put in how far along you are and it gives you all sorts of info including average size.

https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=pregnant+33+weeks