September Snugglers 2016

[MeganS0326]

Campn - congrats to your sister on her baby boy! How exciting that your LO's will be so close in age. My brother and his partner were going through the adoption process for my nephew when I was pregnant with DS and he is just 3 months older than DS. I love that my son has a cousin so close in age to grow up with.

ciz - I'm with you on the period like cramps. I hope it's a good sign for us and not for nothing. I'm also getting lots of EWCM. Hmmmm??? My boobs have been leaking for a while now but I haven't noticed an increase in that area.

 

[xanzaba]

Campn- congrats, auntie! Hope baby and mum are doing well.

Megan- could EWCM be mucus plug?

Nothing to report here. Silly me, I thought that working from home would be the magic elixir that would convince Liam to arrive before eviction day. Silly, I know, but I get so bored just sitting around. Fortunately I have planned activities tomorrow to Thursday otherwise I think I would go crazy. I hate sitting around the house. Pity party for 1 here!

 

[ciz]

thanks campn, yeah I'm not expecting anything as of yet. I don't remember having cramps this early with dd ive had at least 4 long cramps today.

I just remember with dd pregnancy lots of b/m's, loads of tiny pee trips lol was such an effort to have a good long pee without pressure down there. then my plug went in big blob (grim) then the contractions got going but I just knew things started.

Megan I agree could well be your plug starting to come away =) I have little to no discharge right now.

ergh I have so many tiny ulcers on my tongue its so irritating. prob down the lack of sleep and stressing to whats to come lol

 

[aidensxmomma]

Campn - Congrats to your sister on her baby boy!

About 6 weeks ago, OH's sister announced her pregnancy - she just hit 12 weeks today. And a couple days ago, my ex-SIL announced her pregnancy. Her and OH's sister are due within days of each other. It's so crazy because my kids are all going to get cousins next February from their dads' sides.

Hopie - The strep test isn't too terrible. For me, it was much easier than a pelvic exam or pap test. Also, one of my friends swears by the Rock n' Play. She told me the other day that every time one of her friends has a baby, that's the gift she gets them because it was so great for her daughters. I'm definitely considering one if this baby ends up with reflux like my youngest did.

Mari - I hope you start feeling better

Still been very crampy today. I was really, really hoping that maybe it would lead to some real contractions but no such luck so far. I'm so tired of being pregnant. Today when I dropped my kids off with my ex, his first comment to me was "wow, you've gotten huge" You would think he would know better than to say something so stupid considering that we had three kids together, but apparently he's forgotten.

TMI question for you ladies - I've had an increase in discharge and the last couple days, it's kind of looked like snot. Is it possibly some of my plug? I never lost my plug with my daughters and I had my son 8 1/2 years ago almost, so I can't remember what it was like.

 

[Uni tsi]

Sounds like your plug to me, Aiden! Gross isn't it? lol

I got my birthing ball all aired up finally. Baby went from being head down last week to transverse this week. So, I guess I should sit on this thing more, or something. I'm not really sure how it works. I just bounce?

I'm hoping it will fit in my car to take the birthing center when the time comes, as the ones they have there I happen to know are generally a little flat. I've heard they're very nice during labor as well. Anyone tried one for that before?

 

[mari35racz36]

Aiden- Thanks I took a Tylenol and feel a bit better now. that does sounds like your plug. I've had a definite increase in discharge, but bothing that looks like my plug yet.

Uni - when I go on my birthing ball, i rock my hips from side to side and front to back. I only go on it for about 20min at a time. Apparently the rocking motion is supposed to help the baby come down. I've never used the ball during labour, so not quite sure what to do there.

 

[campn]

Aiden, sounds like plug to me! Definitely exciting even if it doesn't mean labor is around the corner, although labor IS coming soon! Those babies need to come out some time, but right now I don't even believe there'll be a baby here in our house in a few weeks.

Uni, have you checked if your hospital provides them!? I know mine does, you just gotta request one. I do like Mari, move my hips in a circle, side to side, up and down, front and back and so on! YouTube had a ton of videos on it! This baby is such a naughty baby, stay head down girlie

Xan- I remember being home alone those last few weeks and as boring as it was, I look back and it's a sweet time, the last few weeks to enjoy being alone and prepare that tiny nest of course I'm assuming this is your first!

 

[campn]

Oh about the EPO, I've heard it only does this if you take it orally? Every thing I read online says taken orally doesn't do much labor and delivery wise, but only if you insert it near the cervix it'll ripen it, doesn't dialte or efface you, but it makes your cervix able to efface fast and easily.

Whether all of this actually works or not, I don't know!

The thing that for sure worked for me is the membrane sweep, I asked my doctor about it today and she said that sweeping is a lot like basically inducing you, so apparently a sweep is a legit thing.

 

[Uni tsi]

Campn, they do provide them, but last time it was too flat! So, I think I'll bring my own this time, just to make sure I can use it.

I did an inversion on the couch for a few minutes, and I think that turned her on the first try Or maybe it's just wishful thinking lol but it does seem like all the movements at the top of my bump now. It was more comfortable for me with her in transverse though

 

[MummaMoo]

I've been getting the..... let's call it "fanny snot" (forgive me, I'm in a silly mood today) all through this pregnancy, did wonder if there was an infection but nothing has ever been flagged up so I think it's just me and perhaps I've been one of those that has lost bits of plug all the way through.

As for the ball during the contractions - this is what i found helped the most. I only had the mild form of pethidine painkiller (meptid), the one that lasts a couple of hours at a time - and I found it only numbed things. I would just gyrate around on the ball until I found the position that took the pressure off, then breathe through the pain. I plan on making sure I have one again. Didn't ask for it, I just saw it there and thought "you're MINE!" - so took it.

Feeling really crampy today so going to go up for a bath in a bit. I just hope I'll be able to get back or again! I'm home alone today!!

 

[mari35racz36]

uni - that is great if she turned for you!

mummaMoo - I have been crampy since last night. I plan on taking a bath today too. Last time I took a bath, hubby had to come help me out. So not fun!

campn - my OB said the same about membrane sweeps. They can really help get things going. I'm trying to do everything possible do my cervix is good for a sweep. Really hope I am some what dilated on Fri.

 

[MummaMoo]

Mari - I think I should have waited for my bath til there was someone else in the house - even sitting up from laying down was difficult! Baby was totally central with its bum sticking out which made me very inflexible! Had to try and nudge them over to the side a bit!

Congratulations to you auntie Campn! (Sorry forgot to say earlier!)

 

[campn]

Mumma- Oh I can totally imagine the scene if something happens! There was this story this mom was taking a bath at home alone with just her little girl, got out to pee and her water broke instantly! She delivered on the toilet seat within 45 minutes. It's a crazy story that I wouldn't wish on anyone, she had to push with her daughter there! Thankfully she's a doula so she knew what to do.

My hospital is 30 minutes away, I hope I make it, especially that I need to have someone watch Ben! Last time the hospital was a 5-10 minute drive so I had no worries

 

[xanzaba]

Last night I thought I might have been starting to get cramps. I woke up every 3 hours and had trouble getting back to sleep because I was uncomfortable and had back aches. Then I'd worry because I hadn't felt the baby move, so had more trouble fall back asleep until I felt some good kicks. This morning, though, I realized it was just stomach trouble. Argh, I'm getting so impatient for something to happen!!!

 

[amantila]

The candidate accepted the long-term sub position!

I feel so much better now and have some actual motivation to get some sub plans/unit folders organized for her. Before I didn't want to do it because it would have been a wasted effort if they decided to go with the online classes. Now I feel like I can actually get ready for classes and maternity leave! Wohoo! School (with students) starts next Wednesday! Teachers start Monday.


campn...congrats Auntie! Glad your sister had her baby and that everyone is healthy! My hospital is 30 minutes away too, but I'm banking on the fact that I'll have plenty of time to get there since this is my first pregnancy and I'll probably labor for a long time. My mom was in labor for over 24 hours with me!

So exciting that some of you are having some potential early labor signs! I think my little one will still want to stay put for awhile...but I'm starting to get really uncomfortable!

 

[campn]

Xan and Aman, I'm getting super uncomfortable too, my lower back and feet are always hurting, standing up for long isn't possible at this point. Anywhere we go I have to find a seat. Also this freaking weather is too much. I know I sound like a broken record complaining about the weather but it's so draining.

I had one good day of energy and nesting and now I'm like a deflated balloon :/

 

[Uni tsi]

"fanny snot" I think this should be the new official term!

I was so excited baby turned, but it was a lot more uncomfortable, compared to transverse. It's kind of fun to have a butt sticking out the top I can rub whenever I want, but aside from that it's like the balance of my bump is all off which was very painful and it made my hips hurt more. I suspect she's gone back to transverse this afternoon, and I've decided not to rush her back into head down. I'm a wimp

I read somewhere that with second babies sometimes they are less likely to turn till the last moment because they have more room to move around (since all the ligaments are already stretched). Does anyone know if that's true? While I might be a wimp, I want to buck up if I really should be trying to get her to stay head down by 36 weeks. But last few weeks, she's just all over the place doing carthwheels. What is everyone's thoughts on this?

 

[mari35racz36]

mummamoo - its crazy how taking a bath is so hard for us! There is no way I can get out on my own anymore. My tub is also quite deep which makes coming out even harder. My baby's bum has been sticking out to the left side more.


Its a crazy rainy day here so I have stayed inside. Catching up on a lot of laundry. I've been up since 530am.... I will definitely need to take a nap.

 

[campn]

Uni- Are you sure she keeps flipping up and down? I thought DS was doing this last time, but turned out he really was head down the whole time! I think second babies get into position (and stay in it) sooner because it's already molded into that shape by the first pregnancy, you know? There's just more room down than there's up.

My doctor said that if they're head down now there's a pretty good chance they'll stay down, which is uncomfy but it's a good thing, all that pressure you're feeling will soften your cervix and dilate it!

 

[MummaMoo]

Both of my babies have been head down early on and stayed that way through the rest of the pregnancy.