~* September Sparkles 2018 *~

[xCookieDoughx]

Yeah here, normally, after each scan you have a urine sample taken and then see a midwife who just checks you blood pressure and talks through concerns etc. The community midwives here are rubbish so basically I won’t see anyone now till I have to chase up my c section! My last community midwife appointment I was in and out in a couple of minutes and had to ask for my urine to be dipped. She just wanted you in and out as quick as possible!

I understand if this is a new practice and if I had straight forward pregnancies I wouldn’t mind, but between a late loss and frequent infections and fluctuating blood pressure, all topped off with my extreme anxiety, I feel pushed aside and more like a problem no one wants

 

[alice1234]

Yeah we have a fb group Alice, if you wanna add me as a friend on there I can add you to it.
Facebook.com/aimdirectfire
Should link you to my profile

Thanks!

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Glad everything is ok Cookie. But it sucks they weren't able to get good shots of everything. When I had mine with my daughter they scanned me for over an hour and then when I went to see the doctor for the results afterwards, the doctor said the shots were all blurry and they couldn't see anything. I had to have the whole thing redone! Totally understand being left in limbo and it's not fun.

It's also frustrating that you aren't getting the care you feel you should be, especially coming off a 2nd trimester loss, you'd think they'd be a little more on the ball. Good for you for complaining. If you don't get the response you want, could you go in? It's much harder to say no to the anxious pregnant lady standing in front of you than to just ignore an email.

Joybell, I'm glad your scan went well. Hopefully the labs come back ok.

I do not have an appointment today and it feels weird.

And this might be TMI for some people, so fair warning to skip the next part if you are so inclined- I also feel bad for DH because I am super horny basically all the time, but I don't feel up to having him join me, I've just been taking care of it myself! We talked a little about it this morning (not for the first time), he totally understands and says he can deal with this one thing since I'm dealing with everything else so well. I'm still worried about infection so I won't allow anything in my hooha and don't want to take any chances at this point since we've been doing so well this time, I also have been having hip pain and (more TMI) I've got a butt bubble (I refuse to call it by it's real names!) which is totally not attractive and is super uncomfortable so I don't want him looking or going anywhere near my lower bits AT ALL. I also normally don't have much of a gag reflex, but when I'm pregnant even brushing my teeth sets it off sometimes, so that's out too. :sad: poor guy

Counting down the days to my anatomy scan! Hope everyone is well.

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

I think we just named our baby! I'm so excited, we were not agreeing at all before. I'm going to give it a few more weeks to make sure it sticks, but I feel like it will!!

 

[mrscletus]

Hey ladies- so sorry that I have been MIA for over a week. Things at work have just been so crazy, and DH started working 2nd shift which is (2pm-10pm) so I am all by myself when I get home with the kiddos as well.

Cookie- I am so sorry you had to endure that kind of treatment. Here in the states, I see the midwive or doc every 4 weeks until the 28 weeks... then every 2 weeks from 28 to 34 weeks, then every week from 34 until birth. So I am thinking it is much different than that for you. My scans have all been with a hospital, but I have at least seen a doc/midwife either the same day or within a week of the scan. I am hoping they will give you the attention that you deserve. Try to remain calm in the meantime and LilFoosh said- maybe go in face to face. They may not be able to turn you away. (take DH with you as well maybe??)

LilFoosh- I completely understand on your TMI post- DH and I were going great at first but now I just lose all energy. Its not that I'm not into it- I just have zero energy, but I will be trying my best to get him more time in the next few weeks.
And yay for picking a name!! Its exciting right? We are still pretty confident in our names however not telling a soul (you ladies are the only people that know)

AFM- baby is moving SO much like literally will wake me up from a dead sleep even. I haven't had much round ligament pain lately so I am VERY happy about that!! but I am growing (well my belly) at an alarming rate. The midwife said completely normal- but I feel like I am ballooning out. Its all in the belly, but still..

I have my next apt next week and we will be scheduling the glucose test that day... ugh, one of my least favorite tests. However we will also be scheduling another scan as the specialist I saw for the anatomy scan suggested one every 6-8 weeks!! That was on the 4th of April I think- so 6 weeks will be 16 May...

Hope everyone is having a great day today and so crazy that we are all pretty much at the half way point or beyond now!

 

[mickels]

Hi guys, I've been feeling so much better since the Doctor gave me the anti-nausea meds at our gender scan 3 weeks ago. I think they took a while to really start working, also thinking I might have gained those 4.4lbs back in the last week, because I have been eating like a pig (which is probably a good thing).

LilFoosh: So exciting that you guys picked a name, we've had ours since the beginning. We picked a unisex name so we knew that the gender scan wouldn't change anything, except for now buying astronomical amounts of boy clothes (I cant walk past cute clothes and not buy them). Which means I've already got enough for the first 0-9 months (writing that just seems insane)

AFM: I've got my next appointment with the Doctor on Monday (7th May). I'm kinda in the same boat as Mrscletus as I also see the doctor every 4 weeks until 32 weeks from then on every 2 weeks. I don't know how it works where you're at Cookie, but here in SA the pregnancy- and child care is set at a very high standard. When you're sick the Doctor wants to see you immediately and depending on what the illness is (i.e Urinary infection etc. the ones you have to take antibiotics for) you also get referred for a scan before you get your antibiotics and after you've finished them. But I do understand why you are so upset,(as this is your 4th you should know exactly how it works) I would be too, but just hang in there

 

[Lightning7]

Joybell - fingers crossed for you that it is something as simple as low iron!

Cookie - I hope they take you seriously and let you see a midwife sooner! Thats crazy not sure how it works over there but here we see the MW at 12ish weeks (but mine was 15) then 20 weeks to discuss scan results then 28 weeks, then around 31, 34, and every 1 to 2 weeks from there.

Yay for a name LilFooshFoosh!! It seems like hubby and I will never agree on names lol he has sooo few to suggest but doesn't like any of my suggestions! hoping we can at least have a few we agree on by the time baby comes haha

Mrscletus - mine is crazy active too and wakes me up.. the anterior placenta doesnt seem to be slowing bubba down at all now! It kicks so hard i can see the movement on my belly and feel it on the outside and I'm sure it thinks my bladder is a trampoline haha! Hubby still cant really feel it though! Though he can see it kick!

Mickels - so glad to hear you are feeling so much better! And are finally able to eat!

For me, the BH contractions seem to have slowed a bit which is nice got one today and suddenly realised i hadnt had one in a while. Still getting ligament pains though and the hip pains are getting worse. Now its carrying over to the next day after any bad nights sleep giving me pain with walking so hopefully that settles soon!

Excited to be almost 23 weeks!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[Lightning7]

Good luck with your scans this week LilFooshFoosh Amy and Alice!

 

[amytrisha]

Thanks Lightning! Good luck ladies! Mines at 9am, I should be sleeping but I’m nervous!

 

[Lightning7]

Thanks Lightning! Good luck ladies! Mines at 9am, I should be sleeping but I’m nervous!

Aww I'm sure it will go amazingly for you!!

 

[amytrisha]

We’re having a healthy baby BOY! If you could update me on front page lilfoosh!

 

[mickels]

We’re having a healthy baby BOY! If you could update me on front page lilfoosh!

Congrats

 

[Joybell]

Congrats on the boys!

Midwife confirms all fine with my blood and urine so no explanation to the fainting. Happened again almost when I was on the toilet a few days ago. She suspects it'll improve as I progress. She mentioned middle of pregnancy is worst for varying blood pressure and etc. Who knows. I've been feeling better and less tired so fingers crossed!

Seeing my consultant today for first time- I'm high risk due to my emergency section with my son and maybe because of my slightly high BMI?
Have been told to allow up to three hours for the appointment so goodness knows what they do. I've heard its a bit of a waste of time. Hopefully I don't spend the appointment getting lectured on my weight.

Hope all is well with you lot

 

[amytrisha]

Thank you both! And thanks for updating me on the front page Foosh
I’ve attached a photo of a scan photo comparison of Finley and baby #2. I can definitely see a resemblance already!! They have the same lips and nose. Crazy! I’m super excited now!!

Joybell I hope your consultant apt went well!

 

[Joybell]

Those pics looks so similar amy- the little mouth!

My consultant went well- she was super nice and no mention of my weight. She chatted through options of elective section or natural labour without pushing her opinions on me. I was fairly set on just booking in a section after my sons birth but she's gave me a lot to think about.
With my son I was in labour for 24 hours and wouldn't progress beyond 8cm and ended up with emergency section - i was totally wrecked. Wasn't allowed to eat sleep or move from the bed during that labour which sucked. Turns out he was back to back and his head not fully engaging.
She suggests trying natural labour for say 4 hours and going for the section if I'm not progressing or there's a suggestion of going onto a drip or similar. Also straight to c section if I have to be induced.

Really nervous at the idea of doing it naturally!

 

[amytrisha]

I’m sure whatever you decide will be best! They do say every labour is different but I definitely understand your fears
I’ve heard planned sections are far more relaxed than emergency though so I get why you’d want one as opposed to chancing natural etc..


So similar! It’s amazing. Can’t wait to meet him, feel like time is flying now!

 

[Joybell]

Anyone else who has kids getting the absolute fear of the tiredness of having a newborn?
My son is 5 and randomly gets up during the night for 10-20min and that kills me just now. Never mind the thought of being up multiple times to feed a baby.
Logically I know I'm already tied because I'm pregnant and that makes it seem worse but it's really terrifying me the thought!

My son was a terrible sleeper- hopefully I'm due a good one this time :/

 

[elliecain]

Yes, I’m dreading the sleepless nights! I breastfed Finlo and will also breastfeed Kirree. I think I was quite lucky because he was awful for a couple of months and then started to get into a routine. He first slept through at 8 months and now (at 15 months) will sleep through 12+ hours every night. He only wakes if he’s ill. I hope Kirree is as easy!

 

[Peonies83]

I have an ultrasound scheduled tomorrow, so I am very excited to see our little girl! I have a little picture frame for designed to hold an ultrasound photo! Hopefully I get a good picture tomorrow!

 

[LilFooshFoosh]

Hi ladies. Sorry I've been MIA, there's an ad on the main page that's been playing up for me at work and I've been busy in the evenings, so have only had time to read!

Congrats on the boy amytrisha!

Good luck tomorrow peonies.

Both my kids were good sleepers, I'm slightly concerned our luck won't hold out, but I'm hoping this lo just goes with the flow- we've got a pretty good routine.

My anatomy scan was OK, but they didn't get everything so I'll have to go back on the 24th. My cervix measurement was also down 7 mms in 1.5 weeks, so I'm still going to be monitored weekly. We are hoping it was just because it was a different tech and machine, that it was more conservative. Not a great scan, but trying to just stay calm and ride it out. I've got a letter to go straight up to the prenatal ward if I have to go in to emerg, so that helps.

Hope all those celebrating Mother's Day this weekend are pampered!