*~*~*September Sweetpeas 2013 - 120 preggos - 21 Babies Born So Far*~*~*

[JLMC]

Thanks for all the support ladies it's much needed when you're feeling low! OpperationBabyO I hope everything is okay with yourself keep us updated hun!! I've ordered a new Doppler with a screen now as mine didn't have one so FX I'll be able to hear (& see) it!! Xx

 

[kaili]

Why does every part of my body except for my brain??? Seriously though, anyone know why my limbs are so prone to falling asleep? I wake up several times a night now and many times an arm/leg/finger/foot is asleep so I have to change positions. Maybe it's related to that increased blood volume? Anyone else having this??

I have this same issue. My left shoulder and my left leg are either asleep or hurting all night long, in no matter what position I choose to lay. The leg is definitely sciatica related because when I locate and press on the nerve my whole leg and foot feel better. The arm only hurts when I lay on it but its still really annoying. I know how you feel. Havent had a good nights or even a good nap worth of sleep in over 2 weeks thanks to this!

 

[Gwenylovey]

Well, I've had a pretty hectic couple of days! Had to go to A&E by ambulance with my daughter in the early hours of Wednesday morning as the complications of croup meant that she could breathe! Scariest thing that has ever happened to me and I don't want to see an A&E resus ever again! Luckily she's fine now but Wednesday was spent completely exhausted on the children's ward of our local hospital after trying to get a few hours sleep on a recliner chair with an ill baby in my arms as she wouldn't sleep in the hospital cot! Spent most of yesterday catching up on sleep and coming down from all the worry and panic!

Really frustrated too as my booking appointment and scan appointment letter hasn't turned up yet! I wouldn't mind too much but I've been waiting almost 3 weeks and I turn 11 weeks on Wednesday so time's running out! I also don't want something ridiculous to happen like I end up missing my appointments because the letter telling me when to go went awol in the post! If I haven't got it before I go out shopping today I'm going to pop into the doctors and double check that the referral got sent off properly and if so hopefully get a number to call! I swear it only took a fortnight to come last time!

Beca :wave:

Oh my, that's so scary about your daughter! So glad to hear that all is ok!

 

[bekkie]

I can't imagine not having medical. Our provincial medical plan covers pretty well everything except paramedical stuff (IE: Physio, massage, acupuncture, chiro, prescriptions, private CT and MRI scans). Hospital stays are totally covered. Granted you might have to wait awhile for certain exams and tests, but they're covered. It's not perfect, but you won't go bankrupt in the process.

Agreed - I still can't get over the fact that my first pregnancy, from start to finish... regular check-ups, hospital stay in a private room for 2 days with regular meals... being induced with an epidural cost me $20 (my benefits covered a shared room - so I paid the difference) And then a whole year off to enjoy with baby... I love being Canadian

 

[kaili]

Agreed - I still can't get over the fact that my first pregnancy, from start to finish... regular check-ups, hospital stay in a private room for 2 days with regular meals... being induced with an epidural cost me $20 (my benefits covered a shared room - so I paid the difference) And then a whole year off to enjoy with baby... I love being Canadian

*queue everyone on this entire forum hating you* LOL im kidding, but seriously you lucky canadians. Despite our liberal leader, we are trapped in hell here in america thanks to the republicans trying to take down our president, and we will likely never see glorious healthcare coverage like that.

 

[bekkie]

*queue everyone on this entire forum hating you* LOL im kidding, but seriously you lucky canadians. Despite our liberal leader, we are trapped in hell here in america thanks to the republicans trying to take down our president, and we will likely never see glorious healthcare coverage like that.

Come join us!!! I tried to convince a friend of mine to move up here when she became pregnant after she told me she'd only get 6 weeks at home... I couldn't believe it! 6 weeks in after DS I wasn't even out of jammies yet. It seems so weird to be so close and yet so completely different in terms of care!

 

[AnakeRose]

Agreed - I still can't get over the fact that my first pregnancy, from start to finish... regular check-ups, hospital stay in a private room for 2 days with regular meals... being induced with an epidural cost me $20 (my benefits covered a shared room - so I paid the difference) And then a whole year off to enjoy with baby... I love being Canadian

*queue everyone on this entire forum hating you* LOL im kidding, but seriously you lucky canadians. Despite our liberal leader, we are trapped in hell here in america thanks to the republicans trying to take down our president, and we will likely never see glorious healthcare coverage like that.

It's not a perfect system by any means. You have to wait a long time for CT's and MRI's and specialists unless you want to pay for a private clinic.

 

[Pink Petals]

Agreed - I still can't get over the fact that my first pregnancy, from start to finish... regular check-ups, hospital stay in a private room for 2 days with regular meals... being induced with an epidural cost me $20 (my benefits covered a shared room - so I paid the difference) And then a whole year off to enjoy with baby... I love being Canadian

*queue everyone on this entire forum hating you* LOL im kidding, but seriously you lucky canadians. Despite our liberal leader, we are trapped in hell here in america thanks to the republicans trying to take down our president, and we will likely never see glorious healthcare coverage like that.

It's not a perfect system by any means. You have to wait a long time for CT's and MRI's and specialists unless you want to pay for a private clinic.

When we were having fertility issues, it was going to be an 8 month wait for the specialists... Just for the initial consults... We are lucky in some ways, but definitely not a perfect system!

 

[nik25]

That's awesome about your hrealthcare! If dh wasn't a farmer, we could so move there I could find somewhere to cut hair! How is everyone feeling? I'm horrid;( I have bad diarrhea and now am laying in bed dh is taking good care of me though!

 

[AnakeRose]

LOL My husband brought this book home tonight. He's a bit of a geek and this book puts it in 'owner's manual' language. It's really funny so far!

The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance

 

[Kiss08]

Any thoughts on baked goat cheese? Like in a dip. I had it for dinner before even thinking about it.

 

[AnakeRose]

Any thoughts on baked goat cheese? Like in a dip. I had it for dinner before even thinking about it.

You're probably fine since it was heated. Only things I'm staying away from are raw eggs (well mostly, you can't resist the beaters when you make cookie dough!), and unpasteurized stuff. Haven't had a real craving for lunch meat, but I've been to Subway a few times and just get them to toast my bun. Sometimes I think a lot of the food precautions are overkill. My best friend had a baby a few years ago and wasn't told anything about raw eggs or lunch meat or anything...her kid is perfectly fine.

 

[maybebaby3]

I tried to find the HB with my Doppler but failed to. I keep telling myself its early but now I'm worrying. everyone else seems to find it no probs

 

[maybebaby3]

I'm hopefully seeing the midwife on 25/26 feb and I have my scan on 5 march. Seems ages away!!!

 

[Zebra2023]

Maybebaby I didn't find mine till a few days ago, please don't worry

 

[Mum2Micah]

I'm hopefully seeing the midwife on 25/26 feb and I have my scan on 5 march. Seems ages away!!!

I only found it recently and it took ages. I have a tilted uterus so it's harder. You might have that too.. Don't worry too much x

 

[JLMC]

I tried to find the HB with my Doppler but failed to. I keep telling myself its early but now I'm worrying. everyone else seems to find it no probs

I only found mine yesterday hun! Took me ages too! Then kept losing it.. Baby keeps hiding! Try not to worry.. 9wks is early x

 

[maybebaby3]

I found it

 

[Melissa_M]

Was just going to say, it took me several tries and I tried for a long time each time

Congrats on finding it!!!

I eat goats cheese all the time....the grocery store version is usually pasteurized....and most of these things are only dangerous if you get sick from them...just eating them isn't bad for the baby, it's just they carry a higher risk of contamination. So if you ate something, and then a few days later realize you're not supposed to....it doesn't matter because you survived

 

[Proserpina]

So, I was thinking today about being team and buying baby stuff, and I came upon a realization:

I'm just going to buy green, and tell people to buy green. Green onesies, green sheets and blankets for the baby's room, green travel system, blankets, etc.

Green is predominantly regarded as a boy's color, but it will work for our girl because we're naming her Ivy. I'll just get some green hair bands and bows if it's a girl and the green will be perfect for her.

My husband said it was "brilliant," so it must be true... It's previously been his argument that we need to find out the baby's sex for ease of buying baby stuff, so I think I just took the wind out of those sails.