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[seaweed eater]

Ok, want to ask the rest of you about BHs, too. I'm pretty sure I've been getting them the past few days, just a couple a day. Definitely not real contractions; not totally sure if they're BHs or something else, but I think they are! I thought they'd be scary but I'm pretty excited about it!!

 

[HanyouMama]

Just wanted to post and say hello I haven't posted in a while, but I have been kind of lurking. Lots of stuff going on.

 

[seaweed eater]

Hey hon :wave: Hope you're doing well and feeling awesome!!

 

[gaiagirl]

Just wanted to post and say hello I haven't posted in a while, but I have been kind of lurking. Lots of stuff going on.

I have been wondering about you! Give us an update when you can

 

[smawfl]

I'm going to see if i can find a body pillow today...

How did you get on, did you find anything?

Love the cotbed!! I'm finding wallking far an issue too.. it's so odd when you've been used to being quite active. Power naps are my new best friend!!

I wonder if your bump going hard was a BH. Do you experience those otherwise? I've had a few times when I think I've felt one or two but I'm not totally sure. I know what you mean about walking though...when I go to the gym I try to take it pretty slow, but the last time I started getting round ligament pain that got worse and worse until I stopped. Nothing to be done but listen to our bodies and do as much as we can without discomfort, I guess!

Spent the morning feeling anxious after I got some blood test results online and it looked like I was positive for toxoplasmosis! Couldn't call the nurse right away to ask her about it. Turns out there are two different kinds of antibodies and my result just means that I had the infection sometime in the past and it's nothing to worry about now. Pregnancy is such a roller coaster ride!!

My bump goes hard sometimes too, someone said to me it was braxton hicks but I'm not so sure, as most of the time I only realise it's gone hard is when I actually prod the bump! I thought you were supposed to feel it tightening? So maybe mine aren't BH!

Glad the test results were OK! I agree about the rollercoaster ride!

Just wanted to post and say hello I haven't posted in a while, but I have been kind of lurking. Lots of stuff going on.

Hope you're well!

 

[gaiagirl]

Meh...it was OK, honestly didn't fix the fact that I despise sleeping on my left. I got a cheap $12 one at a local store that was closing so maybe it wasn't solid or fluffy enough, but it really didn't do the trick! Ugh, four more months of left side!?!?! I can't do it!

 

[smawfl]

I try to stay on my left side but it's not always possible so switch between left and right. I often find myself waking up on my back though which is annoying. I think as long as you're comfortable it's not a problem.

Can't remember if you've said but have you felt kicks yet Gaia?

 

[smawfl]

Also congrats on the half way mark!!

 

[gaiagirl]

Thanks

Yes, I definitely feel this little guy more often now. This week I have noticed a big increase in movements (that I feel).

Felt them very sporadically from week 16/17 and usually once a day by week 18/19 but now in week 20 it's at least a few times a day. So awesome, definitely makes the doppler more obsolete...until I have a day with no movement that is!

 

[seaweed eater]

I usually start on my left side but definitely switch a few times throughout the night. The funny thing is feeling the baby settle on the side I'm sleeping on...it feels like he is trying to walk on the mattress through my belly. And sometimes I do wake up lying almost on my front! I figure as long as it's not uncomfortable it's probably ok.

That's great that you have been feeling more movements!

 

[Shh]

I have a Dream Genii (sp?) pillow. Expensive, but I honestly don't know what I would have done without it last pregnancy and its been used every night from 14 weeks again this time. Supports my bump, back and hips/spd. Stops me rolling over etc too (and I'm quite good at moving from right to left etc with it now!) I'd certainly recommend it.

Love the cot Pusscat!

Hi HanyouMama - I hope you're well, how's the new place?

 

[Pusscat]

Ok, want to ask the rest of you about BHs, too. I'm pretty sure I've been getting them the past few days, just a couple a day. Definitely not real contractions; not totally sure if they're BHs or something else, but I think they are! I thought they'd be scary but I'm pretty excited about it!!

Seaweed, I'm not sure if they were BH or not. But if all BH are is a tightening of the uterus then I think that's probably what they are. I'm sure I read somewhere that the uterus contracts regularly from quite early on in pregnancy so I don't think it's unusual to feel them this early I mentioned in to my MW this afternoon and she didn't seem at all concerned but didn't say they were BH. I'm quite happy to be feeling my body getting ready for the birth!

I usually start on my left side but definitely switch a few times throughout the night. The funny thing is feeling the baby settle on the side I'm sleeping on...it feels like he is trying to walk on the mattress through my belly. And sometimes I do wake up lying almost on my front! I figure as long as it's not uncomfortable it's probably ok.

I get that same feeling too, when I turn over it feel like she's squirming against the bed to get comfy again!

Han - great to hear from you, hope all is well?

So, as mentioned, I had my 28 week midwife appointment today. She took more blood and was a lot better at it this time!! It think it's because it was a hotter day so my vein was more accessible! Blood pressure and wee sample all fine. Then we went on to have a listen and feel of baby. Heart beat was healthy, which is fantastic, and DH was with me so he got to hear it for the first time. The only slight worry is the postion she's in. She's very low down, bum first and with her back to my back. So basically the worst position she could be in. MW said it's nothing to worry about at the moment but we do want to encourage her out of that postion. It's only if she's still there at 36 weeks that it would be a concern So I am under orders not to sit like a nice comfy hammock for her ie don't slouch! Got to sit on my gym ball more. Hope that does the trick! I've got my next appointment in 2 weeks so hope she's shifted by then.

Hope everyone else has had a good day. Nearly the end of the week again

 

[smawfl]

Glad your midwife appointment went well Pussycat! i'm sure she'll change position soon! When do they get to the point when there's not enought room to wiggle around quite so easily? Mine is all over the place! I feel the hard bits at so many different points on my bump it's quite funny!

 

[seaweed eater]

Sorry about mini Pusscat's position! I've heard the same things about sitting up straight and not leaning back. I know our boy was breech last time but I suspect he may have turned head down...I have a theory about his position, anyway. Fingers crossed! I don't know what your MW said about posterior position and I would definitely trust her rather than me, but from what I have read it is much more common for that to change at the last minute, even during labor, whereas breech is more of a concern.

I've been asking my mom about her birth experiences...I hope my first is like her first! It sounds like she was in the hospital for something like 3 hours with half an hour of pushing. Totally straightforward. Sign me up for that!

 

[smawfl]

Wow that's amazing for a first born Seaweed!!

 

[Shh]

Pusscat - try swimming, I found that helped DD turn when I was around your stage, from then on she was head-down (but turned back to back on my due date - typical!)

 

[Pusscat]

Thanks for the advice Shh, i'm going to aquanatal every week so maybe that'll help?!

Seaweed - i've also read that babies will often move from back to back during labour. Yes, it's the breech position that I want to discourage. The last thing I want to do at the moment is sit in my gym ball though So tired, all I want to do is have a nice slouch on the sofa. I'm compromising by sitting up straight on the sofa.

Smawfl - not sure when they run out of wiggle room but I know they can still change position right up to the birth, so there's always hope!

 

[HanyouMama]

Hey Ladies
I am now on break from school and finals are over so I have time to write an update.
These past few weeks have been very trying for me. None of the issues have been baby related, but life related. All the car troubles, repairs, money, getting the new car, getting in an accident in the new car (I am okay and so is the baby, but my car is going to need two new passenger side doors... thats annoying), my grandpa passing away, and my finals. I have just been having a very trying time and have been having a hard time dealing with the stress. But now finals are over and I passed, to my surprise, and got A's in both of my courses

Other than all that crap going on, there hasnt been too much more going on. We do get to find out the gender of the baby on July 11th at my 20 week scan So we are pretty darn excited about that. I dont really have a solid feeling as to what it may be and every one's guess's have been about even, so we will just have to wait and see!

 

[smawfl]

Hi Hany - glad you' and baby are doing well

How is everyone else doing? Baby Smawfl is wriggling away lots love love love!

We decided to go for the 4D scan, now we've made our minds up I'm quite excited!

How's everyone's weekends been?

I'm now in BnB's "third tri"!! Although In my book and most other places it's 28 weeks!

 

[seaweed eater]

:wave: Smawfl I was just thinking it was about 3rd trimester time for you! Congratulations!! How do you feel? It seems like a lot of women on the forum feel nervous about the milestone, but I'm just excited! When is your 4D scan?

HM, I'm really sorry to hear about all the stresses this month I hope life doesn't throw anything else at you and the hardest is behind you. Congratulations on your awesome grades, and very glad you and baby are ok after the accident. Can't wait to hear if you're having a boy or a girl!

How is everyone else doing?? Quiet in here lately! Hope everyone's feeling well! TTC girls, where are you in your cycles right now??

Happy to report not much has changed over here...I don't want to jinx it but I have to say I've really enjoyed this part of the pregnancy. Not too uncomfortable yet and I love feeling the hiccups and wiggles. Looking forward to our growth scan next Friday, hoping he stays healthy and squirmy in there until September and excited about meeting him soon!