U.S. Mommies To Be

[southerngal2]

I'm 29 weeks today!
AAAHHHHH! How in the world did that happen?

I realize now that I really need to get ready! 11 weeks is not a long time to do all the things I need to do! First thing...finish building the nursery!

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Ok I feel better now! Just needed to freak out a bit!

 

[MissFox]

I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN! And it keeps going FASTER AND FASTER! It feels like just yesterday I was like WOO! 30 WEEKS! Only 10 more to go!!! Now I'll be 38 tomorrow! EEP!

 

[southerngal2]

The beginning seems soooooo slow then all the sudden your in the third trimester and time seem to fly!

 

[JNA]

I'm 29 weeks today!
AAAHHHHH! How in the world did that happen?

I know how you feel.


Well had a dr appointment today FINALLY and I have gained 22 pounds in 10 1/2 weeks and failed gd test

Going in next Tuesday for another appointment to make sure my blood pressure is ok and the dreaded 3 hour test.

GOOD news have an ultrasound scheduled for Friday morning. Im so excited to see my princess again

 

[luckyme225]

I feel like time is dragging. Even with keeping busy 8 weeks seems so far away. The thought of going overdue scares the crap out of me.

 

[MissFox]

YOURE TELLING ME!!! Appt today just showed that I'm still just barely open- outside is open a lot more than the inside. She attempted a sweep but I wasn't quite open enough (although I've been having some BH... not timing until they start to hurt, lol) since then and there was a little bit of (possibly?) plug so I'm hoping it gets things moving for me. I can't do this for another 4 weeks. She said since she doesn't think it will work that I need to come back earlier next week (tuesday instead of wednesday ) so she can try again. I'm really hoping that the EPO helps get my cervix going! I want to have her while we still have the house 5 mins from the hospital instead of over an hour on horrible bumpy roads (where a tree might be down if the storms keep up)

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I'm 29 weeks today!
AAAHHHHH! How in the world did that happen?

I realize now that I really need to get ready! 11 weeks is not a long time to do all the things I need to do! First thing...finish building the nursery!

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Ok I feel better now! Just needed to freak out a bit!

This is exactly how I am feeling. I am 30 weeks today and wondering when on Earth I will have the time to get anything done. I've been so worried/stressed about work (I'm a teacher and got a pink slip last week) that I really haven't done anything in preparation. I suppose I have diapers and some clothes that have been given to me so as long as I get a carseat I'm good, right?

 

[heyyady]

sweet mama- sorry to hear about your pink slip
Call your local highway patrol and ask them who in your area has a free or discounted car seat program

 

[lisaf]

aw that really sucks sweet mama!

JNA - I failed my 1 hour test but passed my 3 hour test. Are they having you carbo-load for 3 days before your next test?

 

[JNA]

aw that really sucks sweet mama!

JNA - I failed my 1 hour test but passed my 3 hour test. Are they having you carbo-load for 3 days before your next test?

No one has said anything about a carbo-load. Just the 3 hour test blood work and keeping a close eye on bp

What is carbo-load significance?

 

[southerngal2]

Sweet_Mama- I am so sorry to hear that!

I took my 1 hr test on monday. Hoping it's fine so I don't have to do the 3 hour. Good luck JNA!

heyyady- I've never heard of a discount program for car seats! That's great!

 

[MissFox]

Yea we got a carseat from one of the lowcost programs. It was a 2 (3 the liars!!) hr class and $20 and you get a carseat- it's a rear or front facing carseat and they have you install it and make sure you know how to install it properly before you leave. I know that the one I got goes on sale at Target for $30 every other month or so so I would have rather paid the $30 instead of $20 just to not go to the class. And there are free ones too. You should be able to call the Sheriff's office and ask them if they know of any local ones or maybe even the hospital?

 

[lisaf]

JNA - The significance of carbo-loading before the 3 hour test is because if you don't eat enough carbs normally, your body may overreact to the sugar in the glucola. So by saturating your body with carbs for a few days beforehand. Some doctors (mine included) feel that the overreaction leads to false positives on the GTT tests.
I hear plenty of women who get diagnosed with GD then never get a single high reading on their monitor. One suspected reason for this is the carb issue.

Anyway, you don't have to do it, its just one of the inconsistencies in the way the test is used. If all doctors run the tests differently, how can they reliably compare the results, you know?
I can send you to a helpful website that explains everything you wanted to know (and much more) about GD and the tests. It even has a chart showing your number in response to the 1hr test and giving you a statistical probability of failing the 3hr test.

Some people think you should eat normally and not try to 'trick' the test (its not a trick though for the record, it just tries to eliminate one possible overreaction... you can still definitely fail even with carbo-loading). Then some people think the test itself is unfair because when you eat a meal high in glucose you have other things like protein and fiber which will change your body's reaction and slow down the response.

 

[luckyme225]

YOURE TELLING ME!!! Appt today just showed that I'm still just barely open- outside is open a lot more than the inside. She attempted a sweep but I wasn't quite open enough (although I've been having some BH... not timing until they start to hurt, lol) since then and there was a little bit of (possibly?) plug so I'm hoping it gets things moving for me. I can't do this for another 4 weeks. She said since she doesn't think it will work that I need to come back earlier next week (tuesday instead of wednesday ) so she can try again. I'm really hoping that the EPO helps get my cervix going! I want to have her while we still have the house 5 mins from the hospital instead of over an hour on horrible bumpy roads (where a tree might be down if the storms keep up)

When did you start your EPO? Hopefully the mini sweep will help speed things along for you!

 

[MissFox]

I was told to start taking it at 36 weeks... but just got around to it a few days ago. Wish I had started earlier though- but silly me thought I would have had her by now...
I'm really hoping it's help speed things up. I've been having lots of period like pains but haven't lost any plug yet. Tuesday isn't too far off either.

 

[luckyme225]

Don't worry too much if you don't lose your plug. My girlfriend had a sweep done yesterday and was nervous because she hadn't lost her plug. Her midwife said she didn't lose her plug with either of her kids until actively in labor. Period pains are no fun, I'm not looking forward to going through the end bit of pregnancy again. I'm delusional and think I will go at 38 weeks since I went just before 39 weeks last baby.

 

[MissFox]

Period pains aren't too bad. Right now they just feel like my period pains after I've taken 800mg ibuprofen lol. Just lingering and dull (if I don't take anything I sometiems pass out from how painful they are). Glad to hear that I don't have to loose my plug before labor. I'm really hoping that Tuesdays works if yesterday's didn't.

 

[southerngal2]

Hang in there MissFox!

I know it's hard at the end.

 

[luckyme225]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that one of the sweeps work!! Tuesday isn't too far, though I'm sure it seems forever away when your so close to the end. Lots of labor dust.

 

[MissFox]

Tuesday would be PERFECT actually- we should have all of our stuff moved from one house to the next AND have the house cleaned out to turn in the keys...