when the "30 yo ttc#1" ladies get their bfp's

Thanks, ladies. I'm trying to focus on the healthy part, not the tiny part, but it's going to be a long couple weeks til the next ultrasound... I'm just working on figuring out what questions to ask at the next ultrasound.
 
MrsK - I'm sure everything will be fine. But I will keep you in my thoughts anyway. I know how terrifying it all is. Especially when you can't control everything. On the upside, at least we live in an age where if there is a problem the doctors will know about it and can help. It sucks to have anything that requires more watching with your pregnancy though. But if he was staying in the same percentile between last scan and this one but still growing at a consistent rate I will bet that is the most important thing. So it sounds like he's just going to be on the small size. Hopefully, it means he will be a perfect sized baby to birth! Sorry, I know my humor is a little off, but I'm trying to make you laugh a little. You will get through this and everything will be perfect. And then you will start the next set of things that worry you. :kiss:

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Abigail is doing fine. I took her to the Dr. yesterday just to check on the cough. They looked at me like I was one of those crazy new moms. I told them I didn't bring her in when she had the cold because she didn't have a fever and got over it in a day, I didn't bring her in when she had the cough because I know that it's her body getting rid of the phlegm. But I have always heard that if the cough lasts a week or more you need to bring her in to get checked out. They basically said well she's a baby so the cough will last longer. She's fine. Whatever, this particular Dr. was very nice but she was hard to look at because she had SO MUCH plastic surgery. And she sounded like Sofia Vegara. I giggled because I could hear the family in the next room and they couldn't understand a thing the lady was saying with her heavy accent. Luckily, I was born and raised in New Mexico so a Spanish accent is second nature to me. I like her regular Dr better, but I'm certainly not going to complain about the pediatricians office getting me in same day at 6:30 so I don't have to miss work.
 
Oh gosh, sounds like a fun visit :p

I'm hoping that he keep growing steadily. As long as he's healthy and we don't have to induce early, a 6lb baby does sound easier to push out!
 
Glad to hear he's healthy MrsK. Definitely keep us posted! What I've been trying to remind myself about this fluid thing is that for there to be a scale, there have to be babies on both ends of the range. You said neither of you are super tall too. I'm thinking good thoughts for you.

And for Miss Abigail's cough. Poor baby!
 
How's Abigail's cough?

I'm copying my update from my due date thread rather than typing everything again.


We had a busy day with appointments. Midwives first. I was a ball of nerves at first, so my BP was a little high, but since I was anxious about the tiny baby stuff, we agreed to check again at the end, and it was much lower, back in my normal range. Phew! High BP combined with small baby points pretty heavily towards pre-eclampsia.

So, we talked over the ultrasound results, and did a non-stress test. It wasn't as conclusive as the midwife hoped, because my brat child slept through it. His heart rate was in the normal range, but she wasn't able to check out what it did as he moved around because he didn't move around much. We ended up cutting that a little short (if a 90 minute appointment can be considered short) because I had the OB visit, and my midwife thought we'd probably get better information there anyway.

So, off to the OB. My blood pressure was even lower there, even though the NST made me a little nervous. We talked a bit, discussed the ultrasounds, and she did an ultrasound of her own. I really appreciated that she was very transparent about what we were looking at, as opposed to the tech I have at the imaging center who really leaves me out of the loop. I'm 33+5, and she said he was measuring 34 weeks. But she also said that according to her measurements, I'd be due March 10, and I'm due March 5, so I'm a little confused... But a 5 day difference doesn't bug me, I know there's a lot of "normal" range with ultrasounds, and she said (very tactfully) that my weight makes it a little harder to get fully accurate.

So, he looked good on the ultrasound. Still good fluid, his size looked better (maybe that growth spurt I suspected last week amounted to something), good movement, etc. She said that if I'd had certain other symptoms (high BP is the one I remember) and a 6th percentile baby, she'd have been looking at delivering him. As it is, since he looks good, I go back to the midwives in a week for another NST, then to the OB afterwards for a biophysical profile. If that all looks good, she's releasing me back to just the midwives unless there's some delivery complication (which would apply to any of the midwives' patients). If it doesn't look good, course of action would depend on the results, I guess. Either way, the midwives will keep a close eye on us and it looks like I'm being bumped up to every week appointments early. And I'm supposed to call the midwives immediately if I notice any decrease in movement.

All in all, it's a little overwhelming but mostly reassuring. I'm off to research biophysical profiles so I know what to expect. And I have no idea now what size this kid will be when he's born...
 
Great to hear mrsK!

Is Abigail feeling better?

We have had a rough start to the week! Over the weekend, Both Josie and I got sick. We started her albuterol treatments to curb her cough/wheeze. Called on MOnday and they said to bring her in just to make sure it wasn't anything serious due to her history. They said Monday she looked okay and to keep doing what we were doing. Today, I picked her up from daycare and they tell me there was an RSV exposure. They knew on THURSDAY! I was livid! So I called the pediatrician AGAIN and they said to bring her in. Luckily Josie got a good report, they are testing her for RSV but they are not hospitalizing her and told us to keep doing what we have been doing. The daycare thought that since she gets monthly injections to protect her from RSV that she had immunity and that's why they didn't tell us sooner. But this would have saved a trip to the doctor!

I went to urgent care on Sunday and they said it was just a virus. I woke up this morning and was feeling worse and lightheaded, almost fell while carrying josie because of this. My primary couldn't getme in so I went back to urgent care. Had DH drive me and ended up taking a cab home because the wait was so long and he needed to get to work. The conclusion is probably dehydration and a sinus infection and they put me on antibiotics.

Needless to say, it's been a very stressful day! My one piece of advice from all of this is to askyour daycare provider what their sick policy is and when/how they will notify you of exposure to things like RSV and other highly contagious diseases. I am not questioning what I want to do about childcare. I think what happened in our situation was truly a misunderstanding of a treatment that my daughter is currently getting and it was an honest mistake. But it is still very scary for me.
 
Oh, how terrifying! They really should let all parents know if there's been exposure to anything dangerous. My friend's baby had RSV and it wasn't fun :(

I hope you're both feeling better soon.
 
Ack M, sorry! I hope you and Josie both feel better.

MrsK, glad to hear you still have an inside baby! It sounds confusing but mostly good news, right? Sorry things are still up in the air though.
 
It is a little confusing, but looking positive.

Our bassinet and car seat are both arriving this week, so I'm slightly less nervous about being so unprepared, too. Though I guess if he came this early, he'd be in the NICU anyway.
 
MrsK - I'm glad things are looking positive. Hoping that everything keeps plugging along for you.

M - I'm sorry to hear about that happening. Glad Josie seems to be ok though. I would have been pretty darn angry. Our daycare posts a notice on the door to get inside if any of the kids in the daycare have anything contagious and what room they are in. For example, there was a note last week that the school age room had a child who went home sick and ended up with strep. I like that they just post it so that they don't have to make sure that every person got notice. It just seems easier.

Abigail is still coughing but it seems to be better. Mostly just after she gets up now. She hasn't been coughing overnight so I moved her back to her crib. I had a small oops at the daycare yesterday morning when I loudly announced to the room that I was going to be at the jail that day. The workers know that that means if there is an emergency to text me. I turned around and another parent was standing there giving me a horrified look. This is the second time this has happened. I need to be more aware of the general public and stop scaring the people at the daycare. :blush:

How are all you mommas feeling? ladders you are do sooooo soon? anything going on?
 
Hahaha! It's always fun watching yourself in public like that. Glad Josie is improving.

I'm feeling pretty good, overall. Less stressed about the small baby stuff, at least. Teddy's getting a little heavy to haul around so I've had a some ligament pain, but after the last couple weeks, any sign of him getting heavier is fine by me.

My SIL texted me about a good deal at Kohls today, and even though it wasn't really in the budget this week, I got our crib for $250 instead of $350. Couldn't pass up those savings. So once we agree on a paint color, we can get the last little bit of painting done (we're only doing below the chair rail), then start getting furniture up. It's really starting to feel like time is running short. Maybe I can talk T into just staying put for another month or two...
 
I wasn't the only sick one last week! Poor little babies! And mommies! I had a nasty virus and ended up passing out in my kitchen, emergency room, ivs...what a mess but feeling a little better now. Baby is great. The moving is happening constantly and hiccups all the time! Sometimes it makes me queasy but it's cool. I hate being pregnant though. I want my baby!!!
MrsK, sounds so confusing. I'm glad you seem to have a handle on it.
Curious, I'm fearing drama at my baby shower. Lol like we need to stress over that!?
 
Oh no JCM! Glad to hear you're feeling better and that baby is okay.

Do not stress over your shower! I did for all of a day and that was more than enough. I've now washed my hands of the entire process and I'm much happier.

Did I tell you guys we painted the nursery? I'm so excited to start putting stuff in it now, not that we have much of anything yet. Mostly waiting for now. And I finally did my cloth diaper research so I'm feeling good! Also had a first meeting with my doula. Things are moving right along :)
 
Oh no, JCM! I'm glad you and baby are ok. That must have been scary. I hope you're able to take it easy and ignore the shower drama.

How did you paint it, Owl? Got any pictures? I feel like we're so behind on the nursery.

Do you like your doula? My midwife really pushed us to consider one, but I have such mixed feelings about it. It all makes logical sense, but it seems odd to invite a random near stranger into the room with us. And then we'd have to add interviewing doulas to everything else we have to do.
 
MrsK, getting those check ups seems reassuring. I hope it continues to be positive news.

Sorry to hear about all the sickness M, and you too JCM!

Yeah for painting curious:)


ladders, ladders, I feel like you're so close!
 
Oy! stay healthy ladies!

We considered getting a doula. But when we interviewed them, it just didn't feel right. Instead, I had a good friend on call if I needed her. That worked well and she took care of the dog and everything at home for us.

Also, PSA: When sick while breastfeeding your supply may decrease! Mine has and it is likely due to decreased nutritional intake on my part as well as potentially less consumption on the baby's part. My mom recommended to just pump more and it will come back.

Okay, I am exhausted, I am going to head to bed. One more day home sick from work and then I go to work on Friday. I miss it. But it has been nice being home with my baby girl again. Both of us seem to be on the mend today! I hope it stays that way!
 
Jcm, sorry you were sick. Glad to hear the baby is doing well though. So nothing new to add really except this picture that cracks me up. Abigail is starting to be able to hold her head up so we are slowly working her into a seated play area. The other day I put her in and she made what I can only describe as an "this is awkward turtle" face. She really looks like she wants to sit me down and have a "talk" about something uncomfortable.
 

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Hahaha she totally looks like she wants to have a talk with you!
I didn't have to do midwives or a doula. I just have my OB doctor and I love her. She's laid back and super sweet.
What color did you paint curious? Pink? Tree, do you know the sex yet?
 
Sounds like it's been a pretty rough week for our little group! Mrsk I'm glad things seem positive from your ultrasound anf it's good they are keeping a nice close eye on your little lad, I think your doing really well to stay calm when its so confusing so I'm very impressed.
Sorry to hear all the poorlyness I'm going to be such a worry wart if pickle gets ill when she's so little so I feel for you ladies. MgreenM what's rsv?
So what's the drama with the showers ladies, I have to say I'm quite glad it isn't a UK tradition although it is getting more popular over here because as nice and lovely as it is it does sound like a good cause of stress for many people.

Well I'm 38 weeks today, nursery all done, playroom all done (dh laughs at me for this but I was so excited new house had room for a playroom I couldn't help myself) bags all packed and now I'm just waiting for her to arrive.
I am getting to the stage where I just want her out now because I can't get comfortable in any position and my restless legs have stepped up a notch so it's like they decide to do river dance as soon as I get into bed. You'd think that nature would let you sleep really well before baby comes but I feel shattered all the time because I just can't sleep!
Pd and MgreenM did either of you guys loose your mucus plug before labour I'm on serious labour signs
and symptoms spotting now lol
 

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