Will be 37 due in April 2016 anyone else?

[Bekah78]

Things are definitely starting to progress. Had about an hour of braxton hicks this afternoon, about 5 mins apart. I could have talked through them so knew it couldn't be contractions but gave me a chance to practice some breathing techniques. Texted hubby at work to warn him that things may progress at any time as body seems to be gearing up.

I've been using witch hazel on my piles and it's really helped take the sting out of them, so thanks for the tip!!

Great that q is feeding well now qmama!

 

[penelopejones]

Sounds like you are getting close, Bekah! Yay!

Yes, 3 cheers for lanolin cream. I'm using coconut oil some, too, as it supposedly has antibacterial and antifungal properties. I'm so worried about him getting thrush (and me).

Frankie has been fussy and gassy these past few days. He stays asleep, mostly but is grunting and squirming and crying out a lot, and then burping or farting or pooping. I'm going to try going off dairy to see if it helps. Poor little guy. Makes it hard to sleep at night with all his noises! My daughter was the same way for the first few months and eventually grew out of it.

Here's a pic from the newborn photo session I took him to last week.

 

[Bekah78]

Aww what a gorgeous picture.

 

[Qmama79]

Omg! That's a great picture! Soooo cute!

 

[allforthegirl]

Love the photo!!

D is gassy too. But for him it is still because he gets too much air while suckling. We are working on that, but that may not be until he gets bigger and can take the fast flow with ease.

 

[Bekah78]

All gone quiet on the baby front here. Quiet day pottering at home planned. Might as well make the most of the quiet whilst I've got it. Suspect this one may decide to stay out till induced. Will try nipple stimulation again though over the next few days and see if that gives him a little encouragement.

 

[Qmama79]

So sad today. Just when I thought all was well, it appears it might not be. Got a call from the doctor's maternity clinic that Q's heel prick came back positive fr one of the metabolic disorders. Need to go to specialist children's hospital (luckily close by) fr further tests & confirmation. I'm gutted! We went to clinic yesterday & he's over his birth weight already. I was so happy.

 

[allforthegirl]

OH MY I can only imagine what must be going through your mind right now. I will pray that is not the case, and ask for Angels to surround Q, you and your family. On the other hand I am very happy to hear that Q is gaining nicely.

 

[Bekah78]

Hope it's nothing too serious if is confirmed and easily treated. Do you have to wait long for the appointment?

 

[Qmama79]

I should get appointment next week with specialist. In the meanwhile I was told to feed him no less than every 3 hrs. He needs the milk to keep him going as it appears he might not have the enzyme that breaks down fat into energy.
If he has the disorder, it's lifetime, but manageable. Low fat diet, plenty of carbs. It's dangerous when he gets ill with vomiting or loss of appetite, then he'll have to get IV with glucose as source of energy. At least, that's what I understand of it now... It still needs to sink in.

Becah: keep us informed with yr progress!! Xx

 

[Bekah78]

Thank goodness these tests are carried out so anything like this can be detected early.

Of course will keep you updated with progress, you too with Quinn. Xx

 

[allforthegirl]

Still a worry that could do without

Bekah sitting here awaiting your news

 

[Bekah78]

My midwife has gone off on sick leave due to breaking her ankle tripping over her cat so she won't be seeing me through to my hospital admission. Thankfully I've already met her stand in as she took one of our antinatal classes.

No signs of bump making an appearance any time soon. Will get boucing on my ball though. Really hoping I start naturally rather than being induced.

 

[allforthegirl]

I know you don't want to hear it, but loads of time yet. Enjoy this time though. Even though once bump is here you won't know what life was without him, but life get crazy quick.

I am thinking we may have found a turning point with nursing....Went to a LLL meeting and it was awesome. Definitely suggest any of you going, so helpful.

 

[Bekah78]

I've decided he can't come till after Tuesday, haha!. Finally found an electrician who can do some work we've been needing done for months and he can for us in then. He's been out today and sorted some of the minor issues but back to do the bigger jobs next week.

I've noticed a lot more pressure down below. I think babies head is finally starting to engage. Will find out tomorrow at my 39week midwife appointment.

So glad you've turned a corner with feeding. There's a breast feeding group that meets on a Thursday at our nearby town and I intent to go down there in the early days even if it's just to build some confidence feeding in public and to meet other new mums.

 

[Qmama79]

Thanks fr tip. Will keep in mind!
Had another heel prick test done today & I'm praying it'll come back negative!!!

 

[allforthegirl]

Fx

 

[Bekah78]

FX'd for you here too qmama.

I've woken up with quite bad hip pain today. Feels like he's pushing down more. Will find out in 4 hours if his head is engaged when I have my 39 weeks midwife appointment.

 

[Qmama79]

FX'd for you here too qmama.

I've woken up with quite bad hip pain today. Feels like he's pushing down more. Will find out in 4 hours if his head is engaged when I have my 39 weeks midwife appointment.

How exciting! You'll get to meet yr boy soon!!

 

[Bekah78]

Well midwife has confirmed that babies head is now engaged. If baby not here by Wednesday I'll be having a sweep to see if can get things moving before having to be induced.