Fall '15 babies
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Hi all
Had another scan yesterday and they happy placenta working well so baby defo feeding (so maybe just smallish). Have another scan next week re growth check.
This baby doesn't move that much and more rolls round so maybe a lazy one! (Hopefully that likes to sleep as Isaac didn't!) Lol. In the scan it was yawning! She also showed me it's spiky hair as could see it floating about on the scan screen. Too cute.
Think we have a name sorted but have time to change our minds! Lol
We are building the cot today and I'm going to sort any last bits and bobs. I have just sorted Isaac baby clothes for a few diff people as this one a girl.
We don't need much with being second baby but would like a nice girl blanket/ pram set as just stuck to plain with Isaac. So if my mum asks she can get us one. She bought pram last time and using it again. (Just cleaned it!).
Poke- when is your section date? 38 weeks? I just read our first posts the other day- can't believe time flew in so quickly.
Summer- are u about? How's your little guy doing?
I haven't actually gained any weight in last month or so, so I'm up 22lb at 37 weeks. Don't think I'm as hungry / have room to put it it. I expect couple more pounds before 40 weeks tho.
Catch you soon
Helen
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@helenmelon29 my date is set for 39 + 3 days. There is still plenty of time, she will chub up I'm sure! Was your son on time/early/or late? I can't remember if you've shared...
Both my grandma and mom are knitters (and mom quilts too) so I know this little one will get a hat and sweater set from both and likely a blanket of his own. I have seen the fabrics so I know a quilt is coming too... i asked for a double size as I'd like to use it on the bed in the spare room (where baby gear is stored for now, not set up as nursery, but I know I'll end up sleeping in there a lot!) So maybe that was infair! I don't quilt, but the difference in size for a floor mat, or crib size is pretty different from the double bed! Sorry mom!
I didn't gain this week... lol! I've given up thinking of the numbers... too depressing to do the math.
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Isaac was a week early. Went into labour myself and was 3 cm. his heart rate kept dropping so they broke my waters to speed things up but that made him worse so did a c section as decided would be too long to wait.
I wouldn't mind c section if I have to as I did recover well, just thinking/ hoping it would be easier afterwards if I didn't, with school runs etc. you always manage tho.
We just off the the beach for a bit (it's a bit wet n wild tho!) this British summer is not summer like at all!!!
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I can't believe how close we are getting! All this talk of cribs and sorting clothes is making this all seem very real all of a sudden, lol! I'm at 32 weeks tomorrow and with my first I went 11 days late so in my head I've got at least 9 weeks left, but the reality is that I'll be full term in just four short weeks.
I feel so unprepared, and I've been feeling a little under the weather recently so that to do list is pretty well just glaring at me right now.
I posted it on my own page, but I may as well post it here too. My glucose results came back 0.4 point high on one of the results of the two hour test. During the two hour test they take your blood when you come in before you get the super sugary drink and they want that bloodwork to come back at 5.2 or less. Mine was 5.6. Then you drink the drink and they take your blood at one hour and they want that to be 10.6 or less; mine was 10.3. Then they take your blood at the two hour mark and they want that one to come back at 9.0; mine was 8.0. So basically, there's not much to worry about as far as a massive baby or even a stillbirth goes (all potential side effects of gestational diabetes). I asked if the higher levels could have anything to do with what I ate the day before and my midwife said that yes, it definitely could. So basically I'm blaming all this on my Skor bar addiction that claimed me the day prior. :P It just seems a little odd that my body handled the sugary drink very well but this is still an issue. I'm obviously still going to follow doctor's orders, but I'm less paranoid about it now.
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That's great news, @JustAnotherGirlSuzanne! Not a bad idea to follow Dr's orders anyway but how much of a relief it must have been!
I'm not sure about the personality of little miss here either... Her brother was a mover and a shaker and she's not as much, although she seems to like to boogie a lot more during the night which I don't remember my son doing... hopefully not a sign of the nights to come after birth
My mom's family had a shower for us a few weeks ago... we got lots of diapers and wipes (which was all we wanted) and some cute other things too
I picked up a nice, sturdy change table for $20 off a buy and sell website a few days ago and finally made a decision about a double stroller - picked one up yesterday as well off the same buy and sell website... I decided on a Phil and Teds. It's an explorer, which they don't make anymore, but I think it's going to work well for us. If nothing else it will be nice these next couple weeks to use with my son. What kind of strollers do you all have? Anyone have experiences with doubles or make decisions on doubles?
So I was 36 weeks yesterday... I'm definitely feeling you @poke987... not nesting, just resting. Can't get enough it seems... I'm beat all the time, no matter what. I have been terrible with food and exercise this week... fueling with junk and not moving much. I have made an effort today to do better and started my day with a smoothie filled with greek yogurt, hemp hearts, spinach, apple, banana, ginger, and blueberries.... lunch was a homemade pizza on a whole wheat tortilla with everything measured, etc... so today is definitely a better day food wise, but unfortunately I can't seem to get the energy or motivation up to exercise! @helenmelon29 got any more great pep talks up your sleeve? Haha (but I'm only half joking)!
How are you doing, @KristenE83?
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I'm currently 30 weeks+4 days and feel like I'm in full on nesting mode. I'm also getting slightly anxious about how close it's getting! Being a first time parent, I assume everyone gets nervous so I'm just trying to stop my brain from panicking too much.
Was measuring fine and heartbeat was good at my 30 week appointment a few days ago.
We do have a name picked out, and have had it picked out for a few months now. Been sleeping terribly for a while now, and have had a little nausea/heartburn/headaches the past couple weeks so that's fun to deal with! Hope everyone's doing well!0 -
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Quick update. Anna Elizabeth was born at 2.09am today! Weighing 5lb 8oz. She is little but doing well. She needs to have 2 days of antibiotics as a precaution.
Waters started leaking at 2am on fri so was 24 hours from v start. We went to hospital to be monitored at 6am so had a long boring day. OH left at 11pm as nothing happening so was looking at c section in the morning. at 1am i started with bad pains n she was born at. 2.09am! OH missed it as rang him at 2am and he 20mins away . Was fast so needed a few stitches but feeling ok at mo! Bit sore but to be expected!0 -
Congratulations Helen!!!!! What a beautiful name! Glad to hear you're all doing well! I hope the antibiotics do their work and you'll be able to take your little one home soon! 0
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There's been a stomach bug going around both my husband's and my family and it's finally claimed me too.
hoping this will be over soon. Maybe this is my hint to start leafing through the baby name book again while I'm bedridden.
I was able to get a double stroller off of a mom at my church who happened to be selling it on a buy and sell site for $25. It's not brand new by any means, but it's the same brand as our carseat so I will be able to put baby with the carseat straight onto it. We found that feature indispensable with our first little. I also found someone selling a double/triple on a buy and sell site for $50 so I snagged that one too. Lol! The wheels are huge so that's perfect for the rough terrain and walking trails by me.
At my last appointment my midwife told me that baby was head down already and the heartbeat was good. I'm still measuring a week behind but she's not concerned as log as its consistent.0 -
Wow congrats Helen!!! So exciting! What a beautiful name. Rest rest rest as Much as you can you will be home in no time.
Great deals, @JustAnotherGirlSuzanne! Gotta love those buy and sells! I hope you get over the stomach bug quickly not fun.
Glad to hear you're feeling well @sarieth05! Not much longer for you 0 -
@helenmelon29 congratulations! ! How exciting that your little one is here!!! Hug her extra tight for me! You make it feel so real... i must be right around the corner!! So crazy that she came so fast. What an exciting birth story she has!
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@JustAnotherGirlSuzanne my hubby has been sick a full week (as of tomorrow ) thankful nobody else had gotten it... but I'm worried! I've been careful to wash hands and sleeping some in the spare room. I don't want to be sick, that's for sure! And all the other kiddos start school next week, so I don't want them to get it. And I'm afraid little one will come early and he will still be all full of germs and feeling crappy! It's a bummer for sure. I keep hoping he will feel better, but no such luck!
I got out our swing today and set that up. Even with fresh batteries it won't swing. So i need go start scanning our resale shops and buy/sell pages for a used one!
@helenmelon29 I'm still processing your post! Yay!!! You had a vbac! That's extra fantastic! ! Can't wait to hear what brother thinks of her!0 -
I'm kind of a lurker over here but congrats @helenmelon29!!! Oh man it makes it that much more real. Baby month starts tomorrow!!!!0
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Helen, congrats! Hope you and the little one are home safe and sound soon!
I must have jinxed myself by constantly saying nothing much was wrong, cause I have broken out in massive hive-like bumps all over my body (minus face). Waiting on a call back from my doctor, but they keep telling me not to worry too much unless I have other symptoms associated with it. Not sure if pregnancy related, but frustrating anyway!0 -
@sarieth05 i hope you get it resolved. Itches plagued me this pregnancy and it's been awful!0
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2 weeks from today we meet our little man! Thanks to @helenmelon29 it feels so real, and knowing he could come any day is so exciting!
Took the younger two for a tour and sibling class tonight at the hospital. We had a long day, both were tired and fell asleep in the car going there. Woke them up, and had 2 crabby uncooperative kiddos! Oh well. They didn't do any of the activities... well, i "forced" the 5 year old to have his foot prints taken. They did the "big" kids then you bring the paper with you to have the new babies feet added next to them once they are born. I thought it was such a sweet idea and wanted atleast one! He was ok with it, but didn't participate in anything else after that.0 -
Congrats Helen! How exciting!!!
Suzanne - I'm sure the back to school crud is going around. Good luck getting better soon.
Sarieth - I hope you feel better soon too, but unfortunately you'll probably have to tough it out until the end. That stinks. I had itchiness with the first pregnancy, but not this one. Oatmeal baths and eczema creams. Oh the joys.
Poke - I didn't know they did tours and classes for older kids to prepare them. I may have to see if ours offers that too. What a great idea. Really like the foot prints too.
I know it's gross, but is anybody else leaking? I'm not sure if it's my diastase causing urine to dribble without me knowing or if the placenta is leaking. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow as it is so I will tell him of my concern then, but after reading the internet, I am super paranoid. Should have stayed away from the blogs! I'm at 32 weeks so it's not the end of the world if we did have him early, I just want to make sure we have him alive and well.0 -
@RosieRaz mthe pamphlet from midwife says that any leaking that could possibly be your water breaking should be reported as soon as possible. Is there a number you can call? Although I haven't had it, urine leakage is apparently normal near the end an to tell the difference you should try climbing stairs or lunging side to side to see if the liquid comes out more. (If it does, it's likely your water). My water broke before labour started with my first so I had to walk up the stairs to figure it all out. Lol
I'm feeling great now which is such a relief!! The three or four days before getting sick I was so exhausted and worried that my energy was just gone for the rest of this pregnancy. Thankfully that's not the case and I'm making good progress on baby prep again.
@sarieth05 I hope you're feeling better soon! Hives are just awful!
@poke987 so cute with the footprints! I love the idea!
Not much is going on with me other than a return of energy... which is pretty great to say the least. My fingers are surprisingly ok with getting poked four times a day to test blood sugar levels but controlling my carbs is making me a little crazy. I need some high calorie and low carb food items. Lol, I need to eat more but I keep craving those calories in the form of muffins, cake, and ice cream! Other than that everything ices going pretty well. So close now!!0 -
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Thanks for all the kind congrats. We are doing well . Had to stay in hospital a couple days as Anna had 2 days of antibiotics . She didn't have infection ( it was precaution ) so she doing well now. She feeds little and often but starting to have more at a time so hopefully go longer.
I'm recovering well, yesterday was my first day at home and OH worked from 6am- 6 pm and we did ok. Isaac loves his new sister. My stitches are a bit sore / tight but nothing terrible.
Rosie, you still think you leaking? . That's how I started with Anna. I would go toilet then get back in bed and lie down/ still and feel it trickle. It's a diff feeling to weeing ( or I felt it was ). It smells diff too. Sort of sweet ( I thought a bit like Semen- sorry too much info!!). You best to get checked tho.
Susanne- glad you are doing ok, it's so hard not to eat what u fancy, not long now tho and all worth it .
Sarieth- hoping itching better, I can think of anything worse.
Poke- footprints sound good. There is a workshop here where u do them on pottery and they fire / glaze them so we prob do the same.
Will weigh in next week. Total gain was 22lb x
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@helenmelon29 well done on the weight gain!! I hope you heal up quickly!
And that's how I felt when my water broke too. It does have that distinct feel/smell for sure. But it doesn't hurt to ask just in case.
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Nope, not leaking. Just being paranoid. Saw Dr yesterday and they assured me I had 16 cm of fluid. Gave me cream medication for down-under infection (TMI sorry!). I do have to go in for ultrasounds twice a week until birth for general wellness since I'm "older". They said baby is 5lb and 1 oz as of yesterday and in top 65% for size. 6 more weeks!0
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@poke987 the footprints sound so cute! Also - are you getting excited or WHAT?!?! I am on pins and needles (I think my section is 2 days after yours, on the 16) to finally hold this kid in my arms! Sheesh!
@RosieRaz - sorry to hear about your infection, but glad you're not leaking! I would have been freaking... there's no such thing as paranoid in pregnancy if you ask me. I ask my dr about EVERY LITTLE THING. Also - way to go baby! Such a great size!
@sarieth05, hope the hives are gone away! are they bothersome/itchy? I was reading something yesterday that said pregnancy hormones can cause dry skin... I think I had that with my first... it was nowhere near as bad as what Poke987 was suffering from earlier in her pregnancy, but I wanted to scratch my legs off. I was worried about it being cholestasis of the liver or whatever that is so I asked my dr (again, I ask about EVERYTHING and I did then too!) so she did a blood test but it came back fine. Hopefully you're not suffering too much!
@helenmelon29 glad to hear you are feeling okay and that your first day home with the kiddos went well... and congrats on the 22lb gain! Amazing.
Things are well here... had a scan on Monday (I've been followed every 4 weeks because of an elevated protein in my maternal serum screen at 19 weeks - initially they thought the baby might have spina bifida but they did an ultrasound and cleared her of that - then they thought it might signify a problem with the placenta but her growth has been fine so that's not it - BUT they did discover pilectisis (sp?) some sort of build up in her kidneys that could indicate problems with urination after birth. Luckily the last scan showed it has resolved! and all else is well too) and baby is 6lbs 13 oz already and head down (though I'm not sure if she's in position - doesn't really matter given that I'm scheduled to have a section). I just keep getting more and more excited!0 -
I've had Braxton hicks off and on for thr past few days, nothing too terrible... but enough that I often want to sit down thru them. I go for my 38 week apt, then next week just have my preop apt and bloodwork! 11 days!! I am very excited! Our 5 yr old went to kindergarten yesterday and hormones had me a mess! He did great, but it sure was a tough day for this Mama! I know I'm ready to have this little one here and get on to the next stages! I can't wait for Halloween and Christmas!
@katiebrew yup, you are just after me! Woot! It's for real!! Sounds like you've had plenty of monitoring. I had protein and needed extra scans last pregnancy for possible spina bifida, but all turned out fine!
@HELENMELON29 you're my hero! You did so well with gain, fantastic! !0 -
Rosie - glad u aren't leaking, nothing worse than infection down below ! Hope it feels better soon. Baby sounds like doing well and nice size too .
Katie- so pleased they think all is ok now with baby. I'm sure she get Into position soon. Measurements sounds good. Not long until section now !
Poke- I didn't suffer any braxton hick except off tightening which didn't bother me at all. Think I've been very luckily this time round, you will maybe hsve baby early!? I'm worried for Isaac going to school - hope he doesn't cry or I will !!
Thanks re weight gain comments - it's kind if you, still prob take an age to come off. My bump has shrunk right down but defo a long way to go !
Right best go, I'm sat with Anna, hopefully she stay asleep when move her into her bed x0 -
Morning
How's everyone doing? Can't wait to hear of the next baby arriving.
Isaac starts school today (pre school). I'm really nervous for him! Hope he be ok and I don't cry! Lol
We doing well. Anna going good, eats, sleeps when she fancied and Isaac loves her. He a little jealous but so far so good. I have bought him couple new DVDs and colouring stuff so when I'm feeding her (bottle feeding) we can draw and watch DVD together too. I'm really surprised how my belly as deflated (long way to go yet tho). I have a huge sweet tooth at the mo but just eating what I want for a few weeks until we get into some sort if routine.
Catch u soon x
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One week! The final countdown begins!
My mom and grandma came today with cake and a pile of presents. Loads of clothes and some very nice handmade things. I'm so blessed. Feeling good, some Braxton hicks here and there, and pretty good swelling by the end of the day, but nothing too uncomfortable. Back to wicked hot these past few days, and supposed to be well over 90 for 2 more. Ick. I go for my pre op appointment tomorrow then bloodwork friday. Thinking we have come to a name, but I'm still not 100% committed, i might see him and make a last second switch, but for now we agree. All the boys have the same initials, so working with those confines has been tough. Thought we might abandon the idea, but I'm back on it now.
@helenmelon29 hope school went ok. I can't believe how well my 5yr old did with a full day kindergarten! Hope the same for you, they amaze me sometimes! 3 yr old goes to prek for a short while one day this week, then starts his 3 day program the day after baby arrives. Should be interesting. It's only 9-11:30 tues-wed-thur and he seems excited.
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Poke- sounds exciting - one week to go !
Glad your 5 year old settled. Isaac went ok but the teacher said he was up and down so hoping as week goes on he will improve. He has been a bit clingy at home too so guess to be expected. Not sure but maybe would if been better if had got a week or 2 in before baby born but can't really plan that! At least I'm able to take and sort him myself. I feel awful leaving him though but will persevere as think do him good as normally loves out and about . Fingers crossed for today.
I'm tired as Anna wouldn't settle last night, not sure if wind or what. She settled at 12 ish. And slept til 4.30. It's 5am now and she back asleep x0 -
I ended up going to an after hours clinic to check my hives last week while they were super bad, and the doctor thought they might just be insect bites. I opted to not treat them with anything he prescribed me to see what they would do, and they're basically all gone now. So my misery level has gone down a bit since my whole body isn't one giant itch.
Weight has been preposterous, but I think I just will either have to keep trying my hardest or focus on it when he's here because my mobility is already bad.
In October, I plan to try to make up a bunch of freezer meals to at least let me have some options for dinner for a few weeks without cooking much. My mother-in-law has also invited me over to prepare stuff at her house that she can keep in storage for me and bring to my house to save me freezer space so that's nice as well! Anything to make those first couple weeks easier on us (and still eating better food than needing takeout nonstop) will probably be a life saver.
32 weeks today! I'm getting anxious already! Appointment tomorrow so hopefully everything is still going okay. I keep bumping my stomach into stuff, which is really horrifying when it happens but I'm sure it's fine.
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@RosieRaz I spoke too soon. Recently while doing other things around the house I stop and realize that I'm leaking a little. So weird! It only happens when I need to go to the bathroom though, so I'm quite sure that it's not my water broken just yet. I will mention it to my midwife though just in case there's something else to worry about. But seriously, how weird! I hope things get cleared up with your infection soon!
@helenmelon29 So nice to have you pop in every now and again! I'm due the end of October and a part of me was a little worried that I would be the only poster left! So nice that your family is adjusting to Anna so well! (And Anna is adjusting to you as well!) and yay for deflating bellies!! I'm so excited for that part.
@katiebrew So good to hear baby is being cleared of all those health issues! I hope things continue to go well!
@poke987 Braxton Hicks definitely means the end is near! Way to go!!
you are SO close! Can't wait to hear how things go! Sending you happy baby birthing thoughts!
@sarieth05 Good to hear the hives are nearly gone! That's got to be such a huge relief!
Freezer meals are a definite must! I have to schedule a time for my sister in law to come help me make some up for for this pregnancy again. Not only do they save money, they also cut back on sodium intake and so you won't hold onto as much water weight as you would from a takeout only diet. what a lovely mother in law you must have to help you save on freezer space! Happy cooking!
I'm bumping my stomach on everything too. I can't wait to be "tiny" again lol!
We just got back from a mini long weekend vacation which was super nice and relaxing. We visited my parents on their camping trip and so we tented it on their site. Food was difficult since they insisted on feeding us, a fact I don't usually protest, but I had some issues keeping my blood sugars under control. I'm hoping that now that we are home and I have full control over what foods are available that I can get my numbers back in line so I can avoid insulin injections for as long as possible if not indefinitely.
At long last we've finally come up with a name that we can both agree on. I'm not 100% sold on it just because it's a little too popular for my liking, but I've started referring to baby with the handle and it feels right so I think that's just what's going to happen, and that's ok. Hubby loves the name so that helps too. We also have a back up name just in case the techs were wrong and we end up with a baby girl.
Today I had an unplanned trip to go nursing bra shopping and that's when I realized that this is actually happening. I bought nursing bras and a nice thin nursing top for while in the hospital. So strangeto think that I definitely did that. I was in a change room with a gigantic mirror and I realized that I look very much like a whale and I am now more than ever very eager to be done. I just can't wait to step on the scale and see a smaller number, to look in the mirror and see a smaller waist, and most of all to look at my baby's face.
34 weeks is nearly here!! Time Time to pack a labour bag soon! 0 -
Yes, it is getting so close for most of us! Can't wait to see you all on the post-partum thread. I plan on making the freezer meals this weekend and give a couple to a friend who is having her baby shower this weekend as well.
The belly is always an issue running into things LOL.
Dr. said I have to go in each Monday and Thursday from here on out for ultrasounds. Way to drain the PTO, but it is what it is and my boss understands. I've selected three candidates to interview while I am gone for the 12 weeks. Hopefully one of them that I interview next week will be a good fit for our department - and they just need a little extra holiday cash.
Names...still don't have one. My husband keeps telling me we have "plenty" of time to decide. Um...not so much, but I guess we'll get there eventually!
Oh yeah, the hospital bag. Guess I should put that on the to-do list along with the FMLA paperwork I keep postponing...0
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