3rd Trimester
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A question for all of you. I went to pre-register at the hospital and the nurse was telling me that 94% of people get the epidural now. I was kind of surprised on how high the percentage was. When I had my first son 13 years ago, we didn't even get the choice of having an epidural. I'm a bit worried cause the doctor said this one will probably be bigger than my first son, which was 9lbs 13oz! Plus, the nurse said the epidural has no effects to the baby and makes it a better pregnancy experience. Just wondering if this is true? Did any of you ever tried the epidural and do you recommend it?
Epidurals are common and I believe are offered at least for me it was. I had my first one 9 years ago and they asked me and I had one without reserve. Yes in my opinion made my delivery so easy. I had to wait until I was so far dilated and for my blood work to come back but once they gave me mine I slept for 4 hours before they woke me up to push. I never worried about whether I was pushing or not because I felt pressure and the nurse was able to tell me to push by looking at the monitor I was hooked up to. I delivered early in the morning so sleep was great for me I didn't tear but they did have to cut me a little to let him through and I had no pain whatsoever but that didn't mean once it wore off that I didn't feel it, but I take the good with the bad.0 -
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It is on there again today so if you are in need of a crib and mattress check it out it is also available in 3 different colors. 0 -
Welcome to the final tri! The funnest part. HAHA (not)
SO I had my Ob checkup today and came home depressed. I had gained 4lbs since my last appt 2 weeks ago and my Ob kinda gave me a hard time over it. Boo. I told her I have no idea what else I can do, I exercise 4 days a week and log my food in a food diary every day. Then she told me to cut out breads and pastas and sweets, I have NO IDEA what the heck I am suppose to eat anymore. LOL. SO depressing. I feel like maybe I am the only pregnant woman at my OB office that gains weight and its a big taboo. Lol. Other than that, everything else looks good. Heartbeat is strong, he was moving like crazy. For the past 3 appts my baby's head was 100% down, but today she said she is not sure if his head is down, but she will check it at my next appt. Last thing I need is a breech baby and a c-section. Ugh.
well first off screw her. she's mean. lol and in a way she's probably just being pushy about the weight cuz in the end you'll be happier if u do gain less. BUT considering u are doing awesome and still exercising& logging ur food I know that frustration of still seeing those numbers go up on the scale. . Just keep doing what ur doing. Don't be depressed you are very very close to the end of the pregnancy so start strong! ! ur doing awesome.
As for the baby he still has time to go back head down. My sister's baby flipped twice in a week from head down to breech. there are things they can try to put him head down again if necessary. but keep ur hopes up mama!!!0 -
Hey ladies i wanted to let you all know that if you are in need of a crib WALMART.COM daily deals has a nice 4 in 1 crib on sale with the mattress fpr $139.00 and only .97 cent shipping! Every crib that is 4 in 1 that I have seen has been at least 400 bucks. i ordered one yesterday. It is on there again today so if you are in need of a crib and mattress check it out it is also available in 3 different colors.
Good info! Thanks!0 -
Just had my 37 week appt. I am 1cm dialted and 50% effaced. The midwife says my pelvic are is wide enough that they think I will not have to be induced before my due date due to the babys size. But she thinks I will deliver naturally before then anyways0
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Just had my 37 week appt. I am 1cm dialted and 50% effaced. The midwife says my pelvic are is wide enough that they think I will not have to be induced before my due date due to the babys size. But she thinks I will deliver naturally before then anyways
Great news! Get ready mamas! 0 -
Just had my 37 week appt. I am 1cm dialted and 50% effaced. The midwife says my pelvic are is wide enough that they think I will not have to be induced before my due date due to the babys size. But she thinks I will deliver naturally before then anyways
I am so jealous!! Just had my 37 week appt. two days ago, and I got nothin' goin' on. Sigh. :-)0 -
Just had my 37 week appt. I am 1cm dialted and 50% effaced. The midwife says my pelvic are is wide enough that they think I will not have to be induced before my due date due to the babys size. But she thinks I will deliver naturally before then anyways
*fingers crossed for a healthy delivery shortly!*0 -
Just got home from my last prenatal doc appt. Kind of bittersweet. I have been looking foward to the last appt, but now that it's over, I am kind of sad
This is my last baby, so I will never have these kind of appst again, will never see my baby on an ultrasound, ect. I can't say that pregnancy is my favorite thing, but in 6 more days, I wont ever experience being pregnant again.
And, to top it off, I had to schedule my 2 wk post partum appt already! Just sad for me.
Very much looking forward to meeting my baby in 6 days, though (12/12/12)!0 -
Just got home from my last prenatal doc appt. Kind of bittersweet. I have been looking foward to the last appt, but now that it's over, I am kind of sad This is my last baby, so I will never have these kind of appst again, will never see my baby on an ultrasound, ect. I can't say that pregnancy is my favorite thing, but in 6 more days, I wont ever experience being pregnant again.
And, to top it off, I had to schedule my 2 wk post partum appt already! Just sad for me.
Very much looking forward to meeting my baby in 6 days, though (12/12/12)!
Aww I know what you mean!!! This may or may not be my last but for yesterday to be my last appointment it really hit me that this is all really happening!!!! Heres to enjoying the next 6 days (for both of us :-) )0 -
Just had my 38 week appt. 3cm dilated, 70% effaced and if I do not go into labor before she will be making an appearance on Wed. (12/12/12) . Getting really excited. I have one more appt though on Monday she is still a little high so he wants to look one more time before he induces.0
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Just had my 38 week appt. 3cm dilated, 70% effaced and if I do not go into labor before she will be making an appearance on Wed. (12/12/12) . Getting really excited. I have one more appt though on Monday she is still a little high so he wants to look one more time before he induces.
Yay!!!! That makes 3 of us scheduled for 12-12-12!!!0 -
Wow, the 12 th look like MFP baby dayJust had my 38 week appt. 3cm dilated, 70% effaced and if I do not go into labor before she will be making an appearance on Wed. (12/12/12) . Getting really excited. I have one more appt though on Monday she is still a little high so he wants to look one more time before he induces.
Yay!!!! That makes 3 of us scheduled for 12-12-12!!! I really hope I do. Ot join you girls , lol!
I am 36week 5 days today, but in the last 2 days I am getting Braxton hicks contraction .it scared me as I thought yesterday that my labour started. It was so unexpected, and panicked since I didn't washed anything yet. Well, I spent my yesterday doing laundry and such. Today I had my dr appointment and my cervix is still closed and long, so hopefully the baby stay put for a little bit more.
My mom comes on the 16th to watch my son while I 'll be in the hospital. My backup plan for childcare fall apart, so I really ope that the baby will not come before than.0 -
Hi third trimester ladies, just moving on up ... I'm 28 weeks, and hoping to not go into labour in the near future!! Though with a hot summer down between now and due date (here in the Southern Hemisphere) sooner might be preferable to later! Had my last day of work today as I'm a teacher and it's now summer holidays, so just going to be getting organised for this bubba!
Good luck everyone looking like giving birth on the 12th!0 -
Wow, the 12 th look like MFP baby dayJust had my 38 week appt. 3cm dilated, 70% effaced and if I do not go into labor before she will be making an appearance on Wed. (12/12/12) . Getting really excited. I have one more appt though on Monday she is still a little high so he wants to look one more time before he induces.
Yay!!!! That makes 3 of us scheduled for 12-12-12!!! I really hope I do. Ot join you girls , lol!
I am 36week 5 days today, but in the last 2 days I am getting Braxton hicks contraction .it scared me as I thought yesterday that my labour started. It was so unexpected, and panicked since I didn't washed anything yet. Well, I spent my yesterday doing laundry and such. Today I had my dr appointment and my cervix is still closed and long, so hopefully the baby stay put for a little bit more.
My mom comes on the 16th to watch my son while I 'll be in the hospital. My backup plan for childcare fall apart, so I really ope that the baby will not come before than.
You're getting so close! And if the same trend continues for you like it has for just about everyone on here, your little one won't come early lol0 -
Hi third trimester ladies, just moving on up ... I'm 28 weeks, and hoping to not go into labour in the near future!! Though with a hot summer down between now and due date (here in the Southern Hemisphere) sooner might be preferable to later! Had my last day of work today as I'm a teacher and it's now summer holidays, so just going to be getting organised for this bubba!
Good luck everyone looking like giving birth on the 12th!
Thanks!!! Welcome to the third trimester!:)0 -
Hi third trimester ladies, just moving on up ... I'm 28 weeks, and hoping to not go into labour in the near future!! Though with a hot summer down between now and due date (here in the Southern Hemisphere) sooner might be preferable to later! Had my last day of work today as I'm a teacher and it's now summer holidays, so just going to be getting organised for this bubba!
Good luck everyone looking like giving birth on the 12th!
welcome to the 3rd tri!!0 -
Well I wish my OB appt was today rather than Wednesday cause I am 2lbs less now. LOL. So I would have been on track with the whole 1lb a week thing. Lol Gah, seriously pregnancy weight gain is a blur. I was on some med for a little while and I stopped taking them this week cause I was getting some serious side effects so I am back to feeling 100% better and like myself again. Woohoo for that.
I am jealous of all you ladies going in on the 12th. I still have a good 5weeks left. I have been having a ton of pressure lately, lots of menstrual type cramps, and my hip bone and inner thigh bones sometimes feel like they are going to snap. oh what fun! I hope he waits until after new years cause I'd like to spend some more time with just us. Lol. Am i selfish?0 -
Well I wish my OB appt was today rather than Wednesday cause I am 2lbs less now. LOL. So I would have been on track with the whole 1lb a week thing. Lol Gah, seriously pregnancy weight gain is a blur. I was on some med for a little while and I stopped taking them this week cause I was getting some serious side effects so I am back to feeling 100% better and like myself again. Woohoo for that.
I am jealous of all you ladies going in on the 12th. I still have a good 5weeks left. I have been having a ton of pressure lately, lots of menstrual type cramps, and my hip bone and inner thigh bones sometimes feel like they are going to snap. oh what fun! I hope he waits until after new years cause I'd like to spend some more time with just us. Lol. Am i selfish?
Haha! Pregnancy weight makes no sense lol glad you're feeling better!!!!! That really sucks about your cramping and such, yikes! Hope you can get some relief! I don't think you're selfish at all for wanting more time just you two! It's hit me a bunch that the time is running out for just the two of us (even though its been 3 for 9 months now) but now that everything is ready for our baby I'm not rushing these last few special days with my husband 0 -
Well I wish my OB appt was today rather than Wednesday cause I am 2lbs less now. LOL. So I would have been on track with the whole 1lb a week thing. Lol Gah, seriously pregnancy weight gain is a blur. I was on some med for a little while and I stopped taking them this week cause I was getting some serious side effects so I am back to feeling 100% better and like myself again. Woohoo for that.
I am jealous of all you ladies going in on the 12th. I still have a good 5weeks left. I have been having a ton of pressure lately, lots of menstrual type cramps, and my hip bone and inner thigh bones sometimes feel like they are going to snap. oh what fun! I hope he waits until after new years cause I'd like to spend some more time with just us. Lol. Am i selfish?
I have been having the hip and inner thigh pain since October. I know how you feel if I sit too long its hell getting up and trying to walk. Be selfish now that I am days away I am ready, but can admit that I will admit the me time I have had since my son is 9 and doesn't need all my attention.0 -
Hi ladies,
Thank you for the welcomes! All is good here, had some awful weather last week, tornados etc. but the weekend has been just fabulous! Clear blue skies, finally feels like summer, hurray to that! We've got our Christmas tree up and have decorated the windows and put fairy lights outside by our BBQ. I really enjoyed sitting out there tonight! I do love Christmas!
Cocolo89 - That sounds like you might have an early one! Not at all selfish, enjoy every moment of just you guys, go out (I know that's totally not what you want to do when heavily pregnant!), but if you can go out and have fun!! I'm going to be going to the cinema LOTS over the next couple of months!!
Right ... I'm off to make some lists, lots to do to get ready for Christmas, and this week I will have three days all to myself, big boy still at school and my little girl will be at kindy ... so hopefully I'll get lots done!
I'll be thinking of you ladies on the 12th! Can't wait to hear the news!0 -
I am wondering if those of you who are further along than me can offer some encouragement. For the last few days, I've been having horrible edema in my legs. My midwife has tested my urine and blood pressure, and both are normal, so it's not likely to be preeclampsia. That being said, the swelling is really painful and has stretched my skin to the point of tenderness and discoloration on the tops of my feet.
She gave me a diuretic today and recommended bedrest today plus elevation of my feet as much as possible, which sofar has only a minimal effect.
I'm feeling pretty frustrated, and I'm wondering if any of you have had swelling this bad and what you did about it.
I'm 30 weeks as of today.0 -
I am wondering if those of you who are further along than me can offer some encouragement. For the last few days, I've been having horrible edema in my legs. My midwife has tested my urine and blood pressure, and both are normal, so it's not likely to be preeclampsia. That being said, the swelling is really painful and has stretched my skin to the point of tenderness and discoloration on the tops of my feet.
She gave me a diuretic today and recommended bedrest today plus elevation of my feet as much as possible, which sofar has only a minimal effect.
I'm feeling pretty frustrated, and I'm wondering if any of you have had swelling this bad and what you did about it.
I'm 30 weeks as of today.
Sorry about all the swelling. I fortunately never had a swelling issue. I swelled a little after delivery. I have always been told that elevation and water is best to try to get it to go down. I wouldn't try and exercise. Usually swelling that bad is preeclampsia but its uncommon to see it so early according to my doctor. He thought for sure I would have it because of the blood pressure. Thankfully it did not happen.0 -
I am wondering if those of you who are further along than me can offer some encouragement. For the last few days, I've been having horrible edema in my legs. My midwife has tested my urine and blood pressure, and both are normal, so it's not likely to be preeclampsia. That being said, the swelling is really painful and has stretched my skin to the point of tenderness and discoloration on the tops of my feet.
She gave me a diuretic today and recommended bedrest today plus elevation of my feet as much as possible, which sofar has only a minimal effect.
I'm feeling pretty frustrated, and I'm wondering if any of you have had swelling this bad and what you did about it.
I'm 30 weeks as of today.
gahh, that really sucks. I haven't had issues with swelling either so I don't know what advice I can give. I head compression socks are really good for swelling. Have you tried them out yet? You're suppose to put them on first thing in the morning and keep them on all day. I wore them towards the end of my pregnancy with my DD to prevent varicose veins and spider veins, and it did help with that! This time around I didn't wear them at all and I have noticed some spider veins on the back of my calves( 0 -
I am sorry to hear that! I had some swelling at the end of my 2 nd trimester due to summer heat. I had to take it easy, elevate my leg and it went away. Once the summer was over I had no issues . Since I live n Canada the summer pretty short, so it wsn't for long.I am wondering if those of you who are further along than me can offer some encouragement. For the last few days, I've been having horrible edema in my legs. My midwife has tested my urine and blood pressure, and both are normal, so it's not likely to be preeclampsia. That being said, the swelling is really painful and has stretched my skin to the point of tenderness and discoloration on the tops of my feet.
She gave me a diuretic today and recommended bedrest today plus elevation of my feet as much as possible, which sofar has only a minimal effect.
I'm feeling pretty frustrated, and I'm wondering if any of you have had swelling this bad and what you did about it.
I'm 30 weeks as of today.0 -
I had issues with swelling at week 30 but for me it was too much sodium, not enough water and staying sedentary. Once I started watching my sodium intake like a hawk, drink tons of water (12-16 glass a day, and yes I peed A LOT!) and made myself get up and walk around a decent amount (10-15 mins per hour) it went down to where I no longer have issues. Not sure if your situation is the same to where this will help, but there it is. Good luck!I am wondering if those of you who are further along than me can offer some encouragement. For the last few days, I've been having horrible edema in my legs. My midwife has tested my urine and blood pressure, and both are normal, so it's not likely to be preeclampsia. That being said, the swelling is really painful and has stretched my skin to the point of tenderness and discoloration on the tops of my feet.
She gave me a diuretic today and recommended bedrest today plus elevation of my feet as much as possible, which sofar has only a minimal effect.
I'm feeling pretty frustrated, and I'm wondering if any of you have had swelling this bad and what you did about it.
I'm 30 weeks as of today.0 -
Just to let you know that I had my baby at 728am this morning. I am in the hospital so I will give you my birth story when I get home She obviously did not want to be induced on Wed. Just trying to rest and breastfeed. 0
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Just to let you know that I had my baby at 728am this morning. I am in the hospital so I will give you my birth story when I get home She obviously did not want to be induced on Wed. Just trying to rest and breastfeed.
YAY! Congratulations!!! 0 -
Just to let you know that I had my baby at 728am this morning. I am in the hospital so I will give you my birth story when I get home She obviously did not want to be induced on Wed. Just trying to rest and breastfeed.
So happy you didn't have to be induced!!!!! Congrats, mama!!!!!!0 -
Just to let you know that I had my baby at 728am this morning. I am in the hospital so I will give you my birth story when I get home She obviously did not want to be induced on Wed. Just trying to rest and breastfeed.
Congratulations!!0
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