Hey Ladies,
Good to see so many updates lately. Of course I haven't been posting much myself. Worked from home today b/c Max was running a high fever last night but luckily he was much better this morning... Kept him home today just to make sure though. Had a Dr. appt this morning and it was not the best one I've had. My OB is on vacation this week so I had another Dr... a male one, which I wasn't excited about. Not to be too crass... but women have smaller hands which make exams a bit less uncomfortable... plus i just don't trust someone who will never experience the things I go to the Ob/GYN for... probably silly, but it's how I feel.
Anyone know what it means if the Dr. says my cervix is very posterior? I understand that it means it's far back... but would that affect labor at all... I remember the Dr. saying that when I was full term w/ Max as well. Guess I should've asked the Doctor... just wasn't that comfortable w/ him I guess.
Definately getting excited to meet my daughter... don't really want to be early, but sittihg, standing, walking and sleeping are all pretty uncomforable at this point. Still getting in my 30 -40 minutes of the elliptical 4-5 days a week and a half an hour walk on weekdays at work. But I'm definately slowing down and hoping I don't gain much for the last few weeks since I'm within 5lbs of the max "normal" weight gain. Fingers crossed!
Christina
38 weeks on Friday

Hi all

Stellcorb – Gosh sounds like your little one is heading in the right direction. Hope work isn’t too stressful and someone can help you in your final weeks.

Myice – How you feeling? Glad weight came down a little and not retaining water. Wow riding! My sister has 3 horses and competes dressage every few weeks but I defo wouldn’t risk getting on one of her horses at the mo as they can be quite unpredictable – but you are defo right and its good exercise.

Dragon – Hi and welcome back

Batgirl – lol re your exercise ball and squats. I’ve never heard of the babywise book but defo worth looking at. Hope your hubby is feeling better and you haven’t caught it (if it’s a bug).

Amber – sorry to hear about your problems, hope you manage to rest and the baby settles down.

Mpederson – Welcome to the 3rd tri. You still managing to swim? I’m just waiting for my new swimsuit as mine is stretching too much and becoming see through!

Bru – like all of the quotes – what a nice idea. My friend has the ‘made a wish one’ in big letters on her baby bedroom wall.

Melissa – hope you managed to get packed without rushing around. Glad the baby is doing well and feeling lots of movement – I find it reassuring. Great news on dresses – don’t think mine would fit!

Kelley – hope your laptop has recovered. Glad your nanny is back and hopefully you can take it a bit easier.

Emily – Hi, I feel good thanks, I do have more energy but not 100% if it’s the iron or the fact it is cooler now or a bit of both. Yes enjoyed jubilee weekend, I do like the Royals, esp the Queen and Prince William, Harry and Kate. Does your sister live close by? How long has she been in US for? Or did you move together?

AFM: All ok here, had a nice 4 day weekend celebrating the Queens Jubilee. There were lots of street parties etc. We had a BBQ and drinks but was inside mainly as it wasn’t warm enough and very windy.

I have been taking iron tablets for about 2 weeks now and feel I have more energy. I was also given a medicine to keep me regular, so not really any problems so far. Im trying to drink lots of water as well.

I have a midwife appointment tomorrow so hopefully I can stay calm and keep my BP and pulse low! I’m pretty sure it’s just when I have the appointment as I take it each day with BP monitor and always been fine. I think the midwife thinks the same but always has to check just in case hiding something else.

I haven’t got much planned for this weekend, just seeing a few friends on Sat night.

I bought new curtains and blackout blinds for baby room (haven’t put them up) and sorted a list of what else we need.

At what age are you planning on putting your baby in their own room? We have a moses basket for the first few months (until too big) and then will go into a cot. Not sure if we will need to put cot in our room or if baby can move into its own room? Quite a few friends have moved baby into own room at 3 or 4 months. What’s your opinion?

Catch up soon
Helen
30 week + 2 days
Up 25lb

Yikes! I have a ton to catch up on... so forgive me if I don't reply to all of you!

Helen- I moved my daughter to her own room when she started sleeping through the night, at about 3 months. Good luck with your appt tomorrow!

Kelly- Good luck with the names. Glad your nanny is back to give you some help. This little one has some pretty forceful kicks and punches lately too. I told my husband I think she wants to come out my belly button!

Amanda- How far over your due date to you have to be before your Dr will talk about inducing you? I can't believe you don't even have the option of an epidural at your hospital! I know tons of women go without, and I tried holding out as long as I could with Olivia, but even thinking about not having that option scares me!

Emily- Sounds like a fun weekend! Hope you enjoy your shower.

Dragon- Good luck choosing a hospital. I also live in a small town with one local hospital. There is another one 30 miles away, but the one in my town in less than 2 miles away so that makes it an easy decision for me :laugh:

Melissa- Glad you're enjoying your new car. Sounds like you have a fun weekend ahead of you as well. Have fun!

Welcome to the ladies new to the 3rd tri. Hope everyone is doing great!

AFM- Life has just gotten a little too crazy. Miss Olivia decided to stop sleeping through the night, which has been lots of fun. Since she's not sleeping so well she's extra grumpy during the day. And I am too since I'm missing out on sleep! We opened her window one night, thinking that the heat was keeping her up, and go figure the next morning she woke up coughing/sneezing/runny nose which she has now given to me. Anyway, I went in for an appt on Monday. Got lots of good news- baby is head down now, last appt she was still breech. Dr said my fluid levels looked awesome. And my glucose test came back good! No gestational diabetes this time! I guess if the results are over 140 then they do the 3 hour test. My test results were 116. Oh, and my hubby started his new job yesterday. We got to spend a 4 day weekend together. He's working part of his days off next week, but eventually he'll have 6 days off, and work 8 days on. We've been having issues because he wants to go out and do things, but then he ignores Olivia so I end up having to wrangle a grouchy baby in the heat when I'm as big as a house! If it happened once, we talked about it, and then he didn't do it again, things would be fine. But no, it happened 3 times. He just mumbles that he's sorry and I try explaining to him "If you were really sorry you wouldn't keep doing it!!!!" Ugh I hope its just the hormones making me crazy. I'm sure the heat isn't helping. And we're still without our central air :sad:

My mom just got back to town from watching my sister's kids in NC and informed me I was involved in some family drama with a sibling I haven't even talked to in MONTHS! My brother and his wife in OR are due a week before me and I guess she's feeling offended because my sister, who is coming out from NC for a couple weeks and was planning on going up to see them in OR for a couple of days, doesn't want to spend more than a couple days with them because she knows that while she's up there, my mom and grandma will be too. So if I went into labor a couple days early I would have no one to watch Olivia for me. So now I'm stressed that I won't even be able to have my husband with me while I'm in labor because he'll be watching our daughter, and I'm also kind of irritated that no one besides my sister even thought about the fact that they're leaving me all alone so close to my due date! LOL! Ugh I hope it will work itself out. Since no one besides my mom has talked to me about it, I don't plan on going out of my way to try and resolve it. The terrible thing is that I have tons on inlaws in town but they are all too selfish and unreliable to help us. As far as things with my Grandma, I'm really hoping that once she's here and she see's how much more my hubby is home she'll realize that we don't need her to stay as long as she originally wanted. (Hopefully by then hubby will step up and be more helpful!) Sorry about the huge rant!

Destiny
33w1d +26lbs :ohwell:

AFM- Life has just gotten a little too crazy. Miss Olivia decided to stop sleeping through the night, which has been lots of fun. Since she's not sleeping so well she's extra grumpy during the day. And I am too since I'm missing out on sleep! We opened her window one night, thinking that the heat was keeping her up, and go figure the next morning she woke up coughing/sneezing/runny nose which she has now given to me. Anyway, I went in for an appt on Monday. Got lots of good news- baby is head down now, last appt she was still breech. Dr said my fluid levels looked awesome. And my glucose test came back good! No gestational diabetes this time! I guess if the results are over 140 then they do the 3 hour test. My test results were 116. Oh, and my hubby started his new job yesterday. We got to spend a 4 day weekend together. He's working part of his days off next week, but eventually he'll have 6 days off, and work 8 days on. We've been having issues because he wants to go out and do things, but then he ignores Olivia so I end up having to wrangle a grouchy baby in the heat when I'm as big as a house! If it happened once, we talked about it, and then he didn't do it again, things would be fine. But no, it happened 3 times. He just mumbles that he's sorry and I try explaining to him "If you were really sorry you wouldn't keep doing it!!!!" Ugh I hope its just the hormones making me crazy. I'm sure the heat isn't helping. And we're still without our central air :sad:

My mom just got back to town from watching my sister's kids in NC and informed me I was involved in some family drama with a sibling I haven't even talked to in MONTHS! My brother and his wife in OR are due a week before me and I guess she's feeling offended because my sister, who is coming out from NC for a couple weeks and was planning on going up to see them in OR for a couple of days, doesn't want to spend more than a couple days with them because she knows that while she's up there, my mom and grandma will be too. So if I went into labor a couple days early I would have no one to watch Olivia for me. So now I'm stressed that I won't even be able to have my husband with me while I'm in labor because he'll be watching our daughter, and I'm also kind of irritated that no one besides my sister even thought about the fact that they're leaving me all alone so close to my due date! LOL! Ugh I hope it will work itself out. Since no one besides my mom has talked to me about it, I don't plan on going out of my way to try and resolve it. The terrible thing is that I have tons on inlaws in town but they are all too selfish and unreliable to help us. As far as things with my Grandma, I'm really hoping that once she's here and she see's how much more my hubby is home she'll realize that we don't need her to stay as long as she originally wanted. (Hopefully by then hubby will step up and be more helpful!) Sorry about the huge rant!

Destiny
33w1d +26lbs :ohwell:

Destiny,

Guess we were posting at the sametime.
Congrats on the hubby starting a new job...and being around more...how wonderful. I found that with my hubby after telling him over and over that I needed help...I just stopped and kept doing all the things I was doing before and saying how beat I was and he finally got the hint. He would hear me say I wanted to clean the floor on my hands and knees and be like you shouldn't do that in your state I will do it. Of course he doesn't do it like I would be at least the floor is semi clean. And I got him into thinking weekends are boys time so he usually will take my son with him where ever he goes one day on the weekend. Maybe tell your hubby Olivia needs daddy and daugther time and see if that helps. I completely understand your struggle my hubby is always saying how he doesn't like to run errands with Ben because he has to take him in and out the car too much and I look at him and say how do you think I get things done...men!

Also, I hope the situation works out with you having someone to watch Olivia. Do you have another mom you talk to or hang out with that has a kid Olivia's age that could help out? Or even a family friend? My mom will be here for when the baby is born but she and my hubby want to both be at the hospital so I asked another parent and some church friends to help out and they all seem to be able to do what they can. If it's a weekend he will probably end up with my MIL but she is a piece of work on her own so I would rather not deal with that and labor.
Here's praying it all works itself out...either way try not too stress as that's also the last thing you need with getting no sleep.

Kelley

Hi all

Just a quick check in.

Amanda - congrats on baby. Hope you are doing well.

Been to see midwife and BP was ok, pulse was a little high but she is happy that its just nerves when I am there. Bump measures as it should and baby heartbeat was good. She thinks it is head down (she had a good feel/grab on my belly). I go back at nearly 34 weeks for bloods and all checked again. After that I go 36, 38, 40, and 41 weeks. At 40 weeks she will do a sweep of cervix and see if anything starting to move along. Wow seems like its flying in now!

So I have 3 weeks to relax again before my next appointment. I am also booked on a breast feeding clinic, anti natal classes (re hospital bag, labour, pain relief etc over 4/5 weeks) and waiting to book on an active birth class. I do the BF one at 34 weeks and can go again at 39 weeks if I want too.

So all in all - pretty good day! Just need to finish my work and head home to walk dogs (in the pouring rain!)

Catch up later.
Helen 33+3
(up 25lb)

I'll have to catch up on everyone later, sorry! But here's a quick update...

Did my glucose test yesterday and got the call today that I passed!
Ultrasound yesterday went well & they said my placenta moved up a lot and I won't be needed that c-section because of it.

I have only 2lbs under my max pregnancy weight & I still have 11 weeks to go, so my ob is setting me up with a nutritionist. I've been watching my food, calories, sodium, etc, so I'm actually excited about this because I want to know what's going on, and I want to learn a few things anyway.
So far this pregnancy has been amazing. BUT because I had pre-eclampsia with my son and was put on bedrest in the hospital from 28wks until I needed an emergacy c-section at 32 weeks... I have to see my ob at 28,30,32wks, and then every week after that. And I'm suppose to start checking my blood pressure now just to keep an eye on it. She said she doesn't think I'll get sick this pregnancy because it's been doing so great, but you never know. At least if I get sick it will be more mild, and later in the pregnancy. This week last pregnancy i was put on bedrest, so at this point everything's kinda new to me this time around! =D

Question for you ladies who've already had children:

I've had some cramping pains (a lot like painful ovulation cramps) on my left side all morning. My belly just feels really sore and tender, too. The pains haven't been consistent really. They were in the morning (even durning my 2 mile walk) but then they quit at around noon. Are these contractions or something different? Also, maybe TMI, I've had really loose stool for the last 2 days and a LOT of discharge. How do I know if these are productive pains or just randomness-? Hubby won't be home for another week so I'm hoping LO will stay put until then. Should I be concerned? Should I be packing my hospital bag?!

Morning ladies
A bit of turbulence here lately - hubby was made redundant on Friday so the move to be nearer his work was all for nothing. Keeping everything crossed he finds something SOON but it's not a very good time to be finding a job these days!
Needless to say Friday was extremely fraught and full of emotions then we had the 2nd attempt at the 4d scan and little one was so low down they couldn't see a thing so we're going back in an hour but if she's not budged then I think we'll leave her in peace. She's where she is for a reason (although she can just stay there for another 7 weeks yet!! It's way too early to be making an appearance!)
Have a good Sunday one and all xxx

Sarah – Glad you’re all settled in your new house, but I’m so sorry to hear about your hubby being made redundant. That seems like it was very sudden, I hope that he is able to find something else soon. Did you manage to get some good shots of Ava this time around?

Dragon – The practice I go to delivers at two different locations of the same hospital, so I picked the one that is closest to me, which is 10 minutes away. If for some reason there isn’t someone from the practice on call at the hospital I chose to deliver at, then I do have the option of going to the other location.

Amanda – I see baby Evie is here, congratulations! She is gorgeous! I hope that the delivery went smoothly and that you are both doing well.

Kelley – Hopefully you’ll see more progress at your next appointment! We are still trying to decide which order to put the names we have picked out in. I joked with SO that if baby weighs more than 8 and a half pounds then we’ll use the order I like, and if he’s less we’ll use his!! I really like both, so I really don’t mind to be honest. I love Jonathan too, but I’m with you, people would have to call him Jonathan, not Jon, or Johnny, etc! DS just has a little 12 inch bike that we got him for his birthday and he loves it! He did have a tricycle for a couple of years before, although he couldn’t reach the pedals for the longest time, he would still scoot himself around on it using feet. I fell asleep on the couch the other night too and slept better than I did in days!

Christina – How is Max? I hope that he is feeling better. I requested a female OB this time around, as at the last practice I went to they had about 6 or 7 doctors who you rotated appointments between to make sure you met them all in case your primary doctor wasn’t on call when you delivered, and the only one I had any issues with was the one male doctor in the practice!

Yaya - Good luck with your C-section, I hope that everything goes well.

Helen – Glad you to hear that you have more energy! My sister did live close by up until November when she moved 4 hours away due to her husband’s job. They are hoping that with any luck they will be back within a few years, as hopefully her hubby will get promoted and the regional office is based here, so fingers crossed! I still have two older sisters back in England though who I miss immensely! I cannot remember off the top of my head when we put DS in his own room, but I think it was maybe closer to 6 months?

Melissa P. – A preggo massage sounds like heaven! I’ve been so achy lately, and my coccyx has been killing me! How did your 3D ultrasound go? Hope you were able to get some good shots of baby!

Destiny – Sorry to hear about all the craziness and drama! How are you and Olivia feeling? So happy to hear you don’t have GD this time around! I hope you’re able to work out something with Olivia while you are in the hospital, I know that’s added stress that you don’t need at the moment.

Jayln – Yay for hubby coming home in less than a week! Sounds like you have been a busy bee in the kitchen! I’m jealous of your garden, we never seem to have much luck when we plant one! This year OH just planted some peppers and they’re growing at the moment, but we’ll see if they sprout any actual peppers! How are the cramps?

Sugarbabie – Welcome! Hope you have a great time in Hawaii! Very jealous! I hope your glucose test goes well.

Myice – Glad to hear you passed your glucose test, let us know how it goes with the nutritionist! Babies do settle themselves in awkward/painful positions at times don’t they?! Don’t you love Pinterest!? I would love to freeze some meals, but I just have no room in my freezer! I think we’ll be eating quite a few crockpot meals once baby arrives though!

Bru – Glad to hear everything went well at your appointment. Hope you had a lovely day with hubby.

Melissa – How was your mom’s retirement party and your shower? Hope you had a great time.

AFM - Had our mini shower on Saturday which was lovely! We mainly just hung out and ate WAY too much yummy food! We really don’t need much for baby boy, so he got some cute outfits and diapers, stuff like that, and my sis got us the co-sleeper that I wanted, which I am super excited about!! I had ordered some nursing bras online and they arrived the other day. Not sure how long they will fit for once my milk comes in, but at least I have something to start with and wear in the hospital. Also started picking stuff up for after delivery, maxi pads, witch hazel, and all that good stuff! How I look forward to the recovery again…………NOT! I’m hoping it won’t be so bad this time around being that body has already been through it before.
I've been super achy lately too, and my coccyx has been really sore. I feel like my bump is huge, although I did manage to paint my toenails the other day! It wasn't exactly the most spectacular job, but oh well! Sleep isn't too great either, I can't seem to sleep longer than 6 hours. I guess it's just my body getting me ready for having a newborn again! Also baby is still breech, so I'm going to resort to trying the old wives tale tricks as I figure it can't hurt!? I tried taking a bath the other night and putting an ice pack on the top of my belly where baby's head is, but it didn't work. Baby was super active, but he definitely didn't move head down! I see the midwife on Tuesday so we'll see what she says and see if it's an option to try a version if baby doesn't move, because I'm really not keen on having a C-Section. Hopefully baby will move on his own.

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

Emily
35w5d

Anyone else COMPLETELY exhausted? I even wake up exhausted. Yesterday all I did was make 3 loafs of bread (I was even sitting in a chair while mixing everything together etc).... And besides that I didn't do much of anything. I put stickers on my 2yrs power wheels, packed my hubby's clothes, and that's what about it.... By the end of the night my hubby was holding me while I was crying because I was just completely drained and exhausted and couldn't take it anymore. *sign* Anyone else feeling this way lately?

Anyone else COMPLETELY exhausted? I even wake up exhausted. Yesterday all I did was make 3 loafs of bread (I was even sitting in a chair while mixing everything together etc).... And besides that I didn't do much of anything. I put stickers on my 2yrs power wheels, packed my hubby's clothes, and that's what about it.... By the end of the night my hubby was holding me while I was crying because I was just completely drained and exhausted and couldn't take it anymore. *sign* Anyone else feeling this way lately?

Definately feeling your pain! I'm not sure how I'm going to get through the next 2 weeks and I wish I was able to take more time off work to get some rest, but there's just too much going on. I've also just started getting random shooting pains through my right hip and leg... to the point where my knee gives out. It comes and goes so I'm trying to ignore it and just chucked it up to being on my feet too long this weekend.
Emily- Max is good now, thank-you for asking! He had the high fever then no symptoms the next day... so strange. He was pretty rough to deal w/ this weekend so I'm not sure if that was him not feeling good, or a 2 and a half year old's reaction to preparing for a new sibling... we'll see soon! I hope your little one cooperates on flipping for you.

Christina
38 weeks

Hey Girls! I am still kickin!
We got back from a beach vaca on Wed last week, but have been super busy...and I have been scheduling appts to interview pediatricians, finishing the nursery, and dealing with a Termite situation. yeah...fun!

I try to stay active around the house and swim when I can...but other than that I have really been a lump. I haven't done a work out in a month and really miss it. I know it is only a few more weeks and then the stabbing vagina and back pains will subside and I can get back to it! Also, I really can't eat too much. It seems that the heartburn and nausea are getting worse...again...only a few more weeks! I am doing my best to eat veggies and fruits at every meal, but don't bother logging food anymore.

What is the plan for post partum? Is there going to be a new mommy group or subdivide on the FF&P?

Hi ladies...

Still here just haven't checked in because lack of a laptop...my laptop works but none of the keys work so my son may have shorted out the keyboard...debating now on weather to get a new one or see if its fixable...otherwise I jump on bhhubbies laptop when hs hbome and not working...
Sorry can't catch up on everyone but glad to here most of you are well.
I have been really exhausted lately too...like Emily can't seem to sleep more than 5 or 6 hours at a time and then wake up and do things but I need a nap usually within 3 hours...which is tough with my active son. I have been enjoying not working but my work schedule was so light as it was otherwise I have been doing things around the house...cleaning out the pantry, washing clothes get all the baby stuff put away finding recipes to try and activites for my son...no rest for the wary I guess. Last night I got together with some moms and made some cloth wipes...so busy...

Anyway...no progress in my last appoinment..another appointment tomorrow we will see how it goes.

Some asked about after baby group and there is one called fit and fabulous after baby...its private but if you email one of the group organizers specifically heather and ask her to invite you it shouldn't be a problem...alright my fingers are tired from writing this on my cell...will check in at end of the week.

Kelley 39 weeks

Hey Ladies, I have been in the 3rd trimester for a couple weeks now but haven't posted yet. I have 10 weeks left. It's not many but feels like an eternity still. I've gotten to the point where being pregnant is not fun and I'm ready to be done. any of you feel this way?

Hey ladies, I hope that you're all well.

I'll check in later, but wanted to ask you all if you would do me a huge favor? I have an assignment to do for my Pysch class and the topic I picked was "Do women change their health behaviors in pregnancy". I just have a quick survey that needs taking, it will only take a couple of minutes to do. It's anonymous and doesn't ask for any personal info that would identify you. I apologize in advance for the format, I didn't realize I only got 10 questions for free, so had to get creative in fitting them all in!

Here's the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GJZ8S92

I really appreciate it ladies!

Thanks in advance!

Emily