September 2013 babies!!

[Thorz300]

I can't WAIT To get rid of all the boy clothes I've been hanging on to for almost 7 years now!!! They have gone through at least 3 boys, but most of them were hand me downs so actually they have been through at least 4 boys! If this little one is still a girl at my scan next Thursday, I will get rid of 3 storage tubs of boy clothes and shoes, everything 18 months and under is GONNA BE GONE the day I confirm girl! And then as soon as DS 3 grows out of things....they'll finally be gone too! Hooray!

Here's to hoping she didn't grow a penis between last scan and the one next week!

[WantingPink]

I did the same thing Thorz! One of my friends is having a boy and she already has a girl so at my 20 week scan I packed up all the boy stuff and give it to her and she gave me her girl stuff. I am hoping she will want to continue to do that as long as possible. I ended up giving her three big boxes of clothes and I have more for her.

[Mel1983]

I want to get rid of lots of my boys stuff, but some I can't part with, only thing is I still don't believe it's a girl. I'm so scared that they have it wrong!

[Thorz300]

Yay yay yay! I'm so excited!!! I have all but convinced myself this is a boy with a hidden penis!!! I have been obsessing over wrong gender horror stories, and have spent hours Online looking at ultrasound pics! I feel like Im going mad!! I started getting depressed about it! I finally decided to call the private place that told me boy in the first place, what is the worst they could do, tell me NO.??! So what!! I called and now I get a free rescan TOMORROW! And to top it all off, DH has the day off!! I'm so happy! I can't wait to have this girl dream confirmed or If I see a penis, then I will know for certain!!!

[Salsa]

I had a baby shower for my first. But here you don't tend to do more than one. I don't really have the need for one. I've bought so much already. And what I haven't bought I don't need to as it will be handed down from my last baby. They are good fun though! If your friend wants to throw you one go for it!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Contemplating going to the hospital.... I'm having period like cramps for a few hours now and now I'm having sooo much pressure it feels like he's gonna fall out... I checked to see if I could feel my cervix I did not poke around Or anything just wanted to see where it is and it is quite low and ridiculously soft like

[pebmcpd7]

Contemplating going to the hospital.... I'm having period like cramps for a few hours now and now I'm having sooo much pressure it feels like he's gonna fall out... I checked to see if I could feel my cervix I did not poke around Or anything just wanted to see where it is and it is quite low and ridiculously soft like

If you don't feel right go and get checked out. Good Luck XXX

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya I think I'm going to... If I don't feel better after laying down for a little bit... I have a drs appt tomorrow morning just a prenatal and the dr is a complete idiot and I don't want her anywhere near me down there! She doesn't even know how to use a Doppler :s

[Thorz300]

I would go in too!! I really hope all is ok!

[fish2012]

Wag sounds worrying hope all okay

Thorz that's great news fx for you

[fish2012]

I was looking forward to clearing my boy stuff but now I wonder will we have another ;-s looking at getting our loft converted so it may all have to go!

[WantingPink]

WAG I hope everything is okay... please update us.

Thorz that is such good news!! Especially since DH has the day off. Please let us know and post the girly pictures. I am convinced you are having a girl and I really hope they can put your mind at ease tomorrow!!

[Salsa]

WAG Hun, hope you're ok. Keep us updated. Little Lennon has to stay put for a little while yet!
Thorz thats super exciting!! Show us the pics!
Im going to try and hold out for my 32wk scan to get my confirmation of my confirmation!! I doubt other people stress this much about girls turning into boys!! lol
Ive done a fair bit to the nursery today so if this ends up being a boy, the poor thing will get a complex, with all the pink around him!

[Mum to three girls]

WAG, hope everything's ok.

I'm the first of my immediate family to have children so I'll hold onto lots of the girls' old clothes, I'm one of four so someone will need it eventually. We're definitely not having any more though!

Thorz, I'm sure you'll hear girl again.

I'm so tired! I have good weeks and then weeks like this week where I could curl up and snooze at 4pm. It's unfortunate that at that time I need to organise homework, bring in the washing and cook.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'm guessing everything is fine I fell a sleep for the night when I was laying down and woke up to a very active baby :) still crampy tho so I will mention it to the dr my apt is in a couple hours....

[fish2012]

Thorz any news

[Thorz300]

Not yet, my appt is at 3pm EST

[WantingPink]

Thorz I can't wait!! Get lots of pictures!! Since you paid for this scan and they got it wrong the first time don't hesitate to ask that they get a really good shot and take their time. You deserve to have your mind put at ease so you don't have to wonder any more!! So glad you got another u/s!!

[Girlsway]

Finally I received the call from health visitor. I actually knew her as she came to see both of my boys after they were born. She is a lovely lady just wanted to know DS2 (perfume drinker) was ok. It was obvious she just had to call but we had a relaxed chat about children, no visit has to be paid. I will see her again when this little one born. I am so releaved it wasn't social services!

[fish2012]

girlsway so pleased to hear they are so sensible ;-0

thorz I don't understand time zones news now??????????????

[DLTAG89]

Ohh thorz hope i get to read your news before bed :)

Wag how are things now, must have been pretty scary yesterday. Were your other boys early?

[Thorz300]

1,000% Girl!!!! I am so very happy! I finally believe it!!

[Thorz300]

Here she is..... her arm looks like a nub and like it is cut off, in this pic, but I saw both arms and hands, its just a weird shot!
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They said for sure a girl, and gave me a pic of that too, but my scans from last week are even better so I didn't bother uploading it. She is so precious! And I already got rid of my baby boy stuff all the way up to 18 months. It feels so good to purge that stuff!

[Mum to three girls]

Yay Thorz! So exciting.

For all you ladies with two or three of the same, was your DG different to the children you've had or did you just want to experience the opposite gender?

I always wanted a daughter and only really started to want a boy when we learned DD3 was also a girl. I think little boys are gorgeous too and would have been happy with boys but if I'd only had one I'd have had a girl preference. This is not in any way being disparaging of little boys but I'd always seen myself as having a daughter.

[Wanting-a-girl]

If I had to choose one gender I would have chosen boy

I went to the hospital today and am now on bed rest not strict just take it easy no lifting... My swab was neg for pre term labour so he should stay put but it's still a risk... No dilation but my cervix is super soft and low

[Thorz300]

I think I would have chosen a girl if I only had one child, back before I had any kids that is, but my little guys are so sweet and adorable and we have such a strong loving bond that I would never be able to make that decision now. I don't know anything about girls anymore, I am sure I'll pick it up though.

WAG I am so glad things are ok, but for sure take it easy, we don't want your little Lennon coming out too soon!

[Mum to three girls]

Take it easy WAG. Is there someone who can help you?

I was wondering about the preferred gender thing because even though I thought I REALLY wanted a boy reading some of the posts here and on IG sort of made me realise that my gender preference was no where near as strong as that of some women. I think it may have been more of an issue if I'd been desperate for a boy to begin with.

[Wanting-a-girl]

DH is here but totally useless! Since I have been home I've still had to feed kids!

[WantingPink]

Congrats Thorz and I am so glad they could put your mind at ease!! Curious if they said anything about the first scan you had with them?

I have always wanted both genders and always hoped that I would have both a boy and a girl. I think if I had two girls I would also want a boy just as much as I want a girl right now. I think each gender offers something different and I have always wanted to experience both.

[fish2012]

Thorz whoop whoop so pleased

Wag poor you scary stuff hun make him cook your baby boy needs to stay put!

I always wanted a girl I would have happily had an all girl family but I'm glad I don't I would have missed so much! I blame my mother I'm an only child and see always said I was do pleased you were a girl if you'd been a boy I'd have to had tried again and I never wanted that! I am gonna be so careful not to pass my gd onto my daughter

[DLTAG89]

Thorz so pleased for you, shes beautiful too. You can go pink mad now :cheer:

Wag hope you manage to get your feet up and get some rest.

I always wanted girls before having any children and never saw myself having boys. When DS1 came along i was ok with it as me and DH knew we didnt want to stop at 1 but when i found out DS2 was a boy i was distraught as DH said no more children after 2 so i thought all my dreams of a daughter were gone. This time i kind of expected to hear boy so geared myself up for up but was over the moon and very shocked when she said girl. So happy as now our little family will be complete.

[Mel1983]

Congrats thorz bet ur so pleased! I'm wanting another scan now to confirm my girl as I'm still in denial and worrying that they'll have got it wrong!

Anybody still getting feeling sick sometimes?

[Salsa]

Mel I want another scan too to confirm girl!! I spoke to my sonographer friend who did the scan and she said she very much doubts a penis will be seen now. I'm still anxious to have another look. But will have to wait now until 32wks. My on does a scan every time I go see him but he never looks at gender and I feel silly asking him too.

[Salsa]

Mel I have my odd days still feeling sick. More odd moments. I actually had one tonight. I know having a rest would calm it down but with 3 kids 4 and under I never get that chance!

[Wanting-a-girl]

My morning sickness still makes the odd appearance :s

[WantingPink]

I still have morning sickness briefly in the morning. I think it has something to do with my prenatal pills. I take them right before I go to bed and if I forget I notice the next morning I won't feel sick at all. Kind of weird??

[Mel1983]

It's just before my evening meal I feel sick, especially during cooking, made last nights meal and couldn't touch a bit of it!

Wish I didn't feel the need for another scan, it just fees to good to be true!

[Thorz300]

No more sickness for me, just an intense craving for chocolate at all hours of the day!

I have another scan next week to check my placenta so hopefully that will be 3 scans confirming girl. I'm believing its a girl now though.

[Girlsway]

I have a private scan booked next week too, just want to see if everything is still ok and would like to see the little one again. Is that good enough reason to pay for one or shall I rather wait till 30 wks?

[Thorz300]

Girlsway it's always nice to see the baby, so any reason is worth it! How exciting for you!

[fish2012]

Yes girlsway go for it ;-)

[Wanting-a-girl]

I personally don't think elective scans are a good idea.... I've read things That I don't like the sound of... I know it's nice to see the baby and all but I think the risks are just so unknown...I read something like having. A lot of u/s can cause mental delays and left handedness well ds2 I had many u/s not elective but he's autistic and is left handed and the only left handed person in either of our families so it's not hereditary

[Mrs_P]

Contemplating going to the hospital.... I'm having period like cramps for a few hours now and now I'm having sooo much pressure it feels like he's gonna fall out... I checked to see if I could feel my cervix I did not poke around Or anything just wanted to see where it is and it is quite low and ridiculously soft like

Sorry to interrupt girls - i had this about 26 weeks and it scared the life out of me - not contractions but period pains and severe cramping and the pressure was untrue. Midwife reckoned she was just going through a growth spurt and as she is my fourth my ligaments etc weren't as flexible as they should be. I did check my cervix though (i know its bad but the first pregnancy i have known what to look for and was panicking) and it was super low and soft like at ovulation - it didn't disappear for a couple of weeks and now i can't find it if i tried but the pains lasted a few days although i've not had anything like it again since (although i was really worried about an incompetent cervix). I hope it all works out ok for you to and hope it might help stop you worrying to know someone else has been through the same thing too x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks :) I did go get checked out and no dilation :) she told me to take it easy for a few days and it's preg just that I've had many babies now

[Girlsway]

WAG how many ultrasounds did you have with DS2? I had a lot with all my pregnancies, I wonder if I did any damage too.

[Mum to three girls]

I know personal anecdotes doesn't = data but I had loads of scans with DD1 due to growth concerns and she is fine. Taught herself to read by four, now at school and thriving academically and happy and sociable. Because I was worried at the time I did a few online medical searches (ie not just google!) and couldn't find anything concrete.

There's always such a lot to think/worry about when pregnant, though, isn't there? You'd think by now I'd be relaxed about the whole thing but I'm not. I never really feel comfortable with it until about 32 weeks when I know that I won't have a really prem baby. This time the whole VBAC thing is getting to me.

[Salsa]

I work in radiology, and there is no real evidence that supports many ultrasounds = any sort of damage. As Mum to three said, there is actually no real concrete evidence to support this. Just a lot of speculation.
Girlsway - go for it!

[Wanting-a-girl]

That's the thing when there is no real concrete evidence of it doing harm or not doing harm I would prefer to stay away myself personally....

I one at 6 weeks, 11 week, 19 weeks, 25 weeks, and then the last couple weeks I had them every couple days to every other day

After you live what I live with you tend to not want any what ifs ... I swear I listen to constant screaming fits for probably at least 5 hours of my day everyday

[Girlsway]

I am sorry about your DS2, it has to be very heartbreaking for you. I would probably think everyday what went wrong and if i made a mistake somewhere. Do you think it was only the ultrasounds or something else too?

[Wanting-a-girl]

I have no idea it's really just one of the what ifs I would have never thought about if nothing was wrong with him...

I'm not saying not to get an u/s just giving my opinion... I'm hoping I don't need more with this preg altho I would love to see him!

[Girlsway]

How early on you noticed something was wrong and when was he diagnosed?
I and probably every mother wonders if everything is okay with their new born. I had 6 scans with my DS2 due to spotting but sofar he seems okay.

[fish2012]

ugh I've had 10 scans now 2 more booked only one of these was a private gender scan - don't give me something else to stress about please!

[Mrs_P]

fish try not to worry too much - its more the 3d/4d elective scans that they warn moms about as they use much higher levels of ultra sound that the normal 2d scans do - in your case its more important for you and your baby that you have the scans.

i had the least amount of scans with ds1, yet he is the one is special needs in our family - i would agree with WAG that when you have a child with this sort of 'illness' you look for reasons why and avoid anything that may have contributed in the future BUT there are lot of things that are linked to this condition, most of them are coincidences and you cannot avoid the situation - it would be different for you if you were just doing it for fun or bonding etc but you have a real medical need - no worrying aloud you have had more than your fair share of worry this pregnancy!

[Wanting-a-girl]

He was really weird from very early on I would say 6 monthsish which is super early to notice autism but that's how bad it is... He would sit and spin wheels for hours straight! Or open and close doors, flip carpet corners etc... He was diagnoses at 2 years 3 months which is also super early but thats how bad his autism is ... He didn't say a word til he was four... Now he talks non stop but it's not conversational and he always talk about himself in the third person lol...


I wasn't trying to scare anyone it's just something I think about

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya do not cancel medically needed ones! I was also just referring to the elective u/s

[fish2012]

Thanks mrs p I can't another 3 weeks and then I feel like I can start thinking about bringing a baby home .....

Wag I know my ds1 is just very highly strung and I over analyse that so I can imagine why you would think about it xx

[Tree]

I was just wondering if using a Doppler has the same risks!?

[fish2012]

Morning ladies bright and sunny here this morning! I'm taking 20 girls off on guide camp today! For those who do please pray for sun and energy - I have no idea how I'll make it throu the week ;-)

'See' you all on Friday

[Mum to three girls]

Fish, I couldn't do it! The very best of luck. I'd give you some "energy dust" (lol) but I have none.

[Girlsway]

I have a feeling CTG Doppler is safer than Doppler ultrasounds, maybe Salsa will know more about that.

[Wanting-a-girl]

is anyones baby still breech? this is the first baby that is still breech doing crazy flips at this point and it is freaking me out!! he measures 26 weeks my uterus measures 23... and im 25 weeks.... hopfully the dr just measured me wrong

[Mrs_P]

WAG this is another one of those four baby joys according to my midwife - loads of room to move around, this one went head down three weeks ago but the midwife wasn't at all bothered said she's find her way by 36 weeks hopefully as she has lots of space - she still does really big stretches now i feel her in my hips and my lungs at the same time - she is the smallest of my babies according to ultra sounds but she def stretches about more

[Wanting-a-girl]

thanks!!! that makes me feel better!!!! all my other boys were early turners

[Salsa]

Yes ctg dopplers are safer. They use a different frequency yet again to ultrasound dopplers

[Tree]

Yes ctg dopplers are safer. They use a different frequency yet again to ultrasound dopplers

Thanks! I've got a Sonoline b handheld one... Started to worry! I don't use it that often, but being as I'm in the first trimester still it's quite a nice reassurance once in a while!

[Salsa]

Its been rather quiet on here over the last few days. Hope everyone is travelling well. I had a fall yesterday. I was carrying my 3 yr old up to the table for lunch (he wanted a cuddle - always wants cuddles) but my foot slipped on a puzzle piece on the floor and went right out from under me! We both came crashing down with my 3 yr old landing on my bump. It really scared him so he was hysterical for a while. It frightened me too. Seeing my doc today anyway for a check up, if I wasnt going today I would of gone to the hospital last night, but I am feeling movements still so think its ok. Bit anxious just to get that reassurance though. Man do I have some impressive bruises on my leg, knee and hip!! My whole body is aching today as I quickly tried the best I could to brace myself for not only me, my baby but also my 3 yr old!

[Southern Butterfly]

Hi ladies! Been MIA lately but going to try and be around more.

WAG- Glad you are doing ok after your appt. Keep baby Lennon cooking!

Salsa- sorry about your fall, I'm sure that was scary!

I'm hanging in there, getting really uncomfortable and having trouble sleeping ugh. We had a picnic at the park yesterday and DH took a couple of nice pics (I'm not used to being in front of the camera but I think he did a pretty good job!)

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[DLTAG89]

Southern them pics are just lovely

Salsa hope your ok, must have been really scary. DS1 tipped a trolly over on me yesterday when out but it thankfully missed my bump and just caught my leg but ouch. Hope everything goes ok at the docs too.

Wag i have no idea how my babys lying lol. I wish i knew but i've only seen my midwife twice the whole pregnancy and the last time was at about 16 weeks. Its a good job i know how to look after myself as they really dont give a dam here.

[Mum to three girls]

Salsa, I hope everything's ok. Southern, you look stunning. I just look massive and fat. I feel soooo hungry all the time at the moment as well, I'm trying to eat sensibly so I don't have to lug around all that extra weight in the third trimester.

Does anyone else have a young toddler? DD3 is 15 months now and I have aching hips by the end of the day after picking her up, carrying her etc.

[Girlsway]

Salsa I fell with my DS1 and no harm was done. I am sure your little one is ok too.

Southern beautiful pictures, it will be a good memory.

Mum to 3 I have a young toddler too. He is also only 14.5 months. I have aching pelvic bone and sometimes he kicks me hard into the stomach but I gather baby is nicely protected inside. The most difficult I find is the tiredness I feel by the end of each day. 3 more months to go!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Great pics southern! I hate my pic taken lol

Salsa hope all is well... Please update soon!

DLTG... That is crazy when do you get seen again?

I finally get to see my OB/GYN on the 13th! Been seeing a stupid GP and she's ridiculously stupid... I had to show her how to use a fetal Doppler!

Heart burn is my worst enemy at the moment it seems to get worse every baby! Thank god for whoever created Zantac! I feel like time is going sooooo fast! I can't believe our babies will be here soon! I feel so mentally unprepared... I actually had a breakdown yesterday when I was playing with my ds3 cause we have the best strongest bond that I've ever had with any one and I don't want to lose an ounce of it and I'm so worried that he's going to be sooo sad :( I know he will adjust but it just really gets to me

[Thorz300]

Salsa, that is scary!!! I fall down all the time because of my hip, but yours sounded like quite the ordeal! I hope all is well.

Southern, I love your pics! You look amazing, I look like a fat blob, I don't dare get in front of a camera lol

WAG I know exactly how you feel. My bond was like that with DS1 and I sobbed before DS2 was born because I couldn't imagine how a new baby could possibly fit in to the scenario because of our bond. Turns out, everyone always has their place in the family, and I haven't felt like my bond with any of my boys has taken away from the bond with their brothers. I totally get being scared about it though.

I have my scan tomorrow! Here is to hoping she is still a she because if my placenta is on the rise, then this will most likely be my final scan!! Once again I am a little nervous I'll see a penis, but not nearly as scared about it as I was with my last one, last time, I was convinced the penis was just hiding. LOL
I am getting huge, all I want to eat is chocolate and ice cream!!! I've already gained 15 lbs and im only almost 23 weeks.

[Southern Butterfly]

Thank you ladies, you all are too kind as I honestly feel like a beached whale!

WAG- You asked about breech babies, I wouldn't worry too much as it is still early and he has plenty of time to find the "exit" lol. This one has been head down for a while and I can feel the pressure of him pushing on my cervix, not comfortable!

Thorz- Good luck at your scan, I know she will still have all her lady parts and nothng extra!

Is anyone else simply not sleeping??? I've certainly had restless nights during all of my pregnancies but not this bad. I toss and turn until 3 or 4 am before finally going to sleep. It's not only physical discomfort but mentally I just can't sleep! I sure hope this ends soon because I'm miserable.

[Salsa]

All is fine thanks everyone. Doc said there is a lot of cushioning that I supply for the baby! Not sure if I should be happy or offended with this comment!! Haha ultrasound showed all is good! My whole body is so sore though from bracing myself and for my son!
I have a toddler too who is constantly on my hip! It's just making everything I do so asymmetrical that by the end of the day my hips and back have had it!! All 3 of mine are in carseats still so getting them all in and out of cars really hurts my back too ! Still 3 more months!! Lol

[Wanting-a-girl]

I have caught up on so much sleep that I can't sleep past 6-7 am lol I think maybe cause ds3 only started to consistently sleep all night for the past few months now... I do toss and turn and this baby seems to react and wake up every time I move at night lol... He's gonna be a bad baby I think lol....

Thanks southern... I know it's early just something for me to worry about I guess lol...

Who here would try to vaginally deliver a breech baby just out of curiosity? Cause I was thinking if he ended up being foot down I would possibly want to try that instead of a section

Great to hear everything is fine salsa :)

[Mum to three girls]

Breech babies make me nervous so I wouldn't but my opinion is biased as DH and I both have medical backgrounds. I've been to quite a few breech deliveries and while most of them have been controlled and planned and the outcome fine as a whole the babies have been born a bit more "stunned" than vaginal babies. Certainly nothing that a bit of stimulation/resus hasn't sorted out quickly but personally it would make me nervous.

Having said that I think someone's personal definition of "risk" is very dependent on their own experiences which make mine pretty skewed.

I'm due near the end of the school holidays here and while I'm hoping for a VBAC (first two normal, last a section) I was just thinking the other day that if he is breech and I do have an elective section it would make it much easier to work out what to do with the girls!

I'm only 22 weeks but have just realised I'll need to get DD3 off the breast! There's no milk but she still has a 5 min comfort suck at the end of the day. It's such a busy time in general that I have kept it going but I have no desire to tandem feed (nothing against it, but it's not for me).

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ive also attended breech births I have a bit of medical background... Breech births make me very nervous too... And watching a breech birth really freaks me out in general... It looks like the head is going to get stuck.... I just don't want a section but I would never do anything to risk his life so I imagine I would do the section as it lowers his risk of complications than to have a breech birth.... I will be doing everythi to get him to turn if he hasn't down so by 30 weeks ... I hate chiros and swore I would never use one but I would def try whatever they do to help baby turn and I would also let my dr try to flip him... I would stand on my head for a month lol... I read that washing floors on hands and knees can influence them to turn so I will be having very clean floors lol

[DLTAG89]

I see my midwife again next week, not that theres ever much point but i love listening to babys heartbeat.

DS1 was breech but he turned at about 35 weeks and was born at 38. I was really hoping not to have a section, i'm just very glad he did turn in the end.

Salsa glad everything is ok :)

I'm not sleeping great either, i cant seem to get to sleep for a few hours after going to bed and then i'm waking up early and i really have no idea why, i've been such a grumpy mummy because of it too.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg! I go on kijiji its an online selling site... I usually look at the baby stuff people are selling... Well last night someone was selling a book called "orgasmic birth" the title made me cringe... Don't get me wrong I love orgasms lol but I then googled it and it's quite disturbing to me... I don't think childbirth is the time to get off... I know we don't want a painful birth but I sure as hell don't want to be having orgasms...

[Salsa]

Wag- lol gross!!! I'm with you on that one! I'll leave those to my time with just my husband around thank you very much! I don't think the 2 should be associated! How disturbing!

[Thorz300]

OMG my sweet sweet little DS1 just graduated from Kindergarten!!! How sad, he is growing up way too fast!
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[fish2012]

hey ladies,

hope you're all well, back from the field!

WAG - agree very odd - you were brave to google it tbh!
Thorz - heartbreaking! what lovely lill men you have!

I think I've turned my monkey this one has been transverse the whole time I have been making myself sleep on my left side and done the workout on here How to Turn a Breech, Posterior or Transverse baby by Pregnancyexercise.co.nz - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pteEYX8zwWc) seems to have turned i'm now getting heartburn ;-( but I thought I had turned her and that day about 4 people said oh your bumps really popped which it has! fx have scan on 11th so will find out then. don't think we get choice of a section for breech if it's not first baby ;-S

cream crackered not slept at all on week away running camp for 20 teenage guides! off to france with the boys tomorrow 6hr car journey with a 2&3 year old - lovely! hope it'll be worth it!

sorry haven't had time to catch up but will 'see' you all next week hope you have good sleepy weeks

xx

[Mum to three girls]

Thorz, great pics!

The whole "orgasmic birth" thing always strikes me as a sort of oneupmanship thing. Ideally we'd all like a no intervention, relaxed, uncomplicated drug free delivery but it's almost like to be a true birthing goddess birth now needs to be deeply pleasurable/sensual as well. Personally from transition on I can't stand to be touched. And who would really want to be trying for an orgasm with poo and amniotic fluid being cleared away at the same time???

[divakotka]

Hi Ladies,
I know it's been a while since I've been on here. We've just been so busy since coming back from our trip to Europe. It took me a week to recover, sleeping 10-hour nights, and just getting on top of all the laundry and other household duties.
Unfortunately I seem to have come down with what is known as "pelvic girdle pain" or "symphisis pubis disorder." I didn't have it with the other two boys although I think I had it for a month or so AFTER giving birth to DS2 (he was 9lbs 6oz) when I couldn't sleep on my sides because it hurt so much. Well this seems to be getting worse now and I am already having trouble lifting one leg to get in the car or put on pants, not to mention walking up the stairs (and we have plenty of those). This really sucks. I am waddling and limping all the time now. I haven't talked to my OB yet as it started about four days ago but I hope she can send me to a physical therapist or chiro so I can get some relief. I really want to give birth naturally again and I read that with this kind of condition, it's best to do it on your side or on all fours.

Anyway...does anyone else have experience with this? Thorz, is this the hip pain you have mentioned before?

I really want to come on here more often. My mother-in-law will be visiting next week for a few days but after that, life will hopefully slow down!

[Thorz300]

My hip pain is very very similar to what you are going through as a matter of fact with DS2 they told me I had SPD but then with DS3 they told me it was sacroiliac joint disfunction. I went to a chiropractor and a physical therapist nothing helped. It always went away as soon as the baby was born but then a year before ttc this baby I started hurting again and I wasn't pg so I decided to go to a sports medicine dr. He did X-rays on my hips (which I never had before because I was always pg when I was in this kind of pain) and he found through X-rays that I have hip dysplasia which is something I was born with and my hips are slightly deformed and don't fit in the socket right so they grind and pop and are very loose so I fall a lot because they can't hold my weight. It is EXTREMELY painful! I'm sorry you are going through SPD a lot of the symptoms are the same as what I have that's why they thought I had it at first and to be honest, unfortunately there isn't much that can be done and it gets worse as the pregnancy moves forward. You can look into getting an SI joint belt or pregnancy belt they help a bit. But are not fun to wear in the summer.
So so sorry you are hurting too!

[Salsa]

Ok ladies - I'm stressing. I'm super strict with not eating or drinking anything I shouldn't whilst pregnant. But today I went out for lunch with some girlfriends and we all had this chocolate dessert which had chocolate mousse in it. I didn't think anything of it but now suddenly thought "hmmmm I hope that was safe" and googled mousse and realized it can be made with raw eggs!! Now I'm convinced I'm going to get salmonella!!! I can't believe I was so stupid!!! I'm usually so diligent. I'm stressing and worried now :-(

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg I've eaten mousse and never thought of it! I'm crazy pregnant person like that too... But I'm thinking it's very unlikely that you get it... Just try to relax I think you will be alright :) you could call the restaurant and ask how their mousse is made

[divakotka]

Salsa, if it was a reputable place, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, as far as I know, most forms of salmonella would make you very sick but not the baby. If you are reading this 12-24 hours after you ate the mousse and you are feeling okay, then you are most likely fine. :) Honestly, I have eaten a few things here and there that aren't considered "safe" during pregnancy. But these days, at least here in the US, you see just as many (if not more) listeria outbreaks from raw spinach and/or other produce than from meats and cheeses. :(

[Salsa]

Thanks ladies. That makes me feel a bit better. I'll try get some sleep and hope tomorrow I feel fine and then hopefully the risk has passed! Just feel so stupid, it just didn't even occur to me until now to check. My heart sank when I saw it was "unsafe" yes it was from an upmarket restaurant. So fingers crossed they are Doing all the right things in their kitchen! Thanks ladies, I'll just see how I am over the next few days x x

[divakotka]

Thorz -- if it gets any worse, I might look into that support belt. So far, I have a "battle plan," lol. I'll try to see a physical therapist and/or chiro (you never know, it might help), then I read about some gentle exercises and stretches to strengthen the muscles around my pelvis, possible use the belt. I'm also going to start up my magnesium supplement again because my muscles all over my body are usually too tight and stiff (and I've been getting lots of braxton hicks), and I'll be going back on a paleo diet (to keep possible inflammation levels down and because I feel like a different person on it). I also read that some women had success with some essential oils (that are considered safe in pregnancy). I know that sounds like a stretch but I am willing to try anything to make it through these last few months with as little discomfort and limited mobility as possible. I just have too much to do! :(

I'm so sorry you are dealing with the hip dysplasia and can only imagine how much that must hurt. Not to mention the fear of losing your balance and falling. The only thing I know for sure if that when we get to hold our sweet babies, all the pain will have been worth it. Your little girl is still a girl, right??? :)

[Rosie85]

Just had to say...thorz, your boys are sooo handsome!

[Thorz300]

Yep she is still a girl, I've had it confirmed 3 times now!! I tried essential oils as well and they didn't help any. I know some people swear by those things 2 of my closest friends sell them and their houses smell of oils, so I have tried them on numerous occasions, and I have never had an ounce of success with them for any of my ailments or my kids ailments either! But hey, I'm with you, it is always worth a shot because if it works for you, then great!!!!

[Thorz300]

Just had to say...thorz, your boys are sooo handsome!

Thanks so much, they keep me on my toes for sure! I sure love my guys!

[DLTAG89]

My goodness its been quiet on here :)

Been buying a few little bits for baby, mostly netural until we get it confirmed we are defo having a girl. Only 2 weeks and 4 days till my scan, cannot wait. Never had a 3d/4d one before so really looking forward to it.

Hayfever has kicked in big style too so been feeling pretty rough these past few days. I'm seeing my midwife tomorrow so will be asking what i can take, if anything.

Diva hope you had a really nice holiday :) we go away in 3 weeks and we are all super excited.

Thorz your boys are just so so cute.

[Mel1983]

I've been wondering why it's so quite too! Been missing reading up every day!

I've also been suffering from hay fever! Let me know what they say you can take, hate hay fever it's horrible, I sound like I have a permanent cold!

I've booked my 3d scan too it's not till the 14th July though , so desperate for it to be sooner! I'm praying little one will still be a girl! I've brought a couple of pink things and that's it really, we'll I have a little basket full. I'm not buying anything else now till my scan. Wish I was one of the people that could have a scan and be happy to believe it and get excited, but instead I keep worrying they missed something on the scan!

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[Wanting-a-girl]

Lol I will have to post a pic of mine urs is like half the size lmao!

I can't seem to stop shopping! I have way too much stuff now.... His dresser can only fit 0-3 months clothes cause there's so much :s..., it's my last baby tho right so it's okay ;) I am buying a new double stroller I'm gonna get the britax b-ready.

It's very quite... I'm thinking cause we al know what we are having so no more obsessing happening :)

Are people starting to think of birth plans? I do have preferences...

Whats everyone planning for pain relief and such?

[Wanting-a-girl]

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maybe not as big as i thought (FEEL)

[Mel1983]

Your all in the front! I'm sure my bums bigger this time! With my boys you couldn't tell from the back this time I feel like I'm bigger all over!

Such a nice feeling though, love feeling proper movements from little one!

This will be my last one too, and I think I will go wild shopping I just have to wait a few more weeks now till my scan, which is probably a good thing or I'd be bankrupt by the end! Having never looked at pink clothes in the shops think I'm going to be lethal when I finally do !!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Lol DH is very lucky this isn't a girl lol! Altho there is a lot of boy stuff I love too...

Omg this baby flips non stop lol... It's nice to have reassurance that he's alive and well... The other day he had a quiet day and I was getting worried

[Salsa]

Morning ladies! Cute bump pics!
Ok I'll be brave and show you my latest pic.
This was taken a few days ago before bed
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I have totally decked out the nursery in all things pink! Have another scan in 3 weeks to check my placenta, so Im worried a penis will suddenly appear!! Ive spoken with my friend who did my gender scan at 22 weeks and she said there is no way a penis is going to show now. But I will feel better once I see it again! I keep looking back at my potty shots and obsessing over them!! Always have to find something to obsess over lol
My DH has been in China for a week with work, gets back tomorrow thank goodness!! I hate him being so far away and realise what a difference it makes having him help every night after work with the kids! 1 more night! Phew... Then he's taking me next weekend away without the kids to a lovely resort for some relaxation time.... cant wait!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Awww nice bump salsa! She's def a girl so stop worrying

[Thorz300]

Such cute bumps ladies, if I remember I'll post my bump tomorrow because I'm already in bed and in lots and lots of pain. Dr has put me on partial bed rest :( bummer! Because I've been falling down a couple times a day :( I was really hoping to hold out longer on the bed rest!

[Salsa]

Thorz thats no good!! Im so sorry to hear that. Look after yourself and little Macie Anne! I know it must be sooo awful being on bed rest when you're so busy, but just think its not forever and the time will come and go - it will be worth it in the end x x

[DLTAG89]

Oh thoz, hope your feeling better soon and you get some time to put your feet up.

I've been thinking about my birth plan but it will most likly go out the window when the time comes but i'm sticking by my one rule and thats no pain relief, same as the boys (thats until the stiches get done anyway) but i have no idea where i'm going to have baby and its worrying my sick.

Loving the bump pics :) ill have to pop mine up but its not really much bigger than the 20 week pic i put up.

I'm so worried this little girl wont be a little girl either when i have my next scan, i dont have any potty shots or anything to look back at, just have the memory of the scan. Hope the 21st comes round quick but i doubt it will.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I had one drug free birth and I almost died!!! and that labour was only 30 mins!!! I dont know if we all feel different during labour and delivery...my friend just had a baby and she said ao it wasnt too bad... for me the pain is soooo intense and i totally lose control!!! I am trying to prepare myself this time bettr cause i dont want the epidural cause last time it didnt take and i had a lot of back pain after... the gas helps me concentrate on my breathing a lot i think and it doesnt do anything for the pain at all!! shots of morphine just get me high... and no relief... delivery pain doesnt bother me much its the labour that kills me!! i dialate super fast so maybe thats why its so intense...

[DLTAG89]

Oh wag thats terrible, was it because it was drug free you nearly died? Thats really scary. What pain relief are you thinking about having?

I had gas and air with DS1 but it was horrible, made me feel sick and out of it so threw it on the floor after a couple of puffs, DS2 i had paracetomol and then gas and air with stiches afterwards but it did nothing, i just remember lying on the bed crying my eyes out staring at the light. I had anasetic (sorry about spelling) with the stiches but with DS2 it did nothing because they had to stich the muscle and the pain relief was no where near strong enough. I'd do birth, labour and contractions 1million times over than have stiches just once.

I'd love a water birth too this time, tried with DS2 but he was to quick and came while they were cleaning the room out for me. I can see this one being even quicker tho which scares the hell out of me.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya not literally almost died sorry should have clarified... Ya no pain relief was rough on me for that one... Ds1 I had the epidural and slept threw the labour but they turn it off for birth... I remember being very angry... But it wasn't nearly as bad as ds2... Ds1 was also vacuumed out :s and I had over and hour of stitches after that :s didn't feel pain when he was stitching but I very clearly remember the feeling of the stitch string running through ewwwww....my vagina will never look the same :( o well lol... Ds3 was an induction it was 2 hours and the contractions were really intense but once again nothing like ds2! Ds3 was my hardest delivery... Took 30 mins to get him out lol ds2 flew out like a bat out of hell... There is an iv drug I can't remember the name but I might try that... At the same time tho cause I have short labours I feel like I should just suck it up.... Cause I feel like a million bucks after the last two babies like I could have run a marathon lol.... Red raspberry leaf tea is amazing for after pains by the way! I had horrible pains after ds2! So wit ds3 I drank it during and after labour and none! It was awesome

I know I'm def delaying cord clamping again... I thought it was so awesome and baby was soooo peaceful at birth not screaming his head off.... The only downfall for me is that it increases jaundice and then I'm Rh- and that increases jaundice and then my last two babies our blood mixed so ds3 had a triple whammy of jaundice and ended up under the light..... But that basically the Bly thing that is a must on my plan and anything to avoid a c section

[Wanting-a-girl]

I would LOVE a water birth! But my hospital doesn't do them :( and I refuse to do an at home birth...

[DLTAG89]

I look like i've been butchered down there and it will also never be the same again. I clearly remember the feeling of the stiches too, not good. Thankfully i've never had afterpains but heard about them, i drank raspberry leaf tea with DS2 so maybe that helped, ill defo be drinking it again this time. My local hospital doesnt do water births either but i'm hoping ill make it to the birth centre (its a longer drive) and wont have to go into our local horrible hospital.

Feeling so so stressed at the min, the boys have really been playing up and i'm wondering if maybe we should have waited another year for this baby. So worried about coping and really hope the boys calm down a little before then. I just seem to be constantally shouting and tell them no :(

[Wanting-a-girl]

It gets worse as they age... My ds1 drives me insane he is soooo bad... He is so disrespectful, doesn't listen... I feel like all I do is punish him! And shout! I hate it...

[Wanting-a-girl]

I have so many appts coming up it is insane! I feel sooooo overwhelmed!

I am starting ds3 vaccinations on Tuesday :( and I'm very sad but it needs to be done... I've delayed them long enough....

I have my first OB appt on next thurs! :)

I have to renew his health card ds3 and that will prob take hours from my life lol

The week after ds3 has a sedation appt for his eye and I hate these appts they pin him down and make him take chloral hydrate and it burns his throat... :(

DH has a consult for the big V

Ob appts are gonna be bi-weekley already! I wish I could go another month... I'm gonna request it...

Ds2 has drs appts and he's getting a pshyc evaluation

Ds3 will be starting occupational and speech therapy which will be weekly

Then throw In the new baby and all his appts and the birth, his jaundice that he will have...

Ds1 has nothing thank god lol

Sorry had to vent lol it seems to help to let it out

[Mum to three girls]

That's a huge number of appointments WAG, I find the school drop offs and pick ups more than enough! I can't remember my OB's appointment regime - I don't think it gets more frequent than monthly until after 32 weeks?

The bumps all look great, I'll post mine this weekend.

[Thorz300]

Im feeling quite bummed right now, and I really don't know why! I think it is mostly because of the huge weight gain and knowing that now that bed rest is here, weight gain will just get worse! I've gained 16lbs which is about normal, but the problem is I'm gonna be in bed for practically all of the next 4.5 months so its going to get out of control like last time. On top of that, there are so many things I still need to do for the baby nursery but the pain in my hips is even preventing me from sitting in a chair so I can get in front of my sewing machine! Ugh. Well, I still need to post a pic of my bump. If I actually get dressed then I will do it for sure, also I have a friend who just dropped off 2 bags of baby clothes!! I'm already set with enough clothes from NB-3 months, do you think its bad to tell people to buy 3month+ for my shower? I know most people buy newborn stuff for baby showers but I really need older baby stuff. Anyhow, going through that stuff got me all emotional, I still cannot believe I am having a baby girl and get to actually dress my baby in all these super sweet clothes!

[Girlsway]

I feel with you Thorz, I put piles on since I got back to work this Feb, where I sit all day. I hardly use up any calories this way and I will end up looking like an elephant for a year again :-) thank god it's our last baby. Had enough of putting weight on and then stuggling to loose it. Only advantage this time was a low weight start due to LE diet and I think you started pretty low too.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Pregnancy is not a time when I worry about the weight ;) I've been eating soooooo bad lol lots of junk food which is really out of character for me... I don't have a sweet tooth normally .... But this pregnancy I've been eating candy,cake,eclairs lol everything lol

[Thorz300]

In my head I know that I shouldn't worry about weight, but I just can't help it. I was chunky in high school and I worked really hard to stay slim since I lost my chunkiness, and it is just built into me to worry about watching the scale go up. Luckily I have really never had an issue with losing it even though I gained 50+ with DS3 I still lost it all in a reasonable amount of time, but I still struggle with watching the number on the scale go up. Not to mention, we are too poor to buy new clothes for me, so I should control my weight. My dr wants me to put on 40 lbs, I really would feel more comfortable with 30 but I guess as long as I don't go over 40 I should just relax about it.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Maybe don't weigh yourself at home... I put my scale away so I can't... And weight gain doesn't bother me just cause I no I can't do anything about it till preg is over... Then I obsess and get self conscious lol

[Mum to three girls]

I hate the weight gain as well and I tend to pile it on whilst pregnant. I also find it depressing after the baby is born and I'm fat and sleep deprived and nothing fits. And I feel like I'm continuously losing pregnancy weight! It always comes off though.

I do envy those women who look completely normal apart from their bumps though.

[Southern Butterfly]

I've gained a lot this pregnancy as well and trying not t get too bummed but it's hard. I still weigh less at this gestation than I did with the others only because I started out so underweight.

My bump has really "exploded" over the last several weeks. I kept telling DH that I'm much bigger (belly-wise) this time around. Also as much as I hate being a complainer I've been sooo much more uncomfortable... more back pain, pelvic pain, shortness of breath, etc. At my u/s on wed I now know this isn't all in my head. Apparently my baby is measuring MASSIVE and I have polyhydramnios which is excess amniotic fluid. The combo of giant baby and the extra fluid is causing all these issues and uncofrunately has also been causing tons of contractions due to the added strain on my uterus. So my already high risk of preterm delivery is now even higher. I've been pretty down about the news because I really was hoping to go full term.

Has anyone done their glucose screening yet? The perinatal ob said my big baby and high fluid levels could be a sign of gestational diabetes which floored me because I usually have LOW blood sugar, not high. I've never thought twice about the glucose test but now I'm a little nervous for mine next week.

I got some more cute pics at my scan... this one is my favorite. Poor guy is getting tired of having his picture taken lol

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[Wanting-a-girl]

im doing my gluclose test next week... last preg i failed the first one then had to go and do the longer one :S but that one was fine...

are you dialating at all yet?

[Southern Butterfly]

are you dialating at all yet?

The silver lining in this so far is that my cervix is actually holding up better than usual. I'm only about a fingertip dialated and although my cervix is shortening more than a "normal" person's would, it is pretty good for me. Hopefully it stays that way.

What about you WAG? Have you still been having a lot of contractions?

Here is my bump... for some reason it seems to look much bigger in person than in the pics but trust me I'm huge lol.

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[Wanting-a-girl]

awww you look great!!!!

um ya god they are soooo painful too... ive had like 4 today already... i see my ob on thursday

thats good that your cervix is holding good for you!! hopfully you make it to 37... what was your earliest baby? sorry my placenta brain gets the best of me... are you still aloud to have sex/orgasm? cause of the preterm history?

[DLTAG89]

Wow wag you are busy, i thought i had a mad few months coming up but nothing compared to what you've got going on.

I have my bloods done again on the 9th of july so they will most likely do my glucose then. I also have to have a jab for whooping cough as theres been an outbreak in the uk so they are giving that out to expectant mums, i'm dreading it. I hate needles so much but i know its for the best.

Thorz i know its prob not easy but try not to worry about weight gain. I'm the opposite to you tho and worry if i'm putting enough on and if i'm eating enough. I used to have really bad issues with food in the past and i find it so tough to eat more but i know i have to eat more than i usually would.

[Wanting-a-girl]

yup and all that madness begins monday... dread dread dread.....

[Southern Butterfly]

WAG, my guys were born at 31, 35 and 33 weeks. I'm sorry you're still having lots of contractions too. Hope you have a good check up. Will they check your cervix?

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ya he will if I ask him to :) I can't believe ob appts are gonna be bi-weekly already :s

[Salsa]

I've just had my glucose test. I usually don't have it until 28wks but my doc is going away so wanted me to have it before he went. Will see what those results are next wk. I've never had an issue so hoping this time round is the same.

[Thorz300]

I have my glucose test in 3 weeks, but I have never had an issue with it. I actually usually have low blood sugar during pregnancy!

Southern, I really hope it all works out ok for you and that your little guy hangs in there as long as possible. My guys always have to be forced out by induction lol. What a sweet pic you captured, he is totally hiding from the camera....awesome!

[Southern Butterfly]

Thank you Thorz. I usually have low blood sugar too which is why I'm so shocked that I could have gestational diabetes. How are you doing? I'm really sorry to hear you're already in such pain. Is your mom still there to help out?

[Thorz300]

I'm doing better this pregnancy than last pregnancy at this time but I'm still on bed rest and hurt a lot. My mom is here and will stay with us for a month after the baby is here, so she will be here a total of 6 months!! My boys absolutely love having their Gammy here!

[Salsa]

Fish - I have a feeling you have another scan coming up?! Or just had one?? Havent heard from you in a while and hope you're doing well x x

[Wanting-a-girl]

I've also been thinking of fish lately wondering where she is and of everything is okay...

DH surprised me and took me to buy the stroller I've been begging for and now I kinda feel bad cause it's a 800 dollar stroller :s altho I am very happy to have it... Just so much money

[Thorz300]

Same here, been wondering about a lot of ladies that have seemed to drop off lately, I hope all is well and everyone is just out enjoying their pregnancy!

Wow WAG that better be one nice stroller!!! How nice of you DH! How fun for you!

I wish we could afford new things lol, I have to make everything I want. I just finished my first section of the bumper set for the crib, when all is said and done the whole crib set will cost me less than $25 but lots of time and frustration lol. Here is a pic of the first section, I hope to get one more done today, I have four total. I already made a sheet and then have to make the skirt.11711

[Salsa]

That's gorgeous Thorz! Can you pop round to my house (just jump on a plane or two) and do one for me?? Lol

[Wanting-a-girl]

Awww that's soooo cute thorz! I wish I could be handy like you

[fish2012]

Hey ladies

Got back from a week in France yesterday night, house is finally straight me and ds1 are playing space alien pop agh no coordination ;-) ds2 has been following me round all morning saying where daddy I want daddy ;-s two weeks of daddy and holiday makes home with mummy rather dull!

I have a scan in London tomorrow am, really really hoping they find nothing new just really want permission to get excited ;-) my sil gets married on Saturday boys being page boys and dh an usher so busy times!!

Thorz you are so crafty where do you get nice material so cheap anything I like is all ways so pricy!

[Thorz300]

Thanks ladies....Fabric is pricey but I get mine at our local fabric store and I only buy it with a coupon or on sale or sometimes when they let me combine the two. I got this fabric for 60% off with my coupons and their memorial day sale.

[DLTAG89]

Thorz your so creative, i love making little things but mine never look half as good as that.

Good luck for your scan tomorro fish x

Nothing exciting at all is happening for me at the min. I've just past the 25 weeks mark though, wooh and i have my next and last ever scan a week on friday, very exciting :D

[WantingPink]

Hey ladies... I haven't checked in for awhile. Everything is going well I have just been very busy chasing 2 boys and doing yard work, having house guests, and painting the nursery. I finally decided on a color and got the nursery painted. Still need to do a few things in the closet and bathroom of that room. Then I need to paint the doors, refinish/repaint the dresser, make some curtains, and decorate. Seems like there is so much to do and not enough time!! This pg is starting to fly by. Next week I will be 30 weeks!! Yikes!!

Thorz I really love the bumper you made. My DH would have a stroke if I used a bumper but they are so cute and the one you are making is just perfect!! I would love to see what everyone has planned for their baby's room. I am going way over the top with the purple/pink in the nursery. I think if I had a girl as a first baby she probably won't be getting half the girly room this baby is going to get.

Hope everyone is doing well and hope your scan goes well Fish!!

[Salsa]

Looking forward to Hearing your update fish x x

[fish2012]

Hey ladies thank you for good wishes, finally good news! No cysts, gall bladder normal size, no new issues found, head down! Specialist says start enjoying pregnancy!

Mixed feelings I was hoping for some kind of miracle recovery for the second twin so STILL not happy in some ways ;-s need to move on and stop thinking about it - shopping maybe the answer ;-)

Oh I forgot bumpers were contentious both my boys had them they both woke up screaming many times a night having lost part of themselves until they did ;-/

[Girlsway]

Great news Fish, now you can relax a little.

I constantly worry if my little one is okay. I picked up a nasty cough which I can't seem to shift and I can cough uncontrolably
especially at night which is not ideal. I wonder if that's having any affect on the baby. I don't want to cause a premature birth.

Next scan is booked at 32 wks still 3.5 weeks to go.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg fish that is amazing news! Thank god! I am so happy for you! Go do some pink shopping and enjoy :)

[Thorz300]

I actually only use bumpers when they are little and don't move. My biggest reason for making them is when we move in two years we want the house to show well for resale. I'm going to make sure and keep them nice and pristine, so that means baby won't actually use them much.

Fish that's really good news! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!!!

So I finally got around to taking my bump pic. Sorry I'm in yoga pants but I gotta be comfy during bed rest, and the mirror in my boys room is icky lol. Here I am 24w4d
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[Mum to three girls]

Fish, that's fantastic news. Could you maybe shop and start planning a eulogy so both babies are acknowledged after birth?

Thorz, you look great. Nice and compact.

I am intrigued now. What are bumpers used for???

[Wanting-a-girl]

From my understanding bumpers are used just to make the crib look pretty... I use them too... When the baby is not rolling

[Salsa]

Hey ladies thank you for good wishes, finally good news! No cysts, gall bladder normal size, no new issues found, head down! Specialist says start enjoying pregnancy!

Mixed feelings I was hoping for some kind of miracle recovery for the second twin so STILL not happy in some ways ;-s need to move on and stop thinking about it - shopping maybe the answer ;-)

Oh I forgot bumpers were contentious both my boys had them they both woke up screaming many times a night having lost part of themselves until they did ;-/

YAY!!! Fish thats wonderful news! Im soooooo happy for you - go ahead and buy that basket you have on amazon!! Im sorry, I know it is still tough to hear the twin didnt survive, I cant imagine how hard that must be. But just try and focus on your beautiful HEALTHY little girl in there x x x

[fish2012]

So tried to buy something for bubba but everything so summery ;-s

Will try again next week ;/)

[Girlsway]

Since I announced we are expecting a girl on Facebook I had lots of second hand clothes offers, which I really appreciate not because we can't afford it but because I have so many beautiful baby boy clothes which I will be pasing down myself.

[Thorz300]

Oh ladies, I CANNOT believe we are entering into the 3rd trimester and some of you are already there! This pregnancy has gone by so fast! I always breathe a sigh of relief once I'm in the 3rd trimester because the baby is considered viable and has a good chance of survival if something were to go wrong. I've never gone into preterm labor, but its always in my head, and its nice to get to the 3rd trimester knowing IF something were to happen, my baby has a chance of making it!! Here is to us all having happy healthy 3rd trimesters!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Tomorrow is my first ob appt :) will be doing my glucose test then will be off to the hospital for my rhogam.... Can't believe we are almost out of the weeks of 20's this preg has gone by so fast! June is pretty well halfway done and then July could be my last full month before this little guys arrival!

[2lovelyboys]

Fish, congratulations on your good news!

[Wanting-a-girl]

So Lennon will be making his debut appearance on aug 27th that's my induction date... Only 75 days OMfG! That seeems soooooooooo sooooooon

[Thorz300]

Wow WAG that is so soon! My induction date is a WHOLE month after yours! Sept 26 is our date.

[fish2012]

Wag how did your appt go?

2boys thanks fx for next scan ;-s

Just so tired and my sil gets married on Saturday lots to help with dh Ushing boys paging me knackered already ;-s

[fish2012]

Wag that is early are they worried about him? Xx

[Wanting-a-girl]

I will be 39 weeks my due date got changed 4 or 5 days... I induce at 39 because I have read that over due increases autisms risk and having one autistic kid you do what's in your control... I would not have him any earlier than 39... And I will be 39 exactly.... He is head down yay!

[fish2012]

Oh wag that's good news! Oh 39s not so early I'm hoping for 38 weeks which would be week before you ;-s

[Wanting-a-girl]

I very much hope to go into labour on my own before induction day :) I will be starting my red raspberry leaf tea at 35 weeks and I will be trying prim rose oil with this baby too... Starting 36 and a half weeks

[fish2012]

Primrose capsules or..... Is there some kinda massage with the oil I don't feel up to considering at moment?

I was gonna try that too this time and rasperberry leaf capsules from 36 wks

[Wanting-a-girl]

I was reading that the red raspberry leaf tea capsuls don't have the same effect... I do the tea and thank it for my crazy fast labours... I think the prim rose is in capsuls that look like VIt E capsuls I am going to insert them vaginally instead of oral caus ei think it would work better lol...

[fish2012]

I used the raspberry leaf capsules both times 1st 25 hours 2nd 2!

Ah yeah think I'd read in v best plan ;-s

[Wanting-a-girl]

I didn't use the tea with my first and he was 10 hours... I used it with ds2 and he was 30 mins and used it with ds3 and he was 2 hours...I like the tea so I'm def doing the tea route

So my induction date is aug 27 as you know but it's also the day my grandmother died three years ago... My mom is not too happy about the date I don't think :( I though it would be nice to add a good memory to that day... It's also the day before my birthday lol it will be my first preg I'm not preg on my birthday :). Anyways back to the fact its my grandmas death date... Sooo I was thinking her name is Elsie and I was thinking it would be nice to put his middle name after her so I was thinking Elis...do you thnk that seems related?

[DLTAG89]

Fish so happy you heard good news at your scan :D

WAG wow i bet your counting down the days to meeting your little man now, exciting stuff. I think thats a lovely idea about the name too, my nan passed away 2 years ago and her middle name was lillian so we are naming this little girl after her.

Not been on for ages but just had a quick catch up. Its been a little mad here. Me and DH are now in the process of buying a house and with that DS1 starting school in a few months and the baby on the way its been rather stressful.

[fish2012]

Here are my little monkeys helping their auntie Lou Lou up the isle ;-)

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[Salsa]

Sorry Ive been MIA lately! DH took me away this wkend without kids for a relaxing wkend - its was soooooooooo nice! But Ive got the flu which was a shame. Also Ive become very short of breath!! I am HATING it as I feel I can nver fully catch my breath. Ive never had it before - have any of you ladies experienced this?
Gorgeous boys Fish!! Super cute all dressed up!

[DLTAG89]

Aw fish, how cute. Did they have fun?

Salsa i've been having the same problem, no matter how much i breath in it just doesnt feel like enough. I find standing outside for 5 mins helps and also sleeping with the windows open. Seems to be worse in the evening too.

[ladylaura1990]

Hi ladies, been having a read up and catch up as not been on in a while again lol. Finally coming upto my third trimester on Wednesday :) 27 weeks seems so far along! Went to see a psychic medium yesterday as im a big believer in that side of things and was told I was going to have a super quick labour a good week before my due date. Was hoping to have my little boo last few days in august so she was to start school the year earlier. Maybe thats selfish of me but when paying for childcare it helps alot lol.
Hope your all well, I love updating on your pregnancies and seeing things running smoothly. This pregnancy has been the best of the two ive had by far, no problems what so ever.
Xx

[Wanting-a-girl]

I feel ridiculously full feeling constantly which feels like its hard to catch my breath... i feel like a flipping cow the past few day i cant move when i feel like this and im sooooo sluggish :( my feet are swelling which has never ever happend to me with another pregnancy and the past two nights im having trouble sleeping :S.... i thought only girls gave you pregnancies from hell lmao... hes gonna be a little stinker i think ;) 71 days to go lol!!!!

[Mum to three girls]

Gorgeous pics Fish!

I am sleeping well but only cos I migrate to the spare bed at the first wake up. DH hates it but it's the only way i sleep properly - I get all the duvet to myself and to wrap myself around a body pillow. We've got guests in a few days though which is a pain!

I'm counting down till I finish work, even though I only work 2 days a week and I enjoy it while I'm there. It's a logistical nightmare though, with the kids and I'm over it for now.

[fish2012]

Hey mum 2 3 my first week of maternity leave this week soooo nice!

Lady Laura I'm hoping for August too she just needs to be 6 days early her brothers were both late lol!

Knackered the whole time can't believe I could have another 14 weeks ;-s I'll be dead


The boys were super well behaved and really enjoyed the day I was dreading it but they were so good it was lovely!

[Thorz300]

Super cute boys fish!

[ladylaura1990]

Fish: I hope she comes a little earlier for you then, I was induced 18days early with my first DD due to pre eclampsia, im sure though with being due 18th Sept theres no getting away from the fact shes going to be at home for the extra year. I take my last 3 weeks of holidays at end of July, then maternity kicks in mid august :D im so excited x

[Salsa]

I'm also hoping for a late August baby. My doc has always been happy inducing me early. However I've always waited until 40 wks. This time I'll be telling him as soon as he is happy for her to come out I'm on board!! So I'm hoping that's in my 38th wk which would put me at the last couple of days in August. Will wait and see I guess!

[fish2012]

Oh salsa lucky you, here in uk don't think they will even if I beg ;-s

[Wanting-a-girl]

I would personally wait for the 39th week because of brain development... Here they will not induce or section unless medically nessisary before 39 weeks... NBP posted a big article about the brain development and why to wait til 39 weeks and it's very compelling...

[Girlsway]

I heard even 39th week can cause dislexia and learning difficulties.

[ladylaura1990]

Isnt it strange how different countries work. Im in the uk, I was induced at 37 weeks with my little girl due to pre eclampsia. Fair reason but if all is well and babys late they wont induce until atleast one week over due, they mostly try a stretch and sweep and if that fails they will thrn book an Induction date for around 42 weeks.x

[Salsa]

Wow! 42 wks!! The longest they leave you in one piece here in Aus is 10days over. Never 2 wks! That would be awful. Well if it happens on the date I want I will be 38wks and 5 days. Will wait and see closer to the time. Here in Aus if you need a booked c section they do it at 38wks.

[fish2012]

My friend had a beautiful baby girl this morning Emily Ava, interestingly an accidental shettles sway 5 days before o, makes a pigeon pair for her but you'd love her so its okay and she does know how lucky she is!

[Salsa]

Awwww that's wonderful fish!! Congrats to her! How exciting x

[fish2012]

Yeah it's really made me more excited about this lill lady, I really want them to be same school year.... Her lill boy is two days older than my ds1!

[Girlsway]

It's unbelievable they made me redundant today just 3wks before maternity leave. I can't believe my luck plus how is this even allowed. I have an official meeting tomorrow when they are going explain the package. Still now I will have a year longer gap on my CV which is not ideal if I want to find a job later in the future. I am quite upset about it let's just hope the baby won't be affected by all this stress.

[fish2012]

Oh girlsway how stressful where do you live? In uk I think they still have to pay your maternity plus redundancy, do you think it's cause your preggie?

Oh gosh poor you :hugs:

Xx

[Girlsway]

I think so because I can't do 14 hrs a day as some guys do. I will see what the package is tomorrow but it better be good.

[fish2012]

Might be worth contacting an employment lawyer if they are getting rid of you cause your preggie it's sex discrimination

Hope they offer you a nice cash payment tomorrow - let us know how it goes xxx

[fish2012]

Ah could I ever do Le again ;-)

Breaky yogurt blue berries and granola
Lunch avocado and motzerrlla salad

;/)

[Girlsway]

All good on the redundancy front and they offered me a great package, and as I wasn't planning on going back it worked out financially much better.

[Girlsway]

How is everyone these days, it's been v quiet here.

[pebmcpd7]

All good on the redundancy front and they offered me a great package, and as I wasn't planning on going back it worked out financially much better.

That's great news for you!!!

[fish2012]

Oh girlsway so pleased when will you finish?

[Thorz300]

How is everyone these days, it's been v quiet here.

I'm sick, but nothing big, just a really sore throat and body aches. My biggest pregnancy issue right now is that I can't hold my bladder for long, so if I am not near a bathroom when it hits me that I need to pee, I have a little leakage, so embarrassing!!! My bladder can't hold much and I truly can't hold it if I need to go, does this happen to anyone else! Luckily I haven't had an issue with it in public!

[fish2012]

Oh Thorz poor you I have to move fast I have to say ;-(


Been shopping today ;/)

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I know she won't be able to carry it but with 3 preschoolers and two sets of nappies I think a lill bag each is easier ;/)

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This last one is for my friends baby Emily dont think my lill lady will see the summer ;-(

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[Girlsway]

Thorz I am suffering from the same problem. I had a nasty cough which make my blader leak and its so embarrassing. I noticed its worse in the evening (not sure why) and I often have to change my clothes.

Fish cute sleep suit, very practical, you will get a good use of it.

[fish2012]

Thanks girlsway trying not to go too mad! Anyone else been shopping?

[WantingPink]

So I found out that my OB is leaving the practice on Aug 1st. I picked her because she has a good reputation with surgery as I have nasty scaring that has to be cut away before they can get to the baby. From what DH says last time they had to take my uterus out to get to DS2. Anyway, so now I am frustrated to the point of tears. The only other OB in the practice that I would trust to do the surgery only has one day (Mondays) and one time (12:00) to do my section. So now I have to move up the birth from Friday to Monday (which is harder due to getting DS1 and DS2 to school) and I have a much later surgery which means I can't eat or drink anything until late afternoon. Plus I haven't even met this OB and I really hope I like him!!! Sorry to get on here and rant... I am just really frustrated with the situation!!

[Salsa]

Oh wanting that's awful. I'm so sorry you are going through that!! I'm sure it will all work out for you, but it's stress that you certainly don't need at this time :-( and you can't follow your OB to where she is going?? Not sure how your medical system works. My whole household is sick with winter colds - it sucks!

[ladylaura1990]

Fish that outfit is adorable, ive been mad shopping lately bought loads of second hand items off a lovely lady for my little one. I think im nesting now with only 12/13 weeks ubtil due date, im feeling the need to get everything complete and prepared. Im also off to a nearly new sale today which is hopefully full of plenty of winter items, cant buy any new this time of year and I like to be prepared for upto 3 months. Is every one set on baby names yet, we have changed our girls and decided on Nahla-Rose pronounced like Nala of the lion king xx

[Mum to three girls]

I'm sick, but nothing big, just a really sore throat and body aches. My biggest pregnancy issue right now is that I can't hold my bladder for long, so if I am not near a bathroom when it hits me that I need to pee, I have a little leakage, so embarrassing!!! My bladder can't hold much and I truly can't hold it if I need to go, does this happen to anyone else! Luckily I haven't had an issue with it in public!

Me too! But I had it with DD3 and it went away afterwards so I'm hopeful it'll come right afterwards. Ditto my horrible varicose vein(s) on the right and in fact my body in general!


DD3 is so full on at the moment I'm freaking out a bit at the thought of a fourth, though she is getting about three of her molars at the same time.

I love seeing the clothes everyone has bought, I'm not a huge shopper but I'll get there eventually. We don't need much really though I'm trying to convince DH we need a new double stroller.

[DLTAG89]

Girlsway glad everything worked out for you in the end

Thorz sorry your not feeling too great, i've been suffering really bad with hayfever and i'm lucky if i get 4 hours sleep a night a the min.

Well we are now in the full swing of house buying, its so new to us but we seem to be getting there. Really hope we get somewhere bought and in by the time the little lady is born.

We had a 3d/4d scan done yesterday too and it was amazing. She also confirmed she is defo a girl (so happy :D) . . . Pics too follow, its been very hectic here so ill try and pop them up tonight, shes beautiful.

We are also off on holiday on monday for a week which i'm really looking forward but it means more chaos, i dont think things are going to chill out now for a good few months.

[Mel1983]

Hey I haven't been on in ages! I too suffer with this thorz only noticed it this week, been sneezing with hay fever and have a little leak sometimes, never had it before with my first 2! Just hope it does go!

I've brought a few things not loads though as I'm still scared my little one might have grown a willy, sometimes the news you get just feels to good to be true!,,

Is anybody else massive I feel so big! I spoke to another pregnant irk the other day who had only 4 weeks left and I'm sure I'm her size but I'm not due till end of sept!

I still haven't picked a name , what does everyone think of Emmi, my partner likes it but I'm not sure, ???.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg I had a dream last night my baby was a girl! I woke up crying I was so upset.... So now I'm a little freaked out as I didn't see his penis... He better still be a he! OMG only 66 more days to go! Tht sounds soooo close

[fish2012]

Oh wanting sorry to hear extra worry sure the other guy will be fab!

Wag oh poor you I've had a few dreams that the twin have arrived the first moment you wake it's amazing then so gutting so sorry for you

Mel I'm not buying anything more just in case it's a boy lol

Daltag so pleased re house move

Can't remember who it was but yes I am the size of a house and cannot bear the idea of another 11 weeks ;-( fx for an early bird!

[Thorz300]

I want to comment on everyone's recent posts but I'm super duper tired so I will have to do it later tonight. I just painted a bench that I found at a garage sale for $5 it's a bench/toy box for the nursery!

So has anyone else noticed that Northern is back on here and is TTC?! I hope she is doing well and wish her the best of luck!

[fish2012]

Oh no I only check this board on my phone that's cool xx

[Southern Butterfly]

Tried to do some catching up, glad to see some of you posting more regularly again... have missed everyone!

Thorz I have had the bladder issue really bad this time. During the beginning of Spring I had to wear panty liners because every time I sneezed from allergies I would leak! It's gotten a little better now but still have to be careful when I sneeze or cough lol.

Wanting, I'm sorry about your OB leaving. That is an added stress you don't need!

Glad everyone else seems to be doing well and I'm sorry for not responding to everyone but I have read through to see what you ladies are up to.

As for me I spent some time in the hospital a little over a week ago. I had gotten severely dehydrated which kick started a lot of contractions and ended up in L&D for IV fluids. Once the contractions got into a pattern of every 2-3 minutes they started getting pretty painful and I was worried this little guy would be coming at 27 weeks! Luckily several rounds of terbutalin shots finally calmed things down and I've been back home. So far so good since then and I'm hoping to stay our of the hospital as long as possible.

[fish2012]

Oh southern my gosh how scary, my dh is away this weekend on a stag do and I suddenly thought oh feeling a bit crampy omg what if I go into labour.... Feel fine now but must be so stressful for you to be on edge all the time ;-(

So pleased to hear your home hope he stays put this really would be very early

[Southern Butterfly]

Thanks Fish. Glad you and your little one are doing well too. Love the adorable outfits you shared!

[fish2012]

Perineum massage anyone?!?

I did with both and had an episiotomy and a 2nd degree tear....... Anyone have stories to motivate me ;-)

[Salsa]

Oh Fish, I just had a little giggle as I read your first sentence! Wasn't expecting that! Lol....
I never did any sort of massage.... I have been very fortunate and have never needed any stitches. Hoping I stay on this lucky streak! I don't know why im so lucky as my babies are all so big at nearly 10lb. I do know that my doc always says make sure when I tell you to stop pushing you stop!! Apparently all the midwives say my doc is very kind on the perineum and has a great success rate of in tact peri's... So maybe all my advise would be is to really listen to your doc when it comes time to push, but I also just think alot of it comes down to the size and shape of bubs head

[Southern Butterfly]

I've heard that massage can be helpful so definitely worth a try if you usually require stitches. I did tear really badly with DS1 but that was because I had no epi and panicked when he crowned so I "forcced" him out. With my last 2 I had the epi for pushing and was able to be more relaxed with my pushing. Luckily I only needed one little stitch with DS2 and none with DS3, hoping for the same this time around!

[Southern Butterfly]

Salsa that is amazing that you have never torn with such big babies! I had 3rd degree tears with my first who was only a little over 4lbs! I agree though it has a lot to do with allowing your body to naturally stretch (at least that does the trick for some of us). I learned my lesson and listened to my doctor telling me when to push with the last 2 and having the epi on board helped me to push more slowly as well.

[DLTAG89]

Dont mention stiches :sad:

I had a episomoty with DS1 and a bad 2nd degree tear with DS2 and i'm doing EVERYTHING in my power to not to have to go through it again but i imagine i will. The labour and birth is nothing compared to the pain of stiches.

[fish2012]

Ha ha though you'd enjoy that one ;-)

I have been unlucky my first turned shoulders as he came out and got stuck hence episiotomy and second I arrived at hospital and he had crowned and midwife who hasn't read my notes and had no second midwife (which in uk they are meant to) made me push him out what I thought at time was too quick lying on my back ;-( which I think is bad for tears hoping for water birth this time .......

The massage is just so so I dunno not nice ;-( probably should feel like it hasn't done me any good yet!

Good work salsa mine were only 8 & 7 lbs! Fear this one will be large!

[WantingPink]

Southern that is so scary that you were in the hospital with contractions. So glad that they were able to get things under control. That must have been stressful!! I hope you are doing much better.

From what I understand tearing has to do with how quickly the baby comes. Message and then controlled slow delivery at the end however, I am sure that is rather difficult.

Well I get to meet my new OB tomorrow. I really hope I like him. My neighbor knows who he is and says I will like him. I can't follow my old OB because of insurance reasons. The group she is going to isn't covered under my insurance. Really I don't have too many other options so I really hope I like him!!

We are also going for a 3D/4D scan next week and I can't wait. We didn't do this with any of our other ones. Can't wait to see what she looks like.

Getting ready to do some serious baby projects for the nursery. I need to make curtains, paint a dresser, make a boppy cover, paint the closet and bathroom, and decorate. I am going to be delivering in 8 weeks which seems like no time!! Kind of freaking out.

[Mum to three girls]

WantingPink, OMG 8 weeks!

I've still got about 14 to go, I really am the "baby" of this group.

[fish2012]

Ah wanting how exciting I think you must be the first due by original due dates!

I have eleven weeks thou actually that doesn't sound so many! With all the issues I haven't done any prep!

[Girlsway]

Wanting 8 wks that's so soon, I remember it seems like a while ago when you got your BFP. Fingers crossed you like your new OB.

Southern how scary about your contractions. I can imagine how worried
you had to be. Glad it's all okay now.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I only tore with ds1 really bad! Third degree and that's cause he was vacuumed out he was my six pounder... Ds2 9 pounds flew out like a bat out of hell like half a push lol and absolutley no tearing... Ds3 9 pounds was 30 mins of pushing and none with him either :D episiotomy freaks me out! Do they freeze you before they do it at least?!

[fish2012]

I had an injection to numb as was only on tens made the stitches a breeze ;-)

[WantingPink]

So I saw my new OB today and I do like him which is good. He seems really nice and down to earth and has lots of experience in surgery so pushing up my c-section date will be worth having him. Plus DH liked him too which is good.

August 19th is the date (initially it was Aug 23) so FX she doesn't decide to come before then! It is crazy to think that in 8 weeks I will have a baby girl. Still seems a little too good to be true. I keep holding my breath hoping nothing goes wrong. So far everything has been routine and I feel very lucky for that. We are going in for our 3D/4D scan this Saturday so I will post some pictures from that this weekend.

Hope everyone is doing well. I saw a post from Northern and looks like she is TTC. I have been thinking about her a lot. I hope her TTC is a sign that she is doing well (or at least better).

[fish2012]

Hey wanting that's great news agh 8 weeks sounds so soon! So pleased its worked out okay xx

[fish2012]

Ps I'm hoping my bubba will arrive that day too as its my dads birthday! Would be three weeks early though so doubt it!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I started my RRL tea yesterday... I'm gonna do one cup a day til 35 weeks and then increase from there... I'm hoping to go into labour a couple days before induction just cause it would be nice to happen on its own...

[Thorz300]

OMG I know it's tmi but I'm at that point where it's really hard to do my regular "personal grooming" down there! I've heard of ladies who have their DH do it for them, I'm just not sure he would or I would like that too much! Plus what if he cuts me lol ouch! Ugh the little things in life that are hard now!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I would not let DH touch me with a razor... I still manage to get the job done... I was able to keep up with it for all of them... Maybe try in the bath opposed to shower

I was gonna ask cause I am curious I'm sorry if its too personal but I have to lmao...for your personal down there grooming what do you guys do? I have been shaving mine completely since I was 16 and I was talking to my friends and none of them shave completely...

[Southern Butterfly]

Wanting- I'm so glad you like your new OB, that had to have been a huge relief!

WAG & Thorz- I usually keep "bare floors" down there but during pregnancy is my only exception. I keep it up as long as I can but once it becomes too awkward I just try to trim it up but don't bother to shave completely. I figure OBs and nurses have seen it all and they're the only ones other than DH and myself who would see it anyway lol.

[Thorz300]

Lol I'm a bare kind of girl too (shave completely), even in pregnancy but its getting harder because I can't wear my contacts anymore, for some reason my eyes are rejecting them, so I have to wear glasses all of the time, and I obviously can't wear them In the shower, and they get foggy in if I'm in the tub so I can't see. I'm not about to take a razor down there when I'm blind and can't see.

Southern how have you been feeling!?

[Wanting-a-girl]

Maybego get a wax? I tried a Brazilian wax once and will never spit agains it was excruciating and it really irritated my skin I was full of ingrown hairs ewwwww it was bad! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only "bare" one lol... My friends made me feel like a huge minority lol

[fish2012]

Ha ha must be something in the water had exactly the same issue yesterday attempting tidy rather than complete removal but complete removal maybe easier as I'm sure my 'tidy' is not even of tidy ;-)

My bump is ridicicolously large I think I'm as big now as I was full term last time ;-(

[WantingPink]

Ladies I am with you. Normally I am a bare groomer also but I have a hard time keeping things clean from about 28 weeks on. I feel like I could do more damage than good down there right now!! I might have DH clean things up right before the baby is born since it makes me feel cleaner in general and there is enough going on down there after the birth:) I am just glad to know there are other women who struggle with this during pregnancy!!

[Mum to three girls]

Funny timing, lol. I've been having Brazillians for years (but leave a strip); after the first few the hair gets weaker and it's not really painful at all. However I've done nothing for about 3 months and it's getting pretty scary so I've just booked a bikini wax for Friday, I don't know if I could lie there for a full wax. They're pretty understanding there so I might ask for a good trim of what's remaining.

WAG , has your baby turned? Mine is breech at 26 weeks which my OB says means nothing at this stage in a 4th pregnancy but I was looking forward to a normal delivery.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Yes he has turned :D super happy about it! He turned two weeks ago!which I'm guessing explains the feeling like somebody beat the crap out of my pubic bone... It's soooooo sore! And my hip is screwed up big time... I have to limp :s then there is my lower back pain that I had before but is just super intensified at the moment... 62 more days! How is everyone mentally preparing for pain of labor I'm having a hard time relaxing about it...and would like to get into some kind of good "zone"

[Wanting-a-girl]

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my new double stroller :D

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[fish2012]

Ah wag love the pjs they are super cool!

[ladylaura1990]

I too have trouble with the full shave. I like to be as smooth as a babies bum but gosh it is a struggle lol. Ive found sitting on the side of the bath and doing it that way helps. I managed well last time I was preggs with DD1 but I must admit my bumps bigger this time.
I dont know if anyone else has had the same worries but I think this baby is a little bigger then shes supposed to be and past two visits to mw shes measured my belly and said im two weeks ahead, but when I look in my notes shes noted im ok and measuring normal.
I think shes shrugging it off because my first DD was 5lb 12. And she assumes I carry small babies? Maybe im being over cautious lol xx

[Southern Butterfly]

You ladies sure put me to shame with how well you take care of your nether parts during pregnancy lol. Maybe I should try harder at keeping things more groomed!

WAG you are looking great still! Love the pjs, so darn cute. Glad baby Lennon has turned for you.

Mum- I've also heard that they can still turn pretty late especially the more babies you've had. FX the little guy flips for you soon!

Thorz- How are you feeling? Hope the bedrest is helping your pain.

My appointment with the perinatologist didn't go so well today. Cervix hasn't changed which is great but my polyhydraminos has gotten worse. Average fluid levels at this gestation is about a 14 and mine is 30. She also wants to refer me to a cardiologist because one of the veins leading to his heart is enlarged. She's unsure if there is a connection between these 2 conditions or if it's just random. The good news is that the enlarged vein could very well resolve on it's own so I'm trying not to worry but as you all know anytime you hear something isn't "normal" it's hard not to panic no matter the odds. In addition to this my FFN test today was positive. Basically today has kind of sucked and I'm not sure what to worry about more- the polyhydramnios, heart, or positive FFN ugh!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Southern are you dilated at all? Sorry if I missed it before... Placenta brain lmao


And what is FFN

[Southern Butterfly]

My cervix is holding out for now and hasn't really changed much in 2 weeks (still only about a fingertip/1cm and soft).

FFN is the fetal fibronectin test which tests for a protein near the cervix which is secreted before labor. A positive result means that my body could be preparing for labor. It certainly isn't a sure thing but I'm at increased risk of delivering within the next 10-14 days.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Oooooo okay I had that test a few weeks ago mine was negative... That is soooo scary! :( I hope he can hold off to August at least... He will be so small if he comes now... Are u on bed rest or anything? Red raspberry leaf tea is supposed to help prevent pre term labour I started drinking mine 3 days ago and have had a big decrease in contractions...

[WantingPink]

Southern I really hope everything turns out to be okay and that baby stays put a little longer. Sorry you are going through that. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that baby doesn't make an appearance any time soon!

[Southern Butterfly]

I'll have to look into that Wag, thanks! Glad it is helping you. How did your last check up go? Did your OB do a cervical check? Hope all of your ctx aren't causing any trouble for you either.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I decided to not get checked at my last appt but I go on the 4th and think I will as for a check cause I've been losing mucous plug... Seems early for that to be happening

[Southern Butterfly]

My understanding is that your mucus plug regenerates so losing bits of it can be ok. I've had the same issue and also hoping it's not a sign of anything.

[fish2012]

Hey ladies

Southern how scary hope its a big scare that will come to nothing praying you're little man will stay put for a few weeks yet

Wanting I think southern s right you can loose bits and it regenerates, I've not had a 'show' with either boys so I guess it must be a gradual thing sometimes ;-)

I'm 30 weeks today!

[Mum to three girls]

Southern, I hope he stays put for at least another few weeks. As you know 32 weeks is a "better" prem gestation.

WAG, I had loads of contractions with DD3 and was sure she'd be prem, but she came at 39 weeks. Your bump looks great, I just look generally enormous.

[Thorz300]

OMG southern!!! Crossing my fingers and toes for you that your little bub stays put for a handful of weeks still. Im sorry for your scare and stress!!!

I'm ok on bedrest, doc lifted it a bit and Im only on partial bed rest a couple times a week now. So its been nice. Ive passed the bed rest time away crocheting a blanket for her. Just finished it, and might do another. I don't like watching tv while on bed rest, it gets really old and boring so crocheting keeps me busy.

Wag I started losing my mucus plug at 30 weeks with DS2 and I would lose a little every couple of days. He didn't come until 3 days before his due date. I understand your concern though. It is always good to talk to your doc and get checked up on.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Well that's good to know... I tend to dilate a lot for the last couple months... With ds2 I was 5 cm for over a month :s and he was a week late lol

I have been out of control cleaning! Very unlike myself and def the worst case of nesting I have ever had! I cleaned my entire basement out by myself and organized all the toys! Which we have a ridiculous amount of toys after having kids for a decade!

Southern you must give daily updates so I don't have to worry days n end ;) it would be great to even just make it 2 or three more weeks!

[Salsa]

Southern I hope the little bubs stays put for a little whole longer. I have everything crossed for you! I hope you're holding up ok x x

[Southern Butterfly]

Thanks so much ladies, you all are so sweet and I really appreciate your well wishes. Will definitely keep you all updated if anything changes. The pediatric cardiologist called this morning and the soonest they can get me in is July 19! Not even sure I'll still be pregnant by then geez. I was hoping to get in asap to put my mind at ease but at the same time if they were seriously concerned I figure they would have fit me in sooner.

Thorz I'm glad to hear you are off full bedrest! I hear you about tv, especially daytime tv, ugh! I'm not as crafty as you so I usually pass my time on the laptop or reading. Much less productive over here lol.