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Tomorrow I am 24 weeks, so happy to reach this week. I have a Dr. apt. tomorrow afternoon, wonder if I will have gained weight. I am pretty sure I have finally broke my pre pregnancy weight. When should I discuss my birth plan with my Dr.? Have you all already, or are you waiting till closer to 30 weeks?
I was 26 weeks yesterday, time is flying now. I have discussed a few things with my midwives Zem, just asking questions mostly. But because I'll be birthing at the hospital I don't know which midwife I'll have. I have been blessed to have really great midwives both other times so hopefully this time is the same. I just want a natural birth no dis or intervention unless it's necessary. Last time that worked well, I have actually never been offered any in labour and only asked for gas towards the end last time and my husband told me it would probably make me feel sick but looking back now I think I was in transition at that point.
I'd like to do delayed cord clamping and the midwife I asked said that shouldn't be a problem as long as there are no complications so I'll make sure my DH reminds the midwives at the time.
I am 26 weeks too and just got my diabetes test results back... I'm good! I was a little worried. With my son I craved like mac and cheese and things like that. With this one I crave sweets, fruit, bread aka sugar! Just felt like I have been eating a lot of sweets.
You girls are planners! Have not even thought about birth plans! :)
So had my 24 week visit today. I am measuring a week ahead, so happy with that. I so far have gained 6 pounds. I told the Dr. today that in the event should this baby be breach by delivery time, I refuse to have a C section for it. He was so shocked, went to tell me that it wasn't recommended. Saying it is ok for a twin mom to birth the second baby if breach, but much more goes wrong with a single baby pregnancy. He did eventually say that if that did happen, he would be willing to help transfer me to a bigger hospital that does do breach births. I think he may have just gotten the first dose that I will not be the regular push over pregnant women, wonder what he will say at my 28 week visit when I present him with my birth plan.....LOL I also get to take my diabetes test next visit, that should be so much fun!
Looks like everyone is getting good bills of health. That is excellent news! I take the diabetes test at my next visit in September. They were very nice and gave me half the drink to take home so I can take it at home and not have to come in early and keep DS occupied at the clinic while I wait for the sugary stuff to take its effect.
Overall things are good. I've been feeling very tired lately, almost feels like I have no energy. :( The heartburn is still bad but I've been trying to avoid chocolate and soda to the best of my ability. DH brought home some apples and they seem to be helping too. Just sitting up more often is also helping.
Time is flying when I look at the calendar but it also feels like things are moving so slow! I am excited to have this little baby to love and play with. I wish she could come out sooner and be with us. :)
Here's a question for everyone today...
Cord blood banking- are you doing it?
We're undecided. It's a pretty big expense and we don't know if it will be worth it or not. It's almost $2,000 upfront cost and then $130 per year for storage.
I did it was DS3 and DD. the initial cost is high but storage is only $110 a year. However, they got a low volume of blood with DS3 which can sometimes happen. I chose to store it anyway. We are undecided about whether or not to do it a third time. We would get a discount for a third time but then we'd be paying $330 a year to store. I feel we should. But we have lots of time to think it over.
We never did, too expensive. Plus I like to wait till the cord is done pulsating before cutting it....
zem- that was one of my concerns... I want to do delayed cord clamping and figured cord blood banking wouldn't be a possibility if we do that. Plus the expense.
My dr wants to know my choice at my appt on Wed so we're trying to figure out what to do.
Excited for this weekend and next weekend. This weekend we are taking our kids to a water park for the weekend. Next weekend we are all going camping. should be interesting. lol Hopefully I can sleep in a tent with this big belly....HAHA.
Sounds like fun Zem, we decided to go on a holiday to and I'll be 33 going on 34 weeks then. No sleeping in a tent but hopefully I'm not too tired to do anything. We haven't ever done cord blood banking and probably won't this time, I want to have delayed cord clamping too.
So glad to hear about you girls planning trips. My hubby has a work thing in northern cali beginning of oct. I have taken Jack with me home to texas and on a short trip to visit a friend, but as a family we have not done anything! My hubby's busy time at work is the summer.
Anyway, Zem, not so brave for a tent, but still looking forward to getting out! Hope you have a great time!
Oh Zem you are so brave! I am starting to have a hard time sleeping in my bed even with pregnancy pillows. I can't even imagine sleeping in a tent right now.
Hope everyone enjoys their vacations. I'm so sad that summer is winding down, but so happy that I get to hold my baby this fall. :)
Hey ladies- I'm having a really emotional time right now....
I had bloodwork yesterday that came back that I'm slightly anemic and my thyroid level is low. Now I'll be starting medication for that. Reading up on it I found that if I don't treat the thyroid issues, there could be developmental delays. I hope the treatment we're starting takes care of it. I also read that the thyroid issue could cause miscarriages and I've had two, so I have to wonder if that played a role in those.
I also had bloodwork this morning to test for IPC (Home). If I have IPC, I'll need to start medication for that and I'll need to deliver by 37 weeks because there is a significant risk for stillbirth after 37 weeks. The lab said to expect the results in 2 weeks. I guess I just get to worry until then.
Not sure exactly why I'm sharing this- I guess I just need to get it out there and talk about it.
I hope everyone else is doing well and staying complication free.
So sorry you have to take the meds and all, hopefully the bloods come back just fine and you don't have to worry about the IPC as well. I know not much encouragement on my part, all I can say is everything will work out... That's what I always tell myself in these kind of situations.
Sorry you're having a hard time Squamgirl, there are lots of things that can cause miscarriage and is so common, please don't blame yourself. And Im sure this bub will be fine developmentally. I went to have my glucose tolerance test the other day and the hospital asked if Id be part of a trial on thyroid function in pregnancy, my results aren't back yet so I don't know how mine is. The test isn't usually done here even though our iodine levels are really low.
I hoe you don't have IPC too, that can be nasty.
Thanks ladies!
I don't mind taking the medication if it means I'm doing something good for the baby. I just hope it's the correct course of action.
I have a lot of the symptoms for IPC, so I'm hoping that if it is IPC, my dr will take it seriously and do whatever is necessary to keep my baby safe.
Basically, all I want right now is for my baby to be safe.
hey sorry to crash your thread, but Pinkin2011 had IPC with both of her pregancies I believe, she has two healthy babies, maybe you could pm her to put your mind at easeQuote:
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Yes, it would be good to have a diagnosis if that's what it is Squamgirl. Thinking of you and hoping they figure it out.
Squamgirl, so sorry to hear your latest news. I am sure there is nothing wrong developmentally with your sweet bub. Don't waste time worry about that (but I am sure it's hard). Fingers crossed you don't have IPC. I didn't even know what that was! Keep us posted and try not to worry (although I am sure that is impossible to do). As I said before, its always the waiting that is the hardest part.
Thinking of you! xoxo
I'm so sorry. I hope the blood work shows everything is just fine. If you don't mind me asking, what are the symptoms??
I don't mind at all...Quote:
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The symptoms are:
-itching all over, especially on the palms and soles. The itching is worse at night (I have this- it's driving me insane. And it's disturbing to find blood spots on your pajamas and sheets from where you've scratched so hard you bleed)
-dark urine or pale stools (I don't have this)
-preterm labor (too early to say)
-jaundice (don't have this)
-upper right quadrant pain (I have this and the pain of it takes my breath away sometimes)
-nausea (I haven't had this, except for this morning during church)
-fatigue or exhaustion (I have this- I feel like my arms and legs have been dipped in concrete)
-loss of appetite (don't have this)
-mild depression (hard to say.... I cry so easily and get overwhelmed and scared, but I'm also on my fifth pregnancy and have lost two previously, so it could be a number of factors)
I hope the results come back soon!
It sounds so horrible... so so sorry!
Oh wow. That's terrible. I'm SO sorry. Is it a test they always do in pregnancy or only when symptoms happen?
They only test it when symptoms are present (and in my case, you've done research and ask for the test).Quote:
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Labs came back today as "normal." However, what the dr says is normal and what all my research says does not agree. I have an appt with my dr tomorrow morning to discuss it. If it were just the annoying itching, that would be one thing... but if not properly treated, there can be stillbirth for the baby and post-delivery hemorrhaging for the mother. So I want to make sure we know what we're dealing with.
So sorry, Squamgirl. You stay on them! You know your body better than them. Trust your instinct. Hope it gets better! xoxo
Thanks Lizzie!
I had more blood work done this morning, along with an ultrasound on my gallbladder. Now I just get to wait again for results. *sigh*
If your instincts are telling you that something isn't right you make sure to keep pushing the doctors!!!
Agreed 100%. Trust your gut Squamgirl. Hoping for the best possible outcome for you and your baby.Quote:
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I've been pushing them. I've turned on the Mama Bear Mode. When I saw them yesterday, I had scholarly articles printed out and highlighted. They listened to me and ordered a repeat of the blood work and then the ultrasound (to rule out gallstones). I'll hear back next week and hopefully be referred to a MFM dr.
Thank you all for the support. Moms rock!
Ok, so after this baby is born I plan to try out baby wearing this time. I want to use a sling, that is good to use hands free, breast feeding, and while the baby gets older. I am smaller when not pregnant, just over 5 ft. I am usually around 120 pounds. Got any ideas?
Zem - I had a maya wrap that I really liked. It's great for when they are bitty. When DS got a little bigger I moved up to an infantino carrier that I got on sale with a coupon - great buy and my DS still fits in it at around 23lbs if I need to use it. I just don't like strollers when they're that little.
zem- I got one of these months ago when they had a code to get it for free and all I had to pay was the shipping... Seven.... I wonder if you join their mailing list if they might offer a free code again. I've gotten a code a couple times since getting my sling.
For my second son I used a mei tai that someone made and I LOVED using it.
I ordered a free one of those Seven slings the other day, I haven't got it yet so I can't say how good it is. Try the code WTE
I got one of those seven slings too and was a bit disappointed with it. I like the maya wrap much better because of the long tail (good for breastfeeding) and the ability to adjust baby in more ways with a seven sling.
I'm almost 27 weeks and last time they checked baby was still right side up. Has anyone's baby turned head down yet? DS was head down for a long time in the pregnancy so I'm getting a little worried with this one. I know it's silly but I really want to have another easy home birth so I hope my baby flips soon.
My babies are usually head down by 29 weeks. Last check up she was still head up, I am not worried about it yet though. I did tell my dr though that I will deliver a breach baby. I have had 4 babies vaginally, so I know I would be able to deliver a breach one.
Mine was head down last time, I think she still is. Hopefully she stays that way.