Finally had my anatomy scan today! She's still healthy and still a girl :)
http://i60.tinypic.com/eb6m3q.jpg
Printable View
Finally had my anatomy scan today! She's still healthy and still a girl :)
http://i60.tinypic.com/eb6m3q.jpg
Yay, Temerity! Such a beautiful baby girl [emoji4]! Looks like she will be a snuggler!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Aww temerity! Your little girl looks so cute and chubby. Glad the scan went well.
It's another boy. We were both suprised to hear boy but we did try everything we could for a girl. Obviously I'm just meant to be a mum of boys lol
<a href="http://lmtm.lilypie.com/A7Nop3. png" /a>
Congrats eleena I'm sure he will be a much loved new addition X
Congrats on your baby boy! I'm so sorry you didn't hear girl [emoji20]. Give yourself some time.
Huge hugs!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Congrats Eleena on a healthy baby boy. A brothers bond is like no other.
Is everyone now feeling flutters and kicks? A good feeling to know baby is doing ok.
Congratulations Eleena.. I know you'll love your new addition. Are you feeling OK?
I'm feeling major kicks and punches now. This little one is my toughest baby yet! I think she's sucking the life out of me because I feel really exhausted most nights.
How is everybody going?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm feeling a little disapointed. Just because I know I'll never get to do pink and glitter and sparkles.lol. but there only little for a short while and soon grow out of that don't they? My boys are very happy it's another boy lol. I'm feeling kicks and movement. Def another football player lol
Hang in there Eleena. My heart goes out to you!! Hugs!
AFM- I'm feeling the baby move a lot, even thought placenta is in front (anterior). I can't believe I am 25 weeks already!!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Look at these cute fur booties I brought yesterday!! Attachment 26802
<a href="http://lmtm.lilypie.com/A7Nop3. png" /a>
They are so cute Eleena.
I am sorry you didn't hear pink, but I can tell you from experience, that there is something very special about that third little boy. I love all my babies equally of course but I am still (5 years later) more "mama bear" over him than any of the others!
I love those chap booties! They are gorgeous!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I need to seriously reign in the eating! My appetite has finally increased and I don't want to gain too much weight. I haven't yet, but I will if I keep up eating like this! Looks like I'm back to working out tomorrow and walking the boys to parks nearby! Only 15 more weeks to go! I can't believe it [emoji4]!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Lol... I'm sitting at the moment waiting for my decaf latte and and donuts to arrive. I've put on weight but I figure I'll lose my weight after. I'm being induced at around 38 weeks so only 13 weeks to go.. Eeekkk... So excited though!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Haha! Well you have two weeks less than me! Since I'm low risk they won't talk about inducing me until I go two weeks past my due date. I'm ok with that, but I am watching my weight.
DH wants to NTNP after this sweet boy is born and have better timed BDing when he is 4-5mo. Therefore, I don't want to have a ton to lose to prepare for another sway. We will see. I'm not stressing over though!
I can't believe we will be holding our babies soon [emoji4]!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
That is awesome XX. So DH is onboard for swaying? What is NTNP?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
He only wants to keep doing BD every 4 days. I have to do the diet stealthily and that also means no opks or temping. Good news is he won't notice the diet changes since I'm known to diet and eat less when trying to lose the baby weight! Plus I still kind of eat the LE way while pregnant with only two small snacks if needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunbuny
NTNP- not trying, not preventing
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
This part of pregnancy is so boring ��
Yep. Boring. Sigh.
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
[emoji4] I hear ya! I don't want to will time away but on the other hand [emoji53]
At least we're not sick anymore
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thank goodness the morning sickness is gone! Now the waiting begins....waiting for AF to start, waiting to ovulate, waiting to test, waiting to see the baby/heartbeat, waiting for the sickness to be over, and waiting to give birth.....waiting and more waiting haha!!!
At least patience is my virtue! I just noticed all the waiting we've had to do!!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Yes! At least the "morning" sickness is gone! I've done all the shopping I need to for this baby. One good thing is that I have 2 ultrasounds scheduled both in the next 4 weeks. Get extra since I'm of "advanced maternal age" ��
Me too! I have my fourth scan on October 9th at 32 weeks!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
I've only had one "proper " scan at 20 weeks although I've had one every time visited my Dr as he has an ultrasound machine in his office. Hopefully I'll get one at 32 weeks too. I can't wait to see my baby again. The scans at the Dr's is the old-fashioned fuzzy type.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have my 20 week anatomy scan on Wednesday. Can't wait for peace of mind that baby is doing well.
Got to see my sweet baby again today! It amazes me every single time. I always get all teary eyed even though this is my 6th baby. I just love it! All looked good!
So interestingly enough he is still head down. My last 2 were breech and had to be delivered via c-section. I'm so tempted to try a vbac if he stays head down!! I doubt he will but the last 2 were breech well before this time. DH is scared to death that I'll rupture and doesn't want me to try. I haven't asked my Dr yet but what would you guy do??
five, just popping in here :) I'm due no11 in Feb, and the last one was c/s, I really want a vbac but having the same worries :) I am prett sure I will be insisting on having a try, I believe we would be closely monitored??
Yes for sure! But it still makes me nervous. I wonder if one delivery method or the other would prevent me from having anymore babies...?
Exactly:) In my head, if I opt for a c/s then that is it, I have handed myself and future over to the dictatorship of the medical profession, but if I insist and are fine then it is back in my hands. I looked up a study that found the percentages for rupture in grand multipa mothers to be as safe as lower numbers, if not lower, so I think I will just stand my ground a little and insist on trying, its just the first appointment I'm dreading, on the positive side it is the same consultant who performed the c/s who I will be seeing so hopefully who should at least be happy with his handy work and not frown at somebody elses work :)
Vaginal birth after cesarean section in grand multiparous women. - PubMed - NCBI incase you want a quick browse :)
Anybody else starting to get uncomfortable?
Yep. 28 weeks today and found out that instead of measuring right on target for dates, my belly is measuring 2.5 weeks ahead! No wonder why I'm uncomfortable- he's grown a ton in 4 weeks [emoji4][emoji16]!Quote:
Originally Posted by fivebabies
How is everyone doing?
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
I've had a pretty rough week. Sunday night I only got 2 hours sleep which resulted in a sleep deprivation induced seizure. I didn't even feel it coming on. When I woke up I didn't even remember that I was pregnant [emoji17]
Thankfully my baby is well.
After 2 days in hospital I've been told not to return to work for a while and not to drive for 6 months.
I feel so lost [emoji21] I'm trying not to get depressed but it feels pretty hard not to get bogged down in the negatives. I'm also not sure if I should give breastfeeding another go now. I feel like I've lost alot of the joy I carried before.. I'm hoping as time passes I feel better. My baby deserves better than this.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Oh no Sunbuny! (((Huge hugs)))! Hang in there honey and just try to relax and take care of yourself.
Do you have a seizure disorder or is this new for you? The reason why I'm asking is I had a flurry of seizures 6 months before conceiving DS1. I had to be on meds, Keppra, and was able to get off of them and be cleared to TTC the month we conceived DS1.
I know you feel a wide range of emotions right now. Know you are a fantastic mother- things happen. You absolutely can breastfeed your little one if you want and feel that it won't cause too much stress for you. No matter what you chose- you will make the choice that is right for you and your baby.
Oh honey, I am sending lots of strength and love your way [emoji8]!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Hi XX
Yes, I have epilepsy and I'm on keppra. They put me on keppra 1 day post partum with DS2 after I had a seizure whilst holding him. Luckily my DH was able to get him from my arms. It was working so well and I had so much hope but on think due to the fluctuating hormone levels weight gain the amount of meds was not enough anymore. They increased it again.
So far with each baby the hospitals have given my babies bottles whilst I've been unconscious. My DH doesn't even want me to try breastfeeding this time. I'm confused.
Wow, so you had seizures and they went away? What had caused them?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm so sorry Sunbuny! My heart breaks for you! I sure hope that the increase in dose will help. Are you on a higher dose of Folic acid? Most ladies with a seizure disorder need to be on 1000-4000mcg of Folic acid while pregnant/nursing. Also, have you tried Choline/Inositol? It is a supplement that helps regulate the neurotransmitters in your brain to be more stable in response to hormone fluctuations while pregnant and nursing. The dose is 500mg twice daily. I liked the Kal brand of Choline/Inositol because it is time released. These are also safe to take while on Keppra.
I experienced 10 seizures over 7 days and we could never find out why. I had stopped BCP that I had been on for 13 years. The Neurologist seemed to think that I was overly sensitive to the fluctuating hormones. Luckily, I have been seizure free but will NOT go on any form of BC ever again!!
Hugs sweetie! I hope you feel better soon. Please don't beat yourself up- you are a great mother!!
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
I've always taken a high dose of folic acid when TTC and when pregnant but have never heard of Choline or Inositol. I'll look into them. Thank you so much. It is such a relief to speak with somebody who understands
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
No problem! If you can't find it in Australia, let me know. I can always order it here for you and ship it to you. We can work it out!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunbuny
[emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]
Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I stopped by, but I still think of you all!
Sunbuny, that is so scary, I'm sorry that you have this uncertainty to deal with. Why does your DH not even want you to try breastfeeding?
I hope everyone else is doing ok. How is the nursery, if you're doing one, coming along?
Hi Temerity, because sleep deprivation brings on seizures and he knows if the baby is bottle fed he can help out. After the birth of my first 2 I had seizures whilst breastfeeding at night or just as I was finishing. I probably will give it another go though.
I've stopped working now so starting to work on a nursery. Nothing major but still exciting [emoji4]
How is everybody else going? Not that long for us now XX!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk