Oh nice one BG.
Two girls and one boy, due October 16
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Oh nice one BG.
Two girls and one boy, due October 16
Well, I'm home from vaca! The surprise went great, not exactly as expected but quite amusing. I had to cover my ever expanding belly or she would have known right off. Anyway, as I've described before we had a gift bag put together with 2 shirts in it. One just said "I'm the crazy Memaw everyone warned you about" and beneath that one was another that said "Shhhh! This lady is going to be a great-memaw... again! Oct 2016". Last minute I decided to throw in a couple u/s pics on the bottom. One was of Baby J sucking on her hand and one was the one showing gender. Well, She read the first shirt and put it aside to look at the second, read it aloud and put it to the side just like the first... we weren't sure if she "got it" or not. So, I said "there is more in there!" She reached in and grabbed the pics looked at them and then with a stunned expression said "You're pregnant?!?!" Everyone in on the surprise laughed and I asked if she didn't catch it from the t-shirt and she said "NO! I have so many I thought it was just for them!" Then "Oh my Lord... How far are you??" I should have said 19 weeks since I turned 19 weeks the next day, but I told her 18 weeks because I wasn't thinking. Then I pointed out the gender one and she read it and said "it is???!!!... Child you better take care of yourself!!" (referring to not doing anything I'm not supposed to while pregnant) and told my aunt/her sister (after she asked what we were having) "A GIRL!!! They're having a GIRL!!" She is thrilled :)
Hubby was so eager to tell the world that AS SOON AS we finished the surprise for my grandma he started trying to decide what/how to post on FB, lol. So now EVERYBODY knows! It's nice to finally not have to watch what I say or how I say it :)
I have a question I've been wanting to ask for a bit now.... Anyone else having trouble both sleeping & sleeping on the left side (supposed to be better for baby)? I have to take Benadryl (docs says this is fine) to get to sleep at all or I'm up until dawn. Then after I'm asleep I have a heck of a time STAYING asleep and tend to wake wake every hour starting about 4 hours after I took the Benadryl then I have to try to get back to sleep over and over... and it's not because I have to use the restroom... I just wake up for no reason at all. On top of that I have a hard time staying on my left side and tend to roll over to my back (which I have never done... I am not a back sleeper) or less frequently my right side (which are known to cause pressure on the vena cava and interrupt circulation in the 2nd & 3rd trimesters). I already use a body pillow so I am not sure what I can do to get my body to cooperate as I *think* the multiple wakings might have something to do with rolling over as I am always on my back or right side when I wake up so fixing one might allow me to sleep through the night... minus restroom runs.
Any of you have this issue? Have you found anything that works? I'd do just about anything for a good night's sleep at this point :/
You could always try the tennis ball trick like they use for sleep apnea. Put a tennis ball or two in a sock and safety pin it to the back of your shirt. That way you can't/won't roll over because it will be difficult to and painful.
That's a thought... I tried a pillow behind my back again last night and as always it ended up on the floor. Would that trick work with a very loose fitting nightgown? I can't stand pants on my tummy at night.Quote:
Originally Posted by BunnyGirl19
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I don't have that problem two, but after screwing up my back only laying on my side for my first pregnancy from 20 weeks to 42 weeks, I just sleep where I'm comfortable now. I go to sleep however makes it easiest to sleep and move as I please. Are you waking up stressed about which position you are in and worrying about it?
Two girls and one boy, due October 16
Not so much stressed as annoyed. I want to sleep on my left... or at least my right ( not as good as left but better than the back) but my body keeps pulling me to my back. Not so much an issue yet but before long I will be huge and it will be a bigger problem. I have breathing issues as well if I sleep on my back late in pregnancy. Nothing severe, just hard to breathe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bella29
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I usually take a Benadryl to get to sleep too. Sometimes taking Magnesium helps me. Especially if I wake up in the night! I use this stuff:Quote:
Originally Posted by twointow83
Amazon.com: Bluebonnet Albion Chelated Buffered Magnesium 200 mg, 120 Vegetarian Capsules, 120 Count: Health & Personal Care
It's actually works rally well for me. The only issue is it can have a slight laxative effect if you take too much. Though, during pregnancy, I welcome that! :)
I usually sleep on my right side—never had any problems. I have been laying on my back a bit lately as I totally threw my back out this week (whole other rant!), but I find it kinda hard to breath after a while.
Warning, rant ahead...
While clearing out the closets in order to find some corner of our stuffed house to fit baby's things, I threw my back out this weekend. Like, really out! I couldn't move without pain...and even sitting still was painful. I'm still recovering but at last I can shuffle/waddle a little and sit at the computer for a few min without crying now. Ugh. I've always had back problems but never this bad. Of course now I'm SO far behind at work and the house is a mess and all my kids have eaten for days is fast food. I've been loopy as all heck on codeine that my midwife prescribed for the last three days, and now I just feel sick from taking it. I've lost weight too. Ha! Almost back down to my pre-pregnancy weight again. I love babies...but I really hate the growing them part. I just keep telling myself, halfway there, halfway there, halfway there...
I'll have to ask my doc about that. I get you on the back sleeping thing. DH told me today that I've been snoring (on my back) so I know the breathing issues are just around the corner... all the more reason to get this figured out now. Sorry about your back :( I've thrown my back out several times and it's ZERO fun. The muscle spasms alone are killer! I am 19 weeks 2 days and my second tri has been a lot rougher on me this time around also. I normally LOVE the 2nd tri because of the lack of discomforts (or at least they are limited) joined with the fun part of feeling baby move and the 3D/4D ultrasound, etc. but this time not so much... I'm having contractions (uterine irritability) something awful today... had one that was so bad it made my physically sick, I'm not sleeping well, every single joint in my body aches, etc. I dread my 3rd tri because I keep assuming it's only going to get worse. BUT I just keep reminding myself that when it's all said and done and she is safe in my arms that every single ache, pain & discomfort will be 100% worth it.... and I'll never have to do it again lol ;) We are half way there, we can make it. It's just our princesses letting us know that we cater to them so we don't get any illusions that WE are the bosses, hahahaha ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by girliedreamz
Hi everyone! Just wanted to say I know I've been silent a few weeks but everything is okay over here [emoji4].
We find out gender in 4 days and I took a step back to let the time go by faster. I'm so sad that my hope may be coming to an end soon. I've noticed my bump seems low so I'm sure this is a boy. I never thought an ultrasound appointment would be so scary. I'm so nervous of my reaction to a let down.... It's been such a rollercoaster. One week I'm so hopeful and know it's a girl and then I talk myself down.... I guess it'll be good to finally know. Although I'm so scared to be devastated, as this is most likely our last baby.
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I just counted. There are only 77 days left until I hit my max of 36 weeks. I feel so unprepared!!!!
Wow... when u put it like that I can see why u would feel a bit rushed!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BunnyGirl19
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DH still insists there is plenty of time and I don't need to buy anything yet. Seriously?!!! He doesn't think I need to buy anything anyway since we aren't planning anymore kids. I still need some miscellaneous clothes, new bottles for both, a second port-a-crib, a second infant car seat, etc. I'm most annoyed that he is telling me not to buy the double stroller the infant seats snap into (and actually sit securely and correctly), and also not to buy the twin baby carrier so I can wear them both. I'm not sure how he expects me to lug them everywhere for months when they are teeny and floppy and can't fit properly into a normal stroller or whatever. I'm most likely going to be having a c-section and they'll be preemies, which means tons of extra appointments for the first few months. He's only thinking of the money because he's not the one that has to deal with it.
My goodness ladies it's been forever! It sounds like we're all stressed and uncomfortable..I know I am. Lol. Stressed that is...I'm actually feel decent except am feeling so much pressure and discomfort at the top of my uterus?! So weird...like it feels like she's balled up on top almost. And I still rarely feel strong movement which is a bummer.
Two, I sleep pretty well but always wake on my back which I never ever do..so strange. Sorry you have to take something to sleep- that would probably stress me out in of itself. Lol. Have you tried reading right before bed to get sleepy?
I've been catching up and meaning to post. The past 2 mo this have been so crazy and overwhelming, never in my life would I suggest moving while pregnant, remodeling a kitchen, with 2 kids to care for and during the school year. It has been so hard. :( And to top it off my husband was finishing up another degree so I didn't have a lot of help with packing, unpacking, meeting with contractors, picking out everything. Never again. Ever. So incredibly stressful and not worth it in my opinion.
Anyway, I'm anxious about my ultrasound bc I've only gained 4lbs above my pre-pregnant weight (but I lost 10lbs and I e gained that back so that counts too, right?). Everyone keeps commenting on how small I look for how far along I am and questioning if everything with the baby is ok. Which only makes me worry more and have anxiety about something being wrong. I still get nauseous from time to time and have plenty of other pregnancy symptoms but I'm guessing that plenty of people thought everything was fine until they found out it wasn't. My next scan isn't until June 6th due to scheduling conflicts with my doctors office so I have a bit of a wait to be sure all is well.
I'm so glad everyone seems to be doing well except for the usual pregnancy issues. I too feel like I can't breathe sleeping on my back but having been waking up finding myself in that position. I can't sleep for crap either bc my 3 year old isn't sleeping well either (I think it's bc of our move). Hoping everyone gets some well deserved rest and a break from back pain, hubbies who don't understand, and the hard work of being pregnant with other children to care for!! I've missed you ladies and it's so nice to continue to read about everyone's journey. [emoji4]
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I completely understand! I am the frugal one of the two of us an d DH is the one that likes to spend, spend, spend and I am the planner and DH is the go-with-the-flow type. DH is supposed to be pulling overtime so we can get some of the bigger things we have our eyes on but is being stubborn about it. He keeps saying we have plenty of time. Which, honestly, we do have about 4 months left but I HATE putting things off till the last and I have a feeling he is waiting until I get my student aid/loan refund but I won't get that until mid-late September and I'll likely be delivering on Sept 30th. I brought it up last night and his response was "I can do it" (in other words practically confirming that is what he's waiting for and that he can get it all set up in just a few days). It drives me nuts to wait that long and be unprepared. Once nesting hits I am really going to be a mess wanting to get everything ready and having nothing to get ready. I had planned on waiting until then for some of the "wants" that can be a bit pricey, like a rocking chair, but not for the crib and stuff. We still have 4 months and because of him being stubborn I already feel rushed :/ So, yeah, I get it and it completely sucks :( Hopefully both our DH's will wake up and smell the baby shampoo sooner than later.Quote:
Originally Posted by BunnyGirl19
Baby J does that a lot too(balling up... and usually RIGHT behind my belly button which makes it not too pleasant)... that mixed with the contractions makes for an uncomfortable Mommy lol. Baby J isn't a strong mover either. She moves plenty but rarely strong enough to be felt from the outside... until yesterday at least. She was moving pretty good yesterday for some reason (my guess is it had something to do with the million contractions I had yesterday as she tends to react to pressure) and DH finally got to feel her ninja practice lol. Babies kinda move at their own pace at this point since movement is voluntary at this point for them. My guess is you are having a really chill baby who spends a lot of time in their sucking their thumb or something rather than doing acrobatics ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
Reading before bed is the LAST thing I want to do lol. I suffer from insomnia even when not preg due to my brain refusing to shut down at night. I can be fall out tired and the moment I lay down I'll be wide awake. Reading only encourages that brain activity so I don't read anything at least an hour before bed. For some reason I sleep better during the day (preg or not) but can't really sleep all day. On school days I can get a couple hours nap in but have to limit myself or even the pills won't knock me out and I don't want to get my days and nights mixed up. I gave in and tried sleeping on my right side last night and slept a little better which makes me wonder if rolling over to my back is my body's way of trying to get to my right side BUT I am soooooo much more sore this AM than usual. I feel like I slept in a crappy hotel bed or something. I want to take a nice hot, steaming bath to loosen my muscles so bad but, as you know, that is a no-no during preg :/ I just don't get it. I EXPECT a lack of sleep in the 3rd tri because of discomfort and baby kicking all night but never had this much trouble sleeping this soon in preg. :confused:
Crd, if it makes you feel better, I am still 1.5kg lower than my pre regnant weight. My fundal height is high tho and I look pregnant, but my weight is lower cos I lost heaps whilst I was sick. It's not worrying me at all. I am getting an u/s for my morphology on Monday. Good luck for yours. Ignore what people say about how you are carrying. Some women I know carry massive, some carry tiny. A friend of mine was the same size at term as I am now. She barely ever looked pregnant. I just think that it isn't helpful to compare because we are all different.Quote:
Originally Posted by crd5ed
Two girls and one boy, due October 16
Try not to worry about how big you are. 14 pound gain is a lot (yes the 10 pounds count) so baby is definitely getting what she needs :) I feel huge but still down about 12 pounds from pre-preg weight. I initially lost 17 so a 5 pound gain is a good thing in my book :)But as far as showing, there are a dozen reasons why you may not be as big as you expect, many of which have nothing to do with a problem. And, yes, I had no clue there was a problem in either of my first 2 losses. My late term loss I continued to grow for a month after he'd passed. BUT (GINORMOUS BUT) your size says nothing about the health of the baby/preg. I didn't pop until 2 weeks ago and I have always been one who got stuck in maternity pants before the first tri was even complete because nothing fit. Even now I can wear my pre-preg jeans... standing at least.. not so much sitting down, and Baby J has been perfect at every u/s so far. Is baby moving much? You could always invest in a doppler. You can't always feel them moving no a doppler can help calm your fears. I got a pretty decent sonoline doppler off ebay for like $20 so they can be gotten reasonably. I feel like ALL moms-to-be should have one. Even in a perfectly normal preg it is nice to have around just to check when baby isn't kicking as much as you'd like, just for your own peace of mind and it saves you from having to run to L&D just because baby isn't moving much and you get worried. Mine has been a God-send for my sanity! I can actually look forward to u/s more now because I always check on her with my doppler before I leave for one. I still worry they will find something wrong but at least I know they'll find a HB. It might be something that you want to look into. Sorry your toddler isn't sleeping well :( Any idea why?Quote:
Originally Posted by crd5ed
Also, I just remembered something else :) I used to watch "I didn't know I was pregnant" a lot and I remember one of the OBs on there commenting that if baby is kicking towards your back you may not feel it. Also, as suggested to crd, you might consider getting a doppler to easy your mind. you can get them pretty reasonable on ebay sometimes :) Few things feel quite as good as when she is being still (or so I think) and I get worried and pull out the doppler and hear her swooshing away in there the moment I turn the doppler on :) Immediate relief!Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
Crd I am tiny too and much tinier this time around then last time I feel and also rarely feel baby..this has been an odd pregnancy for me no doubt. Needless to say I'm looking forward to my ultrasound today with some reassurance.
Good luck today :) Can't wait to hear good news and see pics!! Are you supposed to find out gender today? FX for a girl(your signature says that's what you are hoping for ;) )! How long until your u/s??Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
Good luck lala!
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Everything looks great and it's most definitely a girl. Also, I have an anterior placenta so no wonder I can barely feel her- she's also sitting super low.
Tow you'll laugh. I was really wanting a girl but my daughter has been hell lately so I started thinking a boy would be easier. HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by twointow83
Lol! So I guess you would have been set either way lol. For the record boys can be little attitude tornadoes too lol ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
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Love the pics btw :D Glad you got an explanation on why u can't feel her as much as you'd like.
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Me too! And she was very chill...didn't move a ton like my other kiddos and her heart rate is so low compared to my other two- 134 bpm! Both my girl and boy were in the 150's the whole time.Quote:
Originally Posted by twointow83
Yay! My prediction was right hahahaha! Hopefully it'll mean a nice easy going baby for you :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lala22
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My boys certainly are!Quote:
Originally Posted by twointow83
Haha..so far my boy is way easier..as long as he isn't teething he's an angel. MY girl on the other hand constantly argues, has major attitude and swings so high and low you never know what to expect...but only at home. She's a perfect angel at school and with grandparents. Lol
They told me how big she was too- 10 ounces. How cool is that? It was a fun ultrasound..I wish the hubby and kiddos could have gone but at least they give good pictures.
Awww!Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
I am debating whether to take the boys to the next one at high risk specialist's office or wait until the one we'll have in about a month and a half here in town. The one here in town DH will be coming to so I'd have an extra set of hands.
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I would have taken everyone if I could have. This particular ultrasound place doesn't allowed children under 13.Quote:
Originally Posted by twointow83
HR office does specify an age just "no young children" *shrug*Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
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I was pretty bummed and could have gone to another one but this particular office does a more detailed report so it was worth ditching everyone at home. Lol
Yeah, can't blame you. I probably would have too.Quote:
Originally Posted by lala22
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I'm so sad...I just went to grab a belly photo from last pregnancy to compare to now because I feel so much smaller and I cannot find them anywhere! Luckily I have an actual maternity shoot but those weekly belly shots are priceless..I'm so bummed:(
Oh no :( That sucks!! Hopefully they just got moved somewhere u haven't looked.
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