Due in March/April/May 2013 Roll Call New Sticky!!

Cinss mine was like a green gloopy thing, so gross! Word of warning dont google mucus plug and look up images as it is blagh lol - not really sure why I would expect anything nice to look at lol. How are you feeling? Have you notice any cramping lately too??

A bit worried that a kid at my DS1 class (sits next to him!) Has had fifths disease recently.. He has a rash all over his torso and slightly red cheeks. He was away a few days before the rash appeared as he wasnt well.. I was unwell the other day by feeling nauseas and headachey and DS1 has also had a tummy upset and headache but I havent seen a rash on him as yet and he seems well now.. I'll mention it at my Ob appt Monday, is there anything to worry about?? Should I ask for a blood test regardless of what the Ob thinks?? What would you guys do in my situation??

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Originally Posted by Bimby

Cinss mine was like a green gloopy thing, so gross! Word of warning dont google mucus plug and look up images as it is blagh lol - not really sure why I would expect anything nice to look at lol. How are you feeling? Have you notice any cramping lately too??

A bit worried that a kid at my DS1 class (sits next to him!) Has had fifths disease recently.. He has a rash all over his torso and slightly red cheeks. He was away a few days before the rash appeared as he wasnt well.. I was unwell the other day by feeling nauseas and headachey and DS1 has also had a tummy upset and headache but I havent seen a rash on him as yet and he seems well now.. I'll mention it at my Ob appt Monday, is there anything to worry about?? Should I ask for a blood test regardless of what the Ob thinks?? What would you guys do in my situation??

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I already looked at the images too, ewwww! haha

I would definatly tell your OB that you may have been exposed to the virus, and they should have your blood tested, if you have had it you and your baby should be ok because you are so far along, but they would do another ultrasound to check the placenta and fluids. There is good information on babycentre about it. Fifth disease (parvovirus B19) during pregnancy | BabyCenter

Thanks Cinss. Everything I've read says after 20 weeks you are less at risk but it still scares me sh*tless. My Obs offices have ultrasounds there so they do one at every appt to check fluid level and baby so she will no doubt have a look but I think I'd like a blood test anyway just to check my immunity to it as it may give me peace of mind.

Have you lost any more of your plug since the last time? You are so close to 37 weeks now!! We are only 10 days away from MAY!!! Can you believe it?? Time feels like it drags but then you think back and really it kind of flies, just doesnt feel like it in the moment. I cant believe that I could be holding my baby girl in 20 days! (or less if she decides to greet us early) crazy crazy, I really cant wait to know she is safe in my arms.

Happy for you, TTP. :)

Congrats Mrs P!!!

I never noticed any kind of mucus plug loss with my 3 boys, I was starting to wonder if I was one of those rare women who didn't have them. It wasn't until my 20 weeker that I discovered I did. With Cass, I lost my plug twice. Once right after the cerclage was removed and again the day I had him. It varied from red to pink, on and off throughout the day. Went into labor that night. :)

Bimby i hope you find out you never had the virus, my DD has actually been sick too and one of her cheeks goes pink lately, looks like heat rash or something so i will have to mention it to my midwife too, i have felt fine though. Try not to worry, i know its hard though, can you ask your mum if you had it as a child? If so you should be immune.

No more plug since that time in the shower, i think its normal to lose some and then it regenerates so nothing exciting going on.

Back from my Ob appt and I had the blood test today just to put my mind at ease about parvovirus but it takes about a week for the results to come in. The Ob I saw wasnt concerned really she just said if it turns out I and bubs do have it then she will deliver me and give bubs a transfusion if required. She said it definitely is more of a concern earlier on but noted I was worried so we got a blood test done. Im also having my heart monitored for a 24 hour period so make sure all is well there because of the dizzy spells but I think I need to limit caffeine and sugar as I have noticed they happen more after those 2 things so I guess its probably my answer..

On a brighter note, bubs looked great, fluid normal, placenta looked normal and growth is still 2 weeks ahead so she is feeding well :) The Ob pointed out her tummy rolls on the screen, it was so cute!! Funny how the rolls are cute on babies, not so cute on me now lol Anyway, I booked my C/S in with this Ob I met today, she seems lovely and I feel confident with her. So we are scheduled for the morning of the 10th May - times will depend on what ladies are booked in for the day ie: Diabetes, twins etc will go before me but she said it should still be morning.. EEK!!!! 18 days baby!! Cinss we could end up having our babies on the same day if you go a few days early :) Was your DD early??

Yep DD came @ 38 weeks :)

Wow Cinss so you could be meeting your lil fella in a week if the trend continues :) How exciting!!! I know I keep saying that word but I am really excited for us all :) Shame its gotten so quiet here, Id love to hear how the other ladies are going coming into the final month. Any other babies that have greeted us recently??

I still don't have sore hips at night or anything. I don't even feel achey or wobbley while walking. I have had looser bowels, though... especially today. Egggggh. :/ I was trying to figure out if it was something I ate!

Sorry to interrupt girls but anyone heard from mummypink lately?