FEBRUARY CHIT CHAT!!

Hello Girls! Thought I'd start us a new thread:)

How is everyone? I'm doing really well:) 29 weeks today!! Dealing with some annoying pregnancy stuff like leg cramps at night and some lower back ache. I've upped my cal/mag and my banana consumption so I hope the leg cramps bugger off...they hurt!!! I have to go see my chiro soon too.

I'm really excited about this weekend! I leave on Friday to go to Galliano Island(a small island off the coast of Vancouver Island) for 4 days...with NO CHILDREN! I'm spending the weekend with my very dear friend(the one that's flying out and being here for my birth). I'm just so excited!

I managed to go crazy on the weekend and rearranged my bedroom, organized/washed my baby clothes, sewed a few items, washed all the covers for my bouncy seat/swing, and purchased some more newborn outfits:) The nesting is finally starting to hit me!! Yay!! The only thing that sucks about it is that it comes in spurts and I do way too much in one day...and then I suffer for a few days from major lower back pain:(

So what about you guys? Anything exciting???

We need to see pics of all the cute things you're knitting for Felina!

Well all good here:) 34 weeks by the Dr's dates! Had a midwife app today and measured 33cm so am really pleased at that as I've been dreading delivering a baby 'Shamoo' lol!! Plus I managed to get DH's tax return to the accountant yesterday which could/should have been in any time since Apr '10 with yesterday being the last day:oops: but at least its in right:bigsmile:

Have a great vaca DM!! Completely envious xxxx:bigsmile: And do post some pics of your knitting for us, I am extremely uncreative and will again be completely envious of your accomplishments! :hugs:

Hi everyone :D

Doing good here too, though I feel like I should be more than 24 weeks - time is dragging now!!

My pelvic/hip pain pretty much disappeared as quickly as it came which was very odd but I'm not complaining. Baby Eliza is very active which is lovely. Every now and again I have to remind myself to pay more attention to it all because I won't be doing it again. I just went to the toilet and noticed that I have a spot on my calf which feels really bruised (there's nothing there to see) and now I'm paranoid that it's a DVT - I think I'm becoming neurotic!

I discovered the Marie Mongan Hypnobirthing book on my shelf (I really don't recall buying it but obviously I did!). DM - you mentioned that you had a course or something at home. What is yours exactly? I figure it's about time to start thinking positive thoughts and all that ...

K x

Hi Girls! Sounds like everyone is doing great! I got my blood/bile results and everything is normal! I'm now 34 weeks and it's getting closer and closer. I have had so much fun going through all the fancy dresses and blankets and bows. I keep having to open the closet and look at them--I just can't believe it!
DM your vacation sounds amazing! I haven't done too much nesting yet which is not normal for me. Ever since the lowT diet to sway pink I feel like I don't have the crazy drive I used to have to make sure everything is perfect. I don't clean obsessively like I used to. I guess it's good and bad huh? I need to get to it though, not much time left!

I will chime in here for a bit.
Well 26 weeks today I believe and I am so over being prego already!! This little boy is so way more active than his brothers were.....95% of the time I feel like he is just doing sumersalts in my tummy...very loppy sumersalts! My legs ache my back hurts and my hip is killing me most days. I keep telling myself just a few more months thats it.......but it doesn't seem to be working!

Hi everyone. I am 28 weeks today. I feel pretty good, except for ankle and feet swelling and being tired. I have been nesting for like two months already:) I had to rearrange my daughters closet and put a dresser in it, since one dresser will not be enough for two girls. I just bought the carseat, since I got rid of my infant carriers and I ordered a crib. I am trying to stop and enjoy the pregnancy also since this will be my last.

Whats everyone doing about infant car seats? I am thinking not to get a whole travel system, instead get a stroller frame to attach the infant car seat to when I'm running quick errands in and out of stores etc. I don't need another stroller since i have one from ds3 that is good for when they are about 6 months old and I have my double stroller which is still in great shape for places we do lots of walking such as the zoo or disneyland. Anyone have experience with stroller frames? I'm also going to start doing some serious looking at the carriers as I think I will be carrying this baby on me a lot! The only other thing I may need is one of those breathing monitors. Anyone use one before? I have never used one on any of my kids but I hear lots of moms rave how much piece of mind they have when they put their babies to sleep. We always co-sleep but I may just try keeping baby next to me in a bassinet.

Well that was a thoroughly crap day!

I went to see two doctors about my sore leg. Last night I was told probably a muscle strain but the pain got worse over night and I barely slept from worry. This morning I went back to the doctor and had a blood test which didn't rule out a DVT so I was sent to the hospital with a suspected DVT. At this point I was convinced I would probably die and I was a wreck! Thankfully, the ultrasound showed no DVT. My leg is still really hurting but I'm so grateful it's not that. I need a stiff drink - I'll have to get DH to drink it for me!

everyone is getting so close to due dates now...:)

not much to report here, bub had shifted, so my sciatica isnt as bad now, but im getting so short of breath so easily now.
im getting kicks in my side now instead of my lower tummy.

just the last few days, started getting horrible leg cramps.....:(
especially of a night, waking up with them....uggghh

Wow Z....glad you're ok. Sorry for my ignorance what is a DVT, is it a type of clot?? It looks like many of us got little scares but thankfully all is well.
Dannikins--I used to get those leg cramps with my other pregnancies and they are no fun. usually would happen if I stretched my leg out in bed. Now I just have itchy feet, not sure which is worse :(

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Originally Posted by zanacal

Well that was a thoroughly crap day!

I went to see two doctors about my sore leg. Last night I was told probably a muscle strain but the pain got worse over night and I barely slept from worry. This morning I went back to the doctor and had a blood test which didn't rule out a DVT so I was sent to the hospital with a suspected DVT. At this point I was convinced I would probably die and I was a wreck! Thankfully, the ultrasound showed no DVT. My leg is still really hurting but I'm so grateful it's not that. I need a stiff drink - I'll have to get DH to drink it for me!

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Thank goodness it wasn't that!! I wonder what it could be?? Not meaning to talk 'granny' but could it possibly be some type of varicose vein in there? I'm sure I'm gonna get them in the top of my leg, you know the crease where your leg ends and muffin starts lol, underneath there!

Hi girls,

Glad to hear you are all doing well. Z- hope your leg clears up soon and glad it's not a DVT. GG - hope the ichiness stops soon. Did you ever figure out what is causing it?

I'm now almost 25 weeks. Time has just been flying by for me. I have started shopping a little. I have also done some knitting/crocheting. I am thinking of getting either a Moby Wrap or a Baby K'tan for the early days this time. Anyone have experience/prefer one over the other? I have been feeling great, my nausea has finally gone for the most part. I started listing to the Hypnobabies CDs last night and ended up falling asleep - wonder if that works? have a good day ladies!

Thanks everyone. Yesterday seems a little surreal now, I certainly over-reacted. Never count on me in a crisis!! GG - a DVT is a deep vein thrombosis, so yes a blood clot. ELP - I don't have any varicose veins (stretch marks and flabby bits aplenty but not them lol!). I'm thinking it's probably just a bruise or strain of some sort and it actually feels a lot better today.

GG - I'm so glad your results came back clear too. You must be so relieved :D

Tweedle - I had a Moby for DS3 which I loved for the first few months. I was looking to get a different stretchy wrap this time (I sold the Moby) but I think I'm just going to get another one in a different colour! I haven't heard of the other type you mention I'm afraid.

My travel system arrived this week and is taking up way too much room in our den! I think I'm going to do a proper list an buy everything else we need around March time which is a couple of months before our due date. In the meantime I buy bits and pieces whenever the whim takes me!

Hey ladies, I just found this thread now :oops:

Obviously I'm waaaaay behind all of you now, but I have my 8 week u/s scheduled for Tuesday, so hopefully I'll see a heartbeat and can finally have some peace of mind. I totally know what you're saying about wanting to savour the moments because this is the last pregnancy, Z! I can't wait until I can finally get out of the horrible first trimester and move into some of the more pleasurable parts of pregnancy. Having two first trimesters back-to-back really sucks....

As far as baby equipment, we'll need a new infant car seat because our originals from when my twins were born is expired now. I think we'll be ok for strollers - I have quite a collection: A DuoGlider from when my twins were babies, a sit and stand stroller that will probably come in handy for the baby and ds3, a CityMini that's only 2 years old, and a wide assortment of umbrella strollers, both double and single. I think DH would kill me if I got another stroller when our garage is already full of them :bigsmile:. We *may* need a new crib, though, which seems silly because we have two...but the standards have changed so much since my twins were born and now drop-side cribs are banned in Canada after several deaths. Both of mine are drop-side, one is only 6 years old, but the other was a hand-me-down from my brother, and I think it's maybe 11 years old. The baby will sleep in our room anyway for the first several months, then we have to figure out how to fit 4 kids in 2 bedrooms...either that or dh has to give up his home office.

Found u all too!! Thanks Z!!! You know me well by now, still on last mth's thread! lol

Z, DVT's are horrible. Treated many of them over the years in my job. I've developed varicose veins this pg, on my left leg and 'my lady bits' got a lovley 'jock strap' type thingy to support down there and the thrombolitic stockings for my legs. Annoying to have v.veins, but hey! They started out like small bruises and then leg cramps, (that leg always has cramped with prev pg). Hope u feel more reassured about things, if the doppler/scan was -ve that's good.

Many of us seem due around the same time, know this is march-may thread, but I mean we are a week or 2 apart! I find out in 2-3wks my section date, can't wait!! I'm 27wks and 1 day now. Have a scan on tues, can't wait to ask the approx weight of them now, they feel HUGE, the smaller twin is an acrobat! OMG, the boys never moved like that before, twin on my right is quieter, softer kicks and movements. x

we dont really need anything.
i still have all the stuff from my boys, and most of the newborn stuff is gender neutral, same with all the baby bedding etc.
i will need to get a new walker, as the one we have has been through 4 boys, but that wont be needed for a while...
and i did buy a new tandem stroller, because up untill now i have only used the single one, but with 3 aged 3 and under i think the tandem will be a sanity saver.

and of course if it is a girl, lots of shopping will be done.
if its pink, or frilly, i WILL be buying it...lol

I ordered my infant car seat...so much cheaper on Amazon and shipping was free! I think I will go for the stroller frame but I will wait and see...we really don't need another stroller! DH talked me out of buying one of those movement monitors. Has anyone used one? He insists since we pretty much co-sleep or at least the bassinet is right next to our bed that everything should be fine. I never used one before. Any opinions? I still want to get a carrier too...maybe the ring sling? Still researching it. I have a feeling I will be carrying this baby a lot since I'm more busy with three active boys and all their activities and school stuff going on. And I still need to get my overnight bag ready. wow so much to do and I only have 5 weeks if I go the full 40 weeks!

i have never had a monitor for any of mine, i also have the baby in the room with us, cradle next to the bed.

i think if you have a 2 storey house, then they are a good idea for while bubs upstairs and you are downstairs sort of thing, but i personally think they are a waste of money.

Do you mean one of the little monitors which goes on their nappy? I have one of those. I bought it when DS3 was a baby because the Amby hammock which we use had a safety scare and it was very reassuring, also reassuring when carrying in a sling. Worth every penny in my opinion if you're a worrier, peace of mind is priceless! I also use a 'normal' monitor when baby is upstairs and we're downstairs. We live in an old house with incredibly thick walls and we have a lot of background noise here!

I'm just back from an unscheduled visit to the midwife. This baby is trouble already - probably revenge for me being such hard work as a baby!! I was driving home from work today and I thought I was going to feint and had to pull off the road. I had to stop another two times after that because I didn't feel right and didn't feel like I could catch enough breath. Well, it turns out everything is ok but baby has turned breech. I started getting braxton hicks yesterday which feel like a washing machine in my tummy and make me catch my breath as well as shooting pains down below - I guess the reason I can't get enough breath is that I have a head up there and the shooting pains are little legs! I know it doesn't matter yet that she's breech but it's mighty uncomfortable (and something I've never experienced before!) so I'm going to start doing the daily exercises on Spinning Babies and I hope that might help! Of course the DVT scare last week has me worrying about every little thing also, which probably made me panic and likely made me feel worse!

Sorry you're so uncomfortable, Z! Tell that little miss to stop kicking you in the nether regions!

sounds awful Z.
all of mine have stayed beech untill later in the pregnancy, and getting kicked in the cervix is no fun at all!

Ouch Z! totally know what that kicking feeling is like....like a knife stabbing you down there!

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Originally Posted by zanacal

Do you mean one of the little monitors which goes on their nappy? I have one of those. I bought it when DS3 was a baby because the Amby hammock which we use had a safety scare and it was very reassuring, also reassuring when carrying in a sling. Worth every penny in my opinion if you're a worrier, peace of mind is priceless! I also use a 'normal' monitor when baby is upstairs and we're downstairs. We live in an old house with incredibly thick walls and we have a lot of background noise here!

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ITs one of those monitors that go under their mattress to prevents SIDS. My babies have always slept in our room or with me in the bed on one those little protector things so maybe it will be a waste of money if " always with the baby??

Oh ok, I chose the one which attaches to the nappy because you can use it anywhere - and the ones which go under the mattress can't be used in our hammock. Might be an alternative to consider!

I still feel terrible, kind of spaced out and weird. I've also had an upset tummy and was dry wretching this morning. Every now and again I feel like my heart stops and I get a rush in my head, which is weird and scary. I think (and hope!) that I'm just coming down with a bug because the cold I've had for weeks has got worse again and my ears kept popping on the drive to work and I know ear problems can cause problems with balance etc. I really wish I was 10 weeks down the line!

Hello All!!!

I'm back from my vacay and wishing that it had been 5 days longer ...
The only bonus of being home(other than seeing my family ;)) is that nesting has truly kicked in!!! Holy toledo!!! I'm going crazy! I've cleared our storage room, gotten birth supplies ready, going through closets to donate/sell/throw...it's been wonderful! My back is killing me but other than that it's been great.
GG- I cosleep as well(bassinet and in our bed) and I don't feel the need for a monitor but I know that those under the baby monitor are finicky and go off when there's no issue, so it would cause me more stress. What makes you feel the least stressed out is the best idea:)
Z- My goodness! This baby is not being nice to you!! I truly hope that once this cold is gone, you'll be feeling right as rain! xo
I'll come and post a bit more once this nesting urge has been satisfied;)

Welcome back, DM - we've missed you!

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ITs one of those monitors that go under their mattress to prevents SIDS. My babies have always slept in our room or with me in the bed on one those little protector things so maybe it will be a waste of money if " always with the baby??

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ok i thought you meant the other kind of monitor....duh..lol

i agree with Z if you want one of the monitors go for the one they attach to baby, not the under matress ones.
when my eldest was 3 weeks old, he had an apnea episode, stopped breathing, freaked us all out.
it turned out to be that he still had crap in his lungs from when he was born.

we spent 2 days in hospital , and he had one of the ones they attach to bub on him the entire time.
that worked great, and he had no more episodes .
when they sent us home they gave us an under mattress one to use for a month, for peace of mind.
that stupid thing was going off all the time!, even when he was breathing fine and fast a sleep that thing would go off, all hours of the night, we had hardly any sleep , after 2-3 days i ended up taking it out, because all it was doing was causing stress and waking everyone up.

dannikins i think your under the mattress breathing monitor must have been faulty because i've had one with each of my boys and have one now with my dd and I think I must have only ever had 2 false alarms... I couldn't live without one, it makes me feel very reassured when i go to bed at night :)

Thanks Mocha! It's nice to be back but I've been working my tail off trying to get the house tidied, purged, cleaned and readied for baby. I have freezer meals to make, stuff to order, crafts to make....I'm going to busy until I give birth! LOL

About the "ordering" part...Is this not the sweetest thing ever?
Baby Flower Headband Newborn Headband by BellaFleurBoutique

I've been looking for newborn photoprops and I have to stop myself from ordering all of the cute little headbands...This kid better come out without a willy! LOL

Z- I'm so sorry your little munchkin is all over the place..is she getting back into a good place yet?

xoxo Talk soon!!

DM I love that headband. I may have to order one:) I have already ordered one headband and 2 hats. I have never had the pretty newborn pics taken, but I really want to this time. It's just a matter of finding the right headband and clothing or cover up.

I have not posted much lately because there hasn't been much going on. I am scrambling to get things in order at work. I am a teacher so I have to plan for my sub when I am gone. After today I only have 5 more weeks until I take off work, so I am really excited and ready for the break. Then I will have some time to spend with my other two kids before the baby comes.

[QUOTE=DoulaMama;143537]Z- I'm so sorry your little munchkin is all over the place..is she getting back into a good place yet?
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Do you know, I have absolutely no idea! I suspect she's still breech based on the kicks but I can't feel a thing myself! I had started to do some daily balancing exercises but I've pulled some muscles in my chest now and I really don't need to be obsessing about chest pains with all the breathing/heart stuff I've had going on so for now I'm just chilling. It's early days anyway!

Oh yeah! You have tons of time for her to get into a great birthing position:) It's just not very nice to have them breech if it's causing you issues:) I'm sorry about the chest issues on top of everything! That really sucks:(

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Oh yeah! You have tons of time for her to get into a great birthing position:) It's just not very nice to have them breech if it's causing you issues:) I'm sorry about the chest issues on top of everything! That really sucks:(

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I've been feeling lots of kicks at the top of my tummy tonight so hopefully she may have moved afterall! I'm sure she'll be turning somersaults for the next 3 months though :D

OMG doula that is sooooo cute, if i ever have a girl im going to have a room full of stuff like that!!!

thats good Z.
i have a head under my ribs ATM...:)

I think I'm going insane. I feel like I can't get enough breath in all the time but I'm pretty sure a lot of it is psychological - you know how the more you think about your breathing the more you breathe funny?! I'm trying to put it out of my mind but not succeeding. When I go to bed at night I imagine I can hardly breathe and I have to open the window and take big gulps of air to feel better. I'm pretty sure I'm nothing more than a little breathless and that it's perfectly normal. I am doing a really weird thing when I'm dropping off and I wake myself up kind of grunting while I'm breathing and I'm not imagining that. I did it on the sofa last night and DH woke me up to check I was ok!

I've stopped taking my pre natal vitamin as it's possible that the B vitamins were causing my heartbeat issue. I will buy some Vitamin D and possibly some Iron but I was wondering if there's anything more natural I can take to help me feel more spritely and to relax more! Doula - any ideas?

Z, just catching up. You really have had a rotten time!! Is your Haemoglobin ok? It can make u breathless and lightheaded and a list of other symptoms! When was it last checked? Mine was 8.9 (low) when I was breathless and I have a baby breech and 1 ceph, so my breechy baby batters my ribs too! Hope they keep a close eye on you. x

Hello to everyone else, been AWOL a few days, just so tired and TONS going on trying to sell this house, every room causes a new prob! Hope ur all well? Not long now Doula and lobella? I think time flying by....I'm 28wks now! Mocha and Dannikins ,hope u both keeping well? Sorry if missed anyone.

You might think I am mad......but, has anyone ever experienced a 'clicking' or 'popping' sound from their bumps??? I must hear it about 6 times a day, thought at first it was my poor old back, but googled it and read women being told it's the babies moving! Sometimes I hear it when they move, sometimes when I am at rest (that's why I thought it was my spine creaking). Not concerened, just confused! x

I don't think I've ever heard a clicking sound, Inglewood. That's very strange, but also pretty cool that you can hear them.....

I'm doing well. I'm 9 weeks today, so in 2 weeks I'll be at the point I was when I had my m/c. I had an u/s this week and got to see the heartbeat, so it's made me more hopeful things might turn out ok this time. Now I'm just biding time until my 12 week u/s...in the meantime I just got my new cheapie doppler in the mail so I have a new toy to play with :bigsmile:.