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I noticed nobody has started a March thread....well, I went to my appt today. I'm only a little over 1 cm, 75% effaced at 38 weeks. So what do you think? Am I gonna go to 40 weeks. All my babies were pretty much born at 40 weeks. My mom flies in tomorrow so it will be great help for us, just glad the baby is waiting for her! how is everyone????
I'm gonna say yes..I think you'll go within a few days of your due date on either side:) 38 weeks!!! I just can't believe your little girl is nearly Earthside! Just crazy!! I hope your birth is quick and easy, GG!!
I'm doing ok...suffering from SPD:( It's torturous in the am and if I've sat for too long. I can't imagine 7 more weeks of this:( The Chiro has helped a bit but it's still awful. I'm basically finished organizing the house, I've got the bedroom ready, birth supplies bought, and diapers all ready to go. I have TONS of Girly clothes hiding in my storage room:) All I'm doing now is working on sewing projects:) I'm really excited about being so close to meeting my daughter:) I can't wait!!!
xoxo
Can't wait to hear how everyone else is!!
Wow GG you are so close. I was 80% and 2cm for weeks with my daughter so there is a good chance you will make it closer to your due date. I wish I were there. I am so ready to have this baby. My kids ask almost daily when she is coming. I got a calendar so my 4 year old could cross off the days each day. It has helped. My son is old enough to understand how much longer it will be. I have had both of my kids early so I am hoping this one will be too. I had my 32 week appointment a few days ago. Everything is fine. Sleeping is getting more uncomfortable and I think insomnia is starting to kick in. The last few days I haven't been able to sleep very well. But other than that things are going well. I am enjoying all those little kicks since this is the last baby.
I finally had time to post one of my 3d pics from a few weeks ago. This is the first time I have ever done the 3d ultrasound. Since it's my last pregnancy I thought I would go for it. It was amazing the detail that you could see.
Super cute!!! She's beautiful!!!
Lobella, that's such a gorgeous photo. Love it!
GG - you're so close, eek! I hope everything goes smoothly, can't wait to hear your little girl has arrived :D
DM - not long for you either. I'm sorry you're in so much pain, that's rough. Good job you had your nesting spurt early on!
Wow, GG - so close! I can't wait to see pictures of your little girl!
Lobella - gorgeous pic. I'm going to get a 3d u/s for the first time this pregnancy too.
DM - I know I already said this elsewhere, but sorry you're suffering. I've been there, and it's no fun. Also, i can't believe you've kept the gender secret so long! I'd almost forgotten you weren't sharing the news then I saw your FB post asking people to guess the gender! ;)
Oh, and I have my 12 week u/s on Wednesday morning. I can't wait!
Hi Glittergirl, I asked a question about ICP in pregnancy the other day and i got put onto the january chat thread where you had symptoms.. Just woundering how you went with your blood test? Did you end up having icp? Reason I ask is I had it with my first and only pregnancy and i am worried to get it again.. Have you had it before?
Thanks ladies! The 3d was definitely worth it.
Yay! Mochagirl hopefully you will get a good nub shot.
wow everyone is getting so close, looking forward to seeing some pics of the new bubbas...:)
im 27 weeks...time has flown by, i guess it will slow down and drag on now....lol
Hi Pinkin, I actually ended up not having it. I had the itchy feet and sometimes my palms itched but I went in for blood work and everything was fine. It felt like the results took forever to come in but my SIL had the same exact symptoms and her blood work came back fine so that put my mind at ease that just because I had those symptoms doesn't necessarily mean that's what it is (and I still have itchy feet--I keep a foot file near my bed :) ). But yeah I was worried cause my doc also thought that's what it was. Hope everything goes fine with you--good luck!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by pinkin2011
Oh your very lucky you had a clear blood test! And thanks for answering! I sure hope i dont get it again.
I will post pics if this little lady decides to show up. So glad she didn't come early cause I was waiting for my mom--she's here now so that put my mind at ease that we will have a sitter in the middle of the night if I have to go in. I'd hate to call my sisters or friends if it's that late in the night. But I think our little girl will come in the next week or so--DH is guessing thurs. I did have a little bit of bloody show this morning, but who know. Ok I'll update you all and can't wait to hear how everyone else is doing....we're all super close to having our little babies soon! I'm just going crazy trying to get everything done, like the kids school stuff, field trip forms filled out, making sure they get their school projects and homework done just in case I'm not around a for a couple of days to help them.
I hope so too--did they have to induce you? it seemed like it's not that unusual to get but when I brought it up to the nurse who answered my call she acted like I was weird for even calling in about itchy feet. I had to tell her that I googled it and that's when she actually talked to my doctor who told me to just go to the hospital to get the blood work. And at the hospital they looked kind of weird at me that I'm coming in to get blood work for that done.Quote:
Originally Posted by pinkin2011
Yeah well it started for me about 35 weeks along and at night and morning the soles of my feet and my hands were soo itchy and felt hot ( no Rash) then it went to my legs still no rash but i couldnt stop scartching i was miserable then it went all over even my eye balls were itchy!! I had bad headaches and upper stomach pain. I told the midwife about my hands and feet at the time and she said make sure you tell the dr as i was going in to see him next annnd i forgot to mention it with everything else going on. So it got worse and i finally told him and got a blood test at his rooms and he ended up calling me at home on a friday night telling me that if anything gets worse i am to go straight to hospital , My bile acid count was high .. I got induced on the monday on my due date.. I just remember it was horrible those last 5 weeks i wouldnt look forward to that again.. So I pray i dont get it not so much for my sake either its not safe for the baby
That's one of my big stresses too. We don't have any family in town and my Mom lives a 4 hour drive away. I have friends who'd be willing to come if I needed them in the middle of the night, but they all work and have kids of their own, so I feel it would be a huge imposition. Honestly, sometimes I wonder if I should just plan to go to the hospital on my own and leave dh home with the kids if my Mom can't get here on time to watch them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glittergirl
I'm glad your Mom's there now!
Hi all! March already! WOW!
GG, so excited for you...any day really!!! Glad ur mum is here :)
Mocha, wed isn't long now.... Fx for that nub shot!
DM, my SPD is getting bad now too and my back. With both babies being around 4lbs, I feel full term, like I should give birth now and I'm only 31+4! Can't wait till your little lady here and to hear ur Dh's reaction, well done for keeping it a secret! :) admire you. x
I have a scan tom and Fx finally get my section date. Feeling so so tired, i mean REALLY shockingly tired. don't ever remember it being so bad before in pg. Have a sinus infection which won't be helping, but have so much to do to get this house finished and nice for babies that I really wish I wasn't as exhausted! Enough of my woes.....
Hope ur all well? Thinking of u all. x
Inglewood - I feel knackered reading your post, you must be so ready for those girlies to arrive now. FX for a date tomorrow so you can start a proper countdown, might give you a bit of a lift!
Mocha - I have images of DH being in the car in the hospital carpark with the boys when I'm in labour too. I just hope I get some warning that labour is on its way as I always have done in the past so I can make arrangements in time!
GG - SO excited, can't wait to 'meet' her!!
Inglewood - those last 2 months or so of a twin pregnancy are tough! By 30 weeks I was easily the size of a 9 month pregnant woman, and my babies still had TONS of growing to do. My belly just kept getting bigger and bigger, and often I felt like a beached whale - getting up out of a chair...or heaven forbid, trying to roll over in bed was a nightmare by the end! I couldn't believe how much easier my singleton pregnancy was in comparison afterwards.You're off work now, right? I went off at 30 weeks, which was nice - especially since they were my fist kids, so I could actually use the time off to relax and focus on growing nice, big babies.
Hi girls,
I haven't been around much lately but I'm glad to hear you are all doing well. We are all so close to meeting our new babies! Time is flying.
GG- hope you have a great delivery. Can't wait to see pics of your new little one. You must be getting so excited now!
Mocha - glad to hear things are going well and your little bean is looking great. Did you get a nub picture?
Ingel - I can't imagine how you must be feeling! Big hugs to you - carrying two babies at once must be so physically difficult. Hope you are able to take it easy and relax these days.
Dannikins - Are you still team green? Any gut feelings about gender? Is this pregnancy similar/different from your others?
Zanacal - How are you feeling? You should be almost 30 weeks now too, right?
DG- Hope you are feeling better. What have you been sewing/making for your little one? Any pics you can share?
I have been doing well but have a bad cold at the moment. I have started shopping and may have gone a little overboard as I now have a half closet full of little girly things. I have gained 30 pounds now from my lowest swaying weight which feels like so much! How are the rest of you doing with gaining weight after swaying? I am feeling so huge and I still have 10 weeks to go! It seems you do show much more with subsequent babies. (I never had much of a bump with my first as I'm fairly tall).
Nice to hear from you, tweedle! My scan's tomorrow morning, and I'll be 12w4d, so I'm hoping for a nub shot :luck:.Quote:
Originally Posted by tweedledeedum
HI all,
Got my section date today!! 3rd April!! 4wks today.... not long!!! eek!
Hope ur all well, Mocha so excited for u tom. x
Wow - so soon, Inglewood!!! Why are they doing it so early? Here in Canada they generally wait until 38 weeks to deliver twins. Is it because you've already had more than one c-section?
Yay Inglewood - that's so soon :D
Hi Tweedle! Sorry you have a cold, there is so much going around at the moment it seems. I'm feeling pretty good at the moment. I'm 29 weeks tomorrow and 30 weeks feels like a bit of a landmark - the beginning of the final countdown - so I'm glad I'm nearly there!!
I signed up for a hypnobirthing class today. It's 2 Saturday mornings in April and DH will come to one of those as we can't get a babysitter for the other. I'm a bit worried about how seriously he'll take it (or we'll get the giggles together!) but I do feel that I need him to know what I'm trying to do so he can help when I begin to lose the plot (which will inevitably happen!!).
i dont really have any idea....Quote:
Originally Posted by tweedledeedum
with the others i "knew" they were boys.
even when i was thinking they may be girls, by the time i was 16 weeks the intuition kicked in and i just knew they were boys.
this time im all over the place, some days i think girl, some days i think boy, some days i dont think anything.
i have no idea!!!!
i guess its harder to trust your instincts when you have so much going on in your head.
im not sure whats intuition, whats desire, and whats me preparing my self for blue, i have all 3 going on, and they counter act each other.....
Thanks Z:) I was told to wear an SI belt to help keep my hips together but as soon as I take it off, it hurts twice as bad so I'm not sure it's worth it:( My Chiro is trying to help me as much as she can but I guess they can't do too much at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by zanacal
Thanks Mocha! I have to keep the secret going! My hubby would be crushed if he found out that I knew...and I really want him to have that awesome moment at birth of finding out:) I think we'll get my oldest to take a peak with Daddy and announce it to everyone in the room. He wants to be there for the labour and birth again and I want him to be included in more this time:) He's pretty excited. I laughed so hard reading the responses on my FB post! 2 of the girls that replied already know I'm having a girl and were just playing along...LOL They're my closest friends and will take this secret to the grave... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mochagirl
I am so excited for your scan tomorrow!! You are penciled onto my calendar!! How that for stalk-arific!!LOL
Thank you Ingle:) That's sweet:HH: I can't wait to see my little lady too! Although I'm having some anxiety that it's not a girl...crazy.....yes. I just can't help but think that the u/s tech screwed up and that my early shots were just hiding a penis. I wake up in a cold sweat sometimes. It's not nice:( I'm sorry to hear about your SPD:( It's horrible, hey? I had no idea that pubic pain could be this bad and basically make me look like I'm 90yo hobbling around. Mocha- if you're reading this....did it hurt in labour too? I'm so afraid I'll have debilitating pubic pain during labour:( I really hope that the back pain overpowers the pubic pain....never thought I'd say that;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Inglewood
I'm excited to hear about your little ones arrival! 4 weeks...that's crazy soon! I too am surprised they want them out that early. Are they in the same sac sharing a placenta? Are they giving you steroid shots? Sorry for the 20 questions..just nosey:)
I've been making stuff for everyone but me lately! LOL I'm just finishing up a carrier and then I'll be putting together a quilt. Once those 2 projects are finished I'll be starting on a quilt for this babe, plus I'm sewing some wool backed nursing pads, a few more wool pants for cloth diaper covers, and maybe a hat or two:) I've made quite a few things but they're boring....cloth wipes, receiving blankets, PP pads for me(we're a cloth using family).Quote:
Originally Posted by tweedledeedum
As for weight.....I've put on 21lbs so far. I'm hoping to keep it under 25 total but I'm a lot heavier than most here. I weigh just over 200lbs now... :( Yikes. I am 5'6" so I don't look that big but man, my thighs are LARGE! I've had kids so close together and it's really hard to get the weight off while nursing(and I've gotten pregnant with 2, 3 and 4 while nursing)so I'm hoping after #4 is here, I'll be able to try a little harder once the baby is 2yo or so.
I went a little crazy on Etsy buying girly headbands the other day....
Here's what I bought:)
Etsy Transaction - Shabby Chic Satin Fabric Floret Headband with Rhinestone Peek a Boo Embellishment and Peacock Plumage
Etsy Transaction - Little lamb hat for spring newborn photos - optional bow or flower
Etsy Transaction - Blush Magnolia Vintage Glam Headband
Etsy Transaction - Penelope's Purple Flower Clip plus Glitter Headband
Etsy Transaction - Chiffon Ruffle Bum Baby Bloomer diaper cover-Photo Prop- Choose One- 13 colors to choose from- - the ruffle bum cover:)
Etsy Transaction - ALL 3 HAT PATTERNS (The Original Happy Elf Hat - The Tulip Top - The Tuffet Beanie) - the tulip top(top left hand corner- my mom is making it)
Plus my mom is knitting a lacy purple wrap to go over baby for some photos:) I'm going a little crazy over here....LOL
So...for the ladies on their last baby...what will you do for birth control after baby comes? I'm seriously terrified of getting pregnant again and I'm pretty sure we've decided on DH getting a vas. but I don't know WHEN he should do it. I hope this doesn't come out wrong...but I'm always worried about SIDS and if that were to happen(God forbid) before DH had the procedure, we'd most likely try for another baby. So, in my mind the 1 year mark seems like the best time to do it. Sorry about the morbid part...
So, Z- have you decided for sure on your girls name? Is it Eliza Grace?
Just 3 hours until my scan! I must say that the more I think about all the tests I'm getting today, the more nervous I'm getting. I opted for the triple screen, and now I'm worried I'll get a false positive (or worse, a true positive) and have to deal with an amnio, genetic counselling, etc. I just hate the fact that I have to wait until 15 weeks for the second part of the test. It's interesting, I've never worried about this stuff before - I've always announced to everyone I'm pregnant at 12 weeks, but this time I'm scared to until I get the results from those tests. Maybe it's because I'm older now (I'm 37), or maybe it's because that m/c made me feel more vulnerable. I don't know.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
Anyway, I'm sorry the SPD is treating you so badly. I don't remember mine hurting in labour, but I think mine was a lot more mild than yours. I really hope it turns out ok for you :HH:.
Not sure really why before 36wks, maybe it suits the consultant? haven't seen her for weeks, just her registrar. Was told they are good sized around 3lbs 10oz and 3lbs 11oz, so by then they will be around 6lbs maybe??? Think they section twins at 36-37wks here (if needed, or prev section). To have steriods for 2 days before the birth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mochagirl
DM that is darling stuff that you got from etsy. I love that site. I have had the exact same thoughts about my husband getting a vasectomy. I worry about SIDS also and would try for another if anything happened. We will probably wait at least a year before he gets it done. I have always been happy on the pill because it makes my periods regular, light, and not painful so I will probably do that again.
Wow Mocha it's getting close! Hopefully you will get a great nub shot to obsess over.
Not to bust into this due date buddy group, but I agree about the vas. I think I'd wait too for a lil bit to make sure everything is OK. My DH already told me he would never get one done, so I'm not sure what we'll do for BC either, because I have issues with being on the pill. Has anyone tried the IUD that does not have hormones in it? I was thinking about that, but DH is like aganist everything (he's not religion, I dunno what his issue is...)
but I know now after this preg, I want at least a few years break. I'm sure not sure if we'll go for a 4th or not; it will depend on a lot of factors, if this is a girl or boy, our money situation in a few years, etc, my job, etc etc. I know if this one is another boy, it may tip me over the edge to try just one more time. If this one is a girl, I may be done for good. I'll be 34 next month, and I know that's still young, but my weight is pretty heavy atm, and I'd like to just slow down after I have this 3rd and enjoy my kids and get my weight under control. (I'm 5 foot 7 and 197 lbs)
Love hearing from you ladies who are so close to having your babies! I remember now the horrid back pain with DS2 as he was a big baby (9 lbs) and the way he was in my uterus always killed my lower back. I so feel for you ladies!
DM - I'm around 210lb now, yikes! I've been eating really healthily the past couple of weeks and not eating during the evening to help my reflux cough so I'm hoping that might slow down my weight gain a little - but if not I know I can lose it when the time is right. Her name is definitely Eliza Grace - the boys call her Eliza all the time and would never let us change her name now! I quite like knowing who she is already, it feels like I know exactly who's coming and that she's already a part of the family. I think I'll get the Mirena again after this baby. I'm even more morbid than you when it comes to thinking of the big 'V' for DH. My friend's sister's teenage son was run over and killed a few years ago. He was her only child and she couldn't bear the thought of not being mummy anymore and she now has two baby girls. God forbid anything ever happen to my children but, if it did, I don't know how I'd feel about more children. It also seems so final - I'll be menopausal in not too many years and we've managed with other birth control for the last 17 years (except when trying/being pregnant of course!) so we may as well carry on that way.
My baby is so active this week - I think the limbs must be facing outwards and perhaps they weren't before! Can anybody tell what position their baby's in by feeling their tummy? I don't have a clue!!
Doulamama... I am going for the Essure after this baby. They are springs that the Dr puts in the openings of the tubes while in the office. Says it takes about 15mins to do. 3mths later you get a scan to make sure the tubes made enough scar tissue to block the tubes. It is a lot easier and the tubes are completely closed off so it is better then getting tubes cut. I told DH that I will do it after he gets "cut" because I know he wont get cut if I do the the springs first. He has decided that this preg is our last as well so I said if he doesn't get cut I will keep having kids until he does ;)
Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and announce I had my baby GIRL! She's so sweet! I'm still at the hospital but I'm hoping we get to go home today since she still has a high bilirubin--she's Cooms positive as all my kids are since I'm O blood type. Anyway, she came late Monday night. Wonderful and easy delivery....three pushes and she was out. Doctor let me pull her out and my first words were "Is she still a girl?" LOL--when we called our friends and family to tell them she's here, that's what's everyones response was..."is it a girl?" We finally gave her a name Eva Lili (pronounced ev-ah) She is just perfect and beautiful and has a full head of black hair--darker than my boys hair and way more than they ever had. Can't wait to put all the bows in her hair!! I'll try to post a pic! I will continue to come on here once I'm home and check on everyone--excited to hear about all of you!
OMG!!! :cheerteam: Huge Congrats to you GG!!! How awesome!!! Beautiful name for your little girl:) I hope you get to go home soon...and post some pics!!! This is just awesome news!!! How big was she?
Ack!!!! This is making me all broody and wanting to see my little gal! Have a blissful babymoon!! :HH:
GG, how exciting!!! Congratulations!!!!!! :flowerz:
Just saw this and it made me tear up...I'm so freaking excited for you, GG! Let the pink explosion begin!!!! YAY!!! :HH:Quote:
Originally Posted by Glittergirl
:ballerina::princess::ballerina::princess::balleri na::princess::ballerina::princess::ballerina:
Omg - just saw your post, GG!!!!! I'm sooooo excited for you and can't wait to see pictures! Enjoy your little girl!!!
GG, CONGRATULATIONS!!! and well done!! xx
I was on the pill for years, had to have laser treatment on my cervix 4 times as the pill caused irrreg bleeding (erosions on my cervix, prob why I can't give birth vag). So I got the mirena coil, which didn't help either, still bled (tried it for 7mths) and I hated the thought of something inside me ALL the time. So I have NO idea what we will do for BC after these twins. Dh has point blank refused a vasectomy, which I think is selfish not to even THINK about it seriously and consider it, maybe not this year, but in the future???? I will of had a laparoscopy, 3 c-sections and a total of 5 cervical treatments and he can't see that that is more than plenty for a woman to have undergone by the age of 33. So we don't discuss it, but if he thinks I'll be in any hurry to return to any kind of sex life after these babies whilst being so stubborn, he can think again. Bit of a sore point in my house!!! lol
Mocha, how was ur scan???? x