May 2013 - celebrating our entry into the 3rd trimester and an early arrival!

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That does sound scary maybe, glad they're taking it seriously. Try not to worry yourself too much over the weekend until you've had your next appointment.

I've got a growth scan at 28 weeks in 10 days time, feels like I'm so far behind some of you. I'm expecting LO to make an early arrival around 36 weeks but it'll still be the start of May.

Maybe Sorry yours didnt go so well but like others have said its a good job you went. I'm sure everything will be fine and the doctors will do whatever they need to.

Let us know how you get on maybe, sending positive thoughts your way.

Hope all ok Maybe, you're very far down the road now so I'm sure no matter what it will be ok but sending lots of positive thoughts. Rest as much as possible. My arm is still very sore from whooping cough jab and I have a bright red patch on my upper arm that is very hot to the touch - did anyone else have this? Hope it's ok.

Happy Sunday all!

Hope everything's ok Maybe.

Over here there's reasonably good news. DS seems to have decided he can fall asleep in his cot, even with the side off. Now if we can just stop him falling out and going clunk on the floor and coming crying in to us several times a night, it'll be great!

61 days to edd and counting!

63 days to go until EDD for me - how exciting!

Sorry to hear that the scan was a bit worrying maybe. But it's great that they have picked up that there is something going on. Sounds like you will get lots of attention and they will know what's best. I hope you're doing OK.

bood my arm was a bit sore after the WC jab, but didn't swell up. However, I know other people who has some redness and swelling so I think it is probably normal. I hope it gets better soon.

Hope you get a better night's sleep tonight rhienne!

Thanks everyone. Baby still moving lots. I'm hopefully going in this morning. 10 that I reassuring. Baby has grown since last scan (two weeks ago) so placenta is still going but struggling. I'm 29 week today. It all doesn't really feel like its happening to me. Bit surreal. But 10 you have given me hope. My main concern isn't really gestation as i know 29 weeks isn't the end of the world-but she'll be much smaller. She was jus under 2lb on scan. Isn't that two-3 weeks behind?

Haven't had wc jab. And I didn't have it as a child . Do I request it today?

maybe so sorry to hear your news ... Is it pre eclampsia related? Happened to me at 30 weeks last time as baby slowed down - they kept me going with twice weekly monitoring at DAU until week 36 when she was 4 1/2 lbs ... Main thing is they have spotted it so you are now in safe hands.

We have our growth scan on we'd as my consultant concerned my pe is coming back this time - but my blood pressure checks at home show all is fine - so hope she is just being a worrier!

Finally placed up courage to jump on scales at mil this weekend - shocked to find I've lost 6 kgs since my 12 week check in appointment - bless you morning sickness and flu - hopefully mean tge weight loss post baby will be less of a chore this time!

Is anyone else back exhausted again - I keep falling asleep post lunch (including at mil's house where I conked out on the sofa and started snoring in front of her post Saturday lunch!!) nice :-)

We're counting down the time remaining in days now rather than weeks or months. Yikes.

58 days to go.

Oh Maybe what a frustrating thing to happen at your scan! Still, how fortunate that you booked it otherwise you wouldn't have known and none of this specialist care would be happening. Take good care and keep us updated. It's a great sign she's still wriggling around and, like 10 says, gestation is so important. You're nearly there.

Off for my whooping cough jab today and slightly by all the stories of swollen and painful arms! Eek.

Anyone started NCT yet? Our first class is next Monday...not sure what to expect but hoping to meet some lovely ladies.

30 weeks today!

Sorry to hear that Maybe but yes thank goodness you have regular scans and yeah! to baby still growing.

I am not feeling too many moves from my LO, have scan and gyne appt tomorrow so a bit nervous....

Hi all,

I've been keeping up with your news but then every time I go to post I either get distracted or feel like I'm going to whinge and moan too much so I don't.

10 still thinking of you and Seb lots x

And maybe fingers crossed for good news. Hope things are at least a bit clearer for you by now x

WC jabs - another one here that had a sore arm. Sore enough to not lay on it for a couple of nights!

I'm currently doing very good impressions of a penguin. And also my 14mo toddler apparently. Walking hurts so much. As does most movements. GP signed me off for 3 more weeks as my job really isn't compatible with this. So that will be 6 weeks off by the time this note runs out. Not really feeling like I'm going to get back to work at all by at this rate before maternity leave kicks in. They'll enforce mat leave starting at 36 weeks anyway if I'm still off with PGP.

Fed up with it all and feel bad moaning as I know things could be so much more complicated. Just feel like I'm not being a very good mummy right now to DS. He doesn't understand at all about a baby coming or why I'm not able to do as much with him. And while my older 2 do understand it's not their fault or anything they should have to be concerned with. :(

I like this counting down the days idea. Will work mine out.....64 days.

Although in my head every time I work out how long to go I add on a couple of weeks so that I don't get my hopes up (not exactly known for going into labour on time!)

Oh and last thing, had a MW appt last week. No surprise to learn I'm currently measuring 3 weeks ahead. See her again at 34 weeks and if it's the same off for a growth scan and to check there's no polyhydramnios. Where I imagine I will learn I'm cooking a big one again. Will be nice to be told otherwise, but I think it helps me mentally to prepare for another big baby!

Well DAU was uneventful. Had a quick scan to check baby was ok-she is. Moving lots. MW had a word with the doctor and I'm to go back in tomorrow. She didn't do a Doppler scan, just a normal one. But did say everything looked fine.

Actually contemplating going in to work tomorrow! My appt isn't until 3pm. And we have workmen in fitting the kitchen so I can't relax at home.

I really feel for those of you with PGP/SPD. I had it last time and it was miserable. Have you tried the support belts? Who was it who was waiting a long time for physio? I had a phone call te day before induction giving me an appt for the following week! Complete waste Of time.

Im glad baby is wriggling around maybe, it must have been such a relief when the MW said everything was fine. I'm still waiting on a physio appointment! I've been in pain since about 4 months because of my hypermobility so made sure to try and get an early referral too

I'd chase your referral catching. When it was a week after the MW had referred me and I hadn't heard anything I rang. Ended up with an appointment a few hours later.

They'd posted the invite to make an appt letter to me about 2 working days after receiving the referral so I don't think it should be a long process.

maybe glad everything seemed ok today. What are they planning on doing with you tomorrow?

I have a support band. It was really helpful to start with, but is too uncomfortable to wear right now with how rotund I have become!

I now have a tubbygrip Terra as I find the belt too uncomfortable and can't be worn in bed. The physio gave me 2 sizes, one for day and one for night although its all v warm and my pregnancy temp gauge is on high, hot and flushing most of the day.

My babies are big too but hoping for a little smaller as big bambinos make the PSD worse.

Glad the scan was ok maybe.

DH is off work this week to fit the kitchen. It was meant to be delivered tomorrow, they phoned to say some of it is out of stock (despite saying in stock online) and won't come until next Tuesday . Still at least it means he'll get the nursery done I guess, it suddenly feels like time is getting away from us!

Great news that things looked OK yesterday maybe. Did you end up going to work today?

Mooll I'm completely exhausted. Really struggling to do more than an hour or so or work at a time. It doesn't help that I am writing a super boring report - would probably send me to sleep at the best of times! I hope your appt with the con goes well tomorrow and that there is no sign of PE.

Terracotta, I'm not surprised you feel like a moan - sounds like you're having a really tough time. It's no fun not being able to move around - especially with your other children to look after. I'm expecting my first, but just a few hours with my 2 year old niece at the weekend made me realise how challenging this would be with another one to look after as well. But you're on the home straight now... hang on in there. The sun is out, spring is on its way and so is your LO - things will be sooo much better in a few weeks time!

We still have quite a long list of things to get done... Most of the painting is finished but we need to get carpets laid throughout the house and put up curtains etc in the nursery. The biggest job is the garden, which is currently a building site. Hopefully dh is going to have time to lay a patio before the baby comes. I have visions of spending my mat leave sat outside enjoying the gorgeous summer that we are bound to have. But that won't be much fun if the garden is still a mud pit. 62 days to go.... surely that's plenty of time?!

How is everyone.We all seem to have various problems at the moment

I'm not feeling great when walking I never had pains this early with last two I can only presume its because the muscles are weaker.

I've just booked my practical driving test for when I'm 37 weeks.I hope they take pity on me

No, I stayed at home. DH had already told them I wouldn't be in. I'm glad now. I'm exhausted.

37 weeks, beaut! Argh! Good luck. I can't imagine taking my driving test again-it was so nerve wracking and I've picked up loads of bad habits. Will they make you do an emergency stop do you think? Might be a bit cruel given how big you'd be.

Can't believe how many of you are suffering with walking etc. .

Fingers crossed for everyone's appts today. There is a few of us I think?

Hi all,

maybe hope all goes well at your appointment today

beaut fingers crossed for your driving test when the time comes rather you than me!

seven how annoying! But hope the nursery bits are going well instead

Hello to everyone else too - sorry, thread moves so quickly!

Am another one who is knackered. Wake up at 3.30 am every day and then takes an hour or so to get back to sleep . Oh well, maybe I should consider it practice?!

Currently waiting for scan that was supposed to be at 12.30, then have consultant at 2.15 - suspect a long afternoon is ahead. Bored already. Good luck/fingers crossed for others with scans etc today!

good luck with your scan and appt aber - hope it all looks good...

Thanks roast PS 62 days def plenty of time to get everything done she says optimistically !

Scan fine - was actually to keep an eye on ovarian cyst but sonography couldn't find ovary/cyst - said that in itself was a good sign, if it had grown lots couldn't help but see it on scan.

Bubs bang on for dates (28+5), all looks good and definitely a girl

Next stop, consultant.