July 2014 - Here comes the 3rd trimester, hold on to your knickers! Thread 6

[ZingWatermelon]

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coco pelvic floor exercises always seems to start mine off and did you lie on your side for half hour? Or putting something cold on your belly where you can feel baby?

I'm compiling lists of the things I need by shop I need to go to... zing/blue and any other non-first timers can you advise on the best brands for breast pads and maternity pads? Do I need nipple protectors?

coco no tips I'm afraid. Hope all ok, maybe baby has turned so all kicks etc into your spine where you can't feel them?

maggie re breast pads I found the lansinoh ones best but they are expensive! the Tommee Tippee ones are also good though I have stocked up on boots own brand as they were on offer this time and I had some vouchers. Definitely worth getting some lansinoh nipple cream though! I had bought some nipple guards last time but never used them.
Maternity pads are all much the same I think though I only had boots own brand with DS so cant really comment on other brands. What I did find handy though was to put two side by side in my super large comfy post birth knickers and then put another one in the middle on top as this helped prevent any leaks! I also used always night time pads on the top after a few days (not sure they're recommended straight away as the mesh top can be a bit harsh on sore bits whereas the maternity pads are softer) worth buying a few packs of maternity pads as you can go through them quite quickly. Thankfully only around £1 a pack or cheaper so not expensive. They also act as nice padding when sat down after childbirth when everything feels rather delicate down there :)

Trying to find some energy to sort through some more of the random stuff that ended up in the nursery-to-be when we cleared out the spare room to move DS in there...

Thinking of you, coco. My DS was never very wiggly, but would always perk up just as we arrived at the hospital to be checked out :) let us know how it goes...

coco hope everything is ok! Mine seems to have quiet days where I don't feel him much then others he just doesn't stop!

coco hope everything went well? I've had days where baby didn't move in the morning like usual but after a little while of talking and rubbing I'll get a tiny boot. Next few hours everything back to normal. Thinking of you

Just wondering whether anyone has experienced a numb bum cheek?? Mine seems to be happening in the top of my left bum cheek, only when I lie on my left or on my back. I try to raise my hip as comfortably as I can. Is this normal at this stage? I wish I could just turn over onto my right but baby doesn't seem to like that and no matter how many pillows around bump it's just not comfy :(

Every night I have a new position to get into at the moment and waking up with restless legs!! So many little niggles now it's getting close but heard that's all normal?

DS has turned from mildly disobedient to a complete devil child the last few days. Don't really know what to do with him! I've had to pick him up numerous times and carry him rugby ball style as he's hitting, kicking and even trying to bite me.

DP isn't happy he's acting out and the stress it's putting me under, the lifting etc but he's at work and can't help most of the time. He's 3, please tell me this is a phase?

Sorry lots of posts and I cant remember who said what - oops.

ismarah sorry you are feeling disconnected and the specialists are not helping. Try and stay strong. I had to have a private scan because of SPD and the vomits I have not been loving the baby that much.

Scan on Friday went well. Baby very shy with hands covering face . The baby was curled up but looks long and currently 5lbs with birth weight predicted at 9lbs. fortunately I only bought one pack of 'up to one month' sized babygrows for the hospital bag so may swap them for 0 to 3 months. Baby currently breech which is not ideal for the size, don't want little one to get stuck the wrong way up. So currently crawling around on all fours and going to book an acupuncture session which apparently helps. Have consultant appointment on 21st so will get it checked out and if necessary ask for hospital to turn the baby round.

Ok just made DH laugh hysterically while I crawled around on all fours singing how much is that doggy in the window as baby was having a good squirm. Have been signing that song a lot to bump.

Pet dog looking very confused

liquid :) at your crawling and singing!!

I'm pretty sure baby is still transverse for me so have just been giving it a good talking to about moving to be head down - haven't got the energy for crawling around on all fours just at the moment! Really hoping baby does move though as I really don't want to have a c section. The only plus side for me would be knowing the date :(

liquid you don't have to stay on all fours all the time (unless you're enjoying yourself too much ) we've been advised lots of walking helps breech and leaning forwards/on all fours helps back to back which you can do by sitting but leaning forward onto the back of a chair or something while you watch tv. Infact physio at antenatal class advised lots of leaning forward for everyone in the last weeks as modern life encourages us to lean back instead.

Baby is head down here mostly but mw said head is resting on the edge of pelvis and I will be more comfortable when it moves into the pelvis...

I've been admitted to hospital with obstetric cholestasis, a form of liver dysfunction. They've said I have a higher risk of miscarriage and because my body is not coping very well with all the toxins around (as liver is not functioning properly), I need to be induced at 37 weeks. This was the cause of the itching and my worse fears have come true. I thought I was being a hypochondriac! Just had the first steroid injection to mature the baby's lungs. Foetal movement has decreased and they don't know why!

I'm really worried about the baby being born at 37 weeks. Has anyone had any experience of this? ellie was your DS4 OK at 35 weeks (?if I am right!)

zing were all yours on time/late?

Oh coco - big, big hugs. Thank goodness you got checked out.

Someone I worked with went through this I think (I can't remember the name of the condition, but it was liver related and caused itchiness, so assume it was the same thing), and she was induced a few weeks early. Her DD was born very healthy and is now a gorgeous toddler.

Didn't want to give you false reassurance so just did a quick google and reputable sources suggest that the risks associated with actively managed OC are little different to other pregnancies. Plus lots of stories of babies born at 37 weeks just fine, home in 24 hours. I know that won't take away the worry though.

Hope the hospital are looking after you well - and we're all here for as much virtual hand-holding as you want xx

Coco Friends of our have a beautiful bright little girl who was born at about 6 weeks premature due to mum's Type 1 Diabetes. She was in NICU for a little while and I know that was very hard on them but she's caught up beautifully and is a healthy and robust 3yr old. She was also born without any prior warning so did not have steroids or any other medication to help her along - although diabetic mums make big babies so she was large-ish considering how early she was.

I hope everything goes well for you - keep posting and talking to us if you need to vent or to cheer up or need some cake brought round - one of us is surely in the area?

So sorry to hear that coco but remember that 37 weeks is considered full term so no reason to think there should be any issues, especially as it will be planned for.
Probably impossible but try not to worry, you did the right thing going in and now they can monitor what is going on xx

Fx you start to feel better soon coCo.

37w is considered full term - hence why they've probably booked you in for then. So Fx everything will be fine.
Good that they think you can wait that long (I know they book cs for 34w if they're very worried as this is a good balance of dates for baby and mother). So the fact they're letting yu go longer is a good sign.

So glad you went in, coco. Keep us updated - we're all thinking of you.

Thinking of you Coco my friend had OC when pregnant with twins (common for mulitiples) and she was induced at (I think) 37 weeks and had natural birth but both twins doing so so well-about to start school now! Try not to fret if you can, they will keep a v close eye on you and baby from now on - just hope the itching doesn't drive you too insane! And as others have said 37 weeks is considered full term for baby.

Sooo tired yet sooo awake here-grrr-got the restless legs back again which is driving me potty-i just want to sleep!!

Thinking of you coco - if you're up in the middle of the night and want a hand holding I'm often around (8 hours behind you). Well done for following your instincts and getting checked out. Now they know what's going on they'll be taking good care of you. Unmumsnetty (((hugs))) for you.

Sorry you're having restless legs Blue. I had a really bad night last night with achy back and was up and down all night trying to get comfortable.

coco so sorry to hear the less than ideal news but you and baby will get the best possible care now. Totally different situation but my friend gave birth at 26 weeks and whilst obviously in nicu for a while you would never know it now! Hope you've got a few weeks to adjust to change in date...

liquid ignore all other advice I think you should be on all 4s permanently!

Really hoping bump growth has slowed down on Wednesday when I see midwife- will meet the lady whose replacing my midwife for the rest of the pregnancy so fingers crossed she is nice! Sadly bump doesn't feel like its slowed down am still huge, just have to see if she recommends a growth scan or not and go from there, thinking little thoughts!

Hi coco, I was induced at 37 weeks due to problems with my mum's placenta, even 29 years ago 37 weeks was considered full term. I never had any problems from being kicked out a bit early. I hope now that they know what is wrong you will start feeling a little better and baby starts giving you some nice reassuring kicks.

Really sorry to hear about the OC coco. I was born at 36 and a bit weeks - mum just went into labour then - and was 7lbs at birth and perfectly fine to go home 24 hours later so 37 weeks should be fine and as other ladies have said is considered term anyway so fx for everything going swimmingly

all the best coco you and baby will both be fine i'm sure.

mega hugs!

coco hope you are ok, you're in the best place and they will keep a close eye on you now. Will you have to stay in hospital now till 37w or can you go home at all?

Just popping on to quickly send coco a hug - as others have said 37 weeks is considered full term so fingers crossed all will be ok