September 2014 reaching the final stretch!

[ilovemonstersInc]

Last thread was full.
Some of us are in the last trimester and some nearly there!! Eeek not long left!

has anyone else had a runny tummy at all? am 26 +4 and since friday have had to run for the loo on a few occasions. not ideal as have to leave classes but just a tad worried that it might hurt the baby.

Poor you holls, make sure you stay well hydrated and baby will be fine. Maybe you have a bug? Your levels of relaxin increase in pregnancy and that can affect your bowel muscles. Give your midwife a call if you are worried x
I just bought a really long non maternity maxi dress in peacocks which is fab as I've been looking for one for ages. Might not be able to fit into it for the last few weeks but it'll be fine for now and for breastfeeding when baby is here. I bought a strapless maxi dress in asda and I'm going to wear it as a floor length long skirt, with the stretchy boob bit as a great bump support!
Yesterday, I was told my bump was bigger this time round than with DS, and 2 other people said they weren't sure whether to ask if I was pregnant in case they got it wrong! Last pregnancy I would have worried too big / too small, but this time it's just amusing :)
Finding the heat hard, it's making me feel nauseous and I only want to eat certain things. Anyone rlse finding this?
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Holls - an upset tummy shouldn't harm the baby in anyway, it's only rarer things like listeriosis etc that are a concern I believe. I had a lot of upset tummies at the start (IBS went crazy) but baby was fine. Keep drinking lots of water and eat dry food to help dry yourself out.

I've been feeling wiped, too tired to move type tired. And crying a lot. Is that normal? Worried it might be due to low thyroid levels shown in blood test a couple weeks ago, or depression trying to creep in :(

coolcat I have cried tonnes. I think it's hormones, at least that's my excuse...
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Holls, I have the runs every so oftan, Ive mentioned it to mw & consultant as I think mine is related to my b12 levels and they are not concerned- keep drinking.

I had an apt with hospital today to discuss my bloods taken thurs last week by my mw....only my stupid mw didn't label up the blood correctly and didn't put one of them in the correct bottle and so when I got there they didn't have my results....so more blood taken again and I have to go back Thurs! The mw I saw today was very very apologetic and did say that she would have to file a report or something on the mistake. I did get my whooping jab today so I now have a sore arm. My dh is fuming at just how poor my local mw is and wants me to swap to the hospital.

The mw today said that my normal mw DID have my GTT results..and she should have explained and given me an info booklet on the whooping jab rather than tell me to research it! My dh thinks I should complain to head mw...It really shouldn't be such hard work should it?!

I got a leaflet for whooping cough, just explained the benefits etc. I had mine today, I shall await the sore arm tomorrow!

I just need a moan - got blood taken today, not by usual midwife. My veins are awkward it seems, after a good 5 minute debate between the student and MW about which vein would be possible they still couldn't get enough blood so need to go back again. My moan isn't at them but rather my squeamish self who had to lie down after the second attempt as I was so dizzy and ready to vomit all over them. It wasn't even that painful so a total over reaction. If I can't even give a blood sample without getting in such a state then how the hell am I going to give birth . I'd been feeling fairly confident till now. Hopefully my hypo birthing CDs will help with that aspect.

Nazly Officially my mum is not delivering my baby no, but she will be there and of course can't really stop being a midwife but medically I don't want her making decisions or being in my notes etc. Too much pressure for her I feel. Just got to hope that she isn't actually on duty when I go into labour (argh! lol). Glad you are having a go at the creme! It is pricey but I agree i'll try anything not to tear!

I think tearing is mostly down to how well your tissues stretch and possibly your position more than the MW. My mum says that unfortunately sometimes there is literally just not time to do anything about it as it just tears, sometimes there is time though so what will be will be. They will try their best to help prevent it i'm sure.

Dinah I had a go at that stretch you described..... I'm not sure if I could feel the right area stretching though. I will keep trying! I do not want to be on my back either, no way! Anything but that position.

Not that i'm glad anyone is crying but I'm comforted that some of you ladies are also feeling teary and hormonal as i've been on and off like that for a couple of weeks now. It must a third trimester thing. Probably the fact that yes I have actually got to give birth is hitting me (and scaring me) I think...

Work is doing my head in. Not long to go but its hectic and its stressful and exhausting like...... someone peeling off a really sticky plaster off your skin slowly...!

DH has almost put the baby's wardrobe up today, except the holes that are there to attach the doors to are not big enough (the joys of flat pack) so he has had to go out to buy a drill to finish the bloomin' job. Thanks for that Mothercare!

Sorry for the long post again! It is becoming an evening ritual haha.

P.S: I have another pregnancy craving. #1 is Krave cereal. #2 is Sanpellegrino lemonade - get it in cans from tesco!

Glad I made people smile yesterday, sounds like we could all do with a laugh! Hormones are crap, but they do pass. At the time it feels like the world is ending though. I felt like I had completely lost the will to live earlier when the used car search hit a dead end again. We will get there in the end!

On the subject of tearing, I think unfortunately it is just unavoidable sometimes. I had episiotomy for my first as needed forceps, a second degree tear with my second, and a very little tear with my third. With my second and third they just came too quickly in the end to be able to stop it.

If I'm honest though, the tears really didn't hurt as much as I imagined they would, and they healed quite quickly. Invest in some super thick maternity towels for cushioning, and find an old jug to pour water over yourself when you pee, because peeing on fresh stitches stings like hell! I might try the massage, I'm not convinced it will help me if I have another one that comes out like a rocket though.

I had a nice healthy stir fry for dinner about an hour and a half ago with the kids. Bloody starving again already! sigh...

My hypno birth cd arrived yesterday. Had a listen earlier. Was very relaxing! It did say start listening after 32 weeks, I'm assuming it isn't going to hurt starting to listen to it now?!? (28+3)

For anyone suffering from cramps, I would recommend bitter lemon if u don't like the taste of tonic water. It also has quinine in it and tastes so much better. U do need to drink at least two glasses a day, but touch wood each time I have, I have not had cramps, and I was getting them at least twice a night, sometimes in both legs!

At work, we were meant to b interviewing for my cover today. There was only two on the short list and the lady we interviewed last week was a disaster - well the lady who was meant to b interviewed today returned back from honeymoon yesterday to a permanent job offer! So back to the drawing board. I do hope we find someone soon. Really don't want to go on mat leave not having an overlap for training!

Gosh all our posts seem to b getting longer lol!

ELLA, Ive had my panic moments too...only 10 weeks to go...aarrrghhh must order cotbed/pushchair/car seat/get room ready. This heat and tiredness makes it so difficult to get things done.

I went to the mothercare event this evening which was quite good and got given a mega goody bag too! I do love freebies and discounts
Off to ikea tomorrow.

My arm is very sore from the jab today.

The weeks do seem to be flying past now. Managed to pop to Kiddicare in my lunch break & bought the car seat, isofix base, steriliser set & play mat all in the sale so at least I can get him home safely now if nothing else!

Have also been in a mad panic buying dresses online tonight. Have a big black tie ball with work on Saturday. Bought a beautiful Isabella Oliver dress off eBay weeks ago. Tried it on tonight & it is way too big (normally this would be a good thing) so have ordered 4 dresses online tonight, hopefully one will fit & look good!

The advert went up for my mat leave cover yesterday, my job is quite specialist do not sure how many applicants there will be & my boss is also quite picky so not expecting there to be too many names on the shortlist

ella you have to fast from 7pm, only plain water from then on.

Ella here its from 10ish that we have to fast from not looking forward to it at all. I havr mine tomorrow and see mw in the hospital today so will ask her again

Both of mine I have had to fast from 10pm.

Bought furniture set from Mamas & Papas in the sale yesterday - good reviews but apparently tricky to assemble. Should arrive next Friday!

On the look out for a crib for my bedroom now and a nursing chair!

Ella - I had to fast from 10pm too. But I was only in the hospital just over the 2 hours! As soon as they had taken the second lot of bloods I was allowed to leave (although I didn't get results straight away, they said they would phone if I needed any follow up).

I am suffering from tiredness at the moment. Not sure the heat is helping though. I came in from work earlier and just stood at the bottom of the stairs for about 5 minutes trying to find the energy to climb up to go to the bathroom (to be fair my stairs are very steep!)

How odd that it is so different, in my literature it says to fast from 7, and get to appointment at 8am.

I did that was seen by 8.30 had a pin prick test (not sure what for) and then a blood test, drank the glucose drink, sat for two hours another blood test and then left.

Same thing happened last time, only got the results after asking at a consultant appointment weeks later. I have a midwife appointment next week so will ask then!

My ankles are big!!

Its so different everywhere! I had to wait for the two hours inbetween the bloods. Was very boring, as I think I was the only one having it done on that day. But I had a good book!

Have been out a couple of times in pubs recently. I think its fine, especially if you are on soft drinks. Just because we are pregnant doesnt mean we can no longer socialise

I am off to two gigs next week, both standing (booked before I found out I was pregnant for Robbie Williams, the other is a rock gig so no choice!). Luckily there is a few days in between to rest my back!

Here its fast from 10.30pm get bloods taken before 10.30am (appointment is at 8.40 but I know I will be late) and have 1 lot of bloods done then sugary drink then wait 2 hours then more bloods.

Had mw appointment at hospital. Wasnt as I expected. Hes measuring 6 weeks ahead and sje was very concerned. Even tried to bring growth scan forward buthead said no as ive got gtt tomorrow.

Just been to the mothercare thing. It was shit.

Ohh babys heart rate was a lil fast too.

Sorry you're having a worrying time ilove :(

Got my 31w MW appt tomorrow. Baby is definitely growing as im now the proud owner of my first bump stretch mark!

DH finished putting the baby's furniture up hurrah! :)

Work very tiring still. Had a cry when I got home, just can't cope with the nonstopness of it now. Still only 3 weeks to go plus the rest of this week :)

Hope everyone is ok :)

top and everyone else that works in schools/nurseries admire you! It's hard work enough with my own children, let alone 30 odd that belong to other people! I help out in school when I can on school trips and so on, and its great fun but absolutely exhausting, you must be so, so tired being this far into pregnancy. I am so grateful that there are people like you who are dedicated to teaching and caring for our children. Have some !

I have eaten far too much today, but I don't care anymore!

Hope everyone is ok x

Had a letter from hospital today saying I have low platelet count in my blood and asking me to go back in a couple of weeks to redo the test... Just searched and apparently if it goes lower there may be different consequences in birth as it means risk of excessive bleeding will be high... Oops! A tiny bit worried now...

Apart from that, everything still OK and count down starts now- 10 weeks to go!

Hope everybody else is well x

Deardina yep, send pictures! Lots of them at different stages :)