April 2015 thread 7: Our viable, wriggling bumps have us walking belly-first into the new year!

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New thread xx

I had my 16 week appointment a couple of weeks late as I was on holiday so maybe that's why. She felt to see where the top of my uterus was and whether it matched my dates. Listening to the heartbeat is definitely the highlight for me!

Impressed with all the nesting going on. I've made a list of things to do before the baby comes but have zero motivation today! Had quite a rubbish night's sleep - every time I rolled over my bump felt really sore inside. Hope it was just last night and not a new development, I've felt quite normal so far but that was really uncomfortable.

When's your scan cinnamon? Thinking of you today.

Lucy the one I borrowed from my sister with DD had a little matching blanket included that we used for her. But in the crib upstairs we used a cellular blanket. I'd just use whichever you have to hand. I left the sleeping bag till later on when she went in the cot in her room as it was much bigger and she was wiggling around more at that point so was more likely to kick a blanket off. Hope that helps.

Just been to mothercare and all I can say is what a disappointment. They had no mattresses at all! Not a single one in any size. I'll have to order one online which is a pain as I'm not going to be in to get it!

Thanks Lauren the moses basket is the mamas and papas Pink Lemonade one I think from the picture that it comes with a matching blanket thing but I'm worried about her wriggling under it! Totally clueless about this stuff lol do you still have to do the feet to the foot thing for moses baskets? :)

Hi ladies :)
Jumping in on the April thread. :) was lurking round MN when I got my bfp but I got really poorly so only just returning. I've caught up on the thread and I'm greatful on the BH and cat advice!

This is baby number 1, 24 weeks today! I have a lovely DP, DSS, 1 grumpy old cat and 1 naughty young cat.

Hope everyone is well. Sorry to all having hard/sad times over Christmas.

Welcome Lumpyparcel

I am having a break from cleaning with a hot vimto and some chocolate orange, yum!

I don't know what's wrong with me today I've gutted the under stairs, cleaned the kitchen, bathroom and I'm about to tackle my wardrobe.

Hope your scan has been ok cinnamon

I recommend a sleeping bag or a swaddle wrap with a moses basket. Only because we put blankets in with DD at first and she kept kicking them off her feet (therefore getting cold and waking up) and over her face (freakishly dangerous, obviously). Although you may have a more compliant baby than me!

I also had a cleaning frenzy today but that was because my mum was coming round and I didn't want any digs I'm putting it down to nesting

Also waiting to hear how your scan went, cinnamon

Welcome lumpyparcel!

Thanks, it was at 3pm but I'm still waiting

Cinnamon what a terrible shock for you both. I'm so sorry.

Welcome newbies.

Have just battled the crowds to take DD to natural history museum. I wish they would just charge a modest entrance fee to keep people away (unchristian thought but there we go). En route home now en tube. DD - who actually had a great time once we got in - has announced that she doesn't want to go there again. Should have just gone for a third consecutive day watching frozen.

Welcome lumpyparcel!

Hope you've been seen by now cinnamon - as if the wait isn't long and stressful enough without added delays.

Just been to Boots and bought some baby essentials as I had a couple of coupons due to expire tomorrow. Got some nappies, maternity pads, cotton wool, Sudocreme and a pair of tiny booties! They were definitely not on my list but were only £2.50 in the sale and just so cute - look! I hadn't wanted to buy any nappies, pads etc before now because it felt too early and scary but having read about the lady on Boo's Bounty group having her baby at 25 weeks I thought I would rather have most of the basics in. We've still got a fair bit to get but could probably manage ok for the first few days on what we've got now. Scary to think about!

Welcome to the group Lumpyparcel!

Hoping to hear some positive news from you soon Cinnamon

Maybe a TMI question here... Had a very rare frisky moment earlier so grabbed a very grateful DH to DTD. Literally immediately after I started getting a burning/crampy sensation around my vagina, in my buttocks, and radiating down the back of each thigh. Doesn't hurt when I'm sat or laid down but as soon as I'm stood up or walking in in agony. It's been 4 hours now. Think I had a milder version of this last time I was pregnant but was nowhere near this bad. Consulted google and there are other people who had it but the explanations for why it's happening vary. Anyone else experienced this?

Fizzy I reckon it's a call the MW one / - just so you don't end up relying on hocus pocus internet 'info'.

I know they usually say you can have mild contractions after dtd but they shouldn't last more than half an hour so that's out of the window.

Not to pry but what position were you in? Maybe you trapped a nerve somewhere as radiating pain usually has a nervy answer. The only way we can dtd without causing me bleeding is me on my back with a pillow under my bum and DH sat up, shame it does nothing for me if you know what I mean I'd certainly ring for advice as it has been a couple of hours. Certainly puts you off dtd again though doesn't it.

fizzy I'm also in the call the midwife camp in this situation, I've noticed DTD brings on the BH's something chronic, but that doesn't sounds one bit like BH's!

toast those are so sweet!! Also if it helps, Bounty lady and her baby are both doing well, and they'd been in hospital for a few weeks trying to keep the contractions at bay complete with steroid injections so it wasn't too much of a surprise that baby came early.

How did your scan go Cinnamon? Hoping it's good news.

Fizzy, although I have no experience with these sorts of pains, I agree with the others and perhaps call your midwife if you can, or take yourself down to A&E just to get checked? I say that purely because I have no idea how they feel, and I would probably do the same. Does it still feel the same? X

And Boo I'm glad to hear the baby and mum are doing well. It must of been scary! A lady I know was due in February but gave birth to her little one last week! I don't know her too well so not sure if it was a big shock or whether it was sort of expected but nevertheless I suppose you never think it's going to happen to you!

Awww banana they are so cute! I did the same thing in Asda the other day went for a few bits and came back with tiny shoes lol

Re new year, every year we've thrown a party here with our friends but only because we were the first of our friends to have our own home seen as we were only 20 but we already said that this year we weren't going to. So instead a friend is having a party but I'm also not sure if I'll manage to stay awake!! Thankfully she only lives about 15 mind away and seen as I won't be drinking I can drive us home when ready (or maybe leave him there to drink)

Yes ask the midwife Lumpy. It's probably totally normal though. I'm too scared to DTD since the last time we did it I bled loads! But I did notice weird period pain contraction things after an O which also freaked me out.
I'm nesting too-throwing stupid things away, hooray! Went round the sales earlier-some beautiful baby wear in John Lewis, so hard not to go crazy.

Banana I also picked up some stuff from boots and mothercare yesterday - breast pads, maternity pads, water wipes, Lanisoh etc. I also bought lots of nappies a while ago as had a voucher which needed using. It does feel hideously early but at the same time better to be prepared!

When do people normally pack their hospital bags?

Cinnamon thinking of you xx

I mean Fiz not Lump

Glad to hear they're both doing well Boo.

Fizzy I haven't experienced that so would ask your midwife for advice just to be careful.

Not sure on hospital bag Brixton, I think probably at 30+ weeks. I've started making a list for mine in the last week so I'm just going to start buying any bits and pieces I need (big Primark pants, moist toilet wipes, etc) as and when so it's all ready to pack when I want to.

Well the weird pains seem to have almost stopped now but might call the MW in the morning just to check. Thinking about it, we did it missionary style and I remember having to shift position slightly as I had a pain in my left bum cheek, so could have been a trapped nerve. But then it was equal pain on my left and right? I dunno. Haven't had this when I've, ahem, orgasmed alone, but one of the google explanations is that the prostaglandins in sperm can cause contractions (hence DTD to bring on labour, at term of course!) Baby is wriggling away as normal so I'm not too concerned now. Thanks for the advice!

Hi everyone. My connecta sling arrived this afternoon and I'm thrilled with it. I put pics on the facebook group but feel funny putting them up on here since anyone can read. Anyway I heartily recommend it to those thinking of getting a sling but not sure which one to go for. xx

Dtd usually causes me bh but not sure about the burning you're describing, glad it's eased off now.

I would have thought post 32wks for hospital bag but then with ds1 being late I didn't expect ds2 to be vaguely on time!

I was finally seen at 4.15, they had had some difficult cases earlier in the afternoon and the consultant was very pleased to see my very active little boy, so I did feel quite blessed at that point!
She was much more positive but I'm trying not to get too excited as seeing different people each time it's difficult to compare! Back again in 3 weeks and at that appointment I will see a neonatal doctor who will explain more about what practically will happen with the baby.

The lady we saw today is confident that his has got the blockage at the exit of the bladder as she also saw the factors that the other guy saw but one kidney is still totally normal and all the tissue of the other looks normal even if it is enlarged and the cortex is enlarged. She saw a normal ureter on the normal kidney which was enlarged last time. His bladder emptied close to fully so she said they may not operate if it stays this way. They will scan and do some kind of system flow test to see where the urine is going and check the pressures on his system before making any decisions. She will be seeing me from now on and will be suggesting im induced at 40wks at addenbrookes with everything remains as it is as I responded well to induction the last twice. Just so glad that there is no damage so far from the increased systemic pressure and that everything is coping well with it all. Not an ideal start to his life or the labour I want but a much more positive outlook than we came away with last time I think.
Dh was really pissed off with being kept so long as we still had to wait further for the report and don't get out until 5.10! His mind was elsewhere anyway and he said he just wants to climb into bed and not come out. His sister is going to call tonight but he spoke to his mum today and she's pretty cheerful about selling up the house and having some cash in her pocket!! They separated 5 years ago, not sure if I mentioned, but they're still married. He has no will we know of so she's rubbing her hands together :( at least there may not be too much to sort out. Dh was dreading talking to her as he thought she might be faking sadness so he's quite glad she's being honest even if it is heartless! As she's being clear she's quite happy I'm hoping she'll let the people who care arrange the funeral when his body is released!

Sorry mammoth post!!!