Due October 2009 - Feeling better and feeling baby!

[princessmel]

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this will definitely have been asked before - but for those of us who are working at the minute, when are you intending to start your maty leave? I've still got about 8-9 weeks to work (starting maty leave/annual leave on 28th Sept edd 26th Oct) and already don't know if I'll make it that far - feel the size of a small bungalow and am absolutely knackered!

morning everyone
twinkle thinking of you and your DH right now x x
just got back from cons apt, and i will def be induced at 38 weeks
i have poly hydromosis (sp?) again and baby is getting very big so will be having scan's from next week to keep an eye on her growth ......really scary that i know my baby will be here in 7 weeks
hope everyone else is ok and has a brilliant weekend x

lal123 - my due date is 10/10 and am finising work the day before (9/10). I have, however, arranged to work from home from 4 weeks before so I don't have to do the travelling.

lal123 - my due date is 27/9 and am finishing work on the 7/9. I was worried at first that was too early but I need to use my hols up before October but now I'm looking forward to finishing. 6 weeks to go .

DH still not spoken a word to me since Tuesday and things are unbearable. How we are going to resolve this before we go away in the caravan in a week I don't know. Am at a loss as to what to do, am v. and cry lots. The girls make things for me to look at every time Daddy makes me sad. Bless them.

Hope all OK.

HC
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DH still not spoken a word to me since Tuesday and things are unbearable. How we are going to resolve this before we go away in the caravan in a week I don't know. Am at a loss as to what to do, am v. and cry lots. The girls make things for me to look at every time Daddy makes me sad. Bless them.

Hope all OK.

HC
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Stupid laptop!

Sorry in advsance for stressing. Can someone tell me if I am worrying for no reason? I came across the measurements print out from the 4D scan today and it shows the following (measured at 29 weeks exactly):
BPD 73.48mm (Meas Age 29w, 3d)
Head Circumference:266.51mm (Age 28w 0d)>5%
AC: 270.35mm (Age 31w 1d) 94.9%
FL: 59.08mm (Age 31w 1d) 94.4%

Should I be concerned about the head measuring slightly smaller and AC/Fl bigger or is this just different bits of the baby having a growth spurt at different times? Consultant did comment that the baby was measuring a little big at 3.9lbs and asked if there was diabetes in the family but didn't seem concerned when I said no. DH has long legs and big feet so I'm wondering if I'm on target for a long baby, he does seem to have massive feet.

Feel really anxious today anyway as have the antiD this afternoon and SIL is taking me there. We don't really get on and the thought of making small talk for God knows how many hours is stressing me out. Baby kicking s much last night that I didn't get to sleep until 4.50am, was just roaming the house. Are the sleep patterns in the womb at this stage any indication of how they'll be when they're born? If so, I'm in for an interesting tume at night. Right now, am v tearful and just want to go to bed.

HC - wish I could give you a big hug, you seem so down. Hope you can sort things out. We use an egg timer when we reach a stalemate(old fashioned sand one) - one person talks while the other one remains silent until the sand runs out. That way, we both feel we're getting heard without interruptions. Would that work for you? Forgive me, I'm sleep deprived and probably sound like an anxious loony now.

Happy dont get stressed, but phone your MW if you need to double check things. I think it all comes together in the end, and they would of said to you. I would check with the MW just to be sure.

HC...Im worried because you are getting really down. Have you tried to talk to him? If so, then i would write it down, he wont be able not to read it. Tell him what this is doing to you, and all this added stress will be passed onto the baby. Keep talking to us, we are here to help you though everything...xxx

Seen my MW today, and got my antibiotics for the Group B Steptococcal infection. Very glad to have found it before going into labour! Have also got Sciatica badly in my back, but ive only got 10 wks to go so will put up with it.

I have to decide about the birth soon, my MW sent to the Ulster Hosp in NI for my last birth notes, they only sent an outpatients letter, which was full of crap! I needed to know for sure that i couldnt have a natural birth, and we are nowhere closer in finding out. I remember just before getting let home, a nurse went over my birth with me, and half the notes had gone missing, all the important stuff, and she told me quietly that it happens if there is good reason for me being able to sue........so seeing what they had sent this time was interesting. They said i didnt progress beyond 9cms because the baby was coming out sideways, so i had to have a caesarean section. What they didnt say was that my DS's heartbeat had dropped 3 times between lunch-time & 8pm at night, then they decided to take me in for an E C-section, which i had to be knocked out for as i felt the cutting. Then he had to stay in the special care unit because of the stress that was caused. At no point was anything ever said about him being sideways, they said at the time, that i was far to small & he had got stuck. So i now have to decide what i want to do, and i dont trust what the Ulster Hosp have said, and now that i can still pass on the risk of GBS to the baby with a natural birth, im thinking that a c-section would be the most safe....It could be to much of a risk. My DH is leaving this for me to decide, but if it was any of you, what would you do???? Plus im now having to get the help of my friend who is 20 miles away, as my MIL is now not coming over to help when im in hosp.....she is in a huff over something, im not wanting to know whats wrong with her, but its being taken out on us, we can get through this without her lol...

Theboob....cant believe you will see your wee one in 7 weeks!!! Big hug to you!!!! xxx

Hi,
Not read posts yet, will read in a bit.

Been to hospital today for blood tests. Had a MW appt yesterday and she said I had sugar in my wee. I needed my bloods done for my 28 wk appt anyway so did them a week early. If the MW is not happy with the results then I will need to have that Diabetes test. If it is diabetes what will that mean? Will I have to not eat certain things?

I was measured yesterday too. And was 27cm and thats just right for my 27 weeks. It's just when I stand up that I look so huge.

House is in chaos today as dh and bil are building a new roof over my front door It looks fab.

Hope everyone's ok.

Twinklegreen what a worry to have to wait so long for dds results am glad shes fine.Enjoy your holiday and relax.

HC writting down how you feel for DH is good advice, bloody man.Hope you will sort it out soon.

littlepea72 a wrap,pouch or ring sling are good for BF as baby sort for lies in it.I got a Moby Wrap from here
www.sasaslings.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12&zenid=c4c79f77a9eb47b328cc073d1 2ea2de6 .
Ordered it wed and got it yesterday great setrvice.Really like it and already tried it with a doll not so easy with bump can`t wait to put baby in it.Now thinking whether to get this ring sling too. www.sasaslings.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_4_29&zenid=c4c79f77a9eb47b328cc073d12ea2de6.
Been feeling dizzy and sick in mornings too I just keep hydrated and rest it goes eventually.
30 weeks today its gone so quickly will be stopping work on 18.09 and due on 02.10 so 2 weeks beforehand.

Hi all

firstly thanks for the feedback on needles - I'm kind of resigned to it all as I figure I will accept whatever I need to get me through. Also thanks for the info on slings - I have very bad back (couldnt walk upright last weekend or wihtouth holding onto something all the time) but would love to sling carry and DP is keen too. must do some research.

sorry to hear about the Strep B - here they wont test for it - you have to pay privately if you want to know.

Swine flu is starting to concern me a little as i am still heading to London, Birmingham etc by train for meetings but ihave a job to do and dont want to make too much fuss unless the advice changes. How's everyone else dealing wiht this?

have a great weekend

hc time to make up and let it go.It is not worth the stress.You can be prepared to handle the situation next time.Give him a kiss and say' lets move on. no more chat from either of us.Lets support each other this weekend.'I really hope you have a good weekend.

BOOB wow 7 weeks thats fantastic.I wonder if you will be the first.I take it if they moniter her size all will be well.Time to start Xmas shopping or am I mad?

I had a lovely MW today who went over every little ache,pain and twinge with me.It is so great to be reasured.I was feeling quite low and vunrable(being up half the night eatting kit kats and drinking tea doesn't help!!!)But I now feel much better.My biggest complaint today is my wasp sting from Wed, my right hand is twice the size of the left and very sore.Just what I need.DHs cousin had twin boys today 6lb 4oz and 6lb 1oz

LAL not working this time but aimed for 36wks with dd and didn't make it! Had to stop at 35 as BH were so bad, but once I stopped work I was fine.

boob 7 weeks! blimey!

HC very sorry, agree if you can't resolve it you just need to move past it. Hope things improve.

HT don't worry, dd measured various different weeks in different places, its just variation from average, none of us have the same sized body. It's only a problem if one part is 4 weeks or so out from the rest. Plus scan measurements aren't massively accurate.

littlepea all sounds very cloak and dagger! Could it be that they didn't know he was sideways until the c-section? Do you want a natural birth? If you really want one, I'd ask if you can try and see, but have option of c-section if things start going the same way as last time.

princessmel I'm supposed to be having a gtt at some point but its not been mentioned yet. AFAIK if you have gestational diabetes, they monitor the babies size as you're more likely to have a larger baby because of the extra sugar in your blood. So may induce early to stop baby getting to big. To lower the amount of sugar in your blood you would have to monitor the amount of sugars going in.

mehim I'd be inclined to get some of that hand gel and use it before and after eating/touching your face, and after touching any high risk surfaces, door handles, train tables etc. But agree you can't stop your life, we just need to be sensible. The stepson and GF of someone at DH's work has swineflu so its definitely getting closer.

Hi to everyone else, I hope everyone has a good weekend. We're supposed to be going to the seaside tomorrow and dd is very excited but looking at the weather we may not be able to go got to come up with an exciting alternative now!

Thanks for your support ladies, normal service seems to have been resumed in the HC house. Will catch up later!

HC
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littlepea and smallone - thanks so much for your responses x

I had a crazy funny dream last night hope it makes you laugh.

I was at a lovely private clinic (fat chance!)Dr said that he would induce me and I could go through hours of labour and watch my DH being stressed or he could give me a c section now and my baby would be in my arms in 15 mins.Wow what a choice I then remembered that if I didn't give birh naturaly that I wouldn't get the same high(which is amazing for me,after the birth not during!!)I opted for the c section and gave birth to a BANANA!!!!!!!it was then put into a bucket with the skin on top.I was very worried and gutted.Then a voice said you have to love the baby which I did.I was cuddling and stroking this BANANA and it turned into a beautiful baby BOY.

What a laugh.Although a lot of messages and concerns in there.But it has made us laugh today.

Evening ladies - just popping on quickly to say that I have a spare double duvet folded underneath the sheet on our bed which really is helping with hip pain - sorry, can't remember who was asking about that! My SPD/sciatica/pelvic girdle issues are getting worse by the day - am off to get crutches and discuss pain relief with doc next week

twinklegreen what a rough time you've had, glad DD is ok though.

HC we have to just remember that men are generally rubbish! Glad things are back to normal for you.

HT I'm currently measuring 2 wks further on than I am, the MW said it's prob a growth spurt and they'll just keep an eye on it - DD2 was 8lb 12oz which was quite big enough thanks very much!

fidelma the banana dream has really tickled me.

I'm not working this time - but think I made it to about 32 weeks both times...would have worked longer if it wasn't for flipping SPD. I've told DH to remind me how painful/hard this is if I start getting broody for number 4!

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

wibbldibsI suggest you make a video saying how hard it is.As I never remember even though everyone tries to tell me.All I wanted was to be pregnant again and have another baby/child I HATE BEING PREGNANT.

Love the banana dream!!!

I have moved out of the bed and onto a double airbed with all of my pillows. It is amazing! I had got to the point where I was hobbling around in agony all day, but now the pain doesn't start until about 3pm. I would recommennd that you all ty it!

DH and I are in separate beds as neither of us manages to get any sleep if we are together.we make up for it in other ways if you know what I mean!!!

fidelma I might just try that, thanks!

HT - seems like a relatively small margin of difference with those dates, and I am sure that in reality there is a range of sizes that are 'average' for your baby's growth rate and that figure they gave you is a very unhelpful mean. I really wouldn't worry if it were me
At my 29 week appointment, 1 midwife measured my fundal height at 30cm and the other at 27cm - now, I was measuring 27cm at my 26 week appointment with a different midwife, so these midwives laughed and just said I looked fine! Its all very general.

fidelma Sporfle at the banana dream!

Bella I went to a sling-meet on Friday (highly recommend going to one for anyone who still is a bit unsure about what sling to get) and the moby was recommended and I tried one on, liked it a lot. Decided against a Mei Tai type until junior is 3+months and to stick with a Moby-like stretchy. They mentioned that the problem with the BabyBjorns is that the baby's legs 'dangle' rather than being in the 'squat/spread' postition, ie knees as high as hips, so the thighs are at least horizontal. Something to bear in mind at whatever carrier you look at.

Having a practice mini-run through of dealing with an endlessly crying baby through the night - one of my cats has stared howling literally for hours on end for no apparent reason between 3 and 5am. Grrr. Had to restrain self from marching downstairs and chucking him out into the garden! He'd just start up there and wake all the neigbours too...

Speaking of neighbours, my lovely nextdoor neighbour was due last Thursday, and late last night an ambulance pulled up outside our house and after about 10mins saw her walking in her nighty, barefoot into the ambulance looking quite dishevelled (obviously). Hope all ok, as don't know why they didn't drive themselves (hospital very close). No idea if she's back home yet, but will have to try not to go knocking on her door after work - very excited for her!

calypso how exciting, I'm very curious about other peoples pregnancies and can't wait to meet their babies, find out about their birth etc.
It will be lovely for you to have a neighbour with a dc a similar age to your new baby!

Boob 7 weeks, can't wait to meet my new little boy. Can't believe you have under two months left!

I'm going on maternity leave on the 19th of September and am due 5th Oct. But i only work weekends. So that will give me 3 weeks before EDD but have a feeling that LO will be early so may only give me a week or two.

30 weeks today! 8/10 weeks to go! yay really hoping it is 8. I am already fed up of being pregnant as i'm so tired being aneamic again. Also my lower back is aching allot in the evenings. I have to admit i don't really enjoy pregnancy, just the wiggling and the kicking bit and the new baby at the end. All the rest is bloody rubbish!

Hope you all have a good day the weathers a little miserable here. Sun trying to peek through!

Not too bad really as i'm waiting on my double buggy being delivered. I payed for it on the 23rd (p.m). So I hoping that it gets here before Wednesday, as can't face a whole week indoors waiting for it to arrive anytime between 9-5!.

Wibblydibs and Calypso - thanks x

Had midwife appointment this morning and all is well-she is no the least bit concerned about my itchy back so no further tests needed there. Daed me at 31 weeks today and baby measuring at 32 weeks so just a little bit over. She said we'd keep an eye on it, esp when I told her our family history of big babies. Head is deep in pelvis apparently and baby is kicking a lot (felt like saying yes I know that, thats why I don't sleep until 3am/4am.)

Calyspo- hope all is well re neighbour, it will be lovely for you having your little ones so close together.

theBoob - 7 weeks it will fly by, bet you can't wait!

HC - Glad you and your DH have sorted things out.

wibblydibs your SPD sounds agonising, hope you can get some decent pain relief this week [hug].