@Littlegoth See, I thought it sounded like a GD symptom. My bloods for that came back fine and all my urine tests have been clear. My next appointment is next week so hopefully they’ll remain clear. I’m the same, a pint over night, wake up parched. I must be drinking at least 5 pints of water a day and still feel thirsty all the time. I’m also just very tired, so maybe I’m just trying to finish off a bit too much and need to rest up a bit… easier said than done though! I really struggled with milk supply issues with my son, so it would be amazing if the thirst linked to a better supply!
@MrsG3 I was lucky in that I had most stuff from DS, but I really refused to buy anything until recently. We did get a pram (our last one was rubbish and third hand), but had to get that at about 26 weeks as my SIL got us a good discount through her job. Recently I bought a few bits of clothing, and I did actually find it helpful. I hadn’t really wanted to engage with getting anything sorted, but I ordered a couple of cute bits online and did quite enjoy them arriving. Perhaps just try with something really small, like a set of vests or a sleepsuit, and see how you feel when it arrives? I think I wouldn’t have got all the stuff organised if there wasn’t now a chance of an early section, which scared me into doing everything! So I’m pretty sorted now, but that was more a panic in the last couple of weeks rather than feeling ready.
@Anon20something So sorry you’ve had a hard day. I would guess that if they’ve just increased monitoring but aren’t doing anything else they’re not too worried, and just keeping an eye. I’m so sorry that the Dr wasn’t better. I don’t know why it’s so hit and miss to get an empathic Dr… surely they should all be capable at talking to people who have lost babies? With the timing of Lily’s birthday as well, it’s such a stressful time. Be sure to take time to look after yourself in whatever way makes you feel better xx I have my hospital bag in the car, but only because of the increased risk of bleeding with the low placenta and I went up to my parents for the day last week. They’re only an hour and a bit away, but I reasoned that if I packed and put it in the car, nothing would happen. Stupid logic but at least it’s there (although it is missing a couple of bits).
@MOGMOGMOG85 My tiny monkey has no pattern and is all over the place. Some days it’s a non-stop dance party, some days she does barely anything. I am lucky to feel her more since turning head down from transverse at the start of the week, but it’s still a real mix and some days it’s so light… even though I’m 33 weeks! I didn’t get regular movement really until about 28 weeks… and that’s without an anterior placenta. I would say if you can feel him, even if it feels a bit lighter, then it’s probably fine. BUT, never feel scared to call triage and ask their advice.
I have to submit two more things for a course I started last year, which I will do this week, and I finish my last work project on Wednesday (I've been mostly unemployed since lockdown started, but have had the odd little thing here and there). I feel exhausted and physically quite run down for some reason, so I'm looking forward to a lovely end of the week with no responsibilities other than hanging out with DS and sorting my allotment. DH is busy doing jobs around the house that he wants finished before baby arrives, and I feel like we might, slowly be getting organised. So I'm sure a curve ball is just around the corner!!