Early Oct Babies Part 7

[Treaclepie19]

Entering the final stretch! 😁

Thank you!
I think it was a coincidence because the diabetic clinic is on a Tuesday. Hope you're OK. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow so you have an idea of what its like!

@HerondaleDucks I've still not got my head around it all to be honest and I think talking to someone would help. Trying to focus that I will be seeing baby for a scan as well. I hope you manage to rest and not get too stressed about it.

@BntTowers not gonna lie have felt sorry for myself. But I will pull myself together tomorrow. I think we should just focus on the fact that its just for a few weeks. So I'm gonna tell myself its like going on a 2 month diet to get beach body ready or something but really its just being the best we can be for our babies. Cause if they get too big then giving birth becomes so much more complicated. And whatever happens we can do this together right?

@HerondaleDucks Yep, we'll both get this done, it's just for a few weeks and if you ever need a good moan not on here just send me a message. Hopefully we will both just be diet controlled and not need anything else, but if either of us do it's not a big deal. It's a lot more common than I thought it was.

MIL is giving me a good lecture on how she only breastfed... Again... She has also mentioned that I am much bigger than she ever was. Thanks...

Thanks @MrsD1990 I will have a look at it. Always easy when it's from amazon!

Ah @otterbaby that's a shame about them not being close. Oh i see to practice on! I agree it's a bit odd, would prefer a teddy 😂

@HerondaleDucks your DSD mother sounds like a pain. It's a shame because really she should be making the effort with the uniform payment for her daughter nobody else.

@BntTowers ignore her! I am just still amazed that people think it's acceptable to comment on a pregnant woman's appearance, makes me so angry! And just because you may be bigger than she was doesnt actually mean anything at all, everyone is different.

@BntTowers absolutely! We can do this.

Ignore the MIL. I've been asked if I'm carrying twins more than a few times. I never know how to take it!

@LexiM you would think... but hey that's what the bank of HerondaleDucks is for!

@LexiM @HerondaleDucks I know to ignore her its still a bit rubbish some times. She's always obsessive over weight and is quite proud of how she was "only 8st before having babies and only carried tiny babies" she keeps telling me to do stomach exercises because she didn't and regrets it. Normally I am a active person and walk everywhere, go to the gym once a week plus a Zumba class and I force DH out once a weekend on the bikes but because I'm curvy she thinks I'm unfit. I try to zone out when she starts going on about weight but it's hard to ignore some days.

Hi ladies sorry ive been total awol again, I'm just having a tough time with my arm aches and nobody is taking me seriously. Dp thinks im overacting as with most things and we keep disagreeing about stuff anyway.

I've gone private to see if I can get a physio appointment soon because nhs said I'd have to wait 2 weeks and even then it'll be over the phone.

Nursery and bag all pretty much ready now. 32 weeks tomorrow.

Is anyone feeling vulnerable and lonely at the moment?

Hi ladies, sorry to hear some of you are having a difficult time. And the weight comments are completely out of order. Why do people think it's acceptable for them to comment?! And the cloth babies are a mixture of cute and creepy 😅
I'm also really hoping baby classes are back when it's our turn. I did baby massage and baby yoga last time and found them really enjoyable. Just having a reason to get out of the house and meet other mummies is great. I still have a mummy friend I made from them last time. We do playdates and adult catch ups, and shes pregnant again too.

The zoo was ace yesterday, but I was so knackered afterwards. Went to the beach this morning and then a pub lunch. Loving the eat out money off deal. Had to take DD to the local drs as she seems to have a water infection. Bless her. But fortunately drs are so good at seeing you straight away when they are so young.

Anyway, I'm sure we're all looking forward to another night of stifling heat....🥵 xx

It’s so hot ! My sleep broke about an hour ago and I start work at 8am . I need to go back to sleep or I will struggle.

Last night felt so stressed before bed - I just realised I don’t know how I will cope when baby is here , how do I you put on a nappy , what if it’s too tight ?how to burp a baby ? What happens when they vomit ( vomit makes me vomit) ? What if my milk doesn’t come through ? I wish they were doing classes face to face , on zoom or online classes for some reason I get so sleepy . Even listening to pbc or watching it makes me sleepy . I’m so scared I can’t get rid of the tightness in my throat.

I’m also sorry for everyone that’s getting weight comments - I have noticed over the last few months people are just plain rude - either they comment the bump is too small or the shape isn’t nice ( that comment hurt me ) dh had to stop me crying because his sisters always ask why is my bump so spread out must be because I was over weight to begin with.

On the positive side not long for us now xx

Also this weather is making me very cross . It’s just unbearable the fan just is noise at this point .

I can't decide if towel babies are cute and funny or the kind of terrifying creature that comes alive and smothers you in the night...

@MrsD1990 glad your kitty is feeling better - it's such a worry when they're stressed.

@HerondaleDucks she sounds awful to deal with :( the kids are lucky to have you

Sorry to hear lots of us are feeling it, I fell asleep in a right daze last night clearly tossing and turning and woke up tired. Im trying to be positive, really trying.

I'm so fed up of negative comments, mainly from men or other halfs of men saying that we are carrying strange, or that we complain too much.

Yesterday the doctor was nice, but made me feel like "oh your pregnant, its one of them things" like we have to just put up with it

@HerondaleDucks good luck with your appointment today.

@Zaalfruit I'm struggling with the heat too, can't sleep at all. Is it too early to go for a nap? I'm also struggling with concentrating on work as I'm tired. The heat is definitely making me grumpy.

@Quiffy I know, she does this all the time. She has even managed to invite herself on our day out at the weekend. We are going to a sculpture park, last time she insisted that "she could do that" yes, I'm sure you could imagine, plan and cast a 20 ft tall sculpture an make it more beautiful than it already is, or I'll get questions like "why did they do that, it doesn't make sense"... She annoyed me so much I think I'm just going to have to walk too slow for them to wait for me to avoid all the comments like that.

People go crazy as soon as things open, hopefully you can get it sorted out quickly. We still have to get rid of a sofa that has been in parts in the guest room since February 😣
3 weeks will fly by for work I'm sure.

@Zaalfruit she actually said that!? Wtf is wrong with people. Just ask what their excuse is for being a weird shape.

@quiffy I feel you on the stress - I was sat on the sofa yesterday absolutely knackered after doing nothing and was thinking about how in a few months, I won't get to just sit and do nothing all day. Even if I'm tired or sick or can't be bothered. I'm so excited but also nervous about losing my freedom.

Running those errands sounds mental, life is so strange now. I wonder if it'll ever go back to normal.

@Indigogirl88 I'm sorry you're having a hard time with your arm and your partner. We're at the stage where we probably need the most support and that won't be making it any easier. Also bloody hate that "oh it's just one of those things" in pregnancy, just feels like a cop out sometimes.

I'm really fed up too.
Last night I was having cramps again, period pains, back ache and watery discarge so rang for advice and they completely dismissed me. I'm not sleeping well at all. I have spd. I'm just knackered. I broke down earlier because my 4yo was refusing to get dressed and I just cant fight any longer over every little thing.
Dh is off for a few days this week because tomorrow I have a consultant appointment so I'm hoping that will help.
I hate moaning because I feel so lucky that so far all is looking well with this little one but flipping heck. Pregnancy in this heat, after a loss and with a 4yo is knackering.
I just want a hug 🙈

Anyway.

@Zaalfruit I can't believe she said that. I wouldn't be seeing her after that tbh.

Sorry everyone's feeling it today ❤ we're getting there xxx

I'm also feeling pretty sorry for myself. Went for a longish walk on Friday and where we live it's hilly so ever since then I've been in agony with my spd. I'm so sick of it it's really agony. I'm at the point where I'm scared to go to sleep because I've woken up a few times frozen by it unable to move but in agony because I need to get out of the position I'm in.

Baby just feels so heavy and I've now put on 2 stone which I'm not bothered about it's the actual weight just seems like my body isn't coping with it xx

@Treaclepie19 sending you virtual hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 I feel your pain, I have been waking up with sharp pains in the top pf my uterus, back pain is where I get it the most, I keep breaking down due to the anxiety and panic that I am now 29 weeks and 5 days and I am terrified of losing her now as I will not cope. Yesterday she put fear of God in to me and didn't move for nearly 20 minutes. I had cheese and crackers and she was kicking again. Dr's said u might not always feel her with the extra fluid but this just sends me to panic mode and my anxiety is becoming umbearable. I have a scan this afternoon and I am so scared. I just wish I knew for certain where we stood they keep saying the longer she's in the better but I won't cope if I lose her I know I won't and I am trying to stay positive but my fear, anxiety and panic keep taking over.

The heat makes me narky as a better word and I get stressed easily and just end up in tears.
This is one of the hardest pregnancies ever.
I just want someone to tell me now to worry and she will be fine but they can't do that because they dont know that.
I hate myself for not being positive but I know she will be fine I just too scared to believe in it fully
Hope ur okay xx

Sending hugs all round ❤️ Feeling very lucky that my DH is being an angel, but the lack of sleep is pretty incredible - think I’m waking up on the hour every hour - and productivity at work is below zero... 🤷‍♀️

9 weeks to go though, we can do this - sending extra hugs to London / the South, you’re absolute heroes for surviving in that weather x

Sending hugs all round also. I saw your post @Treaclepie19 what a pain! Sorry for the pun! Im getting a fair amount of cramps as well.

You know what I'm still not getting tonnes of movement, only late at night which I'm assuming is her pattern? I go often an hour or so with no movement, I mentioned it to the midwife last time and she wasn't too worried and wanted to check what was "normal" for me. Still trying to work out what's "normal" at 32 weeks!

So back from hospital.
Scan went well, baby is still average size, so that's a good sign. I saw the consultant and she explained about gestational diabetes. She said that if I can control it through diet and exercise then there is no reason why I can't go full term on my pregnancy providing baby doesn't get too big. If I end up on metformin then I will be induced at 39 weeks. And if I end up on insulin 37 to 38 weeks.
I have another scan in 3 weeks and appointment with the Dr.
Then I went to the diabetic clinic and she gave me a booklet on gestational diabetes. Her advice is basically cut down on carbs as much as I can and replace with protein and veg. She gave me a blood sugar test machine, showed me how to use it.
I have to test 4 times a day, before each meal and then bed time and then alternate with 2 hours after each meal and then bed time.
Before meals I should be under 5.8 and after meals I should be under 7.8.
I tested 7.2 after my breakfast today so thats a good sign.
Hope that gives you a good heads up for Thursday @BntTowers

Its so hot. I'm leaking from everywhere. 🥵🥵🥵

@Indigogirl88 this is me entirely! What is normal? I have no pattern whatsoever and can go hours or a day not feeling anything or a tiny twinge.

I just had my mw app and they sent me for monitoring. Heartbeat seems fine and they have taken the results away but I felt like one movement the whole time . I really hate the responsibility of monitoring what’s normal/ consistent and also not being a neurotic freak but I have no clue!

@NWnature yeah how comes they monitored you? Our baby is aparently back to back but I dont think that makes much difference for movement

Had a growth scan today, baby is above 10th percentile now so bit bigger than last time I was scanned.
Saw consultant today aswel who wouldnt give me any indication on when I may be induced (due to cholestasis) , just seeing how my liver levels hold up over the coming weeks. All I know is between 37 and 38 weeks.
Such an exhausting morning, I was in hospital for over 4 hours

@BntTowers urgh, it's your day out together - one of the last alone before baby - that's so annoying she's invited herself.

@otterbaby ahhh didn't even think of that over freedom. I'm sure we won't care when they're here