Due August 2014

Kaylami · 14-05-2014 8:55pm

My husband ( still getting used to that) seems to have no interest in feeling baby kick!

Its our 3rd so I'm just putting it down as been there done that!!!

Started to sort out our older girls clothes today so see what we can keep and what we have to buy.

I bought some nappies today so I don't feel quite so disorganised

Lucuma · 15-05-2014 9:30am

shortstuff! wrote: »

Fair play to you on all the exercise! Great to still have the energy for it:) I'm too scared to cycle since getting pregnant, but doing a handful of 5km walks with the dog per week & yoga so think I'm doing ok,

Felt a few kicks much higher in my bump this morning, usually only get them really low down!

You're right, I wouldn't cycle to work in Ireland either while preggers (at least not past the 1st trimester). Fair play on the walks, dogs are great for getting people out and about.
That's cool you felt kicks higher up coz maybe it means baby is moving into the head down position? There was a lady at my preg yoga is 36 weeks and baby is breech (or is it breach?) so it brought up the topic of baby position, I knew little about it so checked in my preg book and it says that the baby should move down between week 24 and 28, and the check at week 28 should check for this. I have a scan week 30 so will be hoping to get good news in that regard at that scan.

Lucuma · 15-05-2014 9:32am

Kaylami wrote: »

My husband ( still getting used to that) seems to have no interest in feeling baby kick!

Its our 3rd so I'm just putting it down as been there done that!!!

I bought some nappies today so I don't feel quite so disorganised

It must be a '3rd time around' phenomenon, glad to hear I'm not the only one! Jeez I'm far too superstitious to buy nappies this early....prob coz it's my first though so I'm more nervous.

Kaylami · 15-05-2014 3:53pm

With my first everything - nappies clothes etc was kept at my mums.

With the second I got my tax back about 3 days before she was born so I bought everything then (shopping at 40 weeks was not pleasant)

This poor neglected baby will be in hand me downs as we know its another girl - my 4 year old came to our growth scan and asked the midwife

Although I did buy a cute little mint green outfit just in case!

That's great you have so much energy I am struggling to even get up and down the stairs tbh!

shortstuff! · 16-05-2014 7:46am

Lucuma wrote: »

You're right, I wouldn't cycle to work in Ireland either while preggers (at least not past the 1st trimester). Fair play on the walks, dogs are great for getting people out and about.
That's cool you felt kicks higher up coz maybe it means baby is moving into the head down position? There was a lady at my preg yoga is 36 weeks and baby is breech (or is it breach?) so it brought up the topic of baby position, I knew little about it so checked in my preg book and it says that the baby should move down between week 24 and 28, and the check at week 28 should check for this. I have a scan week 30 so will be hoping to get good news in that regard at that scan.

Yeah the dog is great for guilting me into bringing him in the evenings, have a nice routine going, we walk happily the 1st mile, he drags me the 2nd (uphill) I drag him the 3rd!

That's interesting, hadn't even crossed my mind that he'd be getting into position, so exciting! I'm 27weeks today:) Cant believe were in the 3rd trimester!!

Fiancé announced last night that he thinks Ill go on time, I'm convinced I'll go 10days over, asked him why & he said eh your bump is fairly big already! Unfortunately I don't think it works that way:(

Trilogy · 18-05-2014 12:26am

Lucuma wrote: »

You're right, I wouldn't cycle to work in Ireland either while preggers (at least not past the 1st trimester). Fair play on the walks, dogs are great for getting people out and about.
That's cool you felt kicks higher up coz maybe it means baby is moving into the head down position? There was a lady at my preg yoga is 36 weeks and baby is breech (or is it breach?) so it brought up the topic of baby position, I knew little about it so checked in my preg book and it says that the baby should move down between week 24 and 28, and the check at week 28 should check for this. I have a scan week 30 so will be hoping to get good news in that regard at that scan.

Ah sure I'm cycling 20km a day at 28 weeks

Cameoette · 20-05-2014 8:55am

Hi ladies, over 26 weeks now, getting closer

first time on this thread I think, I'm due my first around the end of August.

I am no longer able to go for walks of any distance any more, babies head feels like it's creating a lot of pressure down there and after 10 minutes of standing or walking everywhere below really aches. I spoke to my midwife and she said it's not SPD, and is normal (as it disappears when I rest) but that a lot of women get it later than me. Baby has had her head down since 20 weeks. Swimming has been really nice though and completely pain free!

I was reading a site and it said something like 'by now, your antenatal classes should be in full swing, and the nursery near completion', lol. I've nothing done other then little vests bought

shortstuff! · 20-05-2014 2:23pm

Welcome Cameoette! Its my first aswell:) Sorry to hear about the aches and pains but at least you know the baby is in a good position for birth... keep meaning to get swimming! Im managing 5km walks but alot slower than I was doing before.

I haven't heard anything about antenatal classes yet, though was in for the glucose test yesterday (havnt heard anything yet so hopefully Im ok - baby went mental kicking with all the lucozade) and a girl due a couple of days after me mentioned that she starts hers in the hospital next week so hoping they didnt forget me! Must ring tomorrow as I definitely asked to be booked in at my first appointment...

As for the nursery, I cleared out the wardrobe that will be the babys and bought a changing mat on adverts to go on top of a set of drawer which will be the changing station:) Borrowing the cot! Bought a good few bits and pieces at the weekend, mainly on line and on adverts. Dont worry, there's loads of time yet!!

Trilogy - well done on the cycling - whatever keeps us active and sane!

Trilogy · 20-05-2014 11:16pm

Indeed! Most people think I'm nuts but it's my usual routine so why not!

Into the midwives tomorrow, then off on hols to Spain on sat for a week. Work has been mental so really looking forward to it

Feeling frumpy in the holiday clothes though... Strange seeing the belly really emerging now!

Lucuma · 21-05-2014 2:21pm

Trilogy wrote: »

Into the midwives tomorrow, then off on hols to Spain on sat for a week. Work has been mental so really looking forward to it

Feeling frumpy in the holiday clothes though... Strange seeing the belly really emerging now!

H&M have maternity shorts in different colours and sun dresses, quite a good range I was in there in Cork on Saturday. That was one thing I would have loved on my holiday in April a pair of maternity shorts!

emer_b · 21-05-2014 8:43pm

Hi ladies, haven't been on here in a while. Almost 27 weeks now. Just back from a week in portugal with husband and toddler. Was brilliant, just pool and beach and chilling out. Was nice to go before I'm too big and uncomfortable.

I absolutely flew through my first pregnancy, there was no stopping me. I'm feeling it a lot more this time though. Thankfully my toddler is a good sleeper so I can't complain about lack of sleep, I suppose I'm just not getting any younger and its taking its toll on my body.
I've been feeling some pelvic pain for the last week or two, not too bad but feeling it a bit more each day. I do Pilates and am going for acupuncture regularly so I suppose other than that I should just rest up a bit more when I can. I also discovered my first varicose vein last week. I was in complete shock when I saw it! Have been feeling quite down about the way this pregnancy is affecting me physically, which I know is silly as there are a thousand worse things that could be happening! I'll get over it!

I almost bought newborn nappies today but then put them back on the shelf and thought I'd wait until they're on special offer! I know I'm having a second girl so must unpack and wash some of the tiny clothes soon. I'll have to hang them out on the line when I know nobody will be calling over as we're not telling anyone the sex.

shortstuff! · 27-05-2014 8:47am

Enjoy your holiday trilogy! Glad to hear you enjoyed yours emerb, honestly don't think I could deal with the heat! On the bus here & feel like I might pass out:(

Oh you poor thing with the varicose vains, my mam suffers from them so I reckon it's only a matter of time for me..

Had a hospital appointment yesterday, 2.5hours waiting for 2 5minute appointments. Blood pressure checked, urine checked, weight checked, measured bump & listened to heart beat. Was a little annoyed to be honest cos my gp can do all that! Asked when I might get another scan - maybe at 37 weeks if they feel the need... Glad I told my fiancé not to bother taking a half day!

Finding it really hard to find maternity clothes, they just don't make them for petite women! Will just have to stick with stretchy flowy normal clothes:)

Has everyone collected there eumom pack from Supervalu? Got mine Saturday, has a baby towel, full packet of Johnson wipes, baby toothpaste, box of branflakes, sample size of baby oil & baby bath & the worlds smallest tub of sudocrem:) All in a kiddies red backpack, not bad considering its free!

Have another headcold, up 5 times last night to blow my nose- good training for night feeds;)

Lucuma · 27-05-2014 12:37pm

shortstuff! wrote: »

Has everyone collected there eumom pack from Supervalu? Got mine Saturday, has a baby towel, full packet of Johnson wipes, baby toothpaste, box of branflakes, sample size of baby oil & baby bath & the worlds smallest tub of sudocrem:) All in a kiddies red backpack, not bad considering its free!

Cheers for that shortstuff! I looked it up, downloaded the voucher and will hopefully pick one up this weekend in Supervalu! I presume i just walk in with the voucher and they'll have them yeah?

shortstuff! · 27-05-2014 12:47pm

Yep I just asked for it at the till and she went & got one for me!

Chattastrophe! · 27-05-2014 2:11pm

Lucuma wrote: »

Cheers for that shortstuff! I looked it up, downloaded the voucher and will hopefully pick one up this weekend in Supervalu! I presume i just walk in with the voucher and they'll have them yeah?

You may need to ring around a few stores to check they're in stock, they're often not! I think the Supervalu on Aston Quay in Dublin usually has them.

Lucuma · 28-05-2014 2:29pm

Chattastrophe! wrote: »

You may need to ring around a few stores to check they're in stock, they're often not! I think the Supervalu on Aston Quay in Dublin usually has them.

Ah ok thanks. I know of 2 in Cork- Merchant's quay and Glanmire. I'll try both of those and hopefully one of em will. Otherwise I'm sure they'll tell me where the other Supervalues in Cork are!

staticdoor71 · 28-05-2014 5:47pm

hi ladies

28 weeks now. just home from my hos appt. I say hospital..I actually mean FURNACE! !!! I literally thought I would die of the heat. murder!

All good. BP fine. urine fine. Got full blood count done. baby heart beat perfect.

back in again tomorrow morning at 8.30am for glucose test and after that I've to get my anti d injection.

I'll be like a bag of cats by the time I get out of there tomorrow! !

feeling really guilty today.. Monday night my daughter was up at 3am. I was on my own cuz other half working away. so my sister took her for the night last night. then had to leave her with diff sister today while I was at appt. and his mum is taking her tomorrow morning so I can Go hos again. Poor child's head is up her bum. I can't even go toilet now this eve and she starts crying. Feeling awful about it

he's home tomorrow eve thank god. can't wait. three of us will hopefully do something nice for the weekend

how is everyone else getting on? starting to think about getting stuff together for babies arrival now. Tis all getting very close

shortstuff! · 30-05-2014 2:05pm

Two days in a row staticdoor, thats rough!! I thought twice in 2weeks was bad...it does be sooo hot, god knows what it will be like come August, I may invest in a portable fan ha:) Hope the glucose test went well.

Must be tough having another little one & trying to fit everything in, hopefully you'll be able to spend some quality family time together over the weekend! All will be forgiven when she meets the new arrival!

Have had an awful cold (borderline man-flu) all week, took Wednesday off sick I felt so bad, starting to clear now so hopefully over the worst of it...

29weeks today, cant believe it!! Actually had to double check on the calendar to make sure;) Went a bit mad all month organising bits & pieces, between amazon and adverts I have pretty much everything bar somewhere for the little one to sleep, borrowing a cot off a friend. Tempted to buy one of those co-sleeper cots though as I intend breastfeeding...

staticdoor71 · 30-05-2014 6:06pm

shortstuff! wrote: »

Two days in a row staticdoor, thats rough!! I thought twice in 2weeks was bad...it does be sooo hot, god knows what it will be like come August, I may invest in a portable fan ha:) Hope the glucose test went well.

Must be tough having another little one & trying to fit everything in, hopefully you'll be able to spend some quality family time together over the weekend! All will be forgiven when she meets the new arrival!

Have had an awful cold (borderline man-flu) all week, took Wednesday off sick I felt so bad, starting to clear now so hopefully over the worst of it...

29weeks today, cant believe it!! Actually had to double check on the calendar to make sure;) Went a bit mad all month organising bits & pieces, between amazon and adverts I have pretty much everything bar somewhere for the little one to sleep, borrowing a cot off a friend. Tempted to buy one of those co-sleeper cots though as I intend breastfeeding...

O M G don't even get me started.

Got there at 8.30am yest morning for GTT. nurse called me at 9 to ask WHY WAS I THERE!?!?!
turns out they do t even do glucose testing in MGH on a frickin Thursday.
I was there starving my butt off for no reason cuz the HEAD midwife fudged up!! was so angry!!!!

had to hang around anyway to get my anti injection (most painful injection ever btw!!) still wasn't out till half 11. but they let me go for brekky while I was waiting.

so back again in 2 weeks for GTT . will be 30 weeks by then

shortstuff! · 30-05-2014 8:45pm

Oh that's ridiculous, you'd think they would make an exception since you were already there. Test only take a couple of minutes with a hours wait in between, would have thought they'd squeeze you in since it was their fault. Don't think I have to get the anti d injection, phew! At least that's over for you...

Lucuma · 02-06-2014 6:39pm

Hi ladies, I had an appointment and scan last Thurs, same as you staticdoor; bp fine, urine fine, she sent off blood for test. I was relieved actually about the urine glucose test as I've been craving and eating so much sugar I was expecting bad news on that front! Am 27 weeks now. Scan was grand. Baby is currently breach, but cons said she should move down in the next few weeks. I'm waiting every day now to feel her move down and get one of those kicks in the ribs everyone talks about! I hope she does move down coz apart from having to have a c-section (yuck) if she doesn't, the cons said it's also quite uncomfortable for the last few weeks if baby is breach as baby will be kicking me in the bladder! I have enough bladder issues as it is without that on top of it!
Shortstuff I have a cold too :-( Took today off work (not a bank hol where I work) over it. Hope it clears soon. 3rd trimester starts this week ....not sure whether to be happy about that or not!

shortstuff! · 03-06-2014 1:23pm

Glad to hear your appointment went well! Loads of time for the baby to move down, the doc in Mullingar had a feel but never said anything about the babys positions, so Im pretty clueless - I think his head is low and to the right, with legs to the left...this morning, my boyfriend had his arm around me and baby gave a right little kick, kept at it for a good 1/2 hour before I had to get up, was just lovely!!

A cold is just awful when you cant really take anything, you were right to take the day off - I was working yesterday too. Mines not too bad now. Cough is still pretty bad, must mention to doc on Thursday when Im in. Also start antenatal classes Thursday!

I got a Tens machine and gentle birthing cd's off adverts at the weekend so starting to prep for the birth. Boyfriend couldnt sleep last night & asked me to read him a bit well he was out for the count after a paragraph, must try the cds on him, theyre very relaxing:)

shortstuff! · 17-06-2014 1:47pm

How's everyone doing? Everyone doing ok with the heat? I bought a mini fan in Tiger for 3eur, has a little water sprayer on it aswell to spitz yourself, its a lifesaver on the bus, definately going into the labour bag!! Anyone packed theirs yet?

I'm doing good (31+4), did have a bit of a fall yesterday running for the bus, so stupid of me... bump was fine, just scrapped my arm & got a bit of a shock- must be more careful! Still managing 3/4 mile walks with the dog, a bit slow mind you but better than nothing. Bar a bit of heartburn and having difficulty putting on socks Im finding it great these days.

Still haven't sent in my maternity claim form, in the hospital next Monday & hoping the hospital will push out my due date to the 22nd so Id finish up work a week before rather than 2... is everyone finishing up the full 2weeks before due date?

Kaylami · 17-06-2014 2:48pm

Hi short stuff

God I envy you the energy to walk the dog at all!
All I want to do is sleep and eat snickers ice cream

Try explaining that to a hyperactive 4 & 1 year old.

I ended up finishing work on the 10th may so it's. A long wait till baby comes . She's breech again so back in hospital tomorrow they prob book my section.

Lucuma · 17-06-2014 9:04pm

shortstuff! wrote: »

Still haven't sent in my maternity claim form, in the hospital next Monday & hoping the hospital will push out my due date to the 22nd so Id finish up work a week before rather than 2... is everyone finishing up the full 2weeks before due date?

Try 7 weeks

That's coz i work in europe and am having baby in ireland and aer lingus won't let me fly past 34 weeks. makes sense to maximise time with baby though but really do you want to be working 1 week before your due date?! i reckon twil be mighty uncomfortable by then and you could do with 2 weeks to relax and get ready, also what if you go early....

emer_b · 17-06-2014 10:56pm

Oh the heat today! I'm exhausted from it. Didn't help that I had the busiest day ever, acupuncture, dentist, Pilates, plus some grocery shopping and a lot of driving. I should be asleep now but it's still bright outside!
Have thought about packing the bag a few times but putting it off (I'm 30+4). Bought some nappies and water wipes though so that's a start.
I'll be finishing up work 2 weeks before, or more if I can. For me, an extra week before baby arrives is far more valuable than a week at the end of maternity leave. I'm planning on taking unpaid leave so baby will be 10/11 months before I go back.
Small bit of pelvic pain lately but acupuncture is really helping. In theory Pilates should help too but I feel worse after it, maybe I'm overdoing it.
Enjoy the sunshine ladies, hope ye're not finding it too uncomfortable!!

shortstuff! · 18-06-2014 9:35am

Kaylami, whens your due date? Is there not still loads of time for babs to move? Good luck with your appointment today! Its my first, dont know how you cope with running around after 2others!! Ice cream is definately my stand out craving, can't get enough of the stuff:)

Lucuma - you must be on the countdown to finish up work soon so! I dont know maybe Im being overly optimistic but I have an office job (besides the commute, over an hour each way, which can be a pain in the ass)so its grand, Id say Id do more at home between cleaning & running errands! I'd say there wouldnt be any hassle with me working from home towards the end, thats what I do the days I have hospital appointments cos I work in Dublin but attending Mullingar. I do have alot of holidays built up which Im taking after my maternity leave is up so I could always use them upfront if I couldnt handle it...

Emerb - now that is a busy day!! Hope your car has aircon:) Ah 10/11 months would be lovely! Dont think we can afford any unpaid leave to be honest. Wont be on full salary for my maternity leave so Id say we will be finding it tight towards the end

Had a lovely warm bath last night while half listening to the gentle birthing cds & reading my book, slept like a baby after it;)

Lucuma · 18-06-2014 9:37am

emer_b wrote: »

Small bit of pelvic pain lately but acupuncture is really helping. QUOTE]

Really?
I didn't know that could help with pelvic pain...I'm finding it hard to walk at the moment!

Kaylami · 18-06-2014 6:26pm

Well ladies had my appointment today and I am delighted that little miss got her act together and flipped she's head down and fully engaged - I might finally get my natural labour :-D

I'm so happy today even with the heat tryin to kill me.

We bought a paddling pool for the smallies and I am ashamed to admit I sat in it for most of the day (beached whale ahoy) it was just heaven!

How are all you ladies doing with this heat

emer_b · 18-06-2014 8:57pm

Lucuma wrote: »

emer_b wrote: »

Small bit of pelvic pain lately but acupuncture is really helping. QUOTE]

Really?
I didn't know that could help with pelvic pain...I'm finding it hard to walk at the moment!

Yes really! I was actually surprised myself that it worked. I've been going for regular acupuncture for about 12 years now and she is also like my therapist for all my woes so I enjoy going.
I flew through my first pregnancy and not doing too bad this time round either, I give a lot of credit to my acupuncturist. She pushes me to live a healthier lifestyle and eat well which is probably a better, holistic approach to everything! She was also my lactation consultant for my first, would be lost without her.

emer_b · 18-06-2014 9:01pm

Kaylami that's brilliant that baby is engaged. Nice to know you should be able to go naturally.
Had a good laugh about the paddling pool. I couldn't be arsed filling one for my little girl this evening so I took out her tiny little baby bath and let her have a splash in that. At least it's out and washed now for the new arrival!

staticdoor71 · 20-06-2014 12:33am

hiya ladies

had my first meltdown tonight

is it possible to feel even more nervous about the impending arrival of a child second time round?

it doesn't help the fact that my best mate had her baby 2 weeks ago...7 weeks early. Both doing well.. baby still in hos but doing well..

but it has knocked me for six. I feel nervous and anxious since it happened.
today was my worst day yet. had a panic attack in tesco carpark...cuz.. well.. just because I guess.. I'm not sure why.

its like every twinge I feel.. I'm wondering is this it...
I am feeling kicks and punches a lot stronger this time round... so maybe that's it..

but I just feel like my head is fried and I'm so much more nervous...

I wouldn't mind but I'm only 31 +4
I went over by 11 days last time and had to be induced. maybe it's cuz last time It all happened in hos in a controlled environment and this time it could happen any time any where...maybe

who knows

feel a little better for even writing this.

Sorry for rambling xx

Kaylami · 20-06-2014 12:43pm

Just let it out!

I feel the exact same and this is no 3 for me! I thought I was going to have another section but now that I know I'm having a vbac every twinge makes me think thus is it! I cried the ither evening watching one born saying to my husband I don't want the baby to come out!

I'm 34 weeks today and been having braxton hicks every bloody evening!

If you need to rant that's what we are here for x

Hugs x

staticdoor71 · 20-06-2014 12:56pm

Kaylami wrote: »

Just let it out!

I feel the exact same and this is no 3 for me! I thought I was going to have another section but now that I know I'm having a vbac every twinge makes me think thus is it! I cried the ither evening watching one born saying to my husband I don't want the baby to come out!

I'm 34 weeks today and been having braxton hicks every bloody evening!

If you need to rant that's what we are here for x

Hugs x

yeah himself won't let me watch one born any more haha

feeling better today.. obviously a big cry really does clear the air

I really thought going into this pregnancy it would be a walk in the park emotionally as I'd been there done that worn the tshirt so to speak... but I am defo more nervous

here's hoping after he is born it will all feel more relaxed cuz we will actually have a clue this time

thanks again x

emer_b · 20-06-2014 10:47pm

I'm definitely more nervous about the birth second time round. I suppose I was blissfully unaware first time! Even though I had a uncomplicated delivery, it was very slow and I hated every minute I stayed on the hospital ward, so not looking forward to that again. I stayed an extra night (3 in total) to get more help with breastfeeding but on hindsight I'd have been better off to go home and pay for a lactation consultant to visit me.
I have fears this time of having a much faster labour and giving birth in the car on the way in! Have even planned keeping lots of towels in the car.
Just want to get it over and done with!!

Lucuma · 23-06-2014 9:54am

Jeez ladies I can't relate at all....no.1 for me and I'm actually really excited and looking forward to the big day! After waiting for so many years (my whole adult life anyway) for this moment I can't wait to just be IN the moment. It's surely the biggest thing I'll ever do or achieve and will be the most intense experience I reckon I'll ever have so bring it on I say :-)

shortstuff! · 23-06-2014 9:49pm

1st timer here as well Lucuma & really looking forward to it all starting! I imagine the experience ladies on here will be rolling their eyes reading this but I'm honestly not nervous at all about the birth - that could all change when I actually go into labour but I hear staying calm helps & I'm not one for a lot of drama so fingers crossed!

In for 32week checkup so everything going to plan, heart rate is strong & babas head appears to be down, hopefully it stays that way! Starting to get pressure in my ribs, inevitable I guess as I'm so short! In & out of appointments in no time compared to the last time, just as we'll with the heat:)

llambert · 23-06-2014 10:01pm

First time posting on this thread, very latet the table.

Anyway 31+1, had check up today. Babies are growing good and similar sizes which is great. Everything good with me too.

Baby 1 is traverse with head on right lying across bottom of my tummy. Baby 2 is breached. Just wondering if anyone knows when it will get to the stage that they are out of room? Really hoping not to be sectioned so hope they have enough time and room to move into position.

Will be trying everything to get them down!!!

emer_b · 23-06-2014 11:06pm

Congratulations llambert and welcome. Think you're the only one on here expecting twins, must be hard work carrying two babies around in this heat!

Shortstuff and Lucuma, you are so right to be in that frame of mind and don't let anyone change that for you. You're right to be excited. That's exactly how I felt on my first and it was good for me to read that. I had a good experience on my first but I think I'm letting the thoughts of the hospital stay cloud my memories of it (cramped, hot and noisy!). I'm hoping to get out of there ASAP this time so fingers crossed.

Kaylami · 24-06-2014 4:57am

Posting from my hospital bed.

Woke up yesterday morning feeling very crampy and since it was my eldest birthday said nothing. By 2p.m. I was in tears to my OH persuaded me to go in.

Was given a drip / antibiotic and a lovely steroid injection in my bum that hurt way more than it should!

They don't think I'm in labour but can't explain the pains to me and to add I'm measuring 4weeks behind so have a urgent growth scan this mornin to look forward too.

I'm heartbroken I missed her party but it's good to know that I'm bein look after and we're in the best place for baby.

Ok rant over! I hope you ladies are fairing a bit better than me x

shortstuff! · 24-06-2014 7:37am

Oh you poor thing kaylami, you're in the best place anyway, hope you managed to get some sleep last night & your scan goes well this morning x. Have your own little party with your eldest when you get home!

emer_b · 24-06-2014 4:07pm

Kaylami that's terrible. Are you still having pains? How did your scan go? Hopefully you have some answers by now.

Just had my 31 week growth scan. Anyone know if there's a way to extrapolate babies birth weight based on scan weight? Can't find much online so I'm guessing there's no reliable way of working it out. Baby is 3lb 12oz at the moment with head down and squirming about like a mad thing!

llambert · 24-06-2014 4:25pm

I'm not a 100% sure about this emer_b but I think that the scan weight is suppose to be fairly accurate but can be slightly off.

Kaylami · 24-06-2014 9:01pm

Hi ladies

I have a bad kidney infection that's what is causing the pain with baby head on my cervix fully engaged.

The steroid injections have some horrible side effects hot flushes galore here!

Scan looked good I dunno why the doctor was concerned baby weighed in at 5lb 9. Now I know there is a margin for error on this but even the tech doin the scan said what was she on about

Have to stay in and be monitored but antibiotic are working and all looks good.

Thank you for all your concern!

shortstuff! · 24-06-2014 10:11pm

Hope the anti biotics do their job for your infection & you they let you home! Great news on the scan, baby is a great size, must have been a relief!

Anyone having trouble putting socks on? Swear it's more of a workout than walking the dog!

Kaylami · 25-06-2014 11:47am

Socks? What are this socks you speak of!

I gave up on socks and shoes that had to be fussed with months ago. Living in my husbands flip flops most of the time.

My children seem to have followed my lead and it's crocs all the way .

I'm getting home today I hope really miss my babies.

Probably tmi but has anyone else had to use breast pads yet?

Lucuma · 25-06-2014 12:14pm

llambert wrote: »

First time posting on this thread, very latet the table.

Anyway 31+1, had check up today. Babies are growing good and similar sizes which is great. Everything good with me too.

Baby 1 is traverse with head on right lying across bottom of my tummy. Baby 2 is breached. Just wondering if anyone knows when it will get to the stage that they are out of room? Really hoping not to be sectioned so hope they have enough time and room to move into position.

Will be trying everything to get them down!!!

I was at an antenatal class and there was a woman expecting twins there. Hers are both breech and she's 32 weeks so she asked the same question. The midwife giving the class spoke a good bit about twins and breech etc, thankfully it's still fresh in my mind!
She said that if the first one is not breech and the second one is (don't know how you tell first and second though?!) you can still have a vaginal delivery. So as long as the first one is not breech and their head engages, they can be born vaginally and the second one can be born breech vaginally (coz everything has just stretched to let no.1 out). However if both of them are breech then it has to be a c-section.
That lady was 32 weeks and still thought there was time for hers to turn but the midwife said something like 'well it's starting to get cramped in there now and at 34 weeks you'd be starting to think of taking twins out' basically the way I read her answer was she was trying to say nicely to the lady that she would probably be having a C-section at this stage. Your situation is a bit different though as you have one traverse so you might still have hope of a vaginal delivery...

llambert · 25-06-2014 3:02pm

Thanks Lucuma. Not back in hospital till 34 weeks I suspect that if babies are not in correct position by then the decision will be made for a c-section.
Nearly sure that the Prof I'm under said in our first appointment that both babies had to be in a downward position but not 100% sure as I was hit with so much info that day, maybe it was as long as one was engaged. Could be that different hospital have different policies.
Don't have my ante-natal classes till July so can find out then.
As much as I love to have them myself I know that its out of my hands and once they arrived safely that's all that matters.

emer_b · 25-06-2014 6:06pm

No socks here either, it's sandals all the way! Bought myself a nice pair of Birkenstocks at the weekend. I've saved a fortune by not buying clothes over the last few months.
Glad to hear you're a bit better kaylami. About the breast pads, no not yet thankfully. Are you leaking milk already? Didn't know that happened until after the birth

73trix · 25-06-2014 7:08pm

Socks are HARD work! So glad it's summer and we can manage without! Only thing is with runners for exercise and i have to cross one leg over the other to get them on!

Due August 2014

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