Due September 2015

sullivk · 10-07-2015 7:10pm

I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy so they're just assuming I have it again, and they won't even do a GTT on me.

I have to attend 'Breakfast Club' for sugar monitoring in rotunda every fortnight, bit of a pain traipsing in and out all the time but thankfully bloods have been coming back normal... Fingers crossed!

Had a hospital check-up yesterday, baby is breech but Doc didn't seem too concerned. Hopefully it'll turn while it still has space!!

I'm finding work really tough now, I've got 8 weeks left there but I'm not sure how much longer I can cope with it

Kaylami · 10-07-2015 11:46pm

sullivk wrote: »

I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy so they're just assuming I have it again, and they won't even do a GTT on me.

I have to attend 'Breakfast Club' for sugar monitoring in rotunda every fortnight, bit of a pain traipsing in and out all the time but thankfully bloods have been coming back normal... Fingers crossed!

Had a hospital check-up yesterday, baby is breech but Doc didn't seem too concerned. Hopefully it'll turn while it still has space!!

I'm finding work really tough now, I've got 8 weeks left there but I'm not sure how much longer I can cope with it

That sucks that they won't do the test for you!

At my last check baby was breech but a week later is head down and we'll down according to doctor they did a little scan as I have had a previous breech baby.

How many weeks are you now?

sullivk · 12-07-2015 10:58pm

30 weeks tomorrow, I hope baby turns around and behaves!!

Kaylami · 12-07-2015 11:11pm

Baby's can turn right up until the end.
My 2nd was head down right up until 38 weeks then turned breech and refused all attempts to turn her back.

She's still a stubborn little Madam.

30 weeks and 3 days here feeling it now.

Pelvis is killing me altogether and the irrational rage has also set it!

Leogirl · 13-07-2015 3:07pm

30+1 today and wrecked tired. Sleeping is just not happening this last few days :-(

Tilly Tally · 13-07-2015 4:40pm

I'm 31+2 today and maybe only turned head down last week. I don't think they worry about it until 36-38 weeks really. I was a bit surprised that I was told by midwife last week to start bouncing on birthing ball and drinking raspberry leaf tea at this stage. Kinda thinking I've still a bit of time before all that. I'd prefer to be a bit more organised (even just have a bag packed) before I start enticing this baby out!!

Leogirl · 13-07-2015 7:02pm

We were told same at class about birthing ball to turn baby if breech or back to back but I thought they can turn anyway at this time. I'm using it anyway for my back + so far baby is in correct position but she could change yet. Also think I've other stuff to be thinking about first. Is raspberry tea ok so early??

Kaylami · 13-07-2015 7:04pm

Tilly Tally wrote: »

I'm 31+2 today and maybe only turned head down last week. I don't think they worry about it until 36-38 weeks really. I was a bit surprised that I was told by midwife last week to start bouncing on birthing ball and drinking raspberry leaf tea at this stage. Kinda thinking I've still a bit of time before all that. I'd prefer to be a bit more organised (even just have a bag packed) before I start enticing this baby out!!

Really Tilly Tally? I didn't think they recommended that until 34 weeks?!
I know the raspberry leaf tea tones your uterus have you used it before?

I've my antenatal app tomorrow. Hopefully blood pressure is ok been up and down all week.

Have a headache I just can't shift today think it's the weather hate these humid days.

texas star · 14-07-2015 1:35pm

Yeah I was advised if I can stomach the taste of raspberry tea to drink it 35-36 weeks and to eat dates from about the same time.I read somewhere that dates help labour.

Tilly Tally · 14-07-2015 2:54pm

Well that was the advise of the midwife last week but i know they want me to go early or on time as they are keeping on eye on baby's size. I drank buckets of raspberry leaf tea on my first and it made no difference to me at all - I still had to be induced at 10 days over! But I quite liked the taste of it so I didn't mind too much.

Going slightly mad here cos when I was sick two weeks ago, they kept questioning kidney infection but tests were coming back clear or inconclusive so I just fought it myself with panadol and fluids. Just got a call today to say that my sample from a week ago has come back positive for infection and I need to go on anitbiotics. But sure I feel fine now after having two miserable weeks. I've made appointment with GP for tomorrow morning so to see if I actually need to go on antibiotics at this stage or if the infection has cleared itself. Just angry that its taken so long to get an answer on it...

Kaylami · 14-07-2015 3:51pm

Tilly Tally my MW just told me the same today. Start from 32 weeks.

They don't want me to go over has I have had a previous section. Baby is 2/5 engaged and measuring 34 weeks.

Last baby was 8lb 13 oz so this one is heading in the same direction size wise

Tilly Tally · 17-07-2015 3:47pm

Anyone else getting Braxton Hicks? Ever since baby turned, I'm getting them every day. Baby is objecting to them too and starts kicking and moving mad when it eases off! Took it all as a sign that I should start getting more prepared so box of newborn clothes and travel system came out of the attic last night. Planning to sort and wash everything over the weekend while OH is away on stag. Then maybe I'll work up to packing the hospital bag! Though I need to do a serious clear out of Boots first!!

Hope everything is going well for everyone, not long to go now!

Leogirl · 17-07-2015 7:11pm

I never had them but think I might be getting them now. Short shabby cramps across middle + sides of bump. Quite sore!! Feels like when I need to use the loo crossed with period cramp, just lasts a few seconds. Also baby starts wriggling when it stops. Would that be them?

sullivk · 17-07-2015 11:30pm

Have been noticing an increase in these in past week.
Discomfort and heaviness low down and my whole bump feels hard and tight.
Baby clothes and hospital bag will be on my agenda this weekend too!

je551e · 21-07-2015 7:03pm

Hi hope everyone is well. What kind of movements you all getting now? Baby was really active until this morning, don't want to panic but might make appointment tomorrow with my doctor just be sure.

Kaylami · 21-07-2015 7:20pm

je551e wrote: »

Hi hope everyone is well. What kind of movements you all getting now? Baby was really active until this morning, don't want to panic but might make appointment tomorrow with my doctor just be sure.

Getting really strong movements the past few days which makes me suspect she has moved from headdown.

I do get periods when she didn't move at all though!

If you have a cold fizzy drink then lie on your left side that should get baby moving for you

je551e · 21-07-2015 7:23pm

Thanks tried it but no difference, have an upset stomach so just wondering would this have an effect on the baby?

Kaylami · 21-07-2015 7:26pm

je551e wrote: »

Thanks tried it but no difference, have an upset stomach so just wondering would this have an effect on the baby?

It may be a case of baby is moving but you can't feel it.

The medication I take can cause awful stomach upsets and 2 hen I have a spell of that it would be normal for me not to feel her for up to 12 hours.

The official guidelines are if it's not normal for you to go in and get checked. Maybe give the maternity ward a ring and see what they advise?

je551e · 21-07-2015 7:39pm

Really 12 hours, That seems a long time, but like you say if it's normal for you. Will give it until the morning and see, hopefully it's just that I can't feel it.

Kaylami · 21-07-2015 7:52pm

je551e wrote: »

Really 12 hours, That seems a long time, but like you say if it's normal for you. Will give it until the morning and see, hopefully it's just that I can't feel it.

Hopefully baby starts moving again soon. It can be really worrying.

This is no 4 for me so I'm a lot more relaxed about these sorts of things which isn't necessarily a good thing!

Diamond Doll · 21-07-2015 8:26pm

If I were you I wouldn't leave it until the morning. I'd be in straight away, right now, for a check.

Things do go wrong, and you're far enough along in the pregnancy that the baby would probably be OK if they had to do an emergency section or something, if the baby is in bother.

Hopefully it'll be a wasted journey. But the doctors and midwives would always rather you wasted a journey in, than leaving it until the next day when it may be too late to do anything.

You know what's normal for you.

je551e · 21-07-2015 8:26pm

Kaylami wrote: »

Hopefully baby starts moving again soon. It can be really worrying.

This is no 4 for me so I'm a lot more relaxed about these sorts of things which isn't necessarily a good thing!

Wow fair play to you for doing this 4 times , nobody warns you that the worrying all the time is so hard. Maybe that's just with the first

sullivk · 21-07-2015 11:11pm

I have also experienced very quiet times. Sometimes baby will be full of beans first thing in the morning and then nothing until I go to bed that night.
Some days he/she never stops wriggling but then could have minimal movement the next, they sure know how to worry us!

As mentioned, lying on your side and drinking a cold fizzy drink is worth a try.

If you're concerned I would definitely go to the hospital just to get checked for your peace of mind. Don't feel like your overreacting or wasting their time, I'm sure they're well used to it!!

Let us know how you get on x

Kaylami · 22-07-2015 8:26pm

Je551e how is babies movements today?

texas star · 22-07-2015 9:54pm

I had another crap experience in dominos today.Is it just me that I get all the negative midwives.Can women not just have a happy pregnancy like I've had.We have enough to worry about without putting ideas in our heads and what ifs....Seriously thinking of pulling out of dominos and just going to my Dr from now on.On a plus note treated myself to a pregnancy massage in Finglas and it was so nice I've booked in again in 2 weeks time.:D

Kaylami · 22-07-2015 10:02pm

Sorry to hear that texas star!

I've seen the same mw at each app she is great but it's a case of in and out.

A massage sounds heavenly

je551e · 22-07-2015 11:03pm

Hi all, baby started moving a bit last night so I said I'd wait and go to the GP today. Baby's heart was perfect and he was happy with all my checks so didn't send me in, baby has moved a bit today so that's good, thanks for all replies

Novella · 23-07-2015 6:30am

Kicking in my ribs all day long, quite sore!

Kaylami · 23-07-2015 10:52am

Novella I was just thinking the same. I'm not sure what part of baby is doing the kicking because it's right under my left boob and on my right hip at the same time!

Novella · 23-07-2015 10:05pm

I'm pretty convinced that I have two feet wedged into my ribs on my left side. Still so uncomfortable. My husband thinks it's the best thing ever though! He was playing a little game with baby last night where he'd push in and baby would push back against him. I was hoping that would help move the feet but still there today.

Diamond Doll · 23-07-2015 10:37pm

Novella wrote: »

I'm pretty convinced that I have two feet wedged into my ribs on my left side. Still so uncomfortable. My husband thinks it's the best thing ever though! He was playing a little game with baby last night where he'd push in and baby would push back against him. I was hoping that would help move the feet but still there today.

Awwww that's so cute!

texas star · 24-07-2015 8:46am

I bought myself a dreamgenni pregnancy pillow on adverts.ie.I'm finding it hard to turn over in the night.I had such a great sleep last nite.I'd recommend it to anyone.You can pick them up on lots of sites.The one I got unwanted present for 20.00 inits wrapper and everything.

je551e · 24-07-2015 8:59am

texas star wrote: »

I bought myself a dreamgenni pregnancy pillow on adverts.ie.I'm finding it hard to turn over in the night.I had such a great sleep last nite.I'd recommend it to anyone.You can pick them up on lots of sites.The one I got unwanted present for 20.00 inits wrapper and everything.

Sounds great my try getting one myself finding sleeping a struggle

Anyone else having nightmares about labour ? Dreamt last night everything just fell out except the baby, was horrible.

Kaylami · 24-07-2015 1:17pm

Texas star I had 5 pillows last night and still could not sleep ill definitely look into getting one.

Je551e no nightmares here but I guess I know what to expect.

texas star · 24-07-2015 7:17pm

Oh kaylami do treat yourself to the pillow it has a support for your back as well so helps u to not roll over.No nitemares my end but I'm doing gentlebirth so I usually listen to my affirmations before bed so I go into a deep sleep.Next on my list is tens machine.Hope to do my birth plan this weekend as well.Going to a breastfeeding class tomorrow in Rotunda is anyone going?

Kaylami · 24-07-2015 9:45pm

Not going to any classes texas star.
I never bothered on my first and it's a bit late now!

Wish I had gone to breastfeeding class as I may not have given up so quickly then when things got hard.

Managed 6 months on my third though which I was delighted with.

Hope to do a year on this baby all going well

sullivk · 26-07-2015 8:47pm

I didn't even know they had breastfeeding classes in the rotunda, nobody has mentioned them to me! I'll have to call them and suss it out.

Was off sick from work for a few days last week with hypotension/dizzy spells, back tomorrow

I visited the GP for a cert and I found him to be totally disinterested and unwilling to listen to any of my current issues.

His attitude was pretty much 'oh well, you're pregnant, obviously you're going to feel crap so just get over it and stop bothering me' (obviously he didn't say that though!)
Not sure how much longer I can last in work!!

Sorry... Rant over... For now

Kaylami · 26-07-2015 10:25pm

Sorry that your feeling crap!

How many weeks are you now?

texas star · 27-07-2015 11:43am

Yes Sullivk the breastfeeding class was very good from 10-12.30 informative.

Kaylami · 27-07-2015 1:01pm

Texas star what sort of info did ye talk about if you don't mind? I'm just curious!

texas star · 27-07-2015 1:14pm

Not at all Kaylami knowledge is king.It was just different ways of holding baby,how to express by hand.Problem we might meet with sore breasts she said the first 2 weeks are the hardest especially the 3rd-4th day is when most women throw in the towel.Try to get your partner on board and encourage u that u can do it.Tell tale signs when baby's getting hungry you probably be feeding every 2-3 hours.I'm just going off memory here.Have baby take breast like a 4 year old takes a burger,big open mouth.She gave us lots of leaflets so I've plenty to read.If u want anymore info I'll send it on wen I get home in work at thew moment.

Kaylami · 27-07-2015 1:19pm

Thanks for that texas star.

I breastfed my last baby for 6 months but for some reason I'm panicking for this time!

texas star · 27-07-2015 1:33pm

Kaylami don't doubt yourself.If you've done it before you know what to expect and you'll be well able to do it again.I don't think women are giving enough encouragement to breastfeed in this country.None of my friends breastfed.They think I'm mad.You should join them support groups I forget the names there online 24hours support.I'll be defo joining.

Kaylami · 27-07-2015 3:15pm

Thanks texas star ill have a look for them.

It's just this feeling that it was so easy last time I'm going to fail miserably this time. Even though it was only a few months ago.

My little lady will be 1 on Saturday!
So emotional "my baby" is turning into a big girl!

sullivk · 27-07-2015 10:22pm

Thanks for that info Texas Star, do they hold the classes every week do you know?
I wonder do they book up quickly, did you have to book a place well in advance?

texas star · 30-07-2015 11:20am

Sorry only read post now I booked it through the Domino clinic.I'm sure if u ring rotunda they'll pencil you in.Ive had an awful few days.Had to go to Dr cause pain so bad at public bone in the front.Being diagnosed with PGP (pelvis girdle pain) I though it was just a ache with pregnancy but walking like I'd a hip operation cant stand up straight and turning over in bed is a nitemare.It only started Monday really.So went to physio nothing she can do.So I've been signed off work till next week.Then I need to decide what to do.Anyone else have this?Dr says head is down that's what could be causing it.

cruais · 30-07-2015 12:53pm

texas star wrote: »

Sorry only read post now I booked it through the Domino clinic.I'm sure if u ring rotunda they'll pencil you in.Ive had an awful few days.Had to go to Dr cause pain so bad at public bone in the front.Being diagnosed with PGP (pelvis girdle pain) I though it was just a ache with pregnancy but walking like I'd a hip operation cant stand up straight and turning over in bed is a nitemare.It only started Monday really.So went to physio nothing she can do.So I've been signed off work till next week.Then I need to decide what to do.Anyone else have this?Dr says head is down that's what could be causing it.

Hi Texas Star

Im popping in from October thread.

I was recently diagnosed with PGP, and was told this was due to my babies head being down at 27/28 weeks.

Like you, i am having a terrible time walking, getting in and out of the car, turning in bed, sitting up to get out of bed etc. The pain is excruciating, all across my front, lower abdomen/pelvis.

I went to my physio who did an examination and she told me it was PGP. Nothing really can be done but just to try follow certain tips.

× Getting in and out of car. Try not separate legs. Go in bum first and swivvel legs together into car. Same for getting out. Swivvel legs together out of the car.

× Getting in and out of bed. Sit on the bed, legs together, lie down to the side first, then lift legs again. Also pop a pillow between legs at your knees while sleeping. To get out, keep legs together, out of the bed and slowly lift yourself up. this will be sore on tummy.

Thats all i can really think off. Hope its of some help.

texas star · 30-07-2015 1:56pm

Thanks Cruais yep I will try everything and anything.Physio told me to get extra duvet roll it up and put in front of me inbeween my legs.Im going to try this today.she also told me to sit on my ball often instead of settee.Its awful,I never even knew this existed till I seen Dr.Thanks again and best of luck with your pregnancy.34 weeks Sunday on the home straight thank god.

cruais · 30-07-2015 2:04pm

texas star wrote: »

Thanks Cruais yep I will try everything and anything.Physio told me to get extra duvet roll it up and put in front of me inbeween my legs.Im going to try this today.she also told me to sit on my ball often instead of settee.Its awful,I never even knew this existed till I seen Dr.Thanks again and best of luck with your pregnancy.34 weeks Sunday on the home straight thank god.

Thats something im going to try now too. Thanks a million.

My friend suffered with it on both her pregnancies and ended up on crutches, also going into labour early both times but that could just be purely coincidental.

Im 30 weeks today so am happy im nearing the later part...

Best of luck xx

je551e · 02-08-2015 10:08am

What milk formula you all thinking of using? I'm going to try breastfeeding but want to have one picked as backup, Aptimal seems to be recommended.

Due September 2015

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