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lashofeye · 03-12-2014 4:32pm

Hi Hazelbee Im due Jan 1st my dates and Jan 5 th Hospital dates so thats another 5 weeks at least away!!!

Nicman · 03-12-2014 5:26pm

Hi Ladies, all getting very close for alot of you now :-) Im just 32 + 3 weeks and started to suffer from bad dizziness among other symptoms since Monday - the midwife told me today my BP is a little low. Anyone else have low BP towards the end and what did you do? She didn't give me much advice! If I continue to feel this bad with it I don't know how I'll manage to keep working.
Also, here's a funny one.... when baby is really active I can hear a loud clicking from inside the bump which sounds like when you crack your fingers! I'm not imagining it, my colleague heard it this morning but the midwife looked at me like I was a madwoman when I asked her!! :-)

mirrorwall14 · 03-12-2014 5:38pm

Nicman wrote: »

Hi Ladies, all getting very close for alot of you now :-) Im just 32 + 3 weeks and started to suffer from bad dizziness among other symptoms since Monday - the midwife told me today my BP is a little low. Anyone else have low BP towards the end and what did you do? She didn't give me much advice! If I continue to feel this bad with it I don't know how I'll manage to keep working.
Also, here's a funny one.... when baby is really active I can hear a loud clicking from inside the bump which sounds like when you crack your fingers! I'm not imagining it, my colleague heard it this morning but the midwife looked at me like I was a madwoman when I asked her!! :-)

I read about someone with a loose rib, is that a possibility? Low blood pressure I think is usually ok during pregnancy, just lie down before you fall down if you need to though not on your back as it could be the baby sitting on the main vein in your back? I got dizzy in the hospital today and they weren't worried either, just told me to eat/drink more

witchity2 · 03-12-2014 5:40pm

Nicman wrote: »

Anyone else have low BP towards the end and what did you do? She didn't give me much advice! If I continue to feel this bad with it I don't know how I'll manage to keep working.

Hi Nicman
Im due 26th Dec, but keep up to date with Jan as I have gone 2 weeks over on both my previous pregnancies.

I have a tendency to low BP. I have always been told its not really much to worry about, unless it gets too low (high bp is more of a worry). The best thing to do is just rest as much as you can in the evenings when you get in from work. I know it can be hard sometimes but just putting your feet up for an hour or too can really help. Also take it easy when you are getting up from sitting/lying as thats when you get most dizzy.

If it is a concern for you, just pop in and discuss with your gp.

I'm finishing up work next friday when i'm 38 weeks. I cannot wait as I am exhausted.

witchity2 · 03-12-2014 5:41pm

Nicman wrote: »

Anyone else have low BP towards the end and what did you do? She didn't give me much advice! If I continue to feel this bad with it I don't know how I'll manage to keep working.

Hi Nicman
Im due 26th Dec, but keep up to date with Jan as I have gone 2 weeks over on both my previous pregnancies.

I have a tendency to low BP. I have always been told its not really much to worry about, unless it gets too low (high bp is more of a worry). The best thing to do is just rest as much as you can in the evenings when you get in from work. I know it can be hard sometimes but just putting your feet up for an hour or two can really help. Also take it easy when you are getting up from sitting/lying as thats when you get most dizzy.

If it is a concern for you, just pop in and discuss with your gp.

I'm finishing up work next friday when i'm 38 weeks. I cannot wait as I am exhausted.

Nicman · 03-12-2014 5:50pm

...Loose rib that's mad! But makes sense :-) Good to hear low BP is nothing to worry about just wondering how I'll cope with another 3-4 weeks of work! :-( more rest for me then.... I did have a hectic weekend and most likely did too much maybe that kicked it off. Hopefully you don't go over too much witchity!

mirrorwall14 · 03-12-2014 5:55pm

Nicman wrote: »

...Loose rib that's mad! But makes sense :-) Good to hear low BP is nothing to worry about just wondering how I'll cope with another 3-4 weeks of work! :-( more rest for me then.... I did have a hectic weekend and most likely did too much maybe that kicked it off. Hopefully you don't go over too much witchity!

Definitely lots of rest. Try and avoid doing stuff on your lunch/breaks-stay sitting down and put your feet up on a chair if you have space. Straight to the couch for at least 15 minutes when you get home, the dinner can wait that long-we Irish are far too obsessed with finishing everything before taking a break. Thata the advice the physio antenatal class gave us!

Nicman · 03-12-2014 6:00pm

Makes sense Mirrorwall. Rest is key it seems. I'm fading fast here in work but have at least another 30 mins to go :-( feet up when I go home!

mirrorwall14 · 03-12-2014 6:08pm

Nicman wrote: »

Makes sense Mirrorwall. Rest is key it seems. I'm fading fast here in work but have at least another 30 mins to go :-( feet up when I go home!

Nearly there!

Growth scan here this morning. Tech was happier as tummy is better size but I nearly had heart failure because all of the measurements dropped massively again-femur length dropped to the 6th percentile. Had +1 sugar in urine but I already aced my diabetes test acc to the midwife so just have specific instructions for the next sample.

Doc was brilliant. Completely reassured on growth scan. Agreed numbers are still falling so will have fortnight scans from now until the end. I have to monitor hourly kicks and do regular kick counts but she isn't worried and said provided I'm watching for movement and come in immediately with any issues there is no reason to stress too much about the growth as he's already a good size. Went through the pre eclampsia warning signs because I have family (mother) history. Caught me scratching so have liver bloods again in the morning and gave advice on a moisturiser to use. Told me to talk to my ENT people re my rhinitis meds so that I can get back on them after baby is born or if there are alternatives (two of them are contraindicated for breastfeeding). Baby is oblique breach so went through in detail what will happen if he stays that way.

Obviously I would have liked the growth to be back bang on target but if I couldn't have that, the detail she went into has left me totally reassured thank god!

Nicman · 03-12-2014 6:10pm

what does that mean? If measurements are dropping? I've not had a growth scan at any stage is it something you have towards the end?

mirrorwall14 · 03-12-2014 6:15pm

Nicman wrote: »

what does that mean? If measurements are dropping? I've not had a growth scan at any stage is it something you have towards the end?

I've only had them because I had bleeds last month which can lead to/be caused by placenta problems. The last one showed up a fall off in growth which was a concern because of the bleeding

Lashes28 · 03-12-2014 6:16pm

And that's me done with work!!

My kidney scan showed reflux on one of them so will have to get a follow up one 6 weeks after as it's very common with baby pressing in organs.

I'm just so relieved no work, it's amazing!!

Nicman · 03-12-2014 6:22pm

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

I've only had them because I had bleeds last month which can lead to/be caused by placenta problems. The last one showed up a fall off in growth which was a concern because of the bleeding

Wow, well hopefully all is ok - surely they can induce you early if they're worried?

mirrorwall14 · 03-12-2014 6:23pm

Lashes28 wrote: »

And that's me done with work!!

My kidney scan showed reflux on one of them so will have to get a follow up one 6 weeks after as it's very common with baby pressing in organs.

I'm just so relieved no work, it's amazing!!

Brilliant to be done, that's great for you! Hopefully that resolved itself when the baby comes!

Lashes28 · 03-12-2014 6:52pm

Mirror she said it's really common in pregnancy,and nothing to be worried about, plenty of rest,and water to flush it out will help.
She gave me a great look at baby too. And even when she wasn't scanning baby,she kept popping into picture,just so so cute
My little diva looking for her 5 seconds of fame on the big screen lol
How are you feeling in yourself mirror?? What weight do they put baby at?

fall · 03-12-2014 6:56pm

Hi Nicman I have very low blood pressure. I fell twice and after second one ( down three steps and managed to grab a rail to stop me hitting the ground) doctor signed me off which was a week early. I have always had low blood presssUre so usually have to eat very regularly and now with pregnancy I have to rest far more. I am just hitting the 36 week mark. It's better to have low than high but you have to go slow. It also causes a lot of nausea for me.
Glad to hear nearly everyone is on leave.

HazelBee · 03-12-2014 7:43pm

lashofeye wrote: »

Hi Hazelbee Im due Jan 1st my dates and Jan 5 th Hospital dates so thats another 5 weeks at least away!!!

Thanks lashofeye! Was just curious. Mine was already measuring 4.5 at 31 weeks so it must be up to around 6lbs now as well! I'm due around 13th.

mirrorwall14 · 03-12-2014 7:51pm

Weighing 3pounds 13 at 32 weeks so she's happy with that!

HazelBee · 03-12-2014 7:53pm

Decided to stick out work until next Friday. I got moved to a much safer area so I am way less tense and tired coming home. I've been sleeping much better too so I think I'll be fine!

lashofeye · 03-12-2014 10:44pm

Hazelbee have u Gestational Diabeties??

Lashes28 · 04-12-2014 5:07am

Cannot sleep with the hunger,banana drink and hopefully back to bed!!

mirrorwall14 · 04-12-2014 5:17am

Lashes28 wrote: »

Cannot sleep with the hunger,banana drink and hopefully back to bed!!

Jealous. I just had to ring assessment coz I've got fasting bile liver tests tomorrow and woke up and hour ago choking on acid and coughing. Coughing/acids bad for me coz my asthma triggers. Got permission to take inhalers but nothing else. I'm sitting bolt upright on the couch staring at the bottle of gaviscon and glass of water I'm not allowed. Is it morning yet? I'm literally counting the hours til I drive to the hospital to get the blood drawn!

Lashes28 · 04-12-2014 5:23am

I was the same last night, had to fast from night before for scan and was awake during the night with the driest mouth ever and awful heartburn,!!!

I thought I'd sleep tonight cause I never stopped yesterday, my son's room is been gutted to make room for santas goodies.

Are you 32 weeks now mirror? It's been such a troublesome pregnancy for you,fair play to you x

mirrorwall14 · 04-12-2014 6:08am

I went a bit mad nesting today myself, washed every stitch of clothing/blankets etc I have for the baby so I can start packing his bag!

Ah it could have been worse, its just been lots and lots of silly niggly things if you get me-some people have very serious complications. You had to fast for a scan? Is that not weird?!?

HazelBee · 04-12-2014 6:42am

lashofeye wrote: »

Hazelbee have u Gestational Diabeties??

Nope, I think it's just my height. I'm 6ft and so is my husband. There are a lot of big babies in my side if the family! A bit nervous though as it's my first time.

fall · 04-12-2014 7:50am

Insomnia this week has been a pain in the h##e. In the middle of an attic conversion, my house is upside down and I am a narky sleepless nauseous mad woman in the middle of it all. Rib pain also back with a vengeance.

mirrorwall14 · 04-12-2014 8:08am

fall wrote: »

Insomnia this week has been a pain in the h##e. In the middle of an attic conversion, my house is upside down and I am a narky sleepless nauseous mad woman in the middle of it all. Rib pain also back with a vengeance.

Boo. Hopefully the day improves.

I think I just pulled every muscle in my abdomen just now. Went for a shower and for some reason got really really cold, like proper uncontrollable shakes! Heat had been on, water was its usual temperature I'm not sure wtf just happened. Ended up with the water boiling hot until it stopped. I'm out now and perfectly fine-weird

fall · 04-12-2014 8:13am

A weird one all right. Maybe it's hunger since you are fasting.

mirrorwall14 · 04-12-2014 8:14am

fall wrote: »

A weird one all right. Maybe it's hunger since you are fasting.

Maybe. Apparently I can't type properly either

Did you get some sleep at all?

Lashes28 · 04-12-2014 8:38am

Yeah fasting for kidney scan mirror!! They were gonne have me drink watch my body do its work and pee and see how my bladder looked but baby's head had my bladder squished!!

I don't think that's a big baby? Isn't that 'normal'? At 34 weeks my baby was 5lb 2 and that was normal according to sonograoher!

Insomnia is just mad, now when I have to be up I could sleep for Ireland!!

fall · 04-12-2014 10:46am

Bits of sleep here and there then awake from five. Just had 36 week appointment , baby is having a great time so that's good. I am so far down the insomnia track I think my body has forgotten how to sleep properly

BelindaL · 04-12-2014 1:45pm

I hear ye ladies, but thankfully slept for 5/6 hours last night for first time in a few nights and then got up at half 6 and had another snooze there for hour at ten. Headinh back to work tomorrow after being off sick for a week. Will have 2 weeks left then until I finish up bit we will c. Its a physically and emotionally demanding job so ill give ity best I think.

35 + 3 and I just want to have him now!!! The thought that it could be another 6/7 weeks makes me want to cry.....

er1983 · 04-12-2014 7:41pm

BelindaL wrote: »

I hear ye ladies, but thankfully slept for 5/6 hours last night for first time in a few nights and then got up at half 6 and had another snooze there for hour at ten. Headinh back to work tomorrow after being off sick for a week. Will have 2 weeks left then until I finish up bit we will c. Its a physically and emotionally demanding job so ill give ity best I think.

35 + 3 and I just want to have him now!!! The thought that it could be another 6/7 weeks makes me want to cry.....

I'm posting from the dec thread. I hear ya, I'm 36 & 3 and am totally fed up now just want baby to be here now

Lashes28 · 04-12-2014 7:58pm

Oh god I hear y'all, I think if I go past my due date I'll just cry.

Have a massage booked for next week,cannot wait

bobskii · 04-12-2014 8:03pm

I'd love someone to massage my legs . I get awful cramp in them!I hope I go early myself would love it over and to be home for Christmas . wishful thinking I'd say!

glad to hear you finished up lashes!

fall · 04-12-2014 8:48pm

I am hoping to book a massage for next week too. My sciatica is playoIng havoc. The last few weeks are tough. I keep saying to myself that I will most likely never be pregnant again so I am trying to make myself be positive, not easy though!

bobskii · 04-12-2014 9:04pm

same as that fall,and I'm so grateful to be pregnant at all that I do be afraid to complain!

BelindaL · 04-12-2014 9:45pm

Before we got pregnant we had a lovely idea of a family of 4 or 5 as siblings are so important to both of us we wanted our kids to have a big family.
Defo wondering now how I can be pregnant another 3 or 4 times!! But i suppose that will change once we meet our wee prince and the pregnancy part will be a forgotten memory.
(I.dont want to complain either cuz I feel lucky to be pregnant and know my pregnancy has been good to me overall - but..... its really hard!)

bobskii · 04-12-2014 10:22pm

if all my pregnancy's were like this or my last one I'd be pregnant all the time

the last couple of months are uncomfortable but apart from that it's grand . its getting pregnant that's my problem!

Lashes28 · 04-12-2014 10:35pm

Yeah it's only work that's really made my life hard when pregnant,I can manage the symptoms as much as I moan about them!!

Is every set for the big arrival? I need to buy her some hats and I think that's it

bobskii · 04-12-2014 10:42pm

same here . work has made me tired and when I'm tired I'm a bag of hormones!so end up crying at nothing!

think I have everything got a little snow suit for taking junior home in . gonna get my changing bag next week and that's me!

Lashes28 · 04-12-2014 10:55pm

My changing bag is one I picked from river island but it's wrapped from oh under the tree

Anyone been in a birthing pool before?? Just wondering what I should pack to wear in it?? Just a bra?

bobskii · 04-12-2014 11:02pm

must have a look in there actually . might let someone get me one for Christmas!

bobskii · 05-12-2014 8:30am

what is the story with waking up starving!!This is the second day its happened!

fall · 05-12-2014 9:21am

Baby is busy growing Bobskii, I sometimes have to eat at four or five in the morning. Banana sandwiches lol. I am getting a changing bag for Christmas too, I think I am going with the babymel in house of frazer., it will double as a handbag for the next two years. Hoping to breastfeed again so you don't need half as much stuff. Attic nearly finished, doing my tree on Saturday and I slept last night. I am really excited today.
Hoping to use the birthing pool too. Think it's up to you what you wear or if you wear anything at all.

Lashes28 · 05-12-2014 9:41am

Daddy bought a little princess bag for when he has. Her out by himself. Lol the hard man is softening for his daughter already!!

I don't think I would feel comfortable with the big Babylons out in the pool!!.I prob just wear a bra or get myself a sports top type bra thing!

Bobskii I was starving the other night too it's unreal
There was serious movement happening last night and now her arms/legs seem to be at bottom of bump, I hope she hasn't turned!!

Does anyone else get serious pressure not painful in their chest?. Sometimes it feels like she plays football with my lungs.

bobskii · 05-12-2014 10:29am

last two nights I've slept great I thinks not since I got put off work!no pressure on me now .
I'm only awake now after another Snooze . better get up and feed this baby lol!

fall · 05-12-2014 11:03am

That's great Bobskii. Get all the rest you can. Ha ha lashes don't think I would have the boobs out either. I hear ya on the pressure, it sometimes feels like the wind has been knocked out of me!

bobskii · 05-12-2014 11:23am

I get that pressure as the day goes on,I do be grand in the morning.
vest tops in penny's are great lashes,the longer ones . they contain the boobs(to am extent) but are comfy too,maybe you could try one of them ,then roll It up when your in the pool . I'm do jealous of ye being able to use the mlu I'd love to!

witchity2 · 05-12-2014 1:35pm

I wore a tankini type top and bottoms the last time in my birth pool. I ended up getting out before I was near the end cause it kinda slowed things down. I would have kept the top on though - although in saying that when you are the final stages all sense of embarrassment or even worrying about things like that just flies out the window : )

Are you both having a homebirth Lashes28 and fall?? I'm having one too. This will be my second homebirth.

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