I know- I am cheating too! :) I go in for my glucose test today! It is my 24/25 week appt. The doc gave me the orange drink to bring home so I could drink it before my appt- so I am kind of excited to drink it- it is like pop! :) ↑
Hey Girls gotta another question....i had some light pink discharge this morning..called the dr and nurse called me back i told her what was going on and she said she would tell the dr and call me back...not didn't happen....now the office is closed and i know nothing...only thing i know is that it hasn't happen again....does anyone have any idea what i should do i am not hurting i feel fine i am supposed to work 2morrow but not sure whether i should are not....HELP ↑
MrsSandy- I wish I had the answer for you but I can tell you that have what looked like my bloody show (i know it has been a while since you had your last babe- I think) but it look like cervical mucous that was blood tinged...it was freaky to say the least- sorry for TMI. But the doc said we are just so vascular right now that this can happen...I was however about 16weeks when that happened. Also- have you had sex lately? That can do it too. But the one thing I would say is if they haven't called you back that is probably a good sign that it isn't to serious!!! Scary though. ↑
Thanks so much i keep checking and still nothing and we did have sex the day before so that could be it ....i notice something last nite my breast are being to leak a little....TMI...lol....with my son it took for ever for my milk to come in....well Happy 4th to you and thanks again ↑
Hey ladies!! So i'm leaving for the cruise tomorrow morning so i won't be around for a week!!! I'm super excited, i can't wait just to relax and have fun for a week with out the stress of work! I hope all is well with everyone.. and hope everyone has a great week!! talk to you ladies next week! ↑
Hello girls, its nice and reassuring to be on the 3rd Tri board sint it! I think i am about there tho as i turn 27wks today or tomorrow. So im not a cheat haha! Anyway, i have some news, its not really good. I had another scan on thursday and basically, they are very concerned. The baby seems physically fine, however the fluid has dropped to a critical level at only 4.8cm. The doctor suspects the baby may have chromosomal disorder as theres no explanation to where the fluid is going as i dont seem to be leaking. They have sent off for some more blood tests for unusual infections i could have and are sending me for a 4d scan on tuesday to see if they can find something tiny the other scans have missed. Also, my placenta is not working really well. They think it will fail well before my due date, so for all 3 reasons i will be having him early. It could even be next week if the fluid has dropped more when they look at the scan. I would also need a ceserean because of the way the placenta is sitting right now. Honestly i feel as though they read me the whole book of every possible thing that could be wrong. Yesterday i felt very tearfull and sad, but today im determined to be stronger. I have so many other worries in my life right now but this is all i can think about. Im praying a lot that he is able to hang in there for even 3 more weeks and i can have him at 30wks+. Its so worrying not knowing what will happen to him and if hes going to be ok. I think being pregnant after a mc is already worrying enough without having such negative experiences at every scan and consultation. I cant sleep either and am having problems with my backache and now with breathing. I keep waking up with my chest hurting. I dont know if its the worry or if its just my bump squashing my lungs. Anyone else having this? I do have a very large almost 7 or 8 month size bump. Even the consultant seemed suprised on thursday and asked me how much weight id put on, i said not that much, about 10lbs, but he didnt seem to believe me. It is all bump tho as ive probably lost it from my back. Anyway, to finish off whats happening ive had 2 steroid injections to help his lungs develop quicker and theyve put me on extra iron to build up my blood count for the c-section. I hope none of you girls have this stress, its really the worst thing ive ever been through and im in hope it will have a happy ending. Ok, Mrs Sandy - was it you who had the pink discharge? It could just be after sex, but i would follow up the call with a midwife or someone anyway, do you not have a place you can call at weekends, in emergency situations? Or look up advice on the internet. Its better to be safe than sorry isnt it. Are you feeling movement, because if you are maybe its nothing to worry about. Let us know what you find out. Ej - im glad your alright, how did your glucose test go. Mine came back negative thank goodness, i dont think i could have coped with GD on top of everything else. Ashley and jnfr614 - glad your both over here with us and that your babies are ok. Ok well id better go and try to sleep again (ive been awake since 3am and its now 6). Speak to you all soon x x ↑
MissP, hang in there girl...you are in my prayers and I know your little guy is gonna make it! He seems to be a fighter already and it sounds like the drs are monitoring you closely. 30+ weeks would be great but if earlier I'm sure the steroid shots help a lot! It is better that they can plan somewhat for an early delivery because the person I mentioned who had her son early I don't think knew beforehand..it all happened pretty suddenly due to preeclampsia. Bestest luck to you and oh, yes there is the Infant Care forum that most groups move to from here :) I'll keep everyone posted on when I finally go to the hospital. ↑
Hi ladies, I only posted a few times before I went on vacation a while ago. I usually hang out with June 2007 babies, my dd was born May 2007. I'm on the later end of Oct the 22nd so I still have a while til I hit the third tri. I'm feeling more pregnant now, not really much of a bump still. If you want to check out pix lifeis1drful.piczo.com Pregnancies > Preg. 2 > Belly Pix. It's about time to start discussing things pregnancy-wise with folks who are at the same stage as me, instead of over a year out, lol. Things are going well here, found out its a boy, my platlets were low then went back to normal. I got a wisdom tooth pulled, honestly the worst pain and experience ever. I don't think it clotted barely and my stitches broke two days later. ASHLEY - A cruise?? Wow, have lots of fun, how exciting!! MISSP - What a scary situation, you will be in my thoughts and prayers! I hope things will hold out a while longer for you. ↑
PATIENCE - I read back trying to get to know folks a little more. I just wanted to say I hope your coping well, and both of you are adjusting married life again. I'm from a long line of military grandparents, father, I myself was Navy and now I'm out and married to a Marine. Luckily while we've had our daughter DH has only been gone 2-3 months at a time, and shes over a year now. I'm obviously preg. again and he left for Desert Talon within a days notice was suppose to be back after a few weeks but the day he got back was suppose to leave for Iraq. He also is slotted for Afganistan in Sept. or Iraq in Jan. Luckily he's home now until we find out the next step. We've had our share of rough times and our last one was about 6 months ago. I know you weren't asking for advice so I just want to know you'll be in thoughts and prayers as well, I know how hard this lifestyle can be. ↑
Hi sorry ladies if I am intruding but I wanted to say Welcome to the third Tri board. MissP you may not remember me but I am a May mommy and I want to say how happy i am that you are here and I am sorry you are having a tough time. I will pray for you and your little one. Good Luck and cant wait to see all of you over on the infant board. Not to soon but in October. Take care all of you! ↑
Hi ladies!!! I hope you all had a great weekend! For those of you here in the states hope you had a nice 4th!!! Miss P- you have one lucky little man hang on tight in there!!!! You are so positive it is wonderful!!!! Hang in there! You are in my prayers!! He is going to do great!!! All is well here. Had my appt last week- that went just fine. next appt is August 1st when I do my check up and Rhogam shot (RH neg) Have a great one! ↑
Girls you are all so lovely and so thoughtfull, thanks for all your thoughts. WV-red, im so glad your a may mammy and everything worked out for you. Can you believe im still hanging in there and seem to have had one problem after another! Stefkey, thanks for the support again and of corse i will let you know what happens. I just feel so scared that i may meet him tomorrow! I cant quite believe its possible. Of corse i dont think that will happen in reality but just to know that it could, is weird for me. Im praying very hard. I just want him to make it and be okay. Ive been feeling quite ill since they gave me the steriods, very weak and woozy like ive been drugged or something. I dont know if its normal or not, but i just feel like i could pass out constantly so ive been resting a lot. The moment i sit my eyes close. Maybe its my body telling me i need to rest up for whats ahead, who knows. Anyway, il find out tomorrow and if i can, i will post and let you know. Love to all of you girls and keep us in your thoughts x x ↑
MissP- glad to see you posting more lately- stay positive, you are in my thoughts & prayers! Has anyone heard from Patience? I hope she is doing better & if you're here w/ us Patience, I have been thinking about & praying for you too- stay strong, especially for your lil peanut, I know it's not as easy as it sounds, but stress isn't good for either of you. Elizabeth- how have you been feeling? Lately, I've been uncomfortable, & it's only gonna get worse from here on! I am always so out of breath, & at times it feels like I'm gasping for air even when I'm not doing much, my legs are starting to kill me as is the feeling that I have a cynder block inside of me sitting right on top of my stuff! I know I will instantly forget about it all as soon as I have my lil Gianna in my arms, but for now it sucks! Where are the rest of the October mommies? How have you all been? Only 13 more weeks left for me- woo hoo!!!!! ↑
MissP I can't believe it. Please keep us updated and if you do have him, please let us know and see if there is a place for you to post photos when you are ready so we can meet the little bub. He is in great hands and has a great mama!!! Jennifer- I am still feeling really good. I did throw my back out yesterday so it is hard to lug a little 26lb monster pants around but all and all I am still feeling good. I still don't feel PG yet but the babe is moving around a lot. Sorry about the pain- oh the joys of pregnancy!! ↑
Hi Ladies!! Feels so good to have finally made it over to the Third Tri (although I'm cheating... just a little bit). Hope everyone had a good 4th! We took a little mini-vacation... it was very relaxing. MissP - I'm thinking about you, girl. You and your little guy hang in there as long as you can! Medicine is so advanced now-a-days, that if your little man decides to make an early appearance, he'll be taken good care of! Good to hear everyone is doing okay and hanging in there. I'm super uncomfortable... can't seem to get a good nite's rest and I know it's only going to get worse as time goes on. We're almost there... 1st & 2nd flew by, so I anticipate so will the 3rd : ) I had my 25/26 wk appt last week and all seems good, so far. Had my glucose test done - I just love drinking that orange syrupy stuff. The nurse was laughing at how quickly I drank it. My next appt is in about 2 1/2 weeks... they're going to start seeing me every 3 weeks now - YAY! I look forward to my appts. ↑
So I just have to share this with you all. I think it is pretty humorous...so last night I got home from work and getting my little man and realized there was a message on the phone. It was the nurse from my clinic calling saying "Hi Liz, could you please call me back ASAP and if you don't get this give me a call first thing in the morning" Now keep in mind I am YET to find out how the ultrasound went- they just never said anything and I never asked because I assumed that if it was abnormal they would tell me. Well then I get that call and I am like- ok they don't even update me on my ultrasound I can't imagine what this possible could be in regards to. So I call this morning all nervous and the nurse gets on all peppy "You passed your glucose test!!!!!" I was like "Um- ok that's great! Oh by the way, is everything ok with my ultrasound (from 6 weeks ago)? she was like- Yep looks l like it! And that was it! I was like...WOW....priorities are way different to some people! ha!! Obviously it's great I passed my test but the lack of sleep because of worrying could have been spared! ha! Jennifer- did I say i don't feel PG? I was kicking myself last night because last night I COULD NOT BREATH in bed! ha! My husband was like "Are you ok? You don't sound good" I was like "Yep- no worries just a couple extra organs intruding on my lungs!" ↑
Luckily I don't have a problem breathing. But it just seems like I don't have enough room mostly this last week. I keep getting that constant, "o ouch that musta been an elbow," type feeling. I can feel like every move. Not that mean to sound like I'm complaining but it can be pretty uncomfortable I wish I would pop out a little more. I haven't even had one person ask out being pregnant. I have an appt next week : ), I love going to them! ↑
OMG- I would have been so worried all night!!! I'm glad everything is ok though. I hate the not being able to breathe episodes! Especially when you eat & can't have the normal portions you used to have b/c there is no room, but your so hungry & eat it anyway & can't breathe afterwards, then wind up kicking yourself in the behind saying why did I just eat all of that! I have also been getting like heart palpatations (spelling) lately- I will be laying down & out of no where my heart will start racing. Like you said before- the many joys of pregnancy! How is everyone feeling today? It's supposed to be in the 90s here today, ugh!! We might go to the beach for a lil to get out of the dead heat here, or just lounge around the house in the a.c. ↑
britt- well, if ya wanna complain this is the place to do it! At least here you will get the sympathy of others going through the same thing! When I "complain" to my boyfriend he just looks at me like your a woman, you're supposed to be able to handle all of this & other times he looks like he wants to cry for me! Lol. ↑
JNFR614 - We've been averaging 100 and finally got our AC fixed. I guess next month is usually 115 the AC guy was telling about it. I've lived here Cali for 2 years and I can't get used to this weather. I mean I filled up my dd's little pool and the water coming out was even warm. Yay! Its naptime here so I get an hour to myself. Hmm, I think I'll make me a smore, haha! Hope everyone is feeling well today! ↑
britt- we are on total opposite sides of the country. I'm in Jersey, so the weather is similar. Glad to hear you got your air fixed- I don't know what I'd do w/ out mine! Actually, the air in my truck isn't working right, & I hate the ride home from work at 1:30 in the afternoon when the sun is blazing! Elizabeth- you don't get a break over there! There's either a foot of snow or you're sweating ur *ss off- I have a cousin that lives there & she can't wait to move back to Jersey next month. ↑
Haha- that's funny Jennifer- I am born and raised in MN so I do love it here but I will tell you, those who think MN is just freezing all year round hasnt' been here in the summer!!! Actually MN season's are really beautiful for the most part! But You can go from 30 degrees one day to 80 degrees the next! NO LIE!!! I will take a straight 75 and warm all year round! ↑
Hi girls, so just a quickie to tell you hes not coming today, thank goodness. But they are still concerned. My fluid dropped to 4.4cm now. Im going to be monitered twice weekly right up til the birth which they think may be somewhere between 30 - 34wks, as things stand now. But obviously things could change, it just all depends on how much fluid i can retain and how quickly the placenta continues to deteriate. At the moment things are steady, but we will have to see. Im just so glad he wasnt ready to come out yet!! And im feeling so ill with breathlessness, chest pains, weak and woozy, i dont think i would have had the strength if he had made an appearance. So its a relief all round. They still think theres something wrong with him, but theyve yet to find anything, so i guess it may just mean we find out when hes born. Ive refused the whole 'stick great big needle in my babys sack' test seeing as i dont want him to loose the tiny fluid he has, and what benefit will it give anyway, il find out when hes born whats wrong, if anything, but if i have that test he may go into distress causing preterm labour - the very thing im trying to avoid! Or infection to either of us. So there we go, some positive and some not so positive news, but in the whole i feel better that im getting somer great care, and hes still kicking away which is nice. He weighs 1300grams now! and meausres just 2 days smaller than hes supposed to be. So hes not doing so bad. Hes a fighter. Ok well i should go and rest, i feel terrible, and im sorry i havent commented on whats happening in your lives, i will try too this week, now that i can relax for a few days at least. Take care girls and stay safe x x ↑
MissP I have been thinking about you all day long! Thank you for the update...I am SOOOOO happy that he is still staying in there for a little while- i know that is what you wanted! This little man is so lucky to have such an awesome mom!! You keep going strong!! ! Sorry you aren't feeling well - hang in there!!! You are doing SOOO awesome- you are far more positive than ANYONE would be in this situation!!! Keep going!! We are here for you!!!! ↑
MissP - I'm so amazed at your outlook on things. He's going to be a beautiful and amazing baby when he's born, as he's such a fighter already. It's so wonderful he's still measuring safe! I hope your symptoms ease up a little! Take care of yourself! ↑
I agree! MissP, your positive outlook is tremendous! You keep that up and we'll keep thinking about you : ). This is my second pregnancy and I'm much more tired this time around, which is driving me insane! I'm a busy bee and like to be moving around and my 'tiredness" lately is keeping me from doing things. My little man hurts me - to the point where I'll jump and scream a little. It's going to be a long 3 months! Liz- that's great and almost unheard of the office called with good news! They usually tell me "we'll call if something is wrong"... and I just pray for no phone call : ) so far, so good... no calls. I should be working right now, but I'm watching 'A baby story' on TLC and of course I'm crying with every new baby being born! Oh, I can't wait... it's really going to be a long 3 months! ↑
I LOVE a baby story!!! I just bawl and bawl when that babe is born- it gets me everytime...How terrible is this?....I find myself not getting as attached to the episode if I don't feel like I really "like" the couple! ha! Shallow I know! ↑
