Due anytime Summer 2012 - Fertility / Infertility / IVF

I have more CM during this pregnancy than I remember with my DD. I was reading through my OB's handbook the other day--looking for different info--when I happened to see that it is common and normal to have more CM with each successive pregnancy. So, maybe that's what's going on with you, too?

wakejl

May 02, 2012

To: Evelyna79

You and I have exchanged some notes about our nausea/vomiting. It is the worst feeling to be constantly sick for 8 months, but the rewards are so huge that it is MORE than worth it!!! I do feel better now than I did earlier in my pregnancy--by far. And as long as I take my quarter pill of Zofran each morning, I'm OK. I can eat most things, and don't throw up. The third trimester is starting pretty well for me. I do get tired, but not as tired as the first trimester. Hang in there, and try to enjoy pregnancy's sweet moments as much as you can!

waiting4babymilby

May 03, 2012

Hey ladies, I just called my doctor, it has been almost 3 days now since I have felt Baby B (Jackson) move. So the doctor wants me to come in at 1pm just to make sure all is well. I will keep you guys posted....

mhv

May 03, 2012

Sendng prayers. I am sure Jackson has just moved position, and all is well. Sending comforting thoughts your way.

SeptemberBound

May 03, 2012

Will keep you and the babies in prayer, sending lots of hugs your way :-)

Evelyna79

May 03, 2012

To: wakejl

Congratulations for entering the third and final trimester, you are so close to holding your baby in your arms. I'm glad you are doing better. I'm 22 weeks and enjoying every minute of it as much as I can. My nausea is definitely better, it is just the heartburn and I occasionally throw up when I eat something my stomach does not like.

We did the maternity tour last night, it felt surreal and made me realize how close we are to having our baby. We are going to pick up the crib this weekend, and are working on the details for the baby shower. My OB appointment is tomorrow and my next US on 5/14. Can't wait to see him again.

Evelyna79

May 03, 2012

Sending prayers your way. I'm sure baby Jackson is ok. Keep us posted.

butterflybabies

May 03, 2012

I agree he probably changed positions. Praying for you guys!

juana105

May 03, 2012

I am keeping you and your babies in my prayers! But pretty sure that Jackson just wanted to stretch out a little and changed position.
Keep us posted. xoxo

juana105

May 03, 2012

To: All

Girls,
Jacob is doing great, he's on schedule with development and weighs 1 pound 8 oz. I was so happy and relieved to see my boy, again! I don't have any good pictures, though, because he was covering his face with both hands and foot;-) He doesn't like ultrasounds - that's for sure!
He made me laugh later on today - I was sitting outside, because it was so nice and warm and put a glass of juice with ice on my belly. After a few seconds the glass moved - Jacob kicked it so hard!!! So obviously he doesn't like cold things, either;-)
Hugs!!!

butterflybabies

May 03, 2012

To: juana105

So glad to hear Jacob is doing great! Living in Illinois hes gonna be in the cold alot lol.

This morning I really felt baby B kicking me as I was laying in bed. I have only felt him once before (due to my placenta being in front) so he must be getting stronger now that I can feel him. It totally made my morning :)

SeptemberBound

May 03, 2012

To: All

Juana and butterfly,your babies kicking sound so awesome, I do not feel definate kicks yet but I do feel Laila'h move every now and then. I am 20 weeks today and so excited to be half there. This has been such an amazing experience so far. I pray everyone continue to have such blessed pregnancies :-)

juana105

May 03, 2012

Jacob may not have my genes, but he will probably hate Winter, just like me;-) After every winter here, in Illinois, I seriously think of moving to Florida or California...
So great to see that baby B is getting stronger and practicing kicks on Mama's belly:-) So happy for you!

juana105

May 03, 2012

Congratulations on 20 weeks!!!! Yay!!!!!!
I don't know if it's just me but seems like time started really flying once I hit 20 weeks milestone... Our babies become more and more real each passing day! We are so blessed!

hayley85

May 03, 2012

Hi ladies so happy for those who see and feel their baby/babies kick.

Waiting I'm sure ur baby is fine. Keep us posted.

Ladies I'm really happy to say that last night dh and I purchased 2 cots from babies r us. We r so excited as I didn't think we would buy them before the house sells abd before we move but since nothing new has happened with our house and the cots were on sale we decided to buy them. :) :) we will pick them up tomorrow hopefully. We just need the matresses and the pram now :)

waiting4babymilby

May 04, 2012

Hey Ladies, everything is fine! Jackson's heartbeat was stronger then ever which was a huge relief! My doctor told me he has prolly flipped over and changed position to where he is now kicking inside instead of the outside and that's the reason I couldn't feel him. What a huge relief and like the Doctor said "Better safe then sorry."

Thanks for everyone's support, I think that was the 1st time I have stressed out about my pregnancy so I'm doing good I think LOL!!!

Glad to hear the babies are growing and getting stronger! This journey were all experiencing is flying by and in no time we will be holding our little miracle babies! What a true blessing!

mhv

May 04, 2012

Yippeee!! I figured he had flipped :). So glad to hear everything is going great!!!!!!

mhv

May 04, 2012

To: hayley85

Glad to here you got your cribs :) another step done :).

waiting4babymilby

May 04, 2012

To: mhv

Thanks girl! Also, the new carpet came yesterday for the Nursery and it looks so good! We finally have the new carpet laid down, new paint and baseboards and our crib bedding. Going to pick up our Cribs Tuesday! I will be posting pics of the Nursery soon! :)

sisi2399

May 04, 2012

Im glad babies are doing good!!!! Just a little more and they will all be here with us. I have you in my prayers

Evelyna79

May 04, 2012

I'm glad that the babies are doing well. As you said is better to be safe than sorry.

Evelyna79

May 04, 2012

To: juana105

I'm happy to hear that Jacob is doing well. Did the OB said anything about the heartburn, is the apple cider vinegar working?

Evelyna79

May 04, 2012

To: All

I had my OB appointment today, the babies heart rate was strong at 142 bpm. The doctor said that everything looks ok, I'm still measuring about two weeks ahead because of my fibroids, but the good news is that they have not grow anymore. For the heartburn, she gave me a prescription for Zanta and hopefully it will work better than the pepcid. She adviced me to start looking for a pediatrician. My next US is on 5/14, can't wait to see Christian again.

juana105

May 05, 2012

To: Evelyna79

Glad to hear that Christian is doing great!
May 14th is right around the corner and everything will be perfect, you will see:-)
About apple cider vinegar: it doesn't seem to upset my stomach, but doesn't seem to help, either.... I hope that Zantac will work for you, but it didn't for me.
Now I'm in process of testing Tagamet, but since it's in the same family as Zantac and Pepcid, I don't believe it will make a difference.
I heard that Nexium is the top one and I will try to convince my ob to prescribe it for me - it's category B.
Hang in there! xoxo

juana105

May 05, 2012

Thanks God, everything is fine with Jackson!
But your doc is right: better be safe..
I can't wait to see your nursery pics!!!
xoxo

wakejl

May 06, 2012

To: All

I've written a new journal about my 28 Week appointment with OB. Everything went great!
As for baby preparations, we just found out that we have to buy a new car seat for baby Aiden, because the one we saved from DD has expired by 9 months. Grrrr....that was an expensive Britax stroller/infant car seat set. Well, our DS probably won't have the high end baby gear, but at least he'll have something new, and safe.

@Evelyna79: Thanks for your note. I'm excited to do our Maternity Ward tour, too, but our hospital doesn't like us to schedule it before 32 Weeks, so I have to wait a bit still.Hope you had a great OB appt.

butterflybabies

May 06, 2012

Hello Ladies!
Glad to see those who had appointments everything is going well! We got our cribs saturday. Picked up the paint for the nursery. Didnt get a chance to paint the nursery but DH is going to work on it this week and then we just need to shampoo the carpet and it will be ready for the furniture and to decorate it. I cant wait.

Today was the first day DH felt the boys kick! Baby A kicks me so hard sometimes its uncomfortable. He likes to punch alot. hes head down so he punches me when im sitting and it feels like hes punching me where my stomach and leg meet. In that crease.. thats not very comfortable. But today he was kicking really hard you could see my stomach vibrate. Baby B is getting stronger as I have been starting to feel him more and more. My doc said it wont matter soon that his placenta is anterior and at the moment muffles his kicks hes gonna be strong soon that I will definetly feel it. And I have felt him more these past few days.

I posted a new 22wk bump pics and I feel really huge and its hard to do anything and Im always out of breath. I guess thats what happens when I measure 10wks ahead!

juana105

May 07, 2012

I bet that your dh was very excited!!!
Mine didn't feel Jacob for a while now, because he's too impatient and wants to feel the kicks right away when he places his hand on my belly.
I told him that he needs to do it more often and be patient - this is the only way Jacob gets to know his touch.
Can't wait to see your nursery pics!!!

butterflybabies

May 07, 2012

To: juana105

Yep my dh is not very patient either. He puts his hand on my tummy but most of the time it takes a couple minutes for the kick and my dh gives up. Plus I've noticed that the babies kick less when he's trying to feel them lol.

juana105

May 07, 2012

To: All

Girls, I am officially sick (first time in this pregnancy)!
My nose is either stuffed or runny, my throat is sore and feels scratchy and I am starting to cough... I went to a pharmacy and bought Tylenol and Sudafed just in case. Try to drink lots of fluids, chicken broth and eat Halls like candy;-)

What else is new? I started taking Prilosec OTC without consulting it with my ob (he's gonna find out on Friday). I really couldn't stand the constant burning and pain and this thing really works! It's in the same pregnancy category as Pepcid or Zantac, so I believe that it's safe for my lil boy.
It felt soooooo good to have a whole night of sleep and be able to eat today without feeling like swallowing stones...

Hugs for everybody!!!

juana105

May 07, 2012

Yeah, same here!!! It's like Jacob feels that somebody else is touching him!
He tried to feel Jacob for a few minutes today and gave up. Then immediately after he left I've put my hand on the bump and he kicked a few times right away:-)
The boys know and love their mommies;-)

sisi2399

May 08, 2012

To: juana and butterfly

My dh is always wanting to feel Mason, he is constantly placing his hands on my belly.  Must of the time he is lucky and Mason gives it to him.

Juana - I am sick too.  Same symptoms as yours, just no heartburn!!! thank GOD!!!!

I was able to record a video of my belly jumping around.  Now everyone in my family loves it.

I am 28 weeks today!!!!  Third trimester for me YAY!!!!  My DH gave me yesterday the surprise that we are going next week to have a 3D 4D ultrasound in one of those places where they give you a CD and pictures and stuf.  I cant wait!!!

I continue to pray for you all on a daily basis

waiting4babymilby

May 08, 2012

To: sisi2399

Congrats my friend! Isn't it amazing to know how far you and Mason have come, we all have been truly blessed and what an amazing journey this has been. I couldn't be happier for you! Give Mason lots and lots of hugs for me and keep us posted how the 3D 4D ultrasound goes, can't wait to see the pics!

Evelyna79

May 08, 2012

To: All

Juana- I'm sorry that you are not feeling well. Just relax, drink lots of fluid, and take the Tylenol as needed. You can use Saline drops for your stuffy nose. Ohh and I'm glad that the prilosec is working for the Heartburn. I started taking Zantac on Friday and so far has worked, I've been able to eat more, and sleep through the night.

My DH has not been able to feel Christian moving yet, he gets home so late from the gym, and by the time he eats dinner and takes a shower, I'm already sleeping, plus he is not very patient either and wants to feel him right away.
Oh and we picked up the crib on Sunday and he could not wait to put it together, he was so excited. I love my DH.

Evelyna79

May 08, 2012

To: sisi2399

Congratulations on making it to the third trimester. I'm so happy for you and your DH, you and Mason have come very far along. God has bless you with a happy and healthy pregnancy. I can't wait to see your 4D U/S pictures.

juana105

May 08, 2012

To: sisi2399

Congratulations, Mama!!!:-)
You will hold Mason in your arms very, very soon..
Sorry to hear that you are sick, too - it's no fun but we will survive:-)
I am also thinking about going to one of those 3D/4D places, because recently the u/s tech really rushes through the whole thing and she doesn't give me any pics worth posting... I am not asking for much - just want to see his beautiful, little face again and be able to mail it to my sis and parents in Poland.
Hugs!!!

juana105

May 08, 2012

To: Evelyna79

I am so glad to hear that Zantac works for you!
I also took Zantac today instead of Prilosec - I guess I am feeling a little guilty for not consulting that with my ob. I have to talk to him on Friday.

Your dh will feel Christian very soon - but I think that our lil boys like us better than anybody else;-) I am pretty sure that Jacob wouldn't give a kick for my MIL - I'm gonna be seeing her in 10 days and not looking forward to that meeting...;-)

My Adam is pretty handy and very good and fast with putting staff together. When it comes to strollers, car seats etc. he's also better than I with all those buttons and handles...lol

butterflybabies

May 08, 2012

Sisi~ congrats on 3rd tri!! so exciting and not much longer now!!

Juana~ Sorry to hear you are sick. Ive been sick twice this pregnancy and my doc told me I can take sudafed (which helped so much) and robittusin for the cough but the robitussin has to be the plain kind where the only ingredient is Guifasine (sp?) If you go to walgreen you can ask the pharmacist which sudafed and robitussin you can take while pregnant. They will point you to the right ones. Hope you feel better soon!

Evelyn~ Congrats on getting the crib! we have ours to but we need to paint the room and shampoo the carpet before we put them up. And your dh will feel Christian move soon enough. My dh has only felt it once and that was because I made his wait with his hand on my tummy. He has no patience either lol.

As for me my heartburn went away for a couple days but now its back ugh! Other then that I feel pretty good just really huge and its hard to sleep some nights. Im excited that my shower is like 4wks away! I have been feeling really annoyed by some people lately and weepy to lol. Oh the hormones!

TAGLAS

May 08, 2012

To: ALL

HI GIRLS !!! Just wanted to stop by to say hello!! My how time passes. I really miss talking to all of you. This was one of the best groups I've joined since logging on to MedHelp.

XOXOXOXO

SeptemberBound

May 08, 2012

To: juana105

Juana,
I feel you, I am sick also! I developed a cough last friday that was horrible and not getting better, I went to the ER this morning because i was coughing so hard and so much I woke up to a headache, my chest was hurting and my lowe abs was hurting and cramping up. I went in and of course I had lots of tests and the nurse went to check LLailah's heartbeat and she couldn't find it. Of course I was lying on the bed trying not to freak out. I tell you it took what seem like eternity for her to find it, but when she did Lailah's heartbeat was great. At the end of my visit to the ER I find out I have an upper respiratory infection so now I am on antibotics and on bedrest for the next couple of days.

Juana I'm sorry you are under the weather and I pray you feel better soon.

Marietta2000

May 08, 2012

To: everyone

Goodness, it's awful to see some of us are sick.  I'm another one who's not well.  I seem to have caught a bad cough from my little girl.  It's not long since I got over the last bout of coughs, and here I am again.  I saw my OB yesterday, which was great.  My little boy wanted to accompany me to see his baby sister!  So sweet he is, & so protective of me.  Anyway, my beautiful girl is weighing in at 1.8kg (4lbs), her head is still down & she is measuring exactly spot on!  I asked my OB about the clear mucous & he told me it is due to the increase in hormones.  So long as I don't see it increasing significantly, then all is fine & normal.  I asked him about my cough/cold.  He said if it got worse I could take anti-biotics, but I never take anything whilst pregnant, nothing at all, & I'm not about to now, regardless of what the OB says.  So hopefully it will subside in a few days.

I think I told you all my nausea returned at 28wks.  I still have it, plus the awful taste in my mouth.  BUT, something good has happened, my energy levels have really come back!  I never had that 2nd trimester energy surge as I did with my other pregnancies, so I'm hoping the energy will remain with me for a few weeks at least & I can get all the things still needed to be done done!!  Yesterday I sent in the registration forms for my little girl's cordblood to be collected & banked.  I have my second child's cordblood stored, but didn't do it for my son as I wasn't aware of it at that time.  So, I'm hoping that if my son did ever need treatment using cordblood, that one of his sister's would be a match.  Hopefully a time such as that would never come though!

I'm still having aches in my hips at night, & sometimes get a short, bad pain in my back, but I know it's all due to the pelvic bones loosening, & all in a good cause for this lil baby to make her journey to the world in a few weeks time!!

I hope all is going well with you all.  For those who are sick, stock up on lemon drinks & rest when you can.  We're all progressing so well with our pregnancies!  It's getting exciting!  I finally told my little ones a month or so ago about the up & coming new baby sister!   They are so happy & excited!  My little boy is glad he's having a sister, as he likes the idea of being the only mama's boy!!!  My little girl would have been happy with another brother or a sister, but I reckon she will really appreciate having a sister as she grows older!  So, all is wonderful!  I still have a few feelings of apprehension & fear, & worry that all seems too good to be true!  I secretly always wanted my first born to be a boy, & then have two little girls to complete the family!  I feel it's all so close now, & I guess about 9% of me still worries something will go wrong.  But I guess we all feel this way.  I just keep praying & looking after the life inside me & hope all will go perfectly!  And of course I feel the same for all of you lovely ladies!

Hugs & love to all of you & your babies!  XOX

juana105

May 08, 2012

Thank you for the info about Robitussin - I ended up not buying anything for cough, because didn't know which Robitussin I should get... and the pharmacist at Walmart wasn't helpful at all - he told me to call my ob (yeah, right, my ob is going to answer right away;-))
Anyway, I have Sudafed Congestion and Tylenol sitting in my kitchen cabinet and I still hope that I won't need to use them. The cold is pretty bad, but we will see...
Sorry to hear about your heartburn, but happy to see you excited about the shower:-))))

juana105

May 08, 2012

To: TAGLAS

It's so good to see you back!!! Good luck with everything and lots of hugs:-)))

juana105

May 08, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your respiratory infection.... It must have been pretty scary to end up in the ER! Thanks God that everything is good with Lailah.
Antibiotics should help you very fast and you will be back to health in no time. Take a good care of yourself and your lil girl!

I am still trying to fight the cold without taking any meds, but I will see how this coming night will treat me... It ***** to be sick!
xoxo

juana105

May 08, 2012

So you are sick, too... I guess there is something in the air.
So glad to hear that your lil girl is doing great! She will be in your arms in no time!
My nausea didn't return yet, but heartburn is really kicking my ***!
Hopefully my ob will finally agree to prescribe Protonix or Prevacid - those meds worked wonders for me in the past.
I took Prilosec 2 days in a row to check if proton pump inhibitors still work for me and I had a full night of sleep with no heartburn at all.

I'm going to fix myself another tea with honey and lemon now. Sending lots of hugs your way!!!!

SeptemberBound

May 09, 2012

Awake at 1:45 in the moring :-( between the cough and not being able to get comfortable while sleeping lately I am exhausted. I hope all you who are sick get some relief soon and feel better. It is exciting to reading a;; the good baby news on the board, even though many of us are sick our babies are still growing :-)
I am going to try to go back to sleep, sweet dreams everyone!

mhv

May 09, 2012

I am so sorry to see everyone is getting sick!  I hope it is all short lived, and that everyone starts feeling better.
I have been feeling well... my belly is growing!  I have some ligament pain, but have been feeling really well.  I will have to post another baby bump pic soon!

It's so awesome to see that the nurserys are coming along, and that the final preperations are being made.  I have started buying diapers, and trying to stock up on baby lotions, washes and all the little odds and ends.:)

My baby show is  less then 2 wks away!!!  I cannot believe it!  I have been receiving gifts.  It's so weird to see all of this baby stuff in our house! :)

The babies are moving all the time now, baby B more so then baby A.  You cn often watch my belly ripple :) So funny to see!!!

I was thinking the other day.... Next year, I will be a MOM on Mothers Day!!!!  It is so surreal!!!!   I can't wait to meet this two little ones! :)  It's getting closer and closer.

mhv

May 09, 2012

To: TAGLAS

You have been missed!!!! I am so hopeful for your upcoming transfer! Do you know how many you are going to transfer this time? We are all here rooting for you!!! Fingers toes arms legs and eyes crossed!!!!

TAGLAS

May 09, 2012

Thanks ladies !!! DH and I have decided to transfer two six day blast. I'm so excited!!

mhv

May 09, 2012

To: TAGLAS

That is awesome :). Maybe you will be blessed with twins :)

butterflybabies

May 09, 2012

To: TAGLAS

Cant wait for your transfer! You must be getting so excited!

sisi2399

May 10, 2012

To: TAGLAS

It is so nice to see your name again. I have you in my prayers!!!

plumber43

May 11, 2012

To: All

Goodmorning ladies, I have been having cramps the last few days, anyone have any? Braxton hicks maybe?
Hugs,
Mel

mhv

May 11, 2012

To: plumber43

I haven't experienced that yet, maybe some of the other ladies will share their experiences. How have you been doing otherwise????

butterflybabies

May 11, 2012

To: plumber43

As far as I know I haven't had any Braxton hicks. My uterus is always sore some days more then others. I have heard not drinking enough water can bring on cramps. My ob told me if I get crampy to drink lots of water and lay down for a while and it should go away. Hope your cramps go away soon!

sisi2399

May 11, 2012

To: plumber43

Ive had some braxton hicks, cramps here and there. One good thing to make them go away is to drink plenty water and change positions when you feel one coming. Also they seem to come when Im resting never when in the move.

plumber43

May 12, 2012

To: All

Thanks, I think I am a bit dehydrated. I'm going to drink more water today.
Hugs,
Mel

mhv

May 12, 2012

To: plumber43

Thats a great idea :). I try and make sure I drink 60-80ozs of water a day :). And I hate water!! Haha! Lately, I have been eating ice like its lobster at an all you can eat lobster buffet!! I sure hope te cramping subsides. Tanking of you!!

Marietta2000

May 12, 2012

To: plumber43

Hey, how are you going? I get light cramping on & off, not too much, but maybe a bout of it one every three or so weeks, & I think that is due to the stretching of the uterus. The Braxton Hicks for me feels quite different to cramping. It is more a tightening, more of a painless contraction, & I started getting those at around 29wks. You will definitely know the difference when you start getting Braxton Hicks.

XOX

juana105

May 12, 2012

To: plumber43, Marietta2000

I guess it's contagious - I had cramping today! ;-)
And drank lots of water just in case. In my case it felt more like light period cramps, so I guess it was my uterus stretching.
It's kind of weird but my belly popped out a lot during the last few days and it's starting to get lots of attention everywhere I go :-)

juana105

May 12, 2012

To: All

To all of you suffering from heartburn:
My ob finally agreed to prescribe something that will work - I started taking Prevacid today and already feel a difference. He didn't know that it's category B, so I pointed that out; anyway it looks like proton pump inhibitors work wonders for me!

My fundus height measured a little further than 25 weeks along, but he looked at the other measurements and said that Jacob is going to be average size. Jake's heartbeat was great - 150 and my cervix measured 46 mm.

My nursery is still a mess, but at least I already got almost everything I will need once the baby comes (maybe except cosmetics, but it's easy to choose;-)) I plan to breastfeed Jacob and think about going to breastfeeding classes - I know that many first time moms have some problems with milk amount, breast soreness etc., so I want to be prepared and educated.

I am glad to see that everybody is doing fine:-) Lots of hugs and positive thoughts!
Oh, by the way, I finally got rid of that awful cold - didn't take anything except vitamins, lemon, honey, Halls and Saline nasal spray. Hopefully it's gone for good.

Marietta2000

May 13, 2012

To: juana105

Well my dear, I'm glad to hear you're finally over your cold!  I hope it doesn't come back.  I recall getting sick in the third trimester with my other two pregnancies, the cough/cold combination being quite common among third trimester mamas to be, due to the increased mucus.  I still have a terrible cough.  If it keeps on much longer, I'll have to see the GP, as I've suffered from asthma/bronchitis in the past.  Also, I'm sick of going through so many maternity pads!!!!!

It was mother's day today, so we had a lovely lunch out.  The only problem being that I really didn't feel like eating - I'm feeling so nauseaus & so not like eating food.  I have such a terrible taste in my mouth & it only seems to be getting worse.  I've also developed a very bad pain in my lower back, often it even keeps me from being able to walk!  Thankfully it comes & goes, & I know it's to do with the loosened pelvic bones.  There's only 6 - 7 weeks to go, so I'm just praying all keeps on going OK with baby & my dream finally comes true!

Oh, I took some photos today, so will try & post them now.

Hugs to you & Jacob, & everyone else!!  XOXOXO

plumber43

May 13, 2012

Thanks so much, I'm feeling much better and it's probably my uterus stretching. I wish I could drink more water but honestly I seem to get heart burn from drinking it!
Have a great day to all of you!
love Melanie

TAGLAS

May 13, 2012

To: ALL

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

XOXOXO

juana105

May 13, 2012

6-7 weeks to go - this sounds amazing!!!!:-))) On the other hand I am sorry to hear that you are still coughing a lot and that the nausea is still around....
It's really a good idea to see a doctor, especially if you had asthma issues before.
I am really getting excited for you - I even told my dh today how lucky you are to be only 6 weeks apart from seeing your lil girl...
About the painful bones: I kind of didn't mention that before, but it's never too late, right? I think that I still didn't suffer from hip/back pains because I sleep on memory foam mattress + memory foam mattress pad. This combo really works for me and believe me - I am very picky;-)
I sometimes even forget about my boppy pillow, because memory foam somehow relieves painful tension anywhere in my body.
In case you don't own it - I really, really recommend it:-)

Take a good care of yourself and I hope you will feel better soon!!! xoxo

juana105

May 13, 2012

To: plumber43

I know what you mean!!! I used to get heartburn from just swallowing... It really sucked!!!!
Prevacid works really good for me and honestly, I can eat and drink without that awful, heavy feeling and can sleep without that terrible burning in my chest.
I was still cramping today - I guess Jacob is really growing a lot.
Sending hugs!!!!!

hayley85

May 14, 2012

Hi ladies I'm glad to hear some of you are feeling better. I had an appointment with my midwife last Friday and it well. He just checked normal things like weight blood pressure urine... I have a scan on 1 June. Can't wait to see my babies again. Xox

Sending hugs and kisses to all xoxo

Shannon79

May 14, 2012

Glad to see everyone is doing so well and babies are growing!! Also nice to see new baby bump pics going up! :)

As for me, the nausea is gone...again. YAY!! But now I've developed swelling in the hands and feet. I just can't win!

SeptemberBound

May 14, 2012

To: Shannon79

Shannon I am in the same boat as you, my hands swell so bad that I do not wear my weddings any more and all I wear to work now are my sneakers! Also my fatigue has returned with a vengeance, last week I fell asleep at my desk and my co-worker had to shake me to wake me up, she was calling my name but I did not respond...lol!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Marietta2000

May 14, 2012

To: plumber43

So glad to hear you're feeling better Melanie.  I've never had heartburn but I'm finding it hard to eat much these days.  Since hitting the third trimester, I've felt the worst ever.  The nausea is worse than it was earlier in pregnancy & the thought of food is just vile.  But the problem is, when I don't have anything in my mouth, I have this terrible taste 24/7 which makes me want to gag!  How do you go if you just have small amounts of water more frequently?

For anyone who freaks out about lack of movements sometimes, something funny happened last week at my scan.  My OB saw baby make a big kick and he said "that was a big kick, you must have felt that"!  Actually, I didn't feel anything at all!  I'm not advising anyone to not worry about lack of fetal of movements, but it just shows that it's possible our babies can be moving about quite vigorously yet we don't always feel them.

Hugs, health & happiness to you all!!!  May our beautiful pregnancies continue problem free!!!  XOXOXO

Marietta2000

May 14, 2012

To: juana105

You know Joanna, the funny thing is I don't recall these joint pains with Giovanni or Lucia, & I'm sure I'd remember.  My OB told me that with each progressive pregnancy, the hip/joint pains become stronger, so that must explain it.  Thankfully I've felt a bit better the last couple of nights, but my wee girl has been sleeping in my bed, so maybe not being able to move around so much has been a good thing!!!

Yep, I'm hoping now around 6 weeks to go.  Giovanni was 4 days early, & Lucia 11 days early, so I'm guessing this wee girl will join us towards the end of June.  My kids are getting so excited & I can't wait for her to be here.  We've sorted all the clothes, all that needs buying now is a new bassinette!  Because Lucia's clothes are in such mint condition, I haven't bought too much new for her, just lots of new knitted things my Mum has made, so I want a new bassinette for her.  I'm just praying now all goes perfectly!  With my other two bubs, I was so concerned about the pain of labour, but I think these past couple of years have matured me lots & I know now all that matters is getting the baby out safely & not causing distress to her, so I'll grin & bear the pain & not fight the obstetrician!!!!

I hope you don't get any joint pains.  It's quite possible you don't because I never did with my previous pregnancies.  The foam mattress sounds great.  The cramps you have sound like a normal thing for you.  It's the same with me.  Every month or five weeks or so, I'll get very light menstrual like cramps which maybe last 2 - 3  days, & then they disappear.  So long as they're not strong or seem different in any way, I think it's the stretching of the uterus & everything making room for the growing baby.  Or that's what my OB told me, & I remember having the same cramps with my other two.  So long as they don't feel like painful contractions, then all sounds perfect!

Anyway, I'm off now.  I'm feeling excited for all of us!!!!  I can't wait to see baby pics popping up.  The time will come for all of us very, very soon!

Hugs to you & baby Jacob, & love to all!!!  XOX

juana105

May 14, 2012

It's kind of strange that I don't have too many joint pains, because I used to suffer from fibromyalgia for quite some time and stopped taking meds for it once I got pregnant. Looks like pregnancy cured some of my issues:-)))
I still have ankle/feet pains when I walk or stand for too long, but orthopedic insoles seem to help a lot - I can really feel the difference when I don't wear them.
My ankles are swollen all the time and I kind of got used to that - my veins are ok- they checked them at hospital, so it looks like it's only some strain and water retention.

I have a question I have been meaning to ask you some time ago, but I forgot. It may sound stupid, but I am really curious....
I remember that you said that your water broke at home with one of your pregnancies. Is there any way to prepare for that kind of event ahead of time - f.e. wearing adult diapers etc.? I really have no idea how much water we are talking about....?
My dh keeps joking that about 2 weeks before my due date he will start put a garbage bag from my waist down;-) - I hate when he says that, but sometimes can't help and laugh so hard lol
I know that in some cases the water doesn't break at home, but I want to be prepared...

I am obviously not an expert, but they say that each consecutive labor is getting less and less painful, so maybe that's gonna be your case..? Don't think about it too much yet, you are strong and you have been through that before, so you will be just fine:-)))
xoxo

SeptemberBound

May 14, 2012

To: All

I had an OB appointment today and for the most part it went really well. Laila is doing great, her heartbeat was between 138-146, the doctor was very happy. So why do I not sound overjoyed? Well the doctor told me I am beginnng to show signs of aprevia (?), my placenta is covering my cervix, she said that there is a chance that it can move as the uterus grows. But her concern is because I have had a couple of surgeries on my uterus to remove fibroids she is not sure the placenta will move. I already knew I was going to need to have a c-section and I am so happy that this situation will have no affect of the health of Laila'h but the doctor is saying if they can not get to the baby through the placenta they will have to remove my uterus. I feel so blessed to be having this baby and I know she is my little miracle from God and I know I should be happy just to be able to have one child but the thought of this being my only pregnancy is devastating. Even with the symptoms I have had I am so enjoying being pregnant and yes I already thought of how great it would be to have another child in a couple of years :-(::::: but now that may not be a possibility. More than ever I just want to trreasure every moment of this pregnancy because it may be my last. I thank God for seeing me worthy to have my little Laila'h and I do not want to seem ungrateful, God is good and I know (I may not see it right now) but I know he is working for my good. Please keep me in prayer!

juana105

May 14, 2012

I am so sorry to hear that your doctor has concerns... But it doesn't mean that the problem will arise - you still have lots of time til the end of pregnancy and the placenta can move. And even if it won't move, that doesn't mean that they won't be able to get the baby through placenta. I know that uncertainty is hard to live with, but try to trust that God didn't take you this far to abandon you in the end... You will be in my prayers, girl. Be strong and positive - try to think as if the placenta is already moving up - I know it sounds hocus pocus but power of human thought is amazing! Big hugs and I am happy that Lailah's heartbeat is great!!! xoxo

Evelyna79

May 15, 2012

To: all

I saw the perinatologist today for ultrasound to follow up the baby's growth and my fibroids. The doctor said that everything looked great, the baby's weight is 1.5 lbs, and heart rate was between 138-146 bpm. My placenta is posterior, and the fibroids have not growth any more, still measuring about 5cm each and sitting between the muscle with growth to the outside, so they are not interfering with the baby's growth, just making my uterus look bigger and measuring ahead of time. We did not get good pictures this time because he was all crunch over grabbing his foot, and covering his face but I uploaded the best ones.

SeptemberBound

May 15, 2012

To: juana105

Thank you Juana, after the news wore off and a good nights rest I feel better today. You are so right, God has not brought me this far to leave me now. He worked a miracle by blessig me to get pregnant and to make this far and I know he will touch my body again. Positive thoughts are soo so important and I will continue to think happy and positive thoughts. You are too sweet.

Thank you!

SeptemberBound

May 15, 2012

To: Evelyna79

Evelyn our babies heart beats are the same, thank you also for you kind words you wrote in my jourrnal. I am feel so lucky to have found you group of ladies, you are the best!

Have a great day all!

Shannon79

May 15, 2012

LOL that's a cute image!!

I haven't fallen asleep at work. That's probably only because I'm on my feet most of the day.

I'm stuck wearing my ring because I can't get it off. Even when the swelling goes down some. I just hope I don't have to have it cut off because it's an expensive ring and I doubt very much that DF will want to pay that kind of money again. So I hope this is temporary!

waiting4babymilby

May 15, 2012

Hey ladies, well I just got back from our Doctor's appt and Ultrasound and what can I say...my boys are PERFECT in the words of the doctor :) Just made my day! Both Jackson and Jameson are weighing 1 pound 13 ounces a piece and measuring in the 60% tile range. Heartbeats were 141 (Jameson) and 145 (Jackson). I also took my Glucose test this morning and will know the results tomorrow. Next appt and ultrasound is scheduled for June 12th...I couldn't be happier!

Hope everyone is doing great and all the babies are getting bigger with each passing day. What a blessing we all are experiencing and we should all be so happy!

juana105

May 15, 2012

I am happy for you, sis:-))) Looks like your boys are growing and thriving:-))

My glucose test was today, too and I was kind of pleasantly surprised at the beginning that the liquid didn't taste too bad, but.... approximately 1 hour after drinking it I started to develop bad stomach cramps, then barely made it to home and got stuck in my bathroom for a while with diarrhea;-) Looks like my body didn't tolerate the glucose too well. I get the results tomorrow, too.
xoxo

juana105

May 15, 2012

To: All

I saw my baby bump moving for the very first time today!!!! It was hilarious!!!

My next doctor's appointment and u/s is on May 31st and it's also time for my Rhogam shot. I am Rh negative and received the shots after 2 of my miscarriages to prevent future problems. I hope that everything will be fine, because we want second baby after Jacob is born.

I am really glad to see that everybody is doing so great! (not counting minor complaints;-)) Sending prayers your way, girls!

butterflybabies

May 15, 2012

So happy everyone is doing great and all that had appointments everything is great!

I had to get my engagement ring cut off at like 10wks. It was cutting of the circulation to my finger. I would say if it's tight get it cut off now cause they might have a problem getting the tool between your finger and ring.

Juana- seeing the movement is so neat! I started seeing mine last week. Idk which baby is kicking me real high by my left ribs. Baby a was on the left head down last appointment over 2wks ago I can't imagine he is that long that he's kicking up by my ribs. Baby b lays up high across my belly but switches positions to head down on my right. When he's across his feet are on the left. So maybe it's him? I have my next 3-d scan next friday, can't wait to see them and see how big they've grown but I'm nervous to

mhv

May 15, 2012

Hello everyone :). It looks like babies are moving all over the place :). Amazing!!!

I had my glucose test, which I passed, and a test looking for pre term labor (can't remember the name) which came out negative, thank God!!

I am moving slow, but hanging in there.

Is anyone else craving ice?  I am eating between 3 to 5 glasses a day!!  That is on top of my liquid intake...

My shower is Sunday!!  I am so excited!

mhv

May 15, 2012

Hang in there my friend! Your doc is giving you worst case scenarios!! I believe all will work out, and you will be blessed with more children :). I have faith!!

SeptemberBound

May 16, 2012

To: juana105 and butterflybabies

Lailah'a movements are getting strongrt but I have not seen my belly move yet, I bet that is so amazing! Did your DH feel the babies before you saw your belly move? I can't wait until my dh can feel Laila'h, hopefully in the next couple of weeks :-)

SeptemberBound

May 16, 2012

To: mhv

Thank you for your kind words, I am in a much better mindset today and I know that if the Lord blessed me once HE can bless me again. I am trying to stay up beat and positive for Laila'h. I do not want her to feel my sadness, I do not know if she can but I want her to be in an happy uterus...lol!

Thank you again and I will keep the faith :-)

juana105

May 16, 2012

Yes, my dh felt Jacob before my belly started moving, but only a few times. He's so impatient and if Jacob doesn't kick him within 2-3 minutes, he just passes;-)
I love the concept of happy uterus! I also believe that babies can pick up our moods while in uterus, so I try not to stress and think positive:-)
Hugs!

juana105

May 16, 2012

To: mhv

I don't crave ice, but definitely crave ice-cream and smoothies with ice.
Glad to hear that you are doing fine:-) Have fun at your shower!!! xoxo

waiting4babymilby

May 16, 2012

To: mhv

Girl I am right there with you my friend! My work has the same type of ice as White Castle (THE BEST) needless to say I eat on ice all day at work LOL!!! I never ate ice before so I know this has to be a craving lol

sisi2399

May 16, 2012

To: ALL

Juana - I so love to see my belly move and jump around.  My DH is always looking at my belly and puting his nad where I tell him he is.  Mason moves a lot for his daddy.  Daddy loves it.  Rgiht now is getting easier to feel him becuse when he moves he moves in like 3 or 4 different places.  He is all ove the place.  Busy Boy!!!!

MHV - Mel wow!!!  Your hower Sunday!!!  Im so excited for mine on June 9th.  Today I ordered the food!!!  Everything else is almost done too.  My registry is getting busy.  I love to see how many people are taking their time to buy a present for Mason.

Ladies Im so happy to see we are all felling better and that those that suffered thru a cold like me are now all better.  Our babies are growing soooo fast!!!!  Please know that it has been a blessing to be able to share and enjoy our pregnancies together.  You ladies are the BESTEST!!!!  lol

Tonight we are going for my 3d 4d u/s and OMG 2 more hours and I cant wait.  I will post the pics as soon as I get home tonight.

butterflybabies

May 16, 2012

SeptemberBound- dh felt the kick before we could see the belly move but a few days after we saw the belly move. They have gotten really strong cause sometimes they kick so hard it stops me in my tracks. My dh isn't patient either to wait for kicks so he's felt them a few times but that's it. He knows that bothers me that he's not patient so he is trying to feel them more.

Sisi- my shower is the 9th as well! I can't wait! All I keep thinking is finally I get to be the honoree and not a guest lol. Can't wait to see your new pics.

Mhv- I am not craving ice either but I have to have lots of ice in anything I drink. I guess I'm craving really really cold drinks!

As for me it seems like I popped out even more these past few days! My heartburn finally went away for a few days but it's back! Also finding it difficult to walk for more then a couple hours. My feet hurt so bad and none of my shoes fit so I'm always in flip flops

SeptemberBound

May 17, 2012

OMG, that sounds like me! I wear sneakers to work now because I can't wear my heels but now my sneaker are getting uncomfortable. I kick them off when I am sitting at my desk and walk around in my socks. I am also getting so hot, I normally stay cold but the last few days I am so hot...lol!

On ride home yesterday in my van pool, I felt lailah's movement a lot stronger, at one point her movements began to tickle and I was laughing so hard I am sure the other riders thought I was losing it :-) I had that new McDonald's drink Cherry Chiller and I guess the sugar got to her.

This journey is just so amazing!

waiting4babymilby

May 17, 2012

Girl tell me why that is my craving now!!! DH got me one the other day at McDonalds and now I am hooked! Aren't they soooooo good! LOL I think they will start being my new best friend now that it's getting hot and they are so yummy!

Shannon79

May 17, 2012

To: mhv, waiting4

I've heard that craving ice is a sign of iron deficiency. When I found out I was iron deficient, I had been craving ice for a few days before that, and for a few days after I started taking an iron supplement.

So I would maybe get that checked out

waiting4babymilby

May 17, 2012

To: Shannon79

Thanks! I will bring this up at our next doctor's appt :)

waiting4babymilby

May 17, 2012

Just got a call from my doctor and my Glucose Test came back normal!! YAY!!! What a blessing this pregnancy has been so far, all things are possible as long as you believe and stay positive! Life is great!!!

mhv

May 17, 2012

To: Shannon79

That is very possible. I have been turned away several times when I tried to give blood for low iron, so that makes sense. I will mention it to my doc on my next appt. thanks!!

mhv

May 17, 2012

I like crushed, more soft ice :). I will eat whatever is available, but the smaller musher stuff is my fav!!! I just bought a whole bunch of those frozen pop things, that come in the long plastic sleeves, and am sure I will be eating the heck outta those!! Haha :).

waiting4babymilby

May 17, 2012

To: mhv

Same here girl! LOL! Looks like we are on the same level! My DH went to Wal-Mart 3 days ago and bought me a BIG pack of the multiple flavor ice pops :) They are so good! I usually eat about 2-3 a night LOL!!

cuzimdmom

May 17, 2012

To: juana105

You were asking about water breaking? The first time mine broke, I was sleeping. It seemed to just make my pants wet some cause I was lying down. When I would get up, I guess the baby's head would "cork" the opening. I would lie down, try to go back to sleep, and then more would leak out. At first, I just thought it was typical pregnancy fluids until the contractions started.

As for the second, I had just finished emptying my bladder and then it felt like a rubber band had snapped my spine, then there was an additional splash of water. I think every situation is different but I don't think you have to be concerned about too much water soaking things. I read somewhere that most women's water doesn't even break before contractions start and the visit to the hospital.

Enjoy your pregnancy and don't worry...whatever happens, it will be memorable and a story to tell:)

butterflybabies

May 17, 2012

I love those frozen icy pops!! Yum!

I cant seem to find any shoes that are really comfortable. Seems like I went up a shoe size and my feet are swollen so nothing fits. I have sandels and thats about all i can wear but they have no cushion in them so they hurt after walking for more then an hour. Guess I will keep looking for that one pair lol

juana105

May 17, 2012

To: cuzimdmom

Thank you so much for the answers!! I was just really curious because I couldn't find anywhere that type of info;-)
I am sure that it's going to be memorable and that my dh won't put me into garbage bag lol

How are you feeling? Are you ready for another family member?
Sending hugs:-)))

juana105

May 17, 2012

To: All

I didn't try the icy pops yet, but I am officially addicted (besides ice-cream) to Baskin Robbins's Strawberry Banana Smoothie - it's sooooooo delicious and cold!:-)

juana105

May 17, 2012

Oh, almost forgot - my glucose test results are fine!
But my hemoglobin is a little too low, so it only confirms what Shannon said about the iron deficiency...

Have a blessed weekend, girls!!!

Evelyna79

May 17, 2012

To: All

I have not try the icy pops yet, but definitely have to try it. I don't really have any particular cravings except carbs!! The heartburn and acid indigestion does not let m enjoy the things I love such as icecream and chocolate, or anything with milk on it.
I'm glad to hear that everybody's glucose test have been normal so far.

Marietta2000

May 18, 2012

To: juana105

Hi Joanna!!!

Sorry to hear you're iron deficient. Will you take supplements?  At least your glucose test was perfect!  Funnily enough, I've never been iron deficient, even during pregnancy, despite my being vegetarian, so that's lucky.

I've been sick with asthma.  Plus have felt really awful with nausea & major taste problems, plus babys kicks have been quite painful!  I saw my GP on Wednesday & he gave me anti-biotics, but said only to take them if the asthma went to a chest infection.  So far I haven't had to touch them, & hopefully I won't need to as I want to remain drug free, plus I'd hate to get a yeast infection at this stage!

Now, about the WATERS BREAKING!  No, that wasn't me who had my waters break at home, thankfully!!!  BUT, I did have a horrible experience with my first born, Giovanni.  Strong contractions came on with him around 3:30am.  I was at the hospital by around 6:30am, labour progressing.  I had to wait for the anaethetist to come & give me an epidural.  I had this at around 9:30am.  After having the epidural, I was sat up in the bed.  The hospital midwife insisted I walk to the toilet.  I told her I had no feeling (due to the epidural) & therefore didn't have the urge to go to the toilet.  Regardless, she insisted.  She took my arm as I was very insteady on my feet.  My sister suggested she should come to my other side & support me, but the midwife said no, that she had me & all was fine.  On walking to the ensuite, there was a huge whoosh, & I fell to the floor.  I thought I had fainted & felt in shock.  But, what had happened was that my waters had broken, & on the way to the hard floor, I had banged my forehead on the side of the hard ceramic handbasin.  The midwife just let go of me - so much for her having hold of me securely!!!  I was left with a huge bump & bruise on my forehead & a bad headache.  All this to contend with, plus labour!!!!  I was so shocked I didn't say much, but after returning home with baby, I filed a formal complaint as I didn't think the nurse should have moved me at all after the epidural.  A few weeks back, when registering with a hospital midwife, I told her about this awful experience.  She told me that once an epidural has been administered, you shouldn't be asked to go to the toilet or anywhere against your wishes.  She said that yes, they want the bladder to be empty before the last stage of labour, but, if an epidural has been given then a cathater should be inserted.  With Lucia, I can't honestly remember when the waters broke.  It definitely wasn't at home, I think it must have occured when I was in hospital - I was never conscious of it happening, it probably just came away in the bed.  With Giovanni it was just one huge whoosh.  Don't worry about those things though, all will be fine!!  Just know that when the waters do break, it's usually sign of things progressing very well!!!  Your DH is funny!  At least you will have humour on your side!!!

My first labour was the worst in that Giovanni wouldn't turn the corner.  His black little head could be seen, but he wouldn't come so after much pushing & pain, my OB had to use the ventouse (suction), which was really painful.  I was screaming the hospital down!!!!  Labour with him lasted around ten hours.  Lucia was a bit easier.  Labour lasted about seven hours.  The atmosphere was beautiful & peaceful with just the OB and the hospital midwife in the room.  I had one epidural with her, which was left to wear off before I started pushing.  Epdiurals should never be administered when the final stage of labour is imminent.  With Lucia, I gave about two really good strong pushes & my little princess came into the world!  Giovanni weighted 6lbs 10ozs & Lucia weighed 6lbs 2ozs.  Lucia was born seven days earlier than her brother.  I'm hoping that this next wee girl will be the easiest & shortest labour, but not necessarily.  I was the third baby but my mum had an awful time with me.  I was the smallest, but she had the longest & hardest labour with me, & I had to be born with the help of forceps!!!  One funny thing, both my labours started early in the morning, & Giovanni was born around lunch time at 12:48, & Lucia was born at 12:55.  I will be thinking things are certainly spooky if my little miss is born around that time too or maybe it's just natural for me to give birth around the same times!!!!

Anyway, big hugs to you & Jacob!  I see my OB on Monday.  I'm supposing there's been lots of growth as I'm feeling such prods!!!  Maybe I'll have a bigger baby on my hands this time!!!!  Take care my friend!

Love & health to all you wonderful mamas to be & your babies!!!  XOX

Marietta2000

May 18, 2012

To: juana105

PS!! YAY for you seeing your baby bump moving!!!!! Isn't it the funniest, most adorable thing in the world????

XOX

butterflybabies

May 21, 2012

Hi ladies!
I just wanted to stop by and say I have my next scan friday and I cant wait to see my boys again! I hope that all is well with them and I will make sure to update. I also posted 24wk bump pics over the weekend and Im getting so big! That people are saying to me " you look like your about to have your baby" lol

sisi2399

May 21, 2012

To: ALL

Hello ladies!!!

I just wanted to pass by and let you all know that Mson last Wednesday did not cooperate at all in the 3d 4d u/s so I have to go again this wednesday. I hope and pray we can see him then. Also my next u/s is May 31st and I cant wait to find out how big my Mason boo is.

On an unconfortable note..... My finger joints are killing me. The pain is horrible specially at night time. also my feet are starting to swell. I guess this is a sign that the day to meet my baby boy is getting closer and closer. 30 weeks tomorrow!!!! YAY!!!!

juana105

May 21, 2012

Hey, pretty Lady :-)
I guess my hemoglobin level are not very low because they didn't tell me to take any extra supplements ( There's iron in my prenatals). I am very happy that I passed the glucose test - I can put next thing behind me.
So sorry to hear about your asthma... I hope that it will subside soon!
About antibiotics - I, unfortunately had to start taking them because right after the cold I developed UTI and it was no fun!

Thank you for sharing your birth stories - I love to read those, but then they make me think: Will my baby arrive here without any major problems? How high is my pain threshold? Will my labor start when my dh is at work? etc., etc. ;-) Most of the time I try not to think about it too much, because I know that I have little control over nature...but on the other hand I would like to be prepared.

How was your appointment? I am sure that your baby girl is doing great!
About the painful kicks - I am not experiencing them yet; Jacob moves a lot but his movement is rather pleasant. But, same as with you, my placenta is posterior, so I guess I should expect stronger kicks within the next few weeks..

Sending lots of hugs and love!!!

juana105

May 21, 2012

To: butterflybabies, sisi2399

I will be waiting for your lil ones new pictures!
My next u/s is on May 31st and I really hope, too, that this time Jacob will cooperate.
Butterfly: You bump looks amazing!!! I love it!
Sisi: Sorry to hear about your joint pains and swelling. My joints are surprisingly behaving so far, but my ankles started swelling at about 20 weeks along..
Let's keep our feet up as often as we can!:-)

Lots of hugs for everyone!

butterflybabies

May 21, 2012

Sisi- sorry to hear about your pain. I haven't had joint pain just my feet hurt after I've been on them to long and my first 3 fingers on my right hand are always numb( I got carpal tunnel) do I have to wear a brace when sleeping and during the day if it's bad. I can't wait for your next update on Mason.

Juana- I also hope my boys cooperate this scan as I'd like to get a face shot of them like the one you have of Jacob but at every scan they hide their faces!

So my tail bone has been sore for a couple days and it started feeling a little better well right after my last post on here when I stood up I felt a pop in my groin. It's on the left side and now I can barely walk. Putting weight on it hurts so bad!! Plus bottom of my uterus is uncomfortable, I really hope it's just stretching.

SeptemberBound

May 22, 2012

Glad to see for the most part everyone is doing well, I have entered the phase of not sleeping well! I just acn't get comfortable and my DH tells me in the mornings that I toss and turn all night. Normally I am a stomach sleeper and it is so hard not sleeping on my stomach, I am constantly waking up paranoid and turning to my side. I have a body pillow but it is not much help :-( Laila'h is doing good, I feel her move more and move. I sent my last u/s pic to my sister-in-law who is in Abu Dhabi and she thinks Laila'h looks like my DH, that's ok as long as she is healthy! My next u/s is on May 30th, I hope Laila'h unfolds herself so the doc can see her heart chambers this go around :-)

Have a great week ladies, sending lots of hugs to you all!

hayley85

May 22, 2012

Hi ladies so glad to hear ur all doing well and that so many of you have ur scans around the same time. I also have my scan in Friday the first of June. Also super excited and pray they are healthy :)
Hugs and kisses to all xx

SeptemberBound

May 22, 2012

Boy I must be really sleepy or something but my next u/s scan is tomorrow, I am so glad I checked my outlook calendar. All this time I am thinking it is next week (I'll blame the pregnancy...lol) Well hopefully I will have some good pics to post tomorrow if Ms. Laila'h here decides to cooperates :-)

hayley85

May 23, 2012

Good luck with the scan. Let us know how it went. Take care xox

mhv

May 23, 2012

Hello ladies :).  Checking in after a busy weekend :). My shower was fantastic!!  I will try and post pics soon.  We received so many wonderful gifts for the babies!!  3 of my friends went in and bought both of the babies car seats!!   Amazing friends!

I went for an appt Monday, baby a weighs 2.8lbs, baby b weighs 2.6lbs :).
For some reason, I didn't gain any weight.  Not sure what happened there.

My iron is running a little low, but, that doesn't suprise me....I have been turned away from giving blood in the past for low iron....

Believe it or not, we have ladies on our lists that are due to deliver soon!!  Time is flying by!!

I am glad to see we are all doing so well :).

SeptemberBound

May 23, 2012

Well, what a day! I am not quit sure how to take today's visit, so I will just say how it went and I look forward to everyone's opinion. First the positive news; Laila'h weighs 1.5 pounds, her heart and all chambers look great (she cooperated). Her blood flow is good and other fluids are great and she is growing right on schedule. Now the not so positive news; the doctor was not very pleased with the back of her neck that leads to her head, it should be 1 cm and it is measuring 1.1 cm but at the same time the fluid flow is great. But the doctor is concern enough to send me for a MRI at Children's Hospital next week! She said she was going to suggest an MRI anyhow because of my placenta covering my cervix so she is ordering both tests for next week, she want to see the layers between my cervix and the placenta. The doctor is so concern that she even started talking to me about bed rest. But I told her all I did was to sit at a desk all day, I do not drive myself to work, so she just told me to take it easy and no sex. Of course on first hearing about the baby sent me into worry mood and as much as I tried not to worry or to cry in the doctor's office I did. But then I started thinking about the other posts I have read this week and I know I am very blessed! And I know that God has brought little Laila'h this far he will continue to watch over her and protect her. And we did not get any good pictures today, they were all business and was focused on her body parts:-(

I am so glad I have this forum to work through all of these emotions, you ladies are the best!

Lots of hugs to you and your babies :-)

butterflybabies

May 23, 2012

So what does the fluid in her neck mean? I'm sure it's scary and I pray all will be well at your MRI .

My next scan is Friday and I'm getting nervous!

SeptemberBound

May 23, 2012

The fluid part is good, the length of the tube is what s concerning the doctor. My DH came home and did some research and found out that the doctore is just being very causious, what he read said that most doctors do not become concern unless the length of the tube is over 1.10 cm and the fluid is not flowing properly because that could mean down sydrom, or some other mental issue. But the doctor was very happy with the flow of the fluid in her brain cavity. The research my DH did has done a lot to comfort me.
Laila'h stays folded alot so it could be the way her head with tuck to her chest that made the tube lengthen that .01 cm, she is hardly ever laid straight out, she is always curled up. She was very active but she loves to be curled up. The doctor is happy with everything about her growth except that one little thing and it is because she can't get a clear picture with the u/s, she said with the MRI that will not be an issue.

Don't worry about you scan, it will be perfect :-)

Hugs,

butterflybabies

May 23, 2012

Glad dh was able to give you comfort. Maybe it is cause she's curled up. She's just to cozy in there!

juana105

May 23, 2012

I know that it's easier said than done, but try not to worry and think positive!
That 0.1 cm is really hard to measure and I am not surprised that your doc wants you to do MRI - they will have more professional and modern machines at hospital. Doctors usually tend to play very, very safe - sometimes they scare you with no reason, but it won't hurt to get another expertise, right?
I am sure that everything will be perfect! Praying for you and Lailah.
xoxo

juana105

May 23, 2012

To: mhv

Wow! Your babies are getting big! How come that you didn't gain any weight?
I gain weight from only looking at food these days - 27 pounds, baby!
Can't wait to see your shower pics!!! xoxo

SeptemberBound

May 24, 2012

thank you ladies, I really do believe things are fine. She is great in every other area and above the 50% with all her measurements. She is active and doctor said her hands are very relaxed and that is a good sign, because it there was a problem it would show in her hands. I am staying prayerful and trying to stay positive, I am glad the MRI is next week and I do not have to wait around for a long time before getting answers. thank you all for your prayers and positivity :-)

mhv

May 24, 2012

To: juana105

I don't know! Lol!! I am eating.... I have been trying to do a lot of fruits, but am still hitting the junk food too! Haha :). I was really suprised! 27lbs isn't bad at all!! :). I have gained 23. My belly is getting so heavy though! Man, it's like carrying around a boulder! Haha! It's hard to believe there are 5lbs of babies in there :)

Evelyna79

May 25, 2012

To: All

I'm glad that everybody is doing ok and babies are growing healthy. I was sent to the hospital yesterday after having contractions since Wednesday night. They monitored the baby, my contractions, did a lot of tests and gave IV fluids. All tests came back normal, I was just dehydrated.
Was discharged home last night, have to rest and drink lots of fluids!! It was really scary, but at least now I know what contractions feel like.lol!!!

SeptemberBound

May 25, 2012

What a wonderful day, I have been waiting for this day forever! DH finally felt Laila'h! I was relaxing on the bed and he had his had on my belly and she move or kicked and it was the strongest movement I have felt from her :-) DH was not expecting it and all he could say was "Whoa", it was an awesome moment, that made both our day!

SeptemberBound

May 25, 2012

To: Evelyna79

I am so glad everything worked out and you & baby are doing fine. Drink, drink, drink!

juana105

May 25, 2012

To: Evelyna79

I am so glad to hear that you and the baby are perfectly fine!
It's really easy to get dehydrated these days - I always try to pay attention to my urine color - if it gets yellow, that means I have to drink more.
Sending hugs your way!!!

juana105

May 25, 2012

How exciting!!!
He will remember that day forever! Isn't that wonderful to share moments like those together with your dh? xoxo

mhv

May 25, 2012

To: Evelyna79

So to hear about your scare!!! We all need to make sure we increase our liquid intake!! It is so important!! I am so glad everything is ok!!!!

mhv

May 25, 2012

Yay! What an awesome thing :)

butterflybabies

May 25, 2012

Had my 3rd anatomy scan and happy to report both babies are doing great. Baby B's kidney looks great now to. Baby A's placenta moved from my cervix but not completely so will have another scan in 4wks. So Im still on restriction, no heavy lifting , no sex (poor dh) and nothing strenuous.

Baby A weighs 1lb 9oz and Baby B weighs 1lb 6oz. Doc said they both look great.! So happy!

We got a new 4-D pic of baby B's face and he is so cute! I cant stop looking at it. Everyone says he looks like dh. We couldnt get one of Baby A cause he kept hiding his face. But we will try next time. I posted a pic of baby B's face shot.

Also the doc told me that the twins might be identical. He says this everytime I see him. He suspects it because the membrane seperating the sacs is very thin. He said if an embryo splits between days 3-8 identical twins will have seperate sacs and placentas, if they split from day 8-12 then they will share sac or placenta. We wont know for sure until they are born.

Have my regular OB appointment Wednesday next week so we will see if Ive gained weight lol.

juana105

May 26, 2012

I am happy to hear that your boys are healthy and growing!
The pic you posted is so cute:-) Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend! xoxo

mhv

May 26, 2012

Glad to hear the boys are doing great :). It will be interesting to hear if the are identical or faternal. They are growing like weeds :)

SeptemberBound

May 29, 2012

Wow identical, that would be wonderful. What a great appointment, the boys are flourishing, congrats!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and took a moment to thank a soldier or vet for their sacrifices to our country.

I have my MRI on Thursday, please continue to send up prayers and postive thoughts for a great report for Laila'h.

Thank you ladies,

mhv

May 29, 2012

To: All

Hello ladies :).

I got a text from journey2motherhood! The boys have arrived safe and sound!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday!! It's been extremely hot here in Ohio, in the upper 90's, and I have discovered that when I am out in the heat for a while, my ankles and feet start to swell. It's not painful(yet). I k ow its a hazard of being pregnant, but, boy, it's going to be a long summer! Lol :)

How is everyone else hanging in there??

mhv

May 29, 2012

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waiting4babymilby

May 29, 2012

Hope everyone had a great Memorial weekend :)

As for me I started having really bad pressure last night and still experiencing it today. Plus an increase in discharge as well, so I just placed a call to my OBGYN and waiting for the doctor to call me back. Has anyone else experienced this yet? It went from being extremely uncomfortable pressure to hurting. I am not having any bad cramps or bleeding but the pressure is so bad and starting to hurt that it's making me concerned....

mhv

May 29, 2012

Keep us updated! I have not experienced what you are discribing, but wanted to lend support. You are in my thoughts!!!

butterflybabies

May 29, 2012