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So has anyone here put on much baby weight yet?
I ask because since I got pregnant I have lost approx 16 pounds. Morning sickness has lasted all day & unfortunately didn't pass at the twelve week mark. It has improved slightly but my appetite is nowhere near what it should be & I'm still nauseous/ sick.
I assume the baby is taking what he needs from my body fat. Clothes that used to be snug are now very loose & my skin is in an awful state.
The hospital & gp isn't overly concerned because I can keep down fluids so I'm not dehydrated.
I suppose I just want to know has anyone else gone through something similar?
Oh & for anyone suggesting eating little & often I have done that. I also tried the ginger biscuits, dry toast, crackers & everything else that was suggested. Unfortunately nothing has worked
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girl in the striped socks wrote: »So has anyone here put on much baby weight yet?
I ask because since I got pregnant I have lost approx 16 pounds. Morning sickness has lasted all day & unfortunately didn't pass at the twelve week mark. It has improved slightly but my appetite is nowhere near what it should be & I'm still nauseous/ sick.
I assume the baby is taking what he needs from my body fat. Clothes that used to be snug are now very loose & my skin is in an awful state.
The hospital & gp isn't overly concerned because I can keep down fluids so I'm not dehydrated.
I suppose I just want to know has anyone else gone through something similar?
Oh & for anyone suggesting eating little & often I have done that. I also tried the ginger biscuits, dry toast, crackers & everything else that was suggested. Unfortunately nothing has worked
I'm butting in here a bit sorry - am due in mid-June. I've lost about 16lbs as well and at 17 weeks my sickness doesn't look like it's going anywhere. I've been in hospital twice to go on drips and midwives and doctors were adamant that weight loss is not the end of the world and that it doesn't damage baby. I'm also trying to but weight on because while I have a bump, clothes are hanging off me on my thighs and shoulders.
In the hospital last week I had ketones in my urine from not eating much, they were a bit concerned about that but like you, it's the fluids they're more concerned about. I've asked a number of times about losing so much weight (and I'm still going) and they didn't see concerned at all - said baby takes everything is needs from you.
My mum had severe morning sickness too and was like a skeleton when pregnant (I've seen a photo) When I was born she only weighed 3lbs over her pre-pregnancy weight. I was 8lbs and very healthy so I'm trying not to worry too much.
Oh and nothing works for me either for the MS and everything has been suggested to me too!
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Oh thank god I found someone else!MurdyWurdy wrote: »
I'm butting in here a bit sorry - am due in mid-June. I've lost about 16lbs as well and at 17 weeks my sickness doesn't look like it's going anywhere. I've been in hospital twice to go on drips and midwives and doctors were adamant that weight loss is not the end of the world and that it doesn't damage baby. I'm also trying to but weight on because while I have a bump, clothes are hanging off me on my thighs and shoulders.
In the hospital last week I had ketones in my urine from not eating much, they were a bit concerned about that but like you, it's the fluids they're more concerned about. I've asked a number of times about losing so much weight (and I'm still going) and they didn't see concerned at all - said baby takes everything is needs from you.
My mum had severe morning sickness too and was like a skeleton when pregnant (I've seen a photo) When I was born she only weighed 3lbs over her pre-pregnancy weight. I was 8lbs and very healthy so I'm trying not to worry too much.
Oh and nothing works for me either for the MS and everything has been suggested to me too!
I haven't lost any weight in the last few weeks but up to week 16/17 I was still getting sick & unable to eat on a regular basis.
Yeah I was sent to the hospital too but to be honest no one batted an eyelid. Which I have to say put my mind at ease. It was kind of a "sure some women are just sick all the time you will be grand" attitude & I found they relaxed me by being so cool
So I've held my own for the last 3/4 weeks but I haven't gained any weight either. Going by research on the Internet I should have gained approx 19 pounds by now.
But as I said gp isn't overly concerned, consultant is ok about it but I have an appointment with him next week so he might have a different view on it then.
Ketones are up the whole time but bloods look ok & scans show the baby is fine so far.
The boost of energy I was told to expect in the second trimester never happened but I expected that given I was so sick up along.
I suppose if I was putting on too much weight that would bring its own set of problems too.
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girl in the striped socks wrote: »Oh thank god I found someone else!
I haven't lost any weight in the last few weeks but up to week 16/17 I was still getting sick & unable to eat on a regular basis.
Yeah I was sent to the hospital too but to be honest no one batted an eyelid. Which I have to say put my mind at ease. It was kind of a "sure some women are just sick all the time you will be grand" attitude & I found they relaxed me by being so cool
So I've held my own for the last 3/4 weeks but I haven't gained any weight either. Going by research on the Internet I should have gained approx 19 pounds by now.
But as I said gp isn't overly concerned, consultant is ok about it but I have an appointment with him next week so he might have a different view on it then.
Ketones are up the whole time but bloods look ok & scans show the baby is fine so far.
The boost of energy I was told to expect in the second trimester never happened but I expected that given I was so sick up along.
I suppose if I was putting on too much weight that would bring its own set of problems too.
I'm only starting to sport a small bump & the noticeability of that depends on what I wear.
You sound exactly like me! Bloods and baby are fine, ketones are not but are improving. It is nice to hear people are in a similar situation (even though I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy). I'm still waiting for the burst of energy too -I'm still very weak and lacking in energy, I'm eating and keeping most food down now but still not eating a huge amount so no weight gain. Being so sick is very draining so it sounds like you're like me, feeling a bit fragile. I reckon I won't put that much weight on (famous last words!) unless my appetite picks up dramatically in the next few weeks.
I specifically asked the consultant how much weight loss is too much because I was really worried and he said they don't look at it that way, that they only are concerned with weight loss if it seriously impacts on the health of the baby or the mother.
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Hi Dublin Lady
I'm 26 weeks too and really wish I could press the pause button to enjoy it a little more before I get to the stage of wishing it away once I get too big and uncomfortable. I feel like its all flying by at the moment. I'm really excited! I wouldn't worry too much about breech, at least you know what to expect if you end up with a section.
The only problem I'm having at the moment is I've become so indecisive lately, just cannot make any decisions! Usually I'm great at decision making!!!
Very excited to receive maternity leave dates from work and get MB10 sent off to social welfare last week.
Ohh I must get my MB10 off!!
I'm the same with the lack of decisiveness!!! Total disaster!
The doc said increased risk of breech this time - up from 2% to 10% so it's still 90% chance won't happen! I think I'm more worried about a section because I've already had one and know what to expect! I can't imagine having to recover from that while looking after my newborn and daughter who will then be 14months! However - no point worrying about something that may never happen so ill have to get it out of my head til later!!
I do like this stage of pregnancy although I'm feeling a bit huge already! Have stretchy pains last couple days so must be another little growth spurt!
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Mamabear29 wrote: »Hi girls,
Glad to see we are all well!! Cant believe how quick the time is going! I wish it would slow down! Ha!! Starting to wonder what its going to be like with 2 babies under 2!! Yikes!!
Feeling the tiredness creep back in the last week or so. And my immune system is shot so getting lots of colds since xmas!! Carrigeen moss has become my best friend!!!
I got the MB10 sent off for my employer to sign so just waiting to get it back to post it off!! It will be interesting to see how much its taxed come July!!! :-(
Anyway hope you all have a lovely weekend!!
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I'm the same - totally wrecked tis week!
Also getting so much stretchy pains!
Baby def still breech - all the kicking is down low little brat! I'm trying all the normal tricks to help her turn - no more slouching on the couch for me!! Sitting very upright in a kitche chair does not make for a relaxing evening!
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Hi!
How is everyone getting on? I can't believe I am almost 29 weeks. In the last few days I've started to get uncomfortable at night. The sleepless nights that haunted me in my first trimester seen to be back with a vengeance again in the third
I am just wondering if anyone has gotten or is planning to get the whopping cough vaccine? Apparently the optimum time to get it is between 28 and 32 weeks. I have made an appointment with my doctor to get it next week as I've read that the reported cases has increased by 100%. I will be taking a five hour flight when baby is at most 5 weeks so I'm hoping the antibodies passed from me will protect him until he gets immunized.
The thing is I've just googled how safe it is and came across the nhs page in the uk and the comments that people have left regarding the vaccine are not very favorable..
So now I'm freaked out!!:(. Does anyone have any views on this .or experience?0 -
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27 weeks, and I can't believe that I STILL have 3 whole months to go!
I know
I'm 30 weeks and feel like I should be due now!!! It doesn't help when ppl look at u and ask u if ur due soon.... No... I'm just huge.. Still 2&1/2 months to go....
In one way I'm so ready to have this baby - in every other way I'm not.... I've no Moses basket... No stuff at all...
Must start thinking about hospital bag soonish... A trip to penny's is in order I think!!0 -
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How Strange wrote: »I'm 31 weeks DL and I feel like I'm finally on the downhill stretch. It's great to get to 30 weeks. I'm feeling quite tired this week so its definitely getting harder.
I'm finished in work on 5th April do I'm on the countdown here too. 6 weeks from today \0/ \0/
Nothing done yet. I have to start listening to my GentleBirth CDs and start thinking about hospital bags, get the Moses basket out, get clothes washed etc.
I reminded my husband last night that in 9-10 weeks (hopefully not any longer!) we'll have a baby in our room again.
Finishing work is a nice thought!! I'm not sure when I'm finishing yet!!
Was gonna whip out my gentle birth cd but think may need to buy the section one... Was at hosp today and this lady is still breech
Consultant says good chance she will turn but when I said my gut instinct is she won't he said gut instinct is often right...?!?! Ah well! Not much I can do about it!
Trying to get the Webster chiropractor technique done and will try moxibustion - sure its all worth a shot!
I've been feeling pretty exhausted too - it must be a 30 /31 week thing!! Thankfully our 1 yr old is sleeping thru til 6 so no middle of the night awakenings ... Hopefully she'll continue that for the next 9 weeks... Frighteningly he gave me a date of 25th for a section if she stays breech... So less than 9 weeks!!! Really must get organised!
Really don't want a section tho.. Was crying today at the thoughts of it... Probably the hormones..!!0 -
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Delighted for you! Hope mini DL is a trendsetter
Digs - these are the things I tried to turn her - not sure which worked but may be worth a go?
- stopped wearing any trousers that were in any way tight under my bump , like my maternity jeans , I think they were restricting the space down there!!
- chiropractor did Webster technique
- spent most of my spare time on all fours or else sitting in the position described by this woman on a YouTube vid that is called "how to turn a breech. Posterior or transverse baby" - might be a link thru her website http://pregnancyexercise.co.nz/
- did inversions and breech tilt every nightjars described by spinningbabies.com
Literally it was a full time job and I didn't sit in the couch once in the last ten days or let myself slouch when sitting.
But I'm not sure if it was any if these things that worked or she may have turned on her own anyway! How many weeks are u now? Hopefully next week you'll get good news!!
It's weird tho since she's turned the pressure is unreal.... I'm actually a lot more uncomfortable!!! I'm not complaining tho!!!!! But it's made a big difference to my walking - definitely waddling now! Tried to run across the road today to avoid being hit by a car I hadn't seen and must have looked so ridiculous!!
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Mamabear29 wrote: »Hi Dublinlady!!
Delighted to see that your babs turned!! How you feeling about the VBAC now?? Just after watching One born and would love to be going naturally myself but its not going to happen unfort!! Im just dreading the pain after and the added extra of a toddler!!
I also have the bags 'nearly' packed!! I was told last week that I will prob be having my section in 3 weeks due to my low lying placenta and babs is still breech!! It will bring me up to 36+2 weeks so im not overly concerned. Just wish i had more time!! Lol!!
3 weeks!! That's soon
I know what ya mean about the section and having a toddler - that's why I was so eager to avoid it - but even if its a natural birth in the plans he said its still 50:50 that it'll end up a section because my scar is so recent but I had almost got my head around a section and a toddle - well I basically decided for a good month after the birth u point blank will just have to get help ! Well that was in my case anyway cos herself ony 13 months now and not walking etc, still very baby like - more so than toddler at the mo! But u will just have to accept all help that's on offer I think!
I'm nervous enough about he VBAC - I don't even care now if it ends up a section after a trial of labor - I just really wanted to go naturally and see how that feels! What ever is best for the baby in the end! I'm both excited and terrified about the element of not knowing when it'll happen etc as I got away completely without that the last time! But the excitement of realising I'm in labor and that the babs is on the way appeals to me! And telling my poor OH!!!
This baby seems to kick an awful lot stronger than my other daughter - although I did have the placenta on the front to cushion the blows with her! It's madness!
How strange - birth plan - for some reason I wasn't u if these were worth while? Do they read them properly and care? If so I must get onto it!!
Just ordered a Moses basket online so at least now I feel like I've somewhere to put the poor baby!!0 -
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I really should be writing this on the moan thread.... But eugh!!! I'm so uncomfortable!!! Feel so much pressure - feel so heavy , everything hurts! I just have enough!!!!! I sked the doc the other day if there was any chance at all I looked like I might to early..... I think he was just laughing at me how the hell do I still have 5&1/2 weeks left!!!
On other hand... Still have not finished hosp bags...! That's def a job for this week!!!
My 13 month old keeps repeating 'baby baby baby' which is adorable - clearly due to her age I haven't really discussed at all about the baby with her yet - will broach the subject a week or 2 before due so that she has a hope of understanding! But she must have just picked it up from us chatting etc!! So I just tell her she's mamas big baby and show her a doll of a little baby - I think she just likes the word!!0 -
dublinlady wrote: »I really should be writing this on the moan thread.... But eugh!!! I'm so uncomfortable!!! Feel so much pressure - feel so heavy , everything hurts! I just have enough!!!!! I sked the doc the other day if there was any chance at all I looked like I might to early..... I think he was just laughing at me how the hell do I still have 5&1/2 weeks left!!!
On other hand... Still have not finished hosp bags...! That's def a job for this week!!!
My 13 month old keeps repeating 'baby baby baby' which is adorable - clearly due to her age I haven't really discussed at all about the baby with her yet - will broach the subject a week or 2 before due so that she has a hope of understanding! But she must have just picked it up from us chatting etc!! So I just tell her she's mamas big baby and show her a doll of a little baby - I think she just likes the word!!
Aw you poor thing!! I know how you feel though. Im like a beached whale at this stage and even turning in the bed has become a chore?!! Im resembling a turtle caught on its back!!! OH is getting a great laugh out of me!! I cant even go for a walk these days without needing to pee by the time I get to the gate!!
How are you feeling about having the 2?? Is your lo sleeping throughout the night?? Our lo is still hit and miss at night time!!0 -
Mamabear29 wrote: »
Aw you poor thing!! I know how you feel though. Im like a beached whale at this stage and even turning in the bed has become a chore?!! Im resembling a turtle caught on its back!!! OH is getting a great laugh out of me!! I cant even go for a walk these days without needing to pee by the time I get to the gate!!
How are you feeling about having the 2?? Is your lo sleeping throughout the night?? Our lo is still hit and miss at night time!!
Turtle on back is such a good description!!!!
I'm the same with the toilet - it's very frustrating! And half the time when I do go I feel like I can't empty my bladder!
Excited but nervous about number 2! Number 1 is going thru a v good phase which is helping tho! She didn't sleep really well at night until about 11 months - but now will go 8 til 6.30 9/10 nights which is so so good!! Your little one is little two isn't she? 15 months? Sorry trying to remember without going out of this post! When they don't sleep it's awful difficult
Little one has a cold today but in god form - just full of snots !! Haha!! Lovely!!
Feeling little nervous about the birth - still hoping for natural labour - totally psyched out by not knowing when the baby will arrive tho!! Last time was so clear cut as had a date! Pros & cons of section for sure!!
Someone mentioned here about being frightened to pack hosp bag - haha - that's me at the mo - just can't bring myself to put the last bits in!!!
Hiw strange - hope ur not getting any more spotting and ur feeling well!0 -
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How Strange wrote: »DL I had to laugh (in the nicest possible way) at your moan about the pressure. Its a case of be careful what you wish for eh! Once that head goes down the pressure can be terrible.
No more spotting thankfully. I haven't a clue what it was all about but it seemed a trip to the hospital scared the baby into behaving itself! It must've heard all the mums who were in there for weeks that did it. My gp signed me off work yesterday too so now I can just rest up and wait impatiently!
My husband is delighted because he'll be getting nice dinners served up every evening.....until the baby comes!
Oh totally - it's not like by not wanting a section I want to go thru labour either!!!! It's just the lesser of 2 evils for me!! Either way is painful!! Although my daughter didn't turn breech til almost 37 weeks so I had a head down pregnancy til then and the pressure was nothing like this the doc said its just Cos of the weakened abdominals after the last section... I'm not doing a great job if holding the baby up!!
That's great there's no more spotting - just have been quite frightening I have to say ur nicer than me tho.... I've reduced to part time hrs now & the days I'm off its still crap dinners!!! I'm not great in the kitchen!!
Only 2 weeks left of work now officially which is great / cos I'm self empIoyed I can't fully escape - but for the most part ill be free to sit on my gym ball, drink raspberry leaf tea & eat hot curries
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