November 2016 Babies Club

Lucyfur · 03-10-2016 4:24pm

It is indeed! Physio and swimming are really helping

I find heat good too but I get so warm and uncomfortable so easily! This one turned to head down last week so I'm really hoping that's the end of the gymnastics!

Beanybabog · 03-10-2016 4:25pm

Lucyfur wrote: »

It is indeed! Physio and swimming are really helping I find heat good too but I get so warm and uncomfortable so easily! This one turned to head down last week so I'm really hoping that's the end of the gymnastics!

You make me feel bad for moaning about my own legs!

Lucyfur · 03-10-2016 4:28pm

Beanybabog wrote: »

You make me feel bad for moaning about my own legs!

Ah don't feel one bit bad! It's a tough time for many. This is so completely different to my first pregnancy, which I sailed through without an ache or pain or day of sickness!

Gatica · 03-10-2016 4:33pm

Lucyfur wrote: »

This one turned to head down last week so I'm really hoping that's the end of the gymnastics!

that's great! how many weeks are you now? We're on 35+ with a scan booked for tomorrow, so we can see the consultant if needs be.

Lucyfur · 03-10-2016 4:43pm

Same as you, just coming up on 36 weeks

Beanybabog · 04-10-2016 2:21pm

Jealous of ye!! I'm only 32+3 :mad: Too early to wish she came, but late enough that I am so over being pregnant

Gatica · 05-10-2016 8:33am

I totally know what you mean, third trimester is tough. At this stage though it's good to know that even if baby came, they're very likely to recover from early delivery and be healthy babies.

Started second round of moxa, fingers crossed. Booked in to see consultant next week to check presentation and book an ECV

I'd try anything to turn her really, but ECV doesn't sound very comfortable. Ah, well...

Beanybabog · 06-10-2016 8:27am

Is anyone choosing NOT to have an epidural. I was going to have it because I thought it was just an injection in your back! Didn't realize it stays there, you are confined to the bed and can't use the loo. Then again I think on a first labour maybe I'm too naive that I think I can go it alone

Lucyfur · 06-10-2016 8:31am

I would very much like to not have one but if I need it I'll take it. I think a lot well depend on how bad my pelvis/back is on the day. Some days are better than others. I hate the thoughts of being confined to bed

rainbow kirby · 06-10-2016 8:32am

Beanybabog wrote: »

Is anyone choosing NOT to have an epidural. I was going to have it because I thought it was just an injection in your back! Didn't realize it stays there, you are confined to the bed and can't use the loo. Then again I think on a first labour maybe I'm too naive that I think I can go it alone

I had my son after 9 hours of back labour on gas and air. Move around as you need to (I found holding myself up on the accessibility rails over the toilet very helpful), consider using some hypnobirthing techniques and breathing exercises too, consider using the shower/bath/pool if available. Don't be afraid - it is quite doable.

Gatica · 06-10-2016 10:33am

If you didn't want the standard epidural, I recommend having a look into Gentlebirth program. If I end up needing the epi, then so be it, but I'd like to stay mobile and natural for as much as possible as well. There are a lot less interventions and complications when not being confined to a bed without any feeling, so that's why I'd like to try for a natural birth.

Beanybabog · 06-10-2016 10:53am

Gatica wrote: »

If you didn't want the standard epidural, I recommend having a look into Gentlebirth program. If I end up needing the epi, then so be it, but I'd like to stay mobile and natural for as much as possible as well. There are a lot less interventions and complications when not being confined to a bed without any feeling, so that's why I'd like to try for a natural birth.

I have the gentle birth app, I must use it more!! I will take the epidural if I need it but I'm raging, I though it was just a big injection in your back, pain gone, that's it!! I have IBS and like to have access to a loo so I think I'll try to go without for a while anyway

Gatica · 06-10-2016 10:59am

you'll always get a catheter with an epi, btw. I dunno if same for bowel as bladder, but I'm sure it can be done.

Dizzy bee · 06-10-2016 8:08pm

First timer here and my plan is to go into to it with an open mind....I really don't want an epi but if I need it, then so be it. Hopefully I'll be able to manage without it.

bluepants · 06-10-2016 9:20pm

I'm the same, would like to try go without the epidural, we did the gentlebirth workshop which I loved, hopefully that helps, but I guess you never know how it will go on the day.
Hope everyone is feeling good.
I've 4 weeks left now

Dizzy bee · 06-10-2016 9:29pm

4 weeks!!! Are you all ready? I've 7 weeks left and everyone keeps telling me I'll probably go early because I'm HUGE! I think they are jinxing me and I'll end up going over

Beanybabog · 06-10-2016 9:58pm

Dizzy bee wrote: »

4 weeks!!! Are you all ready? I've 7 weeks left and everyone keeps telling me I'll probably go early because I'm HUGE! I think they are jinxing me and I'll end up going over

Me too! Id hate to be waiting around until like 42 weeks but I don't think a big bump means anything sadly

Dizzy bee · 06-10-2016 10:20pm

I don't think it does either....well it means I'm a short ass and bubs has nowhere to grow but outwards! But I keep thinking they are jinxing me and I'll be the one still hanging around in December until he gets forcibly evicted!

bluepants · 09-10-2016 9:23am

I don't feel ready Dizzy bee,
I think I have most of my hospital bag stuff, an travel system due to arrive soon I hope.
Other than that we've nothing for baby, can't decide between getting a moses basket or one of them little cribs that fit right beside the bed, need a steriliser, also really want a good breastpump an sling, but so many to choose from. On maternity leave next Friday, so in my head I'm thinking I'll have loads of time to get sorted

How is everyone feeling at this stage? Aside from being really uncomfortable at night, feeling huge also, heartburn an waking to pee 5 or 6 times I'm not too bad

Beanybabog · 09-10-2016 10:23am

I feel rubbish (33 weeks). I have, however, figured out the second trimester energy burst myth. I realize it didn't pass me by, rather the second trimester is the closest you feel to being a normal person!! I'm back feeling exhausted. I have so much I want to do (nesting I suppose) and I can't do it I'm so tired

Roesy · 09-10-2016 2:04pm

Growing a human is hard work Beany!!! Try not to beat yourself up about the lack of energy. Have you had your iron tested lately? If not it might be worth a mention at your next appointment. Also, maybe make a list of things you want to get done. Start with the smaller, do-able things and delegate what you can to your OH too. You have time, you'll be plenty sorted by the time baby beany arrives. And sometimes seeing things written down makes you realise that although it would be nice to have clean skirting boards and the space at the top of the cupboards in the utility room clean and decluttered(me last pregnancy

) the baby isn't going to care!! Two and a bit weeks to go here and I'm in a slump energy wise too and currently working through 'the list' so I get where you're coming from.

Dizzy bee · 09-10-2016 4:05pm

Bluepants, how long left til you're due? I picked up a second hand Moses basket for next to nothing...had barely been used. Decided to see how breastfeeding goes before investing in either the next to me crib or breastpump/steriliser. Feel like the housework is getting on top of me at the minute....by the time I get home from work im too wrecked to bother and then weekends just go so quick it's an accomplishment just to get the grocery shop done! Hubby is doing his best but not the same. Am supposed to have 5 weeks left in work and honestly wondering if I'll be able to work til then

Beanybabog · 09-10-2016 6:12pm

I'm working still so it's all I can do during the week to get up washed and in to work. At the weekends my priority is washing clothes for work!! It takes me three times as long to do anything these days as well

Dizzy bee · 09-10-2016 8:20pm

I know exactly what you mean....it's tough going! I feel so guilty for moaning about it....but I didn't realise it was going to be this uncomfortable at this point...I expected this maybe 2 weeks before due date not the 8/9 weeks it actually is!

Beanybabog · 09-10-2016 8:36pm

Dizzy bee wrote: »

I know exactly what you mean....it's tough going! I feel so guilty for moaning about it....but I didn't realise it was going to be this uncomfortable at this point...I expected this maybe 2 weeks before due date not the 8/9 weeks it actually is!

Me too, that's what everyone says, you are sick of being pregnant for the last couple of weeks. I thought it would get tough at 37/38 weeks but honestly it started to get hard at 28!!

Gatica · 10-10-2016 10:18am

36 weeks and it's been tough going since 32/33. SPD started at 26 and last 3 days got really very painful for turning in bed and getting out of it.

Last week at work and I'm almost counting down the hours. Lack of sleep as well, I sleep well until the first toilet trip then can't sleep a wink til the morning alarm goes

agh... just wanna be done with it.
I'd rather not be able to sleep caring for a baby than from SPD pain and reflux.

xalot · 10-10-2016 12:31pm

Gatica wrote: »

36 weeks and it's been tough going since 32/33. SPD started at 26 and last 3 days got really very painful for turning in bed and getting out of it.

Last week at work and I'm almost counting down the hours. Lack of sleep as well, I sleep well until the first toilet trip then can't sleep a wink til the morning alarm goes agh... just wanna be done with it.
I'd rather not be able to sleep caring for a baby than from SPD pain and reflux.

I could have written this post, am the exact same. We're nearly there....

pricklefingers · 10-10-2016 8:13pm

xalot wrote: »

I could have written this post, am the exact same. We're nearly there....

Yep, me 3!!!
I was given crutches from physio at 30 weeks which really help, along with support belt when out and about.
I've found that I've managed to get sone sleep by using about 4 pillows and actually sleeping in more like a sitting up position - has helped with heartburn too!

Starting to get really excited now

Gatica · 14-10-2016 8:39am

So I think I've reached the lightening stage, all of a sudden last night I was able to breathe easier and sitting down the bump isn't under my ribs anymore. Does that mean baby's engaged? She's breech though.. so not such a good thing.

Beanybabog · 14-10-2016 8:56am

Gatica wrote: »

So I think I've reached the lightening stage, all of a sudden last night I was able to breathe easier and sitting down the bump isn't under my ribs anymore. Does that mean baby's engaged? She's breech though.. so not such a good thing.

How do you know? One of my friends said her breech baby flipped in third trimester and she didn't feel
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