December 2017 babies club

bee06

My Facebook is full of baby articles at the moment! I thought this was a really nice explanation of what our babies will being going though after the first few months after birth as the adjust to “the real world”.

https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2012/11/04/the-fourth-trimester-aka-why-your-newborn-baby-is-only-happy-in-your-arms/

justwhatithink

Just wondering if any of you ladies have had stabby vaginal pains? I've been getting them on & off the last two weeks, usually when I'm on the couch and baby is, or has been, active. Just wondering what they are? They're sharp enough to make me wince and sometimes they're sharp enough to make jump. I googled Braxton Hicks but I think they're higher up so wasn't sure.

I may see the GP this week so I guess I should probably mention it, I forgot last week when I was there and in the hospital.

Toots

justwhatithink wrote: »

Just wondering if any of you ladies have had stabby vaginal pains? I've been getting them on & off the last two weeks, usually when I'm on the couch and baby is, or has been, active. Just wondering what they are? They're sharp enough to make me wince and sometimes they're sharp enough to make jump. I googled Braxton Hicks but I think they're higher up so wasn't sure.

I may see the GP this week so I guess I should probably mention it, I forgot last week when I was there and in the hospital.

Jumping in from the January thread - omg yes to the stabby pains! If I didn't know better, I'd swear she was trying to dig her way out. I had them on my first pregnancy as well and they were fine, but mention it to your GP just in case. First time around I mentioned it at an antenatal appointment and they took some swabs just to rule out an infection or anything.

justwhatithink

Toots wrote: »

Jumping in from the January thread - omg yes to the stabby pains! If I didn't know better, I'd swear she was trying to dig her way out. I had them on my first pregnancy as well and they were fine, but mention it to your GP just in case. First time around I mentioned it at an antenatal appointment and they took some swabs just to rule out an infection or anything.

Thanks for that, I'll mention it on my next Appt... Maybe it's a sign it's getting ready to exit and therefore won't be overdue...!!!

tea_and_cake

justwhatithink wrote: »

Just wondering if any of you ladies have had stabby vaginal pains? I've been getting them on & off the last two weeks, usually when I'm on the couch and baby is, or has been, active. Just wondering what they are? They're sharp enough to make me wince and sometimes they're sharp enough to make jump. I googled Braxton Hicks but I think they're higher up so wasn't sure.

I may see the GP this week so I guess I should probably mention it, I forgot last week when I was there and in the hospital.

In from the February thread. I get that too. Less so now because I'm seeing an osteopath for pelvic girdle pain. That's what I assumed the stabbing pain was. Definitely mention it to your GP. It's quite uncomfortable and a mini shock cause you're not expecting it

lashes34

I cant believe I am 36 weeks pregnant, its just so bizarre as I never thought it would happen. I need to get my head in the game! Also need to pack my hospital bag, that is on the list for this week!

Yes to the stabbing pain also - christ it would lift ya sometimes its so sharp. It has calmed down though the last few weeks thankfully. I never mention these things at my appointments as I just assume they are normal, maybe thats not the best approach!

Seeing my GP tomorrow, going to ask for tablets for the heartburn as I am going through a crazy amount of Gaviscon.

justwhatithink

Ok sounds like the stabby pains are fairly normal if you ladies have all had them too - they really would lift you out of it sometimes. I'll mention it at the next appt anyhow, I'm like you lashes, I tend not to mention most stuff cause I assume it's normal and ya just havta suck it up as seems to be the case with most pregnancy discomforts. It had better not be Pelvic Girdle pain setting in, I've had 6 moths of pain as it is with this pregnancy with constant tailbone and upper back pain, I can't take anything more! The next few weeks can't go quick enough so I can hopefully start getting some pain relief...although not quite sure I'm ready to be somebody's mother either...getting too real now...eek!

Lashes I don't envy you with the gaviscon, it's vile stuff!

Blndbby

Popping in from the July 2017 forum !
The stabbing pain is normal unfortunately. It's a good sign though , the head is engaging when they happen!

rainbow kirby

February thread here - completely normal unfortunately! The lesser spotted fanny daggers :pac:

Also going through a crazy amount of Gaviscon. Carrying high and suspect that baby is transverse at the moment and every afternoon is Heartburn Fest 2017.

Pocos

Hi all, just wondering has this happened to anyone here? I had a scan today at 33 weeks and I past out while I was being scanned. Must admit first time it happened and I’ve gotten a fright. Doctor says it’s common enough and it’s the uterus pressing down on the vein in my back. You know the whole reason why you shouldn’t lie on your back!

Anyone just wondering has it happened to anyone here? Also feel rotten all day ever since. Pregnancy just doesn’t get any easier

justwhatithink

Yes happened me three times in the one week about 2 weeks ago; didn't fully pass out but was very close to it - first time lying back in dentists chair, next time reclined back in a monitoring chair in the hospital and then lastly lying on my back on the couch at home one evening. In the hospital they said to me about the vein in your back also. And the fact your heart is trying to pump more blood around two bodies.
For me I feel it's more prone to happen when my body is drained (from pain, lack of sleep etc), not sure if there's any science in that - the midwives/nurses in the hospital insist my blood pressure should be high when I'm in pain, not low - but I take it as a reflection of how my body is coping with everything/tough days. I slept awful the past few nights and I felt sick any time I lay on my back today!

At least now you can be aware of it and just stop what your doing and ask for help if you think it's going go to happen again.

spottybananas

I haven't passed out from it but have very often felt dizzy, sick, lightheaded etc and have to get up, if I stayed down longer I'd probably pass out. Worst was last week in hospital at 39 weeks being made to lie on my back for a trace on the baby so many times, always makes my pulse go high and makes me feel dizzy.

Pocos

Thanks for such speedy replies.

Yeah maybe as I haven’t been feeling great all week, kinda feel like my body is heavy. You know that fluey aches you get when sick and I vomited throughout the first trimester and that has returned. So I agree there might be something in that making me more prone to fainting.

Yes I guess if it happens again I won’t get as much of a fright! But I never knew how serious it was the whole not lying on your back def understand now why I shouldn’t!

justwhatithink

I got the travel system second hand from a (hygiene obsessive) friend and I plan on using the pram/bassinet for baby to sleep in downstairs (only, has new crib upstairs) ... should I be buying a new mattress for it given it's going to be used for sleeping in..?

bee06

justwhatithink wrote: »

I got the travel system second hand from a (hygiene obsessive) friend and I plan on using the pram/bassinet for baby to sleep in downstairs (only, has new crib upstairs) ... should I be buying a new mattress for it given it's going to be used for sleeping in..?

Yep, you should always buy a new mattress for each baby.

Milly33

Back in whoops 3ish weeks to go... Took out last spin home this week to catch up with family and it was great. The parents are all excited, cannot wait for them to meet their grand-daughter! The ankles are huge, remind me of my nans.. I ddint have small ones anyone but now they are like twice the size. They look horrendous..

We didn't bother with the new mattress for the bassinet, got second hand too but knew the person.. Have cleaned both of them with some tea tree spray...

Milly33

Oh everyone is vey quiet on here lately... Man I'm so over being pregnant just want the little misses out now.. The sniffels have finally gone but still cant sleep...How is everyone else feeling

lashes34

I'm with you Milly, I am totally over all this.

Killed with SPD, the Osteopath hasnt helped unfortunately, went to her again yesterday and I dont know if there is a trapped nerve or what but I now cant lie on my right side without a burning/sharp pain in my hip. My hips + shoulders are killing in general from sleeping/not sleeping on my side.

Got tabs for heartburn and while they decrease it I am still going strong with the Gaviscon but there is an improvement which is something.

Awake most of last night and have a sore throat and headache since this morning. Am feeling very sorry for myself at the min.

It just sucks, need this baby out.

Still havent packed my bag, just dont have the energy and hubby is away for 3 weeks.

figrolls

Oh I'm so glad I'm not the only one who's over this!!! 34 and a half weeks and can't imagine how I'm going to last another 6!

Have been having trouble with my back and sleep all through the pregnancy and recently just keep getting sick,it's been one thing after another, so have told work I need to use my annual leave days to go down to three days a week for the next four weeks- their response- basically loading on five days work and then some to get through in three days! I just can't seem to get the bwlwnce right

Packed the bags today,made it feel very real, just the last few bits to get now and then to collect the travel system and bedside crib in mid December and were as ready as we're going to be

The only thing keeping me going it people have more than one kid, so it can't really be that bad and I'm just in a feeling sorry for myself funk, right?!

Sorry for the moan, feels good having a rant!

Milly33

Away for 3 weeks, oh dear hope you are ok!! Sounsd like you are having a fairly crap few weeks... Have you tried sleeping with and extra pillow on the side and that to help take some weight off would that help I wonder...

I found the heartburn easying a bit lately thank god, those trebor xxx mints worked handy but well I was eating them by the packet along with that mank gaviscon at night. Jes that stuff is awfull, I wont even say what it reminds me of and it taste rotten but found it works..

I'm just going online there to book into the Loughrea spa there for a back, neck and shoulder massage and a few treats, was thinking we could save the money but feck that need TLC.. Could let you know if tis any good...

Sure the packing can be done in a few hours, anywho maybe if you make out a list and then he can just nab the stuff and put it in a bag for you... take care of yourself

Milly33

Haha see figrolls you are just thinking nicely about people with more kids, I was thinking that too the other day struggling to get shoes on and do basic stuff, then a lady said well the kids help!! So that's it, only messing of course any women that does this with kids is just wonder women

lashes34

figrolls wrote: »

So have told work I need to use my annual leave days to go down to three days a week for the next four weeks- their response- basically loading on five days work and then some to get through in three days! I just can't seem to get the bwlwnce right

Thats a pretty crappy response from them. Do they pay sick leave? If so could you use that and not your annual leave. When I spoke to my boss about the pain Im in they were very good about me going down to 3 days and am using sick leave. Worth a shot?

Milly33 wrote: »

Away for 3 weeks, oh dear hope you are ok!! Have you tried sleeping with and extra pillow on the side and that to help take some weight off would that help I wonder...

I'm just going online there to book into the Loughrea spa there for a back, neck and shoulder massage and a few treats, was thinking we could save the money but feck that need TLC.. Could let you know if tis any good...

Sure the packing can be done in a few hours, anywho maybe if you make out a list and then he can just nab the stuff and put it in a bag for you... take care of yourself

Well we are in the second week and hes home at weekends so not too bad. He has a week off then which will be the first week of my maternity leave. So hoping I go that week!

I am going to The Sanctuary for a massage on Saturday and cannot wait. Rang them when I was 31 weeks and had to wait 6 weeks for a Saturday appointment!

Bags pretty much packed last night thankfully, few bits to throw in but nearly there.

figrolls

lashes34 wrote: »

Thats a pretty crappy response from them. Do they pay sick leave? If so could you use that and not your annual leave. When I spoke to my boss about the pain Im in they were very good about me going down to 3 days and am using sick leave. Worth a shot?

They actually do pay sick leave (at their discretion, but not maternity pay!) but I think they'd hit the roof if I took any more sick leave!

Just going to try and keep going as long as I can, but once it becomes too much there's not a whole lot more I can do to be accommodating!

Milly33

Finally back from the hospital was ready to fall asleep there.. Whatever happened the docs were very slow today some big meeting this morning..Didnt get much information from the doc just that the head is down lower and all is well. I think it may be engaged as it was lower than at the docs but she didn't say anything..

Rant on the way bleep alert, not sure was it because I was so tired but people seemed very rude this morning... People in the shops pushing through and all excuse me (I suppose that's a bonus) but I was like give me five will you does this look like tis easy to manage.. And people on their Mobiles!! AHhhhh drives me mad, why do people think you want to listen to their conversation on the phones. This lady was sitting right in the middle of everything on the phone for id say around 2 hrs chatting like no one else was there. A few people were looking at her kinda saying put it away.. And some very very rude lady towards a male person who may be a traveller decent (not that it matters) but the lady deserved a right telling off... Rant over..

Time for sleep now I think...

It is very annoying with the maternity leave I never realised it was at the companies discretion...Hope they take it easy on you from now on, and if not just move slower don't put yourself under pressure

lashes34

Are you going to the hospital for all your appointments Milly? Im going between my GP and the midwife clinic in Doughiska. Its great, always taken on time.

Had my 37 week check with the midwife and all ok bar I have protein in my urine. BP etc all ok so she sent a sample away to get for a UTI.

Went to doctor then after as I have a really bad sore throat and a temp. On antibiotics for a week, thought Id escape having to take any for the full pregnancy but they're safe so its all ok.

Im awake since 2:30, complete torture. At least Im off now until Monday and finished work for my leave on Wednesday.

justwhatithink

I had protein in my urine three times over the past few check ups. For me I think it's something that just happens (BP is always grand too and I've no swelling) but I find if I stay away from sugar and drink buckets of water before hand or before the retest it's always clear then. Also suffering the insomnia, sleep for about 2 hours when I go to bed then wake round 2am and can't get back to sleep till 6/7am...luckily I'm off work. Everyone says it's preparing you for motherhood ... because wearing us out to exhaustion is such a great idea before having to go through labour and face into months of broken sleep!?!

Milly33

Lashes34 - I'm still going into UHG and then the doc in Loughrea.. I think perhaps I missed out on the option of going to the midwife clinic closer.. I did say I would go for it, but they kinda didn't say anymore.. Tis quite annoying driving all the way early morning but just kinda went with it, as I wasn't too sure..Hope the antibotics work for you to clear things up..Glad to hear you can rest up soon... Whacked today after going for an hours nap and then shopping trying to hold off on sleeping until at least 11...Pesky sleep

The doc mentioned protein in urine too once, not really to me but to the student and I never heard anymore I presume tis grand.. I have gone mad for sugar and all things sweet.. I think I have actually reached my limit now, as I would never have looked at cake before himself had the sweet tooth not me, so I blame him..

Psychologeeee

Hey Lashes34, would love to know if you recommend the massage? I think that would be a great gift for any expectant ladies!

Milly33

Feel like crap today now, stuffy, fat and just blahhh

missjuly

Hi ladies I haven't posted much on here lately. I read some of the posts seems like everyone has 3rd trimester fatigue...myself included 😂. Though I'm more drained from this flu/chest infection I have. Been sick for two and half weeks ugh but then instead of getting better it got worse with high temp and symptoms getting worse this week. On top of my 3 year old also being really sick vomiting 40 degree temperature the works. Thankfully she is on the mend but I don't seem to be....I'm a bit panicked because I got my date for my section on Wed and it's next week so the thought of everything when I'm feeling this bad is not good to be honest. The obs also prescribed antibiotics for my chest infection so hoping they start working cause cant sleep with all the choking and waking up in a sweat with temperature. I'm really nervous cause I had anesthetic review and anesthesiologist scanned my back and was like I can see why you had a difficult spinal the last time I'm not going to lie it will be difficult so he has recommended a ultrasound guided spinal for my C section. Feel like it's all hands on deck now and I just feel to sick to sort anything which is stressing me. Sorry for negative post just having a rant I suppose. Even though it's good news I'm meeting baby next week just wish this infection would feck off. I have spent the last number of months picking out buying preparing taking such joy in it all and now I'm like no wait I'm not ready I'm sick 🙊🙈
Anyone else having or due early December?