BABY DUST 11

[hkenny]

Well things are good with me. I can feel my little girl moving around all the time and its getting stronger and stronger everyday. Hearburn has been extremely bad the last few weeks, I get it alll the time and from everything. I have noticed I have been very easily annoyed in the last few weeks.........and hubby would agree. I just feel irratable so dont worry Joyce you are not the only one. Seems like at night my stomach hurts, like the skin maybe. I think after a day of eating and a bit of growing it just seems to hurt a bit at night, sleeping is hard b/c I cant get comfortable.
Sounds like alot of complaining but really I am doing well, just a few complaints. I am enjoying some aspects of being pregnant, like feeling her kick and people commenting on my belly. We bought a stroller and car seat the other day and it was pretty exciting, the hubby was rolling around the store with it. He was excited about it so that makes me excited. We had a 3D ultrasound last week and are going back to finish the DVD tomorow, they want to get more of her moving and coke does not make her move. I am thinking ice cream. I'lll post more pics after!

[Ash494]

It is that time of year to show my face again.  Sorry, didnt have internet and now being a single mom of 2 and in college takes up a lot of my time..  I see most of the original group is having another baby or has had another baby!  Congrats to all of you!  

[katebud]

Wow Joyce, you are so far!!!!!!!!!!   :)  That is so wonderful.

Hkenny, happy birthday to you!  :D  I hope you are feeling well and having a great day.

Jamie, I really hope I can bend and flex him out, lol.  ;)  We shall see though.  I will be ok with at least trying, like I've said before.  

[Joyce49788]

katebud...hopefully all goes well and you can have the birth that you want.... but i will pray that you can accept whatever it is that happens and remember the most important thing is a healthy mom and baby as the outcome.

hkenny....happy birthday

jamie...how is angel doing with crib? i got my crib, it is older and white...NOT what i wanted but only paid 50 for it...so cant really complain much. not sure what he bedding set is gonna be...will probably end up doing like i did with the others...mix and match.

i have realised that i am now in the "double digits" before this child gets here....wow.... depending on which date i choose it is like 93-99 days or something like that....it is mind boggling. lmao

[Jamie21]

MY sister in law I Know she went through labor and contractions and she got up to 10cm dilated, and that is when she realized the baby was too big for her to be able to do Vaginal birth, he was only 7 pounds 10 ounces I think, but I Think she isn't able to have babies naturally her pelvic region wouldn't expand enough for baby to drop in order to come out, so hopefully that doesn't happen to you.

SO, do they have an estimate of how big he is ? Or do you have to wait till your ultra sound?

Hkenny- I see its your birthday. Happy BIrthday!! DId you have a good day/night?

[katebud]

Thank you ladies for your encouragement!!!  :)  The ob thinks my baby is too big for my pelvic inlet, but the inlet expands DURING labor.  :P  So that is one of the main reasons to try for a vb instead of a cs.  And plus, I really want that vb, so pray for me that I accept what needs to happen (whether that is a vb or cs)!!  :D

[Jamie21]

Katebud-its not uncommon for women who are having their first child go over due, and their body doesn't always start their own labor, but now that I THINK about it I really don't know where that came from, totally different reason for you.
Does your doctor think your having a big baby? I Don't know too much about this, but either way like everyone else said you will have your beautiful baby boy. And I would try the being induced too!! I am afraid of c-sections, so I would totally try the vaginal way first as well. Good Luck Girl!!

Joyce- Thank You!! Being consistent sometimes is hard, but it needs to be done.
Aww so glad you got your car seat set=)

[Joyce49788]

katebud....so sorry that it has come to this, but i think that the choice you have made....the induction and go from there....is a good plan. good luck and let us know how things go.

hugs and luv

[katebud]

Thank you hkenny :)

I think what the OB's office and I came to was that I would be ripened over night in the hospital on Monday, and then introduced to pitocin the next day to get things started to try for a vaginal delivery.  I know I will be monitored like crazy, so if something is happening with baby, we can do a c-section if it just won't work.  

I feel good about this decision and that my OB is supportive of me.  I will feel better at least having tried, I think.  

[hkenny]

katebud- try to stay postive about the whole thing, either way you will end up with a beauitful baby boy! I know I would feel the same as you, however no one and that includes yourself should think any differently of you should you choose to schedule the c-section. In saying that I dont think there is any reason not to try vaginally first. Its a hard choice! Did your dr give you any kinda of percentage of you being able to deliver naturally?

[katebud]

My ob called me this morning and told me I have CPD, based on what the results were from the CAT scan.  She said 5 out of 6 of my measurements were a lot smaller than average.  So I have the option of scheduling a C-section for Thursday or waiting until my next appointment on Monday to see if anything has happened and then have a trial of (induced) labor then, which she said has a very large possibility of a c-section anyway.  
I really want to try to have this baby vaginally, but I feel like I'm on the edge of giving up, if you will, on my dream...even though it is a small possibility that it can still happen.  I do realize that having a baby is having a baby, no matter how baby arrives.  I'm just sad about the idea of giving up my plans and not even having a trial of labor.  I guess I feel that I would be happier knowing I tried and couldn't, rather than not having tried at all.  
As my plan stands now, I'm giving myself until the end of the day to decide for sure.  I'm thinking my plan may be to go ahead and schedule the section, and then try to stay uber active to see if I can "spontaneously" go into labor on my own before then.  
Please, if anyone has anything encouraging to say, help me out... either way, with the section or with waiting for a trial of induced labor.

[katebud]

Joyce, those are so cute!!  :)  I love the pink and grey together.  LIke an elephant!!!  (I have a thing for Dumbo).

Yeah, thank you for the good luck.  I really hope this baby does his thing and is just laying in a funny position and gets straightened out soon!!!

[Joyce49788]

jamie and katebud......good luck to you both... jamie on getting angel to sleep in her crib..consistancy is the key .......... and katebud that daniel will move into position and that something will start happening with your cervix. lmao

i went to Kmart last night and found a awesome deal.........for 42.00 each i got my carseat and stroller set. instead of it being ALOT for both together...it WAS a travel system, just sold seperately and much cheaper. i was thrilled.

here is the carseat http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_9990000010509411P?vName=Baby&cName=Gear&sName=Car+Seats

and the stroller   http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_9990000004927811P?vName=Baby&cName=Gear&sName=Strollers

i know you will have to copy and paste but i really like them and sooo glad i found them. i got the VERY last car seat at the store.

[katebud]

Ok I had my appointment.  Apparently Daniel is not engaged like the OB wants him to be.  So I had a CAT scan to measure my pelvis, b/c the OB is also thinking he may be getting too big.  I don't find out the measurements until tomorrow, but I will need an ultrasound anyway, probably on Wednesday or next Monday.  
So nothing is happening to my cervix, b/c there is no baby head to put pressure on it!!  :P

So I wait.  Really I'm not too concerned, I just hope I don't end up with a section (I really want that vaginal birth!)  And if he isn't born by my next Monday appt, they are wanting to induce me if it looks like he will fit down and "out"  :P  

[Jamie21]

thank you, so far I have tried when she falls asleep in my arms I put her in, and she stays asleep for a few minutes and cries. Hopefully if I can stay consistent enough she will learn to sleep in her bed.

[Joyce49788]

Jamie....i would think that you could probably put the bouncy seat in the crib, to get her used to the "four walls"...lol

after a few nights you should be able to lay her in the crib without a problem, or make sure that during naps she is put to bed in the crib. or when she falls asleep in the bouncy, move her to the crib. or if she falls asleep in your arms, move her to crib....just some ideas....hope they help.

[Jamie21]

Joyce- I Know, my boys who are 2 try to dictate their bedtimes, and will try and fight it every step of the way. They will purposely hurt themselves to see if I Will come up to see if they are okay, or they will do their high pitched scream to see if I will go and say something to them, and I let them scream and as bad as it sounds because they are just testing you and they know the limit they can push for their parents, so and Jake knows it hurts if he hits his hand or head on the wall so he doesn't do it very hard. But, the things kids do to get out of bed time, they also tried to get rid of their nap times and at 2 I still believe they need their nap times ESPECIALLY my kids. But yes Angel unfortunately has to learn to calm herself down or else she is going to expect me to carry her and rock her when she is older. She sleeps in her bouncy seat she refuses to sleep in her crib or anything, and that is something I Don't know how to get her used to.

Katebud- oh hopefully things are moving along at least a little bit.

[katebud]

I have my 39 week check up today at 3:45pm!  I'll let you all know how it goes.  :)

[Joyce49788]

katebud.....i googled is being overly cranky a sign of oncoming labor....and it didnt say anything about it...lmao
hopefully things wont be too much longer. it stinks though that you are so miserable, hopefully daniel will make his appearance soon.

jamie.... as much as it hurts to listen, there are times you just HAVE to let them cry. i have always been a firm believer that even very young babies and children have a bedtime, and that you can let them cry for a few minutes so they can learn to comfort themselves. it is difficult to say the least.  i had a friend awhile ago who had 3 children ages 2,1 and newborn all at the same time. and she never did the bedtime thing, so when it was time to start bedtimes they fought her every step of the way....i am pretty sure that when you start expecting children to go to bed at a decent time AFTER they have been allowed to stay up til they decide to go to bed, it is even more difficult.  sorry i know this story had really no point, and has nothing to do with your situation...lol... it still bothers me at times though, cause you DO NOT let a child that age dictate as to when they go to bed...lmao

[Jamie21]

Joyce- my boys got cranky from the shots, but not this cranky. I gave the boys shots of advil before we would go, her I gave her some tylenol and have done so the last few days. IT appears she is teething, and her tooth had gone down, but now came back up so just hte tip where its pointy is out, so I guess that would explain her cranky times. But, my poor boys always want me to help them play, or to get them something and its hard because she is so demanding, but she sat in her bouncy seat tonight and cried for a couple of minutes while I helped them put toys away, and got them a bed time snack. IT never hurts them to cry just as long as you don't let them do it for too long. She is spoiled and rarely gets to cry for a couple of minutes, so it was something that had to be done.

Katebud- I am trying to remember what I Was like before I Was due. I was cranky, uncomfortable and constantly wondering if I Would go over due or not. I don't know what the signs of labor are other then when mine was so obvious due to my water breaking. BUt, whatever it is your feeling I am sure it is totally normal, and we all get pretty cranky near the end because that is alot of weight to be carrying.

[Joyce49788]

hkenny....it has been so long, i dont remember how my kids really reacted to shots...but i always gave them a dose of baby tylenol about a hour before the appt. and i THINK it helped.

katebud...from all i have read, watch real close to the backache and restlessness. i think that if consistant grouchiness is a issue that i would google it and see if it IS a sign of labor or not. since i have never gone into labor on my own, i really dont know what to tell you to help...lol...hopefully daniel is not one of these baby's that are 2 weeks overdue... i know i know..bite my tongue.

[katebud]

hkenny, I do believe I had some pelvic pains.  I am starting to get them back now, but really wish they were consistent!!!!!  I had more pain on the left side of my back, honestly though.

I have 6 days left!!!  Now if only I had more symptoms of immanent labor.  Is a very down/bad mood a sign?  :P  lol  I am super grouchy today and wish I wasn't...but hoping it's a sign of a hormonal shift.

[Jamie21]

Oh, they went good. She cried poor girl, and all yesterday she slept, now today she is like the rest of my kids and refuses to sleep and yet really needs to because she is so tired. I am super tired too!!! She now weighs 10 pounds and is 22 inches long so that is good.
Yeah, my two other kids are done with shots until they are going into kindergarden, unless I Get them a flu shot.

[Joyce49788]

Jamie, how did Angel's shots go? that is one thing i am not looking forward to, but at least when they are babies you can hold them and the only issue is that you feel bad for them. right now 2 out of 3 of my kids need booster shots but refuse to get them. and they wont let you hold down 12 and 14 yr old as they are afraid someone is gonna get hurt (hit or kicked)
hkenny, i have not dealt with pelvic pain yet..but then again today is the first day of week 25 sooo i am not quite there yet...lol  hope it passes soon dear

[hkenny]

Hey Ladies,

just wondering if any one you had pelvic pain at this stage (28 weeks) its on the bone right where my pubic hair is, it flippin hurts!! I read in my book this can happen but man I didnt expect it to be this painful.
My glucose test came back fine and I go in on tuesday for my RH shot. Other than the pelvic pain and of course heartburn I am doing alright. :)