I'm about an hour out of Berwick/Narre, so if you feel like a trip to the Prom, I'd be on the way I used to be nice and handy to many places, when we were in the Dandenong Ranges - South Gippsland is a bit of a hike. Deepest thanks, though!
I've cancelled attendance at a luncheon I was invited to for a CFA thing in Preston on Friday. I think the 'stay close to home' thing has started - which is a bit later than the other two. So now it's 'nesting' time and the sunroom is in for a transformation. It's out the front of our bedroom (the house is a weird, tacked on design of an older farmhouse!) and has been the depository of crap since we moved in.
Oh, and I've found the perfect birth support! She doesn't say anything unless she wants to go outside or come inside, she's warm, scruffy and just wants pats in return She's been awfully attentive to me these last few days, and she was beside the birth pool for the labour last time (I didn't realise till I saw photos and the video). She's onto it!
I heard from my mw today, too, who couldn't make it to the blessingway, and she's set to drop the pool off tomorrow...yipee!! I really AM next on the list!!
Oh SJ! things are all falling into place for you and the upcoming birth! YAY!
Oz: oh wow! third trimester already?! I swear with each pregnancy the time seems to fly even faster! so so excited for you. How are the HB preparations going? are you using a pool? set up a birth space or thought about where you would like to do most of your labouring? I had a few zones set out for me...from early labour (the is it or isnt it stage lol...so garden, dining room...which had the fitball and some affirmations of releasing oneself to the process and welcoming the new baby and lettng all worry out etc) and then the Real Deal space, with the low lighting, pool, oils and bag of tricks set aside.
one of my fave bits of preparation for the birth was heading into teh chemist and buying packets of those incontinence sheets and giant bags of those glucose jellybeans and gloves hahaha. the looks you would get
The preparations of the little, fiddly bits are the funnest! We have the birth pool and a change table more or less set up, so now it's down to fine details. I've been doing my aromatherapies today for my birthing basket - perineum spray, a facial mist for birth and post-partum spraying, a birthing and post-partum massage oil (I doubt I'll want to be touched in labour, so it has geranium to help contract the uterus afterwards), I've made up my first bottle of perineum water (water with some lavender drops and solubuliser in a pour-lid Tupperware container) for after-loo use, and my spray bottle is ready to go to spray maternity pads. Of course, I need to BUY the maternity pads so that I can spray them and freeze in separate zip-lock bags. This is a conundrum for me. I have been happily using a Mooncup for a few years now and the idea of using a throw-away product is giving me angst. I'm not really going to be in a place where I want to hang over the laundry sink (with it's ridiculously short tap) washing out cloth pads or face washers, and I hate the idea of throwing out paper and plastic products! I think I'm going to have to suck it up and buy some :/
I've been to see the hospy midwife today with DP and it was really positive. She's measured growth in fundal height, too, so we're all on the same page. Between her and my mw I saw fit to make one more u/s appt for the GP's benefit (and I think also my mw, but she won't spell it out, bless!) and that's for the end of next week. I'll see the GP again after that, if I'm still preggers and ask her for a Panadeine Forte script (I'm dreading after-pains!) and see if she'll be kind enough to give me a synto script while she's at it...that'll be pushing my luck, but I can try!
Meanwhile, I have also got clasps and string for my birthing beads (a bracelet and necklace), and binding for my flags (I'm getting another one or two in the post, I think...). One of my friends said she patched her flags together afterwards into a banner blanky thing she keeps over her son's door, so I won't do a fancy stitch because I like that idea!
I put the cradle together, not that I think I'll use it much, but it's there now, especially if we can't get a spring for the hammock (which will make me cry, because that hammock was a life saver the last time!). DP has to pick up a bookcase for me so that I can fold clothes into it, or I'll have to resort to cardboard boxes, in lieu of appropriate furniture to hold clothes in...that's the least organised part of this caper, but it's out of my hands!
Jellybeans...now THAT'S the ticket!!!
I had my 12 week appointment today, the long history one. And she got the heartbeat for me. I could have listened to that all day. 166bpm. No need for a 12 week scan now I'm a happy camper. And she had a good feel of the uterus, it's nicely popped out and explains some of this belly I have. I haven't put on any weight but boy I have a belly, how am I going to keep this a secret for 8 more weeks
You sound well prepared SJ! I think there are a few times in life where it's okay to resort to the disposable options. Just think if EVERYONE was only using them for a week or so after birth then the waste issue wouldn't be an issue at all.
So wonderful you heard the heartbeat Tegam!!!! Woohoo! I just had my booking in appointment last week too. Love going over all that history stuff. I don't think you can keep it a secret till 20 weeks! I'm not announcing on FB so we're not telling everyone but anyone I see I'm letting them know- my belly is out there! And we've told close friends and family so they don't accidentally hear it second hand. But the announcement for everyone else who misses those things wont be till after the 20 week scan and I'm happy with that
Just found out I have hep A and if I can't get rid of it before the birth then my MW can't assist me with a HB because it's a considered a contraindication to HB and makes high risk. So upset right now
Oh meow! I'm so sad for you right now!. What treatment options do you have? I don't know much about it except it effects your liver. Is there much you can do whilst pregnant? Hugs mamma.....
Apparently it's a transient virus and there's not really much treatment as such anyway. MW said you can take hardcore anti-virals but she doesn't really suggest I do that. Usual treatment is to support the liver and boost its ability to function and pass the virus. Going to see my doctor tomorrow and MW has given me the deets of an acupuncturist she thinks can help me too. Fingers crossed for now I guess???
How long does it usually take to fight off? And when are you due to birth? Your immune system is weaker when pregnant, so it might take you a little longer than normal. What a bummer!
Ugh. I think it needs to be gone by 3rd trimester or else then we start risking baby and preterm labour due to the liver stress. But then she mentioned something about it usually being gone in 5 months. I'm due in about 4.5 months! I don't know at the moment
Oh, crappola, Meow There's a few things that come and go in pg, and I am hoping for you that this is gone soon! I'm not getting the GBS swab for the reason that it seems to come and go, and we'll deal with it if it's a problem at the time. A bit different to the risk of preterm labour, but it seems you could still plan the HB (or at least plan to 'labour entirely at home' if you don't go early and accidentally not get in the car ) and see how you go? Much love xxx
I wonder how long you have already had it meow.... You might already be half way thru? Or is that just wishful thinking? Either way, im sorry your having to deal with this.
I read some stuff about it today that said mild cases can last as little as a few weeks! And severe cases a few months, with people feeling sick for up to 6 months. Given I have no real symptoms (only fatigue which I attributed to pregnancy) and I am healthy and not causing strain on my liver (not drinking etc) then I can't see how it could get severe?
I think if I do all the liver support and prevent it getting bad then I can surely fight it off quickly. And I think you may be right Bella... in my first trimester we were all really sick for a few weeks with a "cold" that we couldn't seem to shake off with all of us feeling very tired. I was much more nauseous and tired than previous pregnancies so maybe I had Hep A then and that was the worst of it and I'm just at the tail end? I hope so!!
Yes meow! Think positive, your body won't fight something if it is wasting energy on stress. You need to start your positive affirmations NOW. You will be well and you will birth your baby at home. I'd be going hell for leather with the natural therapies. The will be something's you shouldn't do when pregnant but there are a million options for boosting your immune system and detoxing your liver. Um your intake of water for a start. But again, truly start some positive affirmations, it's the seeds of doubt and the little medicalised terms/procedure that wear our confidence down.
Just breathe
Be calm
I will birth my baby at home
My body is strong enough to create this life it is strong enough to heal before the birth
If they hadn't tested and its a transient thing that lasts less time than a pregnancy then YOU WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN! This changes nothing.
You will get sick if you don't stay calm and not take anything more on at the moment meow. You need to prioritise your stresses and let the rest rise up to fate (or insert word or worship of choice).
Hugs for another hurdle being placed at your feet at this time. Just picture your beautiful Disneyland holiday and how nice it will be to have your family surround you soon!
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I used to be nice and handy to many places, when we were in the Dandenong Ranges - South Gippsland is a bit of a hike. Deepest thanks, though!
She's been awfully attentive to me these last few days, and she was beside the birth pool for the labour last time (I didn't realise till I saw photos and the video). She's onto it!
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