Had my week 32 appointment with the midwife today. I feel like a super-star good girl again. Not that I have a lot of control over it, but it sort of feels like "yay for me!" when it turns out my hemoglobin is high (no iron supplements for me yet), blood sugar is good, blood pressure is low, no protein in the urine, Kebab's head is down... yay! She tried to help guide my hands so I could feel the back and head and such too, but I just couldn't feel it. In fact, I felt like I was pressing all the way down and only felt the back of my own pelvis, no head! But I trust the woman, heh. Plus, the kicks are all up against my left rib, so it seems to fit with how she said Kebab is lying.
So weird to think of another human being hitching a ride with its head between my legs...
The not-so-yay is that apparently my legs are too fat for the support socks they use to prevent varicose veins. Their "wide" version had a calf width of 33-37cm in my shoe size, and my calves are 45 cm around (even though my ankles are too THIN for that size). She measured three times and I sighed and said "Yes, yes, I'm freakishly shaped." That was not a self-esteem-affirming moment. :P
Hi there,
This is the first time I have taken part in a forum, and I am glad there are places where we can talk to other women who may be going through similar situations.
I have just had my second miscarriage, at 9 weeks. My first miscarriage was last September at 7 weeks. I have a beautiful son who is 2 and a half.
When I started bleeding last week, I remember thinking "No, please not again", but after my ultrasound the next day, I knew it was inevitable. My baby had died and was only the size of 6 weeks. I had extremely painful cramps and heavy bleeding. My first miscarriage was alot different. I started bleeding lightly, and an ultrasound showed that the baby was alive, but small for the dates. I was still optimistic - I wasn't cramping at all and really thought that the bleeding would stop eventually. But a week later, I miscarried. I think it was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. To think that it could happen again was always in the back of my mind during my last pregnancy but as I started to creep closer to 12 weeks, I thought everything would be OK.
My lovely obstetrician has prescribed a treatment for my next pregnancy so hopefully that will assist in me carrying to full term. Fingers crossed.
I look forward to hearing some inspirational stories. I know I need to hear them. I think I am going to be extremely anxious during my next pregnancy.
All the best x
Last edited by kath26; February 4th, 2009 at 02:01 PM.
Kath - Welcome. I am so sorry for you loss...there are no words...but talking with the wonderful ladies here is so comforting.
Tildy - Great news hun! And look at your ticker...time is moving hey?!
Well I am slowly writing thank you cards for my baby shower...gosh I got spoiled! Had a check up yesterday and all good...Doc described bub as 'big and healthy' which bought me to tears...and then he reminded me that I only see him once more before my final appointment with my Ob...and then the big day...just over 3 weeks to go...I don't know if I can possibly get any bigger though...I'm going to explode for sure!!!!
I know I have been absent for a few days but I don't have much to report and I have been under a lot of stress at work.
I am so over having to deal with staff issues and lazy people who don't even want to be there!!
Just want you all to know I think of you all the time and I have been checking posts but I just haven't had the energy to reply or give you all the time you deserve. I am so sorry.
I will get back on track soon.
Love you all and sending all the best wishes I can muster.
I was sure I posted ehre too but my post got lost..
ok firstly
Kath, I had 8 msicarriages and am now almsot ready to have this little one. i was refused all help due to my age although testing of the m/c shwoed no abnormalities at all. I hope seeing me pg with Daniel can give you som ehope. I had a stillbrith as well back in 2002. She was 31 weeks and I passed teh 31 week mark this tme also in hospital, more on that later.
Ellie thank you for reminding me, I had better design some thank you cards while I am on bed/couch rest. It will help pass the time.
Tildy yay on such a great appt. lol re the elg size thuogh, If anything mine have gone the toerh way and the weight I had gained has now all gone and I am back to just muscle and baby.. who is STILL Breech :X not happy bout that. and he still measures 3 weeks ahead...
copy/paste from my due date board.
Just letting you know I was in hospital from Sunday afternoon thru to Tuesday 4pm. I injured my back on Saturday afternoon and went to the after hours dr. After touching my back to see how bad it was and making me scream and cry the Dr sent me to the hospital with an admission letter. they too in the A&E prodded my back and got the same response so gave me 10mg morphine and found me a bed on the maternity ward. I had twice daily CTG tracings of bub and was put onto panadeine forte and valium. I have redcued the dose down to 2.5mg instead of 5 coz I hate being zonked out. I am on couch and bed rest and NO housework wit a few exercise the physiotherapist showed me to do... I have been up for too long and my back is paining so I am going back to bed.
Daniel is doing fine and none of the drugs have affected him at all which was my worry and why I cut back on the dosages I was prescribed.
hugs all and hang in there ladies, only a few weeks to go.
If I can get Dh to get down my small suitcase I'll pack my hospital bag instead of stuffing 2 nighties and some undies in the nappy bag... At least now I am better prepared for what to pack rofl.
I was amazed at how many of the midwives I not only rememebr but they also remembered me and Annabelle and samuel. One even went as far abck as being the midwfie who delivered my daughter Tash back in August 1991!!!! And recalled also how quickly the labour and delivery went and Tash being shell shocked at a rapid delivery and needing resucitation. She'll try and be there for Daniel too which will be great if she is rostered on for that shift and can make it. She is now in hospital admin but does deliver the odd baby to keep her hand in (so to speak lol)
Off to bed now my tablets are working and I can move.
hugs
jude
Thanks for making me feel so welcome
Ellie- I am so happy everything is going well for you. You deserve it! Not long to go now!!!
Judy- thankyou for sharing your story,I am so sorry to hear of your losses, I can't imagine the pain you have been through. I am so glad that you and Daniel are doing well and hope your back feels better soon. Rest up and take care.
Kath x
Their "wide" version had a calf width of 33-37cm in my shoe size, and my calves are 45 cm around (even though my ankles are too THIN for that size). She measured three times and I sighed and said "Yes, yes, I'm freakishly shaped." That was not a self-esteem-affirming moment. :P
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