Hi all,
Just got little bit of time to check in and catch up on all the news - wow lots of it too!
Congrats Numa and Scooby on your new little ones!
Bel - glad that you know what is going on and that all is well - it is just your two growing lots!
Possums that you saw your little ones heart beat, and congrats on making it past this milestone - now onewards to a beautiful pg and baby!
21 - push for the progesterone if you have any doubts. I had to fill a script yesterday for some and was told that I might have to find a compounding pharmacy if I need more as the supplier (only one in Aust!) did not meet quality control on the last batch and they had to be ditched (not sure how much of that is true though) - so maybe progeterone injections could be an option. No
I know that I've missed lots of others - sorry - but hope that eveyone and their bubs is doing well.
AFM - not much to report. Had bt for downs this morning and next scan in on the 9th Feb. Just want to get to that point so we can start telling people! One person has already guessed as I had a 'baby bump' - was happy for 10mins till I realised that I prob should not have one yet - as much as I try not to worry, I just know that my weight is going to be an issue for me mentally over the next few months - i hate the feeling of stuff not fitting, plus have the guilts as stress and work mean I'm eating crap and not exercising - and then I just feel myself going into this spiral of guilt...none of which helps anything!
Anyway - hope everyone enjoys the long weekend.
FG
if you're needing the progesterone pessaries FG - there is a pharmacy in clayton (priceline i think) that does them there - they work out to less then $3 each, and if you fax script (then post it) they have it filled same day (cc) payment and send them express post...
Silly Question time ladies as I am sure I already know the answer....
Yesterday June Bug was moving around allot starts normally around mid morning till around 6ish.
Today I think I have only really felt bubs once or twice is this normal??
I know that this happened to you earlier this week Nic.
the middies at the hospital said 10 movements in 24 hours - babies have decent sleep cycles even now.
if you're worried try to have a cold drink (like icy cold) - might get bubs going. if not, try something sweet - some people swear by a glass of cold coke! i find icy water or icecream usually works. if you don't get much movement in the next few hours even trying this, call your middies, mention your concerns, and get them to monitor bub
if you can, lay on your back and just rest while giving bub a chance to move - i find that is the most responsive for her - when i'm moving, she is lulled back to sleep kwim?
Nicole, I've have many days where I have felt maybe one or two movements all day and then he'll go crazy for a few days. That happened to me alot at around the stage you're at now. Like BG said, try an icy cold drink and laying in a position where you would normally feel movement. For me, it was laying on my left side. If nothing comes from that and you are still concerned, I would definitely call the midwives.
Lay quietly on your left side after one of the following:
1. Big glass of OJ or Lemonade - sugar boost to get bubs wriggling.
2. Big glass ICE cold water.
The midwife also told me that the baby can have up to a 90 minute sleep cycle and if you are busy or stressed you might miss when the movement occurs (I know it seems unlikely) but I can understand it - I was very distracted this week and I think bubs and I kept missing each other. When I was waiting for movement bubs was asleep then when bubs was awake I was busy/distracted.
Best thing I could recommend I spend some quiet time lying down and try a breathing technique that I leant at Calm Birth - through the nose only - breathe in for a count of 4 then breathe out for a count of 6. Seems simple, but it is a yogic breathing techniue that is used to induce calm through the body.
If you are still worried - ring your birthing suite/center and ask if you can come in and get them to put the heart monitor on. Not sure what hospital you are with but North Shore Private treated me really well.
Like DH said to me - there is a baby growing inside you and you don't know what to expect. It is ok to be worried and contact your Dr's/OB - that's what they are there for. Better tolook like a worry wart than something bad happen that could have been prevented.
Let me know how you get on with the relaxation. It's a good one, cause even if you are at work you can close your eyes and use the technique (give it 5 or 10 minutes) and it will have a simlar effect (not as good as lying down mind you). Gets a really good burst of oxygen to bubs too.
FG - I used a Compounding pharmacy in Melbourne (they were cheaper than going through the hospitals pharmacy) and I just did the same as BG - faxed my script to them and then told them how many I wanted. They would express post to me and I would receive the next day. If I needed more I would just call and they would again send the next day.
Possums - a big congrats. What a wonderful feeling for you to have gotten this far, now I am certain that little Hope is here to stay! How exciting for you and such great scan results. And after my recent experiences I would definitely recommend the 10wk scan! Take care
Nixon - lots of belly laughs about describing my baby's birth as just like having an orgasm - yeah right! Sounds like something a man would say! Hope you have a great weekend in Canberra.
Bel - supervising a move sounds like a great job, much better than having to pack and lift stuff anyway. Hope it all goes smoothly, even the unpacking part, which is my least favourite of all!
FG - I know what you mean about the bump showing and the weight. Since I have been back at work (yesterday and today) a few of the girls have been looking at me oddly - I think they have guessed but aren't saying anything. And I weighed myself this morning to find I have put on almost 3kg in under 6 weeks. Yikes - how is my wedding dress going to fit if I continue like that? So I have resolved to try to eat better and do more exercise like I was before Christmas. Hang in there...not long to go now until we can tell people!
BG - baby hiccups sound kind of weird and cool at the same time. Just another little gem to wonder at in this amazing journey of pg!
Nicole- hope you feel little June Bug soon.
AFM - the scan went well. Gizmo is now 4.5cm or 11wks with a HR 171bpm. So Gizmo seems to be growing a little faster than usual. The sonographer even checked with me the date of my NT scan as she was concerned that Gizmo may be too big for the test if the scan is done late, but another 10days will be fine apparently. It was a shame that DF couldn't be with me because I saw the baby wave and do a couple of somersaults - very active! It was amazing. Gizmo even had his/her legs crossed at the ankles, which was kind of funny. I bet that's what happens at the 19wk scan and so the sex will end up being a surprise!
A big hi to everyone and lots of tummy rubs. DF should be home any minute and I can't wait to show him the new photo of Gizmo!
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Congrats Numa and Scooby on your new little ones!
that you saw your little ones heart beat, and congrats on making it past this milestone - now onewards to a beautiful pg and baby!
about describing my baby's birth as just like having an orgasm - yeah right! Sounds like something a man would say! Hope you have a great weekend in Canberra.
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