Pregnancy after Miscarriage or Loss #8

So sorry milly *hugs*

So sorry milly xxx

So sorry for your loss Milly

Had to do a hospital run today after child got me good in the stomach this morning. Waiting for my AntiD, had bloods done and trace. 5 erratic ctx in 15mins and possible internal bleeding. Go home today after I get my antiD, come back tomorrow for further monitoring, test results and possible extra antiD. Bub is moving, got very active when on the ctg after a while, I think she had enough of the ctx and so started fighting back lol. Had to wait to turn it off as she didn't want to stop moving and they needed to see her hr decelerate again before turning it off. So she seems pretty happy and healthy in there at least :) And I can deal with the pain as it isn't as bad as yesterday when it was determined to be a pain in the back so hey, if I can get through that and if I can actually move today then I'm pretty happy, annoyed at the pains and lack of sleep (bad night with DS2) but happy that all is rather well and less pain

Glad you're feeling better today damprye :)

Wow it's so quiet on here. We're has everyone gone ???? How are you all?

I'm here Mel, just stalking in the background waiting for someone to post lol.
I'm good, feeling fat & looking frumpy. Have to keep reminding myself that I'm pregnant & not eating my way out of my clothes.
Have my first midwife appt tomorrow. Have noticed a direct relation between my anxiety levels & medical appointments, it's like I prepare for bad news every time I have to have a scan, dr appt etc. I'm hoping I get to hear babies HB tomorrow.

Anyone else floating around out there waiting for a post??

um Yes! I had an omg moment when I glanced sideways at the mirror as I have quite the popped tummy now. 22w still not feeling much with the anterior placenta but I have decided that what will be will be and I have no control. I am doing what I should etc.

Kbudgie some days the mirror is my friend but most of the time not at the moment lol. I have no shape (does well rounded count?) & my waist had disappeared. Geez it'll be good to actually look pregnant!

Just heard baby's HB at mw clinic, I got teary eyed again but she was lovely & said that I was allowed to be amazed. Am now booked in for my next mw clinic, two different physio sessions, child birth classes & 20 week scan - it's all happening!
Still haven't got the results for my nt scan, not happy, but the mw said she will chase it up for me.
Feeling pretty good today :)

Tick Toc.......im 30 weeks and i think i lost some weight but i cannot put on more than 3 kilos in the next 7 weeks...do you think i can do it LOL LOL......? i have always popped out early and looked pregnant so i was kinda lucky there...Not long and you'll look pregnant !!! So glad that everything is going well and that everythings happening....i was like you up until my 20 week scan and then i have relaxed......and its easier when you can feel the baby..

Kbudgie.....i love it when the belly pops out..

Me....well my heart burn is slightly better..been following the same routine and it seems to have helped...still getting braxtons but not as bad....im tired and finding it difficult to walk around now...feels like she is going to fall out...starting to stress about money and the name that i have picked for her...

Melster- Similar here with not being able to gain much in the next few weeks eep

Ticktoc- Yays for HB :D and yup, totally been stalking waiting for others to post haha

Kbudgie- I'm still waiting to really "pop" if I eat too much I look preggo XD

AFM- 33weeks down, guesses to how far left to go haha. Got a serious waddle going on over here, worse if I try to go fast. To try and keep her out of my JJ and to help my body not be in pregnant let loose mode, I've gone for the old army posture lol. Bum in (pelvis tilted forwards), tummy in (pull that and my pelvic floor up), chest out (shoulders back) annnnd march (waddle) lol. I found myself slouching too much so whenever I notice, I start again. Has really helped with the pain and pressure issues, although the front of my pubis can't be helped, try as I might, there is just no way to get her higher than she is haha

I am woman, hear me roar ;-)

Was so upset today thinking my washing machine was on its way out, almost in tears when it refused to work (drain) after losing my dryer just a few weeks ago and finally getting sunshine to be my new dryer... Cos what's the point of sun if I can no longer wash my clothes right? Well, I fixed it, all by my pregnant self :D Feeling so empowered abd got such a buzz out of it. Really thought all of my hard work of late (both personal and professional life) was about to all come crashing down this week, just as it had improved and why would-be I? Its what usually happens when things are looking up right? Well I am a stubborn bloody so 'n so and refused to let it get the best of me and there was no way I was going to be able to sleep. So, so happy that I'm so pigheaded haha! Had to con
me share my excitement.

Oh and just to be clear, NO heavy lifting was required, all thankfully able to be fixed without lifting anything other than saturated clothing out of my front loader. In the end, it turned out to be a bit of elastic caught up in the spinny thing (yeah, real technical ;-) ) needed for the drain function to work. It was also stopping spin cycle from functioning as that needs the drainage system to be funtional. I know it was an easy thing to fix but I don't care, fact of the matter is *I* figured out the problem, *I* fixed the problem, *I* didn't need the help of a man, *I* didn't need the help of a professional and *I* accomplished it all by my self without voiding the warranty so *I* am giving myself a well deserved pat on the back and gonna go to sleep now proud as punch over my latest hurdle.

Also got everything sorted today to teach others my profession, which is something I've been needing to sort out for a while now. Also my house is clean (apart from washing and dishes lol) and that has made me feel real happy. I'm no longer ashamed for people to see my house and am pretty sure I'll be ok mentally to deal with the days I can't keep it as good as right now. So yeah, feeling pretty proud of myself for pushing through everything that has happened so far and still being able to keep my self worth :)

You are an amazing inspiration damprye :) I love that feeling of accomplishment when you stand on your on two feet & problem solve :)

I was naughty tonight :( On Sunday I opened a bottle of red to add to a casserole & it's been sitting on my bench taunting me ever since - had a flat out full on day at work yesterday & came home to dishes in the sink & had to cook dinner despite DP being home for the day so I had a mini vent. Then today it's the 2yr anniversary since my nana suddenly passed which meant I woke up this morning & started crying. My brother then rang to say my sil gave birth to their little boy early this morning so my happy tears combined with my grief tears & I went to work feeling drained.
Had a discussion with DP tonight over the phone (he's away with work) about last night & other grievances which meant more tears of frustration - so I had a teeny tiny glass of wine. After 3 months of no wine it was bitter but oh so good. My legs immediately felt warm & tingly so I tipped the rest of the glass & bottle down the sink to remove temptation. Bad mummy ;(

Off to bed early I think, it's been a tiring week.

its soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo quiet on here.....whats everyone up too???

im 31 weeks...have a 3d scan monday...and ob appointment Thursday....have 5 weeks left at work and 7 till the section....im finding it difficult to walk around now....

5 weeks left of work.....so jealous! I haven't even told work yet lol. That was on today's to do list but the boss has been out at meetings all afternoon.
You're doing a great job keeping that baby in there Mel :)

AFM Can anyone say "hungry hungry hippo"?!?! According to my pre pregnancy weight I shouldn't put on more than 10kgs for the whole pregnancy (thank goodness for being tall, makes it much easier to hide my weight) and so far so good, not even 1kg but this week is testing me, so hungry. Fruit has become my friend to fill the gap. Maybe I should bring carrot sticks to work?

16 weeks tomorrow WOOHOO!!

Carrot and celery sticks are awesome, especially with peanutbutter or cream cheese.

Not long now.

afm 34weeks, today. Tiredness, ctx and sore hips/groin bugging me a bit but feeling pretty good. Have dilated 2cm recently but not concerned as we know she could come early and are prepared for that.

Damprye when you & Mel have your bubbas I think I'll be close to being the only one left in here so I hope you hold baby in as long as possible :)

That won't happen, groups tend to pick up when I'm not in them lol

I am still here too just so busy and tired

Tick Tok....4 weeks after today ;) baby feels like she is going to fall out at any minute now......i know she wont but thats what it feels like

WOW 1 kilo.....lucky you...i think put on 10kilo by then.......i think im up to about the 18kilo mark at the moment and im 32 weeks monday....so dont want to put on more than 2 kilo in 6 weeks!!!!!!! can i do it??????? I am much smaller than my other pregnancys :o 35 plus with my first and 20 plus with my second...but my belly is alot smaller this time....and with my other pregnancies i stopped weighing myself coz i was scared...

Damprye...WOW 34 weeks...youre getting there..are you having a section?

Tick tok....we will still be around and come and visit you....ill probably stalk after the baby because im so used to coming on and distracting myself..

Its just so quiet on here full stop......

Hey Kbudgie....

Im excited about getting to see bubs on Monday..i really want to see what she looks like so i can have it sink in im having a baby..my little girl and decide if her name suits her

Im getting on and off period type pains....but nothing much happening here

Hiya just thought I'd post too... I'm 31 weeks 4 days today and have been away on holidays for 4 weeks! Yesterday was my first day back at work and only have another 2.5 weeks to go before going on maternity leave. I'm looking forward to it. I can't really concentrate at work anymore and am just over it. Lots of standing there as well and my hips hurt most days. I had an ob appointment on Monday and apparently bub has turned breach, which hasn't been very comfy, little feet kicking near my bladder and the shift was quite painful. Hopefully it will turn before long. I'm going to acupuncture today and see if she can do something for me.
I just received a message from my brother that my little nephew was born a few hours earlier :D Just excited as their bub was their first and he came 2 days early, so there is still hope for me as well :D I hope we won't go very much past the due date. Unfortunately I won't be able to visit them as they're on the other side of the world :(
Good to see your little ones are hanging in there! kbudgie - can't believe you're 23 weeks already! And Tictoc - 16 weeks! Yay! Ticktoc - I'm constantly starving! I've gained 12 kilos so far and you can barely see the difference. It's all gone to my boobs and bump and a bit to my hips :$. Bub is almost 2 kilos. Still don't look very pregnant in some of my clothes. Am trying to wear stuff that shows off the bump :) By about 28 weeks I finally was asked when bub was due, instead of the question: are you pregnant by any chance? Not that I'm complaining anymore about having a smallish bump, it's starting to be in the way, so am happy to stay this way for a bit longer ;) I eat 1 or 2 carrots as morning snack, an apple in the afternoon, a handful of nuts when I know dinner is going to be late. (But during holidays I had lollies and chocolate as well, naughty, but yum) Have a good day girls!!

my outfit today I looked normal from the front, only when I turned side on was bumped obvious, black jumper and a skirt.

It's Friday & it would be lovely to go home & have a red or 3 but I'll be satisfied rubbing my belly.

Hope everyone has a good weekend :)

Ticktoc- How did your weekend go?

Kbudgie- Lol it's funny when that happens.

Me4- Likely bub will still turn head down. They generally don't get concerned until sometime after 34weeks :)
Melster- How did today go?

AFM- I cannot wait for today to end. Been kept awake all last night by DS2 and my bladder, been constantly sitting on the loo all day peeing and still managing to leak onto my underwear and I have no damn idea how. TMI but also been to the toilet about 5 times today with very loose backside. Every time bub or I move, I am busting for the loo, it is absolutely ridiculous. Temper is very short on top of that, I just don't want to deal with anything or anyone today. My house is a mess cos I have been reorganizing again but starting to see the improvement from it and washing, washing, washing! Been waiting so long for the whites to dry, the next few loads had to be refreshed as they were sitting in their baskets so long and since there doesn't seem to be sun coming any time soon and not wanting to fall behind, I took 5 loads to the laundromat today to use their dryers but it costs a small fortune and then I have a sudden huge amount of folding to do...which is currently sitting next to me. Instead of folding, I'm laying on the couch trying not to hurl. And so tired as well, about 5mins after going down for a nap cos of the bad night, I head "knock, knock, knock, knock", which woke me, which made me need to pee AGAIN and it turned out to be my neighbors with a hammer. Their driveway is right next to mine and our front doors face each other across the driveways so it was literally happening in front of my damn door. I was napping (rather attempting to nap) in my loungeroom as the stairs atm hurt and exhaust me so much, I couldn't bare climbing them unnecessarily. I am so over pregnancy today and cannot wait for lil Miss to come out already. For convenience wise (also accounting for her health wise) I so want to go into proper labor the night of the 22nd of September lol. Selfishness wants her out sooner than that (like right now would be fantastic) but I know that is just pain and exhaustion talking. Just wanna wake up tomorrow happy and refreshed lol.

Father's Day I wasn't feeling to well and was having some period pains etc and wasn't feeling well, by 6 I had caved and went to the hospital to speak to the midwives. Took mum as hubby looked after kids and thought I'd just be send home. We got a terrible midwife, and have had trouble with her before. She has been there for years and I have no idea why and the rudeness of her would put ppl off and not want to ring... Just like I never do, I said I wanted to speak to someone and explained and she rolled her eyes. Huffed and asked if I had rang first or spoke to my ob. I said no, she took me to the room and started obs and questions and was so horrible and snappy, telling me she didn't want my spiel and just wanted the answers. Rolled her eyes and mum and was rude and told her off and told her to move and get out way and was just nasty.

Anyways she put me on the monitor, checked my knickers , checked for amniotic fluid ... She started to panic as I was having contractions and they were getting stronger and 3 minutes apart. Coz I'm 32 weeks I can't have baby there and she went spastic... So I was organised to go to another hospital.. When hubby came to pick me up she was so rude telling him to run to the car etc so he could pick me up. I was given a tablet to stop the contractions and was admitted to another hospital and have been here since. Been having continual medicine to stop labour and have had one steroid shot for babies lungs and have another this morning.. I only could manage 3 hrs sleep last night.

I'm hope things will ease up and I can be sent home today or tomorrow. Think I'm starting to feel slightly depressed. Stressed and anxious. Having some terrible strange thoughts....

She sounds horrid Mel! Fingers crossed you get discharged today so you can go home.

Hi everyone :waves: Everything is good here, enjoying the sunshine & warmer weather. Have had a heavy, sore tummy the last two days & am not sleeping properly so starting to feel average. Wish I had more sick leave.....
Did I tell you I told work last weds? It went better than I had hoped & now when it's quiet everyone tells me to go home 15-10mins early & put my feet up.
3 weeks til my next scan, cannot wait to see baby again. Am still not putting on weight, am worried about growth but I am over weight to start with so I guess it balances out. I eat when I'm hungry & am making better food choices. I have a desk job but walk 15-20mins every day, do yoga once a week & race around doing house work etc on the weekends.

oh Mel she sounds like a nightmare. fx bub stays put a little while longer xxx
ticktoc I hear you on the leave, feeling tired every day. Its nice they try and send you a little early though x
hi to everyone else, it really is quiet!

afm plodding along, sold the office stuff so the room will soon be in nursery mode!! I can hardly wait

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I'm allowed to DTD again :leap: :leap: :leap:

OB is happy for bub to come whenever now and doesn't think that she'll stay put much longer (not holding my breathe though) and I have my foetal growth and wellbeing scan on Tuesday, as well as my anethesist appointment. Can't wait to see her again :D

Woohoo damprye lol I think I would struggle if I got told it was off my list of approved recreational activities :D

Any word from Mel?

Melster is out of hospital

I was devo when it was taken off my list lol. Totally need it!

Hey.

Yeah I'm out, defiantly not feeling to flash tho...not sure if its just normal pre labour or labour.. Runny poo's, nausea, pains, weeping, pressure, irritability, emotional, pains down below, headaches etc etc etc etc... Hopefully she stays in that bit longer. She is a 5th engaged apparently...

How are you feeling now Mel?

I'm off to the Gp for a check up tomorrow - have felt really "off" since Saturday, still haven't gained weight, my boobs have almost shrunk to pre pregnancy size & my belly is no longer prominent or as hard or high. There's been no noticeable movement/flutters either since last week. Then last night I went to a pregnancy physio class & was the only one who didn't have a noticeable belly bump. I actually felt my eyes ***** with tears & did cry when I got home.
DP refuses to be worried as everything things been ok so far but my anxiety is driving me nuts. I have a scan in two weeks but don't see the mw clinic for another four weeks so I need reassurance.

Ticktoc- Hope everything is ok. It's quite a normal time to worry as well.

AFM- Hip, hip, hooray! 36weeks today :D

Ticktoc - I hope all is well with little bub. Don't forget that they're really small still at the stage you're at and bub may have moved position to a spot where you can't feel the little one. Your GP might send you for an in between scan to give you ease of mind... Fingers crossed all's well. Will be stalking for news.

Thanks ladies, I want to cry ;( There's no one IRL that I can really talk too. I just feel so crappy.
I'm sure the GP will make me feel better & tell me to take time off work & recharge my batteries but I need proof that bub's still safe & sound.
I hate feeling like this, it's embarrassing

Hey everyone

Hey tick Toc...you poor thing, how many weeks are you now? have you been to the dr yet?????

Im still here...sorta... :) got so many pre labour symptoms its not funny.....but she is still staying in for now...im 33 weeks..so even if she stays in another 3 weeks.....i dunno i just feel like she thinks she is ready to come out....

My kids are playing up something chronic at the moment..its a nightmare at home...with all the stress and probably picking up on me and hubby and the baby coming....arrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I'm 18wks tomorrow Mel & seeing the Gp tomorrow afternoon. Am actually going to take the day off work, I need to rest. There's a lady at work who has been on leave for the last 6 weeks & I'm hesitating telling her I'm pregnant, it just doesn't feel right.

Your little girl sounds stubborn, am sure she'll come when she's ready :)

Tictock- I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow.

Melster- I totally get the kid thing. I wanna scream at mine atm, not that it'd do any good lol.

AFM- Had my scan, bub is 2.9 (6lb4oz) and I forgot to ask about my cervix so will have to wait till Monday to find out what that was and totally sooking haha. She is VERY long going by u/s. Looking forwards to meeting her soon. 38days at absolute most until we meet :D 28 if on EDD and 12 if she comes on the day I picked :P

oh ticktoc xxxx don't be embarrassed hon, I have days where I am unsure bubs is ok. I blame the anterior placenta as it restricted what I can feel. fx you can get some reassurance tomorrow. When was last scan and when is next? anterior placenta was confirmed at morph scan for me and it took longer til I could feel anything. hubby had not felt bub yet but we did manage to get bub to move my little tablet when I had it on my tummy yesterday