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Yay Tiff

Chris- I have had the Crampiest pregnancy ever!!!! and at 27 weeks i had the EXACT same thing as you described , it was so intense it knida felt like ealy labour and my stomach kept going rock hard like a contraction too, panadol and heat packs didnt even do anything, mine lasted 24 hours, i did ring the hospital and she said try panadol and heat packs and if it doesnt work keep them posted, they didnt work but i slept on it and they went away by the morning. But i wasin so much pain that day i could hardly straighten my body or legs. I too have a doppler and baby was moving like mad so i knew the was ok but geez it was scary. Even ealry pregnancy ( after all my scares) like about your stage i use to get such bad cramping i remmeber crying at one stage thinking i dont want to lose the baby. I dont know what it is, i thought maybe cause of my placenta being low?? i really dont know
hope it doesnt hapen again for you hun. Actually the last couple of weeks since that day ( and the two days after i was crampy but not as bad) i havent had much cramping at all, have been feeling good, weird!!!

Tiff - I am so glad you got a clear u/s and got to see baby. That is always so reassuring and comforting. And it is so great to hear that the meds are helping.

Leslie - Congrats and welcome. This is a great place to talk and get some great advice especially for a first. It is so exciting to hear their little heartbeats for the first time it really does make it so real.

Sparkles - I think I have been in permanent nesting mode for a while. I just keep cleaning out and organizing. I am super excited to get an outdoor shed we ordered but now I have to wait for the 20+ inches of snow to disappear before they can put it in the yard.

Chris - I have felt way more with this pregnancy too. Maybe it is just that we are more sensitive to it. I swear this little one must stick itself in the funniest of positions but my back can hurt and then it is my side. And I have noticed way more shortness of breath than I ever did with Isaac. And I know what you mean with the blizzard. My doctor rescheduled my appt and I was able to go in early or else I would have had to push it to Friday.

My check up was good. Heard baby's heartbeat it was pushing some little body part out while they were measuring me but I am measuring according to time. I have been a little sore but that was because I was helping hubby with the snow. I didn't do anything lifting but helped push the snow off the cars. There is just so much and I feel bad not being able to help and I so love to do that stuff. But I took it easy today and didn't go out. I didn't want to push it. I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe whatever weather you may have.

i really think our bodies are reminding us to take it easy this time around lol as we kinda have to keep going due to having toddlers. Glad check up went well momma bear xo

Thank you all, it makes me feel much better that you all have experienced more pain in the second time around too. Hmmm, that didn't sound right but you know what i mean. I had another painful episode it woke me up at 5 this morning and continued on til about 10 this morning. I'm starting to to think the baby must be growing and like tiff said maybe my stomach will be bigger tomorrow. I have also been a bit nauseous and having those gray outs when I stand up, so I'm thinking my hormones must be on an upswing.

Tiff- how has day two with medicine been?? You must feel like a different person, its so great that it is taking care of it and your not puking anymore.

Lily*Blossom wrote: I also heard that after the birth of a second baby, the shrinking of the uterus is also more painful than the first time around. Hope you get a break from the aches and pains soon.

Just wanted to say that certainly for me afterpains this time around hurt like hell.....sometimes so much so they were rather like contractions again, I've been told that afterpains are stronger whilst breastfeeding though!?

Les -- Yay, that's exciting about your appointment!!! Woohooo!!

Mommabear -- I am glad your check-up went well and you took it easy shoveling snow. We also had another round of snow Monday and Tuesday and I shoveled again with DH cause it was just too much.

Sparkles -- wow, it is getting so close now! Are you way excited?? Nesting is a good sign...

Chris -- I have felt ligament pains from very early on in this pregnancy. Mine really didn't feel like cramps but like ligament pains, but I always thought how weird it was that I had them this early. I feel my ligaments a lot these days, especially after workouts or working where I stand all the time.

Tiff -- that is great that you are feeling so much better and that the meds are working for you. Hopefully the nausea will subside soon and you can get off the meds.

Not much new on my end. I have been super tired today and I don't really know why. I also had a dream last night that I was having a boy. Still hoping for a girl, but maybe that's a sign, lol. Well, we will hopefully see in a week from today.

Georgi I have heard that too - breastfeeding = painful contracting!!!! I wonder WHY?!

I think it's because of the hormone(s) released during breastfeeding that make the uterus contract. I had quite some cramps every time I was breastfeeding Kian for maybe 2 weeks after birth (maybe a bit longer). Will see what happens this time, lol.

I have heard the same thing about more pain after the second baby. In fact I was just talking to a friend that had a second csection and she was telling me how they had to put her on morphine for 24 hours because she was in so much pain. She said her mom and sister who both had vaginal non medicated births said the uterus pain after the second baby was much worse for them too.

ok so here is my next crazy worry. I hate to call the doctor and ask stupid questions but I don't know how bad it is for you and I can't find much online about it. Since the snow our road is crazy bumpy, like jarring and it takes about five minutes at a time to get out of the neighborhood. I expect it will take weeks to go away. Anyone know how bad driving down a very bumpy road is? I can feel my ligaments pulling on bumps since I'm already having issues with ligaments but I'm more worried about the placenta being jarred too much. I was originally worried that the pains I was having at night might have been caused by being tossed around the car but I ignored the thought until i went out again today.

I keep promising myself that I will catch up and update but there never seems to be enough hours in the day. I keep planning on doing it in the evenings but then end up in bed by 20.00.

TIFF-Please don't feel bad about the meds as your doctor is right in saying that dehydration and ketosis are much more dangerous than taking them. I took them right the way through with Molly and up to 24 weeks this pregnancy and everything has been fine. I was so bad with Molly, I was waking up in the night with vomit in my mouth and that was even with the meds. It probably saved both our lives at the end of the day. I am just grateful that we live in an age where there is lots of knowledge about these things as many years ago (I think in the 70s) those poor women who were sick were put on thalidomide which resulted in all the babies being deformed in some way. There is a lot more research behind what we are taking and if it wasn't safe, they wouldn't let us have the meds.

I read somewhere about MOMMABEAR having little spots in her strecth marks, am I right or have I got mixed up? I just wanted to say that at the end of my pregnancy with Molly, I had this and after the birth, they spread all over my body. It was called PUPPP (pruritic urticarial plaques and papules of pregnancy). It is pretty rare and usually only lasts for a couple of weeks but I had it for ten and scratched until I bled. It kept me awake more than the baby and I only wish I had gone to the doctor earlier as originally I just put it down to my skin being stretched. I had to have steroid creams and some stuff to was and moisturise with. I was also told that it would only happen the once, but I fear it is coming back. If it is still bad, go to your doctor hun, please don't suffer. I think a lot of pregnant women just put up with these things and assume that it's just all part and parcel of being pregnant.

GEORGI-I am sorry to hear about the cramps. I bled alot when breastfeeding and used to really gush after a feed but didn't have afterpains. The only thing I can think is that after my c-section, they gave me really strong pains meds which I took regularly for a few weeks and this must have masked the pain?! I think once your uterus is back to it's normal size, maybe it will get better but if you're worried, maybe check with your GP in case you have an infection? It's all caused by the oxytocin you produce as the result of breast feeding I believe.

SPARKLES-It's getting exciting now hun! How are you? Sorry to hear about baby being breach. Have you thought about having acupuncture to try and turn baby? I believe it's effective!

AFM, I saw the VBAC midwife last week and she got me to see the consultant. To cut a long story short, the new plan is that I won't be induced early as my diabetes is not out of control enough. In fact, he told me that they shouldn't have worried me about the risk of stillbirth when going overdue with diabetes as my result wasn't high enough to be classed as full on diabetes. It's more a case of glucose in tolerance and a sign that I am at risk of developing diabetes further down the line. He also said that he knows that I wish for a VBAC and induction with a previous scar can be castastrophic and that I should wait for natural labour but they would offer me a sweep If I want at 40 weeks. With regards to baby's size, I am measuring 3 weeks ahead (now due 5th April) and beacause my blood sugars are so stable and my fasting glucose with Molly was negative, he believes I may ust make big babies anyway. I feel a lot better with the plan and just hope I don't go too far over. I have acupuncture booked for the full moon on the 30th March but I think I will pass on the sweep until I am a week over as it will be more likely to work. I have my rlt, epo and have some clary sage oil and sweet almond oil for later on (need to get some jasmine). I know I keep promising photos but rarely get 2 minutes to myself these days :s I have a photo shoot booked for the 22nd and may end up waiting until I get those as they will be more forgiving. Please forgive me if I have missed anything major, I'm trying to catch up but keep forgetting who said what. Love to you all xxx

Aw Tiff, I do feel for you. I remember feeling like it was never going to get any better but was pleased that I could enjoy things once I got over it. I didn't realise that LM was a biggun too. Nine pound is a good size for 10 days early. Have you tried acupunture yet? Or those wrist bands with the pressure points on them? I know it gets frustrating when people keep suggesting things that you have already tried, I could have punched people every time they mentioned 'ginger'! Just get rest when you can, I know you have LM but maybe just make the most of when dh is around to help. Hope you feel better soon, thinking of you x

hey ladies yes i sure am getting excited, cant wait for my scan on monday morning!!
and in regards to baby neing breeched i really dont think he is , the hiccups are down low all the time.

oh my goodness it has been so hot here, its great for te beach, we tool out our new jet ski today but after being in the sun then going to hubbies rugby game in the sun, i felt so ill i nearly passed out, but all ok. Cant wait for it to start cooling down, maybe in another month to 6 weeks or so

Tiff- hun sorry your sick again xo

Galaxy- great news about your glucose and chances of a VBAC, good luck not long now xo

Chris- ihope the bumps are ok, i cant even imagine how bumpy it can be as we dont get snow here xo

Hi to everyone else.

well i have pretty much got everythingbought for baby, just need to finish his room and pack my bags etc, I have washed his clothes and sheets/blankets etc. so i am getting there andi bought some newborn nappied the other day. Cant wait to meet ths little fella now!!

Just a cute story i was at the shops the other day and there was a baby infront of us ( prob like 9 months) and he and Kyrah were smiling at eachother, she turned to me and pointed at him and said baby ( as she does, she is obsessed with babies) then she turned back to boy and said to him, my baby and patted my tummy showing him ( actually trying to lift my shirt) it was very cute lol she wants to hold and kiss every baby she sees so i cant wait for her to meet her baby brother.

Sparkles, what is the scan for? Is it to check the placenta's position or baby's. Got my fingers crossed for you x

Tiff. I'm sorry to hear you don't feel well again. Hopefully it was just the meal. Don't worry about complaining because it doesn't even sound like your complaining to me. And seriously when you ae nauseous, it is always on your mind and literal is your life for as long as it lasts. We all totally get it.

Sparkles. Can't wait to hear the results Monday. I'm sure you are right and the baby is head down. You are definately not making me look foreward to being pregnant over the summer.

I went to the doctor to have my urine tested cause my mom thought it might be a kidney infection. While I was there the doc wanted to push on my belly, and guess what i was having a contraction. So I was again immediately sent for a scan. Everything was fine, everything was closed and baby was bouncing like a crazy baby. They looked at my kidneys too.my urine tests don't come back til Tuesday so they gave me prescription to start for an infection. Pain is still there, I can feel my uerus tighten and I notice now because I get a back ache when it does. So I'm hoping that the pain will run its course and the uterine coontractions will mostly be painless for the most part. I go back to the doctor for my 4 month on the 23rd.

Galaxy- the scan is to check the position on my placenta

Chris- wow a little scary, hopefully everything will settle back down xo

Chris - Are you actually experiencing proper contractions already or are they braxton hicks contractions?? I started getting very strong braxton hicks contractions as early as 15 weeks if not before with Klara I have to admit they did sometimes put me on edge because they were so strong!

OMG- Chris take it easy okay? I hope your test results come back okay. Glad you got some medicine. Maybe it would be good for you to take cranberry supplements on a regular basis. I have to do that because I get UTI's a lot during pregnancy.

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LB - I cannot believe how close I am either but it is starting to get to that point where I cannot help but feel very pregnant. So sorry to hear that you had another violent tossing of your cookies. Does your eye hurt at all? Maybe your body just needs to adjust or let it build up in your system? I hope it ends quickly for you.

Skyllar - I had and have lots of boy dreams as have family member. At this point everyone thinks it is a boy so I would really laugh it if comes out a girl.

Chris - I had the same concern and actually mentioned it to the doctor since I was on my way there with the bumpy snow. She said that in a normal pregnancy it wouldn't do any harm. Now if you were close to going into labor anyhow it could help the process but not to worry. Sorry to hear about your kidney issues. I completely feel you on the back pain and discomfort. I hope they get everything sorted out for you.

Emma - so good to see you and I know what you mean about keeping up on posting. Luckily I do not have to worry about stretch marks or spot but I do know it was a conversation we had and that someone did have them. I am glad you had a good appointment and I am glad to have someone else in the "you just have big babies" club. I guess we can wait for our little chunky monkies together since we are both due in early April.

Sparkles - Your hubby plays rugby? My dh and I watched a game and he has tossed around the idea of trying to play but it isn't very popular around here. That is so sweet that Kyrah really understands and even calls it her baby. I don't think Isaac really understands yet but he is starting to notice little things. I feel behind on getting things ready for baby but I did pick up the gallon of paint for the room so that is a start right? I need my new shed to empty the closet into and the feet of snow outside are keeping that from happening right now. I hope your scan goes well and everything is in place.

I am an absolute hormonal mess at the moment. I have crazy cravings and feel miserable. So I am going to blame it on the hormones maybe this is a big growth spurt week or something.

Georgi- I assume it was braxton hicks type contractions since there was nothing going on with the cervix. I had the sono after I had talked to the doctor, and the doctor was in surgery when I was done so I didn't talk to her. From what I understand they are considered braxton hicks unless they are progressing you into labor... is that right? I think the doctor sent me for the sono as a precaution since it was accompanied by pain.

Yeah I'd say so.....what is the plan for you? will you be having an elective c-section this time around?