January Chat for Feb Mamas

[jackobeano]

I had contractions all day Saturday that started to get stronger in the evening. I had some during the night that were 3 1/2 min apart lasting over a min and pretty intense but than pittered out and here I am still pregnant. This now marks the furthest I've gotten in a pregnancy but just by a few hours so we'll see how much longer my body can hold out against all these contractions (I get bouts that are time-able for hours).

[You Tell 'Em]

Originally Posted by jackobeano I had contractions all day Saturday that started to get stronger in the evening. I had some during the night that were 3 1/2 min apart lasting over a min and pretty intense but than pittered out and here I am still pregnant. This now marks the furthest I've gotten in a pregnancy but just by a few hours so we'll see how much longer my body can hold out against all these contractions (I get bouts that are time-able for hours).

That sounds like it would get annoying and no fun.


I've just had random bouts of no-timing contractions and no pattern to them. I'm still feeling TONS of pressure, so I know baby is low already :P I just placed an Amazon order for some placenta encapsulation stuff so I'm a tad excited for Wednesday for them to come, even though I won't get to use them until after baby comes (and I get my placenta back from the hospital). Even though I've done a natural birth before, I'm anxious about getting to the hospital (and making the calls to the appropriate people in time since my last birth was a home birth). My photographer is the furthest away (little over an hour from where we live, and the hospital is 20-25 mins further from where we live. Luckily my doula lives pretty close to me and would probably get to the hospital at the same time as us, if not maybe a little bit before.

[gghmommy]

Thanks for all the encouragement while I've been sick.. I am much better, though still not 100%. I'm so glad to be past 37 weeks now!! I want this baby to stay inside a little longer, but it's just such a relief to be this far. I don't know if it's because I'm feeling better or what but this child is dancing. I think he/she is just having too little room to really stretch out. My only current complaint is being tired and achy from my crazy coughing. I think I may have pulled a muscle in my back/ribs and the babe kicking the front and sides of my ribs isn't too pleasant either. So nice to feel the babe wiggling so much, though.

[abunchoflemons]

Sorry for pain to the one gal. I had & just kid sitting odd on my nerve. Right now I have a baby boy battle ram & its gettin uncomfy. He kicks front. My toddler at nights kinda massages back sometimes. Back pain gal try chiro. They do wonders.

We went to church & I slipped on ice this weekend slow enough I don't think anything big happened.. I peed m6y pants.... I felt so embarrassed but didn't want to risk going back to house & out again.

I'm so ready..... I. Just want my ob though.....

I'm also numb sometimes on my right side even if on left side... anyone else?

[Steph Ed]

Originally Posted by The Fancy Pansy Oh, how scary!! Did they tell you what they thought happened? Nothing going on here, except that I didn't take my magnesium two nights in a row, thinking I should cut back on it since I'm so close to term. But I was having awful BH and leg cramping again, so I won't be skipping it again any time soon. I didn't realize how much good it was doing!

No, I guess they just figured it was normal for a 38 weeker after the ultrasound showed nothing unusual. They were going to test my 'fluid' to see if it was amniotic, but never did. I wasn't scared, I just thought it could be time.

[Steph Ed]

Originally Posted by gghmommy Thanks for all the encouragement while I've been sick.. I am much better, though still not 100%. I'm so glad to be past 37 weeks now!! I want this baby to stay inside a little longer, but it's just such a relief to be this far. I don't know if it's because I'm feeling better or what but this child is dancing. I think he/she is just having too little room to really stretch out. My only current complaint is being tired and achy from my crazy coughing. I think I may have pulled a muscle in my back/ribs and the babe kicking the front and sides of my ribs isn't too pleasant either. So nice to feel the babe wiggling so much, though.

I'm so glad you are on the mend! Drink some water to help with the soreness. Ya know, you might even want to try electrolyte. I have a friend who drinks it when he is sick and says it helps him tremendously. I keep meaning to try it, but haven't yet.

Originally Posted by You Tell 'Em That sounds like it would get annoying and no fun. I've just had random bouts of no-timing contractions and no pattern to them. I'm still feeling TONS of pressure, so I know baby is low already :P I just placed an Amazon order for some placenta encapsulation stuff so I'm a tad excited for Wednesday for them to come, even though I won't get to use them until after baby comes (and I get my placenta back from the hospital). Even though I've done a natural birth before, I'm anxious about getting to the hospital (and making the calls to the appropriate people in time since my last birth was a home birth). My photographer is the furthest away (little over an hour from where we live, and the hospital is 20-25 mins further from where we live. Luckily my doula lives pretty close to me and would probably get to the hospital at the same time as us, if not maybe a little bit before.

What supplies did you get? I asked DH if he would help me. Gauging his reactions, I think I'm on my own on this one, lol!

[You Tell 'Em]

Originally Posted by Steph Ed What supplies did you get? I asked DH if he would help me. Gauging his reactions, I think I'm on my own on this one, lol!

I got an encapsulation kit so I don't have to stuff by hand (seems like it'll cut down on time), empty capsules and a cheap coffee grinder. I already have a dehydrator. I gave hubby a heads up since I used his Prime Membership account so he knows what I plan to do know. Although he knows I already plan to have a piece before it gets sent to Pathology. I figure consuming a pill is less "gross" than frozen placenta smoothies (in regards to MIL and hubby being around when I do it) Now I'm just hoping she doesn't freak when it's steaming and then dehydrating.

[The Fancy Pansy]

I had a freak out moment last night
I got up to go to the bathroom, and suddenly had this horrible pressure in my bum, the same as a really strong late labor contraction, but without my belly tightening.
It was so weird.
Then it gradually subsided and didn't happen again.
It must just have been the way the baby fell on something when I got up.
I was freaking out though thinking I'm not ready to have this baby at 4 am!!! I'm too tired!!! lol

[Sarahknavy]

Freaky!

[mrsbesky]

Originally Posted by lolson3 Anyone else having sciatic nerve pain? I'm about 38w4d. It usually kicks in later in the afternoon while I am up and walking and if I sit down for 10 minutes or so it goes away. This morning I got out of bed (late) and had the worst shooting pains down one of my legs in two places. I couldn't lay down again because dd needed to get to school in 15 minutes. Somehow I got her to school and while I was driving I coughed a few times and it triggered the nerve pain, which is a first for me because it is usually only when I walk. I've taken it easy the rest of the morning and took a warm bath, so it is finally gone. Anyone have any good stretches or can relate?

I had it BAD with my second pregnancy, and just every now and then with this one. Mine never let up with just sitting or laying tho, and I couldn't walk at all. What worked for me was finding the place in my bum that it hurt the most to push on. Then pushing on it and massaging it for about 30 sec. It hurts alot, but about 30 mins later all pain is gone and didn't come back for a few days. Dont know if it will work for you or not, but I hope it does.