AUGUST 2014 BABIES!

Hi everyone

It's been a while.

Want to send out my deepest condolenses to Gabi...can't even begin to imagine what you are going threw. You remain in our prayers.

Welcome to Claire.

Pregnancy has thus far has been going great. Except i'm starting to feel a lot heavier, looks like i'm close to the end. Heat is killing me...think that's the only times i remember i'm pregnant. Shortness of breath and dizzyness also kicking in. A lot more lazier this time around...like when i'm busy its cool, but to get there sometimes takes a lot of motivation.Think 2nd time around is really different to first, even my husband notice it...says i don't oohh and aahh about this baby, than what i did with our first born.

Have been feeling some kicks here and there...especially when her/ his sister is kissing my tummy or sits by me. Think they connecting already...gosh i hope so.

Having my 18 week check-up tomorrow, excited...think everytime i hear his/ hers heartbeat. That's when i bond more, believing more and sinking in more that i'll be a mom of 2 soon.

Also have this fear of neglecting my first born, once baby is here...so now just showering her with love and affection. Is that normal, for those who had gone through this before?

Eve - sorry for only replying now. I was told by my widwife that i should go on a no sugar, sweets, fat, yoghurt, milk (like drinking glasses of milk, okay in tea), juice/ gas cooldrink, starch diet. Get in loads of protein, green vegs especially, wholewheat/ grain foods, eat 3 different types of fruit a day, loads of water and 20 minutes of exercise (walking/ swimming/ yoga/ belly dancing, even just normal dancing). I know its a mouthful and even i can't stick to all of it, but try my best.

Gabi, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I was really praying that everything would be fine for you. I wish you all the best in your recovery.

Welcome claire. This seems to be a quiet group, but it's nice to have you join. I'm guilty of not posting very often. Hopefully things will get busier on here as our pregnancies progress.

how are all the other ladies? I had my 2nd scan on 6 feb and all was well. Still too early to tell the sex unfortunately. We want to know because dh is longing for a girl. Hopefully next scan we'll be able to see.

Hi everyone
I didnt want to make this post, I didnt want to depress or scare anyone.

I felt things were not right, and made an appointment on the 10 Feb instead of waiting for the 14th Feb.

Unfortunately the sac had collapsed and I was busy miscarrying.
measurements showed that baby had stopped growing about a week before.
we were absolutely devastated.
I totally blame myself, I should have gone to the doctor as soon as the bleeding started, instead of doing internet research myself and not wanting to be one of those moms who runs to the gynae every 5 minutes.
I am just writing this so that if anyone else feels that something is not right GO SEE YOUR GYNAE.


I had a D&C the very next day as the cramping and bleeding was becoming too much.
Everyone is treating me like i am going to crack any second, but I really am fine now, having a 2 year old running around helps
I also found out from my mom that she also had two miscarriages, but went on to have another 3 healthy babies afterwards. so she has been counseling me too which is helpful when they have been through the same.

I really just want to wish you all a blessed and healthy pregnancies.

Love to you all

Hello!

Can I join you ladies? This is my third baby, I'm still in shock...it still doesn't feel very real. I have a 4 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. Baby is due 5 August but both my other children were induced after their due dates, so this baby will probably be a bit later too.

How you feeling, Gabi? I would be climbing the walls if I were you. Thank goodness you have such an amazing dr. A lot of other doctors may have terminated by now. Holding fingers for you that everything is fine. Have you been for blood tests to see if your levels are still rising?

Bee, I'm also thinking of using a midwife this time. Both my kids were born in the same hospital, which I loved. But my dr. has moved to a new hospital, which I really don't like. I'm thinking a midwife might be a better option as I would love to have a water birth. I love my dr. though. Still can't make my mind up. I'm also suffering with bad constipation this time. Trying to eat more fruit but it doesn't help.

Eve, I put on at least 20 kgs with each pregnancy and I am determined not to with this one. I'm also aiming for around 8. Have only put on 100g so far. But my tummy is getting really huge. I've cut out all sugar, drinking loads of water and snacking in between meals on proteins like nuts and cheese and plain yogurt. Hoping not to start putting on weight til 20 weeks. Only 5 weeks to go!

Has anyone started showing yet? I feel like I'm 6 months pregnant already!

Hi everyone
I have been MIA for a while but im doing good. I went for my scan and everything was looking great...i eat more than usual but hey if baby is happy im happy.

Hello Bee and welcome to the site

@Gabi - im crossing my fingers and toes for you and hope your miracle comes through

Im due end of july or early august so we will see how that goes...im quite excited and scared at the same time. I had a massive flu as well but came out of it with a great drink made fron boiled ginger root,mint,lemon and honey.....that did the trick for me and what i liked about it was the fact that i could have it hot or cold.

Have healthy pregnancies ladies

Hi there

Eve & Bee - thanks for your concern. I am in such a funny place right now. am I pregnant or not, or just waiting for nature to take its course??

Went for the follow up scam on Wednesday, still no heartbeat
But my doctor still doesn't want to terminate, he says that I have a very very funny cycle so he really is not comfortable to date the pregnancy yet!
I feel like I have been permanently 5 weeks pregnant for the last MONTH!!!
When I saw the stand in gynae in December he said I was 5 weeks, when I saw my doc on the 20th Jan (I thought I was 8 weeks), bloods came back at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. Then saw doc on the 29th Jan, still no heartbeat and he said that there had been progress from the week before, and made measurements of 6 weeks 1 day!
I guess I should be grateful that my doc does not want to make any quick decisions.
I have also been bleeding quite a bit (not bright red blood, just pink and brown, but the quantities have increased) still taking the Progesterone and Utrogestan which I am hoping is making a difference (its making me emotional as all hell!!!)

But I am being positive, I have another follow up appointment on the 14th Feb so please please hold thumbs for me. I just want to hear that heartbeat so badly.

Bee - I think it's fantastic that you're going for a vbac with a midwife.

Do you have any tips of what to eat?

I hope the ladies are alright. Toughest thing to go through