Born Oct/Nov 2015

Morning all.

Talking about apetite, ive realised i haven't been eating much too, was actually going to find out from you ladies today if am the only one, glad am not.

This heat though?? How are you guys sleeping?? Am seeing my gyna next week as per our last discussion he wanted to move my c section to the 16th, but that was going to be determined by weight and cause he was about a week ahead in terms of growth , i must say am tempted , but again other part of me says i must leave him for a week and stick to my normal date , am really feeling uncomfortable, now from yesterday when he moves i don't know what he pulls just above my pubic and it hurts, i actually scream. My braxton hicks are getting worse and i hate how much everybody keeps on telling me how big my tummy is as if i cant see it, worse i feel it aggg. I bought the last bits of things i needed yesterday .

Hope you enjoy your day

Zandri, that sounds like baby is pressing on a nerve, or more likely baby is causing something else to press on a nerve. From what I read it is quite common in pregnancy, you can Google "sciatica" in pregnancy and see if that rings any bells?

I know about it since I normally suffer from sciatica, from time to time, due to my old injuries.

Hi Clueless, I am also carrying small and always have this full feeling. Everything is very tight and I also thought that I just do not have any spare space lol. I have had a weird pain the last couple of days in my back. Its more in the middle of my back and almost feel like a shock type of pain across my spine. More or less the same feeling as when you hit you your elbow and you get that shock feeling. The pain comes and go's. I will mention it to my Dr but not really concerned. Or at lease I try not to be.

Zandri, I generally struggle from lower back pain due to some disc issues from when I was younger and stupid (horse riding injuries), but funnily enough this improved throughout both my pregnancies. I have always assumed it is because of my ligaments loosening. However, since this weekend I've had some period like pains, mostly in my lower back, part of the reason I went to hospital yesterday. It is more of a constant dull ache than cramps. After yesterday I know it is not a UTI or contractions, so it could be that I'm carrying in my hips?? I'm actually carrying quite small, which I think also affects appetite as there is just no more space left over for my stomach and food

Hi Clueless

I have also lost my appetite with this heat. I have to remind myself to eat. Happy to hear that I am not the only tall girl. I have really struggled with lower back pain lately and my Dr said it's because I am tall and I am carrying more in my hips. Don't know if you have had similar issues?

Hi Ladies!

I did a LOONG post last night and it got wiped by my phone

Lauz, gorgeous pics! And your belly looks really pretty, I can't believe you are as far as me and looking so awesome!

Zandri, I'm in the same boat! Im 1.79m exactly, and hubby is 1.92m. But my first LG was born at 2.8kg and is actually quite petite (though tall for her age now). Baby was measuring big up to 30 weeks (75th percentile) and I thought we were going to have a sturdy little girl this time, but at 32 weeks she was also 1.9kg. So waiting anxiously for my 34 week scan to see. I haven't picked up ANY weight in the last 3 weeks so am a bit worried. But I really struggle to eat, especially with this heat...

PP that little baby Jack is the most gorgeous and cute soft toy I have ever seen I showed it to hubby last night and he is smitten, absolutely LOVES it. We're going to have to google some online shopping to see if it is available somewhere! Regarding the in-laws, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. My in-laws are also excellent at turning tables on us and emotional blackmail, and the one time we had a sit-down with them and discussed how much their actions hurt my hubby didnt really change things. At least they don't make us have family discussions about our perceived behaviour I really don't envy you that. (My MIL is much more prone to sending scathing emails about our behaviour). I agree, all you can do is try and be honest with them, and pray. And I hope in your case the prospect of a new little grandchild will change their mindsets too. I'm sure they will go to some great lengths to attend the birth, once the situation has cooled down a bit. Holding thumbs that they do.

I can now confirm that Netcare charges R350 per check-up. I did go in yesterday, after the weekend's cramping and pain and then yesterday I felt very little fetal movement, so I thought better safe than sorry. It is worth every penny to hear that little heartbeat!! LG was doing fine, I don't have a UTI and they couldn't pick up any contractions while I was there. So, all clear for now, massive relief!

Anyway ladies, hope you have a great (albeit very HOT for the Gauteng ladies) day!

Good Morning Ladies

@Aden - Happy to hear that your appointment went well, and 1.9 kg's is spot on for 32 weeks. I will be 33 weeks tomorrow so I am just ahead of you and Lauz. But due to the c-sec I will be delivering at 38 weeks + 4. I am so looking forward to holding my baby.

23 Days until my Maternity leave start and 41 days until the C-sec. Wow time is flying now and it still feels like a have so much left to do.