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Open Question: Can I go to the dentist while pregnant?
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:43:22 GMT)
I am 33 weeks pregnant and its time for my annual check up/cleaning. Is it ok to go as long as they don't do xrays??
I would just wait until after she is born but I also have a tooth that is bothering me. Is it ok to go?
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Open Question: jacuzzi bath while pregnant?
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:32:14 GMT)
I am 33 weeks pregnant. My husband and I are going on our last "baby moon" this weekend. We are staying at a hotel that has a jacuzzi bathtub in the room. Its NOT a hot tub because I fill it myself and would fill it with only warm water. Then turn on the jets to relax. Can I go in this tub??? I keep seeing where it says no, but if I don't put in hot water, it should be ok, right? Why should I not go in it? I am confused.
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Open Question: my HCG levels didnt double plz help me?
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:23:27 GMT)
im 33 two kids PCOS and irregular periods i actually had a period with no help on 2-23-10 normal i stopped on march 2nd spotted for 3 days i had sex 3-4-10 i kept spotting untill saturday 3-6-10 it became a little heavier reddish brown i kept spotting which i still am i spoke with my dr. she told me maybe i should take a preg test maybe i was having a misscaraige which ive had 4 so i decied to take 1 on 3-13-10 which showed up immediatley,i then had a blood test done this monday 3-15-10 positive blood test,i had a quant drawn it was 1406 she told me i was around 3 weeks pregnant so today i had it drwan and it was only 1616 so it didnt double is this ok or what does this sound like my dr hasnt called me yet so im not sure what she is gonna suggest so any help is appreciated,i have low progesterone and was just put on prometruim on monday so im hopeful it will start raising with that anyways any advice or info will help God Bless you all and thank you so much.
also he spotting was very light brown to pink sometimes a little reddish brown but mostly pink today is day 2 on prometruim and i have very very light brown discharge now so next to no spotting already which is good i was advised to do nothing untill it stopped
the spotting (SRRY)
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Open Question: is he being insensitive or am i being unreasonable for being upset?
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:58:58 GMT)
ok lets see if i can give you guys the short version.. i am 33 weeks pregnant, and a week ago this past Sat. my 29 yr old baby brother passed away suddenly in his sleep. the night before his death he had been out and had drank way too much, so we are thinking that contributed to his death although until the reports come in we won't know 100% for sure... alright, well today was my husbands twin sister and brothers 21st birthday and so the family threw them a huge cookout/birthday party. i have already resolved to the fact that they would all be drinking, but i asked my husband not too drink too much because, well obviously because of what just happened to my brother, and so that i wouldn't stress or worry. well, about 9:00 pm i decided to come home because i had to get our 2 yr old to bed, so i left him in the safety of his parents house. well, he just called me about 10 minutes ago and said the parents made them all leave because they have to work early in the am, so everyone went to the sisters house to party. when he called i could tell he had already had alot to drink and so i begged him to please once again, not drink too much. and his response was, calm down and stop being so dramatic i'll be home later on tonight, i love you, bye???and he hung up.. do you think that it is unreasonable of me to ask him not to drink too much given the stress i have been under lately with my brothers death and the sketchiness of it maybe being cause by alcohol? or do i have a right to be upset because he is being totally insensitive to me right now. my heart is broken over my brother, i don't want to have to worry about losing a husband to the same damn thing... what do you guys think? thanks..
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Open Question: am i pregnant?plz help!?
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:57:42 GMT)
i had my period normal time last month, and i have had no sexual interaction since about two months. I have had no pregnancy signs, and i had PROTECTED sex. he only cummed in me once. ive been stressed out lately, and my period is due today, but it hasnt come yet. am i pregnant or am i jus having anxiety? I took a pregnancy test about a week after i had sex the last time, which was a month and a half ago,or two months, and it was negative. My period than came about a week later. My period was medium/heavy, so i dont think it was spotting. Is it anxiety? ): im scared, and would really appreciate some help :) thankks <33
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Open Question: What should I know about my baby at 34 weeks pregnant?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:50:54 GMT)
I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I have a doctors appointment next Thursday where I'll then be 34 weeks and 2 days pregnant... So far I basically know nothing about our baby except he is growing well and according to schedule or whatever. My doctor doesn't tell me anything unless I ask, like she doesn't say oh your baby is in this position or your baby weighs around this much... I asked her once if the baby was head down yet and she said no not yet, in a few weeks, and another time I asked what the fetal heart rate was (before I knew the gender) and she said she couldn't tell yet, and then never told me when she was able to... I mean I know she is busy and deals with lots of pregnant people but I don't feel I should have to ask EVERYTHING shouldn't she tell me some things? Espically when this is my first pregnancy and all I am not even sure what to ask.. What sort of things should I KNOW about the baby at 34 weeks? And when should we go over my birth plan? I don't really have one, all I know is that I want an epidural but I'm not sure when she asks me about what I want, or even if she will. It's frustrating when I go to appointments and she just checks my blood pressure and feels the baby/listens to the heartbeat and away I go... I am going to ask her some things next week so if you could give me a list of what I should know/ask that would be awesome!! Thanks =)
I know the "common" things of a baby at 34 weeks I go on babycenter.ca every new week and read up on the babys development but I mean I want to know specifics for our baby!
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Open Question: Should we move or wait?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:46:13 GMT)
My husband just finished college and is now student teaching and will soon be wrapping up with that. I am currently 33 weeks pregnant and nearing close to my due date, and we want to move but don't know if we should wait or proceed and go with my due date coming up. I am on marternity leave a bit early in a week because I have been having back pain...I don't know what we should do? Stay for a bit or move right away..
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Open Question: anyone else craving ice?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:38:19 GMT)
i'm 33 weeks pregnant and i crave ice all the time. it's the weirdest thing because i mean, it really has no flavor or anything. and you would think that if i was going to crave something that it would be something that at least had a taste.. i have craved other things, but ice has been my #1 thing. anyone else had this weird craving?
hm as a matter of fact i am a little bit anemic. but nothing over the top or anything. i guess maybe i should try to eat foods with more iron in them.
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Open Question: Im 32 weeks pregnant baby dropped?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:27:04 GMT)
I'm 32 weeks pregnant and im carrying my son pretty low right now. I went to the doctor yesterday and she said he dropped some. He also likes to lay sideways not up and down. I really feel like im gonna have him early. I have alot of pains in my vagina latley. This is my second baby. Has anyone had a child at 32 or 33 weeks? Or had this happen this early?
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Open Question: Dilemma regarding this friendship situation..?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:26 GMT)
next week a friend of mine who is a professional photographer is taking photos at a wedding. She desperately needed a PA / help with organising guests etc.
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and will be 33 weeks next week.
She really needed someone to help her and has asked me to come to this wedding to work (I wont be getting paid or anything)
I said I would help
However, it transpires I have to travel for an hour and a half down there on my own by train to help at the wedding for approx 4 hours to then travel all the way back again on my own! I didnt realise that she and my other friends were guests at this wedding and are staying over at the wedding.
I feel a bit used really. I know she appreciates the help but I will be 8 months pregnant and have to travel back in rush hour (people dont get up for pregnant women - trust me!)
I really dont want to let her down or know what to do and as Im not a guest I wont even be offered food etc!
What do you suggest.
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Open Question: Could you please describe your experience with Implantation Bleeding?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:46:43 GMT)
Would any of you be kind enough to describe your experience with Implantation Bleeding? Like what color was it, how heavy, how long did it last, that kind of stuff. Be a little specific please lol
I'm on a consistent 33 day cycle and my husband and I decided to go ahead and try for our first baby on the "day" I was to be ovulating. It was only one time and on that one day; if it happens, it happens kind of thing.
For the past week or so I've been having a few symptoms (swollen and sore breasts and nipples, slight fatigue, only yesterday did I gag a few times while doing the dishes), nothing too bad though. I'm supposed to start my period on the 20th of this month and yesterday afternoon I noticed some really watery tan tinted discharge. At midnight it turned into brownish pink discharge but only when I wiped. This morning its turned into a reddish brown discharge but only when I wipe, again. I have no idea if this is my period, which is 3 days early if so, or implantation bleeding. I've heard it can range in color and flow but...still...it sort of scares me. I only spot thick brown discharge the day I start my period and it always turns into a heavier flow within an hour. I would love to be pregnant but this brownish red discharge (its not thick nor too light where I could miss it) is scaring me...
So please, anyone, your thoughts? What could this be? Was your implantation bleeding like this?
Thanks!
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Open Question: Is It really bad to have a baby at 35 weeks pregnant?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:54:50 GMT)
So tomorrow I will be 33 weeks pregnant & I've started thinking a lot about my baby being born now. I know that for most first time mommies the baby will come late but I don't know I have this feeling It will be born before which I don't think is all that bad. It's so hard to believe I'm really gonna have a baby In like 6 more weeks or less. I'm so happy/excited though :) But I have this question bugging me & I just want an answer. Is It really really bad to have a baby at 35 weeks pregnant? Cause that's 2 weeks 1 day from now. & wow I can't imagine, I mean It'd be kinda cool but like what are side effects or whatever? Sorry I must sound really stupid but honestly I'm not ready for the baby yet like I still need SO many things. Also I'm curious to know what labor will feel like? Please tell me of your experiences. I mean I hear that It's tightening In your uterus I got that part but how does It feel? Give me an example or something, Lol. Please & thank you for the answers :D
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Open Question: 33 weeks pregnant with dull aches?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:29:35 GMT)
Whenever I wake up and throughout the night I have dull aches in my stomach and lower back... is this normal? Or should I be concerned... It's really annoying like I am laying there awake moaning and groaning because of the aches, I'd assume it's from the baby growing or moving around while I am sleeping but it's really a nuscance!! Is this common? Or like I said should I be worried?
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Open Question: pregnant ladies I have a question?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:20:43 GMT)
I am 36 weeks pregnant now we know 40 weeks is full term so is it normal to start braxton hicks at week 33, I only know I am having them because when I get hooked up to a machine, the nurse tells me I am having them.. Did any of you go through these and not even know about them? also my doctor is taking my son 3 weeks early because I am high risk and can not take the risk to have natural delivery... is he fully developed like lungs and things at 37 weeks
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Open Question: do you think my 2 yr old is acting out because he knows the new baby is coming soon?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:44:49 GMT)
i am 33 weeks pregnant and i have a son who will be 2 yrs old on the 29th of this month...up until the past 2-3 weeks he was excelling and doing really well with the changes that we have been making around here with our home and with him. he got a new toddler bed and took to it immediately sleeping all thru out the night and at nap time with no fuss at all. we started getting the house and his room ready for the new baby,i've been trying to talk to him, pointing to my tummy and telling him his baby brother will be here soon, but i know because he is not talking real well he probably doesn't understand exactly. but here the past couple of weeks his attitude and his actions have been changing dramatically. he has gotten to where he will not take his naps, or lay down at night. i put him in his toddler bed just as i always have before, but now instead of laying there and going to sleep like before he is up as soon as i close the door and playing, last night i went in i know 10 times to put him back in the bed before he finally went to sleep.but then he woke up at least 4-5 times crying in the night and i would have to get back up to go and get him back to sleep. he's been extremely hard to handle lately, throwing even more tantrums then usual. his eating habits have changed, i can't hardly get him to eat much of anything..he cries over the least little thing. do you think that even though he can't understand exactly what is getting ready to take place that he senses that something big is getting ready to happen and that is why he is acting out? or is it just the terrible 2's getting ready to plague me? or, could it be both? Lord help me, how will i ever handle a new born and a 2 yr old? lol... i have no energy now..lol..thanks ahead for the answers.
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Open Question: am i pregnant or just wishing?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:41:55 GMT)
hey i have been trying to get pregnant, i had sex alot last month around ovulating time. my period normally comes around every 30 days. im now on day 33 with no period i have had cramping on and off which felt like period cramps but no period. my breasts have been sore for over a week now and my nipples are very tender. i have also been having nausea as well. do you think im pregnant or do you think im hoping im pregnant that much that my period hasnt come????
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Resolved Question: 33 wks pregnant - when to do these things?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:21 GMT)
I'm 33 weeks pregnant and we just finished the nursery... When should I get the hospital bag and diaper bag together? And when do you usually put the car seat in the car? I already had my baby shower as well, I know alot of people say to wait until after your shower to do alot of things... Is there anything else I need to get together before baby is born? Thanks =)
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Open Question: what is a way of finding out you need iron?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:07:56 GMT)
im not pregnant im 33 iv been craving dirt iv also been having these realy bad head achs every day im already taking meds but the head achs are still there just that the craving of dirt is geting so bad my mouth dries up and i can just smell the dirt i may be a little crazy for those of you who have answered my q already ha! but its just that i still need to wait one more week for the app to the dr and i want dirt what do i do do i eat the dirt? i aet a peice of clay pot already it was not that big like a dime size but i wanted to eat more . And i still want more i even like baking soda is that bad i tasted it lol.... plz hlp
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Open Question: Unfaithful husband...?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:07:56 GMT)
I have just recently discovered that my "loving" husband has been unfaithful for most of our relationship. How did i discover this..... 33 weeks pregnant with our second son, sitting in the OBGYN's office and he say's he needs to give me a prescription for medication for herpes!!!! WTF?? Shocked as hell and thinking they MUST have made a mistake with the blood test. So, i go home and tell hubby the news. He acts shocked and wants to know exactly what the doc said. I tell him he needs to be tested just in case. After that he keeps telling me it's his fault and he's to blame but does not elaborate and i can't stress myself out so i leave it for the moment. He turns into a complete nut and reads the bible everyday and "preaches" to me about everything. He is now a changed man.
Had baby and after 6 weeks i eventually ask him the question. He finally admits that he "slept" around. First, it was with a woman i detest and this happened before we got married. Second, there was the secretary in his office (whom he could not stop talking about on our honeymoon!) which happened around the time we got married. Then after we got married up until about two years ago he was seeing prostitutes for sex and blow-jobs. Now he thinks because he fessed up (and because he has put this behind him since he became a changed man with the help of the bible) that i should Just accept it and stay with him. He apparently still loves me and always has. And he now knows how much i mean to him. It's taken all these mistakes for him to realize this.... again WTF?
Is it just me or is this man living on another planet?
He has made me feel dirty, unattractive and useless. How does he expect me to ever trust him again and also to be able to be intimate?? I want to hurl every time i think about him with there numerous other woman. What would you do? And please tell me how can you love someone so much and still sleep with so many other woman and say it did not mean anything? I am absolutely heartbroken. I have always been supportive and been there when he needed me. Obviously he didn't need me then....
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Resolved Question: My baby is big, what are my chances of giving birth early?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:43:27 GMT)
I just need a little reassurance, I am worried and I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. Thanks.
Today I went into the doctors for an ultrasound, and they told me my baby is running big. I am currently 31 weeks pregnant, and they told me that the baby is around 33 weeks big making him in the 82 percential which they said is alright as long as it isn't 90. He weighs 4 pounds 11 ounces, and they said that he was big. Now my mom got me worried because they were talking about preterm labor, since I have more fluid also, she said they never talked about preterm labor with her and that she thinks I will have the baby early. I don't want to have the baby before 37 weeks and I am so worried about it now because I don't want him to be too small, or not able to come home right away, so well anything you can help me with that would be great. Thanks
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Open Question: question about mirena(sp?)?
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:29:38 GMT)
i'm 33 weeks pregnant with my first child and thinking about what kinda birth control to use after i have my baby. im leaning towards mirena. anybody here tried it? could you give me pros cons. or any complications? also has anybody gotten pregnant on it?
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Resolved Question: How long after your period did you get your BFP?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:56:33 GMT)
My last period started on Feb. 11 with a little spotting for 2 days, slightly heavier on Feb. 13 and full force on Feb. 14. We had plenty of unprotected sex during the month, especially around the time when ovulation should occur (although ovulation tests from earlypregnancytest.com did not show a dark positive for ovulation).
My cycle history is:
June 2009... ended birth control (nuvaring)
July 13 CD1 (24 days)
Aug 5 CD1 (27 days)
Aug 31 (28 days)
Oct 22 (26 days)
Nov 19 (29 days)
December - extreme high stress month where I spotted/had period for about 2 weeks straight, but truly started period on Dec 22. (34 days (but spotting had started Dec 12)
Jan 18 (28 days)
Feb 11 (25 days)
March (33 days & counting)
Now, it is March 15 (33 days). On Friday (day 30) I had lots of cramping in the abdominal area. There was a bit more cramping Sat, and less today and yesterday. Queeziness, yes, but just a little. Sore breasts? no. Pregnancy tests... all have been negative (I have taken 5). I have also had to pee quite a bit. Headaches? yes, but I have also been attempting to cut down on the caffeine. I think I saw a slight spotting last night (like 1 drop) but have not had any more since.
Do I still have a chance of being pregnant, even with all these negative tests (including this morning)? I go to my general doctor in one more week, and if I haven't had my period will get a blood test.
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Open Question: I work for an employee owned company.....?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:32:21 GMT)
I work in a metal shop. I am 33 weeks pregnant, brought my FMLA paper work in to let them know i will be starting my leave March 22 2010.
My Dr. had written under restrictions : Lift >50lbs while pregnant. I dont lift 50lbs, the most i lift frequently is 25lbs. We also have fork lifts if i do need to lift 50lbs. 2 days after weight restrictions were put on they forced me to take my FMLA leave. They also told me that just because i am pregnant they dont have to accomidate to my needs.
Human recourse lady told me if i go back to the dr. and get restrictions lifted i cou;d come back to work, but doesnt make sense because ill be even more pregnant! I will lose 5 days work/pay and 5 days FMLA leave time after I have the baby bacause of them makeing me take my FMLA leave!
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY?
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Resolved Question: trying to figure out what made my husband so passionate this week?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:07:41 GMT)
alright, a week ago this past Sat. my 29 yr old baby brother passed away in his sleep. it was very shocking and devastating to my family, especially me. my husband and i spent the last week in my families town helping with arrangements and finally wrapped everything up on Fri. and then drove back to our home on Sat. on Sat. after we got home we decided to try and lay down to rest, i'm 33 wks pregnant and last week really took a tole on me and so i was, well i still am very exhausted. but, when we laid down to take a nap that afternoon my husband became very emotional and then as a result very passionate. i really wasn't in the mood for obvious reasons but he just seemed as though he couldn't take no for an answer, it was as if he had to be with me. don't get me wrong, we have a decent sex life, but with work and a 2 yr old toddler, and me being pregnant we're not always very passionate about it, but Sat. he was more so then i have ever seen him.. i finally gave in and it was wonderful, i felt more close to him, but at the same time it brought the rest of the all the emotions i was still holding in out to the surface,it did to him as well and all we could both do was cry and hold each other..i guess my mind is blitz because i am trying to understand what brought that on.. when he first started trying to get me to, i was so not in the mood and was kinda irritated that he was because i felt like it was not the time to be thinking about sex. but what do you guys think? what made him want to be with me that badly. i mean he was like a hungry animal who found a pork chop.. bad analogy i know, but...why was he so turned on?
Rydd-on, thanks for the compassion and understanding, this shows alot as to why women probably complain about you. i'm not complaining, i just couldn't figure out what brought it on and wanted some input. i love my husband, and it did turn out to help both of us. i do feel closer to him.
thank you to all of you who gave me good answers. i know that he loves me, and that what happened last week to my brother affected him greatly. and i do believe that it was a combination of several things, he wanted to make me feel better and knew that would be a good stress reliever for both of us, and i also believe that it was his way of taking full advantage of every moment that we have together.life is way to short to not. it absolutely made us closer. this entire experience has. i appreciate all of you answering. except for the ones who gave the crazy answers. but thats ok, i come to expect that, even when asking serious heartfelt questions. some people just do not have a heart.. thanks again.
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Open Question: Having trouble bonding with my daughter, has anyone else been through this? Long question?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:59:11 GMT)
With my son (first born) i loved him the minute he was born, natural birth, 8 hours from start to finish, everything about it was perfect. He was healthy and no problems. He is now almost 20 months old and he in my eyes is the most perfect boy ever, i look at him and i cant help but smile. even when he really gets to me he will do something totally cute the next minute and il totally forget about what hes done to pi** me off.
I got pregnant with my daughter (now 4 months) when my son was only 6 months old, she was not planned and we were only using condoms. As soon as i knew i was pregnant i had a gut feeling something wasnt right, throughout the whole pregnancy i felt great. All the scans showed that she was fine, no downs syndrome, nothing wrong. then i went for my midwife appointment at 36 weeks and my belly was only measuring 34 weeks so i was sent for a scan. She in fact was on the small side, she was only just measuring the acceptable limit (any smaller and i would have to have been hospitalized and monitored for the rest of my pregnancy) she was measuring 33 weeks and 4lb 5oz.
So i got referrered to hospital and had to go for scans and to have her heartbeat monitored every 2nd day (3 times a week). Found out my placenta was failing and i had low amniotic fluid which was causing her poor growth. then at 38 weeks 6 days while i was hooked up to all the machines a doctor came in and said to me "ok, we can do your induction this morning". I knew i was going to be induced but i didnt know they just spring it on you like that. I went home and got my bags and went back to hospital and they started the induction. I hated it. I was in labour for 36 hours before i asked for an epidural, it was an epidural and get pumped full of drugs to help me contract or get a c section. My hormones (you know the feel good ones when you have a natural spontaneous birth) never turned up, i never felt that excitment that you feel when alol of a sudden you realise your in labour.
Anyway she was born 7lb 6oz. i got to hold her, then the midiwfe gave her a check and turns out they thought she didnt have an anus, well she ended up having one but it comes out her vagina, or they share the same hole, if you get me. She spent a night in the NICU and then we spent an extra 4 nights in hospital. She has had one operation so far and she has a colostomy bag, she is scheduled for her next one in the next 3 months. We named her Lyla roase elizabeth, i didnt particularly like the name, its pretty. But not what i wanted to name her, the whole pregnancy i had been calling her alfie, but no one (mum, dad, partners parents, grandparents) liked the name so partner refused to let me name her alfie rose elizabeth (he told me this while i was in labour, before that i was 100% sure her name would be alife) so he decided that lyla was a good name and we can call her that. I look at her and i see an alfie, weird i know because its aparently a 'boys' name, she suits lyla, but she is so an alfie that its not funny. When she was 3 weeks old i told my fiance i wanted to change her name because i didnt think lyla was the right name for her, he told me not to be stupid and that its a good name.
I breastfeed her and i play with her heaps but i just dont have the bond that i have with my son. I have been tested for post natal depression twice once at 6 weeks when i told my midwife my feelings, then again at 3 months to be re evaluated. Turns out i dont have it, just having problems bonding. I hardly ever have just 1 on 1 time with my daughter which may be part of the problem. She smiles at me, i can make her laugh and its great. But i dont get that warm fuzzy feeling i get with my son. I have even thought about switching to formula because i dont seem to be bonding, but then i thought if i stop breastfeeding i will loose what little bond i have.
Just wondering if anyone else felt like this and if it ever got better? Or any tips on what i can do, i so badly want the special bond that i have with my son, with my daughter
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Open Question: Did anyone else have/has trouble bonding with one child more than another? very long question, sort of venting?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:56:59 GMT)
With my son (first born) i loved him the minute he was born, natural birth, 8 hours from start to finish, everything about it was perfect. He was healthy and no problems. He is now almost 20 months old and he in my eyes is the most perfect boy ever, i look at him and i cant help but smile. even when he really gets to me he will do something totally cute the next minute and il totally forget about what hes done to pi** me off.
I got pregnant with my daughter (now 4 months) when my son was only 6 months old, she was not planned and we were only using condoms. As soon as i knew i was pregnant i had a gut feeling something wasnt right, throughout the whole pregnancy i felt great. All the scans showed that she was fine, no downs syndrome, nothing wrong. then i went for my midwife appointment at 36 weeks and my belly was only measuring 34 weeks so i was sent for a scan. She in fact was on the small side, she was only just measuring the acceptable limit (any smaller and i would have to have been hospitalized and monitored for the rest of my pregnancy) she was measuring 33 weeks and 4lb 5oz.
So i got referrered to hospital and had to go for scans and to have her heartbeat monitored every 2nd day (3 times a week). Found out my placenta was failing and i had low amniotic fluid which was causing her poor growth. then at 38 weeks 6 days while i was hooked up to all the machines a doctor came in and said to me "ok, we can do your induction this morning". I knew i was going to be induced but i didnt know they just spring it on you like that. I went home and got my bags and went back to hospital and they started the induction. I hated it. I was in labour for 36 hours before i asked for an epidural, it was an epidural and get pumped full of drugs to help me contract or get a c section. My hormones (you know the feel good ones when you have a natural spontaneous birth) never turned up, i never felt that excitment that you feel when alol of a sudden you realise your in labour.
Anyway she was born 7lb 6oz. i got to hold her, then the midiwfe gave her a check and turns out they thought she didnt have an anus, well she ended up having one but it comes out her vagina, or they share the same hole, if you get me. She spent a night in the NICU and then we spent an extra 4 nights in hospital. She has had one operation so far and she has a colostomy bag, she is scheduled for her next one in the next 3 months. We named her Lyla roase elizabeth, i didnt particularly like the name, its pretty. But not what i wanted to name her, the whole pregnancy i had been calling her alfie, but no one (mum, dad, partners parents, grandparents) liked the name so partner refused to let me name her alfie rose elizabeth (he told me this while i was in labour, before that i was 100% sure her name would be alife) so he decided that lyla was a good name and we can call her that. I look at her and i see an alfie, weird i know because its aparently a 'boys' name, she suits lyla, but she is so an alfie that its not funny. When she was 3 weeks old i told my fiance i wanted to change her name because i didnt think lyla was the right name for her, he told me not to be stupid and that its a good name.
I breastfeed her and i play with her heaps but i just dont have the bond that i have with my son. I have been tested for post natal depression twice once at 6 weeks when i told my midwife my feelings, then again at 3 months to be re evaluated. Turns out i dont have it, just having problems bonding. I hardly ever have just 1 on 1 time with my daughter which may be part of the problem. She smiles at me, i can make her laugh and its great. But i dont get that warm fuzzy feeling i get with my son. I have even thought about switching to formula because i dont seem to be bonding, but then i thought if i stop breastfeeding i will loose what little bond i have.
Just wondering if anyone else felt like this and if it ever got better? Or any tips on what i can do, i so badly want the special bond that i have with my son, with my daughter too
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Open Question: Today my Doctor told me my babys head is engaged.?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:12:25 GMT)
I didn't think anything of it until later I read that this means I will be going into labour in 2 to 4 weeks. Am I right, because I am only just on 33 weeks pregnant?
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Open Question: i am 33 weeks pregnant?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:11:57 GMT)
Ok so i am 33 weeks pregnant and my hips hurt really bad i feel like i'm gonna throw up and i'm crampin like i'm on my period. is this bad?
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Open Question: Really Bad Pains !! Is this normal ?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:46:54 GMT)
I am 33 weeks pregnant and i feel these awful pains in my pelvic area. It feels like my bones are sore or something. It's hard to explain. But every time i move or walk i feel like there is so much pressure on my bones and i feel as if i will like collapse. Is this normal ? & if so what am i feeling ?
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Open Question: I am 33 weeks pregnant and brought my employer FMLA papers......?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:45:32 GMT)
The dr had written i cannot lift more than 50lbs while pregnant. My employer then told me i would have to start my FMLA leave the following day...can they do that? I wanted to work for another 2 weeks, i dont lift 50 lbs regularly and if i needed to i could get help?
They told me just because i was pregnant they dont have to accomodate to my needs because being pregnant is not work related...but there is a guy in the same dept. who has a heart condition (non work related) and they dont make him do the things i do!
Isnt this discrimination? Should I get an attorney?
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Open Question: im 33 weeks pregnant and think ill go into labour soon?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:11:37 GMT)
im 33 weeks pregnant and feel like ill be in labour soon im tired got major back ache having pains and baby is pushing down just wondering if this is too early
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Resolved Question: Does this sound like pregnancy to you?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:53:44 GMT)
Does this sound like pregnancy or am I just imagining things? I'm sorry I know this is one of those oh-so-common am I pregnant questions, but I could really use some help!
I use the natural family planning method, which has worked for me for years. My period have been consistent for about 6 months since getting off of the pill in July 2009. I got off of the pill because every time I take birth control, I get always get most of the bad side effects.
So since October my period have been going on about a 33-34 day cycle. I've been able to chart when I ovulate,which is about 12 days after my period. I can feel it as well, so I know. Its been like this:
Periods:
October 31
December 3
January 6
February 9
I always figure it will come within that 3 days gap. They usually are a very heavy flow and last about 5 to 7 days. However, in February, it didn't come until about halfway through the day on the 9th and flowed for about a day or two and then became so light for a couple days that it only showed when I wiped. The day after this "period" stopped, I went to the doctor for a follow up appointment after being diagnosed with PCOS and took a urine pregnancy test, which was negative.
But this month, it was supposed to come on the 12th and it hasn't! And I've only felt bloating. I usually get PMS symptoms pretty bad about a week before my period, but this month I haven't experience a thing. But I been experiencing breast pain for about 3.5 to 4 weeks now.
I've been experiencing more and more symptoms as the days go by:
-Headaches
-Fatigue (its getting to the point where my partner can't even wake me up and if he succeeds, I become unusually angry while I'm still half asleep)
-Nausea (slightly and in the morning and evenings. Not everyday. No vomiting)
-TERRIBLE lower back aches (sometimes they don't stop until it is throbbing)
-Perky Nipples
-Sensitive breasts (a lot of times they will hurt with no movement being made at all)
-lightheaded and have only experience two dizzy spells
-Certain smells do make me queasy and I haven't been able to eat some foods that I normally do.
-I have that sticky, clear, discharge that has no odor (I know for a fact I'm not ovulating because I charted it, but I did hear this could be an early pregnancy thing)
-Oh and lets not forget, no period.
So let me know what you guys think. Am I crazy or just pregnant?
The reason I haven't tested yet is because it could be my body just going nuts. So I thought I'd give it a week before jumping to conclusions...
Thanks for the input about PCOS and ovulating. For me, I've never had problems with my period. I mean it may have been a little off sometimes, but it didn't really mess up until I got on the depo a few years ago and then went through a series of different birth control pills. But I menstruate fine and my doctor says I ovulate very consistently, especially for someone with PCOS. This is the only reason i'm questioning my symptoms because my period and ovulation schedule have been completely regular.
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Open Question: Did my water break or did I pee myself?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:47:30 GMT)
I'm 33 weeks pregnant and I'm not sure if my water broke. I was laughing and all of a sudden I felt a gush of water come out. I've never laughed so hard that I've pee'd myself before. So now I'm worried that I broke my water. If I did will I start to have contractions? or is it to early in my pregnancy for that? I have an apt monday, but should I wait that long?
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Voting Question: Strange swelling, 33 weeks pregnant?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:36:08 GMT)
I'm 33 weeks pregnant and sometimes my left hand will be more swollen than my right hand, also if I'm on my feet for awhile its not just my ankles but my knees thighs and I swear even my bum gets swollen... Is this normal?
Yeah at every visit my blood pressure is great "nice and low" my doctor always says and she just laughs when I say I'm swelling a lot and says "it's normal" but I certainly don't feel normal :/
I wish people would read the whole question before they answerrrrr... MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS FINE!
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Voting Question: Worried about hpv, or herpes?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:26:27 GMT)
Okay so I went to the doctor.. about 2 days ago and got a pelvic exam because I am worried that I may have hpv or herpes, I am 33 weeks pregnant, my doctor examined me and said I was fine, he didn't know why I was worried, but i'm still concerned, I occasionally get cold sores have for most of my life and the last year or so I have had these tiny bumps on and around my labia they don't go away, they don't look like pictures of genital warts I have seen but I am still concerned, I am terrified that if there is something wrong that my baby will get sick!! Should I tell him I want to have a blood test anyway, take his word for it? Get another opinion? I just don't know what to do I am so worried!! Also since I have had them for awhile I know that the transmission rate is lower to my baby since I have built up an immunity ( If it is herpes or hpv) But if I have an outbreak and he has me deliver naturally that rate goes up? It is so confusing and so stressfull. Btw I don't need rude comments, I am married and have never been with anyone other then my husband.. I just need some advice.
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Resolved Question: i need baby name suggestions.?
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:56:25 GMT)
i am almost 33 weeks pregnant with my first child. its a boy. any suggestions for a unique biblical name would be helpful.
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Voting Question: Any women that used relaxation techniques for natural childbirth?
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:56:36 GMT)
I'm curious about the theory that fear causes pain in childbirth. I'd like to hear of any successful natural birthing stories. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and have been practicing deep breathing and relaxation. My epidural didn't work last time, so it was the worst of both worlds being strapped down unable to move. Plus I wasn't educated on it like I am now. Thanks!!
My labors are very quick... about 5-6 hours.
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Voting Question: Getting induced in a week, water broke Tuesday & low baby weight?
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:18:51 GMT)
Ok so I am 33 weeks today and last Tuesday my water broke around 2 in the morning. When I got to the hospital, I was 4-5 cm dilated already and about 2 hours later I was at a 6. Then I stopped dilating and have been at a 6 ever since. I haven't gotten checked so I really don't know if that has changed because I didn't have any pain when I was having contractions. But the Dr's cannot believe that I am still pregnant. Everyone thought that I would have had the baby by now. Anyways they did a sonogram to see how much my baby would weigh and they said 3 lbs and 10 oz. Is that low for 33 weeks? I read that it should be over 4 lbs. They are going to induce me next Saturday if I don't have her by then because of the risk of infection and that's not a lot of time for her to gain more weight
I am still leaking from my water breaking. It's a very weird feeling
Yes, I am at a hospital that takes very good care of preemie babies. They have me on antibiotics because of the risk of infection.
I have been in the hospital since Tuesday morning
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Voting Question: Help 33 weeks pregnant?
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:38:16 GMT)
Symptoms Cant sleep at all have had hip and pelvic pain severly, been to toilet for no 2 around 6 times today so not normal for me i am lucky to go everyday (sorry) feel sick, am hot and have back pain and slight tightnings and pain in belly what do u guys think labour or braxton hicks?
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Voting Question: INDUCTION ADVICE PLEASE???????????? 33 WEEKS PREGNANT?
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:59:07 GMT)
Okay question what is the earliest a doctor will induce you and the reasons why they would induce you i live in australia and am not 100 percent on this but am gonna ask about it at my next appointment no rude answers i know there is risks to babies being born early but there is also risks too babies staying in your belly sometimes, I am not sleeping at all am in constant pain its putting a strain on my relationship and a strain on my two boys i am struggling to do anything around the house and constantly feel sick too i get dizzy alot and am hot cant even stand to do a few dishes have to sit on a chair any helpfull advice would be great also i am at 33 weeks but was never like this with my two boys this time its a girl i am not having any more babies after this either have appoitment on mondayam gonna discuss with doctor then but need advice on what to say to my doc and what i can do in mean time
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Voting Question: can i still be pregnant, please help?
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:07:50 GMT)
i just posted this yesterday, but would like some more input
Well, i've posted on here a couple of other times this month about my problem.
My menstrual cycle is 33 days apart. I had my last menstrual cycle, January 26th. So i should have ovulated anywhere from the 9th-20th. My next period was due February 28th. well the 28th came and gone, and then the 3rd came. I started spotting very light that day, and then spotting very lightly dark brown for 4 more days. I read that this could happen in pregnancy. well, after the spotting stopped, my breast started getting really tender under my armpits and breast. My nipples have been very touchy and have been tingling, o and i have blue veins on my breast and abdomen. i have mild little cramping, twitches in my abdomen. Well today is the 11 of march. i still haven't had a period or so i thought. i really thought i might of been pregnant this time. this would be my first, and very wanted. i've taking 5 urine test, and went to women's health for a urine test. they are all negative. I would be six weeks pregnant. but im starting to doubt my self now. Has anyone ever went through this. Has anyone ever got a positive test. im so confused the docs cant give me answers. i still have two more options. 1. wait two weeks 2. get a blood test
I have been very depressed today, moping around and crying. This is very hard on me, all i have ever wanted was a child.
I have very normal cycles, that are usually heavy the first day. they usually last 5 days, and then the 6th im spotting. i've never spotted before my period
i really dont think im stressing out, yeah i may want it. but i've stressed out tons of other times, and my period was never late. Trust me i've been through alot of stress in the past year. My cycles have always been like clock work.
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Resolved Question: i need some advice, hopefully i'am not the only one who has been through this?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:11:21 GMT)
i just posted this yesterday, but would like some more input
Well, i've posted on here a couple of other times this month about my problem.
My menstrual cycle is 33 days apart. I had my last menstrual cycle, January 26th. So i should have ovulated anywhere from the 9th-20th. My next period was due February 28th. well the 28th came and gone, and then the 3rd came. I started spotting very light that day, and then spotting very lightly dark brown for 4 more days. I read that this could happen in pregnancy. well, after the spotting stopped, my breast started getting really tender under my armpits and breast. My nipples have been very touchy and have been tingling, o and i have blue veins on my breast and abdomen. i have mild little cramping, twitches in my abdomen. Well today is the 11 of march. i still haven't had a period or so i thought. i really thought i might of been pregnant this time. this would be my first, and very wanted. i've taking 5 urine test, and went to women's health for a urine test. they are all negative. I would be six weeks pregnant. but im starting to doubt my self now. Has anyone ever went through this. Has anyone ever got a positive test. im so confused the docs cant give me answers. i still have two more options. 1. wait two weeks 2. get a blood test
I have been very depressed today, moping around and crying. This is very hard on me, all i have ever wanted was a child.
I have very normal cycles, that are usually heavy the first day. they usually last 5 days, and then the 6th im spotting. i've never spotted before my period
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Resolved Question: Does it hurt when baby gets in the head down position?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:28:46 GMT)
I am 33 weeks pregnant so I assume my little one will be getting into the head down position sometime soon... does it hurt when they change into that position? Will I know when he goes head down or is that something the doctor tells me... right now he is still sideways as I feel his kicks on the left side and still see him rolling around in there from the outside lol... Just wondering if I can tell and what the difference is in the way it feels!
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Resolved Question: P90X after having a baby, have you tried it?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:43:59 GMT)
I weighed 221 when I got pregnant and I now weigh 243 at 33 weeks, so I expect to gain more weight, hopefully keep it at around 250. I hope to lose some of the weight in the hospital and by breast feeding, and once I hit my 6 week mark after giving birth than I want to start working out with the P90X program. Have any of you mommys out there done this program after having a baby? How much did you lose etc... My goal weight is 160ish but even if I just lost enough weight to bring me back to what I was or under I'd be happy with that to start out!!
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Resolved Question: Pregnancy & Genetics, Could I have a pregnancy like my mothers?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:27:39 GMT)
As you know Im TTC #1 Last night my mom & I went to have dinner together;
We were talking about how my progress was coming along with TTC
& I started asking her questions, about her pregnancy with me.
She told me my dad & her weren't purposely TTC she was on B/C She told me that My father didn't want kids. So I asked her how she found out she was pregnant with me.
And She said she didn't know she was pregnant until she was 3months, She still had her normal period lasted 5-7 days. She went to the doctor because she was complaining of sharp side pains on the right side. She said doctor asked if she was still using her b/c she said yes everyday. He asked if she could possibly be pregnant. She said no. He ordered an ultrasound looking to see if she had Ovarian Cyst or a possible Appendicitis. To both the doctor and my moms surprise it was neither a cyst or Appendicitis. She was pregnant, she was 14 weeks along. She never wanted to know the sex, she didn't know I was a girl till I popped out. My mom asked the doctors tons of questions she said; she said she was SO scared that she could have done something to harm me. She didnt know she was pregnant she said there was no change at all in her body no morning sickness or her eating habbits nothing at all. She was still geting her periods so it never crossed her mind that fact that she could be pregnant
& after I was born, my dad was just soo happy and he wanted another one. They were trying for my brother; My mom said she already knew she was pregnant before she took a test. While she was pregnant with my brother she said she was sick, had morning sickness all the time and just felt like crap!
My question is could the same thing happen to me? Is it genetics??; Everybody is different I know that.
The only difference between my mother & I ; Is that im TTC, doing the charting and all of that etc.
Im not on birth control obviously
Sorry for this being so long but I needed to ask Im just curious??
Thank you soo much babydust to everybody<33
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Resolved Question: i think i'm gonna get birth soon?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:39:01 GMT)
i'm 33 weeks and 6 days pregnant and i think i had my plug out 3 minutes ego.
there's no blood but a few of viscous waste. i don't have contractions but yesterday my gyn said my cervix is 1.5 cm dilated.
is the labor coming?
i called the doctor but he said to saty at home and come hospital just if i'll start the contractions!
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Voting Question: im 33 weeks + 3 days feeling really fed up and my husband does not understand !!!?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:44:08 GMT)
hello im pregnant wiv my 3rd child and this pregnancy is so different from the other two from 6 months i`ve been getting pelivs pains braxton hicks lower back pain , like abdominal pains on and off can`t walk far and total discomfort day in and day out. if it was like this wiv the other pregnancy's i wud`nt be on my 3rd thats for sure!! my husband just thinks im moaning and that drivings me mad. he`s really doing my headin cos i thought he wud ov been alot more understanding than this but if ya can`t talk to ya husband about it who can ya talk to this is his first child and it`s really getting me down :( any one else feel the same??
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Resolved Question: very down on my self, i need some advice!?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:13:08 GMT)
Well, i've posted on here a couple of other times this month about my problem.
My menstrual cycle is 33 days apart. I had my last menstrual cycle, January 26th. So i should have ovulated anywhere from the 9th-20th. My next period was due February 28th. well the 28th came and gone, and then the 3rd came. I started spotting very light that day, and then spotting very lightly dark brown for 4 more days. I read that this could happen in pregnancy. well, after the spotting stopped, my breast started getting really tender under my armpits and breast. My nipples have been very touchy and have been tingling, o and i have blue veins on my breast and abdomen. i have mild little cramping, twitches in my abdomen. Well today is the 11 of march. i still haven't had a period or so i thought. i really thought i might of been pregnant this time. this would be my first, and very wanted. i've taking 5 urine test, and went to women's health for a urine test. they are all negative. I would be six weeks pregnant. but im starting to doubt my self now. Has anyone ever went through this. Has anyone ever got a positive test. im so confused the docs cant give me answers. i still have two more options. 1. wait two weeks 2. get a blood test
I have been very depressed today, moping around and crying. This is very hard on me, all i have ever wanted was a child.
we have been together 5 years. i've always wanted kids, it was the if it happens it happens. now for the past year we have been trying every month. we havent used protection in 4 years
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Resolved Question: 32 weeks, belly button ring still in place and belly button has not popped?
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:55:00 GMT)
I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and my belly button has not yet popped, does this mean it won't? I ask because I still have my belly ring in but it is now starting to get sore from where the ball is digging in my skin on the top... like if I pull the belly ring up you can see an indent from where the ball usually is.. does this mean it's time to take it out? It's a little sore, but not infected or anything. I changed it from a barbel to a circle spiral type ring a few hours ago but I'm not sure if that's any different than a barbel! What would you recommend to do? I do not want it to tear nor have a little flap thing lol
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Resolved Question: my fingers in my feet are swollen itchy and painful, i am 33 weeks pregnant?
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:53:26 GMT)
at first it was only the second one now its becoming more and more
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