MSE Pregnancy Club 20

Rockinbikergal

Right lady bumps am off to bed.....labour vibes and stay put vibes to those in need, big hugs to everyone see you all tomorrow and hopefully not later tonight xxxxxx

coops228

nic2075 wrote: »

As far as doulas,I was in touch with a doula who posted on netmums. She was finishing her training and needed some case studies. She was offering her services for free in return for you speaking to her mentor at some point and being a case study.
She was pretty much fully qualified. I would of used her and we were about to meet, but we moved. You could maybe get in touch with one of their training courses and see if anyone needs the same?

Thanks Nic, will look into that, although I do hope I don't need to go down that route. Hope you lil ones feel better soon. ((hugs))

Hitchins - gorgeous pic of the tummy tub and occupant!!! Sweet!!!

Susan - A pram suit is just like a snow suit I guess. Haha, just seen that Teenie replied already!! Ta.

Lillian - what a lovely thing to do and I will pay attention to it all. Adjusting my bag listings to suit!!! Glad things are starting to improve for you hun!!

Fairy Shazza - Happy baby shower (if a little late in the day!!!)

Sharky - woo hoo at DH home tomorrow, bet you can't wait!!!!

grateful - ((hugs)) Sorry to hear about your MIL. That is a little sweetie of a doggy.

Sparkle - it is a hard thread to keep up with at times!! lol. Wasn't aware of the previous issues with threads so good luck.

RBG - Awh, it is nice to see someone post something so close to my own opinions. I too am on my first pregancy and this thread has been a life saver at times and it is like you are my friends as you show regularly you care!!

Sammy - any of that macaroni cheese left, it's my favourite!!!! Like you, I didn't get offered the GTT (I think my BMI was a bitty high to start with but hey ho) but I did get the Anti D. Now that obviously made up for it!!!!!

Cutterby - sorry you are leaving, I will miss your very distinctive pink posts!!! All the very best and it'd be nice to see you, even if it's just to say hi once and a while!!!

Lauren - ((hugs)) Sticky vibes for you my dear.

MV - Major (((Hugs))) hunni. I don't think any of us first time mums has any clue how difficult it is going to be!! I guess it will get easier, crickey, I hope so!!! lol

MI3 and Iwcus- unsticky vibes for you!!!!

Not much happening with me other than I am the usual and tired. Baby was partying this afternoon once again. Joy.

xxxx

Krystaltips

Teenie_D wrote: »

LOL no practice needed there, some days I never stop (and sometimes it tends to creep out unannounced :D)

Doesn't it just!! :rotfl::rotfl:

SusanC wrote: »

:rotfl: What she said.

Last time I was having the GTT (to prevent large baby) for family history and growth scans (to check for small baby) because of low "pre" pregnancy BMI. This time I'm not going to let them weigh me - I'll just tell them my real pre pregnancy weight. OH is already getting stressed out about me refusing lots of things as he hates not just going along with the "experts".

DH did get a bit antsy about me turning things down, but once I spoke to him and explained my reasons he is a lot better about it... I do think he would probably prefer I just shut up and put up though...

But then, when he's the one carrying the babies he can do whatever tests he likes, until then... My decision!!

I'm sitting on a big ball in too small pyjamas with my belly hanging out the front and a hot water bottle hanging out the back... It's nothing but glamour in this house!!:cool:

tiamai_d

SusanC wrote: »

Forgive me for asking but why are they doing a GTT at 38 weeks? The figures for glucose levels in pregnancy are based on much earlier (24-28 weeks IIRC but I'd have to look it up) and throughout pregnancy your blood glucose levels get higher and your insulin gets less effective so if they do a test at such a late date you are much more likely to be outside the "normal" range. I understand that the purpose of diagnosing "gestational diabetes" is to reduce infant macrosomia but if you had a scan for measuring small for dates then presumably they would have checked the size of the baby anyway? The "treatment" for GD would generally be modified diet etc. to control blood sugar levels and/or early induction but at this stage given the polyhydramnios (which is an indication for early induction) I can't see that a diagnosis of GD would actually result in any change of treatment.

They will pay extra attention to babies glucose levels after birth. And if the GTT came back as high then it's still 2 weeks to try and get it under control so that there is less risk of hypoglycemia in the baby after birth. Or even 1 week if they think it's a better idea to get baby out sooner.

Remember that GD babies are not always big, Amber was 6lb15oz (37 weeks) which is not what they were expecting but she still had severe hypoglycemia.

Just knowing that there was a risk changed my attitude to how she would be treated (I gave her formula top ups to try and get the levels up before they put her on a drip, I made them change to a 3 hourly feeding schedule etc). So while it may not change treatment, it is beneficial to know if you're expecting a baby who may need some extra help.

And ofcourse if it does come back clear then they can score it off and get back to home birthing

But I should point out, it was kinda obvious that I had GD. Drinking constantly, peeing constantly (yeah more than normal for pregnancy) and I always had a trace of a few ++ of glucose in my urine. Plus, my pee smelled sweet no matter what I had been eating (TMI?)

gratefulforhelp_2

Here I am joining insomniacs anon. and no-one around. Typical!!

Rockinbikergal

I'm here GFH hunni :wave:

Morning Coops :wave: I don't think I would have stayed on MSE if it wasn't for this thread but as they have been saying in the group, the mods will probably merge it anyways

My darling hubby went onhis work do this evening and famous last words 'I'll be home after the dog track closes at 11pm' hmmmm 3.20 am and no reply to the 'where is my husband' text, lol

coops228

:wave:
Hiya ladies,

Always nice to know they are fine and safe and home when they say they will be, oh, wait, perhaps not!!! lol
Men eh!!!!

I do love this thread, even if i don't always post, I am always lurking and reading and taking in what others are saying.
It really is fantastic and I have learned so much from those still here and the lovely ladies who have their little bundles and come back to help us and guide us!!!

Wonderful place.

Rockinbikergal

coops228 wrote: »

:wave:
Hiya ladies,

Always nice to know they are fine and safe and home when they say they will be, oh, wait, perhaps not!!! lol
Men eh!!!!

I do love this thread, even if i don't always post, I am always lurking and reading and taking in what others are saying.
It really is fantastic and I have learned so much from those still here and the lovely ladies who have their little bundles and come back to help us and guide us!!!

Wonderful place.

Well he has just walked in through the door having been at a work colleague's house and is rather worse for wear shall we say lol.....I better go get him settled to bed but I will be back I would say am wide awake now lol x

Rockinbikergal

Well that's a drunken hubby in bed and me wide awake at 4.15 on a Sunday morning....oh the joys lol.....Coops are you working hard or lurking??? I see GFH has got back over (well I hope she has lol)

coops228

Hiya, lurking and browsing the net, ooopsss, no that should be working very hard indeed. Hee heee

It's weird that I was refreshing the page and I can see your siggie about the alien and I have just been lying back in my chair watching my tummy move about as sprog shifts about!!! Aliens indeed!!! lol

Just you and me I think!!!!