Randoms Week of July 18th

dragonfaerie · July 2016

Have any thoughts, questions, feelings, fears, etc.? Spill them here!

This is a good place to ask questions to a broader audience than the weekly check-ins, so ladies in other trimesters with experience may chime in and help you out!

Tulips29 · July 2016

Here's a question - does the heartburn/re-flux ever go away? Some days are better than others, but Tums have become my best friends recently.

Piperella · July 2016

For many in our bmb, the heartburn /reflux diminished some during 2nd tri.. Now that I'm in 3rd tri, even I'm getting some reflux.. BOO! It's just because now there is no room for digestion, so everything just has a bit more of a struggle to digest. Sorry you're dealing with it.

Tulips29 · July 2016

@Piperella well, it's encouraging to hear that it diminishes. Sorry you're still having reflux as well. I keep saying it's all worth it in the end, but the feeling is so crummy when it happens.

ZoeFer · July 2016

I had heartburn only for few days at around 12 weeks , so i dont have much insight about that.

I have a random question, i am 23 weeks now and i have been feelings movements very low close to my pubic bone. I was feeling that flutter feeling mostly when i was sitting and leaning towards the desk. But last few days i have been feeling very strong kicks right above my pubic bone. The fact that the baby is so low and close to my cervix kind of scares me. Does anyone have experience or knowledge about this ?

katie121209 · July 2016

@Tulips29 for me the heartburn was horrible first trimester. It was a lot better second trimester, but unfortunately reflux in the middle of the night emerged in the 3rd trimester. It's been disgusting and I had two nights of actually choking on reflux because I guess it went down the wrong pipe. I have to take famatodine every night preventative now, but luckily that seems to have solved he issue.

tvh1982 · July 2016

I can releate to the heartburn @tulips29. Every single night

I had none in my 1trimester, yet it has hit me in my 2nd. I have pills for hurtburn laying around everywhere as I do not want to be without!

I feel my kick very low too at @zoefer. I have an anterior placenta, and where she kicks I do not have a placenta (although she now kicks hard enough to feel through the placenta too as they are sometimes higher)
My friend asked if she could feel the kicks..i was like..uhm, maybe not

I don't feel her kicking downwards, just very low.

ultratomato · July 2016

I have had zero heartburn does that mean it will happen in my second trimester? I thought ppl said heartburn is due to ur child having a lot of hair. Guess it may not be true

Tulips29 · July 2016

@ultratomato I haven't heard of that, but had to laugh...guess I'm going to have one hairy baby? lol

Well, good thing I got plenty of Tums to last through all the heartburn

mskeenan · July 2016

@tulips29 I had horrible horrible heartburn in my first tri . Literally everything gave it to me . I felt like I couldn't open my mouth without burping lol . Now that I'm in my second tri I haven't had much at all . I get it now when I eat the things that gave it to me pre pregnancy but don't have it regularly ! Hope it gets better for you !!

Tulips29 · July 2016

@mskeenan that's how I feel, everything I eat gives me heartburn or reflux. Never had it pre-pregnancy so this is an odd feeling to have it so often. Glad to hear it gets better for many in the 2nd trimester.

tvh1982 · July 2016

Tulips29 · July 2016

@tvh1982 HAHA I just LOLed over here.

Random rent/vent: I've had it with this week already and it's only Tuesday. I was supposed to have my NT scan today + blood work, etc. Well I'm 2 hours away from my appointment and the office just called me to say their ultrasound machine is down and they are cancelling all appointments for today. GAH! I stayed home from work for this! I frantically started calling the other places my OB gave me and luckily 1 place was able to fit me in today, only because I can't wait longer to get the NT scan. Phew! This + my migraine on Sunday + my handbag breaking on me last night as I was running home in the pouring rain is enough for me to call it quits on this week. Sorry for the rant, I'm just annoyed and ready for this week to be over!

dragonfaerie · July 2016

@Tulips29 I'm sorry that you have had such a rough week already.

But good for you that you found another place to get you in! Does your work have mental health/personal days that you can take? Sometimes you just need an extra day to sit and relax. Hugs! I hope that all the nonsense is done and you can just enjoy your week now!

Tulips29 · July 2016

@dragonfaerie I have personal days, but my work is so busy I can barely think to take time off. But I might just have to call in sick one of these days so I can relax and do nothing. And thank you!

dragonfaerie · July 2016

@Tulips29 The way I see it, you are less likely to be productive if you are sick or stressed to the point you can't think. Better to just lose a day and come back refreshed and raring to go.

But whatever you end up doing, I hope that you feel better!

WishingforLuck · July 2016

@Tulips29 I agree with @dragonfaerie sometimes you need a day off, and then come back refreshed. Sorry all this is happening but I am happy that you were able to find another place to do your NT. It's a pretty cool test you get to see your baby at all angles.

Griffin5413 · July 2016

@tvh1982 - I love that picture. My husband is a huge star wars fan so I'm totally showing him. lol
@Tulips29 what a bummer! I'm glad you were able to get in somewhere else. Hope you get to really enjoy seeing the baby today. Hopefully that will help put a bright spot in the day

ok I need to preface that I love my mom and she really is one of my biggest cheerleaders but she's driving me crazy today! She lives in another state and they are going to throw me a shower b/c all of our family, friends are out there in October. But she keeps trying to get me to change the timing... First she wants me to come after the baby is born so people can meet him and now she wants me to come out for a long weekend over Thanksgiving. Baby is due at the end of December. There is no way I want to drive 6 hours 4 weeks before the baby is due. I'm grateful that she wants to throw the shower but she just can't quite get it through her head that I'm not coming out there so close to the baby being due or when he's 2 weeks old!

dragonfaerie · July 2016

@Griffin5413 Oh man, that is hard. I would definitely agree, and I'm sure that your doc does not want you traveling that close to your due date as well!

Griffin5413 · July 2016

dragonfaerie - I know. Plus who knows what can happen between now and then. I'm standing my ground on this one. lol. .

tvh1982 · July 2016

Sorry your week already sucks @tulips29.
Glad I put a little smile on your face.
Definitely think about what @dragonfaerie wrote. Some very wise words!

Hihih, gotta love some starwars @griffin5413

Tough one with your mum. Try to keep her on October. And tell her you'd love to see her in the new year, but it is too stressful to travel so close around your EDD, before or after. She might not like it, but understands in the end.

Tulips29 · July 2016

@WishingforLuck @Griffin5413 thanks ladies! I'm looking forward to it. I've had a bit of time to calm down so thinking positive thoughts!

@Griffin5413 I can understand your frustration. Agree with above, your doctor will probably want you to stay put so close to your due date, or even when he's so little. I hope you can figure out the plan with your mom. I'm sure she means well, but hopefully she can understand that you and the baby come first and you have to do what's right.

Griffin5413 · July 2016

Thanks ladies. I think ultimately she does know that and she definitely knows everything we went through to get pregnant. I think I'm ok if her feelings get a little put off if that means I know I'm doing what is best for the baby.

ZoeFer · July 2016

@tvh1982 thanks for your answer, it is good to know that it happens to others as well. I thought the baby should be way up somewhere in the abdominal region and it scares me that she is so low kicking. When are they supposed to turn heads down ? I guess they are still small at this point and can move around freely right?

tvh1982 · July 2016

They have still tons of space @zoefer.
Mine has always been laying low and often feet down on ultrasounds.
I do feel a bump or head moving from one side to the other, but not from downwards to upwards. Guess she's comfy sideways and up straight

If I'm not mistaken babies will turn with week 30...but not quite sure.

dragonfaerie · July 2016

I saw this awesome video the other day, made me laugh because it's just too perfect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iewQ1xg5ot8

Piperella · July 2016

My baby is still breech at week 29. They don't really worry until about week 36. At my 28 week ultrasound, they said there was plenty of fluid and plenty of time for him to continue resting in many different positions until he should be head down.
There are a few images out there that show where the baby technically should be at different weeks, and I've found it helpful to keep them on my phone so I can remind myself how far up he really is.. I googled "fetal height in abdomen weeks" and went to the images.. haha

ZoeFer · July 2016

Thanks @Piperella ! I hope your baby turns soon. I wont have any ultrasound until I am 35 weeks I think.

Tulips29 · July 2016

@dragonfaerie omg hilarious!

katie121209 · July 2016

I haven't even thought about what position my baby is in the doctors have never brought it up! I have my 36 wk appt on Friday and need to remember to ask. I'm always overwhelmed when I go and forget these little things.

tvh1982 · July 2016

hahahahah @dragonfaerie! That made me laugh, thx for sharing!

dragonfaerie · July 2016

Has anyone else noticed that you sweat and stink more? I swear it seems like I haven't put on deodorant at all. Have you found a particular deodorant that works? I'm using Tom's natural brand.

ZoeFer · July 2016

I also switched to Tom`s with pregnancy and I think it does not work. I had never smelled before, now i smell to myself when I sweat.

mskeenan · July 2016

Yes @dragonfaerie although I am in Texas where it is hot as hell . Def got home and took my top off immediately I was so sweaty ! Toms never works for me

I wish I had a good suggestion - I'm just using anti pers and showering more than usual

katie121209 · July 2016

I use the degree dry spray and it seems to be working ok. The heat isn't helping any of us!

tvh1982 · July 2016

I use Dove go fresh: pomegranate & lemon verbena scent. Which works fine, but it is not that hot here in scandinavia.
Talcum powder often does the trick too.

tvh1982 · July 2016

My random, and I sightly worry, yet I telling myself I am overreacting...
I didn't feel my wee one yesterday. I know I have an anterior placenta and had a very busy day, but a kick would be nice to ease her mothers worries.
Is my worry in its place or should I just tough it up... any tips or advice is very much welcome!

Tulips29 · July 2016

I switched to Naturally Fresh deodorant ((this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JVWV32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it works fine in the cooler months. Not so much in the summer, so I reverted back to regular deodorant for the next 2 months at least.

@tvh1982 I hear from others that it's normal for babies not to be active all the time. Though I hope she gives you a good reassuring kick today! We used to put headphones on my friend's belly and play random music when her baby wasn't moving just so we can get him to move and it seemed to work. I'm sorry I can't offer you other advice.

mskeenan · July 2016

@tvh1982 the same thing happened to me a week ago I believe . I'm only a week behind you I think . I was freaking out and almost called the doc because before he was moving like crazy . I used my fetal Doppler really quickly to get a heart beat even though I had told myself I was going to retire the Doppler- because I recently read the sound isn't good for our babes . After a few days his movement came back but still I would say some days I feel a ton and some barely anything .

I have read that laying on your left side will get them to move ? I have no clue if there is any truth in that . I have felt my boy move more when I go to yoga - in the meditation part . I think the movements can be so small and depending on the position of your placenta it can be harder to feel . I have an anterior placenta as well . Hope your lil lady gives you some good movement soon !! I know it's so hard not to worry - but from what I've read this can be very normal . Somewhere I read that the movements are not felt consistently until 27-28 weeks I believe ?

Jerseygirl856 · July 2016

@tvh1982 your worry is understandable. Some days my baby girl is very active and some days I would go without feeling her movements. I was told to drink something cold or eat something sweet and that worked for me. I hope your little one eases your mind soon with plenty of movements.

Griffin5413 · July 2016

@tvh1982 - hope you feel your little one today. I know one of the girls in my offices has an app on her phone where she tracks movements. I'm not there yet so I can't really offer any advice though. I'm definitely going to remember some of these suggestions for the next few months though!

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