***January 2017 mummies!*** 3rd Trimester

[Eryinera]

That's good about no clots!
And that they are looking after you and have a plan if she keeps bring cheeky!

 

[Blueflower]

Keep forgetting to post this pic of the massive knickers they sent free with my bump support band!
Here they are compared to a pair of normal size 12 ones!

 

[Laura1992]

Glad to hear you are clot free, Millie! Thumbs, how far along are you again? Hopefully baby will get in line soon! We've got some real cheeky ones on here.

Soooo I had a scan with fetal medicine today because I told the consultant yesterday that I wasn't feeling twin 2 so much these days. I wasn't overly concerned and thought it was a slight overreaction to send me to fetal medicine specialist, but things have gone a bit pear shaped potentially. Twin 2 needed quite a bit of prodding to move and the umbilical doppler showed blood flow resistance to the placenta, so it looks like she might not be getting as much blood flow as she should be. It also seems like her growth is plateauing, which again suggests that the placenta is starting to run out of steam with supporting two babies. The lady thought this might be why she is moving less, to conserve energy.

I had a CTG monitor today which looked ok, and I have to have them every day this week until Friday and then another scan with the same specialist. Also had steroid injection just in case the scan on Friday confirms a problem and they need to deliver sooner rather than later. Bloody stung! Another one tomorrow.

Fingers crossed everything will be ok and that Friday scan will show things are back on track again. xx

P.S has anyone heard from BlondeP? Bit concerned that she's gone quiet since her CTG yesterday morning for reduced movements. Abiiiiii?

 

[Sprout]

Good news about your scan Millie, hope the scan itself wasn't too unpleasant?

Impressive knickers Blueflower I keep buying new knickers because I've only just realised they're a far better fit a couple of sizes bigger?! For ages I was putting up with my knickers being really uncomfortable and then it finally dawned on me that they're way too small

Ooh that sounds very intense Laura, I hope things are ok at your next scan.

Just had the midwife at my house to deliver the home birth stuff and talk about it - my iron levels are now way above what they need to be, thank goodness, so all should be ok to go ahead! Had a peek in the box she brought and there's a newborn Bounty pack and a red medical book for baby - both of which I was given in hospital after Anna was born so it really brought home how there'll be an actual, real baby here soon!

 

[millielaura]

Keep forgetting to post this pic of the massive knickers they sent free with my bump support band!
Here they are compared to a pair of normal size 12 ones!

I need those knickers haha! I'm normally size 12 and I bought full brief size 18 ones from Primark and they are too small in bump now and all tight halfway down bump. Those huge things look sooo comfy!

 

[millielaura]

Glad to hear you are clot free, Millie! Thumbs, how far along are you again? Hopefully baby will get in line soon! We've got some real cheeky ones on here.

Soooo I had a scan with fetal medicine today because I told the consultant yesterday that I wasn't feeling twin 2 so much these days. I wasn't overly concerned and thought it was a slight overreaction to send me to fetal medicine specialist, but things have gone a bit pear shaped potentially. Twin 2 needed quite a bit of prodding to move and the umbilical doppler showed blood flow resistance to the placenta, so it looks like she might not be getting as much blood flow as she should be. It also seems like her growth is plateauing, which again suggests that the placenta is starting to run out of steam with supporting two babies. The lady thought this might be why she is moving less, to conserve energy.

I had a CTG monitor today which looked ok, and I have to have them every day this week until Friday and then another scan with the same specialist. Also had steroid injection just in case the scan on Friday confirms a problem and they need to deliver sooner rather than later. Bloody stung! Another one tomorrow.

Fingers crossed everything will be ok and that Friday scan will show things are back on track again. xx

P.S has anyone heard from BlondeP? Bit concerned that she's gone quiet since her CTG yesterday morning for reduced movements. Abiiiiii?

Oh gosh how scary for you! I hope all is ok. If they do need to deliver they are at a gestation they should do well at now especially with the steroid injection xx

 

[millielaura]

Good news about your scan Millie, hope the scan itself wasn't too unpleasant?

Impressive knickers Blueflower I keep buying new knickers because I've only just realised they're a far better fit a couple of sizes bigger?! For ages I was putting up with my knickers being really uncomfortable and then it finally dawned on me that they're way too small

Ooh that sounds very intense Laura, I hope things are ok at your next scan.

Just had the midwife at my house to deliver the home birth stuff and talk about it - my iron levels are now way above what they need to be, thank goodness, so all should be ok to go ahead! Had a peek in the box she brought and there's a newborn Bounty pack and a red medical book for baby - both of which I was given in hospital after Anna was born so it really brought home how there'll be an actual, real baby here soon!

The scan wasn't nice but defo worth it for the risk that there could of been a clot. I thought stuff injected into vein would be the hardest part as don't like stuff like that but I was fine with that but struggled with lying totally flat on my back for 45 mins ..had to keep asking to sit up xx

 

[BlondeP]

Oops sorry Laura !!! Been to the hospitals 4 times in 3 days and it's worn me out massively!!! Baby seems ok, but we have a scan on Friday to see how his growth is doing as they are worried we've had 5 reduced episodes now, , potentially going down the same route as you it seems Laura tonight though he has been amazingly active compared to the past few days. It's so scary feeling so out of control.

Glad you are clot free Millie Laura. Sorry I haven't really read what everyone else is up too! xxxxxx

 

[Laura1992]

Glad he's moving more for you this evening. It does seem like we are going down the same route this week, hopefully our scans on Friday are pleasantly surprising and there's lots of growth. Let's get on the protein to try and help matters in the mean time! xx

 

[millielaura]

What time are your scans girls? Mines 2.10 on Friday.
You'll prob end up being induced at 37 weeks if he keeps it up BlondeP, they said to me that would be the case at my consultant appt yesterday. Xx

 

[Laura1992]

Mine's at 2pm on Friday so I'll think of you! xx

 

[Laura1992]

See you're up bright and early too, Millielaura! I'm madly drinking coffee and eating peanutbutter toast in an attempt to get twin 2 moving as she's not doing anything!

 

[FBTTN8079]

Hey girls, hope all goes ok with your scans x
I've been in hospital since Monday eve as had blood on wipe when I went to the toilet & the tightenings I was feeling were apparently mild contractions ! I've still got the bleeding on pad & wipe & TMi ! Produced a clot yesterday but doctor didn't seem overly concerned he thought it was my plug & that im starting to loose waters! Scan yesterday showed all ok with babies & no issues with placentas but doctor as I was only 35+1 wanted me to have steroid injection for the babies so had one yesterday & will have another today. My actual consultant is on today apparently so hopefully I'll see if she's in agreement with his plan from yesterday which was steroids, antibiotics because of waters & possible early induction! I just want to know what she thinks about why I'm having the bleeding as they don't tell you that in NCT! Have a side room so hunny can stay which is great & im on CTG lots so babies are being monitored too. X

 

[KateK]

I thought you'd gone quiet Sarah.. Hope you're feeling ok about it? I'd imagine there's a degree of excitement mingled in with any anxiety?! Sending all my best wishes to you, hubby and your beautiful babies xxx

Hope you're ok too Laura and that they don't have to go down the early induction route worrying times for everyone it seems! xx

 

[millielaura]

I just saw on your journal. Can't believe they are going to be here so soon eek! I think they will be just fine especially with steroids at 35 weeks
Bet it is scary though!

Lol Laura I was up at 4am and then made OH drive to mcdonalds at 6am for a fanta with ice..I wanted one so bad!
Hope she starts moving for you. It's awful worrying about their movements. When is your monitoring today?
Imogen has definitely been a little quieter since coming off Clexane but more active than her quiet days so think she is ok. I see consultant again on Friday after my scan so will see what scan says and tell her if I'm not happy with movements.
I'm thinking I need to get some smaller clothes, I have a few newborn but I mainly got 0-3. I was born at 42 weeks and weighed 8lb 7 so I went off that and didn't get much newborn. But Imogen from growth scans is predicted 6lb 12 at 40 weeks and its more likely she will come towards 37 weeks so most likely low 6's. Hoping she has grown well as my bump has gone from above all the centile lines to being on the 90th centile so hasn't really grown as much as it should xxx

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[Blueflower]

Replied on your journal Sarah, glad you are ok, your babies could be here soon! Scary but exciting!

 

[BlondeP]

Im at 3:15pm on Friday so will let you know.

Oh gosh its all happening here. Poor you Sarah, glad they have kept you in and monitored you so closely though, starting to wonder if any of the babies in this thread will actually be born in January now ! Keep us updated,

Thats my thought too millie... My bump has now gone from measuring over to measuring just on the line in the space of a week, so I do wonder if baby will be early and indeed smaller than we think. I mainly have 0-3 month stuff tbh! xxxx

 

[millielaura]

My friend said her baby girl was born 8lb and she didn't fit 0-3 until 3 weeks old so think we will definitely need smaller stuff!
Hope all the scans on Friday go ok.
Imogens been moving quite a bit now since late morning so that's reassuring. Hate not being able to know exactly how things are and having to rely on consultant arranging scans and monitoring etc xxx

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[Eryinera]

Glad she's wriggling more x x

 

[BlondeP]

Oh really? I think I've been conned by the weight advisories on the clothes then. h well, more shopping i suppooooseee lol. Miht have to be online though as I struggle going out now lol!

I agree though, the waiting game feels horrid. He has given me a few kicks today, but still not what I class as his 'normal' self. glad immy is moving betterxxxxxx