butongrl Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Congratulations rena and any other first time moms!!! Any questions feel free to ask. :) Hope your first pregnancy experience is a good one. It is such a miracle!!! I've decided to definately go with hypnobirthing and I am so excited. I also find out the sex of the baby on the 25th so that'll be fun although having one of each either would be fantastic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I don't understand. You want to avoid the rules? What if you are considered a high-risk pregnancy again?ElphabaI wasn't high risk last time in my view. I had low iron levels but I recovered well.I know I would do much better at home.Believe it or not women can know more than MOs.Its about choice. And common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I am now approaching 31 weeks. Perfect pregnancy! Never thought I could actually enjoy pregnancy -surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I dont know if anyone checks on this thread anymore but I just found it and thought I'd post. Im about 13 wks along with my first child so everything is new. My due date is Jan. 5th. Congratulations! I am almost 30 weeks now, I have gestational diabetes, but it is being managed well and now I get extra ultrasounds so I can see my baby more often. Tee hee! My dietician's scale is a lot different then my doctor's apparently, because she says I lost 7 pounds this month. I've been eating more, so that's weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rena_goldmoon Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I just had an OB oppointment yesterday and they said I've lost a couple pounds. I was like ok...Ive benn eating the same. They thought I was going to have gestational diabetes because of my wait but theytested and everything was fine. In fact they are always suprised when they check my blood pressure and its really good. I guess Im just lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 When I was pregnant with my 1st, I was overweight and they made me test early. I was fine and my blood pressure as great until my week long labor. It wasn't very surprising that it went higher after not sleeping and puking for days. I passed the 1 hour glucose early on, then failed it in my 3rd trimester when they made me take it again, but I passed the 3 hour. I also passed the 1 hour with my next two, but now I have gestational diabetes. My blood pressure is great though! Hopefully it will stay that way. It was just fine with my other pregnancies too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Approaching 32 weeks. Its gone so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly-Mama Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I just had my first baby in April. I am a first time mom and definitely learning the trials of going to work with sleep deprivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hi Dolly: Sleep Deprivation is definitey a big issue for new moms. Are you breastfeeding or bottlefeeding? How often is baby awakening during the night? and does she nap consistently during the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly-Mama Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I was breastfeeding but I don't make near enough milk to satisfy her so she does get mostly formula. I pump still and only get collectively about 3-4 oz per day. When I first lay her down to sleep at night, she will sleep about 5-7 hrs. but after that she is up about every hour and a half to two hours. She has recently been awake more during the day, usually I can get her to take only one good nap and the others are about 45 mins to an hour and the shorter ones are not consistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 5-7 hours is actually pretty good for a 3 month old. Does she go to bed early? How much sleep are you getting? She is young enough that 2 good naps a day would be "typical". What time does she get up in the morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly-Mama Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 5-7 hours is actually pretty good for a 3 month old. Does she go to bed early? How much sleep are you getting? She is young enough that 2 good naps a day would be "typical". What time does she get up in the morning?I usually start her bedtime routine between 8:30 and 9:00pm depending on when we have dinner and all that. I follow her to bed usually around 10:00 when I have to work the next day and closer to 11:00 when I don't. I am out like a light until she wakes up the first time but don't sleep well after that. Sometimes she plays like she's a new born again and likes to wake up every 2 hours. We usually wake up any time between 7:30 and 9:00am but we usually hang out and cuddle for an hour after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNirom Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 To all of you who are pregnant: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I am not looking forward to the sleepless nights. My first child was the most demanding with breastfeeding especially. I am hopeful my hubby and kids will continue to be supportive (as they have been through my pregnancy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 At three months, you can start working on some techniques to "train" your baby to sleep better. I am a firm opponent to the cry it out method. When your baby is breastfeeding to go to sleep, watch her closely and when she is drowsy, take the breast out of her mouth before she is completely asleep (use your pinky between the corner of the baby's mouth and the nipple to break suction or OUCH! ); for bottle feeding do the same when you see the baby getting drowsy . Now place her in her crib and rub her back, sssh her, and help her go the rest of the way to sleep. (place babies on thier backs to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS). This way she will know that she went to sleep in her crib and she will begin to associate the crib with where she goes to sleep, not the breast or bottle or mom's arms. When she wakes up and you are certain she is not hungry, check her for being wet and change her if needed, then gently help guide her back to sleep again. Do not turn on lights, do not spend time playing or snuggling, this is to teach her to sleep. Another tip is that white noise or a sound machine (rain, wind, ocean type sounds) can help to improve sleep length and quality in infants. If she fusses when she awakens because you are not picking her up, set up a chair next to the crib and make your presence known and rub her back until she falls asleep. You may only get a few minutes in the first time because she gets very frustrated...that's OK...if she's really upset pick her up. The goal is a gradual increase in time between awakening and being picked up because we want her to self-soothe not self-destruct. The goal is an ability to sleep well, not to destroy her trust that you will meet her needs. And putting a pacifiier in her mouth when you remove the breast or bottle is perfect for her to meet her sucking needs in her crib. So on day 1, you put her in the crib and get her to sleep. She wakes up at hour 3, go in with lights off and rub her back to sleep. You go in, rub her back, and in 2 minutes she's frazzled, pick her up, rock her back to sleep and put her in the crib when she is just about out--again making the association that the crib is where she needs to sleep. Put on the white noise or sounds on low and walk away. By day 7, you should be seeing improvement in her sleep length and quality. In addition, if she awakens in the middle of a cycle it should be easier to help her back to sleep. Always be alert to potential medical issues and any special instructions provided by your doctor. Babies should sleep on thier backs to reduce the risks of SIDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4afriend Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi all, Guess what - I had my baby! :) On Sunday 6th July at 9.35am our baby girl Rebekah was born, weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces. She is just beautiful! Labour was straight forward and 7 hours long. She is doing really well and her big brother just loves her. Am so happy to have my little girl. Have attached a photo for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Well done! She looks so sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 50 days til due date for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rena_goldmoon Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Im due Jan 5th. Hoping for December for tax reasons. Im not going to induce myself....just hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deblldo Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi, just letting you know i am due for my 20 wk scan on tuesday. I will find out wether its a boy or girl!! im so excited. hope you are all doing well and congrats to looking your baby is adorable. deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I am 37 weeks now so just trying to get organised. WE now have our birth pool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deblldo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi, i have never had a birthing pool in fact im quite traditional and as soon as i get the first twinge of pain i like to be in hospital right next to the gas and air , lol. Are you having your baby at home? Are you having a boy or a girl? deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 A birth pool! Totally cool. Laboring in the warm water is so wonderful for pain relief. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychildrensmother Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Yeah I am traditional too - real old fashioned like Eve! Opting out of hospital and its rules. Trusting myself. We are hoping to have a baby! 50/50 chance of boy/girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deblldo Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 hi, lol well i hope everything goes well for you. deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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