So who's here? - Page 8

[Jilian]

Welcome and congrats to all of the new mamas here! Extra well-wishes to the VBAC mamas, it can be done!!

[GenomicsGirl]

Hi Mamas! I'm Shannon, and I 'm pregnant with #4. Things may get a little complicated for me due to my last 2 births. My 2nd ds was born with an ABO blood incompatibility (my O blood had formed antibodies against the baby's As and after birth, my Os attacked his blood cells). He ended up being in the NICU for 7 days and needed an IV Immunoglobulin treatment and almost had to have a blood transfusion. I went to a specialist during #3 pregnancy and they prescribed a drug to take for ten days before birth - this would prevent a post-birth reaction IF the baby had the same blood type as the 2nd. But I never had a chance to take the drug, because #3 arrived at 34.5 weeks, as healthy as could be, and with my blood type! So, my *issues* are 1) taking the phenobarbitol for the ten days prior to delivery in case #4 has same blood type as #1 and #2, and 2) preventing preterm labour. Fun fun fun!

[melissarana]

Hello All! I’m Melissa from Delaware, and it’s about time for me to introduce myself. I’m about 6 weeks 3 days pregnant; with an expected due date of August 21st.

This is my fourth pregnancy. My first two were heartbreaking: first – ended in miscarriage at 9+ weeks, second – I developed severe preeclampsia at 26 weeks and had to deliver by emergency c-section; the baby lived five short but heroic days. My third pregnancy was very high-risk, but relatively smooth sailing – resulting in my now 16 month-old son. I’m also mom to an 18 month-old daughter who we brought into our family through adoption.

SO – pregnancy for me is filled with hope and anticipation – but – also it’s very scary and stressful. We had a viability ultrasound yesterday afternoon, and my husband and I both felt a combination of nausea and faintness. We were a mess.

The result of the ultrasound seemed okay – the doctor said we’re earlier than originally calculated (we thought 7 weeks), but that for a 6.2 week pregnancy everything looked normal.

ANYWAYS! I’m excited to be here with you all. Hopefully I can stick around awhile.

[labortrials]

Originally Posted by melissarana

ANYWAYS! I’m excited to be here with you all. Hopefully I can stick around awhile.

I hope so too, Melissa!

[mudpuddle]

Hello mamas!! My name's Kara. I'm 22 and I have one Ds who is 22 months! I found out I was pregnant almost 4 weeks ago but when we went in for an ultrasound to determine how far along (I never got back on track with my cycles after Ds was born so I only had a guess!) they said it was too early to determine (less than 4wks) .. That didn't make sense to me because I had gotten a positive pregnancy test 2 weeks before that appointment. Maybe my math was off? but it just didn't seem right. I've been hesitant to post but I figured I should introduce myself! Now I am just eagerly awaiting my next appointment to make sure everything is ok! : I should be due the first week in August!

[Spring Sun]

Kara-Did they give you another pg test? Sending you good energy!

[mudpuddle]

Originally Posted by Spring Sun

Kara-Did they give you another pg test? Sending you good energy!

They have been just blowing off my concern - I asked for a blood test and they said no. I asked for another ultrasound and they said I'd have to wait. They won't even see me for 2 more weeks! They won't even listen to me! Ugh! I think I will be calling a new place on Friday.

[texaspeach]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

They have been just blowing off my concern - I asked for a blood test and they said no. I asked for another ultrasound and they said I'd have to wait. They won't even see me for 2 more weeks! They won't even listen to me! Ugh! I think I will be calling a new place on Friday.

that doesn't sound right. I think if you have another care provider available to you, it might be wise to seek a second opinion. If they aren't listening to your concerns now, what is it going to be 8 months from now when you're in labor?

[fjkelly]

Hi everyone,

I'm a single mother by choice, pregnant with #1, due on 12 August 2009. I had my first appointment with my midwife yesterday and it was SO exciting. Every time she referred to "baby" I'd get this tingling feeling all over (which is a great alternative to the non-stop nausea I've been experiencing since 5 weeks).

Looking forward to a home birth, clothing diapering, co-sleeping future with my little one!

Fiona

[labortrials]

Originally Posted by texaspeach

that doesn't sound right. I think if you have another care provider available to you, it might be wise to seek a second opinion. If they aren't listening to your concerns now, what is it going to be 8 months from now when you're in labor?

: totally!

[GenomicsGirl]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

They have been just blowing off my concern - I asked for a blood test and they said no. I asked for another ultrasound and they said I'd have to wait. They won't even see me for 2 more weeks! They won't even listen to me! Ugh! I think I will be calling a new place on Friday.

I agree that that's just wrong. You're at the perfect time to change practices - if you're not getting the attention you need, then maybe your practice isn't the right fit for you.

[tankgirl136]

Hello! My name is Heather and I am feeling a bit odd man out in some of these threads I am 33 and pregnant with my first. We were not TTC so this was more of a surprise. It's a bit odd being in your 30's (that alone still catches me off guard some days : ) and pregnant with only your first.

I am currently planning a homebirth since I know I really want a water birth. After that I have a lot to learn and it seems much time to learn as I am due August 11th.

[tankgirl136]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

They have been just blowing off my concern - I asked for a blood test and they said no. I asked for another ultrasound and they said I'd have to wait. They won't even see me for 2 more weeks! They won't even listen to me! Ugh! I think I will be calling a new place on Friday.

I didn't like my first OB and switched and though I think I am going to switch to a midwife if I did decide to go with a Hospital birth I would stay with the second practice as they have been fantastic! Don't settle with your care, get some one who will listen to you!

[mudpuddle]

I've decided to go to my appointment next week and see how it goes. I will tell them that I felt like I wasn't taken seriously. I love my dr, but the nurses and the people who work in the office are really not the best!

[mamak05]

Hello!

Hello!

My name is Kathryn. I have one DD who will be 4 just after I have baby #2 in late Aug. Currently 7 weeks pregnant. I had a natural birth with DD, and am planning a homebirth with this baby. We're moving from FL to WA in Feb, so I don't have the details worked out yet!

Looking forward to sharing the coming months with you all!

Best,
Kathryn

[anazmommy]

Hi everyone!
I’m new here. My name is Ryann, I’ll be 30 in June. I am a SAHM going to school online to get a degree in business. I have 3 kids, a girl who just turned 9 and two boys who will be 7 and 4 in March. I am due Aug. 21st making me 7 weeks 4 days right now. I am still up in the air about the birth. With my 1st I had her in the hospital with an epidural, knowing I did not want that to happen again I delivered at a birth center and had water births with my boys, they were born in the same bathtub in the same room 3 years 1 weeks apart from each other, kind of cool…But the birth center has since closed so it’s either back to the hospital or do a home birth. Being 30 minutes away from the closest hospital kind of scares me so that’s my hold up… I am intervening a midwife this week and have a Dr. appointment set up for next week so I have to make my decision soon.
Well good luck to everyone, I am looking forward to learning more about you all!!

[HappyFox05]

Hi Everyone! We found out we were pregnant during Christmas vacation. Due sometime around the end of August. This was a total "hey, my cycle REALLY IS messed up due to nursing a one-year old" surprise!

[HappyFox05]

Originally Posted by tankgirl136

Hello! My name is Heather and I am feeling a bit odd man out in some of these threads I am 33 and pregnant with my first. We were not TTC so this was more of a surprise. It's a bit odd being in your 30's (that alone still catches me off guard some days : ) and pregnant with only your first.

I am currently planning a homebirth since I know I really want a water birth. After that I have a lot to learn and it seems much time to learn as I am due August 11th.

Hi Heather! I was 37 when I had our first, and just finishing my first career, so I know how you feel. I've had tons of fun with our little Peanut - motherhood is cool! (And tiring!)

Bonnie

[Quickbeam]

I'm 31 and I have one son, age 2. He's still nursing. This new baby is due August 8th. We birth at home, but this time I'm in a new state where CPMs aren't recognized. My last birth was with a CNM in Texas. I loved it.

I love seeing VBAC mamas, btw.

[Ambiebambie1011]

Thought I'd join in.

I'm Amber, and I'm due with our first around the 24th of August. My husband and I got married on July 26th, 2008, and started trying the same month. We found out we were expecting on December 13th, while we were on our honeymoon in Cuba!