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Aliantha · 02-21-2009, 06:20 PM

Along with these other issues, I've discovered a small lump under my arm. Here's to hoping it's just a blocked gland or something. I'll know more soon.

DucksNuts · 02-21-2009, 09:35 PM

Just think about it....sit on your arse for a few weeks, feet up, drinking raspberry tea leaf and getting the men in your life to wait on you......

Lap.It.Up!!

The lump is probably just hormones or, as you said, a blocked gland.

Chin Up luv!!

I expect a text message when youre in labour, so I can let your extended 'net family know whats going on.

Aliantha · 02-21-2009, 11:19 PM

I'll let you know when the big day arrives mate.

I'm sure I already had you on my list anyway...where ever that's gone to now.

I'll see what the doc's got to say on Tues. Who knows, maybe I'll have a baby by the end of the week. At this stage as far as I'm concerned, that's the best outcome.

monster · 02-23-2009, 12:43 AM

At 35 weeks, try to hang on just a little longer if it isn't endangering your health. Your baby uses those last few weeks to gain a little fat and improve lung function -both important factors in fighting diseases, especially as you are just about to head into winter...

Aliantha · 02-23-2009, 01:08 AM

Yeah...another week or two would be good. We'll see what the ultrasound reveals tomorrow. If the placenta is damaged, he's not going to do too well anyway, but I'm sure it's fine. He's still moving around a fair bit. What is worrying me is the pain in my back which is moving further and further up, and seems to be deeper. Hopefully it's just normal pain and not liver inflamation. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but whatever the professionals tell me I should do is what's likely to happen.

capnhowdy · 02-23-2009, 07:44 AM

I've been following this thread all along. Just not posting. I am so proud of you, Ali.
And this is SO cool. It's almost like we're ALL having a baby. Good luck.

Aliantha · 02-23-2009, 03:21 PM

Thanks capn.

I don't know if you need to be proud of me though. I'm not the first woman in the world to get preggers.

I've just turned this thread into a kind of diary of the event mostly for my own reference, but also for those who're interested in seeing the journey. It's nice that lots of you have had some great input for me, or even just words of support during the times things seem never ending.

Today's the big day. I get to find out if everything's ok.

Keep your fingers crossed (and your legs if you don't want to end up in my situation lol)

capnhowdy · 02-23-2009, 07:16 PM

No worries, Mate. I'm too goddam ugly to get anyone with child. 'Sides... I've done that and didn't win any awards.

Waiting for update......

Aliantha · 02-23-2009, 07:44 PM

Update!

Home now. BP still a bit high, but they're going to let it ride for a bit. Scan revealed the baby is 6 1/2lb and if he goes full term will be around 9lb. Not bad for a mother who has failed to put on any weight worth talking about.

All in all a good result so far.

The wait continues.

Aliantha · 02-24-2009, 08:29 PM

So today marks 35 weeks for us, which means only 5 weeks or so to go.

I nearly blanked out in the kitchen waiting for my toast to pop up this morning. I think I'll stop driving for the mean time. The risk just doesn't seem worth it.

Clodfobble · 02-25-2009, 11:41 AM

Ali, with your blood pressure at borderline levels, have they told you to stay on bedrest? I think not driving is a really good idea.

Aliantha · 02-25-2009, 03:16 PM

Oh yeah, they told me to put my feet up and keep quiet. I guess that means you lot will be seeing more of me than some people would like.

I'm sure it'll all be fine though. Hopefully he'll be popping out in a couple of weeks all by himself anyway. It's just a waiting game now really.

Actually, the obstetrician said I should start my maternity leave now in order to reduce stress and I explained to him that I haven't had a job through this whole pregnancy, and no small children and a very supportive husband, so I'd be fine. He told me it was on the contrary and that if I already had a relaxed lifestyle with those readings I could find myself in trouble if I didn't take him seriously. Anyway, I was taking him seriously. I don't want them sticking me in the hospital to hang around till Max is born. I'd much rather be at home with my family, so I'll be good.

DanaC · 02-25-2009, 03:27 PM

you'd better....we'll be checking up

Clodfobble · 02-25-2009, 04:56 PM

When you are laying down, make sure to lay on your left side, it's easier on your heart.

Aliantha · 03-01-2009, 05:29 PM

I have 4 weeks and two days to go now. The baby's head has well and truly dropped, to the point where I can feel it grinding on my pelvis and making it almost impossible to walk at times. I have to pee a teaspoon every half an hour or so, so sleeping is becoming difficult to the point where sometimes my brain wont stop saying, "what's the point of going back to sleep? You're only going to have to wake up again shortly.", which is very annoying, because the thing I feel like doing mostly now is sleeping.

I hope this boy is ready to pop out in the next week or so. I can't wait to hold him.

I do lay on my left side as much as possible Clod, but I find if I stay in one position all night my hip gets really sore...regardless of how many pillows and stuff I try to use. I guess most of us pregnant women know all about that stuff though. Not long now though. I'm sick of eating chalk all night long.

02-21-2009, 06:20 PM	#256
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Along with these other issues, I've discovered a small lump under my arm. Here's to hoping it's just a blocked gland or something. I'll know more soon. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-21-2009, 11:19 PM	#258
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I'll let you know when the big day arrives mate. I'm sure I already had you on my list anyway...where ever that's gone to now. I'll see what the doc's got to say on Tues. Who knows, maybe I'll have a baby by the end of the week. At this stage as far as I'm concerned, that's the best outcome. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber Last edited by Aliantha; 02-21-2009 at 11:26 PM.

02-23-2009, 12:43 AM	#259
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	At 35 weeks, try to hang on just a little longer if it isn't endangering your health. Your baby uses those last few weeks to gain a little fat and improve lung function -both important factors in fighting diseases, especially as you are just about to head into winter... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-23-2009, 01:08 AM	#260
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Yeah...another week or two would be good. We'll see what the ultrasound reveals tomorrow. If the placenta is damaged, he's not going to do too well anyway, but I'm sure it's fine. He's still moving around a fair bit. What is worrying me is the pain in my back which is moving further and further up, and seems to be deeper. Hopefully it's just normal pain and not liver inflamation. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but whatever the professionals tell me I should do is what's likely to happen. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-23-2009, 07:44 AM	#261
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I've been following this thread all along. Just not posting. I am so proud of you, Ali. And this is SO cool. It's almost like we're ALL having a baby. Good luck. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

02-21-2009, 09:35 PM	#257
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Just think about it....sit on your arse for a few weeks, feet up, drinking raspberry tea leaf and getting the men in your life to wait on you...... Lap.It.Up!! The lump is probably just hormones or, as you said, a blocked gland. Chin Up luv!! I expect a text message when youre in labour, so I can let your extended 'net family know whats going on.

02-23-2009, 03:21 PM	#262
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Thanks capn. I don't know if you need to be proud of me though. I'm not the first woman in the world to get preggers. I've just turned this thread into a kind of diary of the event mostly for my own reference, but also for those who're interested in seeing the journey. It's nice that lots of you have had some great input for me, or even just words of support during the times things seem never ending. Today's the big day. I get to find out if everything's ok. Keep your fingers crossed (and your legs if you don't want to end up in my situation lol) __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#263
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	No worries, Mate. I'm too goddam ugly to get anyone with child. 'Sides... I've done that and didn't win any awards. Waiting for update...... __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

02-23-2009, 07:44 PM	#264
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Update! Home now. BP still a bit high, but they're going to let it ride for a bit. Scan revealed the baby is 6 1/2lb and if he goes full term will be around 9lb. Not bad for a mother who has failed to put on any weight worth talking about. All in all a good result so far. The wait continues. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-24-2009, 08:29 PM	#265
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	So today marks 35 weeks for us, which means only 5 weeks or so to go. I nearly blanked out in the kitchen waiting for my toast to pop up this morning. I think I'll stop driving for the mean time. The risk just doesn't seem worth it. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-25-2009, 11:41 AM	#266
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Ali, with your blood pressure at borderline levels, have they told you to stay on bedrest? I think not driving is a really good idea. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-25-2009, 03:16 PM	#267
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Oh yeah, they told me to put my feet up and keep quiet. I guess that means you lot will be seeing more of me than some people would like. I'm sure it'll all be fine though. Hopefully he'll be popping out in a couple of weeks all by himself anyway. It's just a waiting game now really. Actually, the obstetrician said I should start my maternity leave now in order to reduce stress and I explained to him that I haven't had a job through this whole pregnancy, and no small children and a very supportive husband, so I'd be fine. He told me it was on the contrary and that if I already had a relaxed lifestyle with those readings I could find myself in trouble if I didn't take him seriously. Anyway, I was taking him seriously. I don't want them sticking me in the hospital to hang around till Max is born. I'd much rather be at home with my family, so I'll be good. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-25-2009, 03:27 PM	#268
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	you'd better....we'll be checking up

02-25-2009, 04:56 PM	#269
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	When you are laying down, make sure to lay on your left side, it's easier on your heart. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#270
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I have 4 weeks and two days to go now. The baby's head has well and truly dropped, to the point where I can feel it grinding on my pelvis and making it almost impossible to walk at times. I have to pee a teaspoon every half an hour or so, so sleeping is becoming difficult to the point where sometimes my brain wont stop saying, "what's the point of going back to sleep? You're only going to have to wake up again shortly.", which is very annoying, because the thing I feel like doing mostly now is sleeping. I hope this boy is ready to pop out in the next week or so. I can't wait to hold him. I do lay on my left side as much as possible Clod, but I find if I stay in one position all night my hip gets really sore...regardless of how many pillows and stuff I try to use. I guess most of us pregnant women know all about that stuff though. Not long now though. I'm sick of eating chalk all night long. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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