29th week checkup

[babydot]

Just came back from the doctor today for my 29th week checkup.  My blood pressure is fine; So is the baby's heartbeat.  He's measuring fine and the doctor is always amazed to see my uterus is "soft".  I think it's pretty hard myself but I'm not sure what that means.  Hehe.  I guess it's a good thing - the way how he says it.  From now on, my doctor

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[anonymous]

My friend's a week ahead of me and you're a week after and you guys are both seeing the dr once every 2 wks. But I'm high risk and I'm seeing dr every 3. I think they've got me on the wrong schedule. I better check with them.
I like how you said the baby is "rummaging" around on your left side. That's funny. Are you feeling braxton hicks yet? When the belly gets rock hard? At first I just thought it was the baby getting cozy in there, but I found out they were contractions. Good thing they don't hurt yet.
judy

[babydot]

hi judy!

i think once you get to the 3rd trimester, you start going every 2 weeks. but it's always good to check! i'm not sure if i'm feeling braxton hicks yet. i can't really tell when the baby's hiccuping either. but i do feel kicks and weird grinding movements in my pelvis. when i'm standing, it always feels as if my belly is rock hard so i can't tell what's going on in there. how does it feel like?

[anonymous]

hm... the only way i can describe it is that it gets really hard and when you press on it, there's no give. it only lasts for a maybe 10 - 20 seconds. i wonder what the baby feels when it does that.

[anonymous]

Is Meanie really sure he wants to do that? heheheehe he can be enthusiastic now but when the time comes he'd be grumbling in pain thats for sure heheheheehe i sure enjoy reading your baby updates and also as one of your loyal readers ^_^ im so excited for your day to come woot woot! Have you & Meanie start preparing and practising for that day's drill? I think its a good idea to stay indoors really what with this epidemic spreading like mad! its good you're taking precautions too, i just cant believe a flu like this could take lives! It just makes you wonder what causes this? from bird flu to mad cow disease then there was the SARS *sigh*

fear

[babyathome]

Hi there,
I don't know if you remember me but we spoke awhile ago when I was home after having my baby boy. He's now 4 years old and I miss those early days. Don't worry about the labor cause once they give you the medicine you won't feel a thing. It's the contractions before you get to the hospital that are killer. Get your sleep now and I wish for you the best.

Re: fear

[babydot]

hello! i do remember you. how are you doing these days? are you planning to have any more kids? definitely not looking forward to the contractions. i heard there are pre-epidural drugs you can take or analgesics but again, that depends on your doctor. thanks!

Re: fear

[babyathome]

Yes and no. In addition to my little boy I have a little girl now but we are finish. I have two hands so two kids are enough for me. I have not heard about the pre-epidural drugs but the best thing is to try and stay home for as long as you could handle it. It was a lot more comfortable. When I got to the hospital I was tired and sleepy but it was so noisy and the nurses check-up on me like every 20 minutes so I didn't get any rest.

Re: fear

[babydot]

Awww, you have one of each! That's really great. Congrats to you and your hubby! That's what the doula recommended - staying home as long as you can and then getting to the hospital when the contractions are 5 minutes apart. Thanks for the advice!

[spicytoona]

wow re: gestational diabetes - i didnt realize u have to cut carbs like that! have u been having major carb cravings?

[babydot]

yes! i crave for rice and bread. noodles and pasta not so much. actually come to think of it, i haven't had any huge cravings lately. if anything, it's something cold like ice cream or italian ice. that's my constant craving. i'll need to cut down on that too! blah!

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