September Sex on the Beach - 3rd Trimester

[eve83]

yes, it was a diagnostic place...it was kind of weird because she only stayed on the face mostly and did a quick measure of the body, and maybe one leg, but not the feet or anything else.

[eve83]

Miranda, try not to stress too much about it. With my first surrogacy, they told me the baby was about 11 pounds at 38 weeks. Her head wouldn't even fit on the screen to get a good measurement. She was delivered 2 days later via c-section weighing 9lbs 11 oz. It was still big, but not nearly as bad as they made it seem! There's a few things that can skew the measurements. It's actually pretty common for the u/s to be off by a pound or even more.

was the c-section your choice or due to the size? they said she is head down but the face shots were all at my left hip. i don't understand the positioning lol. i am going to my OB tomorrow anyway and see what he says.

[gestjenn]

yes, it was a diagnostic place...it was kind of weird because she only stayed on the face mostly and did a quick measure of the body, and maybe one leg, but not the feet or anything else.

Ehhhhh I don't know if I'd give it much consideration then. Has baby been measuring big?? I would maybe just bring it up at the next ob appointment?? I know the last few measurements have worried me too... I hope they are over guessing on us both!!

[gestjenn]

Anyone else get third trimester 'morning' sickness? Its been off and on the last two weeks and I've kept nothing down today. I think it sucks worse at this point. Blah.

[Eekinator]

Jenn, I must be getting sympathy nausea! I have never had morning sickness before so this is just odd for me!

Miranda, the c-section was done because the doctor felt the baby was too big to even attempt a vaginal delivery. That was even more frustrating for me. We knew from 20 weeks on that she was measuring 2-3 weeks ahead. I begged him to induce before she got "too big" but he refused. I still believe I could have done a vaginal birth if he had induced then. It was a horrible experience for me. :-(

[TXMama]

Anyone else get third trimester 'morning' sickness? Its been off and on the last two weeks and I've kept nothing down today. I think it sucks worse at this point. Blah.

Funny you mention it, I have been nauseous the past several mornings. Nothing as bad as you're describing though. Hopefully it passes quickly.

[Kiwi]

Anyone else get third trimester 'morning' sickness? Its been off and on the last two weeks and I've kept nothing down today. I think it sucks worse at this point. Blah.

I didn't have morning sickness but ucky tummy bug for 24 hours. Horrible! I hope for you that it isn't a whole 3rd trimester sickness. I got some strong contractions for about 3-4 hours whilist I was vomiting but not regular or anything. Are you doing ok with the vomiting or is it taking those last pieces of energy out of your body? I feel so bad for you...hang in there.

Update: It's a boy! We are in team pink but on one of the later U/S found out it is actually a boy.

[Kiwi]

They are both "ok" so far...
Baby is in nicu for breathing and kari on meds for bleeding, but was able to send pics and emails. So some prayers for both wouldnt be too bad.
The only really cool part of this early birth is that baby and i share the same birthday date
Bestestest gift ever!
And she looks so much like her daddy, its crazy!

AWESOME!!!! Congrats and I hope everyone is doing much better now!

[eve83]

My OB is seeing me next week for an ultrasound to see if she really is as big as the 3D said. Then we will go from there...all else ok, he said I am measuring a bit big again and heartrate was in the 160s and I gained 3 lbs. We are discussing the end of May induction because he says normally I start dilating at 38 weeks, and he will be out of town the following week...he doesn't want me walking around dialated and then go into labor and he/IPs miss it! (um neither do I!) He had told me before that they aren't allowed inducing before 7 days from due date which is June 11, but I don't know if scheduled C-section is the same protocol. We will just have to wait and see how this plays out...

[Eekinator]

Miranda, that's good that your OB is going to check again. Refresh me memory, why are you doing a scheduled c-section?

Good news on my end. My IFs were able to get the PBO here! So no traveling for me! Additionally, they made history for Nevada by being the first same-sex couple to get a PBO here. They have opened a door for other same-sex couples to be able to establish parental rights before birth and to have their names on the birth certificate! It's definitely an exciting event for us! Now, just to wait for this little lady to come!

[gestjenn]

I surely didn't WANT y'all to have "morning" (which is never just morning) sickness, though I'm glad I'm not alone. If it gets too bad the doctor told me to take the phenegran I already have at home.

Kiwi - good to hear from you! Congrats on the sneaky boy. How are you feeling??

Miranda - I am glad the OB will check the size again!! Is it definitely a c-section regardless??

Amy - What AWESOME news. That is HUGE and so wonderful for you and your IFs!!!

AFM ... still doing well. Contractions off and on remain. Dilated to a 2 and 30% effaced. My doctor thinks the induction/vbac is very favorable and should go well. He can feel the head and bag of water, so he may just break my water and wait to see IF we need to supplement in pitocin. I did test positive for group b, so we'll have to flow antibiotics. Otherwise, all still looks great and we'll keep trudging on... soooo close!!!

[COURTNEY]

Has anyone heard an update from Kari or Norwind? I'm a silent stalker and worried. Hoping they are all doing great!

[gestjenn]

Has anyone heard an update from Kari or Norwind? I'm a silent stalker and worried. Hoping they are all doing great!

I know Mom and Dad made it over and Kari's home and resting up. Sounds like baby Marie is doing well too.

[eve83]

I surely didn't WANT y'all to have "morning" (which is never just morning) sickness, though I'm glad I'm not alone. If it gets too bad the doctor told me to take the phenegran I already have at home.

Kiwi - good to hear from you! Congrats on the sneaky boy. How are you feeling??

Miranda - I am glad the OB will check the size again!! Is it definitely a c-section regardless??

Amy - What AWESOME news. That is HUGE and so wonderful for you and your IFs!!!

AFM ... still doing well. Contractions off and on remain. Dilated to a 2 and 30% effaced. My doctor thinks the induction/vbac is very favorable and should go well. He can feel the head and bag of water, so he may just break my water and wait to see IF we need to supplement in pitocin. I did test positive for group b, so we'll have to flow antibiotics. Otherwise, all still looks great and we'll keep trudging on... soooo close!!!

No, we have not said for sure on C-section or vaginal birth...probably depends on size.

[gestjenn]

No, we have not said for sure on C-section or vaginal birth...probably depends on size.

Oh that's good. Glad the option is still open.

[Eekinator]

IMHO, I wouldn't agree to a scheduled c-section for size ever again. You see 10+ pound babies born vaginally all the time. If the doc will induce at 38 weeks, I'd go for a Trial of Labor (aka TOLAC) first. If the baby is showing any signs of problems, then opt for the c-section. In that case, you're already there and prepared anyway! If you are planning on any future surrogacies/pregnancies, having additional c-sections makes it harder to match, and in some doctors' eyes makes you a higher risk.

[gestjenn]

I agree with Amy. I'd only have a csection again if absolutely positively necessary. And I'd still whine and cry like a baby.

[COURTNEY]

I know Mom and Dad made it over and Kari's home and resting up. Sounds like baby Marie is doing well too.

Thanks Jenn, so glad to hear!

[Nordwind]

we are ok and stable... and happy and not letting kari get some sleep
thanks for asking about us

heres some cutness for you ladies ...
isnt she the cutest baby ever?

[gestjenn]

Ohhh Marie is too sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!