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Post by cdnfarmgirl on Sept 8, 2017 19:46:19 GMT -6
My SPD (or whatever it is) is awful today. I can't walk. I can barely sit. I don't know if ice or heat is better at this point.
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 8, 2017 19:46:34 GMT -6
Are growth scans common in the US? Here, they only give them if there is some reason to think things may not be progressing as expected (e.g. history of complications, measuring large/small for dates, etc). Typically the only US everyone gets is the anatomy scan and you can opt-in to the IPS ultrasound at 12 weeks. Or do we just have a lot of wonky pregnancies in this BMB? XD Mine actually ordered one before my follow up anatomy scan, because the place books up so quickly. They said it might not be necessary, but they never took it off my chart so I'm going. I'm measuring on track this time so probably not necessary but I wasn't about to cancel a chance to see baby! Lol
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Post by misskilljoy on Sept 8, 2017 19:47:55 GMT -6
I'm a wonky one! I've had extra monitoring for each of my three pregnancies: the first for PIH, the second because I had PIH with the first, and the third because twins. Most of my friends with "typical" pregnancies aren't having more than 2-3 US. Yeah, that's why I have the 35 week growth scan, because I had pre-e in my first pregnancy. We are a complicated bunch in here.
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 8, 2017 19:48:16 GMT -6
Also sometimes my OB just asks if I want to see baby during my regular visits. So I have gotten quite a few ultrasounds, which is great! I think it helps that I work for the same hospital- I get the VIP treatment.
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 8, 2017 19:49:18 GMT -6
My SPD (or whatever it is) is awful today. I can't walk. I can barely sit. I don't know if ice or heat is better at this point. I'm so sorry. have you tried a brace? Mine has helped SO much. I was surprised at how much it helped.
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Post by cdnfarmgirl on Sept 8, 2017 19:51:04 GMT -6
My SPD (or whatever it is) is awful today. I can't walk. I can barely sit. I don't know if ice or heat is better at this point. I'm so sorry. have you tried a brace? Mine has helped SO much. I was surprised at how much it helped. I haven't. What kind do you have?
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Post by misskilljoy on Sept 8, 2017 19:52:21 GMT -6
My SPD (or whatever it is) is awful today. I can't walk. I can barely sit. I don't know if ice or heat is better at this point. I'm so sorry. have you tried a brace? Mine has helped SO much. I was surprised at how much it helped. I have been giving this serious thought. I think mine is just regular pregnancy discomfort, but by this time with my previous pregnancy I was on bedrest, so I'm finding it hard to be on my feet most of the day. My hips/pelvis have been getting increasingly bad all week. Do you know what kind of brace you have, off-hand?
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Post by bazi on Sept 8, 2017 20:05:12 GMT -6
Are growth scans common in the US? Here, they only give them if there is some reason to think things may not be progressing as expected (e.g. history of complications, measuring large/small for dates, etc). Typically the only US everyone gets is the anatomy scan and you can opt-in to the IPS ultrasound at 12 weeks. Or do we just have a lot of wonky pregnancies in this BMB? XD I'm getting monthly ultrasounds because my placenta is low, so they do some general baby measurements too. With DD, I had one at 12, one at 20, and then one at 34ish to check positioning.
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Post by cdnfarmgirl on Sept 8, 2017 20:08:16 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. have you tried a brace? Mine has helped SO much. I was surprised at how much it helped. I have been giving this serious thought. I think mine is just regular pregnancy discomfort, but by this time with my previous pregnancy I was on bedrest, so I'm finding it hard to be on my feet most of the day. My hips/pelvis have been getting increasingly bad all week. Do you know what kind of brace you have, off-hand? My doctor hasn't said it's SPD. She says it's general discomfort. However, it started super early at 18 weeks. I feel like it's more than just normal discomfort.
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Post by bazi on Sept 8, 2017 20:10:44 GMT -6
Also whenever I think about my low placenta, I hear Lil Johns "Get Low" in my head.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 8, 2017 20:18:46 GMT -6
Are growth scans common in the US? Here, they only give them if there is some reason to think things may not be progressing as expected (e.g. history of complications, measuring large/small for dates, etc). Typically the only US everyone gets is the anatomy scan and you can opt-in to the IPS ultrasound at 12 weeks. Or do we just have a lot of wonky pregnancies in this BMB? XD I had several growth scans with DS because I had lower than normal levels of hcg at blood work in 2nd tri. There was a possibility of him stopping to grow. This pregnancy, I'm on track for no more scans. So it's usually if you have some risk factor at my doctors office. I did get a small sneak peek when my doc checked my fluid level at 28 weeks but nothing too exciting lol.
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Post by snuff9861 on Sept 8, 2017 20:19:27 GMT -6
I had a pumpkin pie blizzard. And now I am getting punched in the cervix
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 8, 2017 20:25:56 GMT -6
I had a pumpkin pie blizzard. And now I am getting punched in the cervix From where?! I must have this.
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Post by snuff9861 on Sept 8, 2017 20:26:22 GMT -6
I had a pumpkin pie blizzard. And now I am getting punched in the cervix From where?! I must have this. DQ
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Post by bethers on Sept 8, 2017 20:34:34 GMT -6
Are growth scans common in the US? Here, they only give them if there is some reason to think things may not be progressing as expected (e.g. history of complications, measuring large/small for dates, etc). Typically the only US everyone gets is the anatomy scan and you can opt-in to the IPS ultrasound at 12 weeks. Or do we just have a lot of wonky pregnancies in this BMB? XD I'm another wonky pregnancy b/c of the twins. For fraternal twins, my practice does ultrasounds every 4 weeks. Starting next week (32 weeks), I get weekly non-stress tests to monitor the babies. For DS, I had early ultrasounds to confirm the pregnancy and then nothing until 20 weeks. I had another one around 37-38, but I think they just did that to make me feel better because I was getting nervous about the change in type of movement.
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Post by thatgolfb on Sept 8, 2017 21:43:23 GMT -6
cdnfarmgirl and misskilljoy it is Neotech brand! This one, except in black and a size XL. I had ordered a medium (my pre pregnancy size) of a different brand and it did not fit at all. XL fits great. And it comes in 3 parts, with the option not to wear all of them if you don't want to (I wear the whole thing). A friend from the general discussion board very sweetly sent me hers!
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Post by cnf on Sept 9, 2017 4:58:55 GMT -6
My Wegmans finally has pumpkin desserts. My weight gain might finally start to go up again now. My favorite baked goods and my ability to workout is basically becoming non-existent.
I had an ultrasound at every appointment with DD except weeks 32-35. Had a growth at 36 and my water broke the next day. I was high risk and had sooooo many appointments. I have a box with all her us photos somewhere. Probably upwards of 100 of them. It's ridiculous.
I've had four this time. My office does dating at 8w, viability again before the end of first tri, plus a car accident scan, then my anatomy.
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Post by cnf on Sept 9, 2017 5:01:00 GMT -6
Also, ugh, yes, pelvis. My SI joints feel so brutal. Being on my feet all day is destroying my pelvic joints. So much wincing and whining.
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Post by quinn on Sept 9, 2017 6:32:09 GMT -6
Wow, I just counted, I've had 9 ultrasounds so far. Next one is scheduled for Tuesday and every 4 weeks thereafter. That's just because of my late loss last pregnancy. With ds1 I only had 1 ultrasound at 20 weeks. But that was in 2003 with a whole different doctor. Ds2 I had 2 scans at 10weeks for dating and 1 at 20 weeks. Ds3 I had 4. Dating at 7 weeks. Then 12w and 20w. At 38 weeks I got one due to being unsure if my water was leaking. Ds4 I had 3. Dating scan. 12w and 20w.
So my office seems to do 3 in a "average" pregnancy. Back when I was pregnant with my older children it wasn't common to get a lot of ultrasounds. And the quality was just awful. 3d scans are amazing to me!
I love being able to see this LO so much but I hate the reason I have to go. Plus, I close my eyes at the beginning of each scan anyways cause I'm scared of bad news again.
That turned into a fucking novel lol. Sorry!
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Post by quinn on Sept 9, 2017 6:33:53 GMT -6
My Wegmans finally has pumpkin desserts. My weight gain might finally start to go up again now. My favorite baked goods and my ability to workout is basically becoming non-existent. I had an ultrasound at every appointment with DD except weeks 32-35. Had a growth at 36 and my water broke the next day. I was high risk and had sooooo many appointments. I have a box with all her us photos somewhere. Probably upwards of 100 of them. It's ridiculous. I've had four this time. My office does dating at 8w, viability again before the end of first tri, plus a car accident scan, then my anatomy. my fridge is stocked with all the wegmans pumpkin desserts! This baby loves pumpkin stuff.
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Post by paperbagliz on Sept 9, 2017 6:38:10 GMT -6
I survived the night and am now feasting on leftover hibachi chicken and rice with a PSL on the side. Breakfast of champions!
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Post by bethkate on Sept 9, 2017 6:48:40 GMT -6
quinn, I hear you. It's nice seeing the baby so much, but I'd be fine with fewer u/s if it meant I never had my losses, infertility, a blood clot, etc. My latest loss was 10 weeks, but I still always automatically just look for a heartbeat as soon as the u/s starts.
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Post by quinn on Sept 9, 2017 6:58:27 GMT -6
quinn, I hear you. It's nice seeing the baby so much, but I'd be fine with fewer u/s if it meant I never had my losses, infertility, a blood clot, etc. My latest loss was 10 weeks, but I still always automatically just look for a heartbeat as soon as the u/s starts. I'm so happy we both made it this far and will get to bring home our rainbows 💕🌈
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Post by bethkate on Sept 9, 2017 7:19:11 GMT -6
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Post by bethkate on Sept 9, 2017 7:20:49 GMT -6
I'm getting excited for my shower today. I don't love being the center of attention and opening gifts in front of people, but there will only be about 20 people there, so it's pretty low-key. I'm totally going to post an AW thread later with pictures.
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Post by quinn on Sept 9, 2017 7:30:42 GMT -6
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Post by quinn on Sept 9, 2017 7:32:24 GMT -6
Yesterday was last day of tryouts and ds1 made the school soccer team!!! Woohoo I'm so proud of him! But now this means practice 5x a week until the end of October 😬
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Post by AnnPerkins on Sept 9, 2017 8:00:15 GMT -6
Are growth scans common in the US? Here, they only give them if there is some reason to think things may not be progressing as expected (e.g. history of complications, measuring large/small for dates, etc). Typically the only US everyone gets is the anatomy scan and you can opt-in to the IPS ultrasound at 12 weeks. Or do we just have a lot of wonky pregnancies in this BMB? XD
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Post by AnnPerkins on Sept 9, 2017 8:02:54 GMT -6
Weekly U/S from here on out.
1 with DD.
3-4 with DS, but most were early first tri for growth and HB because my body is a microchip and senses pregnancy well before it should.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 9, 2017 8:15:58 GMT -6
I got my registry completion coupons. I guess I'm that pregnant now. 😮
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