| mummylisa | |
 | Age: 29 Country: Australia Province/region: New south wales City: Eschol Park Partner: Husband - Scott Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: Travel Consultant |
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About Mummy!
Name?: Lisa Dickson
Age?: 29
First Child?: Yes
About Daddy!
Name?: Scott Dickson
Age?: 27
First Child?: Yes
The Couple
Are You two together?: Married
How long Been together?: Together 9 years, married 31/2 years
In Love?: More then ever
Get Along?: Sure am
Finding Out!!
Day?: 18/9/07 - Home test followed by blood test
How'd you feel when you found out?: Sooo excited.
Was it planned?: Definately, we had been trying ever since we got married, had been seeing a fertility doctor but finally fell naturally.
Who was with you?: No one
Who'd you tell first?: Hubby - He was at work
How did they react?: So happy
How did Daddy react?: See above
Telling the Grandparents!
How did your parents react?: My dad was excatic
His Parents?: His mum didn't stop screaming for about 5 minutes (first grandchild) his dad was excited (5th grandchild)
Are either of them helping with Baby names?: His mum tries (she even has a list) but we are not interested, we know what we like.
About the pregnancy!
Did you ever have morning sickness?: nope nothing
What was your symptoms?: was really tired & had a bit of spotting for a week so did a test to make sure.
When was your first appointment?: With the Ob Gyn - 16/10/07
Whens your due date?: 21st of May
How far along are you?: 34 weeks (9/4/08)
How much weight have you gained?: About 12 kilos
Have you had an ultrasound?: I have had heaps (my aunty is a radiographer)
Have you heard the heartbeat?: YES
What was the heartbeat?: 150 BPM
Worst thing about being pregnant?: having to pee all the time
Is it a boy or girl?: A BOY
What did you want?: Didn't care
What did daddy want?: girl
Have you picked out names?: we have a list that we are slowly narrowing down
Do you have stretch marks?: Yes on my boobs pretty much straight away and they are now on my bum and hips. Still none on my belly. Hopefully it stays that way.
Have you felt the baby move?: Sure have - it is awesome
About the Birth!!
Where are you giving birth at?: Sydney South West Private Hospital
Do you know what your taking with you?: all the necessities
Who's going to be in the room?: hubby only
Is someone videotaping it?: Definately not. Hubby will have camera but not for photos of down there!!!
Natural or Medicated?: medicated if needed. Want to try natural but if the pain is too much BRING ON THE DRUGS. I am no hero!!!
Will you need a C-Section?: i hope not
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: Its hard to say, I think so.
Will you breastfeed?: Am going to try
Are you scared about labor?: YES!
Have you taken any classes?: We did a 1 day Anti natal class on the 5th of April. It was pretty cool.
Other Random Questions!
Where and When was baby conceived?: in our bed, we had been away for a week on a group holiday sharing a room so a bit of coming home excitment
Have you and daddy felt the baby move yet?: Yes, last night really big ones
What color hair do you think the baby will have?: hopefully blonde
Who's eye color do you think the baby will have?: either blue or brown
What will the babies Religion be?Why?: Anglican, cause we are
Will the baby have godparents? Who?: Yes 1 of each
What was the first thing you bought for baby?: His coming home outfit
Is the babies room done?: Sure is
If so, whats the theme?: Construction (trucks etc)
When is your next appointment?: 16th of April
Are you ready to be a mummy?: YESSSSSSS!!!!! Bring it on!
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flineagle - Tuesday, 20 May
sorry for the late reply. Im not sure if my daughter has conjunctivitis or blocked tear ducts. she was not in pain for it. the doctor gave her antibiotics for two weeks in case their was an infection... after that he told me to clean her eyes with sterile swabs and warm water or tea (I use breastmilk as drops and I think it works good). he also told me to massage the sides of her nose in case its blacked tear ducts. Im going back this week.
hope your son is doing fine.
danish-girl - Wednesday, 23 April
Call your doctor and tell him you got a little nervous by what the ultrasound person told you - and tell him that she didnt explain to you what it means that there is an increase in the amniotic fluid. I'm sure they will help you as it isnt nice to be nervous when pregnant.
I wish you all the best!
maybabiesr4me - Wednesday, 23 April
The doctor will just watch the amt of fluid. If it's too much they may have to drain some. If they don't watch the fluid levels, then your uterus can get too stretched and have difficulty contracting after delivery. I know someone who had to have a hysterectomy because of this right after her first baby. There may be other risks for the baby. But the good news is your ultrasound tech is watching it and alerting your doctor to the situation. If they monitor it, you should be fine.
hiya - Thursday, 10 April
thats great that things are going well for you. Yeah not eating chocolate is a killer! But that is why I probably landed up with gd to begin with. :) Anyway, my fasting number has been high so I am on insulin. I cant give myself an shot - just cant do it - so hubby does it every night for me. I have to go twice a week now for nsts (non stress tests) where they make sure the baby is not stressed, I am not contracting and check on the amniotic fluid. So far so good - all is well. I am 34 half weeks so looking forward to getting to term so I dont have to worry anymore. Keep up the good work!
hiya - Friday, 28 Mar
GD isnt the end of the world. There are worse conditions out there. It is basically your placenta and body not making enough insulin to break down glucose (sugars ) in your body. Basically I was given a nutritional diet by a nutritionist, and told to test my glucose levels (by pricking finger with a special machine) 4 times a day. If you keep your numbers low then no effects on the baby or you. So it isnt the end of the world - good luck and keep me posted as to what happened. Also if you need help, I am here :)
aubreyd08 - Friday, 28 Mar
I just read your comment about gestational diabetes. I was diagnosed with GD about 3 weeks ago. What I had to do was see a licensed dietician who basically told me to cut out a lot of carbs (am allowed about 50 per meal) and to cut out sweets. Then I had to see an Endocronolgist (a diabetes specialist) who basically showed me how to prick my finger 4 times a day and instructed me to fax my blood sugar results once a week and to follow the diet. So far my bloods results have been pretty good (a little high once in a while - but not too bad) and I haven't really changed my diet too drastically... oh - remember there's sugar free ice cream! I was devistated when I thought I had to cut it out!!!
Good luck!
alie - Thursday, 28 Feb
Hi, yes, it sometimes feels like my baby want to get out through my belly button, I can't say that it's painfull but it sure is uncomfortable, aspecially when I'm busy talking to people and all of a sudden he starts clawing at my belly button!!
melissa-s - Thursday, 28 Feb
yes I feel like my little girl is going to come out my belly button early because that is where she moves the most... all night long. cant sleep or nothing. it is horrible
mum2mia2008 - Thursday, 28 Feb
Hi, yes i feel as if the babys foot going to come through my stomach sometimes! I have heard from a few people they have been recieving bruising!!!!!!
christinarose - Wednesday, 13 Feb
I have had the same kind of leaking for the past week or so! I think it's normal, but it doesn't happen to everyone. In 'What to Expect' it says it's called colostrum, the premilk. I thought it was kind of weird too but I guess this all just comes with the territory! Congrats on your little boy, and I hope everything goes great!
havinababyinmay - Tuesday, 5 Feb
Tell him everyone registers!They want to know what you need!Men are so funny sometimes.
tieshia84 - Tuesday, 5 Feb
like you I'm also having my shower on April 5th. and my boyfriend was like your husband, he didn't wnat me to register. because its just wrong. hopefully i can talk him into it.
melliebellie - Tuesday, 5 Feb
wow, i really hope you're able to talk him into registering! unless it's different in au than here that is the whole point of the shower. plus people are really going to want to get you stuff and it helps so much for them to know what you need. plus it's so much fun!
chute - Friday, 21 Dec
yay another boy!!!!! im always so happy when someone else find out they are having a boy. congrats!!!!! did you buy anything yet???? as soon as i was finished i went strait to the store! ha. again, congrats!!!! merry christmas.
firsttimemom23 - Friday, 21 Dec
CONGRATS
madamsoftbottom - Thursday, 13 Dec
Hi Lisa!
well I am not certain of how they do it in Australia but over here, you have the epidural from about 5cm dilated till either right at the pushing stage or until after the placenta is delivered. Most hospitals in the US do not use a catheter and I have never heard of one being used for longer than the duration of labor itself.
But that may be a difference in the medical system between here and where you are. I would talk to your practitioner.
they have gotten most ladies down to a 24-48 hour stay int he hospital following a routine vag delivery, and most prefer you urinate and move your bowels ASAP after delivery just to monitor normal function and etc.
The short answer to your question though is NO, that is not routine to the best of my knowledge.
niseybear - Wednesday, 12 Dec
I had an epidural and I did have a catheter and I was up and about 45 minutes after giving birth. I was only moving about 2 miles an hour LOL but I was moving. I find it hard to believe that someone had a catheter in for 3 days after having an epidural. You'll be fine, don't worry.
mamagarces - Wednesday, 12 Dec
i had an epidural with the birth of my daughter. i did not have to have a catheter... after the birth of my daughter, they removed the epidural, and within half an hour, i was standing up, taking a shower.
don't let other people's horror stories scare you.
there are more positive stories out there than negative, but people only seem to want to share the negative...
wishing you a healthy, happy pregnancy, and baby! :)
kristink21 - Saturday, 29 Sep
Goodluck to you hunny!! I hope everythings okay let us know.
Anxious - Thursday, 27 Sep
Let me know how everything goes. My prayers are with you.
autumns-mommy - Thursday, 27 Sep
treasa - Tuesday, 25 Sep
hey girl i had the same problem that is what they told me. but my doctor called the next day and told me not to worry that everything will be okay so i havent been worrying i go back for another u/s this next thursday and i am way excited i am hoping and praying that everything is alright. best wishes to you
kdiggs - Tuesday, 25 Sep
google fetal pole and you'll be surprised at what you find. Everything that I have read states not to worry regarding a fetal pole until you are 8 weeks along. Keep me updated on how your u/s goes this week. Good luck!
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