SQS - 4/19

[Deleted]

Same question, except this one loves being transverse. He periodically turns up and down (OB can't figure out which end is his head or his butt yet) but then he always goes back to sideways and stays there. I'm doing biweekly acupuncture so hopefully that will change his mind, but I'm starting to worry that he'll get too big to flip before he settles in.

And also, I don't know what a mucus plug looks like. I've had mucousy (think EWCM) discharge my entire pg and sometimes it's stringy, sometimes blobby. I'm not sure I'll recognize it if/when my actual plug starts to fall out.

[sordidvolition]

It looks like this except not blue and glittery. You will for sure know it when you see it. www.omsi.edu/sites/default/files/OMSIForKids_Flubber_720x420.jpg

[honeybunches101]

No idea about flipping, but I wouldn't worry too much about the mucus plug. I think lost mine after my water broke and contractions started. I certainly didn't lose it before. I have heard losing it can happen in chunks so it doesn't always mean labor is imminent. I spent a lot of time wondering about it with my last pg, worrying if it would happen at work and I'd need spare underwear, would it be super gross and cause me to throw up and then there really wasn't much of anything at all.

[ladysif]

DS1 was breech and I feel like he didn't flip until the very last couple weeks. I don't even remember, honestly, but I know there is still plenty of time. This one is breech too.

@jimbobcooter the mucous plug is a dangerous question, someone might be gutsy enough to post a real pic... I didn't lose mine with DS1 either so I don't know but I have had normal EWCM-type discharge too throughout. From what I recall of discussions last time, the mucous plug will definitely be a big blob, and possibly blood-tinged.

[Deleted]

Apr 19, 2015 12:52:55 GMT -5 sordidvolition said:

It looks like this except not blue and glittery. You will for sure know it when you see it. www.omsi.edu/sites/default/files/OMSIForKids_Flubber_720x420.jpg

[missk0411]

I think doctors start paying attention to breech around 30-32 weeks, though there is still time to flip (and they can be head down and flip to breech, too). At my 31 week U/S, baby was headdown, but my OB said they don't count on that until 35 weeks or so because they can still move. It does get less and less common for them to flip on their own after about 37 weeks, as I understand it, because they get too big, but you do hear about babies flipping the night before a scheduled c-section. External versions are usually done after 37 weeks because the baby is technically full term, but still can be convinced to move.

I did acupuncture, moxibustion, and spinning babies moves for DD. She wanted no part of it. My prenatal yoga teacher, who is also a doula, has recommended the Miles Circuit, but I haven't done anything with that. You can spend a LOT of your day doing exercises to move a breech baby.

[theBeeMama]

I had the same question as OP. Cause my girl likes to be sideways, and we're 30 weeks... I'm wondering if/when I need to do the spinning things.

[ladymouse]

You'll know the mucus plug when you see it, if it comes out in mostly one clot. For me, the mucus plug looked like about a quarter cup of super-thick (semi-solid) pink snot. Felt like passing a HUGE clot of period blood. One of those astoundingly unladylike parts of giving birth.

[tiffbot]

I've always heard at your 36 week appointment is when they like babies to be head down. I've never been that pregnant yet and both my babies were head down at the 32 week appointment so I have no personal experience though.

I also don't think I saw my mucous plug last time. My water started leaking on its own though. I don't really know what happened to it I guess?

[missk0411]

Apr 19, 2015 12:30:32 GMT -5 @kej0004 said:

Nobody else has a stupid question today?

Here's mine: when should I start being concerned about baby still being breach? I mean, I guess it really doesn't matter until you're in labor... But do they get too big to flip at some point? I heard about this whole "spinning babies" thing and it got me all concerned.

So, not to be a know it all, but it will probably matter before you're in labor.  If your baby is breech, and will not turn, your doctor will probably strongly recommend a scheduled C-section.  Most practices will not deliver a breech baby vaginally.  I go to a pretty liberal practice that delivers at a mom/baby friendly hospital, and they won't do it.  The birth center nearby won't do it.  I think most doctors aren't even really trained in it anymore.  There's no reason to freak out about it at this point, but it will probably be a conversation with you and your provider as you get closer to delivery. 

[lalamomma]

My last appointment with the ultrasound baby was head down.. But I literally can feel that he shifted down and is more verticle just based on where he moves, the pressure of his head and that I can actually feel him. Im interested to see what the OB says tomorrow.
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DD flipped about 3 weeks before she was born (37 weeks), but didn't really "engage" until a week or so before. The morning before I went into labor when my OB checked and said "I bet you are miserable how low she is now" ... I swear it's worse with this pregnancy already.

I read a lot of second time moms don't have babies engage at all until active labor either...

[bendherova]

+1 on doc saying anything goes with baby's position until 36w.

DS2 was head down at my appt last week, but I'm not totally sure he still is.

[txngrl31]

Yep, I was told we would do another ultrasound at 36 weeks to see if baby is still transverse and / or breech since she wiggled to both positions last appointment. I think she might be head down right now because I'm feeling a lot of movement and kicks above my belly button and along the sides. I was told she has plenty of time to move!

[carolyngrace]

My midwife could totally tell the position of DB last week (33 weeks) and I could/can too. She showed me how hard the butt is, and how when you push on it the whole body bobs up and down. Before that I couldn't believe that they could really know the position!

pbubblegum, my babe is also super low and engaged already. I am LITERALLY peeing every hour (and feeling like i have to constantly). Even every hour or so at night. It sucks. Are you dealing with that???

[lalamomma]

Apr 19, 2015 16:07:38 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

My midwife could totally tell the position of DB last week (33 weeks) and I could/can too. She showed me how hard the butt is, and how when you push on it the whole body bobs up and down. Before that I couldn't believe that they could really know the position!

pbubblegum, my babe is also super low and engaged already. I am LITERALLY peeing every hour (and feeling like i have to constantly). Even every hour or so at night. It sucks. Are you dealing with that???

I know you didn't ask me but that's exactly how I feel!

[bendherova]

I've seen several of you mention an app you use to help time kegels, can someone tell me what it is called??

[kemdupuis]

Apr 19, 2015 16:19:54 GMT -5 bendherova said:

I've seen several of you mention an app you use to help time kegels, can someone tell me what it is called??

I use one called kegel trainer. It's free, but I think you can upgrade

[missk0411]

Apr 19, 2015 16:07:38 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

My midwife could totally tell the position of DB last week (33 weeks) and I could/can too. She showed me how hard the butt is, and how when you push on it the whole body bobs up and down. Before that I couldn't believe that they could really know the position!

pbubblegum, my babe is also super low and engaged already. I am LITERALLY peeing every hour (and feeling like i have to constantly). Even every hour or so at night. It sucks. Are you dealing with that???

When they were trying to tell with DD, all the doc could say was "It's either a head or a rump."  And I was like "That kind of makes a big difference when we're trying to figure out if the baby is breech or not." 

[carolyngrace]

Apr 19, 2015 16:30:15 GMT -5 missk0411 said:

Apr 19, 2015 16:07:38 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

My midwife could totally tell the position of DB last week (33 weeks) and I could/can too. She showed me how hard the butt is, and how when you push on it the whole body bobs up and down. Before that I couldn't believe that they could really know the position!

pbubblegum, my babe is also super low and engaged already. I am LITERALLY peeing every hour (and feeling like i have to constantly). Even every hour or so at night. It sucks. Are you dealing with that???

When they were trying to tell with DD, all the doc could say was "It's either a head or a rump."  And I was like "That kind of makes a big difference when we're trying to figure out if the baby is breech or not." 

Haha yes! That makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Not sure if midwives are more skilled at the practice, or if some babies are harder to tell, or what... One of my friend who gave birth with the midwives had to get an ultrasound because they were uncertain (and yes, baby was breech). But the majority of the time they just know there. 

[leenziepops]

@kej0004 I was told after 34 weeks to start thinking about it. Daily walks is meant to help. Can't hurt so I'm making sure I do that.

[kemdupuis]

Ok, so I know there is a whole thread on postpartum supplies (most of which I've been slowly collecting) but how much of that stuff should I plan on actually bringing to the hospital?! Like, what do I really need to pack?

[Bluedaisy]

Apr 19, 2015 16:35:33 GMT -5 @kej0004 said:

Apr 19, 2015 15:55:22 GMT -5 @demanda88 said:

It's so weird to me that they can feel the baby's position. I asked how they would be able to know if he was breech without an u/s and he said they can just feel the head. So crazy.

Does nobody else's doc just have one of those handheld ultrasounds? Mine checks fluid, size, position, etc. with it at every appointment.

Mine has one but only uses it if she needs to, not every apt.

[leenziepops]

Apr 19, 2015 16:43:30 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

Ok, so I know there is a whole thread on postpartum supplies (most of which I've been slowly collecting) but how much of that stuff should I plan on actually bringing to the hospital?! Like, what do I really need to pack?

I would say enough for 2-3 days.

[bendherova]

Apr 19, 2015 16:35:33 GMT -5 @kej0004 said:

Apr 19, 2015 15:55:22 GMT -5 @demanda88 said:

It's so weird to me that they can feel the baby's position. I asked how they would be able to know if he was breech without an u/s and he said they can just feel the head. So crazy.

Does nobody else's doc just have one of those handheld ultrasounds? Mine checks fluid, size, position, etc. with it at every appointment.

no evidence of US machine in current OB's office. I get referred to radiology.

[bendherova]

Apr 19, 2015 16:43:30 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

Ok, so I know there is a whole thread on postpartum supplies (most of which I've been slowly collecting) but how much of that stuff should I plan on actually bringing to the hospital?! Like, what do I really need to pack?

maybe just whatever nipple cream you choose.
They should give you everything you need in the hospital. Peri bottle, mesh undies, pain killers, colace, ice bags, pads etc.

Just make sure to bring an extra bag with you to take all the extras home. We were told to take all diapers etc with us. It was excellent.

[lalamomma]

Apr 19, 2015 16:43:30 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

Ok, so I know there is a whole thread on postpartum supplies (most of which I've been slowly collecting) but how much of that stuff should I plan on actually bringing to the hospital?! Like, what do I really need to pack?

For me the very basics were:
Clothes I wanted (yoga pants, nursing tanks and zip up shirts to go over)
Flip flops or house shoes
Nipple cream and nursing pads
Boppy pillow
Baby clothes

Everything else was just extra. But some hospitals provide more than others.

[missk0411]

Apr 19, 2015 16:44:42 GMT -5 Bluedaisy said:

Apr 19, 2015 16:35:33 GMT -5 @kej0004 said:

Does nobody else's doc just have one of those handheld ultrasounds? Mine checks fluid, size, position, etc. with it at every appointment.

Mine has one but only uses it if she needs to, not every apt.

They have an US machine--it's not handheld.  It's not nearly as high tech as the one at the hospital that I get referred to for growth scans, but they did use it to confirm position with DD.  They don't use it at each visit though--I haven't seen it since the transvag confirmation US at 9 ish weeks.

[erbear]

Mine doesn't seem to have an u/s machine in office, either; I've gone to a specific imaging place for each ultrasound. My OB didn't tell me how she was positioned at my 30 week appt Friday, just that I was measuring at 30 weeks. I actually don't know if they'll do another one..

[dogmama22]

This kid has been completely on my left side ever since I started growing a bump. All kicks are on the left side and my belly is super crooked - the left is rounded and the right is flat. My doctor hasn't mentioned it, so I'm guessing it's totally fine. I've just never noticed it on other pregnant women. Anyone else feeling lopsided?

[carolyngrace]

Apr 19, 2015 17:36:14 GMT -5 dogmama22 said:

This kid has been completely on my left side ever since I started growing a bump. All kicks are on the left side and my belly is super crooked - the left is rounded and the right is flat. My doctor hasn't mentioned it, so I'm guessing it's totally fine. I've just never noticed it on other pregnant women. Anyone else feeling lopsided?

All my kicks are on the left, too, and that side sticks out more. But the butt is actually just to the right of my belly button, with the back curved along the right edge (slightly inward I guess)...