Questions for Dec mums-to-be

Hi,
there seems to be a few dec mums-to-be out there.
I was wondering if we could compare notes.

Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting?
How much weight have you put on so far?
When are going for a glucose test?
Have you been tested recently for anemia?
What p/g symptoms are you having now?

let me know if there are some other good questions.....


My answers;

I haven't started classes yet but will look into it in sept when all my summer visitors have left, but the local hospital seems to have some reasonable and interesting classes - like self meditation ontop of all the usual ones.
So far I've put on 12 or 13 lbs.
I'm going for my glucose test some time in sept. I'm a little concerned that I will have a low blood sugar crash after the drink.
I was tested for anemia early on and next one will be middle of sept.
At the moment I'm getting heartburn if I eat anything spicy, pickled cukes, tomato sauce lemonade. my feet are getting very hot & throbbing at the end of the day - yesterday I sat for an hour with me meet in a bucket of cold water because I could hardly walk on them.
Also one of the babies, the trouble maker keeps going very low which is uncomfortable.

 

Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting? No not yet but we are doing a twin class with a tour of the hospital. It's only 5hrs and two days.
How much weight have you put on so far? uhhhh.....2-3lbs lol
When are going for a glucose test? In 2 weeks but I had GD with my DD and most likely have it again. So I'm already on the diet.
Have you been tested recently for anemia? Nope I had my test at 8 weeks. They usually test again at 24-26 weeks but I've been feeling "off" so I am going to ask to be tested at my appt tuesday.
What p/g symptoms are you having now? Is being kicked in the bladder a symptom?? lol I've had headaches, a little dizzy when I stand up to fast, back & hip pain, a little nausea sometimes still and I'm still tired most of the time.

 

Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting? No, nor will we. This is our second pregnancy, so we have already done the class.
How much weight have you put on so far? I'm currently 24 weeks and I have gained 18lbs.
When are going for a glucose test? On September 8th I will be picking up the requisition to get it done. So I will be 26 weeks.
Have you been tested recently for anemia? Yes I have, I have been put on iron pills as well as a stool softner...THANK GOODNESS!!!
What p/g symptoms are you having now? None. Nor have I had any from day one!

Robyn
24 weeks with boy/girl twins.

 

Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting? No we aren't. Scott works nights so it's hard to coordinate.

How much weight have you put on so far? 10lbs at my last appointment, I was 21 weeks.

When are going for a glucose test? At 26 weeks, so around Sept 17th. I was GD with my son, so I am guessing I will be again. Fun times...

Have you been tested recently for anemia? Yes and I am anemic. I was also anemic at this stage with Donevan.

What p/g symptoms are you having now? HEARTBURN!! My feet have started to swell by the end of the day as well. BH have also started if I over due it.

 

Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting?
No - not yet. I need to register at the hospital actually and I'll see what's offered.

How much weight have you put on so far?
I'm 23 weeks and I've put on about 13 pounds.

When are going for a glucose test?
I just had the glucose test.

Have you been tested recently for anemia?
I was tested at around 9 weeks, and iron was on the low side of the "normal" range. When I did glucose test this past week, they retested CBC.

What p/g symptoms are you having now?
Not too many symptoms. I get very tired at night - feet sometimes are swollen if I'm standing for long periods of time.

 

Hi!
Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting? no, we aren't taking any classes this time because we did that the first time around.
How much weight have you put on so far? I am 24 weeks tomorrow and I have put on about 15 lbs. Maybe more... we'll see at my dr appointment tomorrow!
When are going for a glucose test? I am not sure but will find out at my dr. appointment tomorrow.
Have you been tested recently for anemia? Not since my 10 week blood work and my iron was on the low side of normal but I was so nauseas that he said he would wait and until later to think about treating it.
What p/g symptoms are you having now? I get BH contractions very frequently, heartburn if I eat the wrong foods, trouble sleeping because of being uncomfortable, and also A LOT of pressure "down there"... almost like the babies are going to fall out! This is my biggest worry at the moment... sometimes it is even hard to walk.

 

Hi ladies here are my answers:

Have you started pre-natal classes yet? are they are the hospital or specific - like lamaze or bradley or attachment parenting?
I don't plan on taking any classes. I've been reading a lot of books to refresh my memory

How much weight have you put on so far?
I've put on more than all of you - 38 lbs yikes!

When are going for a glucose test?
I go next week- i'm worried about how i'm going to feel without breakfast.

Have you been tested recently for anemia?
Yes, and I'm fine.

What p/g symptoms are you having now?
Swollen and hot feet and hands, lower back pain, and heartburn