11/24/12 38w1d preggers!
So just figured I would come on and make a quick update. I went to the Dr this past Wednesday on the 21st and the Dr didn't check me so I don't know what all is going on cervix-wise. Baby boy still looked good on the NST and the Dr told me I really don't need it since I'm not taking any medicine for my Gestational Diabetes, it's pretty well controlled with diet alone. But speaking of diet, how did the Dr expect me to not eat some of my mom's homemade pecan pie on Thanksgiving???! Cause I did, even though I feel bad about it... but it's the only time of the year my mom makes it :(. Oh, well.
The baby's movements have decreased a little bit, but I am sure it's cause he is out of room in there... he's pretty squished. But, when he does move, it's not like before... just small movements here and there. It's getting harder for me to sleep cause whatever side I lay on goes numb so I have to alternate sides at night and then having to get up to pee every hour too. On the good side though, I've been having menstrual like cramps since late last night... but today it's happening along with some braxton hicks. So the top of my stomach is getting tight and then I cramp for a good 20 seconds. And then it has been happening every 20 minutes or so irregularly. I'm hoping labor will start soon! I just want my little boy to be here already! So I went to the herbal store and bought some red raspberry leaf capsules to help bring the contractions closer together. Also, red raspberry leaf is good for easing the pain of the contractions and helps to progress labor more quickly. Of course when I mentioned it to my Dr the other day... she says not to use it, but that's only cause most Dr's prefer medical intervention and not natural/herbal remedies. Herbs aren't FDA approved, but I don't see how it could do any harm... I mean, before medicines, all we had were herbs and natural stuff to help with our health... and plus most medicines are plant based anyways. So I took 3 capsules about 2 hours ago and I'm hoping it will do some good. Well, that's all for now, I will update if anything changes!
The baby's movements have decreased a little bit, but I am sure it's cause he is out of room in there... he's pretty squished. But, when he does move, it's not like before... just small movements here and there. It's getting harder for me to sleep cause whatever side I lay on goes numb so I have to alternate sides at night and then having to get up to pee every hour too. On the good side though, I've been having menstrual like cramps since late last night... but today it's happening along with some braxton hicks. So the top of my stomach is getting tight and then I cramp for a good 20 seconds. And then it has been happening every 20 minutes or so irregularly. I'm hoping labor will start soon! I just want my little boy to be here already! So I went to the herbal store and bought some red raspberry leaf capsules to help bring the contractions closer together. Also, red raspberry leaf is good for easing the pain of the contractions and helps to progress labor more quickly. Of course when I mentioned it to my Dr the other day... she says not to use it, but that's only cause most Dr's prefer medical intervention and not natural/herbal remedies. Herbs aren't FDA approved, but I don't see how it could do any harm... I mean, before medicines, all we had were herbs and natural stuff to help with our health... and plus most medicines are plant based anyways. So I took 3 capsules about 2 hours ago and I'm hoping it will do some good. Well, that's all for now, I will update if anything changes!
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Good luck! I drank red raspberry leaf tea with ds#1. It didn\'t do anything but sure did taste good. :)