September 2011 Moms to be

oh. 11/12 is normal? ..then 10.6 s less only :hide: Actually, since start..I am always around the border, and I also, i started my iron tablets very late..you all know why..due to bad nausea.

hmm, i should eat spinach daily in that case..like a medicine!! sure, will try your receipe..i always fry them, with little garlic.
i was having dates before..now, i stopped that too..let me start it again. no other way :rant

 

dear all, hope everyone is doing good. An update from me after a long time.....I had my GCT yesterday and got my results. The blood sugar levels are 139 (normal range should be 80-140). So I'm on the border line. Doctor said not to worry and she hasn't put me under any diet control since I need to increase my weight. She checked the baby and said that baby's weight has to increase as well. I need to take in more fluids and more protein in my diet.

Another concern is I got the urinary tract infection again (I got it in the first trimester). She has prescribed me Ceftum 500 mg twice a day for 5 days. Has anyone taken this tablet before? I'm quite concerned as I'm taking antibiotics for the second time during my pregnancy bcoz of this UTI. I've been searching the Internet abt this tablet but couldn't find much details. I guess I just need to trust my doctor and take this tablet.

The haemoglobin levels are 11.8 and she said this is fine (normal range - 11.5-16.5). As I'm taking my iron tablets regularly, I'll just continue with the same.

Girls, please help me with my qtns on the UTI. What else I can do to get rid of it apart from the antibiotics?

- Anu

 

Hi Girls,

Sangeeta I am soooooooooooo happy for your negetive gtt result.you are carring twins n it increases chance of gd coz you have 2 placenta which are secreting double insulin resistance hormones.So now just eat eat n eat.
About haemoglobin Just .try to increase intake of spinch.I am alwaaaaaaaaaaays eating chapties of spinach.I just put spinach in food processor with all spices blend it n then put aata to make dough.This way my family is also having green chapties every day.I don,t know about my haemoglobin coz my Dr.did,t chek anything so i am gonna ask him this time about blood tests.

Priyanka If you are fighting with your husband ,and end up happily its a good sigh of happy merried life.Enjoy ur lunch girl.

Nithayab i was also thinking about the same coz my first one was c section.my Dr.told me its possible to have normal delivery this time.Lets see.

My Update went to gd specialist yesterday for sugar levels.she changed the patteren of my medicine and it has started showing results.today everything is in good control but i think after 15 days again we have to work on medicine coz as pregnancy go further insulin resistance increases so medicine dose changeses.but i am good n not streesed out as levels were high before but they were not so high.

Amar

 

Amar,

My heart goes out to you.Iam amazed at your dedication in controlling the blood sugar levels.:bowdownDont worry.

Anu,Having cranberry juice and water helps in UTI.If you are not comfortable,ask your OBGYN for any home remedy.My sincere prayers for you.

 

Amar

Thanks very much for your support dear! And I am happy too to hear that your condition is in control now. I told you, you ll get fruit of your hard work!! You ll deliver a healthy baby boy, and we ll do cheers that time
Yes, for my HB..I have to work on it..by eating spinach everyday. I think that ll help..though i like it or not, I ll do it for my babies.
Until you tell me about these 2 placentas releasing hormones etc etc..I never knew there s more risk to have GD with twins..now, i feel really relieved.
I do hope you ll do well going forward too.. we already crossed more than half path...just little way to go ! Keep faith..my prayers for you!!

Anu

I have no idea on medication about UTI, but onething is sure..Just try to drink loads of water dear! whatever infection with urine, water s the best solution along with medicines. I know, saying s easy..even I have to increase water intake, which I try..
But, you pls just keep count how much you drink, otherwise, you ll never know that you are taking less. Keep a 1 litre bottle with you..and make sure..you drink 2 bottles of it. why I say bottle cos, when you keep it with you..and whenever you see the bottle, you ll get reminded..that you must drink!..believe me, this works!!
Have more water based fruits like watermelon if you like..!

My prayers for you to get relieved soon from the infection.

-Sangeetha

 

TTC: Hey, good to see the update on your anomaly scan:thumbsup… Hope you get to know confirmed gender of the babies in your next scan..but the combination of Girl and Boy is good….Both your DH and you will be happy..as if one wants one gender and the other prefers opposite…so both’s wish will be fulfilled….Take care of yourself…..

Sangeetha: Good to hear the word normal for your GTT and HB results. I believe 10.6 is ok. Not bad…it should not go below 10 during pregnancy. In that case they increase the iron tablet dosage….Well you can try the recipe given by CM…it’s quite similar but minus the coconut. I make dal palak (moong dal yellow split) and I put garlic the tadka… else you can make palak paneer…smash palak in mixer and then put onion tomato gravy along with spices…add palak and paneer and let it boil….
Or can have palak juice thrice a week…like boil palak, smash in mixer add half lemon salt and a bit pepper…have it like medicine. And it’s not only palak you can have methi, lettuce as salad, cabbage, coriander leaves in all sabzi’s, curry leaves..any green is good..
Actually even I am very worried about my HB levels as I always have been on border…so during last trimester I am sure we will need more iron….I have my test this week…so will come to know how it will be…:confused2:
Regarding your weight gain, you can have as much as food as you want now… that all your reports are normal.. I am sure your babies are growing well but nutrients are going from your body..so you need to start enjoying food…it’s a feast time…
For constipation why don’t you try chana daal split with lauki (gourd long one) and make a daal kind of recipe and have two bowls one for lunch and then dinner again…or have besan ki sabzi….like make besan with curd..and add onions in tadka….this also tastes good and will help you with constipation…
Have you heard about Isatbgul…you can have that twice a week..(it’s safe) I checked with my grandmother…. Try to have more pulses during week…atleast thrice…like black chana (kadala in malayalam..don’t know other translation), then green moong daal whole, yellow tuwar daal, soya beans. (if you don’t like soyabean then grind soya bean to powder and mix with chappati atta..and make chapattis from it)

Nithya: Ooo good you have an experience of that hospital.. regarding your question on 1^st C-sec and then normal delivery…I checked in my family…my mom had 1^st C sec and 2^nd (me) also C-sec as doctors didn’t wanted to take a chance plus I was a quite heavy baby like 8lbs…lol…then I checked one more cousin of my DH..she had 1^st C-sec and other 2 normal. So there are chances of both..but yes normal delivery is definitely possible after 1^st C-sec….

Priyanka: it’s aboslute no no to fight with DH tskbefore such romantic lunch or dinner are scheduled..ha ha ha..chances of it being cancelled are high but good you asked then and there itself..which made your DH laugh….
I tell you, these fights are so common….I am sure others also facing similar things…as Sangeetha said...even I fight with my DHWitsend..he too loses patience but he controls a lot and tries not to make me feel bad….and then I realize that for no reason I was hyper…
Today is your lunch at Marriott..enjoy the lunch dear..have fun….my mouth’s already watering thinking about it….

CM: Same pinch..even I still think that I will have less HB….but I make sure I have palak once a week….if not palak then other greens…even I make palak daal only….but a bit different then what you gave….

Anu: It is nice to know that your GTT results are normal..don’t worry you are in the range so it’s not a tension at all…regarding your UTI as others have suggested…even one of my friend suggested Cranberry juice..she said she used to keep it at her desk and keep on sipping a little..like water….and got rid of it….
Plus you can keep changing your daily panty liner atleast 4times a day..keep that area dry….that also helps…:thumbsup

Amar: Wow, palak paratha…I wish I had so much patience and energy to make them..otherwise I love the taste….You know one of my friends mom used to make something with left over rice..she used to mix palak and coriander leaves in good quantity..with salt and green chillies..then the make small tikki kind of shape and shallow fry them…it used to taste yummm…
So its good to know that your body is responding to the medicines…hope it just goes away soon…:hatsoff to your attempts to fight with GD…I really feel quite motivated when I read the way you controlling your GD.
Ramya: hey Congrats on your delivery:cheers. How is the health of the baby and yours?

Stork, Radhica, Divya, Pinky and others how are you all doing?

My update:
I went for Doc check up yesterday, She said I need to go for my GTT this week..along with Complete blood count once I get approval from insurance….She did the scan..baby’s growth is fine:bowdown…he is 1.1kg now…at the end of 27^th week…The baby was active at the time of scan…full-fledged kicking and moving around…the position of baby was breech..she says it is ok now..but during later weeks it should be upside down…we will see that in other scan…
She was worried about the bladder as it was full for 15 min..so asked me to wait for half hour and then she did the scan again..Thank god, it’s size had reduced….and was empty..she was thinking if the baby is not passing the urine then it might be a matter to worry…this is very common with male babies…..I was so tensed that time…waiting for half hour also seemed like an year….
She also, mentioned about some scan on 32^nd week a detailed one to be done by radiologist..
I checked with her few questions like
Swelling near my wrist..is it CTS?
It is just a Ganglion due to pressure in that area…if it’s not hurting….we can delay medicines for that until delivery.
I feel some sharp pain for few seconds and when I feel it’s hard and goes away if I move?
That’s nothing but either baby’s head, elbow or knee
Eating fruits necessary?
Yes, it is..suggested to have mix of fruits…..since I have not put on weight and controlled a lot..she said you can avoid apple if you don’t like but have other fruits….banana still to be avoided..as it might increase my weight…
Leg cramps, gum bleed..what to do?
Both are very common, leg cramps can happen due to lack of magnesium, so she changed my medicine of calcium plus magnesium into two parts ..so now magnesium will be a bit higher dose.
For Gum bleed..apply some salt on gums and massage for one or two min after brushing the teeth….
Exercise? what kind of? and how much?
Walking is the best exercise. I asked before or after food..she said before food helps reducing weight and after food for reducing gas.... even if i have to walk after food then it should be after 1.5 hour or so....
And walk can be upto 30min is enough
If possible then swimming also is good..which I can do it over weekends for sometime....

 

Hi Angel

When I logged in today, I thought I would see your update on doc s visit
Thanks so much dear, for all the above recipes..after reading them, i feel i can also cope up with spinach in diff ways..where now i developed a distaste with it. I have just copy pasted your post in my desktop, and will try the ones..for sure. Anyways, just another week, mom ll be there to try out all your recipes

Yes, Me too on border with HB count since the start..and doc s not worried much asking to increase the dose..because of my constipation. so i think, I am on safe side..for now. Just have to take care, not to go below 10.6 , and enter the risk phase.

You ll definitely will clear your GTT & HB too..as you are having spinach + iron tablet..this time, i think your border count would have come to normal!! My hearty wishes for you on that!

About constipation, it s an all time prob to me..I am taking stool softener s help. no way without it!! and natural ways..yes, i ll try the dhal thing.

So, your little boy s active..and showing up all biceps now itself, huh!! :biglaugh
For me, the 2 girls are most times like that..I feel their head or bum, i dont know :bonk
when abdomen is hard for few seconds, i feel them.
Anyways, happy that your visit went through well without any problems..and Good Luck that you are officially entering 3rd Trim :thumbsup

My update:

Since yesterday, I am feeling knocked out with body pain, mostly on the back..and little feverish in night. My DH was also not well since 4 to 5 days, he started cribbing it s all because of him..it might have come from him etc..but, it s not.. it s a big ta:thumbsupsk to convince him in these things!!
body pain..even when i try to take rest, i sleep on sides..i go numb with nerves on one side of the leg, bum , kneee.. and my eyes are giving a burning feeling. I know onething, my body is totally hot with the great summer:rant here!! I just started hating this place more..:hide: I am planning to take an oil bath today, and ll apply some castor oil near eyes which should take out some heat I hope. I am trying to cool the body with liquid intake, but with body pain n all, i dont feel to eat anything much.eyes are literraly burning, and even watering sometimes.:drowning
people here says, the same weather s going to prevail for nxt 2 months :drowning
I never even go out much, but may be, with AC inside on for 24 hrs..is itself creates some sort of heat on the body + outside heatness.hmm!
Girls, dont let your body to get heat, it s horrible! Keep drinking water, and cool stuffs..and plus applying all kind of cool stuffs over your body!

 

Hi All,

angel,thanks for the recipes.good to know about your baby's kicks too.:bananaMy boy is like this.LOL!Iam slowly getting used to the new forum upgrade and I find it difficult and lazy to browse more.

We have gone for a hospital tour to see the labor & delivery unit and had an opportunity to see new born babies bathing.wow...what a moment.all this pain,struggle is worth it.:bowdownmade a list of things to buy.yet to finalize the mandatory/basic things to buy.

take care everyone

 

Hello Girls,

Sorry i was a bit busy over the weekend. On Saturday i had to revamp myself from a Bear to Human:crazy Did my Waxing, Threading and Face clean up....and at the end of 4hours and 2000 bucks i actually looked like a Human!:biglaugh SUCCESS Yay!
And today i went for my Brunch @ Marriot! It was awesome.....the hotel faces the sea and so did the restuarant and since today was raining with lots of wind....the sea looked amazing:thumbsup It was a real beauty to watch the sea and EAT. Well....on the eating part.....i loved their spread! There were so many varieties of meats, breads, pastas, desserts and also Indian food. Had ALMOST all of them.....after all we had 4 hours to hog. We chatted a lot and eat of course. It was a good time to spend....a lazy afternoon with DH (God knows how many we can do after LO:crazy) But yes i saw many couples with small LOs like 2-4 months also who came in.....the babies were so cute. Plus we had a small boy celebrating his 2nd b'day there also. He was also super cute....
All in all had a nice time.

Sangeetha,

So good to know that u passed your GTT. Now eat whatever u can. Plus with your Mom coming in....its YOUR time baby!

Angel,

I agree with u on the fight part before a lunch. Thank god i realised and clarified with DH at the right time....:bowdown Or else i wud have missed this day!:crazy
DH tells me many time...."U are very Hormonal these days!" And i say..."I am the one whos having a baby inside me....HELLO!"
Good luck on your GTT....dont worry u will pass with flying colors!
Hmm.....so your LO is 1.1 kg....good....i agree with Sangeetha....am sure he has nice biceps from now only. 1.1 kg is very good for 27 weeks. My LO was 1kg 36 grams at 27 weeks.


Chotumeetu,

So u had a hospital tour....wow! I am gonna ask my doc about it in the next visit....she ahd told me earlier that in the advance months they take u to hospital tour! How is your LO doing?


Amar,

Dont worry u will bring down your sugar levels bebe....U are very disciplined and that WILL show results.


Anu,

UTI is very common in pregnancy and docs have safe antibiotics(which dont affect baby) So dont worry. Yes i also agree....u should drink more water to prevent UTIs.


A Big HI to Stork, Radhica, Uma, Pinky and all others. Sorry i didnt address u personally. But i hope u girls are doing good. Take care.



Priyanka