I just chose the dates my sister and mom are coming to visit after baby. So hard to plan when you have no clue when baby will arrive. I'm due the 9th so I'm having my sister come 7-14 then my mom after. I don't want anyone at the hospital but need help with ds. I hope baby doesn't come too early cause then I'm screwed.
mladerri, It's SO hard to time everything and plan for people to come out of town to help, especially with a hospital. I keep having people ask me about dates and I'm all, "Um, I don't know? Ask my uterus?"
I just did the Walmart grocery pickup service....AMAZING!!!!! They were so friendly and even gave me an item for free that they had to substitute.
Post by woodengirl07 on Apr 26, 2016 10:00:46 GMT -5
I am so not in the mood to be at work. DH woke me up at 1:00am to let me know I was sleeping on my back. I appreciate his concern, but then I had to pee, and then baby decided it was time to do the cha-cha-cha. (I love her moving, don't get me wrong, but still) so I didn't get back to sleep forever.
Post by manybellsdown on Apr 26, 2016 10:04:37 GMT -5
woodengirl07, this made me laugh because I have fallen asleep the last two nights practically sitting up, with my phone, and glasses, and other things strewn about me in bed, and H has not woken me up. I asked him about it, and essentially he is afraid to wake me up, ha. I do have a bit of a mean streak when groggy, but come on, my glasses were still on! Long story short, I would be shocked and amazed if sleeping on my back registered any kind of alarm for him at all.
We are doing state testing today. I had to proctor this morning, but now I am free for quite a chunk of time. Unfortunately, I have nothing to do! I had 100 essays to grade two weeks ago, but this week we just got back from break and went right into testing so they haven't handed in any new work. I'm sure I could find a way to be more productive, but I have two more days of this so I'm just going to relax a bit. We had our second childbirth class last night. Honestly, I kind of wish I wasn't doing them. I know I need to make education decisions, etc. But before I thought of childbirth as more, "well it isn't going to be fun, and it is going to be a lot of hard work, but I trust my doctor we will all get through it one way or another." Now I know much more about what I am in for, and all the different ways it might not go so well, and it is stressing me out! Ignorance is bliss.
We are doing state testing today. I had to proctor this morning, but now I am free for quite a chunk of time. Unfortunately, I have nothing to do! I had 100 essays to grade two weeks ago, but this week we just got back from break and went right into testing so they haven't handed in any new work. I'm sure I could find a way to be more productive, but I have two more days of this so I'm just going to relax a bit.
RELAX!! We're testing too, but only in the 9th grade this week. Is there anything you can get a jump on for the next school year? I've been planning like crazy because I know that I will not be as mentally sharp when I come back in August.
vivela I haven't taken the birth class yet but what you're saying hits home. I hope to just take everything with a grain of salt. Maybe it won't be so intense for us? It's good to be educated but just hearing other people's stories freaks me out and I'd prefer to not think about it much till I'm doing it.
vivela my instructor terrified me every class. I was happy I went but left class every week thinking worst case scenario. I think the most important thing to decide for yourself is do you want an epidural or not (you can always change your mind if you end up wanting it), and to talk with your husband on how he can help you calm down/relax. For me I knew I'd want a warm wash cloth on my forehead and for him to be supportive. Nothing will go "as planned" so try not to let all those details they are spewing at you overwhelm you. I think every person has a completely different labor experience so maybe they are just trying to share as many scenarios as possible so you know what if.
Somebody just heated up a crab cake in the kitchen at work and it smells SO good. Normally I hate when people heat up any kind of seafood, but holy cow I want a crab cake now!
Post by 2dogs2kids on Apr 26, 2016 11:30:09 GMT -5
mladerri it is near impossible to plan the perfect time because baby could easily show up 2 weeks before or after EDD. Crossing my fingers that it all works out!
DS got bit again today. Yup I might get fired or quit before maternity leave if this keeps up.
2dogs2kids I would be livid. Can you talk to the manager down there and say "what can we do to prevent this from happening?" What do they say to you, oops sorry?
Post by 2dogs2kids on Apr 26, 2016 12:00:21 GMT -5
mladerri his teachers have not told me yet. Another coworker gave me the heads up. Last week that's basically what they said to me though. I tried to keep my cool and just let it go but clearly 2x in 3 days it's becoming a pattern.
When I talk to his teachers I plan to ask for a copy of both accident reports which should outline their corrective action plan. I will then be going to the director.
The problem is the director won't care and she will tell me what I want to hear but not follow up with it. Then I could go to her boss or HR but from what I've seen of both of them is they rather not deal with anything.
I work for a really large company but the branch I work at is terrible and corrupt. I don't want to ruin my name with this company because I would love to find another branch to go to after my maternity leave. But when it comes to my kid I can't control my rage sometimes.
2dogs2kids, I am surprised they have let it get this far. My DD was bit a few times in the toddler room. That kid actually had to be removed by the parents at each incident. They have a three strikes and you are out policy. The kiddo ended up stopping the biting but the parents actually took him to see a child psychologist and such.
2dogs2kids that's so frustrating and yes, when it comes to your kid getting hurt may not be worth it. Is it still the same kid who's parent is high up? Ds was bite a kid first few weeks of school and it only took a day of me talking to him to change his behavior. They are either not watching the kids close enough or not discipling/speaking to the kid on better ways to communicate/touch other kids.
We saw MFM today and had yet another ultrasound. This was the third MFM we saw. This particular doctor didn't seem to be concerned at all. He said that he was surprised that they were all concerned about what was going on. He was also surprised that they are delivering me early.
Ugh I want to pull my hair out and scream at this point. He did keep stating that the ultrasounds aren't 100% and there is still a 50% chance that I will have all the complications that we are up against.
I don't know if I should call my OB and talk to her. I am feeling guilty about delivering at 34w5d. The NICU tour was fine and the perinatiologist was very nice. But, if we don't need to go this route then I don't want to. But, I don't want to be unprepared either and wait too long and then have worse complications.
TLDR: I am confused on what to do and we just got our third different opinion about the situation at hand.
Post by 2dogs2kids on Apr 26, 2016 12:18:55 GMT -5
bighair12 They do not have a policy like that but they are usually better at handling behaviors but its politics because of who's child is doing the biting.
mladerri yes same child biting. I am going to guess that part of the problem is not enough supervision and I will be requesting that the biter has a designated shadow. I also know DS is not the only one who has been bit and it's the only thing I can think of that will protect my kid and not ruffle any feathers so to say.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Apr 26, 2016 12:29:49 GMT -5
bighair12, That's so frustrating! I think calling your OB is a good idea. It may be that the ultrasound today looked better than the previous ones and I think it's certainly at least worthwhile for the other MFMs to take another look at your case, as this may be new information for them.
Post by 2dogs2kids on Apr 26, 2016 12:30:38 GMT -5
bighair12 I'm so sorry about your situation. I can totally understand your confusion, who do you listen to?!
Maybe seek another opinion? That might just add more confusion though.
Is there an option to more closely monitor and make a final decision at a later date? If everything looks good at 34+5 can you continue to put off delivery until the risks outweigh the rewards?
Post by cattuccino on Apr 26, 2016 12:40:50 GMT -5
bighair12 why did you see a different MFM today? I'm frustrated for you that your pregnancy is high risk and they're not giving you consistency. I think it's worth a conversation with your ob just to get everything in the open - why is someone telling you to be less concerned and others are. Pregnancy is hard enough without these added stresses and one MFM should respect the decisions of another unless blatantly incorrect.
Post by Flair Underwood on Apr 26, 2016 12:45:47 GMT -5
bighair12, I'd be so frustrated and overwhelmed. This isn't something little their hem-hawing about... Good luck. Like other said - call your OB, get some info.
AFM - I had a normal check-up today. I'm measuring a little ahead, so we scheduled an ultrasound for my next check up (35 weeks). If he's super big or measuring ahead, we'll move up the c-section, but as for now we're looking to schedule it for June 14-16 sometime.
Although, my ob said that I do look much larger than I'm measuring, it's because my abdominal muscles are "failing." yay.
Sorry he got bitten again today 2dogs2kids. How old is he and are the kids in his class the same age as him? As someone who has a DS who has been the biter and the bitee numerous times I can feel your pain. I think a lot of the biting that happens in daycare is due to inadequate supervision. Bites can mostly be prevented, but there has to be an adult watching who knows at what time to separate kids when a situation is escalating.
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