I'm so sleepy. I think I was up 6 times last night to either go to the bathroom, let my dog out, or to get DS to go back to sleep. I can't wait to be able to have more caffeine.
Today we got the date finalized for DS to get ear tubes placed next month. I'm very excited and hope they help with his ear infections.
Post by woodengirl07 on Apr 27, 2016 11:16:32 GMT -5
I was up several times last night as well. Pregnancy insomnia I think. Who knows?
I went for my BPP appointment today and baby girl was super cooperative and we were done speedy quick. I was going to stop and get a keva juice afterward but we were so quick they weren't even open yet! So I'm now making due with root beer from the vending machine at work. Oh well, it's cheaper at least.
Post by Flair Underwood on Apr 27, 2016 12:49:12 GMT -5
I lost the battle with myself to not wear sweatpants to work today. I have no meetings so I stand by my decision. I'm comfy. Also, I took this picture to share with you ladies.
Do you know how DAUNTING these steps to my office are after a morning of getting DD and myself ready and her dropped off at daycare? After this set, there's a landing and then 8 more mother effing steps to go.
I have definitely been going over the caffeine recommendation in the past few weeks.
Tonight we have swimming class and then we are going out to eat. I'm so tired. DS was up at 4:45. I keep wondering how I will survive with a newborn and a toddler that does this. However, I finally decided to just asked my mother-in-law for help. She took DS this morning while I went to Targst alone-it was glorious and so refreshing. She doesn't work but never offers to help, so I finally just decided to be forward and ask her.
Oh also, I have had more incidents of my vision going very blurry all of the sudden. It happened today while I was at target and it made me feel sick and disoriented. Thankfully I have an appointment tomorrow, but my doctor didn't seem to think much of it when I told her two weeks ago how it happened.
Those stairs look super exhausting to me Flair Underwood! I would need to give myself a pep talk and probably stop half way up for a break!
txmommy14 have fun at swimming class and dinner! I feel ya on on the toddler sleep issues. It's like they know that now is the worst time to stop sleeping. I'm glad you're asking for help. I've started doing that more lately too. It helps. Also, sorry about the blurry vision. I would mention it to your OB that you've had it happen again even if she seems to think that it's nbd.
Post by carolinaheart on Apr 27, 2016 14:31:52 GMT -5
Can someone please talk me down? I'm sure I'm just being FTM-mom-paranoid but idk.
Last night I went to pee right before bed and had like, 2 specks of blood when I wiped. Nothing alarming but it's the only blood at all I've seen since my August period so it scared me. Fortunately, there has been nothing at all since.
This morning I waited in bed to feel her and got a few good kicks. But now it's 3:30, I've made an active effort to get movement (Pepsi, m&m's, glasses of cold water, laying down, walking around, etc.) and I'm not getting anything. She's usually a SUPER active baby so I'm not sure what's normal.
How long before I call my doctor? Am I just being paranoid and she's sleeping?
Post by frecklesnbrains on Apr 27, 2016 14:41:18 GMT -5
carolinaheart I'm sure she's fine but if you're worried then call. That's exactly what they're there for! Just for reassurance at the very least. Keep us posted!
Post by woodengirl07 on Apr 27, 2016 14:43:03 GMT -5
carolinaheart I think it's probably nothing, but I would call your doctor just for piece of mind. I went through this last week, didn't feel her for three hours and my dr had me come in and put me on the monitor. She was doing fine, just not moving in a way I could feel her I guess. As soon as I heard that heartbeat my stress went down 1000%.
Can someone please talk me down? I'm sure I'm just being FTM-mom-paranoid but idk.
Last night I went to pee right before bed and had like, 2 specks of blood when I wiped. Nothing alarming but it's the only blood at all I've seen since my August period so it scared me. Fortunately, there has been nothing at all since.
This morning I waited in bed to feel her and got a few good kicks. But now it's 3:30, I've made an active effort to get movement (Pepsi, m&m's, glasses of cold water, laying down, walking around, etc.) and I'm not getting anything. She's usually a SUPER active baby so I'm not sure what's normal.
How long before I call my doctor? Am I just being paranoid and she's sleeping?
You haven't felt any kicks or rolls since in bed this am? Do you put your hand on your stomach to feel for them too? Sometimes I only feel movement with my hand because he moves gently (or at least that what it seems like to me). I'm also a FTM so I often worry because I don't know what to compare movement too.
Can someone please talk me down? I'm sure I'm just being FTM-mom-paranoid but idk.
Last night I went to pee right before bed and had like, 2 specks of blood when I wiped. Nothing alarming but it's the only blood at all I've seen since my August period so it scared me. Fortunately, there has been nothing at all since.
This morning I waited in bed to feel her and got a few good kicks. But now it's 3:30, I've made an active effort to get movement (Pepsi, m&m's, glasses of cold water, laying down, walking around, etc.) and I'm not getting anything. She's usually a SUPER active baby so I'm not sure what's normal.
How long before I call my doctor? Am I just being paranoid and she's sleeping?
I bet she is fine, but for peace of mind, call!!! It's always worth it to have peace of mind. Maybe they can get you in for a quick check before they close. Keep us updated. Hugs!
Dear heaven, frecklesnbrains. Do you just sit on the steps and cry??? I would.
NOW you all understand why we're house-hunting so eagerly! It's bad enough pregnant, but I'm dreading hauling a kiddo up and down those steps. Oh, and I'll mention that the laundry is in the basement. Upside? It keeps me in shape!
carolinaheart I would call for some reassurance if you think you'll need it. The blood could be from the start of losing your mucous plug (which can mean absolutely nothing at this point). Do you have a Doppler at home?
Post by carolinaheart on Apr 27, 2016 15:08:57 GMT -5
Thanks for all the quick responses ladies!
I called and I'm about to be on my way to L&D now because I live to far away the office would be closed by the time I got there. The OB said she's sure it fine but urged me to come in for monitoring.
carolinaheart, I am glad you are going in and that your OB takes it seriously! I think you will feel a lot better by going in. Let us know how it goes!
frecklesnbrains, oh my!! I can totally understand the house hunting! Laundry in the basement! I don't see cloth diapering in your future.
Hell no to the cloth diapering! I have managed to convince my DH that taking down the trash is entirely his responsibility (it used to be a joint effort before I was pregnant).
I hope everything looks good carolinaheart, let us know how it goes!
I've spent the last two days recovering from my weekend away. So today was about getting some MUCH needed chores done around the house. I've been cobbling together work outfits and I can't wait to have some basic long sleeve mat shirts clean! I finally tackled the to-do list thread because I figure I could use it to make my own list a little more comprehensive. It is a scary long list, but helpful to remember to do things like ordering lanolin and nipple pads, clean out my car, etc. Now that I've had my shower, I can tackle thank you notes. Uuuuugh.
Post by carolinaheart on Apr 27, 2016 18:19:06 GMT -5
Well, we're already done! She basically told us that our baby is just being a butthole because everything was just fine! Haha
They hooked me up to the monitor and we got to listen to her little heart beat for 20 minutes which was the most reassuring thing I could have heard, of course.
I hate that we had drive all that way but I'm glad I have the peace of mind since my next appointment isn't until the 9th.
ETA: DH is treating me to my favorite Italian place from here at home. Silver lining!
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