We are getting a new roof today, they have been banging since 8. I have a headache. Please let this LO be a good sleeper like her big brother. He slept through all the noise for an hour.
I tried to sleep in my bed again last night. I've been sleeping on the couch recliner for a couple months now. Nope. I was back out to the recliner by midnight. Once I made the change, I slept pretty well. I can't wait to belly sleep again!
Anyone else freaking out that it is May? Was this covered in weekend randoms? HOW ARE WE THIS CLOSE ALREADY?
Most of my students are in AP testing today, so I'm writing up sub plans in case I go into labor, which I doubt will happen...but I like having my bases covered.
It's May. I've been both excitedly awaiting the month as well as dreading it. Four weeks (ish) and a baby will be here, yay! I will be able to sleep on my stomach, bend over and be heart burn free! I will once again be able to sit on the floor easily to play, and chase my girls in the back yard! All with a baby!
I feel ready. Any time this baby comes is great (sooner, please?). The house is mostly ready. Babies room is as ready as I'm going to get it (crib will go up after my mom leaves from taking care of kiddos during my hospital stay). Sure, there's still a bunch of stuff on my to do list, but none of it is a necessity. And like I have time or energy to do it!
These last weeks are always hard, questioning every pain, almost every phone call is an inquiry about labor, and I'm so uncomfortable.
I've been letting DH have a lot of time lately, his grandfather died and we dealt with all the celebrations last week only to get home and find out one of his good friends is in a coma in the ICU and will likely not make it. DH is taking it extremely hard and has been visiting him almost daily.
greysonsmom, Glad you were able to get the roof fixed before this new LO comes!!!
twobananas, Getting my tDap today too. Not looking forward to it.
nitecheese, I had a minor panic attack on Saturday when I realized it was May. But then I remembered that I am SO ready to get this kid out.
shoogars, T-4ish weeks for me too friend. Anytime after the next two weeks would be good for me honestly. I am so sorry your husband has had such a rough couple of days. Huge hugs.
Morning, glad to see you all doing well! I've been MIA for awhile, just involved in work and my motion sickness came back so no browsing on my commute.
shoogars, I feel the same, I'm so ready for this baby to be here, and to not be pregnant anymore. May feels like the home stretch even though I know the next 4-5 weeks will drag on. I'm working until June 1st (due date is the 4th) but would be all for the baby coming a little early to disrupt those plans.
Post by ArgyleEnigma on May 2, 2016 11:10:02 GMT -5
My nursery isn't ready, my car seat isn't installed, my hospital bag isn't packed and I'm not sure what to do about my class (teaching, not taking) if I'm out before May 16th. I'm also just not ready emotionally. I really need a kick in the pants.
Breathe, breathe.
Due June 1st, although there had been debate about that lately and my ob is now saying I'm more likely "due" a week later.
I feel ready for this baby to be here too even though my EDD is in the second half of June, so I still have a while. I still have things on my to do list but, I know that all the essentials could probably be accomplished in about 2 hours, so I'm not too worried.
Thinking about you pbandj714, how are you feeling today?
Thanks Andrea! I'm feeling pretty good. Glad to be back home again. I'm just terrified for my follow-up appointment on Wednesday. So hoping I don't dilate any more!
twobananas I feel ya. I hate shots. I also hate blood work. Oddly enough I have no problem giving my dog insulin injections 2x/day. It is nice when it's over though!
nitecheese maybe I'm crazy but I'm wishing time would go a little faster right now. It's not easy being this pregnant, working full time and taking care of a crazy toddler. I don't think it will be easy with a newborn but I'm looking forward to sleeping on my belly and not getting winded walking up a flight of stairs or putting on my shoes.
ArgyleEnigma, Hugs friend. Everything will get figured out. Why is your OB second guessing your due date?
It's more a case of doctors not communicating. After my 12wk US, that doc sat me down and said differences greater than a week in measuring versus LMP justify an official change in due date, and that's when I was given the 1st. It turns out they didn't tell my ob this and he wasn't really on board with the change, thought the 9 week US was more accurate. But I only found this out a couple weeks ago, when he said I was measuring on track for mid June and I was like, erm?
ArgyleEnigma , Hugs friend. Everything will get figured out. Why is your OB second guessing your due date?
It's more a case of doctors not communicating. After my 12wk US, that doc sat me down and said differences greater than a week in measuring versus LMP justify an official change in due date, and that's when I was given the 1st. It turns out they didn't tell my ob this and he wasn't really on board with the change, thought the 9 week US was more accurate. But I only found this out a couple weeks ago, when he said I was measuring on track for mid June and I was like, erm?
Thinking about you pbandj714 , how are you feeling today?
Thanks Andrea ! I'm feeling pretty good. Glad to be back home again. I'm just terrified for my follow-up appointment on Wednesday. So hoping I don't dilate any more!
Is it weird that I just sent your cervix "stay closed" vibes?
Thanks Andrea ! I'm feeling pretty good. Glad to be back home again. I'm just terrified for my follow-up appointment on Wednesday. So hoping I don't dilate any more!
Is it weird that I just sent your cervix "stay closed" vibes?
Huge hugs friend. Anything we can do???
Haha! My cervix can use all the encouragement in the world! Stay closed vibes are totally welcome.
pbandj714 - so happy things slowed down for you a bit. I hope you're resting well at home and hopefully it stays that way for a few more weeks!
shoogars - so sorry you and your husband are dealing with that. So sad
I had a long busy weekend and a busy morning at work. Trying to get my AP spot staffed up and complete and audit before baby. I'm not due until late June, but I'm feeling the pressure now that it's May.
I feel ready for this baby, but I'm starting to get some anxiety about labor and delivery. I did this once before, I know what to expect, I should be much calmer than last time so why am I not?! Maybe ignorance is bliss as a FTM? I think part of it is that I did so much reading about the process last time and was so dead set on a natural labor that I was in the right mindset. This time I feel so focused on the toddler and my worries are more related to her and what if something happens to me that I'm not actually focusing on the positive and rewards of getting the baby out. I think I need some time to focus on myself and get myself into a good mental state and ready for delivery.
csat, I was just wondering how you were doing last week. I'm glad all is well with the LO despite your motion sickness.
Andrea, and pbandj714 (and anyone else on bedrest) hang in there. May has arrived and these babies are getting bigger and stronger every day.
twobananas, I didn't even feel the Tdap shot when it was administered. It was light as a feather. BUT the next several days my arm was crazy sore. At least you're doing it on a Monday. Your arm should feel better by the weekend.
shoogars, sorry your DH is going through so much right now. You're right to give him space and time to process/grieve.
As for me, my shower on Saturday was very nice. I appreciate all of the effort that my friends/family put into it. The baby has almost everything she needs now. I will grab the few remaining items sometime this month.
Talking about cervix and "vibes" is making me giggle. Yes I am really immature. But seriously stay closed pbandj714 for at least a few more weeks!
nymama917 I agree completely with the ignorance is bliss statement in relation to labor and delivery.
Last time I went into it very open minded and I said wherever happens, happens. Well I would consider my experience to be a relatively easy one. So this time I have this unrealistic expectation that everything will be the same and it will be just as easy if not easier. I also have this really huge fear that for some unknown reason I will need an emergency C. I never had any of this anxiety with DS. It's strange. I think part of it also has to do with what you mentioned and having a toddler to worry about if something were to happen.
I have to go get my TDAP tonight so I don't get in trouble tomorrow at my OB appt. I also have to go to the grocery store as we're out of everything. I'm so not motivated at work today but have a few things I have to get done but I just want to veg.
Post by frecklesnbrains on May 2, 2016 13:26:11 GMT -5
I'm joining the club sending "stay closed!" vibes to pbandj714 's cervix!
shoogars T&Ps for your DH. I'm sorry he's having such a rough time.
I just had my teeth cleaned, which is really fun when you're 35 months pregnant. Laying flat was a bit of a problem... I almost had to take a break to prevent myself from vomiting on the poor hygienest, but I made it through. My dentist is also pregnant, due just a few days before me. I absolutely love her because she's the first person who quelled my severe phobia of the dentist chair (I have a history of dentist-related panic attacks and didn't see one in way too many years because of that). So there was a part of me that wanted me to invite her to the TCF June '16 board, but I restrained myself and respected professional boundaries
In other news, I can't seem to get enough chocolate milk the past few days. I think I need to go buy a gallon of it.
ETA: I mistakenly wrote 35 months instead of 35 weeks, but I'm gonna leave it because it's a totally appropriate Freudian slip. I'm sure you can all relate.
I feel ready for this baby, but I'm starting to get some anxiety about labor and delivery. I did this once before, I know what to expect, I should be much calmer than last time so why am I not?! Maybe ignorance is bliss as a FTM? I think part of it is that I did so much reading about the process last time and was so dead set on a natural labor that I was in the right mindset. This time I feel so focused on the toddler and my worries are more related to her and what if something happens to me that I'm not actually focusing on the positive and rewards of getting the baby out. I think I need some time to focus on myself and get myself into a good mental state and ready for delivery.
I so feel you. The first time I had time to prepare and get ready and think about it and process every little thing. Now, I'm surviving. Being PG with a second child has been WAY harder than being pregnant as a FTM. Mostly because there is no ME time. So, if you're feeling crappy, or tired, or anything, it doesn't matter, the first child still needs you. The first time, if you're tired, you get home from work and take a nap or go to bed early. Now, I can only do that if I can convince DS to eat early and give him the ipad and let him have hours of unsupervised screentime (not gonna happen).
ETA: DS interferes with my icecream eating too....if he sees me eating it, he needs it too....so I haven't been able to eat nearly as much as I would have liked to avoid having an obese 4 year old.
I had an ob appt this morning. I got my tdap and my free breast pump. I think they offset one another. I tried to see if she could give me something for my cough I've had for three weeks and unfortunately there's nothing. Come on body, please fight this. I've been sleeping very poorly and I pee my pants from coughing almost hourly. No joke, I'm wearing a pad today. I've hit a real low. We discussed my weird experience Friday with the vision loss and thankfully all tests came back saying I'm fine and my vision has been okay since so who knows what happened. We did a handheld ultrasound and baby is head down. Overall good appointment. My in laws have decided to stay a few more days till Wednesday. Ds is happy to have the company and I'll enjoy having some help around the house. Oh I talked to my ob about early induction and she said no way. She wants baby to come on his own, which I respect.
shoogars your poor husband! I hope his heart heals quickly. I'm sure a beautiful little baby will help.
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