Post by lovetruly2015 on May 13, 2016 8:09:42 GMT -5
What are you ladies up to today?
I might go out later for a walk since it seems sunny right now. I also need to try and get something done in the nursery its a mess and I really need to start working on it.
Post by lovetruly2015 on May 13, 2016 8:24:58 GMT -5
Speaking of nurseries I have a question for you, would you rather spend money on a comfy chair for nursing or the crib you really want.
DH's cousin has offered her crib to us that her son only used for like a week or something. Normally hand-me-down don't bother me, but with this I don't know. I guesd im having a hard time letting go of the idea of finding one I love. Apparently it's black or really dark and im just not a fan of that. At the same time I was looking at chairs online the other day and holy crap they are almost as expensive as some cribs. I don't like the traditional gliders or rockers I just can never get comfortable but the ones that are bigger and look like a regular recliner are uber expensive. At lest the ones I've seen.
I don't want to hijack the thread but I have a health question. Yesterday was a pretty busy day with work and the funeral. While waiting for DS and H to get home I laid down for a quick nap. When I woke up my stomach was a hard ball. Like it was difficult for me to sit up. Was this braxton hicks? I never experienced any with my first pregnancy. Didn't have cramping or anything like that.
Then last night I woke up soaked in sweat. This morning I had slight cramping (don't even know if I'd describe it as cramping though, it was weird) with pelvic pressure but since then it's gone away. Now I'm googling preterm labor and basically scaring the shit out of myself. At the moment I feel fine and I've felt the baby move. I guess I'll see how I feel over the weekend? Should I be concerned?
Bieber is in town and he's been spotted a lot of times downtown. Maybe I should go for a walk...
My FFFC I am not a fan. I guess I get why people are but not my thing. Good luck on your walk.
We had the spot the stars going on forever when batman Vs superman was filming sadly I don't live in Detroit. Again not a big fan of the stars themselves but how cool would it be to watch some of it get filmed.
Bieber is in town and he's been spotted a lot of times downtown. Maybe I should go for a walk...
My FFFC I am not a fan. I guess I get why people are but not my thing. Good luck on your walk.
We had the spot the stars going on forever when batman Vs superman was filming sadly I don't live in Detroit. Again not a big fan of the stars themselves but how cool would it be to watch some of it get filmed.
I'm not really a fan (well except his last few songs). We never her celebrities here. They usually come for their show and leave. He's been hanging out around town, which is unusual. I was really just making a joke.
sodapop oh, clearly I fail at reading today, womp womp.
It's hard when things are in writing ;-).
Also, go with the comfy chair. If possible, find one you could reuse in another room later. I bought both the crib and the chair I liked, but they were not very expensive. I don't believe in spending a lot of money on a crib. The chair I wanted was like $750, so it was vetoed. I found a cheap one at Target that was the right colour and never looked back. It's still used every day and my son is 3.5. I think we paid $200.
My daughter slept in her crib about 5 times. She hated it and would only sleep in the same room with me until we switched to a toddler bed. I'm hoping I get some use out of it this time!
ETA: We got a smaller Lazy Boy which was awesome. It would recline and still rock, but was comfy if we both fell asleep in it.
singingsea the tightness is exactly how I would describe Braxton Hicks. Not sure about the rest, but it wouldn't hurt to call your nurses line just to see if they want to check in! Hoping it all goes away for you.
ETA: It all kind of sounds like it could be stretching uterus related, but it wouldn't hurt to check.
singingsea the tightness is exactly how I would describe Braxton Hicks. Not sure about the rest, but it wouldn't hurt to call your nurses line just to see if they want to check in! Hoping it all goes away for you.
ETA: It all kind of sounds like it could be stretching uterus related, but it wouldn't hurt to check.
I think what scared me the most was the pelvic pressure/cramping. TMI... I've also had a lot of discharge lately. I don't think a call into the nurse would hurt.
singingsea the tightness is exactly how I would describe Braxton Hicks. Not sure about the rest, but it wouldn't hurt to call your nurses line just to see if they want to check in! Hoping it all goes away for you.
ETA: It all kind of sounds like it could be stretching uterus related, but it wouldn't hurt to check.
I think what scared me the most was the pelvic pressure/cramping. TMI... I've also had a lot of discharge lately. I don't think a call into the nurse would hurt.
My thought is Braxton Hicks as well. Discharge is normal and isn't a worry unless it's amniotic fluid. I think BH are more common if you're dehydrated or have been really active.
As always, it's worth a call to the nurse line just to confirm with them it's nothing to worry about.
Ds is in a mood this morning. He didn't sleep well last night, was up 2 hrs early and has already had a 90 minute nap. Its pissing down rain so we're cooped ip inside. And I work nights all weekend.
Speaking of nurseries I have a question for you, would you rather spend money on a comfy chair for nursing or the crib you really want.
DH's cousin has offered her crib to us that her son only used for like a week or something. Normally hand-me-down don't bother me, but with this I don't know. I guesd im having a hard time letting go of the idea of finding one I love. Apparently it's black or really dark and im just not a fan of that. At the same time I was looking at chairs online the other day and holy crap they are almost as expensive as some cribs. I don't like the traditional gliders or rockers I just can never get comfortable but the ones that are bigger and look like a regular recliner are uber expensive. At lest the ones I've seen.
Go with the chair. Could always get a new one for your living room. We dont have a chair in the nursery (no room) and we desperately need a new recliner, so two birds one stone. Plus cribs either don't get used, or like ours get used everyday and get chewed on.
Post by LadyNymeria on May 13, 2016 9:11:53 GMT -5
lovetruly2015 - I'd go for the chair too. We recently had someone offer us a crib and apparently it's white. I hadn't envisioned white furniture for our nursery but I'm going to look at it at least since it seems crazy to pass up a free crib (assuming it's in good condition).
Post by lovetruly2015 on May 13, 2016 9:16:16 GMT -5
singingsea if it were me I'd call but as a disclaimer since my experience with Conner I triple worry and guess everything I'm a basket case. My experience with preterm labor sounds different then what you described for me I had what I thought was movement in my left side, my left side would get hard for a few seconds then stop I thought Conner was kicking or rolling. But I had no pain with it and it would only happen a few times so I didn't think much of it. I don't think you have anything to worry about but if its freaking you out that much call the peace of mind alone will be worth it.
singingsea the tightness is exactly how I would describe Braxton Hicks. Not sure about the rest, but it wouldn't hurt to call your nurses line just to see if they want to check in! Hoping it all goes away for you.
ETA: It all kind of sounds like it could be stretching uterus related, but it wouldn't hurt to check.
I think what scared me the most was the pelvic pressure/cramping. TMI... I've also had a lot of discharge lately. I don't think a call into the nurse would hurt.
A call to the nurses line is always fine if you're worried. It does sound like Braxton hicks to me, though. Is your cramping really painful, or are you able to time regular contractions? That's where I'd start to worry. If it helps, I've also had a lot of pelvic pressure this pregnancy that I can't remember having last time around, and everything's chugging along normally for me.
I think what scared me the most was the pelvic pressure/cramping. TMI... I've also had a lot of discharge lately. I don't think a call into the nurse would hurt.
My thought is Braxton Hicks as well. Discharge is normal and isn't a worry unless it's amniotic fluid. I think BH are more common if you're dehydrated or have been really active.
As always, it's worth a call to the nurse line just to confirm with them it's nothing to worry about.
I left a message on the nurse line. I have been super active lately. With working full time and having a kid I'm on my feet constantly.
singingsea if it were me I'd call but as a disclaimer since my experience with Conner I triple worry and guess everything I'm a basket case. My experience with preterm labor sounds different then what you described for me I had what I thought was movement in my left side, my left side would get hard for a few seconds then stop I thought Conner was kicking or rolling. But I had no pain with it and it would only happen a few times so I didn't think much of it. I don't think you have anything to worry about but if its freaking you out that much call the peace of mind alone will be worth it.
Yeah I put in a call. I'd rather they think me a basket case then something be up and not know it. My previous loss (although a CP) has made me extra vigilant as well. I don't know if I've said it before but I'm sorry for your loss of Conner.
I think what scared me the most was the pelvic pressure/cramping. TMI... I've also had a lot of discharge lately. I don't think a call into the nurse would hurt.
A call to the nurses line is always fine if you're worried. It does sound like Braxton hicks to me, though. Is your cramping really painful, or are you able to time regular contractions? That's where I'd start to worry. If it helps, I've also had a lot of pelvic pressure this pregnancy that I can't remember having last time around, and everything's chugging along normally for me.
Nothing that can be timed. It wasn't painful yesterday when my belly was basketball hard but this morning I was crampyish?
Damn the nurses are on it today Just got a call back. She thinks it's most likely dehydration and I'm under orders to chug all the water and call her back around 1. Now that I'm thinking about it a little more I drank entirely too many beverages with caffeine in it yesterday and my water intake has been lacking. She wasn't pleased about me drinking coffee. I'm thinking I need to cut down on the caffeine a lot more.
lovetruly2015, +1 on the chair, not even a question. singingsea, glad you got a call back. I was going to suggest dehydration but honestly have never had something like this happen..
PSA, old navy is having a killer sale on maternity, $6 tops!
Post by lovetruly2015 on May 13, 2016 10:58:27 GMT -5
That's it. We will definitely be buying a new and quieter mailbox before the baby comes. Im over the dog barking at her everyday when she comes by. The same time, everyday.
lovetruly2015, +1 on the chair, not even a question. singingsea, glad you got a call back. I was going to suggest dehydration but honestly have never had something like this happen..
PSA, old navy is having a killer sale on maternity, $6 tops!
Huh I might have to make a stop by old navy while im out tomorrow. The biggest downfall of no longer working at Banana Republic is getting half off at Gap and 20% off at old navy.
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