I've been having off/on contractions since Thursday. I'm so tired. I know the more advance work my body can do, the better/quicker labor and delivery will be.... But maaaan. This sucks.
I lost some of my plug this morning, so I'm hoping things pick up at some point today.
txmommy14 they both love her so much...the almost three year old talks sweetly to her and gives her kisses, but then moves on to other things. The four and a half year old is obsessed and cannot go a minute without touching her.
Post by littleducky on Jun 4, 2016 16:59:16 GMT -5
We had some excitement this morning. DH let the dogs out around 6am and one of the dogs caught a fox in our yard. DH heard them fighting and ran outside and yelled at the dog to stop and the fox ran away, but there was a lot of blood left behind. The fox definitely got the worst of it, but my dog had a couple of bleeding spots on his nose but nothing much. DH took him to the vet and they gave him a rabies vaccine booster (which was already up to date) but he seems pretty much fine, but definitely some unanticipated excitement to start the day.
DH took DS to a birthday party this afternoon and I actually got on the elliptical for 25 minutes, which I'm pretty happy about. Hoping some physical activity will help get this baby to drop!
littleducky how scary about your dog and I can't believe you're still working out. Go mama go!
working out is a generous definition of what I was doing. The calorie counter said I only burned 100 calories in 25 min, so hardly a high intensity workout. But my hips feel better when I am moving more rather than sitting around! And I was not dilated at all at my 36 week appointment, so I'm wiling to try any old wives' tale I can to get things moving along!
I'm totally bragging because I'm kind of amazed right now. We tried tummy time for the first time tonight in hopes that it would tire this guy out and help him (and us) sleep tonight. Welp, he kept rolling to his back right away.
Belly to back, 10 days old, after a week in the nicu, before his due date! What?!?
Post by Outofhiding on Jun 4, 2016 19:41:43 GMT -5
Ladies we are only a few days into June and there's been so much excitement. I feel like now we're cooking with gas!
I know people are just trying to be nice but I am tired of random people asking how much longer I have to go, and when I tell them, their response is always "oh I thought you were going to say now because you look like you're ready to pop". DH asked why does it bother me. I don't know it just does. I am just tired of discussing the state of my uterus and cervix with random people who seem to know more about what's about to happen than I do.
Sending everyone positive vibes as we progress into June. Hope those of us with inside babies have smooth deliveries when the time comes. Hope those of us with outside babies will settle into a good routine soon and get some sleep.
Outofhiding yeah it's getting a little old for me too. I think people are just genuinely curious and want to make conversation, but I'm kinda tired of talking about it. I've changed my answer for most people to just "soon."
Post by Outofhiding on Jun 4, 2016 19:49:59 GMT -5
babyzebra I think I am going to have to start saying soon too. We went to Costco earlier and the greeter said to me, oh you definitely look bigger than the last time I saw you. We were last there two weeks ago. Thanks lady, thanks. Good to see you too.
Post by Outofhiding on Jun 4, 2016 19:52:12 GMT -5
soultrane that's awesome! I remember DD hating tummy time and crying the entire time. We will have to remember to start earlier this time and be more consistent.
Ladies we are only a few days into June and there's been so much excitement. I feel like now we're cooking with gas!
I know people are just trying to be nice but I am tired of random people asking how much longer I have to go, and when I tell them, their response is always "oh I thought you were going to say now because you look like you're ready to pop". DH asked why does it bother me. I don't know it just does. I am just tired of discussing the state of my uterus and cervix with random people who seem to know more about what's about to happen than I do.
Sending everyone positive vibes as we progress into June. Hope those of us with inside babies have smooth deliveries when the time comes. Hope those of us with outside babies will settle into a good routine soon and get some sleep.
Post by Flair Underwood on Jun 4, 2016 20:05:23 GMT -5
I'm with you Outofhiding.... It just feels like people are trying to politely say "you're a whale!!!" I'm over it. Also - I am more than a uterus. Ask me about literally anything else...
Also - i am def not a complainer IRL about being tired, fat and über pregnant - but I wonder if I was If DH would step up more to just do things. I know he will if I ask - but I shouldn't have too. 99% of the time this doesn't bother me. Today, on the other hand....
Flair Underwood, I'm the same way with DH. I know he'll do stuff if I ask but I get into these moods where I feel like he should just do stuff without me asking. So I say make a list and hand it to him! You deserve it!
Post by Outofhiding on Jun 4, 2016 20:25:24 GMT -5
Flair Underwood and soultrane it's the same with DH. I should not complain because he is great and has been absolutely amazing with DD throughout this entire pregnancy but there are things to be done that just don't occur to him. If I mention it he says all you have to do is ask and you know I will take care of it but I don't want to ask. I want you to sometimes recognize these things on your own. Right now he is so obsessed with our yard work and I just smile and say nothing because I know I really can't contribute to it. All the while I am screaming in my head, there are things to do in the house especially in preparation for this baby. I think it's just a guy thing.
My DH doesn't really do things on his own without me asking. I wish he would because I hate feeling bossy, but I hate feeling overwhelmed and/or angry with him because he can't read my mind more. He requests lists and specific instructions for things to do and I happily provide them. It's worked out pretty well for us since I started being much less subtle with him.
Add me to the list of wanting to slap my husband for just not knowing what to do. He says to tell him what I need so I do and then I get questioned as to why or the timing or am I sure. It makes me flip out and scream and yell and then he comes back with you need to calm down I know you are emotional. Umm if you just did what any normal person knows to do or heck just did what I asked with no facial expression I wouldn't be having an issue at all.
happyday hope all is going well with you and things are progressing as desired.
Thanks for thinking of me. I'm still having contractions. I'll have 7-8 in a row, and then they Peter out. Then I have an hour or two break, and I'll have a few more in a row. Sigh. I'm convinced I'll be pregnant for another week and a half.
Post by mymilkshake on Jun 4, 2016 21:14:00 GMT -5
I make my husband lists and it works perfect. The only things he will do without me asking is stuff that I've complained about a lot before!!! I know he means well but guys need that "straight forwardness" of the list. At least my H does. I used to have to write "mow the lawn" "walk the dog" He has those down now, we've made progress!!
ETA: I think "perfect" was an exaggeration after re-reading this, lol
I have to make lists for my husband too. I always tell him, "I wish you would just look around and figure it out so I didn't have to think of what needs done!" He's gotten better, but he definitely prefers lists.
My Mom's flight is getting in tonight and I'm SO EXCITED!!!!! We made the decision to have her come a week after the birth to stay for 10 days instead of staying right after the birth. This week has been hard and I have wished she was here. We are so sleep deprived and can't wait for her help and company!
Oh and I want to cry thinking about DH going back to work on Monday. This week has gone so fast. You think about it coming and plan for 9 months and then it comes and goes so fast and he's already back at work after the birth?!
Random question that I found myself googling tonight. Anyone know they have a sunny side up baby? I feel tons of small movements around my belly button. Kicks or taps that I can't tell what they are but are too small to be a butt. I know she's head down though. Any insights? I'm 39 weeks so not much time left to move.
Random question that I found myself googling tonight. Anyone know they have a sunny side up baby? I feel tons of small movements around my belly button. Kicks or taps that I can't tell what they are but are too small to be a butt. I know she's head down though. Any insights? I'm 39 weeks so not much time left to move.
I'm not sure how to tell at this point either, but I have some anecdotal insight. At one point during my last labor, I was checked and told baby was sunny side up. The nurses had me lay in this weird position to labor down and get her to turn. An hour later or so, she was back to ideal position, and I started pushing.
Such a static position might not have been at all possible without an epidural (or if she was lower/engaged), but there is definitely time for baby to move in my experience.
Random question that I found myself googling tonight. Anyone know they have a sunny side up baby? I feel tons of small movements around my belly button. Kicks or taps that I can't tell what they are but are too small to be a butt. I know she's head down though. Any insights? I'm 39 weeks so not much time left to move.
I don't know if it works. But I've been doing hypnobabies and they suggest a few exercises. I think one is sitting with legs butterfly on the floor and leaning slightly forward. Another I think is squatting.
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