Post by animaldoctor on Feb 8, 2015 8:15:28 GMT -5
I love sleeping and laying on my back. So far, it doesn't bother me. The true rule of thumb is that it is safe as long as it is comfortable, right? My docs have never mentioned it, but then again I never asked.
I love sleeping and laying on my back. So far, it doesn't bother me. The true rule of thumb is that it is safe as long as it is comfortable, right? My docs have never mentioned it, but then again I never asked.
::hangs head in shame for asking::
I think so. I woke up about 4 times on my back last night! I kept going back to sleep on my left but I guess I roll right to my back. I was the same with DS until I got really big and could feel a lot of pressure when laying on my back.
Post by veganontuesdays on Feb 8, 2015 9:54:32 GMT -5
I had sharp RLP in the beginning of my pregnancy. Now every once in awhile if I get up to fast I feel as though someone stabbed me around where you get cramps which I am assuming is still RLP. Anyone else still have RLP?
Ok, I'm just going to jump in. I've wondered this for a little while now but it really does seem so trivial. My hair is super curly and I only fully wet/wash it every 2-3 days since it gets stupid tangled waiting longer than that. My hair also gets kind of matted looking after sleeping and needs fluffing along with spritzing with water. My longest layers go past collarbone length now but while curly it shrinks up so much that I can't easily put it into a bun without some work. I had seen some curlies that I follow on social media do things like braids for the hospital which got me wondering
So my question is if I'll really need a plan for my hair for my hospital stay?
animaldoctor my doc told me to start avoiding my back around 24 weeks. I went in for my 26 week appointment and I was laying slightly inclined on the exam table on my back and she was listening for HB and had me turn towards my left just a little. Before I turned the HB was only at 120...once I turned towards the left just a bit, HB rose significantly. Doc said that's why we want you on your left slide and not completely flat- even though you are slightly inclined on this table it isn't enough to get the pressure off your vein. She said sitting in a chair/recliner is fine on your back because you are much more inclined. I also told her I use a Boppy wedge pillow under my right hip and a throw pillow under my back to keep me somewhat tilted when I try to turn on my back at night. She said that was totally fine.
Just thought I would share since I just had this conversation with her in friday.
I had sharp RLP in the beginning of my pregnancy. Now every once in awhile if I get up to fast I feel as though someone stabbed me around where you get cramps which I am assuming is still RLP. Anyone else still have RLP?
Yes, this happens to me sometimes as well, at least once a week. So sharp where I have to freeze and slowly finish getting up.
Uff! Mine hurt like that too! They happen when I sneeze.
I had sharp RLP in the beginning of my pregnancy. Now every once in awhile if I get up to fast I feel as though someone stabbed me around where you get cramps which I am assuming is still RLP. Anyone else still have RLP?
Yes, this happens to me sometimes as well, at least once a week. So sharp where I have to freeze and slowly finish getting up.
I figured it was normal just wanted to double check considering it's so painful! I started prenatal yoga yesterday so I'm curious if it will help.
I had sharp RLP in the beginning of my pregnancy. Now every once in awhile if I get up to fast I feel as though someone stabbed me around where you get cramps which I am assuming is still RLP. Anyone else still have RLP?
Yeah I still get the RLP too occasionally. Much less than I did earlier in the pregnancy, but still once in a blue moon.
I had sharp RLP in the beginning of my pregnancy. Now every once in awhile if I get up to fast I feel as though someone stabbed me around where you get cramps which I am assuming is still RLP. Anyone else still have RLP?
I get this sometimes too! I usually double over in pain and DH freaks out! It's usually just a quick pain!
Yes! My H was like DID YOU LOOK THAT UP TO MAKE SURE ITS OK??? Nope! I learned a long time ago that Dr. Google is not my friend for the most part lol.
Post by Starbuck128 on Feb 8, 2015 10:08:54 GMT -5
Anyone else whose belly button has completely popped out, what does the area feel like? Mine has what feels like a swollen lymph node behind it, but it doesn't hurt at all. I don't remember this last time.
I love sleeping and laying on my back. So far, it doesn't bother me. The true rule of thumb is that it is safe as long as it is comfortable, right? My docs have never mentioned it, but then again I never asked.
::hangs head in shame for asking::
I don't think at this point you should lie flat on your back, but it's true that you would feel lightheaded and uncomfortable basically right away if it were going to make you pass out. I recently learned that there is a safe way to sleep on your back with a body pillow supporting your back so you're not totally flat. Google it!
When I am lying down and I turn to my left side, I feel the baby kicking/punching against the bed so then I turn to the right side and I feel the same thing. Does the baby move/fall down to whichever side I'm leaning to?
This happens to me too! It almost feels like he's using the bed at leverage and a trampoline! Haha
Post by pinkbarebear on Feb 8, 2015 10:14:16 GMT -5
I keep waking up with my hands feeling asleep/numb. Am I having problems with my circulation? Does this happen to anyone else? It happens even if I've been sleeping on my left side.
When I am lying down and I turn to my left side, I feel the baby kicking/punching against the bed so then I turn to the right side and I feel the same thing. Does the baby move/fall down to whichever side I'm leaning to?
I have the same thing happen as well. I'm curious if anyone has any insight...last night I had a lot of punching/kicking no matter what side I was laying on. At some point the baby must have been punching and kicking at the same time while I was on my left side because I felt it on the bed and on my other side too. It felt like she was having a 3am dance party. So weird!
animaldoctor my doc told me to start avoiding my back around 24 weeks. I went in for my 26 week appointment and I was laying slightly inclined on the exam table on my back and she was listening for HB and had me turn towards my left just a little. Before I turned the HB was only at 120...once I turned towards the left just a bit, HB rose significantly. Doc said that's why we want you on your left slide and not completely flat- even though you are slightly inclined on this table it isn't enough to get the pressure off your vein. She said sitting in a chair/recliner is fine on your back because you are much more inclined. I also told her I use a Boppy wedge pillow under my right hip and a throw pillow under my back to keep me somewhat tilted when I try to turn on my back at night. She said that was totally fine.
Just thought I would share since I just had this conversation with her in friday.
Not a curly haired mama here, but as my due date approached with my past 2 pregnancies, I washed/straightened my hair every day just so that it would be "ready" if I were to go I to labor and be in the hospital a few days. Normally I wash my hair 2-3 times a week. But I didn't want to risk being a greasy mess when I went into the hospital. I know I could always wash my hair there but I liked the idea of starting off clean and "ready". It wasn't so much that I cared how I looked- I wasn't worried about looking good while giving birth- it was more feeling clean and ready to go. I hate when my hair is in a pony tail so I knew I would have it down the whole time.
I love sleeping and laying on my back. So far, it doesn't bother me. The true rule of thumb is that it is safe as long as it is comfortable, right? My docs have never mentioned it, but then again I never asked.
::hangs head in shame for asking::
I would double check with your dr again. Just because it doesn't feel uncomfortable to you may not mean that it's not a concern for blood flow to the baby. I'm not being a doomsday lady here- I just want to make sure you have the best correct info from your dr. I think if you wake up on your back it's no big deal, just try to roll onto your side.
I keep waking up with my hands feeling asleep/numb. Am I having problems with my circulation? Does this happen to anyone else? It happens even if I've been sleeping on my left side.
I have this happen when I sleep on my left side. I think it must have to do with my position. On my left side, I sleep in normal pre pregnancy positions, but when I'm on my right, I'm curled up in my Snoogle. I remember this problem when I was pregnant with DS too, and it went away after he was born.
ETA Add me to the ladies who feel kicks on both sides. I've been trying all week to figure out how it is possible. It's weird.
I keep waking up with my hands feeling asleep/numb. Am I having problems with my circulation? Does this happen to anyone else? It happens even if I've been sleeping on my left side.
I was told it was most likely carpal tunnel symptoms and if I needed I could be prescribed something to help. I am really not sure what the connection is but when I regularly do yoga I haven't seen as many problems with it.
I had sharp RLP in the beginning of my pregnancy. Now every once in awhile if I get up to fast I feel as though someone stabbed me around where you get cramps which I am assuming is still RLP. Anyone else still have RLP?
Yes- I still get RLP. Not as often but it's no joke when I do get it now.
When I am lying down and I turn to my left side, I feel the baby kicking/punching against the bed so then I turn to the right side and I feel the same thing. Does the baby move/fall down to whichever side I'm leaning to?
I usually feel movement on whatever part of my belly is pressed up against something- so exactly what you're describing.
Ok, I'm just going to jump in. I've wondered this for a little while now but it really does seem so trivial. My hair is super curly and I only fully wet/wash it every 2-3 days since it gets stupid tangled waiting longer than that. My hair also gets kind of matted looking after sleeping and needs fluffing along with spritzing with water. My longest layers go past collarbone length now but while curly it shrinks up so much that I can't easily put it into a bun without some work. I had seen some curlies that I follow on social media do things like braids for the hospital which got me wondering
So my question is if I'll really need a plan for my hair for my hospital stay?
lolo918, you will be sweating quite a bit during the post-partum and labor period so a hair strategy is wise.
I'm actually embarrassed at how much I've thought about this. My hair is also pretty curly, but long and thick. It takes some gel, mousse, and blow drying to look acceptable That, or straightening but that can take an hour. I wish I had a guaranteed "go into labor" date so I could get me a blowout.
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