TMI Tuesdays and Randoms

[cabbagecabbage]

Jun 14, 2016 13:31:32 GMT -5 katelou said:

cavewmn huge TP to her. Don't give in!

Speaking of TDAP... How long are the vaccines good for? DH and I got them 4 years ago when our daughter was born, are we still good?

I'm not sure but when I mentioned it to my OB he said they still recommend a new one each pregnancy. I'm going to within a month of 4 years from my last one too.

[lostinfaith225]

Jun 14, 2016 13:31:32 GMT -5 katelou said:

cavewmn huge TP to her. Don't give in!

Speaking of TDAP... How long are the vaccines good for? DH and I got them 4 years ago when our daughter was born, are we still good?

My ob said I had to get it since I'm pregnant. She said within 5 years for anyone else.

[housecarder]

TheTuna15 I broke down and took Miralax too. I didn't want to be 4 days constipated heading into surgery tomorrow.

[TheTuna15]

Jun 14, 2016 14:16:58 GMT -5 housecarder said:

TheTuna15 I broke down and took Miralax too. I didn't want to be 4 days constipated heading into surgery tomorrow.

Yeah. Oh hell no on that one.

[sarcaztic10]

cavewmn, your MIL deserves a TP and a reality check. Stay strong!

[cavewmn]

I am happy to report DH said there is no way she is coming out without the vaccine being done. One less worry on my plate but I still can't believe she doesn't want to protect her grandson in every way possible.

housecarder, so happy you were able to have a BM! It is amazing how important this becomes when you are pregnant. lol

[cavewmn]

Jun 14, 2016 13:52:18 GMT -5 lostinfaith225 said:

Jun 14, 2016 13:31:32 GMT -5 katelou said:

cavewmn huge TP to her. Don't give in!

Speaking of TDAP... How long are the vaccines good for? DH and I got them 4 years ago when our daughter was born, are we still good?

My ob said I had to get it since I'm pregnant. She said within 5 years for anyone else.

Most people will not have had theirs since they graduated high school! lol 

But from what I heard every pregnancy you should get one just because you can pass on the immunity from it. Sadly our little guy will have no immunity what so ever.

[mcktymck]

housecarder congratulations on pooping! I hope you and H have a great date night, and I am so freaking excited for you to meet your babies tomorrow!! Can't wait for the liveblog!

cavewmn sorry your MIL is being a bitch, I had a similar conversation with my mom about the pertussis vaccine. As soon as I told her she would need to get it she got all miffy and said "well if I have to get it then Mr. Mckty's mom and sister have to also. Your brother never asked me to get it." 1) We are going to ask them to because they're planning on coming out in August, 2) they live in CT, she will be half an hour from us so will be around him A LOT more often, and 3) I don't care what my brother did or did not do, it's my baby so my decision. Good luck with yours, absolutely stick to your guns!

katelou we were told that once H (and anyone else you are asking) gets the booster he will be good forever, whereas I will need to get it with any other future pregnancies.

[feisty]

I need to ask about the TDAP too. My dr hasnt' mentioned it, but I remember getting it last time I was pregnant with DS

Additional note is that I actually got whooping cough as an adult like 5 years ago...it was awful, terrible. I can't imagine a baby going through that.

[rungirlrun]

Hope your day improves housecarder. So excited for you for tomorrow!

I want to TP your MIL too cavewmn. Seriously stop being a jerk and get the vaccine. I had it this morning. It's NBD.

And regarding TDap timing, I heard the same as mcktymck. It was confusing bc my midwife said non-pregnant adults should get it every 5 years. But the CDC as well as my parents' and in-laws' doctors said once you get the booster once, you are good for life. The doctors won't give it again except for pregnancy.

[rungirlrun]

Jun 14, 2016 10:52:10 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

DS and I recently had a conversation about breastfeeding and I showed him some pictures in books of moms BFing and also pictures of animals feeding their babies. We had a discussion about how I would be feeding Silas and that I would make milk for him. Well, yesterday he called my breasts udders... I had to explain that because I wasn't a cow they aren't called udders. I am proud of him for making the connection though.

I am just slowly trying to field these questions about BFing from DS while still keeping it simple but its hard!

I think it's awesome that you are explaining BF to your son.  I don't care at all if moms breastfeed or not, but I think it's important to normalize it from a young age so kids don't grow up to be jerks who shame women who choose to BF.  

But on a funny note, initially I totally read the first line as "DH and I had a conversation about breastfeeding..."  The more I read, the weirder it got.  I'm glad I re-read and realized you were talking about a little boy and not a grown man!

[feisty]

Jun 14, 2016 15:50:11 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

Jun 14, 2016 10:52:10 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

DS and I recently had a conversation about breastfeeding and I showed him some pictures in books of moms BFing and also pictures of animals feeding their babies. We had a discussion about how I would be feeding Silas and that I would make milk for him. Well, yesterday he called my breasts udders... I had to explain that because I wasn't a cow they aren't called udders. I am proud of him for making the connection though.

I am just slowly trying to field these questions about BFing from DS while still keeping it simple but its hard!

I think it's awesome that you are explaining BF to your son.  I don't care at all if moms breastfeed or not, but I think it's important to normalize it from a young age so kids don't grow up to be jerks who shame women who choose to BF.  

But on a funny note, initially I totally read the first line as "DH and I had a conversation about breastfeeding..."  The more I read, the weirder it got.  I'm glad I re-read and realized you were talking about a little boy and not a grown man!

I had this same confusion as reading it as DH

[rungirlrun]

I decided to try sleeping with my snoogle for the first time this pregnancy last night. I haven't felt the need for extra pillows but figured I'd try it. It was awful! I slept terribly and was so hot. No more body pillows for me - hope that doesn't hurt my hips over these next several weeks.

And I had an appointment this morning and was told I'm measuring on the small side of normal - 31 weeks when I'm 33.5 weeks. NP wasn't concerned, but of course I'm now concerned. Ugh. And after she told me that, it took way too long to find the heartbeat. Baby was just on the other side so all is fine, but that certainly wasn't my favorite appointment so far.

[cavewmn]

rungirlrun sorry your appointment got your anxiety up. I'm measuring ahead. My ob said as long as your measuring a few weeks either way it is fine. It's a range and we are all shaped differently.

[lovegrilledcheese]

Jun 14, 2016 14:52:48 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

I am happy to report DH said there is no way she is coming out without the vaccine being done. One less worry on my plate but I still can't believe she doesn't want to protect her grandson in every way possible.

housecarder, so happy you were able to have a BM! It is amazing how important this becomes when you are pregnant. lol

I'm glad your DH is sticking up to your mil. We are dealing with same situation with my MIL and she has finally agreed to getting it when DH said she couldn't come without it. My mom made her feel guilty too (they email a few times a month) and said that my whole immediate family got it as they don't want to
risk harming the baby.

[willow]

OMG this heartburn is insane. Even with the Zantac. I have been trying to limit my foods to super bland stuff and still, I can't get away from it. I had my OB visit today and she said on the bright side hopefully it means he's got a good head of hair, lol. I had a huge mop of hair when I was born so maybe it will be true.

Happy baby eve, housecarder!

Add me to the strict on the TDAP shot bench. I've made sure all grandparents of baby and my brothers know that their shot needs to be done before July. I think only my brothers are left to worry about.

[mcktymck]

Totally random question that I know one of you has the answer to: wth does KOKO mean? I see it occasionally on the boards and feel like such an idiot that I can't figure it out haha

[mugster]

Jun 14, 2016 16:46:34 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Totally random question that I know one of you has the answer to: wth does KOKO mean? I see it occasionally on the boards and feel like such an idiot that I can't figure it out haha

Keep on keeping on?

[rungirlrun]

Jun 14, 2016 16:09:30 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

rungirlrun sorry your appointment got your anxiety up. I'm measuring ahead. My ob said as long as your measuring a few weeks either way it is fine. It's a range and we are all shaped differently.

Thanks.  I know I'm within the normal range, but while it was never a concern that was brought up when I was pregnant with my son, I was measuring a bit small with him too.  And there were complications with his birth that I do not want to repeat.  So I think that's the cause of my anxiety - measuring similarly and possibly having the same issue (although the complications had nothing to do with his size so I really should just calm down!).

[mcktymck]

Jun 14, 2016 16:59:37 GMT -5 mugster said:

Jun 14, 2016 16:46:34 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Totally random question that I know one of you has the answer to: wth does KOKO mean? I see it occasionally on the boards and feel like such an idiot that I can't figure it out haha

Keep on keeping on?

Well this makes way too much sense! Thank you!

[mcktymck]

Ohhhhh my gawd. My mom's bf just walked in the door, grabbed a giant salad and sat down on the couch across from me, and started loudly stuffing his face. He's seriously one of the noisiest eaters I've ever met, and loud eating is one of my biggest pet peeves. Longest 5 minutes ever, I think my ears are bleeding now.

[cabbagecabbage]

My first baby was OP/Sunnyside up and never turned in the birth canal. So I've been reading spinning babies site and doing these exercises and it has him squirming all over, hopefully getting into optimal position. I think I'm going to do them every day. It can't hurt anything to try.

[melody330]

This kid is hanging out so low that I feel like it's going to fall out of me. Any amount of standing has my hips in pain in about 10 minutes.

[melody330]

DH came home from work today with a card and a giant Hershey kiss. I was generally confused since our anniversary was yesterday. He wrote something very sweet in the card, and I appreciated it....but it just seemed strange the day after. He also didn't go to work yesterday so he had plenty of time to get one. Not mad at all, just confused. ::shrug::

I also managed to lay down lay right where the baby was sitting. Awful feeling!

[mcktymck]

melody330 that's been happening to me lately! Last night I went to bend over to pick something up and I guess Sam had his foot wedged up into my left ribcage because I only got so far down and couldn't go any farther, the foot stopped me. Definitely a weird/uncomfortable feeling!

[cavewmn]

ugh more appointments added. NST's weekly starting next week from here on out.

[melody330]

Jun 14, 2016 18:30:56 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

ugh more appointments added. NST's weekly starting next week from here on out.

Sorry about the extra monitoring hopefully everything turns out fine.

With ds I had a ton of extra monitoring and was able to keep it up for 8 weeks until he was evicted.

Drink an ice cold glass of OJ before you get hooked up for your nst! Most of mine only lasted a half hour since i
Got all of the movement quickly.

[melody330]

My toddler is singing the song of his people. "NO! I dont WANT that!" Followed by a fall on the floor crying session.

Good luck DH! Bedtime will be fun. I'm making myself a giant bowl on cereal, putting on scandal and getting in the bath.

[littlesthobo]

So tonight I read DS his bedtime story in the rocker and was about to put him in the crib when he wormed out of my arms and ran across the hall to his new room, insisting on sleeping in his big boy bed. We were going to wait until the weekend, but why not?

So far he's been pretty quiet, but every time I think he's asleep, I hear him chatting in there. But no screaming or running to the door, so I'll take it!

Question, he can get out of his bed but it's too high to get back in. Should I get him a small step stool, or does he just have to learn not to get out of bed until morning?

[housecarder]

Just got back from dinner out and a final trip to the grocery after dropping the kids off at my mom's. I wanted to pick up some snacks for the hospital. But now my feet are sausages and my BP is 144/93 and it's normally more like 100/60.

I'm not even going to bother calling my OB, it's not like I'm going to have serious pre e complications in the 12 hours before my c section.