Post by tikoberry99 on Jun 20, 2016 14:08:22 GMT -5
1. How far along? 36 weeks, 2 days!
2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha?
Omg all the foot swelling and a cramp in my left calf.
3. Upcoming appts?
Friday is a regular ob appointment...we will discuss my 34.5 week growth ultrasound. Curious to see what she says.
4. Rants/Raves?
To c-section or not. My ob might recommend a scheduled c section bc baby is big. I keep reading having a big baby is not a reason to have a c section and it's usually recommended by the ob for liability issues. I think it might be better to schedule a c section instead of going through labor for hours, upon hours just to end up with an emergency c section. I just don't know what the right decision is....ugggg.
5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go?
St Thomas...I just want to sit in warm, clear water!
housecarder - They're beautiful! And that's so nice that YH took the lion's share so you could get some rest last night. Hope that helps turn the corner with your swelling!
housecarder I'm so glad to read that your H has stepped up to the plate and is helping out so much with the girls! I'm sure that was really nice to be able to get such a good nights rest. I hope he keeps it up for you, especially while you're recovering from the c section!
Post by Susan0utLoud on Jun 20, 2016 14:51:12 GMT -5
1. How far along? 38 weeks!
2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? I'm doing ok, other than constipation and hip pain. Based on my previous birth experience neither of those went away with birth, so to be continued.
3. Upcoming appts? I have 2 NST's and my final OB appt this week. C section scheduled for the 28th!! So excited to meet this little girl!
4. Rants/Raves? Rave to me and dh for getting everything out of storage this weekend. All we have left to do is install the car seat base.
Rant to people at work who pointed out I was waddling.
5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? Hawaii, Big Island. I want to hike volcanoes national park again!
tikoberry99 that's such a tough decision. I would be thinking the same exact things as you if I were in your shoes. On the one hand you never really know how big baby really is until he comes out, and those guesses can be significantly off, so it would be frustrating to schedule a c section and have him end up not being very big. On the other hand, I've heard that recovery is a lot harder on mama after she's labored for hours and then ends up having one in the end. I honestly can't say what I would do if it were me, what does your H think?
Post by tikoberry99 on Jun 20, 2016 14:53:56 GMT -5
ellebelle I'm do sorry about your dh work news. FX he finds something and you can still take time off. Our savings was almost depleted due to ivf too so I totally understand what you're going through...money stress is just the worst (((hugs)))
tikoberry99 that's such a tough decision. I would be thinking the same exact things as you if I were in your shoes. On the one hand you never really know how big baby really is until he comes out, and those guesses can be significantly off, so it would be frustrating to schedule a c section and have him end up not being very big. On the other hand, I've heard that recovery is a lot harder on mama after she's labored for hours and then ends up having one in the end. I honestly can't say what I would do if it were me, what does your H think?
My dh told me if I schedule a c section it's like me copping out of labor and childbirth. I told him it's my body, my decision.
I also reminded him all I went through with ivf to get pregnant....hormones, shots, shots and more shots, constant monitoring appointments and constant stress and all he had to do was masturnating into a cup so he doesn't get to tell me I'm copping out of anything. He quickly apologized and said whatever I decide he will support.
tikoberry99, What does your ob say? I was really second guessing trying a VBAC and mentioned it to my OB and she somewhat re-assured me. Saying pretty much I can change my mind at any time, if baby isn't doing well etc, but she encouraged me to try labor.
Also my husband decided that any birth/labor decision was mine to make.
2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? My bum all night long - it's like I wake up 25 times a night with a cramp down to my knee on the left side. Other than that I feel pretty good most days. Today baby is putting more pressure on my pelvis and simultaneously on my belly button.
tikoberry99 that's such a tough decision. I would be thinking the same exact things as you if I were in your shoes. On the one hand you never really know how big baby really is until he comes out, and those guesses can be significantly off, so it would be frustrating to schedule a c section and have him end up not being very big. On the other hand, I've heard that recovery is a lot harder on mama after she's labored for hours and then ends up having one in the end. I honestly can't say what I would do if it were me, what does your H think?
My dh told me if I schedule a c section it's like me copping out of labor and childbirth. I told him it's my body, my decision.
I also reminded him all I went through with ivf to get pregnant....hormones, shots, shots and more shots, constant monitoring appointments and constant stress and all he had to do was masturnating into a cup so he doesn't get to tell me I'm copping out of anything. He quickly apologized and said whatever I decide he will support.
Definitely not copping out if you get to make the decision and decide on a c section. Honestly in my opinion c section recovery seems worse than a vaginal recovery, so it's not like you're avoiding pain or whatever! And you're absolutely right, your body so your decision, all that matters is that both you and baby make it out safely.
My dh told me if I schedule a c section it's like me copping out of labor and childbirth. I told him it's my body, my decision.
I also reminded him all I went through with ivf to get pregnant....hormones, shots, shots and more shots, constant monitoring appointments and constant stress and all he had to do was masturnating into a cup so he doesn't get to tell me I'm copping out of anything. He quickly apologized and said whatever I decide he will support.
Definitely not copping out if you get to make the decision and decide on a c section. Honestly in my opinion c section recovery seems worse than a vaginal recovery, so it's not like you're avoiding pain or whatever! And you're absolutely right, your body so your decision, all that matters is that both you and baby make it out safely.
+1 to this! Definitely not a cop out! You have to do what is best for you and the baby! Any type of labor is hard. Let's see him try it!
My dh told me if I schedule a c section it's like me copping out of labor and childbirth. I told him it's my body, my decision.
I also reminded him all I went through with ivf to get pregnant....hormones, shots, shots and more shots, constant monitoring appointments and constant stress and all he had to do was masturnating into a cup so he doesn't get to tell me I'm copping out of anything. He quickly apologized and said whatever I decide he will support.
Definitely not copping out if you get to make the decision and decide on a c section. Honestly in my opinion c section recovery seems worse than a vaginal recovery, so it's not like you're avoiding pain or whatever! And you're absolutely right, your body so your decision, all that matters is that both you and baby make it out safely.
Wanted to add +1 too, nicely said. Totally your decision to make
tikoberry99, What does your ob say? I was really second guessing trying a VBAC and mentioned it to my OB and she somewhat re-assured me. Saying pretty much I can change my mind at any time, if baby isn't doing well etc, but she encouraged me to try labor.
Also my husband decided that any birth/labor decision was mine to make.
She said we are just collecting data right now on his size. I'll prob have another level 2 u/s next week. She recommends a c section of baby head is 10 cm, his was 9.45 June 8. She has always told me she will not cut me unless absolutely necessary and she treats her patients how she would want to be treated so I don't think she would recommend a c section unless totally necessary.
I'm sure she would be ok if I wanted to try labor first, but from what I've read a planned c section has a better recovery then going through labor and ending with an emergency so I think I would rather schedule it...plus my parents will be here for 3-4 weeks to help with I think will make recovery a bit better.
Uncomfortable baby movements, tired and feet are so sore at the end of the day.
3. Upcoming appts?
Weekly BPP/this Wednesday, its the last of my progesterone injections as well.
4. Rants/Raves?
This is the most pregnant I've been! I'm hoping baby girl stays put for a few more weeks!
I'm a bit stressed still about care for DS when I go into labor. Having no family here, it just seems like such a hassle. My uncle's wife is going to come up (as long as its not during the 4-5 days they have a trip planned) but they are about an hour away and I won't want to call her until we are admitted.
I did get all the baby stuff from my son (rock n play, carseat, playmat all out and cleaned this weekend) have most of my hospital bag packed and put carseat in the car!
5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? It's like 120 degrees here, so I'm thinking a lake/cabin trip in nice fall weather.
Post by rungirlrun on Jun 20, 2016 15:39:50 GMT -5
Huge hugs ellebelle. I'm sorry you're going through a rough financial period now.
tootsie, I love the last 2 words of your GTKY! It's not a vacation for me unless there is someone to watch my children!
housecarder, maybe a stupid question from a non-twin mom, but can you tell the girls apart? Or do you have nail polish or something on them to be sure?
tikoberry99, good luck with your decision! Whatever you decide, you will end up birthing a child. I personally feel a CS is scarier than a vaginal birth so I give mad props to moms who have them.
tikoberry99 , What does your ob say? I was really second guessing trying a VBAC and mentioned it to my OB and she somewhat re-assured me. Saying pretty much I can change my mind at any time, if baby isn't doing well etc, but she encouraged me to try labor.
Also my husband decided that any birth/labor decision was mine to make.
She said we are just collecting data right now on his size. I'll prob have another level 2 u/s next week. She recommends a c section of baby head is 10 cm, his was 9.45 June 8. She has always told me she will not cut me unless absolutely necessary and she treats her patients how she would want to be treated so I don't think she would recommend a c section unless totally necessary.
I'm sure she would be ok if I wanted to try labor first, but from what I've read a planned c section has a better recovery then going through labor and ending with an emergency so I think I would rather schedule it...plus my parents will be here for 3-4 weeks to help with I think will make recovery a bit better.
Interesting...I'll have to pay attention to baby girl's head circumferance at my ultrasound this week. My son has a huge head , we actually got referred to a neurologist when he was really young because it was off the charts.
That's awesome you have some great help. Did you have a C section, or would this be your first? I really recovered well from my first one (not emergency, but "urgent"), although those first walks and bathroom trips were tough.
Post by madamewaffles on Jun 20, 2016 16:29:48 GMT -5
1. How far along? 39 weeks tomorrow.
2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? Everything hurts.
3. Upcoming appts? Oh, I'm having a baby tomorrow.
4. Rants/Raves? C-Section scheduled for tomorrow! I just got my report time: bright and early at 6:30. I'll keep tikoberry99 updated as I don't plan on being online much over the next day or so.
5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? Germany. I want an ice cold beer and some pretzels and sausages right meow.
rungirlrun thank you for tagging Lego, I completely spaced! #pregnancybrain
tikoberry99 after my emergency surgery in December that was very similar to a c section incision-wise, the thought of ending up needing to have one makes me so nervous! Like Feisty said, the first couple days of getting up and down were awful, I ended up sleeping in the recliner at the hospital instead of the bed because it was easier to get out of. If you end up scheduling one though I'm sure many of the helpful women on this can help offer up tips and advice on recovery for you
Huge hugs ellebelle. I'm sorry you're going through a rough financial period now.
tootsie, I love the last 2 words of your GTKY! It's not a vacation for me unless there is someone to watch my children!
housecarder, maybe a stupid question from a non-twin mom, but can you tell the girls apart? Or do you have nail polish or something on them to be sure?
tikoberry99, good luck with your decision! Whatever you decide, you will end up birthing a child. I personally feel a CS is scarier than a vaginal birth so I give mad props to moms who have them.
They aren't identical so even though they look really similar in those pics they have different features so it's easy for me to tell them apart. I did have toenail polish as a back up if they looked too similar. I also tend to put Evie in warmer colors (pinks, yellows, and oranges) and Finn in cool colors (blues, purples, greens) to make it easy to see who is who at a glance.
2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? Everything hurts.
3. Upcoming appts? Oh, I'm having a baby tomorrow.
4. Rants/Raves? C-Section scheduled for tomorrow! I just got my report time: bright and early at 6:30. I'll keep tikoberry99 updated as I don't plan on being online much over the next day or so.
5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? Germany. I want an ice cold beer and some pretzels and sausages right meow.
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