Lol katelou! My DD does not understand breastfeeding at all. I tried to explain it and she said, "Hmmm, I think we'll just use formlia." How does my 3.5 year old even know what "formlia" is? Probably weird videos on YouTube.
Blah. Just hanging in there. I had lots of contractions for a long time last night, but they never got stronger. Eventually they spaced out more and I fell asleep. Super bummed to wake up again not in labor.
Post by sarcaztic10 on Jul 7, 2016 10:40:37 GMT -5
I am attempting to work but its not going well. I have my OB appt and BPP later today. I am trying to make a list of questions to ask my OB now that I am really close to full term. I still don't know what they want me to do if I go into labor naturally before my induction. Its likely not going to happen but I want to be prepared. I have more questions written down...
Got a snack at Wendy's since I wouldn't get one once I go into the specialist. NST and growth scan today. Can't wait to nap after. I always walk Walmart before my Thursday nst since I don't want to waste gas just driving home after dropping dh off.
I feel awful, every muscle in my body feels like I ran a marathon yesterday. My joints are incredibly sore, and it's hard for me to get out of bed to walk to the bathroom without crying from muscle and joint pain. Have a call into my OB, waiting for a call back from the on-call, as my dr isn't available today. Took some Tylenol and that helped a bit. Not quite sure what's going on but it's worrying me a little because I'm in so much pain.
I'm officially done with running. Attempted this morning but only made it a half a mile before the pain got to be too much. Now it hurts to walk, and DS and I are off to this amusement park/zoo today where a lot of walking is involved. I'm dumb - should have stayed in bed this morning.
tootsie and katelou, your daughters' comments are hilarious!
Post by jewelsofthenile on Jul 7, 2016 11:28:39 GMT -5
I am tired today and at 39 weeks with my daughter I was in labor nothing going so far so i think baby boy is staying put for the time being. I have been pretty Zen waiting for labor. But i am starting to get antsy. Ob appt this afternoon so we will see what progress i have made. comicSans hoping your body gets in gear with labor.
Post by housecarder on Jul 7, 2016 11:32:32 GMT -5
Finn has been in the Moby for a while since she's fussy.
FYI: Pooping with a baby strapped to your chest is one of those things that just become normal after giving birth. Motherhood is just as glamorous as pregnancy.
I'm in the office waiting for my temp replacement to arrive so that we can get a few hours of training in, and then I have my weekly appointment later on this afternoon. I'm curious to see if I've dilated at all now that Sam dropped. I know that it really has no bearing on when I'll go into labor, but the thought of my body not having to do as much for as long (hopefully) once it begins is nice! Also, I woke up this morning with a strange rash on my right hand that wasn't there last night, so I want my OB to check it out.
housecarder I love it haha. I have a very needy cat that has to follow me everywhere so I'm used to going to the bathroom with her sitting at my feet or on the sink staring at me, so I guess if Sam needs to be held/worn all the time I'll be somewhat used to it
prvc678 I hope your doctor is able to get you some relief, that sounds awful!
comicSans I'll be thinking of you and hoping that labor kicks in out of nowhere all of a sudden!
rungirlrun pop some Tylenol and take it easy! Good for you for keeping up running this long!
Post by sarcaztic10 on Jul 7, 2016 11:58:58 GMT -5
L loves the original Ghost Busters and saw a Slimer plush in Walmart that was way overpriced. I vaguely remember telling him I would look for a cheaper one online thinking that he would forget about it. Well, he hasn't forgotten. I haven't adjusted to having an older kid that actually remembers things yet.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 7, 2016 12:14:55 GMT -5
Got my hair cut this morning. It's so nice and healthy looking now. Tomorrow is cupcake making and Saturday is birthday party time! After that, he's allowed to come any time, although he may have weeks left to cook.
I was having contractions for about two hours last night, got down to 6 minutes apart. I didn't think they were going to amount to anything, since they really weren't too painful but DH got way excited.
Just got back from the beach and spray park with DS. He had a blast and is passed out in his room for his nap. Winning!
I'm officially done with running. Attempted this morning but only made it a half a mile before the pain got to be too much. Now it hurts to walk, and DS and I are off to this amusement park/zoo today where a lot of walking is involved. I'm dumb - should have stayed in bed this morning.
tootsie and katelou, your daughters' comments are hilarious!
Did you see the video that ESPNW did called Run Mama Run? It's a 5 part series, I think only the first one is out. About a woman who is attempting to make the Olympic team with only about 12 weeks to train for the trials after giving birth. Super inspiring!
Dear toddler: All the things you hear are true. Mommy and Daddy are eating candy now that you are napping. In fact, we have a stash of "contraband" that we keep in a cupboard high up so you can't see.
Post by jewelsofthenile on Jul 7, 2016 13:33:14 GMT -5
Since i am sure everyone is deeply concerned with my cervix pretty much the same as last week 2cm and 70 percent effaced. I am Not really that surprised my Braxton hicks seemed to be less frequent this past week. housecarder I peed while holding my toddler in the middle of the night last night. She was acting like a newborn last night with how much she needed me near her. I agree Motherhood is really glamorous.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 7, 2016 13:49:25 GMT -5
rungirlrun that's awesome you made it so far! I made it to 36 weeks doing mostly zumba but even at week 36, I knew I was grinding to a halt and my jumps were actually ankle raises. And I'm still proud. It's a lot more working out than I did the first time around. I put my gym membership on hold until Thanksgiving but I'm looking into Stroller Strides classes once I'm cleared.
PSA! There were 4 or 5 different nursing bras marked down to $9 or $10 at Target the other day. I was there again today and a nursing tank rang up as 30% off, even though it wasn't marked as clearance. Might be worth a trip
lol tootsie ,! My DD is super confused by it too. It is a shame that there are no kids' shows that depict BFing anymore. I found a page on Kellymom with clips of the old Sesame Street episodes showing BFing. I actually remember watching the 1988 one! I am going to try those on DD. If that doesn't work... she'll just have to learn when it happens haha. kellymom.com/bf/advocacy/sesame-street-breastfeeding/
comicSans , so sorry you are still waiting I hope you can at least get comfprtable and get some rest.
mcktymck , per your post today on the Wednesday thread, your boss sucks. Huge TP.
powerofbacon , I remember that I only pumped once a day while home with DD to build up a stash but it felt impossible. I know some moms swear by the rechargeable battery pump (I know Medela's version is the Freestyle) so you don't have to be tethered to an outlet and a hands-free pumping bra. If pumping while home with Vivi is going to be a long-term thing, those might be worth it. Hugs.
mcktymck,... since I have now spent hours trying to get Dr. Google to tell me when delivery happens after engagement, here is the most frequently cited, relevant study on the matter:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1138823 The mean interval between engagement and delivery was 1.39 weeks (9.7 days), the median was 7 days, and the mode was less than 7 days. In 80 per cent of patients the engagement-delivery interval was less than 14 days.
It was only on FTMs (aka primigravidae) so obvs as a STM, mine will happen sooner, right? hah. Literally the only thing I can find on engagement in STMs is that it usually happens immediately before or during labor. Yeah, it's been at least 8 days now. Sigh.
Post by housecarder on Jul 7, 2016 14:25:28 GMT -5
powerofbacon its like they know when you are all alone. It never fails that even when both girls are sounds asleep that if H leaves for a second they will wake up, usually when I run to the bathroom, and start screaming.
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