Of course I'm awake and DS is still sleeping. This is almost an hour later than usual! I should get up and drink coffee in peace, but I'm just laying here.
Swim class and then splash park are on the agenda today. What's everyone else got going on?
Post by sarcaztic10 on Jul 13, 2016 6:35:14 GMT -5
I am at work. Only one and a half more weeks...
L and H are going to the water park today and later I have a plumber coming to install a new garbage disposal. We desperately need one at this point and I have put it off for too long.
DD woke up at 5 this morning and would not go back to sleep. I tried to get her to watch a movie and at least let me sleep more but she thought bouncing on my head was a better idea.
H worked last night so she and I will find something to do during the day so we don't bother him. Not quite sure what that will be yet.
Post by jewelsofthenile on Jul 13, 2016 7:21:39 GMT -5
Still at work here. Everyday i get the your still here from my coworkers. I am going to go walk around a woods in the heat and humidity later this morning hopefully that will spur this little guy to realize its better outside than in. If nothing else it will make me feel better about all the dessert and chips i ate yesterday.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 13, 2016 7:51:14 GMT -5
DD has day camp in the morning and this afternoon I have my first NST and a regular weekly appointment. My kind neighbor is taking DD for a play date at that time thank goodness.
With DD I was high risk and had weekly NST, internal exams, a growth ultrasound, and all this stuff from about 30 weeks. This time I haven't had an internal or anything so I'm in denial about how close I am.
I worked my last paint party yesterday. I have almost nothing left on my "before he comes" list. Eek.
Post by sarcaztic10 on Jul 13, 2016 8:17:26 GMT -5
jewelsofthenile , I get the "I see your still here/hanging in there" every freaking day. At this point I really just want to tell them to STFU. I mean you see me standing here, obviously I am still here. I also get asked when I am due constantly by the same people over and over again. I just told them a few days ago!
ETA: Ugh, and the "how are you feeling" comments and the "you look so tired/miserable" from my co workers. Seriously, I need to not be around people now.
41 + 3, still pregnant, not in labor. Baby boy officially has 24 hours till we pull him out. I'm a mix of emotions today. So excited to meet my son, but also feeling like mayyyybe if he just had a couple more days... I'm glad there is an end to this pregnancy, but a little sad I didn't get to even attempt a vbac. I'm having a hard time understanding how it has felt so much like my body is getting ready, but just won't kick in. Woke up with leaky boobs today - my body knows things.
Also trying to enjoy today with DD and her last day as my baby.
Yesterday's membrane sweep have me a few contractions and a lot of cramping, but no labor so disappointed. My dr wanted me to come back tomorrow so I have a feeling she'll do it again.
I feel so crummy this morning and called in sick to work. My mom still has DD so I'm just going to mope on the couch for a while.
Hugs comicSans. It's understandable to be sad about not getting to attempt the VBAC. I hope you have a great last day with your DD as the only outside baby!
My back is killing me. I now know this is a possibly an early labor sign but I have nothing else going on (no cramps, contractions, nada) so I think this will be an ongoing thing. Tylenol and ice packs are saving me right now. I would lie down and try to take a nap but they're demolishing the house across the street from us (literally 20 feet from my front door) so that's a no go.
katelou, My doctor swept my membranes also. Nada has happened. But she also said she really couldn't give me any statistics on if it would really work or not. Everyone thought I would be done by now but it looks like I will make it to Friday.
sarcaztic10, I'm finally just telling everyone that it is any day now.
SMIL texted me the other day saying how excited they were about baby coming. I haven't messaged back because I don't know what to reply besides "What do you think we are"
Friday I have to have my sound on just in case the hospital pushes the time because of no beds. But once we are home I plan to turn my damn phone to complete silence. She has a habit of waking me up when I am napping.
Cousin is doing well. She should be released from the hospital today. They will spend on more day in the area and then start heading home. Hopefully they will take two days to get home and not push it hard to make it home in one day.
comicSans, Sorry you may not get to try a vbac. But I am so glad you get to meet your baby real soon!
Also damn neighbors and their damn drums last night. The sound went on past 1am.....Woke up with a bit of a headache from it all. Just hope it doesn't turn to a migraine since there is nothing I can take that will help it.
Specialist also doesn't want me to cancel my NST on Thursday so I guess I have one more appointment after all before the induction on Friday.
Apparently having a headache makes me talkative on here. lol
I left work early yesterday because of contractions, then they simmered down to nothing of course. I woke up with a sore throat and stuffy nose this morning and I just want to cry and cry and cry about it. I mean really, a fucking cold right now?! I am considering calling my doc, but I don't know what he could do to help. I doubt antibiotics would do anything for me.
Post by housecarder on Jul 13, 2016 9:42:03 GMT -5
We fed the girls at 11 last night and got to talking while feeding so once they were done we put them down and kept talking. Soon realized it was 1:15 and debated staying up until 2 when they were sure to be hungry again. H fell asleep but I played on my phone until like 2:30 before going to sleep. They slept until 4! I wish I had gone to sleep at 11:45 when they were done eating and gotten a chunk of sleep.
Post by Susan0utLoud on Jul 13, 2016 9:51:51 GMT -5
I overdid it yesterday. Dh worked all day and got home at 9pm so I had to do toddler bath and bed time. It's a lot of lifting and wrangling. Way too much strain on c section incision. Bleeding more today. Oops, but I really had no choice. Kiddo needed a bath baaaaad. Dh did the 11:30 feed and then baby only got up at 3:30am and 7am. We both got good sleep and it was glorious.
Today two of my coworkers are coming to visit. My two favorite coworkers! I'm excited to see them and they're brining us dinner.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 13, 2016 9:52:55 GMT -5
This is random but if any of the pregnant ladies are trying to eat 6 dates a day, you know it's hard as heck. Those things are gritty, gooey, sugar bombs. Anyway, I made these yesterday and they're delicous and easy and taste like candy. You have to like coconut but I love it. Game changer!
Post by littlesthobo on Jul 13, 2016 9:59:01 GMT -5
Had a terrible night sleeping. It's so effing hot in my house even though we have window AC units in our bedroom and downstairs. DS woke up around 12:30 and since I hadn't fallen asleep yet, I went in and laid with him. An hour and half later, neither of us were asleep because we were sweating it out. DH took over and I slept on the couch in the cooler air for a couple of hours.
On the flip side, DS is at daycare today and I cleaned the van out and got the car seat installed. Had a cold shower and now I'm thinking nap.
41 + 3, still pregnant, not in labor. Baby boy officially has 24 hours till we pull him out. I'm a mix of emotions today. So excited to meet my son, but also feeling like mayyyybe if he just had a couple more days... I'm glad there is an end to this pregnancy, but a little sad I didn't get to even attempt a vbac. I'm having a hard time understanding how it has felt so much like my body is getting ready, but just won't kick in. Woke up with leaky boobs today - my body knows things.
Also trying to enjoy today with DD and her last day as my baby.
Sorry you are feeling that way, maybe he will make a surprise evacuation tonight! Just curious because I am attempting VBAC, wasn't sure if I missed something, but why are they not allowing you to attempt an induction? I know it increases the risks but my OB has told me there are a few safe induction methods.
Welp, after 5 hours of contractions coming every 10-11 minutes we went to bed wondering if we'd be getting woken up in the motn and heading to the hospital. Nope! Kinda bummed, but I'm feeling them this morning on and off so I guess it could still be pre labor? Meh.
In unrelated news, I'm feeling really grumpy this morning. Was laying in bed around 4am and realized that we had completely forgotten to take the groceries out of the car last night, so some of the food will be ruined. And H attempted to install a diaper sprayer in our guest bathroom yesterday but couldn't figure it out so he stopped. I went in there this morning and there's some water on the floor so he must've not tightened everything back up. Just sort of done with today and it hasn't even really started yet haha
The angelcare monitor we got with out air miles arrived today! It seems kind of complicated lol so I'm going to attempt to set that up. Might cut the grass. We'll see how I feel.
Bonus is last night I slept 12-4:30 and then again until 8!!! Best night of sleep in a looooong time lol
Post by roccobabyk on Jul 13, 2016 10:41:16 GMT -5
I was not Moming well today so when H got home from his 12hr shift he took DD to the park and ran a few errands to let me have some time to myself and take a nap. He's awesome and I'm a jerky 39 week pregnant lady.
41 + 3, still pregnant, not in labor. Baby boy officially has 24 hours till we pull him out. I'm a mix of emotions today. So excited to meet my son, but also feeling like mayyyybe if he just had a couple more days... I'm glad there is an end to this pregnancy, but a little sad I didn't get to even attempt a vbac. I'm having a hard time understanding how it has felt so much like my body is getting ready, but just won't kick in. Woke up with leaky boobs today - my body knows things.
Also trying to enjoy today with DD and her last day as my baby.
That's a lot of big feelings! I'm sorry things haven't cooperated yet. Knowing me, I'd be on my ball with my breadt pump on and taking castor oil. You never know! But whatever you do today, I hope you can take some time to relax and snuggle your big girl. Whatever happens next you're going to meet the baby soon!!!!
Diaper sprayers attach to the toilet and they're used to spray poop off of cloth diapers. I also planned on using ours as a handheld bidet for after delivery, but that might not be happening if H can't get it figured out haha
My membrane sweep yesterday didn't give me any contractions either. But I did lose my mucus plug this morning. Or at least what I assume is a good portion of it! I have tickets with a friend to see Lion King on Broadway tonight so I am hoping he holds out til at least after the show.
41 + 3, still pregnant, not in labor. Baby boy officially has 24 hours till we pull him out. I'm a mix of emotions today. So excited to meet my son, but also feeling like mayyyybe if he just had a couple more days... I'm glad there is an end to this pregnancy, but a little sad I didn't get to even attempt a vbac. I'm having a hard time understanding how it has felt so much like my body is getting ready, but just won't kick in. Woke up with leaky boobs today - my body knows things.
Also trying to enjoy today with DD and her last day as my baby.
Sorry you are feeling that way, maybe he will make a surprise evacuation tonight! Just curious because I am attempting VBAC, wasn't sure if I missed something, but why are they not allowing you to attempt an induction? I know it increases the risks but my OB has told me there are a few safe induction methods.
The only inductions they're willing to try are a sweep (kind of did that Monday) and a foley bulb. Any medical/chemical induction increases rupture risk. If I went into labor on my own and stalled, they would augment with pitocin at a really low level.
One mw had mentioned the bulb to me, and I saw the other mw this week who didn't mention it, but I'm pretty sure my cervix wasn't really favorable enough - only 1cm and 30 - 40% at 41 + 1.
Part of it is crappy timing too and I don't know how long that type of induction takes. They don't want me going past 42 weeks, which would be Sunday for me, and the midwives are only on call Monday - Thurs. So there's this weird balance of giving me as much time as possible without letting me go too long and also having consistency of care. A failed induction and emergency c section over the weekend don't really sound all that great either.
Im doing my best to give it all up and trust that this is the best/safest plan for me and baby. I'm a little relieved to not have to worry about rupture, except that the trade off is being cut open. Life is weird.
I hope things go better for you and you get your vbac!
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