PSA if you're a procrastinator like me and still haven't ordered your breast pump. Call McKesson Patient Care Solutions. They take your info, contact your insurance for you, and get back to you about your coverage. Then they help you order the pump.
They only have a couple pump options but they have the Medela PISA which is what I want... and I was having a really hard time getting instructions from my insurance company about how to order it. I've been avoiding dealing with it because I didn't want to call my insurance but now I don't have to YAY
I totally get it. I'm only 34 weeks and definitely had a pang of disappointment yesterday that my cervix wasn't even starting to do anything.
Boca did they check via ultrasound or manually?
Manually.
Although I checked the portal today and she wrote that I was 60% effaced, so I guess there's a little bit happening. But no dilation at all. And don't get me wrong, I don't want the babies to come out today. But I would be ok with them coming before 38 weeks...
Although I checked the portal today and she wrote that I was 60% effaced, so I guess there's a little bit happening. But no dilation at all. And don't get me wrong, I don't want the babies to come out today. But I would be ok with them coming before 38 weeks...
Thank you!! I'm only curious because I'm in the hospital getting checked out and they want to check my cervix so I was sorta freaking out about it.
Although I checked the portal today and she wrote that I was 60% effaced, so I guess there's a little bit happening. But no dilation at all. And don't get me wrong, I don't want the babies to come out today. But I would be ok with them coming before 38 weeks...
Thank you!! I'm only curious because I'm in the hospital getting checked out and they want to check my cervix so I was sorta freaking out about it.
They monitored my cervical length by ultrasound until 28 weeks and since then it's been manual checks. I'll be honest, it's not particularly comfortable, but it's not a big deal. I don't think they can tell dilation by ultrasound.
Thanks bocaburger came in because of some tightening and almost stabbing pains (I'm assuming round ligament pain) found out I have protein in my pee so waiting on blood work then maybe cervical check
Appointment went well. I'm magically measuring back on track. However, I started to get really nauseous when I was laying back on the table and I barely made it to the bathroom to throw up and pee myself. So now I'm headed back to work without underwear. #glamorous
You poor thing. One day that will make a funny story but right now I'm sure you are not amused.
Thanks bocaburger came in because of some tightening and almost stabbing pains (I'm assuming round ligament pain) found out I have protein in my pee so waiting on blood work then maybe cervical check
Oy that doesn't sound like fun. I hope everything is ok, keep us updated!
Thanks bocaburger came in because of some tightening and almost stabbing pains (I'm assuming round ligament pain) found out I have protein in my pee so waiting on blood work then maybe cervical check
Thanks bocaburger came in because of some tightening and almost stabbing pains (I'm assuming round ligament pain) found out I have protein in my pee so waiting on blood work then maybe cervical check
Oh no, sorry about the proteinuria I hope everything is ok!
Thanks bocaburger came in because of some tightening and almost stabbing pains (I'm assuming round ligament pain) found out I have protein in my pee so waiting on blood work then maybe cervical check
Just got back from my two appointments and I'm feeling so relieved. MFM said my glucose readings all looked good and to just keep doing what I'm doing, and as of now - no reason to think I'll need to be induced early. Said he'd like to see me again in two weeks "If you're still pregnant" - it is SO cool that that is now an "IF"!!!
After that, I saw my OB. He did a cervical check and I'm dilated 1cm! Last week I was "closed but softening" so I was sooo happy to hear that there was a least a little progress. I've been trying to walk a bit more, bounce on my exercise ball once in a while, and DH and I actually had sex this morning for the first time in a loong time, so I guess I should just keep doing all those things.
Post by bocaburger on Jul 14, 2016 15:21:55 GMT -5
hummingbird125 made me think of this. I would really like to have sex at least once more before the babies come and we have to wait at least 6 weeks. But I've started to have so much pain and pressure down there, I'm really worried it will be too painful. I have to ice my vagina as is! Any suggestions?
I've been craving an amazing salad for the past few days. I don't have the energy to shop for ingredients because I don't really know what I want in it, and if it doesn't satisfy my craving I can only be mad at myself. I don't need that type of pressure in my life right now lol.
I also feel horrible for my mail lady today. I bought 4 boxes of diapers on prime day and now she has to lug them to my front door. The condos here are set up weird and my place is on the backside of the building. Poor tiny lady.
Do you have a Madgreens near you? They make awesome salads.
I regularly but one at whole foods with goat cheese, pecans, and cranberries. It is so expensive, but really yummy.
Any stm+ feeling like they have little patience for their kids right now? I'm not sure if it's me, the toddler, or both, but he is driving me insane. I feel bad because I want to enjoy these last days of him being an only child, but he is just being so uncooperative!
hummingbird125 made me think of this. I would really like to have sex at least once more before the babies come and we have to wait at least 6 weeks. But I've started to have so much pain and pressure down there, I'm really worried it will be too painful. I have to ice my vagina as is! Any suggestions?
bocaburger - I haven't had much pain or pressure down there yet, but my suggestion would be to do whatever you can do to relax yourself as much as possible first, wait for a time where you're feeling reasonably good already, and STOP if it gets really uncomfortable.
Any stm+ feeling like they have little patience for their kids right now? I'm not sure if it's me, the toddler, or both, but he is driving me insane. I feel bad because I want to enjoy these last days of him being an only child, but he is just being so uncooperative!
This has been my entire pregnancy. A friend who just had #4 was asking me if I get cranky by the afternoon and I was thinking, "Afternoon? I wake up cranky."
I feel so terrible for them all, but it's like there's another person in control of me and wrestling back that control is proving near impossible.
Post by shehulk723 on Jul 14, 2016 16:06:04 GMT -5
youdontsay I took a newborn care class once and learned exactly nothing that I didn't already know from YouTube. They didn't even cover diaper changes. The nurses at the hospital showed us what to do!
In other news, DD has hit her 18 month sleep regression. This is freaking awful.
Any stm+ feeling like they have little patience for their kids right now? I'm not sure if it's me, the toddler, or both, but he is driving me insane. I feel bad because I want to enjoy these last days of him being an only child, but he is just being so uncooperative!
DD is two and a half and getting to that defiant stage. So it doesn't help that I am tried and unwilling to tolerate her antics. It also Dosent help that all of her "games" require me to stand up,sit down, stand up, run, chase, sit on the floor.....you get the point. Yep, she has defintly gotten in trouble more lately, it hurts my heart.
Any stm+ feeling like they have little patience for their kids right now? I'm not sure if it's me, the toddler, or both, but he is driving me insane. I feel bad because I want to enjoy these last days of him being an only child, but he is just being so uncooperative!
She is either being REALLY good, or REALLY three. When she is being three it is very hard to not lose it sometimes. She peed all over the floor RIGHT next to the toilet on Monday and I had to put myself in time out for a bit after.
Any stm+ feeling like they have little patience for their kids right now? I'm not sure if it's me, the toddler, or both, but he is driving me insane. I feel bad because I want to enjoy these last days of him being an only child, but he is just being so uncooperative!
He is alternately a disaster and just impossibly sweet. I'm having a lot of pelvic pain lately, and H is gone most of the day with doctoral classes, so I'm on my own. It's tough - I find myself getting emotional because I'm frustrated, and then emotional that I don't have a ton of patience for him. I'm hoping it is a little easier after she arrives.
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
Love it's for commiseration, not because of defiant toddlers and tired moms. And so much yes to the alternating sweetness and craziness. One minute he is giving me hugs and kisses and the next he is running away screaming no. At least once baby is here I can have a glass of wine to wind down!
Thanks for all the well wishes ladies! Babies are fine, and my blood work was fine the tightening I'm having isn't impacting my cervix yet so that's good! Just have to watch the protein and go from there. Unfortunately both babies are back to being transverse again so that's unfortunate but oh well.
Me (30) MH (32) Dx: MFI (low all the things) M. 10/11. TTC Since 01/14 IUI#1-3(Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN Second Opinion. Changed RE's. IVF 09/15 Long Lupron 12R/9M/8F, Transferred 1=BFN. 4 frosties. FET #1 12/15 Transferred 1 (3 still on ice)
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