Friday hey hey heyyyyy

[dc2london]

I feel like the world's most accidental drama queen right now

[elebishi]

Every time I read the randoms I feel like it's only a matter of hours before we start having a steady flow of babies on the board. Then I realize I have about a month to go. Womp womp. Excited for all you ladies who are so close though!

Anyone have any good cleaning tips for getting barbecue sauce out of a beige carpet? I fear I may have done more harm than good by trying to scrub it out right away. Everything I've read says to not do that - to just dab. Ugh.

[gratefulgirl]

Jul 22, 2016 12:52:51 GMT -5 dc2london said:

I feel like the world's most accidental drama queen right now

What's a pregnancy without accidental labor drama?

[thelorax]

Jul 22, 2016 12:45:07 GMT -5 shehulk723 said:

Anyone else having hot flashes constantly? Laying on the couch in the AC and I'm still sweating ugh.

I couldn't stop sweating yesterday and it wasn't that hot in the house. So gross.

[thelorax]

A Smore and a root beer is a totally acceptable lunch, right?

Nothing sounds good at all.

[hummingbird125]

dc2london - I haven't heard of people hanging out at 4cm for TOO long so I think you are being the exact right amount of dramatic. Andplusalso, *I* was the most accidental drama queen yesterday, so there.

On the positive side, me thinking I might be in labor yesterday or at least in a bunch of awful non-productive pain led me to text my boss at about 8pm to let him know about said pain and to warn him that I may not be in the office today, depending on how I felt in the morning. Well, I did feel okay this morning so I came in, and the second I sat down my boss walked over and said that he did not feel comfortable with me making the drive back and forth anymore, and that I should work from home until I start my leave. You guys, I could cry I am so happy. I really really really didn't want to start my leave until I know labor was imminent, and now I don't think I'll have to! I work in NJ and live in NY and also didn't want to give birth on the George Washington Bridge during rush hour...

2 hours left and then no more office until NOVEMBER. If I had a bottle of wine this is TOTALLY the time I would actually let myself have half a glass to celebrate. Sugar free ice pop it is.

[kaitkat]

I feel horrible today, my back is in another level of agony and the Braxton hicks tightening is so annoying. I can't get comfortable

[hollyberry]

I am sorry for the lack of progress dc2london, hopefully more cleaning will do the trick!

Congrats hummingbird125!

[venyia]

Aaaaand I am awake. Oof, I know I said losing sleep to hang with my SO was worth it, but.... he's lucky I love him. Hehe

He was trying soooo hard to get baby to move last night. She gave one big rabbit kick that he missed, so he knelt down to hum and talk to her.... nothin'! Little daddy trollin' child.

I popped open a lunchable for DD for breakfast/lunch.... I am not the worst mom, right? At least she is getting fed. Lunchables are a really rare thing around here. But seriously, for a dollar at Walmart, its hard to argue with convenience.

[eaglewife]

Jul 22, 2016 6:48:22 GMT -5 joy said:

What is wrong with my entire back? So much pain and pressure. I swear this kid is kicking my spine.

joy, not to be scary or anything, but back pain can be the start of labor. If it's still bad it might be worth checking in with the doc before the weekend.

[countrycotton]

Jul 22, 2016 13:17:33 GMT -5 venyia said:

Aaaaand I am awake. Oof, I know I said losing sleep to hang with my SO was worth it, but.... he's lucky I love him. Hehe

He was trying soooo hard to get baby to move last night. She gave one big rabbit kick that he missed, so he knelt down to hum and talk to her.... nothin'! Little daddy trollin' child.

I popped open a lunchable for DD for breakfast/lunch.... I am not the worst mom, right? At least she is getting fed. Lunchables are a really rare thing around here. But seriously, for a dollar at Walmart, its hard to argue with convenience.

I regularly give my kid a corn dog, cheese stick, and juice for lunch. She will actually eat it and it takes like effort of "1" to prepare.

Today she had pita chips, hummus and left over lasagna. Did you know that lasagna is a food that Aparently is good diped in hummus?

[redhead610]

I have been feeling very cramps since about 11am. DH was working from home, and I had a dr appt at 1 anyway, so I called my mom to watch ds so he could come with me. While waiting for the Dr I had my first painful contraction. She checked and I am not dilated or anything though.

It was so so hot in the doctor's office. Aren't people always saying they are cold? DH was even hot. I had sweat dripping off my face. I was so relieved when she put cold jelly on my belly to use the doppler.

The forecast for the next week is all over 90 degrees. So basically I will only be going places with very functional air conditioning.

[joy]

Jul 22, 2016 13:28:00 GMT -5 eaglewife said:

Jul 22, 2016 6:48:22 GMT -5 joy said:

What is wrong with my entire back? So much pain and pressure. I swear this kid is kicking my spine.

joy , not to be scary or anything, but back pain can be the start of labor. If it's still bad it might be worth checking in with the doc before the weekend.

I've been keeping an eye on it for that reason.  Nothing else is really out of the ordinary, though - still Braxton Hicks when I walk, still can't eat, no pain radiating to my front, etc.  The pain/pressure is mostly high (above my kidneys so not even an infection/stones).  It doesn't come and go with any regularity.

I was thinking it was digestive (because all my issues are) but it woke me up last night around 4am. 

Honestly, I feel it the most when the kid is moving around.  I think he's just pressing on something.  Like everything inside my core.  Haha.

[dorkusmalorkus]

Me yesterday: I'm so tired and feel like poop; labor must be imminent.

Me today: I have so much energy to get things cleaned; labor must be imminent.

[gratefulgirl]

Yesterday I am pretty sure DD3 was punching my cervix with her little fists. I told her that she was knocking at the wrong exit. Thankfully she stopped. Who knew something so tiny could produce that level of pain - and my cervix has never really been upset no matter what procedure I've subjected it too.

[venyia]

gratefulgirl, DD1 never really assaulted my cervix, and this kiddo only got one good shot off once, but boy howdy, you do NOT mistake that sensation! Hahaha yowch

[hannahbear]

A few times today - when I stand up I feel this tremendous pressure and pain that makes me stop in my tracks. I don't think that's a contraction, like - it feels cervical. I feel like I'm holding this baby in or something. I don't know how to explain it exactly. Has anyone experienced this?

[eaglewife]

Jul 22, 2016 13:35:07 GMT -5 joy said:

Jul 22, 2016 13:28:00 GMT -5 eaglewife said:

joy , not to be scary or anything, but back pain can be the start of labor. If it's still bad it might be worth checking in with the doc before the weekend.

I've been keeping an eye on it for that reason.  Nothing else is really out of the ordinary, though - still Braxton Hicks when I walk, still can't eat, no pain radiating to my front, etc.  The pain/pressure is mostly high (above my kidneys so not even an infection/stones).  It doesn't come and go with any regularity.

I was thinking it was digestive (because all my issues are) but it woke me up last night around 4am. 

Honestly, I feel it the most when the kid is moving around.  I think he's just pressing on something.  Like everything inside my core.  Haha.

You need a freaking pregnancy break already. I hope you get some relief soon. 

[thelorax]

Jul 22, 2016 14:46:45 GMT -5 hannahbear said:

A few times today - when I stand up I feel this tremendous pressure and pain that makes me stop in my tracks. I don't think that's a contraction, like - it feels cervical. I feel like I'm holding this baby in or something. I don't know how to explain it exactly. Has anyone experienced this?

Lightening crotch?

[eaglewife]

Jul 22, 2016 14:46:45 GMT -5 hannahbear said:

A few times today - when I stand up I feel this tremendous pressure and pain that makes me stop in my tracks. I don't think that's a contraction, like - it feels cervical. I feel like I'm holding this baby in or something. I don't know how to explain it exactly. Has anyone experienced this?

Kiddo might be punching you down there, hannahbear. The ultrasound tech said that's probably what was happening when I described a similar feeling to her. I thought it was her head against my cervix but she showed us that the head was much higher than I thought. If she stretches her arms up over head it's a straight shot to hit the cervix. :S

[eaglewife]

Jul 22, 2016 12:45:07 GMT -5 shehulk723 said:

Anyone else having hot flashes constantly? Laying on the couch in the AC and I'm still sweating ugh.

Yeah, they come and go shehulk723. And if I get too hot, it's just over. I can't cool down until I get a cold shower and drink something icy cold.

[eaglewife]

Jul 22, 2016 13:35:07 GMT -5 joy said:

Jul 22, 2016 13:28:00 GMT -5 eaglewife said:

joy , not to be scary or anything, but back pain can be the start of labor. If it's still bad it might be worth checking in with the doc before the weekend.

I've been keeping an eye on it for that reason.  Nothing else is really out of the ordinary, though - still Braxton Hicks when I walk, still can't eat, no pain radiating to my front, etc.  The pain/pressure is mostly high (above my kidneys so not even an infection/stones).  It doesn't come and go with any regularity.

I was thinking it was digestive (because all my issues are) but it woke me up last night around 4am. 

Honestly, I feel it the most when the kid is moving around.  I think he's just pressing on something.  Like everything inside my core.  Haha.

He probably is, joy There's just no way to get comfy when there's another person inside of your torso.

[joy]

Jul 22, 2016 15:37:03 GMT -5 eaglewife said:

Jul 22, 2016 14:46:45 GMT -5 hannahbear said:

A few times today - when I stand up I feel this tremendous pressure and pain that makes me stop in my tracks. I don't think that's a contraction, like - it feels cervical. I feel like I'm holding this baby in or something. I don't know how to explain it exactly. Has anyone experienced this?

Kiddo might be punching you down there, hannahbear. The ultrasound tech said that's probably what was happening when I described a similar feeling to her. I thought it was her head against my cervix but she showed us that the head was much higher than I thought. If she stretches her arms up over head it's a straight shot to hit the cervix. :S

Huh. This is really interesting! I have felt almost nothing on my cervix and my last ultrasound showed the kid's head on it. No room for hands!

[blueinred]

Hoping there are some babies born this weekend. Is someone being induced today?

Despite still feeling awful and sluggish, my day improved considerably when DH sent me flowers today for my last birthday in my 30s. He's coming home very late tonight and I'll probably be asleep then.

I washed baby boys cloth diapers and practiced different folds on one of DD's stuffed animals. Is it pathetic that it made me cry?

[elm1214]

Happy Birthday, blueinred! And I got emotional when I used one of DD's dolls to practice in my k'tan wrap, so definitely not pathetic!

[eaglewife]

Jul 22, 2016 16:01:04 GMT -5 joy said:

Jul 22, 2016 15:37:03 GMT -5 eaglewife said:

Kiddo might be punching you down there, hannahbear . The ultrasound tech said that's probably what was happening when I described a similar feeling to her. I thought it was her head against my cervix but she showed us that the head was much higher than I thought. If she stretches her arms up over head it's a straight shot to hit the cervix. :S

Huh. This is really interesting! I have felt almost nothing on my cervix and my last ultrasound showed the kid's head on it. No room for hands!

I was pretty surprised too. The top of her head was right in line with the bottom of my belly curve, so she's got plenty of room to move her arms above her head. I thought for sure the pressure I was getting was her headbutting me.

[Rogue]

I went to my normal friday appointment and got my induction date! I go in Thursday for a friday induction. I'm planning a "last meal" party between a Thursday doctor appointment and my trip to the hospital.

pttomato, that's awesome to get treated like a normal risk labor patient! My sugars react way too much with my physical activity i actually asked my endo a few weeks ago what the plan was for controlling my sugars during labor. I asked again today to the OB because I'm that concerned. Luckily I now believe them that they will have it under control. I also don't mind carrying around the IV pole if they let me walk during induction.

hannahbear , I've felt that same twinge for the last month or two. SO says that that's how he knows baby is ok when I'm making weird faces cause I'm getting kicked/punched in uncomfortable places.

[shanny]

Rogue, love the "last meal" party idea. What do you think you'll do for it? Will it be you and H or other people too? Also, a few days ago, I was on TCF and my toddler saw your doggy icon...she woofed at it.

[annbuhdan]

** Previous loss mentioned
Ok, induction Sunday morning!! I have been really looking forward to this because I want baby out safely. This last week was hard because I have the same due date as my stillbirth in 2013. So when I was 38+2 (our loss day) it was actually the same date that we lost him. It was mentally tough on me and H.

But now that I am scheduled, I feel all emotional about DD losing only child status and I'm worried how induction will turn out. It's my third one, and I'm also kinda sad I didn't go into labor.

Oh well, focus on the positive! I'll meet baby girl probably Monday at the latest!!

[annbuhdan]

Also, H is totally nesting tonight. He is neat and organized anyway, but he's really on a roll tonight!