Tuesday **ETA: TMIs go here**

[kaydee0402]

Is it TMI Tuesday?  This thread is for gross stuff    See the other Tuesday thread for randoms.  

[WineNChocolate]

We got to work on our timing...LMAO

[kaydee0402]

DS has a had a cough the last few days and it got worst over night and now there's a bit of a wheeze behind it. DH is taking him to the doctor's today so we can nip this in the bud before the baby arrives.

TMI: Things have changed with DH's schedule and it looks like he won't be here for the baby's birth since he's considered too highly ranked to miss this assignment. So I'm trying to encourage baby to come out while he's still home so he doesn't miss the birth. I'm thinking about talking him into having sex tonight. Not because I want to have sex but because I want this baby out.

[kaydee0402]

WineNChocolate, LOL, great minds?

[Winnifred]

I'll confess that I'm nervous to lose my mucus plug... I'm afraid I'll want to vomit if I actually see it!

[kaydee0402]

Winnifred, it's not as gross as you think it's going be. And it can break off in pieces so it might just be a little at a time. That being said, please don't post pictures

Not that I think anyone here would do that. But there's always one person who does! At least spoiler that shit if you're (general you, not directed at anyone) going to post it!

[Winnifred]

kaydee0402, OMG I cannot imagine posting a picture of it on the internet! Let alone actually taking a picture!! YUCK

[kaydee0402]

Winnifred, when my younger sister had her baby earlier this year, she took a picture and sent it to me asking "Is this my mucus plug?" I was eating breakfast. I nearly killed her.

[littlelion]

Tmi: I'm still farting up a storm at night.

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My poor dh, I have it set so the heater does not come on at all at night because it makes me so miserable. I also have a fan pointed at the bed. He's had to sleep in sweats(he's usually just an undies and t-shirt guy) and has been so cold. Oh well, better he suffer than me!

[kaydee0402]

littlelion , ditto! Last night our son slept in our bed since he's not feeling well and I had my back to him (so I could sleep on my left side) and I kept blasting him with farts. I felt kind or bad...but then I remembered all the times he's pooped on me and didn't feel AS terrible.

[WineNChocolate]

kaydee0402, Winnifred, omg I actually took a pic and sent it to a bumpie in Jan15, not public post, and asked is that what this is...I KNOW HORRIBLE..but I was a newb. DON"T JUDGE ME!!!

My TMI the thing that I used to conceive my child is almost non existent thanks to the sweater I have grown for it. Last time I got a wax and it hurt like hell while preggers...as said in other posts..I think I will try get DH to get clippers with a 1in guard and give it a whack.

littlelion, OMG my gas is so bad and sometimes I can't hold back and I pray that no one comes in my cube..and I try to put on lotion at that moment to hide it...its so bad.

@cahistoryteacher, Umm this has been my DHs life for a month now..I tell him to suck it up. cause well I am evil.

[lola]

WineNChocolate, Not gonna lie, I tried to do my own trimming and ended up with a huge bald spot. So then I had to have my husband even it out with clippers so I wouldn't feel like an idiot at the doctor. Lesson learned, I have to ask for help at this stage in the game.

[hmr11913]

Omg WineNChocolate you seriously crack me up!!!

And fwiw.... I never saw my mucus plug with either pregnancy

[Winnifred]

When I trimmed prior to my 36 week cervical check, it was a huge struggle and I just ended up giving up about 1/2 way through. I cannot hold my stomach, hold the mirror AND do the trimming. Does everyone just give up at some point and go into labor with absolutely no idea what things look like down there?

I'm 38 weeks and considering asking for another check in a couple of days, just not sure if I can bare the thought of attempting to clean things up.

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Winnifred, I never mess with down there anyways, not at all worth the time or energy. I don't know how those of you who do make the time to do all the maintenance required for upkeep.

[Winnifred]

@cahistoryteacher, oh I'm definitely not someone who is overly concerned about it generally - but I do tend to trim every few weeks or right before a dr's appointment. DH doesn't care and has told me repeatedly to just leave it alone, lol. I'm going to work harder to care less over the next few weeks for sure, especially since it's just becoming impossible.

[kaydee0402]

Winnifred, yes. When I was 41 weeks pregnant, I took on the mantra of IDGAF. I shaved my armpits. That was it.

[WineNChocolate]

Winnifred, if this doesn't get trimmed by this weekend it never will...promise.

[tbonequeen13]

I don't know if it's because I sit in a hard office chair all day or what, but man- my crotch feels swollen right now- best I can tell it isn't actually swollen (OB made no comments either way at my appt today while she was doing a cervical check) but it FEELS super sore when i get up and walk around

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Nov 29, 2016 18:11:21 GMT -5 tbonequeen13 said:

I don't know if it's because I sit in a hard office chair all day or what, but man- my crotch feels swollen right now- best I can tell it isn't actually swollen (OB made no comments either way at my appt today while she was doing a cervical check) but it FEELS super sore when i get up and walk around

I have this same feeling!! I keep telling dh that at one of these appointments she's gonna say something but nope.

[lola]

Here's another TMI for you. I am dealing with serious constipation, and the stool softeners aren't helping much. And all I can think is, if I can't even go to the bathroom the right way, how am I going to push out a baby!?

[emilie]

lola have you tried prune juice or dried fruit? I find both really help with the constipation.

I got a wax a few days ago and I think that will be my last one pre-baby. It didn't hurt so badly but since I'm already 36+3 I don't think I'll be able to go in for another one before she comes! i also am feeling kind of swollen down there, but can't see anything without a mirror.

This isn't really TMI, but just gross - my lower legs are so swollen that the circumference of my calves is about the same as my lower thighs. lol. My last day of work is tomorrow and I am so excited to be able to take couch breaks when I start to get elephant ankles. I didn't even know it was possible to have multiple sets of ankle rolls.

[WineNChocolate]

lola, Okay here is the scoop on the constipation. I am that person that just has the worst normally and pregnant its a whole other level where I get unforturnately the worst hemorrhoids ever and have to have the Dr. interfere. ANYWHO. I would try Senokot its in the laxative aisle at most major stores like target, walmart, I got mine at the grocery store korgers. You take it at night and it creates results in 6-12 hours. IT HAS NEVER let me down. Not to mention I also make sure to eat a high fiber cereal, one I am getting 10g of fiber solid and also Activia. Those three together just flush me right on out. NOW, WARNING, once you get things a moving do senokot and the activia like every other day. Keep up the cereal everyday. You won't die if you do the Senokot every night and activia the next day but it might make you a frequenter for the bathroom.

GOOD LUCK!!
PS: Be very mindful of heartburn meds..they can actually increase constipation. TUMS and Rolaids actually cause constipation with over usage. So if you are taking them every day. I would refrain and get a daily HB medication like Zantac. I take 75mg a day.

[lola]

emilie, No, but I'll add those to my list. Thank you!

WineNChocolate, Thanks for all of the good info! I'm going to give it a try.