I just drank my orange drink, and I'll be sitting here for the next hour. I didn't think it tasted like much of anything, although I feel a little nauseous now. (Which might just be Bc I have been up for 3 hours and haven't eaten.)
I'm not super concerned about this test. I don't (think) I have any of the risk factors, and I've only gained 4 lbs. That being said, if they take away my carbs and my Gatorade, I will go from eating little to eating nothing. Bagels and cookies and OJ are pretty much the staples of my day. And milk. Give me all the milk.
So tired this morning. DS never sleeps well the first night we're somewhere different and last night was particularly bad. After pretty much no sleep I gave up and we got out of bed at 5:45. It's going to be a long day...
Post by moutonrouge on Dec 21, 2016 9:52:55 GMT -5
I think I bummed DH out last night. We somehow got to talking about distributing baby care between the two of us while I'm on leave. I think he had gotten the idea that if I pumped in the morning, I could use that to feed the baby the whole day and not need to pump again. I tried to explain that it's not like I'll wake up full each morning and trickle it out to the baby all day. Now he thinks he needs to read a parenting book, which is probably a good idea.
So dumb question @justinslovo and others - what do contractions feel like? Sometimes I feel what I think is just little kicks and wonder if it's actually kicking or contractions/braxton hicks or others things. Sometimes it's like pressure as if he is trying to get out. I am so clueless and don't have the energy to read my pregnancy books.
my left arm has been falling asleep at night - almost immediately when I lay on it. went to the chiropractor today and she thinks the adjustment should fix it. fingers crossed!
Psych! Contractions are back after attempting to unload the dishwasher. Guess my ass is planted for the rest of the morning. Called into the OB and of course they say rest and drink water. Ahhhhhh!
Post by erinshelley21 on Dec 21, 2016 10:17:37 GMT -5
@justinslovo I hope the contractions stop soon! Take it easy today!
I'm at the OB now. I drank too much water on the way here so I could be prepared to pee in the cup since I peed before I left work. I am overprepared now.
I managed to get really dehydrated over the past few days, so I downed some Pedialyte last night since we didn't have any Gatorade. No wonder my toddler rejected the apple flavor...that stuff is gross!
I managed to get really dehydrated over the past few days, so I downed some Pedialyte last night since we didn't have any Gatorade. No wonder my toddler rejected the apple flavor...that stuff is gross!
So dumb question @justinslovo and others - what do contractions feel like? Sometimes I feel what I think is just little kicks and wonder if it's actually kicking or contractions/braxton hicks or others things. Sometimes it's like pressure as if he is trying to get out. I am so clueless and don't have the energy to read my pregnancy books.
I am new to this game as my girls apparently never caused me this sensation. But it is not movement. My stomach feels super tight and when I press my finger on it it doesnt budge.
After it eases up is when I feel movement. Like baby boy is pissed off his house is getting crowded and then he parties when there is room again.
So far not painful, just uncomfortable.
Ok this makes a bit more sense to me. Thank you!
I hope with rest and water today, yours goes away!
Post by daisylola11 on Dec 21, 2016 10:50:40 GMT -5
@justinslovo described them perfect. Some get them some don't, even as STM+
Mine always go away but I have consistently had them everyday for a while now regardless of rest, I do notice more when I'm more active (chores or walking a lot)
All the movement and contractions talk has me thinking about how this baby seems to want to stay breech. So here I am, getting kicked in the bladder so hard I pee myself.
I have consistently had them everyday for a while now regardless of rest, I do notice more when I'm more active (chores or walking a lot)
This is reassuring to hear. I am interested to see if this is my new normal.
I've seriously had a moment of "body you are failing me" with all the BH and pain I'm feeling already vs when pregnant w DS. I have months to go!!! Lol
There is no winning with baby positions. I think my LO is head down because I keep getting kicks like right in the stomach and it makes me feel like I am going down a hill on a roller coaster. But not in a fun way...lol
mikaela20, best question ever! I think... on my fourth pregnancy.. I've finally figured this out for my own body. Derp derp to me? lol
Honestly, I am so glad to hear you guys talk about bhs. I swear I'm always poking my belly when it hurts to see if it is this little boy pressing hard against me with his back in a rough position, or a braxton hicks. Of course, I'm completely freaked out when I do feel like I've gotten hard because I don't want to spend Christmas or my anniversary in the hospital ><
I hit 30 weeks! I was aiming so hard for this with the twins!
daisylola11, +1 to the pain.. None of my girls hurt me like this >< I feel like an invalid soo much. Hope your day gets better ~hugs~
The twins woke me up at 5 am.. they'd unplugged their monitor and their nightlight.. lost their blankets and lovey's and were thirsty. Weirdly happy to know that I easily heard little Olivia from downstairs going "Mommy.. I need help." Happy enough to know that, that I didn't mind retucking them in after giving them water. Of course, slamming my knee into the bed on the way back to it wasn't cool
I managed to get really dehydrated over the past few days, so I downed some Pedialyte last night since we didn't have any Gatorade. No wonder my toddler rejected the apple flavor...that stuff is gross!
I laughed. How bad was it?
This is (was?) my fool proof hangover cure. Drink it before bed, and no headache. I personally liked grape.
And now my blood sugar is crashing hard even after eating normally. Fuck. Neighbor coming over, Justin coming home, heading into the OB. I'll post when I know more.
Did I miss you getting a GD diagnoses? Do you feel low or have you actually tested?
Get FAST acting, simple sugars into you. Nothing fatty like chocolate. Your body focuses on the fat first. Juice, pop, or literal sugar all work. Follow it with some complex carbs like bread or a granola bar.
I agree with everyone else that it is just a tightness, no movement and your belly will feel hard. BH dont really hurt either so you may not even notice it is happening. At most it may feel like a poop cramp. I didnt start to feel them until the final weeks of my last pregnancy. I have been getting them occassionally since about 24w this time.
You will know the difference between a BH and a REAL contraction, btw. I was told this and still felt like "BUT WHAT IF I DONT?!" ...yeah, i did. Real ones hurt and are much stronger. I also found BH were very localized to my abdomen where as real contractions felt like they affected more of my body.
AFM, I am continuing my cleaning today. I tackled some yucky spots in the kitchen and feel good about how nice and fresh it smells. Unfortunately, there is a pile of recycling and a full compost bin in there still because my H didnt take them out. He only realized this morning that our compost bucket and big recycling bin are not under the snow at the top of our driveway, but are either buried under the snow at the end of the driveway or lost forever. Great.
I am feeling pretty motivated to get things done today so i am going to try and keep my momentum going. I need to tackle the bathroom but DNW so I think I will eat some lunch and funnel that energy into finally getting started on a flannel and minky baby blanket for LO. I may AW if I love it.
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