This is what I'm worried about - we went for walks every day and it felt so good to get outside in the fresh air. I hope March is warm this year. I might go crazy if we're stuck inside forever!
Dumb FTM question: Is it unsafe to take babies for walks in winter weather? I was planning on walking as long as it wasn't extreme cold (basically below freezing or high winds). I have a baby snowsuit, a JJ Cole BundleMe, and warm blankets.
I think the fresh air will be good for baby! They are pry less likely to get sick out on a walk with mom than visiting a germy target. Just bundle em up good and don't go for like a 15 mile hike 🤗
I scheduled a hair appointment for Thursday next week. Now I'm torn between wishing the baby out ASAP and hoping she holds out until then. Not that it will make any difference in when things go down LOL.
shawnabm1320 We found that a dose of benadryl at bedtime helps with Miss G's cough (from goop and drainage). I was up only once with her last night for an hour max. The night before I was up with her for at least three hours before I thought of benadryl. She breathed easier and slept better after it kicked in.
Thank you! I'm definitely going to try this.
Does Benadryl sometimes make kids hyper? Just checking. Lol
Post by zcookiemonster on Feb 7, 2017 10:55:48 GMT -5
oldbaylover1024, Happy birthday! Hope you are able to enjoy it.
notagoddess, There was that video going around showing people in European countries taking their babies out in the cold as a normal and good thing. Don't know the truth behind it but I read its supposed to support their immune systems and make them sleep better. So I don't see harm in it!
PP bleeding: Mine was awful last time, I think I did too much too soon and it continued for about 14 weeks. The pads were awful. I was actually going to ask if anyone has cloth pads they like/prefer. I've seen some on Etsy and I'm wishing I would have gotten some. And has anyone tried that Underwear (Thinx?) for periods? I don't know if I would trust it for a period but for pp bleeding it might be perfect.
Last question: what is better to get, the rock n' play or the cradle n' swing? We didn't use a swing or any type of device last time and I can't tell which is better to have.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:04 GMT -5
ellabee I'm doing steak & onions for dinner, probably mashed potatoes. K won't touch it so probably feeding her mac ncheese. But chipotle sounds amazing; we don't have one anywhere close. And I love it!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY oldbaylover1024 I hope it's at least comfortable and restful if nothing else
notagoddess it's not unsafe as long as they are dressed warm enough. I plan on using the bundle me and hats and trying to go most days if it's like somewhat reasonable. I'm also considering getting a toddler bundleme so I can have both kiddos bundled warm in the double stroller.
shawnabm1320 some kids do have the opposite reaction to benadryl. So yes, they get very hyper. I believe it's rare--but more common with children than adults.
Also, I found that any time F was fussy as a newborn, taking him outside was like magic. He quieted instantly. We spent a lot of time outside hanging out
Seriously. I am not a functioning adult today and am cringing every time someone comes up to my desk. Also over training someone. I am 2ish weeks away from my due date and do not feel like answering questions. I feel like this place is going to fall apart without me.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 7, 2017 11:02:31 GMT -5
AFM it's my due date! I have my last shift of work tonight which I know will be good for me- I just hate starting my leave with no baby yet. Feels like wasted days. But I will use them to rest, play with K, and "enjoy" my last few days being pregnant. I have an NST and ultrasound first thing tomorrow morning, and a regular appointment Thursday morning. So I am hoping there's some info, progress, etc from one of those appointments.
Baby's movements seem less frequent to me, but when she's active she is active. She must be running out of room- but I hate sitting here worrying. I've also been getting headaches and some swelling in my legs, hands and feet. So hopefully she decides to come soon.
I took K to gymnastics this morning and everyone was like go jump on the trampoline ha ha. She doesn't listen the entire class. She is the youngest by almost 6 months, but one of the tallest so I feel like a lot is expected of her regarding listening skills. Uhhhh she has none. She's 20 months old! Girlfriend wants to do what she wants, she isn't going to sit there and stretch, or wait her turn. I let her roam as long as she's not disrupting the class or crying.
Need to get up and going today. The kids have booster vaccines at 11, then my midwife appointment is at 3. I need to fit lunch and naps and hopefully grocery shopping in there. Yesterday both of them were mildly congested, so that better not be a sign of pending illness. We've done so well up to now!!
Very annoyed. DH was told he had 8 days of leave to take off before baby. He took some last week and has 5 left and was called back to work yesterday and today and basically told, we need you too much right now so we'll just tack those days on after baby. Uh, thanks but those would have been helpful now with the last minute stuff I want done.
TMI, DH and I had sex last night and it was actually pretty good. Only took 3 kids to get mildly coordinated at very pregnant sex I guess. I told him now that we're down to the wire we're going to have to make it a nightly thing. I feel bad making sex feel like a job, but it is what it is and may as well get it on now since I was never ready until like 2 months PP.
Happy due date flyinghorses6!! My DD is extremely tall for her age too and i feel like people have unrealistic expectations of her all the time. She's frequently mistaken for a 4-5 yr old (she's 3 at the end of March).
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 7, 2017 11:08:38 GMT -5
littleredfish I feel the same way about the sex; hate to make it feel like a job. Although honestly DH doesn't care how I look at is. He is just happy to partake in it. I really struggled with pp sex last time, so I am hoping this time is better. I wanted it, but I was so uncomfortable. Between my repair and breastfeeding dryness it was not fun for a while. Pregnant sex is fine, nothing great. I'm too big to really be mobile.
Baby's movements seem less frequent to me, but when she's active she is active. She must be running out of room- but I hate sitting here worrying. I've also been getting headaches and some swelling in my legs, hands and feet. So hopefully she decides to come soon.
I'm in the same boat. I was starting to freak out last night because I hadn't felt her in a while. Normally she goes nuts when I take a shower, but last night... nothing. So I did the juice with ice and lay down on the left side thing and she started to move. And then she wouldn't stop. For HOURS it felt like. And she's been super active this morning too. But I'm over it and the worry.
My hands, legs, feet, and ankles are all swelling at this point. I told H to keep an eye on my face just in case. I've had to take pretty much all my jewelry off and I really miss my rings. I keep thinking I've lost them because I've gotten so used to weight on that finger.
I scheduled a hair appointment for Thursday next week. Now I'm torn between wishing the baby out ASAP and hoping she holds out until then. Not that it will make any difference in when things go down LOL.
I did this same thing! Actually, I'm having him fix a spot that he missed when I had my hair highlighted two weeks ago. The appointment is on Saturday, my induction is Monday, and I'm dilated to a 3 with elevated BP. I'm in such suspense: will I make it to the appointment? Or will I be pissed about my hair for my whole mat leave? I'm annoying myself for doing this and for being so picky about my hair.
Also - what's for dinner? I've been super uncreative lately. There's only so many times I can get DH to bring home chipotle before I start feeling like DD will turn into a cheese quesadilla.
My second baby isn't even here yet and this is my fear with applesauce and Mac n cheese at my house. I've semi given up on dinner. Yesterday dd was shoveling peas in her mouth and I could have cried from joy. Thank the lord a vegetable!!
Easy dinner ideas: Tacos Chef salad- eggs and veggies can be prepped thru the day. Grilled cheese and soup Meatball sandwiches- use frozen meatballs prep during day and broil to toast Buffalo chicken strips w fries and celery
Happy due date flyinghorses6!! My DD is extremely tall for her age too and i feel like people have unrealistic expectations of her all the time. She's frequently mistaken for a 4-5 yr old (she's 3 at the end of March).
Thank you! I hope R comes soon! I can't wait to see her little face. I feel like we will be dealing with high expectations for a while. I don't really care because she's where I would expect any 20 month old to be- I just hope others don't mind one rogue child running in circles during class. She doesn't interrupt other kids, she just also doesn't participate with whatever the group is doing. Oh well, she will learn and I figure it's good for her regardless.
There was also a mom there with her two girls who are 20 months apart and it makes me excited for when my girls are a little older. They loved each other and were helping each other with the obstacle courses!! It was too cute!
Post by monicageller on Feb 7, 2017 11:14:52 GMT -5
Day 2 of being home alone on bed rest, and I'm watching Dawson's Creek reruns. I'm side eyeing myself. At least I'm alternating that with reading The Girl on the Train. That's a much more respectable thing to take up my time.
@zookiemonster- we have a RnP. We had this and a bouncer with LO1 and she hated the bouncer so we bought a swing that she loved. Does a friend have one you can borrow once babe is here? You can try and then send your DH out to buy which one is liked. We got a second RnP for the twins and only G likes it...Miss O is high maintenance and won't stay in it over 10 minutes.
I am mentally preparing myself for another day camped on the couch nursing these two lil monsters a second day now. Thinking they are hitting growth spurt #1. Hopefully this is the end of it since DH goes back to work tomorrow. At least my mom will be here the rest of this week to help. Yesterday we had hour and 45 minute sessions.
Seriously. I am not a functioning adult today and am cringing every time someone comes up to my desk. Also over training someone. I am 2ish weeks away from my due date and do not feel like answering questions. I feel like this place is going to fall apart without me.
I hope you are done training soon! We don't deserve this up to our due dates.
Today is my last day. I mentioned that to my boss and she's like well is "trainee" ready?! I'm like yes!! I have a super easy job and if she has questions, all you ppl will still be here! I'm not laboring with a trainee again lol.
staz and flyinghorses6 - add me to the less movement club. Baby girl B passed her kick counts just barely yesterday and was very quiet. She failed her BPP today and her weight gain is way down. However, both are looking good on NST now and I'm assuming it really is two different babies as their HRs are different.
So, looks like he will prob keep my c/s for Friday. I feel like I'm in for some super anxiety over movement until then.
Also, and don't flame me, baby A looks less than cute on her profile pictures this week and last....just the regular u/s photos and it makes me nervous which is stupid, I know...
Are they repeating the BPP? I would be nervous too. It's so hard at the end because you just want them out so you can see with your own eyes that they are fine.
I would never flame you for thinking that. K was so super cute (to us at least), that I worry daily that this baby won't be "as cute". So dumb, I know. But I think it's totally normal to hope your baby/babies are cute (and totally healthy obviously).
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 7, 2017 12:03:03 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone! The NST and OB appointment went swimmingly - baby was super active, no worries on the BP front, and we're all set for Friday! The OB really put my recovery concerns to rest. Obviously, it's major surgery and things can happen, but she said a scheduled C-section is a much easier recovery than a surprise one like I had with J. I'm just so ready to meet this baby!
I also came back to work because I am obviously the best employee ever in the history of pregnant employees LOL
But I did schedule a mani/pedi for this afternoon. I'm gonna hit Starbucks for a decaf latte and then go get my nails prettied up! I feel awful for the girl stuck doing my nails. She's super sweet and we have a great time every time I see her, but my feet look awful. I haven't had a pedi in so long... like, embarrassing long. Must tip well LOL
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Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 7, 2017 12:04:21 GMT -5
Oh, and +1 to walking with a bundled baby. I mean let's be real, no one is taking a 10 mile hike a few weeks post-partum. I saw a few laps around the block with a bundled up kiddo is fine!
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Not too much new on my end. It's been rainy/snowy over here. Lovely... And the contractions from yesterday subsided. I'm pretty sure baby won't come out until she is forced. So it's looking like it'll be Friday. Sigh.
Is anyone else having all the feelers this week? I'm like... all over the place emotionally. Excited, nervous, happy, scared, impatient, etc. I'm gunna be a momma this week. Holy shit. Thank God I have therapy today. LOL
Also randomly nauseous as hell today. Wahhhh. Come out baby!
ellabee I just switched from the serious granny pads to regular light flow period pads yesterday. It's so nice to not feel like I'm wearing a diaper. I'm still wearing the granny panties I bought though, and I'm not used to cheaper underwear that comes so high up and I'm getting a rash from it. I hope I can switch back to my regular underwear soon.
Regarding walking in the cold - I really want to take Z out, but I feel like I need to wait until she's a little bigger, maybe at least 7lbs. It has more to do with the fact that her warmer clothes don't really fit her yet than anything else. It was nice enough yesterday to take her out, and I think tomorrow will be too. I also want to walk with her in a carrier so that my body heat is keeping her warm, but I definitely want her a little bigger for that.
So we FINALLY had our appointment with the LC this morning, and I feel so much better. She was very encouraging and reassuring, and I think we have a solid plan in place. Basically we're to keep doing what we're doing (pumping and bottle feeding) and add in a few times a day putting her on the breast for a little while. She is able to latch, but has a tendency to pull off. The LC thinks she just needs to get bigger and stronger still, I mean she's still a week and a half from her actual due date. She said the nipple shield probably won't work for her, though, as she has a tendency to almost bite on the shield, which is no good at all for my nipple. So we'll keep trucking along and go back next week. It was really nice to have a professional tell us we were basically doing everything right. Oh, and she's up to 6lbs 7oz, a 7oz gain from Thursday!
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oldbaylover1024 happy birthday! Looks like my LO might share it - I'm at the hospital in labor! Still way early though. I should've stayed at home longer.
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