Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 8, 2017 8:20:30 GMT -5
I'm currently hooked up in L&D. I passed my NST, and AFI with flying colors. I was supposed to have my OB appointment tomorrow but because of the snow coming she came over to see me this morning (one perk about working where you deliver). I'm 3-4 cm dilated so I'm back on the monitor for an hour to see if anything starts. She did another membrane sweep, but the cervix is still posterior. She offered me an induction because I live far and we are expecting up to a foot of snow tomorrow, and she said my cervix is favorable.
But I was up all night and would really rather go home, try and rest, and hopefully come in later tonight in full blown labor. If I go into labor tomorrow- we will just have to brave the storm and we will make it here.
It's so hard to turn down the induction when I'm so eager to be done. But I know this is the healthier and hopefully safer decision.
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 8, 2017 8:32:13 GMT -5
Wow, flyinghorses6, that's an interesting situation! Keep us posted on how things progress.
billybumbler - So what's going on?! I was hoping to see some pics of a new squish this morning. Hope everything is going smoothly!
AFM, my b-day was great yesterday. MH rocked it and J was a sweetheart the whole evening.
My WTF is two-fold. First, the weather. It's supposed to be almost 70* today, and then beginning tonight we're supposed to drop into the low 30s and get 1"-3" of snow and ice. W.T.F. Are you kidding me right now?! If this weather actually turns to snow/ice, I'm staying home tomorrow. Eff driving to work on my last day before delivery in crappy weather.
Second, WTF, J?! She woke me up at 5 a.m., and then every 20 minutes after that came to see if I was up yet. I had already been up every 30 minutes since midnight because a) I was sweating my butt off; b) so uncomfortable; and c) peeing all night long.
I'm swollen and exhausted today. I wore red lipstick to cheer myself up
BUT I'm getting my waxing done today and I may see if I can sneak in a trim while I'm there. And then I'm heading to the mall to grab some free makeup I have a coupon for. Pretty excited about that.
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Post by shawnabm1320 on Feb 8, 2017 8:36:43 GMT -5
I hope you can go home and get some rest before full labor starts, flyinghorses6!
Thinking of you today, @wineandcupcakes!
I am trying to get myself in a better mood today. I woke up grumpy and rather "woe is me," and kind of mad at MH, because he's leaving us for 3 days when: - our kid is still pretty sick - I am almost 38 weeks pregnant - my car is broken down - we are getting a snowstorm tonight and will probably get snowed in - and I still haven't been able to get groceries because of sick toddler and now my car being broken down.
I also tried to initiate ST last night as a sort of peace offering and because he's going to be away for several days (I mean, I could go into labor any day now!), and he said no because he didn't want to stir things up. I know it makes sort of sense, but ouch. It makes me want to cry just thinking about it, for some reason (I guess probably hormones... haha).
So I'm trying to not let my feels make me grump at him. I'd hate to be mad and have words right before he leaves after he drives me to my OB appointment this morning. Must get it together.
On the bright/scary side, I had a few BH contractions last night while I was just sitting down, which is a first. So, you know, progress and all that.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Feb 8, 2017 8:38:51 GMT -5
Ugh, oldbaylover1024, we are supposed to get 3-6 (or 5-8 depending on who you listen to) inches of snow after it being 55* today and 60* yesterday. What the heck.
flyinghorses6 Ahh good luck! Hopefully labor starts soon!
oldbaylover1024 So glad you had a great birthday! We're looking at a similar weather WTF here in VA. 70's today and chance of snow in the morning. Annoying. Enjoy your waxing and haircut though!
I'm at work. Unwillingly - but I'm here. Trying to find things to do to keep myself busy. My temp is having car trouble this morning so I'm slowly sipping my coffee enjoying the quiet time until she comes in.
shawnabm1320 Sorry that your H is leaving with all that going on. FX your little one gets better soon and the snow and new baby holds off until your H gets back!!
Meanwhile, the high today where I am is 71 degrees, lol. I have mixed feelings about that because I would love for work to cancel (I work in a school) but I also would hate to be snowed in somewhere and potentially go into labor. Future winter baby got me all anxious
I'm really, really tired today. I got a new project at work that requires actual thinking. It's not going well. I'm hoping so hard there is a snow day tomorrow.
Post by sweetieheart32 on Feb 8, 2017 9:00:25 GMT -5
Get luck flyinghorses6! Hope you can squeeze in a nap or something before things get too busy. shawnabm1320 I would totally be irritated at my H if we were in that situation. Have fun at the mall oldbaylover1024! I'm glad you had a nice birthday.
Post by crazycatlady6 on Feb 8, 2017 9:30:18 GMT -5
shawnabm1320 - can you order groceries or is there someone to take you to the store? I would be salty AF about him leaving as well.
It is 60 today and I am loving it! Tomorrow it will be snowing and I'm ok with that too.
I asked DH about plans for V-day and his response was "not going into labor". I told him we'll see what little guy decides. The weather better not bring him along in the next couple of days since I have lunch with friends at Cheesecake Factory on Saturday and baby needs Cheesecake.
flyinghorses6 - FX you get some rest Before that baby comes!!!
Today is DH's first day back to work. Thankfully my mom came back last night so was here to take LO1 to daycare. MH had to get in early since his team started texting him last night with issues to be aware of when he returns today. Really really hoping that these two babies are not so crabby and fussy today. They were terrible yesterday!
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 8, 2017 9:42:12 GMT -5
Ughh looks like no rest for me. Contractions are 3-4 minutes, not super painful but she doesn't feel comfortable letting me drive an hour plus home. And potentially an hour back. So I'm walking and being admitted. Letting my body see what it can do and potentially "augmenting" labor with pitocin. Going to be a long day here. At least I'm already 4.
Post by monicageller on Feb 8, 2017 9:57:20 GMT -5
shawnabm1320 ugh, that's a lot to deal with. I would be feeling a little "woe is me" as well. Hang in there!
flyinghorses6 Yay for labor! Hopefully you can get some rest in the hospital. Is your DH on the way?
billybumbler and @wineandcupcakes excited to hear about squishy babies!
I'm looking forward to my next round of monitoring and seeing the Dr tomorrow. I am so not made for this sitting around the house all day and not being aloud to clean, excercise, etc. DS has ice skating class tonight, so DH will pick him up from school/daycare and go straight there and won't be home until 7. Bummed I'll miss his class and also not looking forward to being alone for another 10 hours.
I didn't progress at all this week, still 1cm and 80% effaced, but she said my cervix is perfect right now and it could go at any point. She suggested to the baby that she go Saturday while my doctor is on call
I'm scheduling an induction next week after my appointment if I'm still pregnant. My doctor offered the 19th but that's before my due date so I declined as tempted as I was. She's going on vacation with her kids the week of my due date, so I picked my second favorite doctor. BUT I know the schedule now and I'm praying that if I don't go early, I have to be induced or go naturally on my induction date. All the doctors I don't like are on call in between my due date and my induction date!
shawnabm1320, I'd be stressed out too if I were you. Hang in there, lady!
AFM, working from home (again) today. It snowed a bit yesterday. We're expecting mid 50s today, which will hopefully melt things a bit. Then tomorrow, we're looking at 8-12". Friday is supposed to be snowless and we're looking at more snow Saturday and Sunday. I hate snow and I absolutely DETEST driving in snow... so watch me go into labor tomorrow and have to get to the hospital in it. Ugh.
My WTF today is to sleep in general. DH has been having some pretty major hip pain issues and has been seeing a chiropractor twice a week for a few weeks now. It's not really been helping much. He's in massive pain, tosses and turns and night, sleeps with 6000 pillows, and crowds the bed. In addition to his snoring. So, needless to say, I haven't gotten more than 2 hours of sleep in a row in 3-4 days. Especially with how uncomfortable I feel. Last night, I just got to this sleep deprived place of anger and frustration where I left bed and went to sleep on the couch. It was really sweet actually. He eventually realized I was gone, came to check on me, and it was sweet. Also, one of the cats came to find me and was like "Mommyyyyyyyyyy, where are youuuuuu?" It was sweet. So... in general, I miss sleep and want my H to not be in pain.
Also, can't WAIT to see my OB today and find out what's going on with my belly. It is HARD as a rock. The whole thing. All the time. I want to make sure all is well. :/
Have I mentioned I can't wait to be done? Because I can't wait to be done.
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 8, 2017 10:09:33 GMT -5
flyinghorses6, I hope you avoid pit and that things either pick up or stop.
I am most decidedly NOT on baby watch. H and I made plans for Monday that include a babysitter, so I need to make it at least another week! 38 weeks today, so I still have a bit of time.
My midwife is coming in an hour and is bringing the birth pool and etc. Yikes!
Post by oldbaylover1024 on Feb 8, 2017 10:11:24 GMT -5
loves2shop4shoes - Being overdue is really, really hard. Anyone that's been there will agree that each day past your EDD is like a kick in the shins. FX the hard belly is nothing but your body gearing up. And sorry about the sleep issues. At least you get to work in soft pants today!
Annnnnd my boss is buying lunch tomorrow and everyone is 'so excited to see me the day before baby!' Ugh... DNW to come here. DNW to deal with people. I really want to WFH tomorrow guilt-free
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Anxious and annoyed this morning. I woke up from a dream about the ultrasound Monday that will make the final decision between induction and c-section. In the dream, bottom baby was doing summersaults (complete revolutions) on the ultrasound screen.
One of my tasks today is to pack up leftover food and put it in the freezer. No problem normally. Except that SS2 left the kitchen an unusable mess last night. I'll probably have to spend close to an hour cleaning to get it back to where it was before SS2 decided to cook.
MH also has to help him move for the fourth time in two months this week or weekend. MH has to be involved because our car is filled with SS2's stuff, so I can't even put car seats in for L&M. Every place SS2 has stayed became a trainwreck because of the shitty roommates he chose.
He's been staying here for a few days against my wishes. I caught him with a bic pen tube yesterday and then found insulin syringes and empty saline vials with a bit of snooping. I can't believe MH is tolerating this kind of behavior in our house with small children even if SS2 is generally acting okay.
I also can't do a few other things on my baby prep list until I get some help and/or SS2 gets out. I'm having a hard time not being pissy with MH over all of this. I thimk he deserves it, but I also need to get along with him right now do we can get shit done and I don't want to be at odds leading up to whatever kind of birth on Monday. *end rant* *PDQ*
I'm still worried that postpartum will suck again and MH won't do what he needs to keep our house peaceful, and/or that I'll have too little help to let me recover as quickly as I can.
Still no sign of labor. I would almost say I'm having less contractions, but maybe I'm just convincing myself of that because I'm a bit frustrated. I'm trying not to get discouraged, I'm just finding it hard not to be.
pivot thanks for asking just hoping he gets a move on soon!!!
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Post by coffeeonice on Feb 8, 2017 10:58:08 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 I'm sorry you weeent able to go home and relax before things picked up, but excited that your day is finally here! FX it's quick for you..good luck!!
nomnom I'm sorry about that situation. How frustrating/exhausting. Hopefully your H can get everything squared away soon and you can be less stressed before the babies arrive.
Evelyn3 Sorry you're still in limbo. At least the end is near!!
I'm trying not to complain because I'm only 38 weeks tomorrow and I really do feel good for being so far along in this pregnancy, but team green has finally caught up with me and I am ready to find out if this little babe is a boy or girl!!! DD and I went for a 2 mile stroller walk last night and I took the route with lots of steep hills. I'm thinking we will do the same tonight since it'll be nice out again and maybe DH and I can have sex and see if we can get anything going.
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