Highly doubt I'll be having a baby today. Baby's position does seem to have changed overnight though. I'm not sure if it dropped or is just in a more head down or what but it is certainly different than yesterday.
ellabee I would expect snacks to be out but not a full lunch at that time.
I got up to go to the bathroom earlier today and took the long route and apparently my boss went at the same time. When we met at the bathroom door she said "We ended up at the same place - guess we just took different routes!". I told her I took the long way to avoid talking to people. She did not blame me.
My handprint in Ovia is like freaking gigantic. The size comparison things are getting ridiculous though. My kid is the size of a ukulele?? Lol okay.... they are the size of a human baby at this point!!
Post by notagoddess on Feb 16, 2017 9:04:39 GMT -5
Also pretty sure I'm not having a baby today.
I felt super exhausted yesterday and barely got through the work day. I decided to skip yoga and lay in bed all evening. I do feel a little better today.
Post by notagoddess on Feb 16, 2017 9:18:19 GMT -5
I'm getting my mom cut after work today.
Right now I have a (grown-out) bob that requires styling to look halfway decent. I have to wash my hair almost every day, and this adds about 15 minutes to my daily routine. Not terrible, but not something I want to deal with with a newborn.
I hope the stylist finds a wash-and-go cut that works for my hair and still looks cute.
Post by sweetieheart32 on Feb 16, 2017 9:52:09 GMT -5
TMI Thursday. Accomplished the first postpartum poo this morning! I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Phillips' cherry flavored milk of magnesia and all those websites that warned not to wait or risk digging it out myself with a spoon. What a relief to be over that first hurdle. Nothing tore and my newborn, for the first time in her tiny life, waited quietly on the bed while I spent 15 minutes in the bathroom. Woo-hoo!
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 16, 2017 9:57:26 GMT -5
I'm still pregnant. Despite a contraction that took my breath away followed by immense vaginal pressure last night. MW appointment in 30 minutes and I'm hoping she says baby has dropped a bit. I'm only 39+1 so I'm *trying* to remind myself that I have time. But gosh darn it, I want my baby!!
Post by wildflower810 on Feb 16, 2017 10:00:06 GMT -5
Oh, and my birthday was earlier this week and H didn't give me my card until last night. He wrote me a book! He's *not* a words person, and I am. Everything in there was so perfect and he even apologized for how sick he's been lately and he knows he hasn't been there for me like he wants to. I cried. I also told him that the card was the second best thing he's ever given me, second only to my engagement/wedding rings. He kinda blinked and said "really?" yup. It was really good to reconnect with him and have a really meaningful emotional conversation. Maybe we will get through the newborn stage with our marriage intact after all.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 16, 2017 10:00:55 GMT -5
ellabee I would not expect a full lunch, but I would expect some snacks, munchies, juices, and a small dessert. You could do like muffins, bagels, donuts?? Just a thought.
pivot stay tough!! You've got this and all this back and forth has got to be doing something. R wasn't in optimal birth position either (she was OP my entire labor) and born LOT. I really think that's why labor was so start and stop, and also why the back labor was so intense. She still came quickly--she was just a little banged up. Bruised face and a conjunctival hemorrhage--which is almost totally better.
notagoddess 7 days!! you can do this!! Jealous you're getting your hair cut. We have newborn/family pictures tomorrow and I'm not sure what to do with this mop.
AFM we had a great night. R slept two 3 1/2 hour stretches in the RNP. And then a 2 hour stretch in the dock a tot. After that I was wide awake and cuddled her on my chest for an hour before K got up. I said to my mom--that it would be a cruel joke if her sweet demeanor is giving me false hope that she's "easier" than her sister. But only time will tell.
It snowed here again so DH is out plowing with K, and I am snuggling R watching "This Is Us". I just started it and it's sooo good!!
We have the photographer coming tomorrow. I'm excited but nervous! I need to clean my house a bit; and get 4 people appropriately dressed and ready by 10 am tomorrow. Yikes!! I hope they come out GREAT!
Post by coffeeonice on Feb 16, 2017 10:09:39 GMT -5
ellabee we did our 2YO bday a few weeks ago from 930-1130 (so close) and did breakfast. I bought a few cans of biscuits, made sausage gravy and served donuts/fruit. Obviously this is pretty meal-ish but it was easy and not too expensive.
I can't even fathom how I'll survive another 7.5 hours at work today. Still catching up from illness-related exhaustion when dd decided to wake up just before 5 am today. She's so stinking sweet it's hard to be mad at her. Just snuggles up in bed and looks me in the eyes-Hi mommy! Good morning mom!- ok fine stay in here 😍😩 My crap breakfast of eggos and juice is killing my stomach so I can't even have my coffee yet. Thank the lord tomorrow is Friday, I ain't doing anything this weekend!! This baby can come whenever..no energy to encourage her out.
Post by crazycatlady6 on Feb 16, 2017 10:34:25 GMT -5
No baby on my end today. He's still in my ribs and having a fun time in there with the dance party he had until 1am. It was my fault for eating sugar so late even though it was a peace offering from DH for working until 9pm when we had plans. Not his fault, but I was pissed off which resulted in 2 clean bathrooms and the kitchen floor mopped.
I'm on my own today since DH has a business dinner so dinner will be Papa John's breadsticks and probably pizza to get them to deliver.
@ ellabee - I like the idea of breakfast goodies as well for the party.
Post by musicallyinclined on Feb 16, 2017 10:48:49 GMT -5
ellabee, I would hope for some kind of "real" food if you're doing cake. Nothing major but something, cheese & crackers, fruit, etc. just to keep my kid from being a shitshow after cake. Congrats to littleredfish!
AFM, I ordered a new diaper bag and it's awesome. Exactly what I was looking for, except the strap came unstitched and unravelled as soon as I put it on. Wtf? So I gotta take it by ups to return it. DS2 slept from10-3 last night in the pnp! Then ate forever, but that chunk of sleep was amazing.
crazycatlady6 all of our Papa Johns closed a couple years ago. It wasn't the best pizza in the area (obvi), but sometimes it was exactly what I was hungry for. I still miss them.
Post by zcookiemonster on Feb 16, 2017 10:51:30 GMT -5
No baby for me today, I have a MW appt this afternoon, hoping she'll check me but I'm not 39w until Saturday. Right now I'm trying to gain the courage to walk up to HR and finish my fmla paperwork. Our lady seemingly hates everyone and is so scary. I've put this off for way too long. ellabee I'd prob want snacks. Also love the idea of being done by noon bc that's around most nap times. sweetieheart32 I'm totally lol-ing at your poo post, what a win tho!
flyinghorses6 I could have written your paragraph about sleep myself. I've been getting 4 hour stretches in the RNP. DS1 was up every hour until he was almost 9 months old and I legit had a breakdown. I'm praaaaaying this one stays mellow. Praying.
LO has been sleeping well but I have not been. He grunts a lot and I am sweating buckets at night. Gross. I think today I am going to attempt a nap in his crib and see how that goes. Maybe I can transition him to the nursery closer to a month instead of 3 months this time. A woman can dream!
I'm still in early labor. Contractions are still coming and some are still really uncomfortable (but not as bad as last night) so I'm doing what I can.
I'm calling my doc tomorrow if there's no progress. She offered to induce Sunday and I might take her up on it. I'm not sleeping with these contractions and she's leaving for vacation. Because of the BP stuff I really want her to be here.
staz - hopefully the contractions keep progressing for you.
flyinghorses6 - Jealous of the sleep! So far we aren't licking out in that area. Both will normally sleep well in the morning but I feel for DH because when they start their good sleep is when he has to be up within 30-45 minutes. Poor man really needs a good couple stretches...
Post by shawnabm1320 on Feb 16, 2017 12:02:01 GMT -5
I'm watching DS not eat lunch. So fun.
I don't think there's a baby coming here today either. I'm feeling a little more crampy than I did yesterday, but no contractions yet. A lot of pressure, but no contractions. I'm trying to be patient because I'm not even 39 weeks until tomorrow, but you know, it's hard I'm just trying to spin it as more and more chances for me to get my sewing projects done - since all the cleaning/organizing is pretty much done.
We also scheduled a date night for tomorrow. Hopefully our last one before baby time!
Walking on the treadmill for 15 minutes helped, but my legs felt like they were going to fall off. So now I'm back on the yoga ball (drinking red raspberry tea) and I'll do another 15 minutes in a bit. They are getting stronger, but they aren't as regular as they were last night. But I've had a few really good ones, so I'm hoping that I just have to keep at it. I realized once I got home too that the house really needs some basic cleaning, so I'm working on that in between the bouncing and going to the bathroom. Laundry is going, next comes the dishes, and then I'm changing sheets in our bedroom. And repacking the labor bags because H realized last night that he had no PJs and I was missing a hairbrush. So at least it was a good dry run?
Post by notagoddess on Feb 16, 2017 13:20:18 GMT -5
I almost burst into tears when yet another coworker remarked that I'm still here and asked how I was feeling. I feel exhausted, uncomfortable, and very much done! I've been saying OK but tired, but really I'm struggling and have no idea how I'll get through next week. I will legit be sobbing if there's no progress yet again at my appointment tomorrow.
Post by linewifekat on Feb 16, 2017 13:25:03 GMT -5
staz can you get a massage or go to the chiropractor? There's also the miles circuit that can help as well. With my first labor I had 48 hours of contractions that weren't less than 10 minutes apart. I spent an entire day in the bathtub where they would space out long enough for me to take naps in between contractions.
I almost burst into tears when yet another coworker remarked that I'm still here and asked how I was feeling. I feel exhausted, uncomfortable, and very much done! I've been saying OK but tired, but really I'm struggling and have no idea how I'll get through next week. I will legit be sobbing if there's no progress yet again at my appointment tomorrow.
I could have written this earlier this week. I'm sorry so many people keep bugging you about being at work. I wish people would just leave pregnant people alone! I hope you have good solid progress tomorrow and your baby decides it's time to come out! Hang in there!
staz can you get a massage or go to the chiropractor? There's also the miles circuit that can help as well. With my first labor I had 48 hours of contractions that weren't less than 10 minutes apart. I spent an entire day in the bathtub where they would space out long enough for me to take naps in between contractions.
I might call the massage place now that I think of it. I have a prenatal massage gift card for the place up the street. Hmmm. I never even thought of the bathtub either. I barely fit, but if H could help me in and out, I'd probably be good to get a little rest. I have a pillow for the tub too. And lavender candles. Hmmm.
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