Post by linewifekat on Feb 16, 2017 13:31:05 GMT -5
staz my husband would come in every so often to feed me and refresh my water. Also, if there's anything holding you up emotionally you may benefit from writing in a journal of having a good cry. Make sure you let the baby know it's okay to come out and you're ready to meet him/her.
staz Hope things progress for you!! You also reminded me to check my "Grab before hospital list" for my bag and I realized I did not have brush on there!
I'm planning on doing all the things tonight-this weekend to get this baby out before Tuesday.
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.
Thanks for the awesome ideas!!!
I second the resting plan! And a giant bottle of water..at least if you chug a bunch and take a nap if you can and they STILL keep coming, you'll know it's pry the real deal.
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.
Thanks for the awesome ideas!!!
I second the resting plan! And a giant bottle of water..at least if you chug a bunch and take a nap if you can and they STILL keep coming, you'll know it's pry the real deal.
Oh that was me last night. I drank a ton of water, went to bed, feel asleep, and the contractions woke me up. And continued this morning. And this afternoon. Lol! They just aren't super consistent or close together. Last night I was every 4-5 minutes. Now I'm out to every 7-10 minutes or so. But they don't stop and they are getting stronger. Some of them are enough that I have to stop walking and wait them out. And then I go back to regular ones that I can walk and talk through. So frustrating! Hopefully my body gets ready to go soon
Post by linewifekat on Feb 16, 2017 14:45:16 GMT -5
staz you're doing a great job! If the prodromal labor continues tonight you could ask your doctor if you could take some benadryl or drink a glass of wine to help you relax and hopefully get some sleep.
Post by musicallyinclined on Feb 16, 2017 17:14:27 GMT -5
People have been driving like absolute idiots today. We've been running errands all around town and it's a miracle we haven't been hit. Thank you car with lots of safety features.
Also DS2 has started spitting up huge amounts of milk. I'm Hoping desperately it isn't an intolerance issue. Momma needs her dairy.
Post by crazycatlady6 on Feb 16, 2017 18:30:35 GMT -5
I just posted this on my FB page. Both sides of my family have a knack of sharing information before me (my entire family knew I was pregnant at 6 weeks).
Post by flyinghorses6 on Feb 16, 2017 19:03:58 GMT -5
crazycatlady6 I posted something similar. With my bump comparison photo I wrote that we would like to announce the birth when we are ready to do so. And it all worked out fine. Last time my husbands aunt announced the birth of my daughter and I got so pissed- so I figured I would be safe and make sure everyone knew not to post. I also made sure when DH texted his dad that he told him to keep his mouth shut. He's the one who is constantly text bombing the world everything. Blahhhh whatever it worked out, hopefully your friends and family respect your wishes.
Post by zcookiemonster on Feb 16, 2017 21:27:21 GMT -5
staz that's gotta be a record! I was happy I did two hahah My MW checked me today and I could only laugh bc I thought for sure I'd be at like 2cm and she said I was a fingertip...so less than 1. Womp. She did say that since I was so sick this week that my body went into defense mode and probably knows not to go into labor. crazycatlady6 your sign is so cute! I do think it's crazy this is a thing tho, why in the world would people feel inclined to share this kind of stuff? Last time we didn't tell anyone I was even in labor tho so there was nothing to share. Will be doing that again for sure.
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Feb 17, 2017 3:25:53 GMT -5
Hi ladies! Still around, and LTing my support/love/solidarity.
Sorry I've been so AWOL. E has been cluster feeding and it's been very exhausting. Last night she nursed 8 times in 9 hours for an average of 22 minutes each time. Add in poopy diapers and it's been nonstop. I even had my first exhaustion related meltdown, which DH handled really well.
In general, My milk is in and DD wants to eat all the time. So...I'm beat. Saw her pedi and they're still concerned about jaundice. So we had to go in back to back days for heel pricks. Today, they weighed her and she gained two ounces overnight. 😳 Good job, cluster feeding.
I've also gotten somewhat more comfortable with putting E down on the PnP of RnP while we sleep.
Other than that, just trying to adjust to a life lived in 3 hour increments in which sleep isn't a thing and naps are glorious when they happen.
Post by loves2shop4shoes on Feb 17, 2017 3:34:23 GMT -5
crazycatlady6 , flyinghorses6 I really wish I had posted something like that. I had mostly word of mouthed that I did NOT want anyone posting to Facebook about our baby.
Then less than 18 hours after having her, my dad's cousin's mistress-turned-wife posted congratulations on my wall with a big picture of a pink baby carriage. 😡
Seriously lady? You're not even blood related to me or DH. We're not close. Nothing is posted on my wall yet. What the actual fuck are you thinking? I called my dad and didn't mince words. I was like what. The. Fuck. Especially because of the situation with my Mom, this is so not ok. And he said he'd handle it. But to be extra careful, I messaged her and asked her to delete it. I felt like kind of a bitch doing so, but whatever.
DH and I then decided to just announce ourselves because then people were posting on their own walls about it. So... idk. Just pisses me off.
I didn't end up emailing or calling anyone on my mom's side to let them know personally. I just didn't see the point. I'm still kind of conflicted about it but with a newborn and cluster feeding, my giveafuck is in limited supply.
Well looks like little pivot is on it's way! Woke up at 3:30 and had a contraction that was pretty good. Had a few more so I called the nurse to decide when we needed to come in and my water broke while I was on the phone with her! So we're on our way in now! Will update when I can!!
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