The last baby shipment Cameron from Amazon so I finally feel ready for this baby. She'll probably end up with a few more diaper covers though. Lol
Also, STM that have the baby at home, do you have any patience back? I keep coming so close to loosing it on DS and OT makes me feel like a shit mom. Just wanting someone to tell me I'll eventually stop being mean all the time. Hormones are messed up.
It comes and goes. I try really hard to remind myself that this is a huge change for my toddler and she doesn't have words to express her big emotions.
I'm certainly far from perfect on that, but it's better/different than pregnancy impatience.
Hi! Things have been rough here and my cell reception is garbage. Thanks for thinking of me ladies. I've got you all on my mind and wish I could check in more but I am holding my phone like the Lion King just trying to get a post through.
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Update:
So they tried to get me standing at about 5:00pm thursday so I could go from the bed to a wheelchair and visit L. I was doing alright until I wasn't.
I have no memory of what happened but when I came to there were nurses and my OB all around and they were saying I may have had a seizure. My H and MIL looked pretty freaked out. Luckily, it looks like I probably just fainted but there are some symptoms they don't love so a neurologist will be in to see me today. All my lab work has come back normal though so I've been told they expect it to be fine.
L is doing great in NICU though. The nurses here are amazing. When I came-to after fainting I immediately realized that I wouldn't be going to see DD and I just started crying uncontrollably. I had spent all day being "fine" with it and having my family see her and I was thisclose to finally seeing her myself. A few hours later the NICU nurse was happy with her levels and brought her to my room for a half hour visit. It was everything. She is such a chunker and was so content just to snuggle me while obidad played with her hair.
She should be rooming with us some time this morning and I am feeling much better minus the gas pain all over so I am hoping that it is just good things from here on out.
My reception is really bad here so uploading a pic isn't working. Hopefully soon!
Tl;Dr: I tried standing and fainted. Neuro consult today to rule out anything nefarious because apparently I faint weird. L is doing well and was brought to my room for some snuggles and it gave me life. She should be out of NICU this morning.
Update 2: NICU doctor is being really overly cautious and is now saying possibly tomorrow morning. Stop messing with my heart like this plz. I managed to walk to the nursery myself and hold her while she slept. In about 30mins I am going back over and they will hopefully be removing her IVs after a glucose check and bottle.
The last baby shipment Cameron from Amazon so I finally feel ready for this baby. She'll probably end up with a few more diaper covers though. Lol
Also, STM that have the baby at home, do you have any patience back? I keep coming so close to loosing it on DS and OT makes me feel like a shit mom. Just wanting someone to tell me I'll eventually stop being mean all the time. Hormones are messed up.
Some days I have patience. Depends on how much sleep I'm getting and how well DD1 is listening. But I have to remind myself that this is a huge life change for her and that she needs me to be patient.
Post by kristhegirl on Mar 3, 2017 16:49:14 GMT -5
obi that is so scary but I'm glad you're okay and got to see your sweet baby.
I think NICU doctors are cautious by nature. I kept reminding myself that it really was a short time on the grand scheme of things and it was where my baby needed to be at that time.
It's hard, though. Fingers crossed you get your girl back tomorrow morning.
Post by madameovary on Mar 3, 2017 16:51:42 GMT -5
Had my OB check up today which was pretty standard-- 80% effaced, 1 cm, -2 station, and gbs negative. The most noteworthy part of the visit was the two tiny bottles of jack daniels in the lobby trash bin......
missi holy shit that's a lot to deal with in a short amount of time. Prayers that your parents recover quickly and that your Mom's pain is managed without surgery or heavy drugs - sciatica is so weird and terrible, I used to have it all the time but it ended up fading and going away.
Glad you and baby are doing well, and that your H is keeping tabs on your mental health. Take care of yourself as much as you can in between taking care of others!
obi I'm glad you're okay and hope that your sweet girl will be rooming with you soon! Take it easy!
madameovary the little bottles of jack made me LOL. I wonder if a dad brought them in as a "cheers" moment finding out the sex of the baby or something haha!
When do you all get cervical checks? They never check me, I have no idea what cm I am or how effaced or whatever. But, I'm only 36 weeks tomorrow so maybe they wait until 37/38 weeks?
When do you all get cervical checks? They never check me, I have no idea what cm I am or how effaced or whatever. But, I'm only 36 weeks tomorrow so maybe they wait until 37/38 weeks?
I think starting at 38w is common. The MW I see won't do it unless asked.
When do you all get cervical checks? They never check me, I have no idea what cm I am or how effaced or whatever. But, I'm only 36 weeks tomorrow so maybe they wait until 37/38 weeks?
Post by madameovary on Mar 3, 2017 18:34:25 GMT -5
mosdub Mine start at 36 weeks but they ask if you want them. I like to know all the things, even if it isn't really that telling. I was having some weird contractions last night so I was glad to know she wasn't trying to bust out already.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 3, 2017 18:40:14 GMT -5
mosdub my OB starts asking if I want one at 36 weeks. Yesterday at my 37 week she was surprised I wanted checked again, but like madameovary I like to know all the things.
When do you all get cervical checks? They never check me, I have no idea what cm I am or how effaced or whatever. But, I'm only 36 weeks tomorrow so maybe they wait until 37/38 weeks?
obi that is so scary but I'm glad you're okay and got to see your sweet baby.
I think NICU doctors are cautious by nature. I kept reminding myself that it really was a short time on the grand scheme of things and it was where my baby needed to be at that time.
It's hard, though. Fingers crossed you get your girl back tomorrow morning.
I think you're absolutely right. I am forcing myself to see the silver lining that we can catch up on a bit of sleep and she is in exactly the right place for however long she needs to be there. It'll probably feel like a blip in time once we get home with her and real life resumes.
I ended up in L&D today for decreased movement. Luckily baby passed the NST and I'm home again but, ugh, it was not fun. So much anxiety. The NST showed I'm having frequent contractions so maybe I'll have this little guy sooner rather than later.
The last baby shipment Cameron from Amazon so I finally feel ready for this baby. She'll probably end up with a few more diaper covers though. Lol
Also, STM that have the baby at home, do you have any patience back? I keep coming so close to loosing it on DS and OT makes me feel like a shit mom. Just wanting someone to tell me I'll eventually stop being mean all the time. Hormones are messed up.
It comes and goes. I try really hard to remind myself that this is a huge change for my toddler and she doesn't have words to express her big emotions.
I'm certainly far from perfect on that, but it's better/different than pregnancy impatience.
For lack of a better word--my toddler has been so annoying since baby came home. I have to remind myself often that his life has just majorly changed, and he doesn't know how to express that except to yell and tear shit up extra.
It comes and goes. I try really hard to remind myself that this is a huge change for my toddler and she doesn't have words to express her big emotions.
I'm certainly far from perfect on that, but it's better/different than pregnancy impatience.
For lack of a better word--my toddler has been so annoying since baby came home. I have to remind myself often that his life has just majorly changed, and he doesn't know how to express that except to yell and tear shit up extra.
This stage is not forever
Things kinda where I'm at. DS is only going to be a few weeks shy of 3...so IDK. He keeps looking for the baby now that all her stuff is around the house.
Honestly once I'm recovered and can walk and such again things will be better.
Bilirubin still high, so we're trying the blanket. The doctor said we could try 24 hours of formula but I'm worried my supply would tank.
DD1 is terrible today. No nap!
Tomorrow we are having newborn pictures done. Not sure what any of us should wear.
Feeling a little blue that this pregnancy ended crazily with the 2 inductions. I was expecting to still be pregnant now and have a March baby. Missed my work shower. A little worried about DD2. She wakes fine to eat but sleeps a looot.
I am getting free newborn pictures because I agreed to let the photographer use our photo session to teach other photographers how to take newborn pictures :B yay free!!!
Lol we would not have been able to do newborn pictures otherwise so this is pretty neat
Sometimes I get freaked out about how long it's been since I've felt him move. It seems like his movements are less dramatic lately, but I've read as they get bigger that can be common because there's just less room to move. PGAL brain never really shuts off though.
Sometimes I get freaked out about how long it's been since I've felt him move. It seems like his movements are less dramatic lately, but I've read as they get bigger that can be common because there's just less room to move. PGAL brain never really shuts off though.
Blah, it really doesn't. PGAL brain can suck it. FWIW, this kid's movements have definitely changed, too. They're more rolls and pushes than kicks now, and seem smaller somehow. I think you're right that they're running out of room.
I'm sorry you had a similar experience renegadewhit but I'm glad things have been ok since then. I hope my guy takes after your LO and keeps moving regularly from here on out.
Bilirubin still high, so we're trying the blanket. The doctor said we could try 24 hours of formula but I'm worried my supply would tank.
DD1 is terrible today. No nap!
Tomorrow we are having newborn pictures done. Not sure what any of us should wear.
Feeling a little blue that this pregnancy ended crazily with the 2 inductions. I was expecting to still be pregnant now and have a March baby. Missed my work shower. A little worried about DD2. She wakes fine to eat but sleeps a looot.
Max is basically sleeping unless he's eating. His Pedi just asked if he's awake a bit each day, which he is. Otherwise she wasn't concerned.
The light therapy and frequent feedings should work for the bilirubin levels, unless it's really high - I think over 20? I'd be leery of no nursing for 24 hours, too, but if her levels are really high it could definitely be done with diligent pumping.
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