Hi ladies. Just wanted to give a quick update on things. I had a good day today. I got up, made breakfast for E (and myself). I cleaned the house, got at least H to nap. Then I got myself dressed, makeup, did my hair (rare these days). DH got off at 3 and we went to an early dinner around 5 and then to the park with the girls.
Tomorrow is my dr appt to speak about ppd and med adjustments. I've ordered some "calming" essential oils to diffuse (though I'm not sure how much stock I put in them, we'll see).
Tomorrow my appt is at 9:30a. My mom is going with me to help me control the girls while there. Afterwards, she's taking the babies for the day and I'm going to hang out with my best friend for a while (baby-free!). After DH gets off, he's coming to meet me for dinner and we're going to see a Beatles musical. After that, we'll go pick up the girls. So it's looking to be a good, happy, relatively stress-free day.
I'm hoping it will help so that I can kind of "reset" and start taking care of myself more. For now, we're about to do bath time for both girls and try for an earlier than usual bedtime for all bc last night was shit for sleep.
Miss you all! I hope to catch up when I'm feeling better and like I have a better handle on everything. School starts on Friday.
@janetheconquerer that's shitty they moved it. So sorry.
I know you got other accounts, but I thought I'd give mine. I have been under 3 times now and each time has been a bit different but the end result was the same - I was out and only remember waking up in the recovery room. No dreaming, no scary alert but unable to move horror plot line you see on TV - truely out.
All times I started on a stretcher that they wheeled into the OR. The. they either transferred me to the operating table or I climbed up (I'm tall and it was quite high to get my bum up on). Then they put in the IV line (hand or arm). You can ask them to tell you when they start to administer anything - I did bc I'm a control freak like that. Twice I was given a oxygen mask as the drugs took their effect, but one time I wasn't. It's fine both ways. I don't think it actually made me feel any different.
Once they told me they administered the drug, they either counted down from 10 (i only remember to 8), i counted down (i don't even think I said 10), or they asked me what my major was (I was a younging, 2nd year undergrad - I might have said psychology?). In all cases, the next thing I remember was waking up in the recovery room.
All times, the drugs started with giving me an ultra relaxed and carefree feeling. Not in a "I'm loosing control, anxiety inducing way", but like when you've been standing or running around and super busy all day and you are finally able to sit down on the most comfortable chair ever with no distractions or obligations. That level of ahhhhh. My thoughts cleared. Then I felt ultra drowsy and just drifted out - quickly. Usually I was in the ultra drowsy stage when they counted down etc - the entire process seemed like no more that 1-3 mins. Not sure if that makes send, it's hard to explain. It was scary the first time bc the unknown but by my third (my most scary surgery) I was looking forward to going under.
I hope this helps give you some comfort hearing a full account and doesn't make you more anxious about it. For the other things, they should have told you all that so good idea to call.
amberlie sounds like you have a great day planned for tomorrow and that today was a productive and positive day! One day at a time, or one hour at a time. You can do this So happy that you are reaching out for help. The girls are absolutely adorable!
Me: 39 DH: 39 DS1 born Sept 1999 Married Nov 2010 TTC 2010 2011 BFP ended in ectopic RE Aug 2014. Unexplained infertility Sept 2014-Dec 2014 fermera/IUI/TI BFN's
August 16, 2015 baby Boy M is born and our hearts melt!
amberlie, I'm so happy/proud! I saw your IG and thought you looked great and happy (the girls too!). I'm very glad you've got a good plan and are ready to execute it! Always here for you!
th3stryck3r , add us to entering the picky toddler phase of life. DNW a picky eater, but alas M has been having more picky days at meal time. I have to laugh at how we seem to be wired to try to 'figure it out' all the time. Like toddler teachers, maybe she thought the pasta was too big, maybe she is just being a picky girl. At the end of it all, who cares, cut her pasta! Because we all know tomorrow she will be upset because you cut the pasta! lol
Last Edit: Mar 7, 2017 20:14:25 GMT -5 by redandblue
Me: 39 DH: 39 DS1 born Sept 1999 Married Nov 2010 TTC 2010 2011 BFP ended in ectopic RE Aug 2014. Unexplained infertility Sept 2014-Dec 2014 fermera/IUI/TI BFN's
August 16, 2015 baby Boy M is born and our hearts melt!
Thanks @45thparrallel we were playing and reading but instead of just pointing to things and describing then to him I was asking him to say the word too. He was over it pretty quickly. Even though everytime he made a sound I cheered. He's big into pointing or making the animal noise but beyond that stays pretty silent or throws huge tantrums. So we're just trying to get him to express himself with language. I'm definitely backing off. Today was intense so I'm just going to keep promoting him little by little but stay away from prompting everything at once. It is reassuring that so many other moms have dealt with/are dealing with speech therapy. I know it's pretty normal but I was still feeling like I had done something wrong because he won't verbal.
My family is coming to visit in 15 days!! My little sister is going to stay in the basement room (above groundl because she's a night Owl. But OMG that room is a mess. It's been our go to throw tool room so it's crazy. I've been working for almost 2 hours and have made some progress (as in I can see the floor) but it's going to be intense. H just got home and is going to help me which is awesome. I'm so excited to see my family but nervous to have them in our house for 4 days.
packmomma, good luck with the cleaning! Don't stress too much about it— I'm sure your sister will not be too picky!
Yeah she's 20 so really she just needs WiFi and a bed. My dad, step mom, and little sister are super chill and loving. I am ecstatic to see them and can't wait for w to be embraced by their presence. Which sounds so silly but they are just a healing presence when I'm around.
amberlie good luck at the appointment tomorrow. Don't let that doctor push you off. Big hugs. The rest of the day sounds great! I'm glad you're recharging before school starts again.
@janetheconquerer, That totally sucks about your surgery being postponed. When exactly were they planning to tell you? That's bullshit!
I think when I showed up. She said, I was waiting to make sure everything was solid and confirmed so it didn't change on you more than once.
I call BS as my h reminded me at my pre op someone said to me, when is your surgery, I said the 9th and they said oh it says the 17th. I was like no it's the 9th. So it was changed LAST week!
th3stryck3r, N had pene at school yesterday too. He has eaten noodles once and was totally offended by them. They said he ate it all. Toddlers are weird.
Post by flippinchica on Mar 8, 2017 6:49:58 GMT -5
amberlie I'm glad you had a good day and good luck at the doctor. packmomma have fun with your family. @janetheconquerer I'm sorry your surgery date was changed. Today is picture day at daycare. I hope they get some good ones.
W Sttn! Like for real. He rarely needs us at night but usually wakes up quite a bit. Last night nothing. It was fabulous. He then mad each tiny noise at 540 but fell back asleep until 620. Today is going to be a good day.
Feeling better today! I had a nasty migraine yesterday and have been feeling so crappy the past few weeks. So thankful for a good day! I showered and am working on laundry because I am so far behind on it. Taking the kids to storytime today then meeting a friend tonight to wander around the mall/catch up on life and eat delicious food. I desperately need this girls night, so I'm looking forward to it!
regarding picky toddlers and pasta - both my kids are picky about their pasta. they will eat penne but not rigatoni. they will eat spaghetti but not linguini. they will eat tri colored but not bow ties.
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