All the randoms - 5/8

[beefinch]

So it looks like I'm back to being constipated for 3/4 days, have a 'blow out', of where it's diarrhoea and gut cramps for around an hour, maybe 2, to clear out my system and back to square 1 again.

After I was like 9 weeks my pooping went back to normal and it was fantastic, and now ever since Wednesday morning it been back to this horrible thing.

The gut cramps are making me feel crampy and it's uncomfortable.

I pretty much had this from week 20 with DS. Did not anticipate it happening this early on.

Uuuuugh

[laurensc927]

cnf2013 at least they were worth it!

bethkate I use the fun and games theme, 12 weeks is a green army figure lol

grumpycat88 I was on Zulily yesterday and added an obscene amount of baby clothes to my cart. Fortunately most weren't available anymore when I went back in today lol

I just placed a Macy's orders for maternity tops and some baby clothes. $hit just got real over here.

[Deleted]

Having some tummy trouble after dinner. I text DH from the bathroom and tell him to just carry on and I'll be downstairs eventually. Cue 800 texts about possible Christmas gifts for the kids and DS knocking on the door saying he'll just wait for me.

Guys, I'm trying to be chill and discreet and you're really ruining that for us all.

[grumpycat88]

laurensc927 baby clothes from zulily are my favorite! Gymborree is on every so often. I also love zutano and a couple other brands. The shipping is steep but I try to buy when it's free shipping for a couple days.

I'm excited to watch whatever garbage Hallmark movie is on tonight. DH just walks in the room and shakes his head lol.

[beefinch]

Does anyone want a over tired and ill toddler?

He woke up screaming at 6:30, which is unusual for him. DH went into settle him, and he wasn't having any of it. Screaming again each time he shut the door, DH gave up and just went downstairs with him. Normally DS sleeps until 8/8:30ish, and wakes up yapping to himself.

He has a double ear infection, so I think that's the culprit. He just isn't in the mood already this morning and is sat in the corner watching TV, and is refusing to come and cuddle with me. He keeps crying randomly, which is when I think his ears are hurting. I feel so bad because there is nothing I can do.

Just given him his antibiotics and calpol, maximin dose.

A day of crappy tv and cuddles if he will let me 😔

[Rogue]

The VBAC thread just reminded me. When SO and i were at the ob last they had a poster talking about VbAC seminars they were hosting. SO asked if that was something to do with vaccines. I told him no and explained what it was but told him he at least had a good guess!

[cnf2013]

May 14, 2017 6:22:32 GMT -5 Rogue said:

The VBAC thread just reminded me. When SO and i were at the ob last they had a poster talking about VbAC seminars they were hosting. SO asked if that was something to do with vaccines. I told him no and explained what it was but told him he at least had a good guess!

If love to find something on that. I almost wonder if it's be worth my while to have a doula this time to help me get there. I was delirious and in no shape to advocate for myself about anything last time. And there were easily a dozen nurses and residents in my room, so H was too overwhelmed to step in.

[pootsen]

Happy Mother's Day to everyone- mommas and momma's-to-be! 😊 Hugs to those who have a hard time with Mother's Day ❤️

It's beautiful out here, sunny and warm. Relaxing this morning with cinnamon rolls. Then brunch with my side of the family and cooking out with DH's family tonight. DS got me a flower basket full of purple petunias and some chocolate covered strawberries- he was pretty excited to give me the flowers but he was even more excited to help me eat the strawberries haha.

[pootsen]

beefinch poor little guy! I hope he feels better soon

[bethkate]

May 14, 2017 7:20:23 GMT -5 pootsen said:

Happy Mother's Day to everyone- mommas and momma's-to-be! 😊 Hugs to those who have a hard time with Mother's Day ❤️

It's beautiful out here, sunny and warm. Relaxing this morning with cinnamon rolls. Then brunch with my side of the family and cooking out with DH's family tonight. DS got me a flower basket full of purple petunias and some chocolate covered strawberries- he was pretty excited to give me the flowers but he was even more excited to help me eat the strawberries haha.

Happy Mother's Day! I lost my mom 20 years ago, and dealing with IF just made Mother's Day worse. This is the first year I haven't felt like I need to avoid social media, and it's nice.

[pootsen]

May 14, 2017 7:26:42 GMT -5 bethkate said:

May 14, 2017 7:20:23 GMT -5 pootsen said:

Happy Mother's Day to everyone- mommas and momma's-to-be! 😊 Hugs to those who have a hard time with Mother's Day ❤️

It's beautiful out here, sunny and warm. Relaxing this morning with cinnamon rolls. Then brunch with my side of the family and cooking out with DH's family tonight. DS got me a flower basket full of purple petunias and some chocolate covered strawberries- he was pretty excited to give me the flowers but he was even more excited to help me eat the strawberries haha.

Happy Mother's Day! I lost my mom 20 years ago, and dealing with IF just made Mother's Day worse. This is the first year I haven't felt like I need to avoid social media, and it's nice.

I'm sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine all that you've been through. I'm glad that you are feeling better this year and I hope all of your future Mother's Days are wonderful celebrations.

[bethkate]

Thanks, pootsen. I hope so too!

[cnf2013]

I'm sorry for your loss bethkate.

A big happy mother's day to all

[blabbermouth]

Happy mother's day everyone! Sorry for your loss bethkate, I hope this year is an amazing fresh start for you

I can't wait til my baby is an eclair, don't mind if I do!

laurensc927, week 14 fun and games is amazing, but I won't spoil it for you, hehe.

[beefinch]

The new VBAC thread got me thinking, and I've got a question for you ladies that have given birth by C-section, if you don't mind answering!

Because of DS's birth, and because of how big he was and how horrible it went, my midwife said that I might want to consider a c-section, and that the consultant will discuss it with me most likely. I have my first meeting with him Friday.

How are the recovery with sections? Like I think that's what I'm most scared off, the being in pain, and not being able to do much. I'll have a 2.5 year old, so it's not like I can sit down with the newborn.

Honestly, I don't want a section. I feel like if I can birth a 9lb10oz baby, then I can 'fit' anything out. It's very empowering, but in the same breath, we had a really bad delivery because of the fact he was so big and did get stuck and I needed help (his shoulders)

And I really want a calm, straight forward birth this time around.

Ugh I don't know. What do you guys think?

I think I might just end up going for a vaginal birth, try my damn hardest to keep it calm and do my best, but it the same happens last time than so be it, as long as I get a healthy baby by the end of the delivery it'll be fine.

I think it terrifies me more thinking that my baby will have to be resuscitated twice again, than having a section. I'd take a section three times over rather than having to watch my helpless little baby be resuscitated again.

[grumpycat88]

Just got back from a petting zoo birthday party. They had a baby pig, bunnies, goats, a horse, a donkey, a llama, and a young cow. DS was very into the pig. They snorted to one another. It was adorable. They had a pinata too. DS didn't understand at all, but some of the older kids actually shared their candy with him totally unprompted by their parents. It was very sweet (and I'll appreciate it when I'm eating the candy later 😉).

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I had a dream last night that I made a chocolate cake for a friend's daughter's birthday and I ate it all before the party. Didn't feel bad about it either.


Then, the first order of business once I arrived to work today was to place my Jimmy John's order. I'm in trouble.

[cnf2013]

May 14, 2017 11:04:58 GMT -5 beefinch said:

The new VBAC thread got me thinking, and I've got a question for you ladies that have given birth by C-section, if you don't mind answering!

Because of DS's birth, and because of how big he was and how horrible it went, my midwife said that I might want to consider a c-section, and that the consultant will discuss it with me most likely. I have my first meeting with him Friday.

How are the recovery with sections? Like I think that's what I'm most scared off, the being in pain, and not being able to do much. I'll have a 2.5 year old, so it's not like I can sit down with the newborn.

Honestly, I don't want a section. I feel like if I can birth a 9lb10oz baby, then I can 'fit' anything out. It's very empowering, but in the same breath, we had a really bad delivery because of the fact he was so big and did get stuck and I needed help (his shoulders)

And I really want a calm, straight forward birth this time around.

Ugh I don't know. What do you guys think?

I think I might just end up going for a vaginal birth, try my damn hardest to keep it calm and do my best, but it the same happens last time than so be it, as long as I get a healthy baby by the end of the delivery it'll be fine.

I think it terrifies me more thinking that my baby will have to be resuscitated twice again, than having a section. I'd take a section three times over rather than having to watch my helpless little baby be resuscitated again.

It's mot as scary as it seems. My recovery was easy enough and mine was an emergency. The first week or so I was in a lot of pain. I slept sitting up in the glider the first week home because honestly the only thing that really caused me pain was getting up from laying down. I did not have a toddler to contend with.

I have a friend who had natural, unmedicated births with all three of her kids, all over 10lbs. It's doable.

[bethkate]

I felt something a little while ago, and I'm wondering if it was the baby. I'm only 15 weeks and have an anterior placenta, so I'm not really expecting to feel movement for another two months or so, but I'm not sure what it was otherwise.

[cnf2013]

May 14, 2017 16:27:09 GMT -5 bethkate said:

I felt something a little while ago, and I'm wondering if it was the baby. I'm only 15 weeks and have an anterior placenta, so I'm not really expecting to feel movement for another two months or so, but I'm not sure what it was otherwise.

I had an anterior placenta last time. I never did feel the flutters, but started feeling thumps around 18w. Could be baby movement.

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Finally told the parents. They took it surprisingly well (except my FIL but he's a piece of work anyways). And now it's social media official.

[bostonbaker]

I'm sorry for your loss, bethkate, I hope Mother's day was a good one for you yesterday. My mom died a year ago and yesterday was my first without her, it was harder than I expected.

[peggels24]

beefinch, My c-section was an emergency but before I was in active labor (I was being induced). My recovery was a dream compared to what I hear others say. The only time I remember any significant pain was when it was infected (downfall of an emergency c-section) and even that wasn't incapacitating. I was up and walking around as soon as they removed my catheter. I had no issues getting in and out of bed. The first day on my stairs felt more like pulling then pain and then after that, it was no big deal.

[blabbermouth]

Hugs to you bostonbaker, that is hard

[bethkate]

May 15, 2017 9:15:55 GMT -5 bostonbaker said:

I'm sorry for your loss, bethkate, I hope Mother's day was a good one for you yesterday. My mom died a year ago and yesterday was my first without her, it was harder than I expected.

Hugs to you. That's so hard.