Yay, I get to start the daily thread! Good morning lovelies! Hope it's a balmy 70 degrees EVERYWHERE! And that all the sick mommies and babies are feeling better today. And congrats rztrumpet!
First day at my new job yesterday--the jury's still out. So what's going on in your neck of the woods?
We are about to head to the gym, then I have to pick up for the cleaning lady. I'm taking the car to have its oil changed this afternoon, which means that I need to clean it out. Balls.
Post by leopardgurl831 on Feb 24, 2015 8:38:00 GMT -5
Good Morning! I can never catch up if I don't start early in this thread.
I feel like the cold will never go away! Tomorrow our housekeeper comes! I love her. I am going to get my hair cut in the way home today. Just a trim, I think it's been 9 months since my last one.
2nd day in a row where E didn't cry at daycare drop off. I'm hoping this means he's getting used to being in the toddler room full time.
Nothing going on here - just work. I have an OB appointment tomorrow. Can't believe I'm just about 26 weeks! I think we schedule my C/S tomorrow.....
I keep going back and forth lately about whether I want a RCS or if I want to try for a VBAC. I'm scared either way. I like the "ease" of a RCS when it comes to scheduling, (hopefully) not having to go through any sort of labor, etc. I had a relatively easy recovery from my first CS, so that doesn't worry me. Plus, I want my tubes tied. On the downside, I'm worried about not being able to pick E up for such a long time -- he follows me around the house with his arms outstretched and gets really upset if I don't pick him up.
VBAC scares me because my labor wasn't great, E never dropped and had HB decels, and pitocin didn't work to help me progress even though I went into labor on my own. I don't think I can/want to go through that again, only to end up with another CS -- if I'm going to need a CS I'd much rather not go into it after 24+ hours of labor.
Post by margaerytyrell on Feb 24, 2015 8:53:13 GMT -5
Ugh, I'm a mess this morning. I dropped DS off at daycare and his best girlfriend was there. They laughed and sat by each other at the table. Then, the teacher grabbed her hand and said Let's go! She's being promoted today! And DS looked really confused. I cried and am so dang emotional by it. What the heck.
2nd day in a row where E didn't cry at daycare drop off. I'm hoping this means he's getting used to being in the toddler room full time.
Nothing going on here - just work. I have an OB appointment tomorrow. Can't believe I'm just about 26 weeks! I think we schedule my C/S tomorrow.....
I keep going back and forth lately about whether I want a RCS or if I want to try for a VBAC. I'm scared either way. I like the "ease" of a RCS when it comes to scheduling, (hopefully) not having to go through any sort of labor, etc. I had a relatively easy recovery from my first CS, so that doesn't worry me. Plus, I want my tubes tied. On the downside, I'm worried about not being able to pick E up for such a long time -- he follows me around the house with his arms outstretched and gets really upset if I don't pick him up.
VBAC scares me because my labor wasn't great, E never dropped and had HB decels, and pitocin didn't work to help me progress even though I went into labor on my own. I don't think I can/want to go through that again, only to end up with another CS -- if I'm going to need a CS I'd much rather not go into it after 24+ hours of labor.
WWN13 do?
Good luck deciding! I had a similar birth and have no clue what I'll do next time. It's so hard to decide!
2nd day in a row where E didn't cry at daycare drop off. I'm hoping this means he's getting used to being in the toddler room full time.
Nothing going on here - just work. I have an OB appointment tomorrow. Can't believe I'm just about 26 weeks! I think we schedule my C/S tomorrow.....
I keep going back and forth lately about whether I want a RCS or if I want to try for a VBAC. I'm scared either way. I like the "ease" of a RCS when it comes to scheduling, (hopefully) not having to go through any sort of labor, etc. I had a relatively easy recovery from my first CS, so that doesn't worry me. Plus, I want my tubes tied. On the downside, I'm worried about not being able to pick E up for such a long time -- he follows me around the house with his arms outstretched and gets really upset if I don't pick him up.
VBAC scares me because my labor wasn't great, E never dropped and had HB decels, and pitocin didn't work to help me progress even though I went into labor on my own. I don't think I can/want to go through that again, only to end up with another CS -- if I'm going to need a CS I'd much rather not go into it after 24+ hours of labor.
WWN13 do?
I think if you want a VBAC, you have to really WANT a VBAC. It sounds like you have some hesitations, and if so, I think you'd feel more comfortable with a RCS. E will be a bit older by the time that #2 gets here and might not want to be held as much. Will you have someone around to help if he does?
That said, no two labors are the same. I say schedule the RCS and if you go into labor on your own, then so be it.
wineallthetime, I feel like I flip flop every hour. I think I'm also scared to VBAC because I know what to expect for recovery from a CS, but not for a vaginal birth.
margaerytyrell, oh no! I'm really sorry. I'd be sad about that, too.
finnaroo, I think DH is going to take off up to a month. He may work mornings only for part of that, though. My mom can come over to help, but I really don't want her here 24/7. I think we're still going to send E to daycare, because I don't think I'm doing him any favors by keeping him home with me all day while I try to figure out things with 2.0, but we'll do later drop off and earlier pick up.
Post by klongoria11 on Feb 24, 2015 9:01:16 GMT -5
It is cold today, but no rain. School districts, for whatever reason, decided to have a 2 hour delay, which means our office had a 2 hour delay. I don't get my work email at home, so I didn't know about said delay and I got here on time. Damn it.
There was absolutely no traffic, which was awesome and gave me time to stop at Starbucks. Unfortunately, my cinnamon dolce tastes like cinnamon water. So weak.
I gave Cadence a pouch this morning because, well, why not, she was whining and I was trying to get out the door. MH got all weird about it saying he had already fed her. 2 mini waffles doesn't fill my kid up. Sometimes I think he doesn't know her at all.
ljgs1010, I'm not even pregnant and I think about that a lot. It sounds like we had very similar labor experiences. I tend to lean towards a RCS for a few reasons, including vapid ones like that I already have a scar and my lady bits are still intact. Like I said, vapid. BUT on a more serious note, I went into labor on a Wednesday evening after a long and busy day, and it wasn't until late on Thursday evening that we decided a C/S was the best bet. By the time I got to nurse C for the first time, I'd been up for maybe 40 hours straight, so clearly he decided to clusterfeed for the first 3 days. While I recovered quickly, I'm sure that our first week would have been far easier if I wasn't so damn exhausted to start. And I CERTAINLY can't imagine being the wiped out with a toddler underfoot.
Yet I still toy with the idea of a VBAC because why? I'm a masochist, maybe.
ljgs1010, I'm not even pregnant and I think about that a lot. It sounds like we had very similar labor experiences. I tend to lean towards a RCS for a few reasons, including vapid ones like that I already have a scar and my lady bits are still intact. Like I said, vapid. BUT on a more serious note, I went into labor on a Wednesday evening after a long and busy day, and it wasn't until late on Thursday evening that we decided a C/S was the best bet. By the time I got to nurse C for the first time, I'd been up for maybe 40 hours straight, so clearly he decided to clusterfeed for the first 3 days. While I recovered quickly, I'm sure that our first week would have been far easier if I wasn't so damn exhausted to start. And I CERTAINLY can't imagine being the wiped out with a toddler underfoot.
Yet I still toy with the idea of a VBAC because why? I'm a masochist, maybe.
I laughed. I toy with it because of mom guilt, I think.
Sleep question. B is a thrasher. She rolls around her crib and often smacks her head, thus waking her up. Even in bed with us, it's not much better.
Is there anything we can do for that? I've GOT to get a decent night's sleep every now and then. She was in our bed by 10:45 last night and none of us slept very well.
Post by leopardgurl831 on Feb 24, 2015 9:37:11 GMT -5
ljgs1010 can they tie your tubes during a CS or do they have to put you under? I would want to be awake when 2.0 is born, and I wouldn't want to be opened up twice, so that would weigh on my decision.
I'm team really want a VBAC, but I had a tough recovery. If you can't decide you can always show up in labor and ask for a CS.
DH's C1-C2 fusion neck surgery is today. We had to be here at 5. They just took him back to the OR. I think it's supposed to take about 3-4 hours. My MIL is at home with M. He was so nervous and anxious. I know academically in my head that he should be fine and that the risk of severe complication is relatively low, particularly in a young, healthy person like DH. However, I can't help but be a nervous wreck right now. I feel sick to my stomach.
untaggablekatie, so many hugs. When do you next see your therapist? I'm sorry things are hard right now.
Tomorrow thank the lord... DH used some very choice words... this morning he said he didn't mean it... but it still hurts.
Your H needs to learn how to fight fair. I assume he's using choice words when you guys fight because he knows it will cut you deep. Saying he doesn't mean it the next day doesn't make that okay.
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