Stupid Question Sunday

[erbear]

Thanks for the info! I'm sure it's something that we'll discuss at my 28 week appointment, but if they don't mention it, I'll bring it up.

[missjenniebean]

Mine asked me at my last appointment about the ten kicks in an hour and I told him I had no clue. Hadn't thought to count. He looked at me funny. Never thought to check because I am constantly moving at work and I honestly baby didn't start getting really active until about 27 weeks. I pay attention at home or if baby is ninja kicking. Baby has not been too active today though. Hmmmm...

[carolyngrace]

Mar 24, 2015 1:49:04 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

Mine asked me at my last appointment about the ten kicks in an hour and I told him I had no clue. Hadn't thought to count. He looked at me funny. Never thought to check because I am constantly moving at work and I honestly baby didn't start getting really active until about 27 weeks. I pay attention at home or if baby is ninja kicking. Baby has not been too active today though. Hmmmm...

Mine said 2 hours for ten kicks... Personally I usually have like two periods during the day where baby is super active. Ten kicks could happen in 5 minutes easily! But sometimes a really chill day goes by and I start to worry.

[missjenniebean]

Mar 24, 2015 8:42:34 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Mar 24, 2015 1:49:04 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

Mine asked me at my last appointment about the ten kicks in an hour and I told him I had no clue. Hadn't thought to count. He looked at me funny. Never thought to check because I am constantly moving at work and I honestly baby didn't start getting really active until about 27 weeks. I pay attention at home or if baby is ninja kicking. Baby has not been too active today though. Hmmmm...

Mine said 2 hours for ten kicks... Personally I usually have like two periods during the day where baby is super active. Ten kicks could happen in 5 minutes easily! But sometimes a really chill day goes by and I start to worry.

I thought mine said two hours too...but I can't remember! It is easy to freak out after days of activity. Gah!

[holliberry28]

Can I jump in. Between the stress of moving and work and everything, I'm fucking exhausted. Yesterday my sister sends me an article about how a newborn baby died after someone kissed it with a cold sore. And ta-da, I get to work and feel the fucking tingle on my lip and know it's gonna blow up. Waiting for my OB to call back and today is there late open day, to see what's safe to take during pregnancy.

[jcprn]

The epitome of a stupid question: If I don't get Braxton Hicks contractions will my uterus/body be less competent when it comes time to giving birth since BH contractions are your uterus "practicing"? Or will I get them much closer to when I actually am going to give birth?

[maddib]

Mar 24, 2015 9:29:19 GMT -5 jcprn said:

The epitome of a stupid question: If I don't get Braxton Hicks contractions will my uterus/body be less competent when it comes time to giving birth since BH contractions are your uterus "practicing"? Or will I get them much closer to when I actually am going to give birth?

If your a FTM you will probably get them closer to your due date. I don't remember having them much with my first and my labor was only 10 hrs. Not bad for a first I think. I wouldn't worry!!! Your body will still know what to do!

[billyhorrible]

Mar 24, 2015 9:29:19 GMT -5 jcprn said:

The epitome of a stupid question: If I don't get Braxton Hicks contractions will my uterus/body be less competent when it comes time to giving birth since BH contractions are your uterus "practicing"? Or will I get them much closer to when I actually am going to give birth?

I never had BH contractions with my first and had to be induced.  I joked that my body had no idea it was pregnant.  No BHs, and when I went in for the induction I was 0cm and 0% effaced.  My son hadn't dropped, my cervix was long and high.   The medications they used for the induction did nothing to help move things along.

That being said, once they broke my water I progressed at a rapid clip and he was born about 8 hours later - so in 8 hours I went from not being dilated, to being complete and pushing a baby out.

[khaze]

Mar 22, 2015 15:28:49 GMT -5 @poppyc8 said:

I just bought a wipes warmer. Will I actually end up using this?

@poppyc8, you will use it.  And you will end up with one on every floor in your house because your 2 year old will whine when the wipes are cold.  I actually just got my 4th wipe warmer in the mail the other day.  We now have one in DS1's room, new baby's room, our main floor, and basement. 

[noeliav]

Mar 24, 2015 9:29:19 GMT -5 jcprn said:

The epitome of a stupid question: If I don't get Braxton Hicks contractions will my uterus/body be less competent when it comes time to giving birth since BH contractions are your uterus "practicing"? Or will I get them much closer to when I actually am going to give birth?

My BHs with my first pregnancy didn't start until sometime around 24 or 28 weeks, and they were pretty infrequent to start. 

And, I sort of think that they tell us BH contractions are your ute "practicing" so we (the ones who have them frequently) feel less annoyed by them

[tiffbot]

Mar 24, 2015 9:29:19 GMT -5 jcprn said:

The epitome of a stupid question: If I don't get Braxton Hicks contractions will my uterus/body be less competent when it comes time to giving birth since BH contractions are your uterus "practicing"? Or will I get them much closer to when I actually am going to give birth?

I didn't feel BH and my water broke on its own, over 12 hours before I even felt any mild labour contractions.

On that note, I also never had leaky breasts while pregnant (and haven't yet this time) and bfing worked really well for us. I know it's not the same thing, but something I thought about while pregnant with DS.