Or maybe it's for sanitary reasons? If the tub is in the bathroom . I don't know
My hospital has jetted tubs and they wouldn't let you birth in them. DD2 was only allowed because of the study. I never followed up to find out if they allow water births now.
Hmm. I need some more techniques to keep me calm. I really really really don't want an epidural this time.
With M, I'd been in labor for like 3 hours (active? Like painful contractions) and he ran out to the car bc our camera was still out there-and without him there I freaked the F out and lost it. I couldn't stay calm after that and the pain was so intense. The contractions hadn't changed, but when mh left the room I got really scared
I have and love the Bradley Method book. I didn't take any classes, but it helped. And other suggestions?
Hmm. I need some more techniques to keep me calm. I really really really don't want an epidural this time.
With M, I'd been in labor for like 3 hours (active? Like painful contractions) and he ran out to the car bc our camera was still out there-and without him there I freaked the F out and lost it. I couldn't stay calm after that and the pain was so intense. The contractions hadn't changed, but when mh left the room I got really scared
I have and love the Bradley Method book. I didn't take any classes, but it helped. And other suggestions?
MH & I took the hypnobirthing class the first time around. I think it is similar to the Bradley Method? It really helped us to practice the methods of relaxation together in the class, so it would be more natural when it came time for the birth. MH could just run his fingers down my spine and my pain was cut in half. I freaked out when MH left the room, too. Something about being in such intense pain and alone is just too much, I think.
hq get a double. Open vs. Closed only matters if you plan to share. Find out what your insurance covers free and get that one.
They will cover any consumer grade double electric at 100%! Thank you Obamacare but that leaves a lot of choices! Thanks for the info regarding open vs closed systems!
hq get a double. Open vs. Closed only matters if you plan to share. Find out what your insurance covers free and get that one.
This. I typed out a whole post and then my phone died & I lost it. Unless you are staying home & only plan to pump occasionally, definitely get double. I've used an Ameda consumer grade (which is closed) and a Medela hospital grade. I liked them both equally well, but also had things I didn't like about both. If I had to get another consumer grade I'd probably lean towards a Medela only because the parts are easier to get in town. But I did really like my Ameda too.
it's been a rough week over here. a stomach virus first took out DS, the DH and now me. 11 weeks today and my second appt. this afternoon. I'm hoping to be able to hear the heat beat. I had gained almost 6lbs in the last month and was afraid I was going to get yelled at, but the stomach virus took care of that. My mom also reminded me that even though I gained a lot I was still under 100lbs and any Dr that would yell at me is crazy. (i have issues, I don't think my dr actually would say anything) over all I'm just feeling crappy, run down and like I'm not being the best mom to DS. DH is picking up my sack but it still sucks. Here's to hoping I get over this soon.
it's been a rough week over here. a stomach virus first took out DS, the DH and now me. 11 weeks today and my second appt. this afternoon. I'm hoping to be able to hear the heat beat. I had gained almost 6lbs in the last month and was afraid I was going to get yelled at, but the stomach virus took care of that. My mom also reminded me that even though I gained a lot I was still under 100lbs and any Dr that would yell at me is crazy. (i have issues, I don't think my dr actually would say anything) over all I'm just feeling crappy, run down and like I'm not being the best mom to DS. DH is picking up my sack but it still sucks. Here's to hoping I get over this soon.
Sorry you've been so sick! I just wanted to chime in on weight gain. I was so worried at the beginning of this pg because I seemed to have gained much quicker than with my first. Then my dr pointed out it was because I was under weight this time. I had gotten under 100 by the time C was 15 months because of bfing. Now my weight gain has tapered off to normal.
I'm here, but nothing going on. I'm 26 weeks and feeling great. We are going for a last minute trip to Disney World on Sunday. Just going to the Magic Kingdom for two days. Ds had his first haircut there and now dd needs her haircut. So a mom has to do what a mom has to do! I'm still a little nervous about all the walking since every time we've walked this week I get some serious tightening in my lower stomach. I assume it's Braxton Hicks.
Yup. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Thanks! I always drink a lot of water. For some reason here lately I haven't wanted to drink any.
Post by velvethelicopters on Jan 21, 2015 12:07:57 GMT -5
Blech, anything but ice cold water tastes kind of off. I'm not sure how, kind of acidic or metallic. Doctor said it's normal, but it's annoying. I'm drinking Sprite instead.
it's been a rough week over here. a stomach virus first took out DS, the DH and now me. 11 weeks today and my second appt. this afternoon. I'm hoping to be able to hear the heat beat. I had gained almost 6lbs in the last month and was afraid I was going to get yelled at, but the stomach virus took care of that. My mom also reminded me that even though I gained a lot I was still under 100lbs and any Dr that would yell at me is crazy. (i have issues, I don't think my dr actually would say anything) over all I'm just feeling crappy, run down and like I'm not being the best mom to DS. DH is picking up my sack but it still sucks. Here's to hoping I get over this soon.
Sorry you've been so sick! I just wanted to chime in on weight gain. I was so worried at the beginning of this pg because I seemed to have gained much quicker than with my first. Then my dr pointed out it was because I was under weight this time. I had gotten under 100 by the time C was 15 months because of bfing. Now my weight gain has tapered off to normal.
you are probably right about being underweight from bfing. DS is still attached to that too, and has been getting angry that there isn't much milk left. I'm sure everything will be fine once I'm over this virus. I'm just in such a yucky mood everything seems wrong.
Post by joyfultrex on Jan 21, 2015 12:26:46 GMT -5
meesh I could give natural birth suggestions, but we seem to have opposite personalities. Labor was rather easy for me, but I attribute it to sending my husband to work and staying home alone. With no one to bother me I was able to concentrate through the pain. I also highly recommend a long walk, and a bath at home. A birthing ball to bounce on was also helpful. I held my breath through contractions. (not a good idea I know) I also didn't go to the hospital till the last possible second. (DS was here 20 minutes after I got to the hospital) When it was time to push I just put my chin to my chest and kept telling myself that the harder I pushed the faster this would be over. DH also missed the birth. We joke about me sending him to work this time around too. That way he doesn't have to see blood and I can be left alone to do my thing. Though it sounds like your DH is was made birth easier for you, so my suggestions may be useless.
Post by chickypoo2468 on Jan 21, 2015 12:30:24 GMT -5
Does reading the Bradley method book help without the classes? I want D to read it too but I'm not sure he will... I was going to read hypnobabies too. I need help focusing and not freaking out.
Does reading the Bradley method book help without the classes? I want D to read it too but I'm not sure he will... I was going to read hypnobabies too. I need help focusing and not freaking out.
Reading the book is certainly helpful, but I think the classes make a huge difference. I know my husband wouldn't have gotten much out of just reading the book, but the classes forced him to learn all this stuff that made everything so much easier - he really knew what was going on and that helped both of us feel comfortable and confidant during labor. He was able to stay calm and get me all the things I needed, he was able to listen to me and be there when I wanted him there and fade into the background when I didn't need him. He learned all sorts of techniques to help me relax and breathe properly and work with the labor rather than against it. I think without the classes he just would have had no idea what to do, and I was in no position to tell him what I wanted/needed at that point.
I took the classes, had a successful Bradley birth and I'm now a Bradley instructor, preparing for my second birth soon, if anyone has any Bradley related questions.
It's funny, joyfultrex ...on a normal day, I want mh to let me do everything by during labor just having him there helped so much
And...I don't have an opportunity to go to outside classes because of my work schedule, but I was okay to tell mh how to help me. But, I obviously failed and got an epi, Lol. So apparently the classes are beneficial
24 weeks and the sciatic pain is killing me already. I ordered a maternity belt to hopefully help. We are going to Disney next week and all the walking is going to be torture if I'm still in a lot of pain.
24 weeks and the sciatic pain is killing me already. I ordered a maternity belt to hopefully help. We are going to Disney next week and all the walking is going to be torture if I'm still in a lot of pain.
Sciatic pain is awful (no pun intended)
And not to be funny, but is this the same Disney where the measles outbreak was?
24 weeks and the sciatic pain is killing me already. I ordered a maternity belt to hopefully help. We are going to Disney next week and all the walking is going to be torture if I'm still in a lot of pain.
Sciatic pain is awful (no pun intended)
And not to be funny, but is this the same Disney where the measles outbreak was?
No we are going to Disney World in Florida and not Disneyland in California.
It's funny, joyfultrex ...on a normal day, I want mh to let me do everything by during labor just having him there helped so much
And...I don't have an opportunity to go to outside classes because of my work schedule, but I was okay to tell mh how to help me. But, I obviously failed and got an epi, Lol. So apparently the classes are beneficial
Meesh, an epi is not failing. With DD2, when I was sure I was going to die during the birth, I asked my husband why didn't I choose the epi? I've had two unmedicated births with 9lb babies with giant heads. I'm already getting nervous about how this baby is going to come out. I think learning relaxation methods will help whether you choose medicated or unmedicated.
Post by joyfultrex on Jan 21, 2015 19:07:48 GMT -5
so they couldn't hear a heartbeat at my appt. today. Said it might still be early. I go back Feb 6th to try again. Slightly worried, but still feeling so sick and bloated that I'm hoping everything is okay.
so they couldn't hear a heartbeat at my appt. today. Said it might still be early. I go back Feb 6th to try again. Slightly worried, but still feeling so sick and bloated that I'm hoping everything is okay.
Did they do a hcg count? (I could be using the wrong term here...)
meesh, when I was in labor, towards the end, my husband was putting a cool wet washcloth on my face. Somehow, the basin of water got moved, and he had to leave my bedside about ten feet away to get it. I started crying because I didn't want him to leave me. Ten feet, lol. I am not like this in day to day life. I feel ya.
so they couldn't hear a heartbeat at my appt. today. Said it might still be early. I go back Feb 6th to try again. Slightly worried, but still feeling so sick and bloated that I'm hoping everything is okay.
/Anecdote
I can't see your ticker to see how far along, but they couldn't find a HB with Doppler for G until almost 20 weeks. At both 12 and 16 weeks they did a quick u/s to confirm things were ok.
Hmm. I need some more techniques to keep me calm. I really really really don't want an epidural this time.
With M, I'd been in labor for like 3 hours (active? Like painful contractions) and he ran out to the car bc our camera was still out there-and without him there I freaked the F out and lost it. I couldn't stay calm after that and the pain was so intense. The contractions hadn't changed, but when mh left the room I got really scared
I have and love the Bradley Method book. I didn't take any classes, but it helped. And other suggestions?
I liked reading the hypnobirthing book. I did not do the classes or spend much time practicing with the CD though. Just reading the info about not being scared and how your body was made to do this helped me a ton.
I also loved reading lots of positive med free birth stories when I got into 2nd and early 3rd tri. It helped me have some idea of what to expect and helped me visualize my birth going well. I don't recommend reading birth stories you haven't read before too close to delivery though.
Maybe figure out what it is you need to feel in control. For me I liked having lots of comfort things around like music, my birthing ball, my comfy socks, etc. I also made a list of pain management techniques to use as sort of a cheat sheet. DH was in charge of bringing that out if I started saying I couldn't do it.
so they couldn't hear a heartbeat at my appt. today. Said it might still be early. I go back Feb 6th to try again. Slightly worried, but still feeling so sick and bloated that I'm hoping everything is okay.
Another anecdote: They couldn't find a heartbeat at my 2nd appointment. I was 11 weeks. They squeezed me in for an ultrasound and his heart was beating away. He's 19 mo now.
so they couldn't hear a heartbeat at my appt. today. Said it might still be early. I go back Feb 6th to try again. Slightly worried, but still feeling so sick and bloated that I'm hoping everything is okay.
/Anecdote
I can't see your ticker to see how far along, but they couldn't find a HB with Doppler for G until almost 20 weeks. At both 12 and 16 weeks they did a quick u/s to confirm things were ok.
only 11 weeks. So it still just could be too early. My office doesn't do u/s at the office. So I'm just going to wait the two weeks. In all reality me knowing right now isn't going to stop a miscarriage if it is going to happen. I'm hoping for the best though.
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