Anyone feeling a tad bit more vulnerable than usual? It could be my excuse for getting clingy to DH but I don't like to be out and about alone. I'm usually an independent person.
Yes! And my friend just decided to tell me that the number 1 cause of death for pregnant women is....murder...dun dun dun.
This made me snort. What a positive thought.
Sully - I would just call. Better safe than sorry.
Post by baileybaileybne on May 16, 2015 17:14:51 GMT -5
sully326 I don't think you sound like a SS. I'm reluctant to call usually but if it's that strong I'd want to know what is going on. I'd call. No harm.
Anyone feeling a tad bit more vulnerable than usual? It could be my excuse for getting clingy to DH but I don't like to be out and about alone. I'm usually an independent person.
Yes! And my friend just decided to tell me that the number 1 cause of death for pregnant women is....murder...dun dun dun.
For my hospital bag, do I need to bring my own boy short/granny panties or do they give you mesh ones to wear home too? Also, any c-section mamas, did you bring a change of clothes for your husband, or send them home to shower/change that first night? (We live less than 10 minutes from the hospital.)
I'm planning to pack some nightgowns/ robes and maxi dresses too.
With a c section, is it usually a 3 day stay? I have so many questions for my OB!
I've been thinking about this same thing too. We live 45 minutes from the hospital though, and knowing me, I will not want to be left alone that first day. I am thinking my husband will leave that night or the next morning to change/ shower/ drop my mom back off at our house, and then come back.
Anyone else having non-stop period like cramps and super intense pressure no matter how you sit/walk/lay?
Please tell me I'm not alone here...
Yes. I was just complaining to DH about constant menstrual like cramps. They started yesterday and haven't let up much at all. I have a lot of BH, so the pressure only comes with those.
Anyone been induced? If so, what should I expect during the process?bring with me?
it depends on how they do your induction. Some OBs will place a Foley bulb/catheter to open your cervix up, and some will use cervidil (a cervical ripening med) prior to your induction. Some will just use pitocin and some will also break your water. I would bring whatever you plan to have with you for birth regardless if it's induction or spontaneous labor.
Basically a squeeze/squirting bottle you'll use to clean yourself after going to the restroom. You won't necessarily want to use toilet paper. Plus (in my opinion) it just feels nice to be cleaned off.
My hospital also gave me some sort of spray to help with stinging/pain.
Anyone feeling a tad bit more vulnerable than usual? It could be my excuse for getting clingy to DH but I don't like to be out and about alone. I'm usually an independent person.
+1 on this. I think it's mostly because of that crazy woman that cut the lady's baby from her belly for me. I feel much safer with DH.
Anyone been induced? If so, what should I expect during the process?bring with me?
it depends on how they do your induction. Some OBs will place a Foley bulb/catheter to open your cervix up, and some will use cervidil (a cervical ripening med) prior to your induction. Some will just use pitocin and some will also break your water. I would bring whatever you plan to have with you for birth regardless if it's induction or spontaneous labor.
All of this. The worst part of it was how long it took for us. It started at 9pm in Sunday and I delivered at 4am on Tuesday. I was 0/0 progress wise at 41w. They let me eat breakfast on Mon am before they gave me round 2 of cervadil.
I did get an epidural at 4cm, but it didn't take much longer to dilate fully (maybe 4more hours?).
Just keep in mind it will end, if it's seemingly interminable.
For my hospital bag, do I need to bring my own boy short/granny panties or do they give you mesh ones to wear home too? Also, any c-section mamas, did you bring a change of clothes for your husband, or send them home to shower/change that first night? (We live less than 10 minutes from the hospital.)
DH can either pack his own bag or he can come home to sleep/change/etc. We're only 10 minutes away too.
They will provide you with as much mesh as you need.
My hospital doesn't provide any mesh so I'd check your hospital or just pack some to be safe.
I'm super clingy right now and my H is going away Sunday-Wednesday. I'm likely going to cry when I'm not working. Weak.
My H just left for a week a couple of weeks ago and I would just come home and sleep on the couch until it was time for bed. I think I would have cried otherwise.
it depends on how they do your induction. Some OBs will place a Foley bulb/catheter to open your cervix up, and some will use cervidil (a cervical ripening med) prior to your induction. Some will just use pitocin and some will also break your water. I would bring whatever you plan to have with you for birth regardless if it's induction or spontaneous labor.
The MW said to start having sex up until the induction date and than we will start the cervadil and monitor.
My OB stresses lots and lots of sex toward the end and of course walking. My doula also said sex. I'm not sure how valid/truth there is to it but she said cervidil contains pig seman? So husband's sperm vs pig seman mixed either other stuff...
I started pitocin around 630 am and had my water broken (when I was at 2cm) baby was born at 544 pm. After about 7? Hours on pit I had only progressed to a 3/4. I got the epidural and 2 hours later was complete. I pushed for about an hour and 45 mins.
Supposedly pit makes contrax worse as well as ruptured membranes. I don't have anything to compare them to.
Anyone else having non-stop period like cramps and super intense pressure no matter how you sit/walk/lay?
Please tell me I'm not alone here...
Definitely not alone it seems. I've been having cramps and contractions daily, but then last night every time I woke up (like every 2 hours?) I was one giant contraction. Now today I'm having stabby period like cramps in my lower abdomen, thighs and vagish area? I also didn't know if I should call or if it's just "par for the course" at this stage. Was gonna write it in here then saw yours, and how many people responded to yours. I'm still unsure if I'll call. Maybe tomorrow if it doesn't stop???
silv3rlining, I heard pit makes the contractions worse as well. I was thinking to epidural to begin with but hell, they may be giving me all the drugs.
It definitely helped me rest some. I'm going to try to go without it this time but I'm not as adamantly opposed to it like I was going into DSs birth. I ended up hemorrhaging and my doula told me after the fact that I made the right decision about the epidural.
Eta: since my OB broke my water based on my hospital's policy I was confined to bed. If you ate free to move around it may help some.
Also I think we may live semi close to one another (within 1-2 hours) since I've heard you talk about UVA.
sully326, I've been having intense pressure as well. I just figured it was normal 9 month stuff.
For those mamas that have had prior c sections: - how long was your recovery? - how long til you drove? Went for a walk? - any words of advice for the procedure itself?
My recovery was very easy with both of my boys. I was up and walking as soon as they let me (after removal of catheter and ivs). With DS2 we went to the aquarium and walked around about a week after he was born. Not a ton of walking but a good amount!
But I was walking around the house just fine by the time we got home (5 Days at the hospital with DS1 and 3 with DS2). I don't feel restricted from walking with either.Just keep an eye on your incision site.
I can't remember how long until I drove. Since dh was home he drove if we went anywhere. But again I don't remember it being a problem either...
sully326, I've been having intense pressure as well. I just figured it was normal 9 month stuff.
For those mamas that have had prior c sections: - how long was your recovery? - how long til you drove? Went for a walk? - any words of advice for the procedure itself?
My recovery was very easy with both of my boys. I was up and walking as soon as they let me (after removal of catheter and ivs). With DS2 we went to the aquarium and walked around about a week after he was born. Not a ton of walking but a good amount!
But I was walking around the house just fine by the time we got home (5 Days at the hospital with DS1 and 3 with DS2). I don't feel restricted from walking with either.Just keep an eye on your incision site.
I can't remember how long until I drove. Since dh was home he drove if we went anywhere. But again I don't remember it being a problem either...
If you don't mind me asking, are you planning a schedule c section or vbac?
+1 especially if you aren't full term. If there is something going on they can try to stop it if they get you in early enough. If you wait and do go full blown labor they can't try to stop it.
Anyone else having non-stop period like cramps and super intense pressure no matter how you sit/walk/lay?
Please tell me I'm not alone here...
Definitely not alone it seems. I've been having cramps and contractions daily, but then last night every time I woke up (like every 2 hours?) I was one giant contraction. Now today I'm having stabby period like cramps in my lower abdomen, thighs and vagish area? I also didn't know if I should call or if it's just "par for the course" at this stage. Was gonna write it in here then saw yours, and how many people responded to yours. I'm still unsure if I'll call. Maybe tomorrow if it doesn't stop???
"I'm having stabby period like cramps in my lower abdomen, thighs and vagish area?" Yes! That's the best way to describe it! I also noticed it's more toward the right, which is why I thought it could be her position. I took a Tylenol about 1.5hrs ago & it took the edge off but the dull ache/period cramp feeling is still there, just not as intense.
My recovery was very easy with both of my boys. I was up and walking as soon as they let me (after removal of catheter and ivs). With DS2 we went to the aquarium and walked around about a week after he was born. Not a ton of walking but a good amount!
But I was walking around the house just fine by the time we got home (5 Days at the hospital with DS1 and 3 with DS2). I don't feel restricted from walking with either.Just keep an eye on your incision site.
I can't remember how long until I drove. Since dh was home he drove if we went anywhere. But again I don't remember it being a problem either...
If you don't mind me asking, are you planning a schedule c section or vbac?
What kind of clothes would you recommend packing?
Thanks for responding!!
This one is a scheduled c/s. (June 2nd at 10:30!) My second was scheduled as well which is why we were at the hospital for 2 less days!
Other advice- it is very strange to walk yourself into the OR and it felt very sudden having no contractions etc and just showing up, walking in and having a baby. I was more anxious during the scheduled c/s than during the first emergency one. So just prepare yourself mentally for the experience if you are also scheduled. In the end it turned out to be great and was wonderful to be able to plan leave time and babysitting!
But on to bag- I am packing some comfy night gowns and robes. They will check the incision site pretty often at the beginning so whatever you wear make sure your low bikini line is easily accessible. I will also pack some shorts and nursing tops plus some comfy long sleeve tops in case it gets cold. I get warm easily so I'm not too big on pants. Planning to come home in a maxi dress with some compression type (but not too tight) shorts underneath! As far as clothes though just take what you will be comfy in with the consideration that you won't want anything tight over the incision site (especially if you get staples rather than stitches).
If you don't mind me asking, are you planning a schedule c section or vbac?
What kind of clothes would you recommend packing?
Thanks for responding!!
This one is a scheduled c/s. (June 2nd at 10:30!) My second was scheduled as well which is why we were at the hospital for 2 less days!
Other advice- it is very strange to walk yourself into the OR and it felt very sudden having no contractions etc and just showing up, walking in and having a baby. I was more anxious during the scheduled c/s than during the first emergency one. So just prepare yourself mentally for the experience if you are also scheduled. In the end it turned out to be great and was wonderful to be able to plan leave time and babysitting!
But on to bag- I am packing some comfy night gowns and robes. They will check the incision site pretty often at the beginning so whatever you wear make sure your low bikini line is easily accessible. I will also pack some shorts and nursing tops plus some comfy long sleeve tops in case it gets cold. I get warm easily so I'm not too big on pants. Planning to come home in a maxi dress with some compression type (but not too tight) shorts underneath! As far as clothes though just take what you will be comfy in with the consideration that you won't want anything tight over the incision site (especially if you get staples rather than stitches).
I'm happy to hear the time in the hospital for the scheduled c was so short. If this baby doesn't turn, I'll have one on June 3rd. It is nice to know the date and be able to plan.
I think my main concern is the pre procedure anxiety. MY OB said they could give me something to keep calm when they do the spinal. They will do a gentle c:a plastic drape comes up when they pull the baby out (can't see the surgical site though) and they put the baby on my chest to do skin to skin after cutting the cord while they finish sewing up. One arm is also free to move around. Did they just numb you from the chest down? Did they play music during your scheduled c?
Thanks for the hospital bag packing ideas! I figured non fitting things would be good with the incision site. I really appreciate your insight!!
Post by turtletyme on May 16, 2015 19:16:14 GMT -5
I also have felt crampy lately. Sometimes after walking around, or when I am gassy/need to poop, or have a full bladder. Comes and goes though. I am checking in with my OB Monday, but hope you are OK sully!
Eta... I don't recommend watching "I didn't know I was pregnant" while reading on this topic... Which I'm totally doing.
I also have felt crampy lately. Sometimes after walking around, or when I am gassy/need to poop, or have a full bladder. Comes and goes though. I am checking in with my OB Monday, but hope you are OK sully!
Eta... I don't recommend watching "I didn't know I was pregnant" while reading on this topic... Which I'm totally doing.
Haha I'm watching that too! It's a marathon today!
Anyone else having non-stop period like cramps and super intense pressure no matter how you sit/walk/lay?
Please tell me I'm not alone here...
I've had the period cramps, but very sporadic - maybe once or twice a day. BH much more frequently. Like others said, I would call since they've been non stop.
Alllllllll the intense pressure no matter what position I'm in - sitting, laying, standing, walking. I'll be sitting and have pressure, and all of the sudden it gets much more intense for several seconds and I can barely continue sitting, and then it'll subside and just go back to the normal intense pressure.
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