budders. I agree about Davina. I think they are both so intense together like they are almost too similar. I also get a gay vibe from Sean.
I'm most tripped out by Jaclyn. To go from having no interest/repulsion to Ryan day 1 and then 4 weeks later to be into him and pissed that he isn't into her anymore?
I hope it's ok if I jump in here.. Because I am nodding along with all of your conversations about this show! I personally don't think any of them will make it this season- Especially Davina and Sean. Also, side note, do you think k Ryan has fake teeth? Sometimes when he smiles a huge smile, I fee like they aren't all his real teeth?
1. EDD: 6/12 2. How are you feeling? At this very moment I feel petrified! Symptoms? I think I dropped from yesterday, I look lower and the baby feels lower. I have more lower pelvic pressure. 3. I'm not a STM nor do I have fur babies. 4. Do you have a birth plan, formal or informal? Want to share? DH is totally against a vacuum being used, but that's all we are planned to fight against. 5. Is SO going to be with you during your entire stay at the hospital? Is anyone else (other than SO, nurses, OB/MW, doula, etc.) going to be in the delivery room with you? Anyone planning to come visit or stay with you immediately before/after babies arrival? I plan on sending DH home at night, but I hope he'll keep me company during the day. He'll be the only one in the delivery room, unless something happens- what idk. I have my sister as a backup. My parents want to wait in the waiting room, but I really don't want them to. We haven't fully decided on when we'll inform people of labor. I'm pretty sure my mom will be full on pissed if I don't tell her, but I just don't like the idea of someone waiting (even though I did for my niece). I'd feel like they would have to come in asap and I want time with baby. 6. Random thoughts? I'm nervous that I'll go early, before I'm done with getting my stuff together at work. 7. OK be honest. What percentage of your day is spent obsessing over the new baby to come? Thankfully I get distracted by my students, so I only obsess 40% of the time. 8. Your favorite TV show? The Walking Dead
2. How are you feeling? Symptoms? MISERABLE- I had contractions on and off for the better half of the day yesterday but not regular enough to call my doctor yet. I also have been pooping a lot more then usual which I know is a good sign. My discharge has also increased. (Sorry if that was all TMI)
3. STM and/or moms of fur babies, how are they doing? Do you think they are ready to meet baby soon? Do you have arrangements set up for someone to watch them when you go to the hospital / birth center? I am a fur mommy and I think hes ready, every night before bed he goes into the Nursery to make sure that everything is there and does the same thing every morning. He will NOT leave my side, its becoming even worse then before. Last night when I was going through some pretty strong contractions he just laid his head on my belly and looked at me. My best friend is going to come over and watch him once I go into labor. My MIL had offered to do it but we need someone to actually move in and she claims to be allergic to the bunny rabbit that we have (Even though she is in the basement and the bedroom is all the way up on the 3rd floor. )
4. Do you have a birth plan, formal or informal? Want to share? My birth plan is as follows.. Give me pain meds (I Have a bad back) And do whatever is needed to deliver my baby as healthy as possible... If that means a C_section then its a c-section.
5. Is SO going to be with you during your entire stay at the hospital? Is anyone else (other than SO, nurses, OB/MW, doula, etc.) going to be in the delivery room with you? Anyone planning to come visit or stay with you immediately before/after babies arrival? have made my wishes very much clear that NO ONE besides my husband and the doctors are to be in the labor room with us. We are going to call our parents once I do go into labor and they can come to the hospital but they are not getting in the back to see me. My MIL will try and use the line well im Dr. So and So so i need to go back and see her... I dont give 2 shits what your name is, you are not to come back. Im going to let the nurses know that the only one who is allowed in the Labor wing is my Husband. His mom CLAIMS to be a doctor but does not have an MD after her name, she has a PHD so sure technically she is a doctor. But the 2 times I have had to have surgery she tries telling my ACTUAL doctors what needs to be done... and along with her random claims she says she did OB... She did not. She can stay in the waiting room and wait to see me when I am ready.
6. Random thoughts? I wish I lived in a different country and could be off of work already. I am so jealous of anyone who does not live in the United States and gets time off BEFORE the baby is here. I am hardly sleeping now and i feel like crap. I would just like to lay in bed and not move all day.
7. OK be honest. What percentage of your day is spent obsessing over the new baby to come? 75%
budders. I agree about Davina. I think they are both so intense together like they are almost too similar. I also get a gay vibe from Sean.
I'm most tripped out by Jaclyn. To go from having no interest/repulsion to Ryan day 1 and then 4 weeks later to be into him and pissed that he isn't into her anymore?
I hope it's ok if I jump in here.. Because I am nodding along with all of your conversations about this show! I personally don't think any of them will make it this season- Especially Davina and Sean. Also, side note, do you think k Ryan has fake teeth? Sometimes when he smiles a huge smile, I fee like they aren't all his real teeth?
I think the couple most likely to stay together is Ryan and Jessica. They just seem the most compatible.
Yes his teeth look fake like he has one big uni-tooth. I also feel like the marriage therapist w the brown hair looks like he has had too much plastic surgery.
Congrats cnumbers! For what its worth, I hope there is some sort of proposal thing... even if its at home and him just telling you sweet things. Sometimes that's the best
i 6. Random thoughts? I'm petrified about caring for him when he is born. Like irrationally worried about it.
Don't be scared. I was absolutely terrified of bringing Tinsley home from the NICU, and worried that I wouldn't know what to do. Instincts kick in. It's crazy how "Mama Bear" you will be once your little one arrives.
i 6. Random thoughts? I'm petrified about caring for him when he is born. Like irrationally worried about it.
Don't be scared. I was absolutely terrified of bringing Tinsley home from the NICU, and worried that I wouldn't know what to do. Instincts kick in. It's crazy how "Mama Bear" you will be once your little one arrives.
Thank you for posting! That makes me feel so much better, since I am so unsure of how everything will be it is nice to hear your perspective! Congratulations to you and I wish you and your family the best! BTW love the name Tinsley!
STM- DS and DD are so excited! DD even more so because she wants to help with her little sister. DS is covered but I have to have a nurse for DD and that nurse would have to stay the entire time because our medical supply company still hasn't come out to sign DH off saying he knows how to do her care so the nursing agency can't let him sign the nurse out. The nurse is not allowed to work more then a certain number of hours and I have no freaking idea what we are going to do!! I am close with this nurse so we are trying to work things out but I really wish these ppl would come sign my DH off so that he could come home and let the nurse leave for the night... Ugh.
Birth plan- at first I was all I am gonna get an epidural but I didn't with DD and I remember how much I liked being able to get out of bed right after. Since I am already 100% effaced and dilated to a four I may just tough it out and not get one.
DH will probably only be there for the birth and the first night then will have to go home with DD and work when the nurse comes in. Just us in the delivery room.
Randoms thoughts- I just want to get this over with. The worrying about our nurse situation is seriously stressing me out. I have only ever been away from DD while she was in the nicu for the first 8 months. That was four years ago. Since then I have never spent a night away and worry something will happen. She stops breathing when she cries. DH knows how to do everything (like bagging her and changing the trach) but has never had to do it in an emergency setting. So ya I am freaking out a bit..
Honestly my day is spent stressing. Lol.
Favorite tv show- right now I am digging parenthood. All time favorite is dr who.
Don't be scared. I was absolutely terrified of bringing Tinsley home from the NICU, and worried that I wouldn't know what to do. Instincts kick in. It's crazy how "Mama Bear" you will be once your little one arrives.
Thank you for posting! That makes me feel so much better, since I am so unsure of how everything will be it is nice to hear your perspective! Congratulations to you and I wish you and your family the best! BTW love the name Tinsley!
Thank you! She's named after my husband's grandfather (Tinsley) and my grandmother (MN Adine). And she's growing and eating like a champ.
And you're so welcome! I was in tears leaving the hospital with her....partially out of joy, and some out of fear. Your senses go into overdrive, and you just know what to do. I'm exhausted, but seeing her look at me and smile...it makes it all worth it!! Words can't describe how it happens or how you feel.
Thank you for including us new moms!!!! I am still excited to participate as much as possible. Can't wait for all of you lovelies to have your little ones!
1.How old is baby? She is 2 weeks and 3 days old.
2.How are you feeling? Symptoms? I feel awesome. C-section incision is healing very well, my blood pressure is stable and in a fantastic range, and I'm off my pain meds. I'm going to try to start walking around the neighborhood in the evenings with baby girl.
3.STM and/or moms of fur babies, how are they doing? are they adapting ok to the new baby? Our cat doesn't really care. She sniffs her occasionally and likes to try to sleep in her stuff. Our little dog is obsessed. When she whimpers, he whines and wants to kiss her. He lays by me on the couch when I am holding her, and likes to be close. He's going to be super protective.
4.Are you getting enough support for you and the new baby at home? or if you are in the hospital are you happy with the care so far? I am doing fairly well at home. My mom was here for a week after Tinsley came home, and she was a HUGE help. My husband works nights at the casino, so I'm on my own at night. It's been exhausting, but we are making it! My mom said she'd come back and help whenever we needed her to. I was super pleased with all our care in the hospital. The ante-partum nurses were awesome, the NICU nurses were amazing, and the post-partum nurses were compassionate and understanding.
5.Random advice to any of us still expecting? Don't stress yourself out about "getting everything done." It will all fall into place. The nursery is half-finished, we have no dresser, and the closet is full of boxes and stuff. But we make it work. Also, try to stick to your birth plan, but don't let your pride get in the way of a healthy you and healthy baby. Ultimately, it doesn't matter how they get here. What matters is that they're safe and healthy, as well as you. I went from bed rest to a c-section delivery of our little girl in 3 hours time because my blood pressure was rising rapidly. Looking at my healthy, happy baby girl makes all of it worth it. Whatever your birth story, it pales in comparison to them being here!!
6.Random thoughts? Being team green was the best decision we made. The joy we felt when they announced it was a girl was indescribable.
7.Your favorite TV show? Right now it's Game of Thrones and Castle. If you enjoy GoT, check out Vikings on the History Channel. Same historical type of show, good action, great stories. We love it!!
maddib You are amazing. I'm pretty sure I have no room to whine about anything. Fx that DD is calm and happy while you are at the hospital!
It's all about perspective. Everyone has hard things to deal with and have a right to whine! Lol mine just happen to be a little different. I just want to figure out this damn nurse thing. If I wasn't worried about medical complications I would have wanted to try home birthing just so I didn't have to worry about who will be with DD for three days while I am at the hospital.
I've shockingly been feeling better--and like I have a bit more energy. At night, my hips have been popping SUPER loud and it's gross. I'll roll over in bed and this loud POP sound literally woke DH up! So gross. No mucus plug loss or weird discharge or anything. Dr said I'm about 1/2 cm dilated and 30% effaced.
Fur babies?
Yes, Monster--my Boston Terrier. He's my profile pic. A little nervous about how he'll do with the baby. He's kind of a spaz.
Do you have a birth plan, formal or informal? Want to share?
Mine is pretty laid back as well. Just a checklist my hospital gave me with the few wishes I have. (DH to cut umbilical cord, jacuzzi tub if they have it--yoga ball)
Is SO going to be with you during your entire stay at the hospital? Is anyone else (other than SO, nurses, OB/MW, doula, etc.) going to be in the delivery room with you? Anyone planning to come visit or stay with you immediately before/after babies arrival?
DH will be with me my whole stay--unless he needs to run home and feed the dog/grab stuff, what have you. My Mom will likely be there right after the birth, but I don't want her in the delivery room. I'll have visitors as soon as I can. I'm all about it!
Random thoughts?
Ummm, I hate my job right now. It's really stressful and I'm just about over it. It's HIGH stress--but there are other really nice parts to it (company car, gas, computer, cell phone, Ipad). It's really flexible, I don't report to an office, but the pressure is outrageous and I'm essentially just on a constant apology tour to angry customers. I'll be interested to see how I feel about having a high-stress job and a baby. I may be needing to find something just...easier. But who knows. I will cross that bridge and have a clearer picture in the future.
OK be honest. What percentage of your day is spent obsessing over the new baby to come?
So, honestly...not a lot! Maybe 20 percent? I'm still totally in work-obsessed mode. I don't think I'm going to feel in "baby mode" until she's here. I have no idea what to expect.
Your favorite TV show
Ever since I've been working from home full-time this month, DH and I started Mad Men. We love it! It's not my favorite of all time--I couldn't even think of what that is, but it's really captivated me. And thankfully, there's 7 LONG seasons for me to watch. I've been binging for about two weeks and we're only half way through season 3. It's great!
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