@jemomma I have not yet had baby girl yet but our hospital recommended just a bathing suit top or sports bra for the birthing tub-they prefer you have nothing on the bottom. My niece was posterior-they had my sister do a lot of her laboring on her hands and knees or leaning over the back of the tilted upright hospital bed (for more comfort for her-the baby never turned) and she pushed for about 30 minutes on her side and then the last 5 on her back.
I labored in the tub with my first, and I wore nothing. I was trying to get my bathing suit out of my bag, and the nurse was all, "don't bother with that."
My SQ is about working out after baby. When do people usually start up again? I am feeling really good, like I could exercise, but I'm only 3.5 weeks PP. I am still bleeding lightly (only enough for a pantiliner), but the blood is still red. I'm guessing the red bleeding means I shouldn't really be exercising yet, but I'm wondering if it would be okay to do some light cardio?
I labored in the tub with my first, and I wore nothing. I was trying to get my bathing suit out of my bag, and the nurse was all, "don't bother with that."
My SQ is about working out after baby. When do people usually start up again? I am feeling really good, like I could exercise, but I'm only 3.5 weeks PP. I am still bleeding lightly (only enough for a pantiliner), but the blood is still red. I'm guessing the red bleeding means I shouldn't really be exercising yet, but I'm wondering if it would be okay to do some light cardio?
I've been walking and that's it. But even that has made the bleeding increase. I think the general consensus is to wait. It's hard when you start feeling that energy, but your body really needs more rest. I'm waiting until closer to 6 weeks to do anything beyond walking and bouncing on the yoga ball with DB (I try and do it in different positions so my abs get a little workout)
I labored in the tub with my first, and I wore nothing. I was trying to get my bathing suit out of my bag, and the nurse was all, "don't bother with that."
My SQ is about working out after baby. When do people usually start up again? I am feeling really good, like I could exercise, but I'm only 3.5 weeks PP. I am still bleeding lightly (only enough for a pantiliner), but the blood is still red. I'm guessing the red bleeding means I shouldn't really be exercising yet, but I'm wondering if it would be okay to do some light cardio?
I'm with carolyngrace. I'd stick to just walking for now and wait until you're cleared by your OB for anything more than that.
Post by turtletyme on Jun 24, 2015 10:23:29 GMT -5
My question: how long does it take for swelling to subside? I got so much damn fluid in the hospital. I feel like it's working its way out because my legs were really swollen, now my feet are, but it's really bad. (BP is fine btw.)
@jemomma, I wore a bikini bathing suit top and nothing on the bottom. Good luck tomorrow. P was posterior also and it was some serious work. I pushed for about an hour and a half and we did a vacuum assist to get him out vaginally. FX you can get baby to rotate.
DH really wants to take DD to the pool (she's 9 days old). It's low 80's and the pediatrician said its fine as long as she stays in the shade. So I've got my pack n play sport with a 50 spf cover to put under an umbrella. I'm putting her in her little bathing suit so I can easily feel her chest to gauge her temperature and I packed bottled water to splash her with since I don't want chlorine on her baby skin. And I'm still sooo nervous! Has anyone taken baby out to the pool/beach this early and done just fine? Reassure me please! lol
Oh I've got a winner of a stupid question. How do you warm up bottles? We've been using the drop in inserts in a mug of hot water but finding it difficult to warm milk in the actual bottles (avents and vent aire).
I put the bottle in a mug or bowl in the sink and run hot water over it for 3-4 minutes.
Oh I've got a winner of a stupid question. How do you warm up bottles? We've been using the drop in inserts in a mug of hot water but finding it difficult to warm milk in the actual bottles (avents and vent aire).
Warm water is the best way. When I worked in preschools, we would keep a crock pot set on low throughout the day to warm bottles in - that might be faster than just warm water from the tap if you have room.
Oh I've got a winner of a stupid question. How do you warm up bottles? We've been using the drop in inserts in a mug of hot water but finding it difficult to warm milk in the actual bottles (avents and vent aire).
If you are using bottles for the long haul, i suggest going out and buying an actual bottle warmer. With DD we did the warm water method for about a month but switching to a bottle warmer saved my sanity especially in the MOTN. That way you can change a diaper while the bottle is warming and baby doesnt have to wait around as long for the bottle to be ready. We have a cheap Munchkin one that does the trick.
Is lifting all of the things still off limits at the end of pregnancy? I definitely just lugged 8 loads of laundry back and forth to the laundromat and didn't think about it at all. Whoops.
Oh I've got a winner of a stupid question. How do you warm up bottles? We've been using the drop in inserts in a mug of hot water but finding it difficult to warm milk in the actual bottles (avents and vent aire).
I have the Avent bottle warmer and you can put other brand bottles in it. Our Medalas work great in it!
I don't know his official position but I couldn't bear (bare?) laying on my back. They made me do it for monitoring and checks but I did all my pushing on my side until doctor came in. Then I had to lay on my back to finish the delivery. Literally as soon as he was out I was relieved.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Jun 24, 2015 13:11:31 GMT -5
My LO was sunny side up and having heart rate complications on and off throughout the last 10ish hours of our 30ish hour labor. Ultimately, doctor had me push for about an hour while she tried to manually manipulate babys position, but her heart rate was all over the place and we decided to stop and do the section. Turns out we most likely would have ended up with an emergency C in any situation because LOs cord was somehow tied in a complete knot and my placenta and her heart rate would have been in danger if we continued vaginally. Crazy! I wonder how long that knot was there!
Is lifting all of the things still off limits at the end of pregnancy? I definitely just lugged 8 loads of laundry back and forth to the laundromat and didn't think about it at all. Whoops.
I carried DS who is 34 pounds up until delivery so I think it's whatever you are comfortable with.
Is lifting all of the things still off limits at the end of pregnancy? I definitely just lugged 8 loads of laundry back and forth to the laundromat and didn't think about it at all. Whoops.
I carried DS who is 34 pounds up until delivery so I think it's whatever you are comfortable with.
I don't think we had a SQS thread over the weekend, and I have a few special questions of my own. Please add any of your own questions or entertaining speshul stories
Ladies who labored in a birthing tub - what did you wear?
Also - ladies who had a posterior positioned baby (Sunnyside up), were you able to have a vaginal birth (if so, how long were you pushing for?), or did you end up with a csection?
DS was sunny side up, I pushed for 3 hours. I had an epidural so I was laying down. They told me most babies turn during labor, hope yours does!
I just took my temp and it was 103.6. My worst symptom is coughing. I am out of town for the rest of the week. At what point should i see a doctor? Maybe in 3-4 days? I feel so run down that i can barely take care of LO. Good thing my mom is around to help.
LO's temp was 99.1 and i know 100.4 is the danger zone for him. Ugh, now im super nervous. DD seems fine too, at least for the moment.
I just took my temp and it was 103.6. My worst symptom is coughing. I am out of town for the rest of the week. At what point should i see a doctor? Maybe in 3-4 days? I feel so run down that i can barely take care of LO. Good thing my mom is around to help.
LO's temp was 99.1 and i know 100.4 is the danger zone for him. Ugh, now im super nervous. DD seems fine too, at least for the moment.
Personally I'd see a doctor with a temp that high!
DH really wants to take DD to the pool (she's 9 days old). It's low 80's and the pediatrician said its fine as long as she stays in the shade. So I've got my pack n play sport with a 50 spf cover to put under an umbrella. I'm putting her in her little bathing suit so I can easily feel her chest to gauge her temperature and I packed bottled water to splash her with since I don't want chlorine on her baby skin. And I'm still sooo nervous! Has anyone taken baby out to the pool/beach this early and done just fine? Reassure me please! lol
We took Texas Ranger to the pool last night, but he just sat in the shade in his bunny bouncer the whole time. Stayed cool as a cucumber and we had a great time.
I just took my temp and it was 103.6. My worst symptom is coughing. I am out of town for the rest of the week. At what point should i see a doctor? Maybe in 3-4 days? I feel so run down that i can barely take care of LO. Good thing my mom is around to help.
LO's temp was 99.1 and i know 100.4 is the danger zone for him. Ugh, now im super nervous. DD seems fine too, at least for the moment.
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Oh I've got a winner of a stupid question. How do you warm up bottles? We've been using the drop in inserts in a mug of hot water but finding it difficult to warm milk in the actual bottles (avents and vent aire).
With my son we never heated the bottles or warmed up the breast milk if he was getting pumped milk (just rolled it around gently in my hands to get the fat to settle back in). He didn't get bottles as a newborn though, so it maybe it's different (?) but it was much easier not having to worry about bottle warmers, etc. He never had a problem taking it cold or room temp.
Ladies who labored in a birthing tub - what did you wear?
I think I started off with a tank top pulled up to just cover my boobs, and then ended up with nothing on. At that point I didn't care and the tub felt so good.
My question: how long does it take for swelling to subside? I got so much damn fluid in the hospital. I feel like it's working its way out because my legs were really swollen, now my feet are, but it's really bad. (BP is fine btw.)
Mine took maybe a week/week and a half? I was feeling pretty good by 2 weeks about everything recovery wise.
Is lifting all of the things still off limits at the end of pregnancy? I definitely just lugged 8 loads of laundry back and forth to the laundromat and didn't think about it at all. Whoops.
At my 39w appointment, my OB told me to 'go home and move some heavy furniture around or something.' I think you're good. Also, props for still being able to carry loads of laundry. I drag my laundry bins behind me these days!
Post by pghtruelove on Jun 24, 2015 18:50:18 GMT -5
I have a pretty special question I've been feeling pretty silly about asking someone. Is this safe for baby to sleep in all the time? I don't have a bassinet just this sleep rocker thing.
It doesn't have a mattress it's just like a sling so it's been freaking me out a little of its a safe way to sleep.
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