hurricaine, I'm from a small farm town, and the ones we had as pets were babies whose parents had been caught in traps/hunted as pests. We always had to keep them outside, but they were decent pets until about a year old. I blame it on them hitting puberty.
I finally caved in to call the doc regarding my headache, the damn office is closed. For lunch.
And I didn't go to the fire department for bp because my friend invited me to lunch - food takes priority.
But for reals, this headache is killing me. Tylenol isn't doing a damn thing either.
edit: I finally got a hold of the nurse (who I don't think is as knowledgeable as she can be) and my doc is on vacation. She asked that I go to the hospital to be checked out. Umm no thank you, not for a headache. I called my sister and she said just go take bp and call her back. That it's most likely just a never ending headache. FX that I don't end up in the hospital later...
and I can't believe I am actually wishing for just a headache.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Jul 22, 2015 12:31:26 GMT -5
I've got a bit of a rant...please don't try to cut through to make a left handed turn in front of traffic when your green turn arrow is gone...yellow fine, but it's gone!!!! I just watched a lady do this and a motorcyclist could have lost his life. My light was green, I was in the intersection and she cut in front of me, motorcycle coming up in the right hand lane couldn't see her cutting in front of us until it was too late. Luckily he was wearing full gear and has a totaled bike but will be ok with a few minor injuries.
I'm glad I'd already been to the ob because I know my BP was up.
hurricaine, I'm from a small farm town, and the ones we had as pets were babies whose parents had been caught in traps/hunted as pests. We always had to keep them outside, but they were decent pets until about a year old. I blame it on them hitting puberty.
I don't think anyone in this house except me knows how to change the tp. Sometimes no one even gets a new roll out and then I want to spray everyone with Lysol.
Post by stephanie012 on Jul 22, 2015 12:38:45 GMT -5
telos fx it's nothing serious and he gets to go home with you. Thanks for all the advice ladies. I am looking into a lactation consultant now. jabs I don't think he'll research on his own, or read anything if I find it for him. He's so stubborn. funhaven I'm going to mention that to him. I got so frustrated last night I didn't even think of that. @aliam20 placenta Mary made me giggle too:)
I don't think anyone in this house except me knows how to change the tp. Sometimes no one even gets a new roll out and then I want to spray everyone with Lysol.
I have actually sprayed people with Lysol. It generally works to make them not do the thing you didn't want them to. Like a water bottle to a cat.
37 wk appt went well. My fundal measurement is 2 weeks behind, which OB says is fine. I'm 1/2 cm dilated & 60% effaced. Baby is at -1 in pelvis. I feel like labor is far from imminent
Don't get caught up in all the baby action, we still have over 2 weeks! (I'm saying that, but my appointment is at 5pm and I'm hoping for some action too!)
Is anyone else kind of looking forward to having periods again? I've always hated mine and was overjoyed to be pregnant just to escape them, but CM has sort of plagued me for the last 20 weeks. It's gonna be awesome to have 2-3 weeks out of every month when I don't have to think about liners, pads or tampons...
It is so hot in this doctors office. It is so hot outside. It needs to stop being hot. I can't handle it.
Also, baby's movements have been nonexistent so far today. I ate a uncrustables pb&j because I'm 5 and the sugar in it and nothing an hour later. But I'm not back on the nst yet so there's that. Dh got my hospital bag out of the garage finally but it's not packed yet and my friend that is watching my kids in the event of operation baby is 3 hours away today. So naturally he's probably going to fail the nst.
Don't get caught up in all the baby action, we still have over 2 weeks! (I'm saying that, but my appointment is at 5pm and I'm hoping for some action too!)
We always have appointments the same day and time. I'm hoping for some action from my appointment at 5 tonight too (or at least progress from last week of only 1 cm)...
NOTHING last week. Baby hasn't even dropped! Im convinced I'll go over my due date and need to be induced!
We always have appointments the same day and time. I'm hoping for some action from my appointment at 5 tonight too (or at least progress from last week of only 1 cm)...
NOTHING last week. Baby hasn't even dropped! Im convinced I'll go over my due date and need to be induced!
Are you effaced at all? My cervix is sealed up like Ft Knox and baby hasn't dropped either (in fact I think she's scrunching herself up as far away from my cervix as possible right now), but I'm a good bit effaced, so OB said it'd be very rare if I went past my due date.
I'm working from home today and planned to take my barre class at 4. For lunch I had a salad and then felt so virtuous eating healthy and knowing I had class tonight, I indulged in a brownie.
I just found out my class is canceled. So what's the first thing I do? Go eat 2 cookies. Now I'm sad - not because I ate the cookies, but because those were my last 2
T&P to everyone with babies in the hospital and possible outside babies today. I am in the camp of thinking baby dropped, have to be dilating... nope nope and nope. Even my doctor thought baby was low before she checked me. "Wow he has a long way to drop still." Ugh thanks.
I have a friend who is on her 4th round of IVF. She finds out the result on Friday and I am SO anxious for her!
In other news, I slept through the night last night. It's a freaking miracle!!!!
I finally caved in to call the doc regarding my headache, the damn office is closed. For lunch.
And I didn't go to the fire department for bp because my friend invited me to lunch - food takes priority.
But for reals, this headache is killing me. Tylenol isn't doing a damn thing either.
edit: I finally got a hold of the nurse (who I don't think is as knowledgeable as she can be) and my doc is on vacation. She asked that I go to the hospital to be checked out. Umm no thank you, not for a headache. I called my sister and she said just go take bp and call her back. That it's most likely just a never ending headache. FX that I don't end up in the hospital later...
and I can't believe I am actually wishing for just a headache.
Do you have a drug store nearby? I don't know about in the states but almost all drug stores have blood pressure machines in Canada. (Unless you have a machine at home and if so ignore me)!
NOTHING last week. Baby hasn't even dropped! Im convinced I'll go over my due date and need to be induced!
Are you effaced at all? My cervix is sealed up like Ft Knox and baby hasn't dropped either (in fact I think she's scrunching herself up as far away from my cervix as possible right now), but I'm a good bit effaced, so OB said it'd be very rare if I went past my due date.
RandomName, yes to the drug store no to the at home one. I said earlier I was going to swing by the fire department since they do bp checks on my lunch break but I skipped it. I am now leaving work early to swing by there to have it checked. Boo to being worried, but yea to fire fighters!!! lol
Ok ladies I am having a bit of a dilemma and could use some advice. Sorry in advance for the length. I have been back and forth about breastfeeding for weeks (for various reasons). I told H yesterday that I think I want to give it a try, at least initially, to see how it goes. If it doesn't work, I can always switch to formula, but not the other way around. His response was 'it is 2015, in this day and age I don't get why you need to breastfeed, they make formula that's just as good.' He also basically said he doesn't think I should bf at all and wants no part of it; he apparently thinks it's weird. I am absolutely shocked by his attitude towards all of this and a bit upset. I feel like I'm definitely going to need support and encouragement in order to be successful and I just don't think I'll get it from him. I tried explaining all the benefits of bf'ing to him, but he didn't really want to hear it. His mom didn't bf, his sister didn't bf our nephews, so he has it in his head that there's no difference and thinks it's unnecessary. Any suggestions on how I can talk to him to get him to come around? Our convo last night ended with me crying out of frustration and being super confused about what I should do.
Ugh, that sucks. I'm sorry he is not being supportive. Here are some links.
In addition to all of the normal reasons to like breastfeeding, DH liked it because it was faster and more convenient...no bottles...nothing to carry or forget/remember...nothing to heat/mix/locate...just here's a boob.
I'm feeling soooo just slow today. Can't focus on anything. Really want to sleep under my desk. I like being at work, but I'm not actually doing much working.
telos, I hope that Isaac gets the all clear to come home with you!
stephanie012, you already have a lot of great advice, but I would say that if you are trying to impress him with facts about the benefits of breastfeeding that I would stay with really immediate impacts. Some of the longer term stuff -- fewer allergies, maybe a few IQ points -- might make him defensive if he was formula fed. More immediate and tangible benefits might work better, like the suggestion of costs to breastfeed vs. bottle feed. I would also suggest things like breastfeeding parents actually get more sleep in the first three months (because whipping out a breast takes less time than making a bottle), breastfed infants are less likely to get sick (fewer work days to miss!), or the fact that breastfeeding lowers the risk of SIDS. Kellymom has a pretty good page that lists lots of information on breastfeeding benefits.
My only other thought is, is it possible that feeding was one way he saw himself helping or bonding with the baby and now you are taking that away from him? He might be reluctant to tell you that, but I'd also address all the other ways that he can bond with baby. And finally, stick to your guns if breastfeeding is really what you want. As you said, you can always change your mind to formula feeding but you can't go back to breastfeeding.
Absolutely not looking forward to my period returning. Nope. Not at all. Those suckers are painful and last around 10 days for me. Probably going to switch from paragard to mirena to try to keep those things at bay.
Had an OB appointment this morning, and bp and swelling were still out of control, so back to l&d I went. Bp came down a little, and labs came back ok. Platelets are still low, but no lower than Friday, so that's good. Baby girl passed nst and bpp and she's looking good. Doing another 24 hour urine catch (yay!), but urine today was clean. At this point, it's looking like it may just be gestational hypertension. Not great, but better than HELLP. I'll be doing weekly labs, nst's and bpp's now, in addition to my weekly OB visits and growth scans with MFM. OB is thinking of moving up my induction from 39 to 37 weeks, but we'll figure that all out next week.
So, not the best news today, but I'm feeling much better about delivering at 37 weeks than I was about delivering at 34 weeks. Though, whatever happens at this point, as long as she's healthy and it's best for both of us, I'm ok with whatever day she needs to make her arrival.
Post by skinandbones on Jul 22, 2015 14:15:04 GMT -5
stephanie012, do you have any friends who have breastfed their babies? Maybe if they could mention the benefits to him that may sway him a little. Good luck.
Post by flippinchica on Jul 22, 2015 14:19:51 GMT -5
Fx your little guy's cultures come back negative and his breathing improves telos. I hope you make it to 37 weeks nimfalen. I am sending good thoughts to your friend jgesi. We are almost twins amberlie. At my 37 week appt today I was 1/2 cm dilated 80% effaced and -2 station. My doc was happy with that saying that things are happening even though I haven't felt much in the way of contractions though I will probably still be pregnant next week. I'm just glad to hear that baby's head is coming down into the pelvis and he is vertex (head down).
Post by runningmommy519 on Jul 22, 2015 14:31:36 GMT -5
stephanie012 another benefit is breastfeeding is known to reduce breast cancer. If it is a bonding issue for him you can always express milk and have him give it through a bottle. We did one bottle a day with DS1 for this reason. Plus he needed a vitamin with iron and we found this was the easiest to get it to him. This stopped (excepted weekends) when I went back to work.
@janetheconquerer the firefighters will be more accurate too, the drug store machines can be inaccurate sometimes.
nimfalen fx things continue to look good. I don't want anyone joining me in the extended hospital stay club.
Post by bcmomsaysso on Jul 22, 2015 14:34:57 GMT -5
tmclawchick that's a tough situation. First off, I would be proud of your DS for trying so hard to make a positive impact on Jim. Yea, he will need to learn not to take it to heart when those efforts fail - that is also an important lesson. I personally wouldn't back pedal on the "try to get along with everyone" strategy. Schools really push that, and will only reinforce what you are teaching him at home in K next year. Good job on raising a compassionate little man! Really, I think it's awesome.
I agree with what others said about practicing communicating his feelings to Jim. I would approach it as he is teaching Jim to be a better friend by telling him that he is hurting DS's feelings. That by doing this he is helping Jim.
Also, I agree with supporting other positive friendships via play dates, etc. That way, he can still try to "help" Jim by modeling a positive friendship, but also experience the rewards of other more healthy friendships. I think that would help distract from the disappointment he's feeling about Jim not reciprocating his efforts. That's probably why he is so drawn to him, he just wants to be liked by him and is frustrated.
Good luck, you are doing great! Just remember, deep breaths and keep being the better role model. Jim is a temporary problem, but DS is learning to weather failure and model good friendship even when it's tough. Both very hard lessons to learn, and sooo important.
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