Little girl got another 8/8 on her BPP, although the tech said ideally she would have liked to see a little more movement from her. She gave just enough movement (from nudging the wand out of her way when the tech tried to jiggle her awake and covering her face with her arm) that they weren't overly concerned and are hoping that it means she's resting up for a growth spurt. I'll have a growth scan next Thursday along with another BPP so we'll have a better idea then how she's been growing since the last one on 6/30, but for now the tech says we're hopeful she'll be between 4-5 lbs when I'm induced.
My regular checkup went well too. Had my first cervical check, which was much more uncomfortable than I was expecting but not horrible. Now, between the cervical check and the GBS swab I'm just feeling crampy and sort of violated.
ETA: I'm currently dilated to 2 and 50% effaced and Doc says that's very favorable for the early induction.
Writing out my list for the hospital bag and the kids bags for next week. My friend is taking the kids overnight Monday because we have to be at the hospital 530am on Tuesday. I want then well rested for when they get to te hospital lol. This seemed so much easier last time when ds went to my grandparents since they had everything for him there.
Also went to the grocery store. I must look like I'm going to pop a baby out any second because I kept getting asked if I needed help getting anything. Literally someone asked if They could get the milk off the shelf for me. Then the bagger wanted to walk me out to my car and load my groceries.
@aliam20, sounds like the bloody show (don't want to abbreviate because then it's just a bunch of bs, lol). don't you want to go into labor this weekend or am I confused again?
My coworkers just had a surprise baby shower for me at lunch! Very sweet of them I have not been working here that long, practically as long as I have been pregnant. I found out I was pregnant on my 5th day of working here. They bought us our crib mattress! Super sweet of them.
@aliam20, sounds like the bloody show (don't want to abbreviate because then it's just a bunch of bs, lol). don't you want to go into labor this weekend or am I confused again?
Hahah I did the abbrev. before and laughed about it being BS. But you're are correct. I am keeping my fx that this weekend is IT for me. Bloody show usually means it's soon right? or is it the same as mucous plug, could be weeks still?
The long term sub job posting for my maternity leave was posted today. (Finally! Not sure if they think I'm actually going to be coming in for interviews or what...I'm dept chair, so usually I'm involved in those types of things, but I'm not really feeling it these days! Besides, what would I wear? I have no professional clothes that would fit me since I haven't worked in about a month.)
Anyway, they have it listed from this August until November 2016. Looks like they want to give me some extra time! (No, I'm not in Canada, it should say Nov 2015.)
Post by shannonabigail on Jul 23, 2015 12:58:34 GMT -5
36 week appointment/GBS swab in about an hour. I'm scheduled for an NST but that was before my surprise one on Monday for low movement. We'll see if I have to do another one or if I can get away with using Monday's as this week's test. Also, I think he may have flipped head down. My bump is a lot less hard at the top and I've been feeling low movements that I haven't felt before. Maybe all the cramping got on his nerves!
I really think we are. I've lived within half an hour of kneobels my whole life. Here in tx I don't even know what to do in the summers. We used to go just to get ice cream at the mill or Alamo fries.
Please have Alamo fries for me.
Where did you used to live? I am originally from Centre County.
Bloomsburg in Columbia county also lived in Mt. Carmel a few years.
So I'm assuming this is normal but I have been spotting some reddish brown since my cervical check yesterday. I've never had that issue after any type of exam before but it's not a big deal, right?
Had my 36 week appointment today. First cervical check. Horribly uncomfortable now after it and strep b test.
Found out I randomly gained 6 lbs in two weeks. Considering to this point I had gained 9 total the entire pregnancy there was a little concern. But my bp and everything are fine. Not protein in urine. So no other signs of pre eclampsia. Just a little worried now on my part. But I have been swelling in my legs a lot so doc thinks it's just normal water retention.
I'm also exhausted. Didn't sleep well and woke up early bco was nervous about the appointment. Scared to death atm about labor and delivery and all this crap. No real reason to be, just anxiety attacks left and right gotta get it together.
smore, I'm so sorry. That is super inconsiderate of people. I'd be making sure my garage is closed and not answer my door if somebody did that to me. Just plain rude.
I have done this before. I may consider opening the door in my underwear. Nobody wants to see that. It might spread through the fam and stop it.
We will be at the pool today. It's dd's last swim lesson and we plan on hanging out for a while afterwards .
I feel your pain This is such a problem with my in-laws and my SIL hates it as well yet is so so friendly and gracious (read: fake) to their faces when they do stop by that the family continues to think nothing of it and then we are the a-holes when we are direct and say no or show how thrown off we are by their stopping by unannounced.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Jul 23, 2015 13:30:33 GMT -5
Looks like 4 inch cabinet pulls are hard to find. I'm gonna be internet shopping apparently, because no hardware store has anything besides an ugly one in a 4 inch. Boo
I keep getting stabby pains in my right side. Maybe it's BH. The nurse said they can just be in a section of your belly. Either way it's freaking painful and annoying. I can't get comfortable. LO's feet are also right there. Maybe it's gas. I wish I had some GasX. I wish I could go home but I can't leave work early today bc I have to make up time after my normal hours for leaving early to go to the pediatrician appointment on Monday. Sigh.
Had my growth ultrasound today and baby girl is measuring 6lbs 13 oz...I'm only 35+6. So happy for a healthy baby, but I'm a little terrified I'm going to give birth to a giant.
Doc said we'll just keep an eye on her for now...apparently babies over 4000g are at risk for shoulder dystocia so we may need to discuss early induction and/or c-section if she continues to grow at this rate...eek.
@aliam20, sounds like the bloody show (don't want to abbreviate because then it's just a bunch of bs, lol). don't you want to go into labor this weekend or am I confused again?
Hahah I did the abbrev. before and laughed about it being BS. But you're are correct. I am keeping my fx that this weekend is IT for me. Bloody show usually means it's soon right? or is it the same as mucous plug, could be weeks still?
My Dr told me losing the mucous plug and the bloody show are the same thing. Not everyone bleeds so it can be confusing, but the two are describing the same event. When the mucous plug detaches, there are so many blood capillaries and the cervix is so sensitive that it can cause the blood. Again not in everyone one. So unfortunately it could still be weeks
Also, re: cervix check and blood Yes you can see strains of blood, I had some blood after mine my Dr told me not to worry about bc she has blood on her finger. But: If it's a lot of blood or you're concerned call!
H came home for lunch, and I finally got my anniversary ST. TMI, but as he was showering afterwards he flipped out and screamed. I go check it out, and he has part of my MP on him. He thought he was dying from some unknown STD or something.
well last night I had another one and just started sobbing. It was kind of cool because he started moving and I felt like he was telling me he was OK. Anyway random, but cool.
I know this throwing up thing is because of the reflux (I think?) Could it possibly be because I got the Walmart brand Zantac instead of the name brand I've been using? Way to cheap out, cheapo! Ugh. So woke up, threw up/peed myself, took ANOTHER shower, now I'm back in bed with toast. 2.5 more weeks, 2.5 more weeks...
Sorry you're having such a rough time. You can do this lady bit!
Edit: supposed to say last bit, but I guess lady but works, too.
Lots of important appointments today! Good luck everyone!
Today is my 30th birthday and I had to come into work early so I can take DD to the doctor this afternoon. So goes being an adult. But, DH and I both took tomorrow off to do house stuff and my mom is coming up Saturday to watch DD overnight so I can get a massage and we can do dinner, movie, and stay in a hotel. I'm most excited about getting brunch at one of my favorite places Sunday morning. We haven't been in forever because it's ~45 minutes away and it would such a pain to lug DD there.
Good luck to all the ladies with appointments today!
Today is DH's birthday. I'm taking him out for sushi tonight, but right now I feel horrible. Woke up nauseous with chills. I have zero desire to work. I have a meeting at 10:30, then dropping off yet another jug o'pee. Then hopefully crawling back into bed so I can rest up and feel better by the time he gets home. He's been so great this past week with all my issues and trips to l&d. The man deserves a nice night out.
Hope you feel better! Chewable papaya enzymes help when third tri nausea kicks in for me.
I am heading to the hospital. Have been having what feels like one giant contraction since 6am with no let up. Usually water and relaxing helps but it's getting worse. Will keep you all posted.
Today, I was actually too busy to justify going in to work. Getting work done at home, while also cleaning house and preparing for our pull-the-bandaid-off-quick potty training day tomorrow. Oh, and my in-laws are coming Saturday, my baby shower is Sunday, and my husband is still spending all his time working on the basement, we need to buy a car, and we've STILL done basically nothing to prepare for this baby. outstanding.
Guh. All these early babies have me a little freaked out. My EDD isn't until 8/23, but I really, really want to make it at least to 39 weeks for a very selfish reason. My parents are coming up on 8/9 and I can't wait. Can't say this enough--my mom is the best. I wish I could bottle her up and share her with people who have no so great moms. My mom has told me that once she gets here, I will be doing no more housework and she wants to take care of everything. She knows better than anyone else alive how to make me feel taken care of--and I REALLY need to feel a little taken care of right now. I really want someone to tell me to just put my feet up and rest, make me a yummy, healthy dinner, and then keep me company. I want to have that for at least a week before this baby is born.
OK Rant over. Going up to the attic to pull out baby stuff.
PS; And just stress-ate a bunch of double stuff oreos. That's some excellent self care, right there.
We're due date buddies! You're a FTM, right? There's a very good chance you will hold off until at least then! I don't think your reasons are selfish- Mama time is important.
kaeguri where do you live? I am spoiled this week. It's usually 115 but my car only said 104 today. Amazing what a stupid difference that can make. Haha
kaeguri where do you live? I am spoiled this week. It's usually 115 but my car only said 104 today. Amazing what a stupid difference that can make. Haha
Swampland. Aka charleston, sc. Only 104 hahaha I love those days. It got down to high 80s after a massive thunderstorm earlier this week and it was so nice.
1. H didn't get the promotion. They intended to give it to him and then decided that that branch wasn't busy enough for an assistant manager. Good news is they're looking for a place to put him. and his bonus is fantastic and coming in this week! Looks like I may finally get that pedicure.
2. I'm close to a cousin who was recently told her baby was dead and sent home to wait for a miscarriage or schedule a D&C. She finally decided to go with the D&C after a few weeks of continued morning sickness but wanted an ultrasound to be sure. U/S showed baby alive and healthy! OB can't explain it because it was two different ultrasoundS that diagnosed baby as deceased. So so so so happy!!!!
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