Post by iamthedoctor on Jul 23, 2015 17:49:38 GMT -5
Fluid looked good today. Just gotta keep my water intake up the next few weeks. It's super hard with DS because he's always stealing my cup or putting his hands in it. :/
Went from a 1 to 2 cm dilated this week. Hoping this trend keeps going so I can go for a VBAC. My luck, I'll go into labor next week because my OB will be out.
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.
I'm pretty terrified mine will come out during sex... Also I'm scared to sleep naked now too because of this.
AAhhhhh!! I hadn't even thought about my mucus plug. Didn't notice its exit with our first. Now I have to worry about losing it during sex?!
Post by oopsiedaisies on Jul 23, 2015 18:07:22 GMT -5
divinemsbee I am so so so sorry for your friend. A friend of mine today just found out that her HCG numbers are decreasing also and its such a rough place to be. Me being big and pregnant isn't a good reminder for her either that she just lost a baby. She does have children already, but they go through a lot to get pregnant in the first place, so its even more disappointing to lose them. She has to do IUI's to have children. AND, seriously? I'm so over your moving company on your behalf. I absolutely would have lost my shit on them...I would be pulling the pregnancy card hardcore and yelling obscenities at them. Hell...I'm just over in Indiana, so not far away...I'll come drive that truck to your house for the assholes.
carolinah that is amazing news for your friend. Miracle baby for sure!
tmclawchick Sorry it was a false alarm but glad it was just being dehydrated and nothing serious!
H got home early today so that was nice...really nice today...I was having an afternoon of staying close to the toilet, and he was able to take over for the toddler who wanted to be outside and mommy couldn't.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Jul 23, 2015 18:11:36 GMT -5
abvintage, your body is preparing so its good...but it also may not mean anything. When I had my DD, I agreed to a cervical check at 39 weeks and doc said I was closed up tight and my cervix wasn't softened at all. My water broke 4 days later and labor progressed just like it was supposed to. So, it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but it can also be a good sign that your body is working on things.
Do ALL first time babies drop before labor? I'm assuming the answer is no, since all would be impossible. But how likely is it for them to drop late? I'm getting discouraged because every OB visit I think I've dropped and every time she tells me baby has a long way to go. Uuugh.
kaeguri you would probably freeze in my neck of the woods in the winter. Sub zero temps. Fun times
Yeah that's a big hell no. Our winters are mild, but we do usually have a few days below freezing. I hibernate those days. Work and school actually have shut down bc it's too cold (less than 20 degrees).
(Insert laughing smiley face with tears)
I get why they'd close down by you when it gets that cold. It makes me smile though. They'll close stuff here when it's -30. We had a pretty cold winter two yes ago. Days of temps around that. When it got above 0 (wind chill of like -8) it felt so nice (sun was out). I'm not even joking.
That same winter I saw people in shorts when it was like 30 degrees but this isn't uncommon every winter when it gets that warm. Lol
Post by gingerygirl on Jul 23, 2015 18:48:39 GMT -5
I see all of these posts from you guys saying you're shut tight, 50% effaced, 1cm, etc. and I'm sitting here 100% effaced and 3cm as of last Friday. Why am I not in labor yet??!?
First time to read the randoms all day. So much to catch up on!
My day wasn't the greatest. DD has had an annoying cold/cough for over a week now. My mom called me at work this afternoon to let me know she woke up from her nap screaming crying and tugging on her ear. Thankful for her amazing pediatrician who was able to see her within 30 minutes of calling for an appointment. My mom called again after the appointment to let me know the DD puked in the car on the way home. Crossing my fingers it was just from drainage and the awful cold and not some sort of stomach bug. Also crossing my fingers that this baby stays put until DD can get healthy again!
On a brighter night, I just got a personal phone call from the pediatrician after hours to check on DD and make sure I got her medicine okay. How sweet was that! I love our doctors office!
So when you have contractions due to dehydration, how much water should you drink? I literally just had 5 glasses and am hoping these contractions calm down. They are INTENSE.
I don't know the proper answer but it takes a while for my body to drop the nasty dehydration symptoms. Do you have access to electrolytes? Coconut water helps get rid of mine much faster.
Post by sweetsyrup on Jul 23, 2015 18:56:39 GMT -5
Pregnancy Brian kicked my butt tonight when I decided to put my hand into the sink after dumping boiling pasta water in it to drain the pasta. Note to self-make sure the drain is not closed or wait until the water cold down at least.
Found out I'm GBS positive this week. So much for laboring at home this time. I don't know why they even make you fill out those stupid birth preference lists. I told the MW that I didn't even want to fill it out and jinx myself. Well, we filled it out... And jinxed. She was even fine with no hep lock, coming in way later in labor, delaying all the unnecessary stuff and encouraged the placenta encapsulation (I got funny looks from the other midwives with my first pg). So now that I decided to do the encapsulation, do you think I can find a doula that does it on my area? Hell no. The only doulas that have contacted me are from the cities 1.5 hrs away!
I see all of these posts from you guys saying you're shut tight, 50% effaced, 1cm, etc. and I'm sitting here 100% effaced and 3cm as of last Friday. Why am I not in labor yet??!?
Because just fuck everything. That's why. I'm right there with you. I'm back to seriously painful contractions getting closer together again today. I'm not even going to go in unless at my appt tomorrow the nurse tells me it's time to go.
I see all of these posts from you guys saying you're shut tight, 50% effaced, 1cm, etc. and I'm sitting here 100% effaced and 3cm as of last Friday. Why am I not in labor yet??!?
Because just fuck everything. That's why. I'm right there with you. I'm back to seriously painful contractions getting closer together again today. I'm not even going to go in unless at my appt tomorrow the nurse tells me it's time to go.
I have an appointment tomorrow too. Maybe our nurses will both tell us to go in!
Because just fuck everything. That's why. I'm right there with you. I'm back to seriously painful contractions getting closer together again today. I'm not even going to go in unless at my appt tomorrow the nurse tells me it's time to go.
I have an appointment tomorrow too. Maybe our nurses will both tell us to go in!
Good luck. I'm not even holding my breath anymore. I'll probably get sent for yet another nst and then once again get sent home. Is it Tuesday yet?
Yeah that's a big hell no. Our winters are mild, but we do usually have a few days below freezing. I hibernate those days. Work and school actually have shut down bc it's too cold (less than 20 degrees).
(Insert laughing smiley face with tears)
I get why they'd close down by you when it gets that cold. It makes me smile though. They'll close stuff here when it's -30. We had a pretty cold winter two yes ago. Days of temps around that. When it got above 0 (wind chill of like -8) it felt so nice (sun was out). I'm not even joking.
That same winter I saw people in shorts when it was like 30 degrees but this isn't uncommon every winter when it gets that warm. Lol
30 degrees... Warm... You say that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. But yeah, people laugh at us when we close down at 18 degrees out but the fact is, no one sells winter gear here. Finding cheap, warm coats is all but impossible. Lots of kids, especially in the rural, poorer areas don't even own closed toe shoes. Only reason I have a warm enough coat is bc I snowboard and I bought the jacket up north. And even wearing that, with a long sleeve shirt and hoodie, I'm still freezing. Heating is iffy too. My parents live in Fairbanks, Alaska and it gets down to -60s easy in winter. They want us to move there. HAHAHAHAHA.
I get why they'd close down by you when it gets that cold. It makes me smile though. They'll close stuff here when it's -30. We had a pretty cold winter two yes ago. Days of temps around that. When it got above 0 (wind chill of like -8) it felt so nice (sun was out). I'm not even joking.
That same winter I saw people in shorts when it was like 30 degrees but this isn't uncommon every winter when it gets that warm. Lol
30 degrees... Warm... You say that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. But yeah, people laugh at us when we close down at 18 degrees out but the fact is, no one sells winter gear here. Finding cheap, warm coats is all but impossible. Lots of kids, especially in the rural, poorer areas don't even own closed toe shoes. Only reason I have a warm enough coat is bc I snowboard and I bought the jacket up north. And even wearing that, with a long sleeve shirt and hoodie, I'm still freezing. Heating is iffy too. My parents live in Fairbanks, Alaska and it gets down to -60s easy in winter. They want us to move there. HAHAHAHAHA.
I bet it is pretty impossible. They close down here at the -30 because you could get frostbite within a few min of exposed skin and parents don't bundle their kids up. Or they do and the kids take them off.
Post by shannonabigail on Jul 23, 2015 20:10:31 GMT -5
Had a good appointment despite the fact that I was there for over 2 1/2 hours because they forgot me between the NST and doctor's appointment. Best news: BABY FLIPPED! He is head down and hopefully locked and loaded. Praying he doesnt decide to acrobat and go breech again. Doc also said I'm 1cm dilated and 25% effaced which is encouraging. On weekly appointments now!
Had a good appointment despite the fact that I was there for over 2 1/2 hours because they forgot me between the NST and doctor's appointment. Best news: BABY FLIPPED! He is head down and hopefully locked and loaded. Praying he doesnt decide to acrobat and go breech again. Doc also said I'm 1cm dilated and 25% effaced which is encouraging. On weekly appointments now!
Congratulations that's awesome news!!! Yay baby!!!
Had a good appointment despite the fact that I was there for over 2 1/2 hours because they forgot me between the NST and doctor's appointment. Best news: BABY FLIPPED! He is head down and hopefully locked and loaded. Praying he doesnt decide to acrobat and go breech again. Doc also said I'm 1cm dilated and 25% effaced which is encouraging. On weekly appointments now!
Congratulations that's awesome news!!! Yay baby!!!
Standing in the kitchen to make dinner gives me contractions, it seems. The past couple of nights it has happened and it took forever for them to go away tonight. I might have to fire up the slow cooker some next week so I can do the prep earlier in the day instead.
Post by skinandbones on Jul 23, 2015 20:27:28 GMT -5
I did what you shouldn't do and asked Dr. Goggle a question. Now I've freaked myself out a bit. Tell me if you think I need to worry but I'm warning its a little gross (but what isn't these days).
A couple of times in the past weeki-ish. I've noticed my discharge a tinged a little brown. It's not much and the first time I thought it was the lighting. And it hasn't been consistent so it's not every day.
I need advice. I have a Mom friend I don't know well but when we found out we were pregnant she offered us all her baby things if we had a boy because they're done. A couple months ago she gave me breastfeeding pillows, a moby wrap, and several big bags of 0-9 month clothing. So fantastic! She mentioned at that time that she had 2 rock n plays if we wanted them, but that they'd be ready in a few weeks. 2 weeks ago she texted me saying she'd have a couple more boxes of clothing in a week or two and would let me know when they were ready. No mention of the rock n plays. I plan to have baby in the rock n play when he comes home so I really need one asap to wash and all. Is it tacky to text her and ask about them? H says it is and I should just go buy one, but it's not like we have an extra $60 to throw around just because. And I could very well have this baby in 3-3.5 weeks.
I did what you shouldn't do and asked Dr. Goggle a question. Now I've freaked myself out a bit. Tell me if you think I need to worry but I'm warning its a little gross (but what isn't these days).
A couple of times in the past weeki-ish. I've noticed my discharge a tinged a little brown. It's not much and the first time I thought it was the lighting. And it hasn't been consistent so it's not every day.
I need advice. I have a Mom friend I don't know well but when we found out we were pregnant she offered us all her baby things if we had a boy because they're done. A couple months ago she gave me breastfeeding pillows, a moby wrap, and several big bags of 0-9 month clothing. So fantastic! She mentioned at that time that she had 2 rock n plays if we wanted them, but that they'd be ready in a few weeks. 2 weeks ago she texted me saying she'd have a couple more boxes of clothing in a week or two and would let me know when they were ready. No mention of the rock n plays. I plan to have baby in the rock n play when he comes home so I really need one asap to wash and all. Is it tacky to text her and ask about them? H says it is and I should just go buy one, but it's not like we have an extra $60 to throw around just because. And I could very well have this baby in 3-3.5 weeks.
I'd ask...I mean she offered them originally. Ask if she still had them available since you'd read good things about them or something to make it more conversational?
I need advice. I have a Mom friend I don't know well but when we found out we were pregnant she offered us all her baby things if we had a boy because they're done. A couple months ago she gave me breastfeeding pillows, a moby wrap, and several big bags of 0-9 month clothing. So fantastic! She mentioned at that time that she had 2 rock n plays if we wanted them, but that they'd be ready in a few weeks. 2 weeks ago she texted me saying she'd have a couple more boxes of clothing in a week or two and would let me know when they were ready. No mention of the rock n plays. I plan to have baby in the rock n play when he comes home so I really need one asap to wash and all. Is it tacky to text her and ask about them? H says it is and I should just go buy one, but it's not like we have an extra $60 to throw around just because. And I could very well have this baby in 3-3.5 weeks.
I think it is OK to ask! She is the one that offered them initially, so I think something like "Thanks so much for everything, and you had also mentioned the rock n plays before. Do you still have one? We're trying to make our final prep for bringing baby home" I think something like that is perfectly appropriate.
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