Friday Randoms!!!

[txmommy14]

mladerri, so sorry! I hope your DS' day turned around. We seem to have more days like that when my DH is out of town, too.

On that note, those of you with toddlers, do you bring your toddlers to your OB appt if they're not at daycare? I have an appt next Thursday AND Friday. I don't have anyone to watch him for the Friday appointment. It's just a regular OB appt (Thursday is our big sonogram). It's always hard to concentrate when he's acting crazy but I don't know what else I'd do. All my friends work or have kids themselves and my 2 family members that live close aren't available.

[txmommy14]

babyzebra Congrats on the new job! How long do you have to stay at your old job for? Will you get a maternity leave at the new job? Yay for a light at the end of the tunnel!

[2dogs2kids]

txmommy14 I have had to bring my son to appointments before. It is definitely not ideal, but doable. The office staff loved seeing him and especially my dr since she was the one to deliver him. Bring snacks or something that will keep him occupied for a little bit.

[txmommy14]

Thanks 2dogs2kids! I've brought him before and it was kind of a disaster, but I think this time is just a boring regular appt. without bloodwork or anything. She may not even do a doppler since I will have just had a sonogram the day before, we'll see.

[2dogs2kids]

txmommy14 yea my dating US was a disaster because I had to bring DS to it... And that's part of the reason I feel like they are off on my EDD but I brought him to a regular appointment with snacks and a few toys and it wasn't nearly as bad. My regular appointments don't usually last that long either.

[soultrane]

babyzebra, that's great news - congrats!! Just curious, is the offer from the man you met with last week who seemed concerned about the timing of everything? If so, awesome!! Either way, super happy for you to get out of your current work situation!

frecklesnbrains, LOVE the haiku! lol

txmommy14, I've only brought G to one appointment and it was ok. I just made sure that we were stocked up on toys, snacks, and may have bribed him to be good with a stop at Dunkin Donuts afterwards. Do what you gotta do!

[GOmamab15]

Congrats on the new job babyzebra
& good luck with the house broadwaymama !!!

[sandandsea]

Jan 29, 2016 14:26:38 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

mladerri , so sorry! I hope your DS' day turned around. We seem to have more days like that when my DH is out of town, too.

On that note, those of you with toddlers, do you bring your toddlers to your OB appt if they're not at daycare? I have an appt next Thursday AND Friday. I don't have anyone to watch him for the Friday appointment. It's just a regular OB appt (Thursday is our big sonogram). It's always hard to concentrate when he's acting crazy but I don't know what else I'd do. All my friends work or have kids themselves and my 2 family members that live close aren't available.

Nope, I would find someone to watch him for a little bit, but if he had to go it wouldn't be the end of the world.  Just bring lots of entertainment.

Actually, if it was any kind of internal exam, I would definitely not bring him.  I would insist that DH needed to make arrangements to watch him for the hour I was gone.

[sandandsea]

Random - I think my baby hates it when I sneeze because it REALLY hurts when I do!!!

[txmommy14]

soultrane, I so wish my DS understood bribes!

Yeah, my DH would have to take a half day at work if he stayed home to watch him, and we both really want to save his days, so I may try lots of snacks and entertainment and hope for the best! I will definitely never bring him to a sonogram though, no way!

[GOmamab15]

At the Drs office again...I hope they see what they need to this time!
They really poked & prodded me yesterday, trying to get the baby to move in different positions. Hopefully easier today.

[GOmamab15]

Jan 29, 2016 15:00:06 GMT -5 sandandsea said:

Random - I think my baby hates it when I sneeze because it REALLY hurts when I do!!!

Me too! The more noise I make the less it hurts though, so now I yell achoo when I sneeze.

[sandandsea]

Jan 29, 2016 17:43:40 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

Jan 29, 2016 15:00:06 GMT -5 sandandsea said:

Random - I think my baby hates it when I sneeze because it REALLY hurts when I do!!!

Me too! The more noise I make the less it hurts though, so now I yell achoo when I sneeze.

I will try that next time I sneeze in private.  It may be weird at work!

[broadwaymama]

I pee almost every time I sneeze. And it hurts...the sneeze not the pee

[GOmamab15]

A/S day two update:
He is still comfortably lounging on his back and side and not letting them get the pics they need...we're walking around the hospital and trying to get him to turn over so we don't have to come back a 3rd time...

[Kevinmac]

Jan 29, 2016 18:15:29 GMT -5 broadwaymama said:

I pee almost every time I sneeze. And it hurts...the sneeze not the pee

Me too :-(

[Kevinmac]

Do anyone else's legs get really jumpy? Mine have always done this when I'm tired, but now it is happening earlier and earlier in the evening.

[frecklesnbrains]

Jan 29, 2016 18:16:04 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

A/S day two update:
He is still comfortably lounging on his back and side and not letting them get the pics they need...we're walking around the hospital and trying to get him to turn over so we don't have to come back a 3rd time...

Silly stubborn baby! Mine did the same thing. I walked, did jumping jacks, was tilted sideways and upside down on the table, etc.

[birdhut]

Made pasta e fagioli tonight and DD loved it. I'm still surprised! I thought for sure she wouldn't want it. I always love a dinner win

[soultrane]

Jan 29, 2016 18:15:29 GMT -5 broadwaymama said:

I pee almost every time I sneeze. And it hurts...the sneeze not the pee

Ya know, this is one of those things that I had a hard time believing until it happened to me. Anytime I feel a sneeze coming on, I tense every muscle I can in my pelvic region not only to prevent the peeing but also to make the sneeze less painful. The sexiness of pregnancy, man. 

[GOmamab15]

Jan 29, 2016 18:37:11 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Jan 29, 2016 18:16:04 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

A/S day two update:
He is still comfortably lounging on his back and side and not letting them get the pics they need...we're walking around the hospital and trying to get him to turn over so we don't have to come back a 3rd time...

Silly stubborn baby! Mine did the same thing. I walked, did jumping jacks, was tilted sideways and upside down on the table, etc.

They finally got it! I did some lunges, kicks, etc, while walking around & it did the charm. He's got a mind of his own but he's handsome & already full of personality.

[soultrane]

Speaking off odd pregnancy-related issues, anyone else having shin pain? I feel like I have shin splints but I've done zero physical activity to cause them. Even flexing my feet the wrong way sends a dull ache up my legs.

[soultrane]

GOmamab15, glad that he finally cooperated!!

[sandandsea]

Jan 29, 2016 18:15:29 GMT -5 broadwaymama said:

I pee almost every time I sneeze. And it hurts...the sneeze not the pee

Yes, this is why frequent bathroom trips are a must - to avoid any leakage!!

[sandandsea]

Jan 29, 2016 18:55:04 GMT -5 soultrane said:

Speaking off odd pregnancy-related issues, anyone else having shin pain? I feel like I have shin splints but I've done zero physical activity to cause them. Even flexing my feet the wrong way sends a dull ache up my legs.

Nope, but I do get calf cramps in the MOTN.  I have to jump up quickly and walk it off.

[frecklesnbrains]

Jan 29, 2016 18:53:19 GMT -5 soultrane said:

Jan 29, 2016 18:15:29 GMT -5 broadwaymama said:

I pee almost every time I sneeze. And it hurts...the sneeze not the pee

Ya know, this is one of those things that I had a hard time believing until it happened to me. Anytime I feel a sneeze coming on, I tense every muscle I can in my pelvic region not only to prevent the peeing but also to make the sneeze less painful. The sexiness of pregnancy, man. 

That's a win for Kegels!!!

[mladerri]

txmommy14 I brought ds to one appt. my ob was excited to see him because she delivered him and hadn't seen him in a while. I was only not sitting by him for 5 min when she measured belly and listened to hb. You could give ds your phone for 10 min and it'll be fine.

frecklesnbrains woodengirl07 I had my follow up ob appt today about the low lying placenta. She gave me green light to have sex and just said if you see any spotting call the nurse line. Happy to have green light, but I'm with everyone else who was talking about having no libido.

I also pee my pants every time I sneeze. I cross my legs in anticipation but it never helps.

[frecklesnbrains]

Jan 29, 2016 18:54:27 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

Jan 29, 2016 18:37:11 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Silly stubborn baby! Mine did the same thing. I walked, did jumping jacks, was tilted sideways and upside down on the table, etc.

They finally got it! I did some lunges, kicks, etc, while walking around & it did the charm. He's got a mind of his own but he's handsome & already full of personality.

That's what I said too. Be stubborn little guy! You may drive people a bit crazy but it'll do you well in life! With much love from your (also unbelievably stubborn) mom.