Finally Friday?

[TnT10]

So... I'm at home resting because I've had several contractions this morning so far and my back is killing me. Laying on a heating pad and hoping this chills out. Wtf body?!? Nothing really timeable or consistent, but they definitely feel like contractions. My belly hasn't been tightening though, which seems strange.

[melody330]

Apr 1, 2016 11:32:48 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

Apr 1, 2016 11:26:02 GMT -5 melody330 said:

Ditto. I've been terrible at it.

Are you mom guilting over it? I feel awful that I was militant about how well I ate and taking my vitamins with DD. Now..... I feel like I'm in survival mode.

I go through waves of mom guilt, but mostly survival mode here too. Basically I go, "shit it's been like a week since i took one, I'm the worst." So I take it and then remember again in a few days.

I do feel bad, maybe I'll set a reminder on my phone

[TheTuna15]

TnT10, Could they be BH? Or maybe baby just sitting on a nerve? Hope it chills out and you feel better soon.

melody330, I'm just happy I'm not the only one. MH keeps telling me that they're barely statistically significant in infant health because we don't live in a 3rd world country blah blah blah. Still feel bad.

[cavewmn]

TnT10, Hope they calm down for you!

[TnT10]

Apr 1, 2016 11:37:18 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

TnT10, Could they be BH? Or maybe baby just sitting on a nerve? Hope it chills out and you.

Thanks, me too. I don't think they're BH since my belly isn't tightening, but who knows. Either way it's too early for this. My back is a normal pain, but today it's much more intense than usual. Idk, I haven't called the OB yet because I feel like they'll think I'm nuts, I was just going to wait it out at home. Ugh

[TheTuna15]

Apr 1, 2016 11:42:13 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

Apr 1, 2016 11:37:18 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

TnT10, Could they be BH? Or maybe baby just sitting on a nerve? Hope it chills out and you.

Thanks, me too. I don't think they're BH since my belly isn't tightening, but who knows. Either way it's too early for this. My back is a normal pain, but today it's much more intense than usual. Idk, I haven't called the OB yet because I feel like they'll think I'm nuts, I was just going to wait it out at home. Ugh

They won't think you're nuts. I had non productive, irregular contractions through most of my 3rd tri, so I basically spent one day a week on the phone with them. So I wouldn't worry about that.

[mcktymck]

katelou I've heard different responses in regards to how much time you have to get thank you cards out, some say 6 months some say up to a year. Maybe they're still working on sending them all out?

FFFC: We still have a few thank you cards that haven't been sent out yet. Most of them went out in the appropriate time, but then H dragged his feet when it came to getting his friends addresses, we got the BFP, my surgery, holidays, and all of a sudden here we are. But like I said, the ones left are basically H's guy friends who probably would never even notice they never received one. I made sure family and close friends all got theirs haha

[ginabini]

katelou I would definitely just ask! DH and I are horrible humans and still haven't sent out our thank yous from our wedding... in October, so its very possible she hasn't gotten to it yet. If someone was concerned about me receiving a gift I would totally prefer they ask!

[cavewmn]

katelou, My niece has been married for a year in March. We never received a thank you card. But also knowing her we will never get one. I would just ask.

[TheTuna15]

Apr 1, 2016 11:52:55 GMT -5 katelou said:

I also suck at prenatals, and the Vit D and extra iron my OB prescribed. I've probably taken them 50% of the time these last couple months. My nutrient-rich diet of granola bars and black jelly beans will make up for that, right?

Obviously.... Grilled cheese sandwiches are a food group right? Cuz I'm rolling those pretty hard.

I should be taking extra iron. Not even once. This whole time.

[melody330]

Does anyone watch Greys? I'm just sitting down to watch the latest episode. I had an epic battle with DS over naps. He took an hour to go down.

I really really don't want Meredith's new guy to be an ass, but I think he's going to be.

[ginabini]

Apr 1, 2016 12:39:49 GMT -5 melody330 said:

Does anyone watch Greys? I'm just sitting down to watch the latest episode. I had an epic battle with DS over naps. He took an hour to go down.

I really really don't want Meredith's new guy to be an ass, but I think he's going to be.

I do!! I haven't watched last night's yet. Planning to as soon as I get home from work!

I'm more worried about Rigs and April becoming a thing..

[lostinfaith225]

Apr 1, 2016 11:00:36 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

FFFC: I've been shit st taking my prenatals. I think I've taken 80 vitamins this entire time.

I don't take them at all now. I couldn't keep them down for several months. Now I am too worried they will make me sick.

[mcktymck]

melody330 I just started getting back into it! I think the new guy seems nice, it's Meredith that's a nut job (at least based off last night's episode). I don't think she's ready to get into another relationship yet, which is completely understandable given all she's been through.

[tikoberry99]

Just got back from ob...my baby is big. The OB was kind of concerned and is having me get an ultrasound at the MFM.

Have any stm have big babies? Was your OB concerned?

Here's the big baby

[littlesthobo]

There's candy in the staff room!!!! Baby needs all the gummy worms!!!

[mcktymck]

tikoberry99 no advice since I'm a FTM as well but OMG THAT FACE.

[tikoberry99]

Apr 1, 2016 12:53:35 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

tikoberry99 no advice since I'm a FTM as well but OMG THAT FACE.

He looks like a real baby!

[melody330]

Apr 1, 2016 12:48:34 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

melody330 I just started getting back into it! I think the new guy seems nice, it's Meredith that's a nut job (at least based off last night's episode). I don't think she's ready to get into another relationship yet, which is completely understandable given all she's been through.

I know, Mer is so so broken. I'm only a few minutes into the episode....but how is Sophia so big??? How many years has it been???

[TheTuna15]

tikoberry99, How far ahead? DD was pretty big. She ended up being full term size at 3 weeks early. But the measurements aren't an exact science either.

[tikoberry99]

Apr 1, 2016 12:56:15 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

tikoberry99, How far ahead? DD was pretty big. She ended up being full term size at 3 weeks early. But the measurements aren't an exact science either.

The OB didn't say. My stomach was measuring 3 cm longer than I'm supposed to be. She said the mfm would take all the measurements. The only concern I can think of is having to get a c section.

We're you induced early because of her size? Did you have a c section?

[melody330]

tikoberry99 they were concerned DS was huge. I had a lot of BP complications starting at 32 weeks and by 36 weeks they wanted me to have a c-section because he was "so big".

I made it to 39 weeks and was induced. I had a vaginal delivery after an awful 24 hrs. He was only 8 lbs 12 oz and 22 inches long. Not too bad.

[tikoberry99]

Apr 1, 2016 12:59:22 GMT -5 melody330 said:

tikoberry99 they were concerned DS was huge. I had a lot of BP complications starting at 32 weeks and by 36 weeks they wanted me to have a c-section because he was "so big".

I made it to 39 weeks and was induced. I had a vaginal delivery after an awful 24 hrs. He was only 8 lbs 12 oz and 22 inches long. Not too bad.

That makes me feel so much better! I heard the measurements aren't very accurate so I hope that's the case.

[mcktymck]

Apr 1, 2016 12:53:01 GMT -5 littlesthobo said:

There's candy in the staff room!!!! Baby needs all the gummy worms!!!

I'm so jealous. I've always had the biggest sweet tooth and it's gotten even worse over the past couple months! You treat that baby and enjoy the gummy worms!

[TheTuna15]

Apr 1, 2016 12:58:31 GMT -5 tikoberry99 said:

Apr 1, 2016 12:56:15 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

tikoberry99, How far ahead? DD was pretty big. She ended up being full term size at 3 weeks early. But the measurements aren't an exact science either.

The OB didn't say. My stomach was measuring 3 cm longer than I'm supposed to be. She said the mfm would take all the measurements. The only concern I can think of is having to get a c section.

We're you induced early because of her size? Did you have a c section?

I wouldn't freak out. I was induced with cholestasis at 37 weeks and she was almost 8lbs. K was big because all MHs family have big babies. Literally, not one of his cousins has hit 40 weeks without popping out a 10+ pounder. They've all delivered vaginally too so it's not impossible. Those measurements can be off by like 15% though. So I wouldn't be pressured into a section over them. I've heard of a lot of women who have had babies measured at 10lb+ and only end up having 8lb babies.

[tikoberry99]

Apr 1, 2016 13:05:25 GMT -5 TheTuna15 said:

Apr 1, 2016 12:58:31 GMT -5 tikoberry99 said:

The OB didn't say. My stomach was measuring 3 cm longer than I'm supposed to be. She said the mfm would take all the measurements. The only concern I can think of is having to get a c section.

We're you induced early because of her size? Did you have a c section?

I wouldn't freak out. I was induced with cholestasis at 37 weeks and she was almost 8lbs. K was big because all MHs family have big babies. Literally, not one of his cousins has hit 40 weeks without popping out a 10+ pounder. They've all delivered vaginally too so it's not impossible. Those measurements can be off by like 15% though. So I wouldn't be pressured into a section over them. I've heard of a lot of women who have had babies measured at 10lb+ and only end up having 8lb babies.

My dh and I were both small so the doctor was surprised. But you guys are making me feel so much better! I'll stop worrying.

[mcktymck]

tikoberry99 I know that when my brother and SIL were pregnant with their 2nd baby, the drs said he was measuring big and would probably be in the 10lb range so they scheduled a c-section...he came out around 8lbs (less than his big sister weighed).

[tikoberry99]

Apr 1, 2016 13:10:35 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

tikoberry99 I know that when my brother and SIL were pregnant with their 2nd baby, the drs said he was measuring big and would probably be in the 10lb range so they scheduled a c-section...he came out around 8lbs (less than his big sister weighed).

I'm hoping it's the same with Maddox..I'll take 8 lbs!

[tootsie]

tikoberry99 aren't you pretty tall? Don't worry about a "big" baby yet, I barely put an ounce of faith in ultrasound measurements.

[tootsie]

Ok, complaint time. My tailbone is KILLING me. I sneezed in Target several times and each time got hit with searing pain in my butt and could barely walk. What is happening? Does anyone else experience this or have an methods for relieving the pain?