Randoms - Week of 8/15

dragonfaerie

@NurseTMD85 It's so sad! I love chips and salsa too.... And yes, agreed, new homepage is yuck.
@Tulips29 Lucky! I had a hamburger with ONE tomato on it and it made me a little pukey. Enjoy them!

ale9687

Last week I was away at an Italian resort and all I ate was pasta, I was at 5w then but it was the only thing that didn't make me feel sick. Hopefully pasta sauce doesn't give me any issues as come September we have pasta every Sunday. 

dragonfaerie

@ale9687 I hope you can keep enjoying your pasta too!

cmm012

I saw a sign up for flu shots at my local Walgreens. Is anyone planning to get or avoid the flu shot?

Tulips29

@ale9687 yum! Italian pasta is the best. I hope you enjoyed it to the fullest...I crave carbs more than anything else

@cmm012 I never get flu shots, but that's a good question to ask the OB. I don't believe in them personally, so I hope they aren't a requirement during pregnancies.

Tulips29

Random advice I got today at work - don't bend down because it causes the umbilical cord to twist and can wrap around the baby. Anyone ever heard of this? I figure if it was that serious, our doctors would warn us. The lady told me to sit and then reach down, but not to bend down to pick things up. 

katie121209

39+6 today. Had an ultrasound and NST and baby appears to be doing great, but no effacement or dilation I'm ready for her to be out!!! They are scheduling an induction for sometime next week but I have to wait for a call tomorrow. The agony of this final wait!!!

NurseTMD85

@ale9687 Enjoy it now! All I ate in the beginning was pasta and pizza until it started giving me the worst heartburn and reflux in my life! 

@cmm012 I'll be getting my shot... but I also don't have a choice. It's a requirement because I'm a nurse and my hospital makes me do it. I've never had any issues with it so I don't really mind. I hear pregnant women are more susceptible to illness and so it is definitely recommended. I would ask your OB if you're unsure.

@tulips29 I have never in my life heard such strange advice. I agree. I think our OB would tell us to avoid that. 

@katie121209 I hope induction is sooner, rather than later in the week. Good luck!

babylonghorn16

@cmm012 interesting... I will ask abt flu shot! I don't usually get one, but will for the LO!

@Tulips29 that sounds pretty far fetched! Old wives tale most likely. I wouldn't put much stock into it.

Okay so freaking out a tad. I'm on vacation and fell asleep before taking my vaginal estrace. Didn't realize until 7am when I got up to do PIO. I IMMEDIATELY took it then. I also emailed my nurse... but has this happened to any of you?! Am I the only one that sucks at meds?? I need to set 1000 alarms I guess. 

Griffin5413

@cmm012 - I just got one yesterday. That was the first thing they wanted me to do at my OB appointment. They said it's not required but they definitely recommend it. I don't typically get the flu shot either but I figured I didn't want to chance anything. 


@katie121209 - you are so close! How exciting. Hoping you get to induce early in the week and meet your little one!

I had an awful dream last night that I started bleeding and couldn't figure out what it was from and wanted to deliver at 22 weeks. Needless to say I didn't sleep very well after that. 

dragonfaerie

@cmm012 @Tulips29 The flu shot is HIGHLY recommended for pregnant women as there are several health problems associated with getting the flu while pregnant. And with your immune system compromised, you can really get whammied. Unless you are allergic, I would really consider it

@katie121209 Sheesh, your baby is just taking their time! Praying for a quick change for you!

@babylonghorn16 Don't worry too much, one dose off is not likely to cause serious problems. But I hear you about needing to set alarms.

@Griffin5413 I'm sorry about your dream, those are the worst! Hugs for a calm day!

Tulips29

I'll definitely ask my OB about the flu shot at my next appointment. 

@Griffin5413 that's a scary dream....but it was just a dream and hopefully you won't have more like that to come.

@babylonghorn16 I also think you're ok with 1 missed dose. I used to line up my pills right next to my phone on my nightstand, so I'd see them first thing in the morning or before going to sleep. 

tvh1982

Dont worry about the dose @babylonhorn16, here in Scandinavia we don't get told to do it at set times, just mornings afternoons and/or evenings and try to be around the same times. 
We do get preggers, so I reckon a little off doesn't do harm

katie121209

Thanks ladies! They scheduled me for an induction Wednesday evening if I don't spontaneously labor before then. How to pass 5 more days?! 

AandDM2014

I guess I'll go ahead and join in over here...

My random for today: I never in a million years thought I'd be Googling "triplet pregnancy". Or even thinking about what that would entail (moving for sure; definitely need a bigger boat, I mean car).

ultratomato

So my surgery went well I was awake they numbed the area and it turned out luckily it was not infected. Dr said I did a great job with the pain. Hopefully it heals in a few weeks 
so my question is I use a free and clear detergent to wash the babies clothes.is tide free and clear safe? And what do you ladies use?

cmm012

@ultratomato I have not got detergent but I read that tide and deft aren't too good. Babyganics may be better. You can always do a search for organic laundry detergents.

@AandDM2014 Congratulations! I hope you have a healthy and safe pregnancy. 

About me. Even though I'm not 7 weeks yet, I need to switch to maternity clothes. My belly is huge and it's not going down. My uterus was already enlarged because of fibroids, so I'm guessing that's why.

AandDM2014

Thanks @cmm012.Congrats on moving to comfy clothes!

dragonfaerie

My random thought of the day: I hate sneezing! Trying to find a safe and comfy position to sneeze in sucks!

mskeenan

@aandm2014 omg !! Congrats !! I'm so happy to see you back ! How you feeling ??? 

ale9687

@cmm012 I'll be seven weeks Tuesday and have already started looking into the bands to extend my pants. My shorts seem to fit fine but my work pants that are a little higher waisted don't button at all. i may invest in one of those bands that go over your pants like a long tank so I can just leave them unbuttoned 

AandDM2014

Thanks @mskeenan! I'm feeling good, other than being super duper hungry and tired! I had a small bout with nausea yesterday, but not much other than that. I feel a bit bad about lying to our families about how many embryos took (we're telling them 1), but I hope we get to surprise them really good!

tvh1982

Woot @aanddm2014! Fantastic to see you back on here!
You might indeed need a bigger car if that's the case!

I totally can relate @dragonfaerie. I know one should hold and hand/arm in front ones mouth, but I'm frantically trying to hold my belly as good as I can and don't have enough arms!

I wore lots of stretchy tshirt dresses early in my pregnancy @cmm012. I was pretty bloated and trousers didn't fit. 
Maa the world around me knew I was preggers after my 8 week ultrasound, I didn't mind I showed as much as I did, so just went for comfortable clothing

babylonghorn16

Thanks for the reassurance ladies! Yall are the best. One more day of beach and sun until the real world. Have a great weekend everyone!!

AandDM2014

Thanks @tvh1982! Congrats to you on your cute tummy!

Tulips29

@AandDM2014 congratulations! May I ask how many your transferred that ended up in triplets?

@dragonfaerie funny how you ladies always comment on things I randomly think about but never post. Every time I have a big sneeze, I wonder if it feels like an earthquake for my babe inside. I even rub my belly after and tell him he's ok lol. 

AandDM2014

@Tulips29 We transferred 3. We'd previously transferred 6 over the course of 3 transfers, and none of them resulted in a baby, so we assumed transferring 3 would be safe. Apparently not! Especially since these were the three worst looking ones as they always chose the two best to transfer.

My random for the day: Did anyone else watch the Olympic womens triathlon and get a little teary when the American crossed first? I totally almost started bawling!

Tulips29

@AandDM2014 wow, amazing! Just shows that anything is possible. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and hoping your babies stick this time around! 

AandDM2014

Thanks @Tulips29!

mskeenan

Ok I'm having this weird rhythmic pulsing in my stomach . At first I thought it was baby but now it feels like a heart beat but I can see my stomach moving up and down in a rhythmic pretty quick movement . Has anyone had this ? It seems too fast to be hiccups . And too rhythmic to be kicks . 

NurseTMD85

@dragonfaerie My allergies have been terrible the last few days. I swear I feel like I pull something in my abdomen every time! Freaks me out!

@cmm012 I've been in elastic waistbands/maternity clothes for a few weeks now. I'm sure my belly is bigger because I'm constipated most of the time also, but I feel huge already.

chrissym126

@mskeenan, does your skin feel "tight" when that happens, and is it painless? Could be Braxon Hicks. As always, call your doctor if anything feels funny! 

mskeenan

@chrissym126 it was definitely painless .. Just more uncomfortable ... I don't think my skin was tight . I'm gonna mention it at my next appointment 

Griffin5413

@mskeenan - I've felt that too. I was told that we can actually feel the placenta b/c that is what is doing all of the work to care for baby. It's not painful right? Just feels like a heartbeat.