April 2016 Moms — The Bump

Friday/ Weekend Ticker Change 4/15-4/17

AK118 — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:59:10 +0000

Am I ACTUALLY starting one of these? Or did my pregnancy brain just skip the one that was already created? I didn't see it... so here we go. Still a bunch of pregnant mamas out there. The month is only half over!

Week/fruit:

Recent/upcoming appointments:

Rants/raves/symptoms?:

Questions for the group?:

GTKY: What item/ outfit are you most looking forward to watching baby use/ wear? Feel free to post a picture

Cytotec?

Missingchampagne — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:01:21 +0000

I'm four doses in, which means 16 hours in, to an induction with cytotec to prep my cervix. They don't want to begin Pitocin until I'm at least 3cm or my water breaks. I've been closed this whole time. Next option is a c-section :-/

Can anybody share their own experiences with cytotec? Google is scary.

Planned Cesarian/Induction

Ljljljl — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 22:40:58 +0000

Holy $#!+ guess what!!! I went for my high risk appointment today (37+3), and due to high blood pressure and excessive protein levels, I was informed that I'm having a baby this upcoming Monday! I come in at 6:00 AM for an ultrasound. If LO is still breech, they'll proceed with a c-section. If he's flipped, they'll induce labor with pitocin and whatever else (fx)! ANYWAYS, if you've had experience with either, could you tell me how your morning/day went? What process and procedures did you go through? Were you allowed to eat the night/morning? I'm so excited!

C section

mtcolli14 — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:43:45 +0000

I didn't know my baby was breech until her foot dropped from my cervix. I was induced and about 4 cm. I was scared and upset b/c I wasn't prepared for one. I asked my OB for a follow up ultrasound weeks before my water broke. He said he didn't think there was a need baby is healthy etc. I feel if we knew she was breech. We could have turned her and avoided a C-section, maybe?? Not real happy with my OB.

Any teachers still teaching?

gparr126 — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:05:03 +0000

Just curious if there are any other teachers out there that are still working? It is getting TOUGH to be on my feet as much as I need to be! I feel like with most jobs you can get away with sitting down, but it is hard to control 30 junior high students at a time with your feet up on your desk! Luckily, they have been super sweet, but, sheesh, I don't know if I can make it two and a half more weeks.

If you are teaching, are you planning on working up until your due date? My date is 4/23, which is a Saturday, and my current plan is to work up until 4/22, but I'm not so sure how it's going to work out. That leaves me with five weeks until summer break. As of today, my stomach cramps up every time I walk too many steps! The more I'm on my feet, the worse it is. . . Not to mention my ankles and feet. . . I'm wondering if it would be dumb to take off the week before and get a full six weeks of leave. At the same time, I don't want to be stuck at home with nothing to do other than wait for little guy to make his arrival!

Opinions on taking newborn to visit family in hospital?

Joness11 — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 23:54:48 +0000

so my mom just had surgery the other day. She had a bowel rupture a few months ago and had to have a colostomy, and they just did surgery to put everything back and undo the colostomy. I talked to my mom and told her I probably wouldn't be up to the hospital to visit because I was nervous bringing DS with me, he's 3 weeks old, because of the potential germs and sick people in the hospital. I'm not pumping yet and don't really feel comfortable being away from him for extended periods in case he gets hungry. Now my grandma is guilting me about not visiting, especially since I don't like bringing LO over to my mom's house since she smokes inside, and my mom won't be out and about for awhile after she gets home from the hospital most likely. Any opinions on whether it would be be a bad idea to being LO to visit my mom in the hospital? I definitely want to put his safety first since he's so new and little, so I'm thinking I'm not going to go just to be safe, but I just thought I'd see what other people's opinions were.

Doctor says I'm in for the long haul...

smstory — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:16:09 +0000

Last week I had a 37 week ultrasound and my doctor said I'm in for the long haul to go to my due date of April 27 and maybe even a week after! AHHH I'm SO ready now and she said that my baby boy is already 7 1/2 lbs and in the 80th percentile. Did anyone else's doctor say this and the baby ended up coming early? Also, is it weird if I ask her at my appt tomorrow if we can induce if he is not here by the 27th? My entire body hurts and I'm having horrible contractions & pain in the afternoon, evening, and all through the night, plus have some substantial swelling in my ankles & feet.

UO Thursday 4/14

wildtot — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:21:15 +0000

WTF Wednesday 4/13

briterfly84 — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:47:21 +0000

Let err rip!

Wednesday Ticker Change 4/13

briterfly84 — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:55:59 +0000

Week/fruit:

Recent/upcoming appointments:

Rants/raves/symptoms?:

Questions for the group?:

GTKY: If you could carry one thing about your pregnancy into your life after giving birth, what would it be?

HDBD 4/13/16

JulienneNicole — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:44:42 +0000

Bring on the bumps or the squishy babies!!

40+Weeks False Labor/Pelvic Pain?

rallie3 — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:13:26 +0000

Hi Moms!
Hoping to get some advice. Our due date was last Saturday the 9th. I began feeling contractions early that morning, and started monitoring them after a few hours around 5 am. They were getting closer, they were frequent, and consistent but never got very painful. I didn't realize at the time, but when I changed position they slowed down. Went to hospital around 6 pm, and was sent home at 85% thinned and 2 cm dilated. Low and behold, Sunday I felt almost nothing leading me to believe I had experienced false labor. I think I never really considered false labor the day before because I was just so excited.

Late Sunday night I started experiencing sharp pains in my lower abdomen/pelvic area that were extremely painful. Told our doctor about pains Monday at our appointment. Although I did not really think they were contractions (they were irregular and were not increasing in intensity), I felt they were something significant due to how painful they were. My doctor did not even examine me, telling me I probably had not progressed since I saw him Saturday evening. He told me the pains were due to the baby being so low (they have been telling me that baby is very low for the past couple of weeks) putting pressure on my bladder and pelvic bone. All last night and this morning I again had the pains. They are extremely painful! But then I think I was also having contractions. Throughout all of this I have also been having the bloody show and loss of plug.

That was long, but I am just having a hard time distinguishing everything. Could they be contractions? I guess it could be both pressure and contractions? If not contractions could it be signaling something bad (can the baby be distressed so low?)? Would pelvic pressure come in waves and be so painful? I am just so confused, and feel brushed off by my doctor and hospital.

Thank you for any advice in advance

TTTW TUESDAY.

AGK2015 — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:35:30 +0000

We have neither a Twatwaffle Tuesday thread nor a Ten Things Tuesday thread begun. Ladies, it is too early to let this board die, so consider this your invitation to participate in either type of conversation. List ten things on your mind! Or tell me about the twatwaffles you've encountered today! Or, for those of you feeling especially hormonal and ambitious, list ten twatwaffles!

BFM 4/11

wildtot — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:28:52 +0000

Haven't seen one today...

Passing the time until baby arrives

nikkinbonnie — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 18:57:10 +0000

April is finally here! But that doesn't mean our babies are coming out just yet. I know I am super impatient and k kW I could go another 3 weeks. It seems so long!

What are you ladies doing to pass the time until LO arrives? I am a FTM and I am officially off of work so my time is wide open right now. I am going for lots of walks, napping, reading, cooking and cleaning when I have the energy and spending way too much time on the Internet! I'm happy and enjoying my time but also borderline going to go nuts!

4/12 GD/Diabetes Check In

Monicagail1 — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 02:08:44 +0000

Sorry this is late. I don't even have any good reason, like I went into labor or something. Just got swamped at work

What is the Purpose of Membrane Sweeping at 38 Weeks?

geecali — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:24:44 +0000

I'm 37 weeks, FTM, and at my most recent appointment, my doctor stated that at my appointment next week, he'll do my first cervical check and he also might sweep my membranes to "get things moving". He didn't explain what sweeping membranes was or why and I was kind of caught off guard by the "get things moving" comment, so I didn't ask for details and just looked it up online when I got home. It seems like it's not uncommon to do at 38 weeks, although most of the posts I see about it tend to have a reason behind them (baby is measuring large, or a previous pregnancy was really overdue, etc.) Baby is measuring right on track and I haven't had any complications thus far. Anyway, I'm just wondering if someone can tell me a little more about why it is done at 38 weeks if everything's going planned? I know it's full-term and if DD decides that it's time, it's time, but I just don't understand why they would use a method of induction 2 weeks early.

Thanks!

Insomnia check in

ivyvines6 — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 06:28:41 +0000

Because why the hell not?

How do the rest of you ladies spend your sleepless evenings?

Successful castor oil stories?

KMJames15 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:37:50 +0000

Anyone try it and feel they were successful?
I tried it at 4:30 Sunday evening. Contractions started at 10:30 pm and continued until i got to L&D at 4 am til about 6 pm. They started out 5-10 minutes apartment and then made it to 3-5 minutes apart. I couldn't sleep or shower through them so that what made me go. They had me walk an hour because they figured it was active labor and wanted to see if i would make any further progress. I didnt so I ended up getting sent home.
Going to try intercourse this afternoon and more walking. I have a OB appointment tomorrow and if i have progressed they will admin me!

I will say it got contractions going, i dilated from 2 cm to 3 cm and went form 50% effaced to 100%. They said they could feel the baby's head and the amniotic sack. Just wish my water would break...

The castor oil did not taste bad at all. I got a tasteless/odorless one from Walmart. Took 3 tablespoons mixed it with a shot or orange juice so it didnt feel all slimy going down and chased it with a 12 oz glass of orange juice and didnt taste or smell a thing!

(Negative comments? Please do not comment. Im not the one and would hate to get ugly on here!)

4/4 GD/Diabetes Check In

Monicagail1 — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:00:21 +0000

Gestational Week:

Successes:

Challenges:

Recipe/Tips:

Questions:

Breech Baby

Ljljljl — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:16:44 +0000

So.. I've done a ton of Googling and whatnot, but I wanted to hear from REAL people. At my growth scan at 36+6, baby was sitting breech. What I thought was his butt in my ribs turned out to be his head. I get another scan this Friday to check if he's turned before a c-section date is set, but I was told not to get my hopes up. Have any of you had breech babies that flipped this far along? Or was yours completely set by this stage? Anything you've heard to successfully turn them OTHER than a version or a chiropractor?

Natural Ways to Induce Labor

kristindruk — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:17:37 +0000

Congrats to those who have already birthed their babies! But for those of us still waiting for labor to start - please share- what do you think has worked for you in the past to naturally start labor? What did not work? I'm a total lurker and never post, but I'm getting so anxious! Our first baby I had at 37 weeks bc my water broke (and I was 2cm dilated and 80% effaced at only 36 weeks) - I'm currently 37w4d and was not dilated at all at my last appt....and I'm just wondering what more I can do to get things moving. I have been walking on the treadmill daily and bouncing/hip rolls etc on a birthing ball.

Little one doesn't want to eat :(

WiseUsagi — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:53:06 +0000

I'm a FTM and in all the issues I worried about during pregnancy it never occurred to me that my LO wouldn't want to eat! He was born at 6lb 7oz and is one week old today (he was born at 37+4) and is down to 5lb 15oz. We are really struggling with getting him to eat. We are attempting BFing but he is so impatient that if the milk doesn't come immediately he unlatches. He just wasn't taking the breast at all in the hospital so the LC finally got me to start pumping. I'm making TONS of milk but even with a bottle he still eats very little.

His pediatrician wants him to get at least 1iz every 2-3 hours but we really have to work hard to get him to take between 15-25ml at each feeding. We've only gotten one whole ounce in at a handful of feedings. We're waking him up every 2 hours to feed even at night but still no weight gain. We're exhausted and don't know what else we can do.

Anyone else have experience with a LO with a bad appetite?

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Lady_1981 — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:50:07 +0000

Third tri symptoms thread

sarahufl — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:24:34 +0000

Has anyone started this yet? I looked back a few pages and couldn't find it.

Wtf is with this nausea? I thought I left that behind in the first tri. Thankfully I'm not puking (yet), but I always feel queasy. Make it stop!

Peeing a lot=wiping a lot=discomfort?

southerngirlgetsfit — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:23:02 +0000

So, I have been peeping a lot for a while, as everyone else I'm sure, but lately I feel some vaginal discomfort that I haven't experienced before. It's hard to explain but I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Should I maybe switch to using flushable wipes rather than regular toilet paper? It's almost like a brush burn feeling, if that makes sense..

Weekend Ticker Change 4/9-4/10

wildtot — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:00:33 +0000

Haven't seen one yet...

Week/fruit:

Recent/upcoming appointments:

Rants/raves/symptoms?:

Questions for the group?:

GTKY: What do you look forward to being able to do again PP?

Car seat placement

BebeOnBoard — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 22:26:38 +0000

Hi moms of 2+. I need help. We are expecting baby #2 in a week or 2. We have a minivan with bucket seats in the second row. Where do you find is the best place to put each of the car seats? Our 2 1/2 year old is in a rear facing convertible and our new born will be in an infant seat.
Thanks in advance!

Kidney Stones in Late Pregnancy?

SherlockedMom — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:03:52 +0000

Anyone deal with this. Any advice?

Basically they have told me to "drink more water". The pain is excruciating and the constant feeling that my bladder is full even after I go to the bathroom is just awful...and painful.

If you dealt with this, how long did it last? I've already passed one stone (they believe...there was evidence in my urinalysis from Monday's OB appt) but they don't know if that was the only one.

This stinks. I'm terrified I'll be dealing with kidney stones + labor. I'm 36 weeks 6 days.

Dilated to a 6 and sent home :(

EldaHElb — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 22:37:57 +0000

Went in 5 days ago for regular contractions...got checked went from "almost a 3" to "almost a 6" in 1 hr. Waited 4 more hours and everything stopped. I was just 37 weeks so they sent me home, saying I'd probably be back within 24 hrs. 5 days later and nothing...just to let you know dilation can be deceptive...in the meantime trying not to think about it, planning on having to wait until my due date or beyond. Just some information for anyone thinking or being told "any day"

FFFC 4/8

briterfly84 — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:07:56 +0000

Bring it on!

Newborn with jaundice

allisshiney — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:03:54 +0000

I had an awesome birth experience with my son on Saturday. We were home and tucked into our beds 6 hours after he was born. The last 3 days have been very special but now we are sitting at the children's hospital waiting to be admitted. He has jaundice bad enough to need to be treated with phototherapy. I know a 24-48 hour hospital stay isn't the end of the world but man this sucks. Also, since my parents had my 2 year old last night this makes it the longest time I have been away from him. I feel bad and miss him too.

Wednesday Ticker Change 4/6

briterfly84 — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:53:11 +0000

Week/fruit:

Recent/upcoming appointments:

Rants/raves/symptoms?:

Questions for the group?:

GTKY: What is your favorite piece of clothing/furniture/decor/item you have for LO? Show us!

HDBD 4/6

briterfly84 — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:33:08 +0000

Show off those end of the line bumps...or those super squishy baby faces!!!

UO Thursday 4/7

Ready4theParty — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:11:39 +0000

Let's here them ladies!!

To induce or not to induce?

lauraamao — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:58:05 +0000

Help! I'm 38w 5d, my doctor has offered to induce me this Friday evening using a balloon and cytotec, and then starting me on pitocin once I reach 4cms. There is no medical reason, my pregnancy has been going along great, but my baby girl is just not making her way down. I'm at -3 station, 1cm dilated and 50% effaced, apparently with a favorable cervix. Has anyone been induced using this method and what would they recommend? I'm scared of getting induced when my body and the baby aren't ready, but it seems like my dr isn't convinced I'll deliver soon on my own. Should I go through with it?!?!?

duplicate post - nevermind

rebelone — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:42:56 +0000

This was a UO thread but I somehow missed that there was one already created!

Introduction

myla14 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:03:18 +0000

Hi all, I've been posting a bit more here and there and wanted to introduce myself so ppl wouldn't wonder who this random person is. I tend to be a lurker and mainly lurked on my last BMB as well (April14) because I have weird internet paranoia:). But there is so much good info on here, I thought I'd try to participate more.

So! I'm mid-thirties, married, work in mental health when not on maternity leave. I have a 23 month old son and my second son was born 3/30, at 9 lbs 3 oz. I had a kind of accidental med free birth with LO2 as when I got to the hospital they said I was far enough along that I'd have the baby within 2 hours, and they were right (got to triage around 5:15, baby came at 7:15). The recovery has been easier compared to my epidural birth with LO1 but no lie, those were a very painful 2 hours and I was literally screaming curse words towards the end. I had done zero mental prep for a med free birth, tho, so there's that. Had an episiotomy with LO1 and tore along the incision with LO2 but the swelling and stitches pain has been super minimal this time. I have been tempted to pick my clingy toddler up a bunch as a result, but am trying not to.

That's all I can think of at the moment! Sorry for the novel, and hopefully you'll see me chiming in more now!

Tuesday Ticker Change... Better Late Than Never!

pinottoparenthood — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:14:51 +0000

Week/fruit:

Recent/upcoming appointments:

Rants/raves/symptoms?:

Questions for the group?:

GTKY: Favorite guilty pleasure?

Induction Questions

Cwyatt2571 — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:17:07 +0000

For those of you who have been induced or are being induced. I figured this would be a good place for those who haven't to asked questions and for those who have that need a refresher or any good advice!