December 2016 Moms — The Bump

Wednesday and Tuesday ticker change 11/9 & 11/8

jptrumptone — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:26:35 +0000

Sorry I missed last week...
How many weeks?

What size is baby?

Upcoming appointments?

Rants/raves/questions?

Symptoms/cravings/aversions?

GTKY: What expectations have you had to change during this pregnancy? (Stolen from Monday)

Lets get it on

brittnic86 — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:21:01 +0000

I don't know if there's a thread for this...I tried looking...so if there is I'm sorry! Also, sorry if TMI? But who else am I going to talk about pregnancy and sex to....

How is everyone doing in the sex department? lol. Ugh I'm so frustrated with this right now. DH and I have ALWAYS had a very healthy sex life. In the almost 10 years we've been together, we've hardly ever gone more than a week without getting naked. When we first got pregnant, everything was great! It seemed like we were actually doing it more. Then it started tapering off.....and I know he's been working like crazy amounts...and he's tired. Started happening like every two weeks...and the last two times we did, 2.5 weeks apart, he was upset that I didn't finish...I don't know why....not like I didn't enjoy it. So last night, it had been A MONTH since we'd had sex. Finally we got around to it, yay! Except like 10 minutes into it, he stops, and tells me that my vagina is like squeezing all the blood out of him. What?! Yes I know, kegals, and yes I have purposely done this in the past, just like a couple times during. But I wasn't! He said my vagina must be getting ready for childbirth, because it was like suddenly strong . And that he was really tired, and just didn't have the energy right now...that we'd try again later.

This really upset me...I don't want us to have a sexless marriage...I know sex isn't everything...but it is important...and I know that pregnancy can change things...but I was hoping it wouldn't since we started out just fine. Now I'm like worried we'll never have sex again...I mean...we're having twins. I have body issues, and the fact that my husband still gets turned on by me is like my one thing I tell myself when I really hate my body.

I'm probably just overreacting....is there something we should try? Anyone else having issues?

UPDATED Brittnic86 Labor Thread

dmontgo — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:54:25 +0000

I apologize if I'm not doing this correctly!

My lovely labor buddy @brittnic86 has been admitted to the hospital for sudden high blood pressure! As of right now, she has been told that she will deliver tonight or tomorrow morning. Her originally scheduled CS date was November 28th, so it's a little earlier than anticipated and a bit stressful.

I will update as I am informed, but good vibes and wishes are always appreciated for her health and a smooth delivery! She is one of our moms of multiples, for those not aware -- 2 little girls are on the way soon!

Thanks everyone!

Update # 1: CS scheduled for 8pm Pacific Time; 11pm Eastern Time. Panels clear!

Update # 2: The girls are here and are so beautiful! I don't have stats, but mama and babies look well. I will let her do the honors of sharing pictures and her story, but thank you to everyone that was rooting for her! You ladies, as always, are wonderful.

[OLD THREAD] Why My Family is Driving Me Crazy 11. 8

dmontgo — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 16:36:18 +0000

Let's hear what your family is doing this week that makes you want to hide behind some turkey legs!

Juggling the Holidays

MissLeighAndBabyG — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:43:40 +0000

How does everyone plan on juggling their holidays? How many do you plan on going to? Traveling? Shopping?

For me, this year will be the first of many crazy ones. For Thanksgiving I have two for my family, two for my exes family, and then the one for my SO's family. For Christmas, I have two for my family, four for my exes family, and two for my SO's family. It's getting real this holiday season. I am planning on trying to go to all of them but we'll have to see how everything goes- especially if I go into labor around that time!

I think I'll have to leave town for maybe 1-4 events total for both holidays, 1 for Thanksgiving (20 minutes away) and possibly 3 for Christmas (20-90 minutes away). Nothing too major thankfully!

Thanksgiving is pot luck for all of them. Sign me up to bring pie or mashed potatoes! And Christmas is just way too many people to buy for so this year I'm only buying for the kids.

I have no idea how I'm going to juggle multiple events on the same day, I guess we'll be leaving early and arriving late!

Monday BF

sourlemon — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:12:13 +0000

Or BF for all week...

What my pregnant self is eating 11.8

slartybartfast — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:47:48 +0000

keep me away from buffets this week.

Monday Ticker Change 11.7

cayaylonglegs — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:57:27 +0000

How many weeks?

What size is baby?

Upcoming appointments?

Rants/raves/questions?

Symptoms/cravings/aversions?

GTKY: What expectations have you had to change during this pregnancy?

GD Club Check-In 11/1/16

phoebecar — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:58:56 +0000

Happy Tuesday!

How are your numbers this week?

How many weeks pregnant are you?

Any rants/raves/questions?

Do you have a theme for your nursery and if so, what is it?

And in honor of Halloween- did you dress up and if so, as what?

Question for STM+: 4th Trimester Clothes

juliehollz13 — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:44:04 +0000

Hi Everyone! I haven't been actively participating since the 3rd trimester started as it's been seriously kicking my butt.

I have a question for STM+ mom's - what "maternity" clothes lasted you into the postpartum stage? It's getting cold up here and I need some new clothes, but my EDD was moved up to 11/28, with the baby measuring to come on 11/22 so I don't want to buy too many clothes that I can't wear after birth.

Here's my issue - all the sweaters have the "belly" enhancer thingy on them and I read they aren't really PP friendly. Same with leggings and jeans - what type do you buy, because everyone says with the "over the belly" band, those don't stay up after your belly is no longer "inflated". Any store/brand suggestions would also be appreciated.

HDBD 11.2

cayaylonglegs — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:48:14 +0000

Nursing 101

jenlynne0624 — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:55:38 +0000

I figured since many of us are almost or at the half way point already, that we can start getting a little more specific in discussions. Seeing as we have a cloth diapering 101, baby gear thread, and med-free thread, I'm sure that a nursing thread would be helpful to many. I know I struggled with what to do when it came to nursing because all I knew was I wanted to do it. I knew nothing else, so hopefully we can clear up some concerns and questions with this! I'll ask a lot of questions because that's the teacher in me, but I want to try and help as many people as we can since nursing isn't just putting a nipple in baby's mouth and letting them do their thing.

Have you nursed a baby before? How many?

How long did you nurse?

What made you want to nurse?

What do you consider "essentials" for nursing (products etc.)

What foods helped boost your supply?

Did you have an oversupply? How did you compensate?

What was your pumping schedule like?

How often did you feed baby? Did you do one side at a time or both?

How often did baby nurse initially?

Any tongue or lip ties that needed taken care of?

When did you introduce a bottle?

Did you use a nipple shield? When did you wean from that?

Did you have to adjust your diet because baby didn't tolerate something you ate, like dairy?

Best nursing clothes/bras?

When did you find that nursing became a really easy thing, like when did it feel natural?

What holds did you prefer for nursing?

Home remedies for clogged ducts/mastitis?

Any other advice you can give to mamas who want to nurse their baby (ies)?

Health and Fitness Check-in ~ 11.7.16

H4aPartyof5 — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:32:45 +0000

1. What is your health/nutrition goal this week?

2. What is your fitness goal this week?

3. Any challenges this week?

4. How did you do with your goals last week?

5. GTKY: (Borrowed from Sunday's Ticker Change) Do you like Daylight Savings Time? Why or Why not? How are you adjusting?

Bonus Bumpie Challenge: Week two of our squat challenge.

Delivery/Hospital Anxiety - Visitors

choneycu — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:37:59 +0000

As December gets closer I'm finding myself getting stressed and anxious about the first few hours and days after delivery. I just want privacy. I don't want people sitting around the hospital room staring at me, I don't want to feel like I have to wait to breastfeed or awkwardly tell people I need to go to the restroom. I also don't want people holding my baby for long or kissing him in the face (it's cold and flu season after all!).

The same goes for early days at home. I don't want people hovering - which is difficult because he is due so close to the holidays and we have out of town family as well as nearby family who will all want to spend time with us.

I just want to be left alone! I just want some privacy. I'm a very independent person as it is. This is causing a lot of anxiety...Anyone else feeling this same anxious, possessive feeling lately?

Med-free check-in 11/3

slartybartfast — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:50:37 +0000

1 - how far along?
2 - how did pregnancy treat you this week?
3 - open ended! What's on your mind? What are you wondering about or what have you learned about labor recently?

sunday ticker change 11/6

zubenescamali — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:59:58 +0000

how far along are you?

how big is baby?

appointments and other happenings this week?

symptoms/cravings/aversions?

rants/raves/questions?

gtky: it's daylight saving time! do you love it, hate it, don't care about it? how do you adapt to the time change, and any tips or tricks?

Petty Problem Saturday 10/5

penelope4612 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:06:05 +0000

Saturday Ticker Change! 11/5

Gizmo1231 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 11:24:09 +0000

How many weeks?

What size is baby?

Upcoming appointments?

Rants/raves/questions?

Symptoms/cravings/aversions?

GTKY: what are you most looking forward to about having baby here? What worries/scares you the most?

Changing due date

Diamond0323 — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:03:10 +0000

They have been doing monthly ultrasounds to make sure baby is growing correctly. Yesterday I had one at 32&4. My only concern is that he is measuring in at 36&5. I know babies hit random growth spurts but this is the 3rd US in a row he has measured +3 weeks. Every doctor in the practice has wanted to change my due date except the one who is my primary OB. So I've been having nightmares of sitting down to eat Thanksgiving dinner and my water breaking (I'm having a RCS so that is not so posed to happen). Has anyone else ever had this happen? Is this little boy just huge or should I expect him early? HELP

Weekly Appointments 10.31

cayaylonglegs — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:19:26 +0000

Getting towards the end ladies! Who has appointments this week?!

Ticker Change Friday 11-4

phoenix870509 — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:41:30 +0000

How many weeks?

What size is baby?

Upcoming appointments?

Rants/raves/questions?

Symptoms/cravings/aversions?

GTKY: What's your favorite fall fashion item?

Thursday Ticker Change - 11/3

karmba — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:20:04 +0000

How many weeks?

What size is baby?

Upcoming appointments?

Rants/raves/questions?

Symptoms/cravings/aversions?

GTKY: What preparations do you have left before the baby comes?

Health and Fitness Check-in ~ 10.31.16

H4aPartyof5 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:13:46 +0000

1. What is your health/nutrition goal this week?

2. What is your fitness goal this week?

3. Any challenges this week?

4. How did you do with your goals last week?

5. GTKY: What is your favorite Halloween candy?

Bonus Bumpie Challenge: As we're all getting closer to our due dates, how about a squat challenge?

Halloween Costume Ideas

Pgh_Kel — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:49:20 +0000

I just got an invite for my manager's annual Halloween party and it got me thinking....how do you dress up the bump for Halloween!?! I didn't see an existing post about this and I know we have some die hard Halloween fans on this page, so I thought I might ask the experts to weigh in on the subject. I usually go for something funny and homemade so I've been scouring Pinterest to see what I can find that's somewhat original. Has anyone else come up with anything yet? I'd love to see your ideas!

This is my favorite so far...(the avocado obviously) ;-)

Nothing to see here.

Austenista — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:56:10 +0000

go here for MOTN https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12693470/motn-november#latest

Returning to Work

AbriannaO — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:58:37 +0000

Has it been discussed previously about what your intentions are for child care? I didn't see anything when I did a search.

I am having the hardest time trying to figure out how to find quality child care that won't break the bank! It can't be impossible, people must do it all the time. We are new-er to our area (moved from Colorado to Michigan in December), so we don't know that many people over here, particularly not that many parents. I will be returning to my office around 6/8 weeks PP and we need to decide what to do with our baby for that time. I have reached out to numerous day cares (both centers and in home) and I have no idea when to start doing tours because many of them don't offer the option to save a space for you unless it is one of the extremely costly centers, nor do they have waiting lists.

So:
What have you decided to do with your baby when/if you're returning to work?
How did you decide where your baby should go?
How can you connect with other moms in your area to determine where reliable care providers are?
What am I not asking?

Wtf Wednesday 11/2

slartybartfast — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:26:07 +0000

and... go

Why My Pregnant Self is Crying ~Week 10.5.16

LinziLoo09 — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:32:24 +0000

I couldn't find the old thread for this (though I'm probably just missing it on the first page or something), so I'm making a fresh one to hold all of our pregnant tears. Cry away!

TW Tuesday 11. 1

dmontgo — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:58:29 +0000

Didn't see this thread started yet!
Who's being a twat today?

Moms with Toddlers - 10.31.16

jennbaylor12 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:27:53 +0000

How've you been doing balancing a toddler(s) and your pregnancy this past week?

How are you planning to moderate your toddler's Halloween candy?

Rants/Raves/Questions:

Anything you want to add/share?:

Bonus question: What "big gift" is your toddler getting this year? What's going in their stockings?

Symptoms 10/2

sourlemon — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:52:35 +0000

Whatcha got going on?

[OLD THREAD] Why My Family is Driving Me Crazy 11. 1

dmontgo — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:38:57 +0000

The holidays are starting to sneak up on us, bringing out all of the family crazies! What's your family doing this week that's making you want to drown yourself in gravy and giblets?

MOTN Thread - October

Austenista — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:08:14 +0000

Petty Problem Saturday 10/29

penelope4612 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:19:01 +0000

October Siggy Challenge - voting

penelope4612 — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:59:13 +0000

The October Siggy Challenge was "Halloween fails". These are the 9 siggys that had the most love its on this thread (I had to cut off the poll at 9 because 3 people were tied for 10th place and the poll won't let me put more than 10 names in): https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12691131/october-siggy-challenge-halloween-fails#latest. Vote for your favorite below.

@ea301

@cayaylonglegs

@Fauxpa

@sheshae

@Kacie209

@phoenix870509

@penelope4612

@acreight13

@ajstevenson

GD Club Check-In 10.25.16

phoebecar — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:49:13 +0000

Happy Tuesday!

How are your numbers this week?

How many week along are you?

Any rants, raves or questions?

GTKY Question: What is the one thing you will eat or drink after having baby?

Team Blue? Team Pink or Team Green? Have you decided on LO's name?

The Labor Thread

penelope4612 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:02:10 +0000

Ok everyone, it's November 1. There's no way we're making it out of this month without some babies.

Update us on this thread if you are having any signs/symptoms of labor, even (or especially) if you're not sure it's the real deal. Also feel free to update re: your labor buddy.

PLEASE DO NOT post PICTURES of any bodily fluids. That includes (but is not limited to): your mucous plug, your bloody show, something that might be amniotic fluid or urine, etc. We believe you that it happened, but we don't want to see it.

Spooky Stories

allicat89 — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:37:05 +0000

Around this time every year, I get obsessed with looking up scary stories on the internet. Of course, I know most of the stories aren't real, but if the tale is good, I don't care! So what is the spookiest thing that has ever happened to you ladies? Or the best scary story you've ever heard? And for the sake of all our sanities, let's leave scary birth/baby stories out of this. I'm looking for fun scary, not "keep me up for the rest of the trimester" scary.

Our Birth Story

AMack1216 — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:17:18 +0000

I am going to try to make a long story short but here goes...
I went in for my regular OB appt Monday the 17th at 32w6d and my BP was 180/100. Within 15 minutes I was taken to L&D, assessed and given a steroid shot for baby. I had 3 transfer options for NICU and we chose the hospital 3 hours away due to it also has maternal specialists not available at the other 2. I was med flighted Monday night, spent the night in L&D at transfer hospital.

On Tuesday morning I was told I would remain inpatient until the baby was born sometime between 34-37 weeks. The thoughts of a potential 4 week hospital stay scared me to death. Because it was now a waiting game I was moved to the high risk OB floor.

On Wednesday morning the doctors made rounds and said my kidney function was worsening it wasn't safe to wait any longer. I was moved back to L&D and induction was started. So much of that day is a blur that all I remember is the epidural, the contractions and begging for a csection. I slowly progressed and they let me rest some overnight.

Our son was born on Thursday morning, 3lbs 7oz and breathing on his own. He stayed in NICU until Tuesday night. He has been promoted to step down unit and now all he needs to do is gain weight and we can go home. I was discharged on Monday and will stay with the baby until he is discharged.

World...meet Jeb. He is perfect and I am
in love.

Med-free Check-in 10/27

slartybartfast — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:21:59 +0000

1) how many weeks?
2) how has pregnancy treated you this week?
3) are there exercises or stretches you do throughout pregnancy or in preparation for labor?