Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

avidkeo

pineconey said:

@avidkeo Still waiting- biophysical profile in 3 hours.
I felt more labor-ey yesterday than today..

Never heard of a biophysical profile. But what ever happens, I still have everything (well almost everything ) crossed for you.

Edid, bumping on mobile

baileymama3

ColleenSwerb said:

I feel awful today, and I'm having a lot of random cramping and BH's. I can't remember if I felt this bad before labor started with DS.

Ditto. I am super nauseous and keep puke burping. It's my 30th bday dinner celebration tonight with DH (a week early) and I kinda want to cancel and just keep crying about it. I have to be ready in an hour and can't get off couch. pity party.

JessieAlbin

Much love to @Twirple‌, congrats on a healthy LO!

@pineconey and @deidremaria‌ those stubborn munchkins!! Let's go, kids! Boobs are better than amniotic fluid, promise. Your mommas will snuggle you and sing to you and keep you styling in warm dry onesies. It's so much better out here than in there. Out with you.

thomas930

hlm184 said:

When were you able to wear your rings again?  My engagement ring fits but my wedding ring still won't go over my knuckle.

It took a week for me to be able to get both back on.

thomas930

Congratulations @Twirple‌!

hlm184

thomas930 said:

When were you able to wear your rings again?  My engagement ring fits but my wedding ring still won't go over my knuckle.

It took a week for me to be able to get both back on.

I'm two weeks out.    Is it possible that my knuckles are permanently bigger?  that would suck.

mandacann

hlm184 said:

When were you able to wear your rings again?  My engagement ring fits but my wedding ring still won't go over my knuckle.

It's been a month and I can get them on but they're too tight still and after a few hours I have trouble getting them off.

pineconey

avidkeo said:

pineconey said:

@avidkeo Still waiting- biophysical profile in 3 hours.
I felt more labor-ey yesterday than today..

Never heard of a biophysical profile. But what ever happens, I still have everything (well almost everything ) crossed for you.

Edid, bumping on mobile

It's an ultrasound to check amniotic fluid levels, placental health, etc. basically ensures that LO is safe in there despite me being at or nearly 42w. Since there is a question of my dates, it makes it a pretty important test. I could be 42w today or next Tuesday. Makes a big difference when determining the next step.

pineconey

ColleenSwerb said:

That is a big difference when you're that late in the game. I hope everything looks good for you @pineconey.

Yeah... Unfortunately my LMP was April 17, 2013. There's no telling when I ovulated in July. We have 2 guesses, but it's really tough to say.

Mamamonzo

People are so rude. I was giving Luke a bottle and an old co worker said to me "you should really have tried breast feeding, it's so much better than formula"

I looked at her and said "I did try it for a month and we couldn't make it work, but I pump and this is my milk, but thanks for judging people on how they chose to feed their children"

She had no response. Seriously why do people think it's ok to voice their every opinion!?!?

PoppySeedWindsor

Mamamonzo said:

People are so rude. I was giving Luke a bottle and an old co worker said to me "you should really have tried breast feeding, it's so much better than formula"

I looked at her and said "I did try it for a month and we couldn't make it work, but I pump and this is my milk, but thanks for judging people on how they chose to feed their children"

She had no response. Seriously why do people think it's ok to voice their every opinion!?!?

I'm so proud of your response!!!

rockstarlaw

3crazykitties said:

michaelad3 said:

Well I guess I should be happy it took 9 months, but someone finally commented (judged) on my choices. I nearly throat punched a 63 year old woman in the kitchen at work when she saw me pouring some coffee and said "you're drinking coffee? Are you allowed to drink coffee" I told he I'm allowed to drink whatever I want, and now I'm feeling stabby. TGIF

I recently had a similar experience but with a punk barista at starbucks.

Alternatively, I went to the wine store two days ago to purchase a wine I already know I love, and in trying to upsell me another one, the guy working there totally poured me a sip to try of a wine I've not had before. I totally tasted it....hardly any of it, but I thought it was an interesting thing for him to do! <:-P

rockstarlaw

you go @Mamamonzo‌!! What a rude woman!

Emily041285

So on the swelling topic....my feet got huge after delivery because of all the fluids and they haven't gone back down. When should I expect that? My dr said a week but I'm past that now. No joke only one pair of flip flops fit!

Mamamonzo

ColleenSwerb said:

GOOD JOB @Mamamonzo‌!!!! Maybe now she'll STFU and think twice before opening her dumb mouth again.

This made me literally lol!

edoliesmom

After calling my clinic, they had me come on in to check me out. Turns out what I experienced was just a lot of discharge at once. Didn't know discharge could gush like that. :-?? It was a little embarrassing that that's all it was, but I feel relieved at the same time because I don't feel quite ready yet!

PoppySeedWindsor

SLSchuerg said:

After calling my clinic, they had me come on in to check me out. Turns out what I experienced was just a lot of discharge at once. Didn't know discharge could gush like that. :-?? It was a little embarrassing that that's all it was, but I feel relieved at the same time because I don't feel quite ready yet!

I totally had this happen to me while walking at Target during false labor contractions. I thought, "OHMYGOSH IT'S HAPPENING!" because the amount was just INSANE (like soak-through my leggings insane). But, upon bathroom inspection, I realized it was just a shit ton of discharge. So definitely don't feel embarrassed about it. My doc told me that 3/5 women who go into our clinic thinking their water broke actually just had urine come out. 

Gotta love pregnancy. I'm glad to hear you're in a good mental spot about it!

edoliesmom

@PoppySeedWindsor‌ Thanks, I'm glad I'm not alone! And I'm certainly glad it wasn't just urine. That would've been 1000x worse. lol

PoppySeedWindsor

@SLSchuerg I'm so petrified of that!

"Oh...so you're telling me I just peed my pants? Aaaaawesome."

knotty-girl

I had an OCD nesting freak out and decided to clean all the bathrooms even though the cleaning ladies are coming Monday... And I pretty much ruined my manicure. I can't find the fur baby friday thread, so I'm going to leave this here:

Emily041285

I just can't handle all the leaking. It's so embarrassing. I mean my shirt is soaked on the opposite side she feeds on every time. I feel like I can't go out in public and my LC said it could last 6-12 weeks!! That's crazy. I bought the stupid pads and I leaked through those too. Anyone have any other ideas?

Mamamonzo

Emily041285 said:

I just can't handle all the leaking. It's so embarrassing. I mean my shirt is soaked on the opposite side she feeds on every time. I feel like I can't go out in public and my LC said it could last 6-12 weeks!! That's crazy. I bought the stupid pads and I leaked through those too. Anyone have any other ideas?

Medela shields. They are hard plastic and used for sore nipples it's like a bubble over your nipple it's a life saver and catches leaking milk.

cgoldian

Emily041285 said:

So on the swelling topic....my feet got huge after delivery because of all the fluids and they haven't gone back down. When should I expect that? My dr said a week but I'm past that now. No joke only one pair of flip flops fit!

I got some compression socks which really helped. I am now 10 days PP (I think) and can finally put shoes on.

avidkeo

Hey everyone. Ive had my ctg (nst?) and baby is having frequent episodes of bradycardia (low heart rate) so we are going to the big hospital to be monitored, and possibly induced today. Slightly disappointed as this is what we wanted to avoid but at the end of the day have to do whats best for baby. Im a bit nervous but am being positive.

Emily041285

Thinking about you @avidkeo‌!

rockstarlaw

Good luck @avidkeo‌!!

Mamamonzo

C section moms: how long was your incision area sore? I'm 5 weeks pp and just above my incision is so tender to the touch it's not like the original pain more like muscle soreness.

spano41

@avidkeo i feel for you. The same thing is happening to me at this very moment. Heart rate kept dipping so they wanted to induce. I have a foley bulb in and it is no fun. Holy cramp balls! I am pretty disappointed because I was trying to avoid an induction and I'm pretty sure my body isn't ready. Getting myself prepared for this to end in a c-section.

knotty-girl

Positive thoughts @avidkeo‌

knotty-girl

Lactation cookies anyone?

PoppySeedWindsor

ColleenSwerb said:

Hugs @avidkeo‌! It may not be what you wanted, but you're keeping LO's best interests in mind which is always the goal. Remember, no one will ask how his birth went at his high school graduation. It's a monumental part of our lives right this second, but it will be ok.

All of this to you @avidkeo! Lots of good, positive vibes headed your way from Kentucky!

Mamamonzo

@avidkeo‌ hugs!!!

PoppySeedWindsor

Captain America didn't put me into labor but tonight we're watching the new Thor movie with our surround sound on full blast. 

Let's gooooo loud booming noises and Marvel Comics!

hlm184

Good luck to everyone who needs it!!

Looks like we're settling in for some cluster feeding this evening.  Fun times.

michaelad3

Ugh DH is horribly sick with bronchitis. I'm feeling generally unwell, not bronchitis symptoms, but just icky feeling and really crampy. Tonight would be a very bad night for baby to make an appearance, so hopefully she stays put.
Good luck @avidkeo‌ and @spano41‌ I hope your babies come quickly and easily! @pineconey‌ I'm still sending thoughts and prayers your way that baby decides it's time to enter he outside world!

sking72

Mamamonzo said:

Emily041285 said:

I just can't handle all the leaking. It's so embarrassing. I mean my shirt is soaked on the opposite side she feeds on every time. I feel like I can't go out in public and my LC said it could last 6-12 weeks!! That's crazy. I bought the stupid pads and I leaked through those too. Anyone have any other ideas?

Medela shields. They are hard plastic and used for sore nipples it's like a bubble over your nipple it's a life saver and catches leaking milk.

Just make sure you don't bend over or lay down, there are holes in the top and you will spill milk everywhere! I've been using them on and off and trying to find the best time to put them in/take them out so I don't dribble everywhere

pineconey

My overachiever scored an 8/8 at the biophysical profile. Comfy, cozy, and safe for now! The tech decided to flip to 3d and as much as those pics freak me out, here's my little grumpy one. Totally takes after my side of the family....

Edit: realized my personal info was on the pic.... adding again...

kseccomb17

Hey guys, I just talked to @Stace0616‌. She is feeling better after her c-section and got home today. Her little boy is beautiful!

Bluebird2318

OMG, Piney! I love Little Grump! Perfecting the resting bitch face while still in utero!

pineconey

Without my info