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apinkpelican

I had a horrible migraine last night with nausea so told work id be in late while I slept it off. It's now mid-day and headache is gone and I can't sleep but I'm still not going in. I'm just tired. And I have to work on my feet tomorrow. My MIL is coming tonight so I should at least be using this time to clean but I'm not doing that either. Instead I'm just watching trash tv and eating a leftover chocolate bunny from Easter. I think I just need a break and some quiet time.

sisterjanet

Totally random confession:  Sometimes I feel like such an old mom.  I think it's partly from working at Macy's a few years ago with high school seniors and recent graduates who had babies already. 

I'm only 32, and this is my second child.  No way was I ready earlier and it's good we waited, but it makes me a little sad to think about how old I'll be, and how old my parents will be, when my kids are various ages.

dogsombrero

KellyQ116 said:

I had a horrible migraine last night with nausea so told work id be in late while I slept it off. It's now mid-day and headache is gone and I can't sleep but I'm still not going in. I'm just tired. And I have to work on my feet tomorrow. My MIL is coming tonight so I should at least be using this time to clean but I'm not doing that either. Instead I'm just watching trash tv and eating a leftover chocolate bunny from Easter. I think I just need a break and some quiet time.

You have chocolate from Easter left!?!!? My FFFC should be all things sweet disappear instantaneously in our house thanks to this sweets loving kid. That's a lie my real FFFC should be I blame the kid for loving sweets too much.

ETA: Clarity I sounded like a drunk toddler.

oscarwao

sisterjanet said:

Totally random confession:  Sometimes I feel like such an old mom.  I think it's partly from working at Macy's a few years ago with high school seniors and recent graduates who had babies already. 

I'm only 32, and this is my second child.  No way was I ready earlier and it's good we waited, but it makes me a little sad to think about how old I'll be, and how old my parents will be, when my kids are various ages.

My mom was 35 when she had me. My dad was 36. It was really NBD for me as a kid, I don't know how much it mattered to them. The only thing that bothers me as an adult is how much more time my parents will get with the children of my siblings (brother is 12 years older than me) than they will with mine.  

jenb_99

RugbyMamma said:

I don't care for '80s music or movies. I have absolutely no desire ever to own or even operate an Apple product.

We should be friends. I hate all things 80s pop culture. And Apple is dumb. We do have an iPad at the house, but it's rarely used. I'd rather lug the laptop around than deal with the iPad.

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CamrynnsMommy said:

Also, I'm still blaming pregnancy brain for dumb things, like yesterday when blow drying my hair, I attempted to turn the blow dryer off by using the light switch. Today I went to throw my gum out the window and rolled down the wrong window and still attempted to throw my gum out.

I put Desitin on my toothbrush. I don't even know how it got to my bathroom. And no, I didn't realize until I got my toothbrush in my mouth.  :-&

I'm sure I have more but my brain can't remember past this morning. Pregnancy gives me the dumbz. 

RachelCA29

Jennyinheaven said:

FFFC: I'm so conflicted about how I want this whole labour thing to start. Ideally I kind of want a slow start to I can stay at home, take a relaxing bath, maybe walk my dog. Just so I feel like I am in a bit of control and have time to calmly get everything together and then decide (with consultation from medical staff) when to go to the hospital. I would also like my waters to remain intact for as long as possible, for pain management reasons.

On the other hand, I'm a newbie, so having my water break and things just "getting going" would really help me know that "this is it" and I need to get my ass to the hospital within a certain time frame, calm or not.

I'm also just really excited to meet this little guy and he has been super active today. Even though I would like my water not to break before labour starts, I'm half hoping this baby just punches through it today. With all the kicks and rolls I'm feeling today, I think he has the strength to start his own escape plan.

Now that I went through it, it makes me snort that other FTM s still think they can control how it all goes down

Oh I have no delusions that I will have any control over how labour goes down. I just hope there is some sort of obvious sign that tells me "this is happening now". Either obvious contractions or my water breaking. I just don't want to be taken by surprise ...

awc1986

awc1986 said:

FFFC: I totally just lied to my FIL on the phone. He asked if anything was happening yet and I said no. I didn't want to tell him that I've been having contractions every 15 mins for the last 7 hours, now coming at every 8-10 mins. I'm not ready for the whole family to be on red alert yet. He'll find out when we're on our way to the hospital.

Well he called back about something and put me on the spot about coming over this weekend, so I had to tell him. 10 mins later I got a text from my SIL asking how long I've been having contractions. THAT'S why I didn't want to tell him. :-w

andoll8

@awc1986‌ was it an obvious difference between your BH and true labor contractions?

awc1986

hhegyesi said:

@awc1986‌ was it an obvious difference between your BH and true labor contractions?

So far yes. Far more crampy/burny. I'd liken it to feeling like you're literally about to have explosive diarrhoea, but then it peters out and you're ok. Plus the timing is a lot more consistent. I don't know if that would match anyone else's descriptions though. 

andoll8

awc1986 said:

hhegyesi said:

@awc1986‌ was it an obvious difference between your BH and true labor contractions?

So far yes. Far more crampy/burny. I'd liken it to feeling like you're literally about to have explosive diarrhoea, but then it peters out and you're ok. Plus the timing is a lot more consistent. I don't know if that would match anyone else's descriptions though. 

Happy "Labor Day" to you! And I wish you a smooth experience and quick recovery.

jenb_99

I have another. I'm full of confessions today!

I don't remember what real contractions feel like. I never had any natural ones, only pitocin induced, and I know they were insanely painful and made me cry. I *think* they felt like massive diarrhea cramps that covered my entire back and belly and made my whole body clench up, but I can't recall for sure.

I'm thrilled to be having a RCS and I absolutely do not want to go into labor (I'm not allowed to anyway due to some complications), but part of me wishes I could have one contraction just to log in my memory. And also to remind me why I'm content with having another baby exit through the sunroof.

NorthernGal248

My FFFC is in line with @CamrynnsMommy! I did google cervical checks and have checked a couple of times. In my defense I do use surgical gloves that I sanitize with the med wipes. I also live 90 miles away from the hospital and I'm paranoid about showing up too early. The hospital will check me in and monitor me and probably keep me over night - but I don't want to go into L&D only to get sent home the next day without a baby. Last night I was having intense contractions that were 5-6 minutes apart, I checked and nothing had changed so I decided to just relax for at least another hour. The subsided and I was able to go to sleep right away.

pistolpackinmomma

I'm dying to hear what the dr says on Monday when he checks me. I know it doesn't mean much but I'm really hoping for some sort of progress. My RCS is scheduled for two weeks from yesterday so I feel like I'm on a deadline for getting my VBAC.

Xath

@sisterjanet‌ Age is all mental. My mom was 30 when she had me and 40 when she had my sister. My parents are loving the life of grandparents and are still doing really cool stuff.

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ArmyMedic7588

Dh is best man in our best friends' wedding May 18th. We met through the groom who we've both been friends with for years. I love this guy to death, he's an awesome friend. But oh dear god I've never seen such a groomzilla!! I've seen bridezillas but really!? Ever since we told them that we are expecting (which was RIGHT after they told us they changed the wedding date from Oct to May) it's been a battle of groom practically feeling like his wedding comes first. Example... He told me that he predicts (HAHA) that baby will come early (which is what we're thinking, long story). If she does then I can make it to the wedding! (woo... not) I explained that if I have a newborn who requires me to feed her (as we're BF and she won't be using a bottle by that time hopefully) I won't be there. He's tried to make every freaking excuse to have me there, I can bring baby (really you want a crying newborn there? And no, I don't want my unvaccinated yet baby in a huge crowd that early). Then tries to make us feel guilty about the fact that DH has already informed him obviously baby and I come first!

So my FFFC is that I actually hope we go to the wedding, DH looks amazing in his suit (cause I would love to see him dressed up for once), and I end up at some point telling DH we are leaving for the hospital NOW! Just enough to piss our friend off that things didn't go as he planned and I stole my H away from him. But not actually deliver her until the 19th... just so I 1.) don't have to share their anniversary with them and 2.) it would piss him off more that we left but baby waited until the next day.

This guy told me on FB today that he predicts the baby will be here on the 12th (after he told me when I was 33 weeks that baby would be here in 3 weeks, meaning now, then changed his date like 3 other times). He now says the 12th cause he "needs my DH to help him on the 10th". I told him to let me know how planning our baby's birth works out for him and his plans. Come on May 18th!!! Stay in there until then Amelia!!

ETA: oh and he'd also "pay my parents to have a hotel room close by to watch her for me during the wedding so I can go and feed her and come back to have drinks at the reception". Cause that's what's important. My family lives in a completely different state! Good luck on that buddy!

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Jennyinheaven

sisterjanet said:

Totally random confession:  Sometimes I feel like such an old mom.  I think it's partly from working at Macy's a few years ago with high school seniors and recent graduates who had babies already. 

I'm only 32, and this is my second child.&nbspmy world ; No way was I ready earlier and it's good we waited, but it makes me a little sad to think about how old I'll be, and how old my parents will be, when my kids are various ages.

I am 37 this is my first kid, I didn't get married until I was 31 and had two losses and some trouble conceiving over the years but I still look and feel pretty young. Andplusalso maybe it is because I live in an urban area or something but most of my friends are also just having their first kids now, idk in my world you are normal to youngish to have 2 kids

pistolpackinmomma

Lissiehoya said:

ArmyMedic7588 said:

Dh is best man in our best friends' wedding May 18th. We met through the groom who we've both been friends with for years. I love this guy to death, he's an awesome friend. But oh dear god I've never seen such a groomzilla!! I've seen bridezillas but really!? Ever since we told them that we are expecting (which was RIGHT after they told us they changed the wedding date from Oct to May) it's been a battle of groom practically feeling like his wedding comes first. Example... He told me that he predicts (HAHA) that baby will come early (which is what we're thinking, long story). If she does then I can make it to the wedding! (woo... not) I explained that if I have a newborn who requires me to feed her (as we're BF and she won't be using a bottle by that time hopefully) I won't be there. He's tried to make every freaking excuse to have me there, I can bring baby (really you want a crying newborn there? And no, I don't want my unvaccinated yet baby in a huge crowd that early). Then tries to make us feel guilty about the fact that DH has already informed him obviously baby and I come first!

So my FFFC is that I actually hope we go to the wedding, DH looks amazing in his suit (cause I would love to see him dressed up for once), and I end up at some point telling DH we are leaving for the hospital NOW! Just enough to piss our friend off that things didn't go as he planned and I stole my H away from him. But not actually deliver her until the 19th... just so I 1.) don't have to share their anniversary with them and 2.) it would piss him off more that we left but baby waited until the next day.

This guy told me on FB today that he predicts the baby will be here on the 12th (after he told me when I was 33 weeks that baby would be here in 3 weeks, meaning now, then changed his date like 3 other times). He now says the 12th cause he "needs my DH to help him on the 10th". I told him to let me know how planning our baby's birth works out for him and his plans. Come on May 18th!!! Stay in there until then Amelia!!

ETA: oh and he'd also "pay my parents to have a hotel room close by to watch her for me during the wedding so I can go and feed her and come back to have drinks at the reception". Cause that's what's important. My family lives in a completely different state! Good luck on that buddy!

This was a while ago and her plans have changed since then, but my SIL texted me one day and said, "Since you were a premie and DH was a premie, I can have my wedding in May and you'll be able to make it because you'll probably have the baby by then."

Now, first of all DH was not a premie. But second of all, SERIOUSLY?

Wishing a premie on someone for the sake of your wedding. Klassy.

jjones59

Mamazon2014 said:

Now that LO has dropped, I am constantly terrified of sneezing or coughing too hard and pushing too hard during BMs for the irrational idea that baby might come shooting out. I also keep thinking that I'm starting to have contractions because my back will begin to hurt/cramp out of nowhere, but it's just gas pain and it goes away as soon as I fart.

I totally agree, I went earlier and I was terrified he was coming with it.......so sad to feel that way. 

Jennyinheaven

Jane C said:

I'm irrationally happy that my baby will have a May birthday. My birthday is in May, so it will be nice to share my birth month with my son. I was worried he would be born in April, no way- I want a May baby.

So funny my birthday is in April and so I was happy when my baby came early

Katemr1146

lrmrtn said:

I was so hot and sweaty last night that the sheets got so damp, I thought my water broke. Then I realized it was mainly my hair and chest that were damp. My fffc - I'm not changing my sheets. They're dry now.

If I changed the sheets everytime they got drenched in sweat, I'd be changing them multiple time a night, much less every day. DH sleeps on the couch, so I just switch sides of the bed until the new side is wet and the other side dries.

tjkdlhb

I don't want to go into labour.

Not because of the pain.  Not because of the hospital stay.  Not because I'll have to be away from DD for a few days.

But because MIL is here, staring at me waiting for me to go into labour.  I keep telling her that the Dr. thinks I'm going to be way overdue and hoping that she'll go home so that I can go into labour privately.

My OB said she'll do a sweep next week, but I am declining it out of spite.  And because FIL is off work for the week and coming too. a) I don't want to go into labour when he is here esp.  b) I'm hoping he will get bored and make MIL go home with him for a few days.

I feel so uncomfortable in my own house, but am afraid to make a stink about it because I don't want to ruin our relationship and then have issues later on because of it.  It really feels like a no win.

RachelCA29

Jane C said:

I'm irrationally happy that my baby will have a May birthday. My birthday is in May, so it will be nice to share my birth month with my son. I was worried he would be born in April, no way- I want a May baby.

My husband's birthday is this Monday, and I'm due exactly a week later. but my OB thinks I might go this weekend. I'm excited that their birthdays will be close, but he really just doesn't want it to be the same day.  I think dad and son having the same birthday would be kind of cute but it's not my birthday that would be infringed upon.

Mamazon2014

I keep smirking at the fact that my induction is schedule on the 22nd, which just happens to be the birthday of my little brothers who are twins.

They are super ticked off that they might be having to share a birthday with someone else in the family and keep saying that my mom is going I forget about them and care more about my LO's birthday.

They're going to be 20 this year... They haven't had a birthday with the family since they turned 16. So I really really hope Mason comes on the induction date just to spite them!


Oh and another today:

We went out to dinner and I wore non maternity jeans that are high waisted and from a time before I lost weight before my BFP. They fit fine up until a few days ago when LO dropped so now they're a bit tight.

We sat down at dinner and I was really uncomfortable so I ended up unbuttoning my pants and letting them unzip so I had more room. Thankfully I was wearing a BellaBand and was able to slide it down and cover the open pants.

lindseylu10

People have been fawning over my natural birth and giving me all sorts of accolades about it... They don't know that I begged for an epidural and had no plans for a natural birth until my baby decided to come shooting out in a damn hurry! I don't always correct them :-)

pistolpackinmomma

lindseylu10 said:

People have been fawning over my natural birth and giving me all sorts of accolades about it... They don't know that I begged for an epidural and had no plans for a natural birth until my baby decided to come shooting out in a damn hurry! I don't always correct them :-)

That doesn't make it any less awesome! And I'm not saying epis are the devil, FTR. I have a friend who had her second in 1 hour 20 minutes from first contraction to baby is out. To say she didn't have enough time for an epi is an understatement. She was only at the hospital for 10ish minutes before her kid came shooting out. They admitted her after he was born.

tjkdlhb

pistolpackinmomma said:

People have been fawning over my natural birth and giving me all sorts of accolades about it... They don't know that I begged for an epidural and had no plans for a natural birth until my baby decided to come shooting out in a damn hurry! I don't always correct them :-)

That doesn't make it any less awesome! And I'm not saying epis are the devil, FTR. I have a friend who had her second in 1 hour 20 minutes from first contraction to baby is out. To say she didn't have enough time for an epi is an understatement. She was only at the hospital for 10ish minutes before her kid came shooting out. They admitted her after he was born.

This scares me.  The hospital is 1.5 hours away!

jjones59

I personally am to the point where I wish labor would start so that the cramping goes away (kind of like secretley waiting for your period to start to the before cramping goes away) .

pistolpackinmomma

I'm hoping my acupressure next week (38&2) works and puts me into labor so I can avoid the RCS. I'm not completely against going the day before my RCS to try another round if needed.

Jennyinheaven

New one, when I wake up with postpartum night sweats I love what happens to my hair, seriously makes these cool loose curls that I could never replicate so sometimes I don't shower the sweat off to keep the cool hair