Friday Randoms

joshua+rebecca11

@JamieK1882 - that is so sweet! I love the garland

I slept so well last night (meaning I only for up once to pee and when I rolled over numerous times went right back to sleep ) but I am still tired! I am so worried that the rest of my pregnancy will be a sleepy fog, lol.

LongIslandMama1114

It's Friday before a three day weekend. I officially checked out of working last night at 9pm when I left. The hardest decision I've made today (and will probably make all day) was chicken or beef at Wendy's.

I guess even that was hard because I got both  :@)

Lilwatz

@Becks517  I totally get it.  Hope it is better in practice than you think it will be.  

schrijiver

My lovenox shots ran out today.  I called on Tuesday to get them filled and when I went today to pick them up it had been denied.  The pharmacist calls and the nurse wants to talk to me.  She asked about switching me to heparin at 36 weeks (Monday).  I was just at the doctor yesterday, nothing was said about it so she said she would call back.  I still hadn't hear anything at 11:30 and the office closes at 12 so I called back.  She said they are switching me starting today.  My pharmacy doesn't have heparin in so they are calling all over town trying to get some so I don't miss a dose.

Then MFM at the hospital calls me and tells me my last blood draw showed elevated levels and so my dosage needs to be changed.  I tell them the office is trying to switch me to heparin and they tell me absolutely not because I still have the blood clot and its extensive and heparin would not be therapeutic in my case.  By now I've been on the phone with to many different people and I am getting very anxious.  I'm already scared of going into labor before my induction at 39 weeks before I can go off the lovenox and all the bad scenarios run through my head, logical or not, and now they can't get it together on my medicine andplusalso my blood levels are off!!  Stop freaking me out people!

wildflower75

Love tits and hugs to all!
I worked from home all this week because my 3 bosses were all traveling.
So that means starting on Monday I'll only have 2 weeks left in the office! YAHOOO!
Being home all week with my daughter gave me a small glimpse of what it will be like when I'm home for maternity leave for 5 months... I seriously CAN'T wait but I am also soo worried about how I will feel when I have to go back to work in April... I feel like I might have a nervous breakdown leaving two babies!!
Soo wish I could be a stay at home mom... sigh...

AnnieRoo13

It's a bad thing when work is so nuts that I think to myself how nice it will be to have a few glasses of wine tonight and then realize that I can't, isn't it?

And don't you go saying I can have one glass. This isn't a day that one glass can fix.

jillybean7582

Had to pick my 2yr old up from DC right after my dr appt because he apparently threw up.....grrr.... I had plans to get some baby prep stuff checked off my list today after my appt since I am off work today. Andplusalso he was suppose to have his 2yr pics taken today at 4:30 not happening now

silverwings72

@schrijiver‌ - Shoot, just reading that have me anxiety :-S and kinda ticked me off that they can't communicate with one another better! I hope everything gets squared away today with your meds so you can relax and enjoy your weekend.

CarrieAnne09

DH and I are still in Maui on our baby moon and the time difference really leaves me with so much catching up. SO many babies born lately - I need to get in the headspace that this little one is going to be here next month! I had a mini freak out this morning of all the things that need to get done when we get home. I'm glad I'm not the only one having a little panic attack over it. With my luck I'm going to have everything done - be overdue - and spend 2 weeks sitting with time dragging by.

Lilwatz

schrijiver said:

My lovenox shots ran out today.  I called on Tuesday to get them filled and when I went today to pick them up it had been denied.  The pharmacist calls and the nurse wants to talk to me.  She asked about switching me to heparin at 36 weeks (Monday).  I was just at the doctor yesterday, nothing was said about it so she said she would call back.  I still hadn't hear anything at 11:30 and the office closes at 12 so I called back.  She said they are switching me starting today.  My pharmacy doesn't have heparin in so they are calling all over town trying to get some so I don't miss a dose.

Then MFM at the hospital calls me and tells me my last blood draw showed elevated levels and so my dosage needs to be changed.  I tell them the office is trying to switch me to heparin and they tell me absolutely not because I still have the blood clot and its extensive and heparin would not be therapeutic in my case.  By now I've been on the phone with to many different people and I am getting very anxious.  I'm already scared of going into labor before my induction at 39 weeks before I can go off the lovenox and all the bad scenarios run through my head, logical or not, and now they can't get it together on my medicine andplusalso my blood levels are off!!  Stop freaking me out people!

Ugh.  I had a nightmare of a time trying to get heparin.  6 pharmacies.  Called insurance.  Finally my doctor's office called around and helped me out.  Good luck!

In the meantime, maybe ask if they can get you a few more days Lovenox to hold you over?

Lilwatz

wildflower75 said:

Love tits and hugs to all!
I worked from home all this week because my 3 bosses were all traveling.
So that means starting on Monday I'll only have 2 weeks left in the office! YAHOOO!
Being home all week with my daughter gave me a small glimpse of what it will be like when I'm home for maternity leave for 5 months... I seriously CAN'T wait but I am also soo worried about how I will feel when I have to go back to work in April... I feel like I might have a nervous breakdown leaving two babies!!
Soo wish I could be a stay at home mom... sigh...

So you worked from home with your daughter there?  I work from home and just can't see myself being productive.  How'd it go???

mommymeg143

@FhSTAR81‌...oh my goodness. That little girl kills me. What's your address? I'm mailing her a puppy.

schrijiver

@StacyMarie33 @silverwings72 @lilwatz

Thanks for the support ladies .  This whole thing made me so anxious, I was pacing the floor.  Thankfully I just heard back from the pharmacy and they will have my shots in an hour.  MFM passed down the edict that I am to stay on Lovenox the whole time.  No heparin for me.  They are changing my dosage to bring my blood levels back in the right range  I just wish everyone had been on the same page instead of freaking me out about not having my medicine when I needed it tonight.  I know that I have different places following my case, but dang, get on it!

lizzielu82

I had a dream last night that I was given the best margarita ever, fell asleep and when I woke up I had a baby and didn't remember a thing about the labor. What a lovely dream...

hellosweety18

Sooo Gymboree is having a sale, everything is $16.99 and under, you know, just incase you haven't spent enough on LO already

Lilwatz

schrijiver said:

@StacyMarie33 @silverwings72 @lilwatz

Thanks for the support ladies .  This whole thing made me so anxious, I was pacing the floor.  Thankfully I just heard back from the pharmacy and they will have my shots in an hour.  MFM passed down the edict that I am to stay on Lovenox the whole time.  No heparin for me.  They are changing my dosage to bring my blood levels back in the right range  I just wish everyone had been on the same page instead of freaking me out about not having my medicine when I needed it tonight.  I know that I have different places following my case, but dang, get on it!

Staying on Lovenox?  Are they worried about spontaneous delivery?  From what my doctors tell me I cannot get an epidural if I am still on Lovenox (which may not be an issue for you) and it is not reversible like Heparin is.  I mean, your blood will be thinned and that is what matters, but I am surprised (and as a reminder I am NOT a doctor!).

mander82

I have permanent cankles....its been at least 3 days since I have seen my ankle bones.    Pretty sure the cankles are here for good now.

 

wildflower75

Lilwatz said:

wildflower75 said:

Love tits and hugs to all!
I worked from home all this week because my 3 bosses were all traveling.
So that means starting on Monday I'll only have 2 weeks left in the office! YAHOOO!
Being home all week with my daughter gave me a small glimpse of what it will be like when I'm home for maternity leave for 5 months... I seriously CAN'T wait but I am also soo worried about how I will feel when I have to go back to work in April... I feel like I might have a nervous breakdown leaving two babies!!
Soo wish I could be a stay at home mom... sigh...

So you worked from home with your daughter there?  I work from home and just can't see myself being productive.  How'd it go???

It was pretty good. I'm able to get a lot done in the morning because everyone I work for was in the UK or Zurich so the time difference helps! Once 12 noon comes around they are all done with their day so my emails slow down then.
That being said, the living room was a mess because DD played with all the toys and all the books while I worked (thank God she occupies herself for the most part).
I just LOVE being home with her!

MissN06

I'm on fall break for the next week and when I asked DH if he looked at our to do list that I shared with him last weekend his response was no but I did add questions to ask the Dr. at our appointment.  I really wish he would have looked since 90% of said list are things he needs to do.

LongIslandMama1114

Lilwatz said:

schrijiver said:

@StacyMarie33 @silverwings72 @lilwatz

Thanks for the support ladies .  This whole thing made me so anxious, I was pacing the floor.  Thankfully I just heard back from the pharmacy and they will have my shots in an hour.  MFM passed down the edict that I am to stay on Lovenox the whole time.  No heparin for me.  They are changing my dosage to bring my blood levels back in the right range  I just wish everyone had been on the same page instead of freaking me out about not having my medicine when I needed it tonight.  I know that I have different places following my case, but dang, get on it!

Staying on Lovenox?  Are they worried about spontaneous delivery?  From what my doctors tell me I cannot get an epidural if I am still on Lovenox (which may not be an issue for you) and it is not reversible like Heparin is.  I mean, your blood will be thinned and that is what matters, but I am surprised (and as a reminder I am NOT a doctor!).

I second @Lilwatz. I started having contractions at 32 weeks. They kept me on Lovenox but when I had my second bad set of contractions this past Sunday, they decided it was best to switch me to Heparin because it seems labor can happy any time now and they won't stop it. I guess if you don't want/need the epidural, maybe it's not an issue. But I know for sure I want it and I was nervous about being on Lovenox and not being able to get the epidural.

absolutelymaybe

@lizzielu82‌ - I see a new birth plan in development.

hellosweety18

@kyliedaniellexx‌ that parenting quote made me laugh out loud hahah! )
@FhSTAR81‌ I am sorry that had been so tough BUT you are so doing the right thing. Also, if this does open the door got you guys to get another dog someday along the road that will be such an amazing memory for her!

Also, I have been looking for a perfect homecoming outfit for little one and I found the cutest outfit and was going to order it and then it finally clicked that it was a sleep sack... Good thinking me, how are you going to buckle up a baby in a sleep sack???

lizzielu82

absolutelymaybe said:

@lizzielu82‌ - I see a new birth plan in development.

Yes, I'm just going to flash a bunch of gifs at them for my birth plan…

 

mommymeg143

lizzielu82 said:

I had a dream last night that I was given the best margarita ever, fell asleep and when I woke up I had a baby and didn't remember a thing about the labor. What a lovely dream...

This is exactly what happens...right? Unless you have a Premium Amazon account...then they deliver your baby via drone wherever you are.

lizzielu82

mommymeg143 said:

I had a dream last night that I was given the best margarita ever, fell asleep and when I woke up I had a baby and didn't remember a thing about the labor. What a lovely dream...

This is exactly what happens...right? Unless you have a Premium Amazon account...then they deliver your baby via drone wherever you are.

Exactly! And Amazon Prime will also take returns, if for some reason you are not happy with your baby and exchange it for a new one within 2 business days (or you can pay extra for Saturday delivery). Win, win!

violetsmom22

Thank you @lizzielu82 and @mommymeg143 I needed that giggle to get me through the rest of the day! 

schrijiver

LongIslandMama1114 said:

Lilwatz said:

schrijiver said:

@StacyMarie33 @silverwings72 @lilwatz

Thanks for the support ladies .  This whole thing made me so anxious, I was pacing the floor.  Thankfully I just heard back from the pharmacy and they will have my shots in an hour.  MFM passed down the edict that I am to stay on Lovenox the whole time.  No heparin for me.  They are changing my dosage to bring my blood levels back in the right range  I just wish everyone had been on the same page instead of freaking me out about not having my medicine when I needed it tonight.  I know that I have different places following my case, but dang, get on it!

Staying on Lovenox?  Are they worried about spontaneous delivery?  From what my doctors tell me I cannot get an epidural if I am still on Lovenox (which may not be an issue for you) and it is not reversible like Heparin is.  I mean, your blood will be thinned and that is what matters, but I am surprised (and as a reminder I am NOT a doctor!).

I second @Lilwatz. I started having contractions at 32 weeks. They kept me on Lovenox but when I had my second bad set of contractions this past Sunday, they decided it was best to switch me to Heparin because it seems labor can happy any time now and they won't stop it. I guess if you don't want/need the epidural, maybe it's not an issue. But I know for sure I want it and I was nervous about being on Lovenox and not being able to get the epidural.


I'm very nervous about it. My induction is scheduled for Nov. 3 which is 39 weeks for me. When I talked to MFM they said they normally follow that course of action but because of my blood clot (DVT) and how "acute"and "extensive" it is that heparin would not be therapeutic, which I guess means it wouldn't work well and so I need to stay on the lovenox and to go off before the induction.

If I go into labor and the lovenox us still in my system I'll have to forgo the epi which I will do but I'll admit I'm a "gimme all the pain meds" kinda girl. If he stays put until I get induced that won't be a problem but I had a discussion with him about staying in until then so we don't have to change our course of action.

Lilwatz

@schrijiver Sorry!  Don't want to worry you!  If your docs think this is best, it probably is!  Will be sending thoughts for little one to stay in until the scheduled induction!

lil_shocker

We ordered the two windows we need to put up downstairs today! It cost less than we expected AND we get free delivery

So excited for windows that don't leak horribly and can be safely opened!

lil_shocker

And I found outat my appointment today that the baby has backtracked in its desire to jointhe world, so that is great! Eases my mind and should help keep people off my back.

hiketheworld

Add me to ^holy hell why are all the babies being born^ panic frenzy. Also I'm further along than many of them. I do not have any bags packed, clothes washed, nursery ready. I do not own a single wipe, thermometer, creams, or even a pad (for me). I do own some diapers that were pillaged from a diaper cake. I do not know which way they go on a baby however. I actually know very little about caring for an infant besides to feed them and love them. My apartment is a disaster and none of my work has been transitioned to another employee. I don't have a pediatrician, life insurance or a will. I have thank you notes to write and gosh darn it I'd like to spend some quality time with DH before our lives are turned upside down. I'm seriously hoping to get my sh*t together and not have to implement plan "wing-it" if baby arrives early. Also, baby has no name and we can't agree on whether to circumsize. The next few weeks are going to be a wild ride of crazy.

Jan1214

I live in fear of accidentally hitting the quote or reply button when I'm love titting on the birth announcement thread. I really don't understand why TB won't let us cancel a reply post.

schrijiver

@Lilwatz‌ It's ok! It's just all new to me and the confusion amongst my doctors was making me anxious! At least now I know the plan of action for certain and while it is scary the thought of going into labor sooner than 39 weeks I can mentally prepare myself for it now and I'll cross that bridge if I have to .

Just keep your FX baby boy stays put for the next three weeks!!

megbanachek

Found this on Pinterest via Buzzfeed (sorry I can't properly credit, but google if you must).
For those of you (us) having showers & struggling with thank you cards. This template is originally for weddings, but hope it helps.
(On mobile, so may be sideways)

CarrieAnne09

Jan1214 said:

I live in fear of accidentally hitting the quote or reply button when I'm love titting on the birth announcement thread. I really don't understand why TB won't let us cancel a reply post.

Me too!! I'm scared I'll forget that I'm in the birth announcement thread and think I should be responding. It's bound to happen to someone.

mussalynn

OMG the "parenting is like being on shrooms" quote is hysterical!!!  Crazy how many babies have been born in the last few days - I don't even have a list of what to put in my hospital bag so I'm just going to go stick my head back in the sand...

My Friday random: I'm a major introvert and have trouble striking up conversations with people even though I know I'm smart and friendly etc.  While at the park with DS today, I successfully struck up a convo with a fellow mom from DS' dayhome and found we have tons in common and I'm super proud of myself!  Now I'm in that weird awkward place where I would love for our little families to hang out together (our sons are the same age, and our husbands would definitely get along) but can't bring myself to "ask them out".  Making friends as an adult is super hard and weird.

wildflower75

hiketheworld said:

Add me to ^holy hell why are all the babies being born^ panic frenzy. Also I'm further along than many of them. I do not have any bags packed, clothes washed, nursery ready. I do not own a single wipe, thermometer, creams, or even a pad (for me). I do own some diapers that were pillaged from a diaper cake. I do not know which way they go on a baby however. I actually know very little about caring for an infant besides to feed them and love them. My apartment is a disaster and none of my work has been transitioned to another employee. I don't have a pediatrician, life insurance or a will. I have thank you notes to write and gosh darn it I'd like to spend some quality time with DH before our lives are turned upside down. I'm seriously hoping to get my sh*t together and not have to implement plan "wing-it" if baby arrives early. Also, baby has no name and we can't agree on whether to circumsize. The next few weeks are going to be a wild ride of crazy.

Ashris13) I haven't posted to the Goals Check In this week! I am a bit behind on everything I have to do!! Tomorrow I'll be 35 weeks and I need to get my butt in gear but all I want to do is eat ice cream, watch TV, play with DD and bump...

mockingjay1

I am pretty uncomfortable today. It feels like our sweet boy is jabbing his hand or head into my cervix a lot. Lots of what I assume are braxton hicks that have become more frequent and stronger (though usually not painful) over the last few days/week. I get them sitting down, but I get them a lot more often if I go to walk around. This is going to be a long last few weeks. 

This weekend I am going to wash the last few things that need it (changing pad covers, carseat cover) and pack a hospital bag. Then we just wait a few more weeks for this baby to make an appearance. I am ready!

Dumb question - I've washed pretty much everything baby will be in (clothes, blankets, swing liner, etc).. Do you need to wash the carseat pad/lining? I know you don't take the straps out (I read the manual) but it said you could wash the pad. Or is letting it air out a little good enough?

kjmommy1214

Putting on my striped slipper socks made my day better at the hospital. I needed it today. Sorry @Maelara‌ no picture (dang mobile app).

My nurses are amazing. They make staying here so much easier.

minibean16

@bethas my brother is the youngest of three and he had to share a room (with a girl, no less) until he was 7. Boy couldn't possibly have been loved more, and he knows it. How much you have and the space you live doesn't define love. But the fact that you worry about this shows how much you love him already!