Friday Randoms

LongIslandMama1114

Econosaurus said:

So I think I must talk about poop too much on here because my targeted advertising is getting weird. 

Is anyone else getting ads for ostomy bags?!

) )

Curlyfries851

@BridgetThoams‌ I was using those expectant mothers spots as soon as I was obviously showing! LOL

mockingjay1

Dumb first time mom question. Do any of you feel/see kind of rhythmic movements from baby? I'm pretty sure it's his back that is moving based on what his position has been for a while... rhythmic movements make me nervous that he's having a seizure or something. I know he's probably fine, but working in the NICU makes me freak out sometimes. I should add it's only rhythmic for 15-30 seconds before he starts moving all over again... I took a video of it today to show my OB and the perinatologist at my appointments Tuesday, but it would make me feel better if others were experiencing the same thing. 

howin23

@BridgetThoams I was just going to rant about the stork parking! I'm impressed that you only now started using it, as I've found it very helpful when it's available. Today the store was packed and I went head to head with another woman to get the spot, and she won. I just knew she wasn't pregnant from her expression. I had to park clear across the lot.

So I found her in the store and nope, not pregnant, no kids in tow, likely past child-bearing age but certainly not elderly or handicapped. Foreign, and not speaking english, but that is not an excuse! Today was the first day that I really needed it and I'm still fuming about it =/.

mommymeg143

WildFlower810 said:

Question..

I'm getting our apartment into shape and the number of boxes is dwindling. Things are starting to look "put away" and that makes me happy. However, I somehow want to make things look homey and decorative. I, however, have zero creative powers. I see pictures in magazines or online and drool over them, but I don't know how to make my space and my things look cute and colorful. We are willing to paint, and I probably have a bit of a budget to work with... but everything is white and right angles right now. I'm really, really good at white and right angles. But I want more. 

Pinterest scares me. I tried to figure it out for recipes once and couldn't make it work. 

What do I do? 

My go to was to choose a neutral paint color and paint the entire house that color. I chose a pretty light gray. In each room I chose a different color palette to accent the gray! Super super simple and you can change the colors anytime without having to move furniture and repaint.

mommymeg143

Oh my gosh...another school shooting just happened in Seattle. This is one of my biggest fears as a mom. So many prayers going out to the students, parents and teachers.

LongIslandMama1114

WildFlower810 said:

Question..

I'm getting our apartment into shape and the number of boxes is dwindling. Things are starting to look "put away" and that makes me happy. However, I somehow want to make things look homey and decorative. I, however, have zero creative powers. I see pictures in magazines or online and drool over them, but I don't know how to make my space and my things look cute and colorful. We are willing to paint, and I probably have a bit of a budget to work with... but everything is white and right angles right now. I'm really, really good at white and right angles. But I want more. 

Pinterest scares me. I tried to figure it out for recipes once and couldn't make it work. 

What do I do? 

I don't really have any ideas because I, too, am not very creative. I see things I love but get anxiety at the thought of trying to do it myself.

I just want to say that this status made me happy. It made me feel like you're doing better today and for that, I'm thankful because I was worried about you :x >:D<

BridgetThoams

@howin23 Thats why i never used them till now, I never wanted to be the annoying barely showing pregnant woman or doesn't even look pregnant lady taking the spot of someone who clearly needs it more than I do!!!! But I'm over that now, I NEED it!!!! It was raining out and I slowly waddle as it is!  I hate people who take the handicap spots or stork spots when they don't need them X(

LongIslandMama1114

My Friday night is planned out already and I'm quite excited.

Calzone for dinner, pumpkin ice cream for dessert, and a movie night...The Fault In Our Stars and Neighbors. It's been suggested to me that I watch them in that order because I'll need the comedy after crying my eyes out.

Queue ugly cry, I'm sure. 

mockingjay1

Wicked22 said:

Last and final rant about the situation this morning with full rundown and why i'm so disappointed. First I must say I have full confidence in all the nurses and the 2 doctors that have been handling Joseph during his now 5 week stay. They have done a fantastic job with him and explaining things to me so that I understood what was going on every step of the way up till this point. I couldn't have asked for a better team.  

Joesph's 2 docs seem to rotate ever 4 days, Tuesday morning the first doctor said he looked like he was coming home in a day or 2, everything looked great. His apnea episodes where almost non-exsistant and the ones he did have he came right back out of very quickly, no help. He's taking between 45 & 60 ml every feeding, no issues. Thursday morning, the same doctor said the only test left was the home bottle test to make sure that he ate well with them. He passed with flying colors over my lunch hour Thursday when I brought them in. Last night nurse was talking to me saying he would probably be discharged very very soon. At this point my hopes are very high for a Friday discharge Saturday at the latest because he's just so cute they just want to keep him one more day. 

This morning was the doctor change so when the second doctor calls and says it could be end of the weekend to early next week that he is released I'm shocked. He said it's because of an apnea episode while feeding and he needed the nurses assistance. Hopes completely dashed, sadness sets in, and mad because of all the false hope. I know is just a few more day but at this point every day is feels like an eternity to get through.

Called the nurse while on lunch to find out what exactly happened assuming it had happened just last night. Anger and confusion really started to set in when the nurse tells me it had occurred Wednesday at 1 am. She said while feeding his heart rate dropped to 78 (they call it a false alarm when it's at 80). He started choking a bit and the nurse had to set him up and pat his back so he could catch his breath then finshed he feeding no issues. I'm mad because it occurred over 2 days ago and confused because the first doctor never brought it up Wednesday which I've learned with that doctor if he's not concerned about it he doesn't bring it up. 

Again I trust my doctors and I may be over reacting because I just want him home. I just don't get it though. From the time it happened to when the second doctor had called with an update this morning siting it as a concern for keeping him longer, almost 60 hours had passed. That equals out to 14-19 excellent feedings since episode had occured. Maybe my question tonight should be how much time/feedings needs to pass from the last episode with out having any issues before they feel confident in releasing him.

For added cuteness 

Holy adorableness! I can definitely get why you are so frustrated. You should have been told Thursday morning about his alarm... and I feel like they should be telling you how long he has to stay depending on how low his heart rate drops (I know you said 78). Hearing inconsistent things from different doctors is also very frustrating. I would be as frustrated as you after seeing this update. I'm sorry

smboswell1

So today I have the day off and I was super excited about going to the grocery store. Holy crap, worse decision ever. I was in so much pain. I was almost positive Beckham was about to fall out of me.

LongIslandMama1114

@emw87 I would've thrown a FIT if I waited this long as team green and some idiot blew it for me. I'm raging for you.

JustJainey

emw87 said:

I need a Friday bitchfest. I saw a new doctor today and she did an ultrasound to make sure the baby is still head down. I'm team green, and she said "oh you're having a ____?" I said "I don't know..." And she changed the subject. Sigh. Well now I know. I'm going to tell baby's dad, but no one else. Ugh!!!!

However, baby is healthy, and I found out I get 34 weeks off instead of 26 weeks after baby gets here. So I'm going to focus on that.

Hugs ladies!

Oh man! That's one of my anxieties - being told while Team Green. I'm so sorry that happened to you. Good for you having such a good attitude. I personally would consider a mention to the doctor, senior doctor or administrator (however your system is structured) More as a learning experience than a complaint.

*hug*

hidingangel82

So, I saw my specialist today for a 2nd opinion on my OBs sudden decision that I need a C-section due to LEEP scarring on my cervix. He says I do *not* required a C, and she is basically wanting to conveniently schedule to avoid normal vaginal birth surprises, she's prone to this I guess. SO glad I didn't just jump at this when she announced the change.
Also, he says I am completely 100% effaced, can only feel the baby's head... any time now! Come on Noob, pick your birthday for mamma!

AnnieRoo13

emw87 said:

I need a Friday bitchfest. I saw a new doctor today and she did an ultrasound to make sure the baby is still head down. I'm team green, and she said "oh you're having a ____?" I said "I don't know..." And she changed the subject. Sigh. Well now I know. I'm going to tell baby's dad, but no one else. Ugh!!!! However, baby is healthy, and I found out I get 34 weeks off instead of 26 weeks after baby gets here. So I'm going to focus on that. Hugs ladies!

That would piss me off. You have waited this long already and they ruin it NOW?

LongIslandMama1114

@SarahMaureenF Call me crazy but I don't even remember seeing any promos for it! But everyone I talk to said it was hysterical. I've been feeling a little "blah" lately. I figure I'll watch Fault and get a good cry out since I can't seem to cry these days. Then I'll watch Neighbors and laugh my ass off.

mamatohne

emw87 said:

I need a Friday bitchfest. I saw a new doctor today and she did an ultrasound to make sure the baby is still head down. I'm team green, and she said "oh you're having a ____?" I said "I don't know..." And she changed the subject. Sigh. Well now I know. I'm going to tell baby's dad, but no one else. Ugh!!!!

However, baby is healthy, and I found out I get 34 weeks off instead of 26 weeks after baby gets here. So I'm going to focus on that.

Hugs ladies!

This sucks!!!!!!! I am so sorry this happened.

BridgetThoams

Just got home from my doctors apt.  I get so annoyed every time I go to the doctors, I just want them to tell me Im more dilated or something that will show me the end is in sight!!!!! Im so tired and sore and need this baby out NOW!!!! there are only 8 days till my due date and today the doctor was talking about letting me go till 42 weeks!!!! UM HELL NO!!!!

howin23

After declining a routine internal exam this morning because I didn't think it would tell me anything, I've felt significant pressure and cramps all day. They got bad enough that I decided to lie down. This is new! And it's annoying!

No need to call my docs b/c the cramps/contractions last less than 2 seconds and are random, but geez! I keep thinking, "So this is what all those women on the board were talking about! And they've been dealing with this for weeks!" I hope this is a one-day fluke, not a harbinger of what's to come...

JustJainey

I started feeling crampy around 2:30pm. No regularity, just annoying...although add in some chest pain and I was slightly perplexed. I read though that the BH can push on ribs at this point and cause chest discomfort. It goes away as soon as the cramps pass. *blergh*

I asked DH to please pick me up a slush puppy on his way home and he went to get one but the machine in our village was gone because of the weather turning cool! Clearly a 1st World problem though. He's gone now to get subs for dinner. He's a good cook that way.

silverwings72

@Emnob28‌ - awwwww! I love that!! What a blessing that he works with people who truly care about him. Also, I will be stealing that work belt idea for later showers I maligns throw for friends. That's an awesome idea.

Carebella

@bethas‌ We are here to vent when you're ready and in the meantime big hugs.

AnnieRoo13

@Emnob28‌ that's so sweet! DH is lucky to have people at work that care. Also love the tool belt idea- makes baby things manly

MissN06

(((hugs))) to all of the ladies who need them.

I officially have 10 days left and need to do my lesson plans (we have to turn them in every week by Saturday at noon).  I talked about doing the next 2 weeks tonight but I'm officially done for night and DH tried to tease me about them before heading to a football game.  I got snippy with him and he left angry and now I'm finding myself being angry with him.

mockingjay1

@Emnob28 - That is so nice of your DH's work! 

I work this weekend, and I'm sure it will be crazy like it has been the last couple weeks. At least if it puts me into labor baby isn't an automatic NICU baby now that he's 36 weeks (although he needs to cook a while longer). 

Hope everyone has a great weekend! 

AnnieRoo13

I'm getting a cold I don't have time for this! I have too much to do and it's hard enough to sleep already. Wahhhhh feel sorry for meeeeeee!

smboswell1

Random: Anyone else notice an increase in their colostrum/milk? It use to take forever to come out and it would be a tiny supply. I just squeezed my boobies and a ton came out! 

Soonergirl131

Thank you ladies for all the support, this group is amazing and seriously gives me the courage I need

LongIslandMama1114

Just finished The Fault In Our Stars ( I don't think I've cried that much in months.

silverwings72

bethas said:

OH!  And now that I think about it, since our household didn't get an invitation to the *family* party... neither did DS2, who is seven.  SO mad.

I was just about to ask if they considered your son. Not cool. Not cool at all. Hugs to you Mama >:D<

minibean16

Your computer can catch a virus, so I guess it makes sense that so many of us are fighting off a cold. We all caught it on the bump

sylarpaige

clarasmomma said:

Lightning crotch from hell!!! Who's suffering with me?

Me! You are so not alone. My First time having it I was taking the dog out bout brought me down to my knees. No warning or anything it sucked!