Monday Randoms

AHemm1986

More like a Monday bitchfest over here...

I had to go into l&d this past Wednesday at 34w4d for contractions, which thankfully we were able to stop with meds. I can't take terbutaline bc I've got a history of svt, so I'm on nifedipine which is tech for blood pressure (no issue there, I've always been low). The nifedipine makes me really red and my feet swell super easy. I'm only on it until this Friday (basically 36 weeks) and then we're letting nature take it's course.

My bitch is that we have a big family Xmas eve on Wednesday night, and I really don't want to retell this story 500 times and answer all the questions of "how are you feeling?" And "are you ready?" I'm just a big cranky pants right now!

TL/DR: on meds / light activity because of pre-term contractions and I really don't feel like talking to bunches of people about it and answering stupid questions at holiday parties.

atrinh11

VioletGjoni said:

VioletGjoni said:

My little mans level went back up for jaundice. He just cant catch a break and I'm a complete mess. I have to formula feed again and although that's totally not the end of the world and it'll help him, I just really enjoy breastfeeding him and not doing it often is seriously taking a toll on me. I hate this, my poor baby.

Aww this happened with my DD, and I was super bummed as well. I was able to BF her until she was 7 mos. You guys will be fine, even though it's not fun right now.

She rebounded, too? The nurse said in her 12 years of nursing, she has never seen a rebound so she made me extra nervous! I'm glad to see it's happened to other babies and then they got healthy, again! Totally not saying I'm happy babies have it, just being hopeful that our babies are okay after!

I am not sure your entire story with your baby's jaundice, but my son went through a terrible bought when he was born too.

My son had terrible issues with jaundice when he was born too. He was actually released from the hospital 2 days after he was born, but they had been watching his numbers closely. He was something like a 12, and they would only treat it if he was a 13, or something like that. Anyway, that was on a Sunday afternoon. We had our first check-up at 8AM the very next day. When we got to the office the doctor could tell he did not look good right away. He was so jaundice that the light meter they check with in the office would not even work on him. We were sent straight to the hospital to have his numbers checked. It had spiked to something like 24. He was immediately admitted to the NICU, started on formula and given an IV. It took over 7 days to get his numbers back to a normal range. Some days it would come down, and other days it would go back up. It was absolutely awful! I feel your pain!

I hope his numbers improve soon. Also, not sure if they will do this for you, but they did send us to a hematologist to get extra blood work done after he was recovered from it all. They also did one extra blood test when he turned 12 months. This was because his doctor definitely said the way his number spiked, and the fact that the NICU struggled so long to get it back down was not normal. All of his extra blood work turned out fine, which is great. It is just so hard to go through at the time.

---------- This is actually almost identical to my story! Sent home after 2 days, pediatrician said right away he didn't look right at our appointment, sent to hospital at 24.7 level, etc. I'm not sure he was in the NICU, though. They just called it unit 32. I'm going to actually call the hospital and see if it's also called the NICU because I was told my insurance covers a $500 or less breast pump but the supply stores said they don't unless he was already born(yes) and if he was in the NICU. So dumb. I'm glad your son got better! My family is kind of brushing it off as they say it's common and I know that but for a first time mommy, it's scary, as you know!

How long did they keep him in the hospital when he was readmitted? Just curious. We were there for a total of 7 nights in the NICU. Our situation was cool though because they had a family room for us, so he stayed in our room, which was different than the other NICU babies. Also, if it gives you any hope at all, I ended up breastfeeding him until 13 months. It can be done, this just makes it a ton harder on you upfront. I would also suggest renting a hospital grade pump for now that you can get right away. I did that once we were released from the hospital and then ordered my actual pump later. Whenever baby eats anything, you should be pumping, or your supply and his demand won't line up. Good luck!

atrinh11

@Violetgjoni I am curious about one other thing. What ethnicity is your baby? I am only asking because my husband is Vietnamese (I'm white), so my son is 1/2 Asian. They said that was a risk factor for him.

Anyway, when we went to the hematologist, he wasn't as surprised by my son's story as the regular doctors were. He basically said my son had several risk factors: Asian, born early (38 weeks), and he had some pretty massive swelling on his head (this is what we think caused the huge spike when it dispersed through his body), etc.

Mrs_Bennett

Part of me is annoyed that I haven't had this baby yet because I wanted to have her and be home before Christmas, but since she's not here yet, I'd rather stay pregnant a few more days. DS1 was born at 37w4d, and DS2 was born at 39w1d, which is today for me (yes, my ticker is off a day). I've had absolutely zero signs of labor, it annoys me just because subsequent babies are supposed to come earlier, not later! All that being said, I want her to stay inside for a few more days until after Christmas so that I don't have to worry about caring for a newborn, keeping hands off of her, being in the hospital for Christmas, etc. So, now that she's still in, I intend to keep her in until at least Friday! Crossing my legs now!

I don't want to deal with seeing everyone in our families for Christmas this year. I just want to sit on the couch and watch my boys open their gifts in my pajamas....

Maebb

Random - I've hit the point in my pregnancy where I feel like I have to pee so bad, and then I only pee a tablespoon. So annoying.

Also this morning I filmed my belly moving and sent it to DH. The movements are getting very alien-like.

StarLiteKiss

BabyStandish said:

Doggy rescue!!

Awwww!:-)

StarLiteKiss

Beckydewell said:

I did it! I was actually productive today. I finished all the Xmas shopping, wrapped the rest of the presents, primed baby's dresser so I can paint it later, and the housekeepers came (I'm totally taking credit for that). Now I just have to get the primer off my hands somehow...should have worn gloves. Plus I finally had a BM (sorry for the TMI) and baby can move arounds again. Yay!

Sounds like you have had a productive day! Now send me some of your energy please!

iheartichi

pleirey said:

iheartichi said:

emmyg65 said:

snowbaby1214 said:

iheartichi said:

Wait. I'm having my GBS test tomorrow. I have to have something stuck in my butt, too?

They do it.  Just a quick swab, no big deal.

Mine was near the butt, not actually in it. A crucial difference!

Big difference! Hope he stays away from there as much as possible.

Ever watch Tosh.0? Reminds me of a song called "What what, (in the butt)".

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbGkxcY7YFU

I remember that video!  I also remember the guy!  I worked at an airport for a little over 5 years and he was a flight attendant for a charter so almost any weekend I worked international arrivals I got to see the "What what in the butt" guy :-D

___________________________________________

Haaaa that is hilarious! Please tell me you heard him sing the song live at least once??

Edit:  quote box looked ridiculous...

britb618

@papapalie, I'm so glad there is an end in sight for you! Try to relax and enjoy the holidays since most likely you'll be a mommy next week! 

britb618

aw @papapalie, and clearly you'll be a great one! 

britb618

BTW did we all see that @bkmama had her baby congrats girl! 

AHemm1986

@papapalie‌ thank you! So far so good on stopping them. Hoping she cooks longer, too!

mshepherd20

Mrs_Bennett said:

Part of me is annoyed that I haven't had this baby yet because I wanted to have her and be home before Christmas, but since she's not here yet, I'd rather stay pregnant a few more days. DS1 was born at 37w4d, and DS2 was born at 39w1d, which is today for me (yes, my ticker is off a day). I've had absolutely zero signs of labor, it annoys me just because subsequent babies are supposed to come earlier, not later! All that being said, I want her to stay inside for a few more days until after Christmas so that I don't have to worry about caring for a newborn, keeping hands off of her, being in the hospital for Christmas, etc. So, now that she's still in, I intend to keep her in until at least Friday! Crossing my legs now!

I don't want to deal with seeing everyone in our families for Christmas this year. I just want to sit on the couch and watch my boys open their gifts in my pajamas....

I'm right there with you! My first was born 36.5 and my second 37.1 so, so much for being born earlier (or even close to the others). I'm begging this one to hold off until next week so we can get through Christmas. Selfish?

kellyfo14

Welp, went for a growth ultrasound today. I have been measuring right on time since they started with fundal height a few weeks ago so I was a little surprised that our little girl is measuring at 7.5 pounds just shy of 36 weeks. My first was 11.1 pounds at birth 39 weeks and my second was 9.8 pounds at 39 weeks. I did not have GD with either. This time around they say I have a glucose intolerance so I have been testing my blood sugar four times a day and going to a diabetes specialist. Every reading has been well in the normal range and my doctor told me today that I clearly do not have GD based on my testing results. We just have big giant babies I guess...Anyone else have an ultrasound to check on size recently? I know they are not completely accurate, can go a pound in either direction but this certainly seems in line with my history.

Maebb

My friend's wife just had a baby, and he weighed 8lbs 2.4oz at 36.5 weeks. Big boy! Mama and baby are doing great. It's s little scary to think that my baby could be that big right now and has up to 5 more weeks to keep growing.

Edvent

kellyfo14 said:

Welp, went for a growth ultrasound today. I have been measuring right on time since they started with fundal height a few weeks ago so I was a little surprised that our little girl is measuring at 7.5 pounds just shy of 36 weeks. My first was 11.1 pounds at birth 39 weeks and my second was 9.8 pounds at 39 weeks. I did not have GD with either. This time around they say I have a glucose intolerance so I have been testing my blood sugar four times a day and going to a diabetes specialist. Every reading has been well in the normal range and my doctor told me today that I clearly do not have GD based on my testing results. We just have big giant babies I guess...Anyone else have an ultrasound to check on size recently? I know they are not completely accurate, can go a pound in either direction but this certainly seems in line with my history.

I'm in the same boat. I had a growth ultrasound two weeks ago (at 33 weeks) and he was already an estimated 6lbs. They also having me checking my sugar 4x a day for glucose intolerance (I failed one of the 4 draws on the 3 hour test) and said I'm definitely NOT diabetic based on my numbers over the last two weeks. Looks like he's just going to be a big baby. It's new for me because DD was 7lbs when she was born at 39 weeks. I'm so uncomfortable and running out of room, my guess on how I feel is that he's at 7lbs already haha!

peggels24

My baby was measuring 5 lbs 10 oz at 34 weeks but my doctor said that the measurement was most definitely off due to the largeness of her head.  

Edvent

peggels24 said:

My baby was measuring 5 lbs 10 oz at 34 weeks but my doctor said that the measurement was most definitely off due to the largeness of her head.  

That's really interesting that the size of the head could affect the weight estimate... Like I said DD was only 7lbs at birth but had a HUGE head and still does (It's never fit on the growth chart, she has her own little plot above the curve). And during the ultrasound they commented that this LO has a large head too... makes me wonder if he'll maybe be an average size with a huge head like big sister. 

peggels24

Edvent said:

peggels24 said:

My baby was measuring 5 lbs 10 oz at 34 weeks but my doctor said that the measurement was most definitely off due to the largeness of her head.  

That's really interesting that the size of the head could affect the weight estimate... Like I said DD was only 7lbs at birth but had a HUGE head and still does (It's never fit on the growth chart, she has her own little plot above the curve). And during the ultrasound they commented that this LO has a large head too... makes me wonder if he'll maybe be an average size with a huge head like big sister. 

It's one of the measurements that they use in calculating weight - along with the length of the femur and perhaps the stomach as well?  And if one of them is off (say if baby has a head in the 98th percentile), it will raise the overall guesstimate.  

Maebb

The cleaning lady at my work brought me tamales.

I think I'll make her cookies.

MusicFanatic

I really need to start wrapping tonight. Do I keep saying that? Yes, yes I do...

raveness

My doc won't give me an accurate measurement of my baby. He just tells me "She's somewhere between 6 lbs and 9 lbs, because you're 37 weeks." I was a normal size baby, just over 7 lbs, where as DH was almost 10 lbs. I would really like to know what size melon I'm pushing out.

I finally broke down and did the laundry. I'm also putting little finishing touches on things: washing the bedding and putting that together, putting diapers in drawers ready to go, setting up a bathing station with shampoo and bubble bath. it's all slowly coming together! 

4littlebears

MusicFanatic said:

I really need to start wrapping tonight. Do I keep saying that? Yes, yes I do...

Oh, so jealous. I've been dying for some good tamales like my sister's ex boyfriend's mom used to make!

raveness

4littlebears said:

I really need to start wrapping tonight. Do I keep saying that? Yes, yes I do...

Oh, so jealous. I've been dying for some good tamales like my sister's ex boyfriend's mom used to make!

Mmm... tamales. 

Aaand cue pregnancy cravings. 

:-j

bigbobdole

My friend called me earlier to tell me her oldest was being rushed to a children's hospital for emergency appendix surgery. Before I could even react she went on to tell me how she feels like a shitty mom because her 3 month old will have to drink formula as a supplement because she didn't have enough pumped and didn't know when she would be back to feed. I heard more about how terrible she is for leaving the baby drink "that crap" than I heard about the boy getting EMERGENCY SURGERY.

idontevenknow

@babyStandish, I hope you aren't getting sick.  I feel like I swallowed a pack of loose staples... and I might be having heartburn at the same time... I can't tell.  This blows! 

BookitBoo

@megan81112‌

Yuck. Hopefully she was just stressed out and rambling ( I do that) and not genuinely that ridiculous.

soon2bejp

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/peanut-butter-blossoms-cookie-exchange-quantity/78806839-e0bd-4710-8b10-82abbece7ce5

Omg, guise! I made these and they turned out fucking awesome! I'm going to need to make another batch...

bigbobdole

@BookitBoo‌ I don't think it was rambling. I hardly ever heard about the older kid unless I ask specifically. It makes me sad.

Is that normal? Do the older kids get pushed to the back burner when new babies come? I don't wanna push my daughter back because of this baby. I mean, I get that babies are needier than the older ones, but I still hope to make her feel just as important. Because she is just as important. (I felt like I needed to clarify that?)

BookitBoo

@megan81112‌

That's really sad. I don't think it happens if you are aware and make a conscious effort to include both equally.

LuckyPenny1231

I hate when baby has a quiet day. I haven't felt baby move since this morning. I ate dinner an hour ago and had ice cream for dessert and I'm laying on my side. Nothing. My hospital is an hour away I don't want to drive in. I'm even poking my stomach. C'mon baby!!!! MOVE!

llambrose

LuckyPenny1231 said:

I hate when baby has a quiet day. I haven't felt baby move since this morning. I ate dinner an hour ago and had ice cream for dessert and I'm laying on my side. Nothing. My hospital is an hour away I don't want to drive in. I'm even poking my stomach. C'mon baby!!!! MOVE!

I hate days like that! Hopefully it gets moving for you soon.

4littlebears

LuckyPenny1231 said:

I hate when baby has a quiet day. I haven't felt baby move since this morning. I ate dinner an hour ago and had ice cream for dessert and I'm laying on my side. Nothing. My hospital is an hour away I don't want to drive in. I'm even poking my stomach. C'mon baby!!!! MOVE!

Try some ice water, it always did the trick for me

kellyfo14

4littlebears said:

LuckyPenny1231 said:

I hate when baby has a quiet day. I haven't felt baby move since this morning. I ate dinner an hour ago and had ice cream for dessert and I'm laying on my side. Nothing. My hospital is an hour away I don't want to drive in. I'm even poking my stomach. C'mon baby!!!! MOVE!

Try some ice water, it always did the trick for me

This pregnancy white choc peppermint hershey kisses get her movin!

LuckyPenny1231

Finally some movement! Apparently it just takes complaining about it

bigbobdole

grumpycat88 said:

saiven said:

@papapalie‌ we can be grumpy together.

+1 I've just been too busy the past few days to fully embrace it.

Y'ALL BISHES JUST MAD CUZ IM THE FIRST PREGNANT WOMAN IN THE WORLD WHO EVER HAD ACHES, PAINS, AND SLEEPLESSNESS

nah82

DD

4littlebears

nah82 said:

OMG he just asked me again what I want for Christmas when he goes shopping tomorrow.  I said "What I really want this Christmas you can't really buy at the store".  And his response was "I'm sure something could be arranged"???  So he thinks what I really want is to have sex with him?!

EW!!! Hells NO! Arrogant prick

drwells229

Went to the doctor today. I am 1cm dilated but she said I am still thick. That's okay because I still have 3ish weeks. My Eyes and nose are swelling. I look so hot right now. My bp was 136/71 so just continuing to monitor my bp. My hips and pelvis is hurting. Every single time she moves it hurts

4littlebears

AW!!! My daughter finally figured out how to pee on the toilet!! It was feeling like she'd never figure it out. She's 3 already, but she just never could get it.