I agree with the nurse comment too! My OB'S main nurse is awesome but some of the others seem to have little compassion. You guys on here all are WAY nicer!
The nurses here in June moms are awesome! It would be so great to have a June mom nurse at delivery. I met two of the l&d nurses at my birthing class and while they both seemed nice, one of them Would. Not. Stop. Talking. She was just a constant chatterbox. Nice lady, but if she is with me while I am in labor I feel bad in advance, probably going to snap at her to shut her trap, my gods!
How am I feeling today? Tired, but me DH got some baby stuff done, so that's good
Been having tons of BH this evening. They don't hurt just super uncomfortable. With all the talk they have been doing lately about her being early I'm starting to wonder. Have had 3 in the last 20 minutes. And walking or moving around doesn't make them go away. They are lasting about a minute each. Gonna start timing them but wondering if I should call my doc and ask or wait it out for awhile. I'm 36+2 weeks so not super early, but still considered preterm.. I'm not one to call normally. As a FTM I don't really know what to expect and don't wanna jump the gun.
@jamisynr I found that I get BH often when I've overdone it. Waking around and moving usually makes it worse for me so laying down on my side and drinking water is my go to. Maybe try that?
Don't worry guys just come to my hospital, I'll be your nurse! Just kidding I'm not in my finest shape as a 36 wk pregnant woman sitting in between pushes..
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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I've been sitting at home all day since I work from my home office and do computer work. I do make sure to drink lota and lots of water. So I havent done too much walking around besides the normal get up and stretch my legs or go pee. But I had a pretty active weekend (which isn't out of the ordinary) wondering if that could be the cause? I also noticed LO is moving less today. Still moving around plenty for me to not worry, but much much less then normal. Usually she's a constant mover, I swear she never rests.
Horrible Charlie horses, in both legs! Also super painful leg cramps that wake me up at night. Other than that, a bit of heartburn. I'm also super hungry but am having trouble eating enough because of my stupid GD and not wanting to get high numbers.
I am so jealous of those that are in the home stretch! I have 6 weeks left. Had a quick ultrasound today and I'm wrong my baby is head down now...... Still can't comprehend the rib pain/stomach pain.... The baby must have a giant butt Can't sleep at all because of hip pain as well. Wishing you ladies some rest!!!!
Do you think it's just your uterus that's overcrowded everything and pushing against your organs??
@dancegurl1118 lol! I have also been sitting so much during pushing coaching! I used to be helping support a leg, and was all up in there! My body can't handle that anymore! I've had a lot of obese patients lately too- I cannot hold up someone's 10 lb epidural dead leg! The stirrups on the bed come out every delivery now!! Lol
Feeling good today though! Slept like 10 hours last night with only a couple pee breaks so can't complain!
Emotional mess today!! Just cried after (finally) purchasing furniture for baby - and not because it's so darn expensive. I think it just hit me how soon DS2 will be here!! I keep thinking about how much I will miss the time I have now with DS1 when his brother arrives and that it will never again be just the 3 of us. I know it's all an adjustment and that I will love our second just as much, but it's hard to wrap my head around all these unknowns.
@kissell I absolutely think the pain has to be my ribs stretching to fit this uterus.... And everything you said. I just thought since I had such a long torso and I'm tall that of course I would be so comfy and my uterus would have allll the room. Just kidding. Doesn't matter!
A dead leg from an epidural is bad no matter the weight of the woman. It's just hard period.... Also just hard to reposition the patient. Don't worry about that stuff ladies because it can't be helped. I'm getting my epidural come hell or high water or heavy legs! The bad part is when your busy and no one can help you reposition.... So just be nice to your nurses if they are super busy! Lol
I'm so uncomfortable too! My hips, pelvis, and stomach muscles hurt so bad! Every time I stand up something else pulls or yanks and I have to lean against the wall. Add to that some shortness of breath and I'm feeling pretty done. Soooo jealous of all you early June mamas. I'm hoping that the 36 weeks is full term rule for twins means they'll be out in the next 2 weeks lol.
Also, what the heck is this about nurses holding legs? I had an epidural and they made me hold my own legs....no stirrups or anything! I didn't want to hold them but they made me . But I also didn't want to do anything at that point so maybe that had something to do with it. I remember telling them to just pull the baby out because I was done pushing lol
No boob or rib pain lately. Lots of movement. Thought I felt hiccups by my pelvis earlier so I think he's head down:) On the negative side, today was Monday after a lovely weekend off and I really didn't feel like working. I am getting behind in work paperwork and have to finish it at home. Distracted at work thinking of the baby and checking my phone/net apps. Physically tired at work even though my job is not very physically demanding. Counting the days until my maternity leave replacement can take over for me. Also I have to calculate how much I earn in a day to stay motivated to stay at work. All of my motivation has gone towards nurturing the baby, and none is left for anything else.
PLEASE no one be self-conscious about anything in labor (heavy legs etc whatever). Assisting with pushing is a really labor intensive process especially if you are doing a 3+ hour push, and doing that very pregnant is very tough. Normally, non-pregnant? I don't give it a second thought. Thankfully our hospitals epidurals are "walking epidurals" (even though you can't get out of bed) so no one is numb. I just recently learned that is not the normal case for epidurals...haha
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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Certain CRNAs at our hospital are better at walking epidurals than others lets just say. Some make ppl completely numb. I'm praying I get the first kind ! But u don't get to pick who is on call. I'm so fed up w hip pain I just got out of bed and wrote in my pregnancy journal. I am waaay upbeat in my journal entries because it's to LO and it strangely changed my attitude tonight to read it all ... That'll prob last for 2 seconds. Bed is like alcohol right now for me.... i want it but I can't seem to have it and imagine it will be glorious once the baby is out.
Good! They got a few good movements out of her. The nurse said that maybe she repositioned herself and I can't feel the kicks as much as I was before. Guess they may need more of the NSTs anyways since baby is small so who knows. Told my hubby we might as well apply for bankruptcy now with all the bills were going to get with those and weekly ultrasounds lol ohhhh the joys!
back pain very sore have had it for to long now just fed up have to speak to the consultant on friday hopfully something happens cant sleep at all at nyt lots and lots of pressure down the dont no if this is normal but I would be walking fine and the next min my legs go dead? 4 weeks left come on baby
Both my legs felt paralyzed and the feeling of no control terrified me ... I cried to my husband and kept saying I wish I had never asked for the epidural... Well I got my wish and they took out the medicine... They had me wait to push until it was clear out of me... I still wonder what would have happened if I kept it in... My son was 9,3 ... I have no clue what to do this time... But I can't feel paralyzed again... I want one of those "walking epidurals"
back pain very sore have had it for to long now just fed up have to speak to the consultant on friday hopfully something happens cant sleep at all at nyt lots and lots of pressure down the dont no if this is normal but I would be walking fine and the next min my legs go dead? 4 weeks left come on baby
I believe you used this term in another thread - can you explain what you mean by "consultant"? A few of us are dying to know!
@hoodoll82 I'm not sure where @hannahmcvea2 is from, but in the UK a consultant is one of the highest forms of doctor - basically the Boss. I have a heart murmur and so was referred to a Consultant Cardiologist for him to carry out specific heart stuff on me - he would have had the final say on whether I was high risk etc. Our doctors here are ranked with specific job titles so you always know what level you're dealing with. They roll out the Consultants for the big stuff.
I have a lovely dry scaly rash on the sides of my bump with what looks like tiny patches of eczema. My skin is ridiculously sensitive right now - everything is aggravating it. I haven't had a shower for four days - have just been having an "essentials" wash with a bucket and cloth just to give it time to calm down. Anyone else with sensitive skin? What are you using on your bump? I've tried E45, palmers cocoa butter and sudocrem - all have made it worse. My doc said to take piriton but it's not itchy so i can't see the point.
I have a lovely dry scaly rash on the sides of my bump with what looks like tiny patches of eczema. My skin is ridiculously sensitive right now - everything is aggravating it. I haven't had a shower for four days - have just been having an "essentials" wash with a bucket and cloth just to give it time to calm down. Anyone else with sensitive skin? What are you using on your bump? I've tried E45, palmers cocoa butter and sudocrem - all have made it worse. My doc said to take piriton but it's not itchy so i can't see the point.
I had a weird rash but I think it was from being in the sun... I used my son's Aveeno excema cream and covered with a thin cotton shirt and it was gone in about an hour... Hope you have relief soon!
Thank you @Addelie for explaining that for me hes the highest doctor that u can see and they make all the decisions that the nurses cant hope thats cleared it up for yous I have also just relised I have swollen ankles for the first time I can no longer see my ankle bone )
@hoodoll82 I'm not sure where @hannahmcvea2 is from, but in the UK a consultant is one of the highest forms of doctor - basically the Boss. I have a heart murmur and so was referred to a Consultant Cardiologist for him to carry out specific heart stuff on me - he would have had the final say on whether I was high risk etc. Our doctors here are ranked with specific job titles so you always know what level you're dealing with. They roll out the Consultants for the big stuff.
Thanks so much! I love that we have women from all over the world on here and I'm always learning new things about healthcare around the world!
Re: Daily Symptoms Monday May 11
I agree with the nurse comment too! My OB'S main nurse is awesome but some of the others seem to have little compassion. You guys on here all are WAY nicer!
How am I feeling today? Tired, but me DH got some baby stuff done, so that's good
Ugh. 4 more weeks.
Do you think it's just your uterus that's overcrowded everything and pushing against your organs??
Feeling good today though! Slept like 10 hours last night with only a couple pee breaks so can't complain!
The bad part is when your busy and no one can help you reposition.... So just be nice to your nurses if they are super busy! Lol
Also, what the heck is this about nurses holding legs? I had an epidural and they made me hold my own legs....no stirrups or anything! I didn't want to hold them but they made me
I'm so fed up w hip pain I just got out of bed and wrote in my pregnancy journal.
I am waaay upbeat in my journal entries because it's to LO and it strangely changed my attitude tonight to read it all ... That'll prob last for 2 seconds.
Bed is like alcohol right now for me.... i want it but I can't seem to have it and imagine it will be glorious once the baby is out.