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June 2015 Moms
finchfeeder80
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Good vibes thread week of 5/25
finchfeeder80
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Hey ladies, I didn't want to AW on a separate thread so I figured I'd start a new one for everyone for the week.
Sorry I've been MIA. I had my weekly BPP and NST this past Wednesday and while tqje baby scored perfectly, my blood pressure was still high. Not scary ridiculous high, but enough they made me pee in a cup to check for protein. I passed that. So I went downstairsto my ob's office for my 36 week appointment where my bp proceeded to be a bit lower but still higher than it should be. This is after a week of being on double the original dose of labatelol (or however you spell it).
The MFM had already talked to my OB before my appointment and apparently if she had her way, she'd have induced me that day. My OB held her off, pulled me out of work and upped my meds again. I went back Friday and the bp was a bit better but seeing as we can't keep it controlled and so far I'm having zero other symptoms of pre-e, via urine or blood test, I'm now scheduled for an induction.
I'll go in late Tuesday afternoon to start cervadil overnight and they'll begin pitocin Wednesday morning. I'll be 37+4. I'm not thrilled and did some mourning about giving up my June baby, but I get trying to keep us safe and minimizing potential bp related complicationsand escalations during delivery. The good news is that she did a check and I was already dilated a little, so at least we're not fighting a completely unready cervix. Bad news is I tested positive for GBS.
I'm super nervous, both because labor, especially forced labor, is unknown to me, and because I'm scared about the whole becoming a mom thing.
So that's what I've been doing the past couple of days: getting pre-registered at the hospital, trying to get last minute stuff done and trying to actually stay off my feet some.
So how's everyone else doing? And sorry for the super long post!
Sorry I've been MIA. I had my weekly BPP and NST this past Wednesday and while tqje baby scored perfectly, my blood pressure was still high. Not scary ridiculous high, but enough they made me pee in a cup to check for protein. I passed that. So I went downstairsto my ob's office for my 36 week appointment where my bp proceeded to be a bit lower but still higher than it should be. This is after a week of being on double the original dose of labatelol (or however you spell it).
The MFM had already talked to my OB before my appointment and apparently if she had her way, she'd have induced me that day. My OB held her off, pulled me out of work and upped my meds again. I went back Friday and the bp was a bit better but seeing as we can't keep it controlled and so far I'm having zero other symptoms of pre-e, via urine or blood test, I'm now scheduled for an induction.
I'll go in late Tuesday afternoon to start cervadil overnight and they'll begin pitocin Wednesday morning. I'll be 37+4. I'm not thrilled and did some mourning about giving up my June baby, but I get trying to keep us safe and minimizing potential bp related complicationsand escalations during delivery. The good news is that she did a check and I was already dilated a little, so at least we're not fighting a completely unready cervix. Bad news is I tested positive for GBS.
I'm super nervous, both because labor, especially forced labor, is unknown to me, and because I'm scared about the whole becoming a mom thing.
So that's what I've been doing the past couple of days: getting pre-registered at the hospital, trying to get last minute stuff done and trying to actually stay off my feet some.
So how's everyone else doing? And sorry for the super long post!
Re: Good vibes thread week of 5/25
Edited - spelling
DH's sister has some similar issues, hers are more related to depression, but there was a suicide attempt back in March that landed her in a treatment facility. You're absolutely right, they need to want to go for it to be effective. In SIL's case, however, being forced to go showed her that the last thing she wanted was to be in there permanently, so now she's actually taking her meds and focusing on doing what is best for her health.
DH handles the situation much better than I do - I'm so preoccupied with everything that's going on in my life that I forget to check in with her, but I do my best. We live four hours away from her, so he makes sure to text her at least every other day and call at least once a week. He mainly talks to her about things other than her problems, but he also makes sure to ask her on a scale of 1-10 how she's feeling. Lately she's been saying around 5, which for her is a really good thing! We've also promised her that she can come visit us for a week in August, once I'm done with school and we're in a routine with LO.
FWIW, I think you're spot on with not wanting your friend to babysit. Her problems may not be her fault, especially if mental illness is involved, but she's still demonstrated that she's not stable and that's not a great quality for a babysitter to have. We won't be leaving LO alone with SIL when she visits for this reason; she has some anger issues and you never know what might happen. Doesn't make us love her any less, but as parents, baby's safety needs to come first!
My LO has gotten a double whammy the past 2 days - growth spurt and nasal congestion. She went from sleeping through the night to being up every hour to 90 minutes for feeding or nasal suctioning. She also refused to sleep anywhere but my chest last night - aka I didn't really sleep. Hoping tonight is better as I have to drive out of town the next two days leaving at 6:00am. She's worth every sleepless night, but for her sake I am hoping we can kick the nasal congestion ASAP!
My point being, yes, they have to want to help themselves, but sometimes getting someone help will make them realize that they want it.
Struggling with addiction is very hard. My very best wishes to your friend.
I'm sorry @aliciac2008 that your friend is having such a tough time. I can understand stressing about how to be there for her while worrying about your big life change. While not the same situation, DH and I are struggling with worrying about his little brother and his gambling addiction. He's thousands upon thousands of dollars in debt and in the kind of trouble where people are coming to his apt with baseball bats to assault him for owing money. He went back to stay at his parents house for a while and the bookies have found him there too. So. Just stressed for the safety of all of his family. DH and I have discussed lending him money to help get him out of all this trouble but with a baby on the way, we need to put her first. Here's hoping all our loved ones can get their troubles in order and get the help they need so desperately.
@aliciac2008 all you can do for your friend is be there for her right now and let her know you love her! She is the only one who can make changes for herself but having others around who love her will hopefully help!
Ok.... The race is on..... Who will deliver first?!? Juuuuust kidding!!!!
Thinking of you both and I promise that however these babies come out you will accept and I'm sending positive vibes and prayers your way!