So the whole "labor and deliver is super crowded during a full moon" thing is actually really true. We arrived at the hospital for my induction, waited 2 hours and because I'm not in distress they sent me home until tomorrow morning because they literally don't have any free beds. I'm psyched but also grumpy because I usually go to bed by 10.
I just had someone tell me his happened to her too recently. Didn't the dr schedule you? So shouldn't a bed have been rsvp for you?
So the whole "labor and deliver is super crowded during a full moon" thing is actually really true. We arrived at the hospital for my induction, waited 2 hours and because I'm not in distress they sent me home until tomorrow morning because they literally don't have any free beds. I'm psyched but also grumpy because I usually go to bed by 10.
I just had someone tell me his happened to her too recently. Didn't the dr schedule you? So shouldn't a bed have been rsvp for you?
Yup, they were adamant about inducing 37-38 weeks. Since I'm not presently symptomatic I'm not considered an emergency case, which is fine by me, I just wish they called me earlier to let me know. I think there are only 12 L&D rooms and some patients were progressing slowly. The poor woman next to me had been waiting 2.5 hours before we showed up. They're calling me at 5 am to let me know when to come back.
So the whole "labor and deliver is super crowded during a full moon" thing is actually really true. We arrived at the hospital for my induction, waited 2 hours and because I'm not in distress they sent me home until tomorrow morning because they literally don't have any free beds. I'm psyched but also grumpy because I usually go to bed by 10.
It's so true. My mom was an L&D nurse for 30 years and it was so wild on full moons. On a related note, my dad was a jail administrator for many years and it was also very busy for them on full moons. Strange.
@bltbear82 Good luck this morning to you and anyone else having babies this weekend!
Is it bad that I don't want baby to be born Sunday or this weekend?
It's because Sunday is my FIL's birthday and he's been especially nonchalant about the arrival of his first grandchild so I don't want baby to share his birthday. He makes me ragey when I think about his attitude towards this whole pregnancy.
Also, because I have a merit raise meeting with my bosses on Monday before I go on maternity leave lol. I'm only 38 weeks so I don't mind if LO stays a little longer
@mslan@bluejay3030@kurrant I'm pretty sure it passed (or it's waiting to come back and bring the pain). I think I probably drank 200 oz of water last night and flushed it out. Thanks for the good thoughts and tips
TTC#1 January 2013, BFP 7/4/13 MC 8/7/13 D&C 8/22/13
BFP 5/20/14 CP 5/26/14
BFP 12/6/14 DD Born an Angel on 7/17/15 at 35 weeks
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
Maybe call your doctor and ask if it could be pushed back 2 or so days? If you are stable and so is baby, then it might be more comfortable being induced when the floor isn't slammed. Especially cause when the staff is hustling you may not get the level of care you would like.
Also because if labor is slammed, then it will eventually flow to postpartum. That's a 24-48+ hour stay with all those other moms.
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
Maybe call your doctor and ask if it could be pushed back 2 or so days? If you are stable and so is baby, then it might be more comfortable being induced when the floor isn't slammed. Especially cause when the staff is hustling you may not get the level of care you would like.
Also because if labor is slammed, then it will eventually flow to postpartum. That's a 24-48+ hour stay with all those other moms.
I've been trying, the ironic part is they refuse to budge on their 37-38 week protocol, yet here I am waiting anyway. If I ask they say no, but they can't tell me if I'll even be admitted tonight for sure so I'm just letting it drag out since I can't control it. It's just frustrating because I don't want to keep leaving DS1 and confusing him.
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
What hospital are you at? NYU? That has to be so frustrating!!
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
Maybe call your doctor and ask if it could be pushed back 2 or so days? If you are stable and so is baby, then it might be more comfortable being induced when the floor isn't slammed. Especially cause when the staff is hustling you may not get the level of care you would like.
Also because if labor is slammed, then it will eventually flow to postpartum. That's a 24-48+ hour stay with all those other moms.
I've been trying, the ironic part is they refuse to budge on their 37-38 week protocol, yet here I am waiting anyway. If I ask they say no, but they can't tell me if I'll even be admitted tonight for sure so I'm just letting it drag out since I can't control it. It's just frustrating because I don't want to keep leaving DS1 and confusing him.
That would be so unbelievably frustrating. I'm sorry, @Bltbear82. I really hope they let you postpone for a couple of days without stringing you along for too much longer.
Thanks, ladies! I'm trying to roll with it but I'm getting cranky. We had to switch from NYU to Columbia. @LadySamLady I'm not impressed so far, regretting our choice already! Don't worry, our experience at NYU last time was great.
Thanks, ladies! I'm trying to roll with it but I'm getting cranky. We had to switch from NYU to Columbia. @LadySamLady I'm not impressed so far, regretting our choice already! Don't worry, our experience at NYU last time was great.
@Bltbear82 if you aren't in labor, is there a danger in you just heading home? I'd be the snarky patient, call my OB and say "hey we were there for X hours so I went home to rest. Why don't you call when you can get me in?"
Is it bad that I don't want baby to be born Sunday or this weekend?
It's because Sunday is my FIL's birthday and he's been especially nonchalant about the arrival of his first grandchild so I don't want baby to share his birthday. He makes me ragey when I think about his attitude towards this whole pregnancy.
Wow, I could have written this myself. My due date is May 9; FIL's bday is May 17, and DH thinks it would be so cool if they shared a bday. But FIL has been so nonchalant about this that I don't want that to happen. FIL's attitude has also made me ragey.
I've been induced with all 3 kids so far and I'm kinda nervous about the possibility of going into labor on my own. I just really hope that I don't go into labor before my due date... preferably between 40-41 weeks would really be ideal.
Is it bad that I don't want baby to be born Sunday or this weekend?
It's because Sunday is my FIL's birthday and he's been especially nonchalant about the arrival of his first grandchild so I don't want baby to share his birthday. He makes me ragey when I think about his attitude towards this whole pregnancy.
Wow, I could have written this myself. My due date is May 9; FIL's bday is May 17, and DH thinks it would be so cool if they shared a bday. But FIL has been so nonchalant about this that I don't want that to happen. FIL's attitude has also made me ragey.
Sorry you have a crappy FIL also DH also thought it would be cool but I shot that down real quick
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
Can't even imagine how you're feeling right now. I got frustrated waiting 2 hours for them to break my water this morning. Sucks that you can't wait at home for a call like we were able to hope you get in soon!!!
Ps I'm just chilling after my epidural. Was totally planning no drugs...I caved and I don't regret it one bit!!
Thanks, @js8812! This whole process is testing my patience. Now we are 13 hours after our scheduled time, there are still no L&D rooms available, and three people in triage ahead of us. I just want to go into labor on my own whenever baby is ready instead of being induced. This might sound strange but it just feels like it's not meant to happen right now.
Can't even imagine how you're feeling right now. I got frustrated waiting 2 hours for them to break my water this morning. Sucks that you can't wait at home for a call like we were able to hope you get in soon!!!
Ps I'm just chilling after my epidural. Was totally planning no drugs...I caved and I don't regret it one bit!!
Yay for epidurals! We are finally in our room, just waiting for the doctor.
I just feel nowhere near labor/birth/etc. I know I've made jokes about being behind, but this feeling is so different than with my first. My first was a surprise so I had such a hard time trusting the due date and thinking I was further along then I probably was. I was ready and waiting at 36 weeks last time. 40 weeks came and went. This time, I'm totally prepared to go till 40 and beyond. I'm not prepared. The baby's room isn't ready. I haven't completed the hospital preregistration or my fmla forms. I haven't packed a bag. I skipped my 36 week apt. I'm driving two hours tomorrow for a baptism. I'm just relishing in denial. However, the discomfort is there, and the massive belly so I can't push it too far in the back of my mind. Maybe all these full moon baby announcements will help me accept reality?
I just feel nowhere near labor/birth/etc. I know I've made jokes about being behind, but this feeling is so different than with my first. My first was a surprise so I had such a hard time trusting the due date and thinking I was further along then I probably was. I was ready and waiting at 36 weeks last time. 40 weeks came and went. This time, I'm totally prepared to go till 40 and beyond. I'm not prepared. The baby's room isn't ready. I haven't completed the hospital preregistration or my fmla forms. I haven't packed a bag. I skipped my 36 week apt. I'm driving two hours tomorrow for a baptism. I'm just relishing in denial. However, the discomfort is there, and the massive belly so I can't push it too far in the back of my mind. Maybe all these full moon baby announcements will help me accept reality?
I'm with you! I hope this baby stays in until my due date because I am not ready and in denial that she could actually come before then.
Anyone else feeling like their body is failing them? This morning I was out with my DH and my folks - they bought us the last stuff for the nursery - and after being out for a mere 3 hours, I started sweating buckets and felt super dizzy. I am sure this is not abnormal, I mean I am very pregnant, but not being able to do all the stuff I want to is starting to really get me down. Anyone else?
@Charissadeats yes I felt similarly last night. We went shopping during the day, out to lunch, then out for a walk and then to dinner with friends. By dinner I was completely wiped out and achy and could barely muster the energy for conversation. I felt so bad especially since it wasn't even that active of a day! My body just can't hack it anymore. We are in the home stretch, though.
@Charissadeats yes I felt similarly last night. We went shopping during the day, out to lunch, then out for a walk and then to dinner with friends. By dinner I was completely wiped out and achy and could barely muster the energy for conversation. I felt so bad especially since it wasn't even that active of a day! My body just can't hack it anymore. We are in the home stretch, though.
This is the part we need to hold on to! Home stretch.
@charissadeats Yes, I have also experienced the dizziness and sweating. It usually goes away if I just sit down, though, so when I told my doctor all that he said "sit down when it happens." Lol, thanks, doc!
ETA: Yes, I also feel a bit disappointed at my lack of stamina these days. There's just only so much I can do, and then my body is like, "nope, you're done."
Guys-- I need to brag on my DH. I've been feeling so overwhelmed and basically gave him a laundry list of things he needed to do this weekend, since I am being induced on Tuesday.
Not only did he tackle the list, but last night he showed up in my hospital room with flowers, a rental I've been wanting to see, hooked up Netflix for me, my favorite Mexican food since we couldn't have a last date, and a gorgeous pearl jewelry set- earrings, necklace, and a ring.
Needless to say, I bawled my eyes out. The thoughtfulness was amazing, but it has been his attitude and means to support me this pregnancy that really blew me away. He rubbed my back the entire time we watched the movie, and I probably told him I loved him a hundred times.
I never did try. Just the look of dates was enough to keep me away. I did get LARA bars though which are pretty good and apparently have dates in them which you can't see. I figured it's better than nothing.
So tomorrow is the big day! Since we are scheduled for the CS tomorrow, I am feeling like today is my last day of freedom. I breathlessly said "Oh my! What am I going to do today?!" and MH helpfully suggested I vacuum the living room, clean the kitchen, put away our son's clothes...oh, and he took 2 driving gigs today so he is going to be gone all afternoon. Please say a prayer for the man that he survives until tomorrow because I believe it will only be by the grace of God that I do not kill him.
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
@bltbear82 Good luck this morning to you and anyone else having babies this weekend!
It's because Sunday is my FIL's birthday and he's been especially nonchalant about the arrival of his first grandchild so I don't want baby to share his birthday. He makes me ragey when I think about his attitude towards this whole pregnancy.
Also, because I have a merit raise meeting with my bosses on Monday before I go on maternity leave lol. I'm only 38 weeks so I don't mind if LO stays a little longer
Also because if labor is slammed, then it will eventually flow to postpartum. That's a 24-48+ hour stay with all those other moms.
DS: Born 5-17-16
Ps I'm just chilling after my epidural. Was totally planning no drugs...I caved and I don't regret it one bit!!
haha! yep, that's a big newborn!!
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
@arj14 thanks!!
Here is my son attempting to pump milk from his belly button. He is so excited about helping, I don't have the heart to tell him that will not work.
ETA: Yes, I also feel a bit disappointed at my lack of stamina these days. There's just only so much I can do, and then my body is like, "nope, you're done."
DS: Born 5-17-16
Not only did he tackle the list, but last night he showed up in my hospital room with flowers, a rental I've been wanting to see, hooked up Netflix for me, my favorite Mexican food since we couldn't have a last date, and a gorgeous pearl jewelry set- earrings, necklace, and a ring.
Needless to say, I bawled my eyes out. The thoughtfulness was amazing, but it has been his attitude and means to support me this pregnancy that really blew me away. He rubbed my back the entire time we watched the movie, and I probably told him I loved him a hundred times.