On the name issue (Aiden vs...something else), I had a talk with my husband today and we've agreed that we're going to go with something else.
We talked and we're looking at Avery Rowan instead (and Logan William for his brother).
I originally planned Avery as Logan's middle name, but I kept realizing that I love it (like really love it) and feel like I'm wasting it using it as a MN and that I felt like whichever boy was going to be named Aiden was going to get the short end of the stick, name-wise.
Sadly, it is going super slow. Dr thinks she will be here between midnight-2:00am... It's 9:30 now. I'm at a 7. Because I'm only 36 they can't do anything to speed up (such as break my water) so we just are waiting on my body to do things.
Sadly, is going super slow. Dr thinks she will be here between midnight-2:00am... It's 9:30 now. I'm at a 7. Because I'm only 36 they can't do anything to speed up (such as break my water) so we just are waiting on my body to do things.
@jas1982 Thank you! I love unisex names (Avery is a great name for a girl, too).
I'm really liking the way it "feels" with Logan, too. I also like that it doesn't end in the same sound, so doesn't seem so matchy-matchy.
On the other hand, I told my mom we'd decided on a different name and what it is and she started crying and (sort of) yelled at me to leave her alone about it and how she "doesn't have an opinion about anything". I didn't even know she was attached to Aiden, since she was seemingly indifferent to it as a name before. I guess she's just having a hard time adjusting to the sudden change, but now I feel bad, especially since she never cries about anything.
@reesaXden Congrats on this being the big day! I hope you are able to get some rest while your body does what it needs too. Sending thoughts and prayers your way. You've got this!
@yellowrose314 I am sorry to read about your day! Luckily tomorrow is a new one!
It's late and I just finally caught up for the day. Just wanted to echo everyone's sentiments - @reesaXden yay for getting to meet baby girl today (and hopefully soon at this point)! I can't wait for pictures and hope everything goes smoothly.
I'm getting tred of people telling me, "you're going to have your hands full!!!!" I freaking know that, and still decided I wanted my kids 2 years apart. They act like I can't handle it or something. I'll be fine. We will be fine. So shut it.
When I'm in public with my 2yo and she is behaving: "Oh they'll be so close! That's a nice age gap. She's going to be a great big sister!"
When I'm in public with my 2yo and she is being ornery: "You're going to have your hands full! Good luck!"
You guys.... I'm so tired, exhausted and discouraged. I've been at this since Saturday. Things seem to have stalled and I'm just not sure how much longer I can manage.
Im 7cm and waters are bulging but not rupturing, because I'm only 36 weeks they can not do anything to assist which I get.
Thankfully, baby is handling it all like a champ. I'm still having consistent contractions every 3min, just haven't progressed.
@reesaXden hopefully things will pick up for you soon and your little one will make her arrival! Try to get some rest if you can. I know with both my kids once I got the epi and could just rest I progressed a lot faster. Even just being able to doze a little between contractions can help.
@reesaXden Thinking of you! They ruptured my water bag and I wasn't even 35! That's interesting they won't touch yours. What are they using to dilate you? I had the cervadil pill, balloons placed and then pitocin.
Aww hang in there @reesaxden. I know it must feel like a lifetime right now because you're so anxious to meet your little girl! I hope it picks up for you. just keep bumping - it will pass the time
You're in the home stretch @reesaXden... you've got this. For some reason baby girl didn't like 8/8 as a birthday, 8/9 sounds like a beautiful day to be born. Come on out!!
Thinking of you @reesaXden! You're so close...and yet I can only imagine your discouragement with the slowed progression. Hang in there. As long as baby girl is staying strong, you're doing exactly what you should be! Rest if you can. You've got this, Mama!
@reesaXden I'm so sorry you are stuck not progressing! Hopefully by now you are almost done. I understand being exhausted, you are almost there!! Home stretch momma!
@reesaXden I have no idea how epis work. Can you get up and walk walk walk and bounce on a yoga ball? That may help get your labor moving. Good luck! Hopefully you progress soon!
@reesaXden I have no idea how epis work. Can you get up and walk walk walk and bounce on a yoga ball? That may help get your labor moving. Good luck! Hopefully you progress soon!
SIB****
An epi would make her legs numb so she wouldn't be able to walk
@reesaXden you're doing awesome momma! I know it's been long but you got this and it sounds like your LO is already a champ!
So after all the football talk yesterday - I've been obsessed with finding an adorable onesie outfit for our LO to wear home. One that suits a boy or girl. DH has been wanting the LO to wear one since we started discussing ideas for 'take home' outfit. He loves that baby is coming during the beginning of the season and totally thinks it'll help make it 'THE YEAR' for the Bills, lol. I'd love the get one for an outfit for the baby but all of the ones i'm finding just seem to have corny sayings or are just the Bills logo. :-/ I would love to have something that had a cap and a sleeper but have yet to find it.
@reesaXden I have no idea how epis work. Can you get up and walk walk walk and bounce on a yoga ball? That may help get your labor moving. Good luck! Hopefully you progress soon!
SIB****
An epi would make her legs numb so she wouldn't be able to walk
I thought so but wasn't sure. Was wondering if it had worn off by now.
@LakeR2014 - just did some googling, couldn't find what you're looking for either - darn. Have you considered making a quick fleece tie-blanket, or getting baby something like this?
We got Emmett a little Teddy Bear with football stitches on his belly that says "Touchdown!" on his feet. Touchdown bear came to the hospital with us for when E was born and took all of his monthly pics with him as well to show Emmett growing Might be an alternative.
Re: August Randoms!!!
We talked and we're looking at Avery Rowan instead (and Logan William for his brother).
I originally planned Avery as Logan's middle name, but I kept realizing that I love it (like really love it) and feel like I'm wasting it using it as a MN and that I felt like whichever boy was going to be named Aiden was going to get the short end of the stick, name-wise.
I feel much better now.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
@reesaXden
ugh sounds like a hellish Monday @yellowrose314
@MojieJo Avery is my sister's name and I love it (for a boy or girl)! I prefer it to Aiden, and I really like Logan and Avery together.
I'm really liking the way it "feels" with Logan, too. I also like that it doesn't end in the same sound, so doesn't seem so matchy-matchy.
On the other hand, I told my mom we'd decided on a different name and what it is and she started crying and (sort of) yelled at me to leave her alone about it and how she "doesn't have an opinion about anything". I didn't even know she was attached to Aiden, since she was seemingly indifferent to it as a name before. I guess she's just having a hard time adjusting to the sudden change, but now I feel bad, especially since she never cries about anything.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
@yellowrose314 I am sorry to read about your day! Luckily tomorrow is a new one!
@Ssoccerball Wow!! Thinking of you too!
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
Edited typo
When I'm in public with my 2yo and she is being ornery: "You're going to have your hands full! Good luck!"
People are morons.
Im 7cm and waters are bulging but not rupturing, because I'm only 36 weeks they can not do anything to assist which I get.
Thankfully, baby is handling it all like a champ. I'm still having consistent contractions every 3min, just haven't progressed.
(by out of your misery I mean finished with labor. Not dead.)
So after all the football talk yesterday - I've been obsessed with finding an adorable onesie outfit for our LO to wear home. One that suits a boy or girl. DH has been wanting the LO to wear one since we started discussing ideas for 'take home' outfit. He loves that baby is coming during the beginning of the season and totally thinks it'll help make it 'THE YEAR' for the Bills, lol. I'd love the get one for an outfit for the baby but all of the ones i'm finding just seem to have corny sayings or are just the Bills logo. :-/ I would love to have something that had a cap and a sleeper but have yet to find it.
We got Emmett a little Teddy Bear with football stitches on his belly that says "Touchdown!" on his feet. Touchdown bear came to the hospital with us for when E was born and took all of his monthly pics with him as well to show Emmett growing
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