To FTMs worries about tantrums - don't. Yet. There's a reason babies come out helpless and not walking, talking toddlers. We work up to what we can handle.
Also a PSA for any crafty mamas - when your child figures out that you can make (insert your thing here) you may never hear the end of requests. Case in point, about a year ago I get asked "mama can you make me a bird?" Sure why not, so I sew one up, and even with the addition of Duck (see my profile pic) DD has been asking for a new (fancier, more complicated) bird for months. This weekend I finally broke down and did it, but next she'll need it to actually fly! Pleasing one's child is a slippery slope.
@Jens_Hoes sorry about the job but I'm glad you are ok and have an alternate plan set up
@Yiggle09 Hope those contractions stop. Luckily you are at the hospital so it's the best place to be if something did happen.
I just scheduled our Maternity shoot for the last week in April when I will be 36 weeks. Hopefully the weather cooperates and all of the flowers are out.
Are bringing gifts for your L&D nurses/doctors a common thing to do? I'd never heard of that before people here mentioned it, now I'm wondering if I should be planning on having someone bring a tray of cookies or something when they come to visit.
@Yiggle09 OMG thinking of you! I hope everything chills out!
I'm 34 weeks today--is it possible the baby is having some kind of energy-draining growth spurt or something? All of a sudden for the past couple of days I can't stay awake: I'm sleeping 8-9 hours a night (with bathroom breaks of course) AND have needed frequent naps. And not delicate "let me just rest my eyes for 15 mins and think precious baby thoughts" naps more like full-on hour-long death-slumber with weird dreams and total confusion when I wake up. It's been just GREAT for work productivity let me tell you
Ugh toddlers. How can such tiny beings be so much attitude and persistence? Some days are great, others make me wonder why we are doing this again.
Maybe TMI (but really what isn't tmi about being pregnant). I would love some pregnancy induced constipation. I've been up since 3 am with ridiculous diarrhea, which has been happening pretty regularly while pregnant. Isn't pregnancy supposed to slow you down?? Come on!
I'm 34 weeks today--is it possible the baby is having some kind of energy-draining growth spurt or something? All of a sudden for the past couple of days I can't stay awake: I'm sleeping 8-9 hours a night (with bathroom breaks of course) AND have needed frequent naps. And not delicate "let me just rest my eyes for 15 mins and think precious baby thoughts" naps more like full-on hour-long death-slumber with weird dreams and total confusion when I wake up. It's been just GREAT for work productivity let me tell you
Oh my gosh! I wish I could take hour long naps during the day!! Not sure my boss would approve of that I'm so exhausted, pretty much all of the time. I sleep 8-9 hrs a night, with bathroom breaks as well, but still never seems like enough. I'm 32 weeks pregnant...maybe its just a 3rd tri thing? I don't know...I feel like I've been tired this entire pregnancy. No 2nd try energy for me!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@Squirtgun@WombThereItIs@Kipperoo@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot@beachmommy2b -seriously, is there something going on in the universe that is making today a tough toddler day? Mine (who, by the way hasn't even hit 2 yet. I'm in for some real trouble) decided this morning that his favorite word was no. He threw tantrum after tantrum while trying to do the most basic things - brush his teeth, tell Daddy goodbye, get in the car, walk into daycare. I was actually a little happy to have to work today and not deal with his shit.
@jayandaplus I don't think I do. I've had soft stools-diarrhea the entire pregnancy so far. Today and yesterday is definitely more than the norm so I might have something going on but I feel totally fine (besides tired from being awake most of the night)
Welllll... I wasnt going to post bc i didnt have anything pleasant to say, but looks like everyone is a bit over it.
I am so extremely sick of being pregnant. I generally enjoy it but ive been full term size since the end of the second tri. I hate being restricted. I hate sleeping on the flipping couch. I hate feeling lazy. I hate that i get tired five minutes after i wake from a nap. Lastly, i hate that im not enjoying it bc, although id love more, these may be our last.
Probably more of a fffc but i am so sick of hearing small women with small bellies talk about how huge they are and how they cant gey anything done bc of their belly. Not necessarily on here, but friends IRL.
I can't believe it's already the end of March, time really needs to slow down! I don't feel like working today so I think I'm going to kill some time doing some Amazon and Target shopping for DS big boy room mini makeover. I'm getting him a Buzz Lightyear Fat Head thing and can't wait to see his reaction, he's going to be so excited!
Another random, I'm so sore today I practically killed myself cleaning and organizing stuff around the house this weekend. I have this horrible fear that I'll go into labor in the middle of the night and my MIL will have to come stay with DS and my house will be a disaster. Like she'll open the pantry to find 10 different cereal boxes mixed on the shelf with canned goods and she'll have a heart attack, haha! Totally stupid to even be thinking about but for some reason it's completely freaking me out!
This is a totally legit fear! I hate when my husband tells my MIL she can watch our son at my house because I feel like I have to do the most deep cleaning ever, lest she judge me.
I'm with y'all on the exhaustion. I can't seem to sleep at night, but from 6-11, which doesn't really work when you have a toddler. Thank God for Paw Patrol haha.
@Yiggle09 FX they can get the contractions to stop!
@Jens_Hoes sorry about the job, there is just something better out there for you!
Soldiarity to all the toddlers throwing a fit. It's hard. I do think that at times I am expecting too much out of DD and I have to remind myself that even though she communicates so well for 2 (almost 3) she still is just a toddler. I'm all about having "breaks." I've also started counting! That seems to help. For instance if she is playing with blocks, and I need her to put her shoes on and she ignores me the first time I start counting, 1-5, and she always comes by 5.
Another thing that helps when needing to get her attention is something they used at our previous church when needing to get all the kids to stop and listen:
if you can hear me touch your nose if you can hear me touch your head if you can hear me look at me
@bacorrea I use all those handy tips when dealing with toddlers! Sometimes I feel like even though I'm not putting my Early Childhood degree to work currently, it has come in handy!
Another one that has worked for both of my girls is a classic Daniel Tiger song. Seriously, DH likes to say that Daniel Tiger is pure genius and we would be lost without him! So many life lessons in song form! "If your feeling mad and you want to roar, take a deep breath and count to 4. 1,2,3,4"
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
PSA for all the swollen feet, I've been living in my Sanuks! They have yoga mat bottoms and are super comfortable! I'm about to get a second pair. They sell them at Dillard's/Journeys/Buckle basically stores in your local mall, if you need to figure out your size.
@Yiggle09 I hope everything sorts itself out soon!! Take good care of yourself. Creepy Internet hugs!!
@bacorrea I lived in my Sanuks last summer. I bought 3 pairs I loved them so much. It's not quite dry enough here for them yet but I'm counting the days. They are the most comfortable shoes I own!
I'm over the sleepless nights too. No matter how tired I am I can't get a full nights sleep. I appreciate that I really have no business complaining compared to the rest of you though - I'm not working and I have no kids to take care of. You all are rockstars!!
@Jens_Hoes that stinks about the job! Very happy you don't have to deal with the possibility of insurance not rolling over nicely for you (ps. it sucks). @Yiggle09 Fingers crossed it goes well. I am definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the cranky tots around here today just through you guys! I wish you all the greatest strength for the rest of the day! I feel like I'm about to ask a really dumb question, but figured I would ask you ladies first before attempting to remember for my appointment tomorrow. Does anyone else have just one spot that hurts when baby hits or kicks it? Other places may be uncomfortable, but there's just one spot that when baby gets it, I can't help but ow.
@Jens_Hoes that stinks about the job! Very happy you don't have to deal with the possibility of insurance not rolling over nicely for you (ps. it sucks). @Yiggle09 Fingers crossed it goes well. I am definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the cranky tots around here today just through you guys! I wish you all the greatest strength for the rest of the day! I feel like I'm about to ask a really dumb question, but figured I would ask you ladies first before attempting to remember for my appointment tomorrow. Does anyone else have just one spot that hurts when baby hits or kicks it? Other places may be uncomfortable, but there's just one spot that when baby gets it, I can't help but ow.
Yes! A couple inches to the right of my belly button.Its been that way for over a month now. There's even a little blue dot (burst vessel?) there. It's like baby like to punch right there and just hold it to see how much they can stretch.
+1 to painful jabs and movement. This breech kid needs to move because the kicks to the crotch are insane. I would much rather a giant head and angry fists down there. She must have my giant feet because holy crap.
They said my pee was showing I was hydrated but they gave me a bolus of iv fluids. No contractions except one real early into the iv. Waiting till 5 to get another cervical check
@bacorrea I Love my Sanuks too. I wore them on Saturday and walked all over town and my feet were still feeling pretty good afterwards!!
@absbubbs YES!! Mine is right under the right ribs, I swear this kid is trying to remodel and first order of business is knocking out a couple of ribs.
Whooping cough vaccine. Are your docs pushing it for people around baby?? My doc wants me and DH to get it. Which of course we will. But what about people who come to visit?
@Jens_Hoes that stinks about the job! Very happy you don't have to deal with the possibility of insurance not rolling over nicely for you (ps. it sucks). @Yiggle09 Fingers crossed it goes well. I am definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the cranky tots around here today just through you guys! I wish you all the greatest strength for the rest of the day! I feel like I'm about to ask a really dumb question, but figured I would ask you ladies first before attempting to remember for my appointment tomorrow. Does anyone else have just one spot that hurts when baby hits or kicks it? Other places may be uncomfortable, but there's just one spot that when baby gets it, I can't help but ow.
Yes! A couple inches to the right of my belly button.Its been that way for over a month now. There's even a little blue dot (burst vessel?) there. It's like baby like to punch right there and just hold it to see how much they can stretch.
Me too! It's weird! Mine is a few inches up and to the right of my belly button. Almost feel like he could kick right through. It's extra sensitive. It doesn't hurt inside, it's like my skin hurts. Very odd.
Whooping cough vaccine. Are your docs pushing it for people around baby?? My doc wants me and DH to get it. Which of course we will. But what about people who come to visit?
My doctors didn't really specifically mention who should get it, but they did give me a handout that recommended anyone who will be caring for the infant in the first year should have it. I requested for our immediate family (baby's grandparents, aunts, uncles) and close friends who would have more frequent contact with the baby to get the booster (this was about 10 people for us). Everyone was really cool about it.
@mamatowildones yeah my doctor's office is urging the TDAP for any adult who will be interacting with the baby early on. (I'm in California where there's been kind of a spate of complications from the anti-vax trend so I wonder if it's especially recommended in certain areas?) I got mine and I'm going to have my husband, mom, and sister get it since they will be around helping right after the birth.
For what it's worth, my parents are physicians and at a recent conference they attended the latest evidence presented suggests that newborns may be protected enough from the mother's immune system if she's inoculated--it sounds like that research is pretty new and won't have necessarily made it to every dr's office yet, so it's always best to go with your dr's recommendation. But just in case a random relative stops by and you don't know their whooping cough vaccination status, that may give you some peace of mind. (I plan to be strict regardless because yay vaccines.)
Thank you ladies. Just another thing to worry about! My mom will do it because she'll be helping out after. But for those random visitors at the hospital and home I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to handle that. I can't for the life of me remember if this was brought up with DS who is turning 2.
I haven't read through everyone's posts yet, but just wondering... does anyone else have a stabbing pain in their breast? It hurts so much that it makes me yell out loud. I went to the OB about it today and I'm getting a breast ultrasound tomorrow. I might use the wrong terminology here, but she said that I have dense breasts, and it could be that the membranes are swelling because of hormones and pushing against nerves. She also felt a little nodule that she said could be a fibroid or something. She wasn't very concerned, and I'll know more tomorrow. Just wondering if others are experiencing this.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
@kns1988 That's happened to me 2-3 times, but never enough I've mentioned it. Good thing you did and I'm glad you'll get some answers tomorrow! Keep us posted!
mamatowildones, my doctor said that only DH and I and anyone regularly caring for the baby needs to have the TDAP. I asked my mom to get it; my MIL won't because she's afraid of needles (that turned into a bit of a fight with DH, but I decided to move on after talking to my doctor). No one will be regularly watching the baby other than DH and me. I know people have some really strong opinions about this topic, but that's just where I'm at.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
@kns1988 yes, I like to refer to it as lightening boob. I'm pretty well endowed and I have very fibrosis breasts, I also had an over supply with DD so it's a normal to me! Glad you're getting checked out though!
I have a student teacher with me the first three days this week so I'm not able to check in as often! I feel like I missed a lot, but I skimmed through fast.
@Yiggle09, I hope hope the contractions stay away now!
May Siggy Challenge: Labor Memes
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10 DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI) BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
@kns1988 I've had a bunch of stabbing pains in both boobs since second tri. I mentioned it to my oncologist and she said it was normal pregnancy breast pain.
@starphish18 I forgot to answer your question about treats for the nurses! I never heard about it before here, so I'm not sure how common it is. I don't have any plans to bring treats for the staff. I have always been trained not to accept gifts of any kind from patients or families, even though obviously you can't always say no. So, I think it is mostly a personal preference thing that is happening, and I plan on finding other ways to recognize staff that I think are exceptional and stand out to me.
Re: Randoms and Questions 3.27 - 3.31
Also a PSA for any crafty mamas - when your child figures out that you can make (insert your thing here) you may never hear the end of requests. Case in point, about a year ago I get asked "mama can you make me a bird?" Sure why not, so I sew one up, and even with the addition of Duck (see my profile pic) DD has been asking for a new (fancier, more complicated) bird for months. This weekend I finally broke down and did it, but next she'll need it to actually fly! Pleasing one's child is a slippery slope.
@Yiggle09 Hope those contractions stop. Luckily you are at the hospital so it's the best place to be if something did happen.
I just scheduled our Maternity shoot for the last week in April when I will be 36 weeks. Hopefully the weather cooperates and all of the flowers are out.
I'm in labor and delivery- couldn't get them to stop. Just got here 15 mins ago. Will keep you ladies informed
I'm 34 weeks today--is it possible the baby is having some kind of energy-draining growth spurt or something? All of a sudden for the past couple of days I can't stay awake: I'm sleeping 8-9 hours a night (with bathroom breaks of course) AND have needed frequent naps. And not delicate "let me just rest my eyes for 15 mins and think precious baby thoughts" naps more like full-on hour-long death-slumber with weird dreams and total confusion when I wake up. It's been just GREAT for work productivity let me tell you
Maybe TMI (but really what isn't tmi about being pregnant). I would love some pregnancy induced constipation. I've been up since 3 am with ridiculous diarrhea, which has been happening pretty regularly while pregnant. Isn't pregnancy supposed to slow you down?? Come on!
@MrsFreeman2010 Are you sure you don't have a stomach bug? Stay hydrated!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
I am so extremely sick of being pregnant. I generally enjoy it but ive been full term size since the end of the second tri. I hate being restricted. I hate sleeping on the flipping couch. I hate feeling lazy. I hate that i get tired five minutes after i wake from a nap. Lastly, i hate that im not enjoying it bc, although id love more, these may be our last.
Probably more of a fffc but i am so sick of hearing small women with small bellies talk about how huge they are and how they cant gey anything done bc of their belly. Not necessarily on here, but friends IRL.
@Yiggle09 FX they can get the contractions to stop!
@Jens_Hoes sorry about the job, there is just something better out there for you!
Soldiarity to all the toddlers throwing a fit. It's hard. I do think that at times I am expecting too much out of DD and I have to remind myself that even though she communicates so well for 2 (almost 3) she still is just a toddler. I'm all about having "breaks." I've also started counting! That seems to help. For instance if she is playing with blocks, and I need her to put her shoes on and she ignores me the first time I start counting, 1-5, and she always comes by 5.
Another thing that helps when needing to get her attention is something they used at our previous church when needing to get all the kids to stop and listen:
if you can hear me touch your nose
if you can hear me touch your head
if you can hear me look at me
and then proceed to tell them whatever.
Another one that has worked for both of my girls is a classic Daniel Tiger song. Seriously, DH likes to say that Daniel Tiger is pure genius and we would be lost without him! So many life lessons in song form!
"If your feeling mad and you want to roar, take a deep breath and count to 4. 1,2,3,4"
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Sanuk Women's Yoga Sling 2 Prints Flip Flop, Burgundy Multi Radio Love, 9 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B6WTOXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CAw2yb1RSHJTQ
@bacorrea I lived in my Sanuks last summer. I bought 3 pairs I loved them so much. It's not quite dry enough here for them yet but I'm counting the days. They are the most comfortable shoes I own!
I'm over the sleepless nights too. No matter how tired I am I can't get a full nights sleep. I appreciate that I really have no business complaining compared to the rest of you though - I'm not working and I have no kids to take care of. You all are rockstars!!
@Yiggle09 Fingers crossed it goes well.
I am definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the cranky tots around here today just through you guys! I wish you all the greatest strength for the rest of the day! I feel like I'm about to ask a really dumb question, but figured I would ask you ladies first before attempting to remember for my appointment tomorrow. Does anyone else have just one spot that hurts when baby hits or kicks it? Other places may be uncomfortable, but there's just one spot that when baby gets it, I can't help but ow.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
May '17 labor memes
@absbubbs YES!! Mine is right under the right ribs, I swear this kid is trying to remodel and first order of business is knocking out a couple of ribs.
For what it's worth, my parents are physicians and at a recent conference they attended the latest evidence presented suggests that newborns may be protected enough from the mother's immune system if she's inoculated--it sounds like that research is pretty new and won't have necessarily made it to every dr's office yet, so it's always best to go with your dr's recommendation. But just in case a random relative stops by and you don't know their whooping cough vaccination status, that may give you some peace of mind. (I plan to be strict regardless because yay vaccines.)
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
@Yiggle09, I hope hope the contractions stay away now!
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17