Re: bending - It's been hard for me to put socks and shoes on for a couple weeks now, and I'm only 31w2d!
@Jkp7749, I've only landscaped about 3 times down there since the 2nd trimester. I kind of lie back in the tub and can still kind of see what I'm doing, but it's getting really hard. It's also a different shape now (swollen, I guess?) so it's hard to get the right angle for shaving. I might give up pretty soon.
Breast pain update: I had an ultrasound today of my breast, and they didn't see anything out of the ordinary. I can chalk stabbing boob pain up to another weird pregnancy symptom. I'm relieved that I got it checked out, though, because I do have a history of breast cancer in my family. They'll bring me back in for a mammo if symptoms persist past pregnancy, but for now, they're not concerned.
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.
@nda_roxybabe my due date is actually 4/29 so yes 32 days! However my c section is going to be scheduled for 4/24 so I only have 27!!! I'm starting to freak out a bit.
Also, along labor buddies like in my previous post. I ended up with severe PPD right after having DD and was unable to keep my end of the labor buddy deal. So I'm going to pass this time because of that. So yes it could happen
This is super random and a bit morbid but a work situation made me think of it. It's a good idea to legally designate a health care representative. Forms are typically readily available online and may just need to be notarized. Many people assume that in the case where you're too sick to make medical decisions that the power goes solely to your spouse. However, that depends on state law. In Indiana, for example, parents, siblings, adult children, and spouses have equal decision-making power. Even in the best of scenarios where your family gets along, this can make for a confusing situation where no one knows who should be in charge and it's difficult to decide. Power of Attorney doesn't hurt either but many generic POA forms do not have inclusion for healthcare decisions, only legal/financial ones. Another good step that I need to take is to make a binder or something with all of our important documents and passwords. In our house, I pay all the bills and I'm fairly confident that our home would fall into foreclosure if anything happened to me. Not saying any of us will end up NEEDING this but you just never know and we are all heading for a major medical event and hospitalization. Always better to be prepared.
I'm having such a hard time keeping up with this thread this week so I'm sorry if I miss anything:
Two thumbs up for the big labour thread and AW threads for individual birth stories. I'm cool with labour buddies as well if that's what everyone wants to do but I don't feel strongly about it either way.
@kns1988 I'm so glad everything is ok with your boobs!!
@chickyclg sorry you won't get to attempt your VBAC, but I'm glad you have a date. I can't remember if anyone asked - was your first on the higher end of the size spectrum too?
Re bending over - I am so glad the weather has warmed up a little here because it was taking forever to pull my boots on. Now most days I can get away with sandals or slip-ons.
Venting.... I'm miserable because of the excess fluid. i know they'll induce at 38 to prevent issues from the poly situation. I'm just so sick of complaining but man do I feel crappy. I think DH is ready for this pregnancy to be over. I don't know what I'm most excited for, newborn snuggles, wine, or belly sleeping again. Also I don't know what I'm most scared of, 3 little boys under 4 1/2, house hunting, or having to deal with selling this place with a newborn. Thank you for letting me rant. I can't keep piling it on DH. Poor guy.
Bend over?! Heck I can hardly turn over my left shoulder to look for oncoming cars at this point:/ I am so uncomfortable but this too shall pass! Also, it's opening day for Oberon so our downtown is packed, which is where DS daycare is....I may or may not have used my horn tonight:)
Another vote for one big labor thread, which IMO negates the needs for labor buddies. It takes about the same amount of time to mobile bump an update as it does to send a text. I didn't have a labor buddy in my last bump group.
I think one birth story thread would keep the board more organized.
@kns1988 I'm SO glad to hear your ultrasound was normal and also that your doctor is taking this seriously. Definitely do follow up if it continues to bother you but I'm sure it's just normal weird pregnancy boob stuff.
@ShadeofGreen816 I think it sounds like SPD too. It definetly can be there but be more mild then some that have to get physical therapy. Rest and if you aren't sleeping with a pillow between your legs that can help some. Also pulling your knees up loser to your chest then rolling in the middle of the night is less painful.
I havent needed physical therapy for it but i am to the point where I can only lift my leg a little off the floor, so fiance helps me put my pants on in the morning.
@BeachMommy2B I was referred to physical therapy with DD1 and I honestly didn't notice hardly any improvement. I continued to go because, well free military healthcare. But if I had to pay a copay I would have felt like I was wasting my money.
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@CherryBananas well it's kind of complicated. They were born average-big for 34 weekers (5lbs 7oz and 5lbs 15oz) but we actually dealt with growth problems with each baby. DS (born larger) was our smaller baby until 32 weeks, in the beginning of my pregnancy we were even counseled on vanishing twin syndrome since he also had some issues with his heart rate, he slowly caught up though. DD developed IUGR towards the end so her growth slowed but she was typically our big baby through the majority of the pregnancy until the end when I was placed on hospital bedrest (not for the IUGR). It's funny though she is so tiny because of her failure to thrive issues that people make jokes about DS stealing all of her food when I was pregnant which was not the case for the most part.
What do you ladies think of a weekly "everything labor" thread starting in April? It might start as labor questions and some "I'm being admitted" posts, but would eventually be "here we go!" posts. One huge labor thread would get SO long and overwhelming. We're such a supportive group that with the posts and good lucks, it would be hard for someone to keep up with a massive one. Weekly would keep it contained, but manageable to read.
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
@kmd1106. Good idea. I love the weekly randoms bc I can try to keep up. My last bump month had one randoms board that went on forever and I couldn't keep up with the regulars. It's makes since for labor too.
I don't think we need a poll, if you want a labor buddy you can ask if anyone wants to pair up with you.
Seems like we are all big girls with smartphones and can mobile update if we like, update later, or never update because you're actually a giraffe on a live Facebook feed and you will be pregnant forever.
Love the weekly labor thread idea! I think there should be a place where the ladies should be able to say they're interested in labor buddies so they know who else is interested and can pair up. I personally don't plan to do it since I didn't last time and I don't feel like I missed out. But I know some ladies on my last BMB enjoyed having a labor buddy/ies
Agreed on weekly labor thread. I think that would make it a lot more manageable to stay up to date. Also agreed that maybe someone who's interested in labor buddies could start a thread, and anyone else who is interested could sign up.
Agreed on the weekly labor thread! I may be the only one there in two weeks...lets hope that's the case, anyway! :-)
I think the reality of this impending birth finally hit DH last night...he started thinking about the logistics of waking up and possibly formula feeding while I pump and stumbled across the Baby Brezza (basically, the Keurig for formula) and decided we needed it to make his life easier. I vetoed it because it's like $175 and seems pretty unnecessary (especially if I end up having better success this go around with BF), but I'm curious if anyone here has used it before...
Hey random question here. I just got the go ahead to buy a new infant car seat since our other one was a handme down from his cousin and its totally out of date. Anyway the question is - I have two chicco bases can other car seats click into the chicco base? I only ask because I had a gracco click connect stroller that the chicco key fit 30 clicked right into so I wanted to know if I am stuck buying a chicco which really isn't a bad thing or if I have more options?
@Yiggle09 - I'm glad contractions stopped and you got to go home fairly quickly! @kns1988 - What a relief that there is nothing to worry about! @ShadeofGreen816 - It definitely sounds like SPD. I've had it last pregnancy and this one and it is much milder this time around. I can still walk around without any issue but some days it feels more painful first thing in the morning or when I first go to get up or get out of the car. Keeping legs together when rolling over or getting out of bed can help make it less uncomfortable. Also, I don't know if you are doing any physical activity but I know that squats can make SPD worse.
As far as bending down, it hurts! I usually will kneel on the floor and try to pick up as many things as I can at the same time or will squat down to pick up one or two things. There is very little bending over now.
I like the idea of a weekly labor thread as well as individual birth story threads. I also don't feel like I need a labor buddy. Last time I had one but she wasn't very active and I actually found it just as easy to update directly to TB than going through her. If anyone really feels strongly about it then maybe they can discuss it and pair up on the weekly labor thread.
Me: 38 DH: 36 Married 8/27/2011 BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012 BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014 BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017 BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Yup yup yup for the weekly labor thread. Also for those that want labor buddies to do a thread. I only mobile bump and find it will be just as easy to update this as it will someone else.
@Kipperoo I haven't tried the brezza but had a friend of a friend who loved it. Sorry I'm not more helpful.
I feel y'all on bending over to pick things up. I may or may not exaggerate my breathing in front of DH when I really to have to get something. It's starting to work, but probably more because I probably look as awkward as I feel. Thank god for toddlers that will help sometimes during the day.
@Kipperoo - I don't remember if it was on our board, but somewhere I read a horror story about the Brezza not being calibrated right. The parents were basically giving the baby white water, and it had failure to thrive. I'm sure that's not a common thing, but make sure you test it all out if you get one!
My friend had something like a segmented Tupperware for formula (sorry, not sure what it's called) so you could store the right amount for 1 bottle in each spot. I think she mostly used it for travel, but it might make nighttime feedings easier since it's already measured for you (or him!).
@emilyalso , thanks!! I'll look into that issue with the Brezza. I'm really not jazzed about it because I think it's unnecessary, but I figured I'd ask in case someone had a glowing experience with it and it was some life changing thing I was poo-poo'ing DH on. We've used the little Tupperware segmenter thingys and I bought a little bottle warmer for our room, so I think it will be fine. DH is such an efficiency freak--he's literally trying to cut every unnecessary second out of MOTN feedings...he even suggested getting a mini fridge for our room to hold pumped milk vs. having to tote it downstairs to the fridge, sigh...
@kns1988 Glad it was nothing to worry about! Second weekly labor thread, individual birth threads as people want, labor buddies as people want to pair up.
@emilyalso I was coming to post about the same thing.
@kipperoo our DD always took room temp bottles so it was super easy in the middle of the night. have water already measured out in the bottle on the counter and just add powder. I know some babies won't take them unless they are warm, but it may be worth a shot to make life easier.
Re: Randoms and Questions 3.27 - 3.31
@Jkp7749, I've only landscaped about 3 times down there since the 2nd trimester. I kind of lie back in the tub and can still kind of see what I'm doing, but it's getting really hard. It's also a different shape now (swollen, I guess?) so it's hard to get the right angle for shaving. I might give up pretty soon.
Breast pain update: I had an ultrasound today of my breast, and they didn't see anything out of the ordinary. I can chalk stabbing boob pain up to another weird pregnancy symptom. I'm relieved that I got it checked out, though, because I do have a history of breast cancer in my family. They'll bring me back in for a mammo if symptoms persist past pregnancy, but for now, they're not concerned.
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.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Also, along labor buddies like in my previous post. I ended up with severe PPD right after having DD and was unable to keep my end of the labor buddy deal. So I'm going to pass this time because of that. So yes it could happen
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
It's a good idea to legally designate a health care representative. Forms are typically readily available online and may just need to be notarized. Many people assume that in the case where you're too sick to make medical decisions that the power goes solely to your spouse. However, that depends on state law. In Indiana, for example, parents, siblings, adult children, and spouses have equal decision-making power. Even in the best of scenarios where your family gets along, this can make for a confusing situation where no one knows who should be in charge and it's difficult to decide. Power of Attorney doesn't hurt either but many generic POA forms do not have inclusion for healthcare decisions, only legal/financial ones.
Another good step that I need to take is to make a binder or something with all of our important documents and passwords. In our house, I pay all the bills and I'm fairly confident that our home would fall into foreclosure if anything happened to me.
Not saying any of us will end up NEEDING this but you just never know and we are all heading for a major medical event and hospitalization. Always better to be prepared.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
Two thumbs up for the big labour thread and AW threads for individual birth stories. I'm cool with labour buddies as well if that's what everyone wants to do but I don't feel strongly about it either way.
@kns1988 I'm so glad everything is ok with your boobs!!
@chickyclg sorry you won't get to attempt your VBAC, but I'm glad you have a date. I can't remember if anyone asked - was your first on the higher end of the size spectrum too?
Re bending over - I am so glad the weather has warmed up a little here because it was taking forever to pull my boots on. Now most days I can get away with sandals or slip-ons.
I think one birth story thread would keep the board more organized.
@ShadeofGreen816 no experience but I'm sorry you're in pain!
@kns1988 I'm SO glad to hear your ultrasound was normal and also that your doctor is taking this seriously. Definitely do follow up if it continues to bother you but I'm sure it's just normal weird pregnancy boob stuff.
Rant away @mamatowildones! All of those sound stressful!
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.
I havent needed physical therapy for it but i am to the point where I can only lift my leg a little off the floor, so fiance helps me put my pants on in the morning.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Re: birth stories. I like individual posts for them. I think 1 big post will get bogged down with comments/questions and be hard to follow.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Seems like we are all big girls with smartphones and can mobile update if we like, update later, or never update because you're actually a giraffe on a live Facebook feed and you will be pregnant forever.
May '17 labor memes
I think the reality of this impending birth finally hit DH last night...he started thinking about the logistics of waking up and possibly formula feeding while I pump and stumbled across the Baby Brezza (basically, the Keurig for formula) and decided we needed it to make his life easier. I vetoed it because it's like $175 and seems pretty unnecessary (especially if I end up having better success this go around with BF), but I'm curious if anyone here has used it before...
@Jens_Hoes - Sorry you didn't get the job!
@kns1988 - What a relief that there is nothing to worry about!
@ShadeofGreen816 - It definitely sounds like SPD. I've had it last pregnancy and this one and it is much milder this time around. I can still walk around without any issue but some days it feels more painful first thing in the morning or when I first go to get up or get out of the car. Keeping legs together when rolling over or getting out of bed can help make it less uncomfortable. Also, I don't know if you are doing any physical activity but I know that squats can make SPD worse.
As far as bending down, it hurts! I usually will kneel on the floor and try to pick up as many things as I can at the same time or will squat down to pick up one or two things. There is very little bending over now.
I like the idea of a weekly labor thread as well as individual birth story threads. I also don't feel like I need a labor buddy. Last time I had one but she wasn't very active and I actually found it just as easy to update directly to TB than going through her. If anyone really feels strongly about it then maybe they can discuss it and pair up on the weekly labor thread.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
@Kipperoo I haven't tried the brezza but had a friend of a friend who loved it. Sorry I'm not more helpful.
My friend had something like a segmented Tupperware for formula (sorry, not sure what it's called) so you could store the right amount for 1 bottle in each spot. I think she mostly used it for travel, but it might make nighttime feedings easier since it's already measured for you (or him!).
Second weekly labor thread, individual birth threads as people want, labor buddies as people want to pair up.
@kipperoo our DD always took room temp bottles so it was super easy in the middle of the night. have water already measured out in the bottle on the counter and just add powder. I know some babies won't take them unless they are warm, but it may be worth a shot to make life easier.