Randoms & Questions 4/17-4/21

Jens_Hoes

What's going on this week ladies?

SKZW

Hi, everyone! Hope you have a nice day! Today's Marathon Monday here, and I've already gotten teary twice this morning watching the runners prepare to race. Thanks, pregnancy. 
 
I can't believe there's so many May babies around already! I love following the Labor posts---everyone is so supportive of those either having symptoms or about to have babies! Hugs to everyone.

WombThereItIs

Why did I schedule a dental cleaning for 34w? Do not want. 

erinh2005

This weekend we are celebrating DDs third bday ! We have a day at Disney planned and I'll be 36 1/2weeks so just looking for advice on how to be so pg and still have a good time since I know some of you have done parks recently or in prior pregnancies. I'm nervous I'm gonna overdo it somehow and wreck her day!

Yiggle09

@WombThereItIs I have a cavity appointment Thursday not looking forward to it! 
I'm 36 weeks and just recently my bra started to feel real full wondering if anyone else is in same boat!

BeachMommy2B

@erinh2005 we let our passes lapse this past winter because I just couldn't do the parks all day (disclaimer I have SPD and pelvic issues so I was already having a hard time back in december) I suggest renting a scooter or wheel chair if you are worried about not being able to keep up all day.

@WombThereItIs i've put off my cleaning since like november so when i finally go it will have been a year instead of 6 months... I get really sensitive gums/teeth when i'm pregnant, probably not the best idea but I stand by my decision... no shame!

MTB16

@SKZW happy marathon Monday fellow Boston -area lady!!! I always love watching them set up the finish line all week and the excitement of Monday!!!

SKZW

@erinh2005: I haven't done any theme parks while preg, but my advice would be to tell everyone ahead of time "I might need to sit down for awhile but it doesn't mean you can't keep playing and I'll see you right after!"

I wouldn't worry about ruining her day! She'll only remember a fun time at the park, not that you had to sit out sometimes. @BeachMommy2B has a great idea about renting a scooter. Maybe also make a point to have a good sit-down every hour, for 10-15 mins, so you rest throughout the day and don't overdo it. Have fun!

pshaortao

I'm overdue for a cleaning and haven't made an effort because my gum are already sensitive when not pregnant. Ugh. Shame on me. But I will get it done sometimes this summer!

As for a full day at Disney, just stay well hydrated and if you feel the need to, sit down and prop your feet up here and there while you can. Maybe mostly during rides? 

DH is off work this week so hopefully it ewill be relaxing yet productive. The man really needed a break! He seems like he's been burnt out on everything lately, between work and making time for us and little projects.

WombThereItIs

I should have added that I'm no dental saint, I just get a third cleaning covers when I'm knocked up and thought of I did it now I wouldn't fall too far behind during the newborn and moving haze this summer. 

I think more of my molars may have crowns than don't at this point so I need to be diligent. It sucks. 

vrj0522

@SKZW - that must be such a fun thing to have happen in your town! I have a friend running it for the first time and he's been super excited!

@erinh2005 - taking breaks and staying well hydrated to ward off swelling would be the two things I would recommend. Hope its a fun day!

So because this is my 3rd baby, I refused any type of baby shower or sprinkle but a friend just told me that a group of girls is getting together to make us frozen dinners. I was so touched and those I will not refuse!

Jens_Hoes

I'm seriously miserable! I feel like the grinch.  
This baby feels like shes in my ribs all the time, and I just have no room for anything.  All last night I felt like I had period like cramps, and would have bet money that I was going to have blood in my underwear when I woke up, but I didn't.  I'm only 34 weeks and I can't believe there is still so much to go! 
There is still so much to do at home & so much cleaning I'd like to get done, but by the time I get home, cook dinner, clean up, get ready for the next day of work, I'm exhausted! 
Good news is my job is throwing me a shower/party/get together on May 3rd, so I have that to look forward to.

starphish18

I'm so cranky today. I've been so sore the past couple days with hip/back pain, lots of cramping, etc. I'm walking so slow because the slightest off-movement ends up hurting something. Even the baby's movements are hurting more now. And food is just not agreeing with me. I'm really eating my words from last week when I told my H I was feeling pretty good for the third tri. 

@Jens_Hoes It sounds like we're in a similar boat right now. I hope you feel better, too. The work shower sounds nice!

RainyDays86

@WombThereItIs at least you're getting it over with and you don't have to worry about going when baby is here?  Sorry, I HATE the dentist so I feel for you.

@Jens_Hoes sorry you're miserable! I am also 34 weeks and I can't believe I have 6 weeks left. I'm definitely getting uncomfortable. Not sure if this will help you, but when DS was all up in my ribs I would grab the bottom of my belly on the opposite side of where he was poking (so if his feet were under the right side of my rib cage I would grab the bottom left of my belly). I would gently pull my whole belly up and toward the side he was poking, so actually pushing him further inder my rib cage, then I'd release. I found it actually got him to move a bit and relieve some of the discomfort. Hopefully this helps for you!

Now if anyone has any suggestions for a baby who is super low and constantly head butting my bladder, I'm all ears...

psherman42wwsa

This weekend I discovered the best thing ever... the Kroger by my house has something called "click list". Basically online you pick out all your groceries (it has all the things you currently buy saved to make it extra fast) then you go, park in the parking lot, call them and they load everything in your car, and there wasn't any fees! I was so excited, this is like life changing stuff here... I hate grocery shopping and it saved me probably 1.5 hours of time. I definitely recommend checking out your grocery stores to see if they offer something similar!

ChristinaWild

+1 on the crankiness. I'd forgotten how much the question "so how are you feeling" could piss me off. I don't sleep, everything hurts, this child is using my bladder as a punching bag, I've had contractions on and off for the last week and I'm stuck coming into this damn office every day. How do you think I feel? 

Also - am I in the minority here? I love getting my teeth cleaned! LOL

vrj0522

lrwardrop said:

This weekend I discovered the best thing ever... the Kroger by my house has something called "click list". Basically online you pick out all your groceries (it has all the things you currently buy saved to make it extra fast) then you go, park in the parking lot, call them and they load everything in your car, and there wasn't any fees! I was so excited, this is like life changing stuff here... I hate grocery shopping and it saved me probably 1.5 hours of time. I definitely recommend checking out your grocery stores to see if they offer something similar!

I love that! I shop at Kroger primarily so I am going to see if my store offers this service! Thanks for sharing!

WombThereItIs

I LOVE click list at Kroger. It took a few tries to get the hang of where the glitches were but it was well worth it. Not having to walk the whole store with a toddler is an amazing, amazing gift. 

ChristinaWild

Also, somehow I completely missed the "you know you're pregnant when...." thread, and just read through the entire thing. Definitely improved my mood! Y'all are hilarious.

sweaterboots

@WombThereItIs I had my cleaning last week too. Guess who has prenatal gingivitis!! I have a cleaning every 4 months because I have a permanent wire behind my lower teeth but I guess I got lucky anyhow Also I was running late to my appt by 10 minutes and was looking for street parking and someone absolutely DESTROYED a parked car in the exact place I usually park. I almost had a heart attack thinking it could have been mine had I been on time! They were getting arrested when I left my appointment so I think they might have been drunk or high...

clebl24

@wombthereitis I have a dental appt 2 weeks PP that I'm already dreading.  If you're due for x-rays, it may be worth rescheduling bc they probably won't do them while your pregnant. 

@erinh2005 I went to Disney around 14 weeks pregnant, which I know is totally difffernt. Drink lots of water and try to sit down and prop up your feet throughout the day and wear some comfortable tennis shoes.  Scooter rental suggestion from PP is also a good idea.  

@pshaortao I'm also dealing with husband burnout.  Mine is working 12.5 hour shifts, family illness, weekend call/work/Nat'l Guard duty, and yard work overload.  We're just getting to cleaning out the baby's room and I hate to push him too hard, but mama needs to nest.  

@vrj0522 I'm jealous of the prepared meals.  That's awesome.  

@jens_hoes I'm sorry you're feeling uncomfortable. I had abdominal issues and a full upper abdominal workup that came back normal, similar to you. As soon as baby dropped (last week), I had significant relief.  I hope the same for you.  

sweaterboots

Dear god this mobile app is the worst. I had an entire second part of my post that just didn't post with above...

@erinh2005 I bought us tickets MONTHS in advance to Universal Studios for October and then found out I was pregnant in September.  We went anyway because it's 10 minutes away but I literally couldn't go on a single ride, including in the Harry Potter park, which was the entire reason for going.  I was so disappointed and we stopped by customer service and they were nice enough to comp us tickets for the same day in 2017 for a re-do!  I wonder if Disney would do something like that for you?

Otherwise I bet you'd be safe with Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, Winnie the Pooh, Jungle Cruise, and if you're going to California Adventure Ariel's Grotto is super cute.  They're all easy, slow floating water rides with tons of sitting! lol...Have fun and eat churros!

bacorrea

Ugh I got my teeth cleaned and I have a cavity. I have to get that filled tomorrow. Also @WombThereItIs  @hp_momma  have y'all seen that the dental insurance is changing? Apparently it's a big deal and lots of dental places won't be taking out insurance anymore. It happens in May I think. 

@erinh2005 I did Busch Gardens a couple weeks ago. Basically make sure you're keeping up on the liquids. I took the stroller and it was nice to have something to lean on even when DD was walking. I also sat down any chance I could while my parents took DD on rides. I was sore the next day and my fit swelled a bit, but it wasn't bad. I hope y'all have fun!

lilmisscrafty-2

Was hoping to run errands this morning but I'm still hurting from this weekend. Trying to work but I got very little sleep last night and can't focus. Plus there's a workman here repairing our garbage disposal. I just really want to go back to bed!

WombThereItIs

@bacorrea wait, is it possible for even fewer places to take the dental plan than do now? I can find regular dentists okay-ish for me but for the kid and for my root canals nobody takes it here. Most places just discount heavily for military instead because apparently MetLife was a bear to deal with and they would rather make the same money by discounting directly to me instead of fighting with them. Hopefully the same flexibility continues?

@clebl24 Yeah they skipped my xrays in the fall because of the pregnancy, this was just a cleaning and an exam to keep an eye on a molar I am missing part of. Thankfully she just said to find a new dentist once we PCS and get a crown and I should be good. 

bacorrea

@WombThereItIs I think it's not going to
be MetLife anymore? From what I've read about it dental offices basically won't be making any money and we are going to be paying more? I honestly forgot it was happening. I have to find new dentist anyway since we are moving so I'm just like meh about it.

jayandaplus

@erinh2005I'd definitely second getting something to get around in (i.e. scooter). I hope you have fun!
@WombThereItIs I hate the dentist too, so good luck!
@Jens_Hoes and everyone else uncomfortable and/or cranky... sorry you're miserable! I'm with @RainyDays86. I swear this baby plays with my bladder, tapping it, squishing it, pinching it. I'm getting to that "ready to have my body back" stage. I didn't sleep at all last night (or Saturday night) and I'm so annoyed with the lack of sleep.

bubsalicious

@WombThereItIs wait...so they won't do a crown while pregnant? Ugh...I should've just done it last time the cavity was loose.

inomniaparatus2

@WombThereItIs ahh I wish I could go to the dentist again while pregnant. I hate the dentist no matter how often I floss and brush (2x/day) I always have something. When I went in last fall pregnant they were awesome. "Oh we won't do x rays, are you comfortable? We will have you out of here real quick". It was awesome! My next appt it also 2 weeks ppt while H is still home and I'm dreading it. Wish I could go again earlier 

ugh our island sink is clogged and I just don't want to deal with it. I hate having to call service people into our house. So it's been like that for a few days and if I don't call someone it won't get done bc H isn't home enough to deal with it unless is late at night or weekend. Blah. 

hp_momma

@bacorreaans @WombThereItIs Dental is changing back to United Concordia starting May 1st. DH has been in 9yrs and United Concordia is who we had originally and then it switched to Metlife a few years ago. I'm hoping both mine and the kids dentist still accept it, but I don't ever remember having any issues with United Concordia in the past. I think it's just people gossiping like usual. Our monthly premium is actually going to be less now (by a couple dollars). 

BabyMC517

I feel for all of you on the dentist topic! I have huge anxiety over going to the dentist. Trauma from when I was little. I have sensitive guns and teeth even when not pregnant and had the start of periodontal disease. I've had to have a cleaning every 3 months for awhile now and have had 2 since being pregnant and one filling during second tri. I missed my last one because well I was just over it haha and my hygienist was on maternity and once I find someone I'm comfortable with I have a hard time going to a new person! Especially without my Meds! 

Good of luck to all of you going to he dentist soon!! 

WombThereItIs

absbubbs said:

@WombThereItIs wait...so they won't do a crown while pregnant? Ugh...I should've just done it last time the cavity was loose.

I had one done in the first tri last time, I think it just depends. I think for me the issue was more that I am due in 5 weeks and moving 5-6 weeks after that and she didn't want to get the ball rolling on something that would make me have to come back for multiple visits even closer to my due date and so shortly after delivery. It doesn't hurt or need more filling or a root canal so its a low priority thing. 

@hp_momma yeah I figure it will be fine. I have to find all new offices anyway so whatever. This does remind me I need to haul in the 2 year old for a visit in the next few weeks or so. I should really just hold off until husband has some time off while outprocessing because I did it last time and he was a total bear. I don't think I have the stamina for another round of toddler dental MMA right now. 

hp_momma

@bacorrea @WombThereItIs

"an increase from the annual maximum benefit cap (in other words, the most Tricare will pay per person, per year for dental coverage) is increasing from $1,300 to $1,500. Next, sealants will carry no out-of-pocket cost, instead of a 20 percent copay. And finally, 1-year-old kids registered in DEERS will be automatically added to a dependent’s dental plan (in the past kids weren’t auto-added until they turned four)." 

It says our family monthly premium is dropping from $34 to $28. So besides maybe having to find a new dentist (which you both have to do anyways with a PCS) it sounds like nothing to worry about! 

mamatowildones

erinh2005 said:

This weekend we are celebrating DDs third bday ! We have a day at Disney planned and I'll be 36 1/2weeks so just looking for advice on how to be so pg and still have a good time since I know some of you have done parks recently or in prior pregnancies. I'm nervous I'm gonna overdo it somehow and wreck her day!

Just rest and drink lots of water. We did a disneyland day at 37 weeks last time and I went into labor the next day. I always kind of felt like it was alllllll the walking and possibly dehydration....

BeachMommy2B

@sweaterboots my FMIL had bought us annual passes to universal/islands of adventure last year for Christmas. Well we didn't go much in the spring, then I found out I was pregnant in July. I felt so bad, because the pass was literally wasted as I couldn't ride ANYTHING so we never even really went! Disney world has a ton of things (especially at Magic Kingdom) that I was able to continue to ride while pregnant.

mamatowildones

I'm really anxious about tomorrow's fluid check and possible induction on Wednesday. I can't believe 2 weeks ago I was in labor and got to 4cm and then... nothing. But I'm so happy he got his steroids in there and that he's still cooking. I'm really really shocked he is still in there. Tomorrow will be interesting. If fluid is high, then he'll come Wednesday. And if not, then who knows!? But considering he was 7.5lbs 2 weeks ago, I'm getting very uncomfortable and very impatient after our 7 day hospital stay. I need to remember that him cooking is the most important thing. But that's hard most days. 
Also hoping that since I'm already at 4 and his head is engaged and I have contractions all day long that pitocin will just jumpstart things and it'll go fast!

jayandaplus

@mamatowildones You're past 37 weeks, so I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting and being ready for him to come! He's full term, you've had more than plenty of pregnancy/labor battles over the last few weeks. Plus, hopefully he will come fast since he's not your first. You can do this! Keeping my fingers crossed everything goes well for you this week.

mamatowildones

@jayandaplus thank you!!!! Since DS2 came at 37 and with all that's gone on I never ever thought we would make it this far!! But I'm hoping the steroids and extra week (at least) of cooking in there will keep us out of the NICU this time. 
Thank you for the encouragement!!

erinh2005

mamatowildones said:

erinh2005 said:

This weekend we are celebrating DDs third bday ! We have a day at Disney planned and I'll be 36 1/2weeks so just looking for advice on how to be so pg and still have a good time since I know some of you have done parks recently or in prior pregnancies. I'm nervous I'm gonna overdo it somehow and wreck her day!

Just rest and drink lots of water. We did a disneyland day at 37 weeks last time and I went into labor the next day. I always kind of felt like it was alllllll the walking and possibly dehydration....

@mamatowildones So maybe I try getting more done before this weekend than I originally planned!

bacorrea

@hp_momma you are just an abyss of knowledge! Thanks! That's cool about 1 year olds being enrolled automatically! I hope ours goes down! We pay $34 right now, which is super
cheap to begin with! Luckily I don't need new dentist until October! I have lots of time to find new ones for us at Bliss.

hp_momma

bacorrea said:

@hp_momma you are just an abyss of knowledge! Thanks! That's cool about 1 year olds being enrolled automatically! I hope ours goes down! We pay $34 right now, which is super
cheap to begin with! Luckily I don't need new dentist until October! I have lots of time to find new ones for us at Bliss.

Google is my friend It will be nice to save a few bucks a month, but I was happy with the $34 amount too! 
My kids see a dentist here, mainly because I wanted a pediatric one close by in case of emergency. But I have such a phobia of the dentist that I still see my dentist back home in Arizona! There's no regional networks you have to stay in with dental as long as they are in-network so I just schedule my visits when I visit home! We are always home at least once a year, but 95% of the time I've been able to make it home twice a year so it works out.