Is there such thing as too much movement? Baby is going crazy in there today!
Seriously?
It IS the big stupid questions thread! There have been times though when I question the nature of her movement... Like "holy crap she's moving so much! Is it possible to have seizures in utero?"
@MKRLTX we used the Snuza Go for DD when she was tiny because I was a nervous wreck and couldn't get any sleep until I got it. It worked great for the most part. When she started rolling over a lot in her crib we had two false alarms, which sucked but we used it for almost a year so not too bad overall.
MC Sept 2010 BFP Oct 2011 - DD born July 2012 TTC again since July 2014 First IUI 9/26/16: BFP! EDD 6/19/2017 It's a girl!
Born 6/26/17, 9lb 5oz
@jennas312 I didn't know if you were trying to be cute, or if it was a serious question because it seemed ridiculous. I googled it and couldn't find any indication that too much fetal movement could ever be a problem. I don't have FB so I'm curious to know what the potential concern could be.
@doodledoodle I was not trying to be "cute." I was seriously asking. I never had her move so much. I had to deal with one stupid foot swelling up and pitting in one calf yesteday. Nurse telling me to go to ER if it doesn't go away. It goes away and comes back. Then the last 24 hours baby has been having a dance party inside me, so I was genuinely asking. Not knowing if I am over reacting or if I do need to be alarmed. First time pregnant and just clueless with a lot of this.
I know this is the big dumb question thread, but some questions are even too dumb for this thread. Please refer to your doctor if you're truly concerned. There is also this cool thing called google.
The person on FB said that rarely it could be abnormal. I think if Baby is nonstop moving for hours I would question it because why wouldn't he/she rest at all but lots more movement with some rest periods I wouldn't worry. I asked my OB on Thursday and she said it's not really a concern.
I know this is the big dumb question thread, but some questions are even too dumb for this thread. Please refer to your doctor if you're truly concerned. There is also this cool thing called google.
Wow. Last time I googled something it told me the umbilical cord might be wrapped around her neck, so I thought I would ask some moms my question instead of that thing called Google. You would think I asked something really crazy. Sorry everyone isn't all knowing of what goes on in their first pregnancy.
I know this is the big dumb question thread, but some questions are even too dumb for this thread. Please refer to your doctor if you're truly concerned. There is also this cool thing called google.
Wow. Last time I googled something it told me the umbilical cord might be wrapped around her neck, so I thought I would ask some moms my question instead of that thing called Google. You would think I asked something really crazy. Sorry everyone isn't all knowing of what goes on in their first pregnancy.
I know this is the big dumb question thread, but some questions are even too dumb for this thread. Please refer to your doctor if you're truly concerned. There is also this cool thing called google.
Wow. Last time I googled something it told me the umbilical cord might be wrapped around her neck, so I thought I would ask some moms my question instead of that thing called Google. You would think I asked something really crazy. Sorry everyone isn't all knowing of what goes on in their first pregnancy.
This is going to sound bitchy, but I'm really just being blunt
I would also caution you to remember that just because some of us have had kids, we also don't know everything about pregnancy and all the potential possibilities.
I'm glad you reached out with your concern, but I know that i personally do NOT want the responsibility of telling someone else 100% without a doubt if something's normal or not.
Also (maybe just my opinion, but maybe not): yes, this is the big, dumb question thread and yes, it is possible to wear us out with too many dumb questions... If something seems not urgent, you can always write it down to ask your OB at your next appt (since we're all seeing them more often now) . That's what you're paying them for
@silliegirlie143 You don't sound bitchy. Thank you for explaining it that way instead of just saying my question was stupid and that I shouldn't be asking it. I knew it was stupid as this was the thread for it, but I didn't know it would be received this way. I realize it was a medical question and those aren't the best to always ask, even though I see other people ask them too. I'll think twice before my next stupid question...stay tuned!
i got my breast pump the other day and is now sitting here in the box staring me in the face....can i sterilize now and keep it stored or should i wait until its closer to time?
i got my breast pump the other day and is now sitting here in the box staring me in the face....can i sterilize now and keep it stored or should i wait until its closer to time?
i got my breast pump the other day and is now sitting here in the box staring me in the face....can i sterilize now and keep it stored or should i wait until its closer to time?
I sterilized bottled snd pump parts in advance but not the pump itself. Mine is also in a box right now. Might not hurt to get familiar with the instruction manual though.
Has anyone taken cold medications this pregnancy? Google says during 2nd and 3rd trimester is okay for certain medications but... Well, it's Google. I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
Has anyone taken cold medications this pregnancy? Google says during 2nd and 3rd trimester is okay for certain medications but... Well, it's Google. I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
My OB okayed Sudafed (after 12 weeks), Tussin, and acetaminophen.
Has anyone taken cold medications this pregnancy? Google says during 2nd and 3rd trimester is okay for certain medications but... Well, it's Google. I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
My OB okayed Sudafed (after 12 weeks), Tussin, and acetaminophen.
Good to know! Thank you! This cough (combined with DS1's cough) is keeping me up all night!!!
Has anyone taken cold medications this pregnancy? Google says during 2nd and 3rd trimester is okay for certain medications but... Well, it's Google. I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
My OB okayed Sudafed (after 12 weeks), Tussin, and acetaminophen.
Good to know! Thank you! This cough (combined with DS1's cough) is keeping me up all night!!!
Make sure it's the Sudafed from behind the counter (pseudofedrine) and not the on-shelf (phenelephrine).
I'm stuck in the box. How long does "nesting" usually last? Does it say anything about how near labor is? And is waking up hours earlier than normal and feeling wide awake and ready to start the day part of nesting or just insomnia?
I'm stuck in the box. How long does "nesting" usually last? Does it say anything about how near labor is? And is waking up hours earlier than normal and feeling wide awake and ready to start the day part of nesting or just insomnia?
I don't think nesting has anything to do with when labor will start. The frustrating thing with childbirth imo is that there really is nothing that predicts accurately when it will happen besides labor actually starting. I think we all look for signs and try to read into the baby dropping or bring a little dilated or whatever, but there's really nothing definitive besides timeable contractions. I would say that feeling awake extra early or in the middle of the night is probably just a hormone shift that will last a while and then switch to something else. You can probably call it nesting or insomnia if you want to though, depending on whether you like it or hate it!
Has anyone taken cold medications this pregnancy? Google says during 2nd and 3rd trimester is okay for certain medications but... Well, it's Google. I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
My OB okayed Sudafed (after 12 weeks), Tussin, and acetaminophen.
Good to know! Thank you! This cough (combined with DS1's cough) is keeping me up all night!!!
Make sure it's the Sudafed from behind the counter (pseudofedrine) and not the on-shelf (phenelephrine).
Also good to know! She told me name-brand Sudafed, which I can only get behind the counter, but I did not know why!
@kyreno11, I have to agree with @ellie111227. I wish there were more difinitive signs. This is my third, and I swear I still can't tell what the heck is going on! If you told me I were going into labor based on how I feel today, I'd believe you. Baby dropped two weeks ago, I have steady uncomfortable contractions and a very strong urge to get life in order. Yet, I'll probably still be hanging on a month from now. It's such a mf.
Has anyone taken cold medications this pregnancy? Google says during 2nd and 3rd trimester is okay for certain medications but... Well, it's Google. I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
My OB okayed Sudafed (after 12 weeks), Tussin, and acetaminophen.
Good to know! Thank you! This cough (combined with DS1's cough) is keeping me up all night!!!
Make sure it's the Sudafed from behind the counter (pseudofedrine) and not the on-shelf (phenelephrine).
Also good to know! She told me name-brand Sudafed, which I can only get behind the counter, but I did not know why! \
SITB: Yeah it's tricky because both medicines are sold under the Sudafed brand now. Many states started mandating that the pseudoephedrine be kept behind the counter because (I believe) it's an ingredient in Crystal Meth. So Sudafed started marketing the phenelephrine version as well so they could keep their boxes on the store shelves. But my OB said the one is PG safe and the other is not.
Something to note for later, while pseudoephedrine is rated safe for nursing mothers, it can dry up your supply if taken regularly (and is also sometimes recommended for women trying to stop up their milk supply). It dries up the milk ducts in the same way it targets the sinuses.
Here is a dumb one- how long will you wait before bringing your baby outside both just for a stroll but also where groups of people are? Seeing as I'll be home this summer and I live close to some beaches, I wanted to at least try bringing LO out. I know they can't regulate temperature early on, but if I take precautions can we go to the park? The beach? What about really relaxed concerts (likevin the park)? Is anything off limits in your opinion?
Here is a dumb one- how long will you wait before bringing your baby outside both just for a stroll but also where groups of people are? Seeing as I'll be home this summer and I live close to some beaches, I wanted to at least try bringing LO out. I know they can't regulate temperature early on, but if I take precautions can we go to the park? The beach? What about really relaxed concerts (likevin the park)? Is anything off limits in your opinion?
I would just beware of heat...we had a hot summer the year DD was born in June, so when I brought her outside for periods of time I tried to make it early in the morning or in the evenings. She was born right in the middle of a brutal string of 100+ degree days. They also can't wear sunscreen until 6 months, so you have to be able to find shade.
My pediatrician said you can bring them out and about as early as you like, but the best thing to do is wear them because strangers are less likely to get in the baby's face if they're attached to you. I'm bringing this baby on a plane around 3 months, so she'll have had her first round of shots at least, but I'm not too worried about it. I'm sure she'll be out and about earlier than that as well. Hopefully this summer isn't as hot and we can spend more time outside.
So my son went out in public with us the day after he was released from the hospital. We were stuck in AZ before we could legally cross state lines with him and we wanted to get out and enjoy the weather. We went to a disc golf tournament, found some amazing tacos, went shopping for baby stuff, went to the grocery store. One of us just made sure no one tried to touch him. I might have thought differently if we would've been home in MN (feb- super cold, flu season etc...) but since the weather was gorgeous we made the best of it! We also flew home on a plane when he was 6 days old, talk about anxiety inducing (I wouldn't recommend that lol).
@kcrocetto27 I plan on getting me and baby out of the house for walks as soon as I'm feeling up to it. I plan to wear him a lot to avoid other people holding him and passing him around at early family events. Otherwise, I probably won't have too many limits and just go with the flow.
I think baby is ready when you are physically ready. Wear them or keep them covered for shade, I would be more worried about you over doing it than baby.
My prenatal class has been really insistent on not going out anywhere until after the first 4 weeks, even if you're feeling up to it. Apparently there's evidence that it's related to higher levels of PPD later on in the first year. Her rule is actually "week 1 - in bed, week 2 - on bed, week 3 - near bed" and I'm not sure if there's a specific for week 4.
She said it will be really easy to follow if I'm feeling crappy, but if the weather is nice and I feel good it will be a lot harder to stick to, and she's tasked DH at helping.
I feel like I'm ok with that, people can come to us, and we have a huge deck in the backyard that I can go hang out on if I'm feeling too cooped up in the house.
We went out right away. Granted, we didn't really have a choice, because DS had mild jaundice and we had to go to the doctor's for bilirubin checks the two days after being discharged. We combined those trips with Target and the grocery store!
We started taking him on stroller walks at about 10 days old, as soon as I felt up to it. We just paid attention to how cold/sunny it was and dressed/blanketed him appropriately. He was an April baby so we didn't have to worry much about the heat, so that will be something to pay attention to this summer.
My prenatal class has been really insistent on not going out anywhere until after the first 4 weeks, even if you're feeling up to it. Apparently there's evidence that it's related to higher levels of PPD later on in the first year. Her rule is actually "week 1 - in bed, week 2 - on bed, week 3 - near bed" and I'm not sure if there's a specific for week 4.
She said it will be really easy to follow if I'm feeling crappy, but if the weather is nice and I feel good it will be a lot harder to stick to, and she's tasked DH at helping.
I feel like I'm ok with that, people can come to us, and we have a huge deck in the backyard that I can go hang out on if I'm feeling too cooped up in the house.
I've never heard this advice before - but given I live in a big city, staying in a small space for weeks would be more likely to give you PPD than if you're in a house with a yard. I think it comes down to doing whatever you feel comfortable with. DD was at the grocery store at 4 days old (early in the morning and in her stroller bassinet, so far from other people) in March - we'll see what decisions the heat leads us to make with this LO!
As soon as I feel up for walks Ill be taking her. With my son it was a few days. Ill probably keep her totally home for about 2 weeks and then wear her exclusively (no stranger touching) for at least the first month. Dress for the weather and stay out of the sun.
My prenatal class has been really insistent on not going out anywhere until after the first 4 weeks, even if you're feeling up to it. Apparently there's evidence that it's related to higher levels of PPD later on in the first year. Her rule is actually "week 1 - in bed, week 2 - on bed, week 3 - near bed" and I'm not sure if there's a specific for week 4.
She said it will be really easy to follow if I'm feeling crappy, but if the weather is nice and I feel good it will be a lot harder to stick to, and she's tasked DH at helping.
I feel like I'm ok with that, people can come to us, and we have a huge deck in the backyard that I can go hang out on if I'm feeling too cooped up in the house.
This seems really wrong to me. Woman are already nervous of PPD and then they have people threatening it with something small as going out. Seems like that would make them more paranoid.
What if someone was feeling really confined and suffocated and needs some good walks, some alone time, time to just be outside the house?
Evidence is not fact, and you can find evidence to say anything.
I started taking short walks with DS in the stroller after about a week. He was jaundiced and the couple minutes of sunlight a day really helped. We went out in public not too long after he was born as well. I wasn't really a fan of baby wearing(it was uncomfortable for me) but I would always put a blanket over DS's car seat when we were out and about so people wouldn't try to touch him. Unfortunately, people's manners tend to fly out the window when a baby is around.
I'm all for resting as much as possible but being confined to my bed would cause me some depression for sure. Plus it's not possible since I'll be alone with 2 toddlers most of the time. Getting out makes me feel human. Both of my other kids had doctor apts and trips to target at days old. This baby will be no different. This is one of those things where I say you do you! Whatever feels right for you is what is best.
Seconding @Wino0920. My first two kids are 20 months apart. When I had DD I was up and out of the house a few days after coming home from the hospital. With a 20 month old to care for on top of a newborn, I needed to get out... Even if in short bursts for quick errands. I would wear DD in public to avoid unwanted touching. She was fine, I had a healthier outlook, and DS seemed happy to get out of the house.
Re: The big stupid questions thread
BFP Oct 2011 - DD born July 2012
TTC again since July 2014
First IUI 9/26/16: BFP!
EDD 6/19/2017
It's a girl!
Born 6/26/17, 9lb 5oz
If I can't ask my stupid questions here, where can I? LOL
Plus, now it was mentioned on fb group that it could be a problem.
Not knowing if I am over reacting or if I do need to be alarmed. First time pregnant and just clueless with a lot of this.
Last time I googled something it told me the umbilical cord might be wrapped around her neck, so I thought I would ask some moms my question instead of that thing called Google. You would think I asked something really crazy. Sorry everyone isn't all knowing of what goes on in their first pregnancy.
I would also caution you to remember that just because some of us have had kids, we also don't know everything about pregnancy and all the potential possibilities.
I'm glad you reached out with your concern, but I know that i personally do NOT want the responsibility of telling someone else 100% without a doubt if something's normal or not.
Also (maybe just my opinion, but maybe not): yes, this is the big, dumb question thread and yes, it is possible to wear us out with too many dumb questions... If something seems not urgent, you can always write it down to ask your OB at your next appt (since we're all seeing them more often now) . That's what you're paying them for
I have my apt tomorrow but thought I'd ask here too.
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BFP #2 10/2011. EDD 7/11/12. MMC discovered 11/2/11. D&C 11/4/11.
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I would just beware of heat...we had a hot summer the year DD was born in June, so when I brought her outside for periods of time I tried to make it early in the morning or in the evenings. She was born right in the middle of a brutal string of 100+ degree days. They also can't wear sunscreen until 6 months, so you have to be able to find shade.
My pediatrician said you can bring them out and about as early as you like, but the best thing to do is wear them because strangers are less likely to get in the baby's face if they're attached to you. I'm bringing this baby on a plane around 3 months, so she'll have had her first round of shots at least, but I'm not too worried about it. I'm sure she'll be out and about earlier than that as well. Hopefully this summer isn't as hot and we can spend more time outside.
She said it will be really easy to follow if I'm feeling crappy, but if the weather is nice and I feel good it will be a lot harder to stick to, and she's tasked DH at helping.
I feel like I'm ok with that, people can come to us, and we have a huge deck in the backyard that I can go hang out on if I'm feeling too cooped up in the house.
We started taking him on stroller walks at about 10 days old, as soon as I felt up to it. We just paid attention to how cold/sunny it was and dressed/blanketed him appropriately. He was an April baby so we didn't have to worry much about the heat, so that will be something to pay attention to this summer.
BFP #1 6/13 DD 3/14
Mirena 10/14-5/16
BFP #2 9/2/16, CP confirmed 9/8/16
BFP #3 10/10/16 EDD 6/22/17
What if someone was feeling really confined and suffocated and needs some good walks, some alone time, time to just be outside the house?
Evidence is not fact, and you can find evidence to say anything.