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**Weekly Randoms 5/15-5/19**
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Good morning ladies! How's everyone's Monday?
I feel like this is where many of us are these days...
I feel like this is where many of us are these days...
Re: **Weekly Randoms 5/15-5/19**
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
May '17 labor memes
I'm glad I'm not working anymore, but it's kind of a struggle to find things to do. I already cleaned everything in the house and am just in maintenance mode now, we have everything ready to go for the baby, and I don't really have anything necessary to do. I've essentially been making an excuse to get out of the house once a day (today was to go get a latte and pet food), and then I come home, putz around, try to go for a walk if it's nice, and bump. I do have one last pedicure scheduled for tomorrow with the last of my gift card money. And, if I make it to the weekend, H and I have plans to go to a craft sale. Otherwise, I'm just waiting for the baby to arrive.
@WombThereItIs I think tinting windows can be considered "baby" prepping, and therefore totally necessary and productive.
Yes, I'm checked out of work. I'm terrible. I actually hope work sends me into labor. I feel like the waiting and anticipation is one of the worst symptoms this late in the pregnancy.
@starphish18 Right there with you. I feel so "putzy". I clean things that are clean and wait to think of something else I can do. I made cheatsheets of all the baby books I read. So not necessary, but made me feel productive.
@clebl24 I'm leaning toward a membrane sweep also. I heard it hurts more than a cervical check, but is relatively quick. From my research, statistically speaking I've seen success recorded in the 15-22% range. They say if labor starts within 48 hours of the sweep you can consider the sweep a success. I'm trying to gauge the "risk" or the reasons not to do it aside from it being uncomfortable. Anyone have two cents on why not to do a sweep, aside from pain reasons?
May '17 labor memes
@clebl24 @jayandaplus I actually just mentioned a membrane sweep in the other thread. Some women I know that have had them said they weren't painful. I've had 2 now, 1 with each pregnancy.. performed by the same person. The first time it was very uncomfortable I almost had her stop but I figured it would be better than being induced, this last time it was still uncomfortable but I was able to tolerate it better and she was faster. I think it only really takes like 60 seconds to do. Its uncomfortable because they are trying to shove their fingers up so far that their knuckles are digging into your crotch. It felt like someone punched me in the crotch after. If I make it to my next appointment on Friday, I will have her try again.
the first time I had it done I had some spotting after. The midwife said the more spotting the more likely it is that it worked. I lost my mucus plug a couple hours later and then went into labor about 12 hours later. This last time, I did not have any spotting and I'm still pregnant.
I think today is my last day at work before my induction on Wednesday! I just need to make sure my temp is comfortable to work on her own tomorrow, which I don't think will be a problem it's just one day earlier then I originally planned.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
It was uncomfortable but I didn't think it was too painful. I'll prob get another one at my Wednesday appointment assuming I make it until then.
@MoshiMoshi7 happy due date to you too! The texting is non stop! I've just stopped responding haha. I'm sure that could make people think Im actually in labor.
@mcvgal I hope you get to enjoy the weather your last week!
As far as downsides, I assume a sweep comes with a slight risk of infection similar to that of a regular cervical check?
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
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