@crossfitbabybump same! I'm 38 weeks today and I'm nauseous, restless, achy, and just overall miserable and ready to go. Have you been having any contractions yet? I had some pretty intense BH yesterday--so much so that I timed them. Sadly, they stopped overnight, so I'm back to the waiting game!
@aos620 - yes having contractions still! keeps me up at night but they're not close enough to admit me. I get checked again tomorrow so I'm hoping there's some sort of change from the last check, only at 1 cm!
Thanks - the pain is awful and I’ve never experienced this with either prior pregnancy. Also, causes labored like breathing and I’m winded just by moving. If I went into active labor on my own the doctor wouldn’t stop it, but cannot induce until 39 weeks at the earliest since there’s no underlying medical reason to.
@crossfitbabybump just remember cervical change isn’t on a doctor’s schedule... you can sit at a 1 or a 4 or a 5 for weeks and have nothing happen and in a matter of hours, be at a ten. I’d just focus on being calm, looking forward to meeting CrossFit Baby, and doing spinning babies. It’ll be here before you know it! Promise
I am officially at the point where I can’t stand myself and want to jump out of my own skin. I am so irritable and it doesn’t help that we had a snow day Monday and DS has been home the rest of the week sick and will be tomorrow. DD and him have been fighting like cats and dogs and I cannot handle it. The dog is stuck to my side and is constantly breathing on me and licking me. Gah! Sorry I just needed to get this out.
@megpeg - that is me to a T the last 3 weeks. My 6 year old DD and 4 year old DS fight and bicker CONSTANTLY when they’re together, they’ve been swapping coughs with low fevers, our dog always drives me bonkers (hating letting him in and out with a muddy yard right now), and I’m so tired and donnnne. Not even done with pregnancy. Just done with the irritations.
Thank you ladies! @mdfarmchick - especially you! you've been so supportive to all my questions and concerns over the last few months
I hope you and baby are doing well!
My appointment is in an hour and a half. I'm at work now trying to get some things done just in case. If I'm at 4cm, they will admit me. I was up all last night with painful contractions and driving in had some as well. If not today, it's got to be soon!
@megpeg ugh, awful combination of events. Hope things ease up for you... or that you can hire a sitter or something for a bit and catch a break for yourself! That's a lot!
@crossfitbabybump good luck! Hope you've progressed enough for some action or relief today!
AGH! So I'm 2 cm dilated now! Still having strong contractions. Dr. stripped my membrane again!! She offered to let me stay to be monitored since I was having some big contractions. I told her no, I'm going back to work and I will come in if they get too intense. She said come in at anytime to get checked. She also told me to make an appointment for next Friday, which is my due date, just so we can cancel it lol because she wants me to have the baby this weekend! Definitely cramping more and having some more intense contractions now. It's been 2 hours since she stripped my membrane. I'm still at work, trying to breathe through them. I'm just going to go about my day, go grocery shopping after work and hope that tomorrow something has changed more. I have planned a date night with my hubby tomorrow as well. I find it best now to just go about the weekend like she's not coming. I think me stressing about it more was just making it worse. So, if I have plans.. maybe she will ruin them by coming! Staying positive ladies!! lol
@crossfitbabybump stop it... I totally teared up! Also, that is the best plan ever for this weekend! Do lots of walking, bouncing on the yoga ball and squats. I have a good feeling about seeing you update really soon. The first three cm take the longest to dialate. After you hit 3 cm, it’s typically a centimeter an hour. come on baby girl! Do you have a name yet? Is it a secret??
@mdfarmchick - that sounds like a great weekend to me! Lol and yes her name is Alice Grace! My great grandmas name was Alice. We will call her Ali for short. Years ago when we started TTC, I had a dream about us having a little girl and that was her name in the dream. Since then I knew if I had a little girl that was going to be her name. Gosh I miss my gma so much! But I know she’s been here with me every step of the way and she’d be proud! ❤️
Third baby, third tdap shot but MAN I never get used to how sore my shoulder is afterwards. I can do labor and delivery without meds but the sore shoulder from a shot makes me complain like a baby.
Third baby, third tdap shot but MAN I never get used to how sore my shoulder is afterwards. I can do labor and delivery without meds but the sore shoulder from a shot makes me complain like a baby.
@stephbrim24 and @baybeesunflower that's so weird cause I didn't have any reaction at all. Flu shot gave me a sore shoulder about 24 hours later, but TDAP I didn't even notice. maybe my immune system was too busy fighting off the bronchial infections at the time. Every body's different...
I need to vent. I'm stressing out hard, guys. My MFM decided to "split the difference" when weighing my health against the babies'. I hate that we are in the position to do that. Would have been better for me to deliver this past week. Better for the IUGR twins to deliver week 38. So I'm being admitted Tuesday night for cervical ripening and induced Wednesday at week 37. The protein in my urine, blood pressure, and pre-e symptoms have all increased over the last few days and yesterday I was almost admitted a couple times but eventually was allowed to go home with instructions. I feel awful and I'm scared and panicking constantly. Supposed to be monitoring my preeclampsia symptoms and blood pressure on my own until Tuesday and worried I'm doing it all wrong. I'm excited to meet these little guys so soon, but all my excitement is being clouded now with fear. I wanted to give them more time to grow and also I feel physically horrible from the pre-e and concerned about my own health too, which I then feel guilty about, and super scared about the how the whole birth process is going to go and the magnesium sulfate and wondering if all 3 of us are going to end up in bad shape when it's all said and done.
Sorry to be a buzzkill. I know this whole thing could be worse, and I know it will be worth it, but this pregnancy has been kind of a disaster. Especially with the IUGR and pre-e now, and the not knowing how all 3 of us will fare in the end... it's really messing with my head.
@vflux33 praying for you and the babies! Don’t feel like you’re a buzzkill. That’s what we’re here for to voice things you might not otherwise say in real life. I think anyone would feel apprehensive and panicky with all you have going on now and have gone through.
@vflux33 sweety that is why we are here, to support each other. I would be scared in that position to and you shouldn't feel guilty because if you aren't taken care of those babes won't do well either. Remember that if your cup is empty they won't have anything to draw from.
@vflux33 your babies are more than likely ok to deliver now. They probably won't even need NICU time and if they do it will be short lived. Delivering them at 37 weeks is not something you should feel bad about. Personally, I think you are one hell of a badass getting them so close to term. With that being said, keep yourself well monitored. If anything seems to come up or feels funny please immediately go in or call your MFM/OB. Your health is super important right now and the healthier you are the better you will tolerate labor. I know this is all so stressful, but it will be over soon and you will be the mom to two lucky boys! Keep us updated.
@vflux33 I think it’s incredible you’ve made it to 37 weeks with twins! I don’t know a lot about twin statistics, but of the twin moms I know IRL, they all delivered earlier.
@megpeg@sassypants2010@DDRRT1982@missnc77 Thank you, guys I am glad we have made it this long. Though I wonder how much of that is due to the severe IUGR. I wish the weight estimates were more accurate too. Anyway, I will definitely update you guys, hopefully with better news. If this fear and anticipation ends up being the worst part I will count myself very lucky.
@vflux33 we are all here for you! Carrying twins to 37 weeks is AWESOME, those babes are going to come out and kick butt. All of this will seem like nothing but a nuisance once you're holding both of them. The anxiety is real, but the plan is in place and everyone is getting ready. You're going to rock it
@vflux33 of course we are thinking of you and the boys and praying. Sending all of our love. I know it is so hard to do, but if you can, try to be as calm as possible. The boys love you already and they’ve heard your heartbeat on the inside—you will all be together soon. Keep us updated and vent away any time at all.
@vflux33 Hang in there! You are doing amazing & we are all here to support you. You are a rockstar for carrying twins in general and making it to 37 weeks. Thinking of you & wishing all 3 of you a healthy birthing process.
Re: February Symptoms
@crossfitbabybump Sorry you're so uncomfortable. Man, it sucks. ❤
@aos620 - yes having contractions still! keeps me up at night but they're not close enough to admit me. I get checked again tomorrow so I'm hoping there's some sort of change from the last check, only at 1 cm!
you girls are so supportive, thank you!
@crossfitbabybump - Hoping you’ve made great progress!
Thank you ladies! @mdfarmchick - especially you! you've been so supportive to all my questions and concerns over the last few months
I hope you and baby are doing well!
My appointment is in an hour and a half. I'm at work now trying to get some things done just in case. If I'm at 4cm, they will admit me. I was up all last night with painful contractions and driving in had some as well. If not today, it's got to be soon!
@crossfitbabybump good luck! Hope you've progressed enough for some action or relief today!
she'll come out when she's ready...
Married: 5.27.16
Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
@amylonghorn we're gonna say this virus will run it's course quickly. That is so unfair, darn stomach flu
@amylonghorn so sorry
Sorry to be a buzzkill. I know this whole thing could be worse, and I know it will be worth it, but this pregnancy has been kind of a disaster. Especially with the IUGR and pre-e now, and the not knowing how all 3 of us will fare in the end... it's really messing with my head.