To answer the above, I’ve already started to cut back on bending over. I figure the quicker I get DD used to it, the better. (EG, nope sorry, I can’t help pick toys off the floor, but can help with ones on the table, etc.)
my close friend suffered a mid 2nd tri lost last year. Next week is the one year anniversary. Because her husband is also in DH's circle we all got together and got them a spa day and gift card for dinner last year. I'm wondering should I do something for her this year, or don't bc that'll make it worst? If so, what should I do. I'm not interested in getting the whole group involved. I should note for mother's day I got her a card and flowers and dropped them at her door.
@ffw0617 that is very sweet of you to remember. I know people handle these things differently; personally I would appreciate some type of acknowledgement when those anniversaries roll around. I would say a message or card just stating that you know this may be a tough time for her and to let you know if she needs someone to talk to or a coffee/dessert date to take her mind off things. Even if she doesn’t take you up on it, I believe it will mean something to her that you remember.
@ffw0617 thats incredibly sweet of you. I think people sometimes feel really alone during those times and I agree with @2589 that just a small gesture like a card and an offer would be appreciated and mean a lot.
- I'm ordering some maxi dresses from Amazon. Not maternity since I'm likely gonna wear them after baby's born
- 90% sure my left boob is leaking something clear because I feel cool wetness, but any time I check there isn't anything. {FTM, 27 weeks on Friday} My boobs may currently smell/taste like cookies because nips have been dry due to winter, so I put coconut oil on. It helps, but lets off a scent of "maybe there's cookies?" {note: my H went to give me a hug after I had put it on, and he asked why I smell like baked goods lmao}
@ffw0617 , as someone who has experienced a second trimester loss, I think if you feel led to, you should acknowledge the loss. Even something simple as a card that says thinking of you and “baby name” this week. One of my greatest fears, and possibly your friends as well, is that my daughter will be forgotten. People don’t want to mention her to me because they don’t want to make me sad and remember. But I think about her every single day, I’m always sad she is gone and I never forget. I personally would love if someone told me that they were thinking about her on her birthday. I think it would mean a lot to her that you remembered her baby’s birthday. Also, I think you are a wonderful friend.
Me: 27 DH: 27 Married 6/15/13 BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks ~In our hearts forever~ BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18
So u/s went well! Didn't have to do TV since she could see cervix clearly. She did have a lot of questions on why - all to which I said "idk"
Anyways, all of them I'm reading a few days to a week ahead {ie; current due date 6/8/18 but all showed around 6/3/18} Tech said they won't change the date, but what will they do? Will anything change?
Side note: baby showed her parts clearly - definitely a girl! Chubby cheeks, to which I thank my H also
@becca_123 Yeh I was so relieved the second tech said cervix was showing clearly Extra bonus for the face We clearly had just woken her up also hahahaha
@BurlapandLace YES! I woke up last night and had to change my t-shirt because it was damp from how much I was sweating. I have been sleeping in oversized T-shirts & just undies. Our heat is set at 65, I've got a fan on and usually end up kicking the blankets off at night. It's been terrible. Not sure how to solve this problem!
@MissKittyDanger more than likely they won’t change your due date at this point! They really only do that based off the very early dating ultrasounds (I’d say like 6-9 weeks). FWIW, with DD I only had the one US (AS) and she was measuring 3 days big. Her due date based on LMP was July 5, I spontaneously went into labor and had her July 2. Coincidence? Hard to say. However based on my ovulation date I was suspecting July 3. Could mean a few days early for you, or could just mean a big baby!
I tripped and fell backwards, right on my back. I feel okay, little sore, but no cramping or anything serious. Do you think it warrants a call to the clinic? Obviously if anything changes, if I start having any symptoms, I'll call asap, but I'm wondering if I need to call right now or if it's not a big deal.
@BurlapandLace this just started for me too, been kicking off the blankets and taking my pants off....haha, it was 16 last night and we have the heat at 65.
@May14th2011 were you bending or squatting when you fell (I.e. a shorter fall)? If you were standing at full height, I think I’d call and let them know just in case.
The clinic said if I feel I need to, I can go into l&d to get checked. It's kind an ambiguous answer, so idk... maybe if DH can get off and come watch the kids.
@May14th2011 ouch.... you can call for peace of mind but since you fell on your back instead of your belly I doubt they will have you come in. Do you have a home doppler or have you been feeling any movement since your fall?
+1 to being hot and sweaty with this pregnancy. I'm usually always cold- and even with DD was on the cooler side so I'm not enjoying this. I haven't woken up covered in sweat yet (thankfully), but I've also been stripping down to sleep in my nursing camis instead of t-shirts or nightgowns instead of pants. Almost all of my maternity clothes are fall/ winter since DD was born right after xmas...and I am thinking I need to buy some maternity shorts and a few more dresses for April and May.. but since I'm not planning on having a 3rd any time soon (or ever) I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes.
The running warm is also making me feel more swollen than I am... I have had some swelling, but if this trend keeps up and really worried about fitting into my flip flops come May.
Any reason to not order a breast pump now? I finally got a response back about which ones are covered by my insurance (yay Spectra), so any reason to not just immediately order?
@2589 yeh it's just a week difference. Current EDD is june 6th, and u/s showed june 3rd and based on average weight, that's pretty much showing same as u/s. It'd put me a 27 weeks 4 days, instead of 26 weeks 6 days based on LMP
@doxiemoxie212 you can order it now, but do not use it. I remember when I was pregnant with DD being told that using/practicing with the breast pump while pregnant could cause labor to start. You can bring it to the hospital with you- if they have LCs available, and they will be able to help you with any questions you have about the pump.
@doxiemoxie212 my hospital / practice has a medical supplier come around and deliver one to the hospital at the time of delivery. He handles all the insurance paperwork and everything. It was nice to not have to worry about it - see if yours does something like that before you order.
@doxiemoxie212 Just be careful about warranty. My insurance says the warranty on the pump starts the day i receive it, not the day i'm due. So, if i order now, i could lose out on 3 months. Not a big deal to me, because I have one from DD, but just something to think about.
Me: 28 | Husband: 39 Married March 2016 DD: born 7.22.16 DS EDD: 6.23.18
@doxiemoxie212, I already have mine. I ordered it early due to being overseas and it came really quickly. I have it just sitting in a box though because it all seems so overwhelming. I got a spectra as well!
Me: 27 DH: 27 Married 6/15/13 BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks ~In our hearts forever~ BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18
@doxiemoxie212 I agree that the only thing holding you back might be the warranty coverage, as it would start earlier, therefore end earlier (side note, make sure you register your Vista because it extends the warranty from 1 yr to 3 yr). I'm still waiting to hear back from aeroflow but from what I understand my insurance only offers medela and ameda, and I'm bummed because I wanted to join the spectra train after @krashke's review. Not a huge deal since I won't be pumping at a workplace.
I already ordered mine and it came. I wanted the Spectra too but they covered Medela and ameda so I got the pump in style. May still get the Spectra on my amazon registry I haven’t decided.
@katie121209 I have the medela freestyle from DS. My insurance only covers one pump every 36 months, so I won't qualify for a new one until September. I still might get the Spectra from Amazon because it is incredibly reasonable.
@May14th2011 how'd everything go? Did you go into l&r? Thinking of you!
I've really got to go check out the recs on breast pumps. My company has an internal social media and everyone gave rave reviews of spectra order medela so I was leaning that way. I'm glad everyone here seems excited about it to!
@stephcat421 thanks for thinking of me! I didn't go in, because other than some soreness, I feel fine. Just scared me, I don't think I've ever fallen during pregnancy before.
@doxiemoxie212 I ordered mine through yummy mummy about a month ago and just got it last night. I was super surprised because their site specifically says they ship in due date order and that many insurances don't approve the claim until x number of weeks so I wasn't expecting it at all. I had a friend who ordered one early, she went into labor at 35 weeks, baby was completely healthy and able to come home and her pump wasn't there yet. I think she ended up renting one for a week until hers shipped after she called them. No big deal either way, but I'm glad to have it done and out of the way, because well, I procrastinate on everything so this is a 1x rare occurrence for me.
Re: Next Question, Please (3/4)
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
my close friend suffered a mid 2nd tri lost last year. Next week is the one year anniversary. Because her husband is also in DH's circle we all got together and got them a spa day and gift card for dinner last year. I'm wondering should I do something for her this year, or don't bc that'll make it worst? If so, what should I do. I'm not interested in getting the whole group involved. I should note for mother's day I got her a card and flowers and dropped them at her door.
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
DS born 9/24/2020
- I'm ordering some maxi dresses from Amazon. Not maternity since I'm likely gonna wear them after baby's born
- 90% sure my left boob is leaking something clear because I feel cool wetness, but any time I check there isn't anything. {FTM, 27 weeks on Friday} My boobs may currently smell/taste like cookies because nips have been dry due to winter, so I put coconut oil on. It helps, but lets off a scent of "maybe there's cookies?"
{note: my H went to give me a hug after I had put it on, and he asked why I smell like baked goods lmao}
Also, I think you are a wonderful friend.
Married 6/15/13
BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks
~In our hearts forever~
BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18
Anyways, all of them I'm reading a few days to a week ahead {ie; current due date 6/8/18 but all showed around 6/3/18}
Tech said they won't change the date, but what will they do? Will anything change?
Side note: baby showed her parts clearly - definitely a girl!
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
Anyone else wake up sweating all the time? I don’t remember this happening with DS until postpartum
Do you think it warrants a call to the clinic? Obviously if anything changes, if I start having any symptoms, I'll call asap, but I'm wondering if I need to call right now or if it's not a big deal.
+1 to being hot and sweaty with this pregnancy. I'm usually always cold- and even with DD was on the cooler side so I'm not enjoying this. I haven't woken up covered in sweat yet (thankfully), but I've also been stripping down to sleep in my nursing camis instead of t-shirts or nightgowns instead of pants. Almost all of my maternity clothes are fall/ winter since DD was born right after xmas...and I am thinking I need to buy some maternity shorts and a few more dresses for April and May.. but since I'm not planning on having a 3rd any time soon (or ever) I don't want to spend any more money on maternity clothes.
The running warm is also making me feel more swollen than I am... I have had some swelling, but if this trend keeps up and really worried about fitting into my flip flops come May.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
Married 6/15/13
BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks
~In our hearts forever~
BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18
I've really got to go check out the recs on breast pumps. My company has an internal social media and everyone gave rave reviews of spectra order medela so I was leaning that way. I'm glad everyone here seems excited about it to!