@sarahzett I love food also and I don't know how people have the energy to push when they haven't eaten anything for hours. I think the food cutoff varies by hospital. I usually eat as soon as I get to the hospital then ask the nurse when I will be cutoff. My hospital has a room on the l&d floor filled with popsicles and juices that we're allowed to eat after food has been cutoff. They also have box lunches are dads (or mom's after delivery) with a sandwich, fruit and chips. It was perfect after I delivered DS1 at 2:12am. I think DH ate 2 box lunches because he was so hungry.
My doctor said that as long as they weren’t concerned that I might end up needing a c-section, I could have solid foods. If they decided that was a significant possibility (but it wasn’t a final decision yet), they would cut off the solids, but I could still have things like fruit juice and gatorade.
I’m still planning to eat before heading to the hospital if possible.
I know different hospitals have different policies.
I wasn't allowed to have anything but water, but at one point I begged for a ginger ale and they let me have that. I spent so much time talking with DH about what I was going to eat after the baby was out. I decided on McDonalds but by the time I delivered and everything was situated it was already closed. Luckily there's a 24 hour Au Bon Pain in our hospital so DH got me an everything bagel with cream cheese and a coke. It. Was. Glorious.
ETA I tried to eat in the morning before we left for the hospital and just couldn't
With my first I wasn’t allowed food after they started the induction but that was because there were major concerns there could be an emergency csection. With my second (same hospital, same doctor), I was allowed food and water throughout my labor. I’m going to ask my doctor’s policy at my next appointment on Thursday and then about the hospital’s policy at my tour since we’re with a new OB and a new hospital.
At my hospital 5 years ago, I wasn't allowed to eat or drink anything except ice chips from the moment I was admitted. They wouldn't even let me drink water, only suck on ice chips. I'm not sure if that was hospital policy or just my nurse. I had a really crappy nurse the entire time I was in labor who did a lot of things that weren't exactly hospital policy or were straight up negligent. By the time I delivered, I hadn't eaten in 48 hours because I went in to the hospital in the morning right after getting up when my water broke in the middle of the night. So it had already been 12+ hours since I'd last eaten. To clarify, I went straight in because I was GBS+ and my OB told me to go straight to L&D if my water broke because of that.
My advice: if it's not an emergency, eat before you go in!
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
Hello, this is not a bitch, rather an honest question.
I found out that one of my friends from my adult activities (who goes through a new partner every 2-3 months it seems) told someone she met in that context about my pregnancy, that I am a SMBC, and some other things such as what I am calling Blast.
On the one hand, I understand talking to friends about things that you find interesting, talking about friends, etc. But where are you comfortable with people talking to other people (especially people you haven’t met) when it comes to your kids?
@knottieamusements as long as your name or personal information wasn't given away I would personally be okay with it. But I'm not in the same position as you are so I could understand if you were upset. I wouldn't want them showing pictures of me or giving my name away as I wouldn't want to be found.
@knottieamusements I don’t personally feel it’s appropriate for anyone to share information about you and/or Blast that you do not give them permission to share.
I had kind of a similar situation when we first announced our pregnancy. I had posted our announcement on IG and an old coworker who now works for a different health system (and who was never very friendly with me or anyone else we worked with) shared my picture and pregnancy news with a vendor we both use. I know I made the information public, but I still don’t feel it was appropriate for her to share it with someone that I hadn’t yet shared the news with (maybe that’s a UO).
@spartan4life - I get what you are saying. There is a difference between telling your friends and someone telling a third party, even when it is public knowledge - Especially in your context where the vendor relationship is a professional relationship.
@mytrueloves that was my hospital's policy with DS as well. I am really hoping this hospital is different. I was so annoyed I couldn't even drink water. I cant tell you how many cups of ice chips I had. My induction took 38 hours, so a lot! Haha
My advice is if it's not an emergency...eat before you go in!
The hospital I deliver at lets you have a liquid diet, water, popsicles, jello and juice I believe. I consumed quite a bit and then as the OB was stitching me up post delivery I mentioned I was starving and the OB turns to the nurse and goes, my low risk patients can eat in labor.
Is there a difference in safety between the LATCH system and securing a car seat with a seatbelt? We just got a new truck, and it only has anchors on the two side seats, so I’m trying to understand if the side with anchors or center with seatbelt is the safer option.
Is there a difference in safety between the LATCH system and securing a car seat with a seatbelt? We just got a new truck, and it only has anchors on the two side seats, so I’m trying to understand if the side with anchors or center with seatbelt is the safer option.
LATCH and seatbelt are equally safe as long as the seat is installed properly. We’ve found that LATCH is a little bit easier to use (at least for us). Just make sure you don’t use both at the same time.
Minor question: We're trying to find regular, simple baby hats to stock up on and we're having a surprsingly hard time. We don't want photo prop hats or the hats that come with outfits, just a pack of regular baby caps since she'll be born right before winter. Best place to find those? Our local Walmart and Target seem to have a poor baby section.
Ladybug - April 2013 Dandelion - October 2018 Angel "Aurora" - July 2020 Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021 Angel "Maxine" - January 2022 Angel "Violet" - March 2022 Baby Dove due March 2023
@mytrueloves I'm having the same problem! I just want basic colors, but everything I find for boys has "boy" patterns on it (trucks, planes, sports things, etc.). I have found some on Amazon, but I would rather buy in person so I can make sure they are soft. Let me know if you find anything!
Just a question about pre eclampsia. I just got back from my dr appointment and there was protein in my urine, I asked him what that meant and he said without other signs it really means nothing. Just said that they will monitor my blood pressure which they already do but if it goes up then that’s when something is wrong.
Anyone have anything to add? Trying not to worry but it’s just what I do.
Protein itself isn’t a huge worry, but protein with other symptoms (high blood pressure, right lower rib pain, visual disturbances, pronounced headache) is pretty convincing of preeclampsia.
@jandmnumber1 I had protein in my urine and elevated blood pressure at 15 weeks when I was pregnant with DS2. I had to go to a mfm for the remainder of my pregnancy. The dr put me on a baby aspirin. I never had any other issues and had a healthy baby boy.
Thanks @jennybean80 and @britvahok I will look out for those other symptoms. Just wanted a little clarification since my dr didn’t seem to worried but I’m sure he didn’t want me to freak out too much.
@jandmnumber1 my OB has said basically the same thing. With DD, my BP had been elevated (within what’s “normal” but elevated for me because my BP is normally low) for a good amount of my pregnancy, but once I also had protein in my urine at 38 weeks that’s when I was diagnosed and he sent me to be induced. I was also incredibly swollen at that point (you could tell in my face from one day to the next that I had basically blown up).
@mytrueloves@acciocoffee not the cheapest, but Hanna Andersson has a decent selection of hats in solid colors and just basic stripes. Their quality is really good, and if you can catch a sale they aren’t too bad.
From I have heard what heard eating during labor was stopped because past all c sections were putting you completely under. And at the time there was greater risk of aspiration. Sounds like now even if you are put fully under there isn't risk of aspiration due to stuff the Dr giving the meds (can't spell the right name ) gives you during the surgery. So really not a risk anymore but most hospitals are stuck on that procedure so they have continued it.
@SweetSweetTooth they still definitely don’t want you to eat if you’re going to go under a general anesthetic. Even with meds the risk of aspiration (and aspiration pneumonia) is too high. They have cut down the amount of time they have you fast, though. We aim for 6 hours, with a glass of clear juice (apple or cranberry) around 2.5 hours before to keep blood sugars up.
@knottieamusements I have a coworker/friend (I GUESS) who outed my pregnancy to multiple people at work and told them that I wanted to 'casually get it out' when I never said that. It really annoyed me and those were people I knew! But strangely enough I would be okay with it if it were strangers/people I would never meet haha
@spartan4life now THAT is out of line. I mean, your picture, really?!
Now, speaking of prenatal and iron- I'm having a hard time spacing them out and especially knowing when to take the iron since I'm supposed to be on an empty stomach. BUT I found that it gives me diarrhea and my stomach cramps (not super horribly but it's not fun). So how do you guys manage this? Is there anything (other than orange juice) I can have with iron?
Now, speaking of prenatal and iron- I'm having a hard time spacing them out and especially knowing when to take the iron since I'm supposed to be on an empty stomach. BUT I found that it gives me diarrhea and my stomach cramps (not super horribly but it's not fun). So how do you guys manage this? Is there anything (other than orange juice) I can have with iron?
I’ve been on iron supplements for the majority of my life and I’ve always been told to take them with food (just not dairy products) because they will mess up your stomach.
@chyvie hm, I’ve heard about dairy products but I’ve also heard about avoiding raw veggies, whole grains (high fiber foods) and eggs as well. Does this mean I can eat it with normal food so long as it doesn’t include those? Because that would make my life a little easier- just too bad I eat a lot of fiber and dairy!
ETA: what am I talking about, I don’t even eat that much dairy as my fiancé is lactose intolerant to I get lactose free milk now instead of almond/rice etc since I figured I should have some calcium for he baby. But I’d easily make the switch if it means taking iron with my morning smoothie!
I haven't heard that but I think the best is to take it with a glass of orange juice as vitamin c helps absorb it the most I know calcium and antacids are a big no no.
Me 33 DH 41 TTC since 2016 Due: October 12, 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada
Re: Questions - July 13, 2018!
I’m still planning to eat before heading to the hospital if possible.
I know different hospitals have different policies.
ETA I tried to eat in the morning before we left for the hospital and just couldn't
My advice: if it's not an emergency, eat before you go in!
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
I found out that one of my friends from my adult activities (who goes through a new partner every 2-3 months it seems) told someone she met in that context about my pregnancy, that I am a SMBC, and some other things such as what I am calling Blast.
On the one hand, I understand talking to friends about things that you find interesting, talking about friends, etc. But where are you comfortable with people talking to other people (especially people you haven’t met) when it comes to your kids?
I had kind of a similar situation when we first announced our pregnancy. I had posted our announcement on IG and an old coworker who now works for a different health system (and who was never very friendly with me or anyone else we worked with) shared my picture and pregnancy news with a vendor we both use. I know I made the information public, but I still don’t feel it was appropriate for her to share it with someone that I hadn’t yet shared the news with (maybe that’s a UO).
My advice is if it's not an emergency...eat before you go in!
Dandelion - October 2018
Angel "Aurora" - July 2020
Angel "Sawyer" - May 2021
Angel "Maxine" - January 2022
Angel "Violet" - March 2022
Baby Dove due March 2023
Anyone have anything to add? Trying not to worry but it’s just what I do.
@spartan4life now THAT is out of line. I mean, your picture, really?!
Now, speaking of prenatal and iron- I'm having a hard time spacing them out and especially knowing when to take the iron since I'm supposed to be on an empty stomach. BUT I found that it gives me diarrhea and my stomach cramps (not super horribly but it's not fun). So how do you guys manage this? Is there anything (other than orange juice) I can have with iron?
TTC since 2016
Due: October 12, 2018
Location: Ontario, Canada
ETA: what am I talking about, I don’t even eat that much dairy as my fiancé is lactose intolerant to I get lactose free milk now instead of almond/rice etc since I figured I should have some calcium for he baby. But I’d easily make the switch if it means taking iron with my morning smoothie!
I know calcium and antacids are a big no no.
TTC since 2016
Due: October 12, 2018
Location: Ontario, Canada