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*** Central Pa Moms-to-be Check-In
Hi ladies, this is the Central Pa, moms-to-be check-in, which will be posted once a week. If you would like to be added to the list please respond below with your EDD, what # child this is for you, and if you know what you're having.
I'm sorry that I didn't copy the previous list from the old board so we are missing some moms-to-be on here.
**Please respond with some QOTW ideas too if you have any. Thanks & have a great day!!
rsweethart, baby #2, girl, EDD 12/20/08
Merr818, boy, EDD 1/2/09
Dan&Maggie, boy, EDD 1/13/09
frecklygrrl, boy, EDD 1/22/09
Christina617, boy, EDD 1/23/09
fxz109, surprise, EDD 2/18/09
Mrskatieb, EDD 2/25/09
KeriMichelle, EDD 3/4/09
poundcake, baby girl #2, EDD 4/1/09
LClaire, baby girl #2, 4/10/09
banbear2, EDD 4/18/09
Emmy323, EDD 4/20/09
RosePkes, EDD 5/21/09
GBL77, EDD 5/25/09
bonnylass, EDD 6/14/09
lindyanne, EDD 7/14/09
Megan.10.06, EDD 8/4/09
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QOTW
1) Who will be in the labor and delivery room with you? Will you allow visitors while you are in labor?
2) How are you feeling? Any updates?
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Re: *** Central Pa Moms-to-be Check-In
1) Other than Drs and Nurses - DH. That's it. I worried that my mom would be hurt but she actually took it really well. She said you have to do what's right for you, very sweet of her. Definitely no visitors while in labor but if I'm up for it after delivery later in the day or the following day, sure.
2) Feeling great! I may actually be starting to get a little energy back. I had a Dr. appt yesterday. I haven't gained any weight but they're not concerned. Plenty of time for that. We heard Pumpkin's heartbeat and even movement on the dopler. I can't wait to actually feel him/her move! We schedule our big u/s at our January appt for later in January, yay!
2) How are you feeling? Any updates? I feel fine physically. You all probably know my recent updates..........I'm jsut anxiously awaiting my u/s on thursday to see what we do next.
Who will be in labor and delivery with me?
Just DH - I hate that feeling of vulnerability when I'm sick/in pain. I don't want anyone to see me until after the baby is born.
How am I feeling/updates?
Feeling good, and I'm not nearly as hungry as I have been. I keep underestimating my size and running into things - I guess the clumsy stage has arrived!
1. I really haven't decided who I will let in the delivery room. I think it all depends on how I am feeling and what mood I am in. It might be nice to have my mom there along with DH when I deliver, but if she gets on my nerves...she's outta there! Haha! If I'm feeling well and have an epidural that works, I wouldn't mind having other visitors that are (my) close family while I'm in labor. My MIL was a nurse in L&D for a long time and actually think she could be very helpful, so I probably wouldn't mind having her around for a bit. It all depends on how I'm feeling though!
2. Still feeling very good!
1. DH and I will be the only ones in the delivery room. I might have my mom and mother in law stop by during labor depending on how things go. Im still up in the air about that.
2. Im still feeling pretty good. I cant believe how close Im getting to full term and sometimes thinking about it makes me a little emotional. Its just wild to think that Im going to be a mommy soon.
OK, since I just had my first ultrasound, I guess you can add me to the list. EDD for our first was set this afternoon for July 22. Yikes -- that was earlier than we thought!
As for the delivery room, just DH & the docs. Depends how labor goes, if I'll let anyone else visit.
I'm feeling overwhelmed, but in a good way. Just heard tadpole's healthy heartbeat an hour and a half ago, and we weren't really expecting to be able to do that. Still staring at u/s pics. And I'm hungry. Like. All. The. Time.
1) We're planning on it being just me & DH (drs and nurses). SIL & MIL want to be there during my labor but we've decided that we want it to be just us. We'll leave open the possibility but we're not making any promises.
2) Zantac is my new best friend. Acid reflux started last week. I didn't realize how uncomfortable that can be.
TTC since Jan 07. Dx with PCOS Jan 08
1) Just DH and I will be in the room during labor and delivery. Thankfully, I don't think anyone else wants to be there, because I wouldn't want them there, anyway...
2) I'm still feeling pretty good. Huge, but good. I swear the baby had a growth spurt last week after everyone told me how small I looked at Thanksgiving. I felt hiccups for the first time last week and that was soooo cool! And I passed my 3 hour glucose! I measured big again at my last appt, but only 2cm, and it was a doctor I'd never seen before. She wasn't concerned.
** just wanted to butt in**
I really wanted it to be just DH and I in the delivery room but I knew my mother would be hurt so I invited her and to make things equal I invited MIL as well. I was SO happy that they were there, it was such an amazing thing and I am glad they were there to share it with me.
(they were up at my head and did not see any of the goodies.... I must say too that I could have cared less who was there at that point... there were 14 hospital personnel and mom, DH, and MIL.
I'm butting in too, I hope you girls don't mind!
After reading these responses, I want to be pregnant again! Labor and delivery was such a nice experience for me - except before the epi when I started having the bad contractions.
I just had DH in for the delivery. Although his cousin actually came into "foyer" area outside of my room while I was pushing and was trying to look throught the window of the door...wtf?! The nurse chased her away.
My mom, dad, DH's two aunts and his cousin all came in and out during labor which helped take my mind of it. They all waited in the waiting room while I pushed for two hours.
1) My first pregnancy it was my DH and Mom...but things changed quickly when I was told I had to have a c-section..went down to just DH, THEN...I had to be put to sleep, and it was just me...all alone
No other visitors. Well, my Dad and my sister stopped by to give me their love before I went in for the c-section. I didn't mind.
2) I am feeling good so far...had my 16 week apt today, heartbeat was good and strong, scheduled my big U/S for January 9th...I am so excited!
1. DH is the only one in during delivery. I don't know if his mom and dad will rush to the hospital. If they do, I'd let them in depending on how I was feeling. I'd let my one close friend in too but no one else that is close enough to get here in time would be allowed in.
2. I am feeling great other than being tired. I think my chest is already growing which is the one thing I was dreading. I have my first dr appointment next week so I am really just looking forward to that.
1. For Sierra while laboring, my dad, MIL, mom, DH, and two friends were there (one of which use to be a L&D nurse)...which was nice because it made time go faster. During the actual birth my DH and mom hid behind a curtain and my two friends stood by my head. I honestly didn't care who was present, all I cared about was meeting my baby. My outlook is kinda the same this time, except I'd like to go completely natural this time so who knows what will happen in the delivery room.
2. Bags are packed, car seat bases went in today, and clothes are washed for baby...I think I'm as ready as I can be?! The doctor is estimating the baby to be upper 8 pounds, so I don't want her to cook too much longer.
I think I'm ready to be added now...yesterdays appt made me feel a little better about everything. My EDD is 8/2/09
1. I'm planning on having DH and my mom with me in the delivery room. The main reason I am having my mom with me is to help calm down my DH because he is rather high strung and I have a feeling he may drive me nuts once things start getting pretty intense. Don't get me wrong, I love my DH to death but he can be a lot to handle in exciting type situations. Plus it will be nice to have my mom there.
2. I'm feeling much better after my appt yesterday although I'm not too excited about my progesterone levels. Doctor says it is in the normal range...just on the low side of normal. I will continue to get butt shots every week along with the suppositories I take every other night. I just wish it was higher so I can relax more. Seeing the heartbeat and having everything measuring on track is helping me to calm down a bit. I hope this means I can actually sleep at night. Other than that, I'm feeling pretty good. I get pretty tired in the afternoon/evening hours and my stomach gets upset right before bed but nothing too bad. I'll take all the symptoms just so I know that things are progessing.