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pineconey · April 2014

my sweet DH posted this on FB yesterday:

I know you all mean well, but if you could not make suggestions anymore on how to "get this baby going", that would be fantastic. I don't have a problem with being asked if baby is here yet, but in my personal opinion you're crossing a line telling my wife to "have sex!" and "rub these places" and whatnot. We've done our research and will be having our child when he/she is ready. Thanks for understanding.

which was super nice, but now i'm dealing with the passive-agressive backlash from friends and family via messages. i just want to disappear...

Mamamonzo · April 2014

@mrscrcalli‌ you got this ! Hang in there mama

SnAiLtRaILz · April 2014

ColleenSwerb said:
DH got up with DS, cleaned the kitchen, made breakfast, and is taking DS with him to Lowe's in a bit. That means I get to shower in peace and get some stuff done around here. AND I'm getting my hair cut this afternoon and probably popping into a few stores, just because I can.

So much for peacing out!

knotty-girl · April 2014

celticlullaby said:
My belly has been constantly rock hard since yesterday. It's so freaking annoying, and it doesn't seem like contractions of anything. Just a whole new level of discomfort. Grrr...

Hoping it's somehow doing something useful to my insides and not just feeling like I'm being punched in the gut when try to roll in my sleep for funsies.

Mine was doing this yesterday too. I think it's BH, but it's some of the first "contractions" I've ever felt. And it was freaking me out because I saw my doctor yesterday and he said he'll see me on Wednesday, if I don't have the baby before then. If this baby comes early, it's definitely not going to be before Easter (says me). But it did light a fire under DH's ass and he took yesterday and today off- car seats are getting installed today.

BiggerinRealLife · April 2014

Three hours of crappy sleep and I have to go to an after-baby care class and retain information?!? DH had better be taking really good notes.

I don't get it. I got great sleep for the first time in weeks night before last. And now it's like I'm being punished.

knotty-girl · April 2014

I'm like THIS close to being able to AW post my nursery. I'm soooo excited!!

J&NL · April 2014

avidkeo said:
Maybe this is a FTM thing, and maybe also because I haven't had to deal with endless contractions/cramping... and is probably a very big UO, but I'm sure I can share it here.

I really eye roll when people say they were in labor for 56 or what ever hours. thats over 2 days!

Yes I have not been through it but being in a medical field real labor is the part when you can't walk/talk through it, when you dilate from about 6-10cm. Most peoples labor is only for around 6-8 hrs before they start to push. The beginning bit sux but its contractions - not labor!!!

Ok, I know karma will bite my ass! Watch this space in a few days when I've been in labor for 28 hrs.

I could walk for the first 12 hours during my contractions and I even walked myself to the second floor when we got to the hospital during transition. Contractions are a bitch and I definitely consider all of it labor. My mom went through the same thing I did for two days in the hospital so, it can happen.

J&NL · April 2014

@mrscrcalli I know it's harder said than done but try to relax your body as much as you can in between contractions so your cervix can open up. Good luck! I hope it speeds up soon!

Bluebird2318 · April 2014

jellysparkles said:

After her shower, my naked 4 year old "painted" all over herself with about a quarter of a bottle of Bath and Body Works lotion. I did nothing to stop her. I give no fucks.

That sounds sort of like my third trimester parenting method. (FTMs, this is the part where you get out a pad of paper and a pen to write this down.) I do the procrastination math in my head. If I determine that I will get more lazy time out of just letting her make the mess than the time it would take to clean up the mess later then I just let her win the battle.

thomas930 · April 2014

Hugs @pineconey your DH is super sweet.

Lindsay808 · April 2014

jellysparkles said:
Dear DH,

No, I don't want to see Oculus in theatres. It's going to be the same damn horror movie that comes out every two months. Also, I need some labor up in here, so obviously we need to see Captain America.

Seems like the first half of every year consists of the same predictable shitty horror movies. Oh and if you seriously go see Captain America and labor starts, notify me asap. Must be a 4/15 DD secret...

eireyes · April 2014

Just got to snuggle this guy for two hours while everyone else is at home. :x

Totally worth the wait ladies with inside babies, I promise!

sking72 · April 2014

Little accomplishments: brushing my hair, brushing my teeth, washing my face. Today feels great. The even better part? I did it all without SO being here, I can do this mom thing after all!

pineconey · April 2014

ColleenSwerb said:
@pineconey‌
Seriously just become a hermit. It's easier and will make you slightly less stabby.

3 weeks into that lifestyle already...

Bluebird2318 · April 2014

All this Captain America talk reminds me that MIL will be in town starting next week which means DH and I may actually get to go see it while she babysits. Marvel-based induction, here I come!

JessieAlbin · April 2014

jellysparkles said:
Dear DH,

No, I don't want to see Oculus in theatres. It's going to be the same damn horror movie that comes out every two months. Also, I need some labor up in here, so obviously we need to see Captain America.

We saw captain America last week and oculus this morning. DH drags me to all the movies. Oculus wasn't that great, stick to your guns and see Captain America.

pineconey · April 2014

I don't know how much more I can take. Thought I reached the end of my rope over a week ago, but I'm still hanging on by a thread. The reflux and the mucus (coughing/gagging/spitting) is taking a toll on my sanity. Not to mention that I go through about 200 tissues a day, so it's honestly getting really expensive. We estimate that we've spent well over $100 in tissues alone this pregnancy.

I dread getting up each day because I have such little hope left anymore that I'm ever going to go into labor. I'm scared that I'm going to end up seriously depressed before the baby even gets here and I'll have zero fighting chance against PPD.
No amount of tricks or tips help to "jump start" labor. I've tried just about everything that my doc approves of (no castor oil) and still nothing. This sucks so much. If I wasn't so miserable overall it wouldn't be so bad, but I just feel trapped in my own body.
I know I'm not alone- ((hugs)) to those of you who are struggling too.

Twirple · April 2014

Big HUGS @pineconey. I really hope your LO makes their appearance soon so you can get some relief.

Stace0616 · April 2014

Hugs to you, @pineconey‌!! It's hard when you're already taking it one day at a time to be hopeful that "today is THE day". I've been worried about PPD too with how painful the past few days have been physically and emotionally, but I'm just hanging onto the hope that once he DOES get here, it'll all be worth it.

People do this more than once for a reason, right? I just assume we can't see that reason yet :-/ I wish I could offer some good advice but really can only commiserate with you at this point!

irisheyez7 · April 2014

It wouldn't be a good meal if I didn't get some of it on my bump.

Pregnancy is so glamorous!

Bluebird2318 · April 2014

Hugs, @Pineconey! Endure, endure, endure. It can't be much longer now. Every day I am hoping to hear that good news. I am so sorry you're struggling. It really sucks when "soon" isn't soon enough.

All fingers crossed for you!

JessieAlbin · April 2014

Hugs, @pineconey‌ ... Kiddo, quit messing around, your momma has had it waiting on you. Make it happen!

avidkeo · April 2014

Hugs @pineconey‌!

BiggerinRealLife · April 2014

@pineconey I'm so sorry hon. I wish so much this wasn't so hard on you. Praying for your sanity and for no PPD.

deidremaria · April 2014

AW: my little sis was talking to baby

pineconey · April 2014

@celticlullaby‌ the phones have been on DND all day and DH and I have done a lot of napping.

pineconey · April 2014

Do I have to go see captain America to get this kid out? That seems to be the standard...

Serenla · April 2014

((((((@pineconey)))))))) I wish we were closer so I could show up with a bottle of red and help you relax.

spano41 · April 2014

Does anyone know if they sell Brewers yeast at whole foods?

avidkeo · April 2014

DD for me, absolutely no sign whatsoever of anything at all happening and our nearest cinema is 2hrs away! No Captain America for me! Guess I'll have to use old fashioned methods...

Serenla · April 2014

((((@mrscrcalli‌)))) You can do it love!

thomas930 · April 2014

Apparently I overdid it today by folding 6 loads of laundry....not washing, just foldiing. TMI, passed two clots, not real big so not overly concerned, and feeling pretty run down and sleepy.

Rogue237 · April 2014

pineconey said:
Do I have to go see captain America to get this kid out? That seems to be the standard...

It only furthered my BH contractions that have been going on for a week, but at least it's a good movie.

Stace0616 · April 2014

All I have accomplished today: showering. And even that left me crying and yelping in the bathroom. I want my body back ASAP. DH now has a cold too, so he's trying to do stuff around the house, but we are both just miserable.

Baby is allowed to stay in a couple more days for his father's sake. But then it's time to get this show on the road!!

Stace0616 · April 2014

celticlullaby said:
My mother just sent yet another passive aggressive message about how I should bring (aka fly cross country) DS out to see her. I'm usually good about ignoring her, but right now I'm sorely tempted to point out that I'll have a newborn in a few days, so it'll be awhile, and maybe she should fly out here to meet both of her grandsons first. God, I want to be bitchy right now, even though I know it's totally immature. WWA14D?

I'm pretty straightforward with my mom so I would have NO problem telling her that she either comes here or waits a few months. Luckily, nothing could keep that woman from her grandchild so it's not an issue. My MIL on the other hand, wants us to drive 300 miles to them ASAP! So if you figure out to how to tactfully say "you come here" let me know!!

Twirple · April 2014

No labor here. We got the oil changed in my car today, went out for lunch, got DS some new shoes and made a quick trip to Target. When we got home, I put DS down for a nap and I serialized my pump parts and tried some nipple stimulation (so far a total failure) then took a short nap myself. Now I'm waiting for DH to come back from his run, then we'll go over to my Mom's house for dinner.

twinklemoon · April 2014

Hugs to you @pineconey‌.

I got new tires on my car today...now I feel like it's a safe vehicle for the LO.

Tferr02 · April 2014

My mom left today. It is officially just my little family here now. Monday will be my first day home alone all day with a 2 year old and a newborn. I'm scared. Luckily it's only for 4 days and then DH goes on vacation for 10 days so we can visit his family.

chichi589 · April 2014

Took my 8 day old to the zoo today. Got lots of stares when I took him out of his stroller to change him. Like people really sit inside for 6 weeks? It's not like I set him down and I even put him on my SOs lap to change him because public bathrooms are gross. He was covered 98% of the time but fresh air is good for everyone come onnnn it's just like a walk. Vent over I will AW our first family picture!

Tferr02 · April 2014

They have been asleep like this for 2 hours now. I want to go to bed now, but I hate waking them up when they are both sleeping so good. I also have no clue how my DH can fall asleep holding him, I'm too scared to do that

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