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abrazz · June 2014

I had a dream last night this baby was a boy and I decided that I wanted to get pregnant again and try for another girl. I woke up sweating and at 9:00am I'm calling the urologist to set up an appointment for DH snippy snip snip time

TallMomma29 · June 2014

The recent water breaking birth announcements now have me convinced that my water will break before going to the hospital (most likely in a very messy way), I will end up taking a cab to the hospital, and assuming I do not get stuck in traffic and give birth in the back of the taxi, I will get to the hospital too late for drugs, and I will break my tailbone pushing the baby out. Because obviously that's the rational take away, right?! ;-).

Emilyfae · June 2014

@TallMomma29 You are too funny! So, is your DH going to be gone for sure on/around your due date?

I have a feeling I'm going to be forced into a c-section because this pregnancy is going way too smoothly.

ichamommy · June 2014

So the newborn pics in the Birth Annoucement thread are really freakin me out. As a FTM, my brain hasn't exactly comprehended the link between humans/babies being born and where they come from aka my vajayjay.... I'm still waiting for the huge aha moment when I become a mother for the first time and hold this "parasite" in my arms when he/she becomes my "human baby".

Am I the only FTM feeling this way?

ETA because Birth is not Bith

TallMomma29 · June 2014

Emilyfae said:
@TallMomma29 You are too funny! So, is your DH going to be gone for sure on/around your due date?
I have a feeling I'm going to be forced into a c-section because this pregnancy is going way too smoothly.

@emilyfae, it's all up in the air! He was supposed to be gone this week and be here next week, but he came back early, and now is supposed to leave on Monday for 2 weeks (i.e. Week 38 and 39). Ahh! Hopefully LO decides to be a procrastinator and comes late, but I am resigning myself to this thing going down super crazy.

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TallMomma29 · June 2014

jessa8907 said:

ichabody said:

So the newborn pics in the Birth Annoucement thread are really freakin me out. As a FTM, my brain hasn't exactly comprehended the link between humans/babies being born and where they come from aka my vajayjay.... I'm still waiting for the huge aha moment when I become a mother for the first time and hold this "parasite" in my arms when he/she becomes my "human baby".

Am I the only FTM feeling this way?

ETA because Birth is not Bith

I just wish the ladies who have already popped their baby out would start talking about the gross post-partum stuff already.

I want to know what to expect!

ETA: And yes, I know I could just google it, but I want all my lady friends here to tell me all about it.

I have been preparing/horrifying myself by stalking the May/June boards, but I agree that I'd rather start hearing it from the people here that we've come to know!

(Also, I want someone to share about the grossness so I don't have to break the ice sharing mine since I'll be one of the earlier ones! ;-)).

[Deleted User] · June 2014

Well, today is the most self-conscious I've felt my entire pregnancy. One woman looked at me and commented that I look miserable (yes true, I haven't slept well in a week, but thanks for confirming that). Another woman looked at my chest and goes, "Oh, your sisters are ready for that baby, huh!!" I wasn't even sure how to respond to that one.

TallMomma29 · June 2014

shanicenicolle said:

TallMomma29 said:

The recent water breaking birth announcements now have me convinced that my water will break before going to the hospital (most likely in a very messy way), I will end up taking a cab to the hospital, and assuming I do not get stuck in traffic and give birth in the back of the taxi, I will get to the hospital too late for drugs, and I will break my tailbone pushing the baby out. Because obviously that's the rational take away, right?! ;-).

Maybe you'll get a John Travolta looking taxi driver though (From his look who's talking days not Pulp fiction days) lol

I am hoping for this! At the very least someone with some character worthy of GIFing in the birth story! ;-)

Soon2BMrsN · June 2014

jnnfrrose6 said:

Soon2BMrsN said:

TallMomma29 said:
Random question for the STMs: can you comfortably wear fitted yoga pants with the mesh underwear they give you at the hospital? Trying to figure out what kind of comfy pants to pack for going home. I was totally planning on lulu lemon wunder unders and forgot about the whole bleeding situation :-/
Yoga pants are perfect PP, I think. They are comfy and keep everything feeling like it's not all going to fall out (sorry for that visual...) However, I can't bring myself to wear the mesh panties once I'm out of the hospital. I's rather ruin the cheap Hanes I buy for PP and have to change my pad more often if it means I can maintain some dignity.

How are granny panties any more dignified than the mesh panties? Then again, the granny panties I bought pre-baby so I wouldn't ruin my good stuff conveniently went directly across my incision line and were super uncomfortable as a result, so that may be why I actually preferred the mesh.
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I don't know, they were just itchy and felt like diapers to me. They also seem to stick to my c-section incision worse than regular underwear. I personally don't feel close to normal PP until I shower at home and wear regular underwear, but to each her own.

purpleXdandelion · June 2014

LeaLupins said:
Another woman looked at my chest and goes, "Oh, your sisters are ready for that baby, huh!!" I wasn't even sure how to respond to that one.

People are awesome. A couple months ago, a friend from high school (who I get together with 1-2x a year now) was like "wow your boobs are HUGE!!!" uhh yup. I've always been large chested and self conscious of it, so I just looooove hearing that. :-L But DH likes them, so there. [-(

middleschoolmommy · June 2014

TallMomma29 said:

ichabody said:

So the newborn pics in the Birth Annoucement thread are really freakin me out. As a FTM, my brain hasn't exactly comprehended the link between humans/babies being born and where they come from aka my vajayjay.... I'm still waiting for the huge aha moment when I become a mother for the first time and hold this "parasite" in my arms when he/she becomes my "human baby". Am I the only FTM feeling this way? ETA because Birth is not Bith

I just wish the ladies who have already popped their baby out would start talking about the gross post-partum stuff already.

I want to know what to expect!

ETA: And yes, I know I could just google it, but I want all my lady friends here to tell me all about it.
I have been preparing/horrifying myself by stalking the May/June boards, but I agree that I'd rather start hearing it from the people here that we've come to know! (Also, I want someone to share about the grossness so I don't have to break the ice sharing mine since I'll be one of the earlier ones! ;-)).

So, my stuff wasn't so bad since my little man came out so early and he was tiny. I never needed any pain meds afterwards, but I did have cramps. They felt like really bad period cramps. There was soooooooo much blood the first time I got up to use the bathroom. I had to hold this giant pad thing under me while I walked to the bathroom because I was leaking so badly. I bled heavily for a week with lots of clots. Some were VERY large.

I can't imagine what it would have been like with a full term baby. My bleeding stopped about 4 weeks after birth. My hips are the only thing that is still bothering me. They have gotten better with stretches, but still not 100%.

likeanoldtimemovie · June 2014

Matthew930 said:

likeanoldtimemovie said:

@Summerlovin314 DH is obsessed with that song "Wiggle" for some reason. My butt used to be tiny being that I used to be 120 lbs. Now it's actually really nice. I've relished the times when I've been able to shake it and I'm going to be sad to see it go. Keep twerking, girl!!!
Omg, my husband is obsessed with that song.

i just heard that song the other day for the first time, and i thought it was HILARIOUS, given the state i'm in right now...then i remembered my 4 yo was in the car with me and changed it...mommy. fail.

It took me way too long to realize what Flo Rida's "Blow My Whistle" song was about... as in, our 7yo would sing it in her room while playing Barbies before I caught on.

It's a catchy tune, in my defense!

chrinikki1 · June 2014

Piggy backing off @jessa8907‌ I vote a thread is started (maybe by @eadams08‌ post) that's called something like THE GROSS STUFF during/after Labor. Ohhhh ya, I want to hear all the nastiness that goes down!

emineminem · June 2014

I totally agree @chrinikki1‌! You guys should start all the fun PP threads! "Gross shit that happened/is happening," "Breastfeeding tips/questions," etc...

Also, I love the wedding pics @JamieSejkora‌! We should do a GTKY thread to AW wedding pics! I just got married last July so I'm still obsessed with all things wedding

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zellatrix · June 2014

tundrabunny said:

missquela said:

I totally agree @chrinikki1‌! You guys should start all the fun PP threads! "Gross shit that happened/is happening," "Breastfeeding tips/questions," etc...

Also, I love the wedding pics @JamieSejkora‌! We should do a GTKY thread to AW wedding pics! I just got married last July so I'm still obsessed with all things wedding

I totally want to AW my wedding photos. They were in fucking Iceland for cripessake. But DH is totally neurotic about privacy and doesn't want me to post them on a public forum. Gah. So frustrating.

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Could you blur faces?

jnnfrrose6 · June 2014

zarkarella said:

missquela said:

I totally agree @chrinikki1‌! You guys should start all the fun PP threads! "Gross shit that happened/is happening," "Breastfeeding tips/questions," etc... Also, I love the wedding pics @JamieSejkora‌! We should do a GTKY thread to AW wedding pics! I just got married last July so I'm still obsessed with all things wedding

I totally want to AW my wedding photos. They were in fucking Iceland for cripessake. But DH is totally neurotic about privacy and doesn't want me to post them on a public forum. Gah. So frustrating.
End quote Could you blur faces?

Or use any that don't show people, just some of the details?

chrinikki1 · June 2014

Since I'm on bed rest I can't shop for my shower hostess gifts unless online. I printed out what I wanted and he went to Brighton to buy the gift. I love this man!

Clearly, the give him space and down time daily is working! I think he almost likes me again

Kabee4 · June 2014

WWYD? I have received 2 hand me down car seats. They both expire in August. While I appreciate people trying to save us money, I guess they didn't realize the car seats would/do expire. When researching how to get rid of them, it basically says to break them down into pieces so they will recycle and nobody will try to use them.

I was explaining the dilemma to MIL and she suggested to donate them and let the donation center deal with it. I feel pretty bad about this option in case someone would buy it. But it I also is less work for this tired pregnant lady.

Would you break them down, donate them, or another option?

[Deleted User] · June 2014

Kabee4 said:

WWYD? I have received 2 hand me down car seats. They both expire in August. While I appreciate people trying to save us money, I guess they didn't realize the car seats would/do expire. When researching how to get rid of them, it basically says to break them down into pieces so they will recycle and nobody will try to use them. I was explaining the dilemma to MIL and she suggested to donate them and let the donation center deal with it. I feel pretty bad about this option in case someone would buy it. But it I also is less work for this tired pregnant lady. Would you break them down, donate them, or another option?

I would cut the straps/break them down for sure.

marsalisails · June 2014

LeaLupins said:

Kabee4 said:

WWYD? I have received 2 hand me down car seats. They both expire in August. While I appreciate people trying to save us money, I guess they didn't realize the car seats would/do expire. When researching how to get rid of them, it basically says to break them down into pieces so they will recycle and nobody will try to use them.

I was explaining the dilemma to MIL and she suggested to donate them and let the donation center deal with it. I feel pretty bad about this option in case someone would buy it. But it I also is less work for this tired pregnant lady.

Would you break them down, donate them, or another option?

I would cut the straps/break them down for sure.

I don't know what kind of cat seat you have, but they don't seem that difficult to do yourself actually.

kwh33ls · June 2014

@Kabee4‌ , could you store them until after your LO comes? Then you'd maybe feel more inclined to break them down, but without adding another task to your list. That'd prolly be my choice, as wiped out as I am lately.

purpleXdandelion · June 2014

@Kabee4‌ honestly, I'd cut the straps and throw them in a big random dumpster (like one at an apartment complex or business something). Cuz I'm lazy.

Kabee4 · June 2014

One is huge. It is the Britax regent. That is the one overwhelming me. The other one it a chicco keyfit.

@symphony4586‌ do they only have that deal once a year? The baby stuff is overtaking our home so we don't have much storage.

[Deleted User] · June 2014

symphony4586 said:

If you have room to store them wait until Babies R Us has another one of their trade in events then turn them in to get a discount on another bigger piece of baby gear you need. Then you'll get a good deal on something you want and they'll take care of disposing of them for you. Win-win!

This is a good idea!

I just wouldn't necessarily trust somewhere I donated to to dispose of car seats that are expiring so I would keep them until you either recycle them yourself or trade them in at BRU. If you don't do that, you could also see if there's a Safe Kids in your area that could help you properly get rid of the seats.

Big+Lil · June 2014

After an internal, my doctor said he didn't feel a mucus plug. I am disappointed that now I don't get the opportunity to post a pic and ask if it's my mp.

Emilyfae · June 2014

I had an appointment yesterday and my Dr. told me that she could get a fingertip in my cervix and that it's ripening. I asked her if that meant I may deliver early and she said "I honestly have no idea." She was hilarious though. She called me "Honey" and "Baby" (we're in Georgia) and was telling me about how she's 10 weeks pregnant. DH was in the room and she was doing the 34 week internal and Strep B, so DH got to see someone stick a swab in my butthole. He thought that was pretty funny.

[Deleted User] · June 2014

Found my sitz bath last night. My ass is now prepared for postpartum.

jnnfrrose6 · June 2014

Emilyfae said:

I had an appointment yesterday and my Dr. told me that she could get a fingertip in my cervix and that it's ripening. I asked her if that meant I may deliver early and she said "I honestly have no idea." She was hilarious though. She called me "Honey" and "Baby" (we're in Georgia) and was telling me about how she's 10 weeks pregnant. DH was in the room and she was doing the 34 week internal and Strep B, so DH got to see someone stick a swab in my butthole. He thought that was pretty funny.

Um, what? That's not what they did for my strep B.

Emilyfae · June 2014

jnnfrrose6 said:

Emilyfae said:

I had an appointment yesterday and my Dr. told me that she could get a fingertip in my cervix and that it's ripening. I asked her if that meant I may deliver early and she said "I honestly have no idea." She was hilarious though. She called me "Honey" and "Baby" (we're in Georgia) and was telling me about how she's 10 weeks pregnant. DH was in the room and she was doing the 34 week internal and Strep B, so DH got to see someone stick a swab in my butthole. He thought that was pretty funny.

Um, what? That's not what they did for my strep B.

Well, she did the swab as part of my internal exam, then went a little lower.

Mayo Clinic describes it as this: During a group B strep test, your health care provider will swab your vagina and rectum and send the samples to a lab for testing.

[Deleted User] · June 2014

Balls. I forgot the group B swab is coming soon. I so much prefer appointments where I don't have to shed my pants.

marsalisails · June 2014

LeaLupins said:
Found my sitz bath last night. My ass is now prepared for postpartum.

I dug this puppy out a week or so ago when I got DS' s baby clothes out...good to go!!

mrscurlygurl · June 2014

I'm pretty sure there was no butt swabbing in my group B test...it was super quick too. Maybe she was just really good at it? It was negative though, so woo hoo!

[Deleted User] · June 2014

I remember the swab with DS being super quick. If they hadn't told me they were swabbing my rectum, as well, I probably wouldn't have even really noticed.

jnnfrrose6 · June 2014

Emilyfae said:

jnnfrrose6 said:

Emilyfae said:

I had an appointment yesterday and my Dr. told me that she could get a fingertip in my cervix and that it's ripening. I asked her if that meant I may deliver early and she said "I honestly have no idea." She was hilarious though. She called me "Honey" and "Baby" (we're in Georgia) and was telling me about how she's 10 weeks pregnant. DH was in the room and she was doing the 34 week internal and Strep B, so DH got to see someone stick a swab in my butthole. He thought that was pretty funny.

Um, what? That's not what they did for my strep B.

Well, she did the swab as part of my internal exam, then went a little lower.

Mayo Clinic describes it as this: During a group B strep test, your health care provider will swab your vagina and rectum and send the samples to a lab for testing.

Well I'm not going to say my midwife didn't go near my butt, but it certainly didn't feel like it. I'd like to think I'd know the difference if someone was swabbing my vagina vs. my rectum.

Emilyfae · June 2014

Emilyfae said:

jnnfrrose6 said:

Emilyfae said:

I had an appointment yesterday and my Dr. told me that she could get a fingertip in my cervix and that it's ripening. I asked her if that meant I may deliver early and she said "I honestly have no idea." She was hilarious though. She called me "Honey" and "Baby" (we're in Georgia) and was telling me about how she's 10 weeks pregnant. DH was in the room and she was doing the 34 week internal and Strep B, so DH got to see someone stick a swab in my butthole. He thought that was pretty funny.

Um, what? That's not what they did for my strep B.

Well, she did the swab as part of my internal exam, then went a little lower.

Mayo Clinic describes it as this: During a group B strep test, your health care provider will swab your vagina and rectum and send the samples to a lab for testing.

Well I'm not going to say my midwife didn't go near my butt, but it certainly didn't feel like it. I'd like to think I'd know the difference if someone was swabbing my vagina vs. my rectum.

I barely felt it, but DH acts like a teenager and giggled after Dr. left.

Emilyfae · June 2014

I am really annoyed right now.

My boss told our receptionist that she is eligible for vacation this year and she shouldn't be because she is a part time employee. I really am not sure what to do about it because we work in a small office and I don't want to be that person who is like "No, I don't think so." This has been bothering me for awhile, especially because the receptionist keeps ranting about how she is going to NEED a vacation with me going on maternity leave, as though she is going to be taking on all of my responsibilities while I'm gone (she isn't).

She just came up to me and asked about the week of July 14th because she was planning to take vacation that week. THE WEEK BEFORE I AM DUE. I told her she had better talk to our boss about that.

I mean... WTF? I get that she doesn't have to plan her (should be non-existent) vacation around my due date, but in such a small office it is common courtesy to make sure it is not going to put an unnecessary burden on your coworkers.

I am just really annoyed about the whole thing and had to vent.

ETA: I wanted to clarify, my boss is not a type-A person and often gets confused about particulars like this. She was even nervous letting me take vacation last year as a full time employee because she didn't fully understand my benefits. Another reason why this is irritating me.

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Sorry, in the grey!

You could always say to your boss "So and so told me she has vacation this year. I really hope my maternity leave doesn't interfere with her plans. I thought part-time employees didn't get vacation until ___ date, so I hope we don't leave you short staffed." A little tricky, but you don't sound bitchy or like you're trying to be the one to ruin everyone's fun.

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jnnfrrose6 · June 2014

I finally spoke to someone who knows what they're talking about with my insurance and breast pump coverage. Just submitted my order for a Medela PISA. I have one from last time around with DS that is still good, but I figured I might as well take advantage of the covered one from insurance and then I don't have to lug it back and forth from work everyday. Yay!

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