Been up nursing for several hours. Doesn't look like sleep is imminent...Tell me something, anything! Are you in labor? Are you nursing? Are you hungry? What's up?
We get to go home today!! The nurses keep coming in and asking if they could take DD so we can get some rest. They really just want baby snuggles. "No! My baby snuggles, all for me!" Can't wait to be home and in my own bed.
I was up until about 3:30 am with back labor. Finally found a sleeping position that got her off my back and got abut 3 hours of sleep. Now wondering if the labor will return or not.
Married 10/06
Baby Girl "C" arrived on 10/07/14 (39 weeks, 6 days)
I'm up nursing. Every 3 hours, like clockwork. My whole body is still painfully swollen, but the on call doc said I was exaggerating, and that it's normal for lower legs to swell.
I'm super glad we only bought one pack of newborn diapers. We made it through half the pack, then moved up. He is a monster baby.
@FamousEa sorry you're sore!
@Syllessa Hope your swelling goes down. Mine was worse after than when I was pregnant.
Up nursing over here too. The last two nights she slept awesome, not last night! I think DH is getting annoyed that I keep holding her but sometimes it's the only way I get sleep!
I'm happy for all you mommies out there that are holding your little bundles of joys!! For everyone else though I'm sure this picture pretty much sums up how we're feeling!
We 're up nursing. Hoping to get released today. Teddy's bilirubin levels were high when the tested his skin at his 48 hour point, so they had to do a blood test. We should know by 7am our action plan.
I'm up nursing. Every 3 hours, like clockwork. My whole body is still painfully swollen, but the on call doc said I was exaggerating, and that it's normal for lower legs to swell.
I'm super glad we only bought one pack of newborn diapers. We made it through half the pack, then moved up. He is a monster baby.
My baby now breastfeeds, but for some reason doesn't feel like it during the 4am session. So I heat up a bottle, leak out like an ounce of milk from each boob while feeding it to her and now I'm pumping. I can't master the pump and feed thing. Too much shit in the way.
Today was her EDD. She's 3 weeks old and changing before my eyes. I swear, she's not the same baby I put down to sleep 4 hours ago.
I'm joining the Did Way Too Much Yesterday and Now I'm Sore group.
I'm still in bed, but need to get up and let the dogs out and make breakfast. I have lunch with my SIL today, and then I'm going to my MIL's to try and find a picture of DH with his dad when he was a baby. His dad passed last year, and I want to frame a picture of them to put in the nursery.
@Kaylajade8911 I had a spinal with my C-section. I'm not sure exactly what it's from, but it's been getting worse since Tuesday. It's both legs, butt, hips, and belly. It's bad enough that the jeans I wore to my last appt won't fit.
Purchasing last needed supplies this morning. DH finished the tree mural on the wall yesterday so I will totally be awing our nursery today since I have no outside baby to AW yet!
I am also in the "did way too much yesterday, now I'm sore today" club. Made sleep a little rough but I did actually get some shut eye.
I had some weird dreams last night one I woke up from because in the dream I was bleeding pretty bad and I had to check if I really was because it freaked me out. Labor dreams... Luckily none of it is really yet I have too much to finish up this weekend.
I really don't want to be up. I have developed a headache in the past hour and a half that I have been up with DS. He always wakes me up, yet his dad is still sound asleep and he keeps telling me to "shh dad's sleeping" for once it would be nice to get to sleep in. Oh well that's for another day I guess. **Rant over**
@Syllessa swelling over your whole body post c/s doesn't seem normal. Some swelling but not excessive swelling. May want to call the on call doc again.
Hope everyone who is sore from busy Saturdays get some rest today!
FX LO's weight stops dropping so you can go home @theresat858
@TheOtherJacobsons your post makes me so nervous. I don't want to wish away or miss a second of her life but I know I will be so exhausted too! Excited things are going well for you all.
@Syllessa Feel better and stay away from the mean doctor if you can! :-p
I'm awake and I'm not happy about it. I overdid it yesterday cleaning and doing laundry, my back and hips are so sore.
This is me today as well. We ran around all yesterday, to the cider mill and then out to eat as a family. Then I decided it was a good idea to finish organizing the basement. It looks great after I spent nearly 5 hours down there, but I woke up feeling like I was hit by a truck! So sore. Hope we both feel better asap!
Me too. I have a nesting injury. Lol. I decided I needed to scrub every door in my house and the constant up and down was a little much on my stomach, leg and butt muscles. I could barely get up and d own the stairs last night.
My baby now breastfeeds, but for some reason doesn't feel like it during the 4am session. So I heat up a bottle, leak out like an ounce of milk from each boob while feeding it to her and now I'm pumping. I can't master the pump and feed thing. Too much shit in the way.
Today was her EDD. She's 3 weeks old and changing before my eyes. I swear, she's not the same baby I put down to sleep 4 hours ago.
Look into Milkies Milk Savers. They'll collect those precious ounces that leak out!
@savagek7 I'll join you on the overdue couch. Only 2 days for me. I had my NST yesterday and everything was perfect. I'm really glad she's good, but I kinda wanted something to be a little amiss to push the timeline up, but no. I do really hope I don't get to keep any of my next appointments.
I'm up with DS this morning. H was a grumpoppotamus yesterday because he's so tired. Because he keeps staying up too late playing video games. Dude, I think you forget what real tired is like.
I just about throat punched a nurse. They came in and grabbed my baby while I was sleeping to run some tests. The dr came in to tell me the results and after he left I said to the nurse "I hope my daughter is out in the nurses station" she said " we don't have any babies out there" I jumped out of bed so fast. She laughed and said "of course, she's out there sleeping"
Lady, don't you know I just had massive surgery? Don't do that to a new mom
I would have fucking beat her ass! That is not funny at all! At my hospital they have to wake you and have permission before they take your baby anywhere and they bring them back right away. What hospital are you at? I'm still.pregnant and ragey. I'll come beat her ass for you!
I'm actually glad to still be pregnant today. Yesterday was so exhausting that all I could think was "no." I definitely wouldn't be able to go med-free if I went into labor that worn out. I asked DH if we could please try not to see or talk to anyone today.
My baby now breastfeeds, but for some reason doesn't feel like it during the 4am session. So I heat up a bottle, leak out like an ounce of milk from each boob while feeding it to her and now I'm pumping. I can't master the pump and feed thing. Too much shit in the way.
Today was her EDD. She's 3 weeks old and changing before my eyes. I swear, she's not the same baby I put down to sleep 4 hours ago.
Do you have one of those hands free pumping bra things?? Totally worth it!
We went out for Mexican food last night and I for some reason thought I could eat salsa "since I'm close to my edd". Big mistake. Huge! I still have heartburn since I'm still pregnant! I took pepcid last night and had a ton of tums and I still have major heartburn.
I only got 4 hours of sleep last night because dh and I are planning to move cross country as soon as we can but we need to sell our house and he needs to find a job there. Last night he was freaking out that we need to get the house listed and I was getting annoyed with him because he hasn't even applied for jobs. What if the house sells and he doesn't have a job there yet? Where is our family of 5 and two dogs going to live? Plus, there are two other houses on our street for sale right now and both are the same model as ours. I would rather let those sell so we aren't competing with them for buyers. Then ds decided to wake up super early and not go back to bed.
It's 10 am and I just woke up...I NEVER sleep this late. That was amazing.
I also had about 38 sex dreams last night. I am now debating letting my husband near me because I miss really good sex...I can't wait til I am not pregnant anymore, and healed. It's been a while....
Had a big scary cry last night. Everything hurts, and I just said "If I go into labor now, I couldn't do anything at all" (because of this pulled rib muscle business where I can't even walk without gasping in pain). I started taking the meds the doctor suggested a week ago, and I know they can take time to build up, but I don't know that they are going to help me with anxiety. I'm just really, really scared of all of what's going to happen in less than 2 weeks.
I'm normally ok during the day, but at night, I start to get really anxious. Plus, my thing yesterday was me crying, begging my husband to work from home next week, because I'm scared to be alone. This was never even a thought until my mom said "he won't make it home in time." Now I can't get that fear out of my head. Then, I started hyperventilating because when he DOES go back to work, I'll either be alone with this baby or with my MOM and the baby. I don't know which is worse. I'm scared of both. I can't take care of a baby! What were we thinking!?
We are going to Pittsburgh for my massage and to meet friends for lunch. Maybe we will have our baby in Pittsburgh and none of this will matter.
I have been really freaking out about this baby lately. My excitement is turning more into anxiety. Then I see all of these birth stories and beautiful babies and it reminds me the good things H and I have to look forward to with our LO. This board has been a life saver.
Hugs to all you overdue and still pregnant lady's. My fingers are crossed for imminent labor for you all.
My swelling to my lower legs is also worse today. Nothing like what @Syllessa described though.
I'm excited to head home from the hospitol today. I miss my doggy and my own bed. Plus it will be good to have my little peanut home and snuggle in my own house.
Also, I'm coveting any nipple soothing tips you have. They are ouch! I've got lanolin and soothies... not sure what else to do
Had a big scary cry last night. Everything hurts, and I just said "If I go into labor now, I couldn't do anything at all" (because of this pulled rib muscle business where I can't even walk without gasping in pain). I started taking the meds the doctor suggested a week ago, and I know they can take time to build up, but I don't know that they are going to help me with anxiety. I'm just really, really scared of all of what's going to happen in less than 2 weeks.
I'm normally ok during the day, but at night, I start to get really anxious. Plus, my thing yesterday was me crying, begging my husband to work from home next week, because I'm scared to be alone. This was never even a thought until my mom said "he won't make it home in time." Now I can't get that fear out of my head. Then, I started hyperventilating because when he DOES go back to work, I'll either be alone with this baby or with my MOM and the baby. I don't know which is worse. I'm scared of both. I can't take care of a baby! What were we thinking!?
We are going to Pittsburgh for my massage and to meet friends for lunch. Maybe we will have our baby in Pittsburgh and none of this will matter.
I think you need to forget what your mom says (I know easier said than done). Your dh will make it home in time if you go into labor. Just because your mom had a short labor doesn't mean you will. Mine were significantly longer than my mom's.
You can totally handle your baby. You will figure it out and you may break down and cry sometimes because there may be challenges and tough times but you can do this! You will have all of us here to support you. I would suggest not having your mom "help" you with the baby. It sounds like she is more stressful to you then helpful. Maybe have a friend or other family come by every once in a while instead.
I woke up around 5:30 this morning to use the bathroom, I lost a good hunk of mucous plug and have been having painful contractions sporadically since.
I had a dream last night that I had the bloody show. But alas, woke up to nothing.
Being overdue makes me want to use all the obscenities.
I had mine two weeks ago and have had brown discharge ever since, still 4 days past due. Either my kid loves me so much that she just wants to stay inside me or she hates me already and doesn't want to see me.
I'm pretty convinced my kids would both still be in my womb if they could. Especially my dd! They have both been super clingy lately and trying to get as close to me as possible.
BRU still hasn't sent me my registry completion coupon. They emailed me 2 weeks ago and told me it would be here no later than today. I am now on hold on the phone trying to get them to give me the coupon via email or in-store today.
Bastards.
I never got mine either, even after I called. I just went there and told them I wanted the coupon. Now they keep calling and sending me emails wanting to hear from me since I told them I never received mine in the first place!! Annoying
-Chili with cornbread baked on top -Chicken fajitas w/ Spanish rice and beans -Grilled protein (chicken/steak/shrimp) with a veggie and a rice pilaf or potato -Leftovers -Broccoli, chicken, and cheese croissant bake (pampered chef recipe)
I hope everyone is feeling better or will feel better today.
My friend posted on FB yesterday about homemade blueberry waffles she made, so I went out and bought some Eggos. Disappointing.
I have a waffle maker and I love it! We use box mix but they are still way better than frozen waffles. We make waffles almost every week. You can mix in different seasonings, fruit, chocolate or any other waffle flavor you want to the mix.
Re: Sunday Funday Randoms
Married 10/06
Baby Girl "C" arrived on 10/07/14 (39 weeks, 6 days)
I'm super glad we only bought one pack of newborn diapers. We made it through half the pack, then moved up. He is a monster baby.
@FamousEa I hope the soreness doesn't last long.
Today was her EDD. She's 3 weeks old and changing before my eyes. I swear, she's not the same baby I put down to sleep 4 hours ago.
I'm still in bed, but need to get up and let the dogs out and make breakfast. I have lunch with my SIL today, and then I'm going to my MIL's to try and find a picture of DH with his dad when he was a baby. His dad passed last year, and I want to frame a picture of them to put in the nursery.
I had a spinal with my C-section. I'm not sure exactly what it's from, but it's been getting worse since Tuesday. It's both legs, butt, hips, and belly. It's bad enough that the jeans I wore to my last appt won't fit.
I had some weird dreams last night one I woke up from because in the dream I was bleeding pretty bad and I had to check if I really was because it freaked me out. Labor dreams... Luckily none of it is really yet I have too much to finish up this weekend.
@Syllessa swelling over your whole body post c/s doesn't seem normal. Some swelling but not excessive swelling. May want to call the on call doc again.
FX LO's weight stops dropping so you can go home @theresat858
@TheOtherJacobsons your post makes me so nervous. I don't want to wish away or miss a second of her life but I know I will be so exhausted too! Excited things are going well for you all.
@Syllessa Feel better and stay away from the mean doctor if you can! :-p
Me too. I have a nesting injury. Lol. I decided I needed to scrub every door in my house and the constant up and down was a little much on my stomach, leg and butt muscles. I could barely get up and d own the stairs last night.
I'm up with DS this morning. H was a grumpoppotamus yesterday because he's so tired. Because he keeps staying up too late playing video games. Dude, I think you forget what real tired is like.
I only got 4 hours of sleep last night because dh and I are planning to move cross country as soon as we can but we need to sell our house and he needs to find a job there. Last night he was freaking out that we need to get the house listed and I was getting annoyed with him because he hasn't even applied for jobs. What if the house sells and he doesn't have a job there yet? Where is our family of 5 and two dogs going to live? Plus, there are two other houses on our street for sale right now and both are the same model as ours. I would rather let those sell so we aren't competing with them for buyers. Then ds decided to wake up super early and not go back to bed.
I also had about 38 sex dreams last night. I am now debating letting my husband near me because I miss really good sex...I can't wait til I am not pregnant anymore, and healed. It's been a while....
My swelling to my lower legs is also worse today. Nothing like what @Syllessa described though.
I'm excited to head home from the hospitol today. I miss my doggy and my own bed. Plus it will be good to have my little peanut home and snuggle in my own house.
Also, I'm coveting any nipple soothing tips you have. They are ouch! I've got lanolin and soothies... not sure what else to do
You can totally handle your baby. You will figure it out and you may break down and cry sometimes because there may be challenges and tough times but you can do this! You will have all of us here to support you. I would suggest not having your mom "help" you with the baby. It sounds like she is more stressful to you then helpful. Maybe have a friend or other family come by every once in a while instead.
Creepy Internet hugs.
Happy Sunday
I never got mine either, even after I called. I just went there and told them I wanted the coupon. Now they keep calling and sending me emails wanting to hear from me since I told them I never received mine in the first place!! Annoying
I hope everyone is feeling better or will feel better today.
-Chicken fajitas w/ Spanish rice and beans
-Grilled protein (chicken/steak/shrimp) with a veggie and a rice pilaf or potato
-Leftovers
-Broccoli, chicken, and cheese croissant bake (pampered chef recipe)
...tagged wrong person!