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BridgetThoams · November 2014

danigirl830 said:

MrsC430 said:

Has anyone else started having thoughts about if/when you'll hopefully have your next baby? Or have I just totally lost my mind? Towards the end of this pregnancy, I was all... hell no to baby #3, twins & done, I'll never do IVF again. My thoughts are starting to change now that our girls are here though. Not looking to be the next Mrs. Duggar, but at 27, the thought of closing up shop makes me sad. ...Things you probably shouldn't contemplate while hormonal / sleep deprived lol.

@mrsC430 This! After the complications I had, DH & I started talking about how much of risk it would be to have another baby with the start of preeclampsia and high blood pressure. I just can't think or talk about not having another baby, its the only thing that I cry over. We decided nothing is off the table and we'll figure it out in 2 to 3 years because like you i'm only 26 and don't want to be done yet. I want K to have a sibling as long as its safe for me and baby, we've thought about adoption also.

I asked H today when he wants to have our next baby and he said he was good with 1! and that he thought about getting a vasectomy!!!! WTF. Before I got BFP he always said he wanted as many as i could produce lol. He says he didn't like seeing me go through all the pain and discomfort and emotions that pregnancy brought on. I told him that was out of the question and that he didn't have a choice lol.

But really we need to find some source of birth control to use because there will be a couple year gap between babies!

audreym0824 · November 2014

For the moms who have given birth already, I have a question:

When I go to the bathroom to pee, there are times where it feels like I'm done but I sit and wait a moment just in case and then it's a gush that comes out. That's not my water breaking, right? I've been assuming that the baby hits a nerve down there, which makes the extra urine come out when I think I'm done. I've done my Google research but also wanted to hear from you ladies as well.

Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

scarlet3egonias · November 2014

@hiketheworld‌ Just wanted to add one more positive induction story - My dr wanted to go straight to a csection because my cervix was so "unfavorable" but I asked to at least try to induce and he agreed. However he told me to plan on a csection in the morning. After two doses of Cytotec and a couple of hours of Pitocin I got off all meds and my body labored on its own. When the nurses called him in to deliver he was literally shocked. He said "Well damn, you did it!" I had a complication fee delivery and now have a beautiful baby girl. Even if it ends in a csection - you'll be in good hands. Try to stay positive! I really think half of the battle is your mindset!

ETA: I miss yall! I haven't been on the random thread in weeks! Barely have time to check the birth announcements these days! And I thought hanging at home with a baby would be less chaotic than work! Hah!!!

BridgetThoams · November 2014

audreym0824 said:

For the moms who have given birth already, I have a question:

When I go to the bathroom to pee, there are times where it feels like I'm done but I sit and wait a moment just in case and then it's a gush that comes out. That's not my water breaking, right? I've been assuming that the baby hits a nerve down there, which makes the extra urine come out when I think I'm done. I've done my Google research but also wanted to hear from you ladies as well.

Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

This happened to weeks before I gave birth. I couldn't figure it out. I think it was just LO smushing my bladder and that was the result! I did go to L&D a couple times because I honestly thought it was my water breaking and both times I tested negative for amniotic fluid

uncharted01 · November 2014

MrsC430 said:

Has anyone else started having thoughts about if/when you'll hopefully have your next baby? Or have I just totally lost my mind? Towards the end of this pregnancy, I was all... hell no to baby #3, twins & done, I'll never do IVF again. My thoughts are starting to change now that our girls are here though. Not looking to be the next Mrs. Duggar, but at 27, the thought of closing up shop makes me sad. ...Things you probably shouldn't contemplate while hormonal / sleep deprived lol.

Omg no I'm the complete opposite. I've already asked my husband when he can get snipped! I really don't know how people have more than one!!! I would need a long time to forget all this sleep deprivation, weepiness, anxiety, etc... I'm not sure I can forget lol

audreym0824 · November 2014

BridgetThoams said:

audreym0824 said:

For the moms who have given birth already, I have a question:

When I go to the bathroom to pee, there are times where it feels like I'm done but I sit and wait a moment just in case and then it's a gush that comes out. That's not my water breaking, right? I've been assuming that the baby hits a nerve down there, which makes the extra urine come out when I think I'm done. I've done my Google research but also wanted to hear from you ladies as well.

Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

This happened to weeks before I gave birth. I couldn't figure it out. I think it was just LO smushing my bladder and that was the result! I did go to L&D a couple times because I honestly thought it was my water breaking and both times I tested negative for amniotic fluid

Thanks so much! The hospital I'm delivering at is some distance away so when I go to L&D, I'd like it to be because I'm having a baby and not get sent home.

minibean16 · November 2014

I said in the "inside baby" thread today that I would be happy to wait my turn because I'm not even due until Friday (11/28, suckers!) but I just got back from my doctors appointment. 2cm and babies head is "woah, right there!" My OB had me make my appointment for next week, but doesn't think LO will wait that long. She essentially said, see you in 48 hours. (Totally preparing to go another week and a half after this pronouncement, though!)

It's amazing how I can be so physically ready and yet emotionally need another 6 months to prepare!!

sweetbabyrahe · November 2014

For all those ftm who are considering being one and done because caring for a newborn is so tough...give it about six months. Maybe it is just me but I totally blocked out how tough pregnancy, labor, and caring for a newborn were.

AnnieRoo13 · November 2014

On the topic of having another baby- DS is 13 days old and I already told DH that I would do it all again in a heartbeat. 9 months of pregnancy, 37 hours of labour, episiotomy, sleepless nights. Give me another squishy newborn and I will do anything.

lizgrace03 · November 2014

I'm feeling OAD which is sad because I love Alistair so much and TBH he's a relatively easy baby. But if I ever have hopes of having a career I just don't think I can do this again. I just don't see how women do both, even the first trimester sickness was debilitating let alone the third trimester hell and now the constant business of taking care of this little boy. I may revisit the topic after three years.

smboswell1 · November 2014

Since Parker and I are younger and still in school, we won't be having another for a while! I want to wait 10 years because I'll be in my 30s. Parker wants to wait 5....

MissN06 · November 2014

I swear DD reads minds, she has an ability to spring awake when I turn toward the device I'm going to lay her down in.

She also just keeps eatting without any indication of going into a milk coma tonight

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

On the subject of having more kids, if it is possible considering our struggles to conceive DS. I could see myself doing this 2 or 3 more times. We hope to have a house by then though. I grew up in a huge family and absolutely love it. I have 6 siblings.

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

bethas said:
I know I spend a lot of time complaining about DH, so I wanted to AW him for just a second. He made dinner tonight, spent extra time playing with D, and told me that I needed to keep taking care of myself because I looked really good already. Not sure what got into him (maybe a beer or two), but I like it!

Aww brownie points!

uncharted01 · November 2014

LO cried for like 2 hours straight earlier today so when my husband got home, he took over watching him so I could lay down in bed and get a couple hours of sleep. Sleeping in my own bed is glorious - LO and I sleep downstairs so I'm on the couch every night. The problem is that whenever I have "alone time" to sleep, I can't seem to shut my brain off and I end up laying there for at least an hour before I can fall asleep. So my 2.5 hour nap only ended up being 1.5 hours by the time I zonked out. Come on brain!!! Just turn off for me! [-O<

uncharted01 · November 2014

@bethas - Yes, it seems like we're on the same wavelength! We're both having boob issues too

( Our bedroom actually has plenty of room, but since I'm EPing, it's just more convenient to sleep downstairs so I can easily wash my pump parts in the middle of the night - our whole main floor is one giant room so the kitchen is right there.

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

@uncharted01‌ - this is what I do too. Only spend half the night trying to sleep on the couch while DS naps in his bassinet. Then when he has been sleeping long enough to not wake up right off, I move him in the bedroom and attempt to sleep for a few hours.

songbirdsinging55 · November 2014

DS is sleeping well now! All he needed was a bath, snuggles with me and DH then he was out.

minibean16 · November 2014

bethas said:
I know I spend a lot of time complaining about DH, so I wanted to AW him for just a second. He made dinner tonight, spent extra time playing with D, and told me that I needed to keep taking care of myself because I looked really good already. Not sure what got into him (maybe a beer or two), but I like it!

Keep those beers coming!!

carafern · November 2014

Hello everyone! I'm out of baby-having hibernation and can't wait to get caught up. Thanks to @lizgrace03 for being an awesome labor buddy.

Hugs to those who need them, although if I actually hugged you right now my boobs might leak on you.

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