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Shortstack06 · December 2014

My side is gurgling.

desertsun · December 2014

YAY @Slaps!!! Congrats on the quick arrival of Baby Atticus!

Though I did LOL at Baby Kegel Benoit.

amedbery · December 2014

Congrats @Slaps‌!!

desertsun · December 2014

My mom just texted me that she has family pictures scheduled 4 days after my RCS and to let her know "if you absolutely cannot arrange your schedule."

Gee, Mom, it's not so much an issue of scheduling as it is recovering from major abdominal surgery.

RaeChay · December 2014

marsavary said:

It worries me how different nurses have such differing opinions at times. Is there not some sort of standard practise? I would be so wary of leaving just in case. I am a bit of a worrier though. I'd probably hang out in the car in the parking lot lol

That's a loaded question - there are standards (protocols) for certain things, often specific to certain facilities, and usually in certain situations. Evidence-based practice is typically the gold standard by which medical people are supposed to act, however it would be overly optimistic to expect that all medical facilities are up to date on the latest.

And just like every profession, there are crappy nurses and there are great nurses.

ETA: congrats @slaps on baby kegel!!

desertsun · December 2014

pooky08 said:

My mom just texted me that she has family pictures scheduled 4 days after my RCS and to let her know "if you absolutely cannot arrange your schedule."

Gee, Mom, it's not so much an issue of scheduling as it is recovering from major abdominal surgery.

Um, does she know you might not even be discharged from the hospital for four days? My family pictures are at least scheduled almost two weeks after my CS, but my family also has to drive six hours and come to me this year.

She was here when I had my first and was in the hospital for 6 days, so she SHOULD know that it's possible I will still be in the hospital.

She also told my sibling about my RCS before I could. And apparently also told her neighbors, because one of them stopped me the other day and mentioned the date.

I feel bad whining because she also bought me nursing/maternity clothes for Christmas (which I am already wearing) and a ton of stuff for baby and is knitting hat #3 and will also be watching our oldest for us. So overall she is being awesome, but seems to have this blindspot around family photos.

desertsun · December 2014

Also, @misskilljoy, I hope some rest and the 2nd dose of Cervidil help move things along for you! So sorry that you're in pain. I vote get some pain meds b/c it might help you relax and progress. Sending good thoughts your way.

feeshah · December 2014

misskilljoy said:
As soon as I can muster the sheer force of will necessary to get out of bed and find the number they gave me, I think it's time to call them. Hasn't quite been an hour yet though.

Pssh!
Close enough. Call! Call! Call!

amedbery · December 2014

chayshay1408 said:
We have a nurse on the way to set up photo therapy equipment for L to treat his jaundice.
I'm an anxiety filled mess.

It'll be okay! Jaundice is common and easy to treat. Easier said than done when it is your LO, I know, but hang in there. He'll be better soon!

rshamos · December 2014

chayshay1408 said:
We have a nurse on the way to set up photo therapy equipment for L to treat his jaundice.
I'm an anxiety filled mess.

We had the blanket for Chalupa. It really helped! I was crazy nervous too, but it was really good for him. I guess jaundice is very common.

nwsnowbunny · December 2014

^me!me! I wish...

feeshah · December 2014

Watching "I didn't know I was Pregnant"......

The way my LO is moving and kicking....

I would Never be on this show.

feeshah · December 2014

@misskilljoy‌ you should jump on that thread and "reserve" your #200 spot.
Just update it with info when LO comes

nwsnowbunny · December 2014

Ugh. Had my apt today, we had the talk about the "i" word. Hopefully that will make something happen naturally. And apparently my cervix is very far back/high cause doc couldn't quite reach it too see if there's been any change. Now I'm cramping and spotting like a mofo cause she, quote "really made a grab at it". I feel like the more I say I don't want her to have a Christmas birthday, the more she's going to do exactly that. She's quite stubborn already.

amedbery · December 2014

misskilljoy said:

pooky08 said:
Oh good call! Still waiting for #200! How's that induction going, @misskilljoy?
I go back in about half an hour for them to remove the second Cervidil and hopefully get this show on the road. Next step is breaking my water and starting pit.

My plan is to walk in* and say, "Morphine please, then we talk induction." I never did take any meds earlier and I feel like my body is done coping with the pain now.

My bum hurts most of all. Tailbone pressure!

*I may not walk. DH may push me.

Keep workin' that cervix girl!

irish2014 · December 2014

misskilljoy said:
Epidurals are amazing. That is all.

So true - it's like magic. I took like 9 hours on Pitocin to go from 1 to 3 cm, got the epi, then was at 10 1.5 hrs later - hope the epi speeds you along too! Enjoy the relaxation and good luck!!

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nwsnowbunny · December 2014

Can I get my epidural now, just incase?

aaron&corey · December 2014

Hope things keep moving along for you @misskilljoy‌! You're gonna be holding your baby so soon

And congrats @Slaps‌!!!

kirstey728 · December 2014

@misskilljoy‌ my doc had to numb me way too much to get me to lose sensation. I was so out of it. But I was also having terrible back labor, so I think that had something to do with me feeling so much. Hypersensitivity for the win. It did kind of stink that I had to have my epi turned off when it was time to push because I was so numb I couldn't get a good push going.

Good luck and I hope you have a speedy delivery!!

And @Slaps‌ congratulations on baby Atticus!! I love that name

nedralynn · December 2014

Congrats @Slaps‌ and @misskilljoy!

kirstey728 · December 2014

Congrats @misskilljoy‌ I bet you did a beautiful job!!!!

Apsalartoll · December 2014

Congrats @misskilljoy!

Cryssteen · December 2014

Induction day! Pitocin started, water broken. Having some uncomfortable contractions now..

desertsun · December 2014

Congrats, @misskilljoy!

Good luck today, @Cryssteen!

nwsnowbunny · December 2014

Congrats @misskilljoy‌! GL @Cryssteen‌!

irish2014 · December 2014

Congrats @misskilljoy‌ !!

Good luck @Cryssteen !!

ambernjj · December 2014

congrats @misskilljoy and good luck @cryssteen

rshamos · December 2014

desertsun said:
Congrats, @misskilljoy!

Good luck today, @Cryssteen!

Ditto!

CandaceC1020 · December 2014

I just wanted to share that I'm having philly cheesesteaks with sweet potato fries for dinner. Hubby is planning on making them. I'm a little excited.

CandaceC1020 · December 2014

Fried green peppers, onions and mushrooms added FTW!

Shortstack06 · December 2014

@ladythrice I am not sure about the oxygen monitors or if they use the ones they put on your finger during labor but gel nail polish and acrylic hinders those readings. Sometimes they will use your toe, but they will scratch all the polish off your toe to use it too

CandaceC1020 · December 2014

MissChristineMarie said:

I just wanted to share that I'm having philly cheesesteaks with sweet potato fries for dinner. Hubby is planning on making them. I'm a little excited.

That's great... Bish. :P

For dessert I may have a Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake with a glass of milk. Or a package of Nutty Bars. Or I might stop on the way home and get brownie mix. A warm brownie with ice cream and hot fudge sounds magical.

Wanna come over for dinner and dessert?

Shortstack06 · December 2014

So random ass question, what are you ladies buying your parents for Christmas?

CandaceC1020 · December 2014

Shortstack06 said:

So random ass question, what are you ladies buying your parents for Christmas?

Mom got a bunch of Vera Bradley stuff.
Dad got some hunting stuff.
I also got them a giftcard for a restaurant so they can go out to dinner.

MissChristineMarie said:

--- QBF --- Is that a sexual offer? If so, I'm way too pregnant for that shit! ;-)

You and me both sister. I hear that sperm is supposed to help ripen my cervix and that nipple stimulation might work. If anyone tries to shove anything up my vagina or touch my nipples right now I'd probably murder them.

kboyet · December 2014

I've never posted in this thread but figured today was a good day to start. You had me at little Debbie Christmas tree cake yummmmm.

Also congrats @misskilljoy‌ and gl @Cryssteen‌!

CandaceC1020 · December 2014

kboyet said:

I've never posted in this thread but figured today was a good day to start. You had me at little Debbie Christmas tree cake yummmmm.

MissChristineMarie said:

I think I need to try the Christmas tree cakes since everyone is talking about them. I like oatmeal cream pies. Oh, and that chocolate bundt cake they have at KFC. So good. Do they still have those? I haven't had KFC in probably 5 years...

Oh they're delicious. Sweet, sugary goodness.

And yes, KFC still has the chocolate cake. Hubby came home with one the other night because they made him wait forever for his food.

aaron&corey · December 2014

Yay, congrats @misskilljoy‌!!

Hope everything goes smoothly @Cryssteen‌!

nwsnowbunny · December 2014

I'm about to destroy a box of pizza bagel bites =P~

rshamos · December 2014

Dad and step mom are getting a hot air balloon ride. Mom and step dad are getting golf passes and a new scarf. MIL is getting pewter dreidel salt and pepper shakers and still have no idea what to get FIL. MH says no to everything I suggest.

Can I come over for dinner? Philly cheesesteaks sound delish!

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