Well ladies I am starting to wonder if I have run out of ideas for this thread... I am sure I do have some so while I am thinking up mine I would love to hear all of your's!
I have one but I am not sure it belongs here or in FFFC... I am sometimes secretly jealous of pregnant ladies on bed rest... I know I shouldn't be and I really feel for those women but when I have to chase a toddler... Go to work... And do housework I find myself kind of wishing I was tucked into bed on doctors orders.... I do NOT want hospital bed rest so don't confuse the two!
I forgot it was Thursday, but man after snooping a bit on the S15 board I sure am glad I have the updates on this thread to look forward to! I don't often have an UO to share, but I do really enjoy reading others'. So...thanks, guys!
My UO is that I'm getting induced at 39 weeks. I don't care what anyone thinks and I'm an l & d nurse and I know that I should wait.... But I'm also an anal person and charted my ovulation religiously to get pregnant and calculated my date to be June 20. So..... I don't care if anyone thinks I'm dumb..... I'm ready to be done with these migraines and I might become mentally ill (even more so) if this baby does not exit my body at 39 weeks. Flame away. Keep in mind..... I know all the risks.
My UO is that I'm getting induced at 39 weeks. I don't care what anyone thinks and I'm an l & d nurse and I know that I should wait.... But I'm also an anal person and charted my ovulation religiously to get pregnant and calculated my date to be June 20. So..... I don't care if anyone thinks I'm dumb..... I'm ready to be done with these migraines and I might become mentally ill (even more so) if this baby does not exit my body at 39 weeks. Flame away. Keep in mind..... I know all the risks.
Good for you!!!!! I'm having an elective c section and I don't give a hoot what anyone says
My UO is that I'm getting induced at 39 weeks. I don't care what anyone thinks and I'm an l & d nurse and I know that I should wait.... But I'm also an anal person and charted my ovulation religiously to get pregnant and calculated my date to be June 20. So..... I don't care if anyone thinks I'm dumb..... I'm ready to be done with these migraines and I might become mentally ill (even more so) if this baby does not exit my body at 39 weeks. Flame away. Keep in mind..... I know all the risks.
I'm the exact opposite - I want this baby to stay cooking as long as possible! I know I'll hate my life the last few weeks, but the longer she's in there, the less time I have to juggle grad school and a newborn. DH wants her here like yesterday haha so it'll be fun to see who gets their way on this one!
Oh I have one. On my baby's first birthday I don't want to make a sugary cake or cupcake the focus of the celebration. He doesn't need all that sugar and artificial ingredients at that age and won't even remember the birthday party when he's older. Big birthday parties with cake can wait until my child is old enough to want it! I'd rather feed him healthy stuff he likes on his birthday.
Oh I have one. On my baby's first birthday I don't want to make a sugary cake or cupcake the focus of the celebration. He doesn't need all that sugar and artificial ingredients at that age and won't even remember the birthday party when he's older. Big birthday parties with cake can wait until my child is old enough to want it! I'd rather feed him healthy stuff he likes on his birthday.
On my sons first birthday I made an organic cake and homemade icing... We still laugh watching the video because the knife could hardly cut into it hahahha... He didn't care but the rest of us laughed a lot... By his 3rd birthday we were eating lightning McQueen cupcakes that I am sure were full of every dye under the sun... But before they realize I agree with trying to keep it healthy... The non-exciting cakes are a hard sell on an older kid!
@klkonwi I'm being induced at 37 (for high blood pressure) and am sick of explaining myself and being judged. My body, my baby... There is no "perfect" way IMO
Oh I have one. On my baby's first birthday I don't want to make a sugary cake or cupcake the focus of the celebration. He doesn't need all that sugar and artificial ingredients at that age and won't even remember the birthday party when he's older. Big birthday parties with cake can wait until my child is old enough to want it! I'd rather feed him healthy stuff he likes on his birthday.
On my sons first birthday I made an organic cake and homemade icing... We still laugh watching the video because the knife could hardly cut into it hahahha... He didn't care but the rest of us laughed a lot... By his 3rd birthday we were eating lightning McQueen cupcakes that I am sure were full of every dye under the sun... But before they realize I agree with trying to keep it healthy... The non-exciting cakes are a hard sell on an older kid!
you guys should check out water melon cakes, they're just fruit and whipped cream.
@klkonwi@Emilywooddesign you guys rock on with your plans for a c section or whatever. I wouldn't flame either of you (any mom) for her choice in method of birth. Unless my dr has a reason tho, I'm gonna wait and see what happens. I don't really want to pick and choose my kids birthday. Tho - if the dr DOES have a reason for say, needing to schedule a c section or induce, then I'm choosing the 21st. So there
I am so indecisive I would panic over choosing my kids birthday! I guess I would just choose whatever day my favorite doctor is delivering and go with that.
@klkonwi@Emilywooddesign you guys rock on with your plans for a c section or whatever. I wouldn't flame either of you (any mom) for her choice in method of birth. Unless my dr has a reason tho, I'm gonna wait and see what happens. I don't really want to pick and choose my kids birthday. Tho - if the dr DOES have a reason for say, needing to schedule a c section or induce, then I'm choosing the 21st. So there
I was feeling the same about not picking the birthday,I'm having twins so If they don't come on their own by 38 weeks I'll be induced regardless. C section was my choice because baby b is breech and I would rather recover from one form on birth than a vaginal birth and a C section. Plus pushing out 2 kids terrifies me.
I really want my baby to come this Monday. She will be 36 weeks so still early, but I really want her birthday to be May the 4th (Star Wars reference). But I wish I could induce on May 10th (37 weeks), but I've had a very healthy pregnancy so there's no reason to induce early. I really want to though!!!
I am so indecisive I would panic over choosing my kids birthday! I guess I would just choose whatever day my favorite doctor is delivering and go with that.
I had a planned c-section with DD and I let my husband pick the day. This one is also planned, and it is the earliest surgery on the first day I can get it (Monday)...which happens to be our anniversary. I don't like to choose either!
I'm planning an early induction at 39 weeks as well. My first came so fast, I'm afraid of what will happen if this one comes faster. Other than people we are counting on for childcare, we're not telling anyone to avoid any judgment. In fact, my MIL is placing bets on the day, which makes me laugh since we already know the day.
I am on a few Facebook parenting groups now and cannot f'ing believe that professional "cake smash" photo shoots are an actual thing. Worse, they are part of a studio session - not even the actual birthday party. My eyes are falling out of my head, they are rolling so hard.
I am on a few Facebook parenting groups now and cannot f'ing believe that professional "cake smash" photo shoots are an actual thing. Worse, they are part of a studio session - not even the actual birthday party. My eyes are falling out of my head, they are rolling so hard.
I had to Google 'cake smash photo' cause I had no idea what you were talking about. And yes, eye rolls galore.
My UO is that I'm getting induced at 39 weeks. I don't care what anyone thinks and I'm an l & d nurse and I know that I should wait.... But I'm also an anal person and charted my ovulation religiously to get pregnant and calculated my date to be June 20. So..... I don't care if anyone thinks I'm dumb..... I'm ready to be done with these migraines and I might become mentally ill (even more so) if this baby does not exit my body at 39 weeks. Flame away. Keep in mind..... I know all the risks.
No judgement here! I'll be doing the same thing, if he isn't here before 39 weeks. My last baby was born at 37 weeks, 3 days and I think that's actually more desirable.
Definitely not judging you moms abou being induced. I am kind of hoping the same thing since pretty much this whole 3rd trimester I have been poked and probed. So just ready for l/o to be out so they leave the both of us alone.
Okay...definitely not flaming, here, just adding a little input to consider for those of you looking at induction.
I've had one normal birth and one induced and I can say the natural birth was better by miles (it was my first). Things moved faster, contractions were far less painful, and the pushing was smoother and easier. My labor under induction was truly hellish comparatively. I will never *ever* opt for induction again.
That said, each birth is different and being induced the second time around could have had little to nothing to do with how awful it was, but I don't think so...
We don't have an induction date yet, but my doctor is telling me that this is what will happen due to the number of pregnancy it is for me, and how fast my previous labor and deliveries were. I've never been induced before, but I am all for it. I'm hoping on Tuesday at my appointment, we can set a date. I'm done being pregnant
Oh I have one. On my baby's first birthday I don't want to make a sugary cake or cupcake the focus of the celebration. He doesn't need all that sugar and artificial ingredients at that age and won't even remember the birthday party when he's older. Big birthday parties with cake can wait until my child is old enough to want it! I'd rather feed him healthy stuff he likes on his birthday.
I agree it shouldn't be the focus of the party, but I always do one because mama wants it. I love cake!
Okay...definitely not flaming, here, just adding a little input to consider for those of you looking at induction.
I've had one normal birth and one induced and I can say the natural birth was better by miles (it was my first). Things moved faster, contractions were far less painful, and the pushing was smoother and easier. My labor under induction was truly hellish comparatively. I will never *ever* opt for induction again.
That said, each birth is different and being induced the second time around could have had little to nothing to do with how awful it was, but I don't think so...
I was induced with DD 1 & 2. I don't know any different. Hoping I go into labor on my own with #3. If not, I'll be induced at 39 wks.
@NotISaidtheCat yep. I'm an l & d nurse and I know the benefits and risks. Which is why I had that disclaimer. I also only get until august 30th off no matter what..... So I want my time off after baby I'm selfish like that.
My UO is I actually hate all those voter singing shows. Apparently one of the finalists from American Idol is from my town and there's a big parade and concert tomorrow. Since I live in the main green across from the concert there's going to be thousands of people ruining my Friday. I'm a crotchety old woman. I didn't even realize that many people watch the show. I don't get the appeal.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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In regards to induction, I wasn't given an option. What I'm sick of is people telling me I should've used a midwife not an OB and this would've never been an issue, blah blah blah. While that may be true, I trust my doctors and if they say induce then we will, I just want my baby here safe and sound.
And yes, it may not be ideal and I understand it may be more difficult but just because your situation wasn't favorable doesn't mean there aren't successful smooth inductions every day. Gahhhhh this is annoying me. So sick of it.
And yes, it may not be ideal and I understand it may be more difficult but just because your situation wasn't favorable doesn't mean there aren't successful smooth inductions every day. Gahhhhh this is annoying me. So sick of it.
I was sincerely just trying to put it out there that having experienced both I will go with natural labor from here on out. Ideal is subjective - who am I to define anyone's ideal labor and delivery? No one, but I'll share mine in case it lines up with someone else's.
I did not say induction was evil and no one should do it, I would never make anyone feel bad for choosing it (or having it chosen for them), and I even made it a point to say that I can't know for certain that the induction was what made labor so unfavorable the second time around.
I'm glad your baby was born safe and healthy. I'm glad you have a good relationship with your OB. I'm glad you're happy with the way your labor went!
I wanted to share a point of view that I wasn't seeing represented yet. I'm sorry you felt attacked by it, but I'm not sorry I shared it.
@ElRuby .. No pitocin at all? Or just for induction/augmentation purposes? As a high risk maternity nurse I find that hard to believe (not that I don't believe YOU), especially postpartum use to prevent hemorrhage.... And not mention a lot more c-sections due to failure to progress/dilate...pitocin definitely has its place in OB
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you guys should check out water melon cakes, they're just fruit and whipped cream.
I was feeling the same about not picking the birthday,I'm having twins so If they don't come on their own by 38 weeks I'll be induced regardless. C section was my choice because baby b is breech and I would rather recover from one form on birth than a vaginal birth and a C section. Plus pushing out 2 kids terrifies me.
I've had one normal birth and one induced and I can say the natural birth was better by miles (it was my first). Things moved faster, contractions were far less painful, and the pushing was smoother and easier. My labor under induction was truly hellish comparatively. I will never *ever* opt for induction again.
That said, each birth is different and being induced the second time around could have had little to nothing to do with how awful it was, but I don't think so...
I did not say induction was evil and no one should do it, I would never make anyone feel bad for choosing it (or having it chosen for them), and I even made it a point to say that I can't know for certain that the induction was what made labor so unfavorable the second time around.
I'm glad your baby was born safe and healthy. I'm glad you have a good relationship with your OB. I'm glad you're happy with the way your labor went!
I wanted to share a point of view that I wasn't seeing represented yet. I'm sorry you felt attacked by it, but I'm not sorry I shared it.