So I'm only doing my nanny job once or twice a week and today I took the kids to the park for a play date. Little did I know that it was going to be the center of hell hot outside. I had water, I sat down as much as I could, and I hung around in the shade, was that enough for my 39+4 body? Nope. Of course I got super light headed and out of it and walked over to a picnic table where a bunch of women were hanging out. I put my head down (park is closed in and there were people I knew, kids were fine) but then I started feeling like I was going to pass out and sounds sounded distant. I thought I'd snap out of it but when I didn't as quickly as I hoped, I reached out to the strangers for help. My vision went totally black. I couldn't see a thing. Then I couldn't see more than a couple of inches in front of me. They gave me cold water and goldfish and helped me lay down which was what got me back to normal. (Angels, all of them!!). I am back to normal and called the nurse on call just to check in and she was worried about the vision loss and told me to come in. I've been lightheaded/fainted before but I've never had loss of vision like that. I'm headed there this afternoon to get checked out but wondering if this has happened to anyone else? What could be possible reasons for the vision loss?
That's a sign of preeclampsia-- better safe than sorry!
@klkonwi I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. Thoughts and prayers for you guys.
Taking a break from contractions-- getting kicked in the crotch instead. :-)
Could barely make it up the stairs this afternoon after we got home (from evacuating during a showing). I had to stop every two steps feeling weak and out of breath. DH had to help me! Thank goodness he's working from home today. 39 weeks and helpless.
I feel fucking awful. I'm so nauseated, throwing up even though I took Zofran, tired because I couldn't sleep last night from all this nightmarish pelvic pain and grinding. I've been having uncomfortable semi-regular contractions since 11:30 last night and today is my due date so I'm hoping that's what's up, because I seriously cannot handle the thought of feeling this miserable all day - or, God forbid, even longer - if it isn't time yet. It's do or die in my mind right now.
Finally a sign that things are changing! Tons of pressure in the pelvic area that started Tuesday evening as well as constant period like cramping... Please be a sign of something good!
No other signs that really don't mean anything though! Just keep swimming...
So I'm only doing my nanny job once or twice a week and today I took the kids to the park for a play date. Little did I know that it was going to be the center of hell hot outside. I had water, I sat down as much as I could, and I hung around in the shade, was that enough for my 39+4 body? Nope. Of course I got super light headed and out of it and walked over to a picnic table where a bunch of women were hanging out. I put my head down (park is closed in and there were people I knew, kids were fine) but then I started feeling like I was going to pass out and sounds sounded distant. I thought I'd snap out of it but when I didn't as quickly as I hoped, I reached out to the strangers for help. My vision went totally black. I couldn't see a thing. Then I couldn't see more than a couple of inches in front of me. They gave me cold water and goldfish and helped me lay down which was what got me back to normal. (Angels, all of them!!). I am back to normal and called the nurse on call just to check in and she was worried about the vision loss and told me to come in. I've been lightheaded/fainted before but I've never had loss of vision like that. I'm headed there this afternoon to get checked out but wondering if this has happened to anyone else? What could be possible reasons for the vision loss?
That's a sign of preeclampsia-- better safe than sorry!
That ^, or I was going to say when I fainted one time in a restaurant (after giving blood, low iron), I had nearly the same vision thing happen. Here's hoping it was just the heat and/or low iron or blood sugar? Either way, it sounds awful and I'm glad you're feeling somewhat better!
My back hurts today too compensating for this watermelon that I'm carrying in the front. It's official, I waddle. I just don't feel comfortable enough to walk normal. The grocery store stroll with DS was a real treat today too. BH the whole time with lots of fun pelvic pressure. I'm going to take a nap when DS does today instead is making freezer meals like I planned. It just can't muster the energy/motivation.
@klkonwi, praying for your grandpa...mine is not in the best of health either, though it's mostly dementia related, but I know how hard it is!
I'm feeling stabby today. DH just got home from his 1st week of class and my mom is still here, she came up last night so I didn't have to go to my appointment alone today and we went for mani/pedis and some shopping at Carter's. Since my C-section is scheduled for a Monday (conveniently the beginning of DH's last week of class), he'll be able to miss Monday and then go back to class (over an hour and a half away) early Tuesday morning. He won't be back until Thursday afternoon. My mom is planning to stay with me while he's gone and keeps asking if I want her to stay at the hospital with us Monday night. No. For one thing, they only allow one person overnight, and another, DH needs to have one night with us. I'm sorry he'll be tired and have to go to work, but I feel like he's getting short changed as he'll only be there for less than the 1st 24 hours of our child's life. I don't need her horning in. I know she means well, but no, just no. She keeps making comments about "God forbid something happens", you might need both of us. Nothing is going to happen, stop saying that. Plus, if she stays, his mom will want to stay and I can't deal with both of them. My sister is also getting on my nerves because she refuses to take time off work and is all bent out of shape that she might have to take off to watch her own kid since my mom is coming to stay with us. So yeah, stabby and anxious. And my ear just started ringing.
last night at work i got like 3-4 more of those crampy things, within like 4 hours. i think it had to do with not being on my feet that much in the past month, as well as maybe a little dehydration. hopefully not too many more tonight and saturday. not sure if PR, but i just feel blah, like i dont want to eat but i know i need to so its hard to make food when nothing is appetizing.
Sleep was unpleasant last night. This bump is just too damn heavy and hurty. On top of that, I feel like i was so so sweaty despite the room being the perfect temp. I seriously thought i peed my pants i was so sweaty :-/ woof
@klkonwi I'll be thinking of you and your Grandpa!
Unfortunately i understand your worries all too well. DH's little 92 year old grandma passed away last night. She's had a rough few months where we thought we were losing her but it seemed like she was going to hold on to meet her first great-grandchild. Granted, at 92, she lived a long and happy life so it's very bittersweet for us today. Thankfully she had her health for most of her life and didn't suffer through her passing. And now, forgive me if this sounds horribly self centered, i'm so worried about getting myself dressed and looking respectful at the services (i'm assuming early next week). My stupid fat feet won't fit in much besides flip flops! Of course i have a bunch of dressy items i got for weddings during this pregnancy but nothing really appropriate for a funeral. I feel like such a jerk for worrying about this!
ETA: trying to add proper paragraph breaks. Anyone having issues with that lately?
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can wear some black maternity pants and a black top and dress it up with some jewelry. Black can always be dressed up. I think it's thoughtful that you care about being respectful. I hope you get some peace about it.
@klkonwi, praying for your grandpa...mine is not in the best of health either, though it's mostly dementia related, but I know how hard it is!
I'm feeling stabby today. DH just got home from his 1st week of class and my mom is still here, she came up last night so I didn't have to go to my appointment alone today and we went for mani/pedis and some shopping at Carter's. Since my C-section is scheduled for a Monday (conveniently the beginning of DH's last week of class), he'll be able to miss Monday and then go back to class (over an hour and a half away) early Tuesday morning. He won't be back until Thursday afternoon. My mom is planning to stay with me while he's gone and keeps asking if I want her to stay at the hospital with us Monday night. No. For one thing, they only allow one person overnight, and another, DH needs to have one night with us. I'm sorry he'll be tired and have to go to work, but I feel like he's getting short changed as he'll only be there for less than the 1st 24 hours of our child's life. I don't need her horning in. I know she means well, but no, just no. She keeps making comments about "God forbid something happens", you might need both of us. Nothing is going to happen, stop saying that. Plus, if she stays, his mom will want to stay and I can't deal with both of them. My sister is also getting on my nerves because she refuses to take time off work and is all bent out of shape that she might have to take off to watch her own kid since my mom is coming to stay with us. So yeah, stabby and anxious. And my ear just started ringing.
"We need to be together as a family unit that first night. But I love you, Mom!"
@klkonwi, praying for your grandpa...mine is not in the best of health either, though it's mostly dementia related, but I know how hard it is!
I'm feeling stabby today. DH just got home from his 1st week of class and my mom is still here, she came up last night so I didn't have to go to my appointment alone today and we went for mani/pedis and some shopping at Carter's. Since my C-section is scheduled for a Monday (conveniently the beginning of DH's last week of class), he'll be able to miss Monday and then go back to class (over an hour and a half away) early Tuesday morning. He won't be back until Thursday afternoon. My mom is planning to stay with me while he's gone and keeps asking if I want her to stay at the hospital with us Monday night. No. For one thing, they only allow one person overnight, and another, DH needs to have one night with us. I'm sorry he'll be tired and have to go to work, but I feel like he's getting short changed as he'll only be there for less than the 1st 24 hours of our child's life. I don't need her horning in. I know she means well, but no, just no. She keeps making comments about "God forbid something happens", you might need both of us. Nothing is going to happen, stop saying that. Plus, if she stays, his mom will want to stay and I can't deal with both of them. My sister is also getting on my nerves because she refuses to take time off work and is all bent out of shape that she might have to take off to watch her own kid since my mom is coming to stay with us. So yeah, stabby and anxious. And my ear just started ringing.
"We need to be together as a family unit that first night. But I love you, Mom!"
I've explained to her that I want us to have that first night together and she understands that. She's concerned that DH will be tired since he has to leave really early the next morning, but I'm sorry, it's going to be just us. I think she's worried, too because when my sister had her daughter she stayed with them and my BIL slept all night and didn't wake up a single time when baby cried.
Mostly just hip pain today. Started last night after I made the mistake of sitting on the hardwood floor for awhile to get baby clothes sorted and into the dresser. Sitting in a bath right now trying to ease the pain a bit. Still really need to do a few things around the house tonight if possible.
Also feeling a lot of pelvic pressure, and have some spotting after being checked today. Still no contractions though!
@KarasTwin if it really becomes too much for him, he can always go home/switch with your Mom in the middle of the night. Plus, I don't know how your hospital is but there will be nurses to help you out.
I just had a seriously long practice contraction. Not painful, but dayyuum, if I didn't have a baby in there and could do those on command - abs of steel, baby! Abs of steel!
Ouchies. Is it your turn tonight for contractions, @mellymar ?
I hope not! I don't want Sod's law all up in here and giving my mom and my sister the pleasure guessing my delivery date! It did catch me off guard a bit tho, I felt it starting and kept typing and bumping and after a while was like - seriously? Still hanging in there? Poked myself in my gut a few times... It was amusing. Other than the sense of muscles being flexed for a long time, it wasn't painful, tho
Ouchies. Is it your turn tonight for contractions, @mellymar ?
I hope not! I don't want Sod's law all up in here and giving my mom and my sister the pleasure guessing my delivery date! It did catch me off guard a bit tho, I felt it starting and kept typing and bumping and after a while was like - seriously? Still hanging in there? Poked myself in my gut a few times... It was amusing. Other than the sense of muscles being flexed for a long time, it wasn't painful, tho
Ewok must be super squirmy tonight! He's having a party in the womb!
I've been lurking for about eight months but never posted because I'm awkward and anti-social and mostly just interested in reading everyone's experiences. Today, I'm introducing myself as a creepy lurker random. I'm 37+3 with a baby girl, I have a 4 year old son, and I run and live in a group n home for developmentally disabled adults. I work about 70 hours a week, and lately most of my symptoms are bitchy, tired, and overly sensitive, but I think it's par for the course. I'm on my 4th week of Prodromal labor, I've been having 5-7 hours a night of contractions that get as close as five minutes apart and then fizzle out. Twice now, I've gone to labor and delivery only to be sent home with a muscle relaxer because my contractions reached 3 minutes apart and my stomach stayed rock-hard between contractions. My whole body aches, my stomach, thighs and back feel like I've been working out for hours (which I would NEVER LOL) and I feel like I need some kind of crotch saddle to hold this baby in....yet I'm still only a fingertip dilated, 50% effaced, and at -2 station. It's wearing me down so much... To be honest, I WANT to go to my due date, but if the contractions aren't going to stop, I just want her out now. I just want to cry, and have absolutely no one in my real life who had any experience with thirds particular situation to talk to right now.... So, here I am.....throwing myself out there for the other Prodromal mothers here.
I've been lurking for about eight months but never posted because I'm awkward and anti-social and mostly just interested in reading everyone's experiences. Today, I'm introducing myself as a creepy lurker random. I'm 37+3 with a baby girl, I have a 4 year old son, and I run and live in a group n home for developmentally disabled adults. I work about 70 hours a week, and lately most of my symptoms are bitchy, tired, and overly sensitive, but I think it's par for the course. I'm on my 4th week of Prodromal labor, I've been having 5-7 hours a night of contractions that get as close as five minutes apart and then fizzle out. Twice now, I've gone to labor and delivery only to be sent home with a muscle relaxer because my contractions reached 3 minutes apart and my stomach stayed rock-hard between contractions. My whole body aches, my stomach, thighs and back feel like I've been working out for hours (which I would NEVER LOL) and I feel like I need some kind of crotch saddle to hold this baby in....yet I'm still only a fingertip dilated, 50% effaced, and at -2 station. It's wearing me down so much... To be honest, I WANT to go to my due date, but if the contractions aren't going to stop, I just want her out now. I just want to cry, and have absolutely no one in my real life who had any experience with thirds particular situation to talk to right now.... So, here I am.....throwing myself out there for the other Prodromal mothers here.
Well, you are definitely not alone! Welcome to the stabby club. I'm sorry!
You can absolutely commiserate here. It's nice to have people who understand what you're going through, as shitty as it is.
Awww, @itsshayday, that sounds *miserable*. I'm sorry, gal. There are definitely other prodromal labor moms here, as you probably know since you've been reading already. See ya tomorrow in daily symptoms, again? The more people that contribute the more we help each other.
Welcome @itsshayday ! I can't imagine how exhausted you must be. This is a great place to vent, bitch, and commiserate away from real life. Hang in there, you're close and at 37 weeks, risks are low if she does come early.
I think currently the biggest risk is that I'll murder my husband with a hammer and deliver in the state penitentiary.... Is THAT a symptom?
Thank you, ladies, for the warm welcome.
Lmao we've defintely all shared this concern at one point or another. Welcome aboard!!
From lurking on the May board, we may have to start weekly breastfeeding progress threads once we've all delivered. There are tons of threads for BF there.
After 24 hours of steady painful contractions and no sleep, I went to L&D. Monitored me. I am having contractions (duh) but am still at a 1. I lost it. Crying mess in the middle of L&D triage. The thought of being sent home again was more than I could take. They brought me some pain meds that they said would also help calm me down. Tramadol?
I went home, went to sleep for a few hours. Woke up. Went to get some McDonald's (I don't even care about healthy food anymore) and when I got home my 2 year old who'd been sick earlier in the week had thrown up all over the floor. My mother in law had him in the bathtub trying to get him cleaned up. He was screaming. She was loudly muttering frustrations in Spanish. House smelled AWESOME. Dog was just sitting on the couch lookin at me like "whats happened to our life?"
I'm done. I want this baby born. My hippy dippy all natural birthing self wants an induction at this point. I've been dealing with contractions for over a month now that don't do anything but annoy me. I'm in the pain all the time. I'm depressed. Mentally separated from reality. I don't even look at my bump and see a baby anymore. I just see a source of pain and frustration.
Oh and my sons birthday party was this Saturday. But I've canceled it due to his illness. Fun times.
Was just taking a warm bath and my nips started leaking like crazy! Anyone else have this happen? It's like they're crying for LO to be here. Obviously the rest of my body is ready, but my uterus and cervix aren't getting the message!!
ETA: Does warm water cause your nipples to leak?
Also, The word nipple makes me laugh. I have the sense of humor of a 14 year old boy.
@sarahbaby87 that all sounds freaking horrible. Hope that baby decides to come soon and your DS feels better. I would just want to crawl under the covers and refuse to come out. Adulting is hard. :-bd
so updating my situation for today, those crampy pain things were so uncomfortable tonight while i was at work. thought i was going to die. it is only when im there that they are constant and inhibiting, i dont really get them when im just lounging at home. hopefully i dont die on saturday. got home from work and im really hungry and of course guess who is asleep on the couch and it feels like theres no food in the house and im wondering if i should just run across the street to 7-11 or try to survive off air and the energy of the universe.
so updating my situation for today, those crampy pain things were so uncomfortable tonight while i was at work. thought i was going to die. it is only when im there that they are constant and inhibiting, i dont really get them when im just lounging at home. hopefully i dont die on saturday. got home from work and im really hungry and of course guess who is asleep on the couch and it feels like theres no food in the house and im wondering if i should just run across the street to 7-11 or try to survive off air and the energy of the universe.
I hope you went to 7-11 and bought something with a really loud, annoying wrapper and came back and 'struggled' with opening it for 5 minutes.
Re: Daily lovely symptoms 6/11
I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. Thoughts and prayers for you guys.
Taking a break from contractions-- getting kicked in the crotch instead. :-)
Could barely make it up the stairs this afternoon after we got home (from evacuating during a showing). I had to stop every two steps feeling weak and out of breath. DH had to help me! Thank goodness he's working from home today. 39 weeks and helpless.
No other signs that really don't mean anything though! Just keep swimming...
That ^, or I was going to say when I fainted one time in a restaurant (after giving blood, low iron), I had nearly the same vision thing happen.
Here's hoping it was just the heat and/or low iron or blood sugar? Either way, it sounds awful and I'm glad you're feeling somewhat better!
@klkonwi sending t&p for your grandpa.
@Mommaswizz so sorry for your loss
not sure if PR, but i just feel blah, like i dont want to eat but i know i need to so its hard to make food when nothing is appetizing.
Also feeling a lot of pelvic pressure, and have some spotting after being checked today. Still no contractions though!
I've been having a ton of joint pain in the hands, too. It sucks, but it is normal, and is because of 3rd tri swelling.
Check out these daily symptoms threads to feel out what's normal and what other bumpies are feeling.
I work about 70 hours a week, and lately most of my symptoms are bitchy, tired, and overly sensitive, but I think it's par for the course.
I'm on my 4th week of Prodromal labor, I've been having 5-7 hours a night of contractions that get as close as five minutes apart and then fizzle out. Twice now, I've gone to labor and delivery only to be sent home with a muscle relaxer because my contractions reached 3 minutes apart and my stomach stayed rock-hard between contractions.
My whole body aches, my stomach, thighs and back feel like I've been working out for hours (which I would NEVER LOL) and I feel like I need some kind of crotch saddle to hold this baby in....yet I'm still only a fingertip dilated, 50% effaced, and at -2 station.
It's wearing me down so much... To be honest, I WANT to go to my due date, but if the contractions aren't going to stop, I just want her out now. I just want to cry, and have absolutely no one in my real life who had any experience with thirds particular situation to talk to right now.... So, here I am.....throwing myself out there for the other Prodromal mothers here.
You can absolutely commiserate here. It's nice to have people who understand what you're going through, as shitty as it is.
Welcome to June 15 :-h
Thank you, ladies, for the warm welcome.
Lmao we've defintely all shared this concern at one point or another. Welcome aboard!!
I went home, went to sleep for a few hours. Woke up. Went to get some McDonald's (I don't even care about healthy food anymore) and when I got home my 2 year old who'd been sick earlier in the week had thrown up all over the floor. My mother in law had him in the bathtub trying to get him cleaned up. He was screaming. She was loudly muttering frustrations in Spanish. House smelled AWESOME. Dog was just sitting on the couch lookin at me like "whats happened to our life?"
I'm done. I want this baby born. My hippy dippy all natural birthing self wants an induction at this point. I've been dealing with contractions for over a month now that don't do anything but annoy me. I'm in the pain all the time. I'm depressed. Mentally separated from reality. I don't even look at my bump and see a baby anymore. I just see a source of pain and frustration.
Oh and my sons birthday party was this Saturday. But I've canceled it due to his illness. Fun times.
ETA: Does warm water cause your nipples to leak?
Also, The word nipple makes me laugh. I have the sense of humor of a 14 year old boy.
got home from work and im really hungry and of course guess who is asleep on the couch and it feels like theres no food in the house and im wondering if i should just run across the street to 7-11 or try to survive off air and the energy of the universe.