I'm being induced tonight and I'm really nervous about it. Not only that but it seems like all the boundaries DH and I have set are going out the window. I just want some time to bond with my baby and DH.
The B that told me I shouldn't be sharing pictures on FB about loving my pet because I "have a lizard, and honestly can't know what it's really like to love an animal."
Don't tell me that my baby doesn't count just because he has scales.
We induce wednesday. After my sister left yesterday my dh informed me in his last night of non-dadhood he was going to catch up on his tv series andi needed to retire to our bedroom. Peeved but trying to be understanding i did so. At 930 he slipped out to walk down to the river to see a fish his friend had caught. He got home two hours later and was surprised i was up and annoyed... his friend had two poles so dh stayed to fish a bit. Today he slept until noon, got up and did absolutely nothing but watch the tv i had on as background while i cleaned, meal prepped and did laundry. He got ready for work and left at 330. So much for my idea of "couple time" before wednesday. Ugh not only am i terrified about inducement (seriously dont read the stories) and i am hormonal beyond belief (he deserves man time too, i know) but i feel like i got in a two person paddle boat and he jumped ship on the way out to sea and the current is just towing me along whether i want to or not. Sorry ladies.... mild panic attack going on over here.
Agghhhhh! I'm SO ready to go on leave!!! I have the nicest, most inquisitive customers ever, and apparently I've reached my limit of daily Q&A. I just can't answer or listen to the same questions and advice anymore, even though I realize it's coming from a good place. I feel like a circus animal. I'm in pain from my big fat swollen feet to my severely tingly/numbish/weak/fat carpal tunnel fingers and everything in between. I'm carrying so low that she's putting pressure on my thighs, which are in turn bruising, my stomach is so stretched that it feels like I have permanent sunburn, and I just CAN'T STOP PEEING! This is becoming even more difficult due to the fact that i can barely reach around my belly when im done peeing. When I thought about the prospect of being hooked up to a catheter at the hospital I actually got excited!!! I'm so sick of feeling like this.
@emmacake08 I hope so! Thank God for the Wonder Weeks app for letting me know that she is going through a leap right now because last night I was convinced that she hated mommy! Haha!
I bitched a little earlier about my family and how annoying they are but I have to bitch again. My MIL just stuck her unwashed finger in my babies mouth! WTF!??????
41 week's tomorrow. Get 8 texts/phone calls about baby not being here. I've tried everything (except castor oil). Wake up everyday a little sad. Scared about having to be induced, talking about it tomorrow. I know it's not true but i feel like there is somthing wrong with my body. I've started getting pissy with people when they ask, I know they just care but I hate being reminded he's not here.
Went to hope the final doctors appointment. Heard great news that I'm at top 2cm at 38.4 wks but this dummy doctor (I had changed) didn't put my BTL in the system as I requested and now I have to wait for the 6 week post appointment for the surgery. But I got a sonogram and got to see his face.. So I guess that was my freebie for there mess up
Dr didn't show up for my appt today. I feel fat and just want to cry when I look in the mirror. I have zero control over what's going to happen once baby decides to come. I'm upset (so irrational) that I'm practically the last regular who's going to have their baby. I feel left out.
Also, yesterday I was getting in to bed (I usually just sleep in panties) and I take off my dress. DH says, "Remember the days when you used to take your tits out and I would be like drooling not able to look away?" "I'm just like gee, thanks babe." He's like, "I didn't mean it like that, they're milk machines now." So, as if I didn't feel unattractive enough with this weight gain, huge belly and new found stretch marks, I thought at least I have my big boobs going for me. But nope, they're just milk bags now. Couldn't be feeling more unattractive! I can tell he feels bad now because he's spent all day trying to give me kisses and calling me sexy, beautiful and what not, but I don't want any of it when I know he's just doing it because he now feels obligated, you know? Doesn't help with the hormones, either lol
My boyfriend said to me today "well babe, at least you won't be fat forever." I almost killed him
The B that told me I shouldn't be sharing pictures on FB about loving my pet because I "have a lizard, and honestly can't know what it's really like to love an animal."
Don't tell me that my baby doesn't count just because he has scales.
@CaliforniaDream87 I just saw your post (I haven't read as many today). You will do great, but I think it is normal to be anxious! Just keep reminding yourself that once you leave, you will be coming back with a baby!! Another upside of induction is you know you won't get sent home because you aren't far enough along yet or anything! You've got this, I can't wait to see your announcement.
My last day of work is Friday, and I STILL don't have a long term sub lined up! The principal wants me to have someone lined up by tomorrow afternoon. Well, I'd love that too, but the 25+ people I've called can't/won't do it or just won't call me back. Oh, and you want to see my lesson plans for when I'm gone and my conference notes for next week, too? Sure, because I can do all that, teach and still take care of my 38 week pregnant self adequately. Ugh! I am so done!
It's been a very trying day bc LO wants to nurse every hour and my nipples are so sore. And on top of that there is a God damn centipede in our house. I've got enough to worry about without wondering where that creature from hell ran off to
It's been a very trying day bc LO wants to nurse every hour and my nipples are so sore. And on top of that there is a God damn cecouldn't less our house. I've got enough to worry about without wondering where that creature from hell ran off to
Last summer a freaking snake somehow got in our house. DH spotted it as it slithered past our then 3 year old. By the time he grabbed him and got him out of the way he couldn't find it! We actually never were able to find it and I still freak out sometimes when I see an electrical cord or something on the floor.
@breezymeema7 Um, excuse me, you look 10x better 9 months pregnant than I ever have in my LIFE! Hang in there mama! Baby girl will be arriving shortly! And we will all oohh and aahh over her little squishy face!
Put my phone on the charger & took an hour nap. When I woke up my phone was unplugged & my screen was shattered. But no one knows how it happened?! I'm like wtf. :-w
Baby blues =*( Just hoping it goes away soon. Doctors say it's normal. I don't know what is "normal" anymore. Everyone is always coming over. I don't feel like I have privacy. Baby is absolutely amazing and I love her so much, but I wish she would sleep more at night vs during the day. My entire day is spent trying to pump and have her latch on. Both are not a successful yet. Everyone bothers me about her getting supplemental formula but what else can I do? I'm not going to starve her. I'm really getting tired of the "breast is best"people.
Baby blues =*( Just hoping it goes away soon. Doctors say it's normal. I don't know what is "normal" anymore. Everyone is always coming over. I don't feel like I have privacy. Baby is absolutely amazing and I love her so much, but I wish she would sleep more at night vs during the day. My entire day is spent trying to pump and have her latch on. Both are not a successful yet. Everyone bothers me about her getting supplemental formula but what else can I do? I'm not going to starve her. I'm really getting tired of the "breast is best"people.
Hang in there momma! Ignore the breast is best people and just remember that, at the end of the day, all that matters is that your little girl is fed and healthy. It doesn't matter if that's with breast milk or formula or both. You're doing your best for her and that's what counts!
Ever since my doctor scheduled my induction I've been having some serious anxiety. I wasn't induced with my first (went over EDD) and I'm usually pretty anti induction. However, seeing how my blood pressure kind of went crazy at the end here shocked me. Now...I'm obsessively researching induction stories (I know I shouldn't be doing this) and hoping mine is fairly easier because Ive progressed pretty well by myself already (3cm 80% effaced as of Friday).
Ugh.
I know everyone is different but, if it makes you feel better, I was 3cm and 80% at the start of my induction and it took only 4 hours until I was at 10 and it was seriously only painful for the last hour or so (I didn't get the epidural until I was at 10 and they told me they needed to try to help LO reposition himself) Mine did end in a c section but only due to the cord getting in the way and getting pinched which wasn't related at all to the induction. You've got a great head start already and I hope it all goes smoothly for you :-)
Baby blues =*( Just hoping it goes away soon. Doctors say it's normal. I don't know what is "normal" anymore. Everyone is always coming over. I don't feel like I have privacy. Baby is absolutely amazing and I love her so much, but I wish she would sleep more at night vs during the day. My entire day is spent trying to pump and have her latch on. Both are not a successful yet. Everyone bothers me about her getting supplemental formula but what else can I do? I'm not going to starve her. I'm really getting tired of the "breast is best"people.
Hang in there momma! Ignore the breast is best people and just remember that, at the end of the day, all that matters is that your little girl is fed and healthy. It doesn't matter if that's with breast milk or formula or both. You're doing your best for her and that's what counts!
^^ This. Don't stress mama! Do what's best for you & LO & screw what anyone else says.
I'm so sick of people tell me why THEY would be afraid to have a c section. I don't have a choice! He is complete breech!
When you say " I'd be afraid of going into labor beforehand" or " I would never want to have a c section, it's so hard on you" or "your recovery is going to be really difficult" it makes me want to punch you. I have enough of my own fears regarding my c section, I don't need yours too!
^^this!!! I completely agree and wants to throat punch these people. Especially when they tell me a horror story about one. It's like I really don't want to hear that.
I know it's Tuesday now but I don't care, I'm tired of people nagging me to get this baby out. I know I'm three days over due but stfu, the baby will come when baby comes. All this false labor needs to turn into something real too!
Agghhhhh! I'm SO ready to go on leave!!! I have the nicest, most inquisitive customers ever, and apparently I've reached my limit of daily Q&A. I just can't answer or listen to the same questions and advice anymore, even though I realize it's coming from a good place. I feel like a circus animal. I'm in pain from my big fat swollen feet to my severely tingly/numbish/weak/fat carpal tunnel fingers and everything in between. I'm carrying so low that she's putting pressure on my thighs, which are in turn bruising, my stomach is so stretched that it feels like I have permanent sunburn, and I just CAN'T STOP PEEING! This is becoming even more difficult due to the fact that i can barely reach around my belly when im done peeing. When I thought about the prospect of being hooked up to a catheter at the hospital I actually got excited!!! I'm so sick of feeling like this.
Initially I was terrified about the catheter but OMG it was amazing and I was sooooo sad when they removed it. I almost asked if they could leave it in longer but it was important I get up and start moving after the c-section.
@gulimz it will get better!! It takes time. We are at the stage of having good nights and bad nights! Just be happy that your baby is happy and healthy, because we aren't all so lucky! Your emotions are just crazy now because of the hormones, and coupled with no sleep, it's worse! We've all been there! Hang in there mama! :x
My in laws are here until sunday to "help." Last night they sat on the couch watching TV while I was cooking dinner with a screaming baby. Here I am running back and forth trying to comfort my daughter and not burn their food. Their reaction was to turn up the volume on the TV.
Later I had a melt down about it and DH had to have a talk with his mom about being more of a help. I can't imagine 5 more days of this. This is not a vacation people! If you are going to be here you better get off your ass and do something!
Also... When my MIL is holding the baby she talks to her and says things like "your momma just doesn't know what she is doing, does she" or "your momma just isn't quick enough."
My in laws are here until sunday to "help." Last night they sat on the couch watching TV while I was cooking dinner with a screaming baby. Here I am running back and forth trying to comfort my daughter and not burn their food. Their reaction was to turn up the volume on the TV.
Later I had a melt down about it and DH had to have a talk with his mom about being more of a help. I can't imagine 5 more days of this. This is not a vacation people! If you are going to be here you better get off your ass and do something!
Also... When my MIL is holding the baby she talks to her and says things like "your momma just doesn't know what she is doing, does she" or "your momma just isn't quick enough."
...seriously, bitch?! ~X(
Are you effin kidding me? I would have blown up in their faces! Help or get out!
@mwt8673 I'm so sorry that you're having that whole thing going on! That is just completely awful. No one deserves to have that said period let alone while working their butt off. You should just take LO and lock yourself in the bedroom and give yourself a mental health break (and kick them out!!). If they ask about food, tell them stouffers makes a killer lasagna
@mwt8673 I'm livid for you after reading this! The cherry on top is your MIL saying such condescending things "to the baby" - really for you to hear. What a bitch! I don't know how you haven't kicked them out already! Let us know what the outcome is!
I will keep you all updated! I'm not usually one to sit back and take it so my patience is just about at its end. The volcano is about to erupt. I'm locked in my room right now praying DH gets home early from work today haha
I know I'm a day late, but I need to bitch. LO isn't here yet, but she will be soon enough and one of my biggest stressors right now is that SOO many people in my family smoke. They always have, always will. This includes my parents, DH's parents, and DH's siblings. They don't get that it's NOT enough to wash your hands. You're still touching my tiny baby with your nasty smoke-scented clothing and nicotine-drenched skin. Either shower before you come over and don't smoke while you're here, or don't bother coming at all!!! Not sure how exactly to say all this without coming off like a complete asshole, but DH just reminded me "it's an asshole thing to smoke". Anybody else have any experience with this??
So I got to spend 2 hours Monday at L&D after my water broke (it is more of a small tear type of deal... It just barely drips out) because when I tried to call my doctor to ask a question, the nurse freaked and sent me straight to L&D. After 2 hours in L&D (thanks baby for deciding to move tons while there but not meeting kick counts all morning), I get asked by the nurse if I know the difference between urine, semen and the "clear, odorless liquid" I told her about... And a totally invasive vaginal exam that pinched ridiculously. So I came home a very irritated 38+1 pregnant lady who felt like no one listens to me about my own bodily functions. Except DH. He was pretty great. Anyone else had their water barely break, but no one believes them?
@mdfarmchick did they do the amniotic fluid test strip? I thought I had a slow leak because of the "dripping" feeling I had and my liners were looking full. They did a cervical check (ouch! I was still high and posterior) and the strip to test and it was 100% negative. If I had had a slow leak, at least part of it would have changed color. Gross as it is, I'm just having a lot of discharge that feels like a leak. I do remember a mama on this board talking a while back about a slow leak but I can't remember who.
If they tested and the strip was negative, I personally would trust that. I'm sorry they were rude to you though! No one likes to be treated like the crazy pregnant woman.
Re: Monday Bitchfest 08/17
Don't tell me that my baby doesn't count just because he has scales.
But I got a sonogram and got to see his face.. So I guess that was my freebie for there mess up
Last summer a freaking snake somehow got in our house. DH spotted it as it slithered past our then 3 year old. By the time he grabbed him and got him out of the way he couldn't find it! We actually never were able to find it and I still freak out sometimes when I see an electrical cord or something on the floor.
Just hoping it goes away soon. Doctors say it's normal. I don't know what is "normal" anymore. Everyone is always coming over. I don't feel like I have privacy. Baby is absolutely amazing and I love her so much, but I wish she would sleep more at night vs during the day. My entire day is spent trying to pump and have her latch on. Both are not a successful yet. Everyone bothers me about her getting supplemental formula but what else can I do? I'm not going to starve her. I'm really getting tired of the "breast is best"people.
Later I had a melt down about it and DH had to have a talk with his mom about being more of a help. I can't imagine 5 more days of this. This is not a vacation people! If you are going to be here you better get off your ass and do something!
Also... When my MIL is holding the baby she talks to her and says things like "your momma just doesn't know what she is doing, does she" or "your momma just isn't quick enough."
...seriously, bitch?! ~X(
And THEY should be making YOU dinner...
I'm locked in my room right now praying DH gets home early from work today haha
If they tested and the strip was negative, I personally would trust that. I'm sorry they were rude to you though! No one likes to be treated like the crazy pregnant woman.