I'm 40+3 today. No disrespect, but I'm sick of hearing ladies who haven't surpassed 40 weeks whine about still being pregnant. I know its hard, we are all anxious to hold our babies. But shut up. Please. I can't come up with anything else to clean. Its too cold to go outside. And even if i wanted to go anywhere i have nothing that fits. It's borderline depressing. My freezer is packed full. My mother and step dad will be here Wednesday. I'm anxious. My dogs are anxious. Thankfully my husband is so laid back lol. I'm just doing light work outs to utilize some of this anxious energy. I'm sure I'll find something to clean eventually
@mrsgetz4000 I am feeling the same! 40+3 as well and getting frustrated by everything and my body is doing nothing to move this process along! It's so discouraging and depressing! It's raining today so I can't even go outside to walk off the frustration! I'm tired of seeing family n friends and hearing "next time I see you, baby will be here" and then seeing them days later, still pregnant. I pray we both get some relief soon and our babies are healthy and happy in our arms soon enough!
Baby is two weeks tomorrow and I have mastitis most likely due to my nipples being covered in giant cracks thanks to my alligator baby. Anyone who makes it over mastitis still breastfeeding is my hero because I am struggling over here for sure
There's a discussion somewhere about my "H" (hemorrhoid) problem. Well last Tuesday I went to the store and bought stool softeners and I put them in the bathroom - didn't think about them until last night. I felt like I needed to go but I couldn't- and I didn't want to make matters worse by straining or letting it get too big... So I took two pills about 11:15pm...
My tummy still had the "let's go poo" feel all night but it wasn't like "gotta go now. It's coming" so I decided to let the pill work it's magic.
9:15am rolls about and I'm getting these intense cramps. But I can manage and go back to sleep. 9:45am rolls around and "IVE GOTTA GO" so I go and I have these bad cramps like one notch below contraction HURT cramps. Finally after 5mins of sitting I can go - the "H" hurt but not as bad. I thought I won the battle.
12:30 rolls around- just fed baby and I'm holding him.. All of a sudden I get that feeling- that rumble in the belly, booty clenching, holy shit I've gotta poo feeling. Put baby down and run to the toilet. Diarreah - I think to myself "ugh this medicine isn't like what they gave me at the hospital. My stomach isn't taking kindly to this" (Inspects box) *explective* I bought mother loving laxatives not Effin stool softeners!
This is going to make my problem worse. I'm over not being pregnant. Can I just put the baby back and be pregnant a little while longer.. Or can I attach the toilet to my butt?
Go ahead and laugh. I did, I'm so stupid! -grumbles-
I'm tired of my mom treating me like a child. I need to get a few things from the store and asked if she wanted to go with me. She proceeded to tell me how it's too cold outside to take the baby and she will stay home with him so I can go. No thank you. He's my son, he goes with me. I'm 33 years old for shits sake. Then she came over last night and gasped that I didnt have an undershirt on under his sleeper nor a hat on. We were inside and it was a sauna in our house. So she wraps him in a blanket because he must be freezing. Today she sees him and I stop her and say that if she says one word about how he is dressed then I am leaving. He was in a onesie, pants, socks, light cotton coat, in his car seat with a blanket on overtop him with a car seat cover. She gasped that he didn't have a hat or mittens on. FFS we walked outside 8'! It's not like I took him treking through the Andies!
@mrsgetz4000 and @lolobellrn yes! I'm 40+4 today and I'm trying to be really patient with my body and wait for it to go into labor on its own, especially since many FTMs go to 41 weeks, and baby is checking out perfectly healthy still. My mom is telling me she can't stand the suspense.. Another friend says "Surely you won't go that long, goodness gracious! " when I told her we won't induce until next Mon, 41+4, if needed. These things are. not. helpful people!! I'm the one over here waiting for every twinge to be a sign of labor! DH looked at me like I've lost it when I told him her message upset me lol..
@kaym6 Sorry you are struggling with mastitis! My sister had this with her last and told me that it was worth it to continue BF despite the pain because it actually helped clear the infection to keep the flow of milk going... Everyone is different though, so this is definitely not a judgement on what you do, just wanted to encourage you that it is possible! She ended up nursing my niece to 13 mos despite the early set backs. Best of luck to you, I hope you feel better soon!
Going out of my house is not my favorite. Strangers' comments are a bit much... *while talking to his buddy* "Better watch out or you'll have a beer belly like her!" "Whoa lady! You better get to the hospital! You're gonna explode!!!" *while touching my stomach as I pay for groceries* "Oh! I bet she's here any day now! I used to be a nurse so I know these things..."
Please. Just ignore me and my belly. I promise I won't be offended if you do.
I am over my pregnant digestive system. Seriously. Every poop I've taken since Thursday has clogged the toilet. Every. Single. Poop. This includes a single stall bathroom at the clinic where I used to work. Mortified doesn't even begin to cover it.
C-section on Friday, and I feel like I have soooo much to do, but I can't do it with the toddler awake. I need to finish packing my stuff, but I don't want his "help." I have to scrub down his strap-on highchair seat and wash the straps, but I can't until he's in bed. Same for cleaning the bathroom and sweeping/mopping the kitchen. The toddler is cramping my style.
I'm so freaking irritated with everything that has to do with breastfeeding. My baby girl is the sweetest thing and will latch on at a moment's notice... but my nipple is literally one giant, thick, dark scab. It's blocking all ducts on my right side. I have not been able to express ANYTHING from that boob in two effing days! I'm so swollen, engorged, and rock freaking hard that I don't know what to do! I've called the LC at the hospital, I've called my OB, I've even called LLL (apparently they're closed today?) and basically the only option is to pump 24/7 and use lanolin... but pumping doesn't work, massage, warm compress, hand expression, nothing works I'm exhausted, miserable, and lopsided... and baby girl has been chugging formula because good ol' left boob cannot produce enough for her.
I don't know about any of you ladies having a CS but I am afraid of going early. I switched practices, due to DHs job, when we started TTGP. It only took about three months so I have only been going to my doctor about a year and don't really know anyone else in the practice. I am now terrified of going early. I had a horrible first CS and only my doctor knows what happened. So now any old wives tale about inducing labor I am not doing. DH touching my breasts-nope, spicy food, eggplant other foods-no thanks, Sex-lets just focus on you DH, walks- ok but they can't be long. I'm so nervous I just want her to stay in. My doctor isn't on call all week so my only chance of her is for LO to stay in.
You've probably already tried this, but I'd try getting in the shower, gently soaking/washing the nipple with a washcloth to clear some scab, and hand expressing under the warm water? That way some might get passed the scab, and then use lanolin immediately when you get out to keep the scab soft? IDK. Just an idea.
And the remote starter on my SUV died today. It is currently -2* and not likely to warm up anytime soon. Definitely a first world problem, but I'm sad.
I am not 40+ weeks pregnant, but any uncomfortable mommas have a right to complain. I am so ready to have this baby so I can feel better because of my multiple health issues, I do not care how far along you are, if you are uncomfortable, complain away with me! Not everyone is anxious about actually having a baby. I would love to have my anti-anxiety medication so I could feel normal but it's not pregnancy safe and to not have to take massive amounts of insulin. I would also like to not have allergic reactions from my insulin injections just because I am pregnant. I'm running out of places to inject insulin because my skin is so stretched and uncomfortable I am having to inject insulin into my inner thighs, arms, and any fat I can find. Insulin has to be injected into fat unless it's an IV insulin drip. Also I am sick of my SO having health issues come up. I get it's well beyond his control, but I can't do everything I previously was able to so it makes it all a huge pain in my butt. It's a huge inconvience to me especially since he might have cellulitis so we have to take him to be seen. His primary care isn't open due to it being Martin Luther King Jr day, so we have to go somewhere else and pay more. His health needs a pause button so we can wait until after this kiddo is born. I have no energy and I am always running on empty.
@GAgirlinSDakota I'm seriously willing to try absolutely anything at this point to get some relief and to give baby some milk! Ugh boobs suck. Or, mine do anyway...
I'm totally stressing about visitors! My parents have both scheduled trips to come out. My mom the week before my EDD and my dad just over a week after that. I'm an over-planner and love structure, so this has been a big relief. Plus I feel like this shows they are coming as a "support team" and not just to see the baby (as there's a chance he'll decide not to make his appearance by then). My in-laws on the other hand told us they would wait for us to call and tell them I'm in labor before they pack up the car and make the 14 hour (!) drive. I'm sure they'll come straight to the hospital and be offended when I won't let them interupt our new family's golden hour. They also conveniently avoided the question of how long they planned on staying. DH has been really supportive on everything except this. He keeps reminding me they are excited, and it would be rude to postpone them meeting their first grandchild. At 38w, I'm ready to hit him. I think I have more right to the "excitement" over our first child! With all the hormones, I don't know that I can be nice for a whole week+ if they try to hog the baby when he's happy and not help with any chores. Sorry for the essay. I need to vent I guess!
I have had a list of like 6 things (in my head) I need to get at the store tomorrow, but now that I go to write them down, I can't remember a single one. I know it was important stuff, but it's gone. All gone!
@BarrettJ89 have you tried dangle feeding/pumping? It is honestly the only way I've ever been able to unclog any blocked ducts! Working with gravity seemed to be the way to go both times I've had them. (STM) Good luck and feel better!!!
@BarrettJ89 I got clogged ducts a few times with my first. Lots of feedings (upside down) and hand expression in the shower was helpful. But honestly I also used a vibrator on my breast. I read somewhere online that the handle of a vibrating toothbrush worked for someone.... but I don't have one of those. I have told several friends about this when they have suffered from clogged ducts and they have all had success with dislodging the clogs as well. Just hold the vibrating object against the breast for a while.
I'm so freaking irritated with everything that has to do with breastfeeding. My baby girl is the sweetest thing and will latch on at a moment's notice... but my nipple is literally one giant, thick, dark scab. It's blocking all ducts on my right side. I have not been able to express ANYTHING from that boob in two effing days! I'm so swollen, engorged, and rock freaking hard that I don't know what to do! I've called the LC at the hospital, I've called my OB, I've even called LLL (apparently they're closed today?) and basically the only option is to pump 24/7 and use lanolin... but pumping doesn't work, massage, warm compress, hand expression, nothing works I'm exhausted, miserable, and lopsided... and baby girl has been chugging formula because good ol' left boob cannot produce enough for her.
Contrary to popular belief wounds do not heal well when scabbed, so I encourage you to do your best to get the scab off. The best would be to soak it with moist compresses until it falls off then keeping it moist with whatever you're using on your nipples (lanolin, coconut oil) and try your best to not allow it to scab over again. Hopefully once you get the scab off it will be easier to get the ducts behind it unclogged!!
I use just breast milk on my nipples and they have healed so much better than any creams. I bought four different brands of cream and just good ole BM made my nipples heal faster.
I had my baby a week and a half ago and the day after I got home from the hospital I had to go to the doctor because of shortness of breath, then they sent me to the ER. After 4 hours of testing while my poor hungry baby was at home with my husband they found that it was just my asthma acting up from hormone changes. Then 2 days later it was just as bad so I went back to my doctor who have me a home breathing treatment. Then the next day I started having diarrhea caused by the medicine which then caused hemorrhoids. Aaaaand now I have a freaking bladder infection.
Re: Monday bitchfest
There's a discussion somewhere about my "H" (hemorrhoid) problem.
Well last Tuesday I went to the store and bought stool softeners and I put them in the bathroom - didn't think about them until last night.
I felt like I needed to go but I couldn't- and I didn't want to make matters worse by straining or letting it get too big... So I took two pills about 11:15pm...
My tummy still had the "let's go poo" feel all night but it wasn't like "gotta go now. It's coming" so I decided to let the pill work it's magic.
9:15am rolls about and I'm getting these intense cramps. But I can manage and go back to sleep.
9:45am rolls around and "IVE GOTTA GO" so I go and I have these bad cramps like one notch below contraction HURT cramps. Finally after 5mins of sitting I can go - the "H" hurt but not as bad.
I thought I won the battle.
12:30 rolls around- just fed baby and I'm holding him.. All of a sudden I get that feeling- that rumble in the belly, booty clenching, holy shit I've gotta poo feeling.
Put baby down and run to the toilet.
Diarreah - I think to myself "ugh this medicine isn't like what they gave me at the hospital. My stomach isn't taking kindly to this"
(Inspects box) *explective* I bought mother loving laxatives not Effin stool softeners!
This is going to make my problem worse.
I'm over not being pregnant. Can I just put the baby back and be pregnant a little while longer.. Or can I attach the toilet to my butt?
Go ahead and laugh. I did, I'm so stupid!
-grumbles-
I'm 40+4 today and I'm trying to be really patient with my body and wait for it to go into labor on its own, especially since many FTMs go to 41 weeks, and baby is checking out perfectly healthy still. My mom is telling me she can't stand the suspense.. Another friend says "Surely you won't go that long, goodness gracious! " when I told her we won't induce until next Mon, 41+4, if needed. These things are. not. helpful people!! I'm the one over here waiting for every twinge to be a sign of labor! DH looked at me like I've lost it when I told him her message upset me lol..
*while talking to his buddy* "Better watch out or you'll have a beer belly like her!"
"Whoa lady! You better get to the hospital! You're gonna explode!!!"
*while touching my stomach as I pay for groceries* "Oh! I bet she's here any day now! I used to be a nurse so I know these things..."
Please. Just ignore me and my belly. I promise I won't be offended if you do.
I am over my pregnant digestive system. Seriously. Every poop I've taken since Thursday has clogged the toilet. Every. Single. Poop. This includes a single stall bathroom at the clinic where I used to work. Mortified doesn't even begin to cover it.
C-section on Friday, and I feel like I have soooo much to do, but I can't do it with the toddler awake. I need to finish packing my stuff, but I don't want his "help." I have to scrub down his strap-on highchair seat and wash the straps, but I can't until he's in bed. Same for cleaning the bathroom and sweeping/mopping the kitchen. The toddler is cramping my style.
DS1 01/08/03 DD1 08/11/04 DD2 10/06/08 DS2 09/30/14
SURPRISE! Hannah May born 01/22/16
DS1 01/08/03 DD1 08/11/04 DD2 10/06/08 DS2 09/30/14
SURPRISE! Hannah May born 01/22/16
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@BarrettJ89
You've probably already tried this, but I'd try getting in the shower, gently soaking/washing the nipple with a washcloth to clear some scab, and hand expressing under the warm water? That way some might get passed the scab, and then use lanolin immediately when you get out to keep the scab soft? IDK. Just an idea.
DS1 01/08/03 DD1 08/11/04 DD2 10/06/08 DS2 09/30/14
SURPRISE! Hannah May born 01/22/16
DS1 01/08/03 DD1 08/11/04 DD2 10/06/08 DS2 09/30/14
SURPRISE! Hannah May born 01/22/16
Also I am sick of my SO having health issues come up. I get it's well beyond his control, but I can't do everything I previously was able to so it makes it all a huge pain in my butt. It's a huge inconvience to me especially since he might have cellulitis so we have to take him to be seen. His primary care isn't open due to it being Martin Luther King Jr day, so we have to go somewhere else and pay more. His health needs a pause button so we can wait until after this kiddo is born. I have no energy and I am always running on empty.
My parents have both scheduled trips to come out. My mom the week before my EDD and my dad just over a week after that. I'm an over-planner and love structure, so this has been a big relief. Plus I feel like this shows they are coming as a "support team" and not just to see the baby (as there's a chance he'll decide not to make his appearance by then).
My in-laws on the other hand told us they would wait for us to call and tell them I'm in labor before they pack up the car and make the 14 hour (!) drive. I'm sure they'll come straight to the hospital
DH has been really supportive on everything except this. He keeps reminding me they are excited, and it would be rude to postpone them meeting their first grandchild. At 38w, I'm ready to hit him. I think I have more right to the "excitement" over our first child! With all the hormones, I don't know that I can be nice for a whole week+ if they try to hog the baby when he's happy and not help with any chores.
Sorry for the essay. I need to vent I guess!
DS1 01/08/03 DD1 08/11/04 DD2 10/06/08 DS2 09/30/14
SURPRISE! Hannah May born 01/22/16
Good luck.