I'm 34+5 today. I had my "Sprinkle" celebration with some close girlfriends and had a great time.
But as showers/sprinkles often do, it really brought home the reality of the impending baby! So now I'm just having a lot of anxiety about the delivery and not making my scheduled c-section. I'm scheduled at 39 weeks but went into labor on my own at 38weeks with my son. Starting to have bad dreams about going into labor too soon and being in a panic.
At the same time my PGAL brain is kicking in big time. As much as I worry about the delivery I also have this fear that it's all too good to be true and somehow it's all going to be ripped away. Ugh.
Hope you ladies are all doing well! How are those babies @purpletulip??
Doing well. 37 weeks today and sitting waiting at the docs for my appointment. Baby is moving and I feel good, so I don't expect any bad news. I'm feeling confident, but also nervous becuase it's time and I want him to come out happy and healthy. If things went wrong now it would be devastating, but overall optimistic!
I'm so glad that you're feeling more optimistic than not about delivery @seckenrode And I'm very familiar with that anxious feeling/worry about this all being ripped away @PinkRoses
Today was one of the worst days of my life. I got a call that my dad collapsed and he passed away before we got to the hospital. He was so excited about my niece born in October and our baby girl. I was so lucky to have had him in my life for 34 years and so sad that he's already gone. He was a phenomenal dad and person. It's kind of eclipsed my feelings about this pregnancy--and part of me is less worried because I feel like my dad is watching out for our baby now and would never let anything happen to her.
I'm really sorry @mwmiller4. That is really tough.
I'm doing pretty well. 34+4 and hoping to pack my go-bag this weekend and then will be mostly ready. I'm feeling pretty good and mostly excited. The doctors are concerned with how big baby is, but I can handle that.
@mwmiller4 I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my mother at 6 months pregnant so although I don't know the grief you are personally feeling, I know how hard it is to grieve while pregnant.
Someone gave me some advice that I've clung to dearly and I hope it can help you during this time as it has helped me- "It does not get easier, we only get stronger"
@PinkRoses I understand that feeling of thinking it's all going to be ripped away.
Pretty soon there are going to be some more babies here! You ladies are getting close :-)
I'm doing better than I feared I would. I am having some anxiety, mostly evening and night time and my grief has been stirred up but along with that I'm experiencing such joy. We have an appointment with a specialist to discuss Malcolms hand, and I'm trying not to worry about that.
Thank you so much, ladies. The outpouring of love and concern from the different corners of my life has been overwhelming and so touching. I just can't believe he's gone. I spent Monday with him and am so grateful to have that and all the other wonderful memories of him right now.
@cbou that's a great attitude to have--you've got this!
@purpletulip I'm glad you're doing better than you expected. Please continue keep us posted on how you and Malcolm are doing--I'll be thinking about you and hoping for smooth sailing ahead!
Oh my goodness, I wasn't able to answer this for a few days and there are so many things!
@mwmiller4 I am so terribly sorry. I'll be keeping you guys in my thoughts. I love your positive view on the situation about your father watching over your little girl, that is amazing and so powerful. Good for you for being so strong right now
@purpletulip Glad things are starting to go easier. We definitely want to hear how things are going with Malcolm and glad they are looking into options about how hand. It's exciting to have a baby on board here now.
@Pinkroses things will work out! if you go a little early, they will get you into your c section girly. Thinking of you right now. Try not to stress out
For me right now, we are doing okay. At our appointment last week the Dr let us know we were measuring a little small, then I felt baby move up out of my pelvis. She was super low before and 100% head down. Now that she's moved I am nervous she isn't head down any more. We have an ultrasound on Monday to check weight and everything. Hopefully all good news. I am still feeling her move around lots, so I am trying not to stress out about it, but we all know how it goes. It's easy to worry about everything we can't control. I need to take your thought process @cbou and not worry about anything I can't control.
38 weeks according to the Dr. Had my 2nd to last appointment today. Cole's heartbeat is at 160, he's low and ready to go!
Also i'm getting a growth check ultrasound on Monday...??? I'm kinda concerned this baby is going to be a 30 pounder or something. Haha. I just figured he SEEMED larger since i'm 5'1"... but i guess he's a good size kid despite my height.
Legs swelling every day, all day. Numbness in fingers is an all day thing now too. Dr says it'll be going away soon. Also getting sharp shooting pains 'down there' which dr. said was baby's head.
Glad the lil' squirt is healthy. and curious to see what this assumed chubster looks like on monday... actually, i can't wait to see him and hold him.. but he's coming soon enough
@mwmiller4 I can't imagine and am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
The last few days have been a roller coaster of emotions. My water broke at 2:15am Tuesday morning, but it was a slow leak. I went to work, contracting but sure nothing was actually happening. I started to feel anxious about being wrong (a lot of "what ifs" related to infection from not going to be checked out) and called my ob at the end of the workday. She agreed it was probably nothing but told me to go into l&d just in case. Once there, the nurse said it didn't look like I was in labor based on contractions and did a test for amniotic fluid.
Around 6pm, the test came back positive and I was induced. DD's heart rate dropped for long enough during delivery and the nicu rt was called in. Luckily she was okay.
We had trouble nursing and it was discovered DD was tongue tied. After consulting with two pediatricians while in the hospital, we decided to have her frenulum clipped. It's an in office procedure and since we had to go in today for a weight check because DD is so small, the pediatrician agreed to do it in office.
We saw another pediatrician from the same practice, who did the procedure, for our appointment today. DD has lost too much weight - only 8oz since birth but she only weighed 4lbs 15oz at birth. The dr did an evaluation and discovered the source of our breastfeeding problems - DD has a posterior cleft palate. She's also lost too much weight and now has to be fed formula via syringe until our special bottles come in.
We are so in love with DD. She's so sweet and it's amazing to be holding our rainbow in our arms. At the same time, I'm heartbroken. It was hard enough to have her frenulum cut at 3 days and I worry about how much pain she'll have with her surgeries to repair her palate. I'm also struggling to let go of how I thought things would be. I had a lot of trouble breastfeeding DS and really wanted to exclusively breastfeed DD. I'm really struggling with not being able to do this for her. I'm pumping to try to increase my supply so that I can mix it with the special formula we were given to help DD gain weight. So many ups and downs - I'm trying to focus on DD and having her here.
@SarahS06 congrats on DD! What did you name her? And I'm sorry to hear about the issues, I know you will get through it all. Stay strong and congrats again!!
@SarahS06 I'm so glad you made it through delivery ok and she's safely here--she's adorable, too! I'm so sorry for all the feeding issues and that she needs more interventions and surgery. I can't imagine how scary that must be--please keep us updated on how you're all doing--you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks that you're continuing to have such a bumpy road--you all certainly deserve a break.
@SarahS06 so sorry to hear that you are having issues with feeding and other various problems, but incredibly happy to hear that she is here. Congratulations. It seems like you have a really good team at your hospital that is working with you. Please keep us updated with her progress.
@SarahS06 congratulations on your adorable baby girl! I know what you mean about being so happy LO is here but being anxious and sad about issues. My last baby had lots of little issues, including weight loss and trouble breastfeeding, that all added up to a bunch of stress. And this little guy has an issue with his hand that will greatly affect his life. Like you said, just focusing on LO being here and how wonderful it is, is a help. Take it one day at a time. *hugs*
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But as showers/sprinkles often do, it really brought home the reality of the impending baby! So now I'm just having a lot of anxiety about the delivery and not making my scheduled c-section. I'm scheduled at 39 weeks but went into labor on my own at 38weeks with my son. Starting to have bad dreams about going into labor too soon and being in a panic.
At the same time my PGAL brain is kicking in big time. As much as I worry about the delivery I also have this fear that it's all too good to be true and somehow it's all going to be ripped away. Ugh.
Hope you ladies are all doing well! How are those babies @purpletulip??
Definitely want an update @purpletulip !
How are you @rainbowminion ?
Hope the rest of you ladies are feeling well and getting excited! Best wishes to all!
Today was one of the worst days of my life. I got a call that my dad collapsed and he passed away before we got to the hospital. He was so excited about my niece born in October and our baby girl. I was so lucky to have had him in my life for 34 years and so sad that he's already gone. He was a phenomenal dad and person. It's kind of eclipsed my feelings about this pregnancy--and part of me is less worried because I feel like my dad is watching out for our baby now and would never let anything happen to her.
I'm doing pretty well. 34+4 and hoping to pack my go-bag this weekend and then will be mostly ready. I'm feeling pretty good and mostly excited. The doctors are concerned with how big baby is, but I can handle that.
I'm so sorry for your loss! I lost my mother at 6 months pregnant so although I don't know the grief you are personally feeling, I know how hard it is to grieve while pregnant.
Someone gave me some advice that I've clung to dearly and I hope it can help you during this time as it has helped me- "It does not get easier, we only get stronger"
Good luck to you and thoughts and prayers
@PinkRoses I understand that feeling of thinking it's all going to be ripped away.
Pretty soon there are going to be some more babies here! You ladies are getting close :-)
I'm doing better than I feared I would. I am having some anxiety, mostly evening and night time and my grief has been stirred up but along with that I'm experiencing such joy.
We have an appointment with a specialist to discuss Malcolms hand, and I'm trying not to worry about that.
@cbou that's a great attitude to have--you've got this!
@purpletulip I'm glad you're doing better than you expected. Please continue keep us posted on how you and Malcolm are doing--I'll be thinking about you and hoping for smooth sailing ahead!
@mwmiller4 I am so terribly sorry. I'll be keeping you guys in my thoughts. I love your positive view on the situation about your father watching over your little girl, that is amazing and so powerful. Good for you for being so strong right now
@purpletulip Glad things are starting to go easier. We definitely want to hear how things are going with Malcolm and glad they are looking into options about how hand. It's exciting to have a baby on board here now.
@Pinkroses things will work out! if you go a little early, they will get you into your c section girly. Thinking of you right now. Try not to stress out
For me right now, we are doing okay. At our appointment last week the Dr let us know we were measuring a little small, then I felt baby move up out of my pelvis. She was super low before and 100% head down. Now that she's moved I am nervous she isn't head down any more. We have an ultrasound on Monday to check weight and everything. Hopefully all good news. I am still feeling her move around lots, so I am trying not to stress out about it, but we all know how it goes. It's easy to worry about everything we can't control. I need to take your thought process @cbou and not worry about anything I can't control.
Also i'm getting a growth check ultrasound on Monday...??? I'm kinda concerned this baby is going to be a 30 pounder or something. Haha. I just figured he SEEMED larger since i'm 5'1"... but i guess he's a good size kid despite my height.
Legs swelling every day, all day. Numbness in fingers is an all day thing now too. Dr says it'll be going away soon. Also getting sharp shooting pains 'down there' which dr. said was baby's head.
Glad the lil' squirt is healthy. and curious to see what this assumed chubster looks like on monday... actually, i can't wait to see him and hold him.. but he's coming soon enough
The last few days have been a roller coaster of emotions. My water broke at 2:15am Tuesday morning, but it was a slow leak. I went to work, contracting but sure nothing was actually happening. I started to feel anxious about being wrong (a lot of "what ifs" related to infection from not going to be checked out) and called my ob at the end of the workday. She agreed it was probably nothing but told me to go into l&d just in case. Once there, the nurse said it didn't look like I was in labor based on contractions and did a test for amniotic fluid.
Around 6pm, the test came back positive and I was induced. DD's heart rate dropped for long enough during delivery and the nicu rt was called in. Luckily she was okay.
We had trouble nursing and it was discovered DD was tongue tied. After consulting with two pediatricians while in the hospital, we decided to have her frenulum clipped. It's an in office procedure and since we had to go in today for a weight check because DD is so small, the pediatrician agreed to do it in office.
We saw another pediatrician from the same practice, who did the procedure, for our appointment today. DD has lost too much weight - only 8oz since birth but she only weighed 4lbs 15oz at birth. The dr did an evaluation and discovered the source of our breastfeeding problems - DD has a posterior cleft palate. She's also lost too much weight and now has to be fed formula via syringe until our special bottles come in.
We are so in love with DD. She's so sweet and it's amazing to be holding our rainbow in our arms. At the same time, I'm heartbroken. It was hard enough to have her frenulum cut at 3 days and I worry about how much pain she'll have with her surgeries to repair her palate. I'm also struggling to let go of how I thought things would be. I had a lot of trouble breastfeeding DS and really wanted to exclusively breastfeed DD. I'm really struggling with not being able to do this for her. I'm pumping to try to increase my supply so that I can mix it with the special formula we were given to help DD gain weight. So many ups and downs - I'm trying to focus on DD and having her here.
I know what you mean about being so happy LO is here but being anxious and sad about issues. My last baby had lots of little issues, including weight loss and trouble breastfeeding, that all added up to a bunch of stress. And this little guy has an issue with his hand that will greatly affect his life. Like you said, just focusing on LO being here and how wonderful it is, is a help. Take it one day at a time. *hugs*