Week of 2/1 Randoms

BabySeaTurtles · February 2016

Uh guys... It's our birth month! It's finally here!! I've loved seeing all the babies and reading the stories (with the tiniest bit of jealousy TBH). So with all of our to-do lists and racing thoughts as we finish prepping for our precious little ones, just put whatever you want here.

DrillSergeantCat · February 2016

It really pisses me off when people talk over me. Don't ask me a question and then keep talking when I'm trying to answer you. The only thing that does is prevent you from having the information you need because I already know the answer. It's going to be a long day.

seckenrode · February 2016

Don't anyone drink castor oil!!

Vkrosa · February 2016

It's a snow day here and my last OB appointment before baby. I really don't want to drag my kids to my appointment but I know I can't miss this one I'm supposed to sign my pre-op papers. Oh what a winter wonderland day!!

summererdvig · February 2016

I'm so anxious for this baby to arrive. Just when I think I can't get anymore anxious, I do!! It's driving my crazy to have no idea when she will arrive and how labor will start. Every little pain and discomfort gets me sooooo excited but she's not showing any "real" signs of leaving anytime soon

meg+on+the+DL · February 2016

It snowed over the weekend and DH drove us around in his car. So mine was left with snow on it. It thawed a little yesterday and then froze. DH and I went out to move cars this morning so I could leave and my front and back windows were frozen over. I just started bawling. He told me just to get in the car but I snapped and said they both had to get done and I was late. I feel bad because I didn't even kiss him goodbye!

Then I get to work and everyone is all... you're still here! Or... you're still pregnant! No f-ing shit Sherlock!!

I can't even fake happy and nice today!!

thisusername · February 2016

We had an appointment for Mariah today- DH didn't feel like going so I went alone. The amount of people who touched my stroller and acted like they were entitled to see her is ridiculous. She is 5 days old, I'm in a hospital. It's dirty. You're damn right I'm going to keep her covered and no you may not see her. The "I just have to see her don't you go anywhere" comments got really old really quick. I ran every time I could. Get your own baby! Mine needs(well needed) to get home!

Also I had an abscess drained last night so I was in the ER forever and I am insanely tired. Called my husband to rant about these annoying people and warn him I was coming home(tired, cranky and hungry).. So we get home and he meets me at the door and tells me he made me lunch and that he will take Mariah while I nap. Thank you Jesus..

DrillSergeantCat · February 2016

They make signs that say don't touch.

Image: https://www.healthylittleones.com/images/Stopsign1.JPG

Achae · February 2016

Cluster feeding paused last night as did my engorgement, yay! Nice four hour block of sleep while my husband stayed up and held baby. I still woke up once in a panic wondering where I was but I'll take it! Bad news is we are having guests over today so I actually have to get dressed and be decent lol.

Monkeybutt80 · February 2016

I realized that I have been sharing too much information about certain aspects of my pregnancy (like discharge, leaking pee, hemorrhoids...) when my sweet sweet husband finally said the other day " why is pregnancy stuff so gross?"

sarame500 · February 2016

I had a false alarm...thought my water broke last night...not a gush, just some steady trickling throughout the night after experiencing some nausea. I didn't have any contractions, though, so I assumed it could be a false alarm. I had an unexpected appointment this morning with my OB and everything is still intact, and I've been 3cm dilated for a week. I debated going into work after my appointment, but I would only have been there in time to teach one class, so I just took off for the whole day. Wasted a day of leave, hooray! But, on the plus side, it's my birthday and I didn't have to deal with middle school drama today! I'm due this coming Sunday, 2/7, so I'm hoping the next time I feel something, it's the real thing. I'm glad baby gets to cook a little longer, though

BabySeaTurtles · February 2016

sarame500 said:

I had a false alarm...thought my water broke last night...not a gush, just some steady trickling throughout the night after experiencing some nausea. I didn't have any contractions, though, so I assumed it could be a false alarm. I had an unexpected appointment this morning with my OB and everything is still intact, and I've been 3cm dilated for a week. I debated going into work after my appointment, but I would only have been there in time to teach one class, so I just took off for the whole day. Wasted a day of leave, hooray! But, on the plus side, it's my birthday and I didn't have to deal with middle school drama today! I'm due this coming Sunday, 2/7, so I'm hoping the next time I feel something, it's the real thing. I'm glad baby gets to cook a little longer, though

Happy Birthday! Do some things to pamper yourself!

paytonpedro · February 2016

After a weekend of contractions, I thought for sure this baby was going to be coming in the very near future, but I woke up today feeling fine. Ugh. I wish my water would just break so I know when I'm going into labor. I've been having intermittent contractions for weeks and I feel like I won't know when I'm actually going into labor! FTM problems.

Also, while I'm complaining, I had hash browns with onions in them for breakfast and now I have heartburn/acid reflux and keep burping up onions. Ew.

Public Service Announcement: IHOP has all you can eat pancakes, and they're friggin delicious!

@sarame500 Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day off!

dragonfly321 · February 2016

seckenrode said:

Don't anyone drink castor oil!!

Or castrol oil OR Castro oil.

acuteangles · February 2016

I'm tired of people telling me this is such a beautiful process. I'm not saying it isn't, but when all you need is a sip of water in order to burp the entire alphabet, beautiful isn't the first word that comes to mind...

mamacastro · February 2016

Getting kind of nervous and scared and anxious. I've had preeclampsia both my previous pregnancies and had to have CS. DS1 was born at 32wks and DS2 at 37wks so my body has never labored on its own. Plus the previous pregnancies I already had pre e by this time already. Now i'm 36.2 and no high bp not once yet but contractions like crazy and a lot of low pressure. Things I never experienced before so it almost feels like a FTM experience. I have my rcs scheduled for 39 weeks but doc says I probably won't make it that far so i'm just freaking out about the fear of the unknown

*Edit to wish @sarame500 Happy Birthday!

Kimbarbour08 · February 2016

I feel sooooo blah today! I swear I got no sleep last night (ok, probably dozed in and out but I feel like I remember being awake the whole time) partly because I took a nap in the afternoon but moreso because I just could not shut my mind off and could not get comfortable. On top of which I think I'm getting a cold. The whole not being able to breathe properly thing also kept me up and I'm getting a sore throat from the stupid post nasal drip. And a headache from the congestion. Pleeeeease be over before I go into labor!!!

Also, I'm getting annoyed with people who say to me "you haven't even dropped yet!" Actually, I've dropped a TON! But thanks for putting your two cents in. Excuse me while I waddle around my pelvis since my baby's head is taking up all the room in it. I'm a little extra cranky in part because I was pretty sure I'd go early since both my sister and I were early babies (2 weeks and 3 weeks respectively) but now it's only 3 days until my EDD . . . I'm dreading going over even though I know it's only an estimation and not the end of the world. The whole "I'm done with being pregnant already" bug hit me on Friday and it's staying strong!

ETA: Also, my skin is sooooooooooooooooo itchy!!! Especially where I'm getting stretch marks

paytonpedro · February 2016

@Kimbarbour08 People keep telling me I haven't dropped either! It's really annoying, I'm totally right there with you. I was carrying so high my boobs rested on my belly, they don't do that anymore. So, I must have dropped! Not to mention all the pressure and headbutts to the cervix!!!!
Also people who comment on my size, "you got so big!" Would it be rude to reply "I could say the same about you!"? To my MIL? To a non-pregnant friend? To my dad? Ugh. Just no. Stop it people. Lol

sarame500 · February 2016

Thank you for the birthday wishes, ladies! I just took a nap, and once hubby gets home from work, we're going to take our dog for her usual afternoon walk, except a much longer one. It's super warm outside, and I'll definitely take this weather over last week's blizzard! Best wishes to all of you!!

Kimbarbour08 · February 2016

@paytonpedro I know right??? There's some people I don't mind that sort of comment from, especially if I can tell that they mean it in a good way (if that makes sense) but then there's others who I'm not as close with that I'm just like . . . shut up (not that I say that to them . . . maybe I should lol)

flowerintherain · February 2016

I've hardly been sleeping the past few nights because every night for the past week or so I keep getting period like cramps and painful contractions that don't progress and eventually go away after a few hours. I keep loosing pieces of my MP and now every little twinge makes me freak out and wonder if this is it. It's so uncomfortable and annoying. But I won't be 37 weeks till Thursday..so I'm guessing it's just prodromal labor and hopefully the little guy sits tight for another few weeks.

Happy Birthday!!! @sarame500

thisusername · February 2016

DrillSergeantCat said:

They make signs that say don't touch.

I need this apparently! Thanks. I just figured you know, common sense. You're coughing and sneezing. Stay away.

paytonpedro · February 2016

@Kimbarbour08 Right after I typed that I went to a friends house and both her and her husband were like "You're never having that baby, he hasn't even dropped yet!" I was like really!? Haha.

g0lightly8706 · February 2016

everything just.. hurts. meh.

to add to the bitching of what's annoying us lately.. i'm getting tired of hearing random people's labor stories. i'll mention i'm 9 months pregnant (i'm plus size so people don't really notice or want to comment on it till i mention it) and all of a sudden they want to open up to me on every bit of horrible thing that they went through during their own personal labors with their kids. i get it, you're trying to relate to me, but all you're doing is scaring the crap out of me with your horror story on how long and painful it was. good grief.

A&Lmommy · February 2016

@g0lightly8706, I remember a guy started telling me a horror labor story, why do people need to share details like this?!? I told him to excuse me, I was starting to get dizzy and had to sit down. Shut him up right away!

g0lightly8706 · February 2016

Nyssana said:

@g0lightly8706, I remember a guy started telling me a horror labor story, why do people need to share details like this?!? I told him to excuse me, I was starting to get dizzy and had to sit down. Shut him up right away!

oh that's awful! and from a guy? not cool! glad he got the point though that it's just something we don't need details on.
it's amazing what random strangers deem appropriate when pregnancy is involved. i've learned so much about human behavior these past 9 months..

charliegoldengirl · February 2016

Why the warnings against castor oil? It is awful??

ashton2190 · February 2016

Current irritation is my body having a freaking meltdown over the past 36 hours. *TMI alert* I've had diarrhea 6 times since yesterday morning and I'm kind of over it. I'm not even sick because I have no other symptoms. I'm hoping it's a sign of early labor because I'd love to get this show on the road!

krissyandfrank · February 2016

I've been in active labor for over 48 hours... Contractions are 4 minutes apart and the hospital refuses to admit me until I dialate more (only 3 cm) I feel like I may end up having this baby on my floor because now I have no idea when to go back. The nurse said if my water breaks or the contractions are unbearable but not everyone's water breaks on its own and I feel discouraged if I go in and it's still not time yet

ugh so annoying

BabySeaTurtles · February 2016

charliegoldengirl said:

Why the warnings against castor oil? It is awful??

I was also wondering about this. Is this one of the old timers tricks that is now a no-no? Or is it just that nasty?

krissyandfrank · February 2016

BabySeaTurtles said:

charliegoldengirl said:

Why the warnings against castor oil? It is awful??

I was also wondering about this. Is this one of the old timers tricks that is now a no-no? Or is it just that nasty?

It can make the baby poo while still in the womb and that's super dangerous plus it can make you super dehydrated which is also dangerous... This is what my ob just told me

MississippiCatfish · February 2016

Today my chiropractor was like, "Man! You're so flexible! I can only stretch most pregnant women half this far! Wow, you're pelvis is in such great alignment! If you go into labor tonight, you'll be golden!" Weird that it was the best compliments I've gotten in a long time??

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Achae · February 2016

@MississippiCatfish haha I'd be like I'll take it!

Achae · February 2016

I tried borscht for the first time tonight and I gotta say it was not bad! Plus My friend brought it over and did the dishes so I really can't complain

TalulaPants · February 2016

Yesterday I gave birth for the 2nd time in 4 days. The first BM after my emergency c section. There are just no words. Take those stool softeners my friends

mamacastro · February 2016

@TalulaPants yes! Seriously girls after a CS its the worse. I can still feel the phantom pain from my experience after DS was born

moomee · February 2016

@BabySeaTurtles @charliegoldengirl It can also make you poop...a lot. And give you diarrhea cramps.

moomee · February 2016

I'm due on the 14th and when I tell people this, they're like "Aww. A Valentine's baby!" I'm not a huge fan of the day.

I've been 1-2 centimeters dilated and 40% effaced for almost a week now, and have been having contractions on and off for weeks. This isn't my first child, but this pregnancy has been so different compared to my previous ones. I've never really experienced prodromal labor, and omg, it is emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting.

dragonfly321 · February 2016

moomee said:

I'm due on the 14th and when I tell people this, they're like "Aww. A Valentine's baby!" I'm not a huge fan of the day.

I've been 1-2 centimeters dilated and 40% effaced for almost a week now, and have been having contractions on and off for weeks. This isn't my first child, but this pregnancy has been so different compared to my previous ones. I've never really experienced prodromal labor, and omg, it is emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting.

I'm with you on the hating Valentines Day. I'm also due on that day, and I hope it sticks because it has kind of become "his day"

wishes for a quick labor for you!!!

kbedfox · February 2016

I'm a little annoyed that we can't talk to anyone anymore without them being blatantly disappointed that LO isn't here yet. DH and I live a few states away from our families, and every time we call (which is normally a few times a week) we don't get a "hello" anymore, it's "is it time?! Is she here?!" I get they're excited for her to arrive.. So are we, but we still have other stuff we can talk about.

MississippiCatfish · February 2016

natsfans84 said:

I'm a little annoyed that we can't talk to anyone anymore without them being blatantly disappointed that LO isn't here yet. DH and I live a few states away from our families, and every time we call (which is normally a few times a week) we don't get a "hello" anymore, it's "is it time?! Is she here?!" I get they're excited for her to arrive.. So are we, but we still have other stuff we can talk about.

That is annoying:/ Don't they know that it's kind of your problem? I would imagine baby not coming doesn't affect them quite like it does you...

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