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!!!
Well, a few hours after posting this, I woke up with bloody show and my contractions have been consistently 20 minutes apart!
Mama Bear to Ollie, Leilah, and Lennon. Pregnant with Little Moo 2.0 (our rainbow baby). Due 02/14/2016.
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.
Family: <Answers phone> Is she here? Is it time? @natsfans84: I'm good! Thanks for asking. How are you?
I'm due 2/24 but the idea of working until the 19th (my original plan) sounds so awful. Hell the idea of working next week sounds awful. Honestly I feel pretty good most of the time (sorry...) but I'm just tired of dealing with bullshit. Also I co-supervise a team of 30+ and the other supervisor went out on maternity leave yesterday so managing the next 2-3 weeks on my own in my last few weeks of pregnancy just ain't no fair. I wish I didn't need that damn paycheck !
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 get the same thing because mine is due on 2/12. Every time someone says "maybe she'll be born on Valentine's Day!" I say that I hope not. My bday is a week after and it already sucks because your bday gets overshadowed by the holiday. She would never have her own special day.
I'm due 2/24 but the idea of working until the 19th (my original plan) sounds so awful. Hell the idea of working next week sounds awful. Honestly I feel pretty good most of the time (sorry...) but I'm just tired of dealing with bullshit. Also I co-supervise a team of 30+ and the other supervisor went out on maternity leave yesterday so managing the next 2-3 weeks on my own in my last few weeks of pregnancy just ain't no fair. I wish I didn't need that damn paycheck !
I totally feel you. My induction is next thursday with hospital registration on wed. I told my boss that I will be working as needed and only from home Mon - Wed leading to my induction. I am here this week but I am basically mentally checked out at this point and have been so for awhile now. I used to feel bad, but I am going to be working throughout my maternity leave as needed, even though the first two months are supposed to be guaranteed by my employment contract, so I don't feel bad anymore.
Luckily my pooping after my Csection hasn't hurt!! But I've been keeping up on my stool softeners, so maybe that helped.
On the pain front though, we decided to formula feed instead of breastfeeding and the engorgement in my boobs hurts so bad. They are like heavy boulders! Ugh. Hopefully they dry up and it goes away soon...
Benjamin born on - 4/5/12 BFP 12/31/14, EDD 9/08/14 ~ Natural M/C 2/21/14 at 11.5 weeks BFP 5/24/15 - EDD 2/4/16
I cleaned our upstairs bathroom last night, well everything but the shower thats just impossible right now, and DH decided to clip his finger nails in the sink before bed. I got so upset that he did that after I just cleaned the darn thing. I dont know why but it grosses me out so much and he thinks I'm crazy for it, ugh! Why cant he just do it in the trash can or better yet outside so the nails don't get everywhere . I think I'm just overly hormonal and every little thing is bothering me right now.
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 get the same thing because mine is due on 2/12. Every time someone says "maybe she'll be born on Valentine's Day!" I say that I hope not. My bday is a week after and it already sucks because your bday gets overshadowed by the holiday. She would never have her own special day.
My due date is 2/10 but I wouldn't hate a Valentine's Day baby. I think it's kind of cute BUT i don't know that I'm cool with waiting til the 14th! It seems so far away ...
My Dr will induce "no later than 39 weeks" which happens to be Valentine's day also. Hoping to schedule for 2/12 so he won't have to share a birthday with one of my least favorite holidays.
My back suddenly started killing me tonight, to the point of tears and a very worried DH. Hoping my Dr will check to see if I'm dialated tomorrow and actually schedule my induction date. On a positive note, DH was able to take a full 4 weeks off so I feel incredibly lucky to have him so available for our first baby!
I cleaned our upstairs bathroom last night, well everything but the shower thats just impossible right now, and DH decided to clip his finger nails in the sink before bed. I got so upset that he did that after I just cleaned the darn thing. I dont know why but it grosses me out so much and he thinks I'm crazy for it, ugh! Why cant he just do it in the trash can or better yet outside so the nails don't get everywhere . I think I'm just overly hormonal and every little thing is bothering me right now.
Nope. Not just hormones that is nasty. My H drives me nuts when he does it on a napkin the. Throws it away. Go outside. Nasty.
MIL drives me nuts. She always knows just the right things to say to me and now that I'm pregnant I just have no patience for it. She's previously told me on several occasions she hopes that this little baby boy weighs over 10lbs when born since thats what DH was. Like I get some kind of prize for that. No pregnant woman wants someone to wish a 10lb baby on them, while first and foremost a happy, healthy baby is what matters pushing a 10 lb baby out doesn't sound like fun . Now that I am overdue this is making me so anxious which is not what I need.
Yesterday (40w 1d) she had the audacity to text me to say "just think now you are one day closer to "BIL's" birthday (which is the 11th)." Um, I'm overdue and I seriously don't want to hear your positive outlook on it that I could still be pregnant a week and a half from now and deliver on his birthday (which I'm dreading happening since he's not my most favorite person). I waited several hours and responded "lets all hope that doesn't happen". I feel so stressed out and anxious, these comments do not help the situation at all. Thanks MIL!
MIL drives me nuts. She always knows just the right things to say to me and now that I'm pregnant I just have no patience for it. She's previously told me on several occasions she hopes that this little baby boy weighs over 10lbs when born since thats what DH was. Like I get some kind of prize for that. No pregnant woman wants someone to wish a 10lb baby on them, while first and foremost a happy, healthy baby is what matters pushing a 10 lb baby out doesn't sound like fun . Now that I am overdue this is making me so anxious which is not what I need.
Yesterday (40w 1d) she had the audacity to text me to say "just think now you are one day closer to "BIL's" birthday (which is the 11th)." Um, I'm overdue and I seriously don't want to hear your positive outlook on it that I could still be pregnant a week and a half from now and deliver on his birthday (which I'm dreading happening since he's not my most favorite person). I waited several hours and responded "lets all hope that doesn't happen". I feel so stressed out and anxious, these comments do not help the situation at all. Thanks MIL!
I hear ya! Fortunately most people in my life have more tact, but when I asked my mom what her guess for when our DS would arrive and what his weight might be she guessed about a week early and 9 lbs! I was like WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT??? She just thinks my belly is very big (although it has been measuring right on all along), but seriously? I was in the 6 lbs range and DH was in the 8 lbs range . . . no idea where she's getting 9! I hope no one gives me any hopeful of being overdue comments . . . ain't nobody got time for that! 39w6d today
I scheduled a bridal gown appointment and invited my MOH, bridesmaid, two best friends, my mom and my future MIL. My FMIL decided that she somehow accidentally got the text and she and the fiance sat and argued about it for an hour. Common sense says that if you get a group text message and can't see your number, you're still in on the message.
And just another weird quirk of hers...the hospital we're delivering at is off a major highway on the north side of a small city. She lives off another major highway north of that city. All she has to do is take I-44 to I-240 to I-35 (not nearly as complicated as it might sound) and it would take her 20 minutes to get there. Instead she's going to take I-44 to a smaller state highway to I-35. This route puts her 20 minutes south of the hospital. I just don't understand it.
MIL drives me nuts. She always knows just the right things to say to me and now that I'm pregnant I just have no patience for it. She's previously told me on several occasions she hopes that this little baby boy weighs over 10lbs when born since thats what DH was. Like I get some kind of prize for that. No pregnant woman wants someone to wish a 10lb baby on them, while first and foremost a happy, healthy baby is what matters pushing a 10 lb baby out doesn't sound like fun . Now that I am overdue this is making me so anxious which is not what I need.
Yesterday (40w 1d) she had the audacity to text me to say "just think now you are one day closer to "BIL's" birthday (which is the 11th)." Um, I'm overdue and I seriously don't want to hear your positive outlook on it that I could still be pregnant a week and a half from now and deliver on his birthday (which I'm dreading happening since he's not my most favorite person). I waited several hours and responded "lets all hope that doesn't happen". I feel so stressed out and anxious, these comments do not help the situation at all. Thanks MIL!
MY MIL SAYS THE SAME THING!!!!! It's super duper annoying!!!! And then she told me the baby's going to have a big head. What?!?? Why would you wish this upon me?????? Or better yet, when my husbands grandma tells me I can't possibly get any bigger.... I get it. I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant. I'm huge. And then she comments on my boobs.... "Oh but your boobs haven't gotten any bigger." Excuse me????? 1-why are we talking about my boobs!? 2-I went up THREE bra sizes!!!!! Ugh. I've had enough!
I don't feel like this warrants its own thread, but if any ladies are experiencing this or have and wanna help a sister out.... I'm pretty sure baby rolled over? If that makes sense. I was consistently feeling all movement on my higher right side, right below my ribs. I woke up today really worried because I hadn't felt movement. I drank juice and poked my belly where I usually do to get him to move, and nothing. Then a little bit later, I started feeling movement all on my left side, lower and higher. At almost 38 weeks, I wouldn't have thought that he could have enough room to "roll"? What are the chances that, at 38 weeks, he could flip from being head down? I'm nervous I guess for no reason, just wondering if any of your little ones did this so late in the game?
eta: @MississippiCatfish I just read on Tuesday ticker change that your baby flipped to breach. Could you tell my feeling movement in a different part of your tummy?
Here's my random...Kinda nervous bc I had a Drs appointment yesterday and was told I'm just about 5cm already and she's guessing I could go early (but then again who really knows). I'm 36w4d. Call me crazy but I'm really hoping baby stays in for another couple weeks. I'm enjoying the end of this pregnancy (for it probably is our last) and I still have a ton of stuff I'd like to get done before. I'm also hoping my water breaks for then at least I'll know it's "go time" like it did with my daughter. But with all the BH I've been having, I'm afraid I'll dismiss the real contractions and cut it real close getting to the hospital.
Lastly, my husband works close to the hospital (about 30 minutes away-depending on traffic) so trying to figure out if it is "go time" and he's at work if I attempt to drive myself to hospital and have him meet me there. My mom will come over to watch my daughter and there really isn't anyone else around to drive me. Plus, I don't know I'll want to wait for him to get all the way home to drive me to hospital. Oh man... Fingers crossed I'll go in the middle of the night and it won't be an issue.
Its crazy we are all so close and really wonder how's it all going to happen? Wishing you all the best when it does!
Here's my random...Kinda nervous bc I had a Drs appointment yesterday and was told I'm just about 5cm already and she's guessing I could go early (but then again who really knows). I'm 36w4d. Call me crazy but I'm really hoping baby stays in for another couple weeks. I'm enjoying the end of this pregnancy (for it probably is our last) and I still have a ton of stuff I'd like to get done before. I'm also hoping my water breaks for then at least I'll know it's "go time" like it did with my daughter. But with all the BH I've been having, I'm afraid I'll dismiss the real contractions and cut it real close getting to the hospital.
Lastly, my husband works close to the hospital (about 30 minutes away-depending on traffic) so trying to figure out if it is "go time" and he's at work if I attempt to drive myself to hospital and have him meet me there. My mom will come over to watch my daughter and there really isn't anyone else around to drive me. Plus, I don't know I'll want to wait for him to get all the way home to drive me to hospital. Oh man... Fingers crossed I'll go in the middle of the night and it won't be an issue.
Its crazy we are all so close and really wonder how's it all going to happen? Wishing you all the best when it does!
Wow, 5cm already! I feel like thats a blessing in disguise, less you have to labor through down the road. Hopefully baby cooks a bit longer for you though! Could your mom pick you and your daughter up and just drop you off at the hospital if your husband isnt home? He could then just meet you there and then you'll only have to worry about 1 car at the hospital. I dont think its safe to drive yourself, you just never know how strong your contractions will be or may get on the way.
@DrillSergeantCat I got mine at Pomp & Pageantry on Western & 240. They are excellent there. Have a great selection (I'm not a size 2 lol) and do free alterations. Unless you already said yes to the dress
@paytonpedro I could tell that it felt different, but I've been having pelvic pain for so long no matter the baby's position that I honestly didn't know. I told the Dr I was glad he had dropped because I could breathe- embarrassing;) But I don't really have a good sense of what's what with the baby's movement in general - I don't know why. When I went in for my version, the nurse did an ultrasound and baby's head was near my right rib. An hour later, when the doctor arrived, the head was down by my left hip. And I didn't feel him make a big move. Kind of strange, huh?
Anyway, are you worried that your baby isn't in the right position?? I don't remember reading you say that before.
And just another weird quirk of hers...the hospital we're delivering at is off a major highway on the north side of a small city. She lives off another major highway north of that city. All she has to do is take I-44 to I-240 to I-35 (not nearly as complicated as it might sound) and it would take her 20 minutes to get there. Instead she's going to take I-44 to a smaller state highway to I-35. This route puts her 20 minutes south of the hospital. I just don't understand it.
Is she scared of city driving? My MIL would do the same thing. Actually, my mom probably would do. They're both terrified of driving in the city, so I just take it for what it's worth and am glad when they're willing to make the drive! (Neither of mine complain about it, though, and it sounds like yours might...)
@paytonpedro I could tell that it felt different, but I've been having pelvic pain for so long no matter the baby's position that I honestly didn't know. I told the Dr I was glad he had dropped because I could breathe- embarrassing;) But I don't really have a good sense of what's what with the baby's movement in general - I don't know why. When I went in for my version, the nurse did an ultrasound and baby's head was near my right rib. An hour later, when the doctor arrived, the head was down by my left hip. And I didn't feel him make a big move. Kind of strange, huh?
Anyway, are you worried that your baby isn't in the right position?? I don't remember reading you say that before.He's been
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He's been head down for at least 6 weeks, and I always felt all of his movement in the same place, right below my right rib. Now as of this morning, all of his movement is on my left side. Idk if he's still head down and just rolled or if he is completely flipped and breech now. I was just freaked out this morning, and then I saw that you kind of experienced something similar. I hope he's still head down, although I'm not nearly as worried having read that your baby flipped and then flipped back! thanks!
Is she scared of city driving? My MIL would do the same thing. Actually, my mom probably would do. They're both terrified of driving in the city, so I just take it for what it's worth and am glad when they're willing to make the drive! (Neither of mine complain about it, though, and it sounds like yours might...)
Nope! Not at all. She just has it in her head that it's better to go that way. It's not my gas so I shouldn't care, but she has her heater set at 60 because she's trying to save money, but then she's willing to go so far out of her way just to end up on the exact same highway?
@lilqt3929 Hopefully maybe labor will be quicker since I'm already dialated. But we will see. Thanks for the suggestion of having my mom dropping me off at the hospital. Probably a better option than calling Uber lol or having contractions on the side of the highway. Having one car there would be easier too! Still keeping fingers crossed he'll be home when it happens.
@paytonpedro I remembered reading somewhere that baby on the left side is the best position, so I searched for it. I'm not convinced that left vs right is that big of a deal, but heck! Hopefully that means baby's just getting more ready to come out for ya! https://spinningbabies.com/learn-more/optimal-fetal-positioning/
ETA I had a Dr appt today and baby is still head down and - it just dawned on me - on the left side. So I'll take it as a good sign for me, too
ETA again...those were both supposed to be winky faces haha
@paytonpedro I remembered reading somewhere that baby on the left side is the best position, so I searched for it. I'm not convinced that left vs right is that big of a deal, but heck! Hopefully that means baby's just getting more ready to come out for ya! https://spinningbabies.com/learn-more/optimal-fetal-positioning/
ETA I had a Dr appt today and baby is still head down and - it just dawned on me - on the left side. So I'll take it as a good sign for me, too
ETA again...those were both supposed to be winky faces haha
I took my twins out by myself for the first time Tuesday along with their two older brothers. We went to Kohls to return some items and shop for new stuff. I literally had people tracking me down in the store to oogle over the twins. I went to the bathroom (where there is a nice seating area) to nurse and these two ladies came in to do their thing. When they had finished and washed their hands they came and oogled at them (one nursing the other sleeping in the stroller). We had an employee approach us asking if I was "the lady with twins" and if she could see them... Is this what it will always be like?
I also just found out that even though I had called my insurance and confirmed and had my OB write a prescription, that they won't cover the cost of an electric pump for me. They will cover a manual (so they are following the law), but I already have one and let me tell you that manually pumping and nursing twins is not working! So I'm limping by for the next couple of weeks then forking over the money to buy a pump. Just a reminder: breastfeeding expenses are tax deductible so make sure you're saving receipts for pumps, pads, etc.
@camusoh2011 props to you, I only have a singleton and a toddler and I'm trying to figure out how to do grocery shopping! Can you double carry twins/is that how you keep hands free? Also feel you on the manual pump, my insurance is the same way as they say it's not "medically necessary." What a racket.
@Achae I have a wrap that I can double carry them, but I didn't use it for this trip. I really wish I had though. Instead I brought in our double stroller, but I had to tag team holding one twin while pushing the other and wrangling my boys.
I took my twins out by myself for the first time Tuesday along with their two older brothers. We went to Kohls to return some items and shop for new stuff. I literally had people tracking me down in the store to oogle over the twins. I went to the bathroom (where there is a nice seating area) to nurse and these two ladies came in to do their thing. When they had finished and washed their hands they came and oogled at them (one nursing the other sleeping in the stroller). We had an employee approach us asking if I was "the lady with twins" and if she could see them... Is this what it will always be like?
I also just found out that even though I had called my insurance and confirmed and had my OB write a prescription, that they won't cover the cost of an electric pump for me. They will cover a manual (so they are following the law), but I already have one and let me tell you that manually pumping and nursing twins is not working! So I'm limping by for the next couple of weeks then forking over the money to buy a pump. Just a reminder: breastfeeding expenses are tax deductible so make sure you're saving receipts for pumps, pads, etc.
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Benjamin born on - 4/5/12 BFP 12/31/14, EDD 9/08/14 ~ Natural M/C 2/21/14 at 11.5 weeks BFP 5/24/15 - EDD 2/4/16
@camusoh2011 You are amazing for breastfeeding your twins. I know babies are healthy no matter how you feed them and all, but I give you huge props for doing what you are!
@MississippiCatfish Thanks! It's been an interesting few weeks getting the hang of it and I've definitely had my share of frustrations. The downside now is that Aria switches back and forth between bottle and breast really well (for what I have pumped when DH is on duty and I am showering or napping), but Blake will take 2 hours to drink a bottle... No time for that. I think when I'm really ready to get out of the house or have a break that we'll have to try different bottles for him or something.
DH said a few hours ago that he is congested and has a scratchy throat. He is the best person ever and even more so since Penelope arrived but he's the biggest pain in my ass when he doesn't feel well. I need him to stay healthy!!
So I had a fun day today...spent it in l&d! Woke up with terrible cramps and contractions coming every 5 mins. After a few hours went to my doc, he sent me to l&d for more monitoring. I found out that I'm already 2cm dilated. They gave me a shot of terbutaline to stop contractions since I'm only 36+5, then sent me home. The nurse said she expects me to deliver within the next 2 weeks. I guess we'll see!
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@natsfans84: I'm good! Thanks for asking. How are you?
On the pain front though, we decided to formula feed instead of breastfeeding and the engorgement in my boobs hurts so bad. They are like heavy boulders! Ugh. Hopefully they dry up and it goes away soon...
BFP 12/31/14, EDD 9/08/14 ~ Natural M/C 2/21/14 at 11.5 weeks
BFP 5/24/15 - EDD 2/4/16
My back suddenly started killing me tonight, to the point of tears and a very worried DH. Hoping my Dr will check to see if I'm dialated tomorrow and actually schedule my induction date. On a positive note, DH was able to take a full 4 weeks off so I feel incredibly lucky to have him so available for our first baby!
Yesterday (40w 1d) she had the audacity to text me to say "just think now you are one day closer to "BIL's" birthday (which is the 11th)." Um, I'm overdue and I seriously don't want to hear your positive outlook on it that I could still be pregnant a week and a half from now and deliver on his birthday (which I'm dreading happening since he's not my most favorite person). I waited several hours and responded "lets all hope that doesn't happen". I feel so stressed out and anxious, these comments do not help the situation at all. Thanks MIL!
And just another weird quirk of hers...the hospital we're delivering at is off a major highway on the north side of a small city. She lives off another major highway north of that city. All she has to do is take I-44 to I-240 to I-35 (not nearly as complicated as it might sound) and it would take her 20 minutes to get there. Instead she's going to take I-44 to a smaller state highway to I-35. This route puts her 20 minutes south of the hospital. I just don't understand it.
Or better yet, when my husbands grandma tells me I can't possibly get any bigger.... I get it. I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant. I'm huge. And then she comments on my boobs.... "Oh but your boobs haven't gotten any bigger." Excuse me????? 1-why are we talking about my boobs!? 2-I went up THREE bra sizes!!!!! Ugh. I've had enough!
eta: @MississippiCatfish I just read on Tuesday ticker change that your baby flipped to breach. Could you tell my feeling movement in a different part of your tummy?
Lastly, my husband works close to the hospital (about 30 minutes away-depending on traffic) so trying to figure out if it is "go time" and he's at work if I attempt to drive myself to hospital and have him meet me there. My mom will come over to watch my daughter and there really isn't anyone else around to drive me. Plus, I don't know I'll want to wait for him to get all the way home to drive me to hospital. Oh man... Fingers crossed I'll go in the middle of the night and it won't be an issue.
Its crazy we are all so close and really wonder how's it all going to happen? Wishing you all the best when it does!
ETA : typo
Anyway, are you worried that your baby isn't in the right position?? I don't remember reading you say that before.
I also just found out that even though I had called my insurance and confirmed and had my OB write a prescription, that they won't cover the cost of an electric pump for me. They will cover a manual (so they are following the law), but I already have one and let me tell you that manually pumping and nursing twins is not working! So I'm limping by for the next couple of weeks then forking over the money to buy a pump. Just a reminder: breastfeeding expenses are tax deductible so make sure you're saving receipts for pumps, pads, etc.
BFP 12/31/14, EDD 9/08/14 ~ Natural M/C 2/21/14 at 11.5 weeks
BFP 5/24/15 - EDD 2/4/16
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Pregnancy #2-Due 8/24/17 MMC-01/09/17
DD-Due 10/24/17