My DH hugged me yesterday and said I seemed kind of sad/mad lately and wanted to know what's up. I realized that since hitting 37 weeks every day I don't go into labor just frustrates me. I really enjoyed my pregnancy, I totally intend to do it again, but I have had enough.
Ugh. So my claims for my little hospital trip were submitted today. On the plus side, I'm glad I have insurance. On the minus side... That little stay of less than one day cost me about $2k. Let's just say my deductible has been met for the year in just this past week alone...
Is loss of depth perception a symptom of pregnancy?? In the past 3 weeks I demolished my precious rims on a curb when I was parking and scraped the side of my sister's car (and my own bumper, of course). WTF is wrong with me???!!
One of my best friends has been in a car accident (all her fault) during all three of her pregnancies! I seriously think the depth perception being off is real! For me, I feel like I can't turn around as well, so parallel parking is interesting
I love my doctor. He is new to the area and came to this practice to ease up on his on-call time. There are more OBs so he doesn't have to work as much. Anyway, at my appointment he told me, "I've been very picky with who I've let myself become attached to since coming to this practice. You're one of them."
It made me SO happy to hear because I've had to fight to have a VBAC as my birth plan, the hospital still doesn't have a policy in place, and he has had my back the whole way. Says I'm the perfect candidate for a repeat VBAC, etc. Made me so happy Now I just have to go into labor while he's on call!
Last night I had a headache so I took Tylenol and went to bed early. I woke up around 2:30 with a massive headache and started vomiting. Called my OB and they had me come in to the hospital fearing it was pre-e. Thankfully my BP is normal and LO is looking great so I was given migraine and vomiting meds. I'm still waiting for them to send me home. I can't wait for this pregnancy to be over. I just want to be able to tell the difference between baby related aches and pains and normal aches and pains I can treat at home. I always feel uncertain.
I just got a coupon book for Jersey Mikes, they opened a new one right by my house. I've been craving a flippin Jersey Mikes sandwich but I've made it this far and would feel really bad giving in this close to the end...WHY JERSEY MIKES, WHY?
Tomorrow they're selling sandwiches for $1 at Jersey Mikes. Customer Apprrciation Day.
I just looked this up because I was like YESSSSS and it's actually Jimmy John's doing the $1 subs tomorrow (which kinda blows because they don't have any hot subs). But I might go get my tuna on for $1 with no regrets. Thanks for the tip!
Yes, sorry guys! I got ahead of myself. I think I tricked myself. I prefer Jersey Mikes to Jimmy. The veggie at Jimmy is pretty good though. Definitely worth $1.
Someone reminded me that we can also get the BLT. I am going for that!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
I just got a coupon book for Jersey Mikes, they opened a new one right by my house. I've been craving a flippin Jersey Mikes sandwich but I've made it this far and would feel really bad giving in this close to the end...WHY JERSEY MIKES, WHY?
Tomorrow they're selling sandwiches for $1 at Jersey Mikes. Customer Apprrciation Day.
I just looked this up because I was like YESSSSS and it's actually Jimmy John's doing the $1 subs tomorrow (which kinda blows because they don't have any hot subs). But I might go get my tuna on for $1 with no regrets. Thanks for the tip!
Yes, sorry guys! I got ahead of myself. I think I tricked myself. I prefer Jersey Mikes to Jimmy. The veggie at Jimmy is pretty good though. Definitely worth $1.
Someone reminded me that we can also get the BLT. I am going for that!
OMG BLT! Duh, you're a genius. I'm totally going to get a BLT the second they open today lol.
I'm all for posting our birth announcements, in fact, I can't wait to see all of them. That being said, I find it weird when people who post only a few times in the past 9 months post their birth announcements. I'm like:
@ncm0328 I am too! With avocado instead of mayo. YUM!
@mrstmoose Same here.. Someone this morning announced who had never even commented on anything before. I don't get it. Why would you announce the birth of your child when you've never even participated in anything before? I do love seeing the baby pictures though!!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
My mom had to chaperone me today, and drive me around in JHB, because I had to collect and deliver stuff to my clients. I am 28 years old. Truth is, I wouldn't have survived the day without her.
I had my annual performance review at work this morning, and I think after seeing the guy they hired to cover for me crash and burn, they are terrified I won't come back. I got the best review ever, and they're making me a team lead when I get back from maternity leave. So while this guy has been a thorn in my side during the third trimester, at least it paid off to some degree. I'll take a promotion!
I sent my husband to work this morning because I just knew the doctor was going to release me from the hospital because all my tests were coming back great.
She agreed they all looked great, but said that with my history of cardiomyopathy, she wasn't comfortable sending me home in case it got bad fast. She isn't going to let me go past 36 weeks either. I completely trust and respect her, but it was so hard to hear. I'm sitting here trying not to cry because I just wanted to be home and was hoping my baby wouldn't spend any time in NICU.
I just bought a bag of gummy bears and now feel like I can do anything today because these are so delicious. It's funny how easy food fixes a whole day when your pregnant
Hugs, @AliciaD39 I'm so sorry that you didn't get the news you were hoping for. T & P for you and your baby! Especially since they know ahead of time that you'll be delivering by 36w, hopefully they'll be able to prepare baby's lungs so that NICU time can be minimized. Keep us posted!
I'm all for posting our birth announcements, in fact, I can't wait to see all of them. That being said, I find it weird when people who post only a few times in the past 9 months post their birth announcements. I'm like:
I sent my husband to work this morning because I just knew the doctor was going to release me from the hospital because all my tests were coming back great.
She agreed they all looked great, but said that with my history of cardiomyopathy, she wasn't comfortable sending me home in case it got bad fast. She isn't going to let me go past 36 weeks either. I completely trust and respect her, but it was so hard to hear. I'm sitting here trying not to cry because I just wanted to be home and was hoping my baby wouldn't spend any time in NICU.
@AliciaD39 I'm sorry you didn't get the news you were hoping for. Hopefully with the planning and extra precautions, you can improve your chances of making it to 36 weeks and having a really short NICU stay for your baby. Hugs!
@AliciaD39 I'm so so sorry to hear that. I know being in the hospital in ante-partum is awful. I was only there for 11 days, you might be my hero right now. Make sure to take plenty of deep breaths and see if your H or a family/friend can bring you some things that will make you feel more at home (as much as you can be anyways). Definitely advocate for yourself. I was able to "bargain" time to be outside and grab lunch, especially once they figured out I wasn't going to run away. They will (and should) be able to accommodate a lot of what you ask for. I would also recommend asking to speak to a social worker/psychologist just because it is hard being there and you have a lot going on. Having that person to talk to will help as well.
And you know, we are here too. Like all the time! We got you girl!
Thank you everyone. I got steroids at 29 weeks when I was having pre labor, but they said they do not give anything after 34 weeks at this hospital for lung development so I just hope he is good.
I love the bargaining, and she did agree to let me off the ward and outside even, if I go in a wheelchair. It will be nice. Trying to focus on that instead of what could go wrong.
I appreciate you all-- it really helps getting through it while I wait for my DH to get here.
@AliciaD39 I'm glad you are already bargaining! Just another idea (and then I'll stop, I promise), you could ask if there are any other ante-partum patients that would be willing to hang out. When I was hospitalized, there was another girl who had been there for 2 months but they never thought to introduce ante-partum patients as a way to build up support. If there is someone else there, she might be interested in spending some time together since you will know what the other is going through (at least to some extent). They really should have ante-partum support in hospitals since so many women go through it and are there for a longer period of time.
@AliciaD39 I am sorry to hear that! It sounds like you are in good hands though. I am keeping my fingers crossed that your LO won't need any time in the NICU. It's possible!!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
The guy that sits next to me at work has not stopped talking about Prince dying since I've been back from lunch... so at least an hour now. I get that it's sad, but I literally cannot focus with a comment being made literally every 30 seconds. He keeps looking at his Facebook and calling/texting people (with his ringer on) too. Headphones are my friend right now.
Dude sitting next to me can talk all he wants now. Just got my annual work review back and I got a pretty decent raise which will actually go into effect before baby comes - given he stays until May 1st at least. Also when I get back from leave I'm going to be put in charge of planning/developing a new development module for the team I'm on. So yay!
I feel like Baby's getting crowded and bored. I'm not particularly interested in him arriving before his due date (actually, for work-related reasons I'd love for him to arrive exactly 7 days late), but I keep getting hit with this sense that he's just bored in there.
I feel like Baby's getting crowded and bored. I'm not particularly interested in him arriving before his due date (actually, for work-related reasons I'd love for him to arrive exactly 7 days late), but I keep getting hit with this sense that he's just bored in there.
Anyone else feeling that way?
DH actually said something about this today and now I can't but help to think baby is bored in there too. I want him to stay as long as possible obviously, but it's just funny I started thinking about that.
@AliciaD39 I'm glad you are already bargaining! Just another idea (and then I'll stop, I promise), you could ask if there are any other ante-partum patients that would be willing to hang out. When I was hospitalized, there was another girl who had been there for 2 months but they never thought to introduce ante-partum patients as a way to build up support. If there is someone else there, she might be interested in spending some time together since you will know what the other is going through (at least to some extent). They really should have ante-partum support in hospitals since so many women go through it and are there for a longer period of time.
You're so right. We're only on day 8 and it's just such a roller coaster - the whole nicu experience. We're the only NICU family here so while it's nice they are getting so much attention, it's also very lonely. DH is being a great sport but I can't expect him to understand my breastfeeding struggles or hormonal surges. The postpartum period is one they never really mentally prepare you for.
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
It made me SO happy to hear because I've had to fight to have a VBAC as my birth plan, the hospital still doesn't have a policy in place, and he has had my back the whole way. Says I'm the perfect candidate for a repeat VBAC, etc. Made me so happy
I can't wait for this pregnancy to be over. I just want to be able to tell the difference between baby related aches and pains and normal aches and pains I can treat at home. I always feel uncertain.
DD: 05/14/16
Someone reminded me that we can also get the BLT. I am going for that!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!@ncm0328 I am too! With avocado instead of mayo. YUM!
@mrstmoose Same here.. Someone this morning announced who had never even commented on anything before. I don't get it. Why would you announce the birth of your child when you've never even participated in anything before? I do love seeing the baby pictures though!!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!@Charla1224 hope you feel better soon! Glad you and LO are ok.
release me from the hospital because all my tests were coming back great.
She agreed they all looked great, but said that with my history of cardiomyopathy, she wasn't comfortable sending me home in case it got bad fast. She isn't going to let me go
past 36 weeks either. I completely trust and respect her, but it was so hard to hear. I'm sitting here trying not to cry because I just wanted to be home and was hoping my baby wouldn't spend any time in NICU.
And you know, we are here too. Like all the time! We got you girl!
Congrats, @missnc77!
Ahh, that sucks, @AliciaD39. Hopefully you have a short stay. Sounds like you're in good hands!
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
I love the bargaining, and she did agree to let me off the ward and outside even, if I go in a wheelchair. It will be nice. Trying to focus on that instead of what could go wrong.
I appreciate you all-- it really helps getting through it while I wait for my DH to get here.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!*frantically scrambles to news source*
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
ETA: I don't normally say "totes", but it seemed like it fit.
Anyone else feeling that way?