Ive been at the dentist office for almost a freaking hour waiting for my appointment. She's with another patient that is taking FOR. EV. ER. I'm fairly confident that this is going to be the last time I come to this practice.
TW: Don't read if you are on track for a big baby.
@mdmomma1217 my mum pissed herself laughing when I told her that Bean was on track to being huge. My brother was 12 pounds and he absolutely ruined her vagina and pelvic floor (she's had to have a hysterectomy because her uterus was falling out of her vagina, and is currently waiting for surgery to put her bowels put back in place because they are currently falling out of her butt). She at least got 2 little babies first (my sister and I were both 6 pounds) before he ruined her, so she thinks it's hilarious that my first might be that big.
@mdmomma1217 my mum pissed herself laughing when I told her that Bean was on track to being huge. My brother was 12 pounds and he absolutely ruined her vagina and pelvic floor (she's had to have a hysterectomy because her uterus was falling out of her vagina, and is currently waiting for surgery to put her bowels put back in place because they are currently falling out of her butt). She at least got 2 little babies first (my sister and I were both 6 pounds) before he ruined her, so she thinks it's hilarious that my first might be that big.
Oh dear god. Whyyyyyyy would you put this on a board full of pregnant women, some of which are expecting big babies!?! Gah!
@mdmomma1217 my mum pissed herself laughing when I told her that Bean was on track to being huge. My brother was 12 pounds and he absolutely ruined her vagina and pelvic floor (she's had to have a hysterectomy because her uterus was falling out of her vagina, and is currently waiting for surgery to put her bowels put back in place because they are currently falling out of her butt). She at least got 2 little babies first (my sister and I were both 6 pounds) before he ruined her, so she thinks it's hilarious that my first might be that big.
Oh dear god. Whyyyyyyy would you put this on a board full of pregnant women, some of which are expecting big babies!?! Gah!
Think of it this way, that 19 kids and counting weirdo has had 19 and her uterus is still up there .
@thepen15ismighty If 19 cars drive through a tunnel with 10 feet of clearance then the tunnel can still do its job. However, it only takes one drunken idiot with a 13 foot tall semi to wreck the shit out of that tunnel.
Horrible analogy for a birth horror story or an explanation of Bay Area traffic problems?
@mdmomma1217 my mum pissed herself laughing when I told her that Bean was on track to being huge. My brother was 12 pounds and he absolutely ruined her vagina and pelvic floor (she's had to have a hysterectomy because her uterus was falling out of her vagina, and is currently waiting for surgery to put her bowels put back in place because they are currently falling out of her butt). She at least got 2 little babies first (my sister and I were both 6 pounds) before he ruined her, so she thinks it's hilarious that my first might be that big.
Oh dear god. Whyyyyyyy would you put this on a board full of pregnant women, some of which are expecting big babies!?! Gah!
I really could have done without reading that story. Kind of along the lines of what I was discussing with my midwife. I tore with my first, and my fear is it's going to be even worse with this LO given he's consistently measuring big. Just some more things to give me anxiety about!
ETA: I'm fairly certain they wouldn't let you deliver a 12 pounder anymore. And she didn't do any pelvic floor exercises which probably would have helped her a lot.
@henchbytch we are a weird family. I think it was because I was so adamant that he was going to be my size that when I told her she was like 'sucked in'. Completely normal for my family. We give her and my brother a bit of shit over it as well. My brother gave her a mother's day card that said 'sorry for ruining your vagina'. She's making the best of a bad situation by making it into a joke.
The women on my moms side are tiny Irish women and they gave birth to 12lbs babies like it was nothing. Back when they had 12-11kids. Damn Irish Catholics and their breeding.
DH's grandma (fraternal) and mom both delivered multiple 11-12lb, 24"+/- babies and neither one's ute or anus has fallen out. So there is hope.
Although said grandma insists on reminding me every single time I see her that their family has BIG babies, so I might almost feel like a failure if this baby comes out "normal" sized.
@thepen15ismighty If 19 cars drive through a tunnel with 10 feet of clearance then the tunnel can still do its job. However, it only takes one drunken idiot with a 13 foot tall semi to wreck the shit out of that tunnel.
Horrible analogy for a birth horror story or an explanation of Bay Area traffic problems?
Spoiler alert: Both.
there's a bridge somewhere that kind of gives a nice visual for this, it's been on the news multiple times because trucks forget about the height. It's like watching a can opener.
I wasn't a huge baby (just under 9 pounds) but my mom broke her tailbone and I was born with a broken collarbone. My DD was almost 9 pounds, I just had tearing and didn't have to deal with broken bones!
Wtf kankles. It's like I hit 34 weeks and they went oh yeah? Watch this! They won't go away... 6 more weeks? I'll be needing an app to compare my ankles to growing sizes of fruit.
ETA: I'm fairly certain they wouldn't let you deliver a 12 pounder anymore. And she didn't do any pelvic floor exercises which probably would have helped her a lot.
@LilLambie I was just gonna say to all the people freaking out about your story (your poor mom) - I think it's fairly likely in this day and age that your doctors/midwives would pick up on a problem before that level of damage is done, and recommend a c-section. Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I would assume
@thepen15ismighty If 19 cars drive through a tunnel with 10 feet of clearance then the tunnel can still do its job. However, it only takes one drunken idiot with a 13 foot tall semi to wreck the shit out of that tunnel.
Horrible analogy for a birth horror story or an explanation of Bay Area traffic problems?
Aaaaaand I stand by my statement. I will not birth this baby. He better be magical and teleport the hell out.
I told FH's boss that my baby is just gonna magically appear, with a little *ding* and a flourish. My understanding is that the story has been repeated in his workplace several times.
Aaaaaand I stand by my statement. I will not birth this baby. He better be magical and teleport the hell out.
I told FH's boss that my baby is just gonna magically appear, with a little *ding* and a flourish. My understanding is that the story has been repeated in his workplace several times.
Ha! Mine is going to claw his way out of my belly, a la Aliens.
Hahaha! One of my coworkers has said she's waiting to have babies until the cabbage patch land is developed and she can pick her newborn up after the growing period is over. Or she said she's insisting on a C-sec. Can you do that?!? Apparently the birthing process really terrifies some people!!!
Hahaha! One of my coworkers has said she's waiting to have babies until the cabbage patch land is developed and she can pick her newborn up after the growing period is over. Or she said she's insisting on a C-sec. Can you do that?!? Apparently the birthing process really terrifies some people!!!
Just google "elective c-section". I have no idea how you find a doc that will let you have one if there is zero medical need, but apparently they are out there!
Hahaha! One of my coworkers has said she's waiting to have babies until the cabbage patch land is developed and she can pick her newborn up after the growing period is over. Or she said she's insisting on a C-sec. Can you do that?!? Apparently the birthing process really terrifies some people!!!
Haha. I used to say I'm waiting for the stork to drop mine off. I used to be terrified of the birthing process but after getting pregnant, the fear went away. Don't know if it's ignorance or that since then, I've spoken to a few other women who had really positive birth experiences or just God's mercy. But whatevs - I'm rolling with it!
For me, it's just knowing that the birthing process can't be avoided. I HAVE to and WILL get through it one way or the other. So I'm focusing on the prize at the end, rather than freaking out about labor.
@rlopezlavalle That's pretty much my mindset. It's going to happen no matter what, so I'm not going to spend a lot of energy worrying about it beforehand. I feel pretty well educated and informed and that's the best I can do.
Re: wtf wednesday 06/15
TW: Don't read if you are on track for a big baby.
@mdmomma1217 my mum pissed herself laughing when I told her that Bean was on track to being huge. My brother was 12 pounds and he absolutely ruined her vagina and pelvic floor (she's had to have a hysterectomy because her uterus was falling out of her vagina, and is currently waiting for surgery to put her bowels put back in place because they are currently falling out of her butt). She at least got 2 little babies first (my sister and I were both 6 pounds) before he ruined her, so she thinks it's hilarious that my first might be that big.
Little boy due July 31st 2016
Married May 16th 2015
July BMB June Siggy
Horrible analogy for a birth horror story or an explanation of Bay Area traffic problems?
Spoiler alert: Both.
Opps sorry guys. She didn't tear at least.
ETA: I'm fairly certain they wouldn't let you deliver a 12 pounder anymore. And she didn't do any pelvic floor exercises which probably would have helped her a lot.
Little boy due July 31st 2016
Little boy due July 31st 2016
Married May 16th 2015
July BMB June Siggy
Although said grandma insists on reminding me every single time I see her that their family has BIG babies, so I might almost feel like a failure if this baby comes out "normal" sized.
Married May 16th 2015
July BMB June Siggy
I'm grateful for my upcoming scheduled c-section
Just google "elective c-section". I have no idea how you find a doc that will let you have one if there is zero medical need, but apparently they are out there!