July 2016 Moms
BostonBaby1
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6/27 PGAL check-In
BostonBaby1
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A place for J16 mamas who are either pregnant after a loss(es) or have had their rainbows.
Staus Update: Weeks+Days or age PP
What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc.
Rants/Raves/Symproms:
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be?
Staus Update: Weeks+Days or age PP
What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc.
Rants/Raves/Symproms:
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be?
Re: 6/27 PGAL check-In
What's Next: OB weekly on Tuesday. I had a growth scan after my OB appt last Wednesday but I haven't been able to talk to my OB about it because she's been out for the rest of last week. Baby is measuring 3 weeks big. I'm trying not to stress out too much and reminding myself that if something was truly wrong someone would have called me by now.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: I can't go back to sleep some nights! I hate it because I'll get hungry, eat and then fall back asleep. Then I'll wake up feeling groggy and grouchy. Like today, I've only slept 4 hours. I'm hoping to go back to sleep but I am so hot and uncomfortable that I can't. Luckily, I'm officially on maternity leave so lots of time to nap!
I am also really, really, really sensitive these days. I got really upset about some stupid comments on fb, one about the size of my belly and the other one about looking like I'm carrying a girl. The other night I confided with a new mom that baby was measuring big and she kept talking about tearing and needing a c section. For whatever reason all her comments freaked me out and left me feeling really afraid. I wish I wouldn't let people's opinions get to me so much.
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be? I would normally say a bear or a cheetah but after working from home for the last two weeks, I would love to be a domestic cat! They just sleep, eat and poop. Such a peaceful life!
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What's up next? Doctor's appointment tomorrow. Last Tuesday my doc wanted to induce me but my mfm did not so now it's the wait and see game
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: I'm really over the nerve pain in my leg. I think pain and discomfort have finally beat out the fear of labour and I really cannot wait to have this guy on the outside. I think I'm getting a little irritable too. My mom is really driving me nuts at times. I am now talking to her three times a day and sometimes her reason for calling is a stretch. I know she just wants to check in and is antsy for the baby, it can just be a bit much at times
GTKY: A penguin due to their awesomeness. Or maybe one of my dogs, their lives are pretty high on my list of goals right now.
@Kellyj103 Hugs lady! Big babies do not necessarily mean tearing and c-sections. I have friends that had 6lb babies that couldn't fit through their pelvic inlet and friends that vaginally delivered 10lb+ babies with no problems. Every pregnancy, every baby is different. I started growth scans around 26w because my guy is also big and has consistently maintained that. I do tell myself the weight guess is just that and can be off by 500g (my husband does make fun of me a bit because what are the chances he's been that off on every scan for 12 weeks), it is something to keep in mind though. And fuck other people. You look amazing!
Staus Update: 36 + 3
What's Next: Appointment today! I'll have my first cervical check and get the swab for GBS.
Rants/Raves/Symproms: I have felt super weird the last few days. Nauseous, some diaherra, minor cramps (not strong or consistent at all though) and just in general feel plain strange. Also crazy exhausted and sleeping well has become a thing of the past, which I'm sure doesn't help anything much. And like was said, I'm also getting really nervous for labor and delivery. I'm a FTM. Trying not to be because I also think a lot of it's mental so really focusing on staying postive the best that I can. It's also starting to hit me that very soon I will never be the same again, for the best possible reason but kinda crazy to be opening a new door to life so soon.
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be? Hmm, probably a super spoiled dog. My dog is one of them and when life gets tough I envy her easy life and that to her the world is a magical place with no evil or heart break at all.
.... Or a bird so I could fly
edited because words are hard
39+4
What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc.
Due date and appointment on Thursday, will have a membrane sweep if possible and I really hope that gets things going! The anniversary of my last loss is on Friday, which I thought I was ok with but then my DH mentioned that baby could be born July 1 and that brought a lot of emotions that I didn't know were there. In a way, having a baby that day would be sort of redeeming? maybe, but it was also such a horrific day last year and one of my most traumatic losses so it's hard to think of that being this LO's birthday and another LO's angel day. I just hope he comes earlier this week somehow.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
I keep telling myself I'm almost there, but I am so impatient!!! I know he'll be here before we know it and then time will just fly, but right now it's dragging! On the other hand, just 9-10 months ago I didn't know if I would ever be here and was looking into adoption so even if I still have two weeks left it's pretty amazing.
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be?
Domestic cats and dogs definitely have it made, so that would be the life. But my spirit animal is a duck, haha. They are so sweet and weird and I love them.
@tennisbabymama hang in there! The ftm labor nerves are hard. I'm trying to do affirmations and just stay positive! I hope you start feeling better!
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What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc.: Appointment Thursday with cerv. check
Rants/Raves/Symproms: It's so hot and I'm done with it! Also this belly is so heavy that it hurts. Lost my mucous plug this weekend and holy moly is that a lot of mucous! I had thought I had lost it last week but apparently that was just a little of it or just some random discharge (with pregnancy who the heck knows). I'm so excited that the end is in sight, just waiting on her to show up! We are officially in the single digits!
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be? I'm torn between a house cat, a bird of prey, and a wild horse.
Status Update: Weeks+Days - 35w5d (So close yet so far)
What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc. Next appt. is Wednesday. They will start checking my cervix for dilation going forward at this appt. Also, added are ultrasounds and NST to check her fluid and if she has turned.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Pelvic and hip pain when I am sleeping, tons of tossing and turning and bathroom trips. Leg pains from the swelling and now itchy feet and legs. Doctor said it was due to the skin stretching when it swells. Experiencing heartburn now during the day and not just at night or while I am sleeping. Baby has lots of hair already according to the last ultrasound. I know its a myth but makes me wonder. Braxton Hicks are more frequent and lasting a little longer. Praying maybe she has turned but I doubt it because she is still so high.
My rave has to be LO was moving around like crazy over the weekend. DH was able to get it on video.
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be? I like @kellyj103 idea of a Domestic House Cat or even a dog...our dogs were lazy all weekend with us. We literally did nothing all weekend long and it was simply amazing just laying around!
We only have a few more weeks ladies! Some only a few more days!!! Anxious and ready!
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
Status Update: Weeks+Days or age PP
39+2
What's Next: Appointments/ Milestones, Etc.
Appt Wednesday, due date Saturday.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
So much pelvic pain it's insane. Lifting my leg to get in bed feels like I'm going to crush his head because it's so far down and it hurts like a motherfucker. Contractions here and there but with no consistency. Also very emotional, I'm so excited to meet and hold my son and honestly to have some autonomy of my body back but I am also feeling anxious about the possibilities and about everyone else's expectations. I know I shouldn't care, but it just feels like everyone has this expectation of being there around me and it's making me feel smothered. I know it's out of love for my son but I am a very private person and I'm having trouble accepting the lack of boundaries a lot of people have.
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be?
Like PP, I'm pretty sure my cats and my dog have the best lives I could ever imagine. I'd take one of those set ups without complaint. But I also love crabs, I think they are so cute.
What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc: Doctors appointment Thursday morning with ultrasound to check position (see below), growth and all that good stuff
Rants/Raves/Symproms: We had quite a scare last week. On Wednesday LO was much less active than usual, but I was still feeling movements so didn't think much. However, I started to have A LOT of discharge. Then on Thursday the discharge continued, plus I didn't feel LO all day. I called the doc Thursday afternoon and they had me come in right away, concerned that I was leaking amniotic fluid and that's why it was so much more and LO wasn't moving. We went in for the swab, but they tried to find LO's heartbeat with the Doppler first. They couldn't, for about 5 minutes. It was honestly the worst 5 minutes of my life with the doctor scanning around my belly and pushing on LO. They did an ultrasound right there and LO is totally fine, but had flipped and was now transverse/breech. His odd positioning made it hard to find the heartbeat with the Doppler, but it was loud and clear with ultrasound. So we left the appointment with exercises and instructions to try and get him to flip back head down. I already had an appointment this Thursday so I'm just really hoping he's turned. Otherwise we'll start talking next steps. I know they'll likely offer me the option of doing an ECV next week, but am still undecided if I'll do it (anyone have an opinion on this procedure?). I've been having tons of emotions about the possibility of a planned C-section if he doesn't turn, but just keep reminding myself that he is OK and healthy and that's what matters!
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be? Dolphin. I love to swim.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
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6 weeks and 3 days pp (36 + 3 adjusted age)
What's Next: Appointments/ Milestones, Etc.
trying out an open crib today!
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
rave: they had us bring in her car seat, we're getting closer!!
Rant: I am totally judging the mom of twins here in the NICU who hasn't been here at all in 6 days! She has only called in once to check on them. DH wishes we could take them home too
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be?
a seagull. So I could fly, be at the beach, and steal French fries.
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
@MamaBish Those are some awesome milestones approaching! I love the weekly Savannah photos, she is just so sweet!
What's next: we had our home visit with my midwife Friday and when I did the urine test she said I had trace amounts of protein and still showing leukocytes. The leukocytes are from an ongoing uti I cannot seem to get rid of. She said protein is probably nothing since my BP has never been high and I'm not swelling significantly but she wanted to retest today so she is coming this afternoon. Makes me kind of feel a bit defeated because it's like no matter how good I've tried to be about staying healthy, your body is gunna do what it's gunna do. Frustrating when I watch a girl in our birth classes live off chick fil a and ice cream and have zero problems.
R/R/S: lol guess I just did my rant! I am just terrified of having planned a home birth for 8 months and something making it not possible. Symptoms, not much just lack of sleep and I'm seriously battling some emotional ups and downs. Raves, we are all so totally ready for him to come!!
GTKY: I have honestly never thought of this before. Maybe a turtle? Hang out in water or on land, swim and chill all day and munch on grass. Sounds like my idea of heaven the last few weeks
@mamabish I'm dying over the Savannah picture this week. What an absolute doll and can't believe how awesome she's doing. Do you know what the back story is of the twins parents? Sounds like they must have a lot going on (that's me trying to be nice)
@chels0120 I'm think I'm feeling so many of the same emotions. For me I've been planning and preparing for an unmedicated hospital birth and now all the sudden may be looking at a planned C-section. I've been riding a crazy emotional rollercoaster since Thursday afternoon for sure. It's been helpful for me to just remind myself that ultimately however LO ends up in my arms it's OK. He's safe, I'm safe. Not always the easiest mantra but I find myself really believing it a little more each time.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
@MamaBish the car seat test is so exciting! You're almost there!
38w6d
I am to be at the hospital tomorrow morning at 7:30 for my scheduled c section.
All of the emotions right now. I am all over the place. This will be my 3rd section (first was due to failure to progress labor at 42w1d, second was my fear of failing to progress after water spontaneously broke at 38w and needing CS anyway). But I've never had one planned and it's making me anxious. I've been trying to keep busy today with (finally) packing my bags and cleaning the house.
GTKY: I'd be a monkey. They've always been my favorite animal. Plus, you can throw shit at dumb people and get away with it.
My status: 25 days old (gestational age: 39w3d)
What's up next: My parents are finally visiting this week, I'm excited for them to meet the munchkin...
Rant/Symptoms: Breasts have continued not to cooperate... Symptoms of clogged ducts/possible mastitis came back so I started antibiotics a few days ago. I am feeling better already so that's good. Breastfeeding isn't going great (still mostly pumping), but I'm making enough milk not to give up (we're supplementing with formula once in a while though), so it's a pain but I'll keep going. I sure am getting my money's worth for renting this hospital grade pump.
Rave: She's been such a calm baby, we're very lucky... Also my husband has helped me get some sleep the past few days, he rocks... I've been crying less often as a result, which is nice!
Good luck to everyone this week!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
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@megstervt I do know the backstory but I can't really talk about it (confidentiality form has been signed, lol). Its not a good enough reason if you ask me.
37 + 3/ 38 + 3
What's Next: Appoinments/ Milestones, Etc.
Appointment Tuesday showed dilation between 1-2 and 'mostly' thinned. Lots of contractions. He said he doesn't think I will make it to my appointment on the 5th. Was told if by some miracle I did, I was to bring hospital bags/carseat etc because after ultrasound/bpp & cervical check I should be sent to L&D (hospital is connected to the building). DH has been doing as much as possible to keep me off my feet (helps cut down some of the contractions), But as of tomorrow night, it's on! Lol (We were hoping to get to the 1st at least)
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
The swelling in my feet is causing itching/physical pain (that feels like bruised and broken bones when I walk) and doesn't seem to be going down now. My hands re swelling again too. And I'm pretty over that. I just feel itchier, in general, as well.
GTKY: If you were an animal, what would you be?
Maybe the fat turtle doves that live in my yard LOL They are babied, fed well and seem to have no real predators (I think the stray cats are afraid of them lol)
Jelly fish and penguins are some of my favorite animals though, so maybe one of those. I am super indecisive today.
@mamabish what a yucky feeling! Working in the mental health field I see so many parents that are struggling with their own crap and circumstances, they don't even have the skills to be good parents if they wanted to. Makes me so sad for the kids.
Update on me! I had my appointment this morning and LO flipped back head down! The doc said at this point it's unlikely he would flip again given that he's bigger now and my pelvis should help hold me in place even if he's not engaged yet. So relieved I don't have to make the decision about the ECV procedure! One downside is they're concerned about the possibility of pre-eclampsia. My feet have swollen pretty good and I'm getting sick again almost every morning. The doctor wasn't overly concerned about this point, but took blood and urine just to be on the safe side. I should hopefully have those results by tomorrow afternoon. All that being said, LO is looking healthy so fingers crossed for smooth sailing from here!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
@BostonBaby1 I was just thinking that I feel like you haven't updated us in a while, I hope all is well with you!
And congrats to the new mamas from our thread!
5 days PP Technically, today was her due date!
Next appointment is Layla's 2 week appointment! Me in 6 weeks I guess.
Rants/raves: breastfeeding is no joke!! We had a great first couple days but as soon as my milk started coming in my breasts went straight to engorgement and it is super painful!! Layla isn't a fan of this stage either so now she's being supplemented with formula and whatever I can pump. Ugh! Hopefully we turn this corner soon.
I still have to pinch myself once a day because I cannot believe she's exists and is here!! It's so crazy to think about after the long road it took to get here.
Animal? Maybe a sloth, haha! They're adorable to me and seem to live a fun R&R life in the tropics. My kinda place!!