I'm 39 +1 today, and I went to 40+3 with DD and was induced due to low fluid levels.
I will go in for my appointment on Thursday and plan to do an ultrasound to check fluid levels. If everything is fine we will talk induction for the 24 or 29. My Dr. is going out of town the 25-28, and I prefer her to deliver so I will probably choose the 24th. I just want to go into labor on my own! But I have a really stubborn cervix so I don't see that happening.
@JournoGrl23 same here but i been loosing my mucus plug and asking my mom when she was pregnant with me she lost her mucus plug than came the bloody show right after so crossing my fingers it happens soon but don't really have my hopes high at all
I'm 39 +1 today, and I went to 40+3 with DD and was induced due to low fluid levels.
I will go in for my appointment on Thursday and plan to do an ultrasound to check fluid levels. If everything is fine we will talk induction for the 24 or 29. My Dr. is going out of town the 25-28, and I prefer her to deliver so I will probably choose the 24th. I just want to go into labor on my own! But I have a really stubborn cervix so I don't see that happening.
Worst case you have baby next week! That's so exciting!!!!!!! Lol the last weeks are the absolute hardest. I'll be thinking of you, I'm glad it's been rainy today. I'm assuming it's been that way where you are too but maybe it hasn't. Even not pregnant the hormones have me so hot constantly!!! The break of constant sun is doing wonders for my house lol
I'm SO frustrated with low milk supply. I feel like I've tried EVERYTHING and I can't keep up to LO, not even close. I hate pumping. I'm beginning to question why I'm even still trying...
@Nikkoli98 YES! Seriously... He had a flu shot last season... Who gets the flu in f'ing august?! Plus the whole side of the family (except DH and I and DD) were there yesterday for lunch. So there's a chance it will take out that whole side.
Pretty sure I have a hemorrhoid from the last week of nonstop pooping. It hurts to sit. I don't want to look though. I am such a gross individual currently.
Pretty sure I have a hemorrhoid from the last week of nonstop pooping. It hurts to sit. I don't want to look though. I am such a gross individual currently.
I'm with you on that! If I get to shower, then it's a pretty great day for not just me but for others around me too.
I just asked my soon to be sil for the wedding itinerary, since it's a week after my due date and I need to plan, and they have the ceremony set at 1 but then dinner doesn't start until 6pm.......shoot me now! We also have to do all the set up that morning. To make matters worse she worded the invitation "reception to follow." Their guests have no idea that they are going to have to come up with things to do for 2.5-3 hours in between the ceremony and cocktail reception. The entire wedding is a mess (fired her wedding coordinator, who was doing everything, a month before the wedding) and they probably won't be happy but I'm going to tell them not to expect me to be there for much of the reception. Who plans a late reception, with guests driving 1-2 hours, on a Monday (Labor Day)!?!
Right boob is on my shit list. Not only is it my underperformer, but I get a clogged duct about twice a week. Currently lumpy and sore again. Trying to work it out with massaging and pumping. Eff you, right boob
My bitch is also one of my boobs. The left one seems to be a dud.
Also my bitch is to some of our family that doesn't flipping understand we aren't getting any sleep here and I am in so much pain I can't even get into my bed on my own. So no, we don't want every aunt, uncle and cousin to visit right now. It takes all my energy just to make it through a day taking care of myself and baby. I don't want to host you at our house for a few hours just so you can take up my precious nap time or nursing schedule. The baby will still be here in a few weeks. Get over it.
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
DHs grandma is currently on my shit list. She hasn't even acknowledged the birth of her great grandson. She has too much pride to call DH after all the drama a few weeks ago and it's pissing me off to no end. DH hasn't said much about it other than he's not calling her because he left things in her court. I know my feelings would be hurt if it was my grandma doing this.
Got a call late Friday, ( Yes friday people!), stating my maternity leave papers were not complete. Nevermind the fact that I've been off work since my doc signed me out 7/5, or that they've had the docs since 6/24. First they lost the papers then they say the physician statement is "incomplete". The doc wrote supervision of high risk preg/ & history of C as the diagnosis. They want it written i had swollen feet and that's why I stopped working on 7/5.
I work for a large city and while my department has approved everything, the city now states my 8wk disability will not kick in until 31 days after birth. He was born 8/4, and prior to this they Forced me to use 160 hrs (1 month) of my own vacation time to qualify for city disability leave. During that time it was understood city disability, either 6 or 8 wks, would kick in 8/2.
So today DH and I had to tote peanut to the health insurance HQ to try and amend the medical release form. They said, no only doc can do that so you have to make an office appt.
We left, with me in tears. In public. DH tried his best to just keep me together. I called the health appt line and they said no appt should be able to just have doc fix form and resend through email. That was 6 hrs ago....offices close in an hr and still no further response.
Sleep deprivation is an overstatement, my payroll has been all screwed up, they want me to cover the hole with more vacation time, are threatening to take 8wks of leave I was already promised for my cesarian. While I'm stuck at home, can't drive, and my only mode of communication is via phone.
WTF people. I followed their policies, i did the paperwork. I'm not the first person to recently have a baby. Messing with a sleep deprived mom of a wk n 1/2 old is just wrong.
@lblu43 holy crap that sounds fricken awful. Who needs that kind of stress postpartum?! I hate people who don't get that.
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@Nikkoli98 YES! Seriously... He had a flu shot last season... Who gets the flu in f'ing august?! Plus the whole side of the family (except DH and I and DD) were there yesterday for lunch. So there's a chance it will take out that whole side.
That's a major blessing that you weren't there! Who needs to be exposed to the flu in the final stretch of pregnancy. Some people say not to get the flu shot before November 1st so that there is still protection for the spring flu if it's still around - so not surprised that the shot isn't working as late as August.
@bananers - I have the same problem with uneven production and now I think I'm starting to get lopsided - Womp Womp Womp.
@midwestbaby - I understand what you mean! Hope you start to feel better soon as far as getting around and having less pain. My friend had delivery that sounds similar to yours, I know just the small things were a HUGE struggle.
My bitch is at MIL. She's gone on a date with this guy 4 times and has now invited him along to watch DD while we are in our 40 week appointment. I wouldn't normally be upset by this as they are just sitting in the waiting room, but we're going in to see if baby is still breech and if he is schedule our c section. I'm already stressed out about where baby is and have no wish to meet MILs new boyfriend and go out to lunch on my due date and after our most stressful appointment.
Also I barely trust her with DD and she keeps talking about getting a car seat for this guys car. There is zero chance of her taking DD anywhere with a guy she barely knows and we've met once. (Plus she STILL can't do a car seat after 15 months, she just hands DD to someone else to be strapped in whenever we go anywhere with her).
I hate visitors. Especially the ones that just fawn over the baby and don't bring food or offer to help do anything except tell us how cute this baby is... the baby that might actually end up killing it's mommy and daddy via sleep deprivation.
And really especially the ones that don't leave even after I've milked through my shirt and have mentioned that "I need to feed the baby now" like 14 times. Please just leave before I accidentally squirt milk in your general direction.
@JournoGrl23 same here but i been loosing my mucus plug and asking my mom when she was pregnant with me she lost her mucus plug than came the bloody show right after so crossing my fingers it happens soon but don't really have my hopes high at all
I hope it happens soon for you! I get contractions when I lay down and period like cramps from time to time but that's it. I haven't lost my mucus plug or anything. I think it's only going to happen when I get induced next week...
@midwestbaby@entropicallyfavored I feel the same way! DH only has until Friday off and then he is back to work and I don't have patience for visitors that I would have to "host". Sorry I just had a c section snd we still aren't quite sure how to take care of both kids. DHs 15 year old cousin has been bugging us to no end to let her come with MIL but all she wants to do is take pictures for snapchat and Instagram and I'm not having that ish. MIL isn't even helpful in the slightest she just comes over and sits around so I told DH that I can't handle his family coming over right now. My sister came over today and helped me with DD and LO so that DH could cut the grass because it was like a forest outside our house. My parents come over but my mom helps me do stuff and my dad entertains DD. People have no sense of common courtesy and always look at it like we just want to keep them away instead of looking at it like I just had a c section and maybe I don't want to have to constantly keep my house clean so my judgemental ass inlaws can sit their fat butts on my couch and stare at us as we struggle to get the rhythm of having 2 kids down.
Apparnetly I'm a grumpy bitch at 2:30am so now that LO is asleep I guess I should try to sleep too.
@Lynnlove28 preach! I've let my mom come over so many more times. But she helps me and has been amazing!!! My in-laws just kind of sit there and take photos of the baby. Meanwhile I'm in pain and just want a nap. Sigh.
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DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Maternity/paternity leave we get here in the US is my bfest. It just sucks. Wtf. I don't get what our nation doesn't get. It angers me the more I see how parents get impacted by it and they have no choice but to leave their LO's so soon to return to work. Fk this!
My bitchfest is I miss you bitches!!! There are so many things I want to bump about these days and I hate not knowing what's happening with everybody, but it takes me all day just to read one birth announcement a couple sentences at a time. DH saw how sad I was about it and just read the rest of the announcement thread aloud to me while I had the pump on one boob and Adelaide on the other. I think we're gonna have to make that a regular thing.
I've been missing you too! Last night and today is the first time I have really been able to bump more often. I probably should be napping...oh well. @Car0liiine
And what a great DH you have!
*TW Spoiler*
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks. 10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery 11/2/17 Twin A & B born 11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU Benched 6 months BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@AliKay20 Yes! He's the sweetest When I was in labor he asked "Should I be bumping this for you?" Had some rough days but recovering pretty well now, thanks! He's been awesome through everything, idk how I'm going to manage when he goes back to work tomorrow!
emmeline714
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Re: BITCHFEST MONDAY 8/15
I no longer fit in anything. Its embarrassing and awkward to get dressed for work.
I will go in for my appointment on Thursday and plan to do an ultrasound to check fluid levels. If everything is fine we will talk induction for the 24 or 29. My Dr. is going out of town the 25-28, and I prefer her to deliver so I will probably choose the 24th. I just want to go into labor on my own! But I have a really stubborn cervix so I don't see that happening.
OMFG. That's awful. Glad baby is still cooking then...
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
Also my bitch is to some of our family that doesn't flipping understand we aren't getting any sleep here and I am in so much pain I can't even get into my bed on my own. So no, we don't want every aunt, uncle and cousin to visit right now. It takes all my energy just to make it through a day taking care of myself and baby. I don't want to host you at our house for a few hours just so you can take up my precious nap time or nursing schedule. The baby will still be here in a few weeks. Get over it.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
I work for a large city and while my department has approved everything, the city now states my 8wk disability will not kick in until 31 days after birth. He was born 8/4, and prior to this they Forced me to use 160 hrs (1 month) of my own vacation time to qualify for city disability leave. During that time it was understood city disability, either 6 or 8 wks, would kick in 8/2.
So today DH and I had to tote peanut to the health insurance HQ to try and amend the medical release form. They said, no only doc can do that so you have to make an office appt.
We left, with me in tears. In public. DH tried his best to just keep me together. I called the health appt line and they said no appt should be able to just have doc fix form and resend through email. That was 6 hrs ago....offices close in an hr and still no further response.
Sleep deprivation is an overstatement, my payroll has been all screwed up, they want me to cover the hole with more vacation time, are threatening to take 8wks of leave I was already promised for my cesarian. While I'm stuck at home, can't drive, and my only mode of communication is via phone.
WTF people. I followed their policies, i did the paperwork. I'm not the first person to recently have a baby. Messing with a sleep deprived mom of a wk n 1/2 old is just wrong.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@Mrsrundell - Thank you!!!
@bananers - I have the same problem with uneven production and now I think I'm starting to get lopsided - Womp Womp Womp.
@midwestbaby - I understand what you mean! Hope you start to feel better soon as far as getting around and having less pain. My friend had delivery that sounds similar to yours, I know just the small things were a HUGE struggle.
Also I barely trust her with DD and she keeps talking about getting a car seat for this guys car. There is zero chance of her taking DD anywhere with a guy she barely knows and we've met once. (Plus she STILL can't do a car seat after 15 months, she just hands DD to someone else to be strapped in whenever we go anywhere with her).
I hate visitors. Especially the ones that just fawn over the baby and don't bring food or offer to help do anything except tell us how cute this baby is... the baby that might actually end up killing it's mommy and daddy via sleep deprivation.
And really especially the ones that don't leave even after I've milked through my shirt and have mentioned that "I need to feed the baby now" like 14 times. Please just leave before I accidentally squirt milk in your general direction.
Apparnetly I'm a grumpy bitch at 2:30am so now that LO is asleep I guess I should try to sleep too.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
DH saw how sad I was about it and just read the rest of the announcement thread aloud to me while I had the pump on one boob and Adelaide on the other. I think we're gonna have to make that a regular thing.
And what a great DH you have!
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero placenta surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
Signed, the woman who is currently working while her baby is still in the NICU so I can have a "real" maternity leave once he comes home.
Eff you, US maternity leaves.
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.