Randoms - Week of November 14th

dragonfaerie · November 2016

Have any thoughts, questions, feelings, fears, etc.? Spill them here!

This is a good place to ask questions to a broader audience than the weekly check-ins, so ladies in other trimesters with experience may chime in and help you out!

vssbrm · November 2016

I'm so sick of being sick! Sunday morning, which was baby shower day, I woke up with the worst head cold and congestion. It moved to my chest now. Boo...

But, the shower was lovely and my mom did amazing job putting it together. Lumpy is going to be a very well dressed little guy! He was spoiled! I was impressed too, we only got a few duplicate gifts and very few duplicate books (which we asked for instead of cards).

And the nursery needs 1 more cost of paint on the wainscoting, then it is ready to move baby stuff into!

AND

our kitchen us is almost done!!! The carpenters are done today! We are tiling the floor and putting the bead board on the ceiling, the counter top template is happening tmrw. As soon as the counter tops are in we will move back in!!

Tulips29 · November 2016

@vssbrm sorry to hear you're so sick. I hope you feel better soon! But I'm glad your shower turned out great and your kitchen and nursery are almost ready.

AandDM2014 · November 2016

@vssbrm Ugh, I'm sorry you've been so ill. I hope you feel better soon. I bet you can't wait until your kitchen and nursery are done!

Tulips29 · November 2016

Does anyone get muscle cramps on the side of their stomach when walking fast? I started getting them recently, so wondering if it's normal due to growing belly. I'll ask my OB tomorrow too.

babylonghorn16 · November 2016

Rant for the day...

I am sick and tired of reading articles and posts of moms complaining. "10 things no one tells you about being pregnant"... click on it and it's just a list of bitching. Some woman had the audacity to call pregnancy "gross"... wtf?!?!?! What about the AMAZING sides of pregnancy?! The feeling of your child moving around in your womb?! The joy you feel when you see your baby and hear his/her heartbeat for the first time?! The warmth and comfort of knowing that you are carrying a life?! People take all of this for granted and it really pisses me off. Or the lists about childbirth... suck it up!! Shit. You just made a human being... doesn't that beat the pain?! Talk about that for once! Talk about the unique bond between mother and child! Who cares about all the other stuff... that's a BLIP on the radar compared to the love and joy you will have for the REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Rant over...

Hope everyone is having a great day

ADRIANAC1982 · November 2016

Good evening ladies

i just wanted to update you on what is going on.

Today my husband and i went to a new ob for a second opinion and finally we have found a doctor that said this is your body and your pregnancy I will not tell you to terminate that is not my choice.

We have an appointment set up tomorrow with a Maternal fetal medicine doctor who is supposed to be one of the best in Illinois...& even ranked by USA today

Drs have said the baby is growing the way he should, heart rate was even better today! I was afraid to look but my husband said you could see him moving his arms and legs on the u/s so we just cant give up hope!

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers we are fighting a difficult battle but I feel some comfort in knowing that we are fighting for our little boy.

Thank you for reading my post and I will update you as I/we know more

-Adriana

AandDM2014 · November 2016

@babylonghorn16 agreed! I decided long ago that I would not publicly complain about the negative aspects of pregnancy, because the positive by far outweigh them! Do I have heartburn? Yup. Does it suck really bad? Yup. But that means my babies are still growing and we're getting closer with each bout of heartburn to meeting them. It's especially weird when you read those things and it's like "uh, yeah, I knew that, everyone knows that".

capps42613 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 I've been sitting on pins & needles waiting to hear from you. I'm so happy baby boy is still fighting and you have supportive docs. Still praying for your family! Keep us posted xoxo

vssbrm · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 I've been stalking waiting for an update. I'm so glad you have found doctors willing to listen to you and do what they can. We will continue praying for you.

@babylonghorn16 I completely agree with you.

@Tulips29 side cramps yes. I've given up and just turtle it. If you go anywhere with me, you have to resign yourself to the fact that it will be VERY slow going.

Tulips29 · November 2016

@babylonghorn16 I agree with you. I hate those articles or when I hear women complaining about how horrible pregnancy is. I won't lie, I get moments where I'm like ugh the 24/7 heartburn is killing me and I can't sleep
normally because everything hurts. But then I tell myself it's all worth it in the end.

@ADRIANAC1982 I'm so glad you were able to find a supportive doctor and that your baby is a fighter and growing well! Continuing to pray for you and your family and I hope you'll update us with good news again soon!

mskeenan · November 2016

@adrianac1982 thanks for updating us . I have been continuing to pray for y'all . I hope you get some good news at your appointment tomorrow and I'm so glad you have found a doctor that is supportive .

babylonghorn16 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 so good to hear from you!! Been checking over here like crazy for an update. That's great that you are seeing a new doctor that is willing to fight for your babe! I've been praying for y'all and will continue. Stay strong!

flanners1 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 so glad you found a doctor that listens to what you want! I keep thinking about you and your little boy. Sending you lots of creepy Internet hugs

chicandbubbly · November 2016

@babylonghorn16 I so agree!!! I LOVE being pregnant. So I threw up daily for three months...lol I'd do anything and suffer through any pregnancy symptom for this baby that we prayed so hard for, he is so worth it!!!

@adrianaC1982 thanks for the update. So glad to hear baby is still doing well and you found a new dr. I hope you will get some answers! Thinking of you!

wifeinraleigh28 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 OMG hun, I just went back through and read your posts because I missed your update about what happened. I'm so so sorry about what's been happening! I'm glad to hear your little boy is still fighting and doing so well, and screw your previous doctors for being so pessimistic! I'm glad you found a new OB. Keep us posted. Sending you thoughts and prayers!!

tvh1982 · November 2016

Thank you for the update @adrianac1982, I've been keep coming back to see how you and your LO are doing.
Glad you found a doctor that is willing to go the extra mile, and way to go little guy for being a fighter!
I would too be scared to look, but glad your DH did and that he has seen the little guy in action.
Keep going that way. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

ale9687 · November 2016

@adrianac1982 I'm so happy to hear you found a new ob who's in line with you and willing to give your baby a fighting chance. Ill keep praying for you and your little boy.

ZoeFer · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 i am so happy to read your update. I hate pessimistic doctors, i hope you hear good news tomorrow. I am so impressed by your strength and love. My prayers and good thoughts will be for you and your little boy!!

BornReady · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 Thanks for the update! Looks like we've all been thinking about you! Sending you and your little family lots of love and strength.

kelrauh · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 - Thank you for the update! I am glad that baby boy is fighting and doing great. We are praying for you and hope that this doctor gives you some encouragement.

Griffin5413 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 - I'm so glad you got a 2nd opinion and are going to meet with this specialist. Praying for your family as you are waiting and continuing to see your little one doing well on the screens! @babylonghorn16 - I hate those articles! I think those of us who have struggled for so long to get pregnant definitely have a different outlook because we have waited and prayed and hoped to feel all of these things. I just have to not read those things b/c they make me angry.

ADRIANAC1982 · November 2016

Hi everyone!

1st and foremost thank you to all if you for the support this past week has been unbearable but reading that so many people are cheering and prayer for my little boy helps more than you know.

We met with a Maternal Fetal specialist today, for almost 2 hours it was by far the most extensive appointment weve had. The u/s alone was an hour. But we left with hope and a game plan

For now I will continue to be on strict bed rest with an increase in my fluid intake. I will meet with this doctor 1x a week for the next 4 weeks for u/s and a checkup.

If we make it through to 23 weeks I will then be hospitalized for the remainder of my pregnancy. With a target of delivering after 10 weeks (so yes a little over 2 months of being in the hospital) My doctor will also be conferring with a dr in Florida who does amniotic fluid transfusions, he usually only does them for those who lose fluid due to amniocentesis so we arent sure hell take me but he is going to explore that option.

We have a long road ahead of us & our hope is that we can make it through each of the doctors target dates.

It will take a lot of blood sweat and tears but we are ready to do whatever it takes. We have faith and so many amazing people praying for us that we are hopeful.

Thank you all again it really does mean so much to us

Griffin5413 · November 2016

ADRIANAC1982 - that sounds like a really extensive plan. I'm glad you were able to find a dr. who is has the experience to help you guys. Will be praying for the next several weeks that everything will work!

AandDM2014 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 Wow, what an appointment that must have been! I'm glad that this doctor hasn't given up hope and seems to be doing everything within his power to help you get a take-home baby. I hope the transfusion specialist will take your case and everything goes smoothly. I know hospital bedrest won't be any fun, but if it gets you your baby, it'll be totally worth it! I know there are many resources about how to make being hospitalized better and not be bored out of your mind, so hopefully you can use those to make the stay a bit better! I will continue to hope that things keep going well!

ultratomato · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 glad you have a plan and I will keep praying that the baby and you are good. Keep us posted

mskeenan · November 2016

@adrianac1982 that sounds like a promising plan . I am so so glad that you have found a doctor that is willing to work with you to fight for your baby ! It sounds like you are in excellent hands . You and your babe are so incredibly strong . I know there will be lots of uncertainty ahead but I am continuing to pray for healthy baby and mama .

2legbaby · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 sounds like you are in very good hands! I will continue to send healing thoughts your way and am so hopeful for you!

dragonfaerie · November 2016

@Tulips29 Yes, I get little stitches in my side fairly often. I have to walk slow and sometimes just support my stomach when I walk. I definitely notice it if I'm walking up or down hill more. I've heard of people using those support belts, but I don't hurt enough (and I'm not active enough) to feel like I need one.

@babylonghorn16 Yes, this! I definitely think we all have a different mindset with our pregnancies because of IF. I'll tell people about something funny or whatever, and they go "oh just wait until this bad/annoying thing happens." All I can think is "okay, I'll deal with it if it does!" I've definitely had days where I'm grumpy about a symptom or just not being able to get comfortable, but I am just so thrilled to be pregnant that I will happily deal with it all for as long as it lasts.

@ADRIANAC1982 I am SO SO glad you got to a doc who is going to work hard for you and your baby! We will continue to pray for you guys.

wifeinraleigh28 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 Wow, it sounds like you are in the best of hands that you could have asked for, and it sounds like you will be doing everything in your power to successfully bring your baby into the world. It sounds like you have faith in this plan. Thinking of you!!!

Tulips29 · November 2016

@vssbrm @dragonfaerie yea I asked my doctor about it today and he said it's just a normal side cramp that basically means my body is fighting ghe way im walking. He said to just take it really slowly. Turtle speed here I come!

NurseTMD85 · November 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 Praying for you and your little guy

dragonfaerie · November 2016

@Tulips29 So it's decided, the pregnancy waddle is 20% compensating for the belly, 40% loose joints, and 40% needing to pee again. Lol.

kelrauh · November 2016

I have a random question. It is starting to get cold in Michigan and I am afraid my winter coats won't fit me much longer. Does anyone have suggestions where to buy warm winter maternity coats at a reasonable price? I am not a huge fan of puffer coats and that is all I can find for less than $150-$200.

kdanjou · November 2016

@adrianac1982 Hoping so hard for a good outcome for you! Hang in there mama!

NurseTMD85 · November 2016

@kelrauh Unfortunately that's all I could find too, and I HATE them. But I wasn't willing to spend $100 on a coat I'll wear for 3 months. So I bit the bullet and got one from Walmart that is doing the trick. I don't even care what it looks like at this point. It's keeping me warm and it was $20.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Maternity-Hooded-Puffer-Coat/44665783

NurseTMD85 · November 2016

Has anyone had their nausea return? Mine has been gone since about 16 weeks, but came back full force last night. I thought maybe it was something I ate, but I've had it on and off all day today as well. Please let this be temporary! I can't live like that again

kelrauh · November 2016

@NurseTMD85 - I saw the same one and said if I cant find a non-puffer for a reasonable price I would just buy that one. I love coats, but I cant bring myself to spend a fortune one that I will only wear for one season.
I am only 12 weeks so I am not much help on the return of nausea as I am still fighting it to start. I use diclegis which is essentially Unisom and vitamin B6. It might be worth going and buying Unisom and Vitamin B6 over the counter and taking it at night (bonus is that it can help you sleep like a baby).

Tulips29 · November 2016

@dragonfaerie haha! add in some back pain in there and I look like a total penguin walking these days.

@kelrauh I also couldn't justify spending a lot on a jacket I won't need for that long, so I found one at old navy and it was on sale for $55. https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=2749320020005&cid=1072152&locale=en_US

AandDM2014 · November 2016

@kelrauh I'm not buying a winter coat. It doesn't get super cold where I live, and it definitely never snows, so I bought a thick sweater to wear that I can put my regular winter coat over and just not button once it gets cold enough.

wifeinraleigh28 · November 2016

@kelrauh I've wondered the same thing. My winter coats have zero room for expansion in them and I can't see them fitting anymore by the end of December. I haven't even started looking yet though but I need to get on it! Coats are so expensive!

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