@Starfish113 I'm 30+4 today, so every day is hopefully subtracting from nicu time.
@jstringfellow19 I actually had steroid shots about a week and a half ago. When I was seen by the MFM for low fluid he thought it would be a good idea just in case and he was right! They discussed a possible rescue dose if I seem to be going into labor but I think the research is pretty inconclusive on how helpful that is. They'll also do a mag drip if it seems like she's coming to decrease risk of a brain bleed.
@Gretchypoo Google us the worst! I've been doing my best to stay away, I've actually given my phone to H a couple times to save me from myself! Some of it is almost funny in a sad way. I found a forum post from someone wondering if her 30 week preemie would need time in the NICU or not. Made me wonder who her doctor was.
Everything sounds great! If I was in bed rest for hopefully about a month id try to finally learn to knit and crochet for real. Books are a good idea too because you can get sucked in for hours! Is there anything you're interested in learning? TV is always easy but I know that can get mind numbing. Parenthood is great, shameless is entertaining, or parks and rec and scrubs are good for easy watching!
Glad to hear you're doing well! If you haven't seen Pretty Little Liars I'd recommend it for a binge watch. It's "so bad it's good" tv - I watched it during late night nursing sessions with my last little one. Entertaining and escapist - just what I think you'd be looking for in the hospital. Hang in there! Every extra hour and day is doing great things!
+1 to the any crafts you like? I like paper quilling b/c it requires 0 drawing ability & all the supplies fit into a ziploc bag Or, Younghouselove.com is an addicting house blog. They've 'retired', but there's 6 years or so of content to look at if you haven't seen it before.
Duolingo is free & fun if you would enjoy learning a language, same with Lumosity (more like brain games, and I'm addicted to about 10 of them).
I'm glad that baby is staying put for now and I'll be sending positive thoughts hoping that you make it to 34 weeks!
Some adult color books might be fun! They are super relaxing for me and good for when I want to keep my mind busy but not think too hard if that makes sense.
Me: 33 | DH: 34 Married: October, 19, 2015 EDD 2/22/17 DS1 born on 3/2/17 EDD 3/8/20 DS2 born on 3/10/20 EDD 11/24/23 (Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
Such good news! Hooray! Get cozy in there little one, you're staying put for a while.
My my biggest binge recommendations are Doctor Who and Orphan Black, both on Amazon Prime. I don't think you need to be a sci for person for these shows-they have a broad appeal. On Netflix we're enjoying The Crown. If you never watched it before, Friday Night Lights could also be good.
There's a fun smartphone app called Duolingo that "gameifies" learning a language. Pretty much any language you can think of is on there, and it's free.
@lemieuxk I'm so glad to hear everything is stable. Keeping you and baby in my thoughts to make it to 34 weeks!
If you're looking for some shows here are some I really like: Catastrophe (on Amazon Prime) Gilmore Girls Parenthood (but be prepared for lots of feels) Call the Midwife Breaking Bad Sons of Anarchy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt The Good Wife Parks and Rec 30 Rock
You could take up knitting, it's a great way to pass the time. I learned on YouTube videos!
I'm glad that baby is staying put for now and I'll be sending positive thoughts hoping that you make it to 34 weeks!
Some adult color books might be fun! They are super relaxing for me and good for when I want to keep my mind busy but not think too hard if that makes sense.
I also have a free app for adult coloring on my phone if that would interest you...It's called "Colorfy" you just click on the space and it gets filled with color! I'm too much of a perfectionist for actual coloring, so if I mess these up I can just click the undo button lol.
Yay for for steroid shots and 34w babes. My DS was born at 34+1 and he is a happy, healthy 2.5yo now. We had only 11 days in the NICU, which was all thanks to the steroid shots.
Glad to hear baby is staying put for now and that the NST results are coming back normal!
Do you have a tablet or laptop? If so, I HIGHLY recommend Westworld on HBO. Even if you don't have HBO at home, you can sign up for a free one-month trial of HBO Now and watch whatever you want streaming for that month.
Netflix shows (assuming you have not already watched some/all of these): Gilmore Girls House of Cards Gossip Girl (I'm not ashamed - it's definitely a "so bad it's good" type of show) Orange is the New Black Arrested Development Stranger Things
And I have not watched it, but I have heard Black Mirror is really good - it's not a serial, you can pick and choose which episodes to watch (I've heard it compared to the Twilight Zone).
Other activities: +1 to coloring books +1 to knitting/crocheting (or learning how) +1 to books
What kind of books are you in to? I am a bit of a bookworm, I might be able to give you recommendations
@lemieuxk the stat about delivering within 48hrs of pprom applies to those whose water broke due to infection, I've been told. So yay that that isn't your situation!!!
When I was on bedrest they wanted me as flat as possible, not sitting up. That made it hard to knit, color, or do things where you had to hold things up. Are you able to sit up?
Anyhow, my local library had free ebooks I read on my phone. I also liked stupid app games to pass the time. Hay Day is a fun & free farm game. If you have Netflix, I love watching Parenthood (6 seasons to watch).
@lemieuxk so glad to hear your update!! I got really emotional hearing about your dog visiting. It never even occurred to me how much I would miss my dog if I were suddenly hospitalized for weeks. It's great that you get to look forward to a little visit!
I saw that you got a recommendation above to watch Catastrophe and while it is positively EXCELLENT, I would not recommend watching it in your current situation. It could be triggery re: pregnancy complications.
Whew! With all the new responses my heart jumped into my throat a little. I don't have much to add except that I'm so glad little one is staying put so far!
Hear, hear! So glad to hear that baby is staying put and no signs of active labour. Also, so lovely that your dog is visiting. The best kind of therapy.
As for tv recommendations, if throw Futurama and Bob's Burgers into the mix. They're not everyone's taste but they are light and there are a million episodes.
Also consider audiobooks of favourite books! Sometimes having a book read to you by some lucious voiced British person is just the thing.
So glad things are going well. Each day makes a big difference! When I did bedders last time around I watched Dexter, breaking bad, and something else but I can't remember. I was at home and was able to get into somewhat of a routine. Hoping you find something similar to bide your time. I took advantage of the fast internet compared to home too. If access to Netflix I would recommend Call the Midwives if you haven't already heard of it.
It was great, thanks for asking! He was a little nervous being in a new place (he's a rescue and tends to be skittish) but he fell asleep on my bed within a few minutes and it was really sweet. He's allowed to come Thursdays and Saturdays. I really appreciate the hospital being accommodating because it really helped my morale. I haven't left my room since a 15 minute trip to the ultrasound machine on Monday, so a little sanity boost goes a long way! I think we were the talk of the floor because every nurse knows about it and 3 or 4 stopped in to meet him.
@lemieuxk Awwww, that's so great!! I also have a skittish rescue who would probably be really nervous, but I'm sure it was worth it for both of you! I second the request for a picture, if you have one that's accessible.
Me: 34 Husband: 35 Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17 BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
Of course, anything to AW my pup! That's him in my avatar, but this was him last night. Sorry if it's humongous, I'm on mobile. He likes to lay down and throw his head back so he can more easily obtain under chin scratches.
@cantalopes24 next u/s is on Monday to look at fluid and growth. I haven't had any noticeable fluid loss (sorry if tmi) since the initial rupture so I'm hoping things look okay.
That is so, so wonderful they allow your dog to visit! I know that when I traveled for work for 6 days last month, I missed my pup so damn much (probably more than I missed my H, if I'm being honest). I can't imagine not being able to see him for weeks on end. What a great hospital to allow that, and your dog sure looks happy in that pic!
ETA: My dog also does the head-throw for chin scratches, and it's my favorite thing ever. His ears fall back and he looks like a bat, and you can see his teeth. I call it upside-down-dog-face.
We had our weekly scan today and they also looked at growth. AFI is holding steady at 4.8, which isn't good but isn't bad considering the circumstances. Growth is holding steady, she's in the 46th percentile and estimated to be 3 lb, 9 oz. That was a huge relief for me because IUGR and placental dysfunction are closely associated with the rest of the bag of fun I've got going on. I think she passed her biophysical profile, though the sonographer didn't say specifically. All good news!
The doctor also cleared me for short wheelchair rides (big excitement!) so we are hoping to go on a NICU tour today or tomorrow. This morning was the first time I had left my room in a week, so the idea of leaving the floor is pure magic
Thanks for all the show recommendations! They've been a lifesaver. Shameless is pretty awkward to watch with nurses coming in and out all day though! I feel like they think I'm looking around porn.
Re: Well...it may be time to start that birth announcement thread
@jstringfellow19 I actually had steroid shots about a week and a half ago. When I was seen by the MFM for low fluid he thought it would be a good idea just in case and he was right! They discussed a possible rescue dose if I seem to be going into labor but I think the research is pretty inconclusive on how helpful that is. They'll also do a mag drip if it seems like she's coming to decrease risk of a brain bleed.
@Gretchypoo Google us the worst! I've been doing my best to stay away, I've actually given my phone to H a couple times to save me from myself! Some of it is almost funny in a sad way. I found a forum post from someone wondering if her 30 week preemie would need time in the NICU or not. Made me wonder who her doctor was.
+1 to the any crafts you like? I like paper quilling b/c it requires 0 drawing ability & all the supplies fit into a ziploc bag
Or, Younghouselove.com is an addicting house blog. They've 'retired', but there's 6 years or so of content to look at if you haven't seen it before.
Duolingo is free & fun if you would enjoy learning a language, same with Lumosity (more like brain games, and I'm addicted to about 10 of them).
Married: 10/10
EDD: 8/27/16 MMC 1/16
Rainbow Boy: 2/04/17
TTC: 4/18 BFP: 1/2/19
EDD: 9/6/19
Some adult color books might be fun! They are super relaxing for me and good for when I want to keep my mind busy but not think too hard if that makes sense.
Married: October, 19, 2015
EDD 2/22/17
EDD 3/8/20
EDD 11/24/23
(Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
My my biggest binge recommendations are Doctor Who and Orphan Black, both on Amazon Prime. I don't think you need to be a sci for person for these shows-they have a broad appeal. On Netflix we're enjoying The Crown. If you never watched it before, Friday Night Lights could also be good.
There's a fun smartphone app called Duolingo that "gameifies" learning a language. Pretty much any language you can think of is on there, and it's free.
If you're looking for some shows here are some I really like:
Catastrophe (on Amazon Prime)
Gilmore Girls
Parenthood (but be prepared for lots of feels)
Call the Midwife
Breaking Bad
Sons of Anarchy
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
The Good Wife
Parks and Rec
30 Rock
You could take up knitting, it's a great way to pass the time. I learned on YouTube videos!
Yay for for steroid shots and 34w babes. My DS was born at 34+1 and he is a happy, healthy 2.5yo now. We had only 11 days in the NICU, which was all thanks to the steroid shots.
Do you have a tablet or laptop? If so, I HIGHLY recommend Westworld on HBO. Even if you don't have HBO at home, you can sign up for a free one-month trial of HBO Now and watch whatever you want streaming for that month.
Netflix shows (assuming you have not already watched some/all of these):
Gilmore Girls
House of Cards
Gossip Girl (I'm not ashamed - it's definitely a "so bad it's good" type of show)
Orange is the New Black
Arrested Development
Stranger Things
And I have not watched it, but I have heard Black Mirror is really good - it's not a serial, you can pick and choose which episodes to watch (I've heard it compared to the Twilight Zone).
Other activities:
+1 to coloring books
+1 to knitting/crocheting (or learning how)
+1 to books
What kind of books are you in to? I am a bit of a bookworm, I might be able to give you recommendations
When I was on bedrest they wanted me as flat as possible, not sitting up. That made it hard to knit, color, or do things where you had to hold things up. Are you able to sit up?
Anyhow, my local library had free ebooks I read on my phone. I also liked stupid app games to pass the time. Hay Day is a fun & free farm game. If you have Netflix, I love watching Parenthood (6 seasons to watch).
Best wishes!!
I saw that you got a recommendation above to watch Catastrophe and while it is positively EXCELLENT, I would not recommend watching it in your current situation. It could be triggery re: pregnancy complications.
As for tv recommendations, if throw Futurama and Bob's Burgers into the mix. They're not everyone's taste but they are light and there are a million episodes.
Also consider audiobooks of favourite books! Sometimes having a book read to you by some lucious voiced British person is just the thing.
So glad to hear from you. I will be thinking and praying for you every day!
Husband: 35
Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17
BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
Edit: autocorrect hates me
Husband: 35
Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17
BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
@cantalopes24 next u/s is on Monday to look at fluid and growth. I haven't had any noticeable fluid loss (sorry if tmi) since the initial rupture so I'm hoping things look okay.
ETA: My dog also does the head-throw for chin scratches, and it's my favorite thing ever. His ears fall back and he looks like a bat, and you can see his teeth. I call it upside-down-dog-face.
Breaking Bad, and then the spin off Better Call Saul.
OITNB.
Empire is pretty good to binge watch, and of course anything on Bravo.
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
We had our weekly scan today and they also looked at growth. AFI is holding steady at 4.8, which isn't good but isn't bad considering the circumstances. Growth is holding steady, she's in the 46th percentile and estimated to be 3 lb, 9 oz. That was a huge relief for me because IUGR and placental dysfunction are closely associated with the rest of the bag of fun I've got going on. I think she passed her biophysical profile, though the sonographer didn't say specifically. All good news!
The doctor also cleared me for short wheelchair rides (big excitement!) so we are hoping to go on a NICU tour today or tomorrow. This morning was the first time I had left my room in a week, so the idea of leaving the floor is pure magic
Thanks for all the show recommendations! They've been a lifesaver. Shameless is pretty awkward to watch with nurses coming in and out all day though! I feel like they think I'm looking around porn.