More December Randoms

slartybartfast · December 2016

I'm sitting around twiddling my thumbs waiting for the sun to come up so I'm just starting all sorts of new threads. The old ones are getting too long and it's annoying waiting for them to load.

sourlemon · December 2016

DH was really nice last night and let me sleep through the 1030pm feeding. I appreciate the thought...but that meant I missed a pumping session. Woke up at 130 and holy cow my boobs were engorged and HURT! 3 feeds/pumps later and I'm still suffering.

I told him it was a super nice thought but next time hook me up to the pump while I sleep haha.

tinattt23 · December 2016

What's a "normal" temperature to set your heat to, especially with a baby in the house?

FI hates turning on heat or AC. He thinks it's a waste of money. I'm much quicker to flip it on. The house has been sitting in the mid/low 60's for a few weeks. I have to keep pretty bundeled up inside. That's too cold for baby, right?

Lisa3379 · December 2016

@tinattt23 that seems cold for anyone! But I'm a perpetually cold person. I'm sure that if you keep baby bundled enough, it's fine.

We keep the house around 72 during the day (Max has been hanging out in pajamas or long sleeved onesies and pants and has seemed pretty comfortable. Max's room is usually 68-70, and we add a swaddle to his jammies.

paulpaw · December 2016

@tinattt23 Google told me 65-70 degrees is ideal for infant sleep. This will be a struggle for me and hubby also, I'm like you husband and hate turning on heat. I keep it on 62 and am very comfortable at that temp.

DiFazette · December 2016

So... Ethan just rolled from belly to back 3 times in 5 minutes on his play mat... not ready to stop swaddling and worry about them rolling! They're only 6 lbs and a month old

zubenescamali · December 2016

@DiFazette I remember DD2 rolled from belly to back pretty early, but it was initiated with her head, not from her pelvis or shoulders, and more flop-like than a rotation roll. Pedi said that was completely normal that early and it would be a few more months for the smoother rolling to develop. She didn't roll a lot, just a few times early on during tummy time, no reason to stop swaddling yet.

slartybartfast · December 2016

I've been getting really irritated with my DH lately. Like... I want to be left alone. I think part of it is the whole feeling like I'm being disappointing not going into labor. Part of it is just being totally uncomfortable. But I feel like I want to feel really close to him right now and I want to feel all the warm fuzzy support he wants to give but I keep finding myself wanting space instead.
Can anyone relate to this?

slartybartfast · December 2016

Also, ham and cheddar in scrambled eggs = bae

BabyRobbinsAdventure · December 2016

slartybartfast said:

I've been getting really irritated with my DH lately. Like... I want to be left alone. I think part of it is the whole feeling like I'm being disappointing not going into labor. Part of it is just being totally uncomfortable. But I feel like I want to feel really close to him right now and I want to feel all the warm fuzzy support he wants to give but I keep finding myself wanting space instead.
Can anyone relate to this?

This. Exactly. I'm being such a grump around him and I can see it hurts him and I feel very badly about it. I'm exhausted, uncomfortable, and very constipated. I cried all day yesterday and couldn't verbalize to him that it wasn't his fault.

DiFazette · December 2016

zubenescamali said:

@DiFazette I remember DD2 rolled from belly to back pretty early, but it was initiated with her head, not from her pelvis or shoulders, and more flop-like than a rotation roll. Pedi said that was completely normal that early and it would be a few more months for the smoother rolling to develop. She didn't roll a lot, just a few times early on during tummy time, no reason to stop swaddling yet.

I think this was a 'real' roll - arms were out in front then tucked one, got to his side then kicked himself over. I swaddles him and it him in the swing for a nap and he tried to get on his side instantly.

ajstevenson · December 2016

slartybartfast said:

I've been getting really irritated with my DH lately. Like... I want to be left alone. I think part of it is the whole feeling like I'm being disappointing not going into labor. Part of it is just being totally uncomfortable. But I feel like I want to feel really close to him right now and I want to feel all the warm fuzzy support he wants to give but I keep finding myself wanting space instead.
Can anyone relate to this?

Yes! I feel bad because not only do I not want to go anywhere, I don't even want anyone around me. It doesn't matter who either. I just want to sit in the quiet by myself.

Christinaruth74 · December 2016

@tinattt23 this is our first winter owning a home, so we've been pretty stingy with the heat. That being said, we've been averaging 64-66 and 62 when we aren't home. I honestly thought I'd be freezing, but it's been fairly comfortable.

@slartybartfast +1 to needing space. I've been thinking about this a lot lately because the plan was to have a babymoon of sorts and have time to connect before the baby. But life happened and it wasn't in the cards so now I just feel so stuck in the same routines that revolve mainly around the house, DD1, and pregnancy... oh and binge watching shows on Netflix. I was trying to remember this morning all of the warm and fuzzy feelings I had for him when we first got married and tried to put myself back in those moments, but I'm just not there. I don't think either of us is.
I know this will pass and this is just what right now looks like for us, but it's hard when I had different expectations and we didn't really put in the effort to meet them, you know?

All that to say, hang in there... you're not alone ❤️

slartybartfast · December 2016

@Christinaruth74 - You just inspired me to look at some of our wedding and honeymoon pics. I'm all melty with love for DH now (though he's gone to pick up lunch so we'll see if I can hold on to this til he's back).

Unfortunately I'm also feeling large and out of shape after checking out that rockin bod I had.

Mamax2 · December 2016

My DH is so touchy feely here lately, and it's driving me bonkers. He'll come up and hug me from behind or kiss my cheek and slap my butt, and I just want to scream "leave me alone" or "Dude, you still have at least 4 weeks until you can get any action, so back off and take a chill pill"!

Christinaruth74 · December 2016

@slartybartfast a couple of months ago we watched our wedding video. DD1 loved it so her and I watched it over and over throughout the course of a week or so. It was definitely really refreshing to relive those moments and feelings

karmba · December 2016

Today I was facetiming with my 22 year old sister and she was legitimately shocked when she saw that DS had no teeth.

princesslockness · December 2016

@karmba Does she not have a clue what TEETHING is?

Em let me sleep 9 hrs last night. So I went my normal 6hrs +3 extra between pumps. I'm on pump 3 and still feel it.

karmba · December 2016

@Kate08Young she basically squealed "he has no teeth! That's so weird!" So maybe not haha.

maamawaabangi · December 2016

Felt like baby was going to push its way out of me again today... complete with me bent over the table... children asking "mommy, is the baby coming out RIGHT now?" ...me saying "leave mommy alone!" In what must have been a scary voice... 11 yo running to find my husband... me crying and holding in a scream... children running all about... husband asking should he call midwife... me crying more... getting on all fours... then it was like nothing happened!
I am still crazy sore... my whole lower front and cervix feels sore and I flinch every time baby moves. I have NO idea how my water didn't break... I've never felt such pressure unless the baby was in fact coming out!
Im seriously soooo glad we weren't at church! So glad! That would have been very bad...
I did go on a walk and also made them take me on a drive up to our house to see what's been accomplished recently... it felt good to get out even though it's like 20* here.
Never a dull moment!

ajstevenson · December 2016

@maamawaabangi I experienced something similar Friday night. I wasn't feeling good so I went to bed and SO and DSD stayed downstairs to watch a movie. I suddenly felt like my entire pelvis was being ripped in two. The sound coming out of me was nothing that I've heard from myself before. It was not like any BH or lightning crotch I've felt either. And then a few minutes later, nothing. Ive been really sore and crampy and have had some light contractions today, but I legit thought something was happening.

DiFazette · December 2016

karmba said:

Today I was facetiming with my 22 year old sister and she was legitimately shocked when she saw that DS had no teeth.

No offense to your sister, but this was my 4 year old neice's reaction when we had DS1.., she announced it to everyone who would listen for a month straight... 'this is my baby cousin O... and he doesn't even have teeth!!'

maamawaabangi · December 2016

I've never had this happen with any of my others... not once. I'm sorry you've experienced it too @ajstevenson
It lasted well over 5 min... that's when my husband was questioning to call our MW... I could tell my cervix was holding it all in, and no baby was likely to come out... but he wasn't so sure given my distress. I was thinking I've never cried in labor... or screamed ... just lots of low grunting and groaning... maybe a yell near the end, but not like this!!! I must have been a sight. My poor kids were all terrified.

Yesterday I had BH ever half hour from 1:30 am to about 10 pm... some mucus, but still couldn't feel my cervix when I checked it... gah!

karmba · December 2016

@DiFazette she's the youngest of 4 and I honestly don't think she's ever held a baby before, she also wanted to know when he'll start to talk

ajstevenson · December 2016

@maamawaabangi I hope it's a sign that both are babes are ready soon!

slartybartfast · December 2016

@maamawaabangi and @ajstevenson I've had something like what your describing but way less intense. I immediately felt the need to lay on my side. Then over the days after baby shifted back up or whatever. I imagine her in there with a battering ram or something

tinattt23 · December 2016

Note to others. "They" say to keep yourself busy if you think you may be in early labor. What they don't tell you is not to do a load of laundry and run your dishwasher. Then when you want a shower, you'll be out of hot water.

Christinaruth74 · December 2016

@tinattt23 hahah that exact thing happened to me yesterday!! I had to exit the shower and wait for the hot water tank to heat back up while moping in my towel as my H lectured me on why this was happening.

Mamax2 · December 2016

karmba said:

Today I was facetiming with my 22 year old sister and she was legitimately shocked when she saw that DS had no teeth.

I have a friend who thought that DS hasn't opened his eyes yet because "newborns are like puppies, and puppies don't open their eyes for a while". He's just been sleeping every time she has seen him.

Mamax2 · December 2016

I just went to pop my last bag of kettle corn and our microwave freaking blew up! Now, not only am I out of kettle corn, but we b have no microwave! I'm pouting because I really wanted kettle corn, and DH is laughing at me. He's lucky I'm not making his butt go to Walmart tonight for a new microwave and more kettle corn.

BabyRobbinsAdventure · December 2016

@Mamax2 that's terrible!!! I don't even know how I would react if that happened to me right now, I'm emotional enough as it is.

maamawaabangi · December 2016

@slartybartfast it's still going on, but to a lesser degree... I told my husband it feels like he/she is moving the furniture around!!! He was feeling t from the outside and was like, "No wonder you were crying... that's got to feel horrible... you have a fully grown baby in you!"
Yes... yes I do!

yellingbanana · December 2016

slartybartfast said:

@maamawaabangi and @ajstevenson I've had something like what your describing but way less intense. I immediately felt the need to lay on my side. Then over the days after baby shifted back up or whatever. I imagine her in there with a battering ram or something

Holy goodness, this happened to me the 2 days before I went into labor. My kids were terrified looking and I did the scary mom voice like @maamawaabangi "I'm fine, just, the baby changed spots. No, don't get daddy, I'll tell you if you need to." Turns out it was some pre-labor action! So fingers crossed you guys go into labor!!!

Christinaruth74 · December 2016

@maamawaabangi baby was moving a TON the other night While we were in the car. I had to stop mid conversation just to let it pass. We pulled into the driveway and i grabbed his hand and was like, "you need to feel this to understand." He was astonished and maybe slightly freaked out. You would have thought she was linedancing in there. It was so uncomfortable and my stomach felt stretched to the max. Sometimes I think they need those reminders that there is an actual human inside of us.

ajstevenson · December 2016

I was super disappointed to find out that all that ish I went through last week literally did nothing to help me dilate further. Two weeks since they had checked me and I am in the same darn spot.

AbriannaO · December 2016

My DH all of a sudden decided he wants to put up Christmas decorations. We don't own any Christmas decorations. We have a 2 ft pre-lit tree in the garage, and that's it. So guess who gets to go buy decorations 5 days before the holiday and the day before they get admitted to be induced? I'll give you three guesses, but you should only need one.

lindsaym2106 · December 2016

Random question.....
I am 38 weeks 4 days and for the past 5 days i have been feeling sick and nauseous....anyone else feel this at all?

maamawaabangi · December 2016

Oh goodness! Babies everywhere!!! I'm SOO happy you went @mysteryship ... what a prize!

I went to the chiropractor yesterday to help my neck and back before labor... I was hoping it might start something... nope... but I slept GREAT! I guess I can't be too picky.
Anyone else totally in a perplexing place about wanting to have their baby NOW (or any time), but not wanting to "ruin" or mess with other's holiday??? I hate being a people pleaser... anyone else around???? Crickets...

maamawaabangi · December 2016

@Knottie29389287 yes... near the end I tend to get nauseous from time to time... water/hydrate... rest. I think it can just be stress or BP or no room.

BabyRobbinsAdventure · December 2016

@maamawaabangi I'm not as concerned about messing with my family's holidays (they live across the country and we have already planned on them coming after the New Year)
I'm more concerned about the nurses at the hospital. I feel bad for the nurses who will be taking care of me when I know they just want to be with their own families

Maybe I'll get a "thank you" gift for the LD unit for my stay. Like a box of candy bars or snacks or something. Has anyone done this? Any ideas?

princesslockness · December 2016

BabyRobbinsAdventure said:

Maybe I'll get a "thank you" gift for the LD unit for my stay. Like a box of candy bars or snacks or something. Has anyone done this? Any ideas?

I bought 2 7 piece lotion kits. Like they had different scents of lotions, so the nurses could grab one they liked.

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