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September 2017 Moms
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STM+ chit chat
sugarrush
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I haven't seen a STM post in a while, so I thought I'd start a new one.
How far along are you?
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
Random thoughts/questions
How far along are you?
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
Random thoughts/questions
Re: STM+ chit chat
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No, first two kids were born in SoCal this baby will be born in Arizona
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? I actually hope it's the same if not faster than my last baby-I labored for 3.5 hours before I got to the hospital. There I barely made it - the nurses didn't get a chance to get an IV in me before I pushed once and my DD was born, med-free which wasn't even something I wanted. 30 min later I walked myself to the wheelchair. Recovery was a breeze compared to DS delivery (12 hours, 6 or which was epidural). Now I want to see if I can do med-free again!
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy Getting a good workout in that leaves you feeling sore but good (I am so not a gym rat I just love that feeling once in awhile). Also, I miss going to bed after eating dinner (once) and not feeling starved an hour into trying to fall asleep. Lol!
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery Never had a nursery with either baby. 1st born we lived in a 1 bedroom apt so he was with us till 1 yr old when we moved to a 2bedroom. He got his own room and then DD was born there so she stayed in our room till 1 yr old and moved into his room. To this day they still choose to share a room at 5 & 3 :-)
Random thoughts/questions I work from home full time and the kids only go to preschool for 3 hrs a day. Some days, I wish I was handed like 10k from a stranger just so we could pay off some debt.
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No, I switched practices all together because of a move.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? I had a lot of bleeding after delivery last time and would obviously like to avoid that.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy: WINE
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery: I don't have one on my phone
Random thoughts/questions: Being pregnant with my third is a lot harder than the other two. I'm exhausted.
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? Nope, we live an hr away from Baltimore now.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? I want an epidural, and to have a less intense labor experience. DS was born less than 2 hours after we got to the hospital, partly because his heart rate dropped to the point that I either needed to push, or have a C-section. I was fine in the moment, but it took me a long time afterwards to accept how it all went down, and to even want to think about having another baby. My midwife, doctors and nurses were all amazing, it was just scary once I had time to really think about what happened.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy Between food aversions and just general lack of appetite, not a whole lot right now. I don't generally follow a lot of the 'no-nos', with the exception of alcohol, so I don't feel overly deprived at the moment.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery. We didn't have an extra bedroom, so DS' first nursery was in our bedroom. I don't think I have any pics of the one in our new place right now. ETA- See attached, it was WAY too big when I tried to put it in the post.
Random thoughts/questions. Nothing right now, mostly just pondering when my nausea will go away completely. It's so much better than it was at this point last time, but I'm greedy, and don't want it at all!
DS2: EDD- 09.08.17
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? New practice. Hopefully I have a good experience.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? More and more people tell me that a planed c-section this time will be less difficult on my body. So I'm holding on to this thought!
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy I want wine. And margaritas. And to just pick up what I want to eat instead of thinking "is that going to give me heartburn?"
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery I'll have to go back and find some.
Random thoughts/questions I actually have some questions for you STMs. Did anyone experience intense hot flashes and cold sweats after giving birth? For about 3-4 weeks postpartum I experienced this and had no idea that this was a symptom of postpartum. If you did experience this, did you do anything to help alleviate the symptoms?
How far along are you?10 weeks
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? Nope they suck
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? No pitocin! They make contractions 10xs worse
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy being able to have a drink every now and then
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery I'll post one under this comment
Random thoughts/questions they say your second pregnancy goes faster.. lies I feel like it is taking forever
How far along are you? not quite 9 weeks
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No, moved cities. I just got accepted by a midwife clinic who I need to meet with still.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Everything. I want everything to be different. I was in pitocn induced labour for over 30 hours ( after an induction and manual water break) eventually I started swelling and DS was not progressing anywhere. I had a Csection as a last resort. It took me months to come to terms with his birth. This time, I want to let my body do its own thing on its own time. I am totally cool with epi's and plan to have one this time but I do not want another section if I can avoid it.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy: I don't buy into most of the "avoid list" (outside of alcohol) so I am not missing much. but I also have a LONG list of food aversions again so really, I just want to be able to eat. I guess if anything, I miss being able to take cold meds or other drugs ( for sleeping, muscle pains ect)
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery My son didn't really get a nursery, we moved into our home when he was 10ish days old. I was not up to painting/decorating so I mostly left the room the way it was ( a little boy previously had the room so it "worked" well enough)
Random thoughts/questions also wondering when the nausea will go away. This all day car sickness feeling is getting really freaking old.
June Siggy Challenge: Workout
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No, changed practices.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Shorter. Was in labor for about 17 hrs last time, of course looking back didn't seem so bad but at the time it sucked.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy. This pregnancy was a complete surprise as I was nursing my 18 month old and on mini pill. We had just purchased annual Disney passes. Was really looking forward to riding the Space and Splash mountains. I'll just ride the rides with my boy until September!
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery.
Random thoughts/questions. Anyone else feeling anxious about second baby. My son is my favorite little boy ever (there was a point I contemplated not having any more) and since this was so unexpected and not planned I am worried how things will be and how he will feel. I don't want to miss out on time with him or for him to feel like he is being replaced. He will be 2 and 2 months when this one arrives.
12 + 2
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
Nope! Living in a new city
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
I'd like to attempt to go without the epidural. I have scoliosis and I am afraid of having issues with it. I was completely fine during my first pregnancy and I'm not above it if I need it.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Alcohol. :P I miss alcohol.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
I never really had a nursery for DD. We were roomies and her crib was close to my bed.
Questions?
Anyone starting to look pregnant yet? I'm definitely starting to fill out
How far along are you?
10+1
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
Yes, same OB and same hospital
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
I would love to not be induced this time. It really wasn't a bad experience but I just want to be able to experience the full labor experience. Honestly as long as we have a healthy baby I don't care!
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Sex! I'm on pelvic rest until the end of first tri due to an SCH.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
This was her bedding and crib, my maiden name is Lamb so we did a lamb themed nursery. She was before the time of iPhone panorama shots lol so I don't have a picture of the whole nursery in one pic lol!
Random thoughts/questions
I would love to have a boy this time around but I know it'd be nice and save money to be able to reuse things since seasons won't be too far off if we had another girl. I'd still probably do a different themed nursery this time around no matter what!
June Siggy Challenge: Workout
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? Yep as long as we don't move before Sept. (my husband is looking for a new job and we are hoping to find something closer to family)
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Hoping not to go into labor in the middle of the night! For the sake of childcare for our DD! Not something you have to think about the first time around, but "who is going to come sit at my house while my daughter sleeps if we have to drive to the hospital at 2am?" is a big part of planning for the second.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery Sorry the pics are so huge. Our theme was the movie Up!
Random thoughts/questions
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Not needing a transfer would be great. I never felt like I had early labor, it went from mild to difficult within hours. Starting at 10pm didn't help. Neither did throwing up. Neither did being stressed about being gbs+.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy? Hard ciders.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery. I had plans but he is still in our room so it didn't happen in either house.
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No, unfortunately. It's a long story, but basically the office split, leaving my favorite OB (she delivered both of my kids) and one I hated, and two I liked who opened an office with a third doc who gets amazing reviews. I didn't want to risk being delivered by the doc I hated (or one I didn't know at all), so I switched offices.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Both of my previous deliveries were inductions as I was overdue by a week with both. Although I love the induction experience (control freak here), I would really prefer not to go over this time.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy: Just feeling normal. I hate being tired all the time and RLP waking me in the middle of the night. (I don't drink alcohol or coffee, so not too much is off the table for me food-wise).
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery: It was so plain...we moved into that house two months before I was due. We painted the walls a pretty blue, and put up some white vinyl beadboard. It was simple but I liked it.
Random thoughts/questions: I hardly ever remembered I was pregnant the second time around, but this time I seem to be acutely aware all of the time. It's very strange. I nearly slip and tell people I'm pregnant like five times a day.
10 weeks Friday
Are you using the same OB?
No our old one is completely out of the way for both of us.
What do I hope to be different this delivery?
Last one we had a planned C-section which went smooth. However my son had some fluid built up in him and had to spend the first day in the NICU. So this time I hope I don't have to wait a day to hold my baby.
Something I miss pre-pregnancy?
Wine! And sushi. And medium cooked steaks lol.
I do not have a pic on my phone. My DS is now 7. However it was done in Classic Winnie the Pooh with light greens and whites. I can't wait to decorate and buy things for a new one!
How far along are you?
11 weeks tomorrow
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
Same practice but a different Dr. My midwife left and I ended up delivering with the OB I was not a fan of. This time I'm with a great OB in the practice and they make every effort to deliver their own patients so I'm hoping it all works out in the end.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
Just to get my own Dr this time. I was induced and GBS+ but the experience with the nurses and laboring was great. The Dr sucked but everything else's was great.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Wine, Margs, hard cider, summer roller coasters
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
We moved around 30 weeks so we just painted the room a pretty baby boy blue with rich-stained wood furniture and wall stickers.
Random thoughts/questions
I definitely had hot flashes for 2 weeks after delivery and the only reason I knew about them was because I was due at the end of the month and women on my BMB told me to expect them lol
Whats your plan for childcare while you're in labor/recovering?
@Souptin I hear you. I'm glad that I finally realized how much I wanted another child, but it was almost a year before I got to that point. My DH tried really hard to understand and was always supportive, but even my friends who have given birth without any problems didn't get it. Everyone pretty much said I should be thankful that DS was born healthy, and I was, but that didn't mean I had to pretend like I wasn't thinking about how it went down, and how it could have gone. I'm glad I've moved past it, and I'm pretty much planning on camping out at the hospital the moment I have contractions this time, so I can get that epi in!
Do you guys not get medium well steaks? I prefer medium well, med rare is a little too rare for me. Well done sounds like a recipe for making a good steak useless!
DS2: EDD- 09.08.17
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? Yes, however he was out of town when I delivered(two weeks early) so the female doctor delivered (loved her too)!
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? I hope the delivery is at the same time (38 weeks is the perfect amount of time to be pregnant) and I think I'm going to get an epidural this time. I went natural my first time and am very proud of myself but damn it hurt and my heart rate goes up just thinking about the intensity. But this all seems trivial now, because I recently found out I have a chorionic abruption, so I really don't care how delivery goes, I just want this baby to make it!
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy: Lots! My doctor didn't put me on bed rest, but with bleeding at 9w an abruption and part of the placenta detached, I'm not taking any chances! My baby has a heartbeat and is growing so I'm putting my feet up as much as possible and trying to protect this little one! I haven't exercised, packed my 18 month old, or had sex in a month! I'm hoping for healing but I'll do this for the next 6 months if I have to!
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery.
This is our announcement photo taken in the nursery (gender neutral for all of our babies)! Posted to Facebook just hours before we got results from the radiologist about the chorionic abruption.
Random thoughts/questions
I thought I was a nervous wreck with my first and everything from conception to delivery was textbook perfect. This pregnancy has been one scare after the other and I'm starting to learn how to cope with the anxiety.
June Siggy Challenge: Workout
Are you using the same OB with this delivery? No, unfortunately. I loved the OB that I had last time, but she left the practice shortly after I delivered my son. At this point I'm not certain who my OB will be. I have only seen the OB once for my transvaginal ultrasound, but I don't think my preference would be to go back to that doctor.
What do you hope will be different about this delivering, if anything?
I am hoping that I will be more mentally and emotionally prepared to push. I had a med free labor with my first son, and I was able to get through contractions like a champ, but when it came to pushing I panicked. I'm trying not to worry about that just yet.
Something I miss pre-pregnancy: I was just starting to get back in the swing of going to Zumba for my January resolution when I found out I was pregnant. Now, I have no energy for much exercise other than yoga and walking. Also that glass of red wine at the end of the day.
I don't have any good pictures of my son's nursery. But, we had a nautical theme as we live by the ocean , and I painted several pictures for his room. This poor little one will not have his or her own room. We are in a two bedroom apartment, so baby will likely sleep in our bedroom and then transition into his or her big brother's room. We were really hoping to be in a house by now, but that has not worked out. Any other second time moms who have suggestions for infants and toddlers sharing a bedroom?
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No. I wish! We moved recently.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? I am just hoping for a smooth delivery with my OB. Last time it was decided to go forward with the C-section a few days before my scheduled C-section due to preeclampsia. My OB was out of town for the delivery. I am still undecided about VBAC or C-section.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy?
Wine!
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
below
Random thoughts/questions
I am just worried about care for my twins when I deliver. We are very far from home, so hopefully we can get family to come and be with them.
Nursery:
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? Same as second child, different from first.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Faster! First was 38 1/2 hours, second was 12 and that did seem fast lol but faster would be nice. i hope I'm not over due, both children came late and by forty weeks it just gets stressful.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy - craving wine and sandwiches
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery - I don't think I have one. Its light green as we went neutral for team green, there's a crib, toddler bed and area rug. And two dressers.
Random thoughts/questions - just worried about lack of sleep and caring for three in general.
@CoastalMomma - what's the age gap for yours? My two sons have shared a room since ds2 was two months and ds1 was 1 1/2. Ds1 usually sleeps like a brick and I would just take the baby out when he wakes. They have woken each other up, but for the most part it works. I prepared ds1 by telling him his brother would be sharing a room and showing where each would sleep. Ds1 moved to a toddler bed and was very good with it. Ds2 is 2 and wouldn't be ready for a toddler bed so I guess I lucked out. Not sure what to do with number three yet lol. It works though, not perfect but as baby gets older and sleeps better it's less of an issue.
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? Yes
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? Not a thing. Loved my last delivery
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy Jack Daniels with FI
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery - No pictures, It was dinosaur themed
Random thoughts/questions I found out at 16w with DS and 4w with this baby and time is going soooooo slow.
DS #1 [S-5]
3 Step Daughters [A-8] [E-6] [I-4]
Baby #2 09/10/2017
It's a BOY!
Babywearer&EBF
Are you using same OB as your first delivery? No. We moved right before I got pregnant last time but I kept my same doctor because it was closer to my office (in Manhattan, we live in the burbs now). For this pregnancy, I switched to a practice closer to my house
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything? I would love for it to be shorter. I was in labor about 40 hours with DD. She was sunny side up and weighed 9lb 5oz. It was just.....tiring.....and difficult. All things considered, it wasn't that difficult of a labor, but something shorter and a smaller baby would be appreciated.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy: I don't give up much of anything when I am pregnant. I don't really drink anyway, so I don't miss that. I do miss having energy, though. I am just constantly tired.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery: No pics. But her nursery is pretty plain anyway!
10+6
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
No, we don't live in that city anymore unfortunately. I miss that practice.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
Just more moral support. DH had food poisoning when DS was born so he was almost totally useless. I'd like my mom or someone else to also be in the room this time. Aside from that, I might try to go med free. Maybe. But overall I had a really smooth delivery and pregnancy with DS and I can only hope to be so lucky again.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy.
Booze. Being able to stay up past 8:30.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery.
I don't have any at this computer, but his was Winnie the Pooh themed.
I've had a different OB with each baby, but the same hospital. My first OB was fine, but I wanted someone I could talk with easier. I LOVED my second OB. Seriously, she is AMAZING. I had her through my miscarriage an second birth and first med free birth. But, she moved.... *not cool*. I really like my OB now, but I just really miss my old one.
I havent had had a real nursery set-up. First baby was born while we lived in a one bedroom apt so she had a baby corner. Second baby shared a room with her big sister so we just kind of made it all fit. This baby will share space with the office/guest room, but I'll decorate the baby side. I'm so tired of renting. I just want to have our forever home already with all the space we want. Someday...
Random... I feel very relaxed this go around. Very low stress about all the "thou shall not"s, etc. It's been nice.
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12 w
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
No, after a friend of mine had a bad experience with my 1st OB I decided I'd switch with any other PG. plus I wanted to switch hospitals. The hospital that I will deliver at now has the highest level nicu, which makes me feel better. Also it's just nicer all around.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
nothing. The delivery with my 1st was textbook. 12 hours, epidural worked (well it wore off at one point but I was able to get more so it was all good), pushed for an hour, no major complications. I feel like I'm going to have a horrible labor and delivery this time around bc I got so lucky the 1st time.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
Wine...all the wine! And deli meat and over easy eggs.
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
I don't have a pic, but it was gray with light pink accents and white furniture.
Random thoughts/questions
Can't wait to see my daughter (4) as a big sister!
9+3
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
I am! I loved her, and I'm lucky enough to still be in the same location as I was with my first. She was my doctor and was luckily the one on call when my son was born.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
I really don't want to be induced this time around. The first time, 41 weeks came and went and no signs of any progression, so I was ok with it happening. But I would love to naturally go into labor this time. We will see!
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy.
Dude. Wine. I'm a member of this awesome wine club from the last time I visited Fredericksburg, TX.. I love it so much, I didn't stop the wine club. I just keep getting the shipments and I talked to them about safely storing the wine until September, haha!
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
At the bottom. We went with an airplane theme, mostly because my dad was a military pilot and my husband is an airline pilot, haha I grew up around airplanes and we love them!!
Random thoughts/questions
It drives me insane that it makes me nauseous to drink water. Dr pepper.. I'm good with. Juice.. ok most of the time. But water? No. Nausea every time. I just get to the point where I want to chug a glass of water but I can't. So I have to take stupid slow sips all day, which do not quench my thirst.
11+5 today
Are you using same OB as your first delivery?
Nope! Had a bad experience.
What do you hope to be different about this delivery, if anything?
Well last time I labored for 12 hours before going in for a c section, the anesthesiologist screwed up the epidural so many times they ended up just putting me under general. DH didnt get to be in there, he was sobbing in the hallway. So everything? This time I think we'll have a planned c section with a spinal, and DH will be able to be there for EVERYTHING. And I will get to be awake! My hospital doesn't have the right resources to attempt a VBAC. If something happened it would be "catestrophic" to me and the baby and we just want to get baby here safe. Not looking forward to another c section recovery tho.
Something that you miss that you enjoy pre-pregnancy
I don't really know...
Show me a pic of your previous baby/babies nursery
We never really had a nursery, everything is all mismatched. No themes, it's not cute.
Random thoughts/questions
Anyone else going to get some expensive things this time around that you didn't last time? Like an owlet monitor or a mamaroo swing? I kind of want an owlet.
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