@kns1988 yikes! That must be stressful. Do you know how long you'll be in limbo for before you have a better idea of what's going on?
I went to Costco today to buy all the food I need for my after-baby freezer meals. I feel like the housework around here is going to be severely neglected for the next few days while I deal with all of this!
@CherryBananas, I think it'll be at least a year before they would transition us out if that's the route they're going to take. There's still an equal chance that they'll actually treat it like a partnership and not make any changes to the IT department, so fingers crossed for that. I left on very good terms, so maybe they'd keep me around either way! I'm glad I was taught the importance of not burning bridges. But the limbo could last quite a while.
DH and I will definitely be saving up a 6 month emergency fund once all of our house stuff is finalized. I'll feel a lot more comfortable once we have that.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Here's a question for moms of 2+...how long after birth were you restricted from picking up your older kids? My DS is very much a daddy's boy these days, but I'm anticipating that will change after this one is born, and I hadn't really thought about having to restrict myself from holding him for medical reason...
Here's a question for moms of 2+...how long after birth were you restricted from picking up your older kids? My DS is very much a daddy's boy these days, but I'm anticipating that will change after this one is born, and I hadn't really thought about having to restrict myself from holding him for medical reason...
I want to say it was until my 6wk follow-up? Basically until I was cleared to return to exercise. I can imagine a c-section would have different restrictions. I definitely am going to ask my provider again for a reminder! I did a lot of "let mommy sit down and then I'll hold you" types of things. It definitely takes some getting used to. But I would still "assist" in getting in the car seat and what not, I would just try to make DD1 do it mostly herself so I wasn't lifting her whole weight.
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Got my TDap shot today! Mentioned it casually to my mother in law and she said both her and my father in law were vaccinated so i'm very happy we're on the same side of the vaccination debate. I was a little apprehensive about bringing it up (not that i wouldn't've but anyway). Also: scheduled all my OB appointments till my due date so unless the baby's late they're all set up!
So I had an ERCP today to remove gallstones. The procedure was pretty simple. Unfortunately due to the meds and anesthesia I have to pump and dump. I have enough stock pile to feed Lucia, but it's still sad to see so much milk get thrown away
@mcvgal I'm sure they're more conservative with a preemie, but have you called Infant Risk? Most anesthesia meds are fairly compatible with breastfeeding.
Feb 2012: DS1 born 40w2d, 7 lb 11 oz, 20" May 2014: DS2 born 40w3d, 10 lb, 23"
@Skeetied, yes it's because she's a preemie. In addition to the anesthesia, they also gave me some medication to prevent pancreatitis that sometimes occurs after the procedure. My LC said that is the one medication that was most questionable.
@mcvgal hoping you feel better and glad they got the stones out. I remember the pancreatitis concern after mine as well ; thanks for being a woman here is an increased risk for ya! Are they going to remove gallbladder soon as well? Hoping your throats not sore
@jayandaplus - I definitely have baby fever and wish the next 7 weeks would go by faster but then I remember how much I hate the newborn stage and I am okay with waiting a little bit longer.
@Kipperoo - I didn't have a lifting restriction but I also didn't have a c-section.
@mcvgal - I hope that you are feeling a lot better!
Me: 38 DH: 36 Married 8/27/2011 BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012 BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014 BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017 BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
@mcvgal. You may want to consider keeping milk for medicinal purposes or a milk bath. Just make sure it is clearly labeled not for consumption. I always hated the idea of pumping and dumping.
@BabyMC517 - how is that real?! I kept reading thinking it had to be a satire. And $95??!!
Making a second attempt at my 3hr GTT today. 1 hour down 2 more to go. Totally different experience today. The lab tech remembered me from Monday and said she felt so bad for me. She was ready to draw my blood before I had time to take my coat off.
@babyMC517 I've been seeing that all over. Can someone please explain this to me. Is there a reason for these... or did a designer legitimately feel these would sell....
@LilMissCrafty Glad you're having a better experience!! @vrj0522 I hope I love the newborn stage as much as I think I will. Though, this whole pregnancy hasn't been what I expected, so... but I'm holding onto my ignorance for now!
Oh, question: I know we've talked about underwear postpartum briefly (pun intended, haha), but I was hoping to get some recommendations of brands women liked.
Many of you mentioned getting the depends-like briefs versus just pad and underwear. Plus, I figured they'll get gross and stained and I'll want to toss them instead of doing more laundry. But all the brands I come across have some flaw, so I'm hoping some of you have some suggestions based on experience. Thanks!
@jayandaplus, I just went to Wal-Mart and got a size up from my normal panty size. Something inexpensive. I actually started wearing them again recently with nightgowns.
@clebl24 thanks for the recipe and @jayandaplus thanks for asking. I got all my supplies and am planning on making the padsicles today. Perfect timing.
, I'm with you on dreading the baby stage, @vrj0522. I was reading my son "If you give a mouse a cookie" last night and thinking about how it reminded me of pregnancy/having a baby....like, if the baby kicks me, she reminds me that I'm uncomfortable and annoyed with the disruption, which reminds me of how tired I am because she kicked me awake half the night, which makes me wish the pregnancy would just be over, which reminds me how much I hated childbirth, which reminds me how much work and anxiety is involved with a newborn, which reminds me how exhausted I will be for the first 6 weeks or so, which reminds me that I somehow willingly got myself into this mess 8ish months ago, lol...
In all seriousness, I'm excited to meet the baby and get this party started, I just can't wait to be past the initial newborn phase.
I'm down to 18 days of work left, including today. And I have ZERO motivation to do anything, so I'm shopping for headbands for baby girl on Etsy.
@Kipperoo I wasn't given a lifting restriction at all after birth, but I didn't have a c section either.
@mcvgal ugh, having to pump and dump is the worst! I'm glad you at least have enough of a supply set up so that Lucia is still able to have your milk at this time!
@jayandaplus, I just went to Wal-Mart and got a size up from my normal panty size. Something inexpensive. I actually started wearing them again recently with nightgowns.
This. I just use whatever I've been using in third trimester, knowing that I'll probably just toss it afterwards. I've always been ok with the hospital pads for the first 3-4 days and then just the overnight/extra long regular pads for the next week and slowly taper off to smaller pads. I also don't make my own padsicles. I use the ice packs religiously in the hospital and then when I get home I just use the tucks pads, foam spray, and dermoplast routine!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@mcvgal hope you're doing well! Pumping and dumping is such a bummer I'm sorry.
@hp_momma my first was a CS, would you mind going into detail what the tucks pad,foam spray, and dermoplast routine is?! What is the foam spray you speak of? thanks in advance.
This is a pregnancy thing, right? I get so antsy sometimes. Like it's just hard to sit at my desk working. I feel like I need to stand, walk, move. Any tips to help with this? I've got a big desk project today and I'm so uncomfortable/ fidgety.
Full coverage Hanes multi pack granny panties will do you good.
@nda_roxybabe (sorry I feel like I have tagged you a million times today!) I get super fidgety too. I think it falls under general 3rd tri discomfort and restless leg. I fidget and tap my toes a lot and frequent peeing makes for good breaks too.
@hp_momma my first was a CS, would you mind going into detail what the tucks pad,foam spray, and dermoplast routine is?! What is the foam spray you speak of? thanks in advance.
The foam spray was something the hospital gave me. I've been to two different hospitals in two different states and both gave me the same stuff! I want to say it's called EpiFoam or something along those lines with "Epi" in it. The hospital also gave me a peri bottle and a can of Dermoplast but I always pick up a second can because stitches itch! The Tucks Pads I also pick up.
So basically my routine after is to clean self with peri bottle followed by a direct spray of the Dermoplast and then a new pad layered with Tucks pads (like 2) and then foam spray on top!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Re: Randoms and Questions 3.13 - 3.17
I went to Costco today to buy all the food I need for my after-baby freezer meals. I feel like the housework around here is going to be severely neglected for the next few days while I deal with all of this!
DH and I will definitely be saving up a 6 month emergency fund once all of our house stuff is finalized. I'll feel a lot more comfortable once we have that.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
I did a lot of "let mommy sit down and then I'll hold you" types of things. It definitely takes some getting used to. But I would still "assist" in getting in the car seat and what not, I would just try to make DD1 do it mostly herself so I wasn't lifting her whole weight.
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
May 2014: DS2 born 40w3d, 10 lb, 23"
Due May 2017 with DD1!
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
@Kipperoo - I didn't have a lifting restriction but I also didn't have a c-section.
@mcvgal - I hope that you are feeling a lot better!
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
https://www.someecards.com/life/fashion-beauty/clear-knee-mom-jeans-nordstrom-topshop/
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
https://www.simplyrealmoms.com/posts/33-uses-for-breast-milk/
Making a second attempt at my 3hr GTT today. 1 hour down 2 more to go. Totally different experience today. The lab tech remembered me from Monday and said she felt so bad for me. She was ready to draw my blood before I had time to take my coat off.
I hope your 3 hr GTT goes well! Glad they remembered to draw your blood first!!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@vrj0522 I hope I love the newborn stage as much as I think I will. Though, this whole pregnancy hasn't been what I expected, so... but I'm holding onto my ignorance for now!
Many of you mentioned getting the depends-like briefs versus just pad and underwear. Plus, I figured they'll get gross and stained and I'll want to toss them instead of doing more laundry. But all the brands I come across have some flaw, so I'm hoping some of you have some suggestions based on experience. Thanks!
ETA: Also, any padsicle recipes?
@LilMissCrafty Glad this one is going much smoother than last time! Fingers crossed for you!
@BabyMC517 Just no! Do they sell these things just for publicity?! In that case it is working.
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
@LilMissCrafty good luck today! I'm glad the tech was ready and waiting when you got there
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
https://www.tallmomtinybaby.com/2014/07/padsicles-carefree-way-to-survive-birth.html?showComment=1406039146764&m=1#c4443844392759899903
In all seriousness, I'm excited to meet the baby and get this party started, I just can't wait to be past the initial newborn phase.
I'm down to 18 days of work left, including today. And I have ZERO motivation to do anything, so I'm shopping for headbands for baby girl on Etsy.
@mcvgal ugh, having to pump and dump is the worst! I'm glad you at least have enough of a supply set up so that Lucia is still able to have your milk at this time!
I've always been ok with the hospital pads for the first 3-4 days and then just the overnight/extra long regular pads for the next week and slowly taper off to smaller pads.
I also don't make my own padsicles. I use the ice packs religiously in the hospital and then when I get home I just use the tucks pads, foam spray, and dermoplast routine!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@hp_momma my first was a CS, would you mind going into detail what the tucks pad,foam spray, and dermoplast routine is?! What is the foam spray you speak of?
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@nda_roxybabe (sorry I feel like I have tagged you a million times today!) I get super fidgety too. I think it falls under general 3rd tri discomfort and restless leg. I fidget and tap my toes a lot and frequent peeing makes for good breaks too.
May '17 labor memes
The hospital also gave me a peri bottle and a can of Dermoplast but I always pick up a second can because stitches itch! The Tucks Pads I also pick up.
So basically my routine after is to clean self with peri bottle followed by a direct spray of the Dermoplast and then a new pad layered with Tucks pads (like 2) and then foam spray on top!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Yea, I think I may go ahead and order an exercise ball to sit/ bounce on.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD