@cato99: I second the above comments. Totally a non-issue! There's no need to toughen them up in advance of breastfeeding. BFing is a natural (albeit sometimes frustrating) process that you and baby journey through together and you learn as you go. No need to mess around with "preparing" anything beforehand!
DH has decided that we're getting a hotel room across the street from the hospital as soon as I start showing signs of labor, which is making me feel so much more relaxed. We have an hour and 15 minute drive from the camp, so I wouldn't be comfortable laboring there for too long. I feel good having a plan because anytime I thought about the car ride, I was getting pretty stressed out.
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.
I have a few pairs of boots I wasn't able to wear this winter but I thought it was because of swelling. I totally forgot that shoe sizes can change with pregnancy.
Has anyone else noticed they're moving a lot slower these days? I went to the mall today to pick up my husband's wedding band and I swear it took me twice as long as it should have.
Has anyone else noticed they're moving a lot slower these days? I went to the mall today to pick up my husband's wedding band and I swear it took me twice as long as it should have.
the best part is running for the bus. Seems to be happening to me a lot the last couple of weeks. Luckily they usually wait for me (and i think they recognize i can't run very fast at this point lol).
Has anyone else noticed they're moving a lot slower these days? I went to the mall today to pick up my husband's wedding band and I swear it took me twice as long as it should have.
the best part is running for the bus. Seems to be happening to me a lot the last couple of weeks. Luckily they usually wait for me (and i think they recognize i can't run very fast at this point lol).
I'm glad it's not just me then! It's good you have a great driver on your route
@CherryBananas , YES...throughout this pregnancy, I have frequently killed an hour at a mall near DS's swim class because the consistent walking has felt really good. The last few times I've gone, I've only made it to like half of my usual stores. I feel like I'm in slow motion, haha...
Re: Smart phones, our pediatrician has gone as far to say if we can hold off on phones until the kids are 16, that's even better. I know we have many years until that time, but for now that is our goal.
I've been MIA since last week, sorry! I'm just catching up with everything. But definitely second the whole "getting slower" thing. Also, size comments are so annoying. Every time someone says something about how I'm getting bigger, I just say "that's what is supposed to happen" and smile like I don't want to stab them in the eye. Idiots.
I spoke to my OB today about the itchy hands and feet. She said to let her know if it gets worse and if my urine is dark, even with drinking lots of water.
Third time mamas, can I pick your brain? I was induced with my first, foley balloon the night before and pitocin at the hospital the next day, pushed for three and a half hours, baby ended up with a vacuum assist, bruising, jaundice and a broken clavicle. Needless to say, it wasn't a great birth.
Second was born on his own, a week and a day late. Labor was only 4.5 hours from start to finish and I only pushed for 20 minutes.
My OB is nervous about how fat this labor may be and offered to discuss induction at 39 weeks and 3 days (she's on call at the hospital that day). I am nervous about the speed of labor...but I also hated my induction. Idk what to do! She did say we wouldn't even talk about it if my body wasn't ready.
Count me in on the slower club! DD likes to run ahead in front of me most of the time and she has more recently gotten better at listening when to stop and hold my hand at crosswalks. Anyways, after we finished up at storytime, some man commented as he passed us that she should be staying closer to me. Dude STFU, you can't expect me to be running after her with this belly. If you're really that concerned, then help instead of watch, not that I would mind it.
@pshaortao heaven forbid she be a little independent! we always let DD walk a in front of us. You can't keep them on a 6 inch chain all the time. I hate people sometimes, that guy was way out of line.
With all the walking I've done to try to lower my blood sugar and all of the soreness I've experienced from it, one would think I'd have buns of steel and Suzanne Somers' thighs. But nope.
@heath313 , I'm surprised your OB isn't sending you for blood work. Honestly, if the itching doesn't get better, I'd mention it to her again (even if you don't see anything in your urine). It could very well not be cholestasis, but there are virtually no symptoms beyond the itchiness so it's better to be safe than sorry. I've had cholestasis now with both of my pregnancies and it's super scary and not something to mess with--not trying to freak you out and I'm always on the side of "do whatever the doctor says" because they are the experts, but this is a case where you would rather be safe than sorry.
I just ate way more of a burrito than I should have and seriously feel like my stomach is about to explode. Also, this little one started a super fun new move last night--she basically seems to be stretching out her arm and just holding it in place. Basically making a tent out of my stomach. It's so weird and uncomfortable.
@Kipperoo the "I ate too much and now I am horribly uncomfortable" struggle is real. Last night I worked late so I ordered sushi to work and got fried rice to have for lunch today. I ate both sushi roles and half of the fried rice and was in horrible discomfort for the rest of the night. I'm sure I didn't learn my lesson and it will happen again within a month.
Also, this little one started a super fun new move last night--she basically seems to be stretching out her arm and just holding it in place. Basically making a tent out of my stomach. It's so weird and uncomfortable.
This happened to me yesterday! Totally freaked me out because I was waiting for the sensation of release and it wasn't coming.
My mom said I was waddling the other day as well. I tried not to after that, but my hips feel so out of alignment I can't avoid it. I'll be so happy when this little guy is out and I can get back to yoga again.
@heath313 I second what @Kipperoo said. I was having horrible burning in my right lower ribs, and Dr. google said it might be gallbladder/liver related. I saw both my OB & GI doctors until they did a full abdominal ultrasound and blood work to figure out if it was anything serious. Turns out I have just horrible reflux & everything else is fine. But something as significant as that may require some extra pushing from you. There can be serious complications with cholestasis and I'd hate to have you be untreated and risk those.
THIS ONE. Bitch please, I have heard our happy ass toddler singing Let It go in his crib since 5:30am on a frigging Saturday. It is now 6:30, get out of the goddamn bed and thank me for not waking you an hour ago. No I am not going to ask you nicely every 5 minutes while you gradually stir from your slumber. Get. Up.
19. When he sleeps in when you already have young children.
OH. HELL. NO. Get yo ass up!
We know you could never understand how we feel, husbands. We do know you’re trying. But we’re pregnant and hormonal.
Regarding itching bellies.. Something to look into: PUPP. I don't know the deets just that it can happen later into pregnancies. I just remember this getting brought up on my last BMB and haven't heard any mention of it here so far.
With PUPP you also get very noticeable bumps/rash on your belly. I was worried I had it a few weeks ago but OB said it was just a heat rash. It went away after awhile. Cool showers helped.
Currently waiting for H to come back from a job interview. It's not that far away but he's been gone forever. Makes me think it's going well. Though I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.
Question: For those whose babies have had hiccups on the inside... do they seem fast? I keep having these movements that feel like they could be hiccups since they are so regular and last 10-15 minutes at a time. But I would say they're 40-50/min. Which seems fast? Is she just punching me over and over? Am I just being crazy?
@erinh2005: hmmm... I see that... and hear what you're saying... but I don't think it's a horribly awful comment. Maybe not the most helpful, but easy enough to gloss over and not worry about.
@bacorrea, I love Aiden & Anais swaddles! I didn't know what they were until my cousin bought them for me as a gift. He got me 3 bamboo ones and they're so soft.
@ShadeofGreen816, my baby has hiccups every few days, but they aren't very fast. Maybe one every couple seconds.
We don't have cable, but we just got a Roku and Sling TV because they were having a deal. It's working really well so far! I'm about to lose a bunch of my life to HGTV.
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.
Question: For those whose babies have had hiccups on the inside... do they seem fast? I keep having these movements that feel like they could be hiccups since they are so regular and last 10-15 minutes at a time. But I would say they're 40-50/min. Which seems fast? Is she just punching me over and over? Am I just being crazy?
DD clearly had hiccups as they would occur like every 5 seconds like real hiccups. And they would occur like 5x a day. This continued after she was born which I thoight was funny. Fortunately they didn't bother her too much.
This LO is faster paced like you described. I looked it up because I was like no way thats hiccups after my previous experience. Apparently its practice breathing? I don't know about others but I find them annoying/distracting. I prefer hiccups over this!
Question: For those whose babies have had hiccups on the inside... do they seem fast? I keep having these movements that feel like they could be hiccups since they are so regular and last 10-15 minutes at a time. But I would say they're 40-50/min. Which seems fast? Is she just punching me over and over? Am I just being crazy?
DD clearly had hiccups as they would occur like every 5 seconds like real hiccups. And they would occur like 5x a day. This continued after she was born which I thoight was funny. Fortunately they didn't bother her too much.
This LO is faster paced like you described. I looked it up because I was like no way thats hiccups after my previous experience. Apparently its practice breathing? I don't know about others but I find them annoying/distracting. I prefer hiccups over this!
That makes some sense! It's not too annoying, other than I want to know what she's up to in there! Thanks for being my google
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Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
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 have a few pairs of boots I wasn't able to wear this winter but I thought it was because of swelling. I totally forgot that shoe sizes can change with pregnancy.
Has anyone else noticed they're moving a lot slower these days? I went to the mall today to pick up my husband's wedding band and I swear it took me twice as long as it should have.
https://mentalfloss.com/article/92495/when-your-child-ready-smartphone
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
News from last week about a recall on frozen pizza from Walmart, for any of you Left coasters! Listeria is no joke.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/16/health/20000-lbs-of-frozen-pizza-recalled/
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
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
Third time mamas, can I pick your brain?
I was induced with my first, foley balloon the night before and pitocin at the hospital the next day, pushed for three and a half hours, baby ended up with a vacuum assist, bruising, jaundice and a broken clavicle. Needless to say, it wasn't a great birth.
Second was born on his own, a week and a day late. Labor was only 4.5 hours from start to finish and I only pushed for 20 minutes.
My OB is nervous about how fat this labor may be and offered to discuss induction at 39 weeks and 3 days (she's on call at the hospital that day). I am nervous about the speed of labor...but I also hated my induction. Idk what to do! She did say we wouldn't even talk about it if my body wasn't ready.
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
2 miles at 3mph on the treadmill and I feel like I ran 5k.
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I just ate way more of a burrito than I should have and seriously feel like my stomach is about to explode. Also, this little one started a super fun new move last night--she basically seems to be stretching out her arm and just holding it in place. Basically making a tent out of my stomach. It's so weird and uncomfortable.
My mom said I was waddling the other day as well. I tried not to after that, but my hips feel so out of alignment I can't avoid it. I'll be so happy when this little guy is out and I can get back to yoga again.
@Kipperoo This baby keeps making little tents too! I mean, learn how to play and all, but maybe not with my already tight skin?
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
I was having horrible burning in my right lower ribs, and Dr. google said it might be gallbladder/liver related. I saw both my OB & GI doctors until they did a full abdominal ultrasound and blood work to figure out if it was anything serious. Turns out I have just horrible reflux & everything else is fine. But something as significant as that may require some extra pushing from you. There can be serious complications with cholestasis and I'd hate to have you be untreated and risk those.
https://mom.me/pregnancy/43480-19-times-you-want-kill-your-husband-during-pregnancy/
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
19. When he sleeps in when you already have young children.
OH. HELL. NO. Get yo ass up!
We know you could never understand how we feel, husbands. We do know you’re trying. But we’re pregnant and hormonal.
Try harder.
F'ing try harder.
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Currently waiting for H to come back from a job interview. It's not that far away but he's been gone forever. Makes me think it's going well. Though I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.
@ShadeofGreen816, my baby has hiccups every few days, but they aren't very fast. Maybe one every couple seconds.
We don't have cable, but we just got a Roku and Sling TV because they were having a deal. It's working really well so far! I'm about to lose a bunch of my life to HGTV.
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.
This LO is faster paced like you described. I looked it up because I was like no way thats hiccups after my previous experience. Apparently its practice breathing? I don't know about others but I find them annoying/distracting. I prefer hiccups over this!