New plan is to try and call again in the AM to see if they available which is another day off for DH. If the same issue arises which is most likely as it’s more a lack of enough staffing - will end up forgoing induction this week. We tried this week for baby’s size (10lbs), low amniotic fluid, and attempt to deliver vaginally. Then, will schedule another OB appointment for Monday for a cervical check/heart beat. Possibly then look at scheduling a c-section for later next week or the week after because baby will be moving 11+ lbs. I don’t know if they bump scheduled c-sections as well though. If I go naturally into labor - they can take me however DH would miss the birth because he’s a truck driver and once he starts his day it’s another 14-16 hours before he’s back to his yard which requires about an additional 1/2 hour/hour to drop trailer and paperwork and then is an hour away from the hospital. We were relieved thinking he’d be there today but not happening. It sucks if I’d have to be all alone. He’s already losing his vacation time now, but then missing the birth too.
I hit a pothole taking DS to school this morning and put a hole in my tire and no one had one in stock. DH called one of his patients and they had a used one in stock. So I picked it up after dropping him off at work which means I have to drive his giant truck that I can barely get in and out of. At least it’s nice out. My kids are riding their bikes and I am going to grill burgers for dinner. I would like to take a walk but am scared about going to far from home with just the kids and having my water break.
He’s scheduled to head back to work Thursday as he wasn’t able to get a load tomorrow because they were all scheduled by the time we left the doctor.
@mdfarmchick that stinks about your visit? Can you hang out in your bedroom and need to get some rest? In laws could play with your toddler and your DH entertain them?
@mmom3 yep, though he just got a local position so at least I don't have to worry about him being across the country or in Canada when I go into labor. Which almost happened with our daughter.
Thanks everyone! Besides having horrible side pain still almost 3 weeks later - My hormones got to me today after being disappointed knowing things didn’t work out. We know the only real chance DH had making the birth was to induce as well - so we are just really bummed out/sad. But tomorrow is a new day and I already have my to-do list filled with more things I need to get done to keep my body and mind occupied while DH is Home one more day.
Hub thinks I’m avoiding his family. It’s kinda true but I can’t admit it to him I’ll take their calls, answer their msgs....but I’m not enthusiastic about heading over to his parents house whenever he’s in mood... i cant either pin point a reason. I’m just pregnant and not in the mood. that should be a good enough reason! Ugh. Hate that he’s mad about it
My doctor stripped my membranes at 4:45 today. My blood pressure was high, so they sent me to labor and delivery to be monitored. They monitored my blood pressure for 2 hours and it was great! But, I started having regular contractions. So they decided to keep me and monitor my contractions to see if they changed my dilation at all... they didn’t. So they sent me home. Now I’m home, super uncomfortable, just waiting. I’m praying my water breaks! I’m a teacher, so my sub is going to be there for me tomorrow, but I can’t start my official maternity leave yet because I don’t have enough days.... so frustrating! I wish they would have just induced me! Cause if he doesn’t make his appearance within 24 hours I will have to go back to work.
@mcb0110 we literally have the same story! I feel your frustration. I had my membrane stripped twice before they broke my water for me and gave me pitocin. I was 39 + 3 when I had my daughter. I know membrane stripping is different for everyone though. Have you had any bloody show? And sorry but how about diarrhea? And stronger contractions?
Emma had her 2 week check up today and she’s grown 1/2” in length and head circumference and is above her birth weight (currently at 6lbs 14.8oz!!!!)! I’m so relieved and ecstatic that all of our hard work is paying off!
Silly reasons I'm glad this kid stayed in till March: Super pretty family birthstone necklace! Between DW, baby, and I our birthstones are Amethyst, Aquamarine, and Peridot, and etsy has some really cute customizable birthstone jewelry where I can have all 3 stones put on (plus these are all DW and my favorite colors, lol).
I'm so mad that I'm shaking right now guys. I've been planning to cloth diaper this entire pregnancy. Spent $500 on a diaper stash. Husband KNOWS this. And he waited until today, 3 weeks before due date, to tell his dad to buy us pampers as a gift because he refuses to cloth diaper. Just mentioned this to me at dinner. He says if he has to change a diaper, he's using a disposable, period. I tried to explain that there's no difference to him, what does he care? He won't be doing the laundry, the diaper will just go into the wet bag instead of the garbage. I'm fuming right now. I don't want chemicals on my baby's bum. I'm about to just tell him to forget about it, I'll just change all the damn diapers myself.
@sarahhedger7 OMG I'm fuming for you. He hasn't expressed any apprehensions until now? Are you doing pockets or all-in-ones? They are seriously just like putting on a disposables.
Me: 30 H: 30 Dx: PCOS Married: June 2013 TTC#1: January 2015 BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16 TTC#2: June 2017 BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
@becausescience he's mentioned that he doesn't think I'll be able to keep up with all the laundry and that I'll use disposables in the end, but I showed him the diapers and how easy they are to work and he just kinda shrugged and it never got brought up again. I promise every pack of pampers I see will get sold or given away lol. I just don't know why he let me buy a whole damn stash before speaking up. Thanks for letting me fume.
@vflux33 I'm so glad you and the babies are okay, they are beautiful! Sorry your birth experience was so scary but I'm glad you have such a great doctor.
@vflux33 I have been praying for you and the babies and have been checking constantly for an update. So glad you are all ok.
@sarahhedger7 that sucks. My DH was a little leery but then he was the one that took everything over after a while because he was excited about the money being saved. We do keep some disposables around for when sitters are here or if we are going somewhere and don’t want to have to keep wet bags around. I would be pretty pissed that he didn’t say anything sooner.
@vflux33 so sorry to hear of wretched birth experience, but so, so happy that you and the LOs are okay! They looks so precious and small!
@sarahhedger7 I too rage on your behalf. It's unfair that men don't have to consider pregnancy/baby things until they feel like it. Good luck navigating that battle.
Re: Randoms starting 2/25
I hit a pothole taking DS to school this morning and put a hole in my tire and no one had one in stock. DH called one of his patients and they had a used one in stock. So I picked it up after dropping him off at work which means I have to drive his giant truck that I can barely get in and out of.
At least it’s nice out. My kids are riding their bikes and I am going to grill burgers for dinner. I would like to take a walk but am scared about going to far from home with just the kids and having my water break.
Congrats on a beautiful baby girl @DDRRT1982!
@mmom3 that is so frustrating. I’m sorry. Fingers crossed you can go in tomorrow.
@megpeg what a crap way to start your day but burgers sound great.
AFM, the ILs land in an hour and I am so not looking forward to their visit.
He’s scheduled to head back to work Thursday as he wasn’t able to get a load tomorrow because they were all scheduled by the time we left the doctor.
@mdfarmchick that stinks about your visit? Can you hang out in your bedroom and need to get some rest? In laws could play with your toddler and your DH entertain them?
mind occupied while DH is Home one more day.
Is it weird I’m jealous of my daughters hair??
I’ll take their calls, answer their msgs....but I’m not enthusiastic about heading over
to his parents house whenever he’s in mood...
i cant either pin point a reason. I’m just pregnant and not in the mood. that should be a good enough reason!
Ugh. Hate that he’s mad about it
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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@BrittnieMariee that is awesome news! I am sure that is such a relief!
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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@mmom3 can't wait to see this labor story!
Dx: PCOS
Married: June 2013
TTC#1: January 2015
BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d
BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16
TTC#2: June 2017
BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
@sarahhedger7 that sucks. My DH was a little leery but then he was the one that took everything over after a while because he was excited about the money being saved. We do keep some disposables around for when sitters are here or if we are going somewhere and don’t want to have to keep wet bags around. I would be pretty pissed that he didn’t say anything sooner.
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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@sarahhedger7 I too rage on your behalf. It's unfair that men don't have to consider pregnancy/baby things until they feel like it. Good luck navigating that battle.