I was doing laundry last night and realized one thing I've been avoiding buying - because I don't really need any different ones - is undies.
Already decided .... after baby's born and all is healed, I'm buying myself new undies. I don't wanna buy any now in case. {murphy's law, buy cute new undies .... something ruins them lol}
marcus7676 - that is basically everything that is going through my head- the logistics. Like you said...If it is truly go time they won't turn you away, but being that my doc doesn't go there I doubt I can pre-register (I did last time at the other hospital and it does make everything so easy). THey don't and wouldn't have my records- although with as fast as everything went last time they just verbally asked me as they were hooking up my IV.
I'm looking now to see if I can print out the registration paperwork and just have it ready to go...
Okay so I've done pretty much nothing at work today- except read the wheelchair story. Scary, but since DD took 18 hours of in hospital labor and 12 hours of BH leading up to active labor, I'm pretty sure this will never happen to me.
DD was vaginal, so unless little man is breech I won't be scheduling a c-section, but what worries me about having on is not being able to pick up DD afterwards. She's only 14 months old right now, and needs to be carried a lot still, plus she likes to be held (while I am standing), so I need to be able to hold her. A scheduled c-section does have it's appeals though- like it would be nice to know ahead of time, this is the day I'm having this baby. Planning maternity leave, making sure DD is looked after while I'm at the hospital, making sure everything is ready (as ready as it can be) for baby's arrival all sound amazing- it's just the recovery that gets to me.
In my not working time today I saw that I have 2 packages due to arrive today. We got the Halo Bassinest and I ordered a light switch plate from Etsy. I'm starting to get excited about getting baby gear- maybe I'll stop procrastinating and actually get everything set up for baby boy.
@jsl82 Never day never! DD took about as long as yours but my entire labor from the first contraction to birth was less than 4 hours with DS. If they made me wait to actually check-in and pay before they brought me back, he would have been born in the wheelchair.
Jelly of all of you that pre-registration matters at all. I was told by my OB and the people in our birth class that the hospitals here in NYC will make you pre-register, but they never care once you're actually there, and they make you register again.
This whole April deal is making me realize I should probably get on top of registration .... I've had the docs to pre-register since end of December lol "oh I have time" Uhm .... maybe not as much as I think lol
edit For reference I ended up reading wheelchair story. HOLY CRAP!
@Austenista see, this is why I feel like I need to plan for a home birth as one of my alt (unlikely, I hope) scenarios. Because if I deliver the baby in the tub, and the baby cries and seems fine, I am delivering the goddamn placenta in that tub as well.
@Austenista that is crazy! What a whirlwind that would have been, all in like two hours!
@doxiemoxie212 we will have to compare notes about Bradley again but we have a section on emergency home birth. I don't think they advise delivering the placenta at home because of the risk of hemorrhage but they also don't want you to cut or clamp the cord so if emergency responders haven't arrived yet and the placenta is coming there isn't much you can do.
*TW LC*
Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Is anyone else to scared to go read the wheelchair story? With my first I wanted to read/watch/hear every birth story, but this time around I'm more hesitant...weird.
@dinodna3 That's what I'm afraid of! Labor with DS was 40+ hours so I assume this one will be long too. I'm all for a shorter labor this time but 4 hours seems like a whirlwind.
I'm most worried about a quick labor if she comes early, because of plans for DS. My sis will be here from week 39 to 40, then my mom from my due date on, so she's got to keep baking until at least week 39. At least if it's a crazy long labor, my mom can probably get here (6 hour drive away and I labored at home for 12 hours last time). I have a couple friends who are on board to watch him in case of emergency, but I really don't want to ask them. He'll only be 20 months and has never been watched by anyone but family (he still doesn't like to be held by anyone but DH and I so it probably won't be a fun experience)...It sounds crazy, but I'm more preoccupied with how he will handle being apart from us than I am about birthing this new LO.
@katelynrae86 somewhat similar to your sentiments- I’m more worried about myself having to leave DD behind with my parents than I am about giving birth she loves them and is with them frequently so I know she won’t mind, it’s just that I think I’m going to have a hard time saying goodbye to her for the last time as my only baby. Oh sh*t, I’m getting teary just thinking about it.
These stories have me alittle scared if this babe comes early. My body wasn't even trying to deliver after a 40hr induction... cervix closed like a steel trap. Yet, still nervous after reading those.
... also. Reminded DH that we have 10 wks till csection day. TEN. And we still haven't said we're feeling really good about our top names. They're just... there.
Which brings me to a whine. I HATE the naming process. Really wish they came with a name.. like a cabbage patch doll
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
I was lurking another BMB and someone posted a thread titled "Exercise videos (especially for couples)" is my mind totally in the gutter for thinking they were talking about porn???
*TW LC*
Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@2589 oh gosh! You totally made me tear up too! I’ve been blocking out leaving DD and the fact that I’ll be walking away from her time as an only child
Me: 28 | Husband: 39 Married March 2016 DD: born 7.22.16 DS EDD: 6.23.18
@catlady1215 we don’t have names either. We have names but nothing I’m truly excited for. DS didn’t have a name until the day before I went into labor so I’m not too worried, but both my H and I are so picky that it’s tough.
Finally read the wheelchair story- omg. That is straight up crazy. My sister was very nearly born like that because no one listened to my mom when she said she baby was coming.
Afm- My 5yo told me today that she's worried that the new baby means I won't love her anymore, because that's what happened in the movie (stupid Boss Baby). I reminded her that it didn't happen with her brother and won't happen with this baby. And ftr, I hated Boss Baby before, but now it's flat out banned from my house.
@marcus7676 glad I'm not alone!! DS didn't have a name till the night before we left the hospital... when they said 'you might want to fill out these birth certificate papers' lol. I'd even be happy with multiple names we know we love.. but not sure we're there. I worry we're settling.
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
@may14th2011 ugh! That would kill me! I tell ds he's my favorite and I love him the most all the time. But lately I've been saying 'you know what happens in may though?' 'I'll have TWO favorites and love you both the most!' So now when I ask him about May, he just automatically tells me that.
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
.... even though I had off today. He got home early from work, and saw i still wasn't doing anything productive to be tired or anything. He still insisted on me staying home to relax while he took ds for his haircut. Then he'll come home and give him a bath like usual, then do all the garbage night stuff.. cause he never wants me to help. then I'll ask him to go on my milkshake run lol
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
Jelly of all of you that pre-registration matters at all. I was told by my OB and the people in our birth class that the hospitals here in NYC will make you pre-register, but they never care once you're actually there, and they make you register again.
I'm not in NYC but I've preregistered at my hospital both previous pregnancies and both times I've still had to sit and fill out lots of paperwork while moaning through contractions... I've actually been meaning to ask my OB / someone at the hospital about it...
I'm trying to keep up with this board but it's 3 days and 4 pages in and I forget who has said what!
Thank you for the Fairlife after opening date tip...as I dump half a container down the sink!
I didn't even realize that the older kid in Boss Baby feels like his parents stop loving him...thankfully, DD doesn't get that yet. Hopefully all of your older kiddos don't have that fear.
I'm hoping I make the cut for a private board/fb group. Live tits were mentioned as a criteria, does anyone notice if theirs are working or not? Mine dont seem to be.
Afm - single parents are amazing and you deserve a gold friggen medal and whatever else you want! I've been solo for almost a week and I'm ready to jump ship. I just want a break
With dd I didn't pre-reg... so stood at the front hospital desk in labor... they were like, oh what are you coming in for.... I was like... ummm to have this baby?? Granted, I feel like I handled contraction pain pretty well...
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Already decided .... after baby's born and all is healed, I'm buying myself new undies. I don't wanna buy any now in case. {murphy's law, buy cute new undies .... something ruins them lol}
marcus7676 - that is basically everything that is going through my head- the logistics. Like you said...If it is truly go time they won't turn you away, but being that my doc doesn't go there I doubt I can pre-register (I did last time at the other hospital and it does make everything so easy). THey don't and wouldn't have my records- although with as fast as everything went last time they just verbally asked me as they were hooking up my IV.
I'm looking now to see if I can print out the registration paperwork and just have it ready to go...
DD was vaginal, so unless little man is breech I won't be scheduling a c-section, but what worries me about having on is not being able to pick up DD afterwards. She's only 14 months old right now, and needs to be carried a lot still, plus she likes to be held (while I am standing), so I need to be able to hold her. A scheduled c-section does have it's appeals though- like it would be nice to know ahead of time, this is the day I'm having this baby. Planning maternity leave, making sure DD is looked after while I'm at the hospital, making sure everything is ready (as ready as it can be) for baby's arrival all sound amazing- it's just the recovery that gets to me.
In my not working time today I saw that I have 2 packages due to arrive today. We got the Halo Bassinest and I ordered a light switch plate from Etsy. I'm starting to get excited about getting baby gear- maybe I'll stop procrastinating and actually get everything set up for baby boy.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
"oh I have time"
Uhm .... maybe not as much as I think lol
edit
For reference I ended up reading wheelchair story. HOLY CRAP!
@doxiemoxie212 we will have to compare notes about Bradley again but we have a section on emergency home birth. I don't think they advise delivering the placenta at home because of the risk of hemorrhage but they also don't want you to cut or clamp the cord so if emergency responders haven't arrived yet and the placenta is coming there isn't much you can do.
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@dinodna3 That's what I'm afraid of! Labor with DS was 40+ hours so I assume this one will be long too. I'm all for a shorter labor this time but 4 hours seems like a whirlwind.
I'm most worried about a quick labor if she comes early, because of plans for DS. My sis will be here from week 39 to 40, then my mom from my due date on, so she's got to keep baking until at least week 39. At least if it's a crazy long labor, my mom can probably get here (6 hour drive away and I labored at home for 12 hours last time). I have a couple friends who are on board to watch him in case of emergency, but I really don't want to ask them. He'll only be 20 months and has never been watched by anyone but family (he still doesn't like to be held by anyone but DH and I so it probably won't be a fun experience)...It sounds crazy, but I'm more preoccupied with how he will handle being apart from us than I am about birthing this new LO.
DS born 9/24/2020
... also. Reminded DH that we have 10 wks till csection day. TEN. And we still haven't said we're feeling really good about our top names. They're just... there.
Which brings me to a whine. I HATE the naming process. Really wish they came with a name.. like a cabbage patch doll
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
in in the hospital
Afm-
My 5yo told me today that she's worried that the new baby means I won't love her anymore, because that's what happened in the movie (stupid Boss Baby). I reminded her that it didn't happen with her brother and won't happen with this baby. And ftr, I hated Boss Baby before, but now it's flat out banned from my house.
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
.... even though I had off today. He got home early from work, and saw i still wasn't doing anything productive to be tired or anything. He still insisted on me staying home to relax while he took ds for his haircut. Then he'll come home and give him a bath like usual, then do all the garbage night stuff.. cause he never wants me to help.
then I'll ask him to go on my milkshake run lol
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
I'm not in NYC but I've preregistered at my hospital both previous pregnancies and both times I've still had to sit and fill out lots of paperwork while moaning through contractions... I've actually been meaning to ask my OB / someone at the hospital about it...
Thank you for the Fairlife after opening date tip...as I dump half a container down the sink!
I didn't even realize that the older kid in Boss Baby feels like his parents stop loving him...thankfully, DD doesn't get that yet. Hopefully all of your older kiddos don't have that fear.
I'm hoping I make the cut for a private board/fb group. Live tits were mentioned as a criteria, does anyone notice if theirs are working or not? Mine dont seem to be.
Afm - single parents are amazing and you deserve a gold friggen medal and whatever else you want! I've been solo for almost a week and I'm ready to jump ship. I just want a break
With dd I didn't pre-reg... so stood at the front hospital desk in labor... they were like, oh what are you coming in for.... I was like... ummm to have this baby?? Granted, I feel like I handled contraction pain pretty well...