@kbernal2021 he is circumcised and he generally doesn’t like to be touched their either nowadays but we still try pulling it back during bath times at bare minimum. I’m asking the sitter to keep an eye on his wet diapers but i might have to mix some juice into his water to encourage more drinking.
Girls, I have so many comments to make and want to make them individually because I've read through the thread but I dont have a pen and paper and feel like I need it to keep up! Please know that yes, I do post, but I dont always individually respond because I mobile bump and get overwhelmed.
I'm so sorry for those of you going through health issues. It's incrediblyfrustrating, and especially so for those those seemingly uncooperative healthcare professionals. Beat of luck to those that are looking at early deliveries!!
To those with work issues, so annoying. I'm a teacher so it's nice to have the sinner, but it sucks that I wont get any paid leave in the fall. It's all unpaid. To those that are laid off- was is @moguippy???- ugh the timing effing blows!!!! But sounds like you're making due and thats important.
I love reading your updates and randoms, just need to be better at keeping up!
Ps- I am 38w2d and started losing my MP!! Woot! I dont care that it means nothing lol just glad my body is doing SOMETHING!
@ashbub714 Add me to the list of getting freaked out at the end. I am 37 weeks tomorrow and with my little scare this week I'm trying to mentally prepare that it could be anytime now...
Me: 31 DH: 34 Married: April 2016 TTC December 2016 BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17 MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017 BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18 TTC January 2019 BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@kbernal2021 I’m so sorry about your pup. Pets are family and it’s so hard to lose them.
@WorkinWeezel I feel the same way about keeping up with all the comments! It’s tough to keep track
@wildtot definitely ask the pediatrician about a urinalysis for a UTI. Even just to rule it out.
I will be 36 weeks tomorrow and both the OB and MFM are talking about inducing within the next two weeks due to BP. The only problem is my parents leave on Saturday for 9 days for vacation and my mom is telling me I can’t have the baby while she’s gone. Sorry Ma, not gonna risk mine or the baby’s health because you are on vacation
@wildtot we had an ongoing issue with redness/raw skin with DS. It was at the base of his penis like it would get irritated when it was touching his scrotum. Skin on skin rubbing kind of thing. I tried putting aquaphor on with every change to keep the skin lubricated but nothing worked until the pedi told me to put hydrocortisone on it and it cleared up in a few days. DS also goes to a sitter so I think the inconsistency in diaper changes didn't help things. I would guess it's either a yeast issue and you could try lotrimin on it or try hydrocortisone. Of course, I'd check with the pedi before trying either. I wouldn't think he has a UTI because they aren't that common for boys to get them and if he doesn't have a fever I wouldn't guess infection. But it wouldn't hurt to ask about that if you think he's uncomfortable.
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@Sarafuss thank you! I read about the yeast being a possibility. We’ve tried cortisone but again i think it’s the inconsistency of going to the sitter (and Hs forgetfulness) that may not be helping. I’ve noticed a few weekends it tends to look better. He’ll wake up fine some mornings and end up super red by the night. It’s weird.
@acunamatada I agree and have never even thought of using a pen and paper to help me with individual posts, I’m on mobile too abandon tend to just start drafts then run back and scroll though. It’s so annoying!
So I get induced starting at 10 am today, I am so excited. My family has a big bet going for when baby will be born between today and tomorrow. My doctor said it could take a long while and would most likely be tomorrow my fingers are crossed it goes a little quicker than that lol
So I went to the doctor yesterday and they want to induce me on Wednesday evening if I don't go before that. I was having some bleeding, contractions and cramping yesterday but things seemed to have leveled out this morning Regardless, I should have a baby here by this time next week. SO CRAZY. Now I'm officially nervous.
@kbernal2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a fur baby is so hard. I'll be thinking of you today.
@wildtot My son has been having the same issue with his testicles. My husband said (from his experience of being a male) it could be a combination of the heat and not drinking enough water. I've noticed that when I push water with DS, it gets better.
@catftm2018 GOOD LUCK!! Please keep us posted when you can!!
@foxbaby2016 woo hoo for you too! My advice Ian just trust your doctor. They know what Ian best for you and baby. Use this time to do necessary things. The long to do list can wait. At least that’s what’s I’m telling myself!
I am raging right now! Baby has had low movement all night and wasn’t his usual self while i went to bed. So i mention this to H and i say i was thinking of calling the doctor if they’ll take me in early (have a later appointment today). He says ok and then asks if i can still drop of DS so he can leave for work early. Great thanks for sharing the concern. Ugh I spoke to the on call nurse. Gotta count kicks for the next two hours and then check in again. I have so many meetings this morning idk how to prioritize right now.
@wildtot I completely hear you on not knowing how to prioritize work with baby stuff. I know baby comes first but it is still so hard. I have also noticed barely any movement yet today, but i am super stressed so trying to chill a little at my desk and see if things pick up. Anxiety is just through the roof lately.
I never ended up talking to my boss last night...was at work from 7:30 until 6, plus two hours of commuting time, and in all that time I barely left my desk. By the time I finished and went in to review my cases with her, I was just rushing to get home in time to see my son. Made it home just as he was having a meltdown out of exhaustion because my mom tried to keep him up for me, and I immediately rocked him to sleep, made dinner, and went right to bed. Blood sugar is higher and higher every morning even with the addition of insulin. We are OUT of food at home so I stopped for an egg sandwich and that spiked my sugar super high. At this right I am terrified I will be heading for induction in a week if I can't get things under control, but I feel that work is preventing me from getting thins under control. Between the stress and then the constant phone calls/meetings/deadlines/hearings etc., I just have no down time during the work day to breathe or take a walk. Not to mention the driving. I feel like a really big failure in basically every aspect of my life right now and don't know how to continue on.
EDIT: just wanted to add, we were totally out of milk this morning and I was desperate so I gave my son a cup of chocolate milk when he got up He's only 20 months.
@wildtot is it maybe the heat/humidity of the diaper? DS gets a heat rash on his butt all summer every summer that spreads up his back if it gets hot enough. It was worse when he was still in diapers. Baby powder and naked time helps us.
@kbernal2021 ugh I’m so sorry, that’s so tough. When I was 7mo pregnant with DS we had a cat pass unexpectedly and then very quickly lost our golden retriever to bone cancer. It’s never easy, I hope baby on the way brings a little joy to everyone.
@moguippy I’m sick of people asking me if I feel like I’m going into labor on days it’s convenient for them.. She’ll come when she’s ready- hopefully sooner than later!
If one more person asks me if I’m having contractions as if I’m in active labor I’m going to lose it. I’ve had them for a week! It doesn’t mean anything!!
@flockofmoosen3 - after I got home I mentally slapped myself for doing it at 37 weeks. I would have preferred to wait until 39 weeks. I also didn't realize that some studies show that in 10% of women it causes your water to break?!? I had some spotting and cramping, but otherwise nothing so we'll see. I read that it on average it can cause baby to come 4 days earlier than expected, but only if the cervix was already starting to prepare. Otherwise it does nothing (which is what happened with DD).
I'm sitting at Starbucks right now working and waiting for it to be time to go tour the infant room and meet the new toddler teacher. I lead an exciting life, folks!
@wildtot the other thing that seems to cause a diaper rash/redness is if he eats too many blueberries (or fruit in general but blueberries are what really irritate him). You can change his poop diaper 10 minutes after he pooped and he still gets super red. And I hope baby is just sleepy and running out of room in there! Hopefully he gets his kick counts in and you don't have to stress.
@catftm2018 good luck today! I hope it goes quickly for you!
@zande2016 is it possible for you to be taken out of work early? Or at least work from home? I think the high stress you're under could be contributing to your high blood sugar. Maybe call and see if they want to up your insulin dose if it's not working. I would ask the MFM to be put on some kind of restrictions for work for the last couple of weeks. It's worth asking about at least!
@acunamatada my MIL keeps asking me if I'm having Braxton Hicks like that means anything. We never tell her when we are going to the hospital or if I have an induction date because she and FIL have no boundaries so she will ask me questions like she's trying to be sneaky and get info out of me lol. But she started asking me at like 33 weeks if I was having BH. I told her, yes but those by definition don't mean anything. Yet she still asks...
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@sarafuss +1 to the overbearing MIL. I haven't even told her my induction date yet because I know she will drive me insane with questions until the date actually arrives. She's been obsessing over where my DS is going to stay while I am in labor/in the hospital. She is a super jealous person and cannot stand the fact that DS might go with someone on my side of the family....I'm so over it right now.
Just to echo what everyone else is saying, I can’t beleive these babies are coming! Good luck mamas.
With DS, my MIL made it clear that she wanted to be told about the birth as soon as we told my parents. I was like, really? That is what you are worried about - who gets told first? She ended up scheduling a bunch of business trips around the due date so she had no intention of being around in case we needed help. She typicall worked on week a month but that month she took on three weeks of work. Well we sent her a photo of baby at the same time as my parents as requested. Then she started calling us to talk about the baby...umm no, we are recovering. We just ignored the call. This time around she is retired and seems to now be into grand kids so she is going to watch DS when we go into labor. Part of me just wants to ask my neighbor to help rather than deal with her. But maybe that is just a grudge I am still holding!
@foxbaby2016 sounds similar to my MIL. I'm sure it bugs her that she's never the one to watch the kids while we're at the hospital but I honestly don't care. We told them we would let them know when they could come to the hospital after baby #2 was born and my FIL ignored that and showed up without telling anyone he was coming and just walked right into my delivery room unannounced, not even a knock on the door. So technically it's not MIL's fault in that case but oh well. When I check into the hospital I tell them to not give out my info so no one can just show up and find my room after that incident. We always have my dad and stepmom watch the kids and they are the first to visit because my kids get to see the baby before grandparents. And they know how to respect boundaries and let us have time as a family before they come in. Last time we only told my dad and stepmom because we needed them to watch the kids. My mom and MIL we texted them a picture of the baby and told them when they could come to visit and that was the first they'd heard that I was in labor/being induced. It was so nice not to have people bugging us and asking for updates the whole time. We plan to do the same thing this time.
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Thanks ladies! Baby is moving more after a big glass of cold juice and sugary cereal. I decided to go into work and count kicks while driving. We’ll see what my doctor says at my appointment later today.
My own mother is maybe the most annoying. Thankfully my IL’s are hands-off. My mom has asked me if I have an induction date set up 3x now... I guess because she was induced with my youngest sister, but she was also AMA and had 4 teenage kids to manage. I wasn’t induced with DS and went over a week early, idk why she would expect me to have an induction date unless I was already overdue.
Are phantom smells a thing? I smell bad chicken faintly in the kitchen somewhere and I CANT find it even though I deep cleaned yesterday.. And we haven’t had chicken in a while. Very weird.
+1 for a sleepy baby! I have had the same. He did 10 kicks on two separate occasions yesterday but was not as active as the day before. I was more active than usual, so I was blaming that. This morning I can feel some rolling but only a few kicks. I still need to eat - maybe that's why. Maybe they are all running out of space? Of course this happens on the week when I don't go in on Thursday for my NST as always because they moved me to Friday to get the growth ultrasound done as well. I'll have to be diligent and check kicks today. UGH, I hope the banana bread I made last night wakes him up!
@zande2016 I agree with others and I know this has been said before, it would be good to go on leave sooner but I can totally relate about work being a priority not to mention needing the paycheck. If it is taking health away from you though, maybe it's worth trying to ask to work from home full time at this stage?
I can't relate to annoying MILs but I have a couple of friends that have been bothering me about showing up at the hospital. Our plan was to only have my mom and IL (not in the delivery room) and to not even announce birth until a few days later to really soak in the first days. Depending on when baby comes, it may be hard...if he comes early it will be easier because no one expects me to be early (yup, they have a crystal ball apparently...).
@Sarafuss wow, I can't believe they let a man into the delivery room without consulting you first. I would have went bananas.
With my first we told my mom and his parents as soon as I went into labor. They ended up all getting at each others throats in the waiting room and my mom was basically having a panic attack. My husband had to let her come see me so she could calm the hell down. Apparently she was wanting me to get a c section since the epidural didn't work (lol) and my MIL was trying to calm her down by saying that it's not super uncommon and if I needed a Csection or wanted one, I would ask for one. My mom can get super dramatic and I guess she thought my husband and/or medical staff was making me labor against my will (rolls eyes). I love my mom, but she can be a bit much at times....
So last night I got super sad. My mom is arriving a week from today and I am super grateful for it. However, it also reminded me that it's basically my last week alone with DH. I know that her being here won't change things as much until baby arrives but I just got super sad and anxious. I am so excited to meet the little guy and for this change in our lives but I went into freak out mode. I want to do all the things this week - including catching at least 2 movies. Haha. My mom doesn't speak much English so it will be a little hard to do things with her and other people.
I know STMs can't relate much - although adding a new babe is also a big change in the dynamic - but it really saddened me to think about this stuff and I am trying to take a more positive outlook today. I am usually pretty rational about this stuff and I know I won't be losing the relationship DH and I have but I guess I am just being hormonal!
@acunamatada Yaaaasss! I am always asking DH if he can smell something and he looks at me crazy!
@kissableviv I get it! And maybe it is not just your mom, but also baby coming that will change things for you and DH. I have been getting sad that DS won’t be the only child anymore and trying to savor this time with him. Do you think your mom would mind if you went out with DH a couple times while she stays home?
@kissableviv It's totally understandable. It's terrifying getting ready for such a big change and having no idea how it's truly going to impact your lives, especially your relationship. DH and I went to like 3 concerts and multiple movies in the months leading up to DSs EDD. I'm not going to lie to you and say that your relationship will stay the same, but I will be honest in telling you the changes are worth it. It's okay to feel like you want to grieve the loss of your current relationship because the change is very real and often very drastic. But the changes are not bad and at least for us it brought us to a much stronger place in our relationship, even through all the trials. All you can do is savor this time together as you look forward to your LO. But I totally don't think you're being hormonal, your emotions are very, very justified.
@kissableviv Totally get it! I felt the same way before baby #1 was born and it all eventually evened out. I didn't worry as much when #2 was born but now the #3 is pending any day I'm feeling the same way again! Our kiddos are at good ages (2&4) that they play well together and have set routines and bedtimes so H and I have been able to get time together again and now another infant joining the mix will take that time for awhile and I've been really bummed.
@kissableviv What you are experiencing is totally normal and I vividly remember feeling almost distraught about the changes that were coming to our relationship. However, I think we are stronger as a couple now that we have DS. Don't get me wrong, things are a lot busier and more difficult but parenting with him really makes me appreciate how amazing of a guy he is. I promise, your love for your husband will only multiply after you see him with your child.
I feel like this time, I am almost mourning the loss of my son's "only child" status. These last few weeks can be so emotional. Hang in there!
I agree with @foxbaby2016 on all accounts. I started crying in my doc's office this week discussing how I felt about this baby versus how I felt about the last, and all of the mom guilt I had about sharing my love and time by my daughter.
@kissableviv I second what @d_marie_23 says about the relationship change...DH and I had a totally different dynamic when DS came and after some bumps in the road it forced him to confront some stuff that was causing issues in our relationship, so the changes weren't bad!
@catftm2018 I hope the induction goes as smoothly as possible and its a quick experience!
@zande2016 I hope you have a chance to have a good convo with your boss soon and that your body adjusts to the insulin-so many stressors for you right now. Fx you get to work from home full time soon and can be done with that commute!
AFM, today DH let me sleep in and got up and took the dogs out! I got like, 45 extra minutes of sleep, and while I am still tired I feel like its not as bad as it has been the last few days. Had to run some errands so I'm not sure DS will sleep as we were in the car a lot today, but we got home and ran outside for a little bit before coming in.
Ben and Jerry's pints are $2.79 at the co-op today....gonna go snag some before I pick up DH lol. That's like over a dollar less than usual!
@zande2016 I’m sorry to hear how stressful work is. I was able to get a note from my doctor this week to put me on modified activity and noted that I work remotely. I’m still going into the office every couple of days but most of my work can be done from Home. My boss didn’t take it seriously when I initially told her I was having a hard time commuting but with the note, there’s not much she can say. I also provided it to HR and they are making sure they are adhering to it. Hope your situation gets a little less stressful soon!
Good luck, @catftm2018--hope the induction goes smoothly and quickly!
@wildtot, glad to hear baby's movements picked up.
@kissableviv, as a fellow ftm, I hear you about the potential relationship changes. Today I was thinking, "only 11 more days until...craziness!" which is probably not the best attitude. Still, DH and I are going to try to plan one more date night, and we've been talking about our fears, which has helped a lot.
Re: Weekday Randoms 6/18
I'm so sorry for those of you going through health issues. It's incrediblyfrustrating, and especially so for those those seemingly uncooperative healthcare professionals. Beat of luck to those that are looking at early deliveries!!
To those with work issues, so annoying. I'm a teacher so it's nice to have the sinner, but it sucks that I wont get any paid leave in the fall. It's all unpaid. To those that are laid off- was is @moguippy???- ugh the timing effing blows!!!! But sounds like you're making due and thats important.
I love reading your updates and randoms, just need to be better at keeping up!
Ps- I am 38w2d and started losing my MP!! Woot! I dont care that it means nothing lol just glad my body is doing SOMETHING!
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@WorkinWeezel I feel the same way about keeping up with all the comments! It’s tough to keep track
@wildtot definitely ask the pediatrician about a urinalysis for a UTI. Even just to rule it out.
I will be 36 weeks tomorrow and both the OB and MFM are talking about inducing within the next two weeks due to BP. The only problem is my parents leave on Saturday for 9 days for
vacation and my mom is telling me I can’t have the baby while she’s gone. Sorry Ma, not gonna risk mine or the baby’s health because you are on vacation
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
So I get induced starting at 10 am today, I am so excited. My family has a big bet going for when baby will be born between today and tomorrow. My doctor said it could take a long while and would most likely be tomorrow my fingers are crossed it goes a little quicker than that lol
TTC December 2016
BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
TTC January 2019
BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
@kbernal2021 I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a fur baby is so hard. I'll be thinking of you today.
@wildtot My son has been having the same issue with his testicles. My husband said (from his experience of being a male) it could be a combination of the heat and not drinking enough water. I've noticed that when I push water with DS, it gets better.
@catftm2018 GOOD LUCK!! Please keep us posted when you can!!
I spoke to the on call nurse. Gotta count kicks for the next two hours and then check in again. I have so many meetings this morning idk how to prioritize right now.
@wildtot baby is #1 priority!!!!!! Just slid by with work lol! Good luck.
@kbernal2021 I'm so sorry
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
@wildtot I completely hear you on not knowing how to prioritize work with baby stuff. I know baby comes first but it is still so hard. I have also noticed barely any movement yet today, but i am super stressed so trying to chill a little at my desk and see if things pick up. Anxiety is just through the roof lately.
I never ended up talking to my boss last night...was at work from 7:30 until 6, plus two hours of commuting time, and in all that time I barely left my desk. By the time I finished and went in to review my cases with her, I was just rushing to get home in time to see my son. Made it home just as he was having a meltdown out of exhaustion because my mom tried to keep him up for me, and I immediately rocked him to sleep, made dinner, and went right to bed. Blood sugar is higher and higher every morning even with the addition of insulin. We are OUT of food at home so I stopped for an egg sandwich and that spiked my sugar super high. At this right I am terrified I will be heading for induction in a week if I can't get things under control, but I feel that work is preventing me from getting thins under control. Between the stress and then the constant phone calls/meetings/deadlines/hearings etc., I just have no down time during the work day to breathe or take a walk. Not to mention the driving. I feel like a really big failure in basically every aspect of my life right now and don't know how to continue on.
EDIT: just wanted to add, we were totally out of milk this morning and I was desperate so I gave my son a cup of chocolate milk when he got up
@catftm2018 good luck!!!
@kbernal2021 ugh I’m so sorry, that’s so tough. When I was 7mo pregnant with DS we had a cat pass unexpectedly and then very quickly lost our golden retriever to bone cancer. It’s never easy, I hope baby on the way brings a little joy to everyone.
@moguippy I’m sick of people asking me if I feel like I’m going into labor on days it’s convenient for them.. She’ll come when she’s ready- hopefully sooner than later!
If one more person asks me if I’m having contractions as if I’m in active labor I’m going to lose it. I’ve had them for a week! It doesn’t mean anything!!
@wildtot hope baby starts a dance party to calm your nerves. Low movement is so anxiety inducing
@flockofmoosen3 - after I got home I mentally slapped myself for doing it at 37 weeks. I would have preferred to wait until 39 weeks. I also didn't realize that some studies show that in 10% of women it causes your water to break?!? I had some spotting and cramping, but otherwise nothing so we'll see. I read that it on average it can cause baby to come 4 days earlier than expected, but only if the cervix was already starting to prepare. Otherwise it does nothing (which is what happened with DD).
I'm sitting at Starbucks right now working and waiting for it to be time to go tour the infant room and meet the new toddler teacher. I lead an exciting life, folks!
@catftm2018 good luck today! I hope it goes quickly for you!
@zande2016 is it possible for you to be taken out of work early? Or at least work from home? I think the high stress you're under could be contributing to your high blood sugar. Maybe call and see if they want to up your insulin dose if it's not working. I would ask the MFM to be put on some kind of restrictions for work for the last couple of weeks. It's worth asking about at least!
@acunamatada my MIL keeps asking me if I'm having Braxton Hicks like that means anything. We never tell her when we are going to the hospital or if I have an induction date because she and FIL have no boundaries so she will ask me questions like she's trying to be sneaky and get info out of me lol. But she started asking me at like 33 weeks if I was having BH. I told her, yes but those by definition don't mean anything. Yet she still asks...
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
@wildtot hope baby starts dancing soon!
@zande2016 I’m sorry you’re having such a struggle with work. Sending hugs your way.
With DS, my MIL made it clear that she wanted to be told about the birth as soon as we told my parents. I was like, really? That is what you are worried about - who gets told first? She ended up scheduling a bunch of business trips around the due date so she had no intention of being around in case we needed help. She typicall worked on week a month but that month she took on three weeks of work. Well we sent her a photo of baby at the same time as my parents as requested. Then she started calling us to talk about the baby...umm no, we are recovering. We just ignored the call. This time around she is retired and seems to now be into grand kids so she is going to watch DS when we go into labor. Part of me just wants to ask my neighbor to help rather than deal with her. But maybe that is just a grudge I am still holding!
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Are phantom smells a thing? I smell bad chicken faintly in the kitchen somewhere and I CANT find it even though I deep cleaned yesterday.. And we haven’t had chicken in a while. Very weird.
@zande2016 I agree with others and I know this has been said before, it would be good to go on leave sooner but I can totally relate about work being a priority not to mention needing the paycheck. If it is taking health away from you though, maybe it's worth trying to ask to work from home full time at this stage?
I can't relate to annoying MILs but I have a couple of friends that have been bothering me about showing up at the hospital. Our plan was to only have my mom and IL (not in the delivery room) and to not even announce birth until a few days later to really soak in the first days. Depending on when baby comes, it may be hard...if he comes early it will be easier because no one expects me to be early (yup, they have a crystal ball apparently...).
With my first we told my mom and his parents as soon as I went into labor. They ended up all getting at each others throats in the waiting room and my mom was basically having a panic attack. My husband had to let her come see me so she could calm the hell down. Apparently she was wanting me to get a c section since the epidural didn't work (lol) and my MIL was trying to calm her down by saying that it's not super uncommon and if I needed a Csection or wanted one, I would ask for one. My mom can get super dramatic and I guess she thought my husband and/or medical staff was making me labor against my will (rolls eyes). I love my mom, but she can be a bit much at times....
I know STMs can't relate much - although adding a new babe is also a big change in the dynamic - but it really saddened me to think about this stuff and I am trying to take a more positive outlook today. I am usually pretty rational about this stuff and I know I won't be losing the relationship DH and I have but I guess I am just being hormonal!
@kissableviv I get it! And maybe it is not just your mom, but also baby coming that will change things for you and DH. I have been getting sad that DS won’t be the only child anymore and trying to savor this time with him. Do you think your mom would mind if you went out with DH a couple times while she stays home?
I feel like this time, I am almost mourning the loss of my son's "only child" status. These last few weeks can be so emotional. Hang in there!
@catftm2018 I hope the induction goes as smoothly as possible and its a quick experience!
@wildtot glad the movement picked up for you!
@zande2016 I hope you have a chance to have a good convo with your boss soon and that your body adjusts to the insulin-so many stressors for you right now. Fx you get to work from home full time soon and can be done with that commute!
AFM, today DH let me sleep in and got up and took the dogs out! I got like, 45 extra minutes of sleep, and while I am still tired I feel like its not as bad as it has been the last few days. Had to run some errands so I'm not sure DS will sleep as we were in the car a lot today, but we got home and ran outside for a little bit before coming in.
Ben and Jerry's pints are $2.79 at the co-op today....gonna go snag some before I pick up DH lol. That's like over a dollar less than usual!
@wildtot, glad to hear baby's movements picked up.
@kissableviv, as a fellow ftm, I hear you about the potential relationship changes. Today I was thinking, "only 11 more days until...craziness!" which is probably not the best attitude. Still, DH and I are going to try to plan one more date night, and we've been talking about our fears, which has helped a lot.