Appt went well today. Iโm 1 cm dilated! My cervix is soft, but still long. And my OB didnโt ask me about being induced this time. So progress in both places. Woohoo!ย
I'm not feeling well at all. My gallbladder is acting up and my stomach feels wonky. I decided to give the kids each a task to start dinner without me and at first there was chaos and yelling but now it sounds like they're all doing their parts. ๐ Maybe I can get them to do the entire meal! It'll be a good test run for after the baby comes.ย
I don't know what's going on here but the food is almost ready, nobody died, and the 6 year old figured he was more useful carrying up flooring to Dad.ย
@seeds_of_joy Teamwork makes the dream work! It sounds like a very successful evening of making dinner for your kids! ๐ That is worth celebrating and Iโm glad you are feeling better too! โค๏ธ
I had postpartum anxiety with my first baby. I have a few ideas of what I can do differently this time around to maximize sleep and minimize stress.ย - Not tracking every detail of feeds, poops, etc. -Incorporating some bottle feeding so I can have some longer stretches of sleep. Any other tips or ideas?
Well, I just got back from my appointment and wish I would have progressed more. Iโm still just 1cm dilated, but my cervix is very thin and his head is very low. I did a membrane sweep, but I feel like Iโm going to be stuck being pregnant until my induction next Wednesday. I cried at the appointment. I couldnโt tell you if it was because of the membrane sweep pain, anxiety from just not wanting to be pregnant anymore, or anxiety from realizing that I will soon need to raise a child and I have no idea what Iโm doing. Iโm a bit of a mess in this final stretch.
@karbaud I'm sorry that you are feeling down. The membrane sweep was very effective for bringing baby for me the first time. I hope that it brings you closer to birth too. All of the things that you mentioned are a lot to cope with. Hang in there. โค๏ธ
@karbaud my emotions are definitely running high right now, too. Iโve been having prodromal labor and every time contractions fade out again itโs miserably demoralizing. And this evening I almost cried over our takeout pizza not being ready on time. I hope the membrane sweep does it for you and you can avoid a more intensive induction!
@karbaud Iโm so sorry. I remember with my first. I was 1cm for like 3 weeks then the night she decided to make her appearance things progressed quickly. Hang in there. ๐ย
They mentioned doing a cervical check at my next appt Monday (it would be my first check) but Iโm also nervous that Iโll be disappointed too with my induction scheduled for the next Monday.ย
@karbaud the final stretch is such a jumble of emotions. ย Sorry it was a tough appointment. ย Your sweet little one will be here soon and all this will be a memory. I say this to remind myself as well. We are all amazing women and will make it through this!!ย
@karbaud so sorry youโre feeling overwhelmed! I second what everyone else said. Plus, when baby gets here you will figure out your own rhythm and youโll be able to take care of them. Youโre going to do great, and I hope the membrane sweep works for you!ย
Re: Weekly Randoms Jan 23
I keep adding to my Baby Bearโs diaper bag ๐ This will be one of her photo prop outfits ๐ฅน๐
@ttc3y those are awesome.ย I second @amccurls about the Etsy shop.
- Not tracking every detail of feeds, poops, etc.
-Incorporating some bottle feeding so I can have some longer stretches of sleep.
Any other tips or ideas?
@seeds_of_joy So exciting!!! I love it!!! ๐