Pregnancy 2011- June

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  • brittonymiller
    brittonymiller Posts: 2,061 Member
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    julz- you'll have to post a picture of the dress! I love that you make things. If I could, I totally would. Maybe one day. I'd like to get a sewing machine and learn how to quilt.

    Just got back from my doctor's appointment. As Mommy suspected, little miss has decided to go breech. They are having me come in on Wednesday for an ultrasound to be 100% sure. Though it's not exciting that she might still be breech then, I am excited I get to see her again. My doctor told me that he was actually part of a study in his residency on turning babies and that he is actually quite skilled at it. At least I'll be in good hands if we need to attempt that. He said it is one of the only times in gynecology where it is good to have large hands. :laugh: I'm not upset about it at all. She could turn before then and, if she doesn't, I think I've reached the point where I just need to roll with the punches. If I need a c-section, I need a c-section. At least I'll know which day to tell my parents be here! haha. Hopefully not, but whatever happens at least I'll have a beautiful baby girl in the end.

    Everything else checked out fine. Woot!
  • meokk
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    brittony - sorry about the position change, out of curiosity, is that a common thing to happen?

    Mel - so sorry, what a stressful time. I hope he finds another job quickly.

    Anne - a snap and go (if I understood correctly) is just a little base frame into which you snap your carseat. So it's cheap and there is no need to move the baby from one seat to another ever. http://www.buybuybaby.com/Product.asp?SKU=16547050
    I just have not yet figured out if you can still use it once the baby is in the next size up car seat rather than the infant car seat......
  • bmfrazie
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    Thank you so much ladies. I am pretty sure it is the money factor that has him worried. He is def the planning type and I think he worries about us having enough money for two kids. He was the one that originally said he wanted another! I agree that no matter what the perfect time isn't going to happen. As we sit currently I will be having one graduating high school when one is starting Kinder. I had always thought my kids would be closer in age and that I wouldn't be starting a family all over. Maybe this weekend I can bring it up and give him a little more supporting documents as to why we are ready...HMMM
  • LynnW52
    LynnW52 Posts: 1,151 Member
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    Mel - Yea, our appointments were eerily similar. Hope all is well for both of us! I'm sorry to hear about your hubby's job, definitely sh*tty timing. Anything prospective he could do on the side?

    LynnMpip, meggamix - Good luck TTC! :flowerforyou:

    Rachael - Glad that the water aerobics were more comfortable for you. I'm the same way with maternity clothes right now, I hate to buy anything else cause I won't be needing it much longer. I am dreading my wardrobe post-baby, not really sure where I'll be?

    Maria - Hope you can get a good night of sleep soon!

    Anne - Enjoy your vacation! Just think though, when your friends are super hungover the next day, you'll be feelin fine! :tongue:

    Ronya - Hope that your dreams ease up or migrate towards a more pleasant subject. I always go back and read my posts and can't believe some of the mistakes I make, I'll blame it on pregnancy fatigue for now :laugh:

    Julie - Thank you for the research/link on vaccines.

    Meokk - I know right? Skip a day and you're behind 2 pages :laugh: Shopping was somewhat stressful, but I found that handling the strollers and stuff made me feel a lot better about choosing one. I've only had a few people just come up and touch the belly, most people ask. I did have a lady at the casino run up and rub a $1 on my stomach for good luck, which was pretty weird :huh: If she would have hit I would have been standing there, open-handed, waiting for my cut!

    Katrina - Glad your son is feeling better, I'll be praying that the endoscopy for your other son goes well on Monday. How are you doing?

    bmfrazie - I agree with the others, try as hard as you can to find out if there is a specific reason he keeps dodging the conversation.

    Julie - I get a feeling that sounds similar to yours, more like a pinch than a stab. When I try to picture what's going on in there, I've always assumed it was Josh turning his head back and forth and pinching a nerve or something like that. I'm also having bladder spasms usually midway through when I'm peeing, some of them are pretty uncomfortable!

    Julz - Way to go getting the dress finished, I don't think I could have stayed up that late! Hope her graduation goes well, you must be really proud!

    Brittony - Yay for 35 weeks! I'm sure your husband doesn't think the massage is a gross job, and I agree, it's nice to be able to find a way to get them involved. Glad your appointment went well! You're right, she could turn on her own, and it sounds like your Dr. could be successful in turning her too. After the strep B and high BP issue, I'm thinking the same way that you are. Of course I don't want a C-section, but I'm learning that some things are out of my control and that I need to not stress out about anything and roll with the punches. It may not be what I *wanted*, but if it means Josh arriving safely, it's what we're gonna do.
  • ron2282
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    Meokk – I’ve never hear of a snap and go and I thought you meant a travel system, which is what I want. Everyone I’ve talked to with kids recommended it. I want to see if I can find a jogging stroller travel system (even though I can jog with baby in the beginning) because they’re easier to maneuver and better for my neighborhood with no sidewalks.

    Katrina – glad your son is feeling better. Hope everything goes well for your older sons endoscopy.

    Mel – oh wow, it’s just one thing after another! Is he looking for another job?

    Bmfrazie – my husband and I decided together when I would go off the pill but when the time came he got really freaked out and started to list all the reason that we weren’t ready. We talked about it for a while and like Brittony said it was about money. Hopefully you can sit down with him and talk about it.

    Brittony – I told hubby about the preineal massage and he suggested that sex who work just as effectively. Men. <insert eye rolling emoticon> Yea for 35 weeks!!!! Glad you had a good appointment and hopefully she turns around for you.

    Anne – have a great trip!

    Julz – happy graduation to your daughter!
  • ron2282
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    I got some sad news this morning, a good friend of mine passed away. She was morbidly obese but wanted a quick fix, so she found a doctor that started giving her hormone shots to suppress her appetite. But she continued her very unhealthy lifestyle and had a massive heart attack last night. She lived in CA and I’m in PA, so there’s no way I’m going to make it to the funeral. I’m sad but at the same time I’m so angry with her – if that makes any sense. I lost track of all times we talked about losing weight, I sent her all the info on MFP but she didn’t want to work at it. I know it’s hard and it takes time but it’s possible. I got rid of all my health problems when I got healthier and I’m so sad and angry that she didn’t have the determination to do the same. Then on top of that I come downstairs this morning to find ants in my kitchen!!! We haven’t had an aunt problem in 2 years…..grrrrrr. :explode: :angry: :grumble: :sad:
  • LynnW52
    LynnW52 Posts: 1,151 Member
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    Feeling pretty good today. Went home after work and rested for awhile, made dinner, took the dogs for a short walk, and made a batch of laundry soap.

    I'm officially in full blown "baby could be here any day, gotta get stuff done!!!!" mode. I hate asking my husband to help me with stuff. I know he doesn't mind helping, but I feel like I'm using my pregnancy as an excuse to be lazy or something? Of course I'm not going to do anything to strenuous or stupid, it's just hard to slow down from doing things when I don't feel bad physically.

    Hope everyone is having a good day!!
  • LynnW52
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    I got some sad news this morning, a good friend of mine passed away. She was morbidly obese but wanted a quick fix, so she found a doctor that started giving her hormone shots to suppress her appetite. But she continued her very unhealthy lifestyle and had a massive heart attack last night. She lived in CA and I’m in PA, so there’s no way I’m going to make it to the funeral. I’m sad but at the same time I’m so angry with her – if that makes any sense. I lost track of all times we talked about losing weight, I sent her all the info on MFP but she didn’t want to work at it. I know it’s hard and it takes time but it’s possible. I got rid of all my health problems when I got healthier and I’m so sad and angry that she didn’t have the determination to do the same. Then on top of that I come downstairs this morning to find ants in my kitchen!!! We haven’t had an aunt problem in 2 years…..grrrrrr. :explode: :angry: :grumble: :sad:

    I'm very sorry to hear this Ronya. I'll be thinking of and praying for her family and you.
  • brittonymiller
    brittonymiller Posts: 2,061 Member
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    I'm so sorry about your friend, Ronya. It's always sad when people die young from something that could have been helped. I think it's natural to feel sadness and anger.

    Lynn- It looks like you have a newer picture... either that or I'm completely oblivious. CUTE though! I told my husband I would be going into full on "baby could be here any day" mode the week after next. Next week we have our last baby showers, so after those it will be time to pick up all of the stuff we need but haven't gotten. Then I'll seriously think about packing the hospital bag, prepping food to be frozen, and organizing/cleaning the rest of the house.

    Ronya- My husband thinks that sex after the massage is a good way to ensure we actually made progress that night. I told him he better enjoy it while he can because I'll be out of commission for 6 weeks after birth.

    Meokk- I don't know how common baby turning is this far along. My doctor did say that once I hit 36 or 37 weeks, the chances of her turning back are small, so it'll be good to address the situation next week. I think I read somewhere that 5-10% of babies end up being breech? That could be soooooo wrong, though.
  • joonzgurl
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    Grrr lost my whole post!

    So no problems getting drs note yesterday because my BP was 150/90. (up from 120/70), Dr thinks it is from the stress I was under at work, as there is no protein in my urine and I was been very stressed! So I am off work with orders to just "relax" for the next week or two until they can check my BP again.

    To top it off, I have a UTI, AGAIN!! 4th round of antibiotics in this pregnancy now for that. AND I am up 31lbs in total! I am sad about that since I have not been going crazy with my food or anything, and I already started pregnancy so big.

    Baby was head down, yay! But I am not as excited about that now since Brit's baby has moved!

    Meokk- I found it overwhelming as well when shopping, what helped me was to make a list of the aspects I wanted on certain items, and narrow down what to choose from that way. And yes... I will be off work for 10 weeks plus almost a year, but really I am hoping to be a SAHM so we will see what happens when my year is up!

    Lynn- Happy to hear that they were able to find something that you would not react to! That must be a huuge relief for you too. That sucks about your BP though, hopefully it is not something more serious.

    Anne- Have a good time on your vacay!

    Julie- I am not as far as you, but could it be braxton hicks? I am pretty sure they can take many different forms.

    Mel- That is sooo stressful about your hubby, I'm sorry you have to deal with all of this right now. You made mention once you thought he was manic depressive, would he be willing to see a dr? Perhaps he could get on some medicine that would stabilize his moods.

    Brit- You could try doing some pelvic tilting- I heard that it really helps. I have also heard that you can try chiropractor and that acupuncture works really well too! It's worth trying everything you can if c-section starts to become a real possibility. Remember as well- breech babies can be delivered vaginally too! (in fact, I was delivered breech). You just need to find a dr who is qualified to deliver- most hospitals/cities should have one.

    Newcomers- Welcome! You have all come to the right place!

    Summi- I feel kind of like you! I just feel like I have a huge tummy with lots of belly hang. It sucks. Next baby I will definitely ensure I start at a lower weight!

    On the topic of vaccinations- I had not even thought about it until it came up here! It's all a little bit overwhelming to me. My husband can be very conservative, and "dr knows best" kind of attitude... so I am pretty certain he would not be very open to varying from the norm.
  • joonzgurl
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    ron- I am soooo sorry about your friend. I think it is natural to feel a little bit angry after you tried to help her. I guess this just shows us how important what we came to MFP to do really is!
  • meokk
    meokk Posts: 787 Member
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    bmfrazie - Well I think that's an easier hurdle than some emotional reason for him not wanting to TTC right now. Nobody ever has "enough" money do they? We are all going to make it work somehow though and I'm sure you will too. Maybe you can discuss his specific financial fears and make a plan??

    Brittony - I'm with Lynn, I'm sure my husband would enjoy giving me any type of massage down there and I'll bet yours does too :bigsmile: So I was curious about the technique and found this info:
    http://www.ivillage.com/perineal-massage-your-how-guide/6-n-145602
    Reading through, I think that certain sex positions might work just as well, sorry Ron, he might be right!! but you don't need to tell him that :laugh: Also I can't image this massage not leading to sex but we'll see......
    My favorite part of the instructions is "Find a private place"....really? I was going to give it a go at the bus stop :bigsmile:

    Ron - so sorry about your friend, I imagine she was really young too. :brokenheart:

    Rachel - I'm sure your BP will go down now you are away from the stress of work....NICE
  • LittleSpy
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    Lynn -- I get that pinchy/tweaky feeling, too, and it really does feel like she has a head full of hair & is turning her head. I'm not so much a fan of the way that one feels. But this one today is different and only when I walk. Could be some kind of bladder spasm, I suppose. Or maybe it's just pressure. I love your new pic!!

    Ron -- So sorry to read about your friend. The saddest part to me is that once you wrap your head around what you really need to do, losing weight really isn't that tough. I know exactly what you mean when you say you're mad at her. I felt the same way about my brother. I feel like he wouldn't have had the problems he did if he could've just gotten his *kitten* together about losing weight. Apparently he had lost some over the couple of months before he died, but it was too little too late, I guess. :frown: It makes me really sad for people to die so young only because they didn't take care of themselves.

    Rachel -- I'm glad your doctor wrote you out of work so that you'll be able to relax. I hope your BP chills out.

    Ha, do you guys ever wait way too long to pee and then realize you have to pee a whole lot but then you're afraid to stand up because you know when you do it's going to be way worse because you'll then have a baby on your bladder? This is becoming an all too common occurance for me.
  • LynnW52
    LynnW52 Posts: 1,151 Member
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    So no problems getting drs note yesterday because my BP was 150/90. (up from 120/70), Dr thinks it is from the stress I was under at work, as there is no protein in my urine and I was been very stressed! So I am off work with orders to just "relax" for the next week or two until they can check my BP again.

    To top it off, I have a UTI, AGAIN!! 4th round of antibiotics in this pregnancy now for that. AND I am up 31lbs in total! I am sad about that since I have not been going crazy with my food or anything, and I already started pregnancy so big.

    Lynn- Happy to hear that they were able to find something that you would not react to! That must be a huuge relief for you too. That sucks about your BP though, hopefully it is not something more serious.

    Sorry about another UTI, no fun!! Hopefully your BP will go back down now that you are off of work and able to relax.

    I'm guessing that mine was high because of my nervousness about the strep B thing, which was thankfully resolved. I checked my BP twice yesterday after my appointment. The first one was a little high, like it was at her office, so I layed down for 5 mins (on my office floor :laugh: ) and when I took it the second time it had come back down. I took it this morning and it was 132/82, and from what I read online preeclampsia concerns start when your top number is 140 or over, so I think I'm ok. And like you, I didn't have any protein in my urine.

    My weight gain seems right on track with yours, and I understand how frustrating it is. Just know that it is temporary and we will all be here for each other to help take the weight off after our babies are here!
  • brittonymiller
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    Thanks for the info Rachel! I'm going to try out the "breech tilt" and playing music or having my husband talk at my lower pelvic region. Hopefully Emma will cooperate.
  • bmfrazie
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    Wow you guys move fast on this thread...so much to try and keep up on!
  • Rachickidee
    Rachickidee Posts: 1,632 Member
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    Mel, sorry about your husband's job. That is definitely a stressor you don't need right now.

    Anne, have a great time on your vacation!! :happy:

    Britt: I hope your baby turns in time! But you have a good attitude about the whole thing. :smile: My mom was scheduled to have a c-section with my youngest brother and he actually turned days before he was born. It was crazy, but I guess it can happen.
    I should consider those massages, especially if they lead to other things I am sure my hubby would be game.

    Julie: I have felt a sharp pain down there, but it goes as quickly as it comes. Right now I have a constant starp pain on my left side whenever I walk. Oh the joys. :wink: But we are almost there. And in regards to peeing, yes, I have that all the time. I feel ok when I am sitting, but once I stand it's like oh geez I gotta go!

    Julz: You should put a pic of the dress on here. I'd love to see it. Yay for your daughter.

    Ronya: I am so sorry to hear about your friend. That is awful news. Hugs!

    Lynn: I know how you feel with asking hubby for help. I have a hard time with that. We actually got in somewhat of a fight last night about it. I finally broke down and just said I needed help. I am too tired and I am stressing and I cannot keep up with everything anymore. He just said all I needed to do was ask. To me it is obvious all that needs to be done, and so I assume he knows it too, but I guess he isn't as aware of it as I am. But because I am overly emotional it turned into an ordeal. I was up till 2 am crying. Blah! Now I hope I can get through today at work.

    Rachel: Glad you were able to get a dr. note. I am sorry about the UTI's. That's super annoying! I hope you get over them soon and find some relief!

    AFM: I had a rough night, I hope I can get through today. But on a bright note, I was down a pound this morning. Yay.
  • MisdemeanorM
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    Ron - so sorry to hear about your friend! That's sad. Ants are annoying. We get them all the time in TN. I put those pellets on the outside and spray Ortho inside. I hate using pesticides inside but I tried everything from grits (seriously!) to vinegar to those little ant house poison traps etc and the only thing that works is spraying.

    Meokk - that find a private place thing made me chuckle!

    AFM - hubby isn't looking for anything yet. He doesn't want to get something and then have to take off immediately when I go into labor... any day now... It's really too bad about this job. He's had it for just over a year and a 1/2 - which for him is a record. Most jobs last somewhere 2-6 months for him before he gets fed up with something or another. It paid pretty well too (about $12/hr) for a HS dropout and he got like 50-60 hrs per week. So, going down to something like $8/hr or something on the books that we have to pay taxes on is going to be a hit. Maybe a job change will lay him off the boat idea for at least a year! I told him we're not having any more kids - he quit his job the week after our first was born (granted it was over the road trucking, so that was a little more understandable...)

    I'm glad I turned in my 24 hr urine yesterday so they don't get the results back until late today, so they can't call me until Monday, so if it's positive and they want to induce it probably wouldn't be until Wed or Thurs so that gives me time to go into labor before that - possibly. It'd only be 3 days before my due date, so if they want to induce me I'll just try to get as late an appointment as possible. I wonder if they let you say "sorry, Wednesday doesn't really work for me, how about Friday?" :laugh: We'll see how the test comes back. My BP yesterday was 136/90 and she said 140/90 would have been preeclampsic. I hope to make it another week too because the outside pool is so nice now that it's been 90 degrees out for a week. I swam outside this morning and it was great.

    Hubby I think is going to take the boy to the pool this afternoon and get them both out of my hair. Maybe we'll get the dresser handles put on?? :grumble: Last night we went to the park. I've been telling the boy we can go and figured that since he's leaving in 3 days and when he comes back we'll have a baby around, I probably should take him. On the way there was a turtle in the busy road and I told hubby "turn around - we have to go get it!". He is trained well - he didn't even blink. I was expecting at least an "are you serious?" but he just turned around and I went and got the turtle and took it with to the park to put in the creek. He said "well, i didn't want you to get all emotinoal and cry or something" :laugh:

    I have feet or knees or a butt or something in my side near my elbow. It's very uncomfortable bordering on painful.
  • GingerSnark
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    Just found this group & would like to be a part of it. I'm just about 23 weeks pregnant w/ our 1st & it's a boy.

    My all time high weight was end of 2009 at 257. At my checkup yesterday I was 258. I couldve died. I was 237 in January of this year pre baby.

    I know if I eat right I can either maintain this weight or drop some safely. It's been a free for all basically since finding out I was expecting.

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