Pregnancy- July 2011
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An OB is a doctor. A midwife is a nurse with specific training in pregnancy/childbirth but is not a medical doctor like an OB. If you have an OB, you'll just have an OB. If you have a midwife, you'll probably just have a midwife unless you develop complications they feel would be better monitored by an OB.
In many countries, most women use midwives unless they've deemed high risk for some reason. In the US, it's very common for women to use an OB regardless of whether or not they're high risk.
thanks for that! I think i'll just stick with the OB, I'm lucky to have a family friend for mine so i feel that its personalized enough0 -
The "only" reason they say don't eat when i labor is because of the chance of needing general anesthesia and aspirating if you vomit. You may or may not puke during labor (I puked like 6 times this go round - but it was from the magnesium and pit combo) but that's not really why they say don't eat. Some hospitals are even advancing to the point where they don't make laboring women NPO. You're going to be hungry and you need energy - before you go to the hospital, stop and have dinner! My midwife actually suggested to me to be sure to eat before I came in because they would not let me eat there. Funny story - my mom when she was in labor with her 3rd didn't tell my dad for like 6 hours because she wanted to eat and knew as soon as she told him he would not let her - since it was very common instruction back then not to eat at all when in labor.
When a friend of mine's water broke she was in the middle of devouring the packet of chocolates that her hubby had hidden from her (as per her instructions), so before she ran to tell him she neatly put the chocolates back in their hiding place and disposed of the evidence :laugh:0 -
So after a successful couple of days on my no-sweet crusade i decided to treat myself to a cup of chocolate icecream with hot fudge sauce last night! the instant satisfaction was great, but the repercussions were horrible :sad: including dry retching and diarrhea before work this morning, yuk! So, because i was feeling so crappy i decided to dress up nicely for work and even put on some makeup (not a usual occurrence for me), only to have my hubby come in and say 'WOW, arent you looking pregnant today!' thanks babe:noway:
Still feeling sick with nausea and a headache so am sticking with light meals today. my little man seems to have calmed down alot since I cut back on the sugar which is a nice perk. This is going to be an exciting week for this forum with so many lovely ladies expecting their babies!!!
Will enjoy a night by myself tonight, consisting of a walk around the reservoir, a vegetable-filled dinner and hopefully an early night.0 -
I had more blood work this morning.
They did my GD test early (at 24 weeks) given my history so this time I had the rest of the normal 28-ish weeks stuff done (CBC, blood type, urine sample).
The lab opens at 7 am according to the sign on the door. I get there at 6:50 and the waiting room was FULL. What time did THEY ALL get there??!! Crazy!
Baby shower is planned for August 27th and I'm excited about it. Can't wait to see what neat baby girl things are on the market. It's fun knowing what's growing in there. We weren't allowed to find out when I was pregnant with my daughter in 2005/2006 as it was against policy so everything was gender neutral until after she was born.
She's all set for clothes for a while (especially sleepers) and the crib is ordered, we have a new convertible car seat but I want to get an infant one as well.
Not sure if we're going to bother with a change table or not. Maybe we'll refinish an old dresser and use a contoured change pad just to save money.
Still need a diaper bag too but it's hard to find something practical.
I'm waiting until after the baby shower to go shopping for the odds and ends. Exciting!!
I have a prenatal appointment tomorrow afternoon. Nothing interesting ever happens. I'm tempted to throw the scale out the office window though. I should have gained much over the last 3-weeks thanks to really watching what I eat because of GD. Here's hoping!0 -
I had no idea all y'all were out here... I am due July 29th.
It's really nice to know that I'm not crazy for wanting to watch what I eat and try and stay somewhat healthy during my pregnancy. So many people tell you to just eat what you want , you have a reason now. Honestly, I have tried so hard to do the opposite! I am very weight conscience even when I'm not pregnant!
Nice to meet everyone!
Melissa:flowerforyou:0 -
Monday 8 am. So the latest will be Monday that I will see my sweet little girl.
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I had no idea all y'all were out here... I am due July 29th.
It's really nice to know that I'm not crazy for wanting to watch what I eat and try and stay somewhat healthy during my pregnancy. So many people tell you to just eat what you want , you have a reason now. Honestly, I have tried so hard to do the opposite! I am very weight conscience even when I'm not pregnant!
Nice to meet everyone!
Melissa:flowerforyou:
Welcome!!
Yeah, the "oh you're eating for two, have some more" analogy isn't true but most people don't know that, lol.0 -
Monday 8 am. So the latest will be Monday that I will see my sweet little girl.
Very exciting!!!
All the best
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Jen- Nope you are not alone with getting insensitive comments
Stupid people.
Julie- Can’t WAIT to hear about your appointment…. If we don’t hear from you tonight I am assuming they broke your water and you went into labor!
Ronya- I hope your test comes back well! I was worried too but mine ended up just fine.
Maria- ahhh well I hope you get some rest until your LO shows up!
Many- Welcome. It is great you are trying to be healthy during your pregnancy. Have you been able to exercise throughout?
Mel- thanks for the advice, I will look into it!
Melissa- that’s funny about your friend Sounds like a great night you have planned! Sorry you aren’t feeling well.
Rachael- I am so jealous of your many US’s. I am considering asking for one at the next apt. to check our LO’s growth and see what the estimate her size so we don’t induce and have her be really small (she was great at 33 weeks but it has been awhile)… we may have to pay for it though.
Caperfae- Hope your GD test goes well! Your baby shower will be so fun! Baby girl stuff is exciting!
Melissa- Welcome! You are very close as well We are all trying to enjoy our eating but not be out of control just because of a baby! We need to be healthy for our babies when they come
I had the most frustrating morning. The person who was going to cover my classroom for the first 12 weeks of school got a full time job in another city and didn't tell me till this morning. i went into school and they had no idea so they have to find someone else to cover last minute and I know it won't be done by the time I have the baby... which means I won't get to give them my lesson plans, pacing guides, and guidelines for me classroom. ay. trying to not worry about it.0 -
Monday 8 am. So the latest will be Monday that I will see my sweet little girl.
aww Rach, so excited for you!0 -
Anne - ever noticed how much kleenex is in Drs offices? They're prepared for criers! I cried in front of 3 different doctors already this week.
Rachael - yay for a date! You must be excited!
Julie - good luck at the appointment!
I'm such a stalker :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Anne - ever noticed how much kleenex is in Drs offices? They're prepared for criers! I cried in front of 3 different doctors already this week.
Rachael - yay for a date! You must be excited!
Julie - good luck at the appointment!
I'm such a stalker :laugh: :laugh:
had she did have some ready I am sure I will be a stalker as well! 0 -
Lurking ... but brain not functioning well enough to formulate any coherent responses. Hope everyone is doing well.0
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Ugh, that was about as bad as that appointment could go. Basically I'm still sitting where I was last Tuesday which is incredibly frustrating to me.
My OBs are still offering me an elective induction (breaking my water & seeing how that goes & if nothing happens adding pitocin). If I had been 4-5cm dilated I think I would've just jumped on it & scheduled it for tomorrow morning. But still being at 3 makes me hesitate for some reason. I told them I'd call them if I decided to go ahead with it.
Otherwise, I scheduled another appointment for next Monday at 2pm. I'll actually get another ultrasound if I go to that appointment.
I don't know what to do. On one hand I think it's ridiculous for me to schedule an induction before I even get to my due date for no real medical reason. On the other hand, I'm crazy uncomfortable and it sure would be mighty convenient for a crazy amount of reasons. For some reason I feel like a bad mother for even considering it.0 -
Julie: I am sorry that your appointment wasn't the best. I definitely don't think you would be a bad mother! I think you do what you feel is best for not only the baby, but you also. I so feel you on being so uncomfortable and I understand about the convenience too. That's why I am going for Monday at the latest. I hope you get some answers and feel right about what you decide. But either way you are a great mom!0
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Lurking ... but brain not functioning well enough to formulate any coherent responses. Hope everyone is doing well.
My thoughts exactly. Not feeling well today. Slept 12 hours last night and still tired.
Julie- sorry your appt sucked :-( only you know what is best for you and your body.0 -
i'm excited for you too rachael!0
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sorry to those of you not having a good day!
Julie- I am sorry. It is very frustrating with all of your contractions... it is like a tease. No one will judge you whichever decision you make. It is totally up for you and DH to decide what is best for you.0 -
Welcome to all the new ladies!!! :happy:
Ron- Hope your test results come back good. You can’t help but worry. I hope the carpel tunnel isn’t something you have to deal with the entire pregnancy.
Rachael- How exciting!!! I’m sure you can’t wait for Monday, at the very least
Anne- How did your brother make out? My family is really big on poker, texas hold ‘em actually. They play almost every weekend with a huge group of people, usually 30 players at their house. I think they are addicted. Sorry that your sub didn’t work out. I hope they find you a replacement and soon so you don’t have to worry about it.
Julie- Sorry for the disappointing appointment. You’ll know what you need to do as things progress. Don’t even think that you are a bad mother for any reason for considering things either. You know what you can/can’t handle and what you should/shouldn’t do more than anyone. I hope things move in a direction that will help you come to a decision soon.
Morning started off great! Temps were lower than usual and I got a lot of errands/photography stuff done. Then noon hit and I’ve been sick ever since. It feels just like the first trimester with the sour stomach and constant feel of needing to throw up. Not sure if it’s just the heat or what but it’s 7:30pm here now and I think I’m going to go to bed!0 -
Hi ladies -
I've had a very emotional day and need to vent. I hope that you don't mind reading this - it's likely to be long and possibly incoherent. Feel free to skip it.
As I've mentioned, I started contractions last Wednesday after our bike ride. Figuring I had overdone it in the heat, I took it easy the rest of the day and on Thursday as they continued. I was 16 w 1 d when they started, so given their continuation and the fact that I had not had them in any previous pregnancy I called into the midwives. They asked me to drive into their offices and give a urine sample to check for a UTI. Ok, no problem other than they are 45 - 60 minutes away depending on traffic, it was evening rush hour and it took us 2.25 hours of travel for a 5 minute "pee in a cup" visit. Didn't hear back from them on Friday but contractions continued over the weekend and were worse with activity. I called to follow up on Monday and the sample was normal so they made an exception and saw me today when they are normally closed becuase they otherwise had no openings until August! The midwife I have a negative view of because everytime I see her there is a problem is the one I saw today. After taking my history, she conducted a digital exam (what they do at 36 weeks plus). She found my outer cervix to be soft and 1 - 2 cm and it to be approximately 2 cm long which would mean I was about 50% effaced. The inner oss was firm and closed but since I am 17 w 1 d, this is potential cause for concern. It could have mean I need a circlage (stitch to hold cervix closed), bed rest, serial ultrasounds, etc. She referred me to a maternal fetal specialist in another city a hour away and they offered to see me as soon as I could get there to get a sono of my cervix. DH is at home - working - while the kids play upstairs and then on his lunch hour he was taking them to swim class. So I was hearing this all on my own and tryng not to panic at the thought of bed rest and 4 kids. I was only really able to communicate with him via text to keep him updated becuase of where he was with the kids. I drove over and the specialist is awesome. Very low key, not alarmist and they got a good view of my cervix. The outer oss is open but there is at least 3 - 4.5 cm of firmly closed cervix depending on the angle on which it was measured. Therefore there doesn't appear to be any cause for alarm at this stage, I just need to be monitored. I need to stay out of the heat, well hydrated and on easy rest until my August appt. to see if that calms the contractions down, otherwise I get another sono of the cervix to see if there are changes.
I got home 5 hours after I left for my appointment, talked to dh for a little while then took the kids to the consignment sale to find neutral baby sleepers to get us through the first bit until we stock up on clothes for the baby once it's born. When we get home, I help my 8yo son start making the dinner he's responsible for but I'm tired, hurting because in addition to the contractions I'm cramping from the digital exam and internal sono and out of patience. DH comes up to try to settle me down but then gets frustrated with the kids because instead of dumping the dishwasher this a.m., my 6 yo lied to me and told me he did it but then just added the breakfast dishes over top of the clean dishes so there was no room for dinner dishes and he goes to bed before 6 pm.
This leaves me to make dinner, get the dining room, kitchen, and living room cleaned up, all the kids showered and bedtime done on my own. I understand he is depressed by their self-centeredness but they are not bad kids, they're kids who take shortcuts and don't think about other people - all age appropriate if inappropriate. He's feeling overwhelmed since I have been on easy rest and I'm frustrated because he is so upset over their behavior he's blowing it out of proportion I feel but I also haven't been around to really deal with a lot of it either. So now it's 8 and he's trying to sleep and I've managed to get the kids to bed and I just want to cry. I know part of it is I had a bad night last night as far as sleep, but part of it is I'm not looking forward to tomorrow.
He has to go into his main office for a meeting on a day he normally works from home. Not normally a problem, but I scheduled lab work for 7:20 in the morning which means I have to get the kids up at 6:30 so that we can get there. I tried rescheduling but it has to be this week and there were no other available times and I don't want to do drop in. Then we come home for an hour and I have to take all of them to my son's filling appointment at the dentist (same reason as having to take them to the lab!). Then we have swim class and I have to drive up to a town 45 minutes north to get a Cub Scout uniform for my son to take to camp on Sunday so I can't put it off. We have TKD tomorrow night and he's there for 2 hours and I get to sit there with all the kids trying to keep them from destroying the place. Somehow I need to figure out how to get some grocery shopping in since we are a week past due and really out of everything fresh. I also need to pack to go to a conference 2 hours away Friday and Saturday leaving dh to mind the kids while working form home on Friday and then again all day Saturday so I can almost guarantee I'm going to come home Saturday night to dh in a really bad mood with a laundry list of complaints.
I'm just so tired that I can't see how to change this dynamic and I know the stress isn't helping. I also miss the bike rides with the kids and how positively they started the day and I miss being able to work out and going to the gym with dh. That is probably part of his issue - he hasn't gone in a week because I haven't gone and he is much more relaxed when he goes but often won't on his own.
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Danielle- I am sorry about your sour tummy I hope it is something temporary and you feel better in the morning. The WSOP main event is like 8 days long! There were about 8000 people in it and there are 1800 left. He is 550th right now. The top 690 win 20,000 dollars and up but he has a ways to go! My brother used to just play for fun but his math abilities are amazing and he learned so much about poker that he decided to give playing professionally a shot.
Katrina- Wow, you have a lot on your plate. First, I am sorry about your contractions and dilation. It is really awful that everything is so far away but I am glad that you were able to go and see a specialist and that they were great to work with. It sounds like things are okay but really you need to be able to rest (VERY hard with your kiddo’s) I hope everything stays thick I am sorry that your DH is responding that way to your children, I agree that those are normal things for kids to do. It seems like he is overreacting and going to bed doesn’t fix it for next time. Plus it isn’t fair to leave you with all that when you need to be resting. That sounds like a lot to do tomorrow, is there any other family or friends that could help run some of those errands tomorrow or watch some of the kids? It sounds like you may need to ask for some help in the next few months. I hope that everything works out tomorrow better than you think and you can get some rest tonight. 0 -
HUGS Katrina
Hooray for a date Rachael.
I have an apt tomorrow to see if I have made any progress. Bf cant go with, since he is gonna squeeze in a day of work (since we are just sitting around waiting at this point).0 -
Katrina, I am so sorry. That is really rough! I am glad you don't currently have to be on bed rest, that would be really hard with kids. But take it easy. I hope you can find the support you need. ((hugs))0
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Maureen, can't wait to hear how your apt goes. Here's hoping for progress.0
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Maureen- Hope you hear some good news!
Today is my mama’s birthday…. And she is pretty much the nicest lady in the world So if one of you ladies had your baby today it wouldn’t be awful!
Anyone else have a dull back pain when sleeping? This has just started for me and it hurts so bad I have to get up. It isn't sharp pains or anything but it really hurts... maybe just the way I am sleeping in my bed.0 -
Katrina- I'm so sorry for everything you have been going through. Just reading your post made me exhausted with all that you have to do on a daily basis, I can only imagine how you must feel once your head hits the pillows every night. Just remember to try and take it easy and maybe slow down just a little bit if you can. Thinking of you :flowerforyou:
Maureen- Hoping for good news from your appointment!
Cramping/contracting after peeing?! Anyone else experience this? This just started about a week ago for me..... :ohwell:0 -
Julie- I was reading a passage in a book yesterday (Natural Hospital Birth by Cynthia Gabriel) and I wanted to share it with you as it made me think of you. I know that you likely already know all of this, but hey, it can't hurt to get some reassurance, right?
Here it is:
Numerous women begin labor days, or even weeks before giving birth, with a few hours of painless or painful contractions that eventually disappear. The common term for this is false labor, or more professionally, braxton hicks contractions.
(I know, I know, we all know this... i'm getting to the good stuff!)
I see this sort of cramping as early, early labor. Your uterus is practicing for the big event, much like an athlete practices before a big event. False labor usually starts within 3 weeks of delivery. Often these contractions are doing real work, thinning and shortening "or effacing" the uterus. When false labor closely matches real labor- the contractions are painful and for a while regular- the uterus will likely be in top shape for the actual event. When I feel a woman describe this experience, I expect that her actual labor is going to go well, and relatively fast.
so try not to be discouraged julie!0 -
Anyone else have a dull back pain when sleeping? This has just started for me and it hurts so bad I have to get up. It isn't sharp pains or anything but it really hurts... maybe just the way I am sleeping in my bed.
I totally have this! It is my middle back area that aches, sometimes lower. When this happens I have to sleep with my pregnancy pillow for a night or two and it is better. I think the added support helps.0 -
Katrina -- :flowerforyou:
Anne -- Yep, I often have the dull lower backache in bed. I also don't know if it's my sleeping positions or what.
Danielle -- Sorry about the sick. Most of us seem to have experienced nausea again right around where you are. Mine lasted for maybe a week & then went away again for the most part (I still have a day here and there, especially lately). Also, yes to the contracting after peeing. Ha, sometimes now I have to sit on the toilet until the contraction is over because with my uterus being so big and hard when it contracts, I can't reach to wipe. :laugh:
Maureen -- Good luck at your appointment today!
Thanks everyone for the support. I'm still waffling. Last night I was totally ready to call this morning to schedule the induction. This morning I can't commit to the decision.0 -
Ok guys, I just had to share this video. It is sooo funny. It is not too often a video makes me laugh out loud!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1F-CokXNU 0
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