3rd Trimester
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Hello Ladies...Happy 4th of July.
I have caught up on everyone and wanted to reply but the little one will be stirring soon for her feeding and so much has happened on here the last five days it's crazy.
I will say this Destiny was talking about milk supply and I had supply issues with Ben at least in my opinion...I too know people who swore by Mother Milk Tea...I only had it once...this time around we have put in a very agreesive plan to nurse the baby every 2 hours for at least the first two weeks during the day and no more than every 3 hrs at night time so my supply will come in nice and strong...so far it's working but let me tell you getting a sleeping baby up and nursing is easier said than done.
Ok.here's the story
Hanah Anais was born on June 29th at 1:26 pm
On Thurs night I sent my update here and went to bed around midnight with no labor pains or any signs of labor. I was pretty sure I would make it to the induction date.
Around 4am on Friday, I was awaken by a sharp pain in my womb...and I was like wow that's a labor contraction it was the strongest one I had had since the weekend prior so I lay there and tried to go back to sleep to see if anything else would happen. I felt like 3 or 4 more contractions so I decided to get up and see if they stopped once I started moving. So I got up and put together the food Ben needed for the day just in case I was in labor and put together his bag and timing the contractions. They were coming about 3 or 4 mins apart. So I called my mom who had gone back home on Tuesday and told her the contractions were coming strong and 3 or 4 mins apart and she should get on the next plane otherwise she may miss the birth then I told baby he/she better stay in until my mommy got here. After an hour I woke up hubby and we called Ben's nanny who never wakes up before 8am but Thank God she answered her cell at 5:30am and said she would come and stay with Ben until our family friend could come pick up Ben. I called the doctor on call line and when she called back I told I was going to head to the hospital she asked if I thought it was time or if I was going to labor a bit more at home. I told her that I live 45 min from the hospital so I was going to head there. Once the nanny arrived around 6:15am we jumped in the car and went to the hospital. At that time the contractions were like a 6/7n a 10 pain scale. Once I got in the car and sat down the contractions slowed down to about 10 min apart...oh no...was I in false labor...sigh...
Anyway, we got to the hospital and decided to walk around the hospital grounds...we did that and then got hubby some breakfast did some more walking then my mom arrived and I got something to eat...just a smoothie. All the time the contractions were like between 5-8 mins apart. Then at about 10:30 we decided to check in got in the room and settle by 11:30 was about 5 cm so I got out of bed,I asked them not to run an iv but the had to start the iv line, and I opted out of the epi, signed paper work got out of bed walked aroung come more...rocked bent over my ball at about half past 12 the contractions were 1-2 mins apart...so they wanted me to get back in bed to check me...but it was hard because the most comfortable position was standing up and I was at my 10 on the pain scale..I kept thinking I can't do this I need pain meds...and then my mom or hubby would say I could...hubby was surprising really helpful and encouraging...rubbing my back and walking the halls with me...and my mom was as always the best rubbing my back and helping me rock my hips...once I got back in bed and they check I was completely dilated so I couldn't get back out...they said I still had a little bit but the baby was down and doc could feel the head...this was to me the most intense part. I wanted to be standing up...I found it hard to focus through the contractions laying down for some reason...I would shut my eyes which was not helpful at all and they they said I could try pushing ( which according to a doula I probably started too early as I didn't feel the overwhelming desire to push) and they they were explaining how to push and I just couldn't focus. The doc I will say was amazing...really patient and nice...she told me I could scream if I wanted but it didn't help so my energy would be better spent focusing on pushing...sounds mean but what i needed to hear. Anyway, I did about 3 sets of bad pushing and then they decide to break the water bag...for some reason my water never breaks...once the bag was broken things progressed at lightening speed and with in 3 sets of pushing baby was out.
We were all so happy she had to be seen right away because she had pooped in the womb and so we were like great job and then we remembered we didn't know what baby was and the doc hadn't looked so the nurse was like ...oh we have a girl...lol...surprisingly I was happy about it...hubby was a bit disappointed at first but she has grown on him like I knew she would and she looks even more like him then Ben which is hard to believe.
That night in the hospital we had horrible storms and lost power some people are still without power...so I am happy I went into labor friday moring...
Ben has been doing well, he came to see us in the hospital and was like...who's that? lol but was super excited because he had been asking for me. We got home Sunday afternoon and our power came back Sunday night...Ben is excited still and wants to hold baby sister and keeps asking who's that...lol...the only thinkg he seemed worried about is when I breastfeed he keeps saying no...lol.
otherwise we are well and trying to get on some kind of schedule...thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.
I hope you all have speedy deliveries.
I will check back in a few days and see who else has had their little one and then will be moving on to the post partum site...I hope to see you all over there soon so we can continue our fit mommahood together
Kelley...
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CONGRATS Kelly, you were amazing! xox0
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mpederson- I look at my arms in EVERY picture of myself these days lol I swear they are getting pretty large & in charge, despite my efforts to stay active and do light weight lifting. My boobs however have stayed the same since the 1st trimester, they got a little swollen, maybe a C-cup and that was it, I was expecting GIGANTIC ta-ta's lol
kelly_m - CONGRATS!!! It sounds like you had a fairly smooth delivery, and I'm glad you delivered a healthy baby girl
I'm so jealous! I'm having a girl as well, and I can NOT wait until the big day
AFM- It's getting harder and harder to take walks lately, I'm getting a sharp pain under my belly (I'm guessing round ligament pain due to the baby's growth spurt and my stomach muscles accommodating her) so I've been sticking to the elliptical and the stationary bike for the most part. My only other complaint is this HEAT!! Lordy, it's going to be a heat index of 110 degrees today, phewww! I'll be glad once fall/autumn is here, it's not only my favorite season, but because baby girl will be here, and I can stop sweating so much and having thigh chaffing like the devil! lol0 -
<- got my 32 week ultrasound today & here's a 3d of baby Logan!
I got those 5lbs off. So am the same weight as I was a few weeks ago. I'm at a 38.8lb gain though, so I really want to lose 3.8lbs of that and then maintain until the end of my pregnancy.... Dr's happy with my weight loss, and my blood pressure is good too! =D Baby's measuring at 4lb 5oz so far and they said it's a perfect weight. He's got a lot of hair already too! =D Yay!0 -
Michelle – welcome! Even though you’re joining at the end, lol! You and I must be due around the same time so we can motivate each other to get back in shape, etc. 7 weeks is a tight deadline, hopefully you ordered the dress a little larger than usual or it’s a forgiving style!
yahyamommy – congratulations of your little one, the jaundice will be gone soon enough if it’s not already. I’m sure taking a pic with a little tan wouldn’t be so bad…
Jalyn – Hey, sounds like baby is pressing down on your cervix to trigger contractions as well as pushing out. The pushing happens to me a lot. Only a few contractions here (see below) it will be a race between us! Except I think they’ll let me go to the 14th or so (sigh). I kind of like it when it hurts to walk cause it means the baby is putting pressure down there. If you haven’t gone already I hope it happens soon for us both!
Brunettewife – glad your back pain is gone and your AFL is normal. Congratulations on the nursery and the extra cash! I missed the 300lb man comment… just wrong!
Helen – thanks! Been getting + and neg on the name so it’s a little funny. Congrats on a healthy checkup! Your L&D sounds nice, we don’t having a birthing pool so far as I know…
Emily – sounds like you’re really progressing along (grrr). If you’re still preggo wait for me! But definitely finish that hospital bag as you’re running out of time!
xosugarbabie – I love the new pic, it’s gorgeous! Hopefully they’ll keep and eye on your LO’s growth just in case. I have to admit, those 3Ds are amazing, DH and I are staring at the pics all the time. I am forcing veggies as well, really I just want fruit and carbs but trying to get my son to be a veggie lover! Walking hurts me too recently but I keep thinking it brings me closer to delivery so I keep trying it
misslouisianna – yay on your gain being in your belly, mine was in my thighs and hips forever and it sucked. The next few weeks will fly by!
Destiny – LOL my DH has been driving me nuts as well, mainly cause I want him to keep the home just so and finish up the honeydo list before the baby comes. Peanuts help with milk supply? I have been craving peanut butter recently. I bought some mother’s milk tea months ago but haven’t started drinking it yet (might soon since it is supposed to promote labor!)
Dragon - Sorry to hear about your frustrations at the clinic. It’s good that they are watching you so closely though. I also get irritated when medical professionals use “baby words” at work, lol
sas – Glad to hear from you and happy for DH starting his new job. It’s also excellent baby is doing well. Now get to walking and doing some squats, kegels, and pelvic thrusts to get ready for labor!
mpederson – Glad you’re feeling great, keeping active is going to be huge in preventing too much weight gain and losing it afterwards as you know. You also may stop gaining on your own, it seems like I did. I am watching my arms too, frantically doing my shoulder, bicep and tricep work!
Kelley – thanks so much for the story, you were amazing but I don’t think I’ll pass on epidural. Is there still the birth announcement thread? Should probably copy it there if you haven’t. Can’t wait to see pics of your beautiful family!
myiceisonfire – Beautiful pic! Congrats on the weight loss and healthy baby, I know you will do great!
AFM - Can't believe I've been off almost a week. Mainly been working on the nursery collecting baby stuff, doing laundry, etc. I have also been tired and sleeping a lot. Mostly done and ready except need to practice the car seat. Was hoping to have a July 4th baby but no dice. Had an appointment on Monday and finally got checked - was 50% effaced and 1cm, -2 station. It's kind of weird cause the baby keeps moving between 0 and -2 on my checks, wish he'd just stay there. My OB actually swept my membranes and I got cramping the whole day, convinced my DH to do the deed for once (he's worried about hurting the baby :grumble: ) and lost my mucus plug the next day, but other than some extra back pain and occasional cramps nothing since. Sigh. I'm due on Saturday and like the ring of 7/7 so I'm going to be going all out on the exercise and all other types of labor induction techniques by tomorrow night! My DH is so scared about having a stillbirth from him being overdue and I'm kind of freaked as well, especially about losing another week with my son! Between extra sleeping and eating I'm sure I've gained more but I WAS happy with my weight gain. We'll see how it is tomorrow!
Melissa
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Hi
Yay its Friday again! My weeks are flying by!
Melissa - You are doing great, and your weight gain is fantastic. I hope he wants to come tomorrow too! Sounds like you are nearly organised.
Kelley - Huge congrats on your little girl. Im not planning on an epidural but will see how it goes (Im not against it either). I love her name. We have chosen Hannah for a girl too (with 2 'n' s though). Not sure on middle name, maybe Elizabeth. Im a little worried by OH will be disappointed if its a girl but says he defo wont be though and Im pretty sure he will be more than happy as long as a healthy baby. Are you recovering ok?
Bru - hope your hubby got home ok and you enjoying the weekend? Let us know how your appointment goes.
mpederson - You are doing fantastic keeping up the swimming and Im sure you wont be going very slow! I feel like I have put on weight everywhere but most people say Im all bump (but they will hardly say Im all fat! lol).
AFM: I still have 2 weeks at work but only part time hours ( 4 days next week and 2.5 the week after). Im hoping to walk dogs each day and do 50 mins pilates 4/5 days per week. Ive struggled the last few weeks as I finish work at 5pm and walk dogs for an hour, then tidy and make supper etc and then feel too pooped to do my pilates. I tend to get an ache under my bump when walking now too - not sure if its because the dogs can sometimes pull a bit (they are only terriers though so not heavy dogs).
I went to the last anti natal class last night and quite nervous about the birth now! She talked about complications etc (and think it is best to be prepared but a little scary too!). One couple were asking how to opt for a C-section (no particular reason for it). I feel that would be worse though as its major surgery and prob have more possible complications?
Tomorrow Im meeting my friend and her 8 week baby for lunch and a walk round town (weather permitting). and tomorrow night my sister in law is having a few drinks for her birthday. I have no plans for Sunday except house work and visit my niece as she broke her leg on Wed and is in plaster from toe to bum cheek - she is only 3yr old!
Have a nice day
Helen
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Congrats Kelley!! You are much stronger than I! I know my pain tolerence, I'm getting the epidural, unless for some reason I've progressed farther than they thought and I miss the chance to get it. Congrats again!
AFM Hubby made it home at 1:30am Wed and leaves Mon. Almost a full week with him
Doc appt later this afternoon, if any news I'll post, if not, have a great weekend and 'see' ya Monday! 0 -
Melissa-It’s so exciting that your baby will be here any day now!! Good luck on your inducing techniques 0
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Kelley- Thanks so much for sharing your story. You are awesome!!! Hope you are recovering well and getting into a nice routine with little Hanah. And I hope Ben is adjusting to being a big brother.
Dragon- I'll have to look into that tea. The fenugreek has the same maple syrup effect. Sorry about your ordeal at the Dr. I'm assuming you had to switch Drs when you moved? That has got to be frustrating!
Emily- Congrats on your little boy! Can't wait to hear your story!
Sarah- So glad your hubby has a new job!
Helen- Wow your maternity ward sounds awesome! Before I had Olivia we went to a breastfeeding class and they made it sound really easy and that as long as you WANTED to bf then you could. But when I took Olivia to her first Dr appt at 2 wks she had lost weight (and at that point they want them back at their birth weight, at least my pediatrician does) so he told me that I needed to supplement with formula. And I definitely WANTED to bf so obviously there's more to it. And it was downhill from there LOL
Melissa- The lactation specialist I saw with Olivia said that the combination of peanuts and root beer together helps milk supply. I didn't notice much of a difference, but I've told other people about it and they saw an increase. Good luck with your home induction techniques! Definitely let us know if any of them work! Someone told me eating pineapple helped :laugh:
AFM- I worked an 8 hour shift for the first time in months yesterday. It was pretty rough, I don't know how I managed to work up until the day before Olivia was born, especially since I was about 30lbs heavier. But I got a lot of "You're due this month??? You're so tiny!" So that was nice, even if they were just being polite :laugh: Today Olivia woke up with a low grade fever that has been going on all day. Poor thing fell asleep on the floor in her room twice this morning. She's taking her nap now, and I can hear her whining and moving around on the monitor. I think she might be cutting her 2 yr molars. Hopefully if thats the problem she'll get them cut and done with before Sissy gets here. I can't imagine a newborn and a teething toddler. :noway:
My goal was to walk at least a mile everyday until baby arrives but I was so tired yesterday I didn't go. Instead I fell asleep on the couch around 8:30 :happy: My big goal for this weekend is to make some lactation cookies and get them in the freezer so they're all ready to go when I need them. I'm looking forward to spending a couple days with my grandma before she and my mom head up to Oregon. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Destiny
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Hey ladies checked in to see birth stories here. Congrats to new moms. My baby was due today and she 20 days old in my lap. Going to mommies board to know how to get babies in routine. Im really tired of just sleeping 2 hours at night and 2 hours mid day im afraid she will fall down from my lap while ill be dosing
About my weight i gained 9 kgs in pregnancy. After c section i could weigh in for days. For 1st two days i was on IVs then on liquid diet for next 2 days and last 3 days was given so much that i couldnt eat at one time. Anyways as soon as i was off the IVs and liquid diet i had pins and needles all over my body and within next 3 days i was definately more heavier than my last day of pregnancy with that bloating so i assume i was around 12kgs up. Anyways with all the herbal concoctions and feeding i lost most of it in next 4-5 days.
So last day of prgnancy i was 84 kgs and today im 80 kgs. I think im going slow as my baby was 3.25 kgs at birth. So any suggestions how to lose this weight?0 -
Helen – Thanks for the encouragement! You’re doing a great job with the walking, I say squeeze in Pilates when you can! I used to be one of those people that though a c section was better so I could avoid potential vaginal tearing, etc, but surgery is surgery so I agree with you. Hope your niece heals soon, poor little thing!
Brunettewife – so glad hubby could visit, hopefully your LO’s timing will coincide with his! I am with you on the epidural, even if the cramps were okay I’d be afraid for the delivery part in case I tear or something. Hoo ha pain is the worst!
xosugarbabie – Thanks!
Destiny – yay on the compliments you got. Hope Olivia feels better soon. It’s funny how we get tired so quickly towards the end, but keep pushing!
yahyamommy – You JUST had your little one! Don’t fret about losing weight yet! You have already done well but it will take weeks for the fluid shifts to kick in, not to mention actual fat loss. If you are breastfeeding just concentrate on doing that as well as you can and slowly incorporate walking.
AFM - so here's the deal. I tried the castor oil Friday night and Saturday am and got a few lousy contractions. However, the baby wasn't moving as much for the last 2 days so we decided to go to L&D to get him checked out. He looked great but they checked my cervix and no change! She swept my membranes again though, which left me with cramps that died down as the day went on.
I woke up this am, the hospital's due date (7/7 by US, 7/8 by LMP) depressed with only slight contractions. Decided to do one of my crazy circuit workouts since the baby looked good even though DH said take it easy. I'm in the middle of trying to impress the non-preggos in the gym with my plank twists when suddenly - POP!!! MY WATER BROKE! It was quite a gush of fluid and unmistakable, had to hobble to the bathroom and then home after doing some clean up. Felt bad ditching my workout actually, and still have nagging guilt but apparently anything beyond walking might compromise the remaining fluid and the cord. I guess they usually make you go right in but I asked my colleague yesterday and she said since I'm GBS negative I could wait 8 hours or so for labor. So here I am having contractions that hurt but still allow me to surf the net and pack my bag. My parents are coming and I will see my LO by tomorrow! Will update my story later!0 -
Kelley: Congrats on your little girl!! I'm so happy for you and proud of you for doing it without any meds.
Melissa: Any news yet?
AFM: Our son, Tayt Jefferson Wade (6lbs 14oz, 19 inches long) arrived on Friday, July 6th. I had been having off and on contractions for 3 weeks and was pretty much debilitated with intense nerve pain the last week before he was born, so the doctor suggested I be induced early. It's a blessing we did. Tayt was not tolerating my weak contractions well at all, let alone the ones after the pitocin. On the 5th, DH checked me into the hospital at 10:00 at night and they gave me something to soften my cervix. My contractions got a lot more intense then, of course, and I labored all night and all morning. Finally after 12 hours, I was still only at a 2 (what!?) and the doctor came in and broke my water. It was full of meconium. Tayt's heart rate would drop every time I had a contraction (on pitocin or not), so we had to get him out via c-section. I hated it. The doctor told me I needed one and I burst out in tears. I wanted Tayt to be safe, but I was so scared of being cut. I'd never had surgery before. The drugs they gave me made me shake violently and I couldn't feel anything from my boobs down. My hands even went numb. The worst part was not being able to move my body freely. It made me so grateful to be healthy and to have use of my limbs on a daily basis. Long story short, I'm sore ALL over and exhausted, but I'm happy. Tayt is beautiful -a little carbon copy of daddy- and he's breast feeding well. He's still learning. Sometimes he'll latch on right away, and other times it takes 40 minutes and both of us are in tears, but we always get there in the end. I refuse to give up. I know it's best for him and best for me, so I won't supplement.
Last night was our first night at home. What a mess. It's like a bomb went off in our living room. Diapers and blankets and clothes...it's insane what one tiny baby can do to your life.
Being home is good, but harder. I didn't know how I was going to get into bed, for one, since it's high and I couldn't sleep on the couch and get off by my own. I think I'm running on 3 hours of sleep right now. I can't do anything by myself, really. What a blessing the nursery was at the hospital!! I wish I would have stayed one more night. I miss it! But DH has been amazing. He built me a stepping stool to get into bed. He has to help me off and on the toilet, off and on the couch. He has to change all the diapers because I can't bend over. It's a mess, but we're home and I get a little better each day. I always overdo it and pay the consequences in the evening with pain and muscle aches/spasms. Well, it's time for Tayt's feeding. I better go start the process of waking him up.
Congrats to you other moms that have delivered! And good luck to those of you that are close! It's an amazing thing to look at your baby for the first time.
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Jaylyn...yeah on your little guy. It sounds like labor and delivery was quite the roller coaster but all that matters is you and Tayt are healthy. Definitely take it easy so you heal. I too feel like super woman and try to do things all day and ended up ripping my sticthes from my tear...so let hubby and anyone else that can help. Great attitude on the breastfeeding...I am there with you... Sometimes it seems to last forever rather than the the 15-20 mins they say. Do you have tricks for waking the little guy up...Hanah is impossible to wake up.
Melissa - ok...so it's not funny but I have to admit hearing your water broke at the gym made me laugh. I guess you were determined. Hopefully by now you have had your little guy. Hope you are resting. I hope the padres made it in time to share the moment and all is well.
For others hang in there and enjoy the last few weeks or days. I would definitely say walk if you can but I know that can be too much some days.
AFM - Hanah and I are doing well. We had her one week appt today and she is back at birth weight plus 1 oz...so great news. Breastfeeding is still touch and go so I will be contacting a lactation consultant tomorrow. Also, we have decided to change the spelling of her name so I have to get that taken care of soon because we have a wedding in the beginning of August and I will need to get her a passport...sigh so much to do. Otherwise, I am recovering well and Ben is doing awesome wanting to hold his sister all the time. Hubby is really stepping in and my mom comes back tomorrow for a few days...yippy. Still not getting the kind of sleep I want...maybe 6 hours spread out through out the day but it's amazing how your body will do what it needs to in order to fuction. Alright the little one is stirring...have a great week ladies.
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WOW congrats Jalyn xoxox0
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Melissa- OMG! I can't believe how amazingly dedicated you are to your workouts!!! I hope you had a smooth labor, and I can't wait to hear your story!
Jalyn- Congrats on your little man! Sounds like a whirlwind labor and delivery. Hope your family is adjusting to being home and getting on a routine. I hear you on missing the nursing staff. When Olivia was born she had some issues so we had to stay in the hospital for almost a week. At the time I hated it and wanted to be home but shortly after we got home I was grateful that I had a few extra days to catch up on sleep and have extra help. Take it easy and make sure you accept help from anyone who offers it!!!
Kelley- Glad that you and your little one are doing well! Its nice to hear that Ben loves being a big brother, gives me hope for Olivia! LOL! Hope you can get some rest. Has your hubby taken any time off work to help out? Do you know who to contact about the mommy board?
AFM- No change at my Dr appt yesterday. Still dilated 2 cm. Not feeling many contractions. For the most part I'm feeling ok. I'm still trying to walk everyday, but that's when I feel the most crampy. We got the new baby's crib, we just need to put it together. My due date is 2 weeks away!! Ahhh I'm so not ready. I go back and forth between thinking she'll come early and thinking I'll go past my due date. Also, I guess my mom isn't interested in being around when she's born. My SIL in OR had a baby boy on Saturday so my Mom headed up there this morning until the 21st. I knew this trip was coming, and in my mind I was really just counting on my Dad to help out with Olivia if baby comes before she gets back. But yesterday she told me that the day after she gets back from OR she AND my Dad are taking my niece to Disneyland until the 25th. My sister (the niece's mom) will be here while they're gone so she'll be able to help with Olivia. Maybe I'm just being a baby, but I'm kinda hurt that this birth seems to be the last thing my mom is concerned with.
Well Miss Olivia is waking up and we have 2 big boxes of hand me downs from her cousin to go through! Hope you all have a great week!
Destiny
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Congrats to you Jalyn, so sorry you had to go through a c-section and the meds made you feel that way, but seriously, congrats on your little one! All that matters is that you are both healthy and home
Melissa, I hope everything has gone smoothly for you. I had to quit the gym and my workouts per doc (thanks to my cerclage). But if I was to keep at it, I'm sure mine would break during Zumba! Hope to hear an update from you soon!
AFM: I had a wonderful 5days with DH. It was really hard on us both when he had to leave. The next time he will see me is from the side of the hospital bed
But that also means our LO will be here!! I'm nervous that he won't make the delivery in time (4-5hr drive away) but my mom will be with me. ANd if she isn't for any reason, his mom will be for sure. I'm also nervous about being a single parent for the first few months. Nick only gets to stay for the first week, then he's back to work and I'm here by myself. I do have family close by, but I can't really call them for a 2am feeding, ya know? It looks like when the first of the year is here, we're moving up to Nick til his job is done. We just gotta find somewhere that will allow dogs as we have no one who can take them and I refused to get rid of them, they are my family. Doc appt last week went well, everything is normal, though she measured a week ahead, but that's the only change. They said the cerclage will come out at 36wks, which is next week, but since she measured at 35wks last week, they scheduled my appt with the doc that will take out the stitch this week. Maybe it was their mistake and this week is a normal check up, maybe they'll take it out this week anyway. Either way, I'm on weekly visits. 5weeks til my due date 0 -
So many birth stories in the last week, I love it! Congrats to all you wonderful ladies
Not much to report from this side of the pond - we may get to see a glimpse of some sunshine today so I'm going to try and get a walk in if my bladder allows me to be away from a toilet for more than 10 minutes!
Woke up with a sore throat the last 3 days but it's worn off as the day progresses so I'm hoping it doesn't come to much more than that.
A few braxton hicks contractions here and there but nothing to complain about. (Usually after I've eaten, is this normal?!)
Have a great hump day ladies and once again, congrats to all those that now have babies on the 'outside'!
Sarah xox
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Happy Wednesday everyone!
I had an appointment this morning, my weight settled back down to normal (thank goodness!) so the doctor was pleased with that. She also said that everything with the baby looks healthy and she's going to keep the due date of Sept 7th. So all in all it was a good/normal appointment.
I hope everyone is feeling great!
Jenalee- 30.5 weeks, up 24 pounds.0 -
Has anyone seen the movie What to Expect When You're Expecting? It got moved to our cheap theater now, so I can watch it for $3. Wondering if it's any good though. ...
I lost those 5lbs i gained from subway, just to gain them all back from being naughty and eating almost a whole family size bag of doritos, I'm down 1lb... so 4 more lbs to go to get back to where i was. Which will be hard since baby's starting to gain more and more weight lately... I bought flavored water yesterday, grape, lemon, and peach.... Tap water about a week ago started to smell and taste funny to me. So now I have to go with flavored if I want to drink any... Also, today I'm going to get some protein powder. Everyone's talking about how great it is, and even though i'm not into "trends" this is something healthy and it's hard for me to get my protein in, so I'll give it a try.
I've been craving sweets, so yesterday I decided not to buy junkfood and buy a lot of fruit (natural sweetness), i got about 10 peaches, 10 plums, and 4 kiwis!... i could seriously eat 5 peaches in one day i like them so much lately! At least it's a good craving though right?
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Birth story time!
We went to L&D around 7 (5 hours after my water broke in the gym for those that missed the first part of the story) cause the contractions that started at 2:30 became every 2-3min and very painful. They admitted me and guessed I was 2-3cm by speculum exam but the contractions were way frequent and within 2hours or so I was 5cm and getting an epidural. Around this time, Rhody's heart rate slowed on the monitor and people ran in to reposition me. This happened again about 2 hours later and I was already 9cm (my contractions were really frequent!), but then it happened again, the last one I was on all fours with no improvement. So they rushed me to the OR in a crowd of people with me still on hands and knees and giving me oxygen and nitroglycerin. My parents and DH were freaking out, my parents had just stepped out for the cervical check and here they saw people running past them me to the OR and the overhead operator announcing code "C".
It looked like his heartrate was improving as we got to the OR suite and just as they were saying if if happened again they'd section med and I was telling them I didn't want to take chances the heart rate went very low and stayed there. There wasn't time for DH to even change into his scrubs, the anesthesiologist converted me into a spinal block, they didn't have time to prep me, just splashed betadine on my stomach, ordered some antibiotics and had the baby out in 3 minutes! When DH came in my organs were out and he almost passed out, lol. There was a tight cord around his neck and he required oxygen and stimulation to breathe. It was terrifying listening for his cry on the other side of the curtain for a full minute so when I heard it I burst into tears. It was funny that they apologized for all the drama afterwards, since we all know I'm an ER doc I was able to joke about it. The plus side of the operation is they looked at my ovaries and they are good and they said I have very little abdominal body fat - lol, who needs calipers? Rhody is just perfect though, 8lbs and 21 inches and strong! DH is obsessed with him (as am I!) and it's too cute!
Jalyn you and I were so similar, I also had the uncontrollable shaking after the operation and was freaked out by the paralysis and lack of sensation and am sleep deprived. I was happy though that I ambulated quickly, my pain had been controlled by an abdominal binder and motrin, and I was able to leave the hospital a day early. Today is the first day home and we are enjoying it despite the 2-3hr breastfeeding that, like Jalyn, is hit or miss and very frustrating at times. Little bugger just wants to sleep! My milk came in overnight so I'm looking like Pamela Anderson, lol. I am also having pain getting onto the high bed so I think I will steal the stool idea.
Jalyn, love your little one's pic, congratulations! Don't weigh yourself, I regret doing so this am. I am saturated with fluid after getting 5L in the hospital and see it all over...
Will catch up with you all later, gotta feed some more!0 -
Hey ladies! Sorry, I don’t have long so won’t get to everyone, but I hope that you are all doing well!
Kelley – Congrats on Hanah!! And go you for not getting the epi!! I’m so glad Ben is doing well with his new baby sister! How’s the breastfeeding going?
Jayln – Congrats on Tayt! Sounds like you had a bit of a scary labor, but I’m glad to hear that you are both doing well. How are you feeling? Is the breastfeeding getting better?
Melissa – Congrats on Rhody! Wow, you had a scary labor as well! So glad to hear you and Rhody are doing well. Lol at you looking like Pamela Anderson!!
AFM – Oliver Henry arrived July 5th at 10.59am, weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 19 3/4inches long!
I woke at 6am on Tuesday with contractions, but they were kinda random. They would start getting more regular and frequent, then would taper off again. I barely slept Tuesday night, and on Wednesday they let up for a few hours for me to take a little nap! Around 6pm on Wednesday they started getting regular and consistent. I labored at home as long as I could, then we headed to the hospital. We got there at 7am and they checked me and I was 4-5cm and 90% effaced. I did really well with just breathing through my contractions, but still decided to get the epi! After a bag of IV fluids I got my epi, and then shortly after the midwife came and checked me and I was already at 8cm and she broke my water. I don’t think it was even 30 minutes later that I felt crazy pressure and knew it was time for baby! The nurse checked me and baby’s head was right there, but then I had to wait for the midwife to arrive before I could push! I pushed for less than 5 minutes, and 8 pushes and a 2nd degree tear later, Oliver entered the world! He came out pretty purple and had a hard time transitioning and had some respiratory distress and retractions. I was waiting for a big cry, but all we got was a weak cry and some grunting. They took him across the room to work on him, and called down the peds team. I got to hold him for a couple of minutes before they took him to the special care nursery for them to check him out. Once my epi wore off and they moved me into recovery I was finally able to go and see my baby boy. He was in the special care nursery for about 5/6 hours until his breathing worked itself out and he was able to come and room with me. He's an awesome baby though and is as content as can be and only cries if I don't get my boob out fast enough! lol!
Jack is an awesome big brother and he LOVES his little brother! He is so sweet with him! If Oliver cries Jack will go over and gently pat his head and say "It's ok little brother, don't cry, it's ok" SO adorable!!!! We couldn’t decide whether to call the baby Oliver Henry, or Henry Oliver, so we let Jack decide and he picked Oliver!
Recovery this time has been so much easier than it was with Jack thank goodness! With Jack I was in so much pain and could barely get up and move, whereas this time I was up and moving around within a couple of hours with just a little discomfort really. DF had to go back to work on Monday, so it’s just been me and the boys and we’ve been doing really well, although I’m pretty exhausted!!!
Well I’d better go and get a little bit of sleep before little one wakes up to be fed again!
Take care ladies and I'll check in soon!0 -
Getting really nervous now reading all your birth stories well done ladies, really, well done.
Helen are you having an Epidural? It's definitely more common in the States don't you think? I'm aiming for the whole natural affair but I'm not ruling anything out!!
Well ladies, I knew I said I wasn't going to but I stepped on the scales this morning as I figured out I'm classed as 'full term' now. To my delight I am up 35lbs (I was figuring I'd be WAY over 40 at least!) so it's kinda spurred me on to staying healthy for the duration of the pregnancy.
The sun is finally shining her in Nottingham today so I'm determined to get out and about in it! Rain again tomorrow
Have a great Thursday ladies xox0 -
Morning everyone
Melissa - Congrats on your little gorgeous boy. Glad everything went well in the end. I love how your waters broke in the gym - there is dedication for you!
Jaylyn - Congrtas to you too - Glad you are doing well too and hope you recover quickly. Is feeding getting any easier?
Emily - Sounds like once you got to the hospital it was pretty quick. Glad Oliver doing ok and Jack sounds adorable!
Myice - I havent seen the film but my pregnant friend watched it and she said I should watch it as it scared her. I didnt ask her too much but she said lasy in film had complications etc. I think its a comedy though? so should be too bad surely....?
Sugar - glad you appointment went well - your weigh gain is fab. Keep it up.
Kellie - you said you were changing the spelling of Hanah name - is it still 'Hanah' like this? or is that the bit you changed? I noticed as we are going for Hannah (if its a girl but with 2 'n's)
Sarah - Im getting nervous too. I have a week left at work. Im not planning on having an epi but I havent a clue how much pain I will be in so not ruling it out. Its not that common here - there are 2 hospitals near me (one 15 mins away that I will go to and one 30 mins away, the 30 min away one which is the bigger hospital doesnt do Epi's at all - they do a spinal block if you were having a cseaction but dont do Epi/spinal for Vagina birth - I guess if you really want one here you have to make sure hospital does it).
Well done on your weigh gain, esp as you thought it was going to be more. Yep its sunny up North too - my Oh is baling grass today/tomoz so hoping weather stays fine.
AFM: Not much happening here, my bump is defo growing and feels quite solid. Im not that comfy at work as when I lean forward to my computer a feel like I squash my bump and it squashing my ribs! I finish a week on Friday and only working mornings from now on so not bad at all.
Im off for a pedi this afternoon and will walk dogs and do some housework. My OH will be working until dark as the weather has been awful lately and he really needs to bale the grass or we will have hungry cows this winter!
Best get started at work as its 9.02am! Catch you later.
Helen
35 + 3
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Wow!!!!! Thanks for sharing everyone! Of course I'm starting my work day off by checking mfp instead of just working and everytime I read a birth story I get a bit weepy. Good thing no one can see me at my desk. Each birth story makes me more nervous and more excited at the same time but knowing you ladies came out all right in the end and have your beautiful babies in your arms makes me feel more confident. All of a sudden I find myself super pumped up now! :happy:
Helen/Sas - I think i'm in the same boat as you......i'm going in with the intention of not having the epi but I won't beat myself up if I change my mind. I just really want to give myself the chance to have that experience. I've been getting all sorts of unsolicited advice and/or critism from my girlfriends on this subject and I think I'll just have to ignore them and experience this for myself.
I've been feeling fantastic up until this last week. My pelvic area aches sooooo bad. right up in the inside where my legs attach to my torso just aches constantly. I've been walking my dog in the morning when my legs are fresh but even this morning I was waddling down the street at an excrutiatingly slow pace. Pretty sure the dog rolled his eyes at me several times. After work I'm even worse. Surprisingly though, I loosen right up when I hit the pool for swim club. I could barely get in the pool on Tuesday but by the time I was done I was cruising and even swam an extra half a km more than normal. I was totally wiped after but i could move my legs and hips freely again. This might be a long summer!
Have a great day ladies!
Melissa 33 weeks
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Had my ob appt today. Wasn't what I was expecting though. Well, here goes:
She said everything looked good weight/blood pressure wise. Yay!... BUT, because something as simple as walking into Walmart makes my blood pressure go up she said I'm not being put on bedrest, but I need to do as little movement as possible. Pretty much one step above bedrest. I asked her about baby yoga, and she said not even to do that. Pretty much just sit on my butt, read a book, watch tv, and get up whenever my 2yr old or I need something, I can still cook dinner etc. But she doesn't want me up unless need be. If I go to Walmart she even wants me to use one of those carts you drive around (lol, gunnu have to make hubby start shopping because I don't drive one of those)...
We talked about vbac, and I have a 30-40% chance of something going wrong and ending up needed a c-section half way through pushing... So we decided, a week before my due date, we're doing a scheduled c-section... I guess in the end this is a better choice. Safer for me and baby, hubby will know what day so he wont be out of state working if I were to go in labor, etc.
On the bright side, I get to see Logan 1 weeks sooner! Only a little over 5 1/2 weeks to go now. Someone will call in 3-5 days to let me know what days and times are available. ... Well that's the update. I'm a little nervous, but I guess I can't be more prepared than knowing the exactly day/time I'll have my baby, right
... Also, hubby and I went to go see What to Expect When You're Expecting in theaters today... It wasn't what I expected LOL I mean, it's nothing like the book. It is a comedy though. I teared up a few times, two main pregnancy complications that I remember are the things that made me tear up. But in the end, the movie turned out okay. I don't know if I would have wanted to spend money on it at the theater, but we went to the $3 theater, so that was worth it. I didn't feel like waiting til it was in redbox =P0 -
Melissa- Congrats on your little guy! Sounds like an intense experience but I'm glad that you seem to be recovering well and your little guy is doing good too. How's BFing going?
Emily- Congrats to you as well! Sounds like a fast delivery for you! Olivia had similar breathing issues when she was born. Glad that you are both home now and doing well? And so glad that Jack is being a great big brother. I'm sure that makes things easier since your hubby is back at work.
MPederson- I feel ya on the pelvic achy-ness. Sometimes it all day long, and other times its just when I'm trying to walk.
Sabrina- Glad that everything went good at your last appt! How far along were you when you were put on bed rest last time?
AFM- I'm finally starting to feel a little more prepared for baby. Since hubby has been slacking on helping me set up the nursery I decided to do most of it myself, including moving around some furniture. I figured the worst that could happen is that I would go into labor :laugh: But no such luck. I got all our baby clothes out and put away, and got the bassinet set up in my bedroom. I think all that's left is setting up the crib, which isn't a big priority since she'll be in our bedroom for a while, but we have it and I don't like looking at the box when I could be looking at the crib. Plus Olivia is convinced that the mattress is a trampoline! I think I can do it by myself, but the only time I really have is during Olivia's nap and I'm not sure I can finish it all during that hour and a half.
Last night I was walking with my Dad (we usually walk our dogs together) and he said "So since Olivia's around this time, your hubby isn't going to be able to stay the night at the hospital with you, right?" That was kind of a blow, since I assumed that he would be keeping her if I went into labor before my sister got here. So I dreamed last night that I went into labor and I was at the hospital by myself, came home and was all alone there too. I woke up with mixed feelings, partly excited "Maybe this is a sign I'll go into labor soon!" and partly sad because it could very easily be what happens. But I'm trying to accept the whole mess. The only important thing is that we have a healthy baby, right? Hope you all have a great weekend!
Destiny
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Sabrina- Glad that everything went good at your last appt! How far along were you when you were put on bed rest last time?
I was put on bedrest at 29weeks because my bp was up, and then was taking off of it for a week, bp went back up so at 31 weeks i as put on bedrest in the hospital until i had to deliver emergency c-section at 32 1/2 weeks.... I'm 33 1/2 weeks now so looks like I'm doing better this pregnancy than the last one =D
Also, when I set up the crib by myself this time (a simple one from Walmart) it took at least 2hrs!... My little guy is 2yrs old and I'm not sure if hubby will stay the night with me at the hospital or not this time. Kinda of in the same boat as you are with that. I'll end up having a scheduled c-section a week before my due date now, so I guess I'll probably be too drugged up to care either way though =P lol0 -
Morning ladies,
Just a quick question - for the last week my itchy scalp has been ruling my life! I've not changed my shampoo or done anything different yet my scalp is unbelievable itchy 24/7 even waking me up in the night! Is it normal / hormonal? I'm 38 weeks tomorrow. Any advice would be appreciated xx0 -
Sarah - my friend is 38 weeks and having same problem but itching all over and driving her nuts! She has gone to cuedoc today and they have taken bloods and will prescribe her something. I will let you know what they say hers is from (if they can pinpoint anything). I imagine it is very annoying!
Im tired today as went to a friends last night for chinese takeaway but didnt get home until 1am. Im not doing much though - just pottered in garden and tidied round. My friend has lent me Davina Pre natal workout so gonna have a go at that I think.
Catch you all later x0 -
Hi Ladies,
Melissa - congrats on little Rhody...he is adorable...wow on the birth story so glad you are both ok and that you and DH are enjoying your new bundle of Joy.
Amanda - congrats on Olivier...and Jack being an awesome big brother. I wonder what it is about the toddlers patting the baby's head? I always have to tell Ben not to touch Hanah's eyes and head...he wants to grab her hand and leg as well but I figure that is ok as long as he is gently. Super impressed that you are home alone with the two boys. I would be so exhausted. My hubby works from home 2 days a week and then has one day a week off for 6 weeks...we broke up his paternity leave. Plus I have the nanny who helps out about 10 hrs a week so I can get some extra sleep. Seriously if it was just Ben and Hanah and I ...I am sure I would make it as we have had a few days with just the 3 of us but still. BF has been a challenge as Hanah is a bit tongue tied so that along with the first two weeks of nipple soreness has not been nice. I have been doing tons of research and have been to Lactation consultants as well as to her Ped twice...anyway we are still plugging away and trying to go with BF. the good news is she is gaining weight at an amazing pace.
Helen- I changed the name to Hanah...with just the one -n...I had a phonectically incorrect spelling before that people just couldn't get so we changer her name legally on Thursday.
AFM...other than the breastfeeding things are going well. I am slowly adjusting to being home with 2 kids and a hubby and not having as much time as I am used to. The good news is at the moment the kids nap around the sametime so I get at least an hour of quiet time. In a few weeks we had for vacation with the family and then the hubby goes back to work so I am really hoping to have both kids on some kind of schedule by then. At the moment hanah sleeps about 3 hour or 3.5 hr increments at night and in the evening. In the mornings after 9 she up more than she is awake but as long as I am holding her or she can hear my voice in her swing she is ok for the most part.
Wishing all you mommas a happy and safe delivery.0
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