January 2015 Due Dates
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I pretty much have everything... just need to sort/organize and such. There's a few things like a baby bag and rock n' play on my xmas list, but other than that I'm pretty much good to go. Baby will be going in our room for at least the first 8 weeks. Then we'll have to rethink the rooming situation, since she'll have to share with my other daughter. I'll cross that bridge when I get there, lol.
I'm pretty much just in survival mode right now, haha. So much chaos going on right now!0 -
36wks!! Had my group b test today and did a cervical check. I'm at 2cm and 80% effaced. I'm like Ummm, baby before Christmas Maybe?!? I'm due Jan 5th and curious if this will be a January baby or December baby. Eeek. I've been feeling a lot of pressure and contractions lately. Also got my Tdap shot yesterday and my arm is so sore today. Ugh.0
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I am so far behind for getting his stuff ready! Haha. And I am starting to notice that I get sore way more easily as I am doing things so getting the rest of what I want done, actually done, might take more work than I thought. I want to deep clean my kitchen and reorganize everything! We have no space right now for bottles and/or baby supplies in our kitchen but we will make it work. I wonder if you will have a December baby! That would be cool, but so would a January baby! haha. I am 33 weeks and have a growth scan today. They are worried about him getting too big due to GD so fingers crossed! She mentioned induction at the last appointment, so I will ask her today about that and if we are too early to talk about dates or if we just will wait and see.0
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alexluevano1988 wrote: »I had my daughter at 35 weeks & didn't have my bags packed yet! I'm 32 weeks & packed everything today! I packed 2 outfits for the baby, & got the diaper bag put together. For myself, I'll bring an outfit. No flat iron or makeup needed lol. I could barely get the strength to get up to use the bathroom. I need to pack my daughter's stuff since she will be staying with family while we're at the hospital.
With your daughter, was there any indication that you would go early? Any reasoning behind it, or did it just happen naturally?
I made quite a list of things I want to bring with me to the hospital. I got some it of it packed, still working on it. I actually had to order a pack of newborn onesies because I only had ONE newborn outfit , and one newborn sleeper. I'm giving her my baby blanket that I still sleep with, so I want her to have that in the hospital.
And, stupid stuff like I want blow pops while I'm in labor, the ipad for music, fuzzy socks because they make me comfy, a robe, a head band, etc. We're an hour from the hospital so I want to bring anything I think I might want since it won't be like someone can just run home and grab the headband I want. lol
So, I think I was right last week when I said that I thought she was turning to go head-down. I just felt a kick right up under my boobs, which I've never felt any movement up there until now. I go to the doctor tomorrow, so she'll be able to tell me if that's the case or not!
Yes, I had surgery at 5 months pregnant to remove my gallbladder. I was in the hospital in April for a few weeks & was back home for less than a week before my water broke in May. I should've gotten stuff ready then, but I was so preoccupied with my finals.
I only have 1 newborn outfit & size 1 diapers. I need to grab a pack of newborn sleepers & newborn diapers! We live about 45mins from the hospital so I better pack more stuff!
Looks like you are getting everything ready!
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Let the countdown begin! I'm nervous about having my tubal ligation the day after I deliver. I'm scared of the pain! But i had my gallbladder removed at 5 months pregnant with my 1st & my appendix removed 2 weeks post partum. I don't know why I'm being a baby about the pain! I just know how much delivery hurts & I'm dreading it. I was much happier the first time around! Lol0
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I think no matter how many times you have surgery, it is still scary! Good luck! I hope we all stay friends on here after babies arrive. I can't believe how quickly it is coming up!0
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That's very true! And yes, I'd love the mommy support! Everyone send me a friend request if we aren't already friends!0
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Sooo I go to walmart today for super Kotex for after delivery. I'm standing there for a while trying to decide what to buy, and I hear some teenage boys messing around and asking random people for help finding random items. So, they come up to me as I'm looking at all the pads and they say, "excuse me ma'am, do you know where the cotton balls are?" And I go, "umm, I'm sure they're around here somewhere, but while you're here could you help me pick out some gigantic pads?? I need super long, gigantic pads cuz I'm about to have a baby and some nasty stuff happens after that."
They ran off laughing. Hahaha. Silly boys thought I'd be embarrassed cuz I was shopping for pads. Hahahahaha
I was in rare form today. I think my hormones are revving up! I have like 4 zits this evening that weren't there this morning, and I was burning up at work when usually I have a heater running all day. I put people from corporate in their place on two totally separate conference calls when normally I don't say anything on calls because I really don't give a crap. I have 6 work days left!!
Overall, it was a good day. Lol0 -
Sooo I go to walmart today for super Kotex for after delivery. I'm standing there for a while trying to decide what to buy, and I hear some teenage boys messing around and asking random people for help finding random items. So, they come up to me as I'm looking at all the pads and they say, "excuse me ma'am, do you know where the cotton balls are?" And I go, "umm, I'm sure they're around here somewhere, but while you're here could you help me pick out some gigantic pads?? I need super long, gigantic pads cuz I'm about to have a baby and some nasty stuff happens after that." They ran off laughing. Hahaha. Silly boys thought I'd be embarrassed cuz I was shopping for pads. Hahahahaha
I was in rare form today. I think my hormones are revving up! I have like 4 zits this evening that weren't there this morning, and I was burning up at work when usually I have a heater running all day. I put people from corporate in their place on two totally separate conference calls when normally I don't say anything on calls because I really don't give a crap. I have 6 work days left!!
Overall, it was a good day. Lol
LOL, that's awesome.0 -
Sooo I go to walmart today for super Kotex for after delivery. I'm standing there for a while trying to decide what to buy, and I hear some teenage boys messing around and asking random people for help finding random items. So, they come up to me as I'm looking at all the pads and they say, "excuse me ma'am, do you know where the cotton balls are?" And I go, "umm, I'm sure they're around here somewhere, but while you're here could you help me pick out some gigantic pads?? I need super long, gigantic pads cuz I'm about to have a baby and some nasty stuff happens after that." They ran off laughing. Hahaha. Silly boys thought I'd be embarrassed cuz I was shopping for pads. Hahahahaha
I was in rare form today. I think my hormones are revving up! I have like 4 zits this evening that weren't there this morning, and I was burning up at work when usually I have a heater running all day. I put people from corporate in their place on two totally separate conference calls when normally I don't say anything on calls because I really don't give a crap. I have 6 work days left!!
Overall, it was a good day. Lol
^i agree with above. Awesome!
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Welp I lied when I said I was ready! I'm dilated to 1+cm & lost my mucus plug. I'm in labor & delivery. My blood pressure is high & I'm having contractions. Luckily baby looks good. 2 of my veins blew so my arms are ridiculously sore. I'm getting meds to stop the contractions & steroid shots for baby's lungs. They gave me the meds with my last pregnancy which delayed delivery for about a week. And I didn't even bring my bag of stuff! Gotta make hubby bring me my toothbrush tomorrow. Lol. Can't shower or do my hair with this IV in so that's less to worry about. I forgot how much being hooked up to a thousand different things sucks lol. I'll keep y'all updated!0
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Oh no!! I hope everything turns out ok! Try to get some rest!0
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Sooo I go to walmart today for super Kotex for after delivery. I'm standing there for a while trying to decide what to buy, and I hear some teenage boys messing around and asking random people for help finding random items. So, they come up to me as I'm looking at all the pads and they say, "excuse me ma'am, do you know where the cotton balls are?" And I go, "umm, I'm sure they're around here somewhere, but while you're here could you help me pick out some gigantic pads?? I need super long, gigantic pads cuz I'm about to have a baby and some nasty stuff happens after that." They ran off laughing. Hahaha. Silly boys thought I'd be embarrassed cuz I was shopping for pads. Hahahahaha
I was in rare form today. I think my hormones are revving up! I have like 4 zits this evening that weren't there this morning, and I was burning up at work when usually I have a heater running all day. I put people from corporate in their place on two totally separate conference calls when normally I don't say anything on calls because I really don't give a crap. I have 6 work days left!!
Overall, it was a good day. Lol
You just made my day! Today is my last day at work...! Ahhhh! This is getting real!!!0 -
Thanks ladies! I'm home now resting. I'm dilated to 2cm & have mild preeclampsia. Luckily I see the high risk dr on Tuesday. If my water doesn't break, I'll be delivering around Christmas. Baby Ben got his steroid shots for his lungs & is good to go. I'm super swollen. I gained over 10lbs in the hospital, but I think it's all water weight. I feel like a squishy tomato! Lol.
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alexluevano1988 wrote: »Thanks ladies! I'm home now resting. I'm dilated to 2cm & have mild preeclampsia. Luckily I see the high risk dr on Tuesday. If my water doesn't break, I'll be delivering around Christmas. Baby Ben got his steroid shots for his lungs & is good to go. I'm super swollen. I gained over 10lbs in the hospital, but I think it's all water weight. I feel like a squishy tomato! Lol.
You ladies stay fabulous & keep up good work
Yeah, that's probably from the IV fluids. I would just not count that weight, lol. It'll probably go down too now that you're not in the hospital.
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alexluevano1988 wrote: »Thanks ladies! I'm home now resting. I'm dilated to 2cm & have mild preeclampsia. Luckily I see the high risk dr on Tuesday. If my water doesn't break, I'll be delivering around Christmas. Baby Ben got his steroid shots for his lungs & is good to go. I'm super swollen. I gained over 10lbs in the hospital, but I think it's all water weight. I feel like a squishy tomato! Lol.
You ladies stay fabulous & keep up good work
You really are a trooper-so upbeat! Glad you're home. Get lots of rest!
35 weeks today!
I spent a lot of time in the nursery today. I'm using the bassinet my sister had for my niece 9 years ago, so I took it apart and washed everything. I also have a gently used pack n play I wiped down, and I sorted through and washed all the bottles, binkies, breast milk storage containers, rattles, teethers, and anything else I could run through the dishwasher, along with some other cleaning and organizing.
Yesterday I was a little worried. Not too bad, my instinct didn't say something was wrong, but I barely felt the baby move from 1pm Friday when she was kicking the crap out of me, until 6pm Saturday. Even after eating a snack and laying down, she wasn't moving much. Finally when we were driving home from my parents she started moving around and pretty much hasn't stopped all day today. I feel like she's shifted positions again and is kinda laying across me again. What are you guys feeling at this point? Does it ever seem like baby takes rest days? Lol.
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What are you guys feeling at this point? Does it ever seem like baby takes rest days? Lol.
I think what you feel depends on where your placenta is positioned. I had an ultrasound last Thursday and the tech told me I have an anterior placenta and that I probably wasn't even feeling all of her movements. I'm pretty sure it was the same with my older daughter too.
I mostly get jabs and shifting movements. Her head is already down and she's descended into my pelvis last weekend.
There's definite quiet moments, which sometimes scare me. But then she'll do some kind of movement to set me back at ease. I guess those are her sleeping cycles.
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I'm still feeling the baby's movement…quite a bit actually. I think I'm feeling hands and feet. It's a very strange sensation. The baby still has the same movement patterns. Busy in the morning and busy before bed.0
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She's been very active since Sunday. Right now I can feel a limb in my right side, I can push on it and she pushes back. So cool.
I feel like I've really ballooned up the past few days. Ughhh0 -
Just a little over 37wks now! Yikes!! Was at 3cm and still 80% effaced. I feel her super low, constantly have lighting pain running between my legs. Eek. I haven't gained weight this week thank goodness. Lol stil sitting at 36lbs which is plenty!! I fee so Heavy and round. Boohoo0
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Went to the doctor's this morning and I'm measuring just as I should be. I'm very happy about that. Apparently the baby is head down.
I was off yesterday and today, and I was able to accomplish a lot. I bought all of the remaining necessities needed for baby and for me. In addition, I cleaned out my kitchen and entrance. I'm so happy that's done. The last thing to do is to deep clean my living room. I will do that over the weekend. After that, I'm done my cleaning/organizing list. Feels good to have those things out of the way. I can enjoy the rest of my pregnancy and time off.0 -
I can't believe it's finally here... my last day at work (basically - I have to make a cameo appearance on the 29th). I'm so happy and thankful to be able to stay home with the baby. It's what I've always wanted to do, and honestly, I don't think I would be a good employee or as good of a mom if I had to work. I truly respect working moms.
Sounds like everyone is getting ready and nesting away! I look forward to some deep cleaning with my sister tomorrow. She'll do the bathrooms and kitchen scrubbing for me since this big belly takes up like, half of the bathroom space just standing there, and hands and knees scrubbing just seems silly right now.
Stay well, everyone! And hang in there Alex!
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Great job ladies! I love reading your updates!
I'm in the hospital with preeclampsia until I deliver (37 weeks) or until my water breaks. As of Tuesday, I'm 3cm dilated & 70% effaced. I'm 34 weeks 1 day! No contractions anymore & I get to walk around (which isn't much). I'm also on a high blood pressure med & a few other cocktail of pills. I'm trying to stay positive.
You ladies have a wonderful Christmas!0 -
Take care, Alex. Hoping the baby waits a few weeks before making an appearance.0
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alexluevano1988 wrote: »Great job ladies! I love reading your updates!
I'm in the hospital with preeclampsia until I deliver (37 weeks) or until my water breaks. As of Tuesday, I'm 3cm dilated & 70% effaced. I'm 34 weeks 1 day! No contractions anymore & I get to walk around (which isn't much). I'm also on a high blood pressure med & a few other cocktail of pills. I'm trying to stay positive.
You ladies have a wonderful Christmas!
Aww, I'm sorry about the Pre-E. Hope baby and delivery go smoothly for you when you do deliver!0 -
well things are a bit crummy right now. My mom went to be with Jesus this Christmas. I live in Seattle and everything is happening in Missouri, I am just about 38wks pregnant and theres no way I'm allowed to fly at this point and even driving is out of the question (2000+ miles) Im about 3.5cm dilated and 80%effaced so everyone is telling me to stay home. I don't know how I will handle for the rest of my life that I wasn't able to attend the funeral. Obviously I haven't been eating well, pretty upset and alone all the time. I lost a couple pounds but I think today my appetite is kicking back in. I just feel so alone cause everyone else from my family are all together and they have each other to keep company and to comfort. I have no one. My husband is at work all the time and isn't able to stay home or come early cause he's super busy with jobs right now. I don't feel like doing anything but sit in my feelings and mope around but that's impossible because I still have 2 kids to take care of and make food for and clean after. The people in Missouri are amazing support network, they are providing meals for all of the family and visiting them at their house. No one has offered to bring over anything for us, everyone texts me and says they are sorry and if I need anything to let them know, I definitely am no going to tell people to make me meals and come clean my house. Lol I feel like I have no one to talk to cause everyone is busy doing their own thing and too busy to talk to me. its just a depressing situation right now and doesn't help one bit that my husband isn't being very supportive at the moment. This shall pass to I guess. He says he will need to stay with me more after I have the baby so he's trying to get as much work done now as he can. I understand that, but I am down right depressed and just need adult conversations and a hug . anyways ,that's whats happening here0
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well things are a bit crummy right now. My mom went to be with Jesus this Christmas. I live in Seattle and everything is happening in Missouri, I am just about 38wks pregnant and theres no way I'm allowed to fly at this point and even driving is out of the question (2000+ miles) Im about 3.5cm dilated and 80%effaced so everyone is telling me to stay home. I don't know how I will handle for the rest of my life that I wasn't able to attend the funeral. Obviously I haven't been eating well, pretty upset and alone all the time. I lost a couple pounds but I think today my appetite is kicking back in. I just feel so alone cause everyone else from my family are all together and they have each other to keep company and to comfort. I have no one. My husband is at work all the time and isn't able to stay home or come early cause he's super busy with jobs right now. I don't feel like doing anything but sit in my feelings and mope around but that's impossible because I still have 2 kids to take care of and make food for and clean after. The people in Missouri are amazing support network, they are providing meals for all of the family and visiting them at their house. No one has offered to bring over anything for us, everyone texts me and says they are sorry and if I need anything to let them know, I definitely am no going to tell people to make me meals and come clean my house. Lol I feel like I have no one to talk to cause everyone is busy doing their own thing and too busy to talk to me. its just a depressing situation right now and doesn't help one bit that my husband isn't being very supportive at the moment. This shall pass to I guess. He says he will need to stay with me more after I have the baby so he's trying to get as much work done now as he can. I understand that, but I am down right depressed and just need adult conversations and a hug . anyways ,that's whats happening here
I'm so sorry for your loss
Just try to take it day by day.0 -
well things are a bit crummy right now. My mom went to be with Jesus this Christmas. I live in Seattle and everything is happening in Missouri, I am just about 38wks pregnant and theres no way I'm allowed to fly at this point and even driving is out of the question (2000+ miles) Im about 3.5cm dilated and 80%effaced so everyone is telling me to stay home. I don't know how I will handle for the rest of my life that I wasn't able to attend the funeral. Obviously I haven't been eating well, pretty upset and alone all the time. I lost a couple pounds but I think today my appetite is kicking back in. I just feel so alone cause everyone else from my family are all together and they have each other to keep company and to comfort. I have no one. My husband is at work all the time and isn't able to stay home or come early cause he's super busy with jobs right now. I don't feel like doing anything but sit in my feelings and mope around but that's impossible because I still have 2 kids to take care of and make food for and clean after. The people in Missouri are amazing support network, they are providing meals for all of the family and visiting them at their house. No one has offered to bring over anything for us, everyone texts me and says they are sorry and if I need anything to let them know, I definitely am no going to tell people to make me meals and come clean my house. Lol I feel like I have no one to talk to cause everyone is busy doing their own thing and too busy to talk to me. its just a depressing situation right now and doesn't help one bit that my husband isn't being very supportive at the moment. This shall pass to I guess. He says he will need to stay with me more after I have the baby so he's trying to get as much work done now as he can. I understand that, but I am down right depressed and just need adult conversations and a hug . anyways ,that's whats happening here
I am so so sorry to hear this, I'm just heartbroken for you. it sound like this was unexpected? Either way, it's never easy. I can't imagine what you're going through. I wish there was something I could say or do to help. Is there no one that would come stay with you for a while? Even if they miss the funeral, I'm sure your mom wouldn't want you alone and so pregnant right now. I'm so sorry!! 0 -
I'm so sorry for your loss and the situation you find yourself in. Losing a loved-one around Christmas is difficult. It's even harder when you cannot attend the funeral. Take care.0
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