Magnificent Mamas (Closed Group)

That's great exercise Annabelle! I can't wait to walk my little one in her stroller.

So we have scheduled a c-section for July 1st since my LO likes to be breech I've been talking about it on the other board, but Mel brought up the point that I should probably get some inside advice on recovery and stuff. Any and all adivce is welcome, please and thank you!!

Rachael ~ probably depends on how long you are in the pool. My water broke with my third and I definitely felt and heard the "pop." But not sure if you would hear or feel anything while in the water. I gushed and then leaked for a bit. I got to the hospital an hour later and they used something that was to change color to determine whether or not I actually had my water break. It didn't change colors and I was no longer leaking. So any trace of it was gone once I arrived at the hospital. My contractions started within 5 minutes and they were very intense. However, I also know that some don't start contracting right away like Megan.

Sorry I'm not too helpful. Because my answer is, it depends on your circumstances. I definitely would have known I was in labor because of my contractions but not sure if I would have felt my water break while in the water.

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I just got thinking about it last night. I got to water aerobics about twice a week now. If your water breaks while in a pool will you know? I'd hate for it to break and not know and then continue on like normal when I should be preparing to go to the hospital.

When my water broke I was in my doctor's office, and at first it felt like I had some discharge, or the start of my period, but then it was an unmistakable gush that did not stop for a while (so much so my entire jeans were soaking wet, like I had gone swimming)...And I still leaked for a good part of the afternoon after that. I would *THINK* that if I was in the pool that I would feel the difference...sorta like what Mel said, that you know when you pee in a pool (lol) and it would probably feel something like that. However, I know sometimes people say they barely even notice, or don't notice at all, when their water breaks because it's just a trickle. Most of the things I read prior to birth was that the majority of women don't have their water break first, anyway. Don't stress..I think you'll know

Rachel- I was a tummy sleeper, baby always let me know when to move

Annabelle- you look great, you’ll get back down. Great walk

Julie- I don’t miss those darn contractions

Rachael – never had my water break nor did my mom … sorry

Anne – great deal, that store is so expensive but high quality. My friend bought Brooklynn an adorable outfit there. Your pictures are great!

Brittony- So excited that Emma is coming so soon

So thanks for the heat ladies, really you could have kept it :laugh: it's 95 and I do not want to work out so I did wii boxing and now I'm sweaty and stinky :blushing: Brooklynn is not a fan of the heat! My coworker ho is due 7/5 was given an appointment for 6/29 to be induced... she said there's nothing wrong they're just pushing things forward. Really? Ugh we've been friends for 10 years and shes stubborn so no talking her out of it. I'm scared it'll lead to a c-section though.

She keeps cracking up and I it! she had us in hysterics last night when we told her it was bed time and she started cracking up like on cue. I these moments ad I'm definately making sure to cherish them

Oh, Sheri, I can't wait until Annabelle starts laughing like that!!! I think we got our first little giggle today, tho :bigsmile: I absolutely LOVE how she will lay and just "talk" to me...sooo sweet!!!!

I would gladly take 95! Isn't that crazy?!?! It's been close to 105 here! UGH

How are things going, are you feeling better since being off the pill?

A whole lot better, it has been just over a week and I am a whole new person. I was also pretty stressed since I take care of most of the stuff at home too so I talked to hubby about it and he has made an effort to get all of the bills together for me with amounts due and tag team dinner dishes and such so it is definately helping. I still have a bit of baby blues on and off but mostly the fact that she is growing so quickly! I love "talking" to Brooklynn, that is usually how we get her to crack up. Enjoy every minute before you go back to work, leaving my baby is the hardest part of my day.

Sheri- If there is no reason for it, it’s strange to me that dr. even offer that. I am glad that you are feeling better! So sweet on the little laughs.

Megan- It’s been about a 100 here too horrible awful!

The doctors rush to get you on birth control when you go to your postnatal appointment. I would not have had this problem had everything gone according to plan and they tied my tubes, but they would not due to my hernia. My oldest gets out of school Friday and then hubby is going to get "fixed" rather than me. He does not have insurance which is why we did not even consider it but my cousin works in a urology office and her boss has agreed to do the job for $300 cash. The only thing is that he was not going to be able to walk back and forth to school so in a few days there will be no more excuses :laugh: I'm kind of sad at the thought of us permanently never being able to have more kids but I have no desire to have any more. I think 3 is plenty for us.

Good morning ladies!

Sheri- I'm so glad you are feeling better and that your husband is pitching in to make things easier for you. I wonder why the doctors rush to get you on birth control when you aren't even supposed to have sex for like 6 weeks. I guess it's better to be safe and prevent the oopsie babies.

So now that I know when baby is going to be here it's like Christmas Eve every night! I can't sleep! I just keep running through lists of things I need to clean and get done, and running through these scenarios in my head. I keep going over things that would have upset me if it were an emergency c-section so that I am okay and prepared for them on that day. I guess it feels more like the weeks leading up to our wedding. We had to plan everything and arrange everything with no help, so my mind never turned off. That's how I feel. My mind won't turn off! It's making sleeping hard, but at least I have little work between now and then, so there is plenty of time to nap and get stuff done during the day.

I told my husband that it is going to be so funny if she decides to flip between now and then. The grandparents will not be happy to have to wait longer. They are so excited right now. Either that or me going into labor earlier than the 1st. I know that's a slim chance, but it would be funny too.

Oh my gosh I can't wait to hear my baby giggle!! And see her smile... and watch her sleep... and hold her forever and never let her go! haha.

Good morning ladies!

Sheri- I'm so glad you are feeling better and that your husband is pitching in to make things easier for you. I wonder why the doctors rush to get you on birth control when you aren't even supposed to have sex for like 6 weeks. I guess it's better to be safe and prevent the oopsie babies.

So now that I know when baby is going to be here it's like Christmas Eve every night! I can't sleep! I just keep running through lists of things I need to clean and get done, and running through these scenarios in my head. I keep going over things that would have upset me if it were an emergency c-section so that I am okay and prepared for them on that day. I guess it feels more like the weeks leading up to our wedding. We had to plan everything and arrange everything with no help, so my mind never turned off. That's how I feel. My mind won't turn off! It's making sleeping hard, but at least I have little work between now and then, so there is plenty of time to nap and get stuff done during the day.

I told my husband that it is going to be so funny if she decides to flip between now and then. The grandparents will not be happy to have to wait longer. They are so excited right now. Either that or me going into labor earlier than the 1st. I know that's a slim chance, but it would be funny too.

Oh my gosh I can't wait to hear my baby giggle!! And see her smile... and watch her sleep... and hold her forever and never let her go! haha.

Your appointment is usually 5-6 weeks postnatal and the first thing they ask you is what your plans are for birth control. Mind not turning off.... Hmm not sure it ever does. I think you're just going to have to get used to it because I'm pretty sure it comes with the territory. The other night we were laying in bed and hubby asked me what I was thinking about, not sure he was prepared for the list I gave him and this was at bedtime

Are Vitamin K injections routine for newborns in the hospital in the US? No one has mentioned anything to me about it.

Sheri- Glad to hear you are feeling more like yourself :flowerforyou:

I am totally finding myself sleeping on my back more lately and not intentionally too! The side sleep is just not working for me at all anymore. I always wake up within not even an hour because my hip has gone completely numb. And the pregnancy pillow- that's for the birds! There is no room for me, hubby and baby belly in bed with that pillow!

Are Vitamin K injections routine for newborns in the hospital in the US? No one has mentioned anything to me about it.

How have I never heard of this before? I am assuming none of my babies received it because no one ever mentioned it.

They usually give it right after the baby is born when they're fixing you up in the delivery room. I only remember because you can clearly hear the nurse asking for my permission to give it to baby. I do not remember anything the last 2 times but I'm sure they asked hubby.

Bethe – great job! You’ll be back to where you want to be in no time!

Anne – hope you’re headache is gone and you feel better today.

Mel – I’d live in yoga pants and t-shirts if I could! My office is pretty relaxed about dress code; I can wear jeans but no sneaker or t-shirts. Hubby is so excited for my cousins wedding on Saturday because it means I’m going to wear contacts and put on makeup. :laugh:

Rachel – I’ve heard lots of mixed things about sleeping on your back so I try to avoid it. I sleep on my side with a king size pillow behind me, so even if I do roll back I’m not totally flat.

Annabelle – thanks for sharing your pictures and that’s great exercise!

Brittony – I’m so excited for you!!!!

Sheri – oh, I love baby laughs and giggles!!!! I’m so glad you’re feeling better and hubby is helping. And just so you know my co-workers husband had his vasectomy reversed after almost 10 years. It took a little while for her to get pregnant but it happened.

Julie – Vitamin K? Should I feel stupid that I’ve never heard of that before? :indifferent:

I had a fun but exhausting day shopping with my cousin yesterday, I was able to find a nice dress for the wedding (and nice shoes and lots of nice other stuff that I didn't really need :laugh: ). All the dresses I found at maternity stores/sections weren’t dressy enough so I ended up in the regular dress section at JC Penny. BIG SALE!!! :bigsmile: And I’m super excited that I was able to buy a regular size 14 dress, I think it’s because it’s only form fitting at my chest but I’m not going to complain. I figure there’s no way my boobs will expand in the next 3 days (at least I hope not) so I should be ok.

Ronya- glad you had a great day shopping! Nothing wrong with bigger boobs, I'm enjoying them while theyre here to visit because I'm sure they'll be gone once I stop nursing.... especially since I'm losing weight :laugh:

Julie- they say that the vitamin k shot is so that the brain doesn't bleed, never put much thought into it since I always figured if they recommended it than the baby needed it to stay healthy. Brooklynn is the first one that we have questioned what everything is.

Oh, Sheri, I can't wait until Annabelle starts laughing like that!!! I think we got our first little giggle today, tho :bigsmile: I absolutely LOVE how she will lay and just "talk" to me...sooo sweet!!!!

I would gladly take 95! Isn't that crazy?!?! It's been close to 105 here! UGH

How are things going, are you feeling better since being off the pill?

A whole lot better, it has been just over a week and I am a whole new person. I was also pretty stressed since I take care of most of the stuff at home too so I talked to hubby about it and he has made an effort to get all of the bills together for me with amounts due and tag team dinner dishes and such so it is definately helping. I still have a bit of baby blues on and off but mostly the fact that she is growing so quickly! I love "talking" to Brooklynn, that is usually how we get her to crack up. Enjoy every minute before you go back to work, leaving my baby is the hardest part of my day.

So glad to hear this! Been thinking about you! I def. am dreading going back to work!!! :sad:


Julie - I agree on the moving to cooler weather!! I love that our winters aren't terrible, but man the summers are insane! Annabelle and I have been camped out inside all day, every day!! I couldn't imagine not having A/C, or not getting that extra window unit!!! You're better than I am!!

Megan- You're so lucky, I wish Brooklynn would sleep through the night! Look at the rollie pollie though.... no way she could go all night without eating :laugh: I guess I should just be happy it is usually only 1 time I have to get up before my alarm and she eats quickly (about 15 mins) and goes right back down. Maybe Annabelle could have a chat with her?

Anne- So glad you're going to get some great family time in. You may want to talk to hubby about BC now before baby comes and decide if you're going to go all natural and let nature take its course or take some time with the babies. We have been using condoms in addition to the BC I was on just because I DO NOT want another baby :laugh: With the cost of college these days and everyone getting at least a bachelors there is no way I could afford any more