Where are your UOs?

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Apr 10, 2013 11:15:19 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

I also can't imagine being in labor and wanting to go on facebook. I didn't have an epi so I was in no shape to be facebook updating, but even if I was completely pain free I just don't think of labor as a "facebook moment". IMO it should be intimate and private. If you want to share things with your closest friends and family, fine. I didn't even do that. We called everyone after she was born.

Agreed.  I don't want people visualizing what's going on with my vag.  At least not normally. 

[jfh]

No way in hell could I have updated FB during labor. The only thing I could do other than hypnobabies was yell "juice!!" at DH. But I didn't get a break between contractions so I didn't have any relaxed moments.

[musiclover]

Apr 10, 2013 11:25:02 GMT -5 @therealmc said:

Apr 10, 2013 10:42:08 GMT -5 musiclover said:

nooooooooooooooooooooooo, why must you hate on my new favorite show???  I am obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!!

I started to fall out of love with The Walking Dead this season. It makes me sad.

REALLY? I can't imagine.  We just DVRd all 3 seasons, we are up to season two, episode 8 I think.  Does it get boring in season 3? My fear is that will turn into all zombie killing and no side stories.  Also, I am not looking forward to Merle coming back.

[lauranicole91]

Capris look ridiculous on my 4'10 frame. I wear those shorts that hit you right above the knees! Bermuda?

Also I guess I'll have to defriend lots of you before I havee my next baby. Haha. I had lots of family request we keep everyone informed via FB. So DH posted when we headed in and then he posted any updates within comments on the same status so it wasn't blowing up peoples news feeds with a millions new posts. I think it was done pretty tastefully. He didn't give gory details just how many cm and then when I got my epi and whatever.

[carawestt]

Apr 10, 2013 11:17:30 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Apr 10, 2013 11:13:27 GMT -5 carawestt said:

I just think if you're still able to update things on FB, you haven't hit the "shit just got real" part of labor. Unless you had an epi right from the start, then you'd be relaxed enough to be on your phone.

I had a epi and I was totally relaxed and checking facebook. I didn't update with Owen because I didn't want people bugging me, but I did with Hazel. Or at least I think I did. I had IV drugs and was asleep all day. My sister did a TON of overshare. I should've kicked her ass. But I don't think you can say that someone isn't experiencing real labor if they are on facebook. Maybe that is their distraction. Who knows. People handle pain differently.

That's true. And I guess instead of "real", I should've said intense or something like that. I just couldn't imagine being on FB, or on my phone at all, during MY labor. I was in so much pain that it was the last thing on my mind. I couldn't even text my mom to update her on things.

[musiclover]

I don't mind hospital updates at all, I just don't want the extreme close up Vag shot. lol.

Side note regarding my Vag: When I  was uploading and sharing hospital photos of Adam's birth, I happened to notice that when I zoomed in on one photo of freshly birthed Adam, you could totally see side Vag
Good thing I noticed and cropped that out before the whole family got a look at my swollen goods.

[kkfeb04]

My UO is that I'm upset that it isn't Thursday...wait this is probably quite popular.

[musiclover]

Apr 10, 2013 11:31:04 GMT -5 @therealmc said:

Apr 10, 2013 11:26:52 GMT -5 musiclover said:

REALLY? I can't imagine.  We just DVRd all 3 seasons, we are up to season two, episode 8 I think.  Does it get boring in season 3? My fear is that will turn into all zombie killing and no side stories.  Also, I am not looking forward to Merle coming back.

No no. It doesn't get boring and the Merle story is actually quite good. I just got annoyed with A couple if the characters and how they played their decisions out.

oh ok, phew. lol.  I guess Merle could bring some spice into the plot, but part of me gets anxious during the scenes when someone is being tortured.

[jfh]

Apr 10, 2013 11:28:00 GMT -5 lauranicole91 said:

Capris look ridiculous on my 4'10 frame. I wear those shorts that hit you right above the knees! Bermuda?

Also I guess I'll have to defriend lots of you before I havee my next baby. Haha. I had lots of family request we keep everyone informed via FB. So DH posted when we headed in and then he posted any updates within comments on the same status so it wasn't blowing up peoples news feeds with a millions new posts. I think it was done pretty tastefully. He didn't give gory details just how many cm and then when I got my epi and whatever.

Centimeters would be too much for me to post! (But don't unfriend me, ha ha!) After my 36 week appt DH kept telling people that I was 1cm dilated. It felt like he was talking about how big my vag was. I know that's not what it means, but it felt like it. I don't need anyone but DH to know how big my vag is!!!

[Regina Philange]

Apr 10, 2013 11:28:00 GMT -5 lauranicole91 said:

Capris look ridiculous on my 4'10 frame. I wear those shorts that hit you right above the knees! Bermuda?

Also I guess I'll have to defriend lots of you before I havee my next baby. Haha. I had lots of family request we keep everyone informed via FB. So DH posted when we headed in and then he posted any updates within comments on the same status so it wasn't blowing up peoples news feeds with a millions new posts. I think it was done pretty tastefully. He didn't give gory details just how many cm and then when I got my epi and whatever.

I think that's different. I don't really remember, but I think my H checked in at the hospital and tagged me, so that obviously came up on everyone's newsfeed.

[TrudyCampbell]

Apr 10, 2013 11:28:00 GMT -5 lauranicole91 said:

Capris look ridiculous on my 4'10 frame. I wear those shorts that hit you right above the knees! Bermuda?

Also I guess I'll have to defriend lots of you before I havee my next baby. Haha. I had lots of family request we keep everyone informed via FB. So DH posted when we headed in and then he posted any updates within comments on the same status so it wasn't blowing up peoples news feeds with a millions new posts. I think it was done pretty tastefully. He didn't give gory details just how many cm and then when I got my epi and whatever.

I think the cms dilated is the worst part! Do you really want everyone you know knowing the size of your cervix!? To me, picturing a 10cm dilated cervix is a gory detail. (sorry!) 
Especially since now I always picture this chart

[AndyCohen]

Apr 10, 2013 11:29:40 GMT -5 carawestt said:

Apr 10, 2013 11:17:30 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

I had a epi and I was totally relaxed and checking facebook. I didn't update with Owen because I didn't want people bugging me, but I did with Hazel. Or at least I think I did. I had IV drugs and was asleep all day. My sister did a TON of overshare. I should've kicked her ass. But I don't think you can say that someone isn't experiencing real labor if they are on facebook. Maybe that is their distraction. Who knows. People handle pain differently.

That's true. And I guess instead of "real", I should've said intense or something like that. I just couldn't imagine being on FB, or on my phone at all, during MY labor. I was in so much pain that it was the last thing on my mind. I couldn't even text my mom to update her on things.

Yeah, I was stuck on the bed, not really allowed to move much for 20 hours. Thankfully there was a Friends marathon on tv or I would have been bored out of my mind. I don't normally post on Facebook, but if I was someone who used it I could have seen myself posting during labor.

[carawestt]

I never even made a "heading into the hospital" type FB post. It went from "yay it's my due date" to posting pictures of Lincoln 4 days later. No one other than me, H, my best friend and our families knew I was in labor.

[melis74]

After I got my epi I was in heaven, the nurse was putting in my catheter and I was texting my fam an update. MH said, "now THIS is a picture I should take". I laughed but said, ummm...no.

[katie]

I know everyone raves about the Stride Rite shoes but I've looked online and I just don't like any of them.

eta -  correct spelling of Rite

[carawestt]

Apr 10, 2013 11:42:25 GMT -5 katie said:

I know everyone raves about the Stride Right shoes but I've looked online and I just don't like any of them.

Their website sucks. The store has a better selection.

[Regina Philange]

Apr 10, 2013 11:39:14 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Apr 10, 2013 11:28:00 GMT -5 lauranicole91 said:

Capris look ridiculous on my 4'10 frame. I wear those shorts that hit you right above the knees! Bermuda?

Also I guess I'll have to defriend lots of you before I havee my next baby. Haha. I had lots of family request we keep everyone informed via FB. So DH posted when we headed in and then he posted any updates within comments on the same status so it wasn't blowing up peoples news feeds with a millions new posts. I think it was done pretty tastefully. He didn't give gory details just how many cm and then when I got my epi and whatever.

I think the cms dilated is the worst part! Do you really want everyone you know knowing the size of your cervix!? To me, picturing a 10cm dilated cervix is a gory detail. (sorry!) 
Especially since now I always picture this chart

Oh he did post your CM? Well i dont know if i would really mind that now that i have had a kid. I mean we all know when you get to 10, its go time.

I wouldnt post it, but i wouldnt really mind if other people did.

[lauranicole91]

I totally get that it's a really personal detail to share but if people requested to l know how the process was going what other details would really give people a clue. "12pm she's in a lot of pain, 2pm oh she is still in a shit ton of pain, 4pm yep still hurts! Come on baby!" Everyone knows that the cm measurement means a woman is progressing. And like I said it was only in the comments. So only people who wanted to know actually wet back to read.

To each their own

[musiclover]

Apr 10, 2013 11:40:27 GMT -5 carawestt said:

I never even made a "heading into the hospital" type FB post. It went from "yay it's my due date" to posting pictures of Lincoln 4 days later. No one other than me, H, my best friend and our families knew I was in labor.

For me it was like, "He's here.............and now my car needs to be detailed...can anyone suggest a place that will touch my car?". Lol.

[lauranicole91]

Apr 10, 2013 11:40:22 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Apr 10, 2013 11:29:40 GMT -5 carawestt said:

That's true. And I guess instead of "real", I should've said intense or something like that. I just couldn't imagine being on FB, or on my phone at all, during MY labor. I was in so much pain that it was the last thing on my mind. I couldn't even text my mom to update her on things.

Yeah, I was stuck on the bed, not really allowed to move much for 20 hours. Thankfully there was a Friends marathon on tv or I would have been bored out of my mind. I don't normally post on Facebook, but if I was someone who used it I could have seen myself posting during labor.

Yeah this too. I was stuck on my bed for 24hrs straight. I wast even allowed to shift side to side without a nurse there to help and move all the monitors. FB and texting kept me entertained and focused on stuff other than the pain.

[Regina Philange]

I couldn't even use my phone for a good 24 hours after, because I was shaking and so itchy.

[creamsiclechica]

I don't have an issue with other people doing it, (my BFF updated facebook her entire labor, I was in the room with her), it's just not for me. Matt called/texted my family and some close friends, and a couple of them put "good luck!" On my page, and even that was too much for me. I was always mortified when someone asked me how dialated I was because, ew, I don't need my 500+ friends knowing the progression of my cervix, lol. Hey friend of my dad's that I know on facebook, here's my measurements! Hahaha, no thanks.

I might post here though, because I know you're all dying to know when I go cheerio to bagel!

[creamsiclechica]

musiclover, RIP me. That was phenomenal.

[charlielove]

Apr 10, 2013 11:42:25 GMT -5 katie said:

I know everyone raves about the Stride Rite shoes but I've looked online and I just don't like any of them.

eta -  correct spelling of Rite

Me too. See Kai Run for life!

[rxbeth]

I really didn't want or need anyone knowing anything about the state of my cervix or my ute.

Capris - I hate them in general but I do own one pair of lululemon inspire crops and I'm in love with those. But for casualwear? Never.

[carawestt]

Apr 10, 2013 11:57:21 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

musiclover, RIP me. That was phenomenal.

:Y:

[mumegs]

I love capris! I do not wear shorts so it's nice to not have to wear long pants in the summer. I usually just roll up my jeans and turn them into capris.

[thedahliharpa]

Apr 10, 2013 11:58:54 GMT -5 mumegs said:

I love capris! I do not wear shorts so it's nice to not have to wear long pants in the summer. I usually just roll up my jeans and turn them into capris.

Do you feel significantly cooler temperature wise though? I just don't see 6 less inches of pants making a difference. I

[spaghetticat]

Lol @ musiclover and creamsiclechica

I wear capris. I feel like my legs are far too gross for shorts. But as you all know, I'm no fashionista.

As for FB updates, I really can't picture people other than parents/siblings wanting the gory details and I personally would never want that on FB. But then I was pissed when my brother posted that I was going in to be induced. So maybe I am more of a private FB-er.

[nannerl]

Apr 10, 2013 10:03:24 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

Apr 10, 2013 10:01:06 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Capri leggings for life! I have fat thighs that rub together when I wear shorts or dresses so I basically live in capri leggings in the summer.

I do not look hot in shorts. Capris 4 lyfe. Or men's shorts.

I concur. I hate shorts but I love capris, especially for school.