Post by disappointedkittens on Dec 19, 2013 9:21:32 GMT -5
I felt really different yesterday. My awful leg/butt/back pain were gone and replaced by mild cramping in the front, and I felt less huge and full. I wonder if this is baby dropping or just some (very lucky) relief.
FIL is back in the hospital again after finally getting out last week, he's been in being treated for depression. I'm sad for him and H, but it seems like they will be letting him out for 4 days over Xmas. I just hope that's the right thing for him. I worry that going to a big gathering and all the extra people staying in their house will be a lot of pressure on him and not helpful.
Between worrying about him, my mom's upcoming surgery, a crazy work project and just general stress of the holidays I'm feeling a little overwhlemed. I can't WAIT until Christmas is over.
I am counting down working days until the 10th which is my last official day of work. Only 12 left for me! Woohoo!
I slept well last night, so that's good news. My friend texted me thinking I was in labor because of a dream she had, sucks to tell people I am making no progress. Everyone thought I'd go early because of the baby's size.
Post by hokiegirl82 on Dec 19, 2013 10:14:42 GMT -5
H and I discussed day cares at length last night, and it made me a little sad to know that I don't have the option to SAH after the baby is born, at least not at first. We could squeeze by on just H's salary, but our lifestyle would change so drastically (I know it will change a lot with a kid, but it would be even more extreme on one salary) and I don't want to live like we would have to on just one salary, so I'm sucking it up and going back to work after mat leave. I'm really hoping to move to a LCOL area in mid 2015 so I could possibly have the chance of SAH, I just pouted a little inside knowing it's not really an option the first year of the kid's life.
But, I might get to the end of my mat leave and decide I need adult interaction during the day - won't know until that time comes.
Post by catsarecute on Dec 19, 2013 10:24:56 GMT -5
13 months ago, my dad had a stroke. He has recovered very well and today, he takes his drivers test to get his license back. I've driven with him a few times and he does a very good job. He might be a little overly cautious so I tried to remind him to not over think it, just follow the rules of the road without going overboard. For example, he would put his blinker on 2 blocks before he needed to make the turn so I gently reminded him that he shouldn't signal so early.
His test is at 9:00 a.m. PST. This would re-open his world. He hasn't been able to just leave his house when he pleases since returning from his rehab center last December.
Please send any good thoughts you have towards California! Thanks!!!
Can't wait to see the next round of babies! FX namasteak and vmars
Not much going on today I think it will be a long day at work. I am at my other office and it is sloooowwww! Lots of Pinterest and GBCN for me. Tomorrow is my GD test and H couldn't take off work as the end of the year is super busy for him. I'm afraid I will pass out again. I took the same test a year ago and passed out twice.
I hope you get through the test without passing out!!!
Post by narockshard on Dec 19, 2013 11:57:39 GMT -5
I am beyond nervous to tell the guys I work for I'm pregnant. Like my stomach is all in knots and I'm pretty sure my BP is through the roof. I have no idea why either; they will be super happy for me and won't care at all. And I know I'll feel a ton better after I get if off my chest. For some stupid reason I just hate confronting bosses about stuff regarding myself, like asking for time off, talking about an issue, etc. I don't know why either, normally I'm not a shy or quiet person at all.
Here's to hoping I don't chicken out and get it over with today!
It's frustrating, vmars. I hope you get a pleasant surprise soon. My OB straight up told me I was going to go early b/c DD was a week early, and I really wish she didn't because now that is in my head.
I had an internal today, and baby is still high, and my cervix was totally closed. So disappointing. I have been having bad cramps and a few contractions in the last two days, so I was hoping that something was happening. My OB even asked "what are we going to do after next week" -- i.e., how long am I willing to go before being induced. I told her that as long as baby is OK in there, I'm not getting induced until it is medically necessary. I know it'd be really unusual to have your first a week early and then be late with your second, but I do know people it's happened to. I was 1 cm dilated and 75% effaced at this point with DD and now ... nothing.
It's frustrating, vmars. I hope you get a pleasant surprise soon. My OB straight up told me I was going to go early b/c DD was a week early, and I really wish she didn't because now that is in my head.
I had an internal today, and baby is still high, and my cervix was totally closed. So disappointing. I have been having bad cramps and a few contractions in the last two days, so I was hoping that something was happening. My OB even asked "what are we going to do after next week" -- i.e., how long am I willing to go before being induced. I told her that as long as baby is OK in there, I'm not getting induced until it is medically necessary. I know it'd be really unusual to have your first a week early and then be late with your second, but I do know people it's happened to. I was 1 cm dilated and 75% effaced at this point with DD and now ... nothing.
My Mom & sister both told me I would go early because they + my mom's sister all went 3-4wks early w/ all their kids.. I must just be the anomaly in the family - nothing happening over here.
It's frustrating, vmars. I hope you get a pleasant surprise soon. My OB straight up told me I was going to go early b/c DD was a week early, and I really wish she didn't because now that is in my head.
I had an internal today, and baby is still high, and my cervix was totally closed. So disappointing. I have been having bad cramps and a few contractions in the last two days, so I was hoping that something was happening. My OB even asked "what are we going to do after next week" -- i.e., how long am I willing to go before being induced. I told her that as long as baby is OK in there, I'm not getting induced until it is medically necessary. I know it'd be really unusual to have your first a week early and then be late with your second, but I do know people it's happened to. I was 1 cm dilated and 75% effaced at this point with DD and now ... nothing.
My doc won't induce unless I made progress. So that's not an option. I get similar symptoms as you but no progress. My sister was 4 weeks early with her first and about 3 days late for her second. It happens. My mom also made no progress and then just suddenly went into labor.
It's frustrating, vmars. I hope you get a pleasant surprise soon. My OB straight up told me I was going to go early b/c DD was a week early, and I really wish she didn't because now that is in my head.
I had an internal today, and baby is still high, and my cervix was totally closed. So disappointing. I have been having bad cramps and a few contractions in the last two days, so I was hoping that something was happening. My OB even asked "what are we going to do after next week" -- i.e., how long am I willing to go before being induced. I told her that as long as baby is OK in there, I'm not getting induced until it is medically necessary. I know it'd be really unusual to have your first a week early and then be late with your second, but I do know people it's happened to. I was 1 cm dilated and 75% effaced at this point with DD and now ... nothing.
My doc won't induce unless I made progress. So that's not an option. I get similar symptoms as you but no progress. My sister was 4 weeks early with her first and about 3 days late for her second. It happens. My mom also made no progress and then just suddenly went into labor.
I was kind of the same way with my daughter as your mom was -- I was 1 cm at 36w, 1 cm at 38w6d, and went into spontaneous labor the next day, and she was born at 39w. My OB did cite some studies that show that you typically follow a similar pattern from pregnancy to pregnancy, but like you, I know plenty of people who didn't do that. Honestly, I was surprised that my OB even mentioned induction right now because a) I'm only 38 weeks and b) my cervix is closed so that isn't exactly conditions for a successful induction. I brushed it off because I wouldn't even entertain the thought of induction until I was late or there was a medical need. My practice is pretty liberal when it comes to induction and will let you get induced at 39 weeks. As much as I want this baby out, I also want him to do it on his own if he can.
It's frustrating, vmars. I hope you get a pleasant surprise soon. My OB straight up told me I was going to go early b/c DD was a week early, and I really wish she didn't because now that is in my head.
I had an internal today, and baby is still high, and my cervix was totally closed. So disappointing. I have been having bad cramps and a few contractions in the last two days, so I was hoping that something was happening. My OB even asked "what are we going to do after next week" -- i.e., how long am I willing to go before being induced. I told her that as long as baby is OK in there, I'm not getting induced until it is medically necessary. I know it'd be really unusual to have your first a week early and then be late with your second, but I do know people it's happened to. I was 1 cm dilated and 75% effaced at this point with DD and now ... nothing.
My Mom & sister both told me I would go early because they + my mom's sister all went 3-4wks early w/ all their kids.. I must just be the anomaly in the family - nothing happening over here.
My mom had three kids a week early, and my daughter was a week early. I think this baby is going to throw our family trend off.
Post by annabear07 on Dec 19, 2013 13:02:42 GMT -5
namasteak ,vmars , Stingyshark Sending get labor start juju your way...only if you send it my way too!
Had my first internal today and I was so nervous that I would be high and tight that my BP was through the roof at the beginning of the appointment! I'm 3cm /80% and super soft! Yay!! She ordered me to keep taking long walks and get a pedicure, since I haven't yet and that's why I haven't gone into labor..Fingers crossed things continue to progress and do so quickly, I really don't want to be in the hospital for Christmas!
Other stuff, work people are being very difficult with me passing off responsibilities for some big projects. I really want/need to be done with the big things right now. They need to figure it out without me as it is very likely I may not be available in like 24hrs! Grr!
namasteak ,vmars , Stingyshark Sending get labor start juju your way...only if you send it my way too!
Had my first internal today and I was so nervous that I would be high and tight that my BP was through the roof at the beginning of the appointment! I'm 3cm /80% and super soft! Yay!! She ordered me to keep taking long walks and get a pedicure, since I haven't yet and that's why I haven't gone into labor..Fingers crossed things continue to progress and do so quickly, I really don't want to be in the hospital for Christmas!
Other stuff, work people are being very difficult with me passing off responsibilities for some big projects. I really want/need to be done with the big things right now. They need to figure it out without me as it is very likely I may not be available in like 24hrs! Grr!
I am getting really tired of the "oh, just wait" comments. I am sure it is going to get worse as I go along, but I am ready to throat punch the next person who says it
I am getting really tired of the "oh, just wait" comments. I am sure it is going to get worse as I go along, but I am ready to throat punch the next person who says it
OMG...the the other day I was thinking about how the phrase "just you wait!" has seriously become my least favorite thing to hear. As in:
Well-meaning but annoying person: "How are you feeling?" Me: "Eh, a little tired today." "Oh, JUST YOU WAIT!"
or
Me: "Sorry, the house is a bit of a mess." "JUST YOU WAIT!"
or
Me: "Gah, I am starting to feel huge!" "JUST YOU WAIT!"
Post by mellimel19 on Dec 19, 2013 13:22:46 GMT -5
I logged on to our registry this morning to add a few more items, and got ridiculously excited that someone has purchased the stroller/travel system from our registry. It's the first item to be purchased, so exciting!!
I am getting really tired of the "oh, just wait" comments. I am sure it is going to get worse as I go along, but I am ready to throat punch the next person who says it
OMG...the the other day I was thinking about how the phrase "just you wait!" has seriously become my least favorite thing to hear. As in:
Well-meaning but annoying person: "How are you feeling?" Me: "Eh, a little tired today." "Oh, JUST YOU WAIT!"
or
Me: "Sorry, the house is a bit of a mess." "JUST YOU WAIT!"
or
Me: "Gah, I am starting to feel huge!" "JUST YOU WAIT!"
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My interactions sound similar to yours
I think the most annoying comments come from my close friends. Also, what the hell is up with people laughing after they say it? I just tried to crush all your hopes and dreams, bahahahaha. Fuckers.
Around 4am the pain started again and lasted till about 8 am. I went back to sleep and woke up so sore I just started bawling crying
I woke up sore from my contractions the other day. I think this might be a preview for some soreness after the birth. No one told me about that and I'm a little miffed! Hope you feel better now! No tears needed!
I had my second to last endo appointment for this pregnancy! She gave me her cell phone number in case I needed anything between now and when I go into labor and after, which I thought was really nice. Despite my numbers being a little erratic, she didn't seem to concerned and was really positive about how I've been doing. Phew.
FIL is back in the hospital after a staph infection scare. This time, he was throwing up dark black blood at the rehab center and got taken to the ER last night. I'm really worried about him. And really ticked at MIL for texting us this information about an hour ago and not even bothering to call H. That woman...
I am counting down working days until the 10th which is my last official day of work. Only 12 left for me! Woohoo!
I'm so jealous! I'm taking an intensive legal training that week, so hopefully my work will taper off in the weeks after. I wish I knew when this guy was planning to arrive
H and I discussed day cares at length last night, and it made me a little sad to know that I don't have the option to SAH after the baby is born, at least not at first. We could squeeze by on just H's salary, but our lifestyle would change so drastically (I know it will change a lot with a kid, but it would be even more extreme on one salary) and I don't want to live like we would have to on just one salary, so I'm sucking it up and going back to work after mat leave. I'm really hoping to move to a LCOL area in mid 2015 so I could possibly have the chance of SAH, I just pouted a little inside knowing it's not really an option the first year of the kid's life.
But, I might get to the end of my mat leave and decide I need adult interaction during the day - won't know until that time comes.
I hear ya - DH and I are both lawyers in NOVA, so SAH is just not an option for us. I'm hoping I'll be ready to get back to work after my maternity leave. I think I'll miss the intellectual stimulation, the great relationships with my coworkers, the nice clothes, and the me time. I'm sure it will be difficult, but there are definitely pros & cons to working vs. SAH. Plus, we'll be able to save more for LO's college and he'll spend more time with his grandparents (twice per week daycare).
Had another NST he of course passed with flying colors. Then an appt at the office saw a new doctor in the practice as mine had an emergency surgery and probably won't be back in time to deliver me. New doc did think baby is head down now which he wasn't at my 34 week ultrasound. Have another nst Monday one Thursday then ultrasound Friday next week. I'm officially at the 30 day mark and it still seems unreal to me.