Post by catsarecute on Dec 24, 2013 8:37:16 GMT -5
What is the MRI for?
My mom is hosting Christmas Eve today. Her flight from NYC was supposed to get in last night at 11 but it was delayed and she missed the connection. She had to spend the night in the Houston airport and will be on her way home shortly. We had to move back the celebration 90 minutes! We'll be at her house prepping food before she gets home!
Post by humpforfree on Dec 24, 2013 8:42:41 GMT -5
Two weeks after it snowed we finally have roofers here tearing off the old roof on our current house & starting the roof on the addition! I am so excited there is finally more progress!
Post by Stingyshark on Dec 24, 2013 8:50:44 GMT -5
I have some nerve damage to my right foot from delivery. My right foot is swollen, and kind of numb. I can't dorsi-flex, which means if the dr pushs against the top of my foot, I can't push back.
Possibly a hip nerve or peroneal nerve damage (aka drop foot). From what everyone has said, it's not common, but will resolve over time.
I tried to have the MRI last night but apparently I'm a lot more claustrophobic than I thought. I melted down.
Post by Stingyshark on Dec 24, 2013 8:53:10 GMT -5
Oh & Paisley... She is doing good. Eating well. Trying to suck my nipples off. Breast feeding is no joke.. Last night was a little rough, she only wanted to be held and/or fed. But she is so freaking cute! I just want to kiss her cheeks non stop.
Post by disappointedkittens on Dec 24, 2013 9:21:07 GMT -5
Good luck with everything Stingy!
I admit that I'm a bit jealous of those who have their babies home with them for Christmas. I never expected I'd have mine yet, but now that the time is here I wish he was on the outside to show off and snuggle.
We are hosting Christmas morning at my house tomorrow for the first time and I'm excited! I made my dog a red and green tutu and she will be my welcome committee haha.
Stingyshark - MRIs suck. I remember laying in that tube freaked out and I didn't even know I was claustrophobic until that moment. I just kept saying to myself, "If I stay still, I don't have to get back in this thing." Reminding myself that over and over somehow helped because there was no way I was doing that twice.
I have my GD test this morning and am irrationally worried that I'll fail.
You won't fail! Seriously, remember that odds are in your favor. If it somehow turns out that you have GD, I swear it's not bad. I still eat lots of yummy food, give in to cravings, and numbers are great. But I still say you'll pass.
Good luck with the MRI, stingy! You, H, and that sweet little baby will be home soon!
Aw man Stingy! Do you know when you'll be released?
I have my GD test this morning and am irrationally worried that I'll fail.
Assuming my MRI is clear, we should be leaving in a few hours. The Pedi discharged Paisley, so we are just waiting on me now.
They are basically just ruling out any spinal things since I had an MRI. No one actually thinks it was caused by the epi bc I had full ROM up until after delivery. It's more of a precautionary thing. Typically I'm not one to take tests if they are not needed, but honestly is rather have it done now bc my deductible is met for the year, and it's just easier to get it done while admitted then try & schedule as an outpatient. ...... And I work for a neurosurgeon & GI surgeon & they both were pretty insistent that I get it done ASAP.
Stingyshark - MRIs suck. I remember laying in that tube freaked out and I didn't even know I was claustrophobic until that moment. I just kept saying to myself, "If I stay still, I don't have to get back in this thing." Reminding myself that over and over somehow helped because there was no way I was doing that twice.
I nkw I don't like elevators full of people, but there is enough room above my head that I don't feel like I'm suffocating.
Last night I think I was just so overwhelmed and tired & the rad tech was kind of abrasive ... He slid me in, then slid me back out to adjust something and I lost it when he slid me out. .. There was no way I was getting back in.
I just got back and this guy put me in feet first so my head was not in as far, it was infinitely more tolerable plus Xanax. I survived with no tears.
Post by Cricket0619 on Dec 24, 2013 12:14:57 GMT -5
There is a girl on fb that posted a picture of her newborn on a pillow sleeping in his crib and with a blanket over him ( not swaddled). I am not judging her, it just makes me nervous.
My best friend has been trying to get pregnant for 6 months or so and she just got a positive HPT!! I'm so freaking happy for her. I can't stop getting all teary about it!
I have some nerve damage to my right foot from delivery. My right foot is swollen, and kind of numb. I can't dorsi-flex, which means if the dr pushs against the top of my foot, I can't push back.
Possibly a hip nerve or peroneal nerve damage (aka drop foot). From what everyone has said, it's not common, but will resolve over time.
I tried to have the MRI last night but apparently I'm a lot more claustrophobic than I thought. I melted down.
How terrifying, I hope it turns out ok. Otherwise, how are things going? Are you breastfeeding? When do they think you'll get to come home?
I have some nerve damage to my right foot from delivery. My right foot is swollen, and kind of numb. I can't dorsi-flex, which means if the dr pushs against the top of my foot, I can't push back.
Possibly a hip nerve or peroneal nerve damage (aka drop foot). From what everyone has said, it's not common, but will resolve over time.
I tried to have the MRI last night but apparently I'm a lot more claustrophobic than I thought. I melted down.
How terrifying, I hope it turns out ok. Otherwise, how are things going? Are you breastfeeding? When do they think you'll get to come home?
Everything else is good. I am breastfeeding, she is the slowest eater on planet earth
I had 2 internal tears, which I guess is better bc there are no external sutures, but TMI: my lady bits are impressively swollen, like whoa!
How terrifying, I hope it turns out ok. Otherwise, how are things going? Are you breastfeeding? When do they think you'll get to come home?
Everything else is good. I am breastfeeding, she is the slowest eater on planet earth
I had 2 internal tears, which I guess is better bc there are no external sutures, but TMI: my lady bits are impressively swollen, like whoa!
We should be going home sometime today..
Oh, I'm so glad it's going well for you! And don't worry, your lady bits will work itself out in due time, LOL (I tried typing vagina instead of lady bits and it just looked weird, LOL). And just in time for Christmas too!