Post by thoseareradishes on Nov 28, 2016 12:32:07 GMT -5
Hi everyone! How's it going?
I think I'm going to stick with my current ob practice. It annoys me about the broken ultrasound machine, but I like the doctor and midwife I've met so far. I needed a scan Friday due to more bleeding, and they handled it really well - called the radiology place and made me an appt, and called as soon as they got the results. I meet the MFM doctor next week and I'm really looking forward to that.
So exciting awick14! Are you ready? (Well, as ready as you can be, haha!)
As ready as I can be I guess. Baby is head down and trying to engage. (Or so my OB thinks as baby is trying to rip my pelvis is 2 at random points in the day) I have my car seat, it's not installed yet though. I also need to pack my hospital bag at some point.
Post by starryfish on Nov 28, 2016 16:50:42 GMT -5
Update-they are keeping me for 1-2 days as they are going to give me 2 steroid shots and then monitor my BP. At least I got my own room now instead of being in a triage room.
I was having contractions this morning every 3 minutes but once they made me drink a lot of water they went away, so that is good.
Post by Chrysanthemum on Nov 28, 2016 22:13:33 GMT -5
Hang in there starryfish ! Glad to hear things slowed down with water. I can't believe you, awick14 , and I are so close. CRAZY! I still don't really believe I'll have a baby in a a matter of weeks!
Are you hanging in there thoseareradishes ? Are you like 8 weeks now? The first tri is so hard, friend. Hugs!
I have an OB appointment on Wednesday and since our hospital tour last week, I have a few "it's getting real" questions for her. I'm starting to imagine what this might really be like (labor, delivery, the first few weeks with a newborn) and am panicking a little! My mom said goodbye after Thanksgiving and said "the next time I see you, you'll have a baby!" I just cried. Partly because I love my mom and it's hard to say goodbye, but partly because I really hope she's right and part of me still doubts it.
On another note, I bought a BOB stroller today on a whim! My sister let me know they were on major sale on Amazon. I was planning to wait and buy this later, closer to the age we'll need it, but decided $180 off was worth buying now. Hopefully, H agrees!
Chrysanthemum, I just bought a BOB today too! Used, but still... stroller twins!
starryfish, I hope the steroid shots don't make you too crazy. I found they made me a bit jittery. But A has really buff arms now, and I credit them with that, lol.
awick14, I cannot WAIT for you to have your baby. Any feeling one way or the other about the sex? I'm guessing girl, but I feel like TTTC Grads had a ton of girl babies in 2016, so maybe you'll be evening things out a bit with another boy.
Post by thoseareradishes on Nov 29, 2016 9:44:18 GMT -5
Chrysanthemum, I'm 11 weeks! I'm doing okay; I'm still having bleeding so that sucks. I went in last Friday for a scan because of the bleeding and little girl was wiggling all around and growing right on track. I'm having a hard time trusting my body to keep her safe, but I'm trying to calm down.
Thank you SO much for the reminder that this board is even here! A great, great idea! Plus it is nice to be surrounded by women who have had success--sometimes I freak myself out by only posting with the other women who have had such awful experiences. I also certainly do not at all want to bother anyone, so this is a great place to post instead! Thank you
I'm with you thoseareradishes. I have a hard time trusting this pregnancy. I go between feeling terrified and pretending I am not pregnant so I wont be so upset if things don't work out again, and then I am excited and so happy and in disbelief.
Thanx shauni27, I am so happy you are over here. And yes vent away whenever you need about the horrible early pregnancy stuff and your worries about a sticky baby. We are here for you.
Post by cowgirlcutie on Nov 29, 2016 13:06:22 GMT -5
starryfish positive vibes for you, glad to hear you got your own room.
Chrysanthemum I totally had the same feelings of panic a few weeks before baby was born. When I ended up in L&D with bleeding 2 weeks before due date, I felt so unprepared and terrified that I wasn't ready. Partially because I couldn't believe we were actually going to have a child. Then she decided to stay in for 3 more weeks. I was more than ready at that point lol.
awick14 I would try to make a gender guess, but i really don't trust my intuition after being convinced I was having a boy lol.
We're doing good. K is 6 weeks old and sleeping 4 hour stretches at night. Definitely hit our stride now with bfing. I actually enjoy it now instead of dreading the next feeding. DH is still so over the moon with her. He is also so excited for Christmas (which is the complete opposite of as in the past we've had a tough time around the holidays) He's invited our friend who does Santa gigs to come by the evening of 23rd to visit while inviting our neighbors over with their young kids. We'll have goodies for the kids and bevvies for the adults.
And idk if I congratulated you or not yet, thoseareradishes! I pop by and read sometimes, but I can't remember if I commented before. But CONGRATS!! So so happy for you!!
shauni27, so happy to see you over here! I know the time between betas and ultrasound is super stressful, so lean on those of us who have been there. Hugs, friend.
As for me, DS is 17 days old now and we're definitely hitting our stride. The first week was SO hard, mostly I think due to an insane hormone crash, but I'm really enjoying him so much now and feel more confident as a mom. Breastfeeding is also getting much easier, even if I feel like I spend half my day nursing.
The pregnancy before this one, I started posting over here right away and then when I lost it it was so demoralizing to have to post that on so many different boards - here, TTTC, GotP, MMM. So then this pregnancy I was really hesitant to participate in other boards, but I knew I shouldn't really stay on TTTC. It was a lonely time. Those first fews weeks are so hard. I send you all my hugs, shauni27.
Also, I kind of miss the daily thread like they have over on TTTC. Do we not have enough traffic over here for that? I have all kinds of mundane crap I could share with you all, lol. Just not a whole lot baby-related. Like tonight, I have a headache but DH has some committee meeting, so I will be solo parenting and I am already feeling defeated. I'm trying to get a free ticket through work to see a movie tomorrow night, perhaps that will be my turn to be out of the house. They are doing an advanced screening of The Space Between Us.
I am still incredibly anxious about my anatomy scan on Thursday. I think the only cure for this will be just getting to thursday and having a good scan.
thoseareradishes, SCH's add insult to the IF injury, I get it. Hopefully yours resolves itself soon. I think mine went away around 10-11 weeks and since you're that FAR already, maybe your luck will be the same!
starryfish, did you get yours on Amazon? How do you use the registry completion date before the baby is born, or ever I guess?? I got the green Flex, what about you?
thoseareradishes, SCH's add insult to the IF injury, I get it. Hopefully yours resolves itself soon. I think mine went away around 10-11 weeks and since you're that FAR already, maybe your luck will be the same!
starryfish, did you get yours on Amazon? How do you use the registry completion date before the baby is born, or ever I guess?? I got the green Flex, what about you?
Yep I did! It gave me the discount being available a few weeks ago but I was waiting to use it. On your baby registry it's at the top under completion discount. You must click the link and then add items to your cart directly from registry. My stroller price was $252!!!!!