shauni27 , how early do your schools start? we end May 26th! (but go back around Aug 15th or so)
right around labor day. Some schools the week before, some the week after.
We had a lot of snow days this year. Last year we had none and if I recall correctly the kids got out around June 10 or so.
Teacher usually start 3 weeks before labor day and kids start 2 weeks before here. We normally aren't out until at least June 15 because we always have a massive amount of snow days. We only had 2 this year so getting out June 5th is a treat!
right around labor day. Some schools the week before, some the week after.
We had a lot of snow days this year. Last year we had none and if I recall correctly the kids got out around June 10 or so.
Teacher usually start 3 weeks before labor day and kids start 2 weeks before here. We normally aren't out until at least June 15 because we always have a massive amount of snow days. We only had 2 this year so getting out June 5th is a treat!
Wow is that extra week before students start all meetings, or do you actually get work time too? We start two days prior to students, and all our time is spent in either whole staff meetings or departmental meetings. I get no time to get the classroom ready, work on caseload management stuff, or cotaught lesson plans.
Your school years seem very short to me. Kids go back right before or after Labour Day here and don't get out for summer until the end of June. It's hard enough trying to find summer care/activities for 2 months, I can't imagine doing it for 3!
We're also done with school early this year. Students last day is May 25th and I'm counting down the days. Kids start in mud August and I'm always back August 1 so I much prefer getting out in May so I have a full 2 months of summer break.
I passed my glucose test with flying colors! I was convinced I had GD, just because, but my number was 73.
Also, has anyone else gone to the chiro for lower back pain while pregnant? My midwife suggested a specialist and I saw her for my first adjustment yesterday. There was seriously painful cramping after, like my uterus was actually tender, for a few hours afterwards. Baby is fine, moving around, the cramps stopped though the tenderness persisted all night. Normal?
Post by cherryvalance on May 3, 2017 10:02:05 GMT -5
For the first time in years, we are starting right after Labor Day. Of course that's the start that screws me the most with mat leave/time off. Just my luck, lol!
We've been getting out earlier, though. We used to go to June 28/29th and are getting out the 21st this year.
I passed my glucose test with flying colors! I was convinced I had GD, just because, but my number was 73.
Also, has anyone else gone to the chiro for lower back pain while pregnant? My midwife suggested a specialist and I saw her for my first adjustment yesterday. There was seriously painful cramping after, like my uterus was actually tender, for a few hours afterwards. Baby is fine, moving around, the cramps stopped though the tenderness persisted all night. Normal?
The like is for no GD, not the back pain and cramps.
I had my first appointment/US with my regular OB this morning. Everything still looks good and am measuring right on track. Baby was even dancing around for us this morning which was neat to see on the screen. I think we'll tell my mom this weekend and then do a public announcement next week. Our anniversary is coming up and DH is itching to AW.
I passed my glucose test with flying colors! I was convinced I had GD, just because, but my number was 73.
Also, has anyone else gone to the chiro for lower back pain while pregnant? My midwife suggested a specialist and I saw her for my first adjustment yesterday. There was seriously painful cramping after, like my uterus was actually tender, for a few hours afterwards. Baby is fine, moving around, the cramps stopped though the tenderness persisted all night. Normal?
Sorry you're in pain. I've done chiro regularly during both pregnancies & didn't have cramps or tenderness but I also get adjusted frequently not pregnant. The cramps and tenderness could be baby shifting around a bit (adjustments get used a lot when trying to change baby position at the end of pregnancy) or the adjustment could have changed your posture a bit so now new muscles are holding belly weight. I know my chiro has a table with drops & he always drops the abdominal piece of the table way down so there's no pressure on my belly. Maybe ask for them to drop it more next time so that your belly barely touches the table.
cherryvalance, Maryland is supposed to start back after Labor Day this year (because of the dumb governor) but my county and the other county in the mountains got waivers to start earlier since we always have a million snow days.
grover, We do 3 1/2 days of trainings (which SUCKS) and then 1 1/2 days of work time in our classroom.
I passed my glucose test with flying colors! I was convinced I had GD, just because, but my number was 73.
Also, has anyone else gone to the chiro for lower back pain while pregnant? My midwife suggested a specialist and I saw her for my first adjustment yesterday. There was seriously painful cramping after, like my uterus was actually tender, for a few hours afterwards. Baby is fine, moving around, the cramps stopped though the tenderness persisted all night. Normal?
Yea, the first adjustment can make you sore. I loved my chiropractor when I was pregnant. He would adjust me once or twice a month, and he prescribed weekly massages, which were covered under my health insurance. It was awesome.
pooh8402, that makes me feel better. I was just SO crampy that for a few minutes I thought I was going into early labor. I am going to confirm with the midwife today and then will go back next week for another adjustment, assuming she says it is fine.
Post by thoseareradishes on May 4, 2017 9:59:39 GMT -5
grover, at my 6 week appt, we talked about how I was feeling physically and emotionally, she did a breast exam, checked my incision, and did a quick internal exam. I was still having some pain around my incision, so she gave me a script for an ultrasound.
Besides discussing bc, what else can I expect at my 6 week postpartum appt?
we discussed BC, she checked my lacerations to make sure they were healed, asked about my physical and emotional health, and checked my breasts (which was not all that comfortable since they were full, even though E nursed right before she came in the room). we essentially treated it like a well-woman check with the extra postpartum questions on top.
Found out I have a low platelet count yesterday at my appointment and that baby is breech. I am not so concerned about him being breech but the low platelets get me freaked out because I HATE blood. One of my biggest fears about delivery was the amount of blood, and now knowing that my body may not clot properly has me feeling a little woozy.
Found out I have a low platelet count yesterday at my appointment and that baby is breech. I am not so concerned about him being breech but the low platelets get me freaked out because I HATE blood. One of my biggest fears about delivery was the amount of blood, and now knowing that my body may not clot properly has me feeling a little woozy.
pooh8402, it is SO marginally just below normal that I am trying not to freak out. The little things that have occurred throughout this pregnancy have been so minor and I am sure this will be too. I am not worried about not being able to get an epi, I am just worried about all the blood. Normal is 145,000 mine is 137,000. I go back to see if it stays there or drops in about 3 weeks.
pooh8402, it is SO marginally just below normal that I am trying not to freak out. The little things that have occurred throughout this pregnancy have been so minor and I am sure this will be too. I am not worried about not being able to get an epi, I am just worried about all the blood. Normal is 145,000 mine is 137,000. I go back to see if it stays there or drops in about 3 weeks.
Oh we on L&D don't worry about it until it's below 100-- at that point, you can't get epidural or spinal. Other than that, we have all kinds of meds to help with clotting, and everyone gets pitocin right after delivery specifically to help with blood clotting and preventing blood loss.
Now I am going to warn you, even with normal/high platelets, there is still a decent amount of blood involved in having a baby. The first few times I was in a delivery, I was a little surprised. We try to minimize the sight of it for the patients who are sensitive to blood though. Mostly, you'll be so in love with your baby and not paying much attention to what is going on below the waist.
pooh8402 , you are the best!!!! Thank you for this. I was prepared last night for how much blood there will be (I always get light headed just thinking about it). I trust my team and everything, I just cannot emphasize enough how freaked out I am by blood loss. ETA: baby is also breech right now. If he doesn't flip, I'm assuming I can still do a C-section with low platelets? How does that work?
pooh8402 , it is SO marginally just below normal that I am trying not to freak out. The little things that have occurred throughout this pregnancy have been so minor and I am sure this will be too. I am not worried about not being able to get an epi, I am just worried about all the blood. Normal is 145,000 mine is 137,000. I go back to see if it stays there or drops in about 3 weeks.
Oh we on L&D don't worry about it until it's below 100-- at that point, you can't get epidural or spinal. Other than that, we have all kinds of meds to help with clotting, and everyone gets pitocin right after delivery specifically to help with blood clotting and preventing blood loss.
Now I am going to warn you, even with normal/high platelets, there is still a decent amount of blood involved in having a baby. The first few times I was in a delivery, I was a little surprised. We try to minimize the sight of it for the patients who are sensitive to blood though. Mostly, you'll be so in love with your baby and not paying much attention to what is going on below the waist.
I got barely the briefest glance of the blood, and that was only because I had some other drama going on (retained placenta).
Although I also wasn't totally in love with my baby right away. I was more like, WTF is this thing squirming all over me?
shauni27, I saw your edit. We keep meds and blood products (we keep platelets in the blood bank that we can transfuse) on hand if we have to do a c/s on someone with low platelets.
pooh8402 , you are the best!!!! Thank you for this. I was prepared last night for how much blood there will be (I always get light headed just thinking about it). I trust my team and everything, I just cannot emphasize enough how freaked out I am by blood loss. ETA: baby is also breech right now. If he doesn't flip, I'm assuming I can still do a C-section with low platelets? How does that work?
I'm jumping in as an old grad, I work in Orthopedic surgery and we will operate with a platelet count in the 70's, total joint replacements. A platelet count in the 130's is great from my perspective!
Post by Chrysanthemum on May 7, 2017 18:06:21 GMT -5
Did anyone experience a new form of IF "PTSD" in the first few months of your baby's life? C is 4 months old and I struggle with making the absolute most of every waking moment with him. For example, I feel extreme guilt putting him in a bouncer so I can play on the internet or watch TV. At all. And I may have yelled at H for this, too. I know, rationally, that I can't spend the next 18 years playing with him every single moment he's awake, but I feel like I have to. And most of the time I want to, but sometimes I just need to decompress. It's a weird feeling. Anyone?
Post by thoseareradishes on May 8, 2017 8:48:22 GMT -5
Chrysanthemum, not exactly the same, but I feel terrible leaving E before her 9pm care. I feel like that's my chance to "put her to bed" for the night and when I don't do it I feel shitty. But sometimes I just need to be away from the hospital and watch some tv before pumping again and going to bed. I don't really know how to stop feeling bad though.
One thing I'm going to try really hard to do though once she is home and is starting to show interest in playing is giving her space to play alone and learn how to entertain herself. It's going to be hard for me (frankly, I enjoy doing things like playing with legos and imagination play), but it's really important for her to be able to be okay playing by herself.
Chrysanthemum, I think my PPA manifested itself more in feeding A. I felt like if she was up and awake she had to be eating, which beyond the first newborn weeks is obviously ridiculous.
I do not struggle to let her be by herself at this point. My parenting philosophy is "try to ignore my kid until she absolutely demands my attention, give her 10 minutes, go back to ignoring her". But I also work freelance and have no childcare, so have to try and work while she plays.
I don't know if any of you read Hurrah for Gin! It's written by a British mum. She posted something on FB the other day that really resonated with me. She had suffered a loss with her first DD, so felt like she should be grateful 24/7 for her healthy 2 subsequent children. But she admitted that feeling grateful all the time was exhausting and unrealistic.
Post by cherryvalance on May 8, 2017 11:09:28 GMT -5
Chrysanthemum, I obviously have no firsthand experience, but I am getting irrationally angry with my mother whenever she mentions doing something with the baby (she's our primary caregiver). Like, I'm livid that she'll be spending all this time with him and I won't after all we've gone through, even though we've always known we have to be a two income household. So I vote that whatever you're feeling is absolutely normal. Hugs. It just always rears it's ugly head.
Chrysanthemum , I think my PPA manifested itself more in feeding A. I felt like if she was up and awake she had to be eating, which beyond the first newborn weeks is obviously ridiculous.
I do not struggle to let her be by herself at this point. My parenting philosophy is "try to ignore my kid until she absolutely demands my attention, give her 10 minutes, go back to ignoring her". But I also work freelance and have no childcare, so have to try and work while she plays.
I don't know if any of you read Hurrah for Gin! It's written by a British mum. She posted something on FB the other day that really resonated with me. She had suffered a loss with her first DD, so felt like she should be grateful 24/7 for her healthy 2 subsequent children. But she admitted that feeling grateful all the time was exhausting and unrealistic.
this is totally the truth. Chrysanthemum I love my son and am grateful for him after trying so hard and for so long to have him, but it doesn't mean that I have to spend every waking moment with him or enjoy every moment. right now, I'm really struggling with him because he is so emotional and throws tantrums because he can't have everything he wants right now, and he's in a daddy phase too so when I try to take care of him, he just asks for DH. so while you love your child, it's okay to not like him/her all the time, and it is okay to let your child have some independence, even as a newborn. that's how children learn.