Week of 3/19

[Mushe]

I hate to create threads! And even more so when I’m doing it because I’m freaked out.

I did a 4 mile run on the treadmill this morning, then showered and was working on getting ready and eating breakfast. I had three episodes of feeling very dizzy and light-headed, and had to stumble to get off my feet. I had the sensation of waking up, being very disoriented. I made it to a corner, and then the carpet (ooh rug burn) and finally, the bed. It was really scary. It eventually passed, and I feel okay now, but yikes. I called the OB, and the woman answering the phone (not someone I know) was brushing it off as low blood sugar. I insisted that she talk to my OB.

Any thoughts besides low blood sugar? Shower wasn’t too hot, and our bathroom is very open. I did turn on the bedroom ceiling fan, which helped.

[speyedr]

Mar 19, 2018 14:01:21 GMT -5 Mushe said:

I hate to create threads! And even more so when I’m doing it because I’m freaked out.

I did a 4 mile run on the treadmill this morning, then showered and was working on getting ready and eating breakfast. I had three episodes of feeling very dizzy and light-headed, and had to stumble to get off my feet. I had the sensation of waking up, being very disoriented. I made it to a corner, and then the carpet (ooh rug burn) and finally, the bed. It was really scary. It eventually passed, and I feel okay now, but yikes. I called the OB, and the woman answering the phone (not someone I know) was brushing it off as low blood sugar. I insisted that she talk to my OB.

Any thoughts besides low blood sugar? Shower wasn’t too hot, and our bathroom is very open. I did turn on the bedroom ceiling fan, which helped.

I'm an ooooold grad so not around much but will say that low blood pressure is common in early pregnancy with the increase in progesterone. It can cause you to feel faint/lightheaded and pass out. Being dehydrated can exacerbate the low bp as can overheating while exercising. I experienced this pretty significantly while pregnant.

[loira]

I had this with both V and A. I learned to leave the bathroom door unlocked because one time I passed out in the shower. I remember the midwives in the UK telling me this was very common.

[Mushe]

Oh wow, thanks guys! I Googled after it passed, and did see that it could happen. I’ve been so lucky to have fatigue as my only symptom so far. It’s crazy to me to be at 15w tomorrow without ever feeling sick.

[grover]

Mushe that happened multiple times to me while pregnant with A. Never figured out what the exact cause was.

[konapoppy]

I am so excited that you are 15 weeks!!!

[Mushe]

Isn’t that a trip, konapoppy? I have to keep pinching myself. How is it going, now that it’s been a few months back at work? I saw your post on MM, but didn’t get a chance to respond there, that you’re killing it at work! Congrats!! First Easter and frilly dresses, right around the corner! 😄

grover, I’m so sorry you had this too! I was really scared, and glad DS hadn’t woken up yet.

[konapoppy]

Things are great here! I did have to leave work to get J - she has an ear infection and pink eye 😢 achievement unlocked?

I love dressing up the girls, as you know 😂

[lo]

This happened to me a lot during my second pregnancy. Passed out once and came close a few times. My dr wasn’t really concerned in my case... the usual about drinking a lot of water, eating enough. She did tell me that when I would sit and put my head between my legs when I was feeling dizzy that the big belly would make things worse sitting like that, so instead I was supposed to sit and lean back.

She also told me that passing out while pregnant is very common and the office “gets calls about it everyday!” But it’s still very scary! I hope it doesn’t happen again.

[loira]

My H went back to Texas for the final time - he comes back in May for good! A seems okay with it. I don't know that he was here long enough for her to really get into a routine having him here, so in a way that's good. My daycare provider was in Mexico until today and I am SO READY for A to go back to daycare tomorrow.

[pandora89]

Mushe - no advice regarding the dizzy spell, I am sorry though, that must have been so scary! BUT holy wow, 15 weeks! So excited

Nothing much happening here, I have just over a month of work before I go on leave. I have been in ultra nesting mode. I made appointments for the dogs to get their shots and then I have an appointment for our big dog that sheds like crazy for a defurminator treatment beginning of April. She sheds all year long, I can vacuum and minutes later it will look like I had done nothing. I called and was told helps with 80% of the fur usually so fingers crossed. It was only $70 for her so if it helps even a bit this might become a more frequently treatment lol. I also made an appointment for the car to get detailed before we install the car seat. I have a breastfeeding info class at my barre/yoga studio and then a prenatal birth class. I also have the cleaners we had at the condo coming in to do a deep clean, and then give us a price on coming every other week for a regular cleaning.

The next few weeks are going to be so busy.

[shauni27]

Mushe, I am just so happy you are 15 weeks! IT'S HAPPENING!! OMG, she is almost the size of an avocado!! Are you showing at all yet? I am sorry you experienced that awful fainting spell.
pandora89, I am also in disbelief that you are so close. I have truly never cared so much about a stranger being pregnant lol.
I am THRILLED that your H will be back PERMANENTLY so soon, loira!

S and I went to Philly for the weekend to visit my sister. He did great traveling (it was totally manageable, though exhausting, to do it alone) and he slept so well while we were there! Sleep training with our coach started last night upon our arrival home and went better than I expected, but hearing him CIO was SO fucking tough.

[scm1011]

Mushe, that happened to me multiple times during my pregnancy and it's so scary. It happened to me a few times on the subway platform and I had so much anxiety about passing out onto the tracks. In my case it was low blood pressure and anemia related. But YAY for 15 weeks!!

[Mushe]

lo, I’m sorry you had this too! My OB’s office seemed totally nonplussed too. Lol.

scm1011, holy crap! I wonder if anemia is part of my issue too. My first tri paperwork showed light anemia, and I struggled with it last time. They didn’t tell me to yet, but I should probably take iron supplements. I cannot freaking believe the subway! So scary.

shauni27, I am popping out! Haha. It’s getting hard to hide at work.

[scm1011]

Mar 20, 2018 9:32:59 GMT -5 Mushe said:

lo , I’m sorry you had this too! My OB’s office seemed totally nonplussed too. Lol.

scm1011 , holy crap! I wonder if anemia is part of my issue too. My first tri paperwork showed light anemia, and I struggled with it last time. They didn’t tell me to yet, but I should probably take iron supplements. I cannot freaking believe the subway! So scary.

shauni27 , I am popping out! Haha. It’s getting hard to hide at work.

I'm not sure why it happened on the platform repeatedly, but definitely not ideal! I have almost a mile walk to the station, so I think something about standing still after briskly walking brought it on. Who knows, I'm not a doctor lol. Good news is it stopped around 16-18 weeks for me; hopefully it won't happen again for you! 

[thoseareradishes]

shauni27, if you are ever in Philly for a longer visit, let me know! Maybe we can get together

I have to take E to CHOP today to have her head shape evaluated by a plastic surgeon. Her head is basically toaster shaped, heh. Just want to make sure there are no issues with her sutures closing early. I'm nervous about the drive, I've never driven her into the city by myself. Plus the weather isn't fantastic because winter won't go away.

[mpc]

Had my appointment this morning! The doctor was running late so the nurse was like let’s try the Doppler (I’m 10w2d). Found a really strong healthy heartbeat right away! I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t get an ultrasound but yay baby! Up until now we’ve been talking like “if this happens” so I am feeling some shock today. Wow.

I’m on a plane now, headed to Denver for work.

[starryfish]

Mushe,OMG so excited for you! Boo on the fainting spell!
loira, so excited that your DH is coming home SOON!!!!
pandora89, OMG you are getting SO SO close!!!!!!
mpc, I bet that was an AMAZING feeling! So happy for yall!

As for us.....S has been constantly sick now for weeks.....Virus last week, double ear infection week before, than strep, than ear infection, etc. It is EXHAUSTING!!! Now my MIL has strep (she is staying with us for a visit). OMG PLEASE LET us escape this one!!!

S had her vision checked again last week (she has worn glasses since 7m) and he RX changed and most likely will be getting surgery in the near future. OMG guys, I am NOT ready for this. Plus she will still need glasses after surgery.....so I just had to pay for new glasses and will probably have to get new ones again after surgery. UGH.

[cactuscookie]

I'm traveling alone for work for the first time since Hazel was born, and I'm being such a sap about how much I miss her. Also I weaned as a result of the trip. I suppose it's time for it anyway, but I didn't really want to, and I'm going to miss that little connection we had.

[Mushe]

konapoppy, that’s definitely mom level points! I’m 6 years in, and we’ve never reached the ear infection badge. 😉 I can’t wait to see their cute outfits. I MAY have already bought a cute bunny romper for next year.

mpc, fantastic news!!!!! I totally get it. Even after we had our Panorama results, it wasn’t until my appointment last week that H was like, crap, this is really happening!

cactuscookie, hugs! Even when you’re ready, weaning raises all kinds of emotions. ❤️

starryfish, I hope S is on the mend soon! The B2B illnesses are so hard to manage.

[thoseareradishes]

I'm sorry cactuscookie, I'm sure that's so hard, especially since you aren't ready. I was saying to H that I'm going to miss giving E her bottles - it's the only times we get to hold her and she's somewhat calm!

So the appt at CHOP didn't go great - he ordered a CT scan due to the ridge on top of her head. So I'm pretty nervous about how that is going to go. Then E screamed her head off on the way home and I made a wrong turn so it took forever, and the weather is terrible. Now she is napping, which will probably totally mess up bedtime.

[loira]

Mar 20, 2018 15:34:11 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

I'm sorry cactuscookie , I'm sure that's so hard, especially since you aren't ready. I was saying to H that I'm going to miss giving E her bottles - it's the only times we get to hold her and she's somewhat calm!

I'm still giving a nighttime bottle at 2, and this is one of the things I love about it. I'm sure someone will probably flame me for this...

[loira]

cactuscookie, hang in there!

[shauni27]

Mar 20, 2018 15:44:20 GMT -5 loira said:

Mar 20, 2018 15:34:11 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

I'm sorry cactuscookie , I'm sure that's so hard, especially since you aren't ready. I was saying to H that I'm going to miss giving E her bottles - it's the only times we get to hold her and she's somewhat calm!

I'm still giving a nighttime bottle at 2, and this is one of the things I love about it. I'm sure someone will probably flame me for this...

We just did night 2 of CIO with no middle of the night cuddling and I cried. Not because of how much S was crying (minimal, actually) but because I really miss those sweet cuddles. You do you, get in that love while you can.

[scm1011]

Mar 20, 2018 15:44:20 GMT -5 loira said:

Mar 20, 2018 15:34:11 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

I'm sorry cactuscookie , I'm sure that's so hard, especially since you aren't ready. I was saying to H that I'm going to miss giving E her bottles - it's the only times we get to hold her and she's somewhat calm!

I'm still giving a nighttime bottle at 2, and this is one of the things I love about it. I'm sure someone will probably flame me for this...

This actually makes me feel better! DS is increasingly obsessed with his baba and I don't see myself having the heart or resolve to cut it out anytime soon. He drinks out of sippy cups at daycare (because bottles aren't allowed in the toddler room), but still gets bottles at wake-up, bedtime, and anytime he's losing it at home.

[scm1011]

shauni27, doing CIO is heart-breaking, I know. I'm still glad we finally did it. I hope its working and you're all sleeping better soon. Hugs.

YAY, mpc! I'm so happy to hear things are going well. I enjoyed all your vaca pics on insta - it looked gorgeous!

starryfish, I'm sorry about the sickness and upcoming surgery. That's stressful. I hope it goes smoothly and S is on the mend soon.

thoseareradishes, hugs. Keep us posted on the CAT scan.

I can't believe you are so close, pandora89! Your pregnancy has flown by (for me lol)!

[shauni27]

Mar 21, 2018 7:35:49 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

shauni27 , doing CIO is heart-breaking, I know. I'm still glad we finally did it. I hope its working and you're all sleeping better soon. Hugs.

CIO has been great so far! Night one was TOUGH, even last night was rough at first. He really SCREAMS. But he falls asleep pretty quickly and I think we will all be sleeping better sooner rather than later. Though naps are still tricky for him...

[loira]

shauni27, even after A became really good at falling asleep at night, naps were still a struggle. Sometimes she wasn't QUITE tired enough for them, and then CIO for naps didn't work because she'd get too worked up. It got a lot better once she was down to just 1 nap a day and was reliably tired for them - around 11 months or so, I think.

scm1011, yeah I'm also giving her a bottle out of self-preservation since I solo parent. I figure I'm resigned to paying for braces later anyway (I had 3 years of them), she only gets 1 or 2 a day and doesn't suck her thumb, so the damage of 10 minutes of drinking a bottle will be minimal.

[oneslybookworm]

Jamie has put in his official request for a 2 year leave of absence from work, and we just put in our 2-week notice with daycare today. I can't believe that we're going to make this happen, but I am so incredibly glad! G is coming up on 9 months soon, and things are going well. He is eating well (thank God for BLW, it's so much easier), but now he's backing off a lot on formula and it's throwing me off. I honestly don't think it's because he's eating a ton of solids (he gets some, but it's not like he's wolfing down full meals), so I have no idea why the formula backed off so much (around 10-15 oz less than he had been taking). It could just be a fluke too, so we'll see. We have his 9-month appointment in a month, so we'll see what his stats are (I love these appointments, even more so this one because no shots!).

In other news, we've gotten a running stroller / bike trailer so we can start training with him when the weather gets a bit nicer. I have an appointment with my knee surgeon on Friday to find out if I need surgery on my knees, which will determine how my tri season takes shape, but overall I'm excited to get out there with him!

[grover]

oneslybookworm, A decreased her formula intake at that point too. She then pooped a few teeth and intake went back up until 11 months.