Moms to be Part 4

[Nette]

How do you like the gDiapers? I just got my first one in the mail and was so excited bc it is so cute. Or did you end up using them at all?

I got a whole bunch of handmedown covers for gDiapers, but they're all medium size, so we haven't actually tried them yet. I have a friend (obviously since I got handmedowns) who loves them and uses both the gDiaper flushables and cloth inserts to save money... I figure we'll try them with the prefolds first, and I have about 8 of the flushables. Shouldn't be too long till he is big enough for the mediums... He's giant.

So does anyone know what they do if you do have excess fluid? I didn't ask, because it honestly never occured to me that they'd do anything, but when my friend asked I realized... if she wasn't going to do something, why even do the ultrasound to see if that is the issue?
I'm having an RCS so it's not like the size of the baby is of huge concern for delivery purposes... so now I'm just curious.

Grats on the scheduling!

You know, I was measuring big too so they did the u/s to see how big Sean was, and to check fluids. I think if you have WAY too much fluid, they can actually drain some, but I think what they really do is make you go on bedrest. I can't really remember what all I read, but if you go googling don't get freaked out by the possibilities of what too much fluid can mean.

 

[Piecey]

Hah! Bedrest. Like that is possible with a 13 month old.

 

[TarzansKat]

Piecey, I'm not sure what they do when you have excess fluid. Hopefully everything will work out just fine for you.

And congratulations on getting to pick the date you wanted. It always feels good to have things settled.

 

[Leger13]

Boo. I just got the call from the dr's office that my sugars were "slightly elevated" so I have to take the 3 hour glucose test. I really don't understand why I always fail these tests - I have NONE of the risk factors but still always bomb them. I hate the idea of having to fast for so long too - not eating makes me feel sick.

Bummer that you have to do the 3 hour. I hope it goes well and isn't too bad to handle. I hear you on the not eating = sick thing. Same thing here.

Sorry it's been so long since i've posted... got to spend a "fun" night in L&D with a bladder infection on friday.Anyways.. is anyone else having a hard time getting excited for the baby? I think my issue is some friends of ours lost there son at 39wks, so i'm just nervous this whole time. I don't think i'll feel better till she gets here.

Bummer on the infection. Hope you are feeling better now! And I totally kwym about the being scared about a still born thing. My SIL went full term with her 2nd son and wound up with a still born because the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck.

Congrats on the boy!!! Love the name - DS3 is Alexander Robert. Looks like you had tons of fun shopping already!

Thanks so much!! Yay for a fellow Alexander!! And yeah, everyone is going nuts shopping now that we know the sex. it's kinda funny actually.

Leger13: Congrats on having a boy! Boys are so much fun!! You have quit a collection of disney stuff already! I was just thinking too bad that I didn't bring a HPT on our disney trip. Then I could have found out I was pregnant and bought baby stuff! Okay...maybe it's a good thing I didn't know!


I had my glucose test today. I had fruit punch flavor. It was still gross, but better than orange! I didn't remember having to drink so much of it last time. I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to get it down and keep it down, but I did. Now just have to wait for the results. Not getting my hopes up on passing due to my history. And of course today DH and I met for lunch and I just couldn't resist the warm, fresh out of the oven chocolate cookie.

Thanks girl!! LOL yeah probably better that you didn't test at WDW! They don't really have a whole lot of gender neutral stuff anyways. And hardly any boy stuff. It's almost all for girls.

Glad you kept the drink down. Hoep the results come back great! And mmmm on the cookie! I totally want one but I'm so scared to eat anything sweet since it's been making me feel so yucky.

Well, I got some more solid stretches of sleep last night, so I'm feeling a bit more human today.

I don't know if you all are familiar with the tie dye Mickey tee shirts, but I make those and had a couple of orders I thought I'd do before the baby got here.

Ha. Ha ha.

I did them last night, but oh my goodness, did my back hurt afterwards! I couldn't get comfortable in bed, so eventually I ended up in one of our living room chairs, and that actually helped a lot. I may have to try that scenario for tonight and see if I sleep better in that chair than in a bed at this point.

Anyway, I have a non stress test at the hospital today and another non stress and doc's appointment on Friday.

I've been going back and forth with my doctor's office about the possibility of being induced. They agree that it's probably a good idea, but I'm sort of wrangling with them over the date. If they do it when I'm asking, I have people set up who can take care of my son, no issue. If I do it when they want to, I'm basically going to be spending a night alone in the hospital (because of the possible need to put on the 12 hour gel to soften the cervix).

I know that I could manage it on my own, but I really don't want to be alone in that hospital. It's where my mom was. And although maternity is a totally seperate area, towards the end, my mom was actually on the same floor. It's just hard. I'm trying to be rational but rational just really doesn't enter into it, you know?

Anyway, I'll keep you all posted when I hear something, and of course, baby may feel free to arrive any time before that. I'm so done!

Glad you found a way to be able to get some sleep.

That's good that you got those shirts done but ouch on the back! It's amazing how little you do can put so much stress on your back when you're carrying around an LO all the time.

I hope that the stress test goes well! And I hope that the Dr's office induces you when you want to. Sounds like it will make life easier if they do. I wouldn't want to be in the hospital alone either.

Congratulations Leger: I recognize that bib as well



I stayed home yesterday because I felt so yuck. I still do today, but maybe not as bad. Had a bad night with the puppy too: He knocked over a bag of food and gorged himself. I was downstairs doing baby laundry and got to him as fast as I could, but he had already eaten a lot. He had a very upset tummy all night and had to go out several times. He is much better this morning, thank goodness. I felt terrible for not getting to him faster, but I'm not very speedy these days!

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks so much

Sorry you felt so yucky! I hope you are feeling better now. And like the others said, you did what you could for the puppy and at least he was feeling better the next day. Hopefully he learned his lesson

Congratulations Leger!! I cannot wait to do some baby shopping at Disney in September.


Well I had my 22 week appt this morning. I found out why they haven't been checking my urine and although it could be irritating it is actually just kind of funny. They were supposed to be....they had just never told me. After she checked my blood pressure she asked me if I had left a urine sample yet and I told her that I hadn't been asked to leave one at all this pregnancy. Well when I went in the restroom it had a note for all OB patients to please make sure they left a urine sample every visit. Well prior to today I had never even been in the restroom and wouldn't have today if they hadn't told me to leave a sample.

Well my blood pressure was high so I had to go get a blood pressure monitor and check my blood pressure twice a day until my next appointment. It worries me a little because my blood pressure was really high at the end of my prior pregnancy and got me put on bedrest at 37 weeks. But as long as we are watching it I know things will be okay. I did forget to ask about my glucose test and when I would be doing it so I'm going to call later. I did get my appts scheduled into October though which is nice.

Well I best get to work. Hope everyone is having a great day.

Thanks so much! It's very fun. You're having a girl aren't you? They have a TON for girls! I was jealous.

Oh geez, how frustrating about the urine. I guess they're not too concerned about it though since they haven't been mentioning it to you. Weird. Bummer on the high blood pressure too. I hope it gets better so you don't get put on bed rest again.

 

[WDWorBUST]

Ugh! Today has just sucked! I called to talk to DD and she told me she was at home with just my sister so I asked where Nanny and Poppy were. She replies "Poppy had to go to the hospital, but I don't know why". So I asked to talk to my sister again who told me that my daddy had went to the doctor this morning because he hadn't been feeling well for a few days and they took him right over to the hospital. She wasn't going to tell me because I didn't need the stress - WHAT?? So I have since been able to find out that they are going to keep my dad overnight to monitor him, but I don't know anything else at this point. Talk about frustrating!! So any prayers for my daddy would be greatly appreciated.

 

[skuttle]

Failed the glucose test. Going in for the 3 hour next week. I'm bummed, but not too surprised since I was diagnosed with insulin resistance while TTC. *sigh*

 

[Pollito916]

TK - bummer about the urine collection, that doesn't sound like much fun. Glad you got the induction settled so it works out for everyone - that must be a relief!

Piecey - congrats on setting your RCS date! I don't know anything about the extra fluid either. My SIL was told her fluid was low, and they would have just tried inducing early or a c-s if necessary.

WDWorBUST - prayers for your father! Sometimes family means well by trying to keep your stress down, but they just make it worse.

skuttle - sorry about the glucose. I'm right there with you.

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I went for my 3 hour glucose test today and can you believe that some witch had the nerve to come in the waiting room and sit next to me with a bag of McD's and a big ol OJ?!? Seriously, there is a big sign on the door that says "No Food or Beverages" and I was not the only one in there fasting for the 3 hour! Some people have no consideration for others. I was tempted to kick her and steal her food.

 

[RNBelle]

Hi I hope you have room for one more. We're expecting our first baby, due Sept 9th 2010.

 

[cmskok]

Hi I hope you have room for one more. We're expecting our first baby, due Sept 9th 2010.

Welcome!!! I am due shortly after you, on the 23rd! Yay for September!

Pollito, I took the 3 hour test Wednesday. I had heard that it was torture, but I didn't think it was that bad, although I was SO THIRSTY!!!

WDW OR BUST: prayers for your family. I hope that all is okay!!!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Failed the glucose test. Going in for the 3 hour next week. I'm bummed, but not too surprised since I was diagnosed with insulin resistance while TTC. *sigh*

Such a bummer....sorry about that. Hopefully you get better results from the 3 hour.

TK - Collecting urine is not my idea of a good time....however, it's all worth it in the end.

Piecey - Doesn't it just seem a bit more real now that you know the when?

WDWorBUST - prayers for your father! Sometimes family means well by trying to keep your stress down, but they just make it worse.
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I went for my 3 hour glucose test today and can you believe that some witch had the nerve to come in the waiting room and sit next to me with a bag of McD's and a big ol OJ?!? Seriously, there is a big sign on the door that says "No Food or Beverages" and I was not the only one in there fasting for the 3 hour! Some people have no consideration for others. I was tempted to kick her and steal her food.

Thanks! It turns out they thought my daddy had had a heart attack. He most likely didn't though. He had another scare similar to this about 16 years ago where they were able to find out that his normal EKG looks like he is about to have a heart attack. Enough so that he has to carry a wallet sized copy of it with him. So although they had that they still freaked out a bit about it. (I'd rather they be overly cautious though) It did turn out that he has pneumonia though so they gave him breathing treatments throughout the night and they also drew blood periodically to check on whether there is any concern over his heart. He will have a Stress test this morning and if it goes well they will most likely release him. If it doesn't they may still release him but schedule him for a heart catheter on Monday.

I can't believe the total lack of consideration some people have for others. I don't do well without breakfast to begin with....add in someone sitting down with McDonalds beside me when I can't eat....ooooohh....that probably wouldn't be pretty.

Hi I hope you have room for one more. We're expecting our first baby, due Sept 9th 2010.

There's always room for more - Welcome!


Okay, DH came home with a Chicco keyfit yesterday. It is in immaculate condition. The couple he got it from just had their baby a month or so ago and they had two so they just gave it to him. (and it was new) Talk about generous. I think I am going to pick up a thank you card and probably add a $25 restaurant gift card to it. Do you think that is appropriate? It's not too cheap is it? (Should I do $50?)

 

[Piecey]

Piecey - Doesn't it just seem a bit more real now that you know the when?



Thanks! It turns out they thought my daddy had had a heart attack. He most likely didn't though. He had another scare similar to this about 16 years ago where they were able to find out that his normal EKG looks like he is about to have a heart attack. Enough so that he has to carry a wallet sized copy of it with him. So although they had that they still freaked out a bit about it. (I'd rather they be overly cautious though) It did turn out that he has pneumonia though so they gave him breathing treatments throughout the night and they also drew blood periodically to check on whether there is any concern over his heart. He will have a Stress test this morning and if it goes well they will most likely release him. If it doesn't they may still release him but schedule him for a heart catheter on Monday.

That is exactly what was going on with my mom. Dad took her to the ER thinking she was having a heart attack. I totally know how frustrated I was that I was kept out of the loop, but at least they told me! (though they probably wouldn't have if I hadn't shown up at their house!) so I know how frustrating that all is.
My mom didn't have a heart attack either (normal EKG) and passed the blood tests. Still scary.



...and yes! Lucas and I are heading out today to get the last minute stuff I need to finish the room. I swear I keep forgetting something that I know I needed but I cannot remember what. I hate Walmart but figure we'll end up there, just so I can get stuff in one spot and not have to make a million stops. Hopefully the idea I have in my head works out and I can finish his room next week when my mom finishes his curtains. Then I'll post pictures.
And of course I'll have ultrasound pictures tomorrow. I'm excited! I had an ultrasound with Lucas at about 35-36 weeks and she got a great shot of his face for a 2D that I framed in his room. Hoping we get another great shot tomorrow and, of course, that all is well.

 

[TSRE]

I got a whole bunch of handmedown covers for gDiapers, but they're all medium size, so we haven't actually tried them yet. I have a friend (obviously since I got handmedowns) who loves them and uses both the gDiaper flushables and cloth inserts to save money... I figure we'll try them with the prefolds first, and I have about 8 of the flushables. Shouldn't be too long till he is big enough for the mediums... He's giant.

That makes me feel good to hear your friend loves them - I wasn't sure if they were all hype or really worth it, but they seem like a great system. I'm planning on using them with cloth inserts that I am going to make for the most part, but please let me know how the flushables work out. They seem convienent for trips out, but when I looked they cost as much as a disposable, so not sure...

Hah! Bedrest. Like that is possible with a 13 month old.

They all seem to assume everyone has a nanny handy, don't they? Maybe in another lifetime!

Hi I hope you have room for one more. We're expecting our first baby, due Sept 9th 2010.

Welcome

Thanks! It turns out they thought my daddy had had a heart attack. He most likely didn't though. He had another scare similar to this about 16 years ago where they were able to find out that his normal EKG looks like he is about to have a heart attack. Enough so that he has to carry a wallet sized copy of it with him. So although they had that they still freaked out a bit about it. (I'd rather they be overly cautious though) It did turn out that he has pneumonia though so they gave him breathing treatments throughout the night and they also drew blood periodically to check on whether there is any concern over his heart. He will have a Stress test this morning and if it goes well they will most likely release him. If it doesn't they may still release him but schedule him for a heart catheter on Monday.


Okay, DH came home with a Chicco keyfit yesterday. It is in immaculate condition. The couple he got it from just had their baby a month or so ago and they had two so they just gave it to him. (and it was new) Talk about generous. I think I am going to pick up a thank you card and probably add a $25 restaurant gift card to it. Do you think that is appropriate? It's not too cheap is it? (Should I do $50?)

Glad your dad is okay - how scary!

I would like to hear what everyone has to say about the carseat, also. We are kinda in the same situation, except the carseat we are getting is not so new. Still, keyfits aren't cheap! I think I would lean toward a $50 gift card so it is enough to cover a whole or most of a whole meal. But then I was thinking does that seem pushy or something when they say they are happy to give it away? Overthinking things again, I think...

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DH is at Ikea right now picking up the last of the furniture for DS' room, and is hoping to have it completely done by the end of the day tomorrow. I am so excited - when we can move them into it, I can finally start on the baby's room. He has decided to go full bore on all of our projects around the house until they are done because he is tired of having so many little things undone. I am not stopping him We've been in our house 8 years - maybe by the time we get to 9 it will finally be done!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Yeah, that's my concern about a gift card. I want to Thank them for it, but I don't want to "offend" them in the process. I mean I kind of look at it as $25 would be a gesture of thanks.....$50 might look like I'm trying to "buy" it and we all know that $50 isn't going to buy a chicco keyfit....I didn't realize that even the ones that only go to 22 pounds are $170 - but then I had to really search to find one that wasn't a 30 at this point. I may just do a thank you card and skip the gift card....then I know my gesture cannot be taken the wrong way.

 

[cmskok]

Yeah, that's my concern about a gift card. I want to Thank them for it, but I don't want to "offend" them in the process. I mean I kind of look at it as $25 would be a gesture of thanks.....$50 might look like I'm trying to "buy" it and we all know that $50 isn't going to buy a chicco keyfit....I didn't realize that even the ones that only go to 22 pounds are $170 - but then I had to really search to find one that wasn't a 30 at this point. I may just do a thank you card and skip the gift card....then I know my gesture cannot be taken the wrong way.

I think a gift card is a nice idea, but I agree that $50 is a lot. I would do $25, maybe to a Target store or babies r us--all new parents need baby stuff, then you won't feel bad about covering a whole meal!

In other news, I got the results back from my 3 hour glucose test and the results are normal!!! WooHoo! I was really worried about having to check my sugar every few hours!

 

[hotveggy]

Can I join in?

I was on this thread about 2 years ago while preggers with my first. I have a 16 month old daughter and am expecting another little one on January 21st!

I am excited, but a little nervous about how I will handle 2... and I am showing already (only 13 weeks). I didn't really show until close to 20 weeks with my first...


Does anyone have any suggestions on double strollers that will fit a Graco infant car seat?

 

[pixiegoose]

I finally got around to taking pictures of the nursery (after hiding stuff in the closet that doesn't belong in the nursery!). There are still a few small things to do, like hide the cords for the TV, get the dresser lamp from my parents (if my dad ever manages to find time to fix it!), get a baby gate for the computer desk and move the shredder to the other room, but for the most part it's done. We live in an apartment, so no painting allowed and we tried to use as much stuff that we already had around to furnish/decorate. All-in-all, we're pretty happy with how it's turned out. As I said in a previous post, there are quite a few Disney touches- can you spot them all?


view from the door

to the right of the door

between the door and closet

the crib

closeup of the crib

pics over the crib

the rocker (a wedding present to my grandparents from my great grandparents! my friend is making new cushion covers for it) and dresser

other side of the room

the changer

the bookshelf

towards the door

the awesome ABC/animals quilt my mom's friend made

 

[skuttle]

pixiegoose...the room looks great!! The bedding is really cute.

So ladies, I'm staring to freak myself out. As some of you know, we went through a lot to get pregnant and it took 4 years. I just found out the my cousin is pregnant with her second as well (she has a 10 year old son from a prior marriage). She's due late January, so only a week or two ahead of me. I am absolutely TERRIFIED that something is going to go wrong with my pregnancy and my cousin will go ahead with a healthy pregnancy and I just don't think I could cope with that after everything we've been through. I know it's probably silly and I'm being irrational, but it's all I've been able to think about since I found out about my cousin's pregnancy. I can't wait until my next Dr visit to make sure everything is okay, but that's not until August 3rd.

 

[Piecey]

Well, ultrasound wasn't bad but it wasn't good either.

He's measuring way ahead of where he should (even with the +/- a pound) that they called in the head of radiology to finish my ultrasound and make sure they got all the shots they needed. His head measured 38w1d... he's breech, I have too much fluid, etc.... they guestimate 6lbs 5oz. With my first, they were low on their weight estimation.

Nothing too scary, but still weighing on me a bit until I talk to my OB. Who schedule the stupid ultrasound on a Saturday anyway? lol.

All in all I'm glad I never felt the desire to have a VBAC because this ultrasound pretty much solidified that it wouldn't be worth attempting.

 

[WDWorBUST]

Pixiegoose - the nursery looks fantastic. I am so ready to get started on the baby/DD's room.

Skuttle - I know that must be really hard. I know it's easier said than done, but try and focus on all the positives. And I know right now it wouldn't help, but I got a doppler from Amazon (about $65) that has been worth it's weight in gold. I couldn't find the heartbeat until around 14 weeks though, but prior to that I just was seen in the office more frequently. If I were you, I would call my doctor and just tell them that due to the difficulties you have faced that you would really appreciate the opportunity to be seen before your next appointment. I know mine was extremely accomodating and I was self admittedly paranoid after having a miscarriage last year. Your mental health is extremely important also so I wouldn't feel bad about asking to be seen more frequently early.

Piecey - Sorry the ultrasound wasn't great....but it sounds like everything is okay and that everything you are facing has fairly easy fixes. Wishing you the best of luck.

 

[Pollito916]

Hi I hope you have room for one more. We're expecting our first baby, due Sept 9th 2010.

Welcome! Do you know yet if you're having a boy or girl, or are you waiting to find out?

Okay, DH came home with a Chicco keyfit yesterday. It is in immaculate condition. The couple he got it from just had their baby a month or so ago and they had two so they just gave it to him. (and it was new) Talk about generous. I think I am going to pick up a thank you card and probably add a $25 restaurant gift card to it. Do you think that is appropriate? It's not too cheap is it? (Should I do $50?)

I did something similar with a neighbor that let us borrow a crib when DS3was first born. I can't remember how much of a gift card we gave them, but I think it was $25. $50 does seem like a lot.

Pollito, I took the 3 hour test Wednesday. I had heard that it was torture, but I didn't think it was that bad, although I was SO THIRSTY!!!

yeah, the thirsty was the worst part (besides the witch with the McD's). It was 116 the day I did my 3 hour! I asked if I could rinse my mouth out with water and spit in the sink to get the sweet taste out of my mouth, and they actually let me swallow a small sip of water!

In other news, I got the results back from my 3 hour glucose test and the results are normal!!! WooHoo! I was really worried about having to check my sugar every few hours!

Good for you! I hope I pass too!

Can I join in?

I am excited, but a little nervous about how I will handle 2... and I am showing already (only 13 weeks). I didn't really show until close to 20 weeks with my first...

Of course you can join - welcome! I showed way sooner with this pregnancy than with my first too.

As for strollers, we got the Sit N Stand, but that may not work as well for you since your DD is still pretty young. My DS is 3 and rarely uses a stroller anymore, so I sometimes worry that even the SNS will be a waste for us.

So ladies, I'm staring to freak myself out. As some of you know, we went through a lot to get pregnant and it took 4 years. I just found out the my cousin is pregnant with her second as well (she has a 10 year old son from a prior marriage). She's due late January, so only a week or two ahead of me. I am absolutely TERRIFIED that something is going to go wrong with my pregnancy and my cousin will go ahead with a healthy pregnancy and I just don't think I could cope with that after everything we've been through. I know it's probably silly and I'm being irrational, but it's all I've been able to think about since I found out about my cousin's pregnancy. I can't wait until my next Dr visit to make sure everything is okay, but that's not until August 3rd.

I'm so sorry you're having to worry about this right now! I don't know that anything I say can reassure you, but I just hope that your fears don't come true and everything continues to go well with your pregnancy.

Well, ultrasound wasn't bad but it wasn't good either.

He's measuring way ahead of where he should (even with the +/- a pound) that they called in the head of radiology to finish my ultrasound and make sure they got all the shots they needed. His head measured 38w1d... he's breech, I have too much fluid, etc.... they guestimate 6lbs 5oz. With my first, they were low on their weight estimation.

Nothing too scary, but still weighing on me a bit until I talk to my OB. Who schedule the stupid ultrasound on a Saturday anyway? lol.

All in all I'm glad I never felt the desire to have a VBAC because this ultrasound pretty much solidified that it wouldn't be worth attempting.

It sounds like an RCS is definitely the best way for you this time! 6lbs 5 oz really isn't that big, but combined with all of the other factors, a VBAC would probably be very difficult if not impossible for you. At least you are at peace with your decision!

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DS3 stayed at my mom's house last night (she watches him on Fridays), and now he doesn't want to come home! DH is at work, so I'm all alone at home, enjoying the quiet and getting lots of stuff done. But I'm also starting to get lonely. I miss my boys!