Moms to be Part 4

[monkeybug]

I feel pretty good, too, except I can't eat anything without my throat/upper chest feeling like its on fire. That's minor, though, and I guess will keep me from gaining too much weight, since nothing ever sounds good to me. We were going out to eat last weekend, and I changed my mind no less than 7 times about where I wanted to go. Thank God for a patient husband!

I can't remember who posted it, but I am right there with you on wanting to meet the baby, but not go through the labor part. I am dreading it so much more than I did before - I think because I actually remember the others. But the prize on the other side is so worth it - I just keep trying to remember that.

Sorry for the rambling!

I'm pretty sure it was me that posted about dreading labor! I don't have to worry about that anymore thankfully, because my little guy made his debut on Sunday, but I dreaded labor right up until the end!! I actually told the nurse when I walked into labor and delivery that I really hoped she sent me home and told me I wasn't in labor!
When I found out I was dialated to a a 4 and 80% (I was a 2 and baby was so high they had a hard time reaching my cervix that same morning) effaced I knew I was going to have to go through labor, but was so, so happy that I had FINALLY mangaed to get to the hospital in time for an epidural!
24 minutes later (painful minutes) I was holding my little guy! They didn't even have time to get the labs back and call the anesthesiologist. No epi for me! It's OK though, definitly worth it in the end.
And my Dr. promised that next time (who wants to think about next time this soon though?) they would skip the gel, and just go right to pitocin, and that they would give me the epidural before they even started it. Maybe I'll have another baby just so that I can finally get that dang thing!!!

Oh and in case anyone was wondering the same silly things I was, they did let me wear my own pj's and they didn't have to be a gown. They did not check me "down there" this time, just checked my bleeding. So I guess that has to do with stitches. (which I did not need this time around)

 

[TSRE]

I'm pretty sure it was me that posted about dreading labor! I don't have to worry about that anymore thankfully, because my little guy made his debut on Sunday, but I dreaded labor right up until the end!! I actually told the nurse when I walked into labor and delivery that I really hoped she sent me home and told me I wasn't in labor!
When I found out I was dialated to a a 4 and 80% (I was a 2 and baby was so high they had a hard time reaching my cervix that same morning) effaced I knew I was going to have to go through labor, but was so, so happy that I had FINALLY mangaed to get to the hospital in time for an epidural!
24 minutes later (painful minutes) I was holding my little guy! They didn't even have time to get the labs back and call the anesthesiologist. No epi for me! It's OK though, definitly worth it in the end.
And my Dr. promised that next time (who wants to think about next time this soon though?) they would skip the gel, and just go right to pitocin, and that they would give me the epidural before they even started it. Maybe I'll have another baby just so that I can finally get that dang thing!!!

Oh and in case anyone was wondering the same silly things I was, they did let me wear my own pj's and they didn't have to be a gown. They did not check me "down there" this time, just checked my bleeding. So I guess that has to do with stitches. (which I did not need this time around)

Wow - 24 minutes! Very painful I'm sure, but at least over fast.

No epi for me, ever, because of metal rods in my back, so I hear you on that. It would be cool to get to go through the experience with slightly less pain just to be more aware of what is happening, but oh well. I've had a few contractions this time that were painful (but stopped, thankfully) and I didn't handle them well at all. Made me realize I need to get my head on straight about the whole thing so I can handle it when the time comes!

Congratulations on your little one!

 

[lspst8]

Wow -- so many of you are so close! I'll finally be half-way there on Friday, when I will officially be 20 weeks pregnant.

I have an ultrasound scheduled for today at 5:45pm. I'm not looking forward to drinking 32 ounces and holding it until we are done! My DH and I are still thinking that we won't find out the sex, but I'm afraid that we will change our minds or that the ultrasound technician will accidently tell us.

Is it strange that I don't think I've felt the baby yet? It's my first, so I know it takes longer. Does your own size have any effect on when you feel the baby move? I'm a size 12/14 normally, so I'm not stick-thin or anything. And where would I even feel it - above or below my belly button?

 

[monkeybug]

Wow - 24 minutes! Very painful I'm sure, but at least over fast.

No epi for me, ever, because of metal rods in my back, so I hear you on that. It would be cool to get to go through the experience with slightly less pain just to be more aware of what is happening, but oh well. I've had a few contractions this time that were painful (but stopped, thankfully) and I didn't handle them well at all. Made me realize I need to get my head on straight about the whole thing so I can handle it when the time comes!

Congratulations on your little one!

Yikes! No epi ever? Not even the hope of one? That stinks!!!
When they were taking me to the delivery room the nurse told me she was going to ask if I could get (I don't remember the name...at that point I didn't know my own name probably) a shot that only lasted a few hours, but was similar to an epi. I don't know if it goes in your back, but if not maybe you could get that? After three drug free labors I totally get where you are coming from, but I at least had the delusion that I could possibly get drugs each time, It must be extra hard to know ahead of time that you won't! Your one tough mama!!!!
I think it's funny that some people want natural labor so they can experience more, all I experience is pain, and when I look back everything is just a big blur. I would like some drugs some day so that I can be more aware of what's happening too!

 

[monkeybug]

Wow -- so many of you are so close! I'll finally be half-way there on Friday, when I will officially be 20 weeks pregnant.

I have an ultrasound scheduled for today at 5:45pm. I'm not looking forward to drinking 32 ounces and holding it until we are done! My DH and I are still thinking that we won't find out the sex, but I'm afraid that we will change our minds or that the ultrasound technician will accidently tell us.

Is it strange that I don't think I've felt the baby yet? It's my first, so I know it takes longer. Does your own size have any effect on when you feel the baby move? I'm a size 12/14 normally, so I'm not stick-thin or anything. And where would I even feel it - above or below my belly button?

I didn't feel baby moving until after 20 weeks with my first, and I was a skinny mini back then. I think that's pretty normal!
Good luck at the Ultrasound!


Are any of you getting the whooping cough vaccine? My Dr. didn't mention anything about it at any of my apts., but I asked about it at the hospital when she came to check me the day after I had the baby. She ordered it and they gave it to me on the day I left. Easy peasy! I don't know why she never mentioned it before hand, but it was nice to just get it over with right then and there. One less apt. to have to schedule after!
Just thought I would mention it in case anyone else wanted one.

 

[TSRE]

Wow -- so many of you are so close! I'll finally be half-way there on Friday, when I will officially be 20 weeks pregnant.

I have an ultrasound scheduled for today at 5:45pm. I'm not looking forward to drinking 32 ounces and holding it until we are done! My DH and I are still thinking that we won't find out the sex, but I'm afraid that we will change our minds or that the ultrasound technician will accidently tell us.

Is it strange that I don't think I've felt the baby yet? It's my first, so I know it takes longer. Does your own size have any effect on when you feel the baby move? I'm a size 12/14 normally, so I'm not stick-thin or anything. And where would I even feel it - above or below my belly button?

I wouldn't worry about not feeling it yet, either. It took me longer to feel my first, too, and I'm pretty small size-wise. I think it has more to do with not being "stretched out" yet, and not necessarily being able to differentiate baby movement from other feelings. My doc told me the other day that this one (#3 for me) is more active because she has more room to be - I'm already all stretched out for her! That made me feel good

Have fun getting to see your little one at the ultrasound!

Yikes! No epi ever? Not even the hope of one? That stinks!!!
When they were taking me to the delivery room the nurse told me she was going to ask if I could get (I don't remember the name...at that point I didn't know my own name probably) a shot that only lasted a few hours, but was similar to an epi. I don't know if it goes in your back, but if not maybe you could get that? After three drug free labors I totally get where you are coming from, but I at least had the delusion that I could possibly get drugs each time, It must be extra hard to know ahead of time that you won't! Your one tough mama!!!!
I think it's funny that some people want natural labor so they can experience more, all I experience is pain, and when I look back everything is just a big blur. I would like some drugs some day so that I can be more aware of what's happening too!

That makes me feel more normal! I don't judge people who choose to do it naturally, but I always wonder why??? I would so take the epi if I could, in a heartbeat. No one gives you a trophy for a natural birth! Now, since my choices are between nothing and an injection that makes me loopy, then I choose natural because at least I'm completely there again right after the birth that way, rather than waiting hours for the drugs to wear off.

I'm going to ask my doc about that shot - that would be fabulous!

I didn't feel baby moving until after 20 weeks with my first, and I was a skinny mini back then. I think that's pretty normal!
Good luck at the Ultrasound!


Are any of you getting the whooping cough vaccine? My Dr. didn't mention anything about it at any of my apts., but I asked about it at the hospital when she came to check me the day after I had the baby. She ordered it and they gave it to me on the day I left. Easy peasy! I don't know why she never mentioned it before hand, but it was nice to just get it over with right then and there. One less apt. to have to schedule after!
Just thought I would mention it in case anyone else wanted one.

I was just thinking about this today. I'm normally hesitant on vaccines, but I'm going to get it. Just read about another infant death today. Is DH supposed to get one, too?

 

[Pollito916]

Congrats monkeybug!! What's his name and how big was he?

Joanne - good luck tomorrow!!

lspst - I think I felt my first somewhere around 20 weeks, and I was super-skinny then too, size 2. Why is your doc having you drink 32 oz before the u/s? I have never had to do that while pg.....last time I went in with a full bladder anyway (cuz it's 100+ degrees here in summer, so I drink tons of water anyway) and they did a quick check then let me empty it to do the rest of the exam.

whooping cough vaccine - I have thought about it, but keep forgetting to ask my dr.

monkeybug - what state are you in that your dr recommended it? I thought I heard they were only recommending it in certain areas of the country where there is an outbreak.....

 

[skuttle]

lspst...I'll be 20w tomorrow (Thursday). I'm about the same size as you, maybe even a bit bigger (damn fertility drugs!). I just started feeling the baby move this past week and this is my second. I bet you'll be feeling your little one soon!

Joanne...Good luck!! I hope everything goes smoothly!

Not much new here. I'm starting to look a bit more pregnant than fat, so I'm excited. LOL! Patiently waiting for our ultrasound at the end of the month! My cousin that is due two weeks before me was just put on bed rest due to high blood pressure and protein in her urine. Very scary this early on! She has to do the 24hr urine test.

 

[Pollito916]

Hi Ladies! Today is my last day of work, and I'm obviously working hard

I had my last OB appt yesterday, and no change again. Looks like this little girl would be just like her brother and probably would have been overdue if not for the RCS next Tuesday. The only thing that annoyed me at the dr was the receptionist forgot to give me my pre-op paperwork, so when the dr sent me for the testing, they asked for another urine sample. I had just given one 10 minutes ago! Unfortunately, they had already discarded it, so I had to sit in the waiting room drinking water for a while until I had to go again.

Then last night, I went to a huge consignment sale that was having a pre-sale for moms due with multiples or due before 12/31. Clearly I qualify. I have not seen so many hugely pregnant women in one place in my life! Got lots of cute stuff for both of the kids pretty cheap. Everyone gets to price their own stuff, and I couldn't believe how much money some people are asking for used stuff. There were actually toys with Target clearance stickers on the box and the seller was asking the same price in some cases. DS loved everything I brought home from him, and even wanted to play with the tea set I bought for DD! I took a funny picture of him playing with it, but he's going through a no clothes phase right now so it's not exactly internet appropriate (even though his boy parts are covered).

Only 4 more days!

 

[ArielSRL]

I'm pretty sure it was me that posted about dreading labor! I don't have to worry about that anymore thankfully, because my little guy made his debut on Sunday

Congrats!!!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Hey Ladies!
I just got back from Disney. It was a great, yet very tiring trip. The good thing is I think DD totally enjoyed it for what it was intended to be....a big girl trip. We missed a lot of the parks, but she rode RNRC 7 times, EE about the same, and Space Mountain about the same. She really loves the big rides So I did get to spend a lot of time sitting on a bench resting....which wouldn't have been bad if I wasn't soaked in sweat. Although it was a different kind of trip than I am used to it was still very enjoyable.

Well the Friday before we left I found out I had failed my glucose screening so Monday morning I have to go do the 3 hour test. The baby is measuring big so I'm a little worried about that, but know we will get through it.

I think I grew this past week. I feel and look absolutely HUGE. I don't know how I can possibly grow anymore the next 6-8 weeks!

Well...I was just having trouble sleeping so I thought I'd do a quick update.

 

[skuttle]

WDW...Glad you enjoyed your trip!! We were there in June when Id didn't even know I was pregnant and I was sweaty and exhausted!! LOL! I failed the 1 hour and 3 hour test at 10weeks! I've been following the GD diet and checking my blood sugar 4 times a day and it hasn't been too bad. I quickly learned what made my sugar jump (carbs more than sugary stuff) and I've been able to keep things in check just with diet. I hope you pass the 3 hour, but if you don't, it's not too bad!

Pollito...SOOOO close!! Can't wait to see pictures later this week!

 

[monkeybug]

Congrats monkeybug!! What's his name and how big was he?


whooping cough vaccine - I have thought about it, but keep forgetting to ask my dr.

monkeybug - what state are you in that your dr recommended it? I thought I heard they were only recommending it in certain areas of the country where there is an outbreak.....

Thanks! His name is Noah and he was 5 lbs 15 oz. A tiny little guy! I had to go back to Carters and buy more newborn stuff because he will be in it for a while!

I live in Maryland, I don't think we have a big problem with whooping cough, but there were posters in my midwifes office and they gave us a paper about it at the hospital. They are definitely recommending it here.
My family lives in California, and we will be visiting there soon, so that's another reason I wanted to get it.

 

[monkeybug]

Congrats!!!

Thanks!

 

[JoanneDisFan]

We are home from the hospital finally. Daniel Edward Lindsay Johnson was born 9/16/10 at 8:07am via repeat c-section. He was 10 lbs 2 oz and 19.5 inches long. We had some jaundice issues, but were finally released to come home today. I'll post some pictures once I get them off my camera.

Breastfeeding is going pretty good. We had to supplement with the jaundice, but he takes both bottle and breast very well. My milk is coming in so we hope to stop supplementing soon. I'm very sore, but slowly recovering. I over did it on day 2 and had to take it easy the past few days. I learned the hard way to not overdo it.

 

[vettechick99]

We are home from the hospital finally. Daniel Edward Lindsay Johnson was born 9/16/10 at 8:07am via repeat c-section. He was 10 lbs 2 oz and 19.5 inches long. We had some jaundice issues, but were finally released to come home today. I'll post some pictures once I get them off my camera.

Breastfeeding is going pretty good. We had to supplement with the jaundice, but he takes both bottle and breast very well. My milk is coming in so we hope to stop supplementing soon. I'm very sore, but slowly recovering. I over did it on day 2 and had to take it easy the past few days. I learned the hard way to not overdo it.

Congratulations!! I supplemented in the hospital, too. DD was a fussy latcher, and she lost her 10% within 24 hrs. Plus she had some jaundice. It does get better though. DD is gaining a lb a week now.

Congrats, monkeybug! Love the name.

GL, Pollito! I know you are getting so excited.

lspst, I felt both my babies fairly early. I had to push in, mind you. Sometime around 15w? Now my friend who is a bit heavier than me didn't feel her LO kick til around 20 weeks. So it seems to me that any amount of weight does make a big difference.

Now speaking of the Pertussis vaccine, if I had a Tentanus booster a few years ago, do you think that included the Pertussis too? Normally it does, right? Can they give you just the Tetanus? I went in to the local health dept for a booster before I had DD3 - I didn't have an incident or anything.

 

[skuttle]

Monkeybug and Joanne, Congratulations!! I hope things continue to go well with your babies!

 

[monkeybug]

Congrats, monkeybug! Love the name.

GL, Pollito! I know you are getting so excited.



Now speaking of the Pertussis vaccine, if I had a Tentanus booster a few years ago, do you think that included the Pertussis too? Normally it does, right? Can they give you just the Tetanus? I went in to the local health dept for a booster before I had DD3 - I didn't have an incident or anything.

Thanks!

I know when they gave me the vaccine they asked if I had been given a tetanus shot in the last two years. I don't know if they asked because all tetanus shots include Pertussis vaccine too, or if because they have a Pertussis vaccine that doesn't include tetanus. Sorry, that't probably absolutely no help at all.

 

[monkeybug]

We are home from the hospital finally. Daniel Edward Lindsay Johnson was born 9/16/10 at 8:07am via repeat c-section. He was 10 lbs 2 oz and 19.5 inches long. We had some jaundice issues, but were finally released to come home today. I'll post some pictures once I get them off my camera.

Breastfeeding is going pretty good. We had to supplement with the jaundice, but he takes both bottle and breast very well. My milk is coming in so we hope to stop supplementing soon. I'm very sore, but slowly recovering. I over did it on day 2 and had to take it easy the past few days. I learned the hard way to not overdo it.

Congrats!!!

 

[vettechick99]

Thanks!

I know when they gave me the vaccine they asked if I had been given a tetanus shot in the last two years. I don't know if they asked because all tetanus shots include Pertussis vaccine too, or if because they have a Pertussis vaccine that doesn't include tetanus. Sorry, that't probably absolutely no help at all.

You're right.