Moms to be Part 4

[gvillemama]

I called the doctor's office today to set up appointments and this doctor does it different than my doctor I used with my son. Apparently, I'll meet with the nurse for all the tests @ 10 weeks and then the doctor @ 12 weeks. Last time around, they got me in as soon as possible...beats me.

My husband is so excited (not that I'm not)...every time he is within a few feet of me, his hands are all over my belly and he is talking to it...so cute!

I'm feeling good and according to the internet, I'm right at 5 weeks...now I'm just waiting for morning sickness to kick in...hopefully it's better this time around, but I have my doubts. My husband, on the other hand, has heard me talking for years about how my ****s were just amazing while I was pregnant with Connor...he is waiting for that!

 

[TSRE]

This baby has been keeping me up at night too, she's been moving so much! As for pj's, I don't have any maternity ones and didn't last time either. Last time I wore one of DH's t-shirts. Since it's so much hotter here than winter in Chicago, I have been wearing either sleeveless cotton nightgowns from Kohl's and Target mostly, or bra-top camis with roomy boxer shorts. I think the camis are Donna Karen, but I got both the camis and sleep shorts at Sam's Club for a really great price. They are roomy enough to be comfortable so far, and I think they will last most of the pregnancy. If not, I will stick with the nightgowns.

It's been so long, I honestly can't remember what I did last time! I think I will try the roomy boxer shorts, though. It must be the way I am carrying, but regular nightgowns (or shirts) just aren't fitting my belly if they even come close to fitting the rest of me. I have been sewing some things for myself because I have been frustrated with what I have found (I thought the new maternity clothes were great until I really started to get big and realized that the "under-belly" styles hurt and make me feel nauseated - maybe I'll try to sew a nightgown, too. Seems like too much work, but we are going to Hawaii in a few weeks, no kids except the one in my belly (for the first time ever), and I'd like to have something that's at least cute and maybe a little hot looking for that (and that keeps me cool in the humidity).

I had a 9:15am with ob this morning but the office called and said doc has a surgery - I had to reschedule for this afternoon - 3p.m.

the reason that is such a bummer is I am a few days from week 25 and don't feel her kick at all - I was/am very overweight and carry much of it in my stomach - so I am trying to be logical that due to my size it is normal not to be feeling her yet - but I am sooo scared.

Even just waiting the extra hours until 3pm is going to be hard....

I hope everything turned out okay - it is so hard not to worry. Let us know!

I had an appointment on Friday. Everything looked good, but I told the Dr I've been having a lot of BH contractions, some with pain down there too. He did a cervical exam (owwww!!!!!!) and said that everything was normal for this stage, but baby already has his head in position to be born! (That explains why my belly looked like it dropped down a couple of inches overnight right before the appointment I guess!) He said that is unusual, but not unheard of for 30 weeks, and told me to call if I have more than 6 BH in any given hour, have any spotting, or if they just feel different somehow. He said I would know. I hope he's right!

He scared me then because he said he would like for me to get to 34 weeks, preferably 36. I thought the goal would be to get as far as possible! He didn't tell me to stay off my feet or rest or change anything, though, so he must not be too worried about anything happening... Although, that night I had five in an hour, had some water, then had four in twenty minutes, one very painful. I was about to wake DH up to go to the hospital, but then they stopped and I had no more that night and less than a half dozen, only two painful, the rest of the weekend. I think drinking more and walking around helps!

Still not sleeping well. Just uncomfortable all over. Last night my girls hurt so bad they were actually throbbing. This morning they seem bigger and my maternity clothes are starting to not fit (which is wierd; I've really only gotten bigger in my chest and belly, and just a teeny bit on my inner thighs). I am usually an XS and bought them in a M, so I thought they would make it the whole way.

We went to BRU Saturday, and they had the Mickey car seat on sale for $75 and the Chicco Lullaby LX playyard for $95, plus I had a 20% off coupon. We bought them both, even though we already have a carseat and a playyard. We figured we can use two playyards (one at home one at work; we also got the ocean wonders one on sale for $100 then used a 20% off coupon on it) and we will eaither try to take the first carseat back (didn't fit in our stroller right anyway) or just use it in the second car instead of an extra base. Funny, though, that those were both things I wanted and didn't get because of the price, then they were on sale once we had other versions.

Finally (in my novel) we went to the mall yesterday to look for some new maternity shirts for me (Everything was soooo ugly; they looked like scrubs with ties on them...or so expensive I couldn't bear the thought of paying for it to wear a couple more months...). While we were there we stopped and got a card at Hallmark for my Mom's birthday and the lady said they were having their annual ornament preview in a couple of weeks (crazy...) and they had Baby's first christmas ornaments we might like. DH said "what would we need that for?" She was mortified and he quickly told her he was kidding. She said she usually doesn't say anything, but I was all belly so she thought it was safe...I told her to ignore DH. Then on the way out of the mall I got a cookie and was eating it as we left. This group of teenage girls was sitting on a wall outside and one yelled out, "Wow, if I was that fat I don't think I would eat any cookies!" DH was PISSED; I thought he was going to smack them. I said to ignore them...

Sorry for the novel...I am just rambling to avoid working, LOL.

Have a great day everyone

I hope the BH slow down for you. Glad the Dr. didn't seem worried, but it sure would be helpful if they gave you a little more info, huh?

Ugh about the girls at the mall. At least it's comforting to know they will most likely be on the other end of that someday! People say the worst things, though. I was at Macy's today buying shirts for DH, and the woman helping me handed my coupon back and said I could take it down to the women's store, and I said I wish they still had maternity. She said "Oh, are you pregnant? I thought you were just overweight" Really!?! Then she told me it was a compliment. I told her I would rather look pregnant. Ugh - just ugh.

I've had TONS of BH since about 20 weeks. Some were in close succession, some completely out of whack. My doctor said that's normal. Mine have also been painful sometimes.

Last night was awful. I woke up at 11:44 with the WORST contraction so far. I'm not sure it was as bad as the transition contractions I had w/ DD, but it was bad and LONG. It lasted about 6 minutes. And then my back hurt so much afterward that it took me another 2 hours to fall asleep because every subsequent contraction just ached. (Those were all short and less painful) I really thought I was going to have to go in to the hospital during that first contraction though. So today I'm overly tired again.

DD7 is overly tired today too. She ended up falling asleep about 4pm yesterday and we let her nap for an hour so she had trouble going to bed at 8pm as is normal. She's also starting to realize that baby brother is imminent, and I think it's affecting her emotions. She's already a very emotional kid -- which is good in some ways (she is very empathetic) and bad in others (has a hard time controlling her emotions) -- so I know this is really hard on her. She just called me from her day camp saying that she just really didn't want to be there today. I told her I couldn't just come get her because I have to work and so does daddy and I promised her that we could do something special tonight (I have no idea what... any ideas?). I also told her that daddy would bring her her book (Percy Jackson Lightening Thief) at lunch time so she could find a quiet corner and read. (My hope is she'll just fall asleep and that will help her out)

But of course, I'm so hormonal and tired myself, that I hung up with her and started bawling myself. Thank god I have an office door. I feel so rotten that I am totally disrupting her life. I know that she will be a fabulous big sis, and that she will love this baby more than anything, but I also know it's going to be a big adjustment for everyone. I hope I am a good enough parent to handle the transition well.

Yikes - hope you both get some rest tonight and that things go better tomorrow. It is so hard when kids can't understand what is happening around them. I think the fact that you are even worried about being a good enough parent probably shows that you are. I'm sure you will all adjust and do great, and then you will all have a whole other person to love. Hang in there

I called the doctor's office today to set up appointments and this doctor does it different than my doctor I used with my son. Apparently, I'll meet with the nurse for all the tests @ 10 weeks and then the doctor @ 12 weeks. Last time around, they got me in as soon as possible...beats me.

My husband is so excited (not that I'm not)...every time he is within a few feet of me, his hands are all over my belly and he is talking to it...so cute!

I'm feeling good and according to the internet, I'm right at 5 weeks...now I'm just waiting for morning sickness to kick in...hopefully it's better this time around, but I have my doubts. My husband, on the other hand, has heard me talking for years about how my ****s were just amazing while I was pregnant with Connor...he is waiting for that!

I think that is my DH's favorite part of pregnancy! Definitely not mine, though!

 

[WDWAurora]

TSRE-I said the same thing at Macy's! The lady said, "well, most people say our regular clothes all look like maternity clothes, so you could just wear anything from here." Um, yeah, and have it leave the bottom half of my belly hanging out? Genius.

 

[kpm76]

Well, it's blazing hot here ladies and I really don't have much energy or desire to venture out into the heat and humidity. I have my 32 week appt tomorrow! I cannot believe I only have 8 more weeks (or less)! I'm starting to think about DD and how her world is going to change so significantly....all for the best for sure but it's a lot for a little 3 yr old to accept. My parents know they are getting the call in the middle of the night should I need them to come stay with DD....haha. I was induced with DD so I have no idea what it feels like to go into labor/have your water break etc......

 

[vettechick99]

My husband, on the other hand, has heard me talking for years about how my ****s were just amazing while I was pregnant with Connor...he is waiting for that!

Oh I'm in love with my B's! I am going to be super sad when they are gone. May have to get manufactured ones.

 

[TarzansKat]

Oh I'm in love with my B's! I am going to be super sad when they are gone. May have to get manufactured ones.

I would love to get rid of mine. I was such a nice size before, so manageable, so pretty. And now, they're just big ole monstrosities!

I've actually gone up two full cup sizes, so between that and the big ole belly, the pull on my back is incredible! Ah well. Only a few more weeks.

Well, and then nursing, but that's a whole other story.

 

[dizluvah]

Thanks for the kind words - Danielle's heart beat is going strong - doctor thinks i will feel her this week (although I have been thinking that for weeks). I have tried juice and sweets to get her moving.....I do feel much better having heard her HB yesterday and in 2 weeks Doc scheduled ultrasound to measure her.

 

[Nette]

Oh I'm in love with my B's! I am going to be super sad when they are gone. May have to get manufactured ones.

I would love to get rid of mine. I was such a nice size before, so manageable, so pretty. And now, they're just big ole monstrosities!

I've actually gone up two full cup sizes, so between that and the big ole belly, the pull on my back is incredible! Ah well. Only a few more weeks.

Well, and then nursing, but that's a whole other story.

Yeah, I like mine better non-pregnant or nursing. I suppose it will be a couple of years before I see those again. I hope they "bounce" back like they did the last time. hehehehehehe.

Thanks for the kind words - Danielle's heart beat is going strong - doctor thinks i will feel her this week (although I have been thinking that for weeks). I have tried juice and sweets to get her moving.....I do feel much better having heard her HB yesterday and in 2 weeks Doc scheduled ultrasound to measure her.

So glad to hear it!

 

[TarzansKat]

Thanks for the kind words - Danielle's heart beat is going strong - doctor thinks i will feel her this week (although I have been thinking that for weeks). I have tried juice and sweets to get her moving.....I do feel much better having heard her HB yesterday and in 2 weeks Doc scheduled ultrasound to measure her.

Yeah, I like mine better non-pregnant or nursing. I suppose it will be a couple of years before I see those again. I hope they "bounce" back like they did the last time. hehehehehehe.

Oh, mine didn't bounce back last time, I wasn't that lucky. But they looked fantastic with the support of a really good bra!

 

[irisbud]

dizluvah: Glad everything was ok at the Drs office!

Nette: I'm sure you will do great with the transition!

Pollito: They haven't said anything about inducing or anything else, just that he would like to see me get to 34 weeks and would really like to see 36.

My girls haven't gotten that big. They were 34AA to start with and are now 36A. Whoopee. Of course, they look comparitively large, and I am glad not to have too much extra strain on my back, baby is giving me plenty!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[TSRE]

TSRE-I said the same thing at Macy's! The lady said, "well, most people say our regular clothes all look like maternity clothes, so you could just wear anything from here." Um, yeah, and have it leave the bottom half of my belly hanging out? Genius.

Wow - sometimes people just amaze me with their cluelessness!

I would love to get rid of mine. I was such a nice size before, so manageable, so pretty. And now, they're just big ole monstrosities!

I've actually gone up two full cup sizes, so between that and the big ole belly, the pull on my back is incredible! Ah well. Only a few more weeks.

Well, and then nursing, but that's a whole other story.

Right there with ya - just dreading when my milk comes in. It was just mind boggling how big they got before - and then how much they shrank! I was at a happy C before this pregnancy, all nice and manageable. I may be getting the manufactured ones right along with you, vettechick, after all of this!

Thanks for the kind words - Danielle's heart beat is going strong - doctor thinks i will feel her this week (although I have been thinking that for weeks). I have tried juice and sweets to get her moving.....I do feel much better having heard her HB yesterday and in 2 weeks Doc scheduled ultrasound to measure her.

So glad to hear everything is okay

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Heya Things have been super crazy around here, I'm sorry I've been MIA. DD hit her terrible threes early, and has needed a ridiculous amount of attention. She's now getting up even earlier in the morning, and going to bed late at night. She's only been a little cranky... meanwhile I feel like I"m going to fall over from exhaustion. My mom has been here off and on to "help" but I'm not sure if she was helping or making things more complicated than need be. She's REALLY been stressing me out to the poitn where I'm getting BHs from the stress. I just want to get to August, that's all I ask. DH says she's going to put me into early labor. I believe it. DH worked 69 hours last week.. so.. yeah. F my life.

I'm so excited for all of you that are having girls!! I'm so jealous! I'm seriously thinking of trying for a 3rd, despite how miserable I am at the moment (and this has been an EASY pregnancy!) I just feel l need another girl. Don't know why.

I just read a little, sounds like you're all happy and healthy... awesome! Some of us are getting close! I can't believe I'm 30 weeks today. I'll be ecstatic if I make it to 38 weeks.... my body is prepping so hard that I don't think I'll even make it to the scheduled c-s date (still yet to be scheduled.. ugh!) I did my 1-hr GTT, still no results a week and a few days later. Ugh. Oh well. I suppose if something was REALLY bad they'd have called.

LMAO at the size of the ta-tas. I was a DD before... I'm a little bigger now, but OMG they look ginormous. And not like Pam Anderson ginormous, like big blobs of b0ob. Lets just say I'm not a candidate for belly casting.

Oh and I"m a little bummed, a little relieved. We've downgraded from the Poly to CBR for our Dec trip... saved $1k. I'm a little sad because the Poly is like my dream, but an extra $1k... thats a lot of money. Don't get me wrong, I love the CBR, but... ::sigh:: at least our trip is paid off. I hate not being rich! (I know I could cut down on the length of the trip and cut costs dramatically... but I don't wanna! I need a break!!)

Stay healthy!! I'll check in again when I get some time.

 

[kpm76]

Had my 32 week appt this moning and things seem to be fine, although I mentioned that I noticed a few specks of blood after using the bathroom yesterday but I also knew that I knicked myself shaving. The medical assistant asked if I wanted the Dr to check to make sure everything was ok and I said sure. He did and there was no bleeding and he even checked my cervix, which is still closed, thank God. The Dr still wants to do an u/s/ tomorrow to check the placenta, which is fine. I'm just getting a little frustrated with him. It's a new Dr for me, same practice. The Dr I had for 15 years left and only has privileges at a different hospital than the one I want to go to, plus it's a 45 minute drive. This guy is ok and I never thought I would complain about too many u/s but I have had at least 5 regular ones and 2 Level 2s, which seems excessive. The last Level 2 we had the peri actually questioned why we were there after the u/s. When we explained that the Dr thought he heard an irregular hb he looked dumbfounded. I love this peri and wish he could be my reg Dr.....he has a great bedside manner and "gets" pregnant women. Obviously, I would rather be safe and am grateful that is is overly cautious, but it also makes me wonder if he lacks the confidence to make a decision/assessment without a test to back him up. My former Dr was total opposite and was always cautious, but confident and reassuring......I'm just not feeling the same with this guy.....

I guess I will find out tomorrow but the Dr seems to think that baby boy is breech. Great! I know there is still time to flip but it is getting awfully tight in there! I dread a c-section. Not because I am scared but because of the prolonged days in the hospital, leaving DD for all that time, plus I am sure they won't schedule a c until 40 weeks and DD starts preschool in the beginning of Sept. It will all work out I know, but for now I am stressing a little

 

[Temair]

Had my 28 week appointment today. I'll actually be 28 weeks tomorrow, but its close enough. Passed my 3 hour glucose test. Baby is continuing to measure big at 31 weeks. Everything is looking great and we have an official date and time for this baby's arrival. Sept 16th at 7:30 am. Only 11 weeks and 2 days till he will be here. Wow!

 

[vettechick99]

Not because I am scared but because of the prolonged days in the hospital, leaving DD for all that time, plus I am sure they won't schedule a c until 40 weeks and DD starts preschool in the beginning of Sept. It will all work out I know, but for now I am stressing a little

I don't know if it's protocol, but they schedule c-sections early here. I just scheduled mine at 32w. Now with DD, we didn't find out she was breech til 36w. So they may wait until then - I think 36w is when babies are considered breech to the point they won't turn. So they should go ahead and put you on the books well before 40! If that makes you feel better - which I'm sure it doesn't.

 

[Temair]

Just heard the news that my SIL had the 2nd twin on Sunday. She survived for 9 hours before going to heaven. My SIL had been almost 24 weeks pregnant. Please pray for them.

 

[Piecey]

I get to schedule my RCS Thursday. I could have done it at the last appointment they said, but I saw the NP and not my OB. I said it was fine, I'd wait to talk everything over with the OB and schedule is at my next appointment which is Thursday. Exciting stuff!

 

[kpm76]

Just heard the news that my SIL had the 2nd twin on Sunday. She survived for 9 hours before going to heaven. My SIL had been almost 24 weeks pregnant. Please pray for them.

I am so very sorry

 

[Nette]

Just heard the news that my SIL had the 2nd twin on Sunday. She survived for 9 hours before going to heaven. My SIL had been almost 24 weeks pregnant. Please pray for them.

So sorry to hear that.

 

[kpm76]

I don't know if it's protocol, but they schedule c-sections early here. I just scheduled mine at 32w. Now with DD, we didn't find out she was breech til 36w. So they may wait until then - I think 36w is when babies are considered breech to the point they won't turn. So they should go ahead and put you on the books well before 40! If that makes you feel better - which I'm sure it doesn't.

Thanks! That does help So I'm 32w2d so I guess there is still time for him to move, if in fact he is breech. I think DD was breech at this point as well but she did flip. Here's hoping.......