Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[postesf]

Hi Tracey! Just checking in. You got some great deals!!! WOW!

I can't believe they have sent your SIL home twice! That is crazy. Is there a reason they don't want to do a c-section???

Hope all is well with you!
Stacie

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow that seems sort of crazy to keep sending sil home. I guess they know best but that has got to be frustrating. Her husband owes her a very nice Mother's Day gift this year! Please keep us informed, she's in my prayers.

That is great you got the exercise in, that must feel good! I was thinking of you today with all the primary talk, you never knew Ohio could be this important in our political process did you? I am betting you will be glad when today is over!

Keep up the good work!

 

[wilderness01]

Thank you Julie, wilderness, pearlieq, Tracey, and Amy for stopping by.

No baby yet....Can you believe the doctors sent her home AGAIN!?!?!?!? They have been telling her for the past month that they would induce because the baby was large and not in the proper position. She has been going to the doctor 2-3 times a week expecting each time to be told that they will do a C-section the next day. The past week, she has been in the hospital twice and then sent home. I don't understand any of this. I know that my SIL is frustrated and miserable right now. Please continue your good thoughts and prayers.

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Not to alarm you, but I have never in all my years in OB ever heard of someone having an induction started/on pitocin and then being sent home. That would concern me if they are really doing that. I hope all goes well for your SIL and the baby.

 

[toystoryduo]

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Not to alarm you, but I have never in all my years in OB ever heard of someone having an induction started/on pitocin and then being sent home. That would concern me if they are really doing that. I hope all goes well for your SIL and the baby.

Hi wilderness,

That's what several people have told me. I really don't understand what this doctor is doing. The last I heard, my SIL is scheduled to have a C-section sometime this morning. All we can do now is pray and wait.

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

I have so much to get done today that my head is spinning. The main thing is helping my DH get caught up on his work,homeschooling, going to the library and post office, planning Easter baskets, and doing a lot of research online. All of this while waiting for the news that my SIL has finally had the baby.....

I will try and get to journals later on today. Have a great day everyone!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hang in there Tracey! Sounds like you have a busy day...just take a deep breath and work your way though it. I'm not sure how you keep juggling everything...pretty impressive. Make sure to take some time out for yourself too!

 

[wilderness01]

Hi wilderness,

That's what several people have told me. I really don't understand what this doctor is doing. The last I heard, my SIL is scheduled to have a C-section sometime this morning. All we can do now is pray and wait.

I am hoping for the best for your family. I would also be looking for a new doctor for the next baby! Doesn't sound like common practice to me. I have taken care of loads of people who have failed inductions and a c-section the same day or the next. I can assure you that none of these women have ever been sent home from their inductions with pitocin to try again another day.

Please let us know how this all turns out. I will be checking your journal later today or tomorrow for an update.

 

[toystoryduo]

Quick Update....


My nephew is here!!! He weighed in at 9 pounds 11 ounces and is 21 inches long. His name is Daniel James. Mom and baby are doing well....Thank you all so much for your good thoughts and prayers!

Happy Birthday Daniel!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

OMG that is one big baby! I am so happy and mom and Daniel are doing well. Great news for the whole family!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy.

Good morning friends,

I woke up tired this morning. Not a good way to wake up. My mind seems to have shifted into Negative Nelly gear already. Vent ahead....

My DH is working 12-14 hour (or more!) days this week, my DDs are tired of being cooped up in the house due to the weather, I can't seem to get motivated to get my workouts in, we have nothing to eat in the house so I have been eating junk, we only have 1 car so when DH is gone all day, none of my errands get done, and the weather just plain stinks.

Vent over.....maybe

I have a lot to do, but it may not get done today. It just depends on when my DH gets home. If he gets home late, no grocery store, no Walgreens, no library, no post office. If he gets home early enough, I'd like to get all of that done and go to the hospital to see the baby. In the meantime....

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling

* Laundry

* Errands?

* Work for DH

* Workout (right after I post this)

Thanks again everyone for your good thoughts and prayers for my SIL and the baby.

Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Tracy. Congratulations to your family on your new nephew!

So sorry you are stuck in the house like that. I don't do well when my DH is gone long hours for work, and I'm not stuck with no car - I just miss him! So I can empathize with how you're feeling. Hope his work days get shorter, the weather gets better and you and the kids can get out and about soon!

Thanks for the encouragement and checking on me in my journal - I appreciate it!

Hope you have a good one!

Susan

 

[traceycooper]

Great news that the baby has arrived & mum & son are doing great
Hope your having a good day Tracy, despite being stuck home

 

[toystoryduo]

Good afternoon friends,

We have a winter storm warning in effect until 3:00 a.m. on Sunday. When will winter be over?!?!?!

We did get some errands done this morning.We went to the grocery store, Walgreens, the library and the post office.

Due to the storm, we will most likely stay home this weekend. I have a list of organizing and cleaning that I would like to get done. Once everything is done, we'll watch movies from the library and maybe play some board games.

The plan for this afternoon:

* Homeschooling

* Coupon cutting/organizing

* Research

* Relax

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

P.S. I forgot to mention....We went to the hospital to see my SIL and the baby last night. My SIL is in pain, but doing well. The baby is such a cutie pie!!!! He had his eyes open and was looking around last night. He only cried when my SIL changed his diaper. The rest of the time, he just watched everyone or slept. He is a beautiful baby!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracy,

Congratulations on the addition of your nephew. I do agree with Wilderness that she needs a new OB, if your SIL wants more kids. It sounds like a very unsafe practice.

I hope the snow misses you guys. I am ready for winter to be over too. My DD is tired of being cooped up too.

Have a good weekend.
Beth

 

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear that the baby is finally here. Is this her first C-section? Tell her to keep walking as much as she can handle because that will truly get her back on her feet much quicker with less pain. Also wearing an elastic wrap that goes around your midsection really helps ease the pain since it "holds" everything closer to you and helps defy gravity so it doesn't pull on the stitches, if that makes sense. I have done this 2 times so I know it works.

Sorry, to hear that you are still getting storms. I haven't checked our weather lately, but we are looking at some serious flooding.

Hope you get a chance to get those errands done. Have a great evening.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy, you have such a rotten winter weather wise! I can only imagine how sick you must be of this. I hope the snow misses you and that you are able to get some things done around the house to at least make you feel like something good comes from being cooped up! Hope your dh will soon get some time off! Have a great weekend sweetie!

P.S. I had a friend who got sent home by an OB when she clearly needed to be kept in the hospital. She had her baby in the parking lot of a firestation at 3:00 a.m. the next day! I am so glad everything turned out safe and sound for your sil and new little nephew. Friend had a healthy baby girl btw but not a good situation. Doctors!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Congrats to your SIL!!
Hope you relaxed and enjoyed the weekend--even if you were "Snowed in!

 

[traceycooper]

Hope the weather isnt too bad Tracy!
We have a severe weather warning for tomorrow - high winds & rain
Roll on Spring eh?

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

What a storm we had this weekend! We had about 2 feet of snow here! Businesses closed, highways closed, and most people stayed home to wait it out. The irony of it all was the beautiful sunshine we had the next day.

On Sunday, we did a lot of bargain shopping. Here's what we got:

CVS Trip 1:
Alavert Allergy Medicine
Garnier Fructis Conditioner
Garnier Fructis Hair Gel
Irish Spring Body Wash
Irish Spring 8 pack of soap

Total Out of Pocket: $2.07 Extra Care Bucks Earned: $13

CVS Trip # 2:
Alavert Allergy Medicine
Garnier Conditioner
Garnier Gel

Total Out of Pocket: $3.47 Extra Care Bucks Earned:$8

Walgreens: A lot of stuff! Total $30/ almost $17 back in rebates

Walmart:
Sweater for me

Pants for me

Workout Pants for me

4 Johnson Buddies Soap (free w/ coupons)

(2) Pampers Baby Wipes ($1.00 w/ coupons)

(2) Easter gifts for the girls

Super Glue

Total: $24!!

CVS Trip # 3:
(9) Disney Movies
(1) Night at the Museum

Total: $70/ WOW!!!

We also bought a couple of razors over the weekend that have rebates on them. We spent $18 and will get $18 back.

Whew! Can you imagine how much thinner I would be if I put as much energy into working out as I do finding bargains?

Yesterday, we also had my nephew's 21st birthday at my MIL's house. We had a good time and we got to see baby Daniel.

My MIL really seemed out of sorts yesterday. She said she was feeling bad...very bad. When I asked her what that meant she didn't really answer. I would appreciate your good thoughts and prayers for her. Thanks!

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling (We're taking a trip around the 50 states this week!)

* Laundry

* Work for DH

* Post Office?

* Movie?

* eBay? (We listed 4 items last night and 2 sold already! )

* Workout

* Disney Meeting (We make ADRS next week for September! )

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[postesf]

Wow! What a great job on those savings!!!!

2 feet of snow... I can't even imagine! I had to drive 8 hours to find snow this weekend!

Have fun Disney planning!!!

Stacie