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Post by tngrl3 on Feb 3, 2019 20:45:46 GMT -6
Sending smooth labor vibes your way strawberrykiki ! I hope you just need a little kick start and things will progress. You'll be holding that baby before you know it!!!!
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Post by Tlex on Feb 3, 2019 21:59:54 GMT -6
Just popping in to say thinking of you tonight, strawberrykiki! Wishing you all the best with the induction and ALL THE CARBS! 😁
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Post by strawberrykiki on Feb 3, 2019 22:18:31 GMT -6
Thanks everyone! I’m so nervous! I’ll keep you all updated! 💙
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Post by CharlieB on Feb 3, 2019 22:26:58 GMT -6
strawberrykiki Good luck tomorrow!!! Sending you lots of positive induction/labor/delivery thoughts!
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Post by thelittleredm on Feb 3, 2019 22:34:24 GMT -6
Good luck strawberrykiki!! Can't wait for you to meet your little boy!
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Post by CharlieB on Feb 3, 2019 22:43:14 GMT -6
Well, just when we thoughts that things were on the upswing...B was pretty lethargic all day and wouldn’t wake up to eat for longer than a few sucks at a time. And the kid looks like a tiny Oompa Loompa...jaundice. His bilirubin was fine on Friday, but it must have built up over the last couple of days. We’re being admitted so that he can hang out under the bili lights for a day or so. 👎 My poor husband just left to attempt to pack an overnight bag with my pads, pump, pajamas, colace, etc.
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Post by cch on Feb 4, 2019 6:30:00 GMT -6
CharlieB oh no! I hope his levels come back down soon so y’all don’t have to stay too long. Sometimes they’re able to send a bili blanket home with you, do you know if that’s a possibility? Hugs lady.
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Post by dashook on Feb 4, 2019 7:01:56 GMT -6
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Post by tngrl3 on Feb 4, 2019 7:05:04 GMT -6
CharlieB oh man. I hate you all had to go back to the hospital, but better safe than sorry. Hopefully it will be a short stay. strawberrykiki thinking about you today! You are going to be a great mom!
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Post by notagoddess on Feb 4, 2019 7:12:44 GMT -6
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Post by thelittleredm on Feb 4, 2019 8:32:58 GMT -6
CharlieB, That sucks you are having to be readmitted. Hopefully, things get back to a good level soon and you can get home. I'm so tired this morning. I slacked on getting work ready this morning so I laid back down for an extra almost 15 minutes. I had contractions last night that I couldn't sleep through and it really put a dent in my sleeping hours.
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Post by strawberrykiki on Feb 4, 2019 8:56:20 GMT -6
I’m in the hospital now. I was having too many contractions for them to put the miso in when I got here so I had to have an IV and chill until they calmed down enough for the first dose. They’re going to check me again in an hour or two and see how it looks. Fingers crossed. They said it could take awhile 😱
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Post by CharlieB on Feb 4, 2019 8:57:11 GMT -6
Happy induction day, strawberrykiki! cch I’ll definitely ask! I would rather not have to come back if his levels go up again. ETA unless we have to, of course...but if home treatment is a possibility, that would be easier for everyone. B’s bilirubin went from 19 last night to 15.6 this morning, so hopefully it won’t be too much longer. We have to be below 14 to discharge. His awake times are still really brief, but he already seems a little perkier. This child is certainly keeping me on my toes.
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Post by TashaLa on Feb 4, 2019 9:08:32 GMT -6
strawberrykiki good luck!!! Hope things go swiftly and that babe is safely in your arms soon!!! CharlieB how frustrating! Hope his bilirubin drops quickly. Hugs!
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Post by sunshiney on Feb 4, 2019 11:28:27 GMT -6
CharlieB Thinking of your family today, hope baby's better very soon! strawberrykiki Wow, sounds like you are in it for the long haul! Saying a prayer for peace and strength, can't wait to meet your little guy soon!!
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Post by wildflowers on Feb 4, 2019 13:27:55 GMT -6
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Post by thelittleredm on Feb 4, 2019 14:17:08 GMT -6
strawberrykiki, I hope your induction doesn't take too long. I'm such an impatient person, I'm thankful I haven't had long waits for my kiddos. But you never know, this one could decide to take her time.
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Post by k on Feb 4, 2019 19:33:27 GMT -6
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Post by k on Feb 4, 2019 19:33:45 GMT -6
B’s stump just fell off and I cried 😂😭. Being a mom is weird.
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Post by strawberrykiki on Feb 4, 2019 19:50:25 GMT -6
It’s been a long day and no baby yet. They put the Foley bulb in this afternoon and I was in crazy amounts of pain from it. I got a walking epidural which has taken the edge off and they’re doing some pitocin. I’ve been walking the halls and sitting on my birth ball at the moment. Could be awhile still. This is definitely a marathon!
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Post by dashook on Feb 4, 2019 19:52:40 GMT -6
It’s been a long day and no baby yet. They put the Foley bulb in this afternoon and I was in crazy amounts of pain from it. I got a walking epidural which has taken the edge off and they’re doing some pitocin. I’ve been walking the halls and sitting on my birth ball at the moment. Could be awhile still. This is definitely a marathon! The Foley bulb is a torture device!! Stick with it mama, you got this. It definitely is a marathon so try to eat and drink a little bit if you can to keep your energy up. Hope things pick up for you soon!
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Post by thelittleredm on Feb 4, 2019 21:03:58 GMT -6
Happy to see the update strawberrykiki, just wish the waiting game didn't have to be so long for you!
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Post by CharlieB on Feb 4, 2019 21:37:17 GMT -6
strawberrykiki Ah, I’m sorry that things are taking their sweet time. You’ve got this!
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Post by thelittleredm on Feb 4, 2019 21:39:49 GMT -6
This afternoon has been busy. Got home and H was trying to take a nap (a massive irritation for more than just that but I digress) so I made both boys stay in their room with me while I hauled everything out of their closet. My mom showed up when she got off work and helped me start getting the room arranged to house 3 kiddos and sorting things into "too small", "needs washed", and "put back in dresser" piles before my dad showed up and he put the crib back on the top level. My nephew was hauled over, too, and got rid of a ton of boxes we have been putting off recycling. When my dad's back hurt too much, he took the boys and read stories to them while my mom and I continued to reorganize and get the entry way in better shape and my nephew packed things away into the guestroom closet and shed.
The kids bedroom still isn't 100% finished but now it's just picking up some miscellaneous items off the floor and taping up boxes of clothes.
I almost lost it at H when he finally decided he could join the rest of us at 7pm but my dad put him to work grilling chicken I had marinating and fixing rice to go with it.
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Post by CharlieB on Feb 4, 2019 22:30:56 GMT -6
We’re home! He’s still really sleepy, though. We have a follow up with the pedi tomorrow and they’ll check his levels again. FX they’ve continued to drop.
In other news, I have PP edema like whoa. My ankles seem to have disappeared. MH took my BP and it’s fine, so I guess I’ll just add this to the “new this time” list.
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Post by cch on Feb 5, 2019 7:08:26 GMT -6
strawberrykiki thinking of you. I haven’t had experience with the foley bulb but I can imagine it’s not pleasant. Glad you were able to get a walking epidural and that you’re still able to be up and moving around. Being confined to the bed while laboring isn’t fun at all. FX everything is going smooth! CharlieB glad to see y’all are home! Hope his levels have come down at the checkup today.
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Post by notagoddess on Feb 5, 2019 7:31:11 GMT -6
Last night and this morning I've been feeling very off. My heart rate is high even though I'm sitting down and I can't seem to catch my breath. Getting dressed etc was very difficult. I wonder if this warrants a call to the OB? On one hand, I know these type of symptoms are normal, but on the other, the intensity is new for me.
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Post by sunshiney on Feb 5, 2019 7:34:12 GMT -6
Well ended up with a cervical check at my 36.5 week appt before I knew what was happening... She started with a ghb swab (I was thinking it was unnecessary because c section but didn't come prepared about it so didn't get up the nerve to say something until it was done) then all of a sudden she was checking my cervix... Luckily it was less uncomfortable than the normal annual check you get where they're trying to grope your ovaries between your vag and stomach lol...I guess it was also less sensitive because it's not changing much yet. She said baby's head is "really low", cervix is "slightly" thinned, and I'm at one centimeter. So nothing much exciting.
We DTD last night but in the back of my mind I wondered if it's ok with a dilating cervix... Is that a thing? Or is it just a problem after delivery because of the placenta leaving a wound with risk for infection?
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Post by sunshiney on Feb 5, 2019 7:37:28 GMT -6
And some thoughts about permanent birth control... Anyone else considering that after this baby??
I asked about having my tubes removed and learned that Catholic health doesn't permit it (I'm delivering at a Catholic hospital). She laughed that I was shocked that in her words "the pope is controlling what women do with their bodies!" Well I'm not Catholic and never imagined that health care could be limited that way! Regardless, she would only do a ligation (cut out a small piece) with c section she said because they'll be more vascular with pregnancy, so I'll insteadget them fully removed laparoscopically at a later time if I choose. (Removing has virtually 0% failure rate as a bc method, plus reducing ovarian cancer risk and may reduce chance of my endometriosis returning). Then DH wouldn't need a V. I'm not comfortable with a V alone anyway because of the failure rate. Really do not want to worry every cycle if we got accidentally pregnant and the baby will die because we didn't know and start blood thinners!!
I'm glad it's not an option to take care of with the c section because I'm not quite 100% ready to choose it, but I know DH is and I'm about 99%.
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Post by notagoddess on Feb 5, 2019 7:50:48 GMT -6
sunshiney, we are 99% done after this pregnancy. I'm getting an IUD after this baby -- that's good for 5 years. After H is likely getting a V.
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