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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 15:06:03 GMT -6
I’m just posting away.... Anyone on this board watching The Crown?!? I also felt a big push at work to start handling lingering things, pre plan for future projects etc, basically early work nesting. Anyone else? It actually feels really good to get some of this stuff done. Watching right this second!!! I looked on the tv/movies board & nobody has started a thread which surprised me. I’m on season 2 episode 6 right now. Also +1 to the hardcore nesting, except not at work haha. I need to though, I want to have my lessons planned for my sub ASAP now that my maternity leave plans are finalized.
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 11, 2017 15:07:22 GMT -6
Dumb question - what is the reasoning behind putting a period in a name? For example - listing your children's name as Ka.tie, Mel.issa, Ro.se It makes it to where the post doesn't show up if the name is googled.
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Post by tiffbabey on Dec 11, 2017 15:14:37 GMT -6
I’m just posting away.... Anyone on this board watching The Crown?!? I also felt a big push at work to start handling lingering things, pre plan for future projects etc, basically early work nesting. Anyone else? It actually feels really good to get some of this stuff done. I'm feeling a push at work to, I was cleaning and organizing my desk and starting a doc about general things my substitute will need to know. I have a count down and if I make it to February vacation, I still have 38 more days left to teach... but I sort of feel checked out. Luckily I have a week off for Christmas so I'm hoping that will get me through those final six weeks.
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Post by pinkcat on Dec 11, 2017 15:25:14 GMT -6
I’m just posting away.... Anyone on this board watching The Crown?!? I also felt a big push at work to start handling lingering things, pre plan for future projects etc, basically early work nesting. Anyone else? It actually feels really good to get some of this stuff done. We loved season 1 of the Crown but haven't started season 2 yet- I can't wait to start it! I am the same on early work nesting. The past few months I have been distracted at work and wasn't as focused because my mind was on baby, but this past week or so I finally feel so productive and have been getting a lot of to-do's crossed off my list! It feels great.
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Post by pinkcat on Dec 11, 2017 15:25:37 GMT -6
I'm sorry for everyone who isn't feeling well! It seems like it was a rough weekend for a lot of us on the board. Hugs everyone!
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 11, 2017 15:41:46 GMT -6
aprilz81 hugggsss. I'm so sorry they freaked you out. I have the protein/urine thing too. You are doing everything you can right now. I'm glad you're feeling better. It's so nice that your mom is knowledgeable. hiimjamie sorry you felt bad last night! sunfrogger good for you for going for another opportunity! As someone who sought out a new job pregnant, I can tell you it can work! It's challenging but possible!
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 11, 2017 15:46:10 GMT -6
Heyyyy. I'm at the OB's office for my 35 week appt. I have a cold and have used a whole tissue box today alone. I haven't breathed through my nose in days!
This weekend H and I looked at homes and I think we found one! We shall see. Still haven't sold our house in Houston, which sucks.
I can't believe how close we are, ladies!
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 15:46:30 GMT -6
Dumb question - what is the reasoning behind putting a period in a name? For example - listing your children's name as Ka.tie, Mel.issa, Ro.se It’s to make it harder to find if someone googles the name. ETA: I am late as usual. Lol
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 15:50:08 GMT -6
I am home. I worked most of the day. I am exhausted and my feet hurt. Baby boy is moving soooooo much. I have also had a handful of pretty painful contractions. I am nowhere near labor but ugh do they hurt.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 15:53:32 GMT -6
I can’t wait to watch The Crown season 2 on my maternity leave! My c section is exactly a month from today and my leave starts 2 weeks from today and I feel totally unprepared. At least I have my hospital bag packed? Is it weird that my biggest concern about the whole thing is the hospital room? We got a shit weird tiny corner room last time. It was SO SMALL we couldn’t even fit chairs for visitors in it. They basically had to go behind the door and if a nurse came in she opened the door into people. There was only one small windows sort of down a weird alcove/hallway that you couldn’t see unless you walked over there so I didn’t know if it was day or night. It was awful. The bathroom is as also super small with a weird stall shower that was basically a cave. I hope i don’t get that room again. It seems like a crazy thing to have anxiety about.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 16:08:03 GMT -6
hiimjamie I’m a little anxious about that too haha. They had a couch for DH to sleep on but he is 6’2” so obviously not comfortable. He is the WORST without sleep & I swear he complained more about his own lack of sleep than I was about um idk PUSHING OUT A BABY AND ALL THE THINGS. Lol. So I’m anticipating him being a total bear this time around too. Thankfully our hospital this time doesn’t keep STM’s more than 24hrs usually (as long as everything is ok) so hopefully 1-2 nights at the most!
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 16:16:45 GMT -6
hiimjamie I’m a little anxious about that too haha. They had a couch for DH to sleep on but he is 6’2” so obviously not comfortable. He is the WORST without sleep & I swear he complained more about his own lack of sleep than I was about um idk PUSHING OUT A BABY AND ALL THE THINGS. Lol. So I’m anticipating him being a total bear this time around too. Thankfully our hospital this time doesn’t keep STM’s more than 24hrs usually (as long as everything is ok) so hopefully 1-2 nights at the most! Ugh couch is generous! 😂 Our Hospital has these convertible hard as a rock pleather “couches” poor Wife. I’m going to remind her to bring her own blanket and pillow this time bc last time she got a pillow and a sheet. I’m also now remembering how uncomfortable the hospital bed is. And a c section means at least 3-4 days. I joked this weekend that we should do a home birth or I should have fought for a VBAC but i know that’s not an option. 😂
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 16:28:53 GMT -6
hiimjamie I’m a little anxious about that too haha. They had a couch for DH to sleep on but he is 6’2” so obviously not comfortable. He is the WORST without sleep & I swear he complained more about his own lack of sleep than I was about um idk PUSHING OUT A BABY AND ALL THE THINGS. Lol. So I’m anticipating him being a total bear this time around too. Thankfully our hospital this time doesn’t keep STM’s more than 24hrs usually (as long as everything is ok) so hopefully 1-2 nights at the most! Ugh couch is generous! 😂 Our Hospital has these convertible hard as a rock pleather “couches” poor Wife. I’m going to remind her to bring her own blanket and pillow this time bc last time she got a pillow and a sheet. I’m also now remembering how uncomfortable the hospital bed is. And a c section means at least 3-4 days. I joked this weekend that we should do a home birth or I should have fought for a VBAC but i know that’s not an option. 😂 Oh yes ours was more like what you described 😂😂 man, I couldn’t imagine more than 2 days in the hospital! I was so ready to go home last time & im sure this time I’ll just miss DD so much I’ll be ready to get out of there asap!
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Post by jessijean on Dec 11, 2017 17:07:47 GMT -6
Hi ladies! Just an update on my lost mucus plug. My contractions did fizzle out when I went to bed last night (thankfully!) I woke up early to cramping and diarrhea. I passed more mucus while on campus. Had off and on contractions today. I decided this afternoon to email the OB since I'm not quite to her magical 37 weeks. Nurse said I only need to be seen if the contractions gets painful or I experience loss of fluid. It's the answer I expected so I'm good. DS was born on this day gestational age so I am definitely telling myself to be prepared. I've informed LO that I'd prefer him to stay put until I get final grades entered which should be Thursday.
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Post by jessijean on Dec 11, 2017 17:18:28 GMT -6
Also from his movements it feels like baby turned sideways again. At 36 weeks that's all in my head right? Especially since he was head down at 34.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 17:37:59 GMT -6
Also from his movements it feels like baby turned sideways again. At 36 weeks that's all in my head right? Especially since he was head down at 34. I would not worry about that. I often feel like he is in a different position but he has been head down for weeks and hasn’t budged despite his constant movement.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 17:42:45 GMT -6
I am truly worried that I won’t recognize if I go into labor. I don’t want to because it’s too early. I also have a ton to do before he arrives so he needs to stay put until my schedule c section. I feel like I am having light contractions though. I am thinking it’s from working on my feet all day and not drinking enough water. I just had dinner and I am halfway through my second 32oz cup of water. I am super nauseous and that’s annoying. I truly don’t think I am in labor but I am in pain and I wish it would just stop.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 17:45:01 GMT -6
To be clear, the reason I don’t know if I would recognize it is because last time around my water broke and my contractions came hard and fast right away. Clearly then I was in labor. I didn’t have any of this false labor nonsense. I had a contraction here or there. Nothing even remotely close together.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 17:47:21 GMT -6
To be clear, the reason I don’t know if I would recognize it is because last time around my water broke and my contractions came hard and fast right away. Clearly then I was in labor. I didn’t have any of this false labor nonsense. I had a contraction here or there. Nothing even remotely close together. This was me too! I had little crampy feelings but didn’t think it was anything at all until my water broke. So this time I’m paying attention to the “period cramp” feelings bc those were actual contractions last time. Otherwise I will need my water to break again to know haha.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 17:49:04 GMT -6
To be clear, the reason I don’t know if I would recognize it is because last time around my water broke and my contractions came hard and fast right away. Clearly then I was in labor. I didn’t have any of this false labor nonsense. I had a contraction here or there. Nothing even remotely close together. This was me too! I had little crampy feelings but didn’t think it was anything at all until my water broke. So this time I’m paying attention to the “period cramp” feelings bc those were actual contractions last time. Otherwise I will need my water to break again to know haha. We can sit on this bench together. All the babies need to get their act together and let us be comfortable. None of this pain for a little then stop nonsense. No more pain!
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Post by sarahh on Dec 11, 2017 17:50:38 GMT -6
hiimjamie dragonflyinn I’m worried about the room too. Last time we had a pretty big room with a long bench/couch thing for DH that was comfortable enough. We went to visit some friends in the hospital a few months ago and their room didn’t have that and only had a tiny recliner and also no seating for visitors. I really hope we get a room like the last time
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 17:53:38 GMT -6
Ugh couch is generous! 😂 Our Hospital has these convertible hard as a rock pleather “couches” poor Wife. I’m going to remind her to bring her own blanket and pillow this time bc last time she got a pillow and a sheet. I’m also now remembering how uncomfortable the hospital bed is. And a c section means at least 3-4 days. I joked this weekend that we should do a home birth or I should have fought for a VBAC but i know that’s not an option. 😂 Oh yes ours was more like what you described 😂😂 man, I couldn’t imagine more than 2 days in the hospital! I was so ready to go home last time & im sure this time I’ll just miss DD so much I’ll be ready to get out of there asap! My insurance covers 4 days and we ducked out after 3. But that was after over a day of induction craziness.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 17:55:38 GMT -6
hiimjamie dragonflyinn I’m worried about the room too. Last time we had a pretty big room with a long bench/couch thing for DH that was comfortable enough. We went to visit some friends in the hospital a few months ago and their room didn’t have that and only had a tiny recliner and also no seating for visitors. I really hope we get a room like the last time I wonder if I can ask to change rooms? They wheel me in “OH NO NOT THIS ROOM AGAIN!” 😂 It definitely wasn’t the room on the hospital tour. Maybe I can voice my concern to the doc at the pre op? I don’t want to sound like a diva. 😂
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 11, 2017 17:55:40 GMT -6
Dumb question - what is the reasoning behind putting a period in a name? For example - listing your children's name as Ka.tie, Mel.issa, Ro.se I think this is to make it less likely (impossible?) for search engines can find the name and "out" the poster to people looking for them.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 11, 2017 17:59:04 GMT -6
In my hospital, you share rooms in the maternity wing. It’s usually two patients to a room. MH slept on a chair on my side of the room. The patients are separated by a curtain and we have to share a bathroom. 😕 I can pay for a private room but it’s an extra $200 a night and I can’t justify it as much as I want it.
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 11, 2017 18:00:43 GMT -6
After lunch and a nap I feel better about the drama this morning. I know that if she was truly worried she would have ordered tests ASAP so now I'm just mildly annoyed about driving back and forth for the extra appointments.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 18:20:01 GMT -6
In my hospital, you share rooms in the maternity wing. It’s usually two patients to a room. MH slept on a chair on my side of the room. The patients are separated by a curtain and we have to share a bathroom. 😕 I can pay for a private room but it’s an extra $200 a night and I can’t justify it as much as I want it. Ugh yeah some hospitals are like that here too. I’m grateful for a private rooms. I also deliver at a women’s hospital so it’s just L&D and women’s cancers and stuff. The main hospital is next door and the children’s hospital is next to that.
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Post by sarahh on Dec 11, 2017 18:26:58 GMT -6
In my hospital, you share rooms in the maternity wing. It’s usually two patients to a room. MH slept on a chair on my side of the room. The patients are separated by a curtain and we have to share a bathroom. 😕 I can pay for a private room but it’s an extra $200 a night and I can’t justify it as much as I want it. Ugh yeah some hospitals are like that here too. I’m grateful for a private rooms. I also deliver at a women’s hospital so it’s just L&D and women’s cancers and stuff. The main hospital is next door and the children’s hospital is next to that. This is like the hospital here - it’s women’s labor and delivery and other women’s only issues. I am also wondering about making a request at pre op. I figure it can’t hurt!
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 11, 2017 18:29:44 GMT -6
Re: nesting, on Friday I had the urge to make a list of stuff to pack for the kids and some day to day notes for my parents for when they need to come get them. Which inspired H and I to make a list and get what we could packed for ourselves too. And today I have been just so exhausted and sore. It’s amazing how our brains and body’s work together like that sometimes!
Re: rooms, we always ask for the most private room available, but it was insanely busy with both my kids. Fingers crossed third time is a charm! (Or less people aim to have babies in our unpleasant winters hahaha). It’s no cost to use the shared rooms, and H’s insurance covers some of the cost of a private room so it wouldn’t be too bad.
As for my appt today, All was normal and I started getting the paperwork/prenatal records that will get updated weekly with each appt that I have from this point out to take to the hospital with me! It’s really sneaking up on us ladies!!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 11, 2017 18:46:30 GMT -6
To everyone that responded about The Crown 👑 I think S2 has been better than 1! They are delving into more about the people and less history stuff. Even though I love history I’m fine with this! The people are just too interesting to waste a whole episode on Winston Churchill’s portrait if you remember that. I’m through 7 so dragonflyinn we are close! It’s the perfect winter show and a great one to add to a mat leave binge watch list!
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