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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 11, 2017 18:50:27 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. For DS1 I got the worst room too for different reasons. It was right outside the nurses station and water refill area so it was like trying to sleep with a busy ice machine and nurse talk and phones ringing all night. I’m the lightest sleeper in the world and did not sleep at all. I was super worried at this for DS2 and the world was kind and I got a super quiet corner room and I loved it. |
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 11, 2017 18:50:29 GMT -6
I know there will be worse discomfort to come but someone remind me, does the reflux/nausea stop right away after having the baby? I feel like a goober asking but I can't remember! Yes, that is what is on my mind tonight...
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 11, 2017 18:52:50 GMT -6
Our hospital is pretty decent, you deliver and recover and have your whole stay in the same private room which is awesome.
The "bed" for DH is pretty pathetic too though.
I just remember being cold and plan to bring cozy blankets.
Should we start a thread for what we are packing in the hospital bags?
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 11, 2017 18:53:43 GMT -6
My students were recommending the Vampire Diaries to me today, I was thinking of checking it out on mat leave.
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 11, 2017 18:55:53 GMT -6
Our hospital is pretty decent, you deliver and recover and have your whole stay in the same private room which is awesome. The "bed" for DH is pretty pathetic too though. I just remember being cold and plan to bring cozy blankets. Should we start a thread for what we are packing in the hospital bags? We had a thread on this somewhat recently... I'll see if I can find it and tag you in it. ETA: Nevermind it was actually a labor thread that had some hospital bag posts... A thread would be good as I'm under orders from MIL to have it packed and ready to go by Christmas (I'm not due until 1/31). lmao |
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 19:03:01 GMT -6
I know there will be worse discomfort to come but someone remind me, does the reflux/nausea stop right away after having the baby? I feel like a goober asking but I can't remember! Yes, that is what is on my mind tonight... I sure hope so. I didn’t have any w DS and I currently have awful heartburn. It’s just painful in my freaking throat. I haven’t eaten since lunch! |
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Post by pinkcat on Dec 11, 2017 19:05:11 GMT -6
Our hospital is pretty decent, you deliver and recover and have your whole stay in the same private room which is awesome. The "bed" for DH is pretty pathetic too though. I just remember being cold and plan to bring cozy blankets. Should we start a thread for what we are packing in the hospital bags? I would love a thread on this!! |
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 19:18:36 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. 😂 Funny story— I delivered in THE room they showed us on our hospital tour. For some reason it made me feel at ease lol even though they’re all the same. |
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 19:19:23 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! Omg yes that one episode was so boring haha. I think they have gotten better at balancing the people & the actual history. Like episode 6 with the German stuff was so good! |
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 19:20:06 GMT -6
Our hospital is pretty decent, you deliver and recover and have your whole stay in the same private room which is awesome. The "bed" for DH is pretty pathetic too though. I just remember being cold and plan to bring cozy blankets. Should we start a thread for what we are packing in the hospital bags? We had a thread on this somewhat recently... I'll see if I can find it and tag you in it. ETA: Nevermind it was actually a labor thread that had some hospital bag posts... A thread would be good as I'm under orders from MIL to have it packed and ready to go by Christmas (I'm not due until 1/31). lmao My mom insists I have mine packed like NOW haha. I’m 35w and just rolling my eyes. |
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 11, 2017 20:04:51 GMT -6
I know there will be worse discomfort to come but someone remind me, does the reflux/nausea stop right away after having the baby? I feel like a goober asking but I can't remember! Yes, that is what is on my mind tonight... For me I had really bad post-partum nausea and ended up readmiited because of it. I didn't feel like I had reflux I just couldn't keep anything down. Prilosec seemed to help but I also got a blood transfusion so I don't know which made me better. But I think I'm a special snowflake. I definitely plan to take Prilosec daily as soon as I get home. It started like 2 days after I got home so not right away. |
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 20:09:00 GMT -6
Our hospital is pretty decent, you deliver and recover and have your whole stay in the same private room which is awesome. The "bed" for DH is pretty pathetic too though. I just remember being cold and plan to bring cozy blankets. Should we start a thread for what we are packing in the hospital bags? I have mine packed mostly bc I ordered some new stuff. So I have my own big black undies, 2 pairs if Old Navy yoga pants I bought, 3 nursing tanks I just bought (bc my other ones were stolen when my car got broken into), a pair of pjs with a button up top and pants that I got specifically for the hospital, slipper socks, dry shampoo and face cleaning wipe things bc no showering for a few days bc c section. My Boppy is on top of the bag bc nursing w hospital pillows sucks. I need to toss in a zip up hoodie or maybe by a nursing hoodie and toiletries. Oh and probably some stuff for Wife. 😂 |
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Post by pippiann on Dec 11, 2017 20:12:11 GMT -6
marygracerich it’s definitely not easy to know if you’re in labor per say, they tell “you’ll know” shit i didn’t only went to the hospital bc I was bleeding, thankfully I did bc that baby was about to pop out! You can def survive without a hospital bag. I unfortunately had to due to my circumstances. I just needed a blanket bc cold and phone charger. I was only there for 36 hours even tho I had a c-sec. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by pippiann on Dec 11, 2017 20:13:20 GMT -6
Our hospital is pretty decent, you deliver and recover and have your whole stay in the same private room which is awesome. The "bed" for DH is pretty pathetic too though. I just remember being cold and plan to bring cozy blankets. Should we start a thread for what we are packing in the hospital bags? I have mine packed mostly bc I ordered some new stuff. So I have my own big black undies, 2 pairs if Old Navy yoga pants I bought, 3 nursing tanks I just bought (bc my other ones were stolen when my car got broken into), a pair of pjs with a button up top and pants that I got specifically for the hospital, slipper socks, dry shampoo and face cleaning wipe things bc no showering for a few days bc c section. My Boppy is on top of the bag bc nursing w hospital pillows sucks. I need to toss in a zip up hoodie or maybe by a nursing hoodie and toiletries. Oh and probably some stuff for Wife. 😂 This is a good list! |
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 11, 2017 20:15:43 GMT -6
I have mine packed mostly bc I ordered some new stuff. So I have my own big black undies, 2 pairs if Old Navy yoga pants I bought, 3 nursing tanks I just bought (bc my other ones were stolen when my car got broken into), a pair of pjs with a button up top and pants that I got specifically for the hospital, slipper socks, dry shampoo and face cleaning wipe things bc no showering for a few days bc c section. My Boppy is on top of the bag bc nursing w hospital pillows sucks. I need to toss in a zip up hoodie or maybe by a nursing hoodie and toiletries. Oh and probably some stuff for Wife. 😂 This is a good list! I overpacked last time. I also have a robe in there and LO’s going home outfit. We took all these clothes for DS but he just wore the hospital stuff! |
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 11, 2017 20:34:22 GMT -6
I overpacked last time. I also have a robe in there and LO’s going home outfit. We took all these clothes for DS but he just wore the hospital stuff! I didn't even put DS in his coming home outfit. He was sleeping when we were getting ready to leave so he just went home in his hospital stuff! I'm having a bunch of pelvic pressure tonight especially when I stand. |
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 11, 2017 20:36:18 GMT -6
I’m a little worried about recognizing labor because with DS my water broke and that was my first sign. If it doesn’t happen that way this time, I’m not sure I’ll know for sure lol.
We get a private room (it’s big and nice) but the couch bed thing to sleep on is terrible. And add me to the club of having a husband who is a nightmare when he doesn’t sleep. I am honestly contemplating making him go home (10 mins from hospital) to sleep and then come back.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 11, 2017 20:46:42 GMT -6
Ive had contractions the past two evenings...I'm only about 32 weeks so I hope it doesn't become s nightly thing already!
Not sure DH believes me but a co-worker recommended letting him feel how my belly is different while they are happening. I will try that if I can get him to catch one while it is happening. Co-worker had to do the same for her husband....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2017 20:57:38 GMT -6
Thank you rebeccabunch, that is what I needed to hear! It is my fault for having a vision in my head of how things would go. I am mostly nervous about recovering while taking care of 3 kiddos but I will cross that bridge when I need to! I need to add The Crown to my list! I have been binging Reign. My hospital is amazeballs. It is a brand new suburban hospital and it is basically like a fancy hotel. There have only been 1 or 2 other patients on the whole floor both times I have delivered there. A lot of people shy away from it because they don't have a NICU, but there is a NICU nurse on staff (she attended DD1's birth as a precaution) and they only allow deliveries past 35 weeks gestation. And as far as packing I am a total minimalist! Shampoo, conditioner, soap, chapstick, phone charger, an outfit or two. I brought a Boppy with DD2 and loved having it. I think I mentioned in the labor thread to bring snacks, both for DH during labor and for yourself in case you deliver at an inopportune time when the cafeteria is closed :-P And easternshoregirl YES the reflux goes away immediately!!! I felt like I ate soooo much food after I delivered both times, my stomach was so roomy 😂😂 and TMI but I also remember being amazed both times when I was reminded how much my bladder could actually hold when not squished by a baby!! Hahaha |
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 11, 2017 21:19:17 GMT -6
Omg. My feet are SO swollen right now. I have them elevated but it is the worst!!
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 11, 2017 21:40:29 GMT -6
We get private rooms for delivery and recovery. The couch in recovery was not as nice as the one in delivery and my H was disappointed, lol.
I will also sit on the WTFBBQ bench for what to do in labor. I had false labor with DD pretty early at 34/35w but it was completely non progressive and I stayed at 1/50% from 36w through to my induction at 41w.
My back is so much better, I think baby girl dropped.
Also I'm 30w Wed and we still have NO name ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 11, 2017 21:49:25 GMT -6
Wrapping presents this far along in pregnancy was awkward and uncomfortable!
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 11, 2017 21:57:32 GMT -6
Wrapping presents this far along in pregnancy was awkward and uncomfortable! Yas!! I spent this afternoon doing that and it was a struggle. |
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 12, 2017 0:11:30 GMT -6
We get private rooms for delivery and recovery. The couch in recovery was not as nice as the one in delivery and my H was disappointed, lol. I will also sit on the WTFBBQ bench for what to do in labor. I had false labor with DD pretty early at 34/35w but it was completely non progressive and I stayed at 1/50% from 36w through to my induction at 41w. My back is so much better, I think baby girl dropped. Also I'm 30w Wed and we still have NO name ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m 36w tomorrow and we haven’t settled on a name yet either. |
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Post by jessijean on Dec 12, 2017 0:30:43 GMT -6
Our hospital just remodeled so it will be interesting to see. Vaginal delivery patients get individual suites for their entire stay, everything takes place there while c section patients get semi- private rooms as they call them. They try to get you to have your own room but share a bathroom.
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 12, 2017 2:07:23 GMT -6
We get private rooms for delivery and recovery. The couch in recovery was not as nice as the one in delivery and my H was disappointed, lol. I will also sit on the WTFBBQ bench for what to do in labor. I had false labor with DD pretty early at 34/35w but it was completely non progressive and I stayed at 1/50% from 36w through to my induction at 41w. My back is so much better, I think baby girl dropped. Also I'm 30w Wed and we still have NO name ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m 36w tomorrow and we haven’t settled on a name yet either. +1 to 36 w with no name. |
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 12, 2017 5:18:06 GMT -6
No name here either. We have had exactly one conversation about it.
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