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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 20, 2017 12:12:12 GMT -6
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Post by amesie on Dec 20, 2017 12:22:33 GMT -6
What do contractions feel like? I'm having some bad cramps on and off and I'm not sure if it's contractions or not. With DD1 I didn't go into labor before my C-section so I have nothing to compare these to. really really strong period cramps crossed with poop cramps
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 20, 2017 12:33:57 GMT -6
What do contractions feel like? I'm having some bad cramps on and off and I'm not sure if it's contractions or not. With DD1 I didn't go into labor before my C-section so I have nothing to compare these to. really really strong period cramps crossed with poop cramps This is why today has been so annoying. I’ve been so crampy but then it’s just poop. 😭 But maybe that’s still ok bc I’ve literally been pooping my entire insides out ALL day & isn’t that a sign lol.
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Dec 20, 2017 12:42:59 GMT -6
Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 20, 2017 12:42:59 GMT -6
I'm sad because I haven't felt hiccups yet. Ava had no lungs or diaphram so she never had them either, I would like to feel some for extra reassurance all is well. I haven’t felt any either this time around. G had them everyday so it’s sort of weird to not feel them this time. Same for me. I'm wondering if E was later when he started with the daily hiccups or what. It is weird b/c I also remember them every day, in the evening after dinner usually!
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Dec 20, 2017 12:44:11 GMT -6
Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 20, 2017 12:44:11 GMT -6
My contractions were the "stop you in your tracks" and you really just can't move variety. For 2 days. With no progression. Ha. I don't get it when I see those videos online of people dancing through them or whatever. Nope.
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Dec 20, 2017 12:54:45 GMT -6
Post by aprilz81 on Dec 20, 2017 12:54:45 GMT -6
I decided that today would be a perfect day to clean the grout on our kitchen floors. *shrug* My knees were hurting so I totally went up to the nursery and got out the bath kneeling pad and am using it while I finish up the floors. It feels so much better!
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Post by sparky85 on Dec 20, 2017 13:18:46 GMT -6
DD has now progressed to wearing clothes. Step one to getting into an open top cot, and out of the incubator. She keeps having mild desats (low 80s), but they seem to be associated with being mad or very full. Her colour and heart rate stay good, so I'm not sure what (if anything) the Dr's will do about it. At rounds today they didn't mention anything about it, and I didn't think to ask. DS is still sick with a cold, and has not yet met his baby sister. I really hope he is better by Christmas so that we can visit DD as a whole family.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2017 13:27:35 GMT -6
I'm sad because I haven't felt hiccups yet. Ava had no lungs or diaphram so she never had them either, I would like to feel some for extra reassurance all is well. I'm sorry, that must be so stressful :-( I never felt DD1 hiccup either, then DD2 hiccuped all the time (like multiple times a day) and this baby hiccups a few times a week. Babies are weird haha.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2017 13:29:39 GMT -6
What do contractions feel like? I'm having some bad cramps on and off and I'm not sure if it's contractions or not. With DD1 I didn't go into labor before my C-section so I have nothing to compare these to. The only way I knew I was in labor was by glancing at a clock and noticing that they were somewhat timeable. Mine started 20 minutes or so apart. But what everyone else said, they felt like period cramps for me and I wouldn't have known right away that I was in labor had I not started timing!
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Dec 20, 2017 13:34:36 GMT -6
Post by aprilz81 on Dec 20, 2017 13:34:36 GMT -6
I'm sad because I haven't felt hiccups yet. Ava had no lungs or diaphram so she never had them either, I would like to feel some for extra reassurance all is well. I'm sorry, that must be so stressful :-( I never felt DD1 hiccup either, then DD2 hiccuped all the time (like multiple times a day) and this baby hiccups a few times a week. Babies are weird haha. I'm 99% sure everything is fine, but I'm aware I've not felt anything I recognize as hiccups. I've felt a few rhythmic movements but so brief I don't think they are hiccups, but maybe I'm wrong.
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Dec 20, 2017 13:39:23 GMT -6
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 20, 2017 13:39:23 GMT -6
I'm sorry, that must be so stressful :-( I never felt DD1 hiccup either, then DD2 hiccuped all the time (like multiple times a day) and this baby hiccups a few times a week. Babies are weird haha. I'm 99% sure everything is fine, but I'm aware I've not felt anything I recognize as hiccups. I've felt a few rhythmic movements but so brief I don't think they are hiccups, but maybe I'm wrong. DS hiccuped constantly, this guy hasn’t at all. They are pretty identifiable. Honestly, I’m not really disappointed because a) they can get annoying and b) DS also constantly hiccuped as an outside baby and that used to keep him awake when I was trying to put him down. Fingers crossed this LO is less of a spitupper and hiccuped than his big brother!
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Dec 20, 2017 13:44:43 GMT -6
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 20, 2017 13:44:43 GMT -6
What do contractions feel like? I'm having some bad cramps on and off and I'm not sure if it's contractions or not. With DD1 I didn't go into labor before my C-section so I have nothing to compare these to. Mine were easy to identify because my water had already broken. They were similar to period cramps except for a strong squeezing sensation. And then they got way, way more painful than period cramps.
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Dec 20, 2017 13:46:59 GMT -6
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 20, 2017 13:46:59 GMT -6
I'm 99% sure everything is fine, but I'm aware I've not felt anything I recognize as hiccups. I've felt a few rhythmic movements but so brief I don't think they are hiccups, but maybe I'm wrong. DS hiccuped constantly, this guy hasn’t at all. They are pretty identifiable. Honestly, I’m not really disappointed because a) they can get annoying and b) DS also constantly hiccuped as an outside baby and that used to keep him awake when I was trying to put him down. Fingers crossed this LO is less of a spitupper and hiccuped than his big brother! I also found it annoying, which DH didn't understand! And DS was also a major spitupper and hiccuped on the outside too so I'm also hoping for less of that. Anyone know of any studies on babies hiccuping in uterus and their likelihood of having reflux?!
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Dec 20, 2017 13:47:45 GMT -6
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 20, 2017 13:47:45 GMT -6
DS hiccuped constantly, this guy hasn’t at all. They are pretty identifiable. Honestly, I’m not really disappointed because a) they can get annoying and b) DS also constantly hiccuped as an outside baby and that used to keep him awake when I was trying to put him down. Fingers crossed this LO is less of a spitupper and hiccuped than his big brother! I also found it annoying, which DH didn't understand! And DS was also a major spitupper and hiccuped on the outside too so I'm also hoping for less of that. Anyone know of any studies on babies hiccuping in uterus and their likelihood of having reflux?! Lol! DD hiccuped all the time inside & no reflux outside
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Dec 20, 2017 13:50:56 GMT -6
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Post by jessijean on Dec 20, 2017 13:50:56 GMT -6
Well I spent most of my morning in L&D. Last night and this morning baby just wasn't moving much and this morning didn't make his kick count even after sugar.
He perked up after about 10 minutes of being on the monitor but the nurse said she understood why I called.
My blood pressure was low again but everything checked out. I was having contractions but nothing really uncomfortable and I haven't changed I dilation since last week (boo!)
She also said she understands why I was afraid he was going to break my water because he is very very low.
She suggested that when I recognize I'm in active labor even if not the 5-1-1 she suggests I come in if I'm wanting a epidural. Maybe he will come quick???
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 20, 2017 13:58:52 GMT -6
tiffrobot I took a pic like that when i was pg with DD2.
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Dec 20, 2017 14:09:14 GMT -6
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 20, 2017 14:09:14 GMT -6
My contractions were the "stop you in your tracks" and you really just can't move variety. For 2 days. With no progression. Ha. I don't get it when I see those videos online of people dancing through them or whatever. Nope. Same. From the start of real contractions they were regular, painful and fairly close together ( <10 minutes apart) so three was no question it was labor. Doesn't stop me from speculating with any crampiness that maybe it means labor is imminent now that I'm getting close to my Edd.
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 20, 2017 14:30:15 GMT -6
My last two labours were so fast there was no questioning they were real contractions, but I agree that every time I feel a period like cramp now even though I’ve had none real painful I wonder if it’s starting haha. Mostly though, just lots of non-painful but uncomfortable BH here these days.
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Post by pippiann on Dec 20, 2017 14:46:47 GMT -6
sparky85 she looks great!!! 😍 L is 9 weeks old and DS was never met him yet, yes I know I am paranoid. Lol
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Dec 20, 2017 14:51:19 GMT -6
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Post by amesie on Dec 20, 2017 14:51:19 GMT -6
DS hiccuped constantly, this guy hasn’t at all. They are pretty identifiable. Honestly, I’m not really disappointed because a) they can get annoying and b) DS also constantly hiccuped as an outside baby and that used to keep him awake when I was trying to put him down. Fingers crossed this LO is less of a spitupper and hiccuped than his big brother! I also found it annoying, which DH didn't understand! And DS was also a major spitupper and hiccuped on the outside too so I'm also hoping for less of that. Anyone know of any studies on babies hiccuping in uterus and their likelihood of having reflux?! Dd hiccuped ALL THE TIME in utero and hardly ever spit up, and hiccuped a normal amount as a baby. And she also didn’t have any reflux issues 🤷🏼♀️
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Dec 20, 2017 14:51:53 GMT -6
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Post by amesie on Dec 20, 2017 14:51:53 GMT -6
sparky85 she looks great!!! 😍 L is 9 weeks old and DS was never met him yet, yes I know I am paranoid. Lol it’s a good thing to be paranoid about! I would be the same. Toddlers are gross germ pits haha
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Post by sparky85 on Dec 20, 2017 15:01:03 GMT -6
sparky85 she looks great!!! 😍 L is 9 weeks old and DS was never met him yet, yes I know I am paranoid. Lol DS is kind of annoyed that he is still sick. He has come in with us to the hospital, but he has had to stay in the lounge and play with Lego's while DH and I spell off in the NICU. I've been playing by the better safe than sorry approach too
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Post by pippiann on Dec 20, 2017 15:07:37 GMT -6
sparky85 we used to do that with M too at the hospital in the city. M has been saying “I want Leonardo,” lately and it’s the sweetest.
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 20, 2017 15:23:27 GMT -6
helloerrbody so glad to hear about DS's improvement. aprilz81 I never felt hiccups in either my last or this current pregnancy!
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 20, 2017 15:25:35 GMT -6
36 weeks!
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Post by pippiann on Dec 20, 2017 15:26:59 GMT -6
Hey ladies, It funny bc even tho I’m not pregnant anymore I have been “nesting” I organized the linen closet (it also has all m’s old clothes), washed the 6month clothes and officially have our room ready for L. All he has to do is start taking bottles successfully (which is 75% of a full feed) and we’ll be out the door. It’s great that he’s growing soo well but then we have to go up in volume and it’s right when he’s getting the hang of the other volume. He’s up to 57mls! 😳 it’s crazy to think we started at 1.8mls! He took his first bottle this shift successfully, fx he takes the next one. They tell me that phase 2 is the hardest, they weren’t lying.
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Dec 20, 2017 15:45:53 GMT -6
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Post by teraiin on Dec 20, 2017 15:45:53 GMT -6
Hey ladies, It funny bc even tho I’m not pregnant anymore I have been “nesting” I organized the linen closet (it also has all m’s old clothes), washed the 6month clothes and officially have our room ready for L. All he has to do is start taking bottles successfully (which is 75% of a full feed) and we’ll be out the door. It’s great that he’s growing soo well but then we have to go up in volume and it’s right when he’s getting the hang of the other volume. He’s up to 57mls! 😳 it’s crazy to think we started at 1.8mls! He took his first bottle this shift successfully, fx he takes the next one. They tell me that phase 2 is the hardest, they weren’t lying. It’s crazy huh? I remember being excited when the twins got to double digit ml feeds.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 20, 2017 15:52:43 GMT -6
sweetsurprise, how in the heck are you still in heels? I wore them to school one day around 20 weeks and it set off some sciatic pain and I put them away for the rest of this pregnancy. I miss wearing them though!
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 20, 2017 16:08:16 GMT -6
Hi! I need to catch up. 36 weeks today! Doc called and said I don’t have Group B strep so that’s cool. I had it last time and it was a PITA. Here I am! And DS 😊
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Post by pippiann on Dec 20, 2017 16:23:48 GMT -6
teraiin it’s unbelievable actually! I was happy to see the update on your boys! Sounds like they are doing very well! It’s crazy to think I might have a baby at home soon!
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