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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 21, 2017 8:12:35 GMT -6
I'm thinking we'll do Christmas morning alone at our house. My sister does a big Christmas breakfast but they usually do that at 8 and I want to be able to sleep in and then open presents with DS and DH and not have to rush. I'm thinking maybe we'll do a frittata b/c that is a nice breakfast but super easy. Not sure what else. Maybe just some fresh fruit to go with it (and cookies too?!).
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 21, 2017 8:32:53 GMT -6
Yesterday evening I was having a lot of BH, likely due to spending a few hours on my hands and knees scrubbing grout... I slept okay until about 6:30, got up to pee for the second time and couldn't get back to sleep until after DH showered. I've noticed that I now NEED a pillow to support my bump or it hurts to be on my side, especially last night after all the BH.
I'm off to my first NST and then to my sister's to bake cut out cookies with my niece and nephews. My sister is only using me for all of my cookie cutters and decorating supplies since I used to host a big cookie decorating party each year. Last year I couldn't because of just losing Ava and this year the weekend that I would have had it was the baby shower. Maybe I'll do it again next year, who knows...
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Post by sarahh on Dec 21, 2017 8:40:26 GMT -6
I'm thinking we'll do Christmas morning alone at our house. My sister does a big Christmas breakfast but they usually do that at 8 and I want to be able to sleep in and then open presents with DS and DH and not have to rush. I'm thinking maybe we'll do a frittata b/c that is a nice breakfast but super easy. Not sure what else. Maybe just some fresh fruit to go with it (and cookies too?!). I bought eggs, spinach, mushrooms and sausage and plan to do either a frittata or a breakfast casserole. Probably whichever is easy. I also bought a can of cinnamon rolls because I'm too lazy and big to make those from scratch.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 21, 2017 8:46:59 GMT -6
Morning ladies! RCS is 3 weeks from today! Let’s see if baby boy waits that long. My parents will be here 2 weeks from today so he better wait at least until then bc we don’t have a great back up plan. We have no family here but we do have great friends about an hour away. They said they’d watch DS if I went into labor early but they’re not exactly the people you’d call in the middle of the night. Nor would it be great to have to wait around for them to get ready and get here. So if something happened in the MOTN we’d end of bringing DS to the hospital w us. What would they even do with him?? I’m assuming he’d have to stay w Wife and she’s miss the birth?
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 21, 2017 8:48:55 GMT -6
We are having our air ducts cleaned out today and I’m ridiculously excited about it. I’ve been wanting to do it since we moved in over a year ago but had to wait until our basement remodel was finished and then I procrastinated.
I wonder if it’s ever been done in this house. It will be 100 years old next year! In my mind we all start breathing better like magic tonight!
Anyone ever done this? I feel like it’s a baby prep thing too so my baby has healthy air to breathe.
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Post by sarahh on Dec 21, 2017 8:50:37 GMT -6
hiimjamie, I've been wondering about that too. Luckily we have an in home daycare that we send DD to part time and that lady has said that she would take her if we need her. We also don't have family close - really don't have anyone within 1,000 miles. That stresses me out and I hope we don't have to think about that.
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Post by sarahh on Dec 21, 2017 8:51:54 GMT -6
rebeccabunch I actually called to get a quote to have it done a few months ago but it was really expensive so I didn't follow through on it. My house was built in '59 and who knows if anyone has done it in that time. You'll have to let us know if you notice a difference!
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 21, 2017 8:52:36 GMT -6
hiimjamie, I've been wondering about that too. Luckily we have an in home daycare that we send DD to part time and that lady has said that she would take her if we need her. We also don't have family close - really don't have anyone within 1,000 miles. That stresses me out and I hope we don't have to think about that. Yup! We life in FL and family is in CT and IL. I have a 85 year old great aunt close by and another older aunt an hour or so away but I would never contact them for this. Especially the great aunt. Sorry, but she’s too old for me to feel safe! Thankfully we have daycare for the day. It’s the night I’m worried about. Ugh. Stay put, baby!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 21, 2017 9:10:57 GMT -6
rebeccabunch I actually called to get a quote to have it done a few months ago but it was really expensive so I didn't follow through on it. My house was built in '59 and who knows if anyone has done it in that time. You'll have to let us know if you notice a difference! I will give you a thorough review! I thought it was expensive too! I had the crew explain everything they do this morning and now I think it makes sense. We have two furnaces too. They also unscrew every vent and clean each out indivually. I’m like you will find a million legos and I don’t want them!
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Post by sarahh on Dec 21, 2017 9:14:24 GMT -6
rebeccabunch I actually called to get a quote to have it done a few months ago but it was really expensive so I didn't follow through on it. My house was built in '59 and who knows if anyone has done it in that time. You'll have to let us know if you notice a difference! I will give you a thorough review! I thought it was expensive too! I had the crew explain everything they do this morning and now I think it makes sense. We have two furnaces too. They also unscrew every vent and clean each out indivually. I’m like you will find a million legos and I don’t want them! It definitely sounds like I need to do it at some point. Maybe they will find some money that old owners left behind!
We did a remodel upstairs when I was pregnant with DD to expand our closet and redo the floors. We found out when they were moving a window that there is no insulation in the outside walls of the house because back then they just didn't do that. So DD's room is really cold in the winter (we just got her a space heater). To fix it you either have to tear down all the drywall and insulate or cut holes in the drywall and blow insulation in then patch and repaint. Needless to say it could cost from $5-$10k so I think that is definitely on our to do list in the next few years. I hate spending money on stuff like that when I really want to replace the backsplash in the kitchen and redo our bathroom.
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Post by jessijean on Dec 21, 2017 9:57:40 GMT -6
OB is running late per usual. I did fall back asleep for a short time after starting the thread. I dreamed they wanted to give me caster oil and for me to chew penicillin pills at this appointment. Hard pass.
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 21, 2017 10:28:41 GMT -6
Morning ladies! RCS is 3 weeks from today! Let’s see if baby boy waits that long. My parents will be here 2 weeks from today so he better wait at least until then bc we don’t have a great back up plan. We have no family here but we do have great friends about an hour away. They said they’d watch DS if I went into labor early but they’re not exactly the people you’d call in the middle of the night. Nor would it be great to have to wait around for them to get ready and get here. So if something happened in the MOTN we’d end of bringing DS to the hospital w us. What would they even do with him?? I’m assuming he’d have to stay w Wife and she’s miss the birth? Have you considered looking at care.com or some similar site for someone who could be on call? You might find a babysitter who is willing to be your backup plan to at least ensure that your wife could be there.
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Post by amesie on Dec 21, 2017 10:35:35 GMT -6
easternshoregirl comments like that make me so stabby 😑.... it’s ALL hard. Each stage has its own sets of challenges and set backs and also things that are easy. I mean, my DD is only 2.5 so I’m no professional here. But still. It annoys me
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Post by watermelonseed on Dec 21, 2017 11:00:30 GMT -6
Morning ladies! I’m home today trying to rest from the ER orders. H is also off today so we might get a couple small baby things accomplished. I’m ok with directing while laying on the couch 😆 We are due for a messy storm tomorrow and most likely Christmas Day. Anyone else? I haven’t been around as much as I like and missed something. Why did you need to go to the ER if it’s something you are comfortable sharing? Glad you are home now. TMI warning I went to my OB and ended having what the consider a thrombosed hemorrhoid. Basically a blood clot and They sent me right to the ER. Talking shots and a biopsy punch right to it 😳 out of work for 2 Days I’m not one of glowing pregnancy people to say the least. But I have much more relief now.
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Post by ajetter on Dec 21, 2017 11:07:03 GMT -6
Is anyone else dealing with extremely dry skin? I know the air is dry, but my skin has never been this freaking dry before. I’m using body lotion, body butter, body oil, nothing can keep it from being painfully dry for more than a couple of hours. I get very dry, cracked skin as well (particularly bad on the backs of my hands. Have you tried aquaphor? It's the only thing that works for me. I haven’t done aquaphor but my worst areas right now are my butt and thighs, and the thought of slathering myself in aquaphor kind of makes me want to hurl. Lol. I’ll just keep chugging water and using all the lotion I guess!
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Post by ajetter on Dec 21, 2017 11:07:44 GMT -6
watermelonseed that sounds awful! Glad you got relief but man that just sounds miserable.
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Post by jessijean on Dec 21, 2017 11:40:12 GMT -6
Well my appointment was more eventful than expected! She walked in and said... well, what are we thinking looking forward. I was like... uhhh? about? We ended up setting an induction date!! My final grades for SNHU are due the 28th so we set it for the 29th. Holy shit guys, I'm going to have a baby soon!!! The OB isn't sure I'll make it that long and let me know that she's on call for the holiday weekend.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 21, 2017 11:41:04 GMT -6
My dr visit went well. She says baby boy is still measuring pretty small and gave me the option of an induction instead of a c section on Wednesday. I told her no and that I would rather stick to the plan we have. G was born with a broken arm because my pelvis couldn’t pass her and that was the best of the awful things that could have happened. Despite baby boy being much smaller, I told her it’s better to not risk it. I told her I don’t like the idea of surgery but doing what’s best for him is the right option. She agrees. She said she just wanted me to make an informed decision that I am comfortable with. She is always in favor of vaginal deliveries but if the measurement scan is wrong and he is bigger than what they think, c section is better. She also said that if I get steady contractions, head to the hospital because she wants me to be there during early labor because G showed up pretty quickly after labor started.
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Post by amesie on Dec 21, 2017 11:42:34 GMT -6
Well my appointment was more eventful than expected! She walked in and said... well, what are we thinking looking forward. I was like... uhhh? about? We ended up setting an induction date!! My final grades for SNHU are due the 28th so we set it for the 29th. Holy shit guys, I'm going to have a baby soon!!! The OB isn't sure I'll make it that long and let me know that she's on call for the holiday weekend. ahh so exciting!! So many babies coming in the next week!
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Post by amesie on Dec 21, 2017 11:43:54 GMT -6
I have had zero appetite lately. I feel like I’m back in 1st tri where I’m always queasy and nothing sounds appetizing. I only gained 1/2lb at my last apt because of it... which isn’t necessarily a bad thing since I’ve already gained 34lbs with 5.5weeks to go. I gained 48 with my DD and even though it came off fairly easily, I don’t want to feel that huge again.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 21, 2017 11:46:09 GMT -6
I have had zero appetite lately. I feel like I’m back in 1st tri where I’m always queasy and nothing sounds appetizing. I only gained 1/2lb at my last apt because of it... which isn’t necessarily a bad thing since I’ve already gained 34lbs with 5.5weeks to go. I gained 48 with my DD and even though it came off fairly easily, I don’t want to feel that huge again. I have been nauseous on and off too. It’s really annoying. I have only gained 2lbs in the last two months but that is probably because of the GD diet.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 21, 2017 11:49:06 GMT -6
Morning ladies! RCS is 3 weeks from today! Let’s see if baby boy waits that long. My parents will be here 2 weeks from today so he better wait at least until then bc we don’t have a great back up plan. We have no family here but we do have great friends about an hour away. They said they’d watch DS if I went into labor early but they’re not exactly the people you’d call in the middle of the night. Nor would it be great to have to wait around for them to get ready and get here. So if something happened in the MOTN we’d end of bringing DS to the hospital w us. What would they even do with him?? I’m assuming he’d have to stay w Wife and she’s miss the birth? Have you considered looking at care.com or some similar site for someone who could be on call? You might find a babysitter who is willing to be your backup plan to at least ensure that your wife could be there. Would they have someone we could call last minute in the middle of the night like that? Our son has never even had a baby sitter so I worry about using someone we don’t know. I’m sure they be great but he’s probably freak.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2017 12:00:14 GMT -6
Morning ladies! RCS is 3 weeks from today! Let’s see if baby boy waits that long. My parents will be here 2 weeks from today so he better wait at least until then bc we don’t have a great back up plan. We have no family here but we do have great friends about an hour away. They said they’d watch DS if I went into labor early but they’re not exactly the people you’d call in the middle of the night. Nor would it be great to have to wait around for them to get ready and get here. So if something happened in the MOTN we’d end of bringing DS to the hospital w us. What would they even do with him?? I’m assuming he’d have to stay w Wife and she’s miss the birth? Do you have any neighbors that might be able to come at the last minute? We have zero childcare plans at the moment but it is a bit easier with a vaginal birth because worst case the kids just come with us, lol. I assume with a C/S your DS would not be allowed in the OR though, that would be tough.
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Post by pippiann on Dec 21, 2017 12:21:17 GMT -6
+1 to being in 3yo sleep regression hell. All the coffee plz! I can’t believe everyone will be having babes soon!!!
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 21, 2017 12:34:01 GMT -6
Also nervous about what to do with DS if I go into labor early. My parents are coming after New Years but if I go into labor before then we will be scrambling. I have a list of people to try to call (sitters and friends) but not having a definite plan is stressful.
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 21, 2017 12:39:26 GMT -6
Hi all! Didn't make it back yday so here's my bump day pic. 31w! I'm at the tail end of our board and I know I'm going to feel pretty lonely once you all have these babies! Off tomorrow for DDs food challenge. Wish us luck! Here she is from school today : I can't believe it's Christmas. Where did the year go???
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 21, 2017 12:51:07 GMT -6
Morning ladies! RCS is 3 weeks from today! Let’s see if baby boy waits that long. My parents will be here 2 weeks from today so he better wait at least until then bc we don’t have a great back up plan. We have no family here but we do have great friends about an hour away. They said they’d watch DS if I went into labor early but they’re not exactly the people you’d call in the middle of the night. Nor would it be great to have to wait around for them to get ready and get here. So if something happened in the MOTN we’d end of bringing DS to the hospital w us. What would they even do with him?? I’m assuming he’d have to stay w Wife and she’s miss the birth? Do you have any neighbors that might be able to come at the last minute? We have zero childcare plans at the moment but it is a bit easier with a vaginal birth because worst case the kids just come with us, lol. I assume with a C/S your DS would not be allowed in the OR though, that would be tough. We moved 6 months ago and don’t know any neighbors yet. Which is odd now that I think of it. We say hi in passing and they ask about the pregnancy but we’re not on a first many basis. we’ve lived here for 4 years w out issue but now I’m worried haha. Hopefully he’ll wait another 2 weeks or come during the day! I wasn’t dilated at all on Monday and I just checked the patient portal and I’m only 30% effaced and station -3 so he seems comfy which makes me feel better!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 21, 2017 13:03:26 GMT -6
Have you considered looking at care.com or some similar site for someone who could be on call? You might find a babysitter who is willing to be your backup plan to at least ensure that your wife could be there. Would they have someone we could call last minute in the middle of the night like that? Our son has never even had a baby sitter so I worry about using someone we don’t know. I’m sure they be great but he’s probably freak. Is your day care near your home? I wonder if you could talk to one of the care givers there about being your on-call babysitter? That way, your DS would know him/her quite well and likewise.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 21, 2017 13:10:07 GMT -6
Yeah, the supposedly dissolvable stitches in my shoulder from skin surgery are not actually dissolvable. I had the school nurse check them out today because it has been almost a month. It is about an hour's drive from home to the surgery center, which I don't really feel like doing nor do I have time/energy for. I do have friends that are doctors though so I'm going to hit one of them up to see if they can remove them for me. Oh and I just found out there is a stomach bug going around DS's day care. Lord help me if I get that.
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 21, 2017 13:11:24 GMT -6
hiimjamie we are in a similar boat as far as backup care. The only friends I feel comfortable taking DAD either have kids of their own (which is hard because of carseats and schedules and such) or live an hour away and aren't really call me in the middle of the night people. My mom is about 8 hours away and she will come whenever I call her. So it's just from the time labor starts until she gets here. BUT I recently had a great idea (at least I think it is) college kids who are home on Xmas break. So I have two girls lined up who can come stay here with DD until my mom can come. That way DD's schedule can stay consistent and she can sleep in her own bed. I'm really hoping that works out and I deliver before they go back to school.
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