aprilz81
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 6, 2018 11:32:19 GMT -6
DH wants to go see Star Wars this afternoon (he has already seen it once, I have not). I'm not opposed in theory, but if I go I'm going in my leggings and sweatshirt with my hair in a messy bun. I've showered but didn't bother to do my hair and do not want to bother fixing it.
I also want a giant cherry Icee which would probably put me and Faith into a diabetic coma at this point... All of a sudden I'm having cravings for things that I really can't have with GD, things I haven't even really missed. Yesterday as I got into the shower I wanted a giant virgin strawberry dacqueri, now an Icee... Just 2-3 more weeks...
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Post by pippiann on Jan 6, 2018 11:39:09 GMT -6
ajetter hugs, today is not an option for your LO! 😜
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 6, 2018 11:46:10 GMT -6
dragonflyinn I only had back labor! Well until I was a lot closer to the end. I had no idea until my H was like somethings not right here. I got the hospital at 4cm Same here. I’ve only had back contractions the whole time with both boys. This means your baby is not facing your back. The baby can turn during the labor process. I’m need to start doing spinning babies stretches to feel like I’m at least trying to get my baby facing back. I think my pelvis is F’d up. See it must not have been real for me then bc we know he is facing the right way :/
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 6, 2018 11:47:23 GMT -6
aprilz81 I suddenly started getting a bunch of cravings a couple days ago after making it through 9 weeks of diagnosed GD..and I think it’s because the baby finally moved low or around enough that I’m starting to finally feel hungry again lol! rebeccabunch I have moments where I go back and forth wondering if I actually want this to be our last, but currently at 38.5 weeks pregnant I do not feel sad about it lol. I remember in labour with DD I was thinking “how did I think I could do this again??!!” So this time I’m expecting to get through by telling myself it’s the last time 😂
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 6, 2018 11:59:19 GMT -6
Today I looked over and DS was entertaining himself with my eyelash curler. File under things kids learn when you don’t realize they are paying attention...
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 6, 2018 12:57:46 GMT -6
My Fitbit is all set up & I love it! It is going to think I’m amazing once baby is born & I lose like 10 lbs overnight haha.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 6, 2018 13:00:49 GMT -6
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 6, 2018 13:03:16 GMT -6
snowyowl DS is obsessed with my makeup brushes.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 6, 2018 13:06:41 GMT -6
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Post by amesie on Jan 6, 2018 14:35:19 GMT -6
Am I stupid for taking Airborne? My OB told me months ago to not take it bc of the vitA in it and to take emergnC instead. Dd is sick and I’m rapidly getting worse. The emergenC is not cutting it and I need airborne back in my life 😩 it always works and DNW to be sick when I go into labor. All I can find in my google search is that high levels of vitA can cause preterm labor....... whiiiiich wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing haha
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 14:49:08 GMT -6
amesie I mean, not to sound blunt but if your doctor specifically told you not to take it then yeah, I think it would be stupid to take it I trust doctors more than Google. Sorry you are feeling crappy!
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 6, 2018 15:07:03 GMT -6
DH wants to go see Star Wars this afternoon (he has already seen it once, I have not). I'm not opposed in theory, but if I go I'm going in my leggings and sweatshirt with my hair in a messy bun. I've showered but didn't bother to do my hair and do not want to bother fixing it. I also want a giant cherry Icee which would probably put me and Faith into a diabetic coma at this point... All of a sudden I'm having cravings for things that I really can't have with GD, things I haven't even really missed. Yesterday as I got into the shower I wanted a giant virgin strawberry dacqueri, now an Icee... Just 2-3 more weeks... Woah - crazy you said you wanted a giant cherry Icee. I was craving one hard core earlier - so, DH went to Burger King for lunch and brought me one back! It was good (eh. sorry...not trying to rub it in - just crazy we both had the same craving today!)
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 6, 2018 15:11:57 GMT -6
Out of nowhere last night, DD started not feeling well. She woke up this morning with a high fever, horrible cough and the chills. We took her to after hours clinic this morning. She tested positive for Influenza A She is miserable. The doctor didn't recommend Tamiflu for her but to keep up on the acetaminophen with lots of rest and fluids. BUT...Tamiflu was recommended for me for preventative measures since I am pregnant and the flu can be dangerous for me/baby.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 6, 2018 15:15:06 GMT -6
Out of nowhere last night, DD started not feeling well. She woke up this morning with a high fever, horrible cough and the chills. We took her to after hours clinic this morning. She tested positive for Influenza A She is miserable. The doctor didn't recommend Tamiflu for her but to keep up on the acetaminophen with lots of rest and fluids. BUT...Tamiflu was recommended for me for preventative measures since I am pregnant and the flu can be dangerous for me/baby. I’m shocked they didn’t give her tamiflu. I’m sorry it’s in your house and I hope she recovers quickly but it’s supposed to be really bad. Hopefully your EDD isn’t for a few weeks. I’m obsessively terrified of the flu this season.
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 6, 2018 15:25:28 GMT -6
Out of nowhere last night, DD started not feeling well. She woke up this morning with a high fever, horrible cough and the chills. We took her to after hours clinic this morning. She tested positive for Influenza A She is miserable. The doctor didn't recommend Tamiflu for her but to keep up on the acetaminophen with lots of rest and fluids. BUT...Tamiflu was recommended for me for preventative measures since I am pregnant and the flu can be dangerous for me/baby. I’m shocked they didn’t give her tamiflu. I’m sorry it’s in your house and I hope she recovers quickly but it’s supposed to be really bad. Hopefully your EDD isn’t for a few weeks. I’m obsessively terrified of the flu this season. I am surprised they didn't recommend tamiflu for her. I hope it doesn't backfire she didn't get it. A friend of mine is a Physician's Assistant and said tamiflu isn't a "magic pill" that everything thinks it is - it *could* help lessen symptoms/duration, but it also *could not*. My EDD is Feb 5... hopefully the flu is out of our house by the time I have the baby.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 6, 2018 15:45:30 GMT -6
I'm not surprised about the Tamiflu either. A lot of doctors around here aren't prescribing it. It shortens flu duration by a matter of hours. I think it's ironic when we use it in the hospital. Like, if you're in the hospital for flu you're beyond Tamiflu. I honestly haven't looked at the strain this year and whether Tamiflu is effective.
Speaking of flu, I might be stirring some controversy but I need some input. How strict are you going to be with visitors who haven't been vaccinated? I just found out no one in DH's family got the flu vaccine this year. Not sure how I feel about them visiting us after baby is here. Am I being irrational? Since I work in healthcare my view is skewed.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 6, 2018 15:59:50 GMT -6
I'm not surprised about the Tamiflu either. A lot of doctors around here aren't prescribing it. It shortens flu duration by a matter of hours. I think it's ironic when we use it in the hospital. Like, if you're in the hospital for flu you're beyond Tamiflu. I honestly haven't looked at the strain this year and whether Tamiflu is effective. Speaking of flu, I might be stirring some controversy but I need some input. How strict are you going to be with visitors who haven't been vaccinated? I just found out no one in DH's family got the flu vaccine this year. Not sure how I feel about them visiting us after baby is here. Am I being irrational? Since I work in healthcare my view is skewed. I’m germ insane but since the vaccine is barely effective this year I’d probably be ok with it. The worst and most prevalent strain this year isn’t matching well with the vaccine. I think it’s flu A H3N2 or something. You may know more than me being in actual healthcare. Flu wise I’m more concerned with my older kids catching it from preschool or randomly out and about. The flu hits you so strongly that most adults would know they are sick and not come to see you. My H had the flu last year and I was pregnant at the time (ended in mc) and my OB said people are still contagious up to 7 days after they first feelsick. If you’ve ever legit had the seasonal flu (not just a bad cold) you understand how terrible you feel.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 6, 2018 16:03:41 GMT -6
I want to bubble my family until the flu season is over!
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 6, 2018 16:08:06 GMT -6
I'm not surprised about the Tamiflu either. A lot of doctors around here aren't prescribing it. It shortens flu duration by a matter of hours. I think it's ironic when we use it in the hospital. Like, if you're in the hospital for flu you're beyond Tamiflu. I honestly haven't looked at the strain this year and whether Tamiflu is effective. Speaking of flu, I might be stirring some controversy but I need some input. How strict are you going to be with visitors who haven't been vaccinated? I just found out no one in DH's family got the flu vaccine this year. Not sure how I feel about them visiting us after baby is here. Am I being irrational? Since I work in healthcare my view is skewed. I am not requiring everyone to be vaccinated. However, if people are sick beyond a clear runny nose, I am asking them to not come and visit. I am very much not germ concerned in general so keep that in mind.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 6, 2018 16:15:25 GMT -6
Since we're due at the end of Feb I'm not going to ask for flu vax. I did with DD though who was born end of November.
Eta to mean for visitors. We've all had the vaccine here!
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 6, 2018 16:37:33 GMT -6
I am not at all a “germophobic” person but I’m getting verrrry nervous about the flu this year. They say the vaccine is only 10% effective, and I know so many people sick. I’m basically avoiding taking DS anywhere fun which sucks since it’s our last 1-4 weeks just us and no baby. But DNW him or I to get the flu right now!!!!
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Post by sweetsurprise on Jan 6, 2018 16:38:15 GMT -6
I'm not going to limit people if they didn't get the shot, but if they have any symptoms of flu/RSV I'm going to make them wash hands and wear a face mask in my home. I don't care what they think!!
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Post by jessijean on Jan 6, 2018 16:40:31 GMT -6
Damn you guys and your icee talk. I can't even play the pregnancy card anymore.
As far as feeling that he is our last one. To be honest the only part I miss is hearing his heartbeat and feeling him move around. To me that's not enough pull to have another. Also we are both getting older. That paired with the hassle of my epilepsy play into it as well. But the overall thought of that the pregnancy/ baby stage of life for me is over it bittersweet.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 6, 2018 16:56:27 GMT -6
Today was... rough. DS2 was up until 2 am so I stayed up with DH despite our agreement that I needed a bit more sleep for one night due to my dizzy spells. Fast forward and he was able to sleep until after 10. I started making lasagna for supper because the filling boils down. I was also making hamburger to freeze. In that time in starving and missing lunch and am late for a pump session. I said something about having too many things going on and mentioned that the baby should be changed/fed. He said "go for it" are you kidding me?
A couple other interactions occurred that wasn't like him. I'm sure it's sleep deprivation but give me a break. I am having wine tonight.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 6, 2018 17:01:47 GMT -6
My parents are really the only visitors we’re going to have, I made them both get it. Can’t hurt!
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 6, 2018 17:06:21 GMT -6
Today was... rough. DS2 was up until 2 am so I stayed up with DH despite our agreement that I needed a bit more sleep for one night due to my dizzy spells. Fast forward and he was able to sleep until after 10. I started making lasagna for supper because the filling boils down. I was also making hamburger to freeze. In that time in starving and missing lunch and am late for a pump session. I said something about having too many things going on and mentioned that the baby should be changed/fed. He said "go for it" are you kidding me? A couple other interactions occurred that wasn't like him. I'm sure it's sleep deprivation but give me a break. I am having wine tonight. All of the wine for you!
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Post by amesie on Jan 6, 2018 17:10:10 GMT -6
I won’t be requiring visitors to have the flu shot. In all honesty, i think that’s a bit OTT. The flu is no joke and is absolutely terrifying, but the flu shot is no guarantee that they aren’t carrying it around and that they can’t still pass it on to the baby. I think you’re just better off enforcing strict hand washing and telling people to stay far far away if they are showing any signs of being sick. That is what I intend to do.
Coming from someone who also works in healthcare
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 6, 2018 17:11:16 GMT -6
My mom is the only extended visitor and I made her get the flu shot. But if people are here for just a few hours and wash their hands I don't care so much. I'm planning to use a toppochino this time (not for night sleep) so anyone who holds the baby will really just be holding that and I will wash the cover frequently. montessorimoms.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/topponcino/
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 17:34:46 GMT -6
The flu shot is only 10% effective for the H3N2 strain, but 50-70% for the others. I am borderline paranoid about having a January baby in what is supposed to be the worst flu season we have seen in a while, so I don't think it would be inappropriate to ask that all visitors be vaccinated. We did that with whooping cough with our first two kids too.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 6, 2018 18:22:32 GMT -6
I'm not surprised about the Tamiflu either. A lot of doctors around here aren't prescribing it. It shortens flu duration by a matter of hours. I think it's ironic when we use it in the hospital. Like, if you're in the hospital for flu you're beyond Tamiflu. I honestly haven't looked at the strain this year and whether Tamiflu is effective. Speaking of flu, I might be stirring some controversy but I need some input. How strict are you going to be with visitors who haven't been vaccinated? I just found out no one in DH's family got the flu vaccine this year. Not sure how I feel about them visiting us after baby is here. Am I being irrational? Since I work in healthcare my view is skewed. DH hasn't even gotten the flu shot. My mom is an immunization nurse and she gave me mine. The bad news is that even those who get the flu shot aren't guaranteed not to get it as it is only predicted to be about 10% effective this year (normally it is around 50%). I'm going to be more concerned about known exposure to the flu/cold/virus in the 7-10 days prior to a visit. I'm going to ask that anyone who has had a sick person in the house or has been around a sick co-worker in the week before to wait to visit. And those who visit will be washing their hands AND using hand sanitizer. If that means my inlaws don't see the baby when she is born so be it (remember MIL came to visit on Christmas and was sick the whole time).
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