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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 9, 2018 14:11:00 GMT -6
I’m only packing the going home outfit. DS1 was in the hospital’s clothes until that point. Definitely packing my breast friend pillow but not planning on other bfing supplies. I will be hand expressing colostrum after birth.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 9, 2018 14:20:46 GMT -6
Yay sparky85! And that outfit is adorable, great job!!
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 9, 2018 14:21:39 GMT -6
sparky85 How adorable!!! So glad she is doing so well!
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 9, 2018 14:25:40 GMT -6
sparky85 She’s beautiful! So glad to hear she is doing well.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 14:28:13 GMT -6
So my Motherhood Maternity bras came & I hate them. Except the sleep ones those were good. So I’m returninf the other two & ordering two more Bravado ones bc that one I got was AMAZING.
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 9, 2018 14:28:48 GMT -6
Head colds in third tri are the devil. I’m annoyed, as I was doing so well at staying healthy this pregnancy. I’m treating it mostly with bitching and whining about it, so I’ll let you guys know how effective that is 😛
If I thought teaching was tiring when pregnant before... I had to talk a lot today. It involves many breaks to catch my breath. In a strange coincidence, no one has mentioned what a cute pregnant lady I make lately.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 15:28:35 GMT -6
So my Motherhood Maternity bras came & I hate them. Except the sleep ones those were good. So I’m returninf the other two & ordering two more Bravado ones bc that one I got was AMAZING. I love the Bravado bras. I think they're discontinuing my favorite (the Bliss). Mind sharing which one you think is amazing?
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 15:43:42 GMT -6
Head colds in third tri are the devil. I’m annoyed, as I was doing so well at staying healthy this pregnancy. I’m treating it mostly with bitching and whining about it, so I’ll let you guys know how effective that is 😛 If I thought teaching was tiring when pregnant before... I had to talk a lot today. It involves many breaks to catch my breath. In a strange coincidence, no one has mentioned what a cute pregnant lady I make lately. sounds like a lot of us are in the same boat 😩 it’s the worst. I just really hope that it goes away before i go into labor, which could be any day now
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 9, 2018 15:49:03 GMT -6
Fuuuuck my car needs a new A/C compressor. I would just drive without A/C but if the thing comes loose my electrical will go out and car won’t drive at all. This is bad timing with all of DS1’s medical bills and upcoming labor bills. 😭
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 15:52:46 GMT -6
So my Motherhood Maternity bras came & I hate them. Except the sleep ones those were good. So I’m returninf the other two & ordering two more Bravado ones bc that one I got was AMAZING. I love the Bravado bras. I think they're discontinuing my favorite (the Bliss). Mind sharing which one you think is amazing? The “original”!!! They are discontinuing the Bliss but it’s on sale on their website if you want to grab one last second!! I just ordered another Original, one of the Buttercup, and one body silk seamless
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 16:07:20 GMT -6
dragonflyinn, oh don't worry, I ordered a new one I've been wearing the Bliss for a few months but feel like I need a wider band (I feel a little constricted). I don't quite fill up the cup, but hopefully after my milk comes in I will. I've looked at the buttercup for a while...might have to try one.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 16:09:05 GMT -6
dragonflyinn, oh don't worry, I ordered a new one I've been wearing the Bliss for a few months but feel like I need a wider band (I feel a little constricted). I don't quite fill up the cup, but hopefully after my milk comes in I will. I've looked at the buttercup for a while...might have to try one. I figured I’ll need one when I go back to work but DNW to do an underwire right away so I thought that one looked like a good compromise! A few of the reviews said they wore it to work & it gave plenty of support. I only had cheap bras last time so I’m excited to have some that feel good AND get the job done. ETA I should clarify my “work” is teaching two hours twice a week so I’m going back after 4 weeks bc it’s so chill haha hence only needing one “work” bra
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 9, 2018 16:13:43 GMT -6
Thanks dragonflyinn and cake ! I'll try even more water and the compression stockings! And I'm glad I'm not the only one packing multiple outfits! What about breastfeeding supplies? Is a hand pump, breast pads, gel breast soothers, etc. the kind of stuff that you bring to the hospital or do you typically not need those until you get home? I'm bringing lanolin and breast pads, 2 pairs of pjs (nursing friendly), 1 nursing bra, robe and flip flops for me. Plus a pillow and assorted toiletries. For Faith I'm just bringing her coming home outfit (if she ends up needing a size up DH or someone can bring it to me), her baby book, hat and booties and 2 blankets. Plus car seat and fleece cover. I have one small tote bag for labor (baby book, electronic devices, chargers, snacks for DH and my Mom, hair ties, lotion and chapstick) the rest of my stuff will be in a carry on size suitcase and Faith's stuff in her diaper bag. I might even combine her diaper bag into the suitcase so we have less bags, but I like knowing where things are.
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Post by pippiann on Jan 9, 2018 16:52:18 GMT -6
Hey ladies! I am pumping, then finish a paper (fx it won’t need revisions)! Hopefully I can get it all done before L wakes up to eat!! 40 mins, I can do this!!! I got a bottle warmer today, I am excited to use it. Nothing like A screaming baby while you’re trying to warm his bottle in warm water.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 9, 2018 17:34:00 GMT -6
pippiann, what brand did you get? I'm in the market for a new one and all the reviews are so mixed! I was an EP momma last time so I understand when you have a baby who needs their milk stat and the water just can't heat up fast enough.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 17:50:22 GMT -6
Ugh I hope this baby is coming soon. This is my second day of really stringy discharge like A LOT of it AND the last few hours I’ve had ridiculous pressure down there.
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Post by pippiann on Jan 9, 2018 17:54:17 GMT -6
pippiann, what brand did you get? I'm in the market for a new one and all the reviews are so mixed! I was an EP momma last time so I understand when you have a baby who needs their milk stat and the water just can't heat up fast enough. I got the dr brown one bc we’re using dr brown bottles. bc of the reviews I almost didn’t get one but I can’t wait 10 mins for a bottle to warm! MOTN I woke up freaking out that I fell back to sleep warning L’s bottle! Lol I didn’t I already fed him, lol
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 18:07:02 GMT -6
I slept like crap but had a great day at work until I got cranky at the end of the day. I’m thinking I was dehydrated. My coworkers keep trying to talk about a shower for me and changing the date. I’m trying to finish our registry and feel like I’m forgetting things.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 9, 2018 19:01:59 GMT -6
Ugh I hope this baby is coming soon. This is my second day of really stringy discharge like A LOT of it AND the last few hours I’ve had ridiculous pressure down there. Quoting myself to say it’s gotten so much worse, every movement he makes is like a dagger to my cervix haha. Like omg ouch.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 9, 2018 20:01:37 GMT -6
pippiann I must have missed youre also in school! What for? Sorry I've been mia. I traveled to NJ for work yday into today. So apparently third trimester is the time for olfactory hallucinations..... Wut. I thought this was only an early pg thing. Newp. I constantly smell cigarette smoke and I want to gag. I don't even smoke.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 9, 2018 20:02:26 GMT -6
Oh and while I was in NJ today I got all kinds of fun bxh cxns... Nothing like going far from home!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 9, 2018 20:02:35 GMT -6
I'm dreading going back to work tomorrow bc my voice is really hoarse and everyone I talk to is going to say "you are STILL sick?!" Which is what everyone has been saying to me since BEFORE CHRISTMAS. YES I AM STILL SICK. Maybe I will make a sign and just hold it up.
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 20:18:09 GMT -6
pippiann, what brand did you get? I'm in the market for a new one and all the reviews are so mixed! I was an EP momma last time so I understand when you have a baby who needs their milk stat and the water just can't heat up fast enough. I got the dr brown one bc we’re using dr brown bottles. bc of the reviews I almost didn’t get one but I can’t wait 10 mins for a bottle to warm! MOTN I woke up freaking out that I fell back to sleep warning L’s bottle! Lol I didn’t I already fed him, lol we have the dr Brown one that we used with DD and im fairly certain I remember setting it at 2min35sec and it would be a perfectly warm bottle. MH was a pro with that thing, and he says the key is not opening it to disturb it during the warming-up process. If you set it for a minute, then open it up to check it, then put it back in, it’ll take forever. But if you figure out what temp you need, set it, and leave it be it’ll go much faster. Yes, I asked for his input for this post haha. Also, don’t put it in the steamer with the nipple still on. Use the cover that comes with the bottle, and then put the nipple on after it’s warmed. Otherwise, milk spews out of the nipple and it’ll get inside the warmer and eventually smell like cheese 🤢
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 20:24:28 GMT -6
Lord help me, DH has a man cold. I would rather be sick myself than suffer through his whininess and helplessness while a bazillion weeks pregnant!!
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 9, 2018 20:32:10 GMT -6
My muscles feel like I went to bootcamp. Nope, just a pregnant lady with a cold! I tend to find that colds stick around until you can get a good nights sleep a few nights in a row. Easier said than done, right? I miss NyQuil so very much. I’m loaded up with the pregnancy safe/acceptable stuff and hoping I crash tonight.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 9, 2018 20:59:58 GMT -6
I have a girlfriend due 5 days before me and she asked me today how many outfits I'm bringing to the hospital. I had only planned the going home outfit and then having him wear whatever the hospital gave him. Are you guys putting your babes in actual clothes? I put zero thought into this with DD. We have a going home outfit, a sleeper and s few other outfits. DS was born in August so we were fine w the hospital shirts and diapers but i feel like this one should be wearing clothes bc January.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 9, 2018 21:10:32 GMT -6
We got our car seat bases installed in both vehicles tonight. WOOHOO!!!
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Post by amesie on Jan 9, 2018 21:19:06 GMT -6
I’m having a true FWP over here... I cracked open the baby book tonight to start filling in the pregnancy and mommy/daddy pages.... as I was filling it out and flipping through it, I realized it doesn’t have the monthly pages in it!!! That was my favorite part of DD’s baby book was seeing the progress and changes month to month. It all goes so quick that it’s hard to remember all the things! And I’m pissed that this stupid one doesn’t have it. I thought that was pretty standard across all baby books ugh.
So I bought a new one. $20 down the drain 😭
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Post by sweetsurprise on Jan 9, 2018 21:30:15 GMT -6
PSA- Tomorrow at 7am is baby day!!!! 😀😀
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Post by pippiann on Jan 9, 2018 21:30:28 GMT -6
sunfrogger education since I had L in the middle of student teaching.
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