dragonflyinn
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 11, 2018 16:07:45 GMT -6
Eeeek! Exciting aprilz81!! rebeccabunch I do feel like it’s getting real but also feel like it will never happen lol
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 11, 2018 16:33:17 GMT -6
Oh my goodness DS (J) did SO WELL meeting LO (N)! It took him a few minutes to warm up where he completely ignored him. Then he decided he wanted to hold him and was just beaming. He told him he loved him and gave him kisses. It was amazing and SUCH a relief. He also left w my parents with zero issues and just said bye to us. Another pleasant surprise! I will say a repeat c section is SO much left stressful! Everything was super chill. The spinal hurt less than that epidural, not that the epidural is bad! Don’t be scared of getting one! They do gentle cesareans so after checking APGAR (9&9) and weighing and measuring, I got him right on my chest and got to do skin to skin immediately and nurse him. He’s such a champ w nursing and latching. Other than throwing up a few times (I do after every surgery! Putting mouth wash in the hospital was the best decision ever) and be hung exhausted, I’m doing great!
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 11, 2018 16:39:37 GMT -6
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 11, 2018 16:58:42 GMT -6
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 11, 2018 17:02:42 GMT -6
So we officially set my RTW plans 😭 I'll be going back to work 5/14. Only 3.5 months home. It'll never be enough.
I'm reeeally looking forward to sending DD1 to DC on Monday. I'll get the whole day with MH. We could use the reconnection time so I'm excited.
Also, we confirmed our childcare plans and set our return to DC date and I'm so excited to be going back to where we have DD1 now with both girls. When we calculated it out its a few hundred less a month than we thought so we come in just barely around target every month. We're breathing a little easier even though we know we'll need to be really strict.
We never did a goals for '18 thread. Anyone interested?
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 11, 2018 18:28:38 GMT -6
Whoever was commiserating with me over the cracked heels— run to Walgreens asap & Buy Flexitol Heel Balm. Omg I’ve only applied once and already such a huge difference!! It was only $12 too!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 18:36:11 GMT -6
I had an ob visit and ultrasound today. Baby boy looks great and is still measuring average size. If he stays average I’ll have no idea what to do since DS was so big. The ob liked my sugar levels and is happy letting me get to 39 weeks without delivering earlier unless something drastically changes.
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Post by amesie on Jan 11, 2018 18:59:46 GMT -6
I had an ob visit and ultrasound today. Baby boy looks great and is still measuring average size. If he stays average I’ll have no idea what to do since DS was so big. The ob liked my sugar levels and is happy letting me get to 39 weeks without delivering earlier unless something drastically changes. I’m feeling the same. DD1 was 9.5lb and a wicked porker. This baby is measuring average and should be around 7.5lb at birth. I had to go out and buy newborn clothes since I didn’t have ANY for dd1! Im not sure what I’m going to do with such a small baby haha
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 19:29:39 GMT -6
amesie I joked with H I would be afraid to break him.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 11, 2018 19:41:02 GMT -6
So.many.contractions.today.
All day long. Not exciting ones, still just annoying ones. I am taking it as a sign I worked too hard. Will remember to put forth less effort at work tomorrow.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 11, 2018 19:43:15 GMT -6
sunfrogger, I am already sad about going back to work in May too. I was working with my principal on what will happen while I am out and I swear he asked me when I'm coming back like three times and my blood pressure must have shot up each time.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 11, 2018 20:55:05 GMT -6
I had a midwife appt today. No cervical check because I declined so nothing really to report. I lost a pound in the last week which I was glad because I had gained 5 in the 2 weeks between previous appointments. Blood pressure and Hb were good! Oh and GBS negative woohoo!!! I’m really glad as this means I can labor at home longer.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 11, 2018 21:02:48 GMT -6
I hope I get a cervical check tomorrow. My dr says she doesn’t usually do it unless requested but I might ask just bc I’m curious to know if anything is going on at all. At the same time, I’ll probably cry if there’s no change. Even though I know better & know it really doesn’t mean anything.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 11, 2018 21:48:55 GMT -6
Today has been just lovely. N is doing so well and breastfeeding like a champ! Way to go buddy! I had a lovely liquid dinner bc I was vomiting earlier. Now I’m waiting on the tech to come back and remove my catheter. I’ve been sitting in a chair for 4 hours. My catheter was supposed to come out between 9-11. The nurse told me to call my tech a 9:45. I did. She still hasn’t come. It’s now 10:45. 😑
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Post by pippiann on Jan 11, 2018 22:25:56 GMT -6
hiimjamie I hated the catheter both times. I hope the tech comes soon.
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 12, 2018 0:33:59 GMT -6
I’m up feeding the baby. MH just came to bed after watching some D&D show until 1am. He knows I’m feeding the baby. What does he do? Rolls over and go to sleep. You would think he would offer to take over since he was already up. He offered to help but that is not the same thing considering I had done everything except give him a bottle. MH is now happily snoring away. 😑
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 12, 2018 1:30:54 GMT -6
hiimjamie, he is perfect! And that photo of both kids makes my heart melt. I think that is what I am most excited about; seeing DD1 meet DD2. ❤️
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 12, 2018 1:32:46 GMT -6
We must live near each other. It’s supposed to be 53 today and it feels like Spring out! I may have driven to work with my windows slightly down to get some fresh air. It was so nice! I’ve had the windows open at work today because it’s in the mid 70s with the ovens on. It’s currently 46 outside but is supposed to rain 10-15mL today. Probably not super close to you though because I had to convert my temperature from Celsius lol. Southwestern Ontario here I am in the Detroit area so, maybe?
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 12, 2018 5:29:56 GMT -6
I'm so excited! Two of my good friendsIRL might be having babies very soon...one texted last night her water broke (she is 39w)! The other is 36w with twins and texted that she lost her mucus plug, which could mean nothing at all or babies her babes will arrive soon too!!!!
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Post by cake on Jan 12, 2018 6:38:17 GMT -6
mrsp84 not too far! I’m about 4 hours away
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 12, 2018 10:34:46 GMT -6
Oh, I forgot to AW my ultrasound picture from yesterday... 37w 1 d, estimated weight 8 lb 7 oz.
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