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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 22, 2018 12:17:34 GMT -6
Hello!
DS was already at preschool this morning so H and I had a morning with the girls. Someone came and dropped off gifts for all the kids and supper for tonight while I was still sleeping this morning so that was nice!! We are going to H’s work later this afternoon for a baby shower for other co-workers of his and they invited our whole family to come and introduce N as well. Their work showers are super casual, just come and go snacks and visiting in the staff room. So it will be nice to go out for a walk anyway and see some people!
Yesterday we had our first drive in the van with all 5 of us, our mini van doesn’t feel quite so big anymore lol!
Hope everyone has a good Monday!!
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 22, 2018 12:27:53 GMT -6
Still only 1 cm and she hasn't dropped, but we are still going to be induced tomorrow. They were going to send me in tonight (38w6d) but policy won't allow them to start an induction until 39 weeks so I have to wait until in the morning. We have to be at the hospital at 4:00 am and will probably start the process with a Cytotec oral dose and foley bulb to get me to 3 cm. Hopefully that won't take too long, once I get to 3 they will break my water and start pitocin. I'm prepared for a super long day, but hopefully she arrives before midnight!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 12:42:20 GMT -6
aprilz81, have you had cytotec before? It gave me extreme GI distress when I used it once, so just be ready for that. I don't know if that is the norm, but it kind of took me by surprise how strong it hit, even though I knew diarrhea could be a side effect.
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 22, 2018 12:44:57 GMT -6
I forgot my lunch... again. The two fast food restaurants i want are ones we don’t even have here (steak n shake and Penn Station) I will need to settle for something else FWP.
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Post by maddisonrose on Jan 22, 2018 12:54:25 GMT -6
Good luck peachesncreamSorry for the nausea amesie.... SO close!!! Today is my first day home with M by myself! DH took two weeks off work to help out with my csection but went back to work today. So naturally last night was rough for us. My little guy likes to live his best life between the hours of 11-4 while momma is the type who needs at least 10 hours lol hoping he can get his days/nights corrected soon and I won't be doomed to become a caffeine addict In other great news we went out for sushi last night and I drank three beers. It was glorious
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 13:01:12 GMT -6
Now my co-worker is in the hospital to have her baby! My 2 co-workers that had Jan due dates both have had their babies exactly one week early! (if she ends up having the baby today....) I'm hoping my lil girl stays put at least into February (EDD 2/7), but we'll see. No signs so far.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 13:09:05 GMT -6
Oh and her water broke at school. I'm scared this will happen. I have pads, towel and change of clothes in the car. Maybe I should bring it in the building with me each day just in case?! I guess I could send someone out to get it if I need it, that wouldn't be a big deal. ETA: Has anyone else had their water break at work? Any funny/interesting stories?
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Post by amesie on Jan 22, 2018 13:09:09 GMT -6
I just remembered that 2 of my old nurse coworkers work on the L+D unit where I’m delivering at. Ugh. I really hope they have enough common sense to not take me on as their patient if I get put on their assignment, that way it’ll save me the awkwardness of asking for a different nurse. DNW my old coworkers all up in my lady junk as I’m trying to push out a baby. Especially since they’re people I’ve kept in touch with!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 22, 2018 13:11:03 GMT -6
Ha, amesie, in our hospital, one of the L&D nurses is my cousin's wife and the other was a childhood classmate. They are both really smart and easy to talk to though so I'm kind of thinking I'd be OK with having either of them be my nurse. I can see where you wouldn't want a co-worker to be your nurse though!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 13:20:50 GMT -6
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Post by pippiann on Jan 22, 2018 13:34:32 GMT -6
I smell like bleach 😂I just scrubbed my kitchen from top to bottom. I even did the grout on the tile floor on my hands and knees. Next up, the dining room. That is crazy impressive for being newly postpartum. Seriously!
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 22, 2018 14:42:51 GMT -6
The kitchen and dining room are done. I hung a few pictures on the wall and started on the living room. I will have to finish it tomorrow because I am out of energy and G’s EI services are starting for the day.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 22, 2018 15:18:33 GMT -6
aprilz81 , have you had cytotec before? It gave me extreme GI distress when I used it once, so just be ready for that. I don't know if that is the norm, but it kind of took me by surprise how strong it hit, even though I knew diarrhea could be a side effect. Yes, that is how they induced me with Ava. I had one oral dose and the rest vaginal. I didn't notice much difference in anything and it took FOREVER to get to 3cm and it was almost 24 hours before they tried the foley bulb along with it. It didn't make me sick but I'm also not sure it worked. But that was at 31 1/2 weeks gestation, not 39, and it sounds like they will do the Cytotec and foley bulb together from the start so I'm hoping this will be a little faster.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 22, 2018 15:22:19 GMT -6
I just remembered that 2 of my old nurse coworkers work on the L+D unit where I’m delivering at. Ugh. I really hope they have enough common sense to not take me on as their patient if I get put on their assignment, that way it’ll save me the awkwardness of asking for a different nurse. DNW my old coworkers all up in my lady junk as I’m trying to push out a baby. Especially since they’re people I’ve kept in touch with! I get the thought process, but if they are good at their job I would almost feel more comfortable having people I know up in my bits instead of strangers... But I get it...
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 22, 2018 15:22:33 GMT -6
That is crazy impressive for being newly postpartum. Thanks! Considering it has been months since I truly scrubbed my house, it needed to be done. I am currently mopping my dining room floor with Murphy’s oil soap. I literally moved all of my furniture out of the dining room so I can clean the floors. Maybe someday I will be caught up. Lol. ETA: also keep in mind that I live in a 1,000 square foot condo so not that much surface area to clean so maybe not that impressive. 😂 Still impressive!
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 22, 2018 15:30:10 GMT -6
I went to a kickboxing class this morning and then cleaned-out/reorganized the pantry. Rest of the day will be laziness and then eating good food out for dinner with my friends tonight.
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Post by amesie on Jan 22, 2018 15:43:16 GMT -6
I went to a kickboxing class this morning and then cleaned-out/reorganized the pantry. Rest of the day will be laziness and then eating good food out for dinner with my friends tonight. kickboxing + pregnant. I do not comprehend. 😂 I just painted a door and my legs are sore from having to squat to paint the bottom. I would be ruined if I did a kickboxing class right now
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 22, 2018 16:01:27 GMT -6
I went to a kickboxing class this morning and then cleaned-out/reorganized the pantry. Rest of the day will be laziness and then eating good food out for dinner with my friends tonight. kickboxing + pregnant. I do not comprehend. 😂 I just painted a door and my legs are sore from having to squat to paint the bottom. I would be ruined if I did a kickboxing class right now It helps that I’m a fitness instructor so I’m used to it plus good at modifying. I wasn’t able to work out for a long time this pregnancy because of my back and then because of DS’s surgery and treatments so I’m really enjoying being able to again for a bit before baby!
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 22, 2018 16:18:13 GMT -6
kickboxing + pregnant. I do not comprehend. 😂 I just painted a door and my legs are sore from having to squat to paint the bottom. I would be ruined if I did a kickboxing class right now It helps that I’m a fitness instructor so I’m used to it plus good at modifying. I wasn’t able to work out for a long time this pregnancy because of my back and then because of DS’s surgery and treatments so I’m really enjoying being able to again for a bit before baby! Amazing. I have a hard enough time walking .... and look at you go!!!
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Post by jessijean on Jan 22, 2018 16:45:02 GMT -6
My milk supply has tanked the past several days. I decided to ask my doctor for reglan since it worked for me with DS. My mom made me lactation cookies. Come on boobs, work with me.
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 22, 2018 17:57:56 GMT -6
I'm sorry jessijean I hope the meds help. So many inductions this week! Fx they go smoothly!
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 22, 2018 18:01:05 GMT -6
DS2 is up to over 9 lbs so the pedi said I can just feed on demand and don't have to wake to feed. Is it a confession that I have e been doing that from day 1 (feeding on demand) At least this means I can stay away from the office til his 2 month appointment.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 18:08:58 GMT -6
I went to a kickboxing class this morning and then cleaned-out/reorganized the pantry. Rest of the day will be laziness and then eating good food out for dinner with my friends tonight. kickboxing + pregnant. I do not comprehend. 😂 I just painted a door and my legs are sore from having to squat to paint the bottom. I would be ruined if I did a kickboxing class right now I'm having Braxton Hicks contractions just from standing doing dishes. Cannot comprehend kickbox.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 22, 2018 18:09:45 GMT -6
My milk supply has tanked the past several days. I decided to ask my doctor for reglan since it worked for me with DS. My mom made me lactation cookies. Come on boobs, work with me. Do you like milk tea? I found it tasted like licorice but it was pretty good.
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Post by jessijean on Jan 22, 2018 18:11:14 GMT -6
My milk supply has tanked the past several days. I decided to ask my doctor for reglan since it worked for me with DS. My mom made me lactation cookies. Come on boobs, work with me. Do you like milk tea? I found it tasted like licorice but it was pretty good. I don't like tea in general but licorice isn't bad
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Post by amesie on Jan 22, 2018 18:13:38 GMT -6
Gah I’m anxious about having to be induced. I just don’t know what to expect from it all. Not that labor is predictable by any means regardless of induction or not, but I’m nervous for all the interventions. Hopefully they’ll just be able to hook me up to the pit and my body will do it’s thing. The dr did tell me the other day that it *should* go fairly easily since a) cervix is favorable, b) I’ve been in prodromal labor for all eternity, and c) my body has gone through labor before. But I’m still anxious about it.
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Post by sarahh on Jan 22, 2018 18:16:31 GMT -6
jessijean I think helloerrbody recommended this - Goat’s Rue. I actually noticed a slight increase in supply by taking this but I have low supply so it wasn’t much of an increase for me. I got it on Amazon for I think under $10. Worth a shot.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 22, 2018 18:19:00 GMT -6
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Post by jessijean on Jan 22, 2018 19:07:58 GMT -6
Gah I’m anxious about having to be induced. I just don’t know what to expect from it all. Not that labor is predictable by any means regardless of induction or not, but I’m nervous for all the interventions. Hopefully they’ll just be able to hook me up to the pit and my body will do it’s thing. The dr did tell me the other day that it *should* go fairly easily since a) cervix is favorable, b) I’ve been in prodromal labor for all eternity, and c) my body has gone through labor before. But I’m still anxious about it. I was nervous about my induction for the same reason. It literally only took a bit of pitocin and my body took over. I'm sure yours will go smoothly too.
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Post by amesie on Jan 22, 2018 19:13:50 GMT -6
Gah I’m anxious about having to be induced. I just don’t know what to expect from it all. Not that labor is predictable by any means regardless of induction or not, but I’m nervous for all the interventions. Hopefully they’ll just be able to hook me up to the pit and my body will do it’s thing. The dr did tell me the other day that it *should* go fairly easily since a) cervix is favorable, b) I’ve been in prodromal labor for all eternity, and c) my body has gone through labor before. But I’m still anxious about it. I was nervous about my induction for the same reason. It literally only took a bit of pitocin and my body took over. I'm sure yours will go smoothly too. that makes me feel better. That’s exactly what I’m hoping for! 🤞🏻
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