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Post by cornpop on Feb 20, 2018 10:31:33 GMT -6
I don't even know if I can really differentiate between hiccups and other baby movements? I had a hard time with this last pregnancy too. Like, I guess she's hiccuping but until they pointed it on on the doppler I had no idea.
My stomach is rough today, even though I've eaten the same thing I always eat. Why can't my body at least behave predictably?
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Post by calendula on Feb 20, 2018 10:39:55 GMT -6
This weekend I packed the baby's bag for the hospital, does that count? I also made baskets for postpartum care to keep in each of our bathrooms when I get home. My list for my hospital bag is written, just need to throw it all in my duffel bag. I organized the changing table upstairs in the nursery but also made a mobile changing station to keep downstairs so I don't have to go up and down all the time.
I also checked a huge box off my to-do list this weekend by making arrangements for my son. He will stay with friends one night during labor/delivery. As soon as the baby is born, DH will be staying at home with him each night until I get out of the hospital. I feel really good about this plan. Our friends are local, our sons go to school together so drop off and pick up is easy.
Getting all of this stuff checked off is making me even more mentally "done" with this pregnancy and wishing I would go early. My OB doesn't schedule induction for macrosomnia (large baby). But mine is measuring nearly 3 weeks ahead and I am so uncomfortable. I trust her obviously but I'm not going to lie, if she changed her mind I would probably be super OK with it.
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Post by calendula on Feb 20, 2018 10:41:53 GMT -6
cornpop I am horrible about recognizing baby movements and I can't even tell what position she's in. I only can tell what hiccups are because they happen at routine intervals. Its like a steady drumbeat as opposed to the wacky spaz dancing she normally does.
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Post by cp3 on Feb 20, 2018 11:16:11 GMT -6
I'm sorry your appt was stressful yesterday polson. I hope you get more reassuring answers and information today.
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Post by Rama on Feb 20, 2018 11:17:58 GMT -6
cornpop I am horrible about recognizing baby movements and I can't even tell what position she's in. I only can tell what hiccups are because they happen at routine intervals. Its like a steady drumbeat as opposed to the wacky spaz dancing she normally does. This is the only way I know Iggy's having hiccups, too. It's rhythmic instead of random.
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Post by Rama on Feb 20, 2018 11:20:49 GMT -6
polson I'd have had a hard time not snapping at that lady. Like, holy fuck no, don't do that? Pregnant women are prone to panicking enough, don't help us!??! Also, there's nothing in stone yet saying that you'll need a NICU stay, so maybe back the fuck off??? What is with these providers lately? mattsgirl2004 I have never heard the hiccup thing, either. I'm willing to bet if it were a big concern that our doctors would have warned all of us that are past 32w. Which isn't to say that you shouldn't talk to your doctor, because peace of mind > everything else. But I'd expect them to tell you that's old info or a myth or something. *hugs* I know all too well how irrational anxiety is.
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Post by Rama on Feb 20, 2018 11:21:04 GMT -6
It is snowing here and I am not a happy Rama.
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Post by filingjointly on Feb 20, 2018 11:25:26 GMT -6
I spent last night in the hospital because this kid was trying to come early. I’m 33 weeks and not ready even a little bit. Luckily they were finally able to stop contractions with Terbutaline and I got to go home to bed.
Just waiting to talk to my doctor at 1 and see what the plan is from here. Today I’m getting really crampy and nauseated if I even think about being on my feet so that’s probably not great.
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Post by whatsit on Feb 20, 2018 11:45:06 GMT -6
It is snowing here and I am not a happy Rama. I would take just snowing over the 2 feet of snow that has inhabited my yard.
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Post by whatsit on Feb 20, 2018 11:46:27 GMT -6
Yikes filingjointly! Stay baking baby!!!! Please keep us posted after talking to dr!
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Post by Rama on Feb 20, 2018 11:58:40 GMT -6
It is snowing here and I am not a happy Rama. I would take just snowing over the 2 feet of snow that has inhabited my yard. I am a snow-hater. I hate all snow equally. Consider your snow hated. But, seriously, I was so excited that I could walk around outside without a jacket last week, what the hell weather.
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Post by auri on Feb 20, 2018 11:58:52 GMT -6
I just back from the dr and I have an end date! We both agreed that April 9th looks like the perfect day to have a baby. Now to just figure out some sort of childcare for DD.
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Post by cornpop on Feb 20, 2018 12:01:28 GMT -6
cornpop I am horrible about recognizing baby movements and I can't even tell what position she's in. I only can tell what hiccups are because they happen at routine intervals. Its like a steady drumbeat as opposed to the wacky spaz dancing she normally does. I swear my kids have no rhythm because I have never experienced a steady pattern. And this one moves so freaking constantly I am sure I'd miss it anyway.
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Post by auri on Feb 20, 2018 12:01:30 GMT -6
Wow filingjointly, I'm glad they were able to stop the contractions. I hope the baby keeps baking a little longer and your dr has a good plan to make that happen.
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Post by cornpop on Feb 20, 2018 12:02:43 GMT -6
Ugh filingjointly I hope your dr has a plan to proceed. That is not fun. FWIW, I was born at 33w and turned out fine But, obviously I hope your LO stays cooking much longer.
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Post by whatsit on Feb 20, 2018 12:02:56 GMT -6
I would take just snowing over the 2 feet of snow that has inhabited my yard. I am a snow-hater. I hate all snow equally. Consider your snow hated. But, seriously, I was so excited that I could walk around outside without a jacket last week, what the hell weather. Haha. Well thank you. I’ll give the snow an extra kick/hateful glare from you. I’m jealous of the no jacket weather. That’s what I get for living so far north. Damn it.
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Post by leatherpants on Feb 20, 2018 12:09:30 GMT -6
I practically make all weather no coat weather. I haven’t been able to do up my coat since Christmas.
It would be better if it was warmer though. I’m sick of winter and ready for the mud of spring.
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Post by leatherpants on Feb 20, 2018 12:11:08 GMT -6
DS has hiccups so much in utero and out. I’ve only noticed a few times with this kid. He prefers doing spins and squishing my organs.
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Post by filingjointly on Feb 20, 2018 12:14:22 GMT -6
Thanks everyone. I seem to be doing just fine if I’m resting. Which is ok today because MH is home but might be difficult in general because I normally SAH with my 4yo and 2yo.
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Post by calendula on Feb 20, 2018 12:15:59 GMT -6
I practically make all weather no coat weather. I haven’t been able to do up my coat since Christmas. It would be better if it was warmer though. I’m sick of winter and ready for the mud of spring. Its unseasonably warm today (in the 60s) and expected to be in the low 70s tomorrow, and I'm very very very happy about it because I no longer have a coat that zips. Lol. Well I had one but DS barfed on it last week and I still need to take it to the dry cleaners. Motherhood. So glamorous.
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Post by dizzycooks on Feb 20, 2018 13:08:00 GMT -6
Thanks everyone. I seem to be doing just fine if I’m resting. Which is ok today because MH is home but might be difficult in general because I normally SAH with my 4yo and 2yo. Ugh this is my problem too. I feel so much better if I can lay down for a bit or at least sit, but the 2yo and 4yo demand so much attention! Why must they make constant messes and need so much supervision??! I hope for your sake you can find a way to rest when your dh goes back to work.
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Post by dizzycooks on Feb 20, 2018 13:08:31 GMT -6
A friend offered me 3 Let’s Dish meals...I cannot decide what to choose!! Anyone have a favorite?
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Post by polson on Feb 20, 2018 13:22:34 GMT -6
mattsgirl2004 my babe just had the hiccups last night but i havent noticed them at any regular intervals. i’m sorry your dealing with extra anxiety, i hope your ob is able to relieve some of that at your next appointment filingjointly glad you were able to go home and i hope that you are able to get some rest so that baby can calm down and stay in there longer! well i still don’t have any definitive answer as to what is going on, but i am feeling so much better about the situation. they are still thinking it could be neuroblastoma, a hemorrhage, or lymphangioma and the surgeon basically said there is a chance it could take weeks after she is born to determine what it is and there is even a chance we won’t know. i feel ok about it because basically they are just going to monitor the cyst by doing blood work, collecting urine for metabolite levels, and ultrasounds. she will also need another ct/mri as well. so basically a lot of appointments for the first 2 years. he basically said that these things usually resolve themselves and if they don’t they are completely treatable by removal alone (and laproscopically!) without chemo (if it is neuroblastoma) i have a consult with a neonatologist on thursday to go more in depth about what exactly the plan will be immediately following birth, but it sounds like she will only need to be admitted to the special care nursery at the children’s hospital for efficiency of testing and it’s not like they will immediately whisk her away. i’m still stressed, but it was was great to hear someone be so reassuring about it. there is no plan for an early induction at this point, just weekly monitoring until she comes. i feel like such a drama queen but this has just been a crazy few weeks! i got to see her squishy face this morning and she is dd1 2.0, i can’t wait to meet her
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Post by cornpop on Feb 20, 2018 14:05:06 GMT -6
Don't feel like a drama queen polson. That was a hard hit to take so late in the game. It's understandable you'd be shook up by it! I'm glad you feel better about the plan though.
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Post by ovenrack on Feb 20, 2018 14:36:41 GMT -6
It’s super weird that I’m 37 weeks pregnant.
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Post by filingjointly on Feb 20, 2018 14:48:20 GMT -6
Talked to my doctor. I’m on strict bedrest at least until my 34 week appointment later this week when we’ll reassess. And he started me on Procardia to keep the contractions at bay.
I really hope I’m able to be up and about again shortly. I have no clue how I would manage a more prolonged bedrest with two small children running around.
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Post by sweetc129 on Feb 20, 2018 15:00:35 GMT -6
FWIW, I was born at 33w and turned out fine Sorry, couldn't help myself.
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Post by sweetc129 on Feb 20, 2018 15:04:41 GMT -6
filingjointly, glad baby is staying put, take care and hopefully you can get some rest. polson, WTF I'm sorry that OB was a dick, like it isn't stressful enough. ((HUGS)) Hope everything is ok and you can get answers quickly.
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Post by rm2013 on Feb 20, 2018 15:06:02 GMT -6
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Post by rm2013 on Feb 20, 2018 15:09:11 GMT -6
polson I’m glad things sound more reassuring!
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