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Post by pearbear on Apr 8, 2018 6:23:58 GMT -6
So tomorrow is my scheduled induction and absolutely nothing has been happening labor-wise this weekend so it looks like I will indeed be making it until tomorrow. Iβm feeling a lot of anxiety about it for some reason and could not sleep last night because of it. I am worried Iβll keep getting bumped back due to lack of rooms and I think the unknown territory of inductions is also just freaking me out. If youβve been through an induction tell me itβll all be ok. Iβm not sure why I feel so stressed.
In happy news, the sun is shining today (though itβs still cold) so I think we are heading out for donuts in a bit and a family walk later. The walk will totally counteract the multiple donuts I plan to eat π
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Post by cornpop on Apr 8, 2018 6:48:28 GMT -6
I am hiding upstairs eating cake. I came up to try and call Owlet customer service because their app is not cooperating for me but they're closed on Sunday (even though online it says that they're open). So...cake it is.
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Post by cornpop on Apr 8, 2018 7:11:40 GMT -6
So my first never had a diaper blowout. She was put on soy formula at like 1 week so it was never an issue.
Noelle, it seems, is determined to makeup for all of the blowouts I missed with Em.
So much poo.
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Post by nuggetrn on Apr 8, 2018 7:14:27 GMT -6
pearbear I am sorry you are feeling some anxiety about the induction. I wish your body would get it together and work on labor by itself! I don't have any great advice. My induction was due to preeclampsia and I was on magnesium so probably a little different than what you are going through.
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Post by nuggetrn on Apr 8, 2018 7:15:24 GMT -6
My baby is playing a fun new game where she flails while attached to my boob. She has been doing this since yesterday. Lord help me if this becomes a thing.
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Post by gldnbearz on Apr 8, 2018 7:38:07 GMT -6
H and I went on our last date night before baby yesterday to a really nice steakhouse and it was DELICIOUS. I feel like Iβm still full this morning, but I guess thatβs not too hard when your stomach is squished by a fully gown babyπ The night before our #1 was born, we had a delicious prime rib dinner that I took home half of since no room for food.
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Post by gldnbearz on Apr 8, 2018 7:41:23 GMT -6
My baby is playing a fun new game where she flails while attached to my boob. She has been doing this since yesterday. Lord help me if this becomes a thing. My LO must have gotten the memo. He's been pulling his head back but not unlatching the nipple first. Ouch, baby, ouch.
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Post by calendula on Apr 8, 2018 8:01:09 GMT -6
So tomorrow is my scheduled induction and absolutely nothing has been happening labor-wise this weekend so it looks like I will indeed be making it until tomorrow. Iβm feeling a lot of anxiety about it for some reason and could not sleep last night because of it. I am worried Iβll keep getting bumped back due to lack of rooms and I think the unknown territory of inductions is also just freaking me out. If youβve been through an induction tell me itβll all be ok. Iβm not sure why I feel so stressed. In happy news, the sun is shining today (though itβs still cold) so I think we are heading out for donuts in a bit and a family walk later. The walk will totally counteract the multiple donuts I plan to eat π I've been through two inductions and both were totally fine. Good experiences. Are you starting with a cervical ripener or going straight to pitocin, do you know? My first I was barely dilated and still high, so we inserted cervadil first to prep the cervix. I started having mild contractions from that so after some monitoring we went home and labored until they were at 5-1-1. My second labor i was low and 3 cm, so we showed up, hooked up an IV, got fluids and pitocin and a few hours later I was having regular contractions. Nothing super painful. You start at the lowest dose and slowly increase until you are progressing regularly. I was worried about getting bumped too but when I called (5 am) they had plenty of space and told me to come in at 8. Hang in there!! You're so close!
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Post by clementine on Apr 8, 2018 8:13:40 GMT -6
My baby is playing a fun new game where she flails while attached to my boob. She has been doing this since yesterday. Lord help me if this becomes a thing. Ahhh L is doing the same thing! He flails all around and is frantically turning his head from side to side and rooting even though my nipple is like right there in front of his face. And then heβll freeze and stare up at me. I wish I knew what he was thinking.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 8, 2018 8:48:04 GMT -6
I'm trying to keep up with things here. I'm not doing very good with it though, but have been checking in to see if any new babies have arrived.
Baby is actually really mellow and really easy so far. He's night and day from my other kids at this stage. I hope it stays this way, especially since my other kids can be quite the handful. It's been a bit of an adjustment for everyone this week, that's for sure.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Apr 8, 2018 8:58:22 GMT -6
So tomorrow is my scheduled induction and absolutely nothing has been happening labor-wise this weekend so it looks like I will indeed be making it until tomorrow. Iβm feeling a lot of anxiety about it for some reason and could not sleep last night because of it. I am worried Iβll keep getting bumped back due to lack of rooms and I think the unknown territory of inductions is also just freaking me out. If youβve been through an induction tell me itβll all be ok. Iβm not sure why I feel so stressed. In happy news, the sun is shining today (though itβs still cold) so I think we are heading out for donuts in a bit and a family walk later. The walk will totally counteract the multiple donuts I plan to eat π I was induced with my first (and probably will be again) and it was a pretty straightforward experience. I went in at 7pm on Sunday, took an oral dose of Cytotech (?) then. My water broke on itβs own around 9:30pm and then I started pit around midnight. Got an epidural at 4am and she was born at 8:53am Monday morning. Youβve got this!
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Post by cp3 on Apr 8, 2018 9:17:01 GMT -6
I'm sorry for the anxiety pearbear. With this baby I didn't go in for an induction but didn't go into labor after my water broke and was only 2cm which I had been for two weeks so I was started on pitocin. I got an epidural about 3 hours after pitocin was started and she was born about 3 hours later. With DD1 I stalled at 6cm so I was given pitocin as well and she was born about 4 hours later. If I'm remembering right I think you were already dilated which should be helpful. I hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow. You are so close to meeting your baby!
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Post by mintyblueair on Apr 8, 2018 9:39:00 GMT -6
pearbear, I've been through two inductions now (both after my water broke but labour wasn't starting) and they were good experiences. Because my water was broken both times, I went straight to the oxytocin IV. With my first it started strong contractions immediately but my second took about three hours for active labour to start. But both were fast: 3.5 hours of active labour with my first, and 4 hours (with only one hour of painful labour) with my second. I hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow! You'll do great!
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Post by leatherpants on Apr 8, 2018 9:43:53 GMT -6
So tomorrow is my scheduled induction and absolutely nothing has been happening labor-wise this weekend so it looks like I will indeed be making it until tomorrow. Iβm feeling a lot of anxiety about it for some reason and could not sleep last night because of it. I am worried Iβll keep getting bumped back due to lack of rooms and I think the unknown territory of inductions is also just freaking me out. If youβve been through an induction tell me itβll all be ok. Iβm not sure why I feel so stressed. In happy news, the sun is shining today (though itβs still cold) so I think we are heading out for donuts in a bit and a family walk later. The walk will totally counteract the multiple donuts I plan to eat π I hope you donβt get bumped! My induction went fine - youβll be great. Your nurses and dr will guide you and youβll be ok. Anecdotally my induction was way smoother than my other labour. Enjoy your donuts and the sunshine! And this sounds so trite but try to enjoy those last moments of pregnancy - when you are the only person who gets to feel baby and people treat you like a goddess lol. Youβve got this and we are all here with you!
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 8, 2018 10:44:02 GMT -6
Good luck tomorrow pearbear. I hope everything goes smoothly. Enjoy the sunshine, donuts, and family time today!
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Post by pearbear on Apr 8, 2018 13:25:54 GMT -6
Thanks so much for the positive thoughts and anectdotes ladies! It really helped a lot to hear your various experiences and Iβm feeling a little more relaxed now We had a fun morning. The donuts were delicious and then we went to the park so DS could run off some energy and play on the slides. Now Iβm finishing up one last load of laundry and a little cleaning and I think Iβll be ready for tomorrow!
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Post by nuggetrn on Apr 8, 2018 13:33:49 GMT -6
Look at what I found at Walmart while I was picking up the ones I ordered online! I may have done a happy dance in the aisle. DH was amused.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Apr 8, 2018 15:07:37 GMT -6
Donuts sound amazing.
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Post by katietopaz on Apr 8, 2018 15:17:12 GMT -6
Has anyone else been dealing with headaches postpartum? Mine started close to a week PP and do respond to meds, so doctor Google tells me it isnβt epidural-related. But theyβre incessant and scale up to migraine level, fast, if I donβt take something. Iβm afraid Iβve landed in a cycle of rebound headaches and Iβm not sure if I should call my doctor or assume theyβre just hormone-related and will level out soon.
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Post by cornpop on Apr 8, 2018 16:06:52 GMT -6
katietopaz I'd probably call the Dr to see what they say. I know preeclampsia can develop post birth and although I'm SURE that's not what it is, I'd be paranoid and want to get it checked out.
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Post by nuggetrn on Apr 8, 2018 16:14:34 GMT -6
katietopaz I'd probably call the Dr to see what they say. I know preeclampsia can develop post birth and although I'm SURE that's not what it is, I'd be paranoid and want to get it checked out. katietopaz a pre-e headache would not respond to meds so that's a good sign. I am sure it is within the realm of normal. Your hormones are still figuring themselves out and you are probably tired and maybe a little dehydrated. If they are reaching migraine level I would still see if your OB or GP could do anything for you. And I always think getting checked out just in case is probably a good thing.
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Post by nuggetrn on Apr 8, 2018 16:16:40 GMT -6
All my baby has done today is eat. And she refuses to nap. She needs to nap!! She had better sleep all night tonight with these hourly feedings and no naps.
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Post by yianna on Apr 8, 2018 16:34:46 GMT -6
Cleaned bedrooms today and my back is paying for it. Ouch.
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Post by Leaf π± on Apr 8, 2018 17:26:50 GMT -6
DH and DD both have bad colds. Perfect timing for a newborn.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Apr 8, 2018 17:53:47 GMT -6
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Post by leatherpants on Apr 8, 2018 17:54:25 GMT -6
Cleaned bedrooms today and my back is paying for it. Ouch. I hope you cleaned that baby out!
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Post by auri on Apr 8, 2018 18:06:13 GMT -6
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Post by Leaf π± on Apr 8, 2018 18:07:44 GMT -6
Im making DH sleep in the guest room and PRAYING he wakes up feeling a lot better. He was negative for the flu but urgent care sent him home with Tamiflu to fill in case he started to cough or his temp stays up... too bad every pharmacy in 50 miles in out of it. Heβs 100% useless when sick - has to be reminded to take meds, told what to eat, etc. If MIL tries to come up and help I will burn. It. Down. I hate to say it, but now Iβm really hoping this baby stays put and that my induction gets pushed to the end of the week.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Apr 8, 2018 18:09:35 GMT -6
That is seriously the fucking worst Leaf π±. Bro needs to get it together and take care of himself. Itβs go time.
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Post by leatherpants on Apr 8, 2018 18:09:43 GMT -6
Agh Leaf π±! That so crappy. I hope your house gets better soon and baby waits until itβs all clear
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