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Post by sarcaztic10 on Nov 14, 2018 7:09:04 GMT -6
quijibo oh no! I hope your DD can get healthy before baby arrives! jillywilly I hope you are snuggling your baby now!
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Nov 14, 2018 7:12:22 GMT -6
This kid is determined not to lose too much of his birth weight. He has been nursing Soo much since he was born and pretty much every diaper has a bunch of poop in it. I am so ready to go home to see DS1&2 I miss them.
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Post by eleephant on Nov 14, 2018 13:54:44 GMT -6
Ok guys, I have an induction set for Friday night! Ahhh. She asked if I wanted to come in tonight and I was like "um...maybe I should get some rest?" Hahaha. I can't believe it.
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Post by quijibo on Nov 14, 2018 14:31:12 GMT -6
December mama over here like... only four more weeks, only four more weeks, only four more weeks, only four more weeks.
I feel like some of your kids will be rolling over before mine even arrives 😂
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Post by LoisLoan on Nov 15, 2018 10:46:19 GMT -6
December mama over here like... only four more weeks, only four more weeks, only four more weeks, only four more weeks. I feel like some of your kids will be rolling over before mine even arrives 😂 I'm in this boat with you!
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Post by quijibo on Nov 15, 2018 14:06:54 GMT -6
Baby is head down! Woooohoooo! I’m 2cm dilated, 50% effaced, -1 station. Not that it means much, but glad the BH are doing something more than just annoy me.
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Post by eleephant on Nov 15, 2018 16:06:13 GMT -6
I have some real anxiety going on over here as I decided to scrub my kitchen from top to bottom. I go in tomorrow at 7pm to start the stuff that softens you and I have no idea at all what to expect. When I was induced with my other 2, it was because my water had broke and I had to speed up delivery to beat the 24 hour mark so it was straight to pitocin. I've never had a scheduled induction, especially with my cervix barely being open and she's still high.
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Nov 16, 2018 7:35:20 GMT -6
I have some real anxiety going on over here as I decided to scrub my kitchen from top to bottom. I go in tomorrow at 7pm to start the stuff that softens you and I have no idea at all what to expect. When I was induced with my other 2, it was because my water had broke and I had to speed up delivery to beat the 24 hour mark so it was straight to pitocin. I've never had a scheduled induction, especially with my cervix barely being open and she's still high. The stuff to soften your cervix won't hurt much at all. Mostly likely it will just start some lighter contractions. With my inductions the cytotec contractions were manageable but the pitocin ones were just terrible.
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Post by charlotte on Nov 16, 2018 8:26:45 GMT -6
eleephant good luck tonight! If your babe wants to hurry up and make an appearance before midnight, I’ve heard today is a pretty excellent birthday to have .
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Post by expatmama11 on Nov 16, 2018 11:09:21 GMT -6
I have some real anxiety going on over here as I decided to scrub my kitchen from top to bottom. I go in tomorrow at 7pm to start the stuff that softens you and I have no idea at all what to expect. When I was induced with my other 2, it was because my water had broke and I had to speed up delivery to beat the 24 hour mark so it was straight to pitocin. I've never had a scheduled induction, especially with my cervix barely being open and she's still high. I had cervidil inserted last time around and it wasn’t bad at all. A little uncomfortable when it was removed but overall no pain. Good luck!
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Post by eleephant on Nov 16, 2018 11:11:52 GMT -6
Thank you all! It's just such a difference experience in a new city, new hospital, new doctors....so it's overall just like...ahh! I am excited though and H took the day off to spend with us and help finish up last minute things.
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Post by quijibo on Nov 17, 2018 8:43:40 GMT -6
DD’s bedroom set is coming today. I’m so excited that they’ll put it together, too. Meanwhile, the nursery looks like a bomb went off. I’m just sitting in the kitchen, staring into space, because I’m so tired. Before the furniture guys get here, I need to mop DD’s room and dust her bookshelf / sort books that can go to her brother. And, I’m just sitting here. Very pregnant. Very tired. My ankles are cankles. I need ice cream.
I’m bumming because no one is around to help me. Of course there’s my H. But I just wish there was an Army of people ready and willing to march in with manpower and food to help a girl out. My mom passed away five years ago. Dad, a brother and my sister live out of state. Ex-step-mom who I’m still close with is away for the weekend. BFF can’t do much with a 3-month-old in tow. Blargh.
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Post by meggos on Nov 17, 2018 8:53:26 GMT -6
quijibo many hugs! I am sorry you don’t have the help you want. I can send for some kind of food delivery if you want... 🤷🏼♀️ AFM we are home and adjusting to a family of 4. Well me and DD are. MH is having some difficulty and I don’t know how to help him. He isn’t feeling connected and is getting very overwhelmed. He doesn’t talk much about his feelings but I feel like he needs to talk to someone.
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Post by eleephant on Nov 17, 2018 9:17:08 GMT -6
My induction got postponed until this morning so I'm here at the hospital waiting for a room now!
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Post by meggos on Nov 17, 2018 9:28:52 GMT -6
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Post by summerrain on Nov 17, 2018 10:07:24 GMT -6
Good luck today eleephant! Big hugs quijibo. I am sure it is so hard with no help. meggos I’m sorry your husband is struggling. I hope he can find a way to talk about it so you can help him.
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Post by quijibo on Nov 17, 2018 12:18:27 GMT -6
My induction got postponed until this morning so I'm here at the hospital waiting for a room now! Squee! Good luck!
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Post by quijibo on Nov 17, 2018 12:19:03 GMT -6
On a happy note, my Strep B test is negative. Wooohooo to no antibiotics.
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Post by jillywilly on Nov 17, 2018 13:28:56 GMT -6
Good luck, eleephant! meggos, I'm sorry your H is struggling. Mine has expressed some anxiety and general frustration at feeling helpless over the last few days, which were exasperated for is by the fact that Ben was in the special care nursery, so we could only hold him for feedings - which he didn't get to do. We just keep talking through everything though and I keep reminding him these early days are by far the hardest. I hope your H starts feeling better about things soon!
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Post by jillywilly on Nov 17, 2018 13:32:31 GMT -6
We made it home last night! Originally Ben wasn't going to be released until today, but then they wound up letting him go last night, so we were discharged together. Walter spent the night at my parents still since we didn't get home till after his bedtime, but it was nice being home in relative calm to get settled back after being in the hospital basically all week for me at least. W and B finally met this morning, and so far we're doing ok adjusting to our new family norm. It feels so good to be home, I don't even notice the sleep deprivation so much, lol.
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Post by summerrain on Nov 17, 2018 15:25:07 GMT -6
I’m so glad you and B got released together jillywilly! Special care/nicu is really freaking hard.
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Post by expatmama11 on Nov 18, 2018 0:16:23 GMT -6
I cannot sleep. Going in for my induction at 5am and my brain will not let me rest. From making sure I bring everything to mom guilt over my 3 year old. I am excited too and hoping this will be a smooth labor and delivery.
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Post by Argyle on Nov 18, 2018 1:34:46 GMT -6
I cannot sleep. Going in for my induction at 5am and my brain will not let me rest. From making sure I bring everything to mom guilt over my 3 year old. I am excited too and hoping this will be a smooth labor and delivery. Good luck! I am sending you good L&D vibes. And the 3yo will someday be unable to imagine life without their sibling!
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Post by charlotte on Nov 18, 2018 3:41:00 GMT -6
Good luck expatmama11! Best wishes for a smooth & easy induction. FWIW, I think my 3-year-old has adjusted to the baby better than I have. 😬
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Post by jillywilly on Nov 18, 2018 7:35:09 GMT -6
I cannot sleep. Going in for my induction at 5am and my brain will not let me rest. From making sure I bring everything to mom guilt over my 3 year old. I am excited too and hoping this will be a smooth labor and delivery. When I was expecting to be sent home and got the preeclampsia diagnosis instead and was told I was having a c-section that night, the first thing I did was burst into tears because I'd be missing W's Thanksgiving lunch at school I'd told him I'd go to. But instead he's had a great week with his grandparents and he's now totally getting into his new big brother role, which is the most amazing thing ever.
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Post by summerrain on Nov 18, 2018 8:29:59 GMT -6
Good luck expatmama11. I totally understand the guilt feeling. My kids have been staying with relatives a lot of the last 11 days since they admitted me and now with C being in the nicu and I feel so terrible. Every time I talk to my kids or see them for a few hours they seem to be handling this all better my H and I are.
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Post by emilypk on Nov 18, 2018 9:08:16 GMT -6
I cannot sleep. Going in for my induction at 5am and my brain will not let me rest. From making sure I bring everything to mom guilt over my 3 year old. I am excited too and hoping this will be a smooth labor and delivery. Good luck! Hope it goes smoothly! Your kiddo will be fine.
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Post by eleephant on Nov 18, 2018 9:16:32 GMT -6
I had a baby! It's a long story, she reallyyyy didn't want to come out and then all of the sudden she did, and fast haha. I'll post a birth story with pictures and in the announcement thread.
I'm so happy that it is over.
Also, delivering with a head cold was NOT fun!
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Post by Diordra on Nov 18, 2018 9:47:42 GMT -6
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Nov 18, 2018 13:02:46 GMT -6
DS3 is back to birth weight at 5 days old!DS2 has a cold and has been a hot mess though. Thankfully my mom is here to help wrangle him and try to keep him away from the baby. Hopefully he gets over it soon.
We made the decision to pull DS2 from daycare and keep him home with me during my leave since our current DC doesn't do part time. Then my mom will be staying with us and helping take care of both boys. Once we move then DS2 will go right back in PT Pre-k.
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