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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 23, 2019 11:37:37 GMT -6
cch, Sounds like SPD :/ It sucks. So, so much. I've found for sleeping positions, I have to basically make a donut with my pillows and plop myself down into it. Turning over kind of sucks but it seems to alleviate quite a bit of the pain and there's a huge difference when I don't get the option to sleep like that.
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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 23, 2019 11:38:23 GMT -6
notagoddess, Oh man! That's wonderful that you're able to do that! I just want to WFH a couple days a week because the idea of going into my office is getting less and less appealing Lol
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 23, 2019 12:26:42 GMT -6
thelittleredm, do you have any possibility at all? I thought I didn't, but I said the alternative would be to start using sick/vacation days and start my maternity leave a week or two early. Anyway, it's pending a productivity and technology review -- there will be a one day trial soon. I don't even have a laptop at this point.
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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 23, 2019 12:29:27 GMT -6
notagoddess, Unfortunately, no. Everything I do involves needing access to the hard copies of customer paperwork. I need a new job lol
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 23, 2019 12:41:04 GMT -6
thelittleredm, that sucks. My job hasn't been flexible at all in the past, so I get it.
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Post by sunshiney on Jan 23, 2019 12:58:19 GMT -6
notagoddess oh, I hope that works out for you! So glad they're willing to give you the chance. cch ouch. SPD has been my overwhelming symptom the past couple weeks. OB said it's very normal especially in the last week's when Baby's head is engaged (mine has been head down since at least 28 weeks...). She recommended wearing a support brace pretty much all the time... This week I went from using it just for longer excursions to basically any time I'm not sleeping and it has made a huge difference thankfully. She also recommended yoga positions on all fours, pelvic tilts especially at night. It really seems to lift baby up then I immediately lay on my side. I avoid stairs and walking as much as I can, make sure not to carry anything heavier than a half gallon of milk, and have found wearing the brace when sitting reduces the pressure quite a bit. For turning in bed and the car, I try to pivot and move my legs together. Bathroom trips at night are the worst because those first steps after resting are always so sore, it sucks! Good luck, I hope you find some strategies that help relieve the pain for you!
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Post by cch on Jan 23, 2019 13:08:49 GMT -6
thelittleredm sunshiney thanks for the tips ladies! I was told LO was head down for the first time at my 28 week appointment I believe and every appointment after she was still head down. Now sheβs engaged and Iβm thinking thatβs whatβs causing the extra pressure/pain. Itβs just gotten so much worse in the last week! I will definitely start using pillows at night (grabbed an extra one for between my legs around 3am this morning and it seemed to help a little bit) but with only 3 weeks or so left I canβt justify buying a maternity pillow. Guess Iβll just be sticking this one out! Iβm thinking lifting my almost 35lbs toddler doesnβt help much either but canβt always avoid it. Counting down the days!
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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 23, 2019 13:39:52 GMT -6
cch, As far as pillows, I'd just gather everything you can find. Honestly, my preggo pillow is so flat now after two pregnancies, I use a bunch of others.
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Post by tngrl3 on Jan 23, 2019 13:40:34 GMT -6
Well, looks like I'm having a baby tomorrow. My 24 hr urine came back with elevated protein so I've been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia on top of everything. My regular OB talked it over with my high-risk doc and they both agree we need to just proceed with delivery at this point. There is no real added benefit to waiting a few more days. I have to be at the hospital at 6 am tomorrow and am the second case of the day. I'm nervous and worry about her being small and early, but also glad to have an end to all this worry and drama. I'll be 36w+2 which is exactly when DD1 was born. FX for no complications or NICU time. Prayers/good vibes/wishes whatever you believe in appreciated!
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 23, 2019 13:42:25 GMT -6
Wishing you a smooth delivery tomorrow tngrl3! I'm glad you won't have to worry anymore about keeping her safe inside.
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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 23, 2019 13:45:56 GMT -6
tngrl3, I'm glad that they are able to get you in quickly even though the news wasn't great. I'll be thinking of you and hopefully that baby gets to stay with you the whole time or spend minimal time in NICU if it comes to that.
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Post by cch on Jan 23, 2019 14:20:32 GMT -6
tngrl3 Iβm sorry to hear about the preeclampsia but Iβm sure youβre glad to know whatβs going on and have plans to get her out safely tomorrow. Wishing you a smooth delivery and FX baby girl gets to avoid a NICU stay. Update when you can. Hugs!
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 23, 2019 14:45:43 GMT -6
hrh, I've also heard good things about chiropractor care for breech babies, but I've been putting off making an appointment. I'm doing a short inversion every night but other than that, I'm putting all my stock into the ECV. She's been head up for weeks now and seems quite comfortable there. It's going to take some heavy duty wrangling to get her to flip.
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 23, 2019 14:51:53 GMT -6
hrh, no, I have an ultrasound on Tuesday the 29th to confirm the breech position. My OB said he does versions between 37 and 38 weeks, which seems pretty late. That would put me somewhere between Feb 4th and 8th. Not going to lie, I would love for the version to get her to flip AND to start labor...
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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 23, 2019 15:00:23 GMT -6
Ugh, hrh, I'd be frustrated. But you're right, at least you have a little more time to get her to flip. I've been feeling paranoid the last couple days that mine has flipped, too, but I guess I will know more on Friday.
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Post by TashaLa on Jan 23, 2019 15:09:56 GMT -6
cch that sounds awful I sent you some pelvic floor exercises that may help. Iβll echo previous recommendations of bracing, avoiding single leg stance, taking stairs one at a time. Hands and knees position helps take stress off the joint. Icing may help a bit too
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Post by k on Jan 23, 2019 16:48:57 GMT -6
tngrl3 sending you all the healthy baby and mama vibes! π€π€canβt wait to hear an update.
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Post by strawberrykiki on Jan 23, 2019 19:56:00 GMT -6
tngrl3 I just replied to your other post before seeing this! Sending you all the good thoughts for delivery tomorrow! Update us when you can!
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Post by sunshiney on Jan 23, 2019 20:08:50 GMT -6
tngrl3 oh my goodness, if it isn't one thing it's another! I'm glad you were being closely monitored. Wishing you a good rest tonight and a smooth delivery tomorrow! Saying a prayer for baby girl's health!
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Post by TashaLa on Jan 23, 2019 20:46:55 GMT -6
tngrl3 sending you all the positive vibes!!! Hope things go smoothly with labor and delivery and baby girl can avoid the NICU!
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Post by CharlieB on Jan 23, 2019 23:08:11 GMT -6
tngrl3 Good luck tomorrow! Thatβs a bummer about the pre-e, but Iβm so glad that your team is on top of things. I hope that everything goes smoothly - sending lots of good thoughts your way!
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Post by CharlieB on Jan 23, 2019 23:18:44 GMT -6
hrh Iβve been meaning to update - we got a set of the Hello Genius books and Hands are Not for Hitting. Total gamechanger. DS loves the stories, and heβs been so much easier to redirect over the last few days when I tie his behavior back to one of the books. Thank you for recommending them!!
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Post by strawberrykiki on Jan 24, 2019 8:00:53 GMT -6
Iβm so ready for this baby to come out! Iβm getting neurotic and worried that something will happen before he gets here safely. Iβm glad I have an appointment with an NST today. I peed myself a little this morning which has never happened before haha Iβm hoping that means heβs low and about ready to come out!
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 24, 2019 8:16:22 GMT -6
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Post by dashook on Jan 24, 2019 9:11:33 GMT -6
tngrl3 best of luck today! You and your baby are in my thoughts. You have had such a difficult road and Iβm glad your doctors have been proactive about monitoring and keeping you both safe. Soon you will be cuddling your new daughter and all of that stress and anxiety will be behind you. I am happy about that for you! Wishing you a very smooth labor and delivery, and little if any NICU involvement.
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Post by k on Jan 24, 2019 9:35:22 GMT -6
Currently getting an NST and then they are going to do a quick ultrasound to check fluid levels. If everything is ok Iβll be induced sat or Monday. He thinks he will just have to break my water again. Not ideal, but Iβm relieved he will be the one delivering.
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 24, 2019 10:13:47 GMT -6
My boss is backtracking on the WFH thing. He's now involving HR which is delaying things. I bet they will require an official medical accommodation, which I don't know if I can get, and will likely take a couple of weeks to get in place even if my OB requests one. I'm really upset -- my swelling and back pain are out of control and I was looking forward to some relief soon.
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Post by strawberrykiki on Jan 24, 2019 10:15:54 GMT -6
k woohoo the end is in sight for you!! Hope the NST goes well. I have one this afternoon. notagoddess ugh Iβm sorry! Is it a smaller company or is there someone higher than your boss that might be able to move things along for you? I hope you can get it worked out! I donβt understand why some places give people a hard time about working from home. If the work can be done from home what difference does it make!
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Post by notagoddess on Jan 24, 2019 10:20:38 GMT -6
strawberrykiki, I really don't get it! I work at a large university and some people are allowed to WFH once a week, but more than that is frowned upon. But this is a short-term request and I can easily do the work from home. He's making it harder than it has to be.
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Post by thelittleredm on Jan 24, 2019 12:04:18 GMT -6
Thinking of you today tngrl3! Prayers are being sent your way for a smooth process. notagoddess, I'd be pissed. I'd get a note from your OB ASAP and threaten all the things that could possibly happen that their worker's comp would have to cover. Amazing how quickly things tend to go forward when they may have to pay for something...
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