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Post by danib on Mar 30, 2020 7:31:08 GMT -6
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Post by danib on Mar 30, 2020 7:43:14 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 30+2 / June 6
The Good - just had my appointment at MFAU. Baby did perfect. He's growing like crazy, gained a little over a pound in 2 weeks. Currently estimated at 4lbs1oz or 32weeks+3days, and right at the top of the growth curve.
The Bad - Back pain and hip pain are so bad. I've added multiple pregnancy pillows to my bed to help get comfortable at night. Still waking up multiple times which sucks.
Milestones/Appointments - OB on Thursday. Next ultrasound in 2 weeks.
To Do List - when DH comes home we are gonna rearrange furniture and I'll start washing newborn clothes, receiving blankets, etc. Also have to remember to check my pump to see if I need any replacement parts.
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Post by sdlaura on Mar 30, 2020 11:00:06 GMT -6
Weeks/due date - 30 weeks tomorrow/June 9
The Good - Still feeling pretty decent and exercising daily (walking or our garage elliptical and orangetheory virtual workouts). The kids' trampoline arrives Friday and hopefully that will entertain them some. After sleeping horribly the first week that things were changing day-to-day in terms of schools closing, shelter in place, my investment clients freaking out, etc. I'm now sleeping pretty well. We've also been self-isolating for over two weeks at this point, and so have my parents (along with us), so hopefully we won't be infecting them with anything.
The Bad - I think I've started to hit the third-trimester energy slowdown. I'm sure it doesn't help that I'm taking care of my kids way more on every weekday, but I think I'd be feeling more tired at this point anyway. I'd really love to do a few projects as nesting (like I've been wanting to paint our banister) but there's no time without kids here.
Milestones/Appointments - 2.5 weeks till my growth ultrasound and next appt.
To Do List - I ordered the pack and play with newborn napper attachment for the baby to sleep in when he's in our room. Still need to order the swing.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Mar 30, 2020 18:16:41 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 27w1d 6/28
The Good - the weather is warming up! It was 65 and sunny today. So nice to be outside and be comfortable.
The Bad - I think I’m using my ab muscles too much. I feel sore most days right below my bump and getting out of bed is getting more difficult. I need to get back into the chiro for my pelvis this week.
Milestones/Appointments - none this week
To Do List - nothing baby related.
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Post by Radley on Mar 31, 2020 18:29:29 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 27w 3d/6-27
The Good - she moves a lot which helps my anxiety. I’m down to throwing up 1-2x a week.
The Bad - having intense pelvic pain. Much worse than anything I’ve experienced in past pregnancies. I’m going to talk to my doctor about it.
Milestones/Appointments - 2nd gestational diabetes test and labs and such tomorrow. Another ultrasound in 2 weeks.
To Do List - continue to plan out and buy baby stuff. H and I dropped $200 last week ordering baby stuff from amazon. This isn’t exactly how I pictured preparing for her but it is what it is.
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Post by Radley on Mar 31, 2020 18:29:29 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 27w 3d/6-27
The Good - she moves a lot which helps my anxiety. I’m down to throwing up 1-2x a week.
The Bad - having intense pelvic pain. Much worse than anything I’ve experienced in past pregnancies. I’m going to talk to my doctor about it.
Milestones/Appointments - 2nd gestational diabetes test and labs and such tomorrow. Another ultrasound in 2 weeks.
To Do List - continue to plan out and buy baby stuff. H and I dropped $200 last week ordering baby stuff from amazon. This isn’t exactly how I pictured preparing for her but it is what it is.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Mar 31, 2020 18:46:46 GMT -6
Radley I’m sorry for your pelvic pain. If you are able, I highly recommend seeing a chiropractor. Also, a support belt should help along with keeping your legs together as much as possible. My PT said to pretend that you’re living in a miniskirt.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Mar 31, 2020 18:48:39 GMT -6
I’m at work tonight and sitting in this office chair is super uncomfortable. My ribs hurt from the pressure of everything being squished and my pants are pushing into my bladder area. I also decided today that I can’t wear a bra with underwire anymore. It’s too painful on my ribs. I found an old nursing bra, that is very unflattering to wear today but I’m going to have to figure something else out for the next 3 months.
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Post by willow on Mar 31, 2020 21:38:28 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 36w, c/s on April 16
The Good - 15 days max before they are here. And if I go into labor at this point, I made it to the first goal of 36 weeks so that’s great.
The Bad - my anxiety is through the roof. I don’t want to step foot in a hospital right now and I am just so worried about potential exposure during birth and staying at the hospital postpartum. I’m just a ball of nerves and I can’t sleep. Well I can’t sleep anyway because pregsomnia is horrible but the anxiety isn’t helping. I’m in pain all day long and I just can’t wait to not be pregnant anymore. This twin pregnancy thing is so hard. I also tested positive for Group B strep which I know is not as big of a deal for c/s but still. Just added stress.
Milestones/Appointments - 36 week u/s and checkup on Thursday.
To Do List - just keep surviving under quarantine until I give birth basically.
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Post by Radley on Mar 31, 2020 22:09:52 GMT -6
Radley I’m sorry for your pelvic pain. If you are able, I highly recommend seeing a chiropractor. Also, a support belt should help along with keeping your legs together as much as possible. My PT said to pretend that you’re living in a miniskirt. I’d love to see a chiropractor, I’m not sure how feesable that is right now but I’ll look into it. I used to have a support belt but somewhere in the five years between my last and this one, it got gone. I hate ordering pregnancy related stuff that I know will never get used again since I’m not having anymore kid. Sigh. I’ll have to suck it up though.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Mar 31, 2020 22:15:05 GMT -6
Radley I’m sorry for your pelvic pain. If you are able, I highly recommend seeing a chiropractor. Also, a support belt should help along with keeping your legs together as much as possible. My PT said to pretend that you’re living in a miniskirt. I’d love to see a chiropractor, I’m not sure how feesable that is right now but I’ll look into it. I used to have a support belt but somewhere in the five years between my last and this one, it got gone. I hate ordering pregnancy related stuff that I know will never get used again since I’m not having anymore kid. Sigh. I’ll have to suck it up though. Do you have any baby wearing ring slings or wraps? There are tutorials on YouTube to show you how to tie them on to support your belly. A large scarf could possibly work too. I get it, this will be my last as well but I don’t want to suffer through the last few months. Maybe you could sell the belt after you’re done with it on fb marketplace.
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Post by danib on Apr 1, 2020 4:12:08 GMT -6
I’d love to see a chiropractor, I’m not sure how feesable that is right now but I’ll look into it. I used to have a support belt but somewhere in the five years between my last and this one, it got gone. I hate ordering pregnancy related stuff that I know will never get used again since I’m not having anymore kid. Sigh. I’ll have to suck it up though. Do you have any baby wearing ring slings or wraps? There are tutorials on YouTube to show you how to tie them on to support your belly. A large scarf could possibly work too. I get it, this will be my last as well but I don’t want to suffer through the last few months. Maybe you could sell the belt after you’re done with it on fb marketplace. Yes, I use my woven wrap for support on bad days. Probably doesn't help as much as an actual support belt, but it definitely makes a difference.
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Post by magaroni on Apr 1, 2020 6:31:38 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 30 weeks/ June 5
The Good - I am feeling pretty good overall except right hip/sciatica pain but am going to try to get in with the chiropractor today.
The Bad - The right sciatica pain
Milestones/Appointments - OB appointment tomorrow. I’m anxious to see how they are going to proceed with appointments.
To Do List - I’ve started ordering all the little stuff I need for this baby because I just want to be sure we have what we need in time with things going out of stock online, delayed shipping, etc. We don’t need much thankfully. We are also making good progress in DD1s new room and the nursery but need to get that finished in the next week or so.
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Post by txaggie08 on Apr 1, 2020 8:24:21 GMT -6
Weeks/Due Date - 31 weeks/May 30
The Good - We've been going on so many family walks with everything that's going on. That and the fresh foods we've been eating since we've slowed down on eating out will probably help my PP recovery.
The Bad - I feel pretty miserable already and have a long way to go. Between reflux and this skull in my left hip, I can't ever get comfortable. On our walk last night I was pretty sure I had peed my pants, but didn't so I have no idea what's happening there. I guess it's good that I didn't actually do it. 🙂
Milestones/Appointments - My next appointment is in about 2.5 weeks. I'm at the point where it should be every 2 weeks, but my OB is spacing them out to avoid extra visits unless something comes up. I tried to call the hospital to check on pre-registration, but they just told me to bring all my paperwork when I come in to give birth. I figured they had an online option because they're part of a big system, but I guess I was wrong.
To Do List - It's supposed to rain this weekend, so DH is going to get all the rest of the baby stuff out of the attic so I can finish the inventory. I want to put as much as possible on the Amazon registry so we can get the diaper discount for a year. Plus, we've reached the point where we get the prime completion discount, so I want to order as much as we can now in case there are delays.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Apr 1, 2020 14:57:28 GMT -6
txaggie08 I had so much discharge at the end of my pregnancy with DD2. At one point I thought maybe my water might have broken because of it, but nope. Maybe that’s what you felt.
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Post by twopeas on Apr 1, 2020 15:22:56 GMT -6
willow I can't believe sometime in the next 2 weeks your babies will be here! Weeks/Due Date - 25w3d/July 12th. I feel so behind everyone else! The Good - had great cervix checks the last 3 weeks, and some super cute ultrasoud pics out of it! Started painting the nursery and ordered the crib & dresser. My mom sent a whole bunch of cute little onesies! The Bad - I've been furloughed from my job until probably after maternity leave, thanks to coronavirus. Since then I've been eating like shit and sleeping way more than usual. I don't "feel" depressed but I sure am acting like I am. I feel guilty because DS had way more screentime than I prefer him to have every day. I guess at least a lot of it has been ABC Mouse. 🤷 I definitely need to get out of my funk though. Pregnancy related - heartburn every night, getting up to pee multiple times a night, and the last few days I've ended with a headache. It worries me a tiny bit because I was borderline for pre-e last pregnancy and it started around 30 wks, and I just hope these headaches are not a sign of that to come. Realistically, it's probably related to not taking great care of myself right now. Milestones/Appointments - glucose test Monday. Blech. To Do List - finish painting the nursery, assemble the furniture.
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Post by txaggie08 on Apr 1, 2020 17:29:37 GMT -6
txaggie08 I had so much discharge at the end of my pregnancy with DD2. At one point I thought maybe my water might have broken because of it, but nope. Maybe that’s what you felt. TMI, but everything was dry. It was weird, but I'm definitely glad I didn't pee because that would have been an awkward discussion with my kids.
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Post by danib on Apr 2, 2020 17:18:14 GMT -6
New policy at my hospital. No visitors at all, including dad, on maternity ward. I had a 3 day stay with C and a 6 day stay with H. I'm freaking out again.
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Post by Radley on Apr 2, 2020 18:15:05 GMT -6
New policy at my hospital. No visitors at all, including dad, on maternity ward. I had a 3 day stay with C and a 6 day stay with H. I'm freaking out again. Deep breaths. I know this is crazy scary, but 1) you aren’t due until the beginning of June, that’s 8-9 weeks in which many things can change. 2) if your H can’t come, he can be with your other children and you won’t have to worry about someone potentially “contaminating” your house with germs. 3) several hospitals in NY who instated this rule, revoked it fairly quickly after push back from the community. These are really small comforts but it’s the best I could come up with. And honestly I’m so concerned our hospital will instate the same thing and I’m so sorry.
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Post by sdlaura on Apr 2, 2020 18:44:36 GMT -6
danib, the state of New York reversed that policy - Cuomo made them. We have a ways to go - I bet that will change by the time you deliver because it’s unreasonable.
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Post by magaroni on Apr 2, 2020 18:45:33 GMT -6
Hopefully things will be improving by the time we deliver and some restrictions can be lifted danib. I had my OB appointment today. They are stretching out appointments so I won’t go back for 4 weeks instead of 2. As of now they are still allowing one support person at the hospital where I am delivering. They also said that they are not separating COVID positive moms and newborns and it’s not really even an option. They just recommend keeping the baby 6 feet away in the room and that you pump and someone else feeds the bottle. I would hate to have my baby separated from me but I don’t agree with keeping baby in the room.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Apr 2, 2020 21:59:48 GMT -6
New policy at my hospital. No visitors at all, including dad, on maternity ward. I had a 3 day stay with C and a 6 day stay with H. I'm freaking out again. Fx that gets overturned before you deliver. I would riot if they tried to keep DH out for my delivery.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Apr 2, 2020 22:08:37 GMT -6
I’ve discovered that I can no longer bend. I keep forgetting that I can’t and try to anyway. I also can’t sit on the floor or I won’t be getting up.
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Post by danib on Apr 3, 2020 0:46:49 GMT -6
Thanks ladies. There is a petition going around Facebook trying to get it reversed, and the Rep from our neighboring city (all use the one hospital) made a post about it that he's been talking to a lot of mom's and looking for the best evidence-based solution. I said to DH last night, I really just wanted one uneventful pregnancy. Baby is healthy and I'm grateful and trying to just focus on that. But all these changes are just keeping me on edge. DH is supposed to come home Tuesday, but they already have him bumped back to Thursday (we've been having a lot of fog so the helicopters haven't been flying and they are super backed up already). Hopefully he'll actually make it home for Easter and we can have some relaxing time at home together before anything else comes up.
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Post by aries on Apr 3, 2020 11:21:42 GMT -6
New policy at my hospital. No visitors at all, including dad, on maternity ward. I had a 3 day stay with C and a 6 day stay with H. I'm freaking out again. Omg no! That is the worst, I feel so bad for you. Does that also mean no dad as the support person, meaning now no support person when you deliver? I really hope by the time you deliver that this has been overturned. I’m so sorry and crossing my fingers for you that this is reversed.
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Post by danib on Apr 3, 2020 12:15:12 GMT -6
New policy at my hospital. No visitors at all, including dad, on maternity ward. I had a 3 day stay with C and a 6 day stay with H. I'm freaking out again. Omg no! That is the worst, I feel so bad for you. Does that also mean no dad as the support person, meaning now no support person when you deliver? I really hope by the time you deliver that this has been overturned. I’m so sorry and crossing my fingers for you that this is reversed. apparently once you are admitted he can come in for delivery (has to wait outside until they determine if they will send you home, monitor for a bit, or admit) then can come inside for just that part then has to elave again. Which is absolutely rediculous in my opinion. Edit: better than nothing. But stupid still.
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Post by magaroni on Apr 3, 2020 13:45:34 GMT -6
Omg no! That is the worst, I feel so bad for you. Does that also mean no dad as the support person, meaning now no support person when you deliver? I really hope by the time you deliver that this has been overturned. I’m so sorry and crossing my fingers for you that this is reversed. apparently once you are admitted he can come in for delivery (has to wait outside until they determine if they will send you home, monitor for a bit, or admit) then can come inside for just that part then has to elave again. Which is absolutely rediculous in my opinion. Edit: better than nothing. But stupid still. That is ridiculous. If they are letting them in for delivery then they are already risking exposure so why make them leave after delivery?
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Post by aries on Apr 3, 2020 13:54:38 GMT -6
apparently once you are admitted he can come in for delivery (has to wait outside until they determine if they will send you home, monitor for a bit, or admit) then can come inside for just that part then has to elave again. Which is absolutely rediculous in my opinion. Edit: better than nothing. But stupid still. That is ridiculous. If they are letting them in for delivery then they are already risking exposure so why make them leave after delivery? And also presumably you live with the father and interact with them closely so really chances are if he had it so would you- I guess to reduce exposure but it doesn’t make sense that they can come for a bit then leave. My dr did say that they maybe will make it so that the one person can stay but if they leave to go outside or wherever they can’t come back in so that makes a little more sense in that regard. But making someone deliver without any support is awful and I don’t think that should even be an option.
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Post by danib on Apr 3, 2020 14:27:07 GMT -6
aries magaroniSo the rationale (to my understanding) is that while you are in the delivery room you are by yourself (no other patients). But up on the maternity ward there are a LOT of patients in pretty close quarters (we have mostly ward and semi-private rooms, not many private). So it's easier to follow social distancing in delivery but not as easy in maternity. Which makes a little sense but not much, because even in the ward rooms you still have your curtained off section of the room, and everyone is still using the same bathroom (per room) so you're still exposed to each other regardless of distance. I also saw reports of visitors who were coming and going multiple times during the day, bringing up food, and other things from outside. Which is against currently policy. But like, if that's the case, just tell people what they're allowed to do and if they don't follow it then don't let them back in. Why bar everyone out?
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Post by magaroni on Apr 3, 2020 14:32:47 GMT -6
aries magaroniSo the rationale (to my understanding) is that while you are in the delivery room you are by yourself (no other patients). But up on the maternity ward there are a LOT of patients in pretty close quarters (we have mostly ward and semi-private rooms, not many private). So it's easier to follow social distancing in delivery but not as easy in maternity. Which makes a little sense but not much, because even in the ward rooms you still have your curtained off section of the room, and everyone is still using the same bathroom (per room) so you're still exposed to each other regardless of distance. I also saw reports of visitors who were coming and going multiple times during the day, bringing up food, and other things from outside. Which is against currently policy. But like, if that's the case, just tell people what they're allowed to do and if they don't follow it then don't let them back in. Why bar everyone out? Got it. At my hospital you are in the same private room the entire time so that is the scenario I was envisioning. Hopefully they can loosen some restrictions by the time we deliver.
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