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Post by katespade on Oct 20, 2020 8:05:41 GMT -6
Our families live 500+ miles away. It is just not practical for her to come here when the baby comes, especially if I go into labor. It’s all about her coming to visit. She wants to come immediately and then come back again in December and she will not take my “let’s hold off on booking for another week” as a reasonable response. It’s just a lot and Ive got 400 other stressful things on my plate without adding stupid shit. Ughh I’m sorry. You definitely don’t need that extra stress right now. Hopefully she takes the hint and backs off a little. It will be a much more enjoyable visit if she waits until you’re ready vs pushing into your space too soon. She has mental illness, so it’s very hard for her to catch a hint sometimes. The accusation that I was preventing her from seeing HER GRANDCHILDREN (ahem, MY kids) was too much. I’ve been trying to be gentle with her because her brother died 3 weeks ago but man. It’s the acting like I’ve done something terribly wrong that just sets me off. |
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Post by Fearsy on Oct 20, 2020 10:48:18 GMT -6
Ughh I’m sorry. You definitely don’t need that extra stress right now. Hopefully she takes the hint and backs off a little. It will be a much more enjoyable visit if she waits until you’re ready vs pushing into your space too soon. She has mental illness, so it’s very hard for her to catch a hint sometimes. The accusation that I was preventing her from seeing HER GRANDCHILDREN (ahem, MY kids) was too much. I’ve been trying to be gentle with her because her brother died 3 weeks ago but man. It’s the acting like I’ve done something terribly wrong that just sets me off. I’m so sorry. That must be a lot to deal with. It’s okay to set the boundaries and put even more distance between them if necessary. You have to do what’s best for you and your family during this time. |
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Post by marigold on Oct 21, 2020 12:08:32 GMT -6
Who is due soonest? I think I'm the latest (11/29).
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Post by piratecat on Oct 21, 2020 13:43:49 GMT -6
Who is due soonest? I think I'm the latest (11/29). I'm due 12/25.  |
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Post by katespade on Oct 21, 2020 13:45:35 GMT -6
Who is due soonest? I think I'm the latest (11/29). I think I am. I’m due 11/8 |
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Post by marigold on Oct 21, 2020 14:16:33 GMT -6
Who is due soonest? I think I'm the latest (11/29). I'm due 12/25. Oh wow! I thought everyone was November for some reason. |
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Post by Fearsy on Oct 22, 2020 13:19:52 GMT -6
I’m 11/24 but we’re going with a 12/1 due date given my history of going late
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Post by polson on Oct 22, 2020 15:30:59 GMT -6
i’m 11/15 but have been induced early both times for different reasons. i have no idea what my body will do on its own
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Post by marigold on Oct 27, 2020 10:42:59 GMT -6
I can't believe November is almost here! How's everyone doing this week? Any appointments? Anything fun happening? katespade, are you having a baby this week?! I think she might have dropped. I feel very...weird? Different? I don't know how to describe it. I went for long walk this morning and basically waddled the whole time. She has been SO ACTIVE the past couple of days. It's non-stop jabs and pokes. |
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Post by katespade on Oct 27, 2020 10:44:33 GMT -6
I can't believe November is almost here! How's everyone doing this week? Any appointments? Anything fun happening? katespade, are you having a baby this week?! I think she might have dropped. I feel very...weird? Different? I don't know how to describe it. I went for long walk this morning and basically waddled the whole time. She has been SO ACTIVE the past couple of days. It's non-stop jabs and pokes. Unless he decides to come on his own, I’m scheduled for Monday morning at 10am! I’m feeling very uncomfortable today though. |
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Post by polson on Oct 27, 2020 14:14:06 GMT -6
katespade i can’t believe it’s already that time for you! i hope you get some time to rest and relax before he’s here. i had my growth scan last friday and he is in 69% and also back to head down which is a relief. i think he has dropped as well - i can breathe a little easier and there is much pressure down there. i am at the point where i am not sleeping well at all because i am so anxious about going into labor. i should probably get my bag packed and a plan in place. next appointment is tomorrow.
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Post by Fearsy on Oct 27, 2020 19:30:15 GMT -6
I can't believe November is almost here! How's everyone doing this week? Any appointments? Anything fun happening? katespade, are you having a baby this week?! I think she might have dropped. I feel very...weird? Different? I don't know how to describe it. I went for long walk this morning and basically waddled the whole time. She has been SO ACTIVE the past couple of days. It's non-stop jabs and pokes. Unless he decides to come on his own, I’m scheduled for Monday morning at 10am! I’m feeling very uncomfortable today though. Ahhhhhhh that’s so close!! |
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Post by Fearsy on Oct 27, 2020 19:33:54 GMT -6
I’m doing once a week chiro adjustments. I’m so uncomfortable but not as much as I know I’ll be come 40+ weeks. I’m 35 weeks today (technically 36 with my LMP calculated due date) and the heartburn is unreal. This kid better have some hair!
No appts this week but I go for GBS swab next week and a quick ultrasound peek to see if baby is head down. MH is back to working from home and it’s nice to have him here! We haven’t packed any bags yet but we did make a packing list yesterday.
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Post by polson on Oct 29, 2020 14:25:27 GMT -6
Fearsy fx baby is head down. you have motivated me to at least make a list for all of us - packing will happen this weekend. i still feel like i have no idea what to pack. i feel like i’ve never done this before katespade any signs of labor?? had my 37 wk yesterday and everything still looks ok. they added a bpp to my appt next week to check fluid levels (still high) i kind of wish it was something i didn’t have to know about unless it was a reason for induction. i think i’m having lots of braxton hicks (at least i think that’s what they are🤔)
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Post by katespade on Oct 29, 2020 14:57:21 GMT -6
polson lots of off/on contractions but I was still closed at my check today. I honestly think my body just doesn’t like the idea of actually having a baby 😂 I’m getting nervous for Monday- I know what I’m getting myself into this time and it’s scary- but I’m clearly not progressing and doubt I would if I waited until past 40 weeks.
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Post by Fearsy on Oct 29, 2020 16:20:58 GMT -6
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Post by polson on Oct 29, 2020 17:17:22 GMT -6
it’s just an ultrasound with a fancy name - biophysical profile. they check like movement, breathing, fluid level and heart rate. |
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Post by polson on Oct 29, 2020 17:19:47 GMT -6
polson lots of off/on contractions but I was still closed at my check today. I honestly think my body just doesn’t like the idea of actually having a baby 😂 I’m getting nervous for Monday- I know what I’m getting myself into this time and it’s scary- but I’m clearly not progressing and doubt I would if I waited until past 40 weeks. i keep turning the cervical checks down - i know eventually they’ll probably insist but they just make me more anxious. also my kids daycare director asked me how dilated i was and if i had the girls vaginally yesterday😑 |
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Post by Fearsy on Oct 29, 2020 18:13:01 GMT -6
polson lots of off/on contractions but I was still closed at my check today. I honestly think my body just doesn’t like the idea of actually having a baby 😂 I’m getting nervous for Monday- I know what I’m getting myself into this time and it’s scary- but I’m clearly not progressing and doubt I would if I waited until past 40 weeks. i keep turning the cervical checks down - i know eventually they’ll probably insist but they just make me more anxious. also my kids daycare director asked me how dilated i was and if i had the girls vaginally yesterday😑 Whaaaaaaat the fuck those questions are so inappropriate and unprofessional coming from a daycare director! FWIW I probably won’t consent to any cervical checks. For me it doesn’t tell us jack and I always go late anyway. |
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Post by polson on Oct 30, 2020 4:24:35 GMT -6
Fearsy right? i was so taken aback by it. luckily we were interrupted and i didn’t have to find a way to answer. totally agree with it not meaning a whole lot - i was checked at 37 wks last pregnancy and i had progressed quite a bit. it just made me so so anxious until i was induced at 39 wks.
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Post by piratecat on Oct 30, 2020 12:43:56 GMT -6
Ahhh, I can't believe how close some (most??) of you are.
I had my 32 week scan today. Everything looks good but the baby is still breech. I've been flip-flopping between a RCS and VBAC so I think I'm going to go ahead and schedule that c-section. Apparently my babies like to stay right side up.
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Post by polson on Nov 1, 2020 19:15:40 GMT -6
katespade you’re having a baby tomorrow right?! i hope all goes well - keep us posted
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Post by katespade on Nov 2, 2020 2:42:56 GMT -6
katespade you’re having a baby tomorrow right?! i hope all goes well - keep us posted It is baby day! And of course I can’t sleep so I’m wide awake at 3am. |
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Post by piratecat on Nov 2, 2020 7:22:10 GMT -6
katespade you’re having a baby tomorrow right?! i hope all goes well - keep us posted It is baby day! And of course I can’t sleep so I’m wide awake at 3am. Good luck katespade!!! |
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Post by Fearsy on Nov 2, 2020 10:30:43 GMT -6
Thinking of you, katespade!! How much longer until you go in? You’re getting squishy baby cuddles today!! |
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Post by Fearsy on Nov 2, 2020 10:43:33 GMT -6
My crotch is hiccuping. 😂 I have an appointment tomorrow morning and they’ll do a quick scan to make sure baby is head down. I’m pretty sure that’s the case but 🤞🏻
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Post by katespade on Nov 2, 2020 15:35:52 GMT -6
I have a baby!
Gabriel Gray arrived at 10:44am, 7lbs 5oz and 20.25” long. I have had some minor complications both during surgery and after, but nothing too major.
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Post by Fearsy on Nov 2, 2020 16:01:32 GMT -6
Congratulations, katespade!!! I hope the complications are short lived. |
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Post by polson on Nov 2, 2020 17:09:58 GMT -6
congrats katespade! love the name hope you are resting and getting some sweet baby snuggles |
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Post by marigold on Nov 3, 2020 4:02:04 GMT -6
Congrats, katespade!! Hope you're feeling ok. I can't believe one of us had a baby already...it feels like we just got BFP's. |
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