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Post by elliecat17 on Aug 13, 2017 8:37:56 GMT -6
thinkchocolate05 far as I know pitocin requires you to be monitored intermittently but otherwise you can move and such
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Post by cali on Aug 13, 2017 9:01:30 GMT -6
thinkchocolate05, unless your hospital or doctor has some special rule I would say you can definitely sit on the birthing ball while getting pitocin. In fact, in the hospital I worked in it was encouraged as it's supposed to help open up your hips/pelvis and gets baby moving down quicker.
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 11:41:40 GMT -6
addymac I have read about the tea as well - and elliecat17 wrote about it just a cple days ago too. I was going to order some but they wouldn't ship to me ugh! I am curious whether it helps /does anything!!
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 11:45:33 GMT -6
thinkchocolate05 I don't see why you wouldnt be able to sit in the ball while getting the pitocin either. I myself worried about being able to shower with an IV in and even that is possible apperently. I was told the same as addymac - once the epidural is in I will be bedbound. However, when I said that made me sad cause I didnt just want to lay on my back during labor, they said it was most likely still possible to arrange me into a different position with help of MH, pillows and the settings of the bed so I could take advantage some of gravity.
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 11:47:29 GMT -6
Come sit with me. We can be miserable together and feed each other French fries or chocolate or something. Thank you I feel like such a jerk for complaining. But I am so done with this this last month has been terrible Hugs! Don't feel that way silly. Pregnancy is long and esp those last weeks/days are rough - I feel the same at times!! Come on babies don't make us wait too much longer! 😙 |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 11:49:00 GMT -6
I need to get motivated to start packing again. I was on a roll before baby came, and now I'm feeling like I need to catch up. Just a little over 3 weeks before the move she MH will be out of town for training for 2 1/2 of those weeks. Luckily my MIL comes into town on Wednesday to help me. It's going to be a stressful time. 😣 Oh gosh I totally forgot your pending move! You really don't get a break do you?? Good luck!! How is your BP responding to the meds? |
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Post by elliecat17 on Aug 13, 2017 12:07:23 GMT -6
muscari does your hospital have a peanut ball, because you could lie on your side with that between your knees to help you labor.
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Post by jt2378 on Aug 13, 2017 12:14:28 GMT -6
Hi ladies, been MIA again. It's been a rough time. I had my second surgery in the OR on Friday and felt decent yesterday. Pain and swelling has returned today. I just can't seem to beat this and somewhat heal. I have been in the hospital since Friday and the plan is csection scheduled for tomorrow. I don't have the option to deliver vaginally based on all that has happened.
I have been following along and LTing but sorry to not contribute.
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Post by happyfeet9 on Aug 13, 2017 12:17:08 GMT -6
Hi ladies, been MIA again. It's been a rough time. I had my second surgery in the OR on Friday and felt decent yesterday. Pain and swelling has returned today. I just can't seem to beat this and somewhat heal. I have been in the hospital since Friday and the plan is csection scheduled for tomorrow. I don't have the option to deliver vaginally based on all that has happened. I have been following along and LTing but sorry to not contribute. I'm sorry you've been going through all of this. I hope the c section goes well so you can finally begin to fully heal. Plus you'll have a squishy newborn in your arms. Sending positive thoughts that all goes well. |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 12:23:42 GMT -6
Hi ladies, been MIA again. It's been a rough time. I had my second surgery in the OR on Friday and felt decent yesterday. Pain and swelling has returned today. I just can't seem to beat this and somewhat heal. I have been in the hospital since Friday and the plan is csection scheduled for tomorrow. I don't have the option to deliver vaginally based on all that has happened. I have been following along and LTing but sorry to not contribute. I was just thinking of you today and wondering how you were doing. So sorry you are still dealing with this and required another surgery. That just seriously blows - lots of hugs! Also sorry you won't be able to deliver vaginally if that is what you ideally had preferred but can imagine that just isn't an option now. Best of luck with the CS tomorrow!! Hopefully you will finally be able to start recovery properly then. And hug and cuddle the crap out of your little squish indeed!! Thinking of you. Keep us posted whenever you feel well enough to do so!! 💛💛💛 |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 12:27:03 GMT -6
muscari does your hospital have a peanut ball, because you could lie on your side with that between your knees to help you labor. I honestly wouldn't know! I asked about a yoga ball and it seems I will have to bring that myself if I want to use one. Don't think I will ... too much of a hassle to bring it inflated and we don't have a handpump to bring it flat heh. I will make do with the uhn.. "baarkruk" and what not the time I have between arrival and my epidural. They want the epidural in early to keep the strain on my heart as low as possible so who knows how long or short that will be. But even without a peanut ball I reckon I could try sideways as well with plenty of pillows to prop me up! Hadnt thought of that position. May me bringing my body pillow tho would hate to ruin it lol since I plan on using it after giving birth as well..... |
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Post by elliecat17 on Aug 13, 2017 12:43:10 GMT -6
muscari insist on laboring on your side when can. They HAVE to rotate you on the epidural anyways. jt2378 I'm so sorry that all this has been happening to you. I hope after baby is born that you can heal quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 12:56:18 GMT -6
Come sit with me. We can be miserable together and feed each other French fries or chocolate or something. Thank you I feel like such a jerk for complaining. But I am so done with this this last month has been terrible It's totally normal. Once I hit 38 weeks, I was just done. When's your EDD? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 13:02:22 GMT -6
It's totally normal. Once I hit 38 weeks, I was just done. When's your EDD? Wednesday! 3 days 8/16 I don't even want to wait that many days. Aside from frequent Braxton Hicks there is no other indications of this is happening anytime soon I know the feeling, minus the BH. Hopefully baby will make their appearance soon! |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 13:41:46 GMT -6
muscari insist on laboring on your side when can. They HAVE to rotate you on the epidural anyways. They were fine with me trying out different positions even while having the epidural, so I'm sure it won't be a problem to also try the sideway thing  |
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Post by bsouls on Aug 13, 2017 14:00:10 GMT -6
Im having a rough day, but I feel bad complaining considering what jt2378 is going through. My stomach skin started hurting yesterday - I assume stretching - and I just feel miserable. I'm looking forward to Wednesday morning, but also don't want the outside baby yet. I don't do well with change and am starting to worry about getting in a new routine. I cried a little today and just feel emotional. |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 14:23:10 GMT -6
Im having a rough day, but I feel bad complaining considering what jt2378 is going through. My stomach skin started hurting yesterday - I assume stretching - and I just feel miserable. I'm looking forward to Wednesday morning, but also don't want the outside baby yet. I don't do well with change and am starting to worry about getting in a new routine. I cried a little today and just feel emotional. *hugs* for you as well! I too have days where I just feel so emotional and start crying over literally nothing, then others I feel much better - I hope tomorrow is a better day for you again too. I forget, are you getting induced Wednesday or is it another appointment? I know you were having issues with your BP but my memory is so terrible lately I can't remember much lol. I hear you on both looking forward to having an outside baby and not wanting an outside baby just yet.. I don't do well with big changes either and just can't imagine what it'll be like when she's here. The mere thought of the possibility she could be here any day now is just startling.. but I also do long to holdher. So weird! |
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Post by bsouls on Aug 13, 2017 14:42:14 GMT -6
muscari C-section Wednesday, my office won't induce if you've already had a c-section. But, I have an appointment tomorrow, so I'm hoping my blood pressure is reasonable, because an emergency section would be worse for me than the planned one (I'd lose two days!). My moms going to come over, so hopefully she'll help entertain T. I feel bad for H. I'm a whiner when I don't feel well, so sometimes he can't tell when I really am not doing well. When women joke about man colds, well, that's how we are except I'm the one acting like I'm on death's bed with a head cold.
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Post by cali on Aug 13, 2017 14:47:20 GMT -6
Im having a rough day, but I feel bad complaining considering what jt2378 is going through. My stomach skin started hurting yesterday - I assume stretching - and I just feel miserable. I'm looking forward to Wednesday morning, but also don't want the outside baby yet. I don't do well with change and am starting to worry about getting in a new routine. I cried a little today and just feel emotional. I feel so much the same. I am so very done being pregnant and want my baby here right nowbut also terrified of having a baby to take care of and making huge changes in our life. It's truly a mind fuck. I started thinking today about all the fun things mh and I should have done before the baby comes and panicking. It makes me feel crazy because of course all I've wanted the last 4 years is this baby! |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 14:49:02 GMT -6
muscari C-section Wednesday, my office won't induce if you've already had a c-section. But, I have an appointment tomorrow, so I'm hoping my blood pressure is reasonable, because an emergency section would be worse for me than the planned one (I'd lose two days!). My moms going to come over, so hopefully she'll help entertain T. I feel bad for H. I'm a whiner when I don't feel well, so sometimes he can't tell when I really am not doing well. When women joke about man colds, well, that's how we are except I'm the one acting like I'm on death's bed with a head cold. Right, gotcha. Good luck with your appointment tomorrow, I hope your BP will be okay and you won't be rushed into an earlier CS then your planned one on Wednesday, FX! |
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Post by cali on Aug 13, 2017 14:49:29 GMT -6
jt2378, ((hugs)) I'm so sorry you still don't have relief. I'm happy they're going to get your baby out tomorrow because hopefully that will give you some relief and maybe open up some more aggressive treatment options for you to get better. GL tomorrow! I can't wait for you to meet your little one.
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 14:51:08 GMT -6
Im having a rough day, but I feel bad complaining considering what jt2378 is going through. My stomach skin started hurting yesterday - I assume stretching - and I just feel miserable. I'm looking forward to Wednesday morning, but also don't want the outside baby yet. I don't do well with change and am starting to worry about getting in a new routine. I cried a little today and just feel emotional. I feel so much the same. I am so very done being pregnant and want my baby here right nowbut also terrified of having a baby to take care of and making huge changes in our life. It's truly a mind fuck. I started thinking today about all the fun things mh and I should have done before the baby comes and panicking. It makes me feel crazy because of course all I've wanted the last 4 years is this baby! **hugs** All will fall into place once baby gets here, I'm sure of it. I totally understand you though as I'm feeling and thinking pretty much the same. So I guess tis normal?? ;-) And while maybe it won't be exactly the same or you will have to wait a little longer to do them, all those things you wanted to do with YH most likely you can still all do even with a LO! Grandparents love the oppertunity for a sleepover ;-) and a lot of things are just as fun, if a little different, with a LO in tow as well. It'll all be okay! |
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Post by cali on Aug 13, 2017 14:52:23 GMT -6
Thanks muscari, when I'm thinking rationally I know you are right but I haven't been super rational lately. |
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Post by cali on Aug 13, 2017 14:54:02 GMT -6
Oh and speaking of not rational, MH and I decided yesterday that we need a new car. Both of our cars are 10+ years old and though they both run well I just started thinking it's high time to update at least one. So we're adding that to our to do list because we don't have enough going on! Lol
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Post by addymac on Aug 13, 2017 15:01:48 GMT -6
jt2378 oh girl I'm sorry you needed another surgery and aren't getting enough pain relief from it. I hope the c/s goes well so you can snuggle baby and then get the full treatment to really be able to heal. Sending you positive thoughts and healing vibes 💜 I really want this baby to come this week now. But my body doesn't seem to care. I also worked an extra shift last night and I felt great and I woke up today and feel wiped. Out. And DH is working so much I've barely seen him in several days. I just want to spend some time with him before baby comes and everything's different. And he's all about getting to the gym when he actually gets out of work early bc "once the baby comes ill barely go" .... so then we barely spend time together bc then he gets gone, we make dinner, and he falls asleep on the couch bc he's been up since 5am and had to be up at 5 again. I'm being cranky / salty and I know it, but I'm tired of being so lonely at home. I guess I should go check if my tea was delivered!
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 15:03:30 GMT -6
Oh and speaking of not rational, MH and I decided yesterday that we need a new car. Both of our cars are 10+ years old and though they both run well I just started thinking it's high time to update at least one. So we're adding that to our to do list because we don't have enough going on! Lol LOL! I can absolutely follow that line of thinking though -- we did the same thing, traded in our 2007 hatchback for a 1.5yo stationwagen just last month. We'd been pondering it for a while now but were waiting for the right car to come along.. I hope you can find a new car you like! |
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 15:14:51 GMT -6
addymac, I hate it how wiped out and utterly exhausted I feel after a day where I felt so energetic. Happens like once every week and then I pay for it for days in a row it seems. Ugh. I'm sorry you aren't getting to spend the time with YH the way you'd like. I sorta feel the same, MH has been working long weeks with extra shifts and often takes a nap once he gets home from work too cause he's pooped.. and I'm like bah why can't we spent some quality time now that we're still with just two. Are there any tv shows or a movie you could watch together? That's one of the things we do that feels like quality-ish time, and enables both me as him to relax some. Oh and we nap together at times haha.. spooned up the 3 of us *g*
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 15:28:33 GMT -6
Hi ladies, been MIA again. It's been a rough time. I had my second surgery in the OR on Friday and felt decent yesterday. Pain and swelling has returned today. I just can't seem to beat this and somewhat heal. I have been in the hospital since Friday and the plan is csection scheduled for tomorrow. I don't have the option to deliver vaginally based on all that has happened. I have been following along and LTing but sorry to not contribute. Oh no! I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. FX you have a smooth c/s and can finally start to heal. Keep us posted! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 15:31:37 GMT -6
cali, those are normal feelings no matter how long you've waited for this baby to come. You'll do great once she's here! I was scared the whole time we were in the hospital, but the moment he came it was just relief. Hang in there, you're so close! muscari, I know! So much is happening this month. And I don't think I'm getting worse, but I can't say it's improving either. So it's just a waiting game at this point.
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Post by muscari on Aug 13, 2017 15:51:22 GMT -6
@easilyunamused, hopefully you'llnotice actual improvement soon! Must be frustrating to not really see any improvement, but I'm glad things are at least not getting worse. Do you have a follow up appointment with the dr soon or?
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