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Post by westiemom on May 26, 2017 9:26:58 GMT -6
Let's start talking and reacquainting in our new home!
Ask a Grad any question on your mind or ask each other. Make it Randoms. Whatever! Let's just talk and have fun!
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Post by nutmeg on May 26, 2017 10:10:05 GMT -6
Is there anyone here for the second time around? I know they said to expect more/more noticeable BH this time around, But these things I've been randomly having have been intense. Like I need to stop walking because they frigging hurt. Please tell me I'm not just a bigger baby now.
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Post by LED on May 26, 2017 10:56:13 GMT -6
Is there anyone here for the second time around? I know they said to expect more/more noticeable BH this time around, But these things I've been randomly having have been intense. Like I need to stop walking because they frigging hurt. Please tell me I'm not just a bigger baby now. My second pregnancy with bh were more in my back and definitely hurt a lot more. But that could be because I never had them in my back the first time? I don't know. Sorry, I'm probably no help. Lol |
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Post by ketchup on May 26, 2017 12:06:22 GMT -6
Is there anyone here for the second time around? I know they said to expect more/more noticeable BH this time around, But these things I've been randomly having have been intense. Like I need to stop walking because they frigging hurt. Please tell me I'm not just a bigger baby now. I'm here for a second time, but I haven't experienced BHs yet. I'll say movement is a helluva lot more intense, but I also had an anterior placenta with TT and I don't with this LO. So, basically I'm no help. I'd think you're good as long as you follow the same ol' shit re: when to call your OB or go to l&d that we followed last time. I'm just sorry your ute is being a dick. |
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Post by justjudy on May 26, 2017 12:40:20 GMT -6
Did anyone else get to third tri and start freaking out about the actual birth? I'm suddenly having tons of anxiety about pushing this kid out. I'm sure I'll be fine, but I'm not rational right now. We still have 8ish weeks to go.
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Post by ketchup on May 26, 2017 13:13:08 GMT -6
Did anyone else get to third tri and start freaking out about the actual birth? I'm suddenly having tons of anxiety about pushing this kid out. I'm sure I'll be fine, but I'm not rational right now. We still have 8ish weeks to go. Oh yeah. I can't speak to what it is like to experience being KU without any worries (must be nice), but I think being PAIF means your mind spends so much time focusing in on shit that most people never have to worry about that you "forget" to worry about the shit that most people actually do typically worry about. I spent so much of my pg with TT cycle worried something would be wrong, that the next appt would bring horrible news, all but waiting for the other shoe to drop, etc., and by the time I hit like 36wks I suddenly realized I had to, you know, have a baby. Which is some rally rally intimidating shit. I don't know what your personality type is, but if you're a control freak the type-A kind like me, I suggest researching/making a birth plan. I knew very well going into it that it was a guideline and that I couldn't expect it to be followed to a t (and at the end of the day, it all went to shit anyhow), but mentally walking myself through that process, picking apart the details (do I want to be free to move around, how do I want the offers of pain meds handled, delayed cord clamping, immediate skin to skin, etc.) and writing out how I envisioned it going, was actually really helpful. I think facing the idea and mentally preparing myself in small bits (vs. looking at it as this huge scary giant thing) helped me feel more in control, and that part was important. I have anxiety issues I deal with anyway though, and unknowns are a biggie for me, so working through my ideal scenario as much as I can in my mind is one of my tools. Maybe give that a shot? |
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Post by nutmeg on May 26, 2017 13:43:19 GMT -6
Thanks LED, interestingly enough all the ones that have bothered me have been in my back too. ketchup, I have my second anterior placenta. I was actually happy because I don't want all that movement to keep me awake these days. I need all the sleep. justjudy, I've been freaking out about it since 12 weeks basically. You are completely normal. +1 to ketchup's advice. |
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Post by justjudy on May 26, 2017 13:51:55 GMT -6
Thanks ketchup and nutmeg. It just hit me like a ton of bricks the other day. I am a planner and that's likely contributing since I don't get to actually pick the time and way she will come out. Arg! |
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Post by westiemom on May 26, 2017 14:05:57 GMT -6
Did anyone else get to third tri and start freaking out about the actual birth? I'm suddenly having tons of anxiety about pushing this kid out. I'm sure I'll be fine, but I'm not rational right now. We still have 8ish weeks to go. Oh my gosh I was soooooo anxious! I couldn't stop discussing all the scenarios with DH. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 15:23:07 GMT -6
Did anyone else get to third tri and start freaking out about the actual birth? I'm suddenly having tons of anxiety about pushing this kid out. I'm sure I'll be fine, but I'm not rational right now. We still have 8ish weeks to go. I'm still in the actively not thinking of it phase. But that's my M.O. for most things in my life. |
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Post by armpants on May 26, 2017 16:13:02 GMT -6
justjudy I cycled between I got this you oh my god, I'll never be able to do this! When I freaked out I reminded myself tons of other people have made it through and I trusted my doctors. When my water broke all my anxiety disappeared up until I was on the table for the c section.
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Post by grover on May 29, 2017 20:32:41 GMT -6
Did anyone else get to third tri and start freaking out about the actual birth? I'm suddenly having tons of anxiety about pushing this kid out. I'm sure I'll be fine, but I'm not rational right now. We still have 8ish weeks to go. Yep this was me. My doc offered me an elective induction after 39w bc of my anxiety. And then I was worried I'd go into labor before then and not know it. Lol. The induction was a great experience for me personally as I was able to have a date to plan for and I was able to guarantee that I'd have one of the two docs I really liked (they worked at a practice of four docs). Oh, and really, my labor and delivery was a piece of cake after a rough pregnancy. I had nausea and heartburn and vomiting for my entire pregnancy. |
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Post by justjudy on May 29, 2017 21:32:46 GMT -6
Did anyone else get to third tri and start freaking out about the actual birth? I'm suddenly having tons of anxiety about pushing this kid out. I'm sure I'll be fine, but I'm not rational right now. We still have 8ish weeks to go. Yep this was me. My doc offered me an elective induction after 39w bc of my anxiety. And then I was worried I'd go into labor before then and not know it. Lol. The induction was a great experience for me personally as I was able to have a date to plan for and I was able to guarantee that I'd have one of the two docs I really liked (they worked at a practice of four docs). Oh, and really, my labor and delivery was a piece of cake after a rough pregnancy. I had nausea and heartburn and vomiting for my entire pregnancy. Thank you! This has been a hard pregnancy for me too, for similar reasons. I was sort of hoping my dr would make me induce since I have GD, :/ but it's well controlled with mostly diet and some nighttime insulin so he said for now he'd rather not. |
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Post by westiemom on May 31, 2017 12:44:48 GMT -6
Yep this was me. My doc offered me an elective induction after 39w bc of my anxiety. And then I was worried I'd go into labor before then and not know it. Lol. The induction was a great experience for me personally as I was able to have a date to plan for and I was able to guarantee that I'd have one of the two docs I really liked (they worked at a practice of four docs). Oh, and really, my labor and delivery was a piece of cake after a rough pregnancy. I had nausea and heartburn and vomiting for my entire pregnancy. Thank you! This has been a hard pregnancy for me too, for similar reasons. I was sort of hoping my dr would make me induce since I have GD, :/ but it's well controlled with mostly diet and some nighttime insulin so he said for now he'd rather not. Interesting! I had GD controlled with metformin and diet and had to get induced at 38.5 weeks. My dr was worried about me getting to 39. My induction was great though if you do end up needing one! |
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