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Post by calendula on Sept 12, 2017 9:46:24 GMT -6
alwayscheese, I'm ITA with clementine that I think the classes offer more than the clinical aspect of birth. The class I took was focused on strategies to get through pain (which I can't imagine nursing school would really get into great detail about), but it was also kind of like a support group. The instructor had sections of the classes blocked off for sharing things we were excited about, or things that stressed us out. It was emotionally supportive, and it was VERY helpful in getting my husband to start thinking about what I had been going through physically and emotionally that he didn't know about. Like, no matter how much nursing education YH has, if he thinks he knows everything he needs to about labor and delivery, then the best place for him is in a class, lol. Rule number one: support the one who is actually going to push a baby out of her vagina. Your husband can have a seat.
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Post by cp3 on Sept 12, 2017 11:09:35 GMT -6
I've had a lingering headache since Friday that just won't go away. And it's making me nausea so much worse. I wish I could have stayed home and slept all day.
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Post by yianna on Sept 12, 2017 11:26:09 GMT -6
An update on my sis -- for those of you who didn't catch this originally, my sister was admitted to the hospital at 29w pregnant due to severe pre-e...
After two days, they finally got her BP stabilized - it was 198/98 that morning (about a week ago) at the doctors office, and they finally got it to normal levels after IV meds. Over the weekend it bounced some, but as of yesterday everything was fine. Baby is doing well, and although bored, my sis is as well. Her work is awesome, letting her work from the hospital right now, too.
She had her growth scan today - they were doing measurements for size, and a BPP to make sure baby is hitting milestones in utero. Baby is still about 2 weeks behind in growth, but scoring 8/8 on her BPP (I think that just means she's meeting her milestones, like breathing etc), but at the end of the scan, the baby's heart rate dipped, and my sister's BP went up. She's sitting at 160/80 - and they are working to get that back down PLUS they have her on IV fluids, oxygen, fetal monitoring, and no food.
It almost sounds like (to me) that they are prepping her for delivery IF they can't get this BP down, and it also seems to be that if her BP goes up, Isabella's heart rate decreases -- that's a big bad thing...
So more to come, I'm sure, they are monitoring her BP every 5 min for the next hour (OW) so I won't hear from her again for a while, but dammit, this baby needs to stay put for at least two more weeks - if she can get to 32w... it would be so much better than now.
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Post by Rama on Sept 12, 2017 11:39:07 GMT -6
Sending all the good vibes to your sister yianna. I hope her bp stabilizes and babe can cook for at least two more weeks. <3
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Post by cornpop on Sept 12, 2017 11:48:34 GMT -6
Thinking of your sister yianna. I hope they can get her stabilized. So...I may be insane...or reaching...but I *SWEAR* I felt the baby poke me this morning. It was just once but it felt exactly like it used to with my daughter so...I really think it was the LO. It made me so happy.
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Post by yianna on Sept 12, 2017 11:50:15 GMT -6
cornpop I swear I felt my last two SUPER early, like 11-12 weeks - like a tap. Especially if I was like, folded over/bended down.
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Post by clementine on Sept 12, 2017 12:12:55 GMT -6
Thinking of your sister yianna! And hoping baby can hang in there for a couple more weeks.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Sept 12, 2017 12:13:11 GMT -6
All the good vibes to your sister yianna!
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Sept 12, 2017 12:16:15 GMT -6
Thinking of your sister and her baby yianna. I hope baby can stay put safely for just a little while longer.
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Post by cornpop on Sept 12, 2017 12:47:22 GMT -6
For anyone that has had their 12w ultrasound, did you have to drink water before hand? If so, how much? I remember last time for one of them I drank WAY too much and felt so uncomfortable.
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Post by Rama on Sept 12, 2017 12:53:18 GMT -6
For anyone that has had their 12w ultrasound, did you have to drink water before hand? If so, how much? I remember last time for one of them I drank WAY too much and felt so uncomfortable. Anytime I've been told to drink water before an ultrasound, I was told 32oz. I was also told that if that's too much for you and you're going to be particularly uncomfortable or in pain, to not drink that much.
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Post by yianna on Sept 12, 2017 13:03:23 GMT -6
I never drink the ounces required, i just drink until 'full' then be done. They almost always have had to let me pee right away since bladder continues to fill and push baby out of the way.
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Post by calendula on Sept 12, 2017 13:05:08 GMT -6
cornpop, I just had mine and wasn't told to drink water beforehand. At 12 weeks it should be very easy to visualize the uterus without a full bladder. Its not even a vaginal ultrasound. When I had to drink before IVF transfers, it was only about 12 ounces an hour before hand. I messed that up last time and drank wayyyyy too much (I had gone to the gym that morning) and I nearly cried during the transfer because I had to pee SO BAD. The RE was impressed with the ultrasound pictures though so I guess that's something.
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Post by Rama on Sept 12, 2017 13:13:56 GMT -6
I never drink the ounces required, i just drink until 'full' then be done. They almost always have had to let me pee right away since bladder continues to fill and push baby out of the way. cornpop also this
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Post by calendula on Sept 12, 2017 13:15:17 GMT -6
Does anyone have any fun ideas on how we can tell DS about the baby? After a really good 12 week scan and all our genetic testing coming back clear, we are thinking it might be time to tell DS in the next few weeks!
He is 5 and has been wanting a sibling for a very long time. He will be so excited.
DH thought maybe it would be fun to get pink cupcakes for the three of us, and tell him that we are celebrating his new baby sister. He is learning to read, so one idea I had was to get a Big Brother book or shirt or something and have him sound it out.
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Post by alwayscheese on Sept 12, 2017 13:17:36 GMT -6
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Post by auri on Sept 12, 2017 13:33:43 GMT -6
yianna, Fx that they can keep your sisters baby in for a couple more weeks.
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Post by polson on Sept 12, 2017 13:41:09 GMT -6
yianna i have been meaning to ask how your sister is doing...hopefully they can get her bp down and that baby in there a litte longer. it sounds like they are doing a good job monitoring and keeping them both safe
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Post by polson on Sept 12, 2017 13:44:01 GMT -6
i also feel like i have been feeling this one moving around the last week or so which has made me feel like a crazy person, but maybe i am? i feel like i should know the difference between gas and baby at this point🤔
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Post by woodenshoes on Sept 12, 2017 13:47:47 GMT -6
yianna, Thinking of your sister. I am praying that her blood pressure stabilizes and that she can make it to 32 weeks. cornpop, I've had sensations that remind me of when I could feel DS, so I don't think you are insane.
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Post by polson on Sept 12, 2017 13:49:49 GMT -6
just went to target and it took all my will power to not buy any halloween candy
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Post by cp3 on Sept 12, 2017 14:21:24 GMT -6
Thinking of your sister and the baby yianna. Fingers crossed they can keep the baby in a bit longer.
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Post by calendula on Sept 12, 2017 14:23:36 GMT -6
polson & woodenshoes, I have also been feeling similar fluttering sensations as I felt with DS. Almost 13 weeks. Seems too soon, but I am also definitely questioning myself. I don't think either of you are crazy!
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Post by yianna on Sept 12, 2017 15:06:14 GMT -6
thanks ladies -- she just finished another hour (she's on hour 3 now) and the 'tapes' looked good and they let her eat.. it seems like this will just be how it is for a few more weeks (God willing).
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Post by babybean on Sept 12, 2017 15:24:29 GMT -6
calendula last time I bought a cake that said "congratulations big brother!" with a helium balloon and presented it to SS with an ultrasound picture. So nothing fancy, but something to make him feel like we were celebrating him just as much as the baby. Any treat is a plus.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Sept 12, 2017 15:25:38 GMT -6
Such good news yianna! I'm currently letting my toddler shred a package of dried out wipes and have NO idea what I'm making for dinner. So basically I definitely need a cook and a maid. I'm also a dummy and scheduled my grocery pick up for between 7-8pm. Wtaf fuck was I thinking.
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Post by katietopaz on Sept 12, 2017 15:51:39 GMT -6
So glad to hear, yianna! Even just making it another week is huge for that little baby. Everything crossed that baby stays cozy in there for at least two more! I've felt taps or flutters in the same consistent spot for the past week, but my digestion is all over the place so I feel like I shouldn't be that silly person. I'm only 11 weeks so I'm eye-rolling at myself but...
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Sept 12, 2017 15:53:10 GMT -6
Thinking of your sister and niece yianna! Does anyone else have Sprint for their wireless carrier? I have ahad the crappiest service ALL DAY LONG. So frustrating to not be able to log in here. But it's my grandpa's birthday and there will be cake so I guess I'm sill happy;)
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Post by cornpop on Sept 12, 2017 17:26:08 GMT -6
katietopaz I felt flutters a week or so ago (like 10.5-11 weeks), but told myself I was insane. But this was like a clear stab. So who know. I feel like, if it makes you feel better, why not think it?
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Sept 12, 2017 20:00:09 GMT -6
AHHHHH I CUT MY NIPPLE WITH MY RAZOR!!!!! I was sort of juggling (figuratively) my loofah and my razor as I shaved my underarms and I just hit the edge of it. Crazy pain, blood everywhere. If I don't have any gauze pads just fucking trolls bandaids. Wtaf.
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