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Post by amesie on Dec 1, 2017 13:54:03 GMT -6
I had an unexpected growth ultrasound today... I thought it as supposed to be next visit at 34 weeks but they must have moved it up since I’m having vision issues. Baby girl is measuring right on track at 3lb15oz at 32+3... I’m hoping that continues and she doesn’t have a huge growth spurt and comes out massive like my daughter. There’s hope that I could have an average sized baby!!! Fx fx fx
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 1, 2017 13:57:12 GMT -6
My MIL is telling me I need to not only pack, but BRING, my hospital bag to Christmas dinner that will be about 25 minutes from our home. Christmas is over a month before my due date.
We were talking about board books today and she kept stressing that "Grandma has this, I taught children's literature and I have it covered" as if to tell me that I'm not allowed to pick out books for my daughter because I didn't teach children's lit. *rolls eyes*
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 1, 2017 14:24:35 GMT -6
aprilz81 lol at your MIL. Worst case scenario, someone picks up your bag and brings it to you.
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 1, 2017 14:28:45 GMT -6
Oh. Yes. Expect your kids hands to look gigantic when you first see them again. That’s what took me aback. Lol!
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Post by jessijean on Dec 1, 2017 15:07:16 GMT -6
Thanks guys. I'm crying now, too. I've had the "am I going to get to tell him goodbye" worries if I go into labor MOTN or while he's at daycare. I see the little things we do (i.e. talking/cuddling before nap) that will likely end when we bring #2 home. OMG the tears.
And it's so unreal to know that I likely could have a baby this month. I'm really excited for him to have a brother but not ready for the changes between us that will happen.
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Post by sparky85 on Dec 1, 2017 15:17:06 GMT -6
I've been released from the hospital on home care! I'm not allowed to do anything other than relax, and I have to avoid unnecessary stairs. But it is amazing to be home with DS and DH
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 1, 2017 15:23:15 GMT -6
I've been released from the hospital on home care! I'm not allowed to do anything other than relax, and I have to avoid unnecessary stairs. But it is amazing to be home with DS and DH YAY!!!! That is awesome!!!
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Post by amesie on Dec 1, 2017 16:52:04 GMT -6
I've been released from the hospital on home care! I'm not allowed to do anything other than relax, and I have to avoid unnecessary stairs. But it is amazing to be home with DS and DH yay!!!!! I’m so happy for you!!! Fx everything stays quiet for a while for you
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 1, 2017 16:56:59 GMT -6
aprilz81 lol at your MIL. Worst case scenario, someone picks up your bag and brings it to you. I know! My sister (who won't be at this event) is going to be in the delivery room with us and she can swing by and pick it up if I really need it. And I'm 99.9% sure I won't need it.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 1, 2017 17:50:13 GMT -6
😂😂 sorry guys hahaha I’m the emotional roller coaster today!!
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Post by pippiann on Dec 1, 2017 18:23:06 GMT -6
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 1, 2017 19:46:27 GMT -6
I've been released from the hospital on home care! I'm not allowed to do anything other than relax, and I have to avoid unnecessary stairs. But it is amazing to be home with DS and DH Awesome news! 🍾🍾🍾 I hope you are able to follow doctors orders with as minimal movement as possible. I know some doctors aren’t convinced bedrest matters but I’ve had many IRL friends and some from my Oct board go the distance by following it as strictly as possible.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 1, 2017 19:50:45 GMT -6
My MIL is telling me I need to not only pack, but BRING, my hospital bag to Christmas dinner that will be about 25 minutes from our home. Christmas is over a month before my due date. We were talking about board books today and she kept stressing that "Grandma has this, I taught children's literature and I have it covered" as if to tell me that I'm not allowed to pick out books for my daughter because I didn't teach children's lit. *rolls eyes* Are there any other grandchildren on your Hs side? This stuff can be so annoying but I’ve softened over the years to my MIL along these lines. Part of it is I hv 2 boys so I realized I will be the MIL one day and also that she just wanted to feel included and seem helpful even when she’s not! I’m not trying to say her comments sound lovely and not annoying just a couple things I try to remember when I find my blood pressure starting by to boil!
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Post by pinkcat on Dec 1, 2017 19:52:59 GMT -6
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 1, 2017 20:30:59 GMT -6
That’s amazing sparky85, so happy for you!
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Post by watermelonseed on Dec 1, 2017 23:33:07 GMT -6
Glad to hear this sparky85! Take it easy !
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 1, 2017 23:46:16 GMT -6
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 1, 2017 23:50:30 GMT -6
Oook is anyone else having really awful almost paralyzing back pain? My next appt is Monday and it's definitely being mentioned. I get to the point that I can't move some days. My H brought me a heat pack in bed and I cried bc it felt so good. I didn't have this issue with DD1.. But I do remember them telling me I have an inverted uterus from early on when they had difficulty finding a HB???
I'm going to probably discuss with my Dr if I can get a Dr note to readjust my wfh arrangement with work so that I can try to take it easier. Some days it's manageable but today it is very much not. I threw it into a spasm this morning when I coughed like crazy from this damn cold I'm trying to kick. Ughhhhh.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 1, 2017 23:53:53 GMT -6
Oook is anyone else having really awful almost paralyzing back pain? My next appt is Monday and it's definitely being mentioned. I get to the point that I can't move some days. My H brought me a heat pack in bed and I cried bc it felt so good. I didn't have this issue with DD1.. But I do remember them telling me I have an inverted uterus from early on when they had difficulty finding a HB??? I'm going to probably discuss with my Dr if I can get a Dr note to readjust my wfh arrangement with work so that I can try to take it easier. Some days it's manageable but today it is very much not. I threw it into a spasm this morning when I coughed like crazy from this damn cold I'm trying to kick. Ughhhhh. Where is your pain? I have been dealing with terrible Lower back and glute pain related to the SI joint. Do you see a chiro? That helps me a lot and I did Airrosti therapy which was a game changer. I’ve actually been told to ice because there is inflammation so the ice helps calm that down. Sorry you’re dealing with this. I feel your pain.
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Post by sarahh on Dec 2, 2017 0:10:41 GMT -6
sunfrogger it’s probably not your inverted uterus. I have one too and my doctor said as soon as your uterus pops in front of your pelvis I think after 12 weeks it’s not inverted anymore. Definitely worth mentioning to your doctor on Monday!
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 2, 2017 3:57:18 GMT -6
Oook is anyone else having really awful almost paralyzing back pain? My next appt is Monday and it's definitely being mentioned. I get to the point that I can't move some days. My H brought me a heat pack in bed and I cried bc it felt so good. I didn't have this issue with DD1.. But I do remember them telling me I have an inverted uterus from early on when they had difficulty finding a HB??? I'm going to probably discuss with my Dr if I can get a Dr note to readjust my wfh arrangement with work so that I can try to take it easier. Some days it's manageable but today it is very much not. I threw it into a spasm this morning when I coughed like crazy from this damn cold I'm trying to kick. Ughhhhh. Where is your pain? I have been dealing with terrible Lower back and glute pain related to the SI joint. Do you see a chiro? That helps me a lot and I did Airrosti therapy which was a game changer. I’ve actually been told to ice because there is inflammation so the ice helps calm that down. Sorry you’re dealing with this. I feel your pain. It's my lower back where it indents a bit right above my hips if that makes any sense? Generally other than being uncomfortable and having indigestion and more nausea I've had a pretty uneventful pregnancy. But this is really, really bad. I mean I struggle to get up from a seated position or out of bed. I struggle to move while lying down. And I struggle walking. If I were like 30's in weeks I'd be like, OK. But I'm only 28.5w. This seems a tad early for such intense pain. And if there really is nothing other than to rest.....
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Post by ajetter on Dec 2, 2017 6:54:00 GMT -6
sunfrogger I’ve been having pretty bad back pain. I’m 98% sure it’s just muscle related from being pregnant. It’s been horrible on a day I wore heels, a day I moved lots of boxes in the basement, a day I did a ton of walking and lifting DD3. Heating pads and hot showers help some. I’ve been sort of attempting to stretch it out, but mostly just doing my best to not aggravate it.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 2, 2017 10:09:45 GMT -6
I’m having the same back pain as being described and it’s worse than my other pregnancies. I actually have a prenatal massage appt scheduled for this afternoon.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2017 10:28:03 GMT -6
For all the back pain sufferers, using my foam roller daily has changed my life. It helps so, so much.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 2, 2017 14:42:56 GMT -6
Where is your pain? I have been dealing with terrible Lower back and glute pain related to the SI joint. Do you see a chiro? That helps me a lot and I did Airrosti therapy which was a game changer. I’ve actually been told to ice because there is inflammation so the ice helps calm that down. Sorry you’re dealing with this. I feel your pain. It's my lower back where it indents a bit right above my hips if that makes any sense? Generally other than being uncomfortable and having indigestion and more nausea I've had a pretty uneventful pregnancy. But this is really, really bad. I mean I struggle to get up from a seated position or out of bed. I struggle to move while lying down. And I struggle walking. If I were like 30's in weeks I'd be like, OK. But I'm only 28.5w. This seems a tad early for such intense pain. And if there really is nothing other than to rest..... This sounds like what I've been dealing with. I could barely walk. Mine was the worst right around 27/28 weeks. Do you have a chiropractor you can see? Do you have Airrosti therapists nearby? I suggest buying a lacrosse ball (Sporting goods store or order on Amazon) for doing massage against a wall and ice it for 20 mins on, 20 mins off, 20 mins on twice a day. How are you sleeping? Definitely make sure you have a good supportive pillow between your legs so that your top hip isn't being pulled on by your leg. I'm sorry and I really really understand your pain and know how bad it hurts.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 2, 2017 14:44:20 GMT -6
Also for lower back pain - get a massage or use the lacrosse ball to massage your glutes. I was shocked how tight they were. It's all connected and the glute muscles often spasm/cramp when the SI joint is unstable. Working on my glutes a lot is majorly helping my back pain.
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 2, 2017 17:31:19 GMT -6
My MIL is telling me I need to not only pack, but BRING, my hospital bag to Christmas dinner that will be about 25 minutes from our home. Christmas is over a month before my due date. We were talking about board books today and she kept stressing that "Grandma has this, I taught children's literature and I have it covered" as if to tell me that I'm not allowed to pick out books for my daughter because I didn't teach children's lit. *rolls eyes* Are there any other grandchildren on your Hs side? This stuff can be so annoying but I’ve softened over the years to my MIL along these lines. Part of it is I hv 2 boys so I realized I will be the MIL one day and also that she just wanted to feel included and seem helpful even when she’s not! I’m not trying to say her comments sound lovely and not annoying just a couple things I try to remember when I find my blood pressure starting by to boil! DH is an only child... My mom and sister tried their best to include her in the planning of the shower but MIL can be a little flaky and not do what needs to be done (or at least not in the way it needs to be done). She is super sweet but high maintenance and emotionally needy (she has zero self confidence and needs a lot of reassurance and hand holding for things). I know she is trying and is just excited, but sometimes I still want to strangle her.
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 2, 2017 19:34:16 GMT -6
It's my lower back where it indents a bit right above my hips if that makes any sense? Generally other than being uncomfortable and having indigestion and more nausea I've had a pretty uneventful pregnancy. But this is really, really bad. I mean I struggle to get up from a seated position or out of bed. I struggle to move while lying down. And I struggle walking. If I were like 30's in weeks I'd be like, OK. But I'm only 28.5w. This seems a tad early for such intense pain. And if there really is nothing other than to rest..... This sounds like what I've been dealing with. I could barely walk. Mine was the worst right around 27/28 weeks. Do you have a chiropractor you can see? Do you have Airrosti therapists nearby? I suggest buying a lacrosse ball (Sporting goods store or order on Amazon) for doing massage against a wall and ice it for 20 mins on, 20 mins off, 20 mins on twice a day. How are you sleeping? Definitely make sure you have a good supportive pillow between your legs so that your top hip isn't being pulled on by your leg. I'm sorry and I really really understand your pain and know how bad it hurts. Thank you for all of the tips!! I don't have either , have never seen a chiro! MH just bought me a pregnancy support pillow for sleep so I've been using that. Today was rough bc my DDs 2nd bday party was today but I'm trying to not push through and actually take the time to heal and not wait till later. Sigh.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 4, 2017 13:25:14 GMT -6
Late chiming in but my back pain/inability to move well seems to be sciatica. I do some stretches from Youtube when it gets bad. It hasn't flared up as much this time as my first pregnancy (so far) thank goodness. It definitely got bad after I wore high heels to school one day and then after sleeping in a hotel bed on Friday night.
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