November 2011 Whatever Ladies Havin' Babies! - Page 14

[annie2186]

Essure is actually not ablation - it is where they put a metal coil into each Fallopian tube and over three to six months scar tissue grows and blocks the tubes (basically a non surgical tubal)

If you google it a LOT of women have issues - like it migrating and puncturing other organs!! Or, because it has nickel, which is highly allergenic, they develop issues. Since you can develop a nickel allergy at any time AND the more you are exposed the more likely it will develop - I would never get the essure.

There is an alternative that is called adianna - and it is basically the same thing except instead of metal coils it uses a small plastic device that is the size of a grain of rice.

I was thinking last night - if JJ did have her baby yesterday - M and her baby will share a b-day

I'm still on my phone - so ignore any typos :P

[annie2186]

Oh - about the IUD.

I wonder how many women realize that (ESPECIALLY) the copper IUD only prevents implantation? I think the Mirena at least tries to thicken cervical mucus and what not but the copper one ONLY prevents implantation. Period.

Reminds me of the new vaccine they are trying to develop that prevents pregnancy. Basically it trains your body to see the human growth hormone as something foreign so instead of even stopping implantation it just attacks any baby that implants until you miscarry. Like really?!?!?

THAT to me is a horrifying way to prevent pregnancy.

[AnnieA]

Originally Posted by annie2186 

Oh - about the IUD.
I wonder how many women realize that (ESPECIALLY) the copper IUD only prevents implantation? I think the Mirena at least tries to thicken cervical mucus and what not but the copper one ONLY prevents implantation. Period.
Reminds me of the new vaccine they are trying to develop that prevents pregnancy. Basically it trains your body to see the human growth hormone as something foreign so instead of even stopping implantation it just attacks any baby that implants until you miscarry. Like really?!?!?
THAT to me is a horrifying way to prevent pregnancy.

I think the majority of women don't realize that if they get the copper IUD, the main way it prevents pregnancy is by causing early abortions/miscarriages. One of the secondary effects from the copper IUD is that it can thicken the cervical fluid to attempt to block the transmission of sperm but that doesn't happen often. I know that when I teach NFP classes, everyone in there is shocked to learn how IUDs work. They are also generally shocked about the secondary effects of the Pill preventing implantation (i.e. early abortions/miscarriages) since that is almost never discussed. I think that if there was a more open dialogue about how most artificial forms of birth control work, more people would choose NFP/FAM. I better be careful here though because I might get this thread shut down!

Oh I hope JJ is holding her sweet little girl right now! I wish this site were easier to post to from a mobile device. It's so easy to update FB from my phone but this site? Forget about it! I don't think any of us are friends w/her on FB, right? Think I will pop over to her DDC to see if there is any news over there.

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by AnnieA 

 I think that if there was a more open dialogue about how most artificial forms of birth control work, more people would choose NFP/FAM. I better be careful here though because I might get this thread shut down!

Oh I hope JJ is holding her sweet little girl right now! I wish this site were easier to post to from a mobile device. It's so easy to update FB from my phone but this site? Forget about it! I don't think any of us are friends w/her on FB, right? Think I will pop over to her DDC to see if there is any news over there.

I think one of us would have to complain, and I don't think any of us will!  LOL!

I'm not in any mindset to start temping/charting (not that I have to yet, I haven't had any fertility signs yet) but I know when I do that, it so makes me want to TTC.  NO.  NO MOAR BABIES.  

I stalked JJ's DDC earlier today, nuthin'!  I bet they're just enjoying their little girl!!  

I'm taking DD out in a bit to check out 2 preschools.  Wish me luck!  Hopefully one works out. 

[akind1]

I think with any hormonal contraception, there is just no good way to know a percentage of how it works: like is it 90% preventing ovulation/fertilization and 10% implantation? Or viceversa? I just know I need to figure out something. DH isn't comfortable doing anything(sex wise) until he's sure we couldn't get pregnant. We are open to another baby, but not for 2-3 years.

 Really ready for an update from JJ.

I don't like posting from my phone either, but I do it anyway. iPhone isn't too bad.

[Baby_Cakes]

I have Tapatalk for my phone, which helps, but it rarely works so that's pretty frustrating.

Quick question/opinions please!!  I think Finn is teething or at least starting, and I want to use the amber necklace I have.  Think it'll be effective if I wrap it around an ankle?  I want to leave the hazelwood one around his neck b/c I think it's helping his reflux.  The combo hazelwood/amber necklaces aren't (supposedly) as effective as either by itself.  Not sure.  WDYT?

[MarineWife]

I'm not friends with JJ on FB, either. I bet she's just chillin with her new baby girl!

Hm, I do not like the sound of that Essure. The idea of having something inside of my body for the purpose of causing scar tissue growth really freaks me out. Scar tissue can cause major problems for some people. I'm fine with using withdrawal and/or condoms if we ever dtd again.

Carrie ~ I think I read that you can use the amber and hazelwood around ankles and wrists (obviously ankles for babies). I tried to put Kellen's necklace around Dylan's ankle because I think his hazelwood is wearing off but it keeps getting inadvertently pulled off. I have both the amber and hazelwood necklaces around his neck. I've been wondering if that's safe and ok but never got around to asking anyone.

I talked to my MW (the one who was actually at Dylan's birth) yesterday about the nursing and bubble palate and nipple shield. She made me feel more comfortable about using it. It's weird how I trust some people and not others solely but gut feeling. I think part of my problem is that I'm still stuck 20+ years ago when I breastfed my first child and all the gadgets and materials were different. I don't think they had silicone nipple shields back then. The only ones I knew of were hard, thick plastic and interfered with breastfeeding a lot of times more than helping. Anyway, so I bought one today. Tried it once but all Dylan did was chew on it.

I can't post to anywhere except FB with my phone because FB can be sent as a simple text message. I have never even learned how to use the browser on my phone. I'm too old for that new fangled stuff, I guess.

[Kindermama]

Not sure about the amber and wood necklaces vs bracelets but I'm taking notes! 

Annie2186--- that was the other one I was looking at...Adianna. I can't get Essure afterall because I'm sensitive to nickel. I really prefer not to have any foreign object in my womb including another baby  but I like sex. What's a girl to do! I guess I could chart. It's not like we're going to be having tons of sex in those first few months pp anyway! 

MW-  he chewed on it! 

Okay, JJ, we're stalking you now! 

AFM- baby dropped! I had 2 hours worth of contractions 2 nights ago and this morning I noticed my boy's butt is super low! YAY! For me, it could mean any day or 2-3 weeks. I'll take the 2-3 weeks! I'm not ready!

Babycakes- how were the preschool visits?

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by MarineWife 
 I have both the amber and hazelwood necklaces around his neck. I've been wondering if that's safe and ok but never got around to asking anyone.

Ah - I was going to do that but for some reason thought either it wasn't as safe (not sure why I think that) or that for some reason they wouldn't work as well.  Hmm.

Originally Posted by Kindermama 

Babycakes- how were the preschool visits?

Great!  Too great.  We LOVED the one school but I'm torn - it's 5 days a week only.  I wasn't intending on doing something like that yet -- I just wanted maybe 3 days a week.  But we both seriously LOVED the school.  She didn't want to leave.  We went into a classroom (the one she'd be in) and she dove right in, a little apprehensive at first, but sat with some other kids and I went out in the hall for a few min.  She was fine.  I was about to grab my baby and run!!  It's always harder for the parents than the kids, right?  Sigh.  This is going to be so tough for me.  The other one we were going to go to we're going to visit tomorrow instead.  All the administrators were in a meeting.  I didn't make an appt before going, that was my bad.  But, that one is private and has infant rooms and daycare there -- eh.  I have mixed feelings about that so I'm not sure.  The one we saw today was a full on school, like an elementary school, but all preschoolers.

PS - check this out!  I'm sorry, I put it on my FB but I don't think ANYONE actually clicked on it, and it's just so funny!  Nora and Finn as funky Elves!!

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/QWDpbNF7OLfqiFri?cmpid=ey_url

[AnnieA]

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes 

Ah - I was going to do that but for some reason thought either it wasn't as safe (not sure why I think that) or that for some reason they wouldn't work as well.  Hmm.

Great!  Too great.  We LOVED the one school but I'm torn - it's 5 days a week only.  I wasn't intending on doing something like that yet -- I just wanted maybe 3 days a week.  But we both seriously LOVED the school.  She didn't want to leave.  We went into a classroom (the one she'd be in) and she dove right in, a little apprehensive at first, but sat with some other kids and I went out in the hall for a few min.  She was fine.  I was about to grab my baby and run!!  It's always harder for the parents than the kids, right?  Sigh.  This is going to be so tough for me.  The other one we were going to go to we're going to visit tomorrow instead.  All the administrators were in a meeting.  I didn't make an appt before going, that was my bad.  But, that one is private and has infant rooms and daycare there -- eh.  I have mixed feelings about that so I'm not sure.  The one we saw today was a full on school, like an elementary school, but all preschoolers.

PS - check this out!  I'm sorry, I put it on my FB but I don't think ANYONE actually clicked on it, and it's just so funny!  Nora and Finn as funky Elves!!

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/QWDpbNF7OLfqiFri?cmpid=ey_url

Hahahaha! Too funny! I tried to watch it earlier on FB but I was on my itouch and Apple doesn't do flash.
 

[jeninejessica]

Tenley Harper is here!   She was born yesterday at 3:22pm, 8lb8oz, and almost 22in long, total about 15 hours labor. About 2.5 of that was pushing- so much longer than I wanted! lol.

We're at home again now, so exhausted and hoping she'll sleep tonight without being -on- someone for just a few hours!

[AnnieA]

Originally Posted by jeninejessica 

Tenley Harper is here!   She was born yesterday at 3:22pm, 8lb8oz, and almost 22in long, total about 15 hours labor. About 2.5 of that was pushing- so much longer than I wanted! lol.

We're at home again now, so exhausted and hoping she'll sleep tonight without being -on- someone for just a few hours!

Congrats mama!!!!! Love the name! hope you get some rest!

[Baby_Cakes]

Yay!!! Welcome, Tenley!! What a beautiful name!! Ohh, congratulations, JJ!!! And, way to go rocking out what sounds like a challenging labor. You are awesome, and I'll (im)patiently wait for more details while you love on your new baby girl!!!

So, so happy for you and your DH!!!

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[Kindermama]

JJ I'm covered in goosebumps for you! How exciting! Welcome to the world, Tenley! I can't believe she was was over 8lbs and almost 22 inches! Wow! Go you! Congratulations! 

[MarineWife]

Congratulations, JJ! Welcome, Tenley! Glad everyone is home and doing well.

Kinder ~ I didn't know you were so close. I thought you weren't due until January.

Carrie ~ That video is hilarious!

About the amber and hazelwood necklaces, I read that the amber doesn't work as well when it is in a combination necklace with something else. It needs to be a long, continuous string of amber beads to work fully. I didn't read that as meaning a full amber necklace wouldn't work as well next to a hazelwood necklace. Does that make sense? I have the same wonder about whether or not two necklaces is less safe but no reason for that. Dylan seems to be fine with both of his, though, so I guess it's ok.

I got no sleep last night. D woke me up at 3:30 to feed. He went back to sleep and slept really well but I could not get back to sleep. I tossed and turned for about 2 hours. Then I roused D enough to get him to nurse again in the hopes that it would help me sleep but it didn't. I think I finally started to doze off around 6:30 but then K woke up and was upset so that woke me up again. I'm so exhausted my head and eyes hurt. I tried to take a nap with D at noon but, again, could not fall asleep even though I'm dead tired. I don't get it. Sean is here so I should be able to relax and not worry about E and K. Ugh. All I want to do is sleep.

[Baby_Cakes]

That was me last week, mw. I had insomnia something horrible! I would sit awake from 4 on, while DS slept soundly and it made me so mad!!! I was so tired but couldn't sleep. Maybe its somehow hormone related? My moods just got worse too. I started taking my placenta caps again.

Ladies, the cosleeper is working out phenomenally!!! We had another fantastic night. DH relegated himself to the couch tho, which makes me a little cautious. I. dont want him to feel like he was kicked out. Tho, i spent 3.5 months on that couch so i have little sympathy. He says he still has a little bit of a cold and wants all the unbroken sleep he can get. Ok then.

Aren't those videos so funny!?!? Lol thanks for watching. It gave me such a good laugh!!

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[MarineWife]

I started a new thread for December here: http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1337786/december-2011-whatever-ladies-having-babies-we-are-down-to-one#post_16770491

Katrina ~ I noticed that we still didn't have Norah's birth day on the list so I counted back from when I think you announced she was 7 weeks on FB. I put 10/9. If that isn't correct, please let me know so I can change it.

Kindermama is the only one left! EDD is 1/6 but I guess it could be any time now.

Then we can move to LWAB if we want.