Weekly Thread April 23rd - Page 3

[luckydog]

Racecar, I'm sorry about your kitty.

I also hate all of my clothes. I wish I looked like a different kind of pregnant person.

I bet you are a LOVELY kind of pregnant person. And it could be worse lol - you could feel vice versa about this (like me).

I think I look best when I'm pg (more proportional). I'm much less satisfied with with my non-childbearing figure: pear shape, squishy belly, deflated tiny boobs (post-weaning), butt/thighs look MUCH bigger without counter balance of big belly.

The only thing that redeems the situation for me is DH's adoration of my shape in every incarnation. Does WONDERS for my self-concept and esteem.

[indigo_sue]

Originally Posted by Mel L

Will everyone who is super emotional please raise her hand?

*waving hands frantically* I am the grumpiest of all grumpies today. I just don't want to be at work, even though I'm self-employed and I usually really have fun with what I do. I don't want to be at home either because it's messy and I don't feel like cleaning. I know I need to exercise but I'm lethargic and I don't want to go to the gym and have everyone staring at my belly.

I've developed a real need for privacy lately. Too many people are starting to ask "how are you feeeeling" in this fake-sincere tone that tells me they really don't want an HONEST answer. I want to hide away and make this baby quietly with no interference from the outside world. It feels like I don't get a lot of bonding time with him because I'm always trying to do something else - and heck, I don't even have any other kids so I can't imagine how you 2nd-or-more-time moms are managing!

Originally Posted by Racecar

My girl cat died a few days ago and that's taken the wind out of our sails.

Oh Racecar I'm so sorry! My boy cat died in March so I know what it's like for you right now. I hope you are able to take the time that you need to grieve for her.

I had a dream on the weekend that Dexter (my cat) was sleeping on my chest again like he used to do whenever I sat on the couch. It was SO vivid and real - I could feel his weight, his warmth, hear his breathing. I think that was him visiting me to say hello and let me know he was a happier kitty in the next life. DH keeps saying that Dexter has gone away for "soul upgrading" so he can be reincarnated into our baby when he arrives.

I hope that your little boy cat comes to visit you in a dream too. It's very sad when you wake up but it's also a wonderful thing to know you'll always have your memories of him.

[~Demeter~]

Racecar I'm so sorry about your kitty.


Clara.. OMG I've done the same exact thing! Damn those emails. I stopped reading them and I leave the bathroom light on and have a touch lamp next to the bed just. in. case. I laughed so hard at your description though.. only because I have done it and could envision it so perfectly.

I'm grumpy lately as well. My oldest just starts yes, mom. ok, mom whenever I start.. I don't even think he knows what he's yessing anymore.

Peanut and I are miserable sickies today. I should be showering to make it to the grocery store but I think I might just wait for dh to get home. I'm using the big, fat pregnant and sick excuse.

[goodearthmama]

Well I am 30 weeks today! Whoa! I have a lot to do.

I have had out of town company for over 2 weeks-their gone!! Yay! I might regain some sanity.

Had a mw visit this past friday and everything went great! For the 1st time this pregnancy, a nurse was able to draw my blood! Yay! not that I wanted any bloodwork done, but we couldn't find my blood type on any of my records, so we had to. Then I have had 3 prior attempts to get my blood drawn and each time a vein collapsed or burst. Such relief to have that done and overwith!!

Starting to work on the nursery this week-finally.

Going to the Beach on Friday for a long weekend!! WOO HOO!! I am so freakin excited. DH and I both desperately need a break. We run a natural foods/goods market and he also still bartends at night for extra $$ and we have our farm to tend to, so needless to say breaks are few & far between this year! All i am going to do is float around in the water and feel weightless while soaking up some rays!!

Hope everyone has a good day!!

[50ftQueenie]

Yay! for my OB. I just got back from my 28 week appointment. I'm normal, baby's normal, and I asked her about epidurals and episiotomies, and she gave me all the answers I wanted to hear.
Then I told her I needed her help, and about how intense my in-laws could be, and how they want to be hanging on the doorframe of the delivery room while I give birth. We talked about it, how it was my show, etc. Then she told me that, while this hospital doesn't normally allow mom's to bf immediately while still in the delivery room, she will put it in my chart that this is what is to happen. So, I get to feed baby in the delivery room and the family will not be able to intrude until afterwards. She said she would be happy to run interference and make them sit and behave in the waiting room. Yay!
She also said my blood glucose is great and told me to go home and eat a pie.

[SleepyMamaBear]

not allowed to bf immediately? wtf?! that is SO the hospital i would run away from screaming!

Addy is sick. REALLY sick.
might be headed to urgent care in a lil bit.
*sigh* like we can afford this.

[bdavis337]

Hope Addy is ok!

Some smaller communities don't have other birthing options, so she might not have a choice where she delivers.

[SleepyMamaBear]

a woman ALWAYS has a choice, even if its a choice to UC, there are ALWAYS choices, tho sometimes the choices arent within ones realm of comfort level. but choices are always there.
as for me, personally, if i had the choice of birthing in a hospital that had the rep of not being BF friendly or going UC, even UBAC i would choose the UC anyday. but thats ME and my CHOICE.
there are always choices in life. always.

[DoulaClara]

Hope Addy feels better! I remember those days of agonizing over whether to go to Urgent Care or not... and getting slammed with the bill.

I'm glad your OB is being smart about your wants and needs about your birth, 50ft. I do agree that there is always a choice, but this is your choice, and with your health issues, you know what the best choice is to make for you.

Holy Moses- this kid is doing the cha- cha on my right rib cage, and using my lower left pelvis-drums to keep time. He/she definately loves being transverse, and no matter what I do, the baby is not budging. Not even for a second, just to see if they like it before flipping sideways/diagonal again. No huge deal for at least another 3-4 weeks, IMO, but it would be nice to give my sides a break. Usually, I only feel shifty and slidy movements here and there during the day, and a lot of nothing, but there's always a time of night that he or she designates as "Let's Pretend to be a Dolphin" time. And "Let's Explore the Briny Deep with Both Bony Feet" time early in the AM. That last one is always accompanied by major hiccups.

[Mel L]

It has been 3 whole years (next week...sniff, sniff) since I was pg last, and I have forgotten. Which way is the baby supposed to face? Face out or in? I really don't think mine is head down yet since I can feel her almost everyday in the same position (almost sideways next to my ribcage). When should they get into the head down position again? I am too tired to look it up since I actually got more sewing finished today. Yea! My goal was 6 diapers, but I got 3 diapers, a new insert (with a ton of layers) for Benji's night diapers, and 2 changing pads made. I guess that is about equal.

[DoulaClara]

I wouldn't worry about where the face is until early, or just pre-labor- babies often do something called dextrorotation even during labor. Oops, I should clarify- during uninterrupted, non-managed labor. Babies will naturally turn and position themselves (usually), turning eventually to LOA. Now obviously, there are occasions where membranes rupture and the baby's high enough that fluid is lost to the point of not giving the baby enough to work with to turn enough, but I'd just focus on making sure the baby was head-down and maybe if you're ambitious, backbone to your belly by the very end. As long as you remain upright and keep a good posture, and stay active, it shouldn't be a huge issue! (now, to tell myself that!)

Clara

[bdavis337]

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[DoulaClara]

Changing pads... changing pads...got to remember to do something about these! I need to think of some kind of changing table. Or area. Something. I hope there are some decent garage sales around here. DH keeps asking, "Why do we even need one? Why not just change the baby wherever you are?" Good question, and I probably will do that, but what I think I was really looking for was a storage place for diapers, wipes, wipe solution, extra onesies, and a spot to put the drybag, so the dog doesn't go diaper-diving. I totally need to keep an eye out for something like what Denise did! And if DH wants me to set up diapers for him to more easily use, they will need somewhere to live in anticipation of a cute little bottom.

Clara

[bdavis337]

Clara, if you have a low dresser for the baby, just use that for the changing table. Put the dipes in the top drawer, get one of those contoured pads for the top of the dresser and put a small crate with supplies like wipes, washies, powder, etc. next to it. That's what I'm doing this time, for lack of space and an actual table. I also found that I just used the crib as a changing table, and when we lowered the mattress as baby grew, we graduated to changing on the floor. Changing tables are great, and lots of mommies need them to store things, if you have a bad back, etc. But there are also lots and lots of ways to work without them.

[50ftQueenie]

Just to set the record straight, this is the only hospital within 50 miles, and they are very breastfeeding friendly. So much so that I am totally sick of hearing about breastfeeding from them, to be honest. Apparently, they just aren't used to people doing it immediately in the delivery room. Also, apparently, my OB is just fine with ignoring such policies. I don't think it's so much of a policy as much as no one has really asked before. It's a pretty good hospital. They've been very kind to me and my family. I think they're in sort of a transition from being very conservative to learning to accomodate the damned hippies like me. They still have old-school policies, but when I've asked, they've been happy to try things my way.
In any case, I'd rather at least try to argue with them about things than drive 50 miles while I'm in labor to deliver in a hospital full of strangers.

[SleepyMamaBear]

ah thats MUCHO different then Queenie, that wouldnt bother me quite so much then.

Addys fever broke with the tylenol i gave her. she is now at 99 instead of 105. she is so tired and lethargic. she should start feeling better soon we have been overloading her with vit c and earache tabs and echinacea/astragalus.
i feel so badly that she doesnt feel well. and it BAM jsut hit her too. it wasnt a lead up to it sort of thing. she went from having fun outside playing and laughing and having LOTS of energy, to lump child.

[bdavis337]

SO in the past I've complained that Baby Boy doesn't move much.

GOOD GOSH ALMIGHTY I take back my words. I swear he's about to punch through my belly button tonight. : It's so much I nearly can't find a comfy position, and sleeping is currently out of the question. Wow.

[~Demeter~]

jakobi has a low grade fever and is complaining of an earache and sinus headache. I don't want to take him in for something like this but will if he's not feeling better in the next couple days. I'm feeling quite crappy as well.

Clara I never used a changing table.. I always thought one would be nice.

[luckydog]

Originally Posted by bdavis337

SO in the past I've complained that Baby Boy doesn't move much.

GOOD GOSH ALMIGHTY I take back my words. I swear he's about to punch through my belly button tonight. : It's so much I nearly can't find a comfy position, and sleeping is currently out of the question. Wow.

I was just commenting today that Jakey either had a massive growth spurt or changed positions in such a way that I can feel his movements better. He's been pummeling me ALL DAY. Like actively moving most of the time for HOURS at a time. Wild.

[luckydog]

Originally Posted by Mumof3Nic

jakobi has a low grade fever and is complaining of an earache and sinus headache. I don't want to take him in for something like this but will if he's not feeling better in the next couple days. I'm feeling quite crappy as well.

Clara I never used a changing table.. I always thought one would be nice.

I'm sorry you're feeling bad, Nic. And your babies, too.

You've been so quiet - miss you!

No changing table here, either. Well, I had one with the girls - but never used it for anything but storage. I did get one of those contour changing pads though to use on the floor - my preferred diaper changing location.