Weekly thread~ July 2 - Page 3

[luckydog]

I'm a little sad that I'll be missing the fireworks this year, too, Rachel. DH and I took the girls last year, so my ex is taking them this year. I hope you have a wonderful holiday together with your family in spite of that snafu. The important thing, of course, is that you ARE together. Maybe an alternative plan would help? I suppose the drive might be a bit much, but you're totally invited to come hang with us!!

This is actually my ex's week to have the kids per our summer schedule, so we're picking them up this evening and going to dinner at Buca di Beppo, then we're going to hang out morning/afternoon for a swim party, maybe order some pizza or throw something on the grill. All very low key.

We decided to skip the fireworks, too. Mainly because there's so much sitting in uncomfortable chairs for so long involved. Plus the fireworks usually start about the time I'm already zzzzzzzz. Then add the heat on top of that... ugh.

[manitobamama]

Well I even went as far as getting out the birth stuff and putting it on the dining room table so dh knew where things were last night! That's how intense the contractions were! I really debated calling my mw friend to let her know what was happening so she could be on call to come get the twins. But once I went to bed there and relaxed the contractions went away. I didn't think I did that much yesterday but obviously I pushed it a little far. Lots more bloody show this morning! I think I'll get some extra sheets and towels ready today and get the house a little more tidy. We are suppose to have some out of town visitors later today with a toddler. My house so isn't toddler proof YIKES! But I am looking forward to seeing my friend since she had her babe she has become a total natural mama which I totally never expected, I would also like to think that I had some influence I just wish they didn't live so far away!
Also thinking of going strawberry picking but not sure how hot it is gonna be and it's getting a little late in the morning!

[proudhsmommy]

Aizen had his first doctor's appointiment today and he is almost back to his birth weight. He was 7lbs. 5oz. ~ came home at 6lbs. 12 oz. ~ and he is now at 5 days 7lbs. 3 oz. Everything else is going well with him and he's such a good little baby!!

Doing better with the baby blues today. I got some good sleep last night. Daniel has an almost full day today with work. He's not home til 9pm but I've invited a friend over for a few hours to keep me company and help with the kiddos.

I need to go do dishes, so off I go before my bunny wants to be fed again.

Blessings,

Denise

[amnda527]

I used to love my midwife appointments. Now that I'm getting to my due date I feel like my midwives are freaking out and it is making me uncomfortable and slightly worried. It doesn't help that every stranger that I make eye contact with just has to comment on me looking "ready to pop". And that my mom is still calling everyday. On top of it, all this stressing over nothing is definetly getting me worked up, so that can't be good for the baby. I wish I could just go away somewhere by myself until she makes her appearance. Get away from everyone's comments and questions and "predictions" on when she is coming. Because they all know sooo much. I started taking the evening primrose oil. My midwife gave me a sheet that says to take 3 or 4 vaginally everynight. But these things are BIG. Should I really stick 4 up there??? It seems crazy. Having her away on vacation is starting to frustrate me too. I want to start doing more to get labor started, but at the same time I don't want just a random person to assist at my delivery, so I don't really want to go into labor right now. Ahhhhhhh I'm going crazy!!!!!!! It's kinda nice out today, so I think I'm going to go take a long walk by myself. I'm sorry for being such a whiney brat today ladies Hugs to all of you who need them!!

[Shelsi]

This whole post is probably going to be TMI but is anyone else super horny lately? I just can not get enough! If it were up to me we'd be doing it at least once every day. That's a HUGE change from the once a month I was forcing myself to do during the rest of this pregnancy LOL. But now that I'm into it I don't think dh is very much. I think I've been getting pity sex lol. It must be the hormones or something... Ok and this is super TMI but I just HAVE to tell someone...when we did our trial run of the birth pool this weekend we dtd in it! First time I've ever dtd in water and I gotta say it's not very comfortable but kinda sexy. Now I just kind of laugh and smile when I see my birth pool... lol

[amnda527]

Originally Posted by Shelsi

This whole post is probably going to be TMI but is anyone else super horny lately? I just can not get enough! If it were up to me we'd be doing it at least once every day. That's a HUGE change from the once a month I was forcing myself to do during the rest of this pregnancy LOL. But now that I'm into it I don't think dh is very much. I think I've been getting pity sex lol. It must be the hormones or something... Ok and this is super TMI but I just HAVE to tell someone...when we did our trial run of the birth pool this weekend we dtd in it! First time I've ever dtd in water and I gotta say it's not very comfortable but kinda sexy. Now I just kind of laugh and smile when I see my birth pool... lol

thats so funny! I noticed that I am more interested in sex now than earlier in my pregnancy, but I'm far from "super horny"!

[DoulaClara]

Rachel, how awesome! Yeah, DTD in the water was never ever my favorite thing to do- water seems to de-lube a lot more than one would imagine, but sounds like you guys found a good way to keep stupid gravity out of the way!

Thanks about the cooking comments. Actually, now that I was so energized yesterday, I'm a total lump on a log today. On the way back from the MW appointment, I had huge painful contractions, one on top of the other, the last 3 minutes or so of the drive. I'm not sure what that was about, other than I had to pee, and it was a long drive.

Jo- : that your mom's dream was right!

Nic- What an odd assumption for a MW to make.

Denise- Give that little guy a little snuggle from me! I can't wait until I have a little squishy baby in my arms!

Clara

[luckydog]

I was dreading my doc appt today, but it was very low key. No u/s nor vag exam was pushed. And everything continues to just be blessedly normal. Oh and good news! GBS came back negative - hooray! One less thing to worry about/hassle with.

[jee'smom]

Originally Posted by Shelsi

This whole post is probably going to be TMI but is anyone else super horny lately? I just can not get enough! If it were up to me we'd be doing it at least once every day. That's a HUGE change from the once a month I was forcing myself to do during the rest of this pregnancy LOL. But now that I'm into it I don't think dh is very much. I think I've been getting pity sex lol. It must be the hormones or something... Ok and this is super TMI but I just HAVE to tell someone...when we did our trial run of the birth pool this weekend we dtd in it! First time I've ever dtd in water and I gotta say it's not very comfortable but kinda sexy. Now I just kind of laugh and smile when I see my birth pool... lol

Wow... that sounded so good! I got out of the shower today and started thinking about being all slippery wet with dh, and being totally wild... and then pictured doing all of that with my big belly! What I was picturing in my mind and fantasizing about was TOTALLY IMPOSSIBLE, then I was like "Damn... I'm going to have to wait forever to do that!" :

[Lissybug]

Originally Posted by Shelsi

I know there are a few of us AZ mommies...

How are we going to survive this heat!!?!?! I heard it's going to be 115 on the 4th of July

Every time I even think about complaining about the heat while on this thread I think of you and Bee and just have to zip it 'cause I'm in Flag! But STILL I have no cooling and it IS nearly 100. Ok, well it was supposed to get up to 94. and it will be cool enough for firework viewing: I haven't heard about firwork cancelations due to the fire danger, so maybe I'll get to see some. Or MAYBE I'll just be in labor and have a baby instead. That would be great, but we'll see. It feels so odd to try and maintain the baby-could-come-any-day-now mentality for so long.

Hugs to Denise and Mel

[BrownEyed]

My water just broke! I bent down to find a pot for my mom for dinner tonight and I felt the oddest sensation. It almost felt like a big hiccup but in between my hips and the wooosh.

My mom and DH are going back and forth talking about her stupid dream and they're already getting on my nerves, but I'm still grinning.

[ahdoula]

Originally Posted by Lissybug

It feels so odd to try and maintain the baby-could-come-any-day-now mentality for so long.

Every day I wake up and say, well, it'll be today or tomorrow! It seems to work pretty well as a trick for my brain, becuase of course every day, brings a different tommorow! I've been at it since Saturday and I have my moments of despair, but mostly I can just perk up and say- probably it'll be today or tommorow! So lame I know! But we all have to cope some how!

Before that, around 37 weeks, I would wake up and say to myself "can you get through ONE more day of not having this baby?" the answer was always yes and then I would re evalute the next day. A one day at a time sort of approach where each day I would just assume this wasn't the day and keep busy.

After two pregnancies of continual whininess, this pregnancy been all about optimisim! I am not sure how much longer I can keep it up...

[jee'smom]

Originally Posted by Lissybug

It feels so odd to try and maintain the baby-could-come-any-day-now mentality for so long.

So true!!! Since about 34 wks., I've been saying to myself, "Ok, she could come at any time..." (my first was a 35 weeker). Now, I'm like, "OK, I know she's going to come anytime within the next 2 weeks. It's driving me crazy!!! I wish I could be like some of the mamas here and say "OK, I'm due in 2 1/2 weeks, so I'll see her anytime in 2-4 weeks."

Jo~ AAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!! Good luck, mama!!! You can do it!

[jessjgh1]

Geez, I'm so far behind on doing what I want to/need to that I'm still content to wait till the 15th.

But the temp has dropped to the low 70's so I know that has a lot to do with it. I was NOT happy when it was hot.

Jessica

[bdavis337]

Oooh, Jo! Maybe your mom's dream was right after all.... :

[BrownEyed]

Thanks guys. So far nothing but my MW said because I was 6cms that my water could just spontaneously break.

I've convinced myself that this is it so therefore I need some nourishment. So right now I must thank my DH for getting me a tub of ice cream.

[~Demeter~]

Jo I'll be thinking of you!! Try doing some squats and whatnot to maybe get things going (i'm sure you don't want to hear any suggestions right now....sorry). After my water broke things usually progressed rather quickly.

[bdavis337]

Of all the things I did not expect to happen this week, here's my short list:

1. MT has decided that it's time to potty train himself. At least, for peeing. We've been ec'ing for 2 years, so I'm not surprised. But, he's waking up early b/c he needs to pee. He wakes dry from his naps, and was only the teeesiest bit wet at 5:40am today. I peed him, and he's back to sleep. : NOT prepared for this.

2. Tom has been NICE to me lately. NICE. I can't describe it otherwise.

[DoulaClara]

Ow, ow, OW. I thought last night was it. I woke up at 1:20 with a huge contraction. As soon as I could move, I sat up and drank my water, and laid back down. Another one soon. I sat up and sat at the edge of the bed, but couldn't move. Larger one followed. DH woke up and asked what he could do- I asked for more water, and told him I was taking a shower.

I got into the shower, and started it up. Huuuuge contraction that almost brought me to my knees right away. Two more the rest of the 30 minute shower. I knelt on the floor and leaned forward so that the water could hit my lower back the rest of the time. Got out when the water turned cold. I stayed up until about 3:45 on my birth ball after that, but the contractions became less intense. This baby feels like it's RIGHT THERE. I feel like I just rode a horse for miles. Now nothing's really happening other than intense cervical pressure. I think I leaked out a more liquified version of the rest of my plug. I'm apprehensive about even going to the bathroom because of the intense feelings in my pelvic floor. This could last for days, and the thought makes me so exhausted.

Jo- thinking of you today, hon! I don't think I'll be on a lot unless I feel significantly better, sitting here hurts.

Clara

[AmBam]

Ohhhhh...more babies are coming soon!! Good luck mama's! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

As for me...I'm 41w1d. Took the kids to the pool yesterday and absolutely fried myself. Ouch!! My shoulders, back and legs are very sore. Proabably not the best thing to do right before labor (well, hopefully).

Anyway, I'm going to go eat a big fresh pineapple for breakfast...take the kids to the parade...walk a lot...and pray that this kid decides today would be a good birthday... Hmmm...and if not maybe tonight we'll dtd and find some other interesting methods to get things going. Dh is off until Monday so now would be a fine time to have a baby. Don't you think??