Daily Chit Chat - Monday, October 6

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Let the chit chat begin!

[Faerieshadow]

Getting ready to take DS to school in a thunderstorm... this should be a day where we all get to snuggle in bed all morning!

(Good morning, everyone.)

[mkmb129]

Morning, ladies! I'm in a much better mood today! I was forced to take benadryl to sleep, I don't like to take medicine, but it worked and I feel rested and not like the mean & irritable person I was the last couple of days! No silly bh's keeping me up, if they were there, I didn't notice 'em I've got an appointment today which should be nice and boring. It's looking like it's going to be a cool and dreary day, which I love after such a warm and sunny summer. More leaves falling off the trees.. oh, I just love fall!

[AmamaAgain]

Good Morning Ladies,

I had the most vivid dream of labor and delivering my sweet LO last night. I miss him already (from my dream). I'm gonna go to my doctor today for some reassurance on not feeling much movement lately. I've read too many horror stories through the night about decreased fetal movement. A stillborn would be tooooooooo devastating for me right now. Anyway- I hope you mamas have a WONDERFUL day! I'll check back.

[mkmb129]

Originally Posted by AmamaAgain

Good Morning Ladies,

I had the most vivid dream of labor and delivering my sweet LO last night. I miss him already (from my dream). I'm gonna go to my doctor today for some reassurance on not feeling much movement lately. I've read too many horror stories through the night about decreased fetal movement. A stillborn would be tooooooooo devastating for me right now. Anyway- I hope you mamas have a WONDERFUL day! I'll check back.

I hope everything is okay! Definitely better to be safe then sorry, that's why we pay our doctors so much.. to reassure us when we need it I went in once when ds did that, I couldn't even get him to move much when poking him, and he was born the next day

[PassionateWriter]

good morning everyone! nothing much to report here..same thing as the last...oh, 12 or 13 days..im losing count.

im sending DP to work today (he's been working at home alot lately and im just a watched pot at this point).

im going to try to focus on stuff that is not baby related today. i have a chiro appt. I have been seeing my MW weekly for the last 2 weeks on Mondays but im not going today. There is no reason for me to drive to her (or her to drive to me, i have that option) all for her to take my blood pressure, tell me everythign is good and that baby is going to come any day now. Yeh, I know that. Im 41 weeeks today. It cant go on FOREVER. I'm just tired of how long it has gone on at this point but Im really trying not to be negative.

anyway, i hope everyone got a good night's rest.

amamaagain, PLEASE stop watching and reading about fetal demise. That is just setting yourself up for fear. See your Dr. if you want and get reassurance, of course, but oh my goodness, don't watch any videos. I guess that is always in the back of our minds (most women around this stage) but you have to try and move past those thoughts. The chances are sooo sooo slim. I would type more but I don't even want to think about that anymore..those demons creep into my head every once in awhile (esp. when i get stupid questions like "well, how long are you going to wait for baby to come"??? argh!!!!). Being a VBA2CS, there is no way i can go to a hospital for anything less than a c/s so my options are pretty limited in my area.

ok, back to positive....going to try to figure out what to do today! lol!

[AmamaAgain]

Oooookkkk. I'm making a final decision. I guess I'm not going to go to the doctor now. I just ate a candy bar and this kid is giving me lots of turns and movements.

[TaraRae82]

Originally Posted by Faerieshadow

Getting ready to take DS to school in a thunderstorm... this should be a day where we all get to snuggle in bed all morning!

(Good morning, everyone.)

Oooooo, a thunderstorm sounds fantastic! They're so calming and relaxing. My Mom said the day I was born it thunder snowed (Jan baby) all day. It's supposed to rain here today and tomorrow but no storming. Bummer.

Originally Posted by AmamaAgain

Good Morning Ladies,

I had the most vivid dream of labor and delivering my sweet LO last night. I miss him already (from my dream). I'm gonna go to my doctor today for some reassurance on not feeling much movement lately. I've read too many horror stories through the night about decreased fetal movement. A stillborn would be tooooooooo devastating for me right now. Anyway- I hope you mamas have a WONDERFUL day! I'll check back.

I just love those dreams! I wake feeling so confident in myself and the birth process!

Originally Posted by PassionateWriter

good morning everyone! nothing much to report here..same thing as the last...oh, 12 or 13 days..im losing count.

im sending DP to work today (he's been working at home alot lately and im just a watched pot at this point).

im going to try to focus on stuff that is not baby related today. i have a chiro appt. I have been seeing my MW weekly for the last 2 weeks on Mondays but im not going today. There is no reason for me to drive to her (or her to drive to me, i have that option) all for her to take my blood pressure, tell me everythign is good and that baby is going to come any day now. Yeh, I know that. Im 41 weeeks today. It cant go on FOREVER. I'm just tired of how long it has gone on at this point but Im really trying not to be negative.

anyway, i hope everyone got a good night's rest.

amamaagain, PLEASE stop watching and reading about fetal demise. That is just setting yourself up for fear. See your Dr. if you want and get reassurance, of course, but oh my goodness, don't watch any videos. I guess that is always in the back of our minds (most women around this stage) but you have to try and move past those thoughts. The chances are sooo sooo slim. I would type more but I don't even want to think about that anymore..those demons creep into my head every once in awhile (esp. when i get stupid questions like "well, how long are you going to wait for baby to come"??? argh!!!!). Being a VBA2CS, there is no way i can go to a hospital for anything less than a c/s so my options are pretty limited in my area.

ok, back to positive....going to try to figure out what to do today! lol!

I'll be hoping your LO decides to make a grand arrival soon! : You're right, it can't go on forever! It'll prob happen today since you sent DP to work.

AAM: I'm looking forward to my chiro appt this morning so I can get this SI back where it's supposed to be. It really started bothering me again yesterday. She's also going to start some acupressure on a few spots on my ankles to encourage labor.

I've got some unexpected stress in my life all of the sudden that I can't really share but if you could spare a little thought for me, I'd really appreciate it. It isn't something I can really deal with right now (thought it was resolved a long time ago...) but I also hate to ignore it altogether because I'm afraid it might interfere with the birth process as it's got me pretty upset. I hate for it to be a block in labor. So, for now, I'm trying to focus on more relaxing, calming things and freeing my mind so I can fully open for labor and birth.

[audsma]

Good morning, mamas. Hugs to those of us having hard mornings. Tara, you are in my thoughts.

38 weeks today. The "watched pot" phone calls and comments started last week.

DD is so independent these days-- she decided her bedtime last night, and I hear her stirring right now, so no shower until after I workout today, I guess. Ah well, I did want more time with her today, and now I have it.

ELVs to everyone who is feeling labor come on. I'm ready to hang out pg a few more weeks.

Good day to all!

[birthdancedoula]

Good morning, mamas!

all around to those of you who need them today.

Tara, you'll definately be in my thoughts. I hope that whatever it is you can get through it speedily and finish your pregnancy stress-free.

AAM: Today is my first day w/o any major obligations and that feels good. Well, I take that back, my classes start today so I'll have to get my ducks in a row for that. But aside from some computer time I plan on making the babe's birthday cake and just taking it easy. Everything is all set for this kiddo's arrival so now its just playing the waiting game. I'm on day 2 of my EPO regemine so we'll see what effect that has on the next few days, if any.

Have a great day!!

[myrmom]

ugh I am sick...my cold is in my chest now so between that and my sinuses i feel like crap. I was up from 1:30 till 5:30 then managed to sleep for 1.5 hours before being woken up by ds#2...

My dh is working late tonight so I told him he had to stay home this morning...that I couldn't deal with getting ds1 to school and deal with the pouring rain and this cold all at the same time.

though sometimes his help is more stressful then not.....

38 weeks today!!

[lovemysunshine]

Tara~ You're in my thoughts; I hope you can work through whatever it is so you can be fully present for your upcoming labor. :

I wish we were having thunderstorms, but we don't really get too many of those ever around here. I think it would be awesome to labor in such weather. Does that make me strange?

AAM: Today is a busy day for us. We're going to go to the library, Trader Joe's, and maybe the bead shop for the kids to pick out a bead to add to the ones I got at my Mother Blessing 2 weeks ago. Then it's off to an unschool playgroup for a couple hours. I'm hoping to leave there at 1:30 so DS can get down for his nap early enough to not be up all night, but it's always hard to leave when DD is having such a good time. We're having major sleep issues around here lately though.

Tonight my little sister (she's 22) is coming down from L.A. for a few days and said she'll help me with errands etc if I need her to. Would it be totally mean to ask her to clean my nasty oven for me (no self-clean feature)? I'm thinking that might be asking too much of her.

[mkmb129]

I'm sorry for those not having a good day

Tara, I hope you get whatever it is worked out and that it doesn't interfere with your labor & birth!

I had my appointment this morning, when the doctor walked in she said, "What a perfect belly!" I think I'll be on cloud 9 for the rest of the day, lol, no one's ever complimented my belly, let alone told me it was perfect (which it is far from!). I need to go to AC Moore and get a size 8 16in circulars to finish ds' hat, the yarn is too chunky for dpns and keeps falling off, driving me nuts, and my circs in that size are currently holding a soaker. Then off to the grocery store for some milk. It's so chilly today and smells like fall, I love it so much!! I think we'll take a walk, too!

[OrchideZ]

I am 38 weeks today too! A special hello to Audsma and Myrmom my dd twins!

Amama: so glad you finally ate that candy bar! Now, clear your mind of negative thoughts and no more scary videos.

Tara: sending you good vibes for whatever it is on your mind these days. :

I am so jealous of those of you lucky enough to live where it is raining or storming...*sigh*.
We here in LA had a very brief spat of rare rain on Saturday. I loved it. We took a short romantic walk in it to a Mexican restaurant for a little lunch. In talking, we realized it had not rained here since back in May so it was a nice respite.
I will say that going to the Santa Monica farmer's market yesterday for gorgeous veggies and fruit was nice though. The weather was just perfect- a summer day in October- and we parked on the beach and got a little walk in there too (albeit with me having the occasional sharp surge and having to pee every couple hundred steps it seemed).
Going later today to my first breastfeeding support group I am excited about. Its for new mamas with babies 0-4 months old (so I will see lots of sweet bebes) and for mamas to be 37 weeks+.
I have decided that unless I have a specific joint or hip pain, I won't go to my PT anymore. Its just becoming a hassle to drive across town for that for me. For my MW visits, my DH is now driving me so I am driving less. My focus is not what it usually is.
I only experience pelvic pressure when walking now from baby being engaged and surges too and the PT can't help with either of that not that I would want her to.

My MW doesn't do checks but I feel like things are different down below...softer. I just can't wait for Baby J to get here. Feeling impatient to meet him.

[NDFanatik]

Good morning!! Hope ya'll are all having a nice day and continue to do so!

I had a neighbor stop by yesterday and give me a big basket full of diapers, some wipes, and a few clothes, blankets, and washcloths for the baby. It was soo sweet

Other than that I'm afraid I'm rather dull, lol. Still feeling really nauseous. I ended up taking one of my Zofran for it yesterday . It just sucks... And then I woke up twice last night to an intense feeling of nausea along with some mild-mod cramping in my lower belly. I don't know what the heck is going on, but I'm not sure I like it, lol. My doula however is getting nervous thinking I'll be having a baby soon and has packed her doula bag "just in case" lol. I'm afraid I'm gonna disappoint her and keep this baby in for quite a bit longer, lol.

Well... gotta run... My son has stripped naked and is running around chasing our new kitty (who still doesn't have a name!!) so I gotta go chase him down and forcefully dress him, lol. Have a nice day!!! ((hugs))

[farmerjess]

Passionatewriter, I hope that baby decides to come soon! You seem to have a pretty good attitude about it now though.

Amamaagain, I am glad to hear your LO is moving more for you. That must be really reassuring.

Tara, I hope you find resolution very quickly.

AAM, I have nothing to do today, and it feels wonderful. I think I did too much over the weekend and I am tired. I will probably just do more cleaning and organizing around the house and some reading.

I am still so excited to experience my birthing time but at peace that this little guy can come whenever he wants.

[OrchideZ]

ps- wanted to add to Lovemysunshine: I LOVE the picture of you on your blog in your bikini from a few weeks ago! You should post it in the belly thread if you haven't already!

[mommysaurus]

Playing catch up here... I didn't get online yesterday until late, then MDC was down for maintenance (sp? cant think now).

Just want to send out ELV's to all who need them. special *hugs to all who are dealing with stuff too!

AAM: I"m doing ok, hanging in there. Pleasant weekend with DP, but still pregnant...lol! I'm 38 weeks and counting. I know I can still go over due, which I most likely will..ugh but I"m ok with it. I'm trying to deal with this crazy dream I had waaaaaaaaaaayyy back in early pg. I just remember being rushed in for a c/sec and DP was by my side. I was freaking out about it and felt so out of control. So i'm going to do some emotional work and let this thought/fear go. I will visualize my home water birth that i WILL have!

Contractions off and on, but I did get some "good" ones this morning while making lunches for the kids. I actually had to stop what I was doing. OH and I had my homevisit Saturday, all is good to go. Baby is good and my midwife friend said I"m all baby. She was feeling my tummy and said I have a good size baby in there, def. not a little 7 pounder...lol! Anyway that's it for me.

[Marcimama]

Good morning all!
Sleep was pretty good last night, thank goodness. However, I think I messed up my back, probably from lifting my 18 mo. I don't really see away around picking him up, but I need to try and remember not to.

The babies are rolling in!!! That is exciting. Hugs to all!

Yvonne, I too am pretty darn sure this baby is at least 8 lbs or more...try not to focus on the more

[lasciate]

Still pregnant - 40w4d. The calls are constant. I don't answer the phone but it rings all day.

I have a doctor's appt this afternoon, and I think I may ask for a cervical check and possibly have my membranes swept. I had about 5 or 6 good strong contractions last night but then I fell asleep. I am so ready for baby to be born.