1 day DPO and in need of buddies :)

[confusedprego]

Rach - cute crib!! I love it! Can't wait to see it all together! I forget your theme already - what was it again? You'll get used to the front desk! I used to go in waves of how I felt in retail about it. I would love it and then I'd have a streak where I wouldn't know the answers to questions again and I'd question it and then I'd go back to knowing everything and yea but it definitely kept me on my toes!

Sam - how's B doing? I'm glad to hear we're not the only ones struggling with a name and thinking we will just wait and see what he looks like! Oakley is typically great in water but this was his first experience with 'sea water' that is very cloudy and you can't see to the bottom (even in 1-2 feet deep water). He just loved the kayak though so we know he's ours Kirk and I are just obsessed with being on the water in any kind of boat we can get our hands on! I'm not thrilled typically with being in the actual water all the time if I can't see the bottom but have gotten more into it lately.

I ordered bedding!! I spent a fortune but I'm so excited! We are in a time crunch now to finish our basement - I set up a measure for Wednesday for carpet downstairs and I'm hoping we'll be able to schedule it for Friday the 25th before Oakley's birthday party so we have more places for people to go hang out! Plus, if we have any out of town guests, we won't have anywhere to put them up as the guest room is a holding area for all the pieces to Oakley's new bed and just random new baby stuff!!

Baby Boy #2's new bedding:
https://www.landofnod.com/make-a-splash-crib-bedding/f12279

Oakley's new awesome theme of surfing/sharks (we were going to make this new baby's theme but it's just too awesome to not give to Oakley who can actually start to appreciate it!!):
https://www.potterybarnkids.com/pro...d-bedding/?cm_src=E:boy-shop-room-north-shore
with the shark duvet cover and shark tooth pillow with Oakley's name on it:
https://www.potterybarnkids.com/room/rom/romboy/boy-shop-room-st-tropez-shark/?

I'm a little too excited about it all!!

 

[pinksmarties]

I love the new theme and bedding!! Are you buying O a new bed and keeping the cot for baby 2?

B is still in sleeping bags so we don't use bedding atm but once he gets too big for these bags then I'll just go to duvet and covers. I am desperate to put B into his new room but he just isn't ready for a single bed yet and there is no rush to get him out of his nicely contained cot!!

 

[confusedprego]

we already bought Oakley this bed:
https://www.amazon.com/Rack-Furnitu...4737194&sr=8-1&keywords=loft+bed+with+storage
as his new room is going to be very small so we needed something that we could store things in. He's been in an 'open' toddler bed since about 18 months and has done great, so I'm not too worried about him being raised up, especially since it has such strong railings. I want to get it put together soon so we can transition a few/couple months in advance of new baby in case there are any problems. I think Oakley transitioned to the open bed easily as he is in an open cot at daycare since 15 months.

 

[BeachChica]

Sam - how is little B feeling? Finding a name is so hard! Do you at least have a few that you are considering? Will they check your fluid again at this appointment?

Rach - love the bedroom furniture! Can't wait to see it all out together! Did you already get the snoopy bedding? I saw Target has the doctor browns bottles on sale too. You might want to get a couple to try both just in case your little one doesn't like the other. Then you can return whichever you decide not to keep.

Lindsay - I love the new bedding sets, especially Oakleys with the surf boards... So cute!!!

I'll post more later to let you know about my night, let's just say I need a lot of coffee today!!!!

 

[BeachChica]

So Isabela decided to have another rolling party last night. Once at 1am and then again at 4am. I was bake to get her back to sleep on her back with a feeding the first time but she didn't really want to go back to sleep the 2nd time. She just kept rolling to her stomach and then crying after a while when she was frustrated. We finally put her asleep in her bouncy seat and Chris and I slept on the floor next to her!!!
I called the doctors office and they said that when they start rolling to their tummy they have enough head control to stay that way and that I don't need to keep rolling her over. They said that even with the crying she will eventually tire herself out and go to sleep. So I guess we will let her cry it out a bit tonight (other than her regular feeding) and see how it goes. I am sooooo ready to get something more substantial in her stomach in hopes that it will help her sleep better. We have her 4 month appointment on the 24th so we'll see what they say.

As for the holiday, we had a great time on the boat and I think Isabela did too. I thought for sure she would be sleeping when the fireworks started but with all the excitement she wanted to stay up. The only thing we did not consider is how loud they were so Chris sat with her with his fingers in her ears! LOL We thought about staying out an extra day but it's nice to get some things done around the house too so in the end up we ended up coming back in Saturday afternoon.

 

[confusedprego]

Aw! I had a feeling your doctor would tell you it's OK for her to be on her belly if she can get there on her own but it's tough when they don't want to be that way - she needs to learn how to roll from belly to back so she can make the decision for herself Do you do regular tummy time during the day? Or I guess - does daycare? You poor thing sleeping on the floor - I've been there many times too! It's so tough the next day!! I can't believe she's almost 4 months!!! I thought she was only going to be 3 months!! my goodness where does time go?! to you and Chris - the sleeping definitely gets easier - just be patient

 

[pinksmarties]

Jess - when B had some bad cold when he was really little and I was worried about his breathing on his back I sometimes propped him on his side. I am just wondering if that would keep Isabela happy without being completely in her front. Saying that though B couldn't roll at that point.

I the 4 month mark was the most difficult for me with regards breast feeding/sleeping when he was feeding 2 hourly,sometimes hourly over night. Thats when they have a big growth spurt and why, in the past, they suggested weaning but now the advice is just to continue and things will get better which it did but boy that was a bad month. I remember going into a bf support group and bursting into tears as I was soooo exhausted.

Linds - I remember now, you did put a pic up of the bed. Hope we get to see it all done. What have you planned for O's birthday. nearly 2 already.

B is much better, nearly all the lesions are going so just trying to get on top of his eczema as it flared up after the bad visrus a couple of weeks ago. 1 more day on the antibiotics, thankfully. I will get my fluid checked again on Wednesday.

 

[babydust818]

Waiting to hear back from my doctor. I've been cleaning all morning and gave my dog a bath which has led me to where I am now. I started feeling very crampy like I was getting my period and then lower backache. I went per and saw a little pink but nothing heavy and wasn't a big amount. Felt a little tightening in my stomach too. Not sure what is going on. I'm scared!

 

[BeachChica]

Oh my gosh Rach!!! Give yourself a break!! You probably over did it! You wouldn't want them to put you on bed rest this early!!! Let us know how it goes at the doctors!

Lindsay - I do regular tummy time with her but I always had to out her on her tummy. Now she rolls there herself so quick and is so excited about the new view. I think she wants to move towards things though and gets frustrated because she can't. Yes, the floor sucks plus I'm getting old!!! LOL!

Sam - she does prefer her side usually to sleep. When I used to put her on her back she would throw her arm over her head and sleep partly sideways. I definitely don't think she'd stay that way now. Maybe she is going through a growth spurt like you mentioned and could be why she is waking up more at night. She's typically only up once (unless she's having a bad night). The breast feeding hasn't been as hard for me because I have the formula as my crutch. Gosh if she had to rely just on me I'd be a basket case! I did add another pump session at work this week to try to increase my supply. I seem to only be getting about 3 ounces every 3-4 hours and she's drinking about 5 ounces per feeding now. I am trying to stick with it though as I know that having some breast milk is better than none.

Oh regarding my vision I am definitely booking an appointment. I am over 40 so that could be it but it just happened so quickly!

 

[pinksmarties]

Rach - hope all is okay, it maybe you just over did it. I tend to get cramps/aches especially after doing too much and if I haven't drunk enough fluid. Being slightly dehydrated can make it worse as well as feeling BHs more. Hope the Dr's get back to you quick.

 

[babydust818]

Still nothing from the dr and I called an hr and 45 mins ago. Went pee again and saw more blood. It's bright red but there isn't alot. Its streaky too. Like when I wipe it looks like a straight line. I can still see movement in my belly....so that relieves me a bit. Just nervous.. I think I over did it but what could the bleeding be about?

 

[pinksmarties]

Maybe irritation from the cervix but I would call them back if they haven;t rung soon.

 

[babydust818]

They said it could be from sex last night but if I think it's more than that to go to hospital otherwise they'll see me tmrw at the office

 

[confusedprego]

How are you doing, Rach? Did you end up going to the hospital last night? Hope you're doing OK! Hope it was just a bit of irritation and has already passed! Let us know what the doc says! Mine tells me every visit if I get bright red bleeding to call them immediately so I'll be curious to hear what they say for you!

I go tomorrow for my glucose test - I went last week thinking that was when my appointment was....oops!!
We have people coming to measure for carpet in our basement tomorrow and we hope to get it installed the Friday before Oakley's birthday - Kirk has a lot work ahead of him to get it ready for carpet by then but we're all really excited for it! We could really use the extra space and this will gain me a dining room upstairs I can't wait!

Hope everyone else is doing well!!

 

[BeachChica]

Rach - any more blood? Did you end up going to the hospital? I am actually pretty shocked that your doctor wouldn't have you come into the office yesterday just to make sure everything is okay as far along as you are!! I would have insisted! They have the technology to check on things there and the experience of seeing you! Hopefully they will have more of a sense of urgency when you go into labor!

Sam - how was you appointment? Have they said anymore about the fluid? How is little peanut measuring now?

Lindsay - it must be like Christmas all the time at your house! You always have so many exciting changes and updates going on!!! Don't forget to post pics!!!

AFM - Isabela slept ok last night. Up once at 1:30am which was early for her but 4 hours since her feeding so I fed her. Then again at 5:30am. I get up at 6am anyway so it wasn't too bad. She did do some rolling in her bed last night but was overall fairly quiet about it. One of the times I looked over to check in her she was sleeping on her tummy. The only thing about this new position is that she was wet in the front of her PJs this morning. I think when she raises her legs in the air she rolls the diaper down a bit in the front below her belly button and then when she rolls over on her tummy and pees there's not as much spongy material there to absorb it all. I wonder if going up to the next diaper size will help with this....??? She might be getting close to going up anyway.

 

[babydust818]

Good luck at your glucose test today Lindsay!

My dr appt is in an hour and 20 mins. After i last wrote i didn't have anymore bleeding. The backache and cramping all went away. I got up this morning and went pee and saw nothing. Then i started feeling a little crampy again, which may have been because i had to go #2. When i went and wiped there was one little blood clot. Was dark red. About the size of the tip of an ink pen. I can't wait to get some answers. I used my doppler this morning and i can still hear him. Just not much movement today. None actually.

 

[confusedprego]

Rach - thinking of you and hoping for the best! Hope little dude is just taking a snooze this morning and is already kicking your butt again! Let us know as soon as you can what's going on!

Jess - ha! it IS always Christmas in our house just a VERY expensive Christmas! That's what you get when you buy a house that was built 30 years ago and the original owners never did ANYTHING to update or take care of it. The only part of this house we won't be changing will be a small storage area in the basement and even that will probably get the floor painted. But, that's why we bought this place, we knew we would get our money back on it, we could make it exactly as we want it, and it's in a great location!

 

[babydust818]

Went to the Dr and he had me take off my bottoms to check things out. When he looked there was no blood. He said he thinks it may be from sex 2 days ago. Said there's more discharge than normal. So i could have a yeast infection or something else going on there. So he didn't see anything to panic about. He said my cervix is still closed. Told him i haven't felt him move really today so he sent me to the hospital because of the things in the past with me. I went up there and they hooked me up for an hour on the monitor to check for contractions and movement. I'm assuming no contractions because they said everything with him looks/sounds great. Didn't get an actual ultrasound like i was hoping, but to hear him for an hour was very comforting. I could feel a couple movements. The nurse kept asking me if i felt that movement or this movement and i couldn't. So i guess he is moving, i just can't feel it very well. On my way out i heard someone yelling my name from a room. Come to find out my friend had her baby yesterday! She's 3 weeks early.

Dr didn't say anything about taking it easy. I guess he seems to think it was from intercourse. I just find it odd that i did all that strenuous cleaning and started having all this happen. The nurse said the cramping could be from not getting much water in that day. Which could be true because i didn't drink as much yesterday as i normally do. Just a huge scare for me. Never been through any of this, so i wasn't sure if i was going in preterm labor or what. I guess i'm okay though. Best thing is he's okay!

 

[pinksmarties]

Rach - Glad everything turned out okay and you feel happier about it all. The later on you are the more you might feel the cramps if you haven't been drinking much so keep those fluids going. Just take things easy for a few days. Did they give you anything for the yeast infection? This baby has been very much quieter than B with regards movement and I have to concentrate at times to feel him him move.

Jess - Glad Isabela had a better night. When B started sleeping on his tummy he too started leaking from the front and we went up a nappy size (just for the nights) and that worked for us. I sometimes make sure there is slightly more nappy at the front than I normally do to.

Linds - good luck with the GTT today.

afm - my appointment is tomorrow morning. I am beginning to struggle to sleep the last few nights so hoping tonight it better.

 

[BeachChica]

Rach - glad everything was ok. When they were asking you if you felt things, that might have been contractions. I could always see them on the paper during my non-stress test but never felt them. They always asked if I could and were surprised when I said no. Just take it easy, you are so close now!!!