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[babydust818]

Sam how did your appt go?

Well I got on Andrews insurance, finally. I am covered from July 1st on which is great since I had that dr appt yesterday then had to go to the hospital. Shew.

 

[confusedprego]

Sam - let us know how your appointment went today! Hope bubs is growing in there! You are so close it's crazy!!

Rach - glad everything is OK! I get a lot more cramping this pregnancy as compared to last and I think it's because I'm really not as good about drinking water, so keep that water flowing! I know it sucks because you probably pee a lot already but it definitely is worth it to keep the cramps away.

Jess - how is Isabela doing with sleeping lately? We definitely went through stages with Oakley, and honestly we still do! The past two weeks (since his croup), Oakley gets up at 1030 every night coughing and crying - I think he's having bad dreams though because last night he didn't even really seem to notice we were in his room, he was still pretty much asleep but then saying "mama" so sad and pathetically that I couldn't leave him!! As soon as he fell asleep, Kirk had to insist we leave right away...I don't think it will ever get easier...that boy has my heart strings for sure!

Kels - saw you got AF - hope you're hanging in there and when do I get to start stalking???? Not that I've stopped...obviously! haha Still August?

AFM - had my glucose test today, got my TDaP but I still have to go to the hospital to get my rhogam shot. I have to go in the next week... they did it at the doctor's office when I had my miscarriage but I guess they say they only do that for miscarriages to keep ladies going through miscarriages out of the delivery ward at the hospital where I have to go to get my shot (definitely considerate of them!).

 

[pinksmarties]

Rach -ya for getting on OH insurance, and just in time too. Tthat must be a big weight of your shoulders. Does this affect your birth plans now?

Linds - how did your test go, all okay after the GTT? Poor O, is horrible when they cry out in the night and they are still asleep having bad dreams. Hoping he has a better night tonight.

afm - still have too much amniotic fluid but the scans today seem to show baby measuring to size, looks like the last scan might have been wrong. I wasn't worried as I know too many people that have been given big/small estimates and its nothing like the actual baby weighs. The main thing is no iugr so thats good. I am going for a sweep next wednesday (39+5) but I had 2 of those with B and nada so we'll see. I'll get another sweep a few days after that then by then it'll only be a couple of days till the cs. I am feeling quite crampy and sore tonight but I always seem to do after being prodded pocked so going for a bath to see if that helps. I have no idea what labour feels like,not that I think I am so don't get excited!.

I got a call from my dad yesterday. He was getting some test done at the hospital and he has blockages in the arteries and needs 3 stents. That and then speaking to them about coming up to help look after B (if I get as far as the cs) got me really upset. My dad has always been very fit and had no health problems at all so although I know he is getting older you just don't think about ti really Also I don't think I realised how worried I have been for who is going to look after B when I am in labour. I just don't trust or feel entirely comfortable with IL looking after him. Like I said they see him for a few hours on a sunday (with one of us there) but have never offered to have him over night, or even to come over to baby sit for an evening. they would look after him if we ask or pick him up from nursery if we have been held up at work but they never offer. It is beginning to bother OH too when he sees how my dad and step mum ring ups to talk to B, can't wait to see him and loved having him ON/few days and know his routine well. Should I relax and just let them look after him (which may have to happen if I go into labour myself although Dad would be up here within 4 hrs whenever I called day or night) Sorry for the long post.

 

[BeachChica]

Sam - glad your appt went well and everything is measuring up. It seems like you really can't rely much on those measurements anyway. They kept telling me that Isabela was going to be huge!! Hope your dad is doing oka. I know what you mean about the IL's watching B. I feel the same way with mine watching Isabela. I know sometimes there is nothing I can do about it so I try not to think about it too much to stress myself out. I just keep telling myself that everything will be fine. Is there anyway you can just have them watch him until your dad gets there? That way it won't be an overnight...? How is B doing now? Did everything clear up?

Lindsay - how did your glucose test go? You are probably getting lots of pics of your LO... Where are they!!?? Humpffff!!! So weird your doctors office wouldn't just give you the shot since they do administer it there, even if it's just for MC's. I mean how long could that take and they had to give you the other shot anyway!!?? Poor little O with his bad dreams. I wonder what they have bad dreams about when they are so young. I would feel bad leaving the room too!

Rach - how are you feeling? Any more cramping or bleeding? Is your crib all set up now? We need to see some pics.


AFM - Isabela is doing better with her sleep. Still getting up at 2:30am now for a feeding which is a little early. I would try to let her grunt it out a bit longer but lately she seems to just go from sleep to crying when she wakes up. She goes back to sleep pretty quickly though and then sleeps until about 6am. This morning is was about 6:45am and I actually had to wake HER up to get her fed and changed to leave for day care. If only it was a weekend day... Ahhhh! She is getting better about rolling over to her yummy at night and going back to sleep without complaining. Yesterday Chris sent me a video of her on her mat on her tummy trying to push herself up with her legs!!! I couldn't believe it. She is going to be on the move in no time!! Just growing up so fast!

Oh Mel is going to be coming to Tampa in January for 3 months. I am so excited to get to meet her. I feel like we've all been through so much together over the last couple of years, it's been really nice. I hope eventually we will all get to meet!

 

[confusedprego]

Sam - glad bubs is growing well! I'm so sorry to hear about your dad and I hope all the procedures go smoothly but technology has come a long way and it's great they caught it now before it really became a problem!!
As for who watches B when you go into labor - I know that it's easy to worry about, but your IL's will be fine if it comes to them watching him. My parents aren't as involved with Oakley as Kirk's are but they can always step up to the plate when it comes to watching Oakley. They raised me and my brother and we turned out "ok" haha. They'll do a great job and I bet your family will be in town soon enough to relieve them if they need it! Plus, if B is anything like O, he'll behave better when you're not around! I know why you're worried, but try not to!

Rach - how you doing today?

How's everyone else??

 

[babydust818]

Sam - very happy your appt went well. So sorry to hear about your dad. Was he having any pain to make him go to the hospital? Is it in his heart area or somewhere else? I know it has to be pretty hard on you. We always know we're getting older, but we never realize that everyone else's clocks are ticking too. I hope he recovers quickly and he starts feeling a lot better. As for the IL's.... if i were you, i'd stop stressing. That is just me though. I understand how you are protective and particular with B. I know i will be the same way! I just think in this situation there isn't much you can do so don't stress about it. I know your parents would be more than happy to take him, but with everything going on with your dad i would just let the IL's take over this time. You DH will be on the look out for you and make sure B is getting taken care of well, i'm sure. Nothing to fret about! My mom and dad are actually a lot like your IL's. They never offer to take my sister's twins. They've stayed the night before, but it's not often. It's such a shame too because they're missing out on so many things.

Jessie - that is awesome that Mel is coming to see you! That will be so awesome. You'll get to meet each other and all your girl's! I'll definitely want to see pics. I hope one day we all can get together somewhere. It would be great. All our babies would be around the same age and have tons of fun playing with each other. I can't believe Isabela is already trying to get into position to crawl! She is growing up so quickly. Such a smart little girl. It is so amazing how much babies change in the first few months. They go from looking like a newborn to getting all these characteristics and traits of their parents. I can definitely see you in her. Not sure what Chris looked like when he was younger so can't really tell if she looks a lot like him or not. She is a doll though. So cute.

Lindsay cute bump pic today! Seems like your pregnancy is going by fast, while mine seems to be dragging LOL even though i am just a month ahead of you. what the heck?! lol.

AFM no bleeding or cramping yesterday or today. Must have been from dehydration and i guess intercourse. Now i'm afraid to even have sex lol. I can feel him moving around right now. Seems like he's definitely getting into position because i feel a lot of pressure sometimes down on my bladder, hips, etc. Sometimes he will move just right to where idk if i just peed or not lol. I think he's diagonal though. I think his feet are by my right rib and his head down in the left bottom corner of my belly. As for the nursery. Haven't even started on it yet. Waiting for DH to get the motivation to clean out that room and start painting. I can't really help him with that since i had that bleeding, cramping the other day. He's been really worn out lately so i guess i'll cut him some slack.

 

[confusedprego]

Jess - I posted at the same time as you and didn't have a chance to add on anything until now! I posted another pic of baby boy #2 from the last time I got scanned at 25weeks (I don't know if I posted it last time or not!) - I didn't get more pictures this last doc visit because I had to go to a different office and my SIL wasn't working that day there But my next appointment is the 24th and she'll def be working and can scan me then It'll be crazy to see the difference as they seem to change so quickly!
How freaking exciting you get to meet Mel!!!! I'm super jealous!! Oh my goodness, you guys will have a blast!! I tried to talk Kirk into a Florida trip next year and he wants to wait until the boys are bigger but we'll make it down there eventually, for sure! I've been to the tampa area before and it's just lovely, I really loved it there. I tell Kirk all the time we need to move to Florida and honestly, I think we would consider it if there were even a possibility of finding jobs, but I don't think that'll happen, unfortunately.

Rach - Glad the bleeding has subsided. I would just try to stay hydrated and take it easy with BDing! I wouldn't cut it out for sure but kind of ease back into it. I'm surprised they didn't check the length of your cervix - you should have your 32 week scan soon, so maybe just ask your technician how long your cervix is.

 

[BeachChica]

Lindsay - what a great scan pic! I think I'm even more amazed by these now that I've had Isabela. It's crazy how much they really look like that when they're born!!! (Even though some of these U/S pics can look kinda freaky!). If you guys are ever in Tampa I definitely want to know about it!! I think there would definitely be work for you guys here! Plus the cost of living is less than where you are!

Rach - glad there's no bleeding or cramping and you are feeling better. When is your next U/S? Now that you have your insurance in place did you find out about the pump? My insurance sent mine early which was helpful so I could read the manual etc. Also I needed a few extra items for it so it was helpful to do that in advance.

I am leaving work early today to meet the drapery guy at my house so I get to pick up Isabela from school today. I am so excited because I haven't had a chance to do that yet!!!

 

[babydust818]

awww look at that ham! sooo cute and I'm so jealous.

my dr never said a word about another ultrasound. I asked the other day if I'd get another one before he comes and he seemed like that was a no? I really thought you got another one. so we'll see at my next check up. I'll be 32w then.

 

[confusedprego]

Weird, Rach! Was little man head down at your last scan? The 32 week scan is standard at my office to be sure they're growing properly and no signs of pre-eclampsia or GD, and then a few other things, I'm sure! I'm sure you're fine and don't need the scan but it's always nice to get it - I would just ask at your next scan and see what their standard is. You still feeling OK?

Jess - I LOVE picking Oakley up! I am lucky because I am in school and don't have set hours so when Kirk is busy at work or I'm just done for the day, I leave early and get to pick him up - I love standing back and trying to watch him play before he sees me. He's so good with the other kids, it makes me so proud I was NOT social as a child but I'm wondering now if that's because my mom stayed home with me and I never had a chance to interact with kids on a daily basis.
I will definitely tell you when we're in Florida as I know we'll eventually do a vacation down there. I'm sure our first trip with the boys down there will be to Orlando but we have friends/family that used to live in...Clearwater? I think that's where they were. They're probably moving back down there soon..it's near an army base.

 

[BeachChica]

Rach - I would definitely think they would do another scan. If they say know just remind them about the bleeding and see if they can check you just to put you at ease. I would tell them you are worried or haven't felt much movement Just a little kludge you know to get them to do one.

Lindsay - they military base is in Tampa but it's not far from Clearwater. Clearwater Beach is actually where Mel is considering a place right now. It's so nice there! That's where we were for the fireworks last weekend. Isabela was so excited to see me yesterday when I got there. Wish I could pick her up more often!!!

How is everyone else doing?

 

[babydust818]

Aww that is so cute about Isabela being excited to see you.

Baby was not head down at 20w scan. He was breech. I remember the ultrasound tech did tell us that normal people get scans at 12w and 20w and that's it. I had more since i had the tumor. I reminded my dr after he told me i wouldn't get another scan the other day that the last time i had one baby was breech. I could tell he kinda forgot about that. He told me most babies turn themselves around and about 10% are still breech at this time. He said as time gets closer he will check to make sure. So.. idk if that means yes or no to scan? I would love to see him one more time.

 

[confusedprego]

I know they can check if baby is breech just by feeling your belly but my office likes to check by Ultrasound for growth as well. I would just try to nudge them a little to get another scan.

Got my order in for carpet today and all the paint for the basement! So excited!

 

[babydust818]

That is sooo exciting!!! I love watching all your before and afters. Kirk is so great at what he does lol. Tell him to come to my house and do my baby room

So, remember how i told you girls when i was at the hospital that i saw my friend had her baby the day before? Well, just read an article that she stole 2 cars the day she had her baby. She got into 2 wrecks because she was INTOXICATED and was inhaling toxic vapors. So, i imagine they had to do an emergency c section on her to make sure baby was okay. I can NOT believe she was capable of all that. Breaks my heart for her babies. How can people be SO selfish!? That is just sickening.

 

[BeachChica]

Rach - based on what your doctor said doesn't mean he'll do an scan. Like Lindsay said, I would give him a little nudge like telling him that you haven't been feeling a lot of movement and that you are very worried. Rach what is up with that girl!!??

Lindsay - how exciting about your carpet and paint! Can't wait to see pics!! Any more thought on the name? I read the comment the other day about the sunglasses reference. strange.

 

[BeachChica]

Oh forgot to post about your anniversaries, I have been waiting all week for this!!!

Sam - Happy 39 weeks!!! You are almost there!!!

Rach - Happy 31 weeks! Love the bump pic!

Lindsay - Happy 27 weeks! You look great girl!!!

 

[confusedprego]

haha I know - the sunglasses comment is why we're not really sharing this time around...people just don't think about how their comments sound sometimes! Although we get the sunglasses comment all the time! We joked that we were going to tell people this baby's name was Ray Ban just to tease back. Plus, we don't want to share with our families this time because they were kind of insensitive last time. We still really like Orion and more recently we like Warren but we're not sold on either. Warren has some family ties on a side we don't want them on so we're hesitant to use it. We will be using Kirk's middle name for this baby's middle name - Winthrop. I love the way Warren Winthrop sounds but I like the way Orion goes with Oakley. I dunno, I think we're holding out for something else but we'll figure it out!

Rach - It's nuts how irresponsible people can be!! so sad! Hope her baby is OK !!!

Sam - how you doing??? You're so close, it's crazy!!

I got baby boy #2's bedding yesterday! It's so cute, I just love it! I can't wait to get his room set up! Kirk is downstairs painting the ceiling right now. Once we get the guest room downstairs done we can set up Oakley's new bed in his new room and get everything else all set. Crazy how close we're getting!!
It seems as though I'm losing Oakley's nap all together! I've gone through phases with him like this before but for some reason this time is seems more difficult. Daycare has been commenting that he is typically the last to go to sleep and they often have to sit with him and rub his back to get him to go down. I've never had trouble like that with him before. Friday I didn't get any nap out of him at all which made for a very grouchy Oakley at dinner but he slept GREAT that night, so I can see the benefit but he's just too young!! Especially since he still needs to nap at daycare until he's 3...I think!! I have him in his bed right now and he's not happy about it! Wish me luck he actually falls asleep! ha!

 

[BeachChica]

Lindsay - I remember how your family was about Oakleys name so I don't blame you for keeping it a secret. We still want to hear your ideas though!! Since you may not want to use Warren because of the family ties what about another w name since it goes well with Winthrop? A girl I work with just named her little boy Wyatt. I thought that was a cute name. I can't wait to see your room pics when you get them all done.

Rach - saw you just had a shower. Did you get a lot of stuff? Was this your first one? Where did you end up registering?

 

[BeachChica]

... And so it begins! Isabela seems to be coming down with a cold. Lots of yellowish snot today with some sneezing and a cough (infrequent) ugh!!! I feel so bad. Should I take her to the doctor tomorrow? She doesn't have a fever and seems to be in good spirits. Not sure if there's anything they can do but I definitely don't want it to get worse.

 

[confusedprego]

Poor Isabella!! I would wait to take her to the doctor until she starts acting differently or starts running a fever because they'll probably just send you home. I found at the very young stages that Oakley responded pretty well to the baby vick's (not the adult version). I would also try to give her a warm bath before bedtime to try to open up her nasal passages. Do you have an aspirator? Try to suck out the snot as often as you can to try to prevent the mucus from reaching her ears - that's how they get the ear infections from what I understand.

Hope you still woke up to a happy baby!!!! That's the major downfall of daycare, unfortunately!! Keep getting that baby as much breastmilk as you can and it shouldn't be as bad as well! Good luck!!