2016 May Miracles

[Spiffynoodles]

Sugargully, when my first baby was born, we hadn't even set up the crib or washed the baby clothes yet. But you know what? It was totally okay! She didn't sleep in the crib at first anyway, and honestly, we just used the same five outfits and rewashed them for the first couple weeks (we liked the gown-style because it made the endless diaper changes easier, but we only had a few of them). If you have a few outfits, diaper, wipes, and a place for baby to sleep (like a bassinet), you'll be just fine.

 

[TTDuck]

My first was 2 weeks early and I was so not expecting that so now I'm already freaking out about getting my work in order for someone to take over for me. And debating taking 2 or 3 weeks off before the due date (didn't take any time off with the first and she came super fast so I can't afford to be far from my hospital).

 

[Ganton]

My two boys were born on or after their due dates, so I was well prepared by the time they arrived. And like spiffy said, they only need the basics to begin with so it doesn't matter too much if everything isn't ready. However, I've been very relaxed throughout this pregnancy and haven't bought anything at all. I need to at least get a hospital bag for me and the baby prepared. When is everyone else planning to have their bags sorted?

 

[Spiffynoodles]

I think I got my bag ready at 36 weeks with my first, and she came at 38+4, so that was fine. With my second, I got the bag ready at 36 weeks again, and he was born two days later! So with my third, I got it ready at 32 weeks, just in case, and then he came three weeks later. I think I'll do it at 30 weeks this time, just in case!

 

[Em260]

It's true you don't need everything done before baby gets here but I found it was so much easier to actually get things accomplished before my DD was born. After she was born I was sort of in a time warp and couldn't find the time to complete the simplest tasks lol. So this time I want to have stuff prepared as early as possible.

Last time we didn't have the nursery finished (DH was still using it as his storage room) and it took me months to finish it after DD was born. We're moving at the end of March so that's the earliest I'll be able to have things set up.

I'm planning to have my hospital bag packed around 30 weeks, just in case. For some reason I keep thinking this baby will come early, no idea why.

 

[NZKiwi]

I'm planning a home birth but will obviously pack a just in case hospital bag, probably around 36 weeks I think.

Here is my 24 week bumpie too

 

[sugargully]

I had to go to the hospital last night. On Friday I worked late and when I got home my lower abdomen was sore. I thought maybe my jeans were too tight and bruised me a little. 2 hrs later I was having sporadic cramps in that area. I was able to sleep through the night but by 6am I took 1000 mg of Tylenol.

We went about our day but I called the nurse line around 9am to get some advice. The dr said it was likely round ligament pain and to rest. After a nap I woke to intense on going pain and I told dh I think i need to go to the hospital. It was about 9pm by then and I called the nurse line again. By then it hurt to move breath or even to empty my bladder. The dr called after the nurse alerted him and he said to come on in.

Getting there was an ordeal. Every bump and pothole hurt like a mother. We were 3/4 there when one street brought me to tears. I cried like a baby from the pain and the fear of what was happening down there. We went to L&D. It was a quiet night and the dr was waiting for us. He had reviewed my chart and found out about my fibroid. although he wasn't my regular dr I'm glad he looked into my chart to get my history. I wasn't even registered yet but the files were available so I'm grateful. He said it was likely inflamed and causing the pain. He gave me an extra strength ibuprofen type medication and they monitored the baby's heartbeat. Baby is fine, it's my uterus that's acting a fool.

The pains still here but it's manageable. Hurts like crazy to pee or move. I've cancelled all plans today and I'm going to try to rest. Sorry this is a book. I've never had anything happen like this and didn't even know it was possible. I know from talks on bnb that fibroids grow during pregnancy but i didn't expect pain from it. I called my sister and she said the same thing happened to her. I didn't know bc she lives several states away. She almost had to have a hysterectomy after her delivery. It's questionable if she can have more babies. This is making me apprehensive about my delivery now. I really think my tight jeans and siting for hours on Friday may have caused too much restriction to that area. Now I'm going to be more careful about my outfits and how I sit.

 

[TTDuck]

Sugargully that stinks! Hope you're feeling better!

I plan on having my go bag ready at 36 weeks this time. And fully ready since I was only partially packed last time so we forgot some things like my good camera.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Sugargully, I'm so sorry you had to go through that! Its scary when you're having any sort of pains, and even scarier when you're so early that know baby would have a hard time if they were born. I'm glad that they know where the pain is coming from, and hopefully it won't get any worse before delivery.

NZKiwi, cute bump pic!

 

[pinkpassion]

DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!!!!!!!!

Sugargully, I'm sorry about all the pain. I hope you are feeling better

I've started receiving baby gifts and sorting through them and exchanging some things for items we really need. I love baby shopping and getting everything sorted out!!!

 

[sugargully]

Thanks everyone. I heard from my doctor today and he said to just continue with Tylenol. Baby's kicking hard so I think the lo is okay. I wish I knew how intense some of these pregnancy issues could get. It got scary but I think I'm on the mend.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Sugargully, I'm glad to hear you're feeling a little better. Just take it as easy as you can.

 

[Em260]

sugargully - so sorry to hear you had to go through that! I'm glad you're feeling better. It's so tough when all we can take is tylenol too. Hopefully your fibroid won't act up again.

 

[Esperanza2015]

Spiffy its good what you said about just having the basics...am not going to prepare the nursery cause we will like to stay less than a year in this house so the bassinet, the dresser/changing table and the tub + toiletries will be in our room/our bathroom.
Im following your queus guys about the bag..am planning a home birth and didnt thought about a hospital bag...I guess after my app with OB/GYN for the last ultrasound at 32 weeks I will know for sure what to do and when to have things ready...36 weeks sounds reasonable.
Sugargully am glad you are feeling better now and everything is under control. At least you know what to expect now if starts again....I think the fear of not knowing makes everything much worse.
NZKiwi cute bump!!
Pink I also love to prepare all the little outfits. Unfortunately I have only a few friends here and its not common to throw a baby shower either so Im just doing the shopping on my own and sending pictures to my sisters who are extremely excited even if they are far away.
My bump is getting rounder and harder but I like it more and more!

 

[drjo718]

I had my glucola test today. I drank the fruit punch flavor...not terrible but I don't want to drink it again, and it gave me a headache. Here's hoping I passed!

 

[NZKiwi]

Good luck for the results drjo, I have mine in a few weeks.

Sugargully, sorry to hear about the pain, I hope it eases, glad baby is okay x

 

[Em260]

Drjo - good luck! I had mine last Thursday and I forgot how jittery that drink makes me.

Esperenza - I've read on these boards a few times that baby showers aren't as common overseas as they are here in the states. Well, it makes it easier that you can pick out your own things and that way you get exactly what you want.

NZkiwi - somehow I missed your bump pic. You look great!

pink - I love sorting baby clothes! It's been fun going through my DD's things and figuring out what is gender neutral enough so I can reuse, and of course shopping for new things too

 

[TTDuck]

I still have a couple more weeks until my glucose test and I really hope I feel better by then. The thought of drinking it makes me sick to my stomach right now. I was feeling dizzy last night and ended up throwing up when I had to get up to take care of my daughter (who I had to promptly abandon for the toilet....). I feel better and still went to work today, but not 100%. I'll probably go home after my lunch meeting. Anyone ever get the vomiting this late instead of the 1st trimester? I had some minor nausea during the 1st but not even close to vomiting. Maybe it's the sudden heat getting to me? It was below average temps last week and well above average temps this week in California.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Drjo, good luck with your results! I have my glucose test next Tuesday, but I'm not too worried about passing since I've passed with all three previous pregnancies.

Esperanza, I'm sorry you won't get a baby shower. It's common to do one with your first here, and some even do it with the first of the other gender, but I never got one for my first boy (though I did get very lucky and had a lady give me all her baby boy clothes, which was so helpful!).

TTDuck, so sorry to hear that you're feeling sick! The only times I've ever felt sick past the first trimester were due to stomach bugs. Is it possible you've got one? Or has this been going on for awhile?

Em, it's so hard to reuse girls clothes for a boy because it seems like the vast majority has some sort of pink! I think I was only able to reuse one or two onesies.

 

[ja14]

I've been getting nauseous lately. Tums makes me feel better usually, so I guess it's just heartburn/indigestion. No vomiting yet, I hope it doesn't happen!!