Hi Everyone!
Anna, sounds fun that your going through birthing classes and a tour. I'm unsure if I'm going through the birthing classes at the hospital. I didn't really have them in time when I was with Jackson and while I DO want some kind of class, I'm almost thinking I'll use the Doulas training classes. I know most take Lamaze training, but I actually like the Bradley Method. ((here I go again being a pain in the rump with my theories.
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Last I checked, we didn't have the Bradley classes around but I think the Doulas teach a combination of birthing techniques that may benefit me more and if she throws in the lamaze, It'll be nice to have on hand. Little bit of everything.
Angela, sorry to hear about the friend from March Mummies. My heart aches for her. All these things to worry about. I don't think we'll ever stop worrying about our kids even when they're here with us. In fact, my friend from another board I've been friends with for about 10 years is at the hospital because her 2 year old was getting ready to go down a slide with daddy and before he cold catch her, fell off the platform 5ft. She was airlifted and had brain surgery. They have her sedated with lines through her head trying to get the pressure off her brain. Dad feels SO guilty and it's affecting him terribly and mom is flying on adrenaline and faith. She says though she wants Kenly healed, there is a possibility Gods plan may be different. Whatever the case she's at peace.
i just started BAWLING!
There was no security railing on the platform and dad just feels as though had he caught that BEFORE she took that flying leap, his baby wouldn't have had this.
I'm never taking for granted the gifts we have today. You just never know.
AFM: Received a call from a nurse today. She just bummed me the heck out!
Aside from going over EVERY detail I've already been through with the Peri, she called because she was going to be MY personal nurse for questions (I guess its a free service from the insurance company). She told me to drink more fluids to keep preterm labor at bay which I already knew but I let her talk. BUT, she mentioned right after labor even if I get to term, Amelia will be taken directly and have an IV line put in her foot while being monitored for glucose issues.
Oh goodness!
Poor kid comes into the world and has to deal with that because of MY stupid body. Just makes me sad because I don't want her to go through any pain, ESPECIALLY Pain that's done because of me. I know it's not my literal fault, just feel like My body lets my kids down in one way shape or form.
She also mentioned there's probably cause to be realistic that I may not get to full term. (My Peri may get pissed she's brought this up not really being familiar with my case).
Not sure if I mentioned it, but since pumping is covered under flex spending, I'm having the Dr. write a script and also a medical necessity note and I'm going to purchase a pump next weekend. I have to have it knowing A) there IS possibility of not making it to term even with the cerclage and meds and B) Amelia will be whisked away for either hours or days and will need breast milk.
Another issue NOT in the plan is that women with PCOS sometimes don't produce milk. I've seen MANY on here who do, but have also seen some that don't. So that has me a bit on edge too, but it's worth a try and if there's nothing there, I'm not going to stress about it.
So already things aren't going as hoped. I'm okay with it, but I'm a planner.
So this means if there's a not so hoped for option, I NEED to prepare for it.
NOW, with that said, I think Angela that your using formula. If I can't breastfeed Amelia, I was thinking I'd add some formula to the registry list to be on the safe side.
Which formula do I go with? Also should I get a variety...some WITH iron, some without? Any help would be appreciated.
Other than that. All is well. I DO feel butt pain now
I seem to be dealing with it just fine though. Side effects are normal. Best just to move on.
Mine is June 7th, I'll be 38 in 6 days!
That went on for hours and was just miserable. I think I could have handled back pain but this was more urgent, like a bowel movement urge (the worst ever LOL) and I was almost hysterical with the pain when I realized the epi would not touch that particular pain. 
