***(61) 2015 November Sparklers***

[Smile181c]

I'm at work for another 5 weeks and I literally can't wait to finish. Working in an office is so uncomfortable. I'm dying to just lie around in leggins!

 

[Maries_s]

Hi!!

Hope everyone are doing fine!

I have my Glucose test tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 

[Twag]

Good luck for tomorrow 🍀

 

[littlesteph]

good luck maries_s

tried having sex last night, it just wasn't happening. I've never know it to hurt that much and feel so uncomfortable, it just felt like my cervix was taking a pounding. I think my cervix must have been low. I feel so sorry for hubby as its been awhile since we've been able to do it.

 

[aley28]

Its not my cervix that hurts me when we have sex, it feels like he's been taking those magical male enhancement pills and has gotten like 4 times too big and is stretching me out. Ouch!!

Things are officially rolling with getting the boys' room together, so I'm happy about that! We still haven't bought beds for them, so I'm going to end up moving the crib into that bedroom for a while, but whatever!! It'll be easier to paint the nursery with the crib out of there anyway I'm thinking of doing lavender or a light purple on the walls and getting some butterfly decals. I'm super into butterflies right now for some reason, so I'm taking that as a sign

 

[Twag]

Purple with butterflies sounds lovely aley

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Just had anethetist appt. Was fine but interesting. She said that they'd changed the guidelines and now they often tell women they have to get an early epidural. She said this wasn't necessary for me but it kind of shocked me they'd consider telling anyone they have to have an epidural. What happened to choice?

 

[Twag]

Just had anethetist appt. Was fine but interesting. She said that they'd changed the guidelines and now they often tell women they have to get an early epidural. She said this wasn't necessary for me but it kind of shocked me they'd consider telling anyone they have to have an epidural. What happened to choice?

Is this for C Sections Mrs Bump? If not then I thought you got to choose your method of pain relief

Good luck for your scan tomorrow I hope you guys find out one way or the other

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Nope not for c sections for labour.
She was actually really positive and said that she doubted I'd need one as long as I avoid the gas and air as it's by far the most likely reason my labour was so long as severe dehydration makes labour very long and drawn out and the fact the epi stopped me vomiting and that he came 1 hour later was unlikely to be coincidental. She told me to drink lots during labour and opt for pethedin if required.

 

[Mimzy3]

mrs_bump sort of confused by what you were explaining about having to have the epidural? But yes you should drink 4 oz of water every hour during labor to stay hydrated. The uterus is a muscle and if you are dehydrated your muscles cramp which would make your uterus tired and make it more painful.

I contacted two different sites about a breast pump. We'll see which one gets back to me first. Thanks ladies! It sure won't hurt to have an extra pump!

I got super sick after my lunch yesterday I was vomiting and had to go home from work. After I vomited up all my food that I had ate I had a pounding headache and my legs felt numb I laid down and fell asleep for two hours. When I woke up I still had a minor headache but otherwise felt fine. It was strange!

These next couple months really are going to drag. I have to work till I pop. My work just announced yesterday we are taking a company cruise to the Caribbean Jan 3rd all paid including our spouses. But I'm sure going to have my hands full with a two year old and a 2 month old on a cruise for 8 days! EKKK I'm trying to stay positive and be excited for it but I can't help be a little nervous at how stressful it might be too.

 

[Mrs_Bump]

It's for ladies with higher bmis. Basically she said that over half the time she is now saying ladies have to get an epidural as soon as they get to hospital. She said in my case my BMI was misleading due to my height and build so she didn't think it would be necessary.

 

[lomelindi17]

Wow Mrs. Bump that is ridiculous they are pushing epidurals so hard!! I am a huge natural birth proponent and that makes me angry lol. So many women don't even know they have other options as it is without the hospital pressuring them on top of it. Epidurals come with a lot of risks that I don't think a lot of people even realize.

But yes, eat when you're hungry and drink lots during labor to keep your strength up, and empty your bladder every hour, helps move things along to get up and walk around and keeps your urethra from swelling up and needing a catheter.

Marie_S good luck on your test! I still haven't been able to get ahold of my doctor to get my results, so it must not be anything pressing lol.

Mimzy sorry you were ill! Maybe something you ate? My dh has a cruise in January too for his work, I've been going on it the last 2 years but skipping it this time. However it might not be too bad, you get all your meals cooked for you and don't have to do any housework! Lol might be a nice little vacation!

Aley your decorating idea sounds so cute! You should post pics when you're done

 

[Mrs_Bump]

I had one last time after 25 hours and severe dehydration, due to being constantly sick. My muscles were not in a good state at all and I couldn't keep fluids down. It worked he came out 45 minutes later. I think it was the right medical decision even though I was reluctant as it was preferable to c section and my body was in a terrible state but I'd never choose it from the outset, personally. This time I'm hoping to go into labour naturally and stay at home as long as possible.

 

[Mimzy3]

well no longer going on the cruise...baby must be at least 6 months old to board the plane. I'm really bummed because that was a free vacation for the whole family, we most likely won't get that again My mother says go and she would watch the newborn but I don't think I could leave my newborn for a whole week, I would have way to much anxiety about it.

 

[aley28]

Aw, Mimzy that sucks!! I couldn't leave my baby that young either. Not even for a free vacation!!

 

[Mimzy3]

Aw, Mimzy that sucks!! I couldn't leave my baby that young either. Not even for a free vacation!!

Right I wouldn't even be able to fully enjoy myself because I would be so worried about the baby!

 

[Maries_s]

I'm guessing that gllucose test went well.The result will be ready next Friday and Doctors appointment September 21st.

 

[lomelindi17]

Mimzy I've never heard of an airline requiring a baby to be 6 months old that's absurd! Which airline is that, maybe you could go on a different airline? People fly with tiny babies all the time.. I'm going to be flying to Florida in February and Scotland in April with the baby.. lol. Most airlines even have bassinets on board that you can reserve. You just pick a seat in the first row where the wall is in front of you and they usually attach to that wall. If you do a google search you can find which airlines have the best bassinet setups etc. I'd def check into that further!

Mrs Bump yeah it sounds like that was def the right choice for you last time to get the epidural when you did, I didn't meant to sound like they are always bad or anything, sometimes they are needed and helpful. I just don't like it when hospitals push them on people when they don't even need them and don't educate them fully, and I wish more people knew about the benefits of the natural approach.

My brother's girlfriend was young when she had her child, and the hospital she was at continuously pressured her and were almost to the point of harassing her to get an epidural even though she was doing just fine. She had to basically fight to NOT get an epidural, which isn't exactly something you should have to do while you're trying to focus on your labor! It turned out after the baby was born when she saw her regular doctor he was shocked they were trying to do that to her because she apparently has some disorder in her spine that if they had given her the epidural she had a high risk of becoming paralyzed! Obviously didn't read her chart! So I'm a little hesitant to trust everything they say in a hospital lol!

AFM I finally got my test results back last night, passed the glucose test perfectly fine yay! Other tests showed my iron is lower than she'd like, and platelet count is a little on the low side, and my thyroid is doing ok but working a bit hard so she wants me to do a few extra things to support all that stuff. It's tough keeping up with all the vitamins and supplements and maintaining optimum levels of everything lol!

 

[Mrs_Bump]

We had our 3d scan. It was lovely even though he had his knees over his face and was fast asleep. We got a couple of half decent pictures. Definitely has my nose. More importantly we are now 100% sure it's a boy. Very clear evidence was seen and the tech seemed astounded anyone ever said girl. She said he wasn't just a boy but a very obvious one. It really was amazing seeing his little squishy face. This is the only scan he's ever slept through and the only one he's been in a bad position but that wasn't really the point for us, it was all about confirmation and bonding. It was the first time I've seen Dh smile since we were told he might be a boy. Just feeling really happy right now. Pic of my two boys attached. Yep they are pretty alike.

 

[Twag]

Gorgeous Mrs Bump and glad you got confirmation & dh is happy now