Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[Round2]

Awe, so jealous. Another disco meet-up. I feel like I live on another planet up here!!

Poor Poppy, but I guess it's a good thing she's cutting them now, rather than next week. Happy last week of pregnancy!!

Just got back from my u/s, baby is doing great. He weighs almost 5lbs! My doc was saying that he because my first delivery was in the 'super speedy' category, he wants to induce me early so that it's a controlled environment.....and so I have the option of an epidural. I think I'm okay with that? The idea of having a baby enroute the hospital doesn't sound appealing. Still have to give it some thought though as the idea of getting induced scares me a little too.

 

[vickyd]

Congratz on the scan rounders!!

Good luck on the cervix scan Hearty!

too tired to write anything else tonight lol!

 

[Megg33k]

Me too, Rounders. No one is ever near Illinois! *sigh*

 

[VGibs]

Amanda - haven't gone back and read anything else lol I was a stylist through my first pregnancy and I can say with 100% certainty...I know a BUNCH of hair stylists that do color and remain color specialists throughout their pregnancies. If those women can handle that much color...I assume that color is safe. I also know that hair color has never been proven 100% damaging to any baby in utero.

Now to go back and read...if in fact I have been made an arsehole

 

[VGibs]

Round - Oh you dont want another speedy Tim Hortons baby? LOL did u hear of that in Windsor, I think? can you imagine???

Amanda - I repeat my first coloring post...I washed hundreds of heads full of color and crazy shades when I was pregnant. I dyed my whole head multiple times whilst pregnant with MeMe. I had a lot of newsletters and such from the Hairstylist industry and have never seen one report of chemicals in coloring harming a baby. Mind you...I was on the front of the industry back when I had Aurora. Which was 9 years ago now. The impoteus was "better safe then sorry" but Ive yet to ever meet anyone who was "sorry".

 

[hoping:)]

Round- I still like your idea of a disco meet up in New York! We all know so much about each other and have went through a very challenging point of our lives together so I is only fitting that we have a real face to face gathering

I'm glad the scan went well and you have a chunky monkey in there! Did you go natural with Maddy? I would avoid pitocin at all costs. It was horrible for me. Hopefully all they will have to do for an induction is give you a sweep or break your water... that would be ideal so your body can start the process as natural as possible

 

[heart tree]

Round, great news on the scan! Did they say when they would want to induce you? I think my mother did a natural induction with my brother. She drank mineral oil. Ewww. She had a home birth and a midwife. My step-father was a pediatrician and was such a wreck, he was of no help at all, LOL! He looked at what she had taken and started freaking out saying it was contraindicated for pregnancy and that you could lose the pregnancy. My mother was already over due and told him that was EXACTLY the point!

I'm not necessarily recommending you take that, I just thought it was a pretty funny story. And it did work for her.

Virginia, thanks for your input. That's kind of the general consensus I've been reading. That there isn't enough research, but that so many stylists color their client's hair and their own and there hasn't been a huge group of those women with pregnancy problems. They Mayo clinic and the American Pregnancy Association both say it's fine. All I know is I have to do something. This hair is horrible.

AFM, scan went great. No pics this time unfortunately. Cervix is stable and strong. Still measuring 2.8 - 3.0 which is a little better than the last scan. Cervix is closed, the width is good, no funneling or dilation. There was no change to the cervix when they had me bear down and push. Baby was measuring right on track. She's in the 50th centile. She is really long apparently. She's still head down. I hope she stays that way. My amniotic fluid level went up from 13.5 to 14 which is excellent. I forgot to ask how much she weighed or how long she was. I was just so elated that everything still looked good. I didn't get any pics of her this time, but that's ok. I'm just relieved. They didn't think I needed to come back for another cervix check. Not sure how I feel about that.

My doctor is out of the office today and tomorrow. I talked to the nurse and she thinks that my doctor will still want me to take it easy, especially due to the nature of my job. I'm in my car a lot and visit people in their homes. I could easily drive 2-3 hours a day and then be sitting with people in their homes for a minimum of 2 hours. On the days that I'm not in the field, I go to my office in San Francisco. That is a good hour commute each way including a one mile walk to and from the bus stop to my office and back. Apparently my doctor doesn't like her patients commuting that much. I should know more on Wednesday about what she recommends.

In all honesty, it's fine with me. I quite enjoy working from home. It makes this pregnancy much more relaxed.

 

[Round2]

Round- I still like your idea of a disco meet up in New York! We all know so much about each other and have went through a very challenging point of our lives together so I is only fitting that we have a real face to face gathering

I'm glad the scan went well and you have a chunky monkey in there! Did you go natural with Maddy? I would avoid pitocin at all costs. It was horrible for me. Hopefully all they will have to do for an induction is give you a sweep or break your water... that would be ideal so your body can start the process as natural as possible

I went into labour naturally with Maddy. My doc is worried that I could be one of those people that are in labor/delivery for like 20 minutes. Which means that I could risk delivering somewhere on the way to the hospital. I think the idea of giving birth somewhere other than a hospital scares me more than pictocin. A sweep would only work if they let me stay in the hosptial right after.

I'd love to meet-up in New York!

 

[Jaymes]

Pitocin was a nightmare and didn't work for me... It has worked for many women in the past! Good luck, I hope they use it as a last resort after a sweep, and or breaking your water. I never dilated on my own, so that was not an option for me.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Great news Amanda, I'm glad all is looking well.x

I had that drip for inducement with pops, evil stuff I tell ya. Really stressed pops out, I'm really hoping to avoid it this time.x

 

[Sugarlove2]

Great news on your scans Hearty and Round!
Hearty, I agree you look like one hot Momma in your pics and your hair looks lovely and blonde. It looks perfect the way it is!

I was induced with the dreaded drip and had a vile labour. Charlotte was not moving as much near the end of pregnancy, so they pretty much forced me to be induced at 9 days overdue. I was given a tampon thing to kickstart labout after 3 unsuccessful sweeps, they broke my waters with a hook and then whacked me straight on a drip. I then proceeded to puke uncontrollably for 10 hours (I blame the drip!), so was hooked up to a saline drip and had a catheter inserted too. I had an epidural which only worked down one side and Charlotte was back to back, so I was prepped for a c section, but they managed to get her out with forceps in the end. She wasn't breathing at first bless her, as she was so stunned! It was about as far removed from my natural pool birth plan I could get! Still, it's amazing how quickly you forget about it and I would do it all again in a heartbeat to have her.

I've come to the conclusion that some people just have horrible births, but many have good ones too. I've heard of plenty of people who have got on fine on the drip and had a really quick labour.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Sugar - that sounds similar to my labour with pops, I avoided the forceps though and had my foof cut open instead
I also wanted a water birth, I really believe that writing a birth plan is a waste of time! No one can predict how it's gonna go!!x

 

[Sugarlove2]

Oh yes Sassy, I forgot my episiotomy just to finish me off!
I had a very basic birthplan, and I swear to god they didn't even ask to see it! If I'm ever lucky enough to fall preggers again, I'm not going to even waste my time writing one.

 

[heart tree]

I seriously can't even read your posts. It hurts my vagina! I'll read them after I give birth. I need some level of denial about what's in the very near future for me!

Sugar, my hair looks blond because all of my roots have turned gray! In real life it doesn't look so good, I can assure you. I've never had really dark hair, more like a dirty blond. But I like the blond to be a bit more vibrant. I guess gray blends better than dark roots, but I still feel awful.

I just made an appointment to do heavy highlights. In the end I think it would be fine to do my roots and have the dye sit on my scalp, but I also know I'm so anxious about this pregnancy that I would freak out after I did it. This way I can look better and feel ok about it.

I plan to get my regular root touch up done after I give birth. Tim will just have to watch the baby for that afternoon!

 

[Sugarlove2]

Oh I forgot to say I love your pram Hearty and Sassy. I love prams and think I have an addiction to buying them. I've got this one https://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-sola-2-in-1-plum/103526200/type-i/ as my main pram,

but have just ordered this one https://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wc...arch-_-search_suggestion-_-product_suggestion as a more light weight one. I'm in love with it!

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Ahhhhh I love that cath K one, I need that for pops, great choice!

Lol Amanda, I was actually quite pleased they cut me as i now have a designer vagina
Danny however is scarred by it, says he can still hear the noise of cutting flesh! Tmi lol!!

 

[Allie84]

Oh Sugar, the Mamas and Papas link didn't take me to the pram but instead to the Mamas and Papas US site and I just window shopped and found a bunch of stuff I want! Yay! A new shop to peruse....


Oh, everyone on here has heard my horrible birth story but yes, the drip was not my friend either. Sugar, my birth story is in the birth story section if you want to be traumatized...but like you I'd do it all again in a second for Alistair.


Designer vagina, huh, Sass? I guess that's one way to look at what I have. I'll be sure to Alex I now have a designer vagina. LOL.

Jaymes and Sugar, that pizza place sounds cool! It's too bad I'll be in Colorado at a different time than you, Jaymes...I'll be there for my 10 year high school reunion the weekend of July 14th.

AFM I can't believe Alistair is 6 months old! He seems to grow and change every day...time is flying by so fast!

 

[Sugarlove2]

Allie I love Mamas and Papas, it's my favourite baby shop, but it's pretty expensive! Pleased you got some stuff! Happy 6 months to Alistair!

I read your birth story. My eyes are watering! Sounds like lots of us had crappy labours, but I got over mine pretty quickly and would do it again, so it can't have traumatised me that much!

Henry is back home after his op. They have removed the tumour and just have to wait for the results now. Poor thing is whimpering a bit and sleeping loads but has managed to wolf down a massive bowl of pasta and chicken. I was so worried about him.

Charlotte is at my Mum's so I could give him plenty of attention. As much as I adore her, it's been good to have a break for a few hours. I would definitely describe her as high maintenance

Hi to everyone else

 

[LucyJ]

girls

Megg turning the room into a nurting space for your creative projects is a great idea I think you should put everything away rather than getting rid of it, you need to do what feels right for you take it at your own pace. I hope that one day you can turn it back into your nursery.

Round and Amanda woohoo great news on your scans so happy for you both

Sugar I love the ck pram

Allie happy 6 months to Alistair I loved the photos you put on fb.

Allie and sugar I love mamas and papas too.
Sassy thinking of you.

Benjamins arrival into this world was nowhere near my birthplan in fact it couldn't of been further away if I tried. Amanda Im still in denial about labour as I never went into labour so when we have a 2nd baby I wont know what the hell to expect!

Afm: we've had a stressful few days Benjamin hasnt been well so sleeping has been rough and on tuesday he didnt have a wet nappy all day apart from one first thing in the morning I was getting abit worried as he had a temperature so phoned nhs direct a nurse called us back she wasnt too concerened which was reassuring as he didnt appear to be dehydrated but we had to get fluids into him (which I had been trying to do) she said if he hadnt had a wet nappy in an hr to call out of hrs dr lucky he did. I had to moniter him the next day but boy did he make up for it wed loads of wet ones and when I changed him I bent down to get a nappy & he peed everywhere and looked very proud of himself. He slept better last night and seems happier in himself well untill he fell and smacked his head hes got a bruise and bump poor baby. He then fell asleep woke up 40 mins later screaming the house down he didnt seem himself he was very still & quite if I put him down he just lay there and cried. Worried I called my mum she said it was probably shock and he may have a bit of headache so give him half an hr feed him and see how he is. She was right he ate his lunch and after another cuddle soon perked up started playing, smiling and causing mischeif again!! Im shattered now just glad hes ok. Oh and he has mastered climbing the stairs on tues and is trying to use his activity cube to climb up onto things I really do have my hands full!!

 

[heart tree]

Sugar I'm glad Henry is at home with some snuggles from you. Sounds like a little break for you was good too. Keep us posted on his results. Fx'd it is benign.

Lucy, your poor baby! Poor you! Thank god he's ok! I'm glad to hear he's back to his mischievous ways, even if it makes your hands full!

Good luck Sassy! You'll have a new baby by the weekend!