Greats - I don't blame you for wanting the pain to end. Constant pain can really take a toll on anyone. I wouldn't wish the SPD that I was dealing with and I'm sure it was mild compared to most! A 18 month old and a newborn at the same time seems scary to me! I remember DS still being pretty dependent on me at that age. Hopefully it all works out.
Ana - Hopefully it turns into something. Mine were like that till out of nowhere they just started getting worse rapidly. I was having blood tinged CM as well, though.
Lite - Yes! It's such a relief, I was definitely afraid of how he would react. I expect it to be a little different once his cousin leaves. He's been busy playing with her for the most part. Although I did have several hours of just the boys and me and it went really well! DH kept apologizing because he was gone much longer than he expected, but it turned out fine.
I'm so sorry your day out, which I knew you really didn't care about in the first place, was so bad. Treat yourself to something nice tonight.. like a gallon of ice cream or something!
Really, though. Do something to help relax yourself.
I went to convert -40 C to F instead of trying to math it.. and it mind boggled me for a second when I did it because it was the exact same! Ha..
Apple - Make sure you mention the fast dilation when you go in or even before. They might be more willing to have you ready for an epidural or give one early if that's what you want. I know you were talking about how you might want one but didn't have time last time. Hopefully you have a much easier go this time. I hated being "strapped down" with the monitors and IVs that's why I tried to go in late, but I almost pushed it too late. Took them 2 and half hours to get me the epidural. I really don't think it should have taken that long, but I guess that's what I get for not calling!
Vrogers - Maybe a ball will help? That way you're moving but not necessarily up. Where I went allowed us to get in the shower, but it was too late for me by the time I asked since the epidural was on the way although I had to wait on the darn blood volumizer.
Thanks to those in regards to my grandma. They have the same nurse that was responsible for my grandpa's hospice care so I think that really helps my aunt and grandma.
It's kind of a sticky situation at the moment to go visit. My "mother" is up here to visit with her boyfriend and I don't want to go over there when they are there. I could manage if it was just her, but not her boyfriend. I told her as soon as DS was announced that she was more than welcome to come see him, but he was not allowed around him or my future children. He's a true POS in my opinion and I'm not going to willingly allow my children around such crap. She complains about it when she gets the chance, but I don't flinch at all on my decision. She hasn't said anything to either of us since baby T was born. Which I don't expect anything because we had a heated email session and hasn't said anything to me since. She just shared the announcement that DH posted and that was it. No mention of coming over to meet him. Which is completely fine by me! Sorry about the rant. We don't get along, if you can't tell. I feel sorry for my brother because he doesn't want his daughter around him, but he was guilt tripped into going.
Just relaxing at home with the two boys at the moment. DH went to the store to get the rest of the stuff for supper.
Baby T sleeps a lot during the day and is restless at night still. Hoping it starts to flip. He is such a great sleeper during the day! He's doing great still. I try not to bother him for feedings because he is good about letting me know. I'll probably be more relaxed about it after the home visit from the nurse on Monday.
DS1 is doing really good with his language development! He has a game on his tablet that I really like him playing because it teaches words and they have to place the letters into the right spot. Well he was scrolling through the words and was repeating them back! I'm glad he's catching up to where he should be. I figured he was just taking his time, but it's still bothersome when you're not 100% sure.
Sorry for the long post. Seriously, I should just put that as my signature!
I'm sure you guys don't mind, you either read it or you don't! I don't really have many people to talk to about this stuff so it's nice to be able to say it to someone! So thank you for tolerating my stories!
