July Firecrackers 2018

[UniqueBeauty]

Definitely. I wore PJs home with my son I’ll probably take tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt after having this one. It’s hard to tell what the weather will be like here lol we had to get rid of our car due to repairs so I’m having to call an ambulance when I’m in labour, JOY lol

I don’t know what to put in my hospital bag and I’ve done two already

 

[Alligator]

LOL well we still have time! That sucks about your car!! I am debating putting the carseat in DHs truck for the hospital trip, or putting in my car. I think eventually we will buy a second base for the car seat for his vehicle but as I'll be home with her it makes sense to have it in mine. Yet obviously I won't be driving myself to hospital (if all goes to plan), DH will, so having it in his truck makes sense but he could drive my car. That being said my car is already tough to get out of so perhaps at 9 months pregnant and in labour I might want his truck?! So many decisions.

 

[Buffyx]

I wore maternity leggings home both times with my kids. Black. Coz ya can never trust that after-birth bleeding!!

We still haven't even figured out if a 3rd car seat is even going to fit in our car!! We really need to get on to that. Kind of important!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I love the maxi cosi so I’ll be getting that again, I had it with DS & DD.

I had a horrible dream last night, woke up feeling a little traumatised from it. Every time I dream baby is a girl, so anyway I could t feel her move one day and I was out and about and had a huge gush of blood and gave birth to the baby girl. Then weirdly I went to the hospital and they put her in a jar for me, a jar?! Then after that I was feeling movement again went to get checked and she was fine. I woke up so confused!

-and I hate the after birth bleeding!

 

[Alligator]

Oh gosh unique that is so scary! And bizarre. Our minds are so weird.

I purchased the Chico keyfit car seat as it came recommended from my SIL and BFF...it's still in the giant box haha. We'll open and take a look later! Actually we are lucky my parents bought it for us...so kind!

My good friend is 13w pregnant and had a threatened miscarriage last night...she thought she did miscarry, in fact, due to passing a large clot and heavy bleeding/pain. Went to hospital and baby is fine, placenta is intact, but they suspect a hematoma and she's still bleeding...poor thing...I am heartbroken and worried for her. It really hit me hard last night!

Also...I think I may have mentioned I am having carpal tunnel in my right hand. Some bad tingling/pins and needles and a bit of pain but today the pain has been bad. I can barely use my thumb (typing currently without using my right thumb...weird), and writing is so painful it almost makes me cry, I can't write more than one word without needing to take a break. How can I last 2 more months at work like this?

 

[JLLM]

It’s V-day for me today ��. Had my midwife appointment on Monday everything went great I heard heartbeat, such an amazing sound. She has booked me for the GTT test and for me to go back and see her for my anti-d!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Oh gosh unique that is so scary! And bizarre. Our minds are so weird.

I purchased the Chico keyfit car seat as it came recommended from my SIL and BFF...it's still in the giant box haha. We'll open and take a look later! Actually we are lucky my parents bought it for us...so kind!

My good friend is 13w pregnant and had a threatened miscarriage last night...she thought she did miscarry, in fact, due to passing a large clot and heavy bleeding/pain. Went to hospital and baby is fine, placenta is intact, but they suspect a hematoma and she's still bleeding...poor thing...I am heartbroken and worried for her. It really hit me hard last night!

Also...I think I may have mentioned I am having carpal tunnel in my right hand. Some bad tingling/pins and needles and a bit of pain but today the pain has been bad. I can barely use my thumb (typing currently without using my right thumb...weird), and writing is so painful it almost makes me cry, I can't write more than one word without needing to take a break. How can I last 2 more months at work like this?

That must of been so scary for her!

Sorry to hear you’re having pains in your hand

It’s V-day for me today ��. Had my midwife appointment on Monday everything went great I heard heartbeat, such an amazing sound. She has booked me for the GTT test and for me to go back and see her for my anti-d!

Happy V day!

 

[eppgirl]

Got my glucose test scheduled for April 12th, I'm the only person I know who actually looks forward to that 😂

I started working on the 18th and so far so good, it's been a little hectic as they were short staffed when I was hired and one girl has been out sick since Saturday and another one just up and walked out on Monday. It is a little difficult because I'm constantly having to bend over and put dishes up above my head but it's not to bad, I just come home pretty sore lol.
Luckily they do work with me, some more than others.

Can't believe I'm half way through my 26th week already, I had a growth spurt and ended up smacking into everything with my belly at work the other day, it was awful lol.

 

[Alligator]

Great news on the job eppgirl!!

JLLM happy v-day!!

Yes...my friend is in a bad way, she is just so confused (still bleeding) and convinced she is going to lose her baby and struggling hard. It's so tough. I also found out my SIL (also pregnant) had some unexplained bleeding and her baby measured a bit small (she is supposed to be 10w)...so they are also concerned. Ugh...my heart breaks for my friends/family. I just want their babies to be okay so badly.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Yay for the job Eppgirl!

I know what you mean. There was a lady who lives round the corner from me who was 10 weeks ahead of me. She lost her little boy at 29 weeks, so heartbreaking.

 

[Alligator]

Oh unique...I cannot imagine that pain...how incredibly awful! It just makes you feel so blessed, and also so worried because nothing is guaranteed. Do you mind my asking, was her son stillborn? Was there anything wrong?

My friend is now likely having an inevitable miscarriage as her cervix is open, confirmed by her doctor...ugh, gutted for her.

 

[StarryEyed88]

I’m terrified of the after birth bleeding. I have no idea what to expect. I’m really lucky that my normal periods are super light and and with no pain.

JLLM - happy VDay

Alli - oh my gosh, fingers crossed for good outcomes for both your friend and SIL. I hope the pain eases soon for you!

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Oh unique...I cannot imagine that pain...how incredibly awful! It just makes you feel so blessed, and also so worried because nothing is guaranteed. Do you mind my asking, was her son stillborn? Was there anything wrong?


My friend is now likely having an inevitable miscarriage as her cervix is open, confirmed by her doctor...ugh, gutted for her.

She hasn’t actually posted much about t but as far as I’m aware everything was normal but she’d announced that he’d been born but didn’t make it. It does make you feel very blessed.

Sorry to hear about your friend

 

[Alligator]

Very sad indeed...ugh, pregnancy is so difficult and complicated! All you can do is be thankful for each day and count your blessings.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I’m terrified of the after birth bleeding. I have no idea what to expect. I’m really lucky that my normal periods are super light and and with no pain.

JLLM - happy VDay

Alli - oh my gosh, fingers crossed for good outcomes for both your friend and SIL. I hope the pain eases soon for you!

I guess everyone is different but my periods lasted 4-5 days, not very heavy. After birth bleeding was like a heavy period lasting weeks.

 

[StarryEyed88]

I’m terrified of the after birth bleeding. I have no idea what to expect. I’m really lucky that my normal periods are super light and and with no pain.

JLLM - happy VDay

Alli - oh my gosh, fingers crossed for good outcomes for both your friend and SIL. I hope the pain eases soon for you!

I guess everyone is different but my periods lasted 4-5 days, not very heavy. After birth bleeding was like a heavy period lasting weeks.

Yep sounds as awful as I was expecting

 

[Alligator]

My friend got great news...went for an ultrasound after being told she was having an 'inevitable miscarriage' and baby is measuring great, right on track, great HR, cervix closed. All in all the best possible outcome. She is still worried of course but all looks good as far as they can tell. She's still a bit touch and go as the bleeding could commence again at any moment but crossing fingers.

Also my SIL has been told she has an infection but they don't know what/where and she may have mono!! She has to have more testing...not fun at all! But hoping for the best for them both.

Regarding periods, this is my first but I remember the first period after my MC was...terrible. Truly terrible. I don't know if it's the same or different after giving birth but it was almost as much pain as the MC itself (I had to leave work) and SO heavy. I usually have light periods so it was miserable.

 

[StarryEyed88]

Alli that’s great news for your friend but I have my finger and toes crossed fro sIL. Hope she has a speedy recovery!

Ive had a MC previously also and the bleeding was horrific along with everything else. It was not nice! Periods after that though we’re fine.

I don’t know about you Alli seeing as this is your first too, but I swear people love to bring out the scary labour stories. I swear I’ve heard of every bad thing that could happen. I’m all for being prepared but could definitely go without a few of the horror stories.

 

[Alligator]

I totally agree starry! I understand that that might be the real experience for many women but they seem to delight in sharing only the terrible stories and not the normal ones!

With my MC I had a d&c after trying the pills (now that was a horrific day of bleeding) so my bleeding wasn't terrible but my first period was awful.

 

[lilmisscaviar]

I agree that it seems like most women only share their horror stories. I guess though it depends upon what your take is of "horrible" but I thought mine were pretty smooth. I did most of my pre-labor at home so that by the time I got to the hospital I was already 6-7 cm dilated and nearly ready to push. Not everyone goes that way though unfortunately. A lot of people say they envy me for going into labor on my own, as a lot of people I know have had inductions or c-sections, however the one thing I don't like is how spontaneous my labors are. I've birthed babies between 35 to 39 weeks so it is hard to plan in that sense. If I went overdue or close to my due date, I would have kind of a ball park range for timing, at least within a week or so rather than a month or so. I do wish that with one pregnancy I could go to my due date. The two that made it to 39 weeks slept a lot better than the ones I birthed early.