November 2013 Babies!
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So glad to hear from you!!!!!!! I think some of us were secretly worried
Super cute babies and he definitely looks healthy! That's great that he can go home in 10 days! Haven you gotten a little break from the hospital yet? How are you doing mentally with all of this? I hope you are getting lots of support.
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I'm at the hospital twice a day. Mentally I'm up and down. They have really good nurses that make me feel comfortable having my babies there. But one night, they had a lazy nurse watching my babies and I complained on her, so she was never their nurse again. Thank goodness. I have a lot of support from family and plus the NICU have support groups for the mommies, so I'm cool.
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I have no idea how some of you ladies are walking so much. I can barely walk to the bathroom without feeling like my vagina is about to fall out 
Rockin-Don't worry about how you look! I know it's hard, but still, try to not think of you looking like a 'whale'. On that note, my mil said it looked like I had a beach ball in my tummy today
I got really embarrassed and OH, her, and FIL had a huge laugh at that. I get really self conscious too. I try not to think about it. Congrats on getting to term!
Cowgirl-Congrats on 36 weeks. Wow, we are all getting up there, eh? I am already registered with l&d because I've had to go there twice. So, hopefully they don't need a doctor's name for the baby because I don't have one. I REALLY, REALLY wanted my doctor as his, but they don't take the insurance I am on right now. After about a year I'll be able to get him into my doctor. He is the only doctor I have ever found that I actually would trust with my life.
MissJenn- Congrats on 38 weeks. Wow that has gone so fast for you (I mean, for me watching your ticker progress has been fast). it could happen any day, or in two weeks. Just keep positive. Just have that all the sex you can, lol. All those prostaglandins will help he cervix get ready and so will the oxytocin from orgasm. I hear it's a pretty big consensus that many women don't want to for a couple months after the baby is here.
Bernie- congrats on getting to term too! SO exciting so many of you are all getting to term this week. We are only a couple weeks away. I am hoping for a natural birth at the hospital. I want to be able to walk around and do whatever I need to do. I also want to utilize their shower during labor. I don't want to be hooked up to a machine. If anything, I am going to ask for a walking epidural so that I'll be able to get into a squatting position and use the birth bar. I don't want to give birth by laying down. So natural, unless I absolutely need the pain relief. I just have never gone through it, so I don't know what kind of pain it is or how strong I will be to get through it. I wish they had a birthing pool there.
Mama- So great to hear from you. I am so happy that your little ones are fairing much better. It will be no time before they are home, and running the house. They are so cute, you must be so in love. Your little boy looks like he is thinking, "mom, why are you taking a picture of me?" lol Hopefully your milk comes in more and hopefully that vitamin works for you. I'm glad the hospital is really working with you and it is such a great thing that you have other mommies there for support. Please keep us updated, I've been thinking of you!
Afm- I had my appointment and my doctor went over some things with me. She told me that if I were having just one of these things separately, that it wouldn't concern her at all. However, since I have all of these symptoms combined and now that I've bled, she is very concerned I'll be having him very soon. She wants me on bed rest, no exceptions. She wants me to make sure I'm taking the progesterone suppositories. And she wants me to be prepared to deliver this little guy in the next two to three weeks max. She really wants to get me to 36 weeks and we are going to work together to try and make that happen, but she feels that I might go really soon. So we shall see. I could be having a baby within two weeks
Still hoping to keep him in there until at least 37 though. I'm crossing my fingers for a term baby.
Rockin-Don't worry about how you look! I know it's hard, but still, try to not think of you looking like a 'whale'. On that note, my mil said it looked like I had a beach ball in my tummy today
I got really embarrassed and OH, her, and FIL had a huge laugh at that. I get really self conscious too. I try not to think about it. Congrats on getting to term!Cowgirl-Congrats on 36 weeks. Wow, we are all getting up there, eh? I am already registered with l&d because I've had to go there twice. So, hopefully they don't need a doctor's name for the baby because I don't have one. I REALLY, REALLY wanted my doctor as his, but they don't take the insurance I am on right now. After about a year I'll be able to get him into my doctor. He is the only doctor I have ever found that I actually would trust with my life.
MissJenn- Congrats on 38 weeks. Wow that has gone so fast for you (I mean, for me watching your ticker progress has been fast). it could happen any day, or in two weeks. Just keep positive. Just have that all the sex you can, lol. All those prostaglandins will help he cervix get ready and so will the oxytocin from orgasm. I hear it's a pretty big consensus that many women don't want to for a couple months after the baby is here.
Bernie- congrats on getting to term too! SO exciting so many of you are all getting to term this week. We are only a couple weeks away. I am hoping for a natural birth at the hospital. I want to be able to walk around and do whatever I need to do. I also want to utilize their shower during labor. I don't want to be hooked up to a machine. If anything, I am going to ask for a walking epidural so that I'll be able to get into a squatting position and use the birth bar. I don't want to give birth by laying down. So natural, unless I absolutely need the pain relief. I just have never gone through it, so I don't know what kind of pain it is or how strong I will be to get through it. I wish they had a birthing pool there.
Mama- So great to hear from you. I am so happy that your little ones are fairing much better. It will be no time before they are home, and running the house. They are so cute, you must be so in love. Your little boy looks like he is thinking, "mom, why are you taking a picture of me?" lol Hopefully your milk comes in more and hopefully that vitamin works for you. I'm glad the hospital is really working with you and it is such a great thing that you have other mommies there for support. Please keep us updated, I've been thinking of you!
Afm- I had my appointment and my doctor went over some things with me. She told me that if I were having just one of these things separately, that it wouldn't concern her at all. However, since I have all of these symptoms combined and now that I've bled, she is very concerned I'll be having him very soon. She wants me on bed rest, no exceptions. She wants me to make sure I'm taking the progesterone suppositories. And she wants me to be prepared to deliver this little guy in the next two to three weeks max. She really wants to get me to 36 weeks and we are going to work together to try and make that happen, but she feels that I might go really soon. So we shall see. I could be having a baby within two weeks
Still hoping to keep him in there until at least 37 though. I'm crossing my fingers for a term baby.
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Here is my 34 week photos. The first one of me looking straight on. LOL I can see why MIL said it looks like I have a beach ball in there. And for once, my boobs look small in comparison
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Lookin good, ladies!. I'm just lurking atm. I'll respond to the posts later. I'm eating and feeding dd at the same time. I just was Curious if anyone posted. So be bk later!
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Yah Mama, so glad your babies are thriving. I agree with what one of the other posters said about your boys expression, its priceless. On the one hand its great to be able to bring your boy home soon, but it must be kind of a double edge sword having to leave your girl at the hospital. 
But the good news is you can adjust slowly instead of having two to take care of all the time at once. I have so much respect for you having twins and going through all this and manage to stay strong. Hopefully having your boy home will help increase your milk production, I've heard it helps having the baby around to kick start your production. Best of luck!
But the good news is you can adjust slowly instead of having two to take care of all the time at once. I have so much respect for you having twins and going through all this and manage to stay strong. Hopefully having your boy home will help increase your milk production, I've heard it helps having the baby around to kick start your production. Best of luck!
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I forgot who it was (Nariah or Bernie?) tht asked what kind of birth we'd like? I'd like to go natural all over again but of course, gotta leave the other options open but yeah, that's what I'd like and hoping for.
Mama - So glad to hear from you. It must e stressful that you're not pumping enough for 2 babes. DO try that fenugreek herbal supplement. There are other herbal supplements that helps increase milk not just fenugreek and if you can get a hand on the other ones and take it simultaneously with the fenugreek, that might for sure increase your supply. Also, keep up your daily water intake. I mean lots!
This is the tea I am talking about you can get it at target.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--cr-T_h2Fvc/UbiMkyMTjVI/AAAAAAAASSw/UqgBXJlhr1M/s1600/essentials5.jpg
And you can eat on walnuts, it increases supply too. (Unless you're allergic, don't)
Try that tea, one main ingredient is the fenugreek. A cup or 2 a day is fine. I think this may help. And keep pumping. I know it's hard! I went through it with my dd trying to increase supply.
Whittnie - I'm gonna keep my fx for your boy to stay in a little longer!!!
Mama - So glad to hear from you. It must e stressful that you're not pumping enough for 2 babes. DO try that fenugreek herbal supplement. There are other herbal supplements that helps increase milk not just fenugreek and if you can get a hand on the other ones and take it simultaneously with the fenugreek, that might for sure increase your supply. Also, keep up your daily water intake. I mean lots!
This is the tea I am talking about you can get it at target.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--cr-T_h2Fvc/UbiMkyMTjVI/AAAAAAAASSw/UqgBXJlhr1M/s1600/essentials5.jpg
And you can eat on walnuts, it increases supply too. (Unless you're allergic, don't)
Try that tea, one main ingredient is the fenugreek. A cup or 2 a day is fine. I think this may help. And keep pumping. I know it's hard! I went through it with my dd trying to increase supply.
Whittnie - I'm gonna keep my fx for your boy to stay in a little longer!!!
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You girls have been busy! I can't even remember who said what to respond!
Mama: I am so happy you and your Beautiful LOs are doing well! I was definitely worried about you
LUna: I was starting to get worried about you too! I hadn't seen you post in a long time... Glad you are doing okay and don't fret about the blood pressure and blood work.
Did they say exactly what they were looking for yet?! Keep us updated.
Alchemist: I seriously recommend the spinningbabies.com I did the exercises everyday when LO was transverse. He's been heads done for me for about 2 weeks now! I felt him move. It hurt like hell and a got a TON of pelvic pressure. The doula that taught my birthing class said babies turn up to the hour before birth. You have a few more weeks and they can manually turn the baby too.
Missjenn: you look fabulous as ever! I am so sorry you are miserable, but it sounds like you won't have long. Im predicting 5 days or less! I hope I'm right also, wanted to Say that at my appt I asked I it was necessary to have internals. My doc said they will do it at 36 weeks when they swab for strep B, but I don't have to have it anytime after. It does not provide any significant information and can increase risk for infection. You can be dilated 1-3
CM for weeks and alternatively, you can be closed and posterior and then go into labor the next day. Labor will happen when it happens. That information can just make you anxious.
I'm on staycation right now with DH. We completely purged our kitchen and have been knocking things off our to do list left and right! We are relaxing a little too. Taking naps and we have massages scheduled for tomorrow! I can't wait!!
As for the walking, I have to walk. I feel like a fat blob if I don't get outside and move. I was so very very active before, not being able to exercise kills me.
I had my 34 week appt today. HB 154, he's head down still, and he's still measuring small. She not concerned after the ultrasound last week. Little guy is just going to be a shorty. I asked if she was convened at all that he was a dwarf...(I'm weird)... She said they would have seen something earlier on at the anatomy scan. I hope she is right!
I am hoping for a natural birth. I don't want anything! I hope I don't wuss out
Mama: I am so happy you and your Beautiful LOs are doing well! I was definitely worried about you
LUna: I was starting to get worried about you too! I hadn't seen you post in a long time... Glad you are doing okay and don't fret about the blood pressure and blood work.
Did they say exactly what they were looking for yet?! Keep us updated.
Alchemist: I seriously recommend the spinningbabies.com I did the exercises everyday when LO was transverse. He's been heads done for me for about 2 weeks now! I felt him move. It hurt like hell and a got a TON of pelvic pressure. The doula that taught my birthing class said babies turn up to the hour before birth. You have a few more weeks and they can manually turn the baby too.
Missjenn: you look fabulous as ever! I am so sorry you are miserable, but it sounds like you won't have long. Im predicting 5 days or less! I hope I'm right
also, wanted to Say that at my appt I asked I it was necessary to have internals. My doc said they will do it at 36 weeks when they swab for strep B, but I don't have to have it anytime after. It does not provide any significant information and can increase risk for infection. You can be dilated 1-3CM for weeks and alternatively, you can be closed and posterior and then go into labor the next day. Labor will happen when it happens. That information can just make you anxious.
I'm on staycation right now with DH. We completely purged our kitchen and have been knocking things off our to do list left and right! We are relaxing a little too. Taking naps and we have massages scheduled for tomorrow! I can't wait!!
As for the walking, I have to walk. I feel like a fat blob if I don't get outside and move. I was so very very active before, not being able to exercise kills me.
I had my 34 week appt today. HB 154, he's head down still, and he's still measuring small. She not concerned after the ultrasound last week. Little guy is just going to be a shorty. I asked if she was convened at all that he was a dwarf...(I'm weird)... She said they would have seen something earlier on at the anatomy scan. I hope she is right!
I am hoping for a natural birth. I don't want anything! I hope I don't wuss out
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Want - I will def be doing those exercises! I gotta wait an hr more to do them as I had just eaten lol. and something spicy too. Bee craving lots of spices lately. Sour and spicy! I'm so glad I live near the boulevard where there are tons of restaurants, which means tons of Indian/south asian restuarants and Thai food. Yum yum! Oh and all that walking you've been doing will defintely help pp. Good for you! Wish I could but after awhile, my pelvic starts hurting and I run out of breath. Anyway, I am always on my feet anyway because dd keeps me busy all day.
Oh yeah, I'm going to make my own ice pack to kinda scare little boy into turning while I do those exercises. Lol...think he'll hate me for it.
Oh yeah, I'm going to make my own ice pack to kinda scare little boy into turning while I do those exercises. Lol...think he'll hate me for it.
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My tummy as been hard for a few minutes longer than usual. I dunno why. I feel like maybe I need to fart but then it also feels like a lot of pressure so I don't know....hmm...
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So glad everything is going well mama 
No bp issues or blood work here, maybe it was someone else?
My doctor didn't say but I would guess I m having my gbs swab at my appointment on Friday since I will be 37+1. I'm all about pain meds, will definitely have an epi and maybe something else leading up to it depending on how I'm feeling
No bp issues or blood work here, maybe it was someone else?
My doctor didn't say but I would guess I m having my gbs swab at my appointment on Friday since I will be 37+1. I'm all about pain meds, will definitely have an epi and maybe something else leading up to it depending on how I'm feeling
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Want - I tried the exercise from spinningbabies.com, the one where you are kinda upside down, laying on a board (I don't a have a board, used pillows)? I ended up having a headache after getting up from it :/ I did no more than recommended time. I'll try the other one, where you're kinda on all 4s tomorrow.
I tried putting an ice pack on top of my belly + bounced on the ball. He didn't even move heads down. I think he went transverse. Silly boy.
I tried putting an ice pack on top of my belly + bounced on the ball. He didn't even move heads down. I think he went transverse. Silly boy.
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Thanks Ladies for all of the congrats. Shes perfect. Your thread moves too fast for me to stalk now lol I tried to catch up while pumping for the 92736483901 time today but it aint gonna happen. Good luck to all of you ladies approaching 37 weeks. Pack your bags!
Want - I must have missed the post about your baby being breeched to...glad to hear he has turned. Hopefully the same happens with alchem.
I had my 38 week appt today and they did another internal...ugghhhh....if I dont go into labor by monday night then they will be doing a membrane sweep tuesday morning to get things started.
Today is my birthday so we are wondering if he will make it extra special....as it stands right now...doesnt seem that way.
Whit, wonder which one of us will go first....but you still have some baking time so I hope bed rest is good for you.
I had my 38 week appt today and they did another internal...ugghhhh....if I dont go into labor by monday night then they will be doing a membrane sweep tuesday morning to get things started.
Today is my birthday so we are wondering if he will make it extra special....as it stands right now...doesnt seem that way.
Whit, wonder which one of us will go first....but you still have some baking time so I hope bed rest is good for you.
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Missjenn - oh happy birthday to you! Don't be sad, just enjoy your day and try not to think about labor. And ouch! Another internal huh? I'm scared to get checked, it really hurts! I don't remember it hurt this bad while pregnant with dd. Maybe my vagina got all weak lol. Anyway happy birthday!
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Hi ladies! So busy. Im trying to keep up.
Want- enjoy your staycation. Im jealous!!!
Whitt- REST!!! I bet you go before me though. I know I shouldnt be, but I am jealous of your rest
sorry. I know its not nice. Hopefully you can bake your babe until 36 weeks and all will be well. Im keeping my FX for you
Mama-SOOOOOO good to hear from you!!! Your babies are so adorable! Im glad theyre doing well and that youre hanging in there. I cant imagine how tough it is. Youre such a strong woman!!
MissJenn- you might feel ready to pop, but you look amazing! Ill post mine later, I look like a heffalump! Sorry youre still in pain, Im right there with you. Im getting NO sleep. Im uncomfortable ALL the time. Its terrible. I dont think you need to pump just to pump unless your supply is low...if youre just going to be home and BF all the time. BUUUUT, im a FTM like you, so, not positive. Ill probably try and pump after the first few weeks so OH can feed the baby too and LO can get used to bottles for when I go back to work.
Had my 37 week apt today. Only half a cm dilated, but the dr said he could feel the head which means its low and he said thats good. I said gross. But good i suppose. I wanted to tell him just to yank him out! lol not really, but Im soooo done. Its insane how uncomfortable I am. Im not sleeping so Im crabby and I feel like Im stuck in the vicious cycle blah! And for the first time in this entire pregnancy Im having trouble going to the bathroom! (TMI) Its the worst pain ever!!!! Im trying not to strain but Im so uncomfortable. Pregnant problems.
Anyway, thats where Im at. DONE! So done! Ill try and post my bump later today.
Want- enjoy your staycation. Im jealous!!!
Whitt- REST!!! I bet you go before me though. I know I shouldnt be, but I am jealous of your rest
sorry. I know its not nice. Hopefully you can bake your babe until 36 weeks and all will be well. Im keeping my FX for you Mama-SOOOOOO good to hear from you!!! Your babies are so adorable! Im glad theyre doing well and that youre hanging in there. I cant imagine how tough it is. Youre such a strong woman!!
MissJenn- you might feel ready to pop, but you look amazing! Ill post mine later, I look like a heffalump! Sorry youre still in pain, Im right there with you. Im getting NO sleep. Im uncomfortable ALL the time. Its terrible. I dont think you need to pump just to pump unless your supply is low...if youre just going to be home and BF all the time. BUUUUT, im a FTM like you, so, not positive. Ill probably try and pump after the first few weeks so OH can feed the baby too and LO can get used to bottles for when I go back to work.
Had my 37 week apt today. Only half a cm dilated, but the dr said he could feel the head which means its low and he said thats good. I said gross. But good i suppose. I wanted to tell him just to yank him out! lol not really, but Im soooo done. Its insane how uncomfortable I am. Im not sleeping so Im crabby and I feel like Im stuck in the vicious cycle blah! And for the first time in this entire pregnancy Im having trouble going to the bathroom! (TMI) Its the worst pain ever!!!! Im trying not to strain but Im so uncomfortable. Pregnant problems.
Anyway, thats where Im at. DONE! So done! Ill try and post my bump later today.
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Rockin - I feel like you. Tired. Achy. DONE. I'm finally going to see a chiropractor this Friday to help with my pelvic pain. Last night was horrible. First, it took forever for me to fall asleep. Then I kept having to pee (duh, old news, that's every night lol). But worst is my pelvic pain. It hurt just to turn over to the other side.I'm so discouraged by pregnancy. I'm hating it ugh!
Anyway, I'll post a pic later. I'm on the couch feet up, my ankles look a bit swollen.
If I happen to go overdue, I'm really thinking of taking castor oil!
Anyway, I'll post a pic later. I'm on the couch feet up, my ankles look a bit swollen.
If I happen to go overdue, I'm really thinking of taking castor oil!
