November 2013 Babies!

[Rockinmomtobe]

Bernie- Thanks, Ill try some padding under my hips and see if that help. The whole not sleeping well thing stinks

Alchemist- I have days of terrible pregnancy brain. Sometimes I dont think they should let pregnant women drive, lol. I wonder how I operate a vehicle sometimes. At work they just laugh at me now because Im so forgetful

I've been having some round ligament pain again. Im hoping its just me and the baby growing (I feel huge already, but I guess growing is good) Im exercising enough, so I dont think thats it, but....any suggestions on how to reduce the occurrence of them would be great for anyone that has any exerience with it.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - I actually have a few videos of her on YouTube but it's private.

Rockin - I'm not sure if you can actually reduce the occurrence of rlp because it happens when it's being stretched as uterus grows to make room for baby. What you can do is try to not move so suddenly. But sometimes it's inevitable. Sorry! Lol. Just one of the glories of being pregnant

 

[The Alchemist]

I remember watching lots of birth videos as a way to prepare myself mentally for what's to come. I think I've watched all kinds of birth. I've even Seen one where a baby was born still inn the sac. Amazing stuff, omg.

 

[wantb502]

During nursing school, I watched over 5 births and 3 c-sections. I also followed around an OB in highschool and say a lot of birth then too. I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on the whole thing. Everyone is different especially pain tolerance, I think it's just so individual. I hope they don't show a 1980's video of a birth at any of the child birth classes. So outdated.

When ( if you are) will you be taking classes?

 

[The Alchemist]

Want - 80's videos lol....oh man. Really outdated. Anyway, my hospital offers birthing classes and even done fitness programs for pregnancy. I don't plan on taking classes though. I didn't with my first (only because I didn't know anything about these things the first time). Like you, I've seen live births back when I was in nursing school, so I feel the same way.

I'm sorry if I answer so quickly. between 8am-11am, I have lotsa time. I just let dd roam the house. The cleaning and stuff is done after she goes to bed. So....I'm hijacking the thread for now lol.

 

[mama.luv]

I signed up for 3 different classes (breastfeeding, baby care basics and labor & delivery). I take two of them next month, and then the labor and delivery one in Sept. I definitely need the breastfeeding class.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Oh, Im glad everyone brought up classes.....I was wondering when was a good time to take them. Is it too early? I was going to take a first year class a breast feeding class and probably a labor & delivery class.

Has anyone taken them before? How were they?

 

[Nariah01]

I haven't taken any classes before but I have signed up for all of mine. Just waiting to see what days they had open. I am taking a birthing class, plus breastfeeding, and newborn basics. Plus my husband is going to be taking a baby cpr and safety class, after that I think we are covered!

 

[The Alchemist]

Baby cpr class is a good idea for those who haven't been to one. Luckily, I've been taught in nursing school. Also, if there are classes on treating burns, dunno if there are any where you ladies live, I recommended those also. Breast feeding classes for new expecting mothers (even for those with experience) is a good one too. even though I took a breastfeeding class, my dd as a newborn had issues latching on. Thankfully, my hospital has a 24/7 lactation consultant available.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

I know it sounds like one of those things I shouldnt worry about, but I worry about breastfeeding. I want to breast feed and (maybe because Im naive) I didnt realize some babies didnt latch well (like my sisters baby) or some women had a hard time producing....so now Im terrified that I wont be able to breastfeed and Ill have to figure feeding out all over again. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed

 

[Nariah01]

I know it sounds like one of those things I shouldnt worry about, but I worry about breastfeeding. I want to breast feed and (maybe because Im naive) I didnt realize some babies didnt latch well (like my sisters baby) or some women had a hard time producing....so now Im terrified that I wont be able to breastfeed and Ill have to figure feeding out all over again. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed

Don't say its one of those things you shouldn't worry about, because then I will feel like a nut because I worry all the time about it! I know breast size has nothing to do with milk production but I am small chested and keep looking at them going "there is no way there will be enough milk from those puppies". So I am already freaking out about not having enough milk, not to mention if its too painful or baby can't latch.

I asked my Midwife about it and she said as long as my nipples "poke" out a little I am fine. But I worry anyways. Hence the breastfeeding class, plus all the doula's I am interviewing have experience helping to get breastfeeding going, and the hospital has 24/7 lactation consultants. So when ever you feel crazy for worrying about it just think of the crazy lady first time mother on here who's ALSO worried about it.

 

[The Alchemist]

Oh no don't worry! I didn't mean to cause worry. It is true some babies just don't latch well but you have so much help from nurses and lactation consultants. They're there to help you and baby out. I breastfed for only 2 months I think, maybe a little longer, but that's only because of her poor sleep at night, it slowed down my supply dramatically. Plus, I had gotten sick. But try not to worry at this point. You will have help and at the worse case, you have alternatives. It's challenging but rewarding.

I do remember that my milkdidn't even come in on the 3rd day that everyone was saying. I was so worried. It finally did on the 5th pp day. Boy, my boobs blew up and looked rock hard. If I even think of lo or thought I heard a cry or even heard somebody else's kid, my milk would run and leak all over. Is embarrassing when I was out and about.

I'm telling you all now, if you plan on breastfeeding, make sure breast pads are on your baby shower list lol.

 

[luna_19]

I'm really irritated that the main prenatal class series in my area conflicts with my work schedule I emailed some other private ones to see if they will work but otherwise we might just have to go to a condensed weekend class

 

[wantb502]

I horribly worry about breast feeding too. I want to so bad and my boobs have gotten huge. I hope it wasn't for nothing! I worry that my nipples aren't pointy enough, my previous scars from my piercings, and that my "valley"
Is too wide. I am Nerotic about all the things I constantly worry about. I even worried about my child being a hermaphrodite! Im so so So weird! I feel like I've thought of about 80% of the things that could go wrong... Dwarfism, nubs for arms, him having No kidneys. You name it, I've thought about it. I've relaxed since my anatomy scan... Thank god.

 

[The Alchemist]

You're right, wantb. Thank goodness ultrasounds were created! It takes away some of our maternal fears. Unfortunately, not all. Even though I already have one, I'm still scared that I won't make enough milk. I have a feeling though....that I might very likely have a very opposite birth from the first time because of my placenta lying so low. I really really don't want csection! I'm scared of it! Ever since dr broke the news to me about my placenta yesterday, I've been having anxiety about it. I'm praying and hoping my placenta moves up high enough to be able to have a vaginal birth....

 

[Nariah01]

I horribly worry about breast feeding too. I want to so bad and my boobs have gotten huge. I hope it wasn't for nothing! I worry that my nipples aren't pointy enough, my previous scars from my piercings, and that my "valley"
Is too wide. I am Nerotic about all the things I constantly worry about. I even worried about my child being a hermaphrodite! Im so so So weird! I feel like I've thought of about 80% of the things that could go wrong... Dwarfism, nubs for arms, him having No kidneys. You name it, I've thought about it. I've relaxed since my anatomy scan... Thank god.

You and me both, together we could write a book about pregnancy worries! You actually made me smile when you were saying about your child being a hermaphrodite. Everyone always asks me if I want a boy or girl, and my answer has always been I don't care if its a boy, girl, a boy who wants to be a girl, or a girl who wants to be a boy, and a gay boy or girl, or even a hermaphrodite, as long as he/she is healthy I will love them. It always makes people laugh, don't think that is what they expect to hear. I just want a happy and healthy baby.

 

[wantb502]

I had a talk with my husband about what we would do if he was born with male and female genitalia! I will love him no matter what. I just want him to be healthy but above all happy.

My mom thinks I'm crazy because of all the different things I've thought about. I say..."I'm so worried and he's not even here, I can't imagine what I'm going to be like when he goes to daycare for the first time!"

Alchemist: you are still so early in your pregnancy and those placentas move a lot! I will keep my fingers crossed that it moves to the perfect position, out of the way so you can have a v-birth again. I understand your fear. In regards to the BF, I hear the second pregnancy is always easier to breast feed. My mom said she could feed a village when she had me (baby #2) , but had some trouble with my sister.

 

[Nariah01]

I got a very odd visual with that statement, feed a village. Yes very odd....I hear breast milk is very nutritional the village would thank her.

Sorry just got done reading a tmi thread in 2nd tri...my mind is in a terrible place, and my stomach hurts from laughter. So if this post seems out of place that is why.

 

[Nariah01]

Totally off topic not even about pregnancy. But I really REALLY want a sparkly jumpsuit like the one that Macklemore wears in his and we danced music video. I am just in such a good mood because of my scan tomorrow and I for some reason really want a sparkly suit.

 

[mama.luv]

lol. you guys are funny. I worry too but mainly about pregnancy complications. For example, I try to stay off my feet cause I think if I walk too much, my cervix will dialate. I worry about being constipated at times, cause I think if I strain, I will push the babies out. I worry about my babies too, that's why I have my home doppler. Many of my worries come from reading other people posts, so I try to stick with only reading positive posts.