November 2013 Babies!

[missjenn]

I hate to post and run but I'm crazy busy today. Ill catch up tonight! But here's my 26 week bump.
This is the outfit I decided on for the wedding Saturday. Hopefully it doesn't look too awful. OH just smiles and says nice things so i can't trust him lol

Love the bump woman! I love your long black hair!

Cute outfit too!

 

[wantb502]

Missjenn: gorgeous as usual!!!

I am taking classes starting on the 28th of August. There are 5 total and free. I may take an extra breast feeding and cloth diapering class. I know so much from nursing school, but it will be nice for a refresher and to be able to ask questions since its me and not a stranger in that bed!

I think I definitely need a class about breathing techniques because I would love to go without medication. I've talked to several friends: some that had epidural a some that didn't. No one that went without said they would do it differently and no one that got meds said they would do it differently. Everyone is different and I'm hoping I can find good relaxation techniques to go through with NO meds

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Jenn-great bump as always. You totally glow. Its lovely

Alchemist- I totally wouldve cried over dinner. Its amazing to me that you didnt.
I worked 12 hours yesterday, came home starving and OH was just....sitting on the couch...I made dinner for us and wanted to punch his face for not helping me. He'd been home for 3 hours before me! So I sat through dinner in tears...he was clueless of course


You guys going without meds are brave. Good for you. Id LOVE to be able to do that, but I dont think I can, lol. Ive done some reading and Im ok with my choice.

OH and I will definitely be taking a birthing class and a breastfeeding class. Our are the first few weeks in September, so Ill be around 31-33 weeks.

Im starting to get tired easier Ive noticed. Anyone else notice this? And Im definitely a full on member of the panty liner club now....I HATE IT! I dont know how you ladies stood it for so long! Oh pregnancy

 

[missjenn]

Frigin men lol! When I come home from work and the house is a total disaster and my husband is on the couch playing hockey I instantly get pissed...usually don't say anything...but definitely give the silent treatment to send a message as I start cleaning! I have told him it would be nice to come home and he has cleaned up a bit....and he did do the dishes the other day after I said that....but I doubt it will happen again any time soon.

I am feeling a bit more fatigue lately too...and am sleeping great aside from he heart burn. I have to sleep half sitting up now which sucks. Apparently this is the trimester where we get hit with the fatigue wave though.

 

[The Alchemist]

Yeah wth are they good for,, lazy bums lol jk.

You ladies have nice bumps. Mine is full of old stretchmark lines and I've got that linea nigra thing. My tummy is an art canvas for pregnancy to draw on lol. My crusty things on my nipples got yucky. Ew

 

[whittnie117]

I can't complain about OH, he does everything around the house and cooks now. I am grateful for that. He said last night that it's hard taking care of a pregnant woman. I am pretty much on self put bed rest. I don't have energy to do anything and can't stand for long or my stomach bloats, gets hard, and heavy. It's weird and painful. Baby is kicking harder and more often now. Like several times an hour. It's really awesome, but having a hard time sleeping due to being uncomfortable then he kicks me where ever I'm laying. Also, I think I am getting a yeast infection. Do you girls know any safe remedies that can be done during pregnancy? I'm itchy Sorry for TMI

 

[The Alchemist]

Well...speaking of OH. What amazes me is while I'm pregnant and achy and have pelvic issues, I'm still the only one to get up in the early morning and make breakfast, wash dishes after them, clean up after their little mess, pick up their little mess, clean other areas in the house, etc etc etc.....and ooooh, he has the almighty right this one morning to get on to me about my hair that has shed all over the kitchen floor and bathroom floor..he got the nerves to tell me "do something". Because he doesn't feel okay and got sick of seeing my hair all over. One, I'm the only one doing things around the house. I don't get to be lazy like him, I told him. So if I wanna be lazy about not sweeping my hair, I will be. I got sooooo pissed off. When he thinks he can pull that off on me like he got something on me, uh uh. I feel like I'm just a maid working around the house in the background while he sits his ass on the couch watching tv or videos on his phone. Sometimes I have to wake his ass up from his lazy zone to watch lo so I can continue my cleaning or cooking.

I'm telling you. I have a lazy man who thinks because he works, he gets to relax. Yep. I have that kind. ugggh.....sorry for my rant! I'm just so angry I can cut his dick off!

 

[missjenn]

HA...omg...If that was my hubby...like Rockin....I'd be wanting to punch someone in the face..lol. To be honest though...I am lucky to say that he is good to me and would never get on my case about anything like that. I have also had a hair loss issue for a couple of years and it's a super emotional thing for me so he wouldnt dare!

Nice closing lol!

 

[marlinz]

Hi everyone! I just joined the site today and wanted to introduce myself... Forgive me if I don't know the abbreviations and acronyms. I'm 35 and my husband and I are expecting our first child November 1!
I look forward to reading everyone's posts and learning more from those with children already!

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

My DH is up and down. I told him yesterday that I needed a real meal or I was going to kill someone. So he did cook and cleaned a little but he is on vacation this week and it makes me crabby that I am shuffling off to work every day and he isn't doing much. He just called to say he was taking my 2 labs to the river to play and cool off.

I rolled over this morning and told him that I might start having larger mood swings because I am getting more tired and more uncomfortable. He got up and made me breakfast!

I am still trying to decide what to paint the nursery! It use to be the "Man Cave" so it is literally a dark brown on all walls and the ceiling. It HAS to change!

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Hi everyone! I just joined the site today and wanted to introduce myself... Forgive me if I don't know the abbreviations and acronyms. I'm 35 and my husband and I are expecting our first child November 1!
I look forward to reading everyone's posts and learning more from those with children already!

CONGRATS!!! How exciting for you guys! Do you know what you're having? I'll add you to our list on the first page! Welcome. I have grown to love these ladies sooooo much. Theyre super helpful and we've got a pretty good age range and a mix of 1st time and already moms! Welcome

I can't complain about OH, he does everything around the house and cooks now. I am grateful for that. He said last night that it's hard taking care of a pregnant woman. I am pretty much on self put bed rest. I don't have energy to do anything and can't stand for long or my stomach bloats, gets hard, and heavy. It's weird and painful. Baby is kicking harder and more often now. Like several times an hour. It's really awesome, but having a hard time sleeping due to being uncomfortable then he kicks me where ever I'm laying. Also, I think I am getting a yeast infection. Do you girls know any safe remedies that can be done during pregnancy? I'm itchy Sorry for TMI

Whittnie- I'd call the doctor. Ive read that like...Monistat is ok, but Id check with my dr first. Luckily (knock on wood) I havent had this issue yet, Im hoping it stays that way. Also...you might want to make sure its a yeast infection and not a bacterial infection. Theyre treated differently. Good luck, hope you feel better soon. Theyre NO fun!

Now, back to OH! lol. I love you girls so much. Alchemist you crack me up! Thats exactly how I felt last night. I couldnt believe Id just worked forever to come home and dinner was expected Aside from the occasional instance like that though, he's been pretty good to me, lets me rest, tells me Im pretty and he would NEVER say anything about the state of the house (which is usually pretty clean anyway) so I shouldnt complain, but OH MAN when Im tired and hungry and my hormones get going LOOK OUT!

Jenn- super jealous youre sleeping well. Im so uncomfortable. Ive heard that sleeping half up can help, I might try that, nothing else seems to work and it makes everything seem so much harder when I dont get a good nights sleep.

Im glad Im not the only one tired. Im still up and working (obviously) and exercising about 5 days a week, but by the time is 8, im soooo done. My energy is gone! Still doing ok with swelling though, nothing visible. Yay! But Im keeping my fingers crossed on that one lol Im getting nervous about heading into 3rd tri. I DONT FEEL READY!!!

 

[Nariah01]

Welcome Marlinz, this is a pretty great group, and we do have several FTM so you will fit right in!

So I caved and had my sister over today to help me with some of the house cleaning. DH has been working from about 8am-2am every single day for the last four days, so its been rough on him and I don't expect him to really help since he doesn't have the time. It was so nice to have the company and help. we didn't get much done because my house is soooo disgusting but we made a dent. She wants to get her hubby to do the yard here while she helps clean, I feel so bad for needing and asking for the help.

But like you guys I have been so tired and stressed. Sigh pregnancy really does suck sometimes. Good thing its not all bad.

 

[luna_19]

hi marlinz

wow I can't believe some of your OHs not wanting to help out at all! Mine doesn't really help that much I guess but he does work full time and lots of different hours whereas I work part time so I do most of the stuff around the house but if he is home he does help me with the cleaning and grocery shopping. He also has been cleaning the litter boxes and fish tank without being asked the entire time and if I don't feel like cooking will go out and pick something up. I guess I'm really lucky!

Sorry some of you are feeling crappy I'm actually feeling great right now, I think it's a combination of being in pretty good shape before, doing yoga almost every day, eating well and drinking lots of water. I'm really not looking forward to the fatigue returning but I'm sure it will soon.

 

[berniegroves]

Welcome Marlinz, do you know what you're having? Or will it be a surprise?

I'm much more tired with this pregnancy than I was my first, but I think that's because I had more time for me the first time. Going to the gym, getting pedicures, cinema trips, meals out etc. and then when I got back from work I could just veg out. But my DD is keeping me on my toes this time around and because its been so hot here she hasn't been sleeping as well which means I've not slept as well! Lol!

My DH is pretty good around the house to be fair. But he works full time and is organising a mud run at the same time which takes up most of his spare time. So I feel like I'm planning for the baby alone.

I'm super tired and have tonnes of new stretch marks. But my water retention hasn't really kicked in yet which is very exciting, as by 26 weeks last time I was like a big balloon!!

Your bump pictures are all lovely! Everyone has such cute defined bumps!

Want - breathing techniques are awesome! If you're interested i can try to write out what they taught us at our class and send it to you. I found it useful when I was in labour.

 

[mama.luv]

Welcome Marlinz and congats on your pregnancy

You ladies had me cracking up talking about your significant others. My hubby doesn't really do much either. My complaints can go on and on. He make sure he keeps his man cave clean and that's about it. He doesn't really like to cook so he will buy me food instead. Sometimes I just want a good home cooked meal, I'm tired of eating out. My hubby and my son are just some lazy little turds. I swear I am constantly picking up after them, whether it's clothes on the bathroom floor or food left on the counter. We have a bad ant problem right now, so I tell them to make sure they don't leave anything out, not even a crumb. My hubby left an open packet of honey on the table and man it was like an ant farm on that thing. I swear I feel like I need a vacation. I always tell everyone in my house that I wish I can get away from them for the rest of this pregnancy Um and I still can't get my hubby to massage my darn feet, grrrrrrr.

 

[mama.luv]

Speaking of classes, we take our first class (Baby Care Basics) this Saturday. For some reason, I'm kind of excited about that. Then on Sunday, I have to do my 3hr glucose test, and I'm not looking forward to that. It's going to be a busy weekend for me.

For those of you that don't want to take meds during labor, what is the reasoning behind that? I haven't done any research on taking meds and the side effects yet. But I had to be given meds when I had my son because I had pre-eclampsia, I don't think I had any choice at that point. I was in labor for 3 days with him and I swear they gave me all kinds of meds, I can't even remember what. But we came out fine

 

[whittnie117]

Welcome Marlinz and congrats on baby. We have a great bunch of ladies in this group.

I think I will call my doctor about the possible infection. I was hoping to get away with no infections this pregnancy, but I'm not that lucky, lol.

I'm sorry some of your OH's can't get it together to help you out. I think I got pretty lucky. He's in the kitchen making dinner as I type this. He is gone a lot though,which I guess is the downside.


I got my pregnancy pillow in the mail today. It's amazing.

 

[The Alchemist]

Welcome marlin! Don't worry, you fit right in. We talk just about everything in here. If you take time to read through, you'll see what I'm talking about lol.

Mama - sounds like we kinda have the same man lol. But mine only really helps when he is in a good mood. These days, it seems he's pregnant too, always tired, lower back pain (from an accident years ago), high blood pressure sometimes, and late night binges on chocolate cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet junks. He does work graveyard shift...but still....he's not growing another human being so he should help me with something. I have no patience right now being pregnant. Otherwise, it wouldn't bother me.

I forgot who it was with the yeast infection? I was getting them very regularly in first trimester. If I remember correctly, I posted about it earlier pages and pages ago. I used the 7 day treatment lotrimin cream. You can insert it inside and apply it on your itchy areas externally. I only used it externally and for internal, I inserted plain yogurt. Helped me. That might be gross for youlol. Try the lotrimin cream. It's over the counter and it's what my ob advised to do.

Mama - I forgot to mention about the meds. The reason why I didn't want any pain meds was because I wanted to go all natural and that I believed everything and anything you put in, crosses over the cord and affects, even at just a miniscule level. That was just my personal choice. But there is no right or wrong with each woman's birth plan. I'm hoping for the same natural, no pain meds birth again this second time but I'm open to meds when need be.

 

[bb1]

I am ready to ditch DH with the amount he has not been helping. We both work but I have DS at work with me all day. the other day DH was home for a few hours first and the only thing he done was have a shower. He didnt light the fire to keep us warm or get anything out for dinner so I asked him while I was lighting the fire if he could Bath DS while I was cooking. But he complained that he gets too wet if he has to bath him. I was fuming and yesterday he decided to stay at his mates house after work so he didnt have to come home and help.
On Monday I had to have another U/S because of the pressure/pains I have been having to check my cervix and they are worried now about preterm labour with me because of the constant pressure. So I have been told I need to take things easier. I told DH and he just doesnt get it. I just want to kick him. But cervix is still at 4cm so nice and long but Bubba is very low and his head is pressing right at my cervix so I am guessing thats where a lot of the pressure is coming from.
So from Ultrasound baby is measuring at 23 weeks +4days but my uterus(fundal Hight) is measuring at 26.5 weeks.
All your bumps are amazing.

 

[wantb502]

You guys crack me up too about your hubby's. DH is super laid back and is never concerned about anything like cleaning, but he does definitely do his part of cleaning the cat litter and taking care of our chickens. I use to do all of it, but he won't even let me get close to the coop anymore really. I still make dinner a lot and definitely do all the cleaning, but he has even tried to do the laundry a few times. Though i would really rather do it because I know I'll do it right.

Whit: one of the first things I asked my OB about when I got my bFP was yeast infections. I got them ALL the time prior to pregnancy. She said monistat is fine. Luckily, I have not a single infection since being pregnant. I think my ph is more balanced.

As for the drugs... My main reason is because I work In a neuromuscular office and we get patients with difficulties walking and numbness In their legs weeks and months after an epidural. Also, I cant fathom not being able to move my own legs. Also I want to be able to walk to the bathroom immediately after if I want. I do not want a Foley catheter. I also want the natural signal to push that is masked with drugs. My mom did it twice and I know I can do it if she did!!