November 2013 Babies!

[Co_Cowgirl]

Something to do with the new health care act that they have to offer some kind of coverage. My cousin said that she can apply for her breast pump until AFTER the baby has arrived though so it will be about a month delay before she will actually have the breast pump.

For me I only have one In-Health Care provider and they can't confirm if they can offer me a breast pump. Still working on it!

I went and took my Glucose test today. For those of you that haven't done it my one hour tasted like a large melted Otter Pump - Orange Flavor.

For the nursery I was convinced that I wanted grey with white trim. I went and got all of my samples and had my colors picked out. Then I seen a room painted like that on one of the baby shows on T.V. and I HATED IT. I think I am going with a really light yellow. I have to paint it because it was the "man cave". So the room was literally painted a dark brown all walls and the ceiling. It is a very depressing room!

 

[mama.luv]

When I was in the Baby Care Basics class the other day, I asked about the free breast pumps and they said they give free Medela manual pumps. I think I need an electric one.

 

[mama.luv]

Luna: I love the painted tree, I wish we can do something like that but our little ones are going to share a room with their big sister, so we are not going to decorate....boooo.

 

[whittnie117]

We are painting the room a light brown to match ours. We figure it will be an easier transition when he is ready to transfer rooms. We have bright orange jungle theme that we got from Babies R Us for half off and all its accessories. So it will match the walls too. We also have some wall decals we can use if we find that we want to.

 

[mama.luv]

You guys are going to have some nice baby rooms. When I had my son, I decorated his room with Winnie the Pooh everything. I love all of the ideas that you guys are coming up with.

 

[Murmers0110]

I got a free double electric medela pump through my insurance (aetna). It was very easy. They did all the work for me I just had to look at the supply companies and choose which pump I wanted.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

I also get an electric pump covered. I go for my next appt Tuesday and will get a referral from the doctor then! I also have my glucose test Im nervous about it, but, oh well.

Im starting to sleep like I did in 1st tri again! I fell asleep at 845 last night and overslept my 530 alarm until 615!!! I am dragging today. What gives? Is my body just tired? I DO NOT want these last couple months to feel like the first couple.

 

[Co_Cowgirl]

I am sleeping around 10 - 11 hours a day and still wake up feeling exhausted!

Trust me Rockin I was really worried about my glucose test but it wasn't really that bad. I hate needles and they lost the needle out of my arm so they had to try again and it still wasn't that bad.

My problem is I am usually pretty indecisive and it is not getting any better with the baby coming. My mom is pretty frustrated with me that I don't want a themed room. I said if it is cute it is in and she HATES that. She has even called my sister to see if my sister can pressure me into something.

But I really want to have the baby's room done before the baby party so I have 3 weeks and it HAS to be done.

 

[The Alchemist]

I wish I could sleep that long. With a toddler, I get 6-8 hrs. I'm gonna feel dead with baby #2. Dd1's bedtime is @ 8-8:30pm. After she sleeps, the time I have thereafter is cleaning time, then extra me time. Then I sleep around 11 or 12. Think I've become immune to feeling tired. I advise you ladies especially ftm to take advantage of any free time to atty least get a power nap. Every single mother, especially mil, had told me the same when I was pregnant with dd, but I didn't follow it and it bit me in the ass after she was born. You never know how your baby will sleep. Sttn or frequent wake ups like dd? Naps are absolutely essential!

 

[mama.luv]

I wish I could sleep 10-11 hours a day. I usually go to bed around 11pm and have to get up at 6am for work. I take a nap during lunch everyday, which is about 45min. Once I go on maternity leave, I am going to take advantage of that time to get some rest.

Do you guys find that your water taste funny at times? I bought a gallon jug of Sparkletts to drink at work and I swear it taste like some chemicals or plastic is in it. I'm trying to figure out the taste. I don't want to drink it cause I'm nervous something will happen to me. I usually put lemon in my water but I forgot my dang lemons at home. Grrrrr

 

[luna_19]

I've really been off the taste of water since my first tri, I can drink it really cold or else I've been drinking flavored sparkling water.

Cowgirl I can't believe your family would be pressuring you about something so stupid as a nursery theme! I say just do whatever you want

here's the main part of my sleeve, it's based on the Trees series of paintings by Mark Ryden

the upper part is something my artist and I designed based on my favorite series of books

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - certain brands do taste like there are chemicals in it, I noticed that even before I got pregnant. I drink smart water or other brands that have been vaporized. I forgot they call it but it's explained on the bottle. And because California has one of the worst water system full of contaminants, I've installed the water filter in the sink. And then I fill my container with filter on it with that filtered water. I dunno...i super filtered my water twice because I am really paranoid withwhat's in it.

Luna - super vibrant and awesome tattoos you've got!

 

[berniegroves]

I agree with Alchemist - take every opportunity you can for naps/sleep. I wish I had more time to sleep but DD keeps me busy all day and then I have to try and get other stuff done once she is in bed so don't end up sleeping until 11 or12.
I am exhausted. Lol!

 

[The Alchemist]

Bernie - lol, we gave the same bedtime! but my dd wake up times are all wack.sometimes its 6:30. Other mornings, it's 7. Latest ever, which is rare, is 9.average time is 8. At least she naps and goes to bed really well.

 

[missjenn]

Hey ladies....its been a long day. I was in the hospital for 6 hours this morning...went in at 7:30am. I had a super sore spot above my belly button to the left...and just below my breast bone. It was intense and lasted all night long...so when I woke up this morning and pushed in on that spot it felt like a hard rock and was painful to touch. So I went in to get it checked.

They put me on a monitor for about 30 minutes and everything was fine with the baby....I figured it was because he was moving alot and I had no worries there....they did tests and bloodwork on the liver to check for preclampsia and a stomach ulcer. The preclampsia came back clear but its two weeks for the results for the ulcer. If its not an ulcer the dr said it could just be severe inflammation from all of my acid reflux and heart burn. They gave me a prescription for Ran omeprazole 20 mg to help with ulcer and acid reflux. I'm really nervous about taking it.

I also hope that this pain is nothing to do with my spleen....I asked her and she just kind of dismissed it....I hate taking prescription meds but nothing else has worked and the burning in my chest has become unbearable.

I took one of the pills for tonight to see how it goes.

 

[mama.luv]

Jenn sorry to hear that, I hope you are feeling better. It's never fun being in the hospital that long not knowing what is wrong. Just relax. Did they put you on bed rest?

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Jenn, so glad you got checked out! That must have been scary. Keep us updated

 

[luna_19]

jen, glad everything looks ok

 

[wantb502]

I got a free double electric medela pump through my insurance (aetna). It was very easy. They did all the work for me I just had to look at the supply companies and choose which pump I wanted.

Same one for me too! My insurance company won't process the claim until 5 days before my due date or when he is born.

 

[wantb502]

I've really been off the taste of water since my first tri, I can drink it really cold or else I've been drinking flavored sparkling water.

Cowgirl I can't believe your family would be pressuring you about something so stupid as a nursery theme! I say just do whatever you want

here's the main part of my sleeve, it's based on the Trees series of paintings by Mark Ryden
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the upper part is something my artist and I designed based on my favorite series of books
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Luna: freakin' awesome tats! I love that they are so different! Makes me want more!