November 2013 Babies!

[luna_19]

Oh no
Sounds like they are taking really good care of you though (except the food thing! Maybe your hubby can bring you in some snacks or something)

 

[whittnie117]

Oh mama, I am sorry that you have pre-eclampsia but I am glad that they caught it and are going to keep you there to monitor you and the babies. They can do a lot to keep them in there baking with you there. I can imagine that it must suck not to be able to get everything in order yourself and having to rely on the hubby. I am such a do it yourself person when it comes to getting things together for the baby. Now get them to make sure you get enough calories and all will be well. Hopefully you get to eat decent meals. When I was in the hospital all they gave me was soup and jello.

Rockin, I am glad they thought you were good enough to send you home. That should mean that you and baby are fine. Is everything going okay now? Just take it as easy as you can and hopefully you get to your maternity leave and can just chill out for the rest of the pregnancy.

I am anxious to get my own tests back (including the urine protein count). I am so high risk for everything that I am just in constant worry these days. But he is kicking hard now and is shaking the bed sometimes with kicks, so I know he is doing okay in there so far.

 

[mama.luv]

I didn't mean to scare you guys. I already knew from Day 1 that I was high risk for pre-eclampsia since I had it with my son plus I am high risk for it being preggers with twins. So a double whammy. All of you guys will be fine. It's good most of you guys are getting the baby rooms and stuff in order which is what I failed to do. I'm such a hands on person too and like to give orders when other people are doing stuff for me but I sure can't give orders from here. So I'm hoping hubby does everything right. I will send my mom to go help him out.

 

[mama.luv]

And whitt if you are worried about the GD test, don't. I ran into one of my former co-workers here while I was doing the non-stress test yesterday, and she had GD since 29wks and she is now 39wks still going strong. She just have to do the non-stress test twice a week to check on the baby. And surprisingly, she barely started maternity leave yesterday, what a trooper.

 

[Rockinmomtobe]

Alchemist: Yes he is a comedian. You guys should have seen the big Kool Aid smile he had when I had to get a painful steroid shot. Then he told the nurse "I wish I can take it for her," yea right, I wanted to grab the needle and poke him with it. lol

Ok ladies, I'm stuck in this hospital until whenever I deliver because I have pre-eclampsia. My urine came back with 300+ protein. I figured I would get pre-eclampsia again but not this early. The Doc hopes I can hang in there for another 9-10wks. My blood pressure is stable so it's looking good for now. I don't mind the hospital stay but there are a few things I needed to get in order at home before the babies come but I guess my hubby can do it.

I cannot believe you have to be in the hospital for the next few months. That would drive me crazy! Im glad youre safe and where you need to be though.

I work for a very small company. I was not offered any kind of disability or maternity leave. Everything is unpaid. OH and I can afford to have me take about 10 weeks off, so Im hoping to get out of here by mid October and return the beginning of next year, but I will be looking for a better job with better benefits. We got pregnant WAAAAY faster than anticipated so the job hunt went on hold.

I seem to be ok. I have some sharp pains in my pelvis on my right side, and im literally exhausted, but I can feel the baby moving a bit, although not near as much as a few weeks ago, so hopefully hes doing ok in there. I go back next wednesday for a check up.

Mama-what will you do in the hospital all that time?

 

[mama.luv]

Rockin: Your baby is probably too big to move. Don't worry. If the Doctor's were worried, they would have assigned you to do non-stress testing , so you are good.

I don't know what I will do with all of this time. Looks like I will be ordering some books on the kindle to make time fly. Plus I can watch movies in my room. And I'm going to have my hubby bring my MacBook so I can watch my favorite tv shows online. The Doc is giving me one hour a day to walk around or be pushed around the hospital, just something to get out of my room. She also said she will give me the okay to leave for a few hours for my baby shower. But that's only if my condition remains the same. My sister is thinking about cancelling the baby shower until after the babies are born. I knew we should have had that baby shower earlier this month but my sister thought it was too early.

 

[The Alchemist]

Mama - oh no, but at least you had an idea that you may have pre-ec again so it's not something surprisingly and fearfully scary to you. You're in good hands being at the hospital. They're really nice in the l&d department. The nurses are really nice (well, to my experience). Anyway, try not to worry much about things to be done at home. You're where you need to be right now.

Whitt - lots of worries your way too, I see. I how your results come back normal and positive news for the rest of the pregnancy. It's not fun worrying, doesn't matter how many kids anyone has. Let's Keo our fx for positive news.

Afm - I'm noticing it's getting harder and harder now to turn in bed or turn over anywhere. A big ole tummy plus pelvic issues equals no fun for me and then a 17 month old to TRY to run after.

Hope you all are doing well. I gotta stress it to you ladies to remember to just rest by the end of the day prop those feet up!

 

[mama.luv]

Yes you are right Alchemist. Prop your feet up. Ever since I have been on bed rest, I have no sweeling in my feet and legs anymore. They gave me a compressor machine also for my legs to keep the blood flowing since I am on bed rest. It sort of remind me of a massager just without the massage, it just tightens up my legs for about 10seconds each time. I'm sure you nurses on here may know what I'm talking about. I love this machine though. Also since being here, my carpal tunnel has gotten better. It really shows how bed rest works.

I'm trying not to stress about stuff to do at home but it was so much I wanted to do, like clean out my hallway closet/cabinet. It's like 4 shelves, I keep medicine, toilet paper, hair products, shavers, etc in there. The closet is messy and so unorganized. I told my hubby to grab me a razor to bring here and he was complaining that he couldn't find it and that the closet was messy. Then I remembered I left the shavers in the bag I took to Northern Cali. I'm just forgetting everything. Sheesh.

 

[wantb502]

Mama! I can't believe you have to be there for two months!! Wowzers... I would go nuts. Read read read ad find a good game on your phone or something. If you haven't read it: A Dogs purpose is really good quick read. It's a beautiful story though not a difficult read at all (a beach book). I glad you like the SCDs on your legs. People either live them or hate them

Rockin: you got to stop knockin' boots so hard! Twice a week! Damn girl!

I am FINALLY done with my work week... 48 hours this week and I can't take any more. I got home last night and just cried because I'm sooooo tired. I've been so stressed this week and I bet that's why LO has been pretty quiet. Makes me nervous now... I hope he's not in distress because of my work! I would quit my job if it meant I was hurting him. I'll talk to my doc at my appt on Tuesday. I have my Glucose test... Not looking forward to it! DH and I have a "date" tonight but I'm so exhausted I hope I don't fall asleep at dinner.

Oh and it's my SIL baby shower tomorrow "murmurs"! I can't wait to see her... It's been since march! I'll post a picture of both of our bellies together on Sunday

 

[missjenn]

Wow....I would also go nuts being in the hospital for two months...I really hope the time flies for you! It's amazing what you said about bed rest really doing the job...when I had that swelling last week I did lay down with my leg up for hours and did the same the next day after work and the swelling has been gone since then. So, sometimes our bodies do just need the rest! I hope you get lots of visitors!!!

Rockin - I just read about your scare too! I'm glad you are okay and im sure everything is fine..especially since they sent you home and you are still feeling movement! It must have been scary to see some blood though...Im sure even the tiniest amount would be scary for anyone...when do you go back to your doctor?

 

[missjenn]

Just rolled out of bed picture....excuse the mess and the dirty mirror!

I painted our babies room on Friday and did a de-clutter session...and had a yard sale yesterday from 8-1....made 110.00 which is better than nothing!

 

[mama.luv]

You bump is getting rounder MissJenn, and the room is coming along good. If you made over $100 at a yard sale, that is good.

I will try to post a Sunday bump pic sometime today. Hope you guys are having a nice weekend. I know some of you were going to be really busy. It's boring here on the weekends because nothing good comes on regular tv. But I almost completed my Target Baby Registry online yesterday, so that kept me busy. I will probably finish it today. Target is more reasonable than Babies R Us.

It looks like some of us just made it to the 3rd trimester. Yayyy. My next milestone is to make it 30wks. My Doctors have me at 27wks2days today because they are going off my LMP date, but I know when I ovulated which is why my ticker is 2 days behind. It's no biggie, just a 2 day difference. Okay you guys, have a nice day and relax relax relax

 

[missjenn]

Thanks lady!

I forget where you are from? Are you in the UK?

I hope you get to enjoy some sunshine during the hour breaks at the hospital...break probably isnt the best word...haha.

Happy third trimester!!!!!!

 

[mama.luv]

I'm in the US (California)

 

[wantb502]

Happy Sunday Bump Day guys!

Missjenn: you are looking cute as always and I love the color of the room.

Kristi's baby shower went well yesterday and then we had a friend's 30th b day party which we stayed up till 2 am. I was overly exhausted and woke up pissed off today because of it. I think I am chilling out today and going to enjoy the air conditioning.

Here are the photos!

 

[wantb502]

Here's a picture right before DH and I had date night Friday. I actually have makeup on for once.

 

[whittnie117]

Want that dress is so comfy. I lounge in it. Today hubby and I are supposed to go to buy buy baby in Temecula, a 30 minute drive, to look at swivel rocking chairs, but I went with him to the grocery store this morning and started having that throbbing stinging pain inside my vaginal canal again. So I think I'll stay home. We had a jam packed day yesterday. We went to two furniture stores, two costcos and babies r us. It was so much driving and walking around. Maybe I'll be up to it later. I did get breakfast made for me, so that was nice. He's making meatloaf for me tonight. yum.

 

[The Alchemist]

Missjenn - you are looking fab and happy as usual. What a round tummy. Color of the room is a great blue.

Mama - enjoy your sunday, even though you're there at the hospital. I'm sure they allow you to walk around, get fresh air. Maybe have your hubby bring over a book, some mags, etc to keep the time going. But do rest and put those legs up!

Want - that's nice, you had agreat time at the baby shower. I love baby showers. And i like that black dress. Was looking around for one but each time, they didn't have my size.

Whittnie - my goodness! It seems like you're always so busy! Take a Sunday off and relax!

Afm - I'm so ready for November already! I'm just to rest today. Well, after i organize my fridge. Just got back from grocery shopping and couldn't fit anything in the fridge. Anyway yall enjoy your Sunday..I'll post a Sunday bump pic in a minute. Trying to swallow my sandwich/salad before i start cleaning the fridge.

 

[The Alchemist]

I'm so happy I'm in the last trimester! come on November!

(please excuse those stains you see on my shirt and pants. Id only realized just now....doh!)

 

[missjenn]

OMG....you guys look great! How did you get those pregnancy bodies...jesus! lol!

Funny thing....I've never been more comfortable with my body...I've always has issues with weight and self image so Im really surprised how happy and proud I am of the belly!

I love both dresses Want!

And yes...take a break busy Whittnie!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats to entering the third trimester!