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[krissie328]

Happy birthday Kaiecee. That's a great surprise.

Jess- not long at all! I got the epidural but I was also induced and it became to much. Mostly because I couldn't move around anyways. In the end I'm happy with my experience and will probably get one again.

We get a lot of snow here. The worst part is definitely the drifting of snow. But it rained for 2 days so most of it has melted.

 

[todmommy4568]

I want your guys weather!! Our storm a week and a half ago left us with 19 inches and then before we really recovered with the roads and what not we got another 4-5....hoping it will lay off for a bit now haha

 

[krissie328]

Shan- no thanks! We definitely don't get that kind of snow. In recent years I think 11 inches is our record. It just drifts into 2-3 foot piles.

 

[Kaiecee]

Happy birthday Kaiecee. That's a great surprise.

Jess- not long at all! I got the epidural but I was also induced and it became to much. Mostly because I couldn't move around anyways. In the end I'm happy with my experience and will probably get one again.

We get a lot of snow here. The worst part is definitely the drifting of snow. But it rained for 2 days so most of it has melted.

Thanks so much I was really surprised.
I'm from Quebec Canada and it has t stopped snowing at least we will have a white Christmas this year.

 

[cupcake.]

We don't ever really get snow! It may snow a tiny bit but it usually doesn't stay on the ground for long and turns into mush super soon. I'm not a winter person so even that is too much for me hahaha definitely couldn't live where you guys are at!

 

[krissie328]

Heike- I keep telling dh I wanna move to Germany. That's another great reason!

 

[cupcake.]

Krissie there are places in germany that do get more snow but that's just in the mountains. Cities and near cities don't get much if any at all. Haha maybe you'll be able to convince your husband eventually

 

[lvksa]

Gimme all the cold weather and snow. I love it. I grew up in northern NY (Adirondacks) and living in the desert makes me miss the weather from back home.

 

[Kaiecee]

I can't imagine Christmas without snow it's just not the same

 

[krissie328]

Sam- I'd definitely not want to live where you do. It is way too hot. I live in a high elevation dessert so that's really enough for me.

 

[lvksa]

Sam- I'd definitely not want to live where you do. It is way too hot. I live in a high elevation dessert so that's really enough for me.

I have been so grateful that the weather has been anywhere from 50-75 since I left the hospital. That feels so cold compared to summer weather. I am hoping this means we will have a cold winter. Does it get very cold at night where you are?

 

[Kaiecee]

Hope everyone is doing good
Lost heart 2 days ago and now almost 2 days no water hope to get that fixed tmr stupid owner does nothing when things go wrong.

Took clomid later in cycle so just waiting to Ov any day now.
Fx I get a better eff since now I'll be ov'ing after cd12

 

[Angel5000]

37 weeks today! I'm officially at "term" according to my doctor. Except of course doctor doesn't consider me 37 weeks until Thursday, so by her standards I have a few more days.

This weekend DH and I went to a 2-day birthing class. It was SO INFORMATIVE. They almost cancelled it because our instructor was really sick and no one would cover, but there were 3 of us signed up who are due within a month and they had no other class to offer us so they found two different women who were willing to split the class up between the two days.

Afterwards DH told me that he didn't realize just how involved the whole process was, and that he's glad we went because he felt it was really informative and it was certainly "not a waste of a weekend" (which is good because he was kind of frustrated that we were spending our entire weekend, 2 days of 9-3:30, in the class). I'm so glad he felt as good about it as I did. We went through all the processes and stages of labor, what to expect in terms of what our body is going through, pain, emotions, etc. They talked about labor coping techniques and had us practice different movements and different breathing techniques - and then we were practicing on day 2 while holding ice (which really helps you simulate the pain a little). And labor partners got a lot of practice in what to do to help us through it.

Day 1 was all about labor. Day 2 was talking about what to expect for C-sections (planned or unplanned), postpartum care, what to expect for recovery, the hospital policies on skin-to-skin and all of that, plus how to's on breastfeeding and newborn care. Honestly, I think this class was one of the best decisions I've made. I feel a lot more ready (informed!) for birth. Plus DH now feels more confident in what he should do and what to expect. When we came home yesterday he was saying we need to start putting together a hospital bag and figure out what we want in it. I think he now feels a lot more involved (he realized just how involved he needs to be as a support person), and wants to be part of the process.


Sam - I definitely couldn't live where you are at! The heat is just too much. I was miserable living in Texas, I feel like your area must be worse. But maybe less humid? 50-75 this time of year sounds so warm! but kind of nice in a "no snow and so I'm not freezing" kind of way. But that's our spring temps around here.

 

[krissie328]

Jess- We did the same weekend class and really thought it was worth it too. I would recommend it to all new mommies for sure. I cannot believe you are already 37 weeks!! Your little one will be here in no time.

How is everyone doing?

I am just waiting to o. I really hate this part.

 

[cupcake.]

Happy 37 weeks!

I did a birthing class that went once weekly for 7 weeks and i loved it as well. One thing the midwive that held the class always said really stuck to me and i found that to be so true during labor: "Birthing is movement"
I could not bear the contractions when i was lieing or sitting or just standing, i had to move even if just swaying my hips. If i was moving however i could handle them really well.

I have my 6 week postpartum check up at my ob/gyn tomorrow. I'm only 5 weeks postpartum but his office is closed for christmas and the new year so he'd rather have me in earlier than later.

Baby girl Mariella is growing so fast it's insane. Look at her enjoying her bath and her blooming bath flower 😍

 

[Kaiecee]

so took clomid later this month an I ov'ed on cd14 instead of cd11 let hope it's my lucky month fx

 

[krissie328]

That is great news Kaiecee! Fx for you.

Heike- she is so precious! She looks very alert and happy.

Only cd 12 here but was hoping I would start seeing my opks get darker. But no such luck. I really hope o comes cd 14-16 this cycle.

 

[Angel5000]

I'm feeling off today. Crampy and some back pain. My sister thinks it's a good sign that I could be going into labor soon. The crampy feeling is weird, kind of like period cramps. My sister said to start timing but I can't figure out how I'm supposed to time this feeling when there isn't a distinctive "come/go/start/end" feeling, it's more of this "I notice that I'm uncomfortable" feeling, and then later I notice I feel better, but I don't know when it's happening.

Does that make any sense at all?


Krissie - I agree, the weekend class was amazing. All new parents shoudl definitely check it out. Hope you O soon. Sometimes that was worse for me than the TWW. Especially when I wasn't O'ing at any regular interval so it could be anywhere from CD16 - 30!

Heike - This weekend class was the replacement for the 5 week class they run that meets once a week. It's basically all the same info but in 2 full days instead of a short weekly one. The instructor also told us her motto is "movement, movement, movement" - that as long as we kept moving we could handle things better and it would help baby move through the canal.

Good luck with your postpartum check! Let us know how it goes!


Kaicee - good luck! Hope this is your month! Love that you got your CH already!

 

[krissie328]

Angel- it definitely sounds promising! I never went into labor on my own, but many women describe it that way.

I'm really trying to not get more depressed with this journey but starting to feel hopeless about this happening. Some part of me just wants to let it go and be happy with ds, but I'm afraid I will regret that.

 

[cupcake.]

Jess it definitely was key for me to be moving throughout labor. And i know what you mean with the uncomfortable feeling i definitely had that as well and it wasn't anything i could have timed either.

Krissie i'm so sorry you're feeling this way though i can understand. It's a tough journey but you can get pregnant and i'm sure you will again!