September Snugglers 2016

[xanzaba]

Uni- I'm glad to see you back and hear that everything is going well. I was starting to wonder where you were, and glad to hear that it was family keeping you away

Sweety- Sorry you have low iron, but hopefully you will feel better because of the meds. I was feeling so tired and started taking iron and feel much better. I'm less tired and don't run out of breath.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[amantila]

Hi uni! I had to take a little break due to being with family too. I totally understand how you feel. It was nice to see them, but I'm enjoying being back in my own home and having some "me" time.

So apparently my car's ac has just decided that it's done. I'm so scared to bring it in because I don't want to pay a gazillion dollars to fix it...but I literally can't handle 95+ degree heat in a car without ac. My husband was like..."Can't you just drive with the windows down?" Me: "Yeah sure, if you want me to get into another accident because the heat makes me dizzy and unable to focus and you want me to potentially go into preterm labor." I told him it couldn't wait and needs to be fixed like...yesterday.

We went to our childbirth education class part 1 yesterday (part 2 is today). OH MY GOODNESS. I hated it so much. I'm squeamish and prefer not to know all of the details. I just want to go and get the basics and logistics (ie: timing contractions, what my options are at the hospital, who to call, where to go, etc.). Listening to a meditation cd about a rainbow going through you and enveloping you in all the beautiful colors to keep you warm and safe and happy is SO not my thing. I appreciate that that works for some people, but not me.

 

[MummaMoo]

Ha! No Amantilia, doesn't sound like my kind of thing either - I'd be the one rolling my eyes saying "oh, purrlease" and getting the giggles. We never went to any parentcraft groups with Sophie and haven't bothered this time either.
Hope you get the cars a/c fixed soon! I have ours set to arctic conditions at the moment!

 

[campn]

Uni- Yay I'm so glad you're back! I notice some of the ladies disappear and it makes me sad. This is my main support group and I love it and love all of you ladies and you understand more than anyone what we are all going through cause you go through it yourselves! It's good to have family time but it usually leaves me feeling drained! I can't believe that lady told you skim milk is better than whole milk! My son's pediatrician few years ago said something like that and told me to switch him and I thought she's crazy for wanting to switch an 18 months old to a low fat diet! I should totally prank her and ask if rum would spike my sugar

Aman- That is such a man thing to say! I would totally have a panic attack and get real contractions if I overheat, as soon as I'm in the car the AC is blasted and I chug ice cold water. Don't feel bad, my DH told me to get on the last step of the ladder to help him hold the fan he was installing. Last step of a ladder for a 5'1 woman might as well be the top of Everest. I thought he was insane and walked away.

I've never attended those birthing classes either, I'm also on "need to know" basis. I know things can go wrong but I don't want to go into my labor panicking over what ifs, I'm always good at doing that without horror stories.

 

[Sweety21]

Aman, What a answer to your hubby! I would have definitely said same thing. And I would rather not know everything because, it would definitely put me in panic attack mode if something is going wrong.

Xan, I am so glad to hear meds did the trick for you. I wish it does same for me but, just took one dose and I am already puking!

 

[aidensxmomma]

Aman - The ac in my OH's car went out a week or two ago as well. We went to Wal-Mart and bought an ac recharge kit. Its a hose thing and a can of some sort of pressurized air. It cost around $15 and seemed fairly simple to use (I wasn't around when OH used it). But it worked and OH had ac in his car again, so if that's an option for you it may be worth looking into before having to spend tons of money at a repair shop.

I have to agree about the meditation. It is definitely not my thing at all. I've tried meditation many times in many different situations and I just feel stupid doing it. I went to a birthing class during this pregnancy (mostly for OH's benefit). If I didn't already have kids and know how everything goes, I would have been absolutely scared sh*tless.

 

[Mummy1506]

Hope everyone is doing well! I can't believe September is coming round so quickly & sure we will start seeing some early arrivals next month too!!!

GD still totally diet controlled & team really pleased baby is measuring just perfect along with fluid levels etc so thrilled 😄. Our little lady is weighing around 4lbs so think that's pretty average.

I've now finished work too so have the next 7 weeks to prepare & get the house sorted.

 

[campn]

Hope everyone is doing well! I can't believe September is coming round so quickly & sure we will start seeing some early arrivals next month too!!!

GD still totally diet controlled & team really pleased baby is measuring just perfect along with fluid levels etc so thrilled 😄. Our little lady is weighing around 4lbs so think that's pretty average.

I've now finished work too so have the next 7 weeks to prepare & get the house sorted.

I'm glad your GD is very well controlled and everything is checking out! I hope it continues that way for all of us.

And you're so right I bet we see babies in August coming early! Especially from Mumma I doubt that would be me, knowing me I'll go few days overdue

 

[ssarahh]

Sorry I've been so quiet on here ladies. I do follow along and think of you all.

It's been a rough few months with DH and his ankle but think we are finally getting there. I am starting to struggle if I am completely honest with working full time, looking after him as he still can't walk, walking our two dogs everyday and trying to see my family etc. I'm coping but only just! Only 10 more days until his next follow up and we will know where we are more.

Baby seems to be growing well. I'm getting loads of rib kicks. Last time I went to the midwife bubs was head down. Everyone tells me I look as though I'm carrying a boy and I'm starting to really believe bubs is a boy. I will try and upload most recent bump pic.

So exciting that we might have some more babies next month. Time sure is flying.

Glad all is well with you ladies. Xx

 

[xanzaba]

Amantila- if he doesn't want to fix it, maybe he'd swap with you. I bet he would bring it to the garage immediately once you suggested that

Ssarahh- good to hear from you that all is good. I hope DH's ankle heals quickly.

Sweety- hope you adjust to the medication.

 

[Mummy1506]

Hope everyone is doing well! I can't believe September is coming round so quickly & sure we will start seeing some early arrivals next month too!!!

GD still totally diet controlled & team really pleased baby is measuring just perfect along with fluid levels etc so thrilled 😄. Our little lady is weighing around 4lbs so think that's pretty average.

I've now finished work too so have the next 7 weeks to prepare & get the house sorted.

I'm glad your GD is very well controlled and everything is checking out! I hope it continues that way for all of us.

And you're so right I bet we see babies in August coming early! Especially from Mumma I doubt that would be me, knowing me I'll go few days overdue

Hope your GD is going ok too? Here in the U.K. I'm not able to go overdue as they will induce at 40 weeks if she hasn't made an appearance by then which is highly unlikely as I was 11/12 days over with both my boys 🙈.

 

[campn]

Mummy- So far my numbers have been really good so looks like my diet is controlling it just fine, but my doctor also said she won't let me go overdue, I had DS at 40+1 so crossing everything this baby comes a little bit early. I don't want to be induced but whatever that will get baby here all nice and safe. I'm going to try all those labor inducing old wives tales though maybe once I hit 37-38 weeks!

 

[MummaMoo]

And you're so right I bet we see babies in August coming early! Especially from Mumma I doubt that would be me, knowing me I'll go few days overdue

OMG truly hope so! Give me a couple more weeks and this baby can come whenever he/she likes!

 

[xanzaba]

I'm either getting induced or c-section at 39 weeks, so 8/25?

 

[campn]

Mumma and Xan- I'm so excited to see babies on here! I'm probably going to be completely jealous and excited and squealing all at the same time. Can you get baby fever while pregnant??

 

[aidensxmomma]

I'm also very likely to be induced at 39 weeks (or possible c-section if LO keeps being stubborn about his position) so there's a good possibility that Everett will be born at the end of August - I'll be 39 weeks on August 28

 

[amantila]

xan: haha so true! I actually suggested swapping cars which really drove the point home because he knows I HATE driving his truck! But at least it has ac so it won't make me nauseous and dizzy!

sarahh...glad to hear from you! Sorry it's been so difficult with DH and his ankle surgery :[ Hopefully you get good news at the next follow up! Your bump is looking great! I'm getting lots of rib kicks too :]

aidensxmomma...we actually tried that recharge can thing today but either my hubby couldn't figure out how to do it (which is totally a possibility because he is SO not handy) or my ac has a bigger problem. Bringing it in tomorrow morning as early as possible to beat the heat and get it checked out. And I agree about the meditation thing...I just feel stupid doing it! I know lots of ways to calm myself down and relax but the whole meditation cd type thing does NOT work for me.

campn: hahaha men can really be clueless sometimes. I'm just happy I feel comfortable putting my foot down with him...with my ex I was always cowering and afraid to disappoint him so I never stood up for myself. We at least have a much healthier dynamic...even though he's totally dumb sometimes and driving me insane right now!

AFM: Exciting day here! My nephew was born this morning 3 weeks early! My sister in law is crazy and felt labor pains starting at 3am but didn't want to wake up her husband. So she labored all night by herself and then by morning she couldn't move because she was in so much pain, she was rushed to hospital by ambulance, arrived at hospital, and delivered 18 minutes after arrival! I told my husband that he should NOT expect getting to sleep through my labor haha. I was just shocked by how fast everything happened for her! I'm afraid I'll be in labor for days haha. She had a beautiful, healthy 6 pound 2 oz boy though...can't wait to meet him! Yay!

 

[Sweety21]

Oh, I think I forgot to share with you all that my section date is fixed It's "September 10th". Anyone scheduled or due on same date? The shit is getting real ladies!

 

[Uni tsi]

Ladies it is nice to know I was missed Thank you for welcoming me back so warmly!

Sweety, I'm glad you've got a date! I think they're going to have me go on the 5th of Sept. The date still isn't finalized, but I was told I'm going to get a membrane sweep two days before whatever date is decided to see if that will get things going. It does all seem really soon now.

Aman, it's horrible but the air conditioning is out in my car too! So, I really feel for you. For me, it wasn't just the charge, it was something else, something expensive (le sigh). My main strategy to cope is to avoid driving anywhere. Sadly, I am compelled to leave the house at times. What I do is, I have a water bottle that mists, I bring lots of ice water to drink, and ... you know those frozen sports injury packs? I bring several of those and drape them on my shoulders or legs. It sucks, I'm not even kidding, but those three things do make it bearable. I hope you don't have to drive anywhere till you get the AC fixed! But, if you do have to, bring ice packs!

On the subject of guided meditations, I can never take them seriously. If it's something simple like "Focus on your breath and relax" I can handle it, but the minute it tries to get fancy by making me imagine a waterfall or a field of flowers or whatever, I'm done. I don't think visualization would be helpful for me at all during labor. I'm going to try some self hypnosis, but it contains zero rainbows lol ]

I did like my child birthing class. Maybe because she was just practical and didn't make us practice all the breath work stuff during class. I didn't get too many uncomfortable details either, thank goodness. It was all very matter of fact.

I'm super excited that some friends sent me the rather expensive diaper bag I wanted. It was totally unexpected, as they've moved out of state and I didn't even know that they knew I was pregnant I can finally pack baby's bag for the hospital and free up some room in my bag for a couple more things

 

[campn]

Uni- lol I'm a total skeptic! If someone would tell me something like "now imagine your vagina opening up like a beautiful flower" I'd seriously physically hurt them especially if I'm in the middle of pushing.

My annoying mil kept touching me during my labor before I got any pain meds and I was tired, in pain and so hot and her rubbing her hands all over me was too too much in this state I was in. I've NO idea how I didn't call her a b**** or smacked her sticky hands away.