September Snugglers 2016

[xanzaba]

Campn- my parents are also about 1 hour away and I told them that we're not doing any more trips. Florida drivers are something else, and I've lived in places with "bad" drivers.

And it's just no fun being away at this point. We spent 3 nights down there this week to help them finish some construction while they're at work. But the whole time I wished I was working from home, doing some loads of baby laundry or organizing or... This weekend we're going to cook and freeze some food, send out thank you cards, shop and relax.

 

[MeganS0326]

Uni - to get the smell out of the clothes I'd wash them in plain white vinegar with no laundry soap. Then wash again with just detergent.

Xan- you can tell your hubby that my hubby always tells me not to shut off any vents. It makes the AC unit have to work harder and can cause it to break down more frequently. Your house's duct system was designed to optimally function with all the vents being open. My hubby has 10 years experience in HVAC. Plus, I agree with everyone else that preggos should get total control of the AC!!

AFM - I'm in pain today. We've got house guests coming in today and I've over done it on the cleaning. I feel like my hips are going to break apart. So miserable!! On a happier note the nursery is getting painted this weekend. Yay!!

 

[Lallie81]

I am with you hope and megan. ..in absolute agony with my lowering back, hips and knees. There's no way anyone would guess I used to be a professional dancer the way I walk around at the moment!!

 

[xanzaba]

Thanks, Megan! And thank DH too- I might actually be comfortable in my own home!

 

[campn]

Seriously I'm joining all of you in the uncomfortable venting! I'm trying to take short walks after my meals cause it helps with my blood sugar but the lower part of my belly hurts so much! I walk around holding my bump up cause the pressure is unbearable. I'm sure all my neighbor's must think I'm 39 weeks or so. Lol

DH was saying hey you still got 7 more weeks and I almost broke down in tears.

Xan- I thought drivers in Chicago were bad until I moved here! Especially with Orlando tourists who don't know how to drive!!! It's so bad whenever we are by Disney, hold our breath and hope we don't die!

 

[amantila]

Uni...I second Megan. Add some plain white vinegar to the wash or wash it once with vinegar before washing again with detergent. Whenever I have any kind of persistent odor in my clothes/towels like mildew if they were left too long in the washer, vinegar seems to do the trick to get the smell out and get them fresh again. Vinegar is a cure-all haha. It does so many great things!

 

[amantila]

Xan...that story cracked me up! What a brave mamma haha. Don't think I could have followed through on the deal if my son chose one of my lacy bras to bring to school! But too funny! And the ac is a constant battle in our house too! I always lower the thermostat when hubby isn't paying attention and he gets mad because it will cost more money. It's just too damn hot though! I need our house to be an ice box to feel comfortable while he's fine with it being like 75.

campn...so glad I'm not in Florida! It's been in the high 80's-90's here pretty consistently and I've been hiding inside as much as possible. Literally the only time I go outside is to check the mail, water my plants, or get in my car. Haha...can't blame you for not being able to sit out in heat that feels like 105!

mari...glad you had a good 34 week appointment! I can't believe we are already at the once a week appointment stage!

Hope, Megan, and Lallie...sorry you're in so much pain and discomfort! I've been feeling a lot more pressure down there lately...I think baby likes to punch my cervix when I walk too much. Pretty sure some people where concerned about me at the grocery store when I had to stop every few paces and clutch my belly and wince from the lightening crotch pain haha.

AFM: Hospital bags are 95% packed! The last 5% is last minute stuff and I wrote a list to stick on top of the bags to help us remember what to grab last minute! Woohoo! Now baby probably won't show up until 42 weeks because I'm prepared early and that's the way the universe works. Haha.

This weekend hubby and I have the hospital tour to go to. I'm pretty excited about that. And then I wanted to go see my brand new nephew, but it's a 3 hour drive and we have too much to do this weekend Maybe I'll get to meet him next weekend!

I'm also getting worried about my long term sub situation...they still haven't found someone for me Apparently 3 people accepted and then backed out of the job because they ended up finding a full time position or something better. Maternity leave at the beginning of the school year is rough. Ugh. It's not my job to find someone to replace me (although of course I have offered to be at interviews and whatnot), but I'm still feeling anxious about them being able to find someone in time.

 

[hopie2015]

Oh my goodness-- I'm sorry so many are in lots of pain. Wish I had suggestions to help but I just don't know. Also, any extreme swelling, please report to your doctor, just in case. Hope- sorry the belt and ice isn't working. Does dr. have any other suggestions?

The heat in FL sounds unbearable! We just finished 9 day heat wave here. Still humid and gross though. The bright side is you guys in FL have the best winters!

Amant- hope you enjoyed the hospital tour. Try not to worry about the sub replacing you, I am sure they will find someone in time.

As for the cleaning tip, totally agree with white vinegar. All natural and it is the best for removing odors, etc.

Campn- thanks! No worries--what you guys wrote didn't scare me any more about actual birth than I already am. It is nice to hear though that some women go through it pretty easily. I guess I just don't like to think about it. I can deal with the pain-- had a bad back injury once and so did my dr. and she said that pain was worse than delivering her twins! I'm just terrified of something going wrong. I guess it's best to assume for a few days after I will feel as if I was hit by a steamroller?
Don't worry-- 7 weeks left but maybe only like 5 weeks!
I still feel like my 6 weeks left is so long.

Mari- great you talked with your dr. and he will start sweeps at 37 weeks! I am going to mention that to mine. I have a good feeling baby Mari will arrive early.

Stay cool, all!

 

[campn]

Hopie- I think other things hurt more than birth because psychologically you know birth is going to end up with a beautiful baby while other injuries don't! it makes you look forward to something!

I also have my birth worries that come with the last trimester. Also had them last time, same thing this time! I think even if we had 10 babies we still will have worries!

 

[Uni tsi]

Aman I like the idea of keeping the list of last minute items on the bags. I've been very worried I'd forget one of the last minute items, but now I've adopted your suggestion

Thank you ladies for the ideas about the smell. I had tried baking soda which is my usual goto for smells, but to no avail. I have now also tried vinegar, but I don't think I had enough white vinegar left as it was the tail end of the bottle. It lessened the smell, but it's still distinct on the cloths. I might try again with more vinegar, as even the little bit I had left did seem to help a lot.

 

[mari35racz36]

Ladies, I hear you on being in pain. I've got so much pressure down low it is so hard to walk. Sometimes I feel like the baby is going to drop right out of me. I got some cramps again last night. I get Braxton Hicks quite often too. The pain under my right rib is getting worse, especially when I am in bed. Sleeping is awful because of my sciatic nerve pain. Just to turn from one side to the other is awful and quite the process!! I no longer drive my husbands car because it is too low for me to get out of! lol


uni - I agree with the other ladies, wash in vinegar. I actually put vinager into every wash. I put it in the area for where the bleach would go. I don't use fabric softer or dryer sheets because vinegar does the same job. Great for keeping away mold and mildew as well

Hopie - Would be nice for our babies to arrive early!! I really stressed to my OB how I am not comfortable with going over due. Baby only keeps putting weight on past due date. He will not induce me before 40 weeks, but will do everything else possible to bring on labor. I have my first cervical exam and sweep at 37 weeks. Less than 3 weeks from now! eek!

 

[campn]

Mari- That's exciting!! I hope your baby comes a little sooner than 40 weeks, mine too! Long as they're ready and healthy of course!

I just started drinking red raspberry leaf tea every night and bouncing on my birthing ball, I figure that gives my body time to prep itself. I really think it's what helped me with labor last time. That tea tastes so bitter though so I mix it with another fruity tea.

I can't believe how close some of you ladies are!

 

[MeganS0326]

Campn - This is the raspberry leaf tea I got from Amazon. It has a really good flavor. No bitterness at all. I've been drinking it every night for the past week. I would totally drink it for the flavor alone.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P0JQQE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[MummaMoo]

Mopey Moo today

Been so achey from the moment I woke up. Back, hips, pain in my legs, bump - when baby moves it kicks off Braxton Hicks and I really feel like I'm carrying a medicine ball. I've been quite snappy with poor Sophie so have come to bed for a lie down, rest the bump and try to regain some composure.

 

[campn]

Mopey Moo today

Been so achey from the moment I woke up. Back, good, pain in my legs, bump - when baby moves it kicks off Braxton Hicks and I really feel like I'm carrying a medicine ball. I've been quite snappy with poor Sophie so have come to bed for a lie down, rest the bump and try to regain some composure.

I'm sorry hun! I guess those kinds of days will be more common now as we get closer and closer to delivery day. Sometimes I also need to leave the room and leave DS with DH and just breathe. I've been in such a foul mood today I don't know why, but I don't even feel like leaving my house at all.

Meg- I'll buy a small box and test it out! I just chug mine down fast, but I don't see how I can drink it 2-3 times a day!

 

[xanzaba]

Amantila- sorry, finding your sub sounds like a pain to have to deal with.

Sorry so many of us are feeling blah. I was feeling a bit blocked up and took a laxative last night. It always seems like a good idea at the time, but they're's a reason that I never use them.

On top of that I went to the beach this morning and almost fainted from the heat, although I wasn't feeling well before I went. I think to be safe I won't go back to the beach. There's only 3 Saturdays left anyway. I came back and napped in the air-conditioning and feel better.

 

[campn]

Xan- DS and DH want to go to the beach tomorrow and I said I'm going to stay home. I just couldn't right now and I know I'll get there and feel so miserable. Plus it's an hour drive back and forth. I hope you're feeling a little better now!

 

[xanzaba]

Just clipped the tags off all the baby clothes- it took an hour! Here's baby's schwag! So thankful for all the generous friends and family that're helping him be such a well-dresses little man.

 

[InVivoVeritas]

ajarvis, I actually have 4 weeks before my maternity leave starts, I've just been saving holiday time because I didn't think I could last that long! I've never had a baby delivered by an OB before -- here the midwife manages it all unless there's a problem -- so I'm not looking forward to that this time. 3 days a week at the gym is impressive, it's killing me just to climb the stairs!!

Campn, I have one baby going up centiles and the other dropping down, so I'm hoping measurements are off enough to even both of them out!

Megan, so glad that the RFM turned out to be a false alarm. It's terrifying not really knowing what's going on in there.

Sarah, sorry to hear about the platelet issue. Have you been given any advice on how to bring your numbers up?

Uni, I struggle with all the pink for little girls too -- I'm not a naturally pink person! I've got a lot of white/lemon/green/orange for these babies, enough to get them through about the first 6 months if they come at a regular size. I know some people think that non-gendered clothing is boring, but for me it just looks like tiny baby I have about five or six outfits I bought when I was expecting my first daughter, and I've had them on all my babies since. They bring back such fantastic memories.

Xan, what a great haul. I love seeing all the little bits and pieces, and imagining how they'll look with the baby inside them.

I hate to say it, but I'm feeling pretty good at the moment. I'm huge but not uncomfortable or in pain, and the 2nd tri was much more difficult than this one has been.

My births have been pretty easy in the past, I'm hoping these babies don't change that. Baby A is head down, Baby B is transverse right across my belly just above my bellybutton. Docs want me to deliver with an epidural in case they need to reach in and adjust his position, but I've been resisiting that. I've still got a few more weeks (I hope!) to make up my mind.

 

[xanzaba]

FTM question here- I'm about to wash baby's clothes, and we usually use Tide Free & Clear because I am sensitive to dyes and scents. I know there are all of these baby detergents, seventh generation, etc. How careful should I be with his clothes? Is it okay to use any type of sensitive laundry soap, or are baby detergents really better?