TTC and Beyond!

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I had a sweep with Hannah. I asked my doctor to do one and she agreed only because she didn't think they worked anyway (and was only doing it to appease me basically.) With any self-induction-type methods, they only work IF your body is ready. You can't make it happen unless your body is ready which is why some women try every trick in the book and still go 2 weeks overdue and others just sit up in bed and automatically are in full-on labor lol.

With me, I had a sweep on a Tuesday morning when I was already 2cm (I forget how effaced I was.) Did LOTS of walking that day. Lost bits of my plug, bounced on my exercise ball a LOT. Wednesday afternoon we went to L&D because of frequent and very strong contractions but I was still at 2cm. I walked around for 2 hours being checked for progress every hour - nothing - so L&D sent me home. Thursday we walked around all day again, lots of bouncing on my exercise ball, I think I made a smoothie with pineapple chunks and a dash of castor oil (I'd never do this again but I was desperate... I just don't think it's safe) and think we even tried sex. Toward the later part of the afternoon I felt like I was constantly leaking. It wasn't urine, didn't seem like semen or discharge because it was a weird smell but a constant wetness feeling all day. Toward the end of the day I started to get a backache with it. I tried the trick to see if you water is leaking (lay down on a towel with no pants on for a half hour, then stand up and if you feel a "gush" - even a small one - it's likely your water.) I did it twice and felt more wet when I stood up so I talked to the on-call OB and he sent me to L&D. The L&D nurse said it was probably just discharge or goop from my internal exams the day before but they swabbed inside anyway. Sure enough it was my water leaking and I was admitted and had Hannah by Friday afternoon.

SO... sweep Tuesday, baby by Friday.

 

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Oh and depending on the OB performing the sweep and the location of your cervix (how far back it still is), a sweep can be rather painful. It can be mildly uncomfortable or could feel like nothing at all. Mine was pretty unpleasant but bearable.

 

[brunettebimbo]

In the UK they won't even go near your lady bits until you are overdue or in labour. They won't do a sweep until your overdue.

I personally would wait another week, at least then you'll be "full term" Good luck!

 

[asmcsm]

Copy and pasting this from Cassidy's pregnancy journal since I apparently accidentally posted it there when I meant to put it here...whoops

Well, looks like we won't beginning out gender until our scan around 20weeks. I tried to get one at the place about 45 mins from home but the soonest they have is jan 16th and I'll be 18 1/2 weeks, so at that point I might as well wait the week and a half and save my money

 

[Disneybaby26]

That stinks Ash, but it's still super close! It will be here before you know it!! Your doc won't do it any sooner? We had ours at 18+4

 

[goldstns]

thanks ladies for all your advice/info!

 

[asmcsm]

That stinks Ash, but it's still super close! It will be here before you know it!! Your doc won't do it any sooner? We had ours at 18+4

Yea, it kinda blows My apts are 4 weeks apart and with the way I've been going I'm going to see her at 16 weeks so I'll most likely have to wait until 20 weeks to find out when I get my anatomy scan. As for the private place, I was hoping we'd be able to get in within the next 2 weeks, but if I have to wait until 18.5 weeks I don't really want to spend an extra $75 when I'm already going to get one a week and a half later. I'd rather save the money to do a 3D/4D scan later when baby has a little more chub in his/her cheeks. I looked at a couple other places, but one requires a medical order for the ultrasound and the other has openings but the lady that does them is only there one day a week and it's in the morning while my DH is at work

 

[pdxmom]

Too bad ash but don't worry it'll b here faster than u imagine

Morgan can u post a link of the co sleeper u got...I'm tryin to keep an eye out for Gud co sleepers

 

[TTCaWee1]

Hi ladies!

Yay Nikki! It's almost time! I say wait a week or two. You want her to bake as long as possible.

 

[morganwhite7]

Ashlee- I know it SUCKS now not knowing but just remember as soon as you know, you'll have that little boy/girl forever after that! This is the very last time where it's just you and hubby and the little one is a secret! I think one of the best parts is the suspense and wondering all the "what-ifs" about him/her. Trust me I'm no one to talk though lol, we did our 4D scan 3 weeks before our anatomy scan But I am glad we did because they couldn't tell at the anatomy scan bc she just WOULD NOT uncross her little legs! But anyways, enjoy this last month. I know you wanna know SO BAD so you can shop and whatnot, but focus on you and hubby to pass the time.. after this it'll seem so much more real!

P.s. I think boy.. but who knows

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Ashlee- I can relate. I won't know our gender until 20 weeks either. I have an appointment on 1/10 but they aren't doing a sonogram, just a checkup. It sucks. I last saw baby at 12+2 and I'll be waiting until 20 weeks to see him/her again. It's too long! I thought about going to a elective scan, but they are pretty far from here and we don't want to spend the money to drive there and back plus the scan, so we are waiting too

 

[morganwhite7]

Oh and Sonia I snapped a quick pic before I left for work this morning of my co-sleeper full of all the baby gifts my mom bought me.. (you can see the little ballet flats/TOMS on top!) It's a Summer Infant co-sleeper, I've attached the link to the one I had on my registry. Also the link to the bassinet we have on there. I will use the bassinet at night because we have a dog who may find his way into the co-sleeper, but I figured it would be put to great use on the couch or anywhere really, since it is collapsible and can be taken anywhere! So awesome, it's tiny when it's folded up unlike a huge pack n' play that weighs a million pounds! I also love that bassinet because it soothes baby with vibrating/rocking motions and a mobile that plays music and has a dim light for nighttime, so I won't wake hubby! It also has a huge storage bin at the bottom.. I swear it's PERFECT!

Co-sleeper
https://www.target.com/p/summer-infant-by-your-side-sleeper/-/A-13680579

Bassinet
https://www.target.com/p/simmons-kids-slumber-time-elite-bassinet-espresso-latte/-/A-14282781

I also attached the pic of my Christmas presents that I love

 

[Cowgirl07]

Love the sleeper.

 

[morganwhite7]

Pardon the DH and pup lol.. It was 5:30 a.m. and before I left for work I said MOVE ON OVER I have
to take a pic for my BnBers!! Hehehe

 

[Cowgirl07]

He always ends up in your pictures.

 

[morganwhite7]

LOL and his gross feet in that last one sorry! Haha we live in a 1-br so there's not many places to go

P.s. I like hairdo #2 from your journal.. Your hair is like mine it looks like, course and thick and I've always been blonde! I love the color idea. But #2 is cute because of all the layers. I use my straightener (it's a super skinny one) to curl the hair framing my face to give it some volume. Layers are always good for that! Hehe I always just leave the back a mess though, my coworkers prob think I'm nutty since I've been preggo. I just do the front bc I can't stand long enough to fix the rest of it, and quite frankly I could care less!! Make sure it's long enough for a ponytail too with the work that you do!

 

[Cowgirl07]

It is layered. Just the short stuff was pulled out of my face in the pictures. I have to have them otherwise my hair looks awful. My hair is coarse thick and wavy.

 

[asmcsm]

Ashlee- I know it SUCKS now not knowing but just remember as soon as you know, you'll have that little boy/girl forever after that! This is the very last time where it's just you and hubby and the little one is a secret! I think one of the best parts is the suspense and wondering all the "what-ifs" about him/her. Trust me I'm no one to talk though lol, we did our 4D scan 3 weeks before our anatomy scan But I am glad we did because they couldn't tell at the anatomy scan bc she just WOULD NOT uncross her little legs! But anyways, enjoy this last month. I know you wanna know SO BAD so you can shop and whatnot, but focus on you and hubby to pass the time.. after this it'll seem so much more real!

P.s. I think boy.. but who knows

4 weeks really isn't that long to wait, I just hate not knowing what to buy or what to call him/her. And I hope you're wrong because I'm hoping girl and so is most of my family. And DH and I aren't agreeing on boy names so it would be better if it were.

Ashlee- I can relate. I won't know our gender until 20 weeks either. I have an appointment on 1/10 but they aren't doing a sonogram, just a checkup. It sucks. I last saw baby at 12+2 and I'll be waiting until 20 weeks to see him/her again. It's too long! I thought about going to a elective scan, but they are pretty far from here and we don't want to spend the money to drive there and back plus the scan, so we are waiting too

My next appointment is in 3 days so will be nice to get to hear baby at least since last time I saw him/her was 12+1 but dying to know what it is. Just can't bring myself to spend $50-75 plus gas to find out only one week earlier. Would be different if it was 2-3 weeks earlier

 

[RobertRedford]

Katrina, I forgot to update on FB, but I LOVE Wen! I have crazy thick, curly, wavy, frizzy hair all the time. OH calls it a mane, and wen is the only stuff, besides kerestase, that has tamed it.

Morgan, I love the co-sleeper and bassinet! If we ever get preggo, we will def use a co-sleeper, although I think I want one that attaches next to the bed versus in it, OH is a bed hog Are you eventually going to move Marley into a crib, or keep her co-sleeping with you guys?

Ash, I am so excited to hear what you are having!

Cassidy, when are you going to announce?

 

[asmcsm]

Katrina, I forgot to update on FB, but I LOVE Wen! I have crazy thick, curly, wavy, frizzy hair all the time. OH calls it a mane, and wen is the only stuff, besides kerestase, that has tamed it.

Morgan, I love the co-sleeper and bassinet! If we ever get preggo, we will def use a co-sleeper, although I think I want one that attaches next to the bed versus in it, OH is a bed hog Are you eventually going to move Marley into a crib, or keep her co-sleeping with you guys?

Ash, I am so excited to hear what you are having!

Cassidy, when are you going to announce?

Thanks! Me too! lol. We got a cosleeper that attaches to the bed, need to open it up and see how it is. My MIL bought it for us from one of my old coworkers. And I want to know when Cassidy is announcing too!!!