TTC and Beyond!

[jury3]

Waves-Yes, they call whoever is closer to the cervix baby a. That is Olivia. She has to be head down bc she will be the one that would come out first. So hopefully she'll flip. If not, it is what it is...
That's awesome your gma offered to help! I'm sure that helps relieve a big stress. That should give you some time to heal.
My mom had all 3 of us by c-section. She warned me that when you first stand up you feel like all your guts are going to fall out...so that's something to look forward to lol

 

[wavescrash]

Waves-Yes, they call whoever is closer to the cervix baby a. That is Olivia. She has to be head down bc she will be the one that would come out first. So hopefully she'll flip. If not, it is what it is...
That's awesome your gma offered to help! I'm sure that helps relieve a big stress. That should give you some time to heal.
My mom had all 3 of us by c-section. She warned me that when you first stand up you feel like all your guts are going to fall out...so that's something to look forward to lol

Oh, I didn't know that about the whole Baby "A" thing, that's neat. Well hopefully she flips but I've had people telling me that for 10+ weeks now and hated hearing it after awhile so good luck with whatever they decide to do in there

Definitely a big stress relief. My Mom didn't seem too thrilled with the change of plans (she was going to have Hannah Wednesday & Thursday night, then again Saturday-Monday) but that wouldn't be much help for me seeing as I'd be left home alone with both girls, unable to lift Hannah while OH was at work 10-7 lol. This way she gets a break and can visit us in the hospital or enjoy the silence at home and THEN take Hannah for a few days once we're out of the hospital. I really have NO idea how I'd manage to get her in and out of her crib for nap time or in the morning. NO idea. She won't sleep anywhere else so I'd be pretty screwed otherwise lol.

To be honest, even after a vaginal delivery, when you stand up you feel like your guts are going to fall out lol. At least I did both times. I remember walking around Target when we got out of the hospital (stopped in to pick up my pain meds & show Hannah off to some co-workers) and I could barely do a lap around the store without feeling like I needed to hold my insides in lol. But I imagine it must feel worse with a c-section so this should be interesting. I've gotten lots of info and advice from other c-section moms as to what to expect but I'm sure it'll still come as a bit of a shock going through it. I've heard the first day is the worst when it comes to movement but that they still want you to get up and walking a little bit at a time. My cousin said she alternated between sitting in the bed and sitting in the glider at the hospital (2 hours in one, 2 hours in the other.) Everyone says you need a firm pillow to press against your incision if you have to sneeze or cough and avoid laughing lol. Stairs are a no-no. Lifting anything heavier than the baby is a no-no. That it's going to feel like your staples/incision is being pulled apart when you stand up. That while you're in the hospital, if you plan to breastfeed, you want someone/a nurse to hand the baby to you so you can stay in the bed otherwise it's going to be near impossible to get back in bed with the baby since you can't use your abdominal muscles at all. It sounds so hard but millions of women get through it so I'm sure it'll be fine. It's just surreal, to be honest. Since I've never been through this process before but I've given birth so I'm torn about how I feel. I've given birth just not in this way so it almost feels like I haven't delivered a baby before, if that makes sense.

I've also heard that the OR is freezing cold so it's a big shock when you walk in there. The pulling sensation as the remove the baby... having the curtain blocking my view... it's going to be so weird.

And now I'm rambling, sorry lol.

 

[RobertRedford]

^^ I'm not pregnant nor have i given birth before but I totally get it. It all seems so surreal. We have so many ideas of how it will be and how our delivery will go, how it will feel, etc, when it's all such a mystery!
I'm glad your gma is willing to help out, that's a huge relief!

 

[jury3]

I try to picture what it will be like and I've seen it a million times on TV, but I know there's no way to really know what it's going to be like. All I know is I will be a nervous wreck bc I hate not being in control of my body/hate being numb and the thought of being cut open freaks me out a little bc the closest I've been to surgery is having my wisdom teeth removed. Not to mention making sure babies are ok and becoming a mom for the first time! I'm sure I'll be a mess lol
My mom said her arms were strapped and w me no one was allowed in the room. She was 17 being cut open w her first baby and had to be in there alone...so sad! She said she would cry when she thought about it for days after it happened. I'm so glad they allow people in there now!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Do the US not allow you to deliver breech babies?

 

[asmcsm]

BB they hardly even teach how to deliver breech babies in the US anymore. The exception seems to be twins because the if the first comes out head first it stretches things out. It's a bit ridiculous. I feel like they should at least teach how to do it.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Yeh seems silly. The UK deliver breech if that's what Mum wants. My Mum had my brother breech.

 

[frsttimemama]

Julie glad all is well! Hope she flips.

The operating room was cold, but they give you warmed blankets. I don't remember being strapped down, but I had general anesthesia so it's possible. I don't remember my guts feeling like they would fall out, but it was sore and I was terrified of ripping my 20-some staples out. They gave me an abdominal binder which probably helped me not have that feeling. I'm nervous about it, but I am more nervous to go into labor and /or have my water break. Terrified of those things actually. I plan to ask about Hubby, my preferred anesthesiologist, being strapped down aand whatever else I think of between now and Thursday, as long as baby is ok in there.

Thinking of you today Katrina! Will you get results today?

 

[Cowgirl07]

I don't know I didn't ask but since the gyno will be there I hope so. Since I have to pay for it out of pocket I would like it all to be done today, not have to pay for a follow-up appointment.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Good luck today Katrina!! It'll be fine! =]

 

[frsttimemama]

Understandable! Well I hope you get the good news today!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

wow so much to catch up on...I'll try my best not to miss anyone.

Katrina, Good Luck today, hope its quick and painless!

Rachel, thanks for the update. I will be praying for you and Ellie...I'm sure she'll be breathing on her own in no time, she's so beautiful!

Cass, glad things are good with your sister's baby...I still can't believe they are going to be so close in age...thats fun I have a couple cousins that are close to my age they just live far away so I only see them once a year. Oh and sorry your MS came back...did you use anything that helped calm the nausea in your 1st tri?

Ash, Hope your back pain went away...also I have to say I would not be able to live in a house that someone was murdered in...I'm terrified of ghosts/scary movies lol

Nikki, sorry Alia is still sick...I can't imagine how it is to watch your baby not feeling well and not really be able to do anything. Hope she recovers quickly

Sandy, sorry you're stressing about the GD appt. Like the other ladies said, you caught it early and its totally manageable. You and your babe are going to be just fine...you are one strong mama!

Julie...Yay for Grayson flipping...hopefully he'll be a good influence on his sister and get her to flip as well.

Amanda...2 days! I can't believe it...can't wait to see her That's really great that your gma offered to help along with your mom...must be a little weight off your shoulders.

Morgan, I don't know if I commented before...glad everything went well with the judge and now you and hubs can rest easy.

Amanda (RR) - I'm getting excited for your test but I DO hope that whatever the results, its what you want deep down...I praying for both senarios lol since you said you go back and forth about it

Britt, Harper's (is that what you decided on?) room is coming along nicely!

BB & Collette, Mirolee how are you ladies doing?

I'm really getting excited about all of the babies that will be making their entrances in the coming months!!

 

[HWPG]

i'm doing well - i love this thread and read it every day, multiple times a day!
i'm feeling a little nauseous today - not sure what that is about.... i've not had any ms this whole time, so i cant imagine it would sneak up on me mid-week 18...? i could also use a really good bathroom visit. OH is out of town for the next few days. i signed up for a Yogalates class today after work, looking forward to some good stretching. i had a wonderful massage on sunday and i cant believe how much she worked the knots out of my back. i go again in 2 weeks (3/16) on my brithday - unless work sends me to texas that day! and 9 days til we find out gender, woot woot! march and april are very very busy - OH and i pretty much cant wait until May! then, the "heavy lifting" begins - finalize registry and hammer down on house projects.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Well I survived, it hurt less then I thought it would only a couple seconds of pinching pain before they released the dye. The gyno said my tubes look good, its to early to see egg development but it looks great. She said before if children only knew what some women have to go through to make them exist they would treat their moms better. She said she would talk to my dr and make sure I get a script for clomid next cycle. but my chances are still increased this cycle up 25%. So I talked to my drs office and am expecting a call back,
PS-I had a mcflurry and carmel mocha on the way home!

 

[frsttimemama]

Yay Katrina! Awesome news! Fx so tight for you!

 

[jury3]

Mirolee-the prenatal massage I had the other day was amazing...they should be regular treatment for all preggos lol I could use some yoga too!

Katrina-yay! Clear tubes and clomid! You'll be preggo in no time!

 

[Kiamaria83]

Katrina thats just great news .
I'm good thanks Brittany , tired and sicky but good. Just about to nap as we are going to view a house tonight and I dont want to fall asleep while walking round haha.
Julie not long for you either. Is it amanda, morgan then you ?
Mirolee your massage sounds lovely. I need some pampering .

 

[Cowgirl07]

Morgan I think you need to update the front page for darling baby Ellie!

 

[morganwhite7]

Haha just did as you posted this!!

Girls go look it's really amazing.. Mirolee- according to the trend for us, you should be having the next boy! I wonder, I wonder!!

Katrina- So happy for NO problems!!! I think if not this cycle, Clomid will give you the little boost you need for your BFP! I feel it is coming soon! Such great news. No news is better than bad!!

Even though I know Rachel is prob not reading.. I just have to say waking up to those pictures of baby Ellie in the NICU just really made my day! What a sweet little thing, growing strong. I know how AWFUL it is to not be able to hold your own baby. The pic where she is kissing her forehead, made me cry It was so sweet, that feeling is awful to not be able to help the poor little things. I hope they allow Kangaroo Care soon!! So happy for them!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Yeah that is awesome the way the boys odds are.