TTC and Beyond!

[wavescrash]

Do some squats, push her down lol. FX.

 

[Ingodshand]

She's coming!!! So excited!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Exciting!

 

[clynn11]

Contractions started about 1.15am.. timed them for the first hour, about 7 minutes apart. Tried to sleep for the next 45min.. ya right. Got in the shower for about 45 minutes, hot water helped but unfortunately we ran out. Lmao. Starting to time them again to see where we're at...

 

[Disneybaby26]

Zuri is coming!!!!

 

[frsttimemama]

So exciting Cass!! Fx for a quick easy delivery!!

Katrina, that is a great #!! Fx it means something great.

Afm, finally found a diaper bag Hubby liked. They are so purse-y these days! And purchased a,new vacuum.. Mine blew up after 2.5 years. so hopefully I have enough oomph to clean tonight! Lol. Any suggestions on sleep positions? I am not supposed to sleep on my back but sometimes I do.. If I sleep on my sides, I wake up with ACHING pelvic bones. Lose lose..

 

[brunettebimbo]

18 weeks and think I can say I've finally popped

How exciting Cassidy!! Can't wait to see her

Sandy what bag did you decide on? I was reading about sleep positions on my pregnancy app this morning. This is what it said -

If you normally sleep on your back, it's safe to continue doing so during the first trimester. But as your uterus (womb) gets heavier in the second trimester, it's best to lie on your side, ideally your left side.

After 16 weeks of pregnancy, sleeping on your back isn't such a good idea. That's because your baby is pressing on the vein that returns blood from your lower body to your heart.

Of course, we all toss and turn during a night's sleep. So if you wake up on your back, try not to worry. Just roll onto your side, and get as comfortable as you can before dropping off again.

It's only if you lie on your back for a long time that the flow of blood to the placenta and your baby could be affected. You may feel faint or dizzy after you have been lying on your back for a while in later pregnancy.

So try to get into the habit of sleeping on your side. Sleeping on your left side is best for your baby, because it helps the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta. It also helps your kidneys to get rid of waste products and fluids from your body. This in turn helps to reduce swelling in your ankles, feet and hands (oedema).

To get comfortable lying on your left side, bend your knees and place two or more pillows between them. This keeps the pressure off the muscles around your hips and pelvis. Placing a wedge-shaped pillow under your bump in bed can help ease the strain on your back.

You could try using pillows to help prop you onto your left side and to stop you rolling onto your back at night.

Some women find that sleeping propped upright with some pillows helps them to get some rest if they are uncomfortable lying down.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Cute Bb!
Yay Cass good luck!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Yay Cassidy....I hope the contractions are closer together by now and she's on her way

BB, you've definitely popped...cute bump!

Sandy, omg your vacuum blew up!! like just popped or actually blew up?!

 

[goldstns]

Bb- ur too cute! Love the bump.

cassidy- fast, healthy and happy delivery of baby zuri!!! Gl!

 

[goldstns]

so I have dyslexia, succeeding in school and work has always been a struggle for me. There were aids I always needed in school to be successful. I was beyond lucky that my mom was in tune with it when I was very young and took me to get tested. She was a strong supporter of my intelligence (I have a very high IQ) and that I could do anything I wanted with just a little help. For example I had extra time on timed exams, I got priority seating in class, I got to use a spell checker/dictionary during exams and my mom talked with my teachers and asked them not to make me read out loud in class. Because of all that my mom did, I am now very successful! So DH knows about my dyslexia and can tell I have it. So last night on TV they had a documentary about it. It was very interesting learning how my brain is just a tiny bit different and the tools that can help me be as successful as someone without dyslexia. These tools included everything my mom set up for me in school. They were also saying that 1 in 5 people have it (it will never go away and you can't teach yourself "better", you learn to deal with it with the few crutches) and some REALLY successful people were on the show admitting to being dyslexic. For example, the general people included a surgeon and a lawyer, meanwhile some of the more successful people include the CEO of Cleveland Clinic, CEO of Virgin (he owns airlines and a record company...), a senator from Cali and many more. They were also saying that it is in my DNA, therefore CAN be passed down to my children. So it was really awesome that DH took interest in learning about it, when there is a good chance at least one of our children will have it. After watching the show I called my mom thanking her for all that she did to be involved in my upbringing to allow me to be so successful (one of the girls on the show said she didn't know she had it until she was 25 years old and she really struggled). Without her being on top of it, i would have struggled very badly in school. I also told her she taught me how to parent a child with dyslexia. It was very touching.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Cassidy posted on FB that Zuri is on her way! She must be at the hospital!

Nikki that's great

 

[jury3]

Nikki-I think I've actually seen that documentary! It was very interesting. That's awesome that your mom was so proactive, definitely makes all the difference in the world. I know my students with disabilities are more successful when they have parents who are active from the beginning, seek out resources to help the students succeed, and stay in communication with teachers. Glad you called your mom to thank her

Katrina-lol running away from a snake

Cassidy-I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to hear how you're doing and see pictures of that little girl!

I called in sick today...normally don't do that this early in the year, but I really want to get ahead on some work. It's stressing me out. This way the kids are being watched and I'm getting caught up! Plus I got to sleep an extra hour...maybe lol

 

[frsttimemama]

Yay Cass!

Bb, thanks. Unfortunately, none of that is helpful for me. I even have a gigantic pregnancy pillow.. . Ugh! lol. Looking cute, by the way!

Brittney, it didnt like blow up, but it smoked and I threw it out of the house. The motor blew up I guess. sorry for being confusing!

Nikki, that is great! That is the kinda parent I want to be!

 

[frsttimemama]

What do real contractions feel like? I never had more than mild period cramps, even after 3 rounds of cervadil and then pitocin for 5 hours. It did not really hurt. I am just curious in case I need to know.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Nikki- that's awesome!

Sandy-...you'll know!!! lol, seriously though, a lot of pressure and progressively strong cramping. With a half hour of my water breaking I knew labor was gonna be no joke lol

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks. I get the tightening and a little pressure but no real pain. Just nervous I guess.

 

[Lotalaughs16]

How early does morning sickness start? If I'm feeling nauseous is it just in my head at this point?

 

[brunettebimbo]

Can start whenever Mine hit at 6 weeks.

Sandy I think I blocked it out All I remember is that I just knew!

 

[frsttimemama]

Any time! It is possible. Welcome