U.S. Mommies To Be

[DarlingMe]

Tested positive for group B strep Though it didn't seem as bad as I'd thought. My doc just said they ideally want to give me my first dose before my water breaks (obviously it could break without warning etc, lol!)
I don't think I'll have to rush to the hospital super fast after labor starts though, so thats good Just once my water breaks I have no choice but to go right in.
my mom's water didn't break until she was pushing so hopefully thats how it will go for me and I don't have to go early at all.

Lisa from what I understand they want you to get the antibiotics 4 hours before the birth, but no more than about 12 hours before. Not sure if it technically has anything to do with when your water breaks.

 

[lisaf]

I've heard many things about it... seems like there are different guidelines for it
I know its hard to predict how fast baby will come.. my doc said they give you a dose every 4 hours.. that it takes 20 minutes to get the dose in you and 30 minutes for it to be effective

 

[Soph22]

Hi ladies-
I'm having a dilemma. Next Friday is supposed to be my last day of work, but I'm considering leaving earlier. I have a field trip scheduled on Tuesday that would include a lot of walking, stairs, walking on sand, wrangling 8 year olds all day. Then we have Open House for parents on Wednesday night which is just a lot of work to set up for and then kind of a long night.
I feel like I should stay because of the upcoming events and at the same time feel like I should leave because of them. I'm kind of driving myself crazy! I've been working longer this week too in order to get ready to leave for the rest of the school year. Sooo tired. Poor DH comes home to a very cranky wife.

Sorry for the rant, just had to get it out.

 

[lisaf]

Will these events get canceled if you're not there? If not, then I think you may be putting too much on your own shoulders. I say take the leave!
My feet have not swollen up at ALL since I took leave, and it feels SO good. Also, my body has started to fall apart even more and I'm SO glad I don't have to go to work while dealing with this extra fatigue from not getting sleep etc.

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Just got back from the Dr.
She said I was measuring a little small so I'm being sent for an ultrasound to check the baby's size and fluid levels.

Anyone else been told this? I'm not too worried because she didn't seem too worried, but you know how it is being pregnant, everything makes you nervous!

It may just be the baby's current position. I measured at least a week behind at my last appointment. I'm sure it's all perfect.

Tested positive for group B strep Though it didn't seem as bad as I'd thought. My doc just said they ideally want to give me my first dose before my water breaks (obviously it could break without warning etc, lol!)
I don't think I'll have to rush to the hospital super fast after labor starts though, so thats good Just once my water breaks I have no choice but to go right in.
my mom's water didn't break until she was pushing so hopefully thats how it will go for me and I don't have to go early at all.

No worries, they just need to give you two doses of antibiotics before the birth of baby. Not sure it has anything to do with breaking water though. I had this happen once and all was well.

Hi ladies-
I'm having a dilemma. Next Friday is supposed to be my last day of work, but I'm considering leaving earlier. I have a field trip scheduled on Tuesday that would include a lot of walking, stairs, walking on sand, wrangling 8 year olds all day. Then we have Open House for parents on Wednesday night which is just a lot of work to set up for and then kind of a long night.
I feel like I should stay because of the upcoming events and at the same time feel like I should leave because of them. I'm kind of driving myself crazy! I've been working longer this week too in order to get ready to leave for the rest of the school year. Sooo tired. Poor DH comes home to a very cranky wife.

Sorry for the rant, just had to get it out.

You sound like me. I am due just two weeks before the end of the school year, yet I fear taking ANY time off before that. I'm also a first year teacher though and feel like I have a lot to prove, lol. We had parent teacher night tonight and I'm EXHAUSTED now. Not sure it was a good thing for me, but unavoidable for now. We also have our CST testing in 3 weeks and if I can get past that then I'll be almost 37 weeks and I figure that's good enough if I have to go out then, though I'm stubborn, so will likely stay until they make me leave or baby comes.

I say take it off if you can... just not sure I can follow my own advice.

 

[heyyady]

Just got back from the Dr.
She said I was measuring a little small so I'm being sent for an ultrasound to check the baby's size and fluid levels.

Anyone else been told this? I'm not too worried because she didn't seem too worried, but you know how it is being pregnant, everything makes you nervous!

With my oldest Daughter I measured farther and farther behind with every visit- They told me I'd be very lucky if she weighed 5 lbs at 40 weeks- She came at 36+ 4 and weighed 7 lbs! Sometimes they just wrap themselves around your spine or something!

 

[southerngal2]

Thanks ladies. Feel better already!

 

[blessedmomma]

southerngal- when is your sono?

 

[southerngal2]

southerngal- when is your sono?

Tuesday

 

[sma1588]

i know im early but just wondering what all are u ladies packing to take to the hosp.? ive seen the threads with people posting whats in there bag but most are from the uk and they dont provide anything at the hosp.
i know at kaiser they provide almost everything for you and baby but im still taking my stuff and snacks for OH. just not sure if i should take certain things

 

[Sweet_Mama]

i know im early but just wondering what all are u ladies packing to take to the hosp.? ive seen the threads with people posting whats in there bag but most are from the uk and they dont provide anything at the hosp.
i know at kaiser they provide almost everything for you and baby but im still taking my stuff and snacks for OH. just not sure if i should take certain things

Well, here is what I am bringing:

(my bag)
pads (don't like the long ones from the hospital),
undies,
pj's,
clothes (loose fitting),
deoderant,
camera,
shampoo/conditioner,
lotion,
q-tips,
brush,
hair tie,
suckers (because they don't let you eat and ice chips get old),
socks (the hospital ones aren't nice),
brush,
rubberband (to hold hair back during labor),
toothbrush/paste,
camera

(baby bag)
2 onesies,
2 outfits (one girly, one gender neutral just in case),
diapers,
wipes (most hospitals expect you to use a little cloth--I hate them and bring real wipes),
hat,
blanket (2 small & 1 large),
socks,
baby book (to fill in details).

Don't forget the carseat, lol, and any head support or other thing to go in it.

I also send DH out for a newspaper from THAT day so that I can clip stuff for the baby book.

 

[Sweet_Mama]

So today at work I was talking with the office ladies about our Spring break (starts now, yay!). I am planning on getting EVERYTHING ready for baby girl this week: the house, the crib set up (someone gave me), and buying all the things I still don't have (starting from scratch).

I came back to the office later to turn in some paperwork and one said to me she has to tell me something (I thought I was in trouble). She then said it was supposed to be a secret, but they are giving me a baby shower at work on the Friday following Spring Break (April 29th). How sweet is that?!

I didn't think I was going to have one at all (can't throw your own, lol). Makes me smile that they thought about me like that.

Now my dilemma... I was getting it all done this week so that I have that one less thing to worry about... because I WILL stress on it until it's done and I don't have to think about what else I need. That's just me. Now I should wait, right, to buy things... and that adds almost 2 weeks onto my DONE WITH THIS checkoff list I'll be almost 36 weeks at the shower.

I'm not complaining. Just wishing I could check SOMETHING off my darn list. It seems to continually grow and never get done, lol. I have most of my plans ready for the sub that will take over when I go out (but there is always something changing that makes me have to adjust them) and of course there is the possibility of not having a job next year (damn pink slip) and currently searching for one... oh well.

Anyway, Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay I get a baby shower!

 

[southerngal2]

Sweet_Mama- I'm like you. My shower is May 14. I just want to have everything ready and I'm trying to wait till after the shower. I hate to go buy anything else till after.

 

[lisaf]

snacks for OH.. .something for me and baby to wear home...
ummm... chapstick? camera? phone charger?

Lol... we really don't have to bring much. In fact, my hospital doesn't even let you dress your baby in 'street clothes' until you're ready to leave (safety thing to prevent baby theft)

 

[luckyme225]

Midwife appointment went well, still measuring a few weeks behind but whatever. I'll go in for a growth ultrasound just before my 36 week appointment. Connor measured small so I assumed I would this time too. Went over the hospital consent together and it's all signed and ready. She seemed genuinely interested in what I wanted for birth. I'm so glad I picked a midwife this time around. Last time I was told don't even bother with a birth plan and this time not only did she encourage it she even asked if we wanted my husband to catch the baby (BIG NO haha).


As for hospital bag I'm just packing our mini healthcare products. Small shampoo, deoderants, tooth paste, etc... two outfits for hubby and I just in case we have a complicated delivery. Snacks, books, going home outfit for baby, baby blanket and camera. They supply all the other stuff we will need at the hospital.

 

[lisaf]

oooh yes, toiletries, lol! Also packing swimtrunks for DH so he can help me in the shower during labor.

 

[sma1588]

lisa that a very good idea...oh and i will also be packing some snacks for OH while hes in there waiting. im hoping its not to longthough but this being my first u never know .....if u ladies think of anything else that might be helpful please let me know

 

[Soph22]

I have all of the previously mentioned items plus a bathing suit for me so I don't have to be naked in the shower during labor- don't know if that's a dumb idea or not, but just in case. Also a nursing bra and nipple cream. And I'm thinking of bringing a fan, just a handheld one. also make up for those post baby pictures. oh, and hubby needs to have his toiletries and clothes too. I'm planning on having him stay over night with me.

Enjoy your shower, sweet mama!

 

[MissFox]

CHAPSTICK!!! Regardless of if you have IV fluids or not- your lips will get chapped!!! I brought a bathing suit but ended up using my bra I had one because I was NOT changing during contractions (for the huuuuge tub). Swim trunks for DH too because he wouldn't have been able to help me without being naked but my mom was there too
My DH wouldn't use the shower at the hospital (he left me!!! lol)
Soph- I thought I would want my underwear and bra on the whole time and once they broke my water that was the end of that! Screw clothes! And really I was just didn't care who saw what (woke up that morning realizing that at least 3 people would be sticking their hand up my ladybits)

I'm gonna see if I can get my birth story done tonight- but Rosie is so very gassy!!! She keeps wanting to eat every 15 for 10 and then is just gassy! Good thing DH just wants to snuggle her right now!

 

[Soph22]

yeah, I hear you on the no clothes during the end of labor, but we need bras and underwear for afterwards, right?
How long do you usually stay in the hospital after a vaginal birth? My last several friends who've had babies had c sections, so I know that's longer but I actually have no idea what to expect!