U.S. Mommies To Be

[sma1588]

missfox. i totoally know what u mean with the birthcontrol and weight gain. i went through the same as they switched my BC so many times then put me on progestrone pills i went from 125 to 161 at most. im only 5'5 and now have a ton of streatch marks thanks to the weight gain .....but now that im prego i lost weight and am at 156 doesnt make since

 

[MissFox]

Thought about a nipple shield but I think tomorrow I will sterilize some bottles and try pumping. DH would like that too.

The BC weight gain sucks! I had standard weight gain my whole pregnancy. I was happy and am now too bc I'm lighter now than at my first appt

 

[JNA]

So went to l&d bc of high blood pressure. Everything is good and im back home but there is a huge knot on my hand were they drew blood. Is this normal or do I need to head back

 

[lisaf]

It might be ok.. did they apply pressure after removing the needle? My friend described something like that happening to her when she was in nursing school and learning to draw blood... they forgot to put pressure on and she got a huge bump that filled with blood.

I don't think you'll keep bleeding internally or anything.. maybe call the advice nurse at the hospital??

 

[syntaxerror]

Can someone explain to me the function of a nipple shield?

 

[luckyme225]

JNA- I would call and see if it's something they think you should watch or if it's something that might need to be checked out. I know my hand gets bruised/swollen sometimes when I get an IV in my hand.

 

[JNA]

Heading back to hospital they think she hit a vessle not really a big deal but since im pregnant and blood pressure is out of wack they want to keep an eye on me.

Good news I have an ob dr now

 

[lisaf]

glad you have an OB!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Can someone explain to me the function of a nipple shield?

I want to know, too... you think I would by now, but I've never used one, so I haven't a clue.

Heading back to hospital they think she hit a vessle not really a big deal but since im pregnant and blood pressure is out of wack they want to keep an eye on me.

Good news I have an ob dr now

Yay for having a doctor! Let us know how it goes. Nasty looking lump.

 

[heyyady]

a nipple sheild is used over your own nipple to assist LO in latching on- it's easier for them to get milk out of it and therefore they get less tired as they learn- the trick is weaning them from it relatively quickly so they don't get too used to it

 

[Sweet_Mama]

a nipple sheild is used over your own nipple to assist LO in latching on- it's easier for them to get milk out of it and therefore they get less tired as they learn- the trick is weaning them from it relatively quickly so they don't get too used to it

Oh so you wear it while feeding at the same time? Hmmmm. Interesting. I hope I don't need one though.


Hey.... how are the girls doing? We need an update.

 

[heyyady]

I only used the nipple shield with my tiny one, as she was having an issue latching- and we only used it for about a day and a half, just to get things going.

They are doing great I am more and more in love every day! they are gaining at a wonderful rate and hopefully will be home within a week!

 

[DarlingMe]

So went to l&d bc of high blood pressure. Everything is good and im back home but there is a huge knot on my hand were they drew blood. Is this normal or do I need to head back

JNA that is all blood sitting under your hand. Put heat on it to increase circulation and help move the fluid around. Massaging it is good too if u can and it doesnt hurt. As another poster said they should have pushed pressure immediately when she went through the vein and she could have pushed the majority of that blood out! Anyhow, heat, light circular massage pushing everything outward. I am a nurse BTW and patients get these commonly with IV fluids that continue into a bad vein, same treatment or with bad blood draws or IV sticks. Heat and massage and a few hours you should notice some improvement!

 

[JNA]

I was told its a hematoma at the injection site. Not a big deal, but I wanted to be safe and make sure my hand wasnt going to fall off lol. It still hurts really bad and my hand and fingers are swollen but it should go away in time. Pretty sure the nurse hit my vessle and drew blood from there

Darling I plan to put a heating pad on it once I lie down

It feels like Christmas knowing I have a dr again. Im so anxious for tomorrow. So sad we had to go to a family friend before anyone would consider taking me. Aparently no many pregnant women move counties while pregnant

Heyyady the girls are beautiful you guys look great in that pic

Lisa are you gonna have that little boy or keep us waiting lol Btw whats his name?

SweetMama have you started to dilate or efface yet?

 

[Sweet_Mama]

SweetMama have you started to dilate or efface yet?

I have no idea really, but I suspect with all the crazy pressure I've had since yesterday that maybe I have. At my cervical length check they said my cervix measured 4+. That was 2 weeks ago though. My OB is convinced I'll go early, but I really need at least 12 more days at least, lol. Yes, I said 12 days. I need to get past the last day of state testing for the students and then I'm good to go. Besides, since this is the LAST TIME I will be pregnant, I am trying to enjoy it. I kind of want to get some maternity photos, but I am having a hard time validating the cost. We'll see. I have an appointment on Friday.

Lisa~Any other signs of labor since the nipple play, lol?

 

[MissFox]

COMMON LADIES! I want you to get on having your babies (hehehehe) so I can see more baby pictures!

Thanks Heyyady! They are so cute and hope they are home soon!

Took this picture this morning after Rosie fell asleep. Her and her daddy sleeping in bed! Took it a few hours ago and she is still sleeping! If I had known she was gonna sleep for another 4 hours I would have gone back to sleep too! Oops. She only had one 2 hr nap yesterday and was CRANKY. She was up from 6:30am til 11:30a then 1:30p to 8:30pm. DH let me go to bed early though- him!

 

[JNA]

MissFox that is one of the cutest pics I have ever seen
Rosies hair is getting so light

SweetMama I was just wondering how your progressing. I thing I may be effacing because every time I stand for more than 2 min I feel crazy pressure (like I have to go potty) but nothing comes lol. I want a maternity shoot too I just love the way my bump looks

 

[syntaxerror]

What is "effacing?"

Also, ladies, feel free to check around for maternity shoots -- especially on sites like ModelMayhem.com, you'll find photographers who are either established or trying to get enough material and experience for professional portfolios to start their own businesses. A lot of them will shoot for free (and give you the images) or pay you.

Another option: photography students. College or high school. We don't have much in the way of pay expectations. Then again, most of us don't have studios...I had access to one through most of college but then moved 600 miles this last semester.

 

[JNA]

Effacement is the process in which the cervix prepares for delivery. After the baby has engaged in the pelvis, it gradually drops closer to the cervix; the cervix gradually softens, shortens and becomes thinner. You may hear phrases like "ripens," or "cervical thinning" which refer to effacement.

 

[Sweet_Mama]

Awwww, adorable pic, MissFox. What is she sleeping on?

JNA, I feel as if little miss here is constantly about to drop out of my crotch, lmao. I swear if she gets any lower she may as well just be here.