Ash, I just noticed this yesterday! I don’t breastfeed, but the first few days after birth while I’m waiting to dry up is always super painful. I don’t remember getting this hard before birth either.
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Ash, I just noticed this yesterday! I don’t breastfeed, but the first few days after birth while I’m waiting to dry up is always super painful. I don’t remember getting this hard before birth either.
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Ash it sounds completely unnecessary, i get that doing the massage from about 34 weeks does help but thats because its done for weeks in advance, i dont see how stretching you one time on the day will really do anything other than cause you pain :( and feeling it with the epidural that must have been so rough!! do you usually feel pain during the delivery part with an epidural? sorry to seem really ignorant but ive never had one and always wondered what you actually feel, are you not 100% numb?
my boobs arent too bad but they are a bit sore again, one thing that does seem to have returned is the sickness!! argh!! though its nothing like it was at the start thankfully.
srg do you still find the whole milk coming in part to be bad without breastfeeding? im still weighing up my feeding options for this one and have never fully bottle fed (ive always at least done the first few feeds myself then switched) so still gone through the whole engorgement thing around day 2/3 (ouch :( ) i thought if you didnt breastfeed at all it may be less extreme? or is that just wishful thinking on my part?! massive good luck for tomorrow :heart: im so excited for you to meet your baby girl, everything crossed for a really lovely c-section experience for you :)
4blue2pink I think the epidural is different for everyone. I usually only feel pressure not much pain but the last two times I’ve had an epidural my body takes it to well or something because with ds4 I had one numb leg for nearly a whole day after birth and needed help by the nurses to even get up to go to the bathroom. So I’ve debated this Time on not getting one at all or at least waiting until I’m much further dilated.
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4blue2pink - my mom is still living but she made some poor life choices when I was young so a lot of my younger years I credit my grandparents with. I'm thankful my grandmother is still alive but my grandfather passed earlier this year and it's depressing he'll never meet this little one because I'm having her so late in life. I found out I was pregnant a month after his passing. Also I only had 1 doctor stretch while I was pushing. I'm hoping my current doctor doesnt do it. Also I had a spinal block with my first and it worked amazingly. I barely felt anything but twinges as contractions. My 2nd I had an epidural that was put in wrong so I was only numb on one side and felt everything on the other side and then had back problems for the following year. I'd love to go natural but I'm usually induced and can only handle the first 8 hours of forced contractions before I give in.
Ash - My boobs hurt on and off. This is new for me as I had milk issues with the first 2. My first I wasn't producing enough so I stopped around 8 weeks and my 2nd I never even had a let down or engorgement but didn't try bf her at all. My boobs also didn't really change size with my 2nd either. I'd like to breastfeed this baby because my partner is much more supportive this time around but it really depends on how much time off I'm going to have realistically. My ex hasn't paid his child support in 3 months so I'm probably going to need to work at least part time.
SRG - Good luck tomorrow!
Best of luck Srg ! Cant wait to hear an update from you
Well i guess i better get my hospital bag ready too bcoz if any of the tests are borderline they can ask me to deliver early. I am at a loss can't seem to find premie sized outfits most retailers have newborn as there smallest. The baby is only weighing 3 lbs at 31 week 4 days. Although sonogram weights are not always 100 % accurate but i am still preparing for a small baby. My direct administrator/ scheduler is a lady and very accommodating. She is willing to work with me in getting my time off shuffled around incase i have to be induced early. This is just so stressful
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Ash that sounds frustrating still being numb the next day, just see how you feel on the day this time your hospital does epidurals so its always there as an option and you dont have to commit yourself to anything ahead of time, if you feel that your managing during labour then hold off on it :) if your allowed to be mobile that will help loads!!
Mommaxo3 im really sorry your grandad wont meet this baby :heart: my grandad is the only relative i have left out of parents and grandparents and im so so glad that he has met all my kids, my parents and the other 3 grandparents all died before any of the kids were born.
the one-sided epidural with back problems after sounds like hell :( if you need the meds can you opt for the spinal instead again this time?
just seen my midwife and shes confirmed that the bad spd pain im having is from babys head being very low down so dont think it'll be easing any until after he/she is out!!
4 blue 2 pink i had terrible SPD pain last pregnancy but this time thank fully its under control. Hot water bottle over pubic area at nights helps.
Ash i have a curved spine so each time my one leg gets more numb than the other but luckily after 10 to 12 hours i am up and about without any residual symptoms from it. I love epidural. It makes birthing so enjoyable.
Funny now that u guys mention it but my boobs arent full sore or tender at all this pregnancy .. hmm .. wonder what thats all about ?
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bluebooties i escaped it completely with my last baby i couldnt believe it!! :D but its back with a vengeance this time, i will try the hot water bottle i hadnt thought of that, thankyou for the suggestion
Ash - all your milk, I’m jealous [emoji23] I always struggle to keep up. Mine are hard/full yet, but I have little like scab things on my nipples like wear the milk comes out. Did this last pregnancy too. Anyone have that - made for bloody nipples last time so wondering if there’s something I should do.
Srg/Blue - keep us updated!!
Y’all I feel so much better taking the iron? It could be placebo or coincidence since I’ve only been taking it a week but I don’t care!
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Trying to get caught up here!
XX – Olivian is just so cute! And those cheeks!!!
Kat – I agree, we are so similar! I’m also 36 and hubby is 41! Do you think you’ll end up trying or no? I honestly don’t know if I could handle 4, but love the idea of having one little guy and 3 girls…the thought is really growing on me! You would have the same set up!
LMSM – What about you? I know you’ve talked about potentially having #4 as well… Hope DD feels better.
4blue – I’m in awe of you! How do you manage the kids? My biggest hesitation with going from 2+ kids is being outnumbered. I can barely manage my two girls emotionally! And I’m so jealous that you’re so young. I feel like I’m almost too old to be having a newborn.
Blue – thinking of you!!
Dancing – oh my goodness, 3 more weeks!! Very excited for you!
Ash – loving your nursery! And you’re so close also….eek!! What kind of massage do you ladies do? I don’t think I know about this! And I’m also so jealous of the milk. My boobs are getting enormous already, I hope that’s a sign (praying!) that I’ll have a better supply and baby will be a great nurser (please let one of them be!!!!).
Srg – how are you feeling??
Pbn - can't wait to see pics of your playroom. I'm also "nesting" and I'm taking on so many crazy projects and things that are wearing me out, but I feel like I have to do it all in one day lol.
Kat dont stop the iron!! if its making you feel better then you need it :) i felt much less tired after i started it this time, i get scab type things there too im not sure what it is?! but ive always had a complete nightmare breastfeeding, lots of damage and pain but i do think the posterior tongue tie that our babies have is to blame for that.
Periodically, take a soft washcloth, wet it with warm water while in the shower, and gently rub it off. It isn’t a scab, it’s dried milk that has leaked out and crusted over. It may make your nipples a little tender afterward so you can put some oil on them or any nipple cream/Balm. I did this every so often before I gave birth, and my nipples never cracked or got bloody. I asked my lactation consultants about this when I was pregnant with my DS2.Quote:
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I just figured out that my boob pain is engorgement as a side effect of the steroids. Ugh. It’s so uncomfortable, and the baby isn’t even here yet!
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Gosh so much to catch up on – plus I have 2 days’ worth of work,, that no one has taken care of while I was away with DD1 (the joys of being a team of 1 – no delegation possible gah), so I will hope to catch a break over the WE to read you all!!
Just a quick message for SRG – hope you have the loveliest c-section experience and can’t wait to hear about how you fall head over heels with your newest little girl :awe: all the best! :D
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Blue I’ve always had a hard time finding preemie. Carters carries them in sleepers only but I’ve always had the best luck at Walmart. For a little as they’re worn they have a good selection of sleepers and usually a few outfits.
4blue2pink I got a call today from l&d to pre register with all the questions they ask when you come in and one was how do I plan to manage pain. I told her my thoughts and past issues and she said if i do get one just to mention that I stay numb for a long time after and they’ll give me a lesser dosage. So that’s my plan. Hold off as long as I can and just see how things go.
Blue maybe it’s a boy sign [emoji7] because this is the first time I’ve noticed them so solid and sore and this is my first girly!
Kat I always have those first agonizing weeks with bloody nipples [emoji37] hurts so bad!!
Srg good luck!! Can’t wait to hear how t goes and see pictures.
Anyone having headaches?? I had them a lot in the beginning but the last two days I’ve had one that hasn’t let up even with Tylenol! I’ve not had high bp I’ve been going to the dr every week and they always check it.. what could this be caused from? I’m miserable with the head ache on top of the boys always bickering
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It might be Ash !
Headaches could just be stress or lack of sleep plus our hormonal changes also affect them as progesterone causes migraines. Try getting some extra shut eye if u can.
So i went and got a few girl and a few boy outfits. Just couldn't resist any longer. I will figure out the returning part later. Maybe i can do store credit if its past return time frame. I got just the basics so not a whole lot but somethings to get me through the first month or 2 basically.
I have my NST tomorrow. Hope it goes well. Baby is quite active and they could not see any problems with placental flow so not sure what's causing the IUGR.
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My boobs aren't sore or tender either and I'm 37 weeks. They were huge and sore at this stage with DD
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Blue my ds issue was placental flow. And once he was delivered there was a tight knot in the cord it was crazy to see it and they couldn’t get enough blood out for cord blood banking. I can tell you one thing. Small babies just slip right out [emoji12] much easier than a big one.
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Blue-I hope they can let baby bake as long as possible but it's nice that your job is working with you. Can you order preemie stuff online?
4blue2pink-I would have to ask what hospital policy is since the one I had the spinal in closed their maternity unit 9 years ago. And I'm sorry to hear none of your parents got to meet your babies. Its rough dealing with all of that especially while you're hormonal. Do you have long left? My pelvis is sore but I don't think spd is what it is since baby is breech still. Do you have a support belt?
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Mommaxo3 i think its worth asking them since the spinal worked so well for you compared to the epidural, explain your situation and it may be that they agree to give you a spinal instead due to your personal circumstances even if its not the standard there, and how cute is your baby girl :heart: i only have about 4 weeks left now, it still doesnt seem real!! midwife confirmed yesterday that babys head is wedged right down in my pelvis so thats the main cause of the bad spd
srg i hope you and baby girl are ok :heart: thinking of you today!!
Ohhh this is so exciting babies!! 4b2p - that’s so soon!
Srg - let us know when you can!!
Ash - I’m not having headaches yet, but I would bet they are hormonal.
I’m pretty much just uncomfortable but I’m 30 weeks so feel close. I applied for short term disability/FMLA yesterday which made it feel real. We are trying to decide what to do for permanent birth control too. I WAS going to get my tubes tied since it’s my 3rd csection but I’ve heard bad side effects mainly being heavy periods/bad cramping and I have easy/great periods so I’m scared to mess with that. I’m trying to convince Hubby to get a V, he’s said he would before so it’s not off the table, but we’ll see.
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im due at the very end of this month Kat!! cant believe its December already!! but i could easily go into jan if baby decides to stay in a bit longer :)
Srg hope all went well. Update us whenever u feel up to it. U must ofcourse be tired.
My NST went well. The OB was concerned for a sec as baby want the most active but overall it was a reactive NST.
Yes its December, babies are going to start showing up !! Excited !!
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Srg - All the best. Can’t wait for your update.
Hello Ladies, sorry for being away. I️ got horrible cold and cough 3 weeks back and it took 12 days to start feeling a little better. I️ was miserable n was crying one day because I️ wanted my mom. [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12]
I️ got so scared since I️ had a nose bleed on day 4 of my cold. We went and saw the doctor. It was just a horrible cold nothing else. Thankfully.
Still have a little cough left behind but mostly all better.
I️ am 30 weeks and 1 day. Time is flying by so fast. I️ am not ready yet. Need to arrange the house and I️ want more storage for baby stuff. I️ had my baby shower last week. Will share pictures on fb soon.
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Bluebooties- so glad that all went well on the NSt. I️ start mine from dec 15 twice a week. [emoji52] Initially, they said that I️ needed to go for NST only if I would be on Insulin for my gd which I️ am not but now they want to do it anyway because of my age. I️ thought 35 was just a number. [emoji12]
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Hi ladies!! Looks like my last post never got approved by the moderator. Will try to repost! In the meantime, had a scan this morning and everything looks great. DD2 came to see “her baby” (as she’s calling him) and it was special to see her light up seeing him on the screen. Here he is, cute face and feet. I’m so in love with him!! [emoji170] and the hematoma is totally gone!!!
Kat, is baby #4 off the table then? I’m starting to think that I am going to need to have one more. Ahhhhh!!! [emoji51]
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How adorable Max. So glad that the hematoma is gone. Phew. How many weeks are you? That is such a cute pic.❤️
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Mommaxo3 oh my gosh your baby girl is the sweetest [emoji7][emoji7] and Maxim how cute is your little man [emoji7][emoji7] love that your dd is calling him her baby [emoji173][emoji173][emoji173]
Srg cannot wait to hear from you! Hope everything went amazing and you're getting some rest between newborn snuggles [emoji173]
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So Dancingdiva and 4blue2pink you ladies are next!!!! It's hard to believe our groups babies are well on their way [emoji50][emoji3]
Sky sorry to hear you've been unwell and glad you're almost over it. Having a cough is just the pits [emoji30] I get two to three nosebleeds a week but sounds like yours may have been from the coughing.
In regards to bb's mine arent sore but they are big and ready to get even bigger [emoji23]
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Kat I asked about having my tubes tied during this c-section and my obs nurse (who I love) looked at me in surprise and then half laughed and said 'we cant do that here, we're a Catholic hospital and they don't do any kind of permanent birth control' My ob came in then and joined the conversation and I said to her 'are you sure the scalpel cant slip?'[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I knew the hospital was Catholic as such (its the only private hospital in my town) but never once assumed it would practice such behind the times policies [emoji50] So dh will be getting a v and apparently it can be done by laser now. No cutting required [emoji6]
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O i didnt know age was a factor in this too. Strange ...Quote:
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O yes Pbn3 i work at a catholic hospital as well and we offer neither vasectomy nor any form of birth control. Can only prescribe OCP's for medical/obstetrical reasons but not birth control.Quote:
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Bluebooties I hope my 'behind the times' comment didn't cause any offense! I speak before I think sometimes [emoji52] It was just the shock of realising that it was still a no-no I think [emoji23]
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My baby girl, Charlotte, was born via csection yesterday morning, but her lungs were full of fluid. She was taken to a children’s hospital about 1.5 hours away for observation, and she’s doing really well. We might both be released from our respective hospitals tomorrow or Monday. I only got to see her once through glass, and neither of us has gotten to hold her yet. Lots of positives on her condition though!
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srg Congratulations on the arrival of baby Charlotte!! im so sorry she had to be transferred away from you, but that is great news that she is doing well :heart: how are you doing? fingers crossed they discharge you soon so you can go and snuggle your little girl xx