Lynxie, I hope your baby stays put for a while! I get BH a lot--more if I have to pee. I bet yours are normal, but call the Dr if you feel weird, though.
Congrats to ZB! I hope she is doing okay. I know she was having a lot of GD.
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Lynxie, I hope your baby stays put for a while! I get BH a lot--more if I have to pee. I bet yours are normal, but call the Dr if you feel weird, though.
Congrats to ZB! I hope she is doing okay. I know she was having a lot of GD.
My dr. did do the test I needed, apparently. He showed me the results yesterday, and everything was fine. Which is a relief, but doesn't explain why I am still itchy!!
Pinkin, has your medicine kicked in yet? How is your itch?
Hobber - I'm glad your test came back clear! I hope you can find something to relieve the itching.
LaughingLynxie - sorry you're so uncomfortable. I hope things ease up soon so you don't need to keep worrying, but I'd give a nurse a call if things stay the same just in case.
I had a midwife appointment this morning, and she offered to do a cervix check, so I let her. Apparently I have no idea what I'm doing since when I checked my own cervix I thought it was dilated, because according to my midwife it's still posterior-facing, closed up tight and very long. She doesn't think I'll go early, but she said they can do a stretch and sweep at my 39 week appointment if I'd like to try to move things along.
Bummer Mocha! I thought you might be going soon. Well, you never know--things can change quickly! My Dr. said he will check me next week at my 37 week appt. I am hoping I don't go too early--there is way too much to do! Plus, I am worried about GD setting in.... ugh. :(
I don't mind if she waits until her due date to arrive since it would make things way easier logistically - my Mom will be staying with us by then. However, I DON'T want to go late. Since I'm a VBAC, the midwives only let me go so late before they have to transfer my care to an OB, who may decide for a repeat c-section instead of inducing me.
And I still think you're having a boy, Hobber ;).
I'm finally back home, very sore from c-seciton, tired and got a massive headache that won't go away...any tips for soothing the headache? the baby is doing great, very cute and sweet, i'll post more pics when my skull stops feeling like it's being drilled into.
I'm glad you're home, auroara, but sorry about the headache. I think zanacal had bad headaches after her little girl was born. Maybe send her a pm and see what helped?
Does it feel strange to have a daughter??
I cannot quite comprehend the whole "daughter" thing yet...I've changed her diapers a few times now, and I know she is a girl, it just still hasn't quite hit me yet...she is just a baby at the moment, does that mean sense? I think if I had been less drugged up, I may have enjoyed everything more, and I'm sure I will in the next few weeks...it was just rough, having a 3rd c-seciton.
Congrats again Auroara, and glad you are home! I wonder if you have a headache from your epidural? I have a friend who had that, and they did something called a blood patch, I think? Can you call your Dr?
How do the boys like their sister?
I'm sorry your c-section was so rough, auroara :HH:. I hope you'll be healed and feeling better soon and can fully enjoy your new, larger family. I can't wait to see more pictures when you're feeling a little better.
Congrats again, auroara! I hope your head feels better soon. I used to get migraines all of the time from work (I think the fluorescent lights triggered them) and it's no fun. I can't imagine adding that to healing from a c-section. Brutal. I always just went with ibuprofen (800mg per dose) and alternating a heating pad and a cold pack on my head/neck.
Thanks, ladies. :) I'm pretty sure this is normal stuff, too, but it's just different than last time. Imagine that! Ha! DS1 is being very nice and calm for me today so I can relax, phew. Things are toning down a bit, it seems. I really, really, really need baby to stay put until "proper" timing so I can do all of my upcoming activities without worrying! My birthday, wedding, Renaissance Festival, birthing center tour, maternity photos, my anniversary. Lots of things this month. :)
Oh, and this is from Monday at exactly 34 weeks:
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Gorgeous bump, ll!
Lynxie, you look super cute! WHen is your birthday? Maybe the baby will be born then for a birthday gift!
Thanks!! My b-day is actually tomorrow (last year in my 20's, woo hoo), so I hope baby stays in. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hobbermittens
Happy birthday, you spring chicken! I am 10 years older than you! :)
Happy Bday for tomorrow Laughinglynxie!! xo
Hobb, I slept for 5 hrs last night which is really good! But this morning I am quite itchy again. My ob upped my dose of the meds and if these dont work I will have to take steroids which I dont want to do but being itchy for this long is just a nightmare. Its somethings I cant describe and my feet and hands get so so hot and I feel sick all the time and so tired!
I'm so sorry pinkin~ you sound miserable! :( I really hope your meds kick in soon. I still don't understand how I don't have ICP! My hands are so itchy. ANd my feet too. I wonder what else could cause those symptoms?
I am so crampy right now! I feel like I am getting my period. Let's hope nothing is starting now--I am not ready!!
Hobb I would get your dr to test you again.
I spoke to my ob last night and she said she will let me go to 37 weeks because It makes me very nervous thinking about having him at 36 weeks even tho he is a big baby I worry about his lungs and anything else that can go wrong.
well so far she's been a dream baby...sleeps a lot, hardly ever cries, DS2 is soooo unhappy that I cant pick him up, he keeps throwing tantrums :( DS1 keeps kissing her forehead and says he loves his baby sister, it's so cute...I just wish DS2 was eaiser, but he's never been easy, lol.
Still got the headache but thank god it's not as sharp as it once was...it's a just a dull thud, I sitll feel like crap, I don't know why my other two c-sections went so much better...i just still feel totaly drained and out of it, so out of it that I don't even care really about the fact that I finally got my girl, it's just one more thing to worry aobut that I currently have no energy for...hubby has been helping out some, so that's good, I just know once my body stops feeling like crap, I will feel 150% better emotionally.
lynxie cute bump pic! happy bday!
Happy Birthday, laughinglynxie!
Pinkin - I'm glad your doctor is going to let you go to 37 weeks!
Auroara - I've only had one c-section, so I can only imagine the toll a third must have on your body. Give yourself time to heal and let those hormones settle down a bit. There's no need to be jubilant when you're uncomfortable and in pain. Lillian will be part of your family forever, and there will be lots of time to celebrate finally getting your daughter. I hope you feel better really soon!
So I'm spending the day cleaning the house - just what I feel like doing at 39 weeks! I made plans to go out with the girls tonight, and when I told dh a couple of days ago he said he had plans to go out too. I stood my ground and said that pretty soon I'll have a tiny baby and won't be able to get out for a long time, so I wanted to keep my plans and he could change his. Well...he just told me this morning he's invited the guys over HERE instead. My house is a wreck, and he's at work all day so if I don't do it it won't get done!! So now I'm sweeping, vacuuming and scrubbing before tonight. Oh well, I suppose the worst that can happen at this point is that all the exertion will kick-start labour, which wouldn't be a horrible thing....
lol thats what kick started my labor...going crazy cleaning all day sat and had contractions sun going into mon....and mocha thanks so much for your kind words :heart: I guess I felt like once I had her fireworks would go off, and while I love and adore her, I'm just in too much physical pain to really muster up the level of excitement I thought I'd have...I am going to just take it day by day, and try to mend my body as best as I can. Thank you again.
Pinkin, they did test me again last week (I thought they ordered the wrong test, but they hadn't--Dr. showed me the results on Wednesday) and everything is normal. I am still itchy, though! Glad your Dr is letting you go to 37 weeks. When would that put your due date?
Auroara, I am sorry you feel lousy still. :( I have never had a C-section, but I imagine it takes a lot out of you. It is surgery, after all! DS2 will get used to having another baby around, and will understand you can't always hold him. The first few days home with a baby are the hardest. You will get a routine down once you feel better, and things will be better!
Happy birthday Lynxie!
I just popped in to say good luck to all you ladies! Here's to lots of lovely, squishy newborns over the next couple of months!
Auroara - I had headaches after I had Eliza and so did Doulamama. I think they started about a week after I had her and went on for about a month. I was really worried and conviced I was having a stroke or DVT or something (sounds silly now but I was really worried at the time!). I also felt dizzy for even longer. It only occured to me today that I'm getting less dizzy now and it's been 3 months. Maybe the hormones are different with a girl or something? I also found that it took a long time for me to feel well after my 3rd and 4th babies. For a good couple of weeks I felt like I'd been kicked in the guts by a horse or run over by a truck or something - and if you had a c-section then you've also just been through major surgery! I would get checked out but if the doctor says it's nothing to worry about then I hope my experience reassures you.
Mocha - my midwife friend told me to get a sweep every 48 hours for them to be effective. We don't usually have them until we're a week or so overdue here though. FX you don't even need one!
Happy Birthday Lynxie!! What a cute lil bump you have.
Auroara, a huge congrats again! DS2 is so young still, it will be a big adjustment for him to have a baby around.My DS1 was 22 months when DS2 arrived and it was hard work! No doubt the surgery will take a lot of your energy away for a while, plus the fact you now have 3 children! It may be worth getting a blood test done (if they didn't do it in hospital) to check your iron level. My naturopath told me to get mine checked after delivery to see where it's at as if it is low, I will have no energy.
Hobber, how typical of a DH to organise his mates to come around when it is the last thing you need. They really don't think past catching up with their friends and having a few drinks I am sure. My DH is going away for 6 days this week (for work so that's ok), but he has started asking if he can go on a 3 day boating/fishing trip when I will be 35 weeks. I said it should be ok as I don't imagine the baby will arrive that early, but he also needs to make sure he would be ok if I did have the baby while he is away. You just never know I guess.
Hobber, good news that your bloodscame back looking good. Not too much longer to have to put up with the itching now.
Pinkin, you must just about be counting the days until you can have your baby and get some relief. I have just started feeling a little uncomfortable in bed sometimes, trying to get in a good position, but then I remind myself that I have nothing to complain about. I am not surprised you can't think of anything else, it must be driving you up the wall.
Thanks Zanacal. Good to hear your headaches have eased and you're doing well.
:HH: Oh hun, That really sucks that DH dumped that on you. HE'S the one that should be cleaning the house top to bottom for his buddies! Ugh! But hopefully all that work will send you into labor!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mochagirl
You are NEXT Mocha, isn't it exciting!!!!!? EEEEEK I am excited!!!!! :running:
And ~Happy Birthday Lynxie~ You do have a beautiful baby bump!!! And it's almost time for you too! YAY :)
:HH: Awww Auroara,Quote:
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It's so good to see you at home! I hope that you get lots and lots of rest and just enjoy your little sweet beautiful daughter! You will feel back to yourself soon so that you can! :cheer:
Just wanted to stop by here and say Hi!!
Well we found out the sex of the baby and.... IT'S A GIRL!!!!
I am over the moon right now!! And still in shock!!! My sway worked. Thank you everyone. I never ever thought I would hear the dr. say those 3 words of "it's a girl!!!"
Again, HUGE Congrats To You MyDream!!!Quote:
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Somehow I just knew it... around the time you were in and out of the hospital and or doc's office and baby was giving you a scare like mine did.. I just thought.. It must be a GIRL! Girls are DRAMA! LOL Anyways you must just be over the moon my dear! :cheer:
I remember laying there at my first scan and she said "It's A Girl" I just froze...and tears welled up in my eyes...it was just truly hard to believe!
Can we get a picture now? ;)
Huge congrats to you mydream, I hope to one day be in your shoes !!! If I am game enough to even try again after this wacky horrible pregnancy that is!!!
Hobb I think I will be induced either days of the 11th, 12th or 13th of oct all depending on my test results that is.
You will Pinkin! ;)Quote:
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What great news, mydream!!!! Congratulations!!!