APRIL CHIT CHAT!!

[DoulaMama]

Thank you! I need all the vibes I can get! I'm sure it'll be really soon I just wish I had a crystal ball!!

[princesssarah34]

Oh Dm...I had so hoped to log on (finally) and see a baby update!! Hopefully soon!

Well I just lost a huge chunk of mucus plug tonight!! (sorry tmi) Things are moving along at least for me. Monday the doc said the I was 1+ dialated but still firm.....so who knows! I just remember that with DS#1 I lost it a few days before he came, DS#2 I lost it 2 weeks before they induced, and DS#3 I lost it just a few days before he came. There maybe more to lose but it is a sign...at least for me!

[dannikins]

thinking of you DM, hopefully its the calm before the storm...

[Indira]

With Ds 1 labour started at 41+1 around 5 pm and he was born the next day so I´m thinking today is going to be a good day Doulamama! I was so desperate and depressed because of the wait, I so understand how you feel!
Come on Felina, we want to see you!!

[DoulaMama]

Thanks guys!! I'm still here! Had a bit of a nervous breakdown yesterday. My mom came over to watch the boys while I went for a walk with DH. She decides to ask me if I want my sis to be here while I give birth...
(side note- although we have zero ill feelings toward each other, we are NOT close at all in any way)
I say "no, not really". And then instead of DROPPING it right there, she asks why I don't want her there! Tells me that she'd really like to be here(which means she ASKED her if she'd like to come before talking to me!!). I tell her it's because we're not close, I wouldn't want her sitting in the room watching me give birth(it's not a spectator sport for God's sake!)and if she's sitting upstairs listening instead...what's the bloody point. So she gets to see the baby RIGHT AFTER I give birth...she's not holding her or helping out(she's extremely unhelpful). Why on earth would she be here!!? So after telling my mom all this...she says, teary eyed, "our family is so screwed up". By this point I want to slap her but instead just say " Do not do this mom. Don't you dare pull the guilt thing on me at 41 weeks pregnant!" She tries to backpedal a bit but by this point I'm furious. We leave for our walk and I steam over it for an hour. Ugh! If I had wanted her there, wouldn't I have asked her to be there months ago!?!? It all comes down to my MOM feeling guilty that we're not close and also feeling bad that she's invited but my sis isn't. I do not need drama right before having a baby!!
I've just put my foot down and said no...which I'm sure has affected my mom WAY more than my sis. I'm pretty darn sure my mom has created all this drama in her head and my sis couldn't really be bothered. Why is it that family can't keep their mouth shut, sometimes?! F$&k! Sorry, this is just all getting to me. I'm close to not calling anyone but my hubby when it comes time. That way I know there'll be zero bs.

Rant over.

Princess- I'm so glad it looks like your little guy will show up soon, even without the induction!! Yay!!
Although, to be honest, if you give birth before I do, I'm going to stab myself in the eye with a dinner fork...

[auroara78]

DM, I hear you...rant away hunny, I would have totally felt that way if I was in the same situation!!! Plus, you have been so peaceful and serene for so long...that I can totally understand and relate to your frustration!

/hugs...I hope babe comes soon!

[LolaInLove]

Shake it off, sister. You have more important fish to fry soon. You are exactly right, it's your Mom's issue and not yours. Life can't always be a big fat koombaya with the family. But hey, maybe your getting upset is helping that little gal come out sooner! Good luck!!! xoxo

[Glittergirl]

Sorry DM about all the drama--your sister probably doesn't even want to be there. I hear ya on the spectator sport thing there's always drama about who is invited to the delivery. My mom was at our first then after that I decided it would only be me and DH.
I have to admit, I don't even like visitors after the delivery but of course everyone want to stop by. I'd rather them stop at the hospital then at home. Then I don't have to host but I look like crap at the hospital. I'm still having visitors and it's getting annoying. tired of last minute cleaning up and buying food to serve.

I have been up all night, I think Eva has RSV. Dh has had a bad cold and now she's really stopped up and lots of thick mucous and coughing. I've been doing the saline and aspirator but she isn't too bad today. Just at night when she can't sleep cause she can't breath through her nose. Kinda scary! Last night was much better. The first night I couldn't sleep I was so afraid she would choke. Even though we co sleep, I kept her upright in my arms. Nursing sucks right now too--she keeps latching off or opening her mouth between sucks which gets more air in.

Oh well--had to vent--I didn't wanna vent on facebook.

[Glittergirl]

Sorry DM about all the drama--your sister probably doesn't even want to be there. I hear ya on the spectator sport thing there's always drama about who is invited to the delivery. My mom was at our first then after that I decided it would only be me and DH.
I have to admit, I don't even like visitors after the delivery but of course everyone want to stop by. I'd rather them stop at the hospital then at home. Then I don't have to host but I look like crap at the hospital. I'm still having visitors and it's getting annoying. tired of last minute cleaning up and buying food to serve.

I have been up all night, I think Eva has RSV. Dh has had a bad cold and now she's really stopped up and lots of thick mucous and coughing. I've been doing the saline and aspirator but she isn't too bad today. Just at night when she can't sleep cause she can't breath through her nose. Kinda scary! Last night was much better. The first night I couldn't sleep I was so afraid she would choke. Even though we co sleep, I kept her upright in my arms. Nursing sucks right now too--she keeps latching off or opening her mouth between sucks which gets more air in.

Oh well--had to vent--I didn't wanna vent on facebook.

[Mochagirl]

DM - I'm so sorry your Mom lay a guilt trip on you at the worst of times, DM .

Glittergirl - sorry about the RSV. I remember when my twins had that at the same time and it was the longest week of my life!