https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:13:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2770657 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:40:40 +0000 Revel 2770657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Banana330: good luck today! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769698 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:12:38 +0000 Lilac 2769698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MommySLP: congrats!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769511 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:25:54 +0000 Revel 2769511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MommySLP: wow congrats! Crazy she came just a few hours after your post about no progress, there is no predicting this stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769502 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:08:57 +0000 MommySLP 2769502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, when she decided to come, she decided to come! 5 hrs from first contractions to her being here. Didn't even have time for an epidural (ow!!). Will post a picture on the fb group! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769461 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:42:16 +0000 MommySLP 2769461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: my first was 41 weeks &amp; my second was 40 weeks (but I was induced due to blood pressure). So I grow full term babies apparently.</p> <p>Had an ultrasound, NST, &amp; OB appointment today. Baby still looks great. I'm 2cm, which isn't any progress from 2 weeks ago. So induction is scheduled for Friday at 5pm. Hopefully it goes smoothly &amp; baby is here Saturday. Send some good labor &amp; delivery vibes my way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769438 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:43:13 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2769438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also struggling with the 2 kid balance. DD has been very patient, but is a bit mad at me. But if she sees me cry (thanks hormones!) then she runs to me and hugs me and is so sweet, so I know it will all pass. She wants daddy to help her with everything, not me, and if daddy holds DS, she freaks out. So we are working on that. We've had a few rough potty training regression days too, as was to be expected, so we are trying to stay on top of that. Trying to do fun activities all together as a family, as well as get one on one time. We are so busy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769413 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:15:06 +0000 Revel 2769413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: thank you! Helps to hear this. We've been trying to build fun stuff in for her wherever possible. She is 4 so I think is able to compartmentalize what is happening but also makes it hard for me because of how well she can articulate her disappointment. I get sad that she has to share me, even though we love "our" baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769410 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:09:55 +0000 peachykeen 2769410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: DD1 was a mess of emotions/tears for the first few days after we came home with baby - I think she was really just overwhelmed with the change and family visiting. Things calmed down considerably after the first week, though I certainly won't claim things are easy! </p> <p>She still gets a little jealous of baby but mainly seems to understand that baby needs extra attention from mama. DH has been giving DD1 extra attention and taking her for treats/outings while I nurse non-stop and I think that helps a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769407 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:03:35 +0000 Revel 2769407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MommySLP: wow! well you'll have your baby soon one way or another. When did your first arrive in relation to due date?</p> <p>@Banana330: @Mrs. Pickle: i think mostly I am being a hormonal mess about it and DD is handling it ok 🙄. Bedtime is hardest because we're all exhausted by then and it's hard for everyone to be patient and she doesn't take to having daddy do everything every night. We've only been home together a few night so I know this will get better.</p> <p>@peachykeen: that sleep sounds awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769386 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:01:37 +0000 peachykeen 2769386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: That's awesome that she's back to birth weight so soon! Our LO took a little over 2 weeks but she's gaining well now. </p> <p>DD2 turned 1 month yesterday - hard to believe! She's gained 1 lb 4 oz over her birth weight but weird to think she's only 2 oz more than DD1's birth weight. She's finally giving me some sleep at night. We had several nights of waking every hour or so but she's slept 5-6 hour stretches the last 4 nights. Hope it lasts! I'm finally starting to feel human again :happy: </p> <p>Thinking about those of you still waiting on your babes - hope they come quickly and easily! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769382 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:44:17 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2769382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD2 is 4 days old now. She's a big baby and delivery was a little tough. She had her first pediatrician appointment today and is almost back to birth weight. She's a little bit jaundiced so we have to take her back on Friday for another bilirubin test. </p> <p>DD1 is handling everything pretty well. She doesn't like it when I'm nursing the baby and will try to climb on me. She said her first sentence when we got home from the hospital. "That's the baby." 💗 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769381 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:40:39 +0000 Banana330 2769381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MommySLP: I'm still here (although technically not due yet). One week to go until my c-section, although my BP was up at my visit today and I have to go back for a second check this afternoon. </p> <p>@Revel: I'm really curious as to how my DD will deal with me not being able to do stuff. I've been pretty good lately saying I can't get on the floor to play etc so hopefully that tempers her expectations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769364 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:36:21 +0000 MommySLP 2769364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: I'm not sure how many of us are left! I am 41 weeks today. I really cannot believe I am still pregnant! I have a NST and OB apt this afternoon. I'm hoping to be induced in the next couple days. Trying to not be disappointed that t hasn't happened on its own, apparently this little girl is quite comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2769357 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:10:50 +0000 Revel 2769357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How is everyone holding up? Thinking of all the still pregnant mamas :heart: </p> <p>We're doing decent at home, took a while for my milk to come in but now that it's here baby seems more content and is gaining weight. I'm mostly struggling with emotions around my older daughter, not being able to do all the things I usually do for and with her. Trying to remember this too shall pass. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768732 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 14:15:59 +0000 Lilac 2768732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768721 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:58:44 +0000 Revel 2768721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MommySLP: soon I hope!</p> <p>@hellocupcake: thank you!</p> <p>@Mrs. Pickle: hope all is well with your induction! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768715 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:05:48 +0000 hellocupcake 2768715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: congratulations!! </p> <p>@Mrs. Pickle: good luck!! </p> <p>39 weeks over here and trying to walk my way into labor but nothing happening!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768708 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 10:53:58 +0000 MommySLP 2768708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: congrats!!! If only all my whining would land me a baby 😛 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768681 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 07:17:07 +0000 Revel 2768681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So that was the real deal for me yesterday! Sort of cross post from the FB group He arrived last night, Augist 18, after a long, non textbook early labor at home followed by precipitous delivery at the hospital. So happy he's here and that we're all healthy! </p> <p>My contractions never really go close together but thank god we went to the hospital when we did, i went from 5 to 10 cm in one hour and he was out within 10 mins of my water breaking! I was totally asking for an epidural in the worst part of transition right before water broke and it was time to push, but too late obviously.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768660 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:32:04 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2768660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: I bet it has to do with people have time off and lots of wine around the holidays. 😬 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768622 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:41:33 +0000 Revel 2768622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: bummer! My practice said August and September are their busiest months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768551 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:12:46 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2768551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: it was supposed to be, but it got pushed until tomorrow. The hospital is really busy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768474 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:53:33 +0000 Revel 2768474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: thank you! I think this is it just taking a while to get started. Contractions through the night and almost no sleep but not getting regular or closer together, although intensity is picking up this am.</p> <p>Good luck today! It's your induction? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768393 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:31:21 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2768393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Revel: I hope this is it for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768384 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:45:55 +0000 Revel 2768384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So after that post this morning, having light contractions around 10-12 mins apart and tiny bit of pink spotting, feels like maybe something is happening? With dd i think i had more spotting and then my water broke like 24+ hrs later. Also my doula gets back from vacation tomorrow and I'd love to have her and not her backup for my labor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768240 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:41:17 +0000 Revel 2768240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: congrats!!!</p> <p>@MommySLP: @Mrs. Pencil: i feel you guys. 39 weeks tomorrow and feels like no end in sight! I am feeling particularly gigantic and uncomfortable the last few days too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768230 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:56:44 +0000 Lilac 2768230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768220 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:02:01 +0000 Mrs. Pencil 2768220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow congrats everyone on your precious babies!</p> <p>38 weeks + 2 days here... Am so uncomfortable but I'm going to just hang in there. I was 3 cm dilated at the OB office and my doc seemed fine to induce at anytime. (So weird how each doctor is really liberal or conservative with inducing!) I was so tempted to be induced next week at 39 weeks but read all these articles about the benefits of keeping baby in. </p> <p>Good luck everyone!! I'm so ready to meet baby #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768216 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:38:09 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2768216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He's here! Baby boy born at 7:46pm, 6lbs. 8oz. So in love. Crazy fast labor once we got the epidural </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-2017-moms/page/46#post-2768202 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:55:06 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2768202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: good luck! </p>