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@dcw6411: There are medications that are supposed to help/stop preterm contractions. Is there anything else like that the doctor can do for you?

@dcw6411: It has been tough since we moved here. I am so used to having family surround us. We have been very isolated. So far my HG hasn't reared its ugly head and I hope it stays that way. I am pretty much the only caregiver/homemaker available. Today I am taking time for me. I get so caught up caring for my boys, our animals, and our home that I forget to take care of me.

@MrsRcCar: Yep, I do the same. My DH is in law enforcement assigned to a federal taskforce and his schedule is insane. Luckily I do have my in laws in the town next to us, but they normally are unavailable to help due to work. Luckily this week is still Christmas break here and they are off. Thank goodness. How old are your boys? When did you move? I can't imagine how hard that is.

It is so hard to put yourself first. This is definitely my biggest struggle and something I want to work on for 2016. I know that I can be a better momma when I take some time for me. Today I said screw it to our monthly budget and called in some house cleaners. I can't clean, DH needs to be 100% with the kids when he is home this weekend, and the growing nastiness in my bathrooms was going to throw me over the edge!

@Pirouette: Haha, my DD is the same. She loves the movie Despicable Me and can recite every word. I have 15 movies taped for rainy days and all she ever wants to watch is that movie!

@dcw6411: high five for hiring cleaners! Good for you!

I know that these are the weeks for some extra cramping due to the uterus stretching out but is it normal to have lower back pain? I'm wondering if I just slept on it wrong but it's quite annoying Yesterday it was almost like sharp sciatica pain here and there and today it's just pretty sore. All these changes!

@pregnantbee: yeah, I'm going to call in the morning a talk to a nurse! It's better and I did the unthinkable and Dr. Googled It could just be my growing uterus pushing out that way and crunching on a few of my nerves. but I'll definately call!

@dcw6411: How are you doing on bed rest? Did you kids actually leave your house to go stay at your ILs for the week? And you have the whole house quiet to yourself? Sounds wonderful actually.

So I've actually joined you on the bed rest team. At my ultrasound today my doctor told me one week of bed rest and I'm going week by week. This is posing a problem with my work, but there's not much I can do. My husband drove me by my office to gather some stuff to work on at home, and I came home with full intent to work from the couch, but promptly crawled into bed and slept for hours. Oy vey. I'm still having bleeding, but the source of the bleeding seems to be getting smaller. I heard the heart beat, but they didn't get a measurement of it. Last week the baby measured 6w0d and today, a week later, the baby measured 6w5d. Anyone think this is a problem? The doctor said its not an issue, that maybe the nurse measured too big last week. So anyhow, I'm still in the "trying to worry" camp.

@pwnstar: I love the thought of not telling people and just showing up visibly pregnant! I'm leaning towards not making any sort of announcement on instagram and just sort of letting people find out on their own.

@coopsmama: and @HLK208: You both have the cutest bumps!! I guess with your third and fourth child, you can't help but show a little more! I think its awesome!

@MrsKerch: Welcome, and congrats on seeing the heartbeat!

@agold: I'm sorry you're on bed rest too but those measurements are nothing to worry about, that I know. The measurements are so tiny at this stage that they are inexact. Thus is why you don't date the pregnancy until 8ish weeks. (Source: I measured a few days behind at my 6w ultrasound with my first, and my doctor explained this.)

@Pirouette: Thank you so much for the encouraging words. That is something else I was told today but had forgotten - that the baby is just so small and measurements are hard to get precise. Thanks for reminding me!

@agold: Oh no. I am so sorry you have joined me on bed rest. I am so hopeful that this works for you and that the bleed continues to shrink in size. My kids are almost 2 and 3 so they have been going to grandparents during the day and returning here just before bed time. My in laws live about a 1/2 hour away so it isn't too bad. Honestly, I thought the quiet house would be nice but I am already over it. It has gotten so lonely. I miss my kids and my DH. I am so happy your DH will be home with you for a bit to keep you company. I think it will really help.

So what does your DH do? That is SO good that his coworkers are supportive!! It makes a big difference. My DH's immediate coworkers are definitely supportive, it upper brass that are more focused on other things. Unfortunately, he was scheduled to go out of state for a training last March and the day he was set to leave my DD got admitted to our local children's hospital with a bad case of pneumonia. They totally understood, but obviously they lost a decent amount of $ on his plane ticket, training fees, hotel room, etc. He is worried they won't be quite as understanding if he has to leave from this training. But, it is what it is, and we know they will get over it...eventually

How are you feeling after some extra rest? You are already on progesterone, right?

Back pain much better today! Super nauseous and I'm still waiting that required hour before I can eat for my thyroid meds It's torture! So hangry!!!

@agold: sorry about your bed rest. That's great that you can work from home in the meantime though! I totally understand working for a small company, I work with 4 other people on a 24-hour staffed job When one of us is out, someone HAS to cover it. Hopefully by the time I take my maternity leave they will have hired our second part-timer to pick up some of my shifts.

@pwnstar: yay ultrasound!

@mrschickpea: so glad your back pain eased up!

@pwnstar: congrats on a good u/s! only 1 is a relief too

@agold: @dcw6411: Hugs to you both! It must be so difficult!

@mrschickpea: I have been having some back pain too, but I also have a fusion in my low back, so I'm not sure if it's from that or being pregnant lol

@pwnstar: So glad you had a good ultrasound!

@mrschickpea: I'm hoping that my work will get someone part time as well. And yes, I can do some work from home. But my husband is also home and its so hard to focus!

@HLK208: @pwnstar: @CoffeeMom: Thanks for the sweet words, girls!

@ShootingStar: Thanks so much. And yes, I'm thinking that the measurements maybe just aren't so precise at this point. So I'm not with a regular OB. I'm with an RE at the moment since I, apparently after a few years of trying, needed IVF to get pregnant. I will have weekly ultrasounds until 12 weeks, which is when I leave the RE for good.

@pwnstar: That sounds like a great ultrasound!

@dcw6411: Mine's in law enforcement, too. Is your husband doing ICE training? I know some people leaving for that in March of this year. Its such a hard thing them for the guys to be interrupted with their jobs repeatedly. But its great that we have guys willing to do it! As for my bed rest, I have found that I can actually do really good with bed rest! I welcome it! I just have to get past the not being able to move my body much. But I've already been on a no exercise restriction since December 4th. Its my stupid work that's making the bed rest hard. I just want to lay in bed and watch shows, but I'm having to actually work - create documents, write emails, conference calls. Its crazy. Luckily my work people aren't bothering me. But I know I need to get this stuff done.

@pwnstar: Yayayay for a good ultrasound!

@pwnstar: Thank you! I am so glad your ultrasound went well! Yay!

@agold: Awe a fellow LEO wife My DH is detective with a local agency but is currently assigned full time to a federal taskforce that works on internet crimes against children. He is gone frequently for training. No ICE for us, but I commend those guys that do it. I am glad that bed rest is helpful for you! I think I would enjoy it more if I had something to work on. I get bored just sitting around. The kids keep me company last night and this morning so that was nice.

@pregnantbee: I am hanging in there! Thank you for checking on me.

@MrsRcCar: I am sure it is a bit relieving that your kidney seems ok, but I am so sorry about the bleeding. I totally understand the awful feeling. I hope it stops and that you and the boys can get out and play. Do you take both of the boys to your appointments with you? My 3yr old does great, but the almost 2 yr old, not so much!

So, this progesterone I am taking is inserted vaginally. It looks like a regular pill that you would take orally, and apparently it can be taken that way as well. In any event, the coating on the capsule is an orangish/pinkish/brown (I promise that is a color ). Clearly whoever made this pill was not a female in this situation. Realistically I know what goes in, must come out, but my current issue is trying to discern if I am spotting blood, or if it is the designated capsules that are leaking out a lovely orangish/pink color. It doesn't look like my bleeding before and it does seem to be more prevalent in the hours just after insertion, but I am also worried that my bleeding is just progressing in a negative direction. That being said, I am happy it isn't bright red. Really, I would like to write the makers of this pill and suggest they switch the color to blue or green!!

So, a few end of the week questions!

Is anyone planning on being team green? If you had to guess, do you have an inkling what sex you're having? Any preferences?

What about delivery thoughts? I know this is a long ways away but what's your plan? Trying to go med free, epidural, planned c section, etc.?

Just curious!