Hellobee Boards

@hellobeeboston: I know! I'm trying not to get my hopes up that labor will happen soon.

@hellobeeboston: I hope so But I have this nagging, subconscious feeling that this is all going to end one way: induction.
@Beebug: hehe way to go on picking 5 different names 2 days before she arrives! Lol. I think you'll be fine though because when you see her you'll just "get it!"

@Beebug: Regarding the how does it feel to not have a baby in the belly question...it's really weird! Part of me can't even really remember what it was like to have him inside instead. I catch myself putting my hand on my belly too My belly looks pretty normal- not like it did prepregnancy but I don't think by looking at me you'd guess I had a baby 3 days ago either. I can bend and touch my toes, pick things up from the floor, etc!

@TurtleDoves: Aw thank you! I feel like I got fat everywhere! My stomach looks normal but there's a lot of toning to be done and work that needs to happen in lots of other places. I feel a lot better though- way more comfortable in my body. Not much longer for you girl!!!

Checking in! I've been reading all the posts, I'm thinking about everyone! I was hoping to see someone get today for a birthday - I really wanted 10/11/12!!!
Other thoughts & notes: ( and of course, I'm no expert and I hope I don't sound like a know it all... Just sharing!!)
- the anesthesia in the epi gave me the shivers sooooo bad! My teeth were chattering on and off. I wasn't really expecting that.
- I threw up right before the epi during a contraction. It's not unusual for me to throw up. B/c my tears were so bad, they gave me some lighter version of morphine. That made me throw up twice once we got to the recovery room and I was able to eat. Then I took Zofran and that made it better. So, I wasn't able to eat and keep it down for 24 hours. I was soooo hungry!
- this may be TMI, but your first BM is sooo painful. I started taking colace (stool softener) after delivery and finally had a BM about 2-3 days later. It hurt, but I can't imagine what it would have been like without colace.
- my labor went so fast we didn't use anything in our labor bag, but Chapstick, a fan, and mint gum. I think we would have if labor ha been longer though.
- as far as not having the baby in my belly, I thought it would be weird, but it hasn't been. I do put my hand on my stomach a lot. I know I am an exception, but I lost 15 lbs at the beginning of pregnancy and gained back all 15 + 4 lbs. I'm now down 20 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight. So... Yeah, I'm not the norm. My wedding rings don't fit though - even though I wore them up til 2 weeks ago. My belly is very different now though- very squishy.

A breastfeeding update! We went back to the LC this morning and Delaney gained 4.5 oz in a day! She was 9 lb 3 oz at birth, down to 8 lb 12 oz at release, 8 lbs 9.5 oz yesterday, and 8 lbs 14 oz today! My milk came in yesterday. I feel so much better. The latch is still crazy painful... Like as much as labor pain and its toe curling... But after 10-30 seconds its better.
I think finding a good lactation consultant is key! And if it doesn't work out, don't feel bad... It's the hardest thing I've done, even more than labor bc it's around the clock every day.

Ok... Time to feed again Keeping my fingers crossed for a new October baby soon!

@CarrieLouWho: thank you for all that insider info!!! Keep it comin;)
and I secretly wanted 10/11/12 as my baby's bday (but it's almost 7pm here so I'm counting myself out of the game). Hope someone gets it by midnight!

No excitement from me. Baby super quiet again, worrying me a little, I won't lie....guess who got a cold pop can to the belly to wake someone up? She was not impressed, lol.

I still couldn't tell you what BH contraction feels like, worries me a little....like....does my body know how to do this? Sure hope so.

Cold sore is SO painful, the pain and swelling from it is going up my nose, I feel like rudolph, do not look pretty and just want to hide.....as if feeling like a beached whale wasn't enough! Better mental day today though....! Ready to hide my phone on myself though, I have one friend who won't leave me alone checking in, which....is fine, but it's the "advice"/knowledge that comes after the checking in messages that drives me batty.

Here's hoping for some solid rest tonight!

@CarrieLouWho: love the tidbits of knowledge/experience so far, keep it coming!!

I can't wait to see what I look like post-baby!!! I thought about starting to work on toning my arms again, like light weights and wall push ups? I think I could handle a bit of that! Get a bit of a head start on them

Ladies.....contractions.....all over the whole belly pelvis up to under boob or lower half (like belly button ish to pelvis)?

?! Oye.

@TurtleDoves: I don't know!!! Nothing regular by any means and it doesn't feel crampy. It's like clusters of sharp, sharp pain on the lower half of my belly! I feel relief "when it's over' but can definitely feel it coming on again. Baby is moving like a wild thing, so I don't know if it's just her playing jokes on me, but I've definitely never felt this before.

@Running Elley: that sounds awesome! I can't wait to comfortably be able to put on shoes

@CarrieLouWho: thanks for all the info, keep it coming! I am SO not excited about the first post baby poop...did they give you the colace at the hospital or did you bring it?

@Tidybee: definitely not weird! It feels just like @mrskc described--a tightening/hardening of my belly all over. It means absolutely nothing, unfortunately! Sounds like you had a good appt, and yay for ALMOST being completely done with work!

@Mrs.B: glad that alia doesn't need to go back to the nicu! I hope her levels continue to improve...and goodness I can't wait to have a baby sleeping on my chest

@Beebug: hmm maybe it's the beginning of something! Sometimes contractions start and stop over a few days? Anyway, glad your cold is going away!

So no 10.11.12 babies for us! Our LOs will come when they're ready, I suppose...is anyone else still kind of in disbelief that we're having BABIES this month (except for those of you who have had them already, lol)? It still feels so surreal to me! Like I'm so anxious for him to be here, but at the same time, it doesn't seem like he'll actually ever be here and be a real baby. Very strange. Anyway, happy friday to everyone! Any fun plans for the weekend? I think DH and I are going to try to carve a pumpkin tomorrow, and we have our niece's 6th birthday party.

@TurtleDoves: Oh you definitely feel lighter...immediately! It's a great feeling lol. I can't wait to see your little guy!@CarrieLouWho: Good idea!! I'll have to think of some extra things to share too
@mrskc: The heartburn is completely gone. I haven't had any at all since I went into labor. Thank goodness!

@Running Elley: Yay for no heartburn!

@Mrs.B: so glad she's always feeding! That's good for jaundice levels

@hilsy85: I know! Out of alllllllll of October, not ONE of us managed to take 10/11/12. I can't believe this...:( & speaking of not believing stuff: no, I don't actually understand that I'm "having a baby". I understand *you* are...but not me. I can't fathom it.

@Beebug: No weekend plans...cleaning lady coming to disinfect and clean house so it'll be sparkly clean for the induction on Monday night:) *unless I go spontaneously!* other than that: just going to pray everything goes smoothly and try to relax:)

@Beebug: next pregnancy we're not telling ANYone of our due date. If it's the first week of some month...we'll say our DD is "middle of the month" Because both DH & I get texts EVERY hour from the most random people "are you parents yet?!" Um no, if we were were, we would have told you.

@Beebug: How annoying! Is this the same friend that sent you that letter? I think I would start ignoring my texts.

Is anyone else getting tired of talking about their pregnancy with people. My coworkers are starting to annoy me. They keep saying oh I hope I don't see you Monday. How are you feeling? I think it's going to happen real soon. blah blah blah hahaha they are seriously making me feel anxious. I have a feeling it's only going to get worse the closer I get to my due date.

@hilsy85: I feel like I'm constantly repeating myself. I mean i get that it's an easy conversation starter with me. But I feel like a broken record.

I notice I get way more comments from strangers now too. Everywhere I go people are asking me when I'm due, what am I having, etc. Oh and I love the "are you getting the epi?" I think that's a real personal question for a stranger to be asking me. Luckily no stranger has attempted to touch the belly. Has anyone had a stranger touch their belly yet?

@TurtleDoves: Seriously good idea. I am definitely going to fake people out on dates next time, this is insane!!

@mrskc: Super tired about talking with people about it, yes I'm pregnant, no it is not all what I want to talk about and I make so much effort to talk about other things with people, argh! This is not the friend that sent the letter, this is another one. Funny they are two very close girlfriends, but both of them actually parent/do things SO opposite to how we live/how we hope to parent, so it's going to be interesting once baby is here!

I put some polysporin on my nose and omg the pain relief (I don't think it's one with any pain relief in it though?) has been amazing. I feel human, so it's a nice break....!

@Running Elley: Such good tips - thank you!
@TurtleDoves: You hanging in there, lady?? Hope you have one enjoyable weekend with your DH...this is probably your last one by the sound of it! Walk, sex, bounce, pineapple, repeat....
We're having our apartment deep-cleaned this weekend too...so excited. It's the little things these days.
@mrskc: I am definitely getting sick of it! It's every email, phone call, text I get lately. My coworkers look at my belly before my face and even the starbucks barista said she thought I'd be gone by now this morning! My mom and I barely talk during the week..maybe an email here and there. This wednesday, she knew I had an appointment, but I didn't tell her it was in the afternoon and usually they're in the morning before work. By 10am, I had a voicemail message, 2 texts, and an email from her asking about it. It's definitely annoying...I'm glad to know I'm not alone in getting bored by talking about the same thing every conversation with people!
@Chastenet: That made me smile!!!! Thanks for posting! She is too cute for words, and the baguette just made my mouth water. You should see all the French stuff we have for this baby! My friend even had a bib made that says I Baguettes. We can't wait until our little Baguette wants to come out of the oven.

@sloaneandpuffy: ahhhhhhhh congrats!!!!!!!

At least someone had a baby on someone's due date!

EDD is here! Insanity!

How ya doin' @TurtleDoves: ? Still thinking induction for Mon? I still think 1-2 of you ladies will go before me, ha!

Hope all of you ladies and the LO's (inside or out!) are doing well!