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Old 01-30-2014, 02:44 AM

I am mostly just gathering information in different places with different experiences... I had a fairly fast labor with Mikes as well though I can't at much about his baby complexion he had terrible eczema until he was 2 or 3. His skin is gorgeous now and so very soft I have to admit I am jealous... both Sean and Ellie have dried out skin poor little suppose to be island dwelling babies living in the driest place in north America :P but their labors couldn't be different. Sean I didn't push he just came and super fast. Ellie was hard though I pushed really hard (not as hard as I did with Mike I burst blood vessels from my chest all the way up my face. And popped a vessel in my eye it was epic lol) and what felt like forever. I know all of that can probably be attributed to a lot of different things. Inductions and IV meds with all three and the locals they gave me with Ellie... I am trying to weigh if it is worth it to try or not. I'll ask my midwife Saturday what she thinks... I have an appointment with the hospital midwife tomorrow.

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Old 01-30-2014, 03:30 AM

Ha!! I popped vessels everywhere with Terra, too! Cole said I went blue in the face with every push I gave. o.O But it wasn't really me... I was just following what my body did. Like you... my face, chest, arms... pop, pop, pop. xD

For all we know the oil could be placebo. It may not be. I suppose it has been proven to help soften the cervix, hey? I figure, get some questions answered and weigh options. It may not hurt to try, especially with the home birth route. :3

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Old 01-30-2014, 04:36 AM

He wants to have one more night of just "teens" "exploring each others bodies"
I'm like that can't happen anymore. We can't pretend that I'm not pregnant because I am.
I'm noticeably pregnant.

He says "Well then what can you do for me?"
I'm so beyond pissed off. I'm going to bed now and turning off my kindle and phone. This is bullcrap. I don't want him in my life anymore.

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Old 01-30-2014, 01:46 PM

*facepalm* So it doesn't sound as though he's really grasping what's going on... I'm sorry Chey. :( That has to be a major letdown.

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Old 01-30-2014, 02:25 PM

I am sorry Chey, that is pretty wrong :/ he obviously isn't getting the severity of the problem but it's been my experience that men seem to lack the capability until their first child comes. My ex was a douche/ is a douche and he still doesn't seem to get what being a parent means. But even my husband while concerned at least didn't get the meaning of becoming a parent until Sean was born. Then it hit him. There is a slim possibility he may come around but if not. You've got this. It won't be easy but nothing worth doing ever is <3

Chi yeah I am tempted to try it. My only concern is the two people who've said that they suspect it prolonged labor and made them go over their dates massively and that there is research suggesting that it may actually be true that IT was the cause. Honestly I have no clue when Liam will come all my babies were forced to make an appearance. My dates are what myself and both midwives use. All of his measurements have been a week ahead of those dates putting him at the end of February, and the dates they tried to give me based off of my dates and a 28 day cycle (which I wasn't having at the time) are 4+ days later. So we shall see... He will come one way or another. Chances are he won't come early. At least I don't suspect he will...

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Old 01-30-2014, 03:00 PM

Just gotta prep the best you can! Sooner is better, because the little love will pop you early if you're not ready. xDDDD

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Old 01-30-2014, 03:34 PM

I am prepping as best I can I have two big things out of the way now. My midwife's birth kit and the pool liner. I still have things I want to get myself. A specific type of pad for after birth ahem, and witch hazel pads I am tempted to try to make my own rather then buy tucks or the generic brands. I can't think of what else at the moment but I know there is more. Then fruits and clear drinks and popsicles and such towards the end of the month next month. Oh and I'll be sending Dillon to Sonic around then too cause I want their ice >.> lol I can chew their ice and it is close to the ice chips they had at the hospital. I get some kind of sick pleasure from chewing ice when I am pregnant and i am not sure why. I freaking love it! Even though it is terrible for my teeth... I had a smooth thing the other day and was really sad that my blender didn't chop the ice like is is suppose to and the ice was too big to chew.

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Old 01-30-2014, 04:20 PM

It's exciting. I can't wait. >3< This month flew by, and he'll be here before you know it!!

I'm home. My grandmother essentially kicked us out today. She doesn't feel well and wants the house quiet. It's been a bad week overall there. x.x; It's nice to be home at 11:30am and having gotten milk and eggs from the farm, banking done, yaddayadda. I should be productive and clean and do laundry, but bleh.

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Old 01-30-2014, 06:04 PM

I just got back from my midwife appointment. She said that she had talked to someone in her office who said that they weren't sure if she was allowed to see the two of us who have openly said we are having home births. And that she had confronted the OB's she works under. Who said they weren't sure and that they'd have to confront their insurance. :/ she told me chances are I won't have to worry since I am at the end of my pregnancy. :/ it's not reassuring though. I hate how hard it has been trying to have this home birth. It should not be this hard it really shouldn't. It is really discouraging. I had group b strep test today and she tested my thyroid as well as I got the tdap after all. She said the reason they offer it in pregnancy is because the baby gets some of the immunity which works for me I guess. I am nor sure what happens if group b comes back positive either. I know it is fairly dangerous in delivery. *sigh* just more reason to be done after Liam I only have so much fight in me I don't think I could do this again :(

I'll be heading back out again soon to pick up the boys then I really need to address some housework. Hopefully the drive to pick then up won't make me so sleepy. Something about the car and warm inside makes me sleepy... Then I come home feed Ellie and put her down so it is really hard to not pass out

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Old 01-30-2014, 06:54 PM

I really hope everything works out smoothly. :( You don't need more red tape to wade through.

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Old 01-30-2014, 07:33 PM

Like she had said it doesn't really matter I am at the end of my pregnancy unless Liam hang on to 42 weeks I don't need much more this pregnancy. If he does I require an ob to confirm it is safe to go past that date. I may at that point not have an option but to induce, but I seriously doubt I will go past 41 weeks. Especially because she keeps reading him as being on the big side. Today she asked what my biggest baby was and I said "7lbs 14.5 oz" and she says that's on the big side... Lol... not so much all my babies have been 7lbers Sean was the smallest at 7lbs 3oz. I was a 9lb baby so yeah that is a big baby to me.. 6 to 8lbs is normal newborn weight. I think people are starting to forget that with all the 38 week or earlier inductions/ c sections. Of course those babies are smaller they were brought out early they didn't have the time to bake as long. Mikes was the longest wait until induction her was not 2 days from his due date, Sean was my earliest (by my count he was only 38 weeks when he was born) Ellie was 3 or 4 days from 40 weeks. So am I surprised by their weights.... not really....

I need to find myself some lunch and put the wee one down for nap. *yawn* so sleepy... the warmish dreary weather isn't helping. I am seeing a trend in this stupid weather. It gets nice out then it dumps snow on us... it's no wonder the kids are all battling stuffy noses.

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Old 01-30-2014, 07:39 PM

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@Shadami
Any surgery on a kiddo is nerve-wracking. I know this one is common enough, but I imagine you're nervous. I'm glad this is the first step though, and that she'll likely be back on track once the fluid's out and she can better hear.

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I don't remember getting a particular brand of the evening primrose oil. I know I took one capsule a day (but, I don't remember my dosage... so double check). Cole would also do perineum massages with it... just cut the end of the capsule and use the oil directly, making sure to stretch and whatnot.

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Hang in there. Give him time and see what happens. <3
That's what I'm hoping is the only problem. *pokes hubby* You're not studying mister. xD He's been all "I'm going to go get on my computer in the office and study." Every time I come in he's playing a video game, quickly pauses it and pops up the PDF file he's "studying" from.

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Old 01-30-2014, 07:52 PM

Lol I've been guilty doing stuff like that :/ I have horrible study habits! Study time was never taught or enforced in my mom's house.

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Oh and forgot to add tax return has been accepted woooh!

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Old 01-30-2014, 09:28 PM

I've been cooking. With injuries. But cooking all the same. Taco soup is done for dinner, Mexican caviar done for snacking, and blueberry muffins done for... well, blueberry muffins. ;D

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Old 01-30-2014, 10:16 PM

Mmm... I am making burgers and hopefully potatoes wedges.. I need to see what exactly it takes to make potato wedges... And then salad I think. Ellie has been really good about eating salad it's like the only green that kid will eat! But I won't start for another hour or two maybe even more depending how long each item takes to make. Burgers shouldn't be too long. But not sure on the wedges... our whole schedule is off because Dillon gets home at 7:15ish now. We were all eating at 5 before now we are eating at 6:30 or later so Dillon doesn't have cold food.

I've gotten a little bit of cleaning done. Did Ellie's diapers before starting Liam's hers are way few and shouldn't take long to wash up. I hope. Folded the three loads I didn't get to yesterday. I have one more in Que to be washed but it can wait until after diapers. Did some dishes but had to stop midload because I was having weird pains shoot down my legs. They stopped when my belly was no longer pressed against the sink. Able to stand fine while doing laundry afterward. I'll try to finish dishes after helping Sean th something he's doing now. Everyone is up from nap and though I am still a little sleepy I feel good for how late in the day it is!

Oh and Michael is helping Ellie clean her room like a good big brother....


Pool liner is in whoop whoop!

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Old 01-30-2014, 11:04 PM

I can't believe how exhausted I am. This sucks.
Our water heater broke today in the middle of my shower. I still have soap in my hair :(

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Old 01-30-2014, 11:18 PM

I was super exhausted with my daughter early on I could not stay awake to save my life it sucked.

I am finally caving and bringing out the big baby stuff from storage o.o Ellie does not like that it is not for her :P

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Old 01-30-2014, 11:43 PM

Oof, broken water heaters... >.< Nothing worse than not getting to finish a shower.

I need to get Terra ready for bed in a bit. And clean the guinea pigs' cage. I just did up the dishes. I need to clean the cupboards once the muffins have cooled and I can put them away. But first... coffee.

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Old 01-31-2014, 12:15 AM

I still need to look up a recipe *looks up now*... O_o

Ellie is going bananas and making everything difficult again tonight there are several places where candy is within eye (and some within arms) length and she won't leave them alone right now. And putting them back up isn't an option at the moment either cause I am using the spot they usually sit... I wish I could drink coffee at any time. I wonder if I could drink decaf without adverse effect after Liam is born. hrm....

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Old 01-31-2014, 12:37 AM

For potato wedges? Are you going for super super crispy, or just kind of like a yummy roasted potato?

*pokes Ellie* Dx

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Old 01-31-2014, 01:11 AM

Roasted potato type... I found a garlic and herb recipe and just finished putting them together... I was in near tears trying to put them together. They weren't even hard I just kept having to chase Ellie over and over and over, and being covered in oil and all... Yeah... This schedule is pure evil. I feel like crap. I had a bunch of motivation but I can't accomplish anything because the baby is everywhere.... I failed her a lot on potty training today. I just have sooo much needing done, and Ellie becomes so unruly when her dad isn't here on schedule... I mean it she is full on crazy running and getting into stuff V.V I lose all motivation so fast because I am just repeating the same motion over and over or it will take me double the time it should to complete a task... The wedges should have taken me 10-15 minutes prep time... TOPS... It apparently took me nearly an hour :/ sheeessh...

I still have to wash dishes so I can pan fry the hamburgers... Cut cheese and veggies for them and Dillon will be home in an hour... **head desk***

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Old 01-31-2014, 02:07 AM

I wish we lived close enough where I could just come help. >.< It's so frustrating when kiddos refuse to let you do anything.

I'm so glad this schedule is just temporary. ._. It's too hard for one parent to juggle it all that late.

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Old 01-31-2014, 02:25 AM

I wish we lived closer too...

Dillon is finally home. He is skeptical of how temporary this arrangement is. It is only SUPPOSE to be this week so tomorrow should be the last day. But he is worried they will drag it out. They are really good at that.

The kids dig the potatoes but the burgers (which I broiled instead of pan frying because I couldn't get to cleaning the skillet) smell terrible to me. Make me sick terrible. So I am not sure who is going to eat them. Dillon is divying them now. Half for each kiddo and one for him. Hopefully the kids like them though. Ellie ate really good last night but slept terrible and I am not sure why. Whine whine whine. I don't even know what I was really trying to say so I'll stop I am going to go lay down a bit and pray I get some energy back.

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Old 01-31-2014, 02:55 AM

Awww... :( Try to rest up. <3

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Old 01-31-2014, 03:39 AM

My sister called right after I posted that :/ now it is baby bed time and Dillon is already irritated :( Kay sira sira... or however it is spelled.

 


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