Rounded & Beautiful Bellies (navels optional) Aug 23rd
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Thanks Christine. The dr is still trying to get my contacts fitted right. He has ordered me something else to try....torque..something like that..whatever that is! Right now I have Accuve Oasys that last a few weeks. I wonder if the dalies would work for me. I go back in 2 weeks to try out the new ones. I still have to wear reading glasses, but its nice not having to wear glasses all the time.
Sweetpea1
Cathlete
Sex?? What IS that? My poor DH....I take care of him but I am just not interested either. Feeling huge and uncomfortable, I just lack desire right now. I'm glad to see I'm not the only that feels this way.
Susan- I'm sorry about your lack of sleep. That's great that your DH is so sweet. I don't have contacts but I do have dry eyes and found that drops do help me as well.
Melanie- How wonderful that you got to see your twin princesses again! I'm so pleased that they are healthy and doing wonderful! Go You!
Very tired today. Had a busy, overwhelming day yesterday and didn't get a lot of time to relax before bed so I feel like my brain worked overtime while trying to sleep. Add to that that I am having some butt/leg pain and just don't feel good overall. Hopefully after some good sleep tonight I will be back to myself.
Susan- I'm sorry about your lack of sleep. That's great that your DH is so sweet. I don't have contacts but I do have dry eyes and found that drops do help me as well.
Melanie- How wonderful that you got to see your twin princesses again! I'm so pleased that they are healthy and doing wonderful! Go You!
Very tired today. Had a busy, overwhelming day yesterday and didn't get a lot of time to relax before bed so I feel like my brain worked overtime while trying to sleep. Add to that that I am having some butt/leg pain and just don't feel good overall. Hopefully after some good sleep tonight I will be back to myself.
Dawncharlie
Cathlete
Hi ladies!
Jen, you're not the only one. Last time DH and I tried to get romantic, I got some abdominal cramps so we decided to put intimacy on ice for awhile!
Susan and others, sorry to hear about your lack of sleep. Some days I'm like an exhausted zombie, but I bought a humidifier and put some nice cool sheets on the bed and slept pretty well last night (meaning I slept well between frequent restroom breaks, which is the best I could hope for!).
I have to tell you about a fun office baby shower. One of my coworkers loves shower games, but I'm pretty shy so was not too excited about it. Still it was lots of fun.
The games started with a baby word scramble and a contest--everyone got a baby clothes pin. If anyone said the word baby, they had to give their pin to the person they had just spoken to. The one with the most pins at the end of the shower won. Then there was a mystery bag of baby items and you had to guess what the items were by feeling the bag.
But the most fun was the diaper-changing relay race; followed by a baby swaddling race. Two male coworkers stepped up and it was so funny. They each had a diaper bag with some things you needed to change a diaper and some things you didn't. It was a race, but points were taken away if steps were missed (e.g., the wrong size diaper used or did not use powder). It was hilarious, though the test baby dolls would probably have needed a doctor after the race!
Shower attendees did a few other things, like everyone wrote parenting advice for me, then we went around the room reading the advice, and my coworker even had some people read poems about daughters. Oh, finally, as I opened gifts, they tied ribbon together and strung it around the room (we were sitting in a big circle). The person with the end of the ribbon would be the next to have a baby. What was so funny was the hot potato the ribbon became, and of course the ribbon ended with me, which was the most appropriate after all. I had no idea showers could be so fun.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Dawn
Jen, you're not the only one. Last time DH and I tried to get romantic, I got some abdominal cramps so we decided to put intimacy on ice for awhile!
Susan and others, sorry to hear about your lack of sleep. Some days I'm like an exhausted zombie, but I bought a humidifier and put some nice cool sheets on the bed and slept pretty well last night (meaning I slept well between frequent restroom breaks, which is the best I could hope for!).
I have to tell you about a fun office baby shower. One of my coworkers loves shower games, but I'm pretty shy so was not too excited about it. Still it was lots of fun.
The games started with a baby word scramble and a contest--everyone got a baby clothes pin. If anyone said the word baby, they had to give their pin to the person they had just spoken to. The one with the most pins at the end of the shower won. Then there was a mystery bag of baby items and you had to guess what the items were by feeling the bag.
But the most fun was the diaper-changing relay race; followed by a baby swaddling race. Two male coworkers stepped up and it was so funny. They each had a diaper bag with some things you needed to change a diaper and some things you didn't. It was a race, but points were taken away if steps were missed (e.g., the wrong size diaper used or did not use powder). It was hilarious, though the test baby dolls would probably have needed a doctor after the race!
Shower attendees did a few other things, like everyone wrote parenting advice for me, then we went around the room reading the advice, and my coworker even had some people read poems about daughters. Oh, finally, as I opened gifts, they tied ribbon together and strung it around the room (we were sitting in a big circle). The person with the end of the ribbon would be the next to have a baby. What was so funny was the hot potato the ribbon became, and of course the ribbon ended with me, which was the most appropriate after all. I had no idea showers could be so fun.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Dawn
Hi!
Hope everyone had a nice day.
Dawn what a great shower!
Jen-hope you get to bed early tonight!
Melanie-hope your day went well.
Hi Pricialla, Chrstine (still up for tonight?), Allison, Wendy!!!
I got a lot of studying done. I took my first quiz in Art app...got a 97..yayyy. I am actually enjoying Art much more than I thought I would. Its very intersting. Tomorrow I will be reading Sociology..ewww...don't like it as much. It may grow on me.
Been having brx hx all.day.long. today. They can really get annoying!
Here is my 33 week pic.
Hope everyone had a nice day.
Dawn what a great shower!
Jen-hope you get to bed early tonight!
Melanie-hope your day went well.
Hi Pricialla, Chrstine (still up for tonight?), Allison, Wendy!!!
I got a lot of studying done. I took my first quiz in Art app...got a 97..yayyy. I am actually enjoying Art much more than I thought I would. Its very intersting. Tomorrow I will be reading Sociology..ewww...don't like it as much. It may grow on me.
Been having brx hx all.day.long. today. They can really get annoying!
Here is my 33 week pic.
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melanalyus
Cathlete
Cute bump, Susan!!!!!!
I cannot believe you guys had a sex talk without me today.
Today didn't go too well. I was extremely sore today when I got home & cried for about 10 minutes out of pain.....from my toes to my shoulders. I'm praying for a good nite sleep b/c I need to pump out another 13 hour day tomorrow. Send me some deep healing sleeping vibes!!!
Oh...my glucose test is normal, Hgb is down (have to start taking iron.....and I only poop once/week as it is), and my platelets are @63K (normal is over 150K). My platelets always run low, then when pg are lower yet; however, this is about as low as they get when I deliver,.....so I"m a little anxious that they might drop too low this time.
Enough whining,.....I better wobble off somewhere & relax.
I cannot believe you guys had a sex talk without me today.
Today didn't go too well. I was extremely sore today when I got home & cried for about 10 minutes out of pain.....from my toes to my shoulders.
I'm praying for a good nite sleep b/c I need to pump out another 13 hour day tomorrow. Send me some deep healing sleeping vibes!!!Oh...my glucose test is normal, Hgb is down (have to start taking iron.....and I only poop once/week as it is), and my platelets are @63K (normal is over 150K). My platelets always run low, then when pg are lower yet; however, this is about as low as they get when I deliver,.....so I"m a little anxious that they might drop too low this time.
Enough whining,.....I better wobble off somewhere & relax.
PennStater
Cathlete
Whew, Melanie -- I hope you have a long weekend to recover. Sounds like 6 more weeks of work is going to be quite a challenge Great news about our glucose. Sorry to hear about the rest. I hope the platelets don't drop too low; what can you and your docs do to prevent that from happening?
Susan, cute bump! You look great! Glad to hear you're enjoying your art class. A quiz already? Didn't you just start last Wednesday?!
Bought more stuff in anticipation of what's to come -- pre-moistened facial cleansing cloths (so I don't have to get out of the hospital bed if I don't feel like it LOL), more pads, nursing pads, diaper rash cream, bottle nipples, etc.
Wanted to share a tip for those who don't know this one. Medela sells microwave steamer bags for sterilizing breast pump accessories. These bags are also great for sterilizing bottle nipples. They are great! 5 bags for $5.
Great news about our glucose. Sorry to hear about the rest. I hope the platelets don't drop too low; what can you and your docs do to prevent that from happening?Susan, cute bump! You look great! Glad to hear you're enjoying your art class. A quiz already? Didn't you just start last Wednesday?!
Bought more stuff in anticipation of what's to come -- pre-moistened facial cleansing cloths (so I don't have to get out of the hospital bed if I don't feel like it LOL), more pads, nursing pads, diaper rash cream, bottle nipples, etc.
Wanted to share a tip for those who don't know this one. Medela sells microwave steamer bags for sterilizing breast pump accessories. These bags are also great for sterilizing bottle nipples. They are great! 5 bags for $5.
dlandkk808
Cathlete
Melanie - Wow, I don't lurk on these pg threads for a long time and when I do I find out you're having identical twin girls!!! Congratulations!!! That is so exciting? Were you surprised? Did you think they were going to be fraternal? I can't wait for you to give birth! Until then, rest up and keep them in there until they are ready to see the world!
Lisa
Lisa
Morning!
Melanie-I hope you got some good rest last night for you long day!! You go ahead and whine...you have every right! Feel good vibes coming your way!!
Allison-all the assignments are posted so I can take quizzes when Im ready.....Im trying to get as much done before Kara gets here!The quiz wasnt due until the 2nd..but hopefully I"ll get another one done by then! Midterm is right about my due date...so Im hoping I can take it early.
Im going to attempt a workout today. My body is all achey from sleeping so I need to move. Got a little sleep......went to bed at 10 got up at 12 and 2 then Haley wakes up at 4...got in bed with her and proabably dozed about 20 with her..got up at 5. Could of been worse! I have been getting a good 20 min power nap around lunch and that really helps!
Waves to all you preggos!
Melanie-I hope you got some good rest last night for you long day!! You go ahead and whine...you have every right! Feel good vibes coming your way!!
Allison-all the assignments are posted so I can take quizzes when Im ready.....Im trying to get as much done before Kara gets here!The quiz wasnt due until the 2nd..but hopefully I"ll get another one done by then! Midterm is right about my due date...so Im hoping I can take it early.
Im going to attempt a workout today. My body is all achey from sleeping so I need to move. Got a little sleep......went to bed at 10 got up at 12 and 2 then Haley wakes up at 4...got in bed with her and proabably dozed about 20 with her..got up at 5. Could of been worse! I have been getting a good 20 min power nap around lunch and that really helps!
Waves to all you preggos!
Sweetpea1
Cathlete
Melanie- I'm sorry you were in so much pain! I wish you didn't have to work such long days!
Susan- Hope you get that workout in!
Allison- Keep the lists coming! They are very helpful! I have no idea what I should bring to hospital.
Well I did get to bed early and was doing fairly well sleeping (except the butt pain started) until I shot out of bed with a leg cramp. I walked around the house and then just started crying. Not from pain but just being overwhelmed. I think I am finally letting my emotions get the best of me. I've been amazingly even and relaxed this whole time and for some reason now I am feeling overwhelmed/stressed/ I don't know.
Anyhoo, its Friday so I am hoping to relax some this weekend. Close friend is having a baby shower so I am excited about that.
Susan- Hope you get that workout in!
Allison- Keep the lists coming! They are very helpful! I have no idea what I should bring to hospital.
Well I did get to bed early and was doing fairly well sleeping (except the butt pain started) until I shot out of bed with a leg cramp. I walked around the house and then just started crying. Not from pain but just being overwhelmed. I think I am finally letting my emotions get the best of me. I've been amazingly even and relaxed this whole time and for some reason now I am feeling overwhelmed/stressed/ I don't know.
Anyhoo, its Friday so I am hoping to relax some this weekend. Close friend is having a baby shower so I am excited about that.
I ended up doing ad OLD firm...Super Sculpting. I have been reading Sociology all morning. My brain hurts!!
Jen-Im sorry for you rough night. Its very normal to get overwhelmed..you life is chaning BIG TIME. You are not alone though! I think I cried everyday when pregnant with Haley. This time I know what to expect so its a little better. Im with you on the butt pain....if I could only lie flat on my back or my belly ..ahhhhhhh.
Off to run some errands etc. HOpe everyone is having a nice day!
Jen-Im sorry for you rough night. Its very normal to get overwhelmed..you life is chaning BIG TIME. You are not alone though! I think I cried everyday when pregnant with Haley. This time I know what to expect so its a little better. Im with you on the butt pain....if I could only lie flat on my back or my belly ..ahhhhhhh.
Off to run some errands etc. HOpe everyone is having a nice day!
Sweetpea1
Cathlete
I LOVE the old Firms! It's such a nice change.
Thanks for the encouraging words Susan. I felt better as the day went on. James started moving a lot this afternoon which made me smile and just get excited to meet him!
Waves to the other preggos!
Oh and since Susan's photo reminded me to share: (29 weeks)
Thanks for the encouraging words Susan. I felt better as the day went on. James started moving a lot this afternoon which made me smile and just get excited to meet him!
Waves to the other preggos!
Oh and since Susan's photo reminded me to share: (29 weeks)
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melanalyus
Cathlete
Jen, you posting XXX videos again? LOL Looks like Cathe deleted your photo
Lisa, lurk all you want! You ready for another one? LOL Are you sure you didn't know about my twins?....we pretty much knew from the beginning they were identical (having one placenta instead of two is a good indicator).
Thanks for the positive vibes today. I'm not going to whine....I'm just happy that today is over & I have two days off.
Lisa, lurk all you want! You ready for another one? LOL Are you sure you didn't know about my twins?....we pretty much knew from the beginning they were identical (having one placenta instead of two is a good indicator).
Thanks for the positive vibes today. I'm not going to whine....I'm just happy that today is over & I have two days off.
PennStater
Cathlete
Susan, that's great that you can work ahead. A midterm and a newborn do not work well together
Jen, hormones can be brutal, can't they? It's difficult, too, because you're anxious and scared and excited and overwhelmed (in addition to tired, uncomfortable, slower, etc). I remember being so overwhelmed when Ella was born; I basically shut myself off from the outside world for about 2 weeks. I know I can't do that this time! If you decide to have more kids, you'll probably find (as I have) that subsequent pregnancies have their own hardships, but, assuming your 2nd baby looks healthy, you'll be much more relaxed the next time
As for hospital bags, mine was pretty light last time. I wore the weird mesh underwear (this time I'll bring some maternity briefs leftover from last time) supplied by the hospital, and just wore the gown they had me in. I didn't want to get anything my own PJs, and I didn't care what visitors thought LOL And I never bothered to put on make-up, even though my skin was all broken out; again, too tired to care!
Other items to remember:
-socks and/or slippers that you don't care about (in case stuff gets on them)
-camera and cell phone
-water bottle and snacks (for you and DH; I also packed a 20 oz bottle of diet Coke -- didn't care if it was cold!)
-if you wear contacts, bring your glasses. I had to take my contacts out for delivery, as a precaution in case there was a problem mandating surgery.
-outfit for James to come home in
-a book (hahahaha -- this was recommended to me, but it was never touched!)
-a towel -- hospital towels are the size of hand towels!
-toilettries
-shower shoes/flip flops -- hospitals gross me out; I didn't want to touch the shower floor!
-a comfy outfit for you to come home in (most people still look about 4 months pregnant, since the uterus is swollen)
And when you're leaving, you need the infant car seat, of course!
Also, when you're leaving, ask your nurse(s) if you can have some "chucks" (the absorbant pads they put under you while you're in bed) and some of the ice packs for your underwear! My nurses also sent me home with a can of Dermaplast (to spray on your pads, to help with healing). You'll get a Sitz bath too -- woo hoo!
For home, I would also recommend (based on my own limited experience):
-stool softener (my C-section friends used it to, so it's good no matter how you deliver)
-Tucks or Prep H premoistened pads (just in case, or you can have DH buy them afterwards)
-some easy meals for you, for after DH returns to work -- cans of low-sodium soup, protein bars (if you eat them), peanut butter, etc. I was so tired I didn't feel like cooking lunch!
-hand sanitizer for visitors to use before holding James, and to keep with your diaper changing stuff
-premoistened flushable wipes for you (like Cottonelle). I remember being so sore, and feeling like there was so much "going on down there," that I couldn't bear the idea of using regular toilet paper (how's THAT for TMI? LOL)
Jen, hormones can be brutal, can't they? It's difficult, too, because you're anxious and scared and excited and overwhelmed (in addition to tired, uncomfortable, slower, etc). I remember being so overwhelmed when Ella was born; I basically shut myself off from the outside world for about 2 weeks. I know I can't do that this time! If you decide to have more kids, you'll probably find (as I have) that subsequent pregnancies have their own hardships, but, assuming your 2nd baby looks healthy, you'll be much more relaxed the next time
As for hospital bags, mine was pretty light last time. I wore the weird mesh underwear (this time I'll bring some maternity briefs leftover from last time) supplied by the hospital, and just wore the gown they had me in. I didn't want to get anything my own PJs, and I didn't care what visitors thought LOL And I never bothered to put on make-up, even though my skin was all broken out; again, too tired to care!
Other items to remember:
-socks and/or slippers that you don't care about (in case stuff gets on them)
-camera and cell phone
-water bottle and snacks (for you and DH; I also packed a 20 oz bottle of diet Coke -- didn't care if it was cold!)
-if you wear contacts, bring your glasses. I had to take my contacts out for delivery, as a precaution in case there was a problem mandating surgery.
-outfit for James to come home in
-a book (hahahaha -- this was recommended to me, but it was never touched!)
-a towel -- hospital towels are the size of hand towels!
-toilettries
-shower shoes/flip flops -- hospitals gross me out; I didn't want to touch the shower floor!
-a comfy outfit for you to come home in (most people still look about 4 months pregnant, since the uterus is swollen)
And when you're leaving, you need the infant car seat, of course!
Also, when you're leaving, ask your nurse(s) if you can have some "chucks" (the absorbant pads they put under you while you're in bed) and some of the ice packs for your underwear! My nurses also sent me home with a can of Dermaplast (to spray on your pads, to help with healing). You'll get a Sitz bath too -- woo hoo!
For home, I would also recommend (based on my own limited experience
):-stool softener (my C-section friends used it to, so it's good no matter how you deliver)
-Tucks or Prep H premoistened pads (just in case, or you can have DH buy them afterwards)
-some easy meals for you, for after DH returns to work -- cans of low-sodium soup, protein bars (if you eat them), peanut butter, etc. I was so tired I didn't feel like cooking lunch!
-hand sanitizer for visitors to use before holding James, and to keep with your diaper changing stuff
-premoistened flushable wipes for you (like Cottonelle). I remember being so sore, and feeling like there was so much "going on down there," that I couldn't bear the idea of using regular toilet paper (how's THAT for TMI? LOL)
melanalyus
Cathlete
Awwww. Jen! Your belly is beautiful!!!
I'm so happy to see healthy growing bellies. Everyone still have an insie naval?
I'm so happy to see healthy growing bellies. Everyone still have an insie naval?
Jen-your belly is TOO CUTE!! You look great!
Allison-thanks for the list. Its been so long for me I have forgotten what all I need.
Melanie-we need to see your twin bump!
Slept pretty good and just walked 3 slow miles. NOt sure what all we're doing today. Haley is at cheer camp until 11 then her friend is coming over for a bit. We might head to Little Rock for some shopping.
Waves to everyone. Have a great day!
Allison-thanks for the list. Its been so long for me I have forgotten what all I need.
Melanie-we need to see your twin bump!
Slept pretty good and just walked 3 slow miles. NOt sure what all we're doing today. Haley is at cheer camp until 11 then her friend is coming over for a bit. We might head to Little Rock for some shopping.
Waves to everyone. Have a great day!
melanalyus
Cathlete
Susan, I'll work on getting a picture this weekend.
I have so much to do! Trying to pace myself & take lots of breaks.
My boys room was TRASHED. With the transitioning from toddler beds to big boy beds & transferring their old dressors to the twins room (DH had an itch to paint them now). Oh man! I should have taken a picture of the room this AM....it looked like we had been robbed.
I would like to get the twins room cleaned up a little bit more too. It's been a "holding tank" for EVERYTHING baby (preemie to 2 years). I need to move the older stuff out of the room. I ordered up cribs from Walmart ($140/each), they'll be here in a couple weeks.
I also have to figure out my printer this weekend. It stopped working before I moved it, so I didn't try to re-install....but I miss having a printer.
After I get the above stuff done.....I should be able to relax for what is left of the weekend.
I have so much to do! Trying to pace myself & take lots of breaks.
My boys room was TRASHED. With the transitioning from toddler beds to big boy beds & transferring their old dressors to the twins room (DH had an itch to paint them now). Oh man! I should have taken a picture of the room this AM....it looked like we had been robbed.
I would like to get the twins room cleaned up a little bit more too. It's been a "holding tank" for EVERYTHING baby (preemie to 2 years). I need to move the older stuff out of the room. I ordered up cribs from Walmart ($140/each), they'll be here in a couple weeks.
I also have to figure out my printer this weekend. It stopped working before I moved it, so I didn't try to re-install....but I miss having a printer.
After I get the above stuff done.....I should be able to relax for what is left of the weekend.
dlandkk808
Cathlete
Melanie - I think I remember reading that you had one placenta, but didn't make the connection, doh! How sweet you get to have two girls after your boys! I'm pretty sure we're done. I am wiped with three as is!
Seeing all these pg bellies does make me miss being pg, but not enough to want another, lol! You gals look amazing! Keep it up!
Lisa
Seeing all these pg bellies does make me miss being pg, but not enough to want another, lol! You gals look amazing! Keep it up!
Lisa
melanalyus
Cathlete
Thanks Lisa, for checking up on me. That's really sweet. Three is busy, and a nice number. It seems like many families agree that 2-3 kiddos work for them.
I got all my work done yesterday. I have to force myself to relax today, which is so hard to do for my type of personality. Will do my best.
Well, we're off to go to God's House this AM....it's been a long time....
I got all my work done yesterday. I have to force myself to relax today, which is so hard to do for my type of personality. Will do my best.
Well, we're off to go to God's House this AM....it's been a long time....