October Mommies-2-B Club!!!!

[sugabeanzs]

Well I had to give my dears suppositories last night. I love holding my finger up their butt let me tell you! But it did the trick. Tomorrow I am going to ask the doctor about putting Kayro in their bottles so it does not become so thick. Also, I got like 6-7 hours of sleep last night! I feel great!!! I mean I did sleep in till almost noon with them but hey, I have nothing to do but be with them! Tomorrow I have the doc. appt so can not sleep in that late *sigh* Plus I hate the fact that they always want them there at 11:00 and they eat at 11:45. So makes for a fussy afternoon. After 2 months they can go later in the afternoon though so that will be nice. Hard to believe that on the 5th they are 2 months!! They still look like newborns so I think that just makes it hard to believe. So now they should start acting like newborns and being awake a little more. (so they say!)

Rio: Good luck on the section!!

Mbre: That is a lot of people!!! Wow, no diapers interesting! I HATE it when people do not get stuff off the registry. I registered for it for a reason people!!! I mean, honestly, that is what it is there for! Dumb people I swear!! I have more clothes than I know what to do with and I have twins! lol. UGH and then I Had to go out and buy the stuff off the registry because we needed it. DUH!
I dunno about the stimming...ask the doc. Wow I can not even think about a fresh cycle...if my frozen ones do not work I dunno. That was a lot out of me and a lot of pain...maybe I will eventually forget the pain and torture?? lol

[KatieG]

MBRE--I also have nothing going on. Last two visit no progress at all he said not even in the big arena. So we will see for this week. I go back thursday. Im so ready for something to start at least a little. Well being home is good but kinda boring. I met DH for lunch todahy and went to bath and body works. Tomorrow and the next day will be fun. My mom is coming by tomorrow for lunch and to help me clean. and then thursday we are getting pedi's and going to lunch and the doctor. So it will be good. Id rather be bored here then at work that forsure so im not complaining I just dont know what to do with my time. Hope all is well. Suga im glad you got a full nights sleep that outta make for a good day!!!

[sugabeanzs]

So its weird, I got these emails saying how many weeks I was and I got one today...I should be 39 weeks tomorrow! Weird that they should still be in me technically (well, not for twins I suppose). At least they are almost full term!

[loopie]

well mommas, It's finally October!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's GO GO GO

more later- just was awake and thought i'd pop in to see if anyone else was up !hee hee
alright, back to bed for a bit, then another long day at school for me ( don't know how much longer I can take it, though)

hope all are well - personals later

cheers

loopie

[Mellie_1233]

Hey Loopie! You're not the only one who can't sleep. It's 3am here in Chicago. I have no idea why I'm awake.

Yay for October! We're almost there!

[loopie]

Hi mommas!
mbre- yep that's a lot of folks-and as for the extra stuff, I got a lot of things I didn't register for as well - but I just loaded up the car (separated out stuff I knew where it came from, if there were gift receipts( which I think I had only 1 of grrr) and tried to return as much as I could- I ended up with about $500 in all from stuff I didn't ask for, or didn't need (like clothes, way too many blankets, weird stuff) but then I used that $$$ to buy the stuff I did need. And now I have gift cards for Penney's, Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target - I can use them for what I need, and am not worried about whether I actually buy baby stuff or not- I figure I've spent well more than what I returned on baby already!
Don't get me wrong, everyone was extremely generous and I am soo grateful, but when it came to clothing especially, the styles and sizes were not right for what he'll be at certain times- like long sleeved & legged onesies of the size he'll be next summer, etc-
don't give it all to goodwill- try to get someone to return it for you as by now, you really shouldn't be worrying about it - or just wait until after baby is here. You're going to need that $$$- if for nothing else- diapers!!!!!! (was it you who was also thinking cloth? - I got great fitted cloth diapers on ebay for super cheap and I hope they're going to be as great as I think)

Katie, sorry nothing is going on- my doc still hasn't even looked to see if anything is happening!!!!!!! I am, however, pretty sure my cervix is doing something as it feels weird round there- and my breasts are feeling strange - a sort of stinging that doc says is " a good sign"

As for me....couldn't sleep last night had a lot of weird but not regular tugs and twinges
dunno- just seem in limbo, and not so connected to the baby right now - anyone else feeling this way? I mean, I feel him, and am really looking forward to meeting this new person, but I am feeling a bit alien about it all and by being disconnected, it sort of makes me feel like a bad mommy or selfish or something
- my friends are sooo excited for me, and want to know all sorts of details ( pretty sure they're not just being nice and feigning interest), but I am just not interested in going on about how awesome it all is anymore -maybe it's just how it all comes to the end of pregnancy and the beginning of motherhood - I guess I will never be just me anymore, which kinda sucks - oh this week has been hard on my emotional and physical wellbeing - it will pass I'm sure, and I'll be back to my old self again -excited to be making a miracle!!!!

thanks for letting me vent

cheerio!

loopie

BUMPIN' 08

[riogirl71]

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!
I just cannot believe that I will be a mommy tomorrow, it seems so surreal and we have come such a long way to get here! WOW! I am excited and super nervous at the same time. We go in at 6 am for my c-section and I come home Sunday. I need all the healthy baby dust and prayers you girls have!

Loopie - don;t be too hard on yourself, you will be a great mommy! I feel the same way you do sometimes but I am sure it all changes when you see that little face of something you and DH created (and a little science!). I am sorry you can't sleep. Mother's nature cruel joke not to let you sleep before baby comes! There are a lot of changes that we will face and I am nervous about it not being just DH and I anymore but then I think of this little guy that we made together and it keeps me looking forward. It will pass! Just don't be hard on yourself. I have had several firends say that they have silly thoughts even after baby is born when they are emotionally drained or tired so we will all share those soon
Mellie - Sorry you were up also
Suga is your mom there yet? It is hard to believe that your girls are going to be 2 mos! What cuties! Any tips on csec recovery?
Katie - my pregnancy twin, looks like you will go to full term, don't get frustrated I am sure things can change very quickly and then your little miracle will be here! Enjoy your time off and rest up if you can! I get out of breath with my contractions also, I think it is normal.
Mbre what a great shower! I had the same issue, lots of things I could not return with no receipt and no tags yes we do register for a reason and even gift cards work better! hope the contractions are a little better.
Jomae get painting girl! I thought I was the one that left everything for last minute! hope you are feeling great! Happy birthday!
gecko - you a mommy yet? Did they induce you?
Weezie - how are you?
Corny- hope Abby is home soon!
Tammykeep that boy growing so he can come home!

I asked DH to tell his parents to wait, because I want to breastfeed as soon as possible, I don't know how well this will go but since I will be having a c-section I have to move rooms and I hope they don;t get there with the baby before I do! I would be so upset! I really think this is private between the 3 of us who are meeting for the first time and I don't want to share!!! I might ask the nurse to make sure no one comes in.

one more happy dance for tomorrow!!!!

[sugabeanzs]

Rio: Only recovery tip really is to get up and moving no matter how much it hurts. The more you move the faster it heals and the better you feel. So when you can feel you legs again, take a shower and move move move! It sucks at first though! GOOD LUCK!!! I CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU WILL BE A MOMMY!!!

[loopie]

RIO GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! I can't believe you get to meet your little one, and you actually know when! so amazing, I know you and DH and baby will be great. we'll all be here with bated breath waiting to hear all about it.

thanks for the pep talk- I think the home stretch is really wearing on me, and not really being able to plan anything from day to day is a bummer- my graduate class is going to NYC Saturday to tour galleries & museums, but I don't feel that I can go 3 hours away at this point- even an hour seems risky and that's how far school is from home and hospital - ah well, baby will be here soon, then I won't be able to think about anything else! hee hee

much love and luck for a safe and happy delivery! I am sooo envious

cheers mommas- Tammy- are you home? Gecko- got a baby???

ciao for now

loopie

[PMApsy]

Hello mommies!

Sorry to crash your thread, but I've been following riogirl's progress on and off, and I know she's been through a lot and I'm really happy she got to this point!

Rio, I've never had a "baby" C-section, but I've had the same incision twice for abdominal surgeries. Suga is right, do move as soon as you can. After my first surgery, they waited 24h to make me get up for the first time, and after the second, they made me get up some 6 hours later. I can tell you, I recovered MUCH more quickly the second time. I was equally dizzy the two times afterwards, but it lasted longer the first time. You won't be allowed to shower for a few days, but do walk around as much as you can.

The other good advice I can give you is to learn the proper way to get out of bed. (roll on the side, bring your knees up in semi-fetal position, let your feet dangle off the mattress, lean on your elbow and use your other hand and the weight of your legs to push yourself up in a sitting position). That way, you'll use your abs very little and it won't pull on your surgery wound. The first two weeks are difficult; you'll have trouble turning in bed and getting up (those bars on each side of a hospital bed really help, but you have nothing else than your DH to cling to when you're back home!!). There's just no way you'll just get up from lying on your back or just roll and get up. The second time I had surgery, I learned it properly and it made my life easier when I came back home.

My two cents! Good luck tomorrow! I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed!

And to all the other ladies, good luck too and take care!

Sophie

[Mbre]

suga- how sweet is that when u say u like stickng ur finger in thier tooties! I'm so jealous! And yes I am so bummed by the fact people don't follw registries! Hope ur little angel gets unconstipated soon what a horrible feeling for adults I can't imagine for a baby!

Katieg- when's ur nxt apt maybe u will b 1 centi!

Loopie- I don't have any gift receipts nor do I know where the gift came from! N the cloths thing u r soooooo right people brought me 6-9 month sweat suits and coats which is fine but if u do the math in 6-9 mo the it'll b summer! N besides I went out and brought so many things that I will literally have to change her cloths 3x a day for her to atleast wear all the cloths LOL!

As for me I mentioend I went to the doc n Monday and he told me that I wasn't dilated and he'll c me next week. He also told me after this internal exam I may bleed slight. Well I stopped bleeding Monday night and then Tuesday all to today my mucuos plug has been coming out! Its been bloody and stringy and snotty( sorry) And I think it's Becuz of the nternal exam got things going. So now I'm wondering will I go in soon or will I just go in later. A

[sugabeanzs]

Mbre: I hope that gets things going for you! Maybe this week or next a baby will be here for you!!

Rio: PMApsy is right...follow her advice! I forgot about the legs and such when getting up. I was allowed a shower after 24 hours so who knows. Probably depends.

The girls had their weekly weight check today. And Mackenzie now weighs 6lbs 6 z while Brooke is a whopping 6lbs 2 oz!! Mackenzie still looks like she is much heavier though for some reason...Mackenzie is 19 inches long and Brooke is 18 3/4 inches long! So they are growing!

I have to go and get blood work for Kenzie this week to check her billyreuben (sp) for her liver and I have to do that every week till it is gone. They also have to go get their eyes checked again next Wednesday as well as get their RSV shots. On Monday they have their 2 month shots!! I wish Nick did not have school that day so he could come with me cause I know I will cry if they cry. Lots of needles next week esp. for Mackenzie since she has the extra one.

I have to start putting White Grape or pear juice in their milk once a day to help with their stools and if that does not work then I can move on to the kayro syrup. Poor babies are having issues in that area. Most likely because of the formula they are on.

[KatieG]

RIO---Good luck tomorrow I really excited for you. Try and take it easy tonight and get a good meal I hear you can only have liquids after a C. But im not sure for how long. We look forward to hearing your story.

Mbre--I go in tomorrow afternoon so hopefully i will have some progress. I wish i'd at least loose my plug it would be a sign of progress. I still have never bled after any exam. Not a drop. So who the heck knows. As much as im ready im also nervous I think more anxious not knowing when.....

Im with you ladys on the lack of sleep I slept SOOOO good last week and now this week not at all. I dred the evening because I cant sleep and dont want to keep DH up b.c he has work so the nights DRAG on. I may get up tonight and watch TV int he livingroom or something and like that. Maybe id fall to sleep doing that.

GOOD LUCK RIO---lots of prayers and babydust to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mellie_1233]

I just wanted to send out good wishes to Rio for tomorrow!

[weezie]

Rio- good luck tomorrow!!!

I will have to make this as brief as possible. I'm in the hospital and Gavin is on his way to my room.

Friday I felt bad and at 8p the OB on call (not my OB) was so sarcastic and had me come to the hospital and called the attending (in the ER) check me. They gave me fenigin (for nausea) and nubain for the pain and send me on my way. At 8A saturday, I went back in pain and the same OB just called in some more nubain for me and sent me back home. She didn't even check me. Well, I slept all day saturday and felt pretty good sunday. Then sunday night I went down at 8p and by 10p I was in terrible pain. I thought it was heartburn but by 1am Monday morning it had moved to the top of my uterus so I knew something was wrong. I called the labor & Delivery at 4a because I couldn't take it any more. I went in and the same OB on call had the attending see me. The minute this doc saw me she knew I was ill. I had ultrasounds, tons of blood work, and they catharatized me for a clean bladder sample. I had toxemia, pre eclamesia and H.E.L.L.P. The hellp was what everyone was worried about. My heart, liver, plateletts, and kidneys had all stopped working. Emergency section and blood and platelettes. I'm still recovering and Gavin is okay. And if I start making my own platelettes I can possibly go home tomorrow. If not then Friday. Gotta run Gavin's here. Good luck to everyone! I will be in touch.