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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 3:22:31 PM
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HomeSpunLady
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Um, where does the large intestine go while pregnant? Behind or over the uterus? Usually I feel my bubbles moving right underneath my belly button. But lately it's a few inches under my ribs. I'm not worried, just, well kinda weirded out. I'm not used to feeling it there. Is there a set way our guts move when pregnant? Or do they just get squashed?
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 3:22:56 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Congrats, Ruth! Do what you had already planned as far as weaning, but I agree with Sarah...that nurse was full of baloney. My CNM told me the same thing when I was pregnant with Levi and nursing Hannah, but I knew better from my own research. I told her after Levi was born that I had ignored her instruction and she told me she knew that wasn't true, but that most moms want to wean while pregnant. She agreed it hadn't hurt my 10+ pounder a bit.  I suggested maybe she ASK mom what she intends to do when another nursing mom shows up pregnant, and then offer her 2 cents after she gets a feel for what they want. She agreed that would be a better way to do it.
EPO...I used it vaginally the last 3 weeks with Levi. My labor was just as long as the others...all have been over 20 hours of hard labor, and days of pre-labor before that. I probably won't use it this time.
Delaying the cord clamping and being able to hold baby...unless there is a problem with the length or they have to cut the cord in order for the baby to come out (one of mine was so tight around the neck, they had to do this), gravity should not be an issue. Even on your belly/chest, the baby will not be much higher than the placenta anyway and as someone else said, if it is pulsing still, then it is pumping blood to the baby. When it stops doing that, then they can clamp it.
< Message edited by PrincessDonna -- 5/8/2008 3:29:10 PM >
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 3:26:37 PM
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kpenn05
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Work is getting harder and harder, I am trying to just work 5 hour shifts, but I feel like it drains me. I am actually sleeping really well at night but still feel completely exhausted when I have to get out of bed. Sorry I just had to say that out loud.
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(Kristin..I went ahead and moved you up on the list....if your dr doesn't change your DD though I will put you back....just let me know)
Sarah - you just freaked me out. I am so much closer now! Lets keep it like that and then if something changes at my next appt I will let you know. Thanks for moving me up!
My dh is much like Sarah's, he was by himself for 12 years before we got married so he is a great help around the house. I have been so blessed to have him over the past 2 years with my pain issues, because he is always doing things before I even get a chance to.
I think men can surprise us in how much they can do also. So if you do get put on bedrest, he will come through...after all he won't go hungry!!
Emily - sorry about your mom, hope she is feeling better!!
Donna - hope your sleep gets better!!! You have a good attitude about it, I wish mine was like that when I get into my sleepless nights, usually I am a crybaby and selfish praying to God to get me some sleep.
Kathryn - you are so pretty! great pic!!
Kim - try not to stress over the name! I would just tell your dad how you feel, and see what he says. I think the Dutch version would be fine. I really like it.
Yeah Lily!! I am gearing up on doing my birthplan, did you post your final one in the thread, I really need to go back and read all of them for ideas!!
Purejoy - you are too cute!
CONGRATS RUTH!!!!
Adria - I am glad your dr. spent time with you and you feel comfortable again. Not sure about all the other stuff though...
I have now caught up! And I am off tomorrow so I shouldn't get too far behind again! I have an LLL meeting tonight, it is my second one. I am excited, but right now too tired to want to go...so my solution is take a nap!!
Where is the thread to post pics of my nursery, I need some help on decorating...
Talk to you guys later!
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 3:36:45 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Donna - hope your sleep gets better!!! You have a good attitude about it, I wish mine was like that when I get into my sleepless nights, usually I am a crybaby and selfish praying to God to get me some sleep.
LOL...that's an after-effect of a 2x4 smacking God gave me one night. I was NOT having a good attitude about having a round the clock nurser (Hannah). One night was particularly awful, with her up every hour, even in our bed. I was in the midst of a pity party when I heard an almost audible voice...Did you ever think I might have you up at all hours for a reason other than the baby? PRAY. Several friends were going through hard times, and so I started using that time to pray for them instead of being miserable about it. Now, I won't pretend I'm always happy about not sleeping well, but I'm starting to learn if I'll just stop whining and pray, I'll usually get to sleep sooner anyway.  I've noticed since that night that my non-sleep night almost always seem to tie directly to someone I care for needing prayer. If I can't sleep and don't have any specific person on my heart, I start praying through the church leadership.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 3:39:03 PM
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Georgia-Peach
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Congratulations Ruth!
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 9:00:34 PM
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That same silly nurse who recommended weaning ASAP, also made what is probably the first of many comments regarding the baby's gender. Meaning, since I already have a boy, then I probably want a girl, right?
Uhm, no. I want a healthy baby either way, and I think two boys so close in age would be great (though a tremendous amount of work, I'm sure).
Actually, the idea of girl is a little scary to me. Don't girls have a general tendency to be high needs? I already have one toddler who is constantly on the go, requiring a lot of my time and attention. I didn't do the babywearing thing for Nathan, but I'm definitely looking into it for baby #2.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 9:09:42 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Don't girls have a general tendency to be high needs?
I think it totally depends on personality, not gender. And yes, my girl was my most high needs. But I have friends whose high needs children are boys, so I know it works both ways.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 9:12:33 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Actually, the idea of girl is a little scary to me. Don't girls have a general tendency to be high needs?
Lol! I have the most laidback baby you will ever meet. She is content to play on her own, only cries if she's hungry or over stimulated(which doesn't happen easily) and is generally super content. She has essentially slept through the night since 8 weeks, although she does wake to eat once and occasionally a second time. She is easy!
ETA- the only "high needs" child out of my 5 siblings is my middle brother. I think it totally depends on the child and not the gender.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/8/2008 9:19:06 PM
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Don't girls have a general tendency to be high needs?
I think it totally depends on personality, not gender. And yes, my girl was my most high needs. But I have friends whose high needs children are boys, so I know it works both ways.
yup...I agree about it being more of a personality thing, not a gender thing. If I had to pick my two high needs kids, they would definitely be Jake and Emma.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/9/2008 1:48:29 AM
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SkillfullGourmet
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So, my husband felt the need to tell his mom AND a friend of his about this pregnancy! After I very specifically told him I wanted to wait to tell anyone. I know it's his baby too, but I feel so angry -- I feel like all my (very intense) feelings about this pregnancy and my previous losses were totally ignored and my sense of hurt and insecurity over pregnancy was violated by someone who should understand it better than anyone. Sorry, I just had to vent.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/9/2008 7:28:08 AM
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Sideways
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Skillful, I'm sorry if your husband violated your agreement not to discuss your pregnancy, but I gently urge you to remember that this is his pregnancy, too. Just because you are carrying the baby doesn't make him any less a parent.
Does he have anyone he can talk to about his feelings besides you? I mean, you can come here to CW and talk to us. Who does he have to go to?
It was wrong to violate your agreement, but did he really agree, or did you lay down the law to your husband?
I seriously doubt that he was trying to hurt you, but he's probably really, really excited and scared and hopeful just like you are. And if other Christians know, then they can be praying too.
You aren't wrong to have the feelings you have, but I urge you to forgive and try to see his side of things.
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RE: '08 Pregnancy support thread...part 3 - 5/9/2008 8:00:16 AM
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artemis
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Sarah, I understand you being upset and frustrated with your husband and that's totally reasonable since he did not respect the decision that y'all had made, but it's a lot harder for a guy to feel like the pregnancy is "real." They don't feel all the physical and hormonal changes that we do and maybe sharing the news with a few people will help your husband feel more involved in the pregnancy. Just a thought...
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my soldier! 
At first I was told 35 weeks, then 36 weeks and now they are saying 37 weeks 
I think I'm going to try to push for 36 weeks instead tho.
He's such a cutie! They all are. 