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Baby Dust 4...POUF!
Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to start the 4th long post. :)
Tonight I am having some light cramps on my right abdomen. I bought a test (hopefully it will work) to take on the morning of Father's Day, the 15th! :)
I am curious, I know I've read/heard a lot of ladies say, but all of you out there who are mommies or soon to be: How did you tell your significant other about the pregnancy and upcoming parenthood and what was their reaction?
Thank you!
~Your Katebud~
Tonight I am having some light cramps on my right abdomen. I bought a test (hopefully it will work) to take on the morning of Father's Day, the 15th! :)
I am curious, I know I've read/heard a lot of ladies say, but all of you out there who are mommies or soon to be: How did you tell your significant other about the pregnancy and upcoming parenthood and what was their reaction?
Thank you!
~Your Katebud~
Princess, I have a very vulgar question....Sorry!!!! So is the watermelon pressure feeling like needing to take a big cr*p? I'm so sorry, I am just curious. The part about how you described pushing as a relief sounds hard but managable (I know there are millions of women who do it w/o medicine). Not saying I am going to, but my mother did it with 4 kids, no medicine or anything. So I am hoping I can do that too.
the pregnancy is going well, I think I have a nice baby so far. :) Last night I thought for sure I was gonna ralf, but I didn't. So hopefully it will be night sickness and not morning sickness, b/c of class and work, etc. :P So I can save all the sick times for when I'm with Hubby! :D haha. The baby is still morphing from a tadpole to a miniature doll at this time. I am really looking forward to the 2nd trimester and looking pregnant. :)
the pregnancy is going well, I think I have a nice baby so far. :) Last night I thought for sure I was gonna ralf, but I didn't. So hopefully it will be night sickness and not morning sickness, b/c of class and work, etc. :P So I can save all the sick times for when I'm with Hubby! :D haha. The baby is still morphing from a tadpole to a miniature doll at this time. I am really looking forward to the 2nd trimester and looking pregnant. :)
mandy-11lbs! girl, i have gained 22lbs! and i am just starting my 32 week!! i started out a little under weight so they want me to gain 35, which i think i may by the time it's over. i swear 10lbs of it went to my boobs!! have you posted any belly pics yet? sitting in a pool of the stuff that comes out is definitely one of the less appealing aspects of using a birthing pool!!
keeks-oh my goodness! i'm afraid to watch the real birth videos. where did you find them? i have grown to be mildly claustrophobic and i think not being able to be in control of the second half of my body will make me feel trapped and panicked. but, if it's going to be as long and as painful as the ones you describe, maybe i will take the risk. i've heard about what your friend had...i think they are called spinal headaches. either way, labor and birth isn't going to be pleasant. it makes me respect mothers that much more!! i will be happy when all is said and done and i have my little baby in my arms!!
i just posted more belly pics! my husband is finishing the second coat on the nursery this second! after the furniture is delivered this week, i will post more pictures :-)
keeks-oh my goodness! i'm afraid to watch the real birth videos. where did you find them? i have grown to be mildly claustrophobic and i think not being able to be in control of the second half of my body will make me feel trapped and panicked. but, if it's going to be as long and as painful as the ones you describe, maybe i will take the risk. i've heard about what your friend had...i think they are called spinal headaches. either way, labor and birth isn't going to be pleasant. it makes me respect mothers that much more!! i will be happy when all is said and done and i have my little baby in my arms!!
i just posted more belly pics! my husband is finishing the second coat on the nursery this second! after the furniture is delivered this week, i will post more pictures :-)
Omg. Eeek. Now I'm all worried. I keep hearing that I'm carrying my son really REALLY low- and from what I hear I'm going to have most of my labor in my back....? Does that make sense?? I am certainly not one to turn my nose down at an epidural..I'm worried that the baby will have complications or they wont have TIME to give me the pain meds....
But from what I hear the pain stops as soon as the baby is born right? Also, how did your man handle the babies coming out? Mines a wee bit squeamish. Only seen childbirth in videos and he cant handle it. (and he's a cop!) Hahah.
But from what I hear the pain stops as soon as the baby is born right? Also, how did your man handle the babies coming out? Mines a wee bit squeamish. Only seen childbirth in videos and he cant handle it. (and he's a cop!) Hahah.
Keeks- Yeah, it was very awkward you could say to have tons of people in there especially since I did not feel pain so I was aware of who was all in the room, and also the fact that they weren't standing behind me, there were standing RIGHT infront of me seeing EVERYTHING!!! I'm like oh that is wonderful.
Yes pushing baby out can TAKE along time, my cousin was in labor for 24-48 hrs of pain and trying to push and what not.
Mine was only 5 hrs with 10-15 minutes and there they both were, mind you the last 30 minutes I did feel pain, and that was before they gave me more epidural, but it was the longest 30 minutes of my life, and I am not exactly sure how to describe it either, in a way menstrual cramps can be worse then the contraction part, but that is from my point only because the contractions did not go to my tummy for me it went straight to my legs and it was different and I did not scream I just cried it was more uncomfortable then anything. Now the pushing out part and feeling pain and pressure I felt absolutely nothing like I said so I probably am not the best person to ask about natural delivery.
Princess- Oh you don't know what your having yet? is it supposed to be a surprise?
Krissyy- haha I sure hope it does not come out skipping LOL
Yes pushing baby out can TAKE along time, my cousin was in labor for 24-48 hrs of pain and trying to push and what not.
Mine was only 5 hrs with 10-15 minutes and there they both were, mind you the last 30 minutes I did feel pain, and that was before they gave me more epidural, but it was the longest 30 minutes of my life, and I am not exactly sure how to describe it either, in a way menstrual cramps can be worse then the contraction part, but that is from my point only because the contractions did not go to my tummy for me it went straight to my legs and it was different and I did not scream I just cried it was more uncomfortable then anything. Now the pushing out part and feeling pain and pressure I felt absolutely nothing like I said so I probably am not the best person to ask about natural delivery.
Princess- Oh you don't know what your having yet? is it supposed to be a surprise?
Krissyy- haha I sure hope it does not come out skipping LOL
The only side effect I had was shaking..I felt like a crackhead my heart was racing. Then about 15 minutes later EVERYTHING started itching like CRAZY!
I was kinda ticked off bc I later found out that the med they gave me is usually used for Asthma - I was not happy not being told the whole truth about what they put into mine and my babys body. Also, they did a UA on me - but LOST it. Their answer was, well we were gonna check this and this in your urine, but uhh we lost it so you can go home. I left only because I saw for myself that our son was fine.
I thought about having a water birth at first too... but then I started thinking about it... sitting in a big tub full of whatever comes out. Ewwww. Lol. We toured the hospital and found out that they don't even have that here anyhow...
Does anyone else pubic bone area hurt? It hurts to walk, spread my legs - everything. I stand up and I swear it feels like I'm gonna snap in half down there and my son is gonna plop right out.
As far as gaining weight goes... I feel huge. I've gained 11lbs and I'm almost 30 weeks.
I was kinda ticked off bc I later found out that the med they gave me is usually used for Asthma - I was not happy not being told the whole truth about what they put into mine and my babys body. Also, they did a UA on me - but LOST it. Their answer was, well we were gonna check this and this in your urine, but uhh we lost it so you can go home. I left only because I saw for myself that our son was fine.
I thought about having a water birth at first too... but then I started thinking about it... sitting in a big tub full of whatever comes out. Ewwww. Lol. We toured the hospital and found out that they don't even have that here anyhow...
Does anyone else pubic bone area hurt? It hurts to walk, spread my legs - everything. I stand up and I swear it feels like I'm gonna snap in half down there and my son is gonna plop right out.
As far as gaining weight goes... I feel huge. I've gained 11lbs and I'm almost 30 weeks.
Krissy ~ Yeah Gay Doctors are fabulous! lol.....I was so excited that I got him as a specalist! hes HILARIOUS & so I dont know , just make doctors appt's fun and because they are so feminie they talk alot and answer all your questions :)........I know how you feel about not being 100% sure with the birthplan stuff.....it is alot to think about......All I know is I want drug-free but ya never know I guess......Epidurals just scare me in general....( not to freak you out ) but my friend got one when she had her daughter last year , and they messed it up and ended up leaking spinal fluid which went to her brain , and she was getting such bad headaches , she was throwing up , couldnt hold her head up , couldnt even move to go pee it was so bad , She spent 7 days recovering from that in hopsital when really she could have gone home 12 hours after having Serenity....So that REALLY freaked me out......and I am just not one for pain meds , I dont like the idea.....and like you Krissy im afraid the sensation of being numb from the waist down would make me sick & be way to uncomfortable!.....but women get them almost every delivery these days , so I guess there must be an upside LOL.........My girlfriend who just had a baby , told me the other day to watch REAL labour videos , NOT what they put on a babystory and OMG!....haha intense is all I can say......Im still not afraid just maybe a little more grossed out.......I dont think anyone ever told me it can take up to 4 hours or pushing JUST to deliver the head! LOL.....and it literally stretches you from end to end to get it out......Its horrible LOL........I watched a few different videos just to get an idea if it was different in a homebirth or a hospital , and NOPE they all still screamed their heads off.......A baby story totaly sugar coats it and doesnt show you what really happens at the peak of a BAD contraction or how much it must HURT to get the head out if you dont push it out in the 1st hour...OMG! lol......Im praying Rylen has a little head LOL........But I just keep thinking women do it over & over again , so the reward at the end MUST be worth it LOL..........I understand your hospital package now! Thats kinda cool.....We dont get that here , but we have blue cards that you just give and it automatically has all your info in the system and since every canadian is covered either until your own medical or some sort of goverment medical I guess thats why it doesnt matter LOL.....Our hospital here is lame , nice nurses and staff , but small & just I dont know , If I do go before 36 weeks , at least I get a nice hospital I guess.....trying to find a positive LOL
Jamie ~ Eww I dont like the idea of having more people than necessary in the room , I had a med student twice and it wasnt BAD because nothing was going on , but when it comes to delivery....NO DEAL! lol.....Theres a select few of people I want in there lol.......I can understand being in the moment & not caring but I still think I would tell people to get the hell out lol
Princess ~ See you make labour sound not so bad! I love that!.....and you did it natural.....so I figure it really isnt that bad.......What did you do to get through contractions? any special positions or walking?......How long were you in labour for each time?.....I think honestly if you can go into labour with a good mind set your fine , its those who panic , become afraid & think that they cant do it , who run into problems maybe?.......I dont know but your awesome cause your proof we can do it natural! and thats totaly something I wanna hear! That and ya lived through it to do it 2 more times so it really must not be THAT bad lol :P
Jamie ~ Eww I dont like the idea of having more people than necessary in the room , I had a med student twice and it wasnt BAD because nothing was going on , but when it comes to delivery....NO DEAL! lol.....Theres a select few of people I want in there lol.......I can understand being in the moment & not caring but I still think I would tell people to get the hell out lol
Princess ~ See you make labour sound not so bad! I love that!.....and you did it natural.....so I figure it really isnt that bad.......What did you do to get through contractions? any special positions or walking?......How long were you in labour for each time?.....I think honestly if you can go into labour with a good mind set your fine , its those who panic , become afraid & think that they cant do it , who run into problems maybe?.......I dont know but your awesome cause your proof we can do it natural! and thats totaly something I wanna hear! That and ya lived through it to do it 2 more times so it really must not be THAT bad lol :P
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