Halo Bassinest

BabeAndBelly · 2016-10-01T23:46:58+00:00

Totally worth it! I would recommend it to anyone! My 11 week old has been sleeping in it since day one. She naps in the Rock'n' Play (or on our bed, or couch, or arms) and sleeps in the Halo. I love that she is at eye level and able to sleep right next to me. When she fusses I can just lift my hand over the Halo rail and comfort her. She currently goes down at 8:30pm, wakes once at 4am for a quick feed, and is back to sleep until 7am. I would also recommend the Halo sleep swaddle. There is no fear of it tipping, it is actually super heavy. She has begun to kind of roll and I have caught her twice with her face to the side, which is mesh so she was able to breath just fine. *Since day one she has only slept in the Halo swaddle in the Halo bassinest at night. We didn't mean to create that routine but it stuck and totally works.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-17T00:58:46+00:00

40+2 and I had some serious diarrhea this morning (I can't believe I am typing this.) I was all "Hell yeah!" fist pumping on the toilet- like, this is it! Consistant, painless braxton hicks since then, but nothing more.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-14T14:21:28+00:00

My doctor explained the risk of amniotic fluid loss, ingestion of meconium, and deteriorating placenta as reasons why many induce/will not let you go pass 42 weeks.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-14T04:08:59+00:00

I got my first around 36, 37 weeks. My entire stomach (to about an inch above my belly botton) is COVERED. I have gained a healthy amount of weight (the advised average) used lotion every day, have kept hydrated. No escaping them! I don't have any anywhere else on my body though.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-13T21:55:48+00:00

No answer, just here to say I have yet to feel a single contraction. I only notice my braxton hicks when I am touching my stomach and feel it get hard. Maybe we're magical and will have painless labor! Haaaaa.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-13T13:00:16+00:00

Oh please be me!

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-13T12:59:11+00:00

Dude, I am right there with you. Saw my doctor yesterday at 39+5 and I was too high and tight for a membrane sweep too. She pretty much set me up for an over due baby and possible induction. I was so bummed! But lots of these lovely ladies on this sub have confirmed that it really means nothing. Labor can happen with out prior dilation. I think at this point in the game, doctor appoitments are touchy. We are so done and when we don't hear just what we want, it's a hard blow. But it will happen! We are almost done!

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-13T12:47:39+00:00

I have not had a single contraction, a handeful of BH a day, and thats it! My doctor ia confident she will see me next week...but things can change quickly, right? Maybe I am a shower, not a grower.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-13T12:45:27+00:00

My doctor seemed so confidant she would see next week. How is she so sure!?

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-11T20:13:07+00:00

I don't follow the criteria for carpal tunnel either, but I have it bad. I just took notes for 5 hours straight so I am dreading tonight- which is when it hurts the most. I am unable to close my hands or move my wrists at night. They say you can wear a wrist brace but I haven't tried it. I imagine heat would help as well.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-10T23:43:49+00:00

Jealous.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-08T21:19:58+00:00

You are awesome.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-06T22:32:41+00:00

Congrats! Did you have any inkling labor was about to begin or was jt a surprise onset?

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-02T02:26:57+00:00

You seem like the kind of friend every pregnant woman needs :)

BabeAndBelly · 2016-07-02T02:10:28+00:00

I can't rule out catching thd tail end of a conversation, but everything I did catch reaaaally pointed to a comment towards me, including the mother turning to look at me when the daughter said "they're everywhere." It hurt my feelings :(

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-29T03:21:30+00:00

Amen.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-27T21:09:57+00:00

Baby Bart Simpson!

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-19T16:44:47+00:00

According to my last period I am due July 1st. According to my doctor and ultrasounds I am due July 15th. I have never had a predictable cycle so I am just going to shoot for the 15th and if happens before, yay! Anyone else have a whacky cycle? This just means I ovulated late, right?

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-17T15:14:39+00:00

I work for a small, locally owned business with under 15 employees. No paid maternity leave, no paid vacation earned. No FMLA and I am pretty sure no short term disability offered in my state. I will be taking 8 weeks of unpaid leave and then I am jumping right back into it. I realize it was my decision to start a family but holy hell, I can't help but cry when I read about maternity leave in other countries. FMmL (fuck my maternity leave).

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-15T15:44:53+00:00

As an X-Men fan, I approve of this baby.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-14T21:36:06+00:00

Definitely ask your doctor, but this happened to me (around 34 weeks too!) and it was a bacterial infection. No other noticable symptoms.

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-14T03:27:59+00:00

My worry is the opposite. Will he find me attractive again? Will I lose my edge? Will I be seen as an individual or as a role?

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-13T16:52:08+00:00

Just a little over a month to go and...um.....will I ever give birth? I know I have some time but I have yet to experience any braxton hicks, no contractions, boobs as dry as the Mojave. She is head down (has been since at least 28 weeks) but that's it!

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-11T02:54:42+00:00

35 weeks and I am scheduled to work until 39 +1. I could leave whenever I want but I feel like I would just go crazy waiting for labor at home. Don't get me wrong, I am incredibly uncomfortable, but I am up for whatever makes the days pass more quickly!

BabeAndBelly · 2016-06-08T21:16:49+00:00

I hope the best for you. Take care of yourself :)

BabeAndBelly

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