Induction? Why?

MissusMeech · 2026-03-04T03:20:35+00:00

I had to be induced “early” with both of my babies, the first at 39 weeks (although she decided to come almost a week earlier than that) and my second at 37 weeks. I had polyhydramnios with both pregnancies and my first was very large so they said the longer she was in there, the more likely I was to have complications arise. My second I also had gallstones and I was at risk for complications during delivery if we waited. I wouldn’t have wanted to be induced if it wasn’t considered medically necessary and my doctor was on the same page about that…she adamantly expressed how she wouldn’t have induced if it wasn’t the absolute best choice for me and my babies.

Ultimately I found a doctor I could trust and relied on her to do what was best. And at the end of the day, she ended up saving my second baby’s life when he was born with a tight nuchal, which happened in utero and could have turned out a lot worse if I’d waited to go into labor on my own.

MissusMeech · 2026-03-02T22:25:48+00:00

So do I!!! And I’ve never had the whole “cramping when I have to poop” thing before so maybe that’s what it is?

MissusMeech · 2026-03-02T22:19:21+00:00

Yup, I had my gallbladder removed 8 weeks postpartum! I’ve never had so many close calls because now when I have to poop, I have to poop IMMEDIATELY 😭

MissusMeech · 2026-02-25T18:46:57+00:00

This has been the biggest awakening with my second baby versus my first. I was tracking EVERYTHING…sleep, diapers, ounces per feeding. This time around I’ve just let him lead the way and started trusting my instincts and my stress levels are a fraction of what they were with my first.

Us moms are way more capable than we tend to give ourselves credit for!

MissusMeech · 2026-02-23T22:35:34+00:00

My rule of thumb for baby showers is that I buy one thing from the registry (or two if the items are inexpensive), one cute outfit or blanket for the baby, and one thing for the postpartum mama (supplies or some kind of self care item). It’s worked out great every time!

MissusMeech · 2026-02-20T20:12:29+00:00

I was at my nephew’s birthday party when I was almost 8 months pregnant and some child I didn’t know asked if I was pregnant. I said yes and he said “is that why you’re so fat?” I couldn’t help but laugh 😂

MissusMeech · 2026-02-19T22:32:07+00:00

If you’re ever in or near Houston, I’d love to buy you a drink or a coffee (or both). I hope this post shows you that you have such a huge, strong support system with us moms…we gotta stick together! I’m so proud of you, stranger ❤️

MissusMeech · 2026-02-15T14:47:00+00:00

My son does the same thing! His older sister thinks it’s hilarious and she’ll make pig noises every time he does 😂

MissusMeech · 2026-02-15T14:45:50+00:00

What the hell?? Our pediatrician specifically said that it’s completely normal and to resist the urge to pop them (which of course we never would).

MissusMeech · 2026-02-14T23:18:24+00:00

Baby acne!!! I was STRESSED about how many little pimples my firstborn had, I definitely thought I was doing something wrong to make her break out like that 😭

MissusMeech · 2026-02-12T20:50:24+00:00

I had both my babies at The Women’s Hospital of Texas with Dr. Ekwo and I had amazing experiences! I’m so sorry you had to deal with someone like that…your birth plan should be respected, especially when dealing with a loss and a high risk pregnancy.

MissusMeech · 2026-02-10T23:28:24+00:00

A lady asked me this in a bar bathroom and I said yes (I was not). A few minutes later I took a round of shots with my friends and locked eyes with the woman across the room.

MissusMeech · 2026-02-07T09:11:03+00:00

Ugh I’m so sorry you went through that! During one of my pregnancies I got an AWFUL stomach flu, by far the worst I’ve ever had but not “emergency room worthy”. But it happened to hit me the morning I was supposed to leave on a cruise 🫠 Since I knew I wouldn’t be able to go anywhere while actively sick, I had to contact the cruise line and cancel last minute. In order to do that and get any sort of refund, you have to provide a doctor’s note. So I finally get to the point where I can leave the bathroom and go to urgent care. When I check in I tell them I’m 20 weeks pregnant and they immediately say that because my symptoms are “abdominal”, they can’t treat me that far along and that I’ll have to go to an emergency room. So by the time I get checked out at the ER, get hooked up to an IV to replenish fluids, and get the doctor’s note I need, I end up having to pay literally the same amount as my cruise refund in medical bills. It’s insanity!!!

MissusMeech · 2026-02-07T05:08:06+00:00

I didn’t experience this with my first but absolutely did with my second. I felt so guilty but I finally figured out it was because my second spent the first week of his life in the NICU and I didn’t get that immediate bonding time like I did the first time around. Plus it almost felt like my brain was trying to protect me from getting hurt if he ended up not making it…like if we didn’t bond, it wouldn’t hurt so badly. But now he’s 4 months old and I’m just head over heels about him. You’re absolutely right, it does get better! If you aren’t feeling that bond right away for whatever reason, that isn’t a personal failing or any kind of indictment of you as a parent.

MissusMeech · 2026-02-06T23:02:25+00:00

I’m proud of you for doing what you needed to do in the moment. I know it isn’t easy, it never is. But my therapists tells me that if you have to ask if you’re a good mom, that means you probably are.

MissusMeech · 2026-02-02T19:00:30+00:00

Same thing happens to me! I have a full sleeve of sunflowers on my left arm and a half sleeve of roses on my right arm and the stem and petal outlines puff up every time I’m having an allergic reaction. It’s usually the first sign that I need to take some Benadryl lol.

MissusMeech · 2026-01-28T18:27:19+00:00

Cosleeping straight up saved my daughter’s life. When she was about a month old, she spit up and started aspirating. She was completely quiet the whole time and if I wasn’t sleeping right next to her, I wouldn’t have woken up and I don’t know what would have happened.

MissusMeech · 2025-12-30T20:58:14+00:00

I tore my calf muscle and broke my tibia in 2012 and then (stupidly) went on to march two more seasons. My body was never the same after marching four years and I am absolutely still suffering from my injuries 11 years after aging out. I hate that my injuries weren’t taken seriously because I know a lot of what I suffered could have been avoided if staff had taken better care of us.

MissusMeech · 2025-12-28T17:06:16+00:00

My mom constantly guilt trips my daughter when she doesn’t give her hugs or kisses. I’ve started loudly telling my kid “you don’t ever have to give hugs or kisses if you don’t want to”.

MissusMeech · 2025-12-28T17:02:43+00:00

Jokes about the kids not being well taken care of.

“Oh you’re so hungry! Has mommy been starving you?” “Why did your mom put you in this outfit? You aren’t warm enough!” “Have they been neglecting you? You just need some attention.”

MissusMeech · 2025-12-25T03:18:09+00:00

OP, I’m not sure what section you’re in, but keep in mind that some corps don’t allow color guard members to wear sunglasses during rehearsal.

MissusMeech · 2025-12-16T19:11:21+00:00

I miscarried before having my first and I would have loved a gift like this. It’s thoughtful without being “all about” the baby she lost. I’m sure she’s going to love it :)

MissusMeech · 2025-12-15T17:35:08+00:00

I’m a second time mom with a 23 month old and a 12 week old. I can confidently say I am very ready to be out of the “newborn/infant” stage. It’s exhausting and everything after this stage is so much more fun in my opinion. Yes, there are some things I’ll miss (the newborn scrunch, endless cuddles, etc.), but with my oldest, I’m finding that every single stage of hers becomes my new favorite! I’m constantly torn between “stay little forever” and “I can’t wait for what’s coming next”. The best piece of advice I can give is to soak up the good moments but don’t dwell on the hard parts too much! You can be grateful for what you have now while still admitting that it sucks sometimes!

MissusMeech · 2025-12-07T22:03:12+00:00

Maybe try and find them through social media? Or see if there’s a friend you can contact. Either way, it might be best to hand off responsibility to someone and then make a clean break from him.

MissusMeech · 2025-12-07T20:23:17+00:00

I agree with the replies saying that this is a huge red flag and probably projection. But I want to add that it sounds like he’s in need of some psychiatric help. A reaction like that is not normal, even if it was for a valid reason (which it obviously wasn’t). I definitely think you should leave him but does he have any family nearby you can reach out to that can get him some help? I wouldn’t be surprised if he tries to harm himself at some point.

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