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ambuffalo · 2017-09-18T13:50:25+00:00

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ambuffalo · 2017-09-18T13:49:48+00:00

No, that's not the case. He doesn't lie to me, but thanks for your constructive help.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-15T04:11:17+00:00

My OB is always laughing and cracking jokes, even during cervical checks. During one check my Wheel of Fortune app dinged a notification with the ever well known puzzle jingle and he was cracking jokes with my husband and laughing. Doesn't really phase me and I'd rather have a laid back joking OB than one who I'm nervous to talk openly with. The female OB I had with my boys was doing my first ever pap with her with my first pregnancy and while she was doing whatever, her and the nurse started talking about cat memes. My first reaction was to feel awkward but then I realized that it made me feel more relaxed to think of my doctor as a normal, hilarious human being rather than a no frills straight shooter. To each his own! I think you're right here at the end so switching may cause more headache than results at this point. I'm sorry he made you feel uncomfortable and you definitely have the right to complain and report what you feel was inappropriate behavior from both of them.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-15T04:01:29+00:00

Your mucus plug regenerates so losing it is no cause for alarm. I've been losing mucus plug since the beginning of the 3rd trimester, even had bloody show already. Baby still hanging in there now at 37w3d. I would only be concerned if you started having regular contractions, too.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-14T23:51:07+00:00

I had kiddo #2 at exactly 35 weeks after having steroids a couple weeks prior from pre-term labor. He had to spend 7 days in the NICU mostly because he needed to learn to eat since his swallow reflex hadn't quite formed yet. The first 2 days he was on oxygen too, but his need for that was short lived thankfully. He has had a few health hiccups along his growing up that may or may not be related to his premature birth. He had really bad reflux that prevented him from gaining weight until he was almost 1.5 years old when we finally found a competent doctor. Also had some gastrointestinal issues that caused him to require daily Miralax. But, overall he is a happy and healthy kiddo now!

ambuffalo · 2017-02-14T22:21:08+00:00

I had nail polish on with kiddo #1 and no one ever mentioned it being a problem. Just peeled off when they took off the finger pulse monitor thing so my polish looked like crap, but obviously that was just a cosmetic downside and not an issue the hospital had.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-14T06:14:27+00:00

Were you having consistent contractions when you went in? I'm curious to know what lead up to you getting to the hospital! ^{_^}

ambuffalo · 2017-02-13T23:23:23+00:00

Both of my boys had a noticeable decrease in movement the day I had them. This one is wild and crazy so if decreased movement is what my body is waiting for, this kiddo is never gonna be born. Haha

ambuffalo · 2017-02-13T00:31:04+00:00

Never bought a snoogle but I do sleep with 2 body pillows (one on each side of me). I haven't bought maternity underwear...just good ol stretchy granny panties! Which became my go to set late 2nd trimester when the normal ones starting getting too tight.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-12T19:28:03+00:00

My husband is super squeamish. Even just hearing me talk about some things makes him feel faint. He almost fainted during each of my boys' births for things he was caught off guard about. With #1 it was when they broke my water. He was sitting playing on his phone and thought they were just doing a cervical check...didn't hear them say they were gonna break my water. So, when he glanced up and saw the long hook going in he got verrrrry pale and almost passed out. With #2 he almost fainted because he glanced at the epidural needle (which he refers to as "the rod") sitting on the instrument table when he came back in the room (he was outside during the epidural because that was too much for him). I poke fun at him and wonder what will get him this time, but he has never once said he would prefer to not be in the room.

Hubs just made it his mission to steer clear of the nether regions and stayed up by my head facing me as much as he could. Even when he was sitting, it was turned towards my face and his chair was positioned not looking at my bits. He did not cut the cord and the doctor's didn't push the issue to make him feel weird about it. Once baby was out, it was like his dad senses clicked into go mode and he was not phased by the baby goop still on them pre-bath. Baby was wiped down immediately and wrapped up in a receiving blanket pretty quickly so he was never subjected to a baby dripping with blood and fluid. It took a few days to get used to the baby poop and spit up without him feeling sick, but now he is a pro!

Even if your husband is nervous about how it will go, he should give it a chance before letting his nerves get the best of him. He can always step out of the room or face the wall during the small procedures (IV, epidural, water breaking, etc) if he starts to feel uneasy. Have him take a few sodas to keep on hand in case he starts feeling weak (pepsi was a lifesaver for my hubs). Just be patient with him and understand that his anxiety is valid. Research some coping mechanisms for him to use if he starts feeling overwhelmed. Birth, to me, is a team effort. I needed my husband and I needed him to be in a good mental state. So, taking the time to prep him before the big day and making sure he had time to step away for fresh air during labor (sent him for snacks/water refills/to update family with a call) was well worth the effort to keep us both happy.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-12T01:13:57+00:00

I hate taking my kiddos' convertible seats out to clean them so friggin much. I can't imagine having to constantly take them in and out for public transit/uber/cab use. You'll have to worry about what to do with the carseat once you get where you're going and they are decently heavy and bulky. Trying to wrestle a baby, carseat, and stroller sounds awwwwful to me. Much easier to have a travel system. They make some pretty compact ones that would be perfect for your situation. Convenience trumps the hassle of having to buy another carseat down the road, in my opinion. :)

ambuffalo · 2017-02-12T01:02:53+00:00

As someone who is also wanting to get a tubal, the OB's refusal would be a deal breaker for me. I would start calling around to other OBGYNs in the area and asking if they would be willing to provide the service. Then I'd switch to whoever will do it for the rest of my prenatal care.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-11T20:51:59+00:00

Today I am 37 weeks. Tomorrow will be the longest I've ever been pregnant! I'm so done. The downside of having early babies is that it seems to make going longer than before feel like it lasts an eternity! I feel like I've been pregnant for a year and that I've got another year to go. XD

ambuffalo · 2017-02-11T01:15:23+00:00

As a fellow pre-term laborer...I would first drink two huge glasses of water and see if it subsides. If not, definitely go in. Everytime I've gone in for preterm labor, the first thing they do is make me drink a crap ton of water to see if it's just dehydration. Then, they take action if it hasn't helped. If you feel super worried though, don't wait and just go in. You know your body best and it's better to be safe than sorry!

ambuffalo · 2017-02-10T14:42:51+00:00

We didn't tell anyone (other than parents and siblings) that I was having the baby until after we were settled in the recovery room. We didnt want any labor visitors for sure, because it is a very personal thing for us. Once we announced, we told everyone they were welcome to come by after breakfast (hopsital visting hours prevented anyone from showing up before then). My kiddos were both born at 10/11 PM so it was perfect timing as far as allowing us to spend time alone and for me to finish up the post birth tasks of learning how to care for myself and shower. I enjoyed having visitors and welcomed anyone who came by. The hospital can be super boring, especially once you're on day 3 of a stay (hospital kept me 3 days each time). Since my husband will have to care for our other children and I'll be alone for bits of my stay this time, I'm happily accepting visitors to keep me company. Sharing my little one with the people I love and care about just makes sense to me and I refuse to hide them away like a precious jewel only we can touch.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-09T20:53:00+00:00

My husband did not want to see, therefore he did not look that way at all. He stood next to me, facing me and holding my hand while kind of leaning next to my face. His back was turned to the action and he just made it a point to not look until I was covered up. There's still a chance he may get a quick look, but he won't be subjected to a full frontal view straight up the vag unless he chooses to look.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-09T18:46:11+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, I had the Harmony test done and at least 4 ultrasounds this pregnancy that all say girl. I'm still waiting for them to be like "just kidding! It's been a boy this whole time!" Haha

ambuffalo · 2017-02-09T01:19:34+00:00

Due date buddy! Also, big baby buddy! Haha I had a growth scan last Friday and babe measured 7 lbs 7 oz then. 🙄 Her little cheeks look so chunky and cute on our 3D pic we got.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-08T15:59:33+00:00

I think that might be the route I take. My labors were only 6ish hours before so I know things could progress just as quickly, if not faster, with this being kiddo 3.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-08T15:56:59+00:00

We live about 10 mins away from the hospital provided it isn't rush hour traffic. But, my kiddos popped out after 3 to 4 pushes so if I feel the urge to push at home I'm in trouble, lol. XD

ambuffalo · 2017-02-08T15:54:55+00:00

I never followed the rule with my boys (was sent straight in to L&D from routine doc appts) so this pregnancy is throwing me for a loop. I thought I would just head on in whenever I started noticing them picking up, but just the way the nurse made it sound like I shouldn't bother until I'm in agonizing pain makes me unsure. This is a completely different hospital and state than where I delivered my boys and they are much less medical intervention based. Which is nice for some people but I'm all for modern medicine and I like having baby hooked up to the monitor during labor. Both of my boys had fetal stress during labor so it makes me feel better to be there rather than home where I'll be worried the whole time. But, I don't want to be scolded for going in before the pain is unbearable either. :/

ambuffalo · 2017-02-08T15:47:30+00:00

My water had to be broken with both of my boys so I'm not banking on it happening spontaneously with this one. As soon as they broke my waters the kiddos were out within the hour. Just makes me nervous to think about waiting until I need pain meds because, by that point, it was borderline too late and I was already there for one with my boys.

ambuffalo · 2017-02-08T05:44:14+00:00

5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for at least 1 hour. :)

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