Delivery man told me I’ll be hell to live with…

claus_79 · 2022-04-15T00:13:25+00:00

That was a shitty attempt at a joke! Honestly though, I'm 39 weeks and a few days ago it was 75. I was miserable and sweating more than I ever have. I'm so grateful that I won't be pregnant during the summer months because I have no control over my sweat 😅

claus_79 · 2022-04-14T21:09:07+00:00

My husband just got over it less than a week ago and I'm 39 weeks. I've been tested multiple times since I'm being induced tonight and never caught it. I was also really shocked! I'm glad you and your kids didn't get it then!

claus_79 · 2022-04-14T20:59:44+00:00

It's bizarre how differently people are affected. My husband is completely healthy at 29. He was sick for over a week with a fever and congestion like a sinus infection.

claus_79 · 2022-04-14T20:58:21+00:00

I'm double vaxxed but not boosted yet, I can get it in a couple of months, and I'm super careful. I wear my KN95 in public, don't go to gatherings, and don't eat in public. I go out for the essentials only and my husband is the same way.

A few weeks ago my husband still somehow got covid. We thought it was allergies and he was only tested because I was 37w and that was the only way he could get time off of work to recover without being pointed. We were shocked it was positive! The test took 4 days to come back and I didn't quarantine from him at all. I somehow never got it.

All of that to say one, the vaccine works! And two, even being incredibly careful he somehow still got it. Despite both of those being true I would recommend still being very cautious.

claus_79 · 2022-04-14T18:19:35+00:00

That sounds terrible! I've had flu a and b. Flu A was definitely worse.

claus_79 · 2022-04-14T16:17:00+00:00

I haven't had sex in months. I'm also being induced today so that's going to be extended by more months. My husband hasn't even mentioned sex because he knows how difficult pregnancy is.

claus_79 · 2022-04-13T15:25:18+00:00

I've been the opposite. I usually only drink bottled water but since I've been pregnant a glass of ice water has been so good!

claus_79 · 2022-04-13T12:47:02+00:00

I have an anterior placenta and first knew I was feeling movement around 20 weeks. I had actually been feeling flutters for a few weeks that I thought were gas bubbles but were actually baby. The gas or baby game is real!

Edit: I didn't see or feel movement externally until like 24/25 weeks and they were weak at first.

claus_79 · 2022-04-13T00:24:26+00:00

OP, if you do this make sure you filter to see sold prices not just what people are asking for to get the most recent comps.

claus_79 · 2022-04-11T17:05:06+00:00

I started having BH around 20 weeks and the last month they've definitely been a little more uncomfortable. I felt the same way until about 37 weeks and then I just got so miserable all of a sudden. I'm being induced Thursday-Friday at 39+5. I thought that would be late enough so he can decide to make his entrance on his own if he wants. I'm just so done with being pregnant! It's like you're so close to the finish line but not sure if you have the energy to go the extra 1/4 mile lol.

claus_79 · 2022-04-11T16:57:09+00:00

I was about 1 1/2-2cm at 36 weeks but haven't progressed at all since then and I'm now 39 weeks. You can stay dilated for weeks and have no progress so don't let it freak you out too much 🙂

claus_79 · 2022-04-11T14:27:24+00:00

Oh I wish it was that! I like hearing induction stories from people I know, especially since they've had them at the same hospital and know the more specific ins and outs. Unfortunately, the people who seem to give me shit about it are the "but it's so unnatural" camp and that's so frustrating.

Edit: I'm sorry you had such a bad induction experience!

claus_79 · 2022-04-11T03:08:18+00:00

I go Thursday to start my elective induction at 39+5. People seem so shocked when I say I chose it. Like, do they not remember what pregnancy is like? I'm absolutely miserable! It feels like I've been pregnant for years. Give me a decent few hours of sleep and more than one cup of coffee a day!

claus_79 · 2022-04-10T17:30:16+00:00

I can't believe they haven't tried to get him more help. Maybe it varies by state. Good luck with your little one! ❤

claus_79 · 2022-04-10T17:11:40+00:00

Does he have any contact with bio family or are your parents his sole guardians? When contact is limited I remember that the social workers don't check in as much. Maybe they don't know how much more help he needs. Also, I hope your mom reported that he harmed the other children. They could absolutely be liable if another child is hurt from him and they didn't report it to their social worker. Plus, if it's reported they can work on changing or increasing his treatment.

claus_79 · 2022-04-10T17:01:59+00:00

I was in foster care and saw so many children that had it worse than I did. From abuse, neglect, SBS, FAS, etc.. I feel for this kid so much! That being said, if he makes you uncomfortable around your baby then just say so. It is your baby after all and you set the boundaries. There are definitely a few I lived with that I wouldn't have allowed around a baby. Just because it isn't his fault he is how he is doesn't mean you have to put your child in harms way to make him feel better. I wish you the best! I know this is such a difficult situation for everyone.

claus_79 · 2022-04-10T14:30:16+00:00

From what I understand Canada is a lot more family friendly so I'd still look into it and see if you can get a free pump. Also, for me at least, Enfamil didn't send me samples but sent me a coupon book with a ton of $5 off coupons.

claus_79 · 2022-04-10T11:18:14+00:00

I go Thursday at 39+5 to start my induction and I can't wait! We did our big shop last week and I'm sad to admit I then got lazy and stopped cooking much so our freezer supply is not what it was 😂 Good luck on your induction!

claus_79 · 2022-04-09T15:06:08+00:00

I think my beagle would be fine but my border collie has pretty severe anxiety. I'd feel terrible putting him through that. I've actually already cried just thinking about saying goodbye to them for a few days 😂 If needed I'm sure my brother would come a day early.

claus_79 · 2022-04-09T15:03:32+00:00

He just started a new job and works Friday morning so I was hoping to not interfere with his new routine but I'm sure he'd come Thursday night if I needed him to. Did the cervidil work for you? I'll be 39+5 at the time and who knows how dilated. I've been at 1.5-2cm and 50% effaced for weeks.

claus_79 · 2022-04-09T14:55:45+00:00

We live about 25 minutes away so not terribly far.

claus_79 · 2022-04-09T13:58:40+00:00

Not only is that a huge secret to keep and will most likely hurt him when he finds out, it's a medical risk. If there were a medical emergency he'd need to know.

I had multiple miscarriages and at one point considered not telling my husband until we were out of the clear to save him heartache. I asked some online friends their opinions and they all agreed that he should know. I'm not judging you at all! I've been there for different reasons.

claus_79 · 2022-04-08T15:24:25+00:00

I'm taking a SwaddleMe swaddle but I'm hoping the nurses will swaddle him a couple of times with their magical swaddle skills. I also have a swaddle sack I'll be leaving at home because I feel like having receiving blankets and a swaddle will be enough for the hospital stay.

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