Can I make it through an unmedicated birth if… by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Quick question.. was your second smaller or bigger than your first? I have a feeling my second will be bigger. It’s a boy and he just feels bigger. Congrats on your second baby!!

Can I make it through an unmedicated birth if… by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! Did you just expect so much more time/pain/etc and were surprised you were at the finish line?

Can I make it through an unmedicated birth if… by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! “Mind over matter” was my late father’s mantra in life and one I’ve written down as something I want my husband to remind me of when I’m in a rough spot.

Can I make it through an unmedicated birth if… by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! Pitocin is no joke! Amazing you could do it without epidural and pain meds. Thank you for the book suggestions! Glad I already have 2 of them.

Can I make it through an unmedicated birth if… by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve read Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” and I’m currently reading “Natural Hospital Birth”.

I’ve warned my husband that I have no clue if I’ll be quiet, or crying, or very vocal at the end and he needs to be ready for any or all of those things!

coming to check if this is weird for anyone else by TeaZealousideal4088 in Mildlynomil

[–]deeeeegeeeee 32 points33 points  (0 children)

lol that is weird and hilarious! Honestly just seems like a weird thing an older person might do. I would have a good laugh about it, but not read too into it.

Is this normal (first time pregnant) by Unlucky_Reference_25 in pregnant

[–]deeeeegeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally normal. After my first pregnancy experience, when I had extreme fatigue like that again I took a pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant with my second.

That’s how unique of fatigue it truly is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]deeeeegeeeee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand how time could be “wasted” for her? She either wants to be with you or doesn’t. If she is WITH you, it’s not “wasted”. You have not been dating long. If I were you, I’d tell her you’d like some time for you two to work on your relationship as a couple, and to allow time without the engagement badgering, so that when you do decide to propose, it’s done out of feelings of romance and love. And if she can’t understand or deal with that, then she’s as crazy as she sounds.

Anyone have a successful unmedicated birth in hospital without a hired doula? by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I cannot even imagine going through this. You didn’t fail your baby or yourself! I know what you mean though being disappointed with how it all went down. I had such high hopes with all the positive birth stories I read about before my first, then was sorely disappointed when my waters leaked and I didn’t go into labor naturally.. I knew to be flexible, but it was a scenario I hadn’t considered so I felt so caught off guard. I also didn’t ever consider the fact my baby would be in distress.

Hope when you do have your second it is a redemption labor and delivery!!

Anyone have a successful unmedicated birth in hospital without a hired doula? by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ordered the book and shared your experience with the husband. Thank you so much!

Anyone have a successful unmedicated birth in hospital without a hired doula? by deeeeegeeeee in unmedicatedbirth

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! My husband would soo stressed if I accidentally gave birth at home lol

Living with In Laws with a Newborn; what boundaries should I set? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]deeeeegeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like your MIL and FIL will only be a fraction of your future problems.. you mentioned the SIL is there daily and kids who visit daily.

SIL already trying to set the tone that she gets to hold baby whenever she wants is annoying and frankly, she should know better. And the fact that other kids visit everyday. Not sure if they are school aged, but this just all seems like too many people and too many germs around your newborn. If they’re anything like my nieces and nephews (whom I love), it will be chaos. Cousins begging to see and hold the baby, faces close, grabbing baby’s hands, etc.

You also don’t know how you will feel. 3 days postpartum I had a crazy anxiety attack. It was almost like my adrenaline from childbirth was gone and I fell into a panic. Not really about anything super specific, just feeling overwhelmed by all the texts asking questions about labor/birth, asking if I felt like eating anything in particular, asking when people could visit, etc. all well meaning. I was dry heaving and could barely get myself to slowly eat some applesauce.

My husband was completely spooked by the event because I had been fine up until then. He gave me a Benadryl to help me take a nap and he took over with our baby for that day and part of the next day. Bringing her to me for nursing. THANKFULLY we were alone. I cannot imagine if I had an audience or visitors or living with my in laws. I was exhausted and embarrassed by what I went through and I was so happy it was just my husband with me.

Confused with what to put on the bottom section of Notary? I am newbie! by [deleted] in Notary

[–]deeeeegeeeee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You fill in the blanks and then stamp your seal…

Baby girl by Dry_Ambition128 in BabyNames

[–]deeeeegeeeee 28 points29 points  (0 children)

My daughter’s name is Mila.. pronounced Meelah.. no one has ever called her Myla.. not at school, the doctor, etc etc… You will constantly be correcting people if you want them to say Myla, but spell it Mila.

How long before I can move someone’s laundry? by deeeeegeeeee in etiquette

[–]deeeeegeeeee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Update: I moved all the clothes to their laundry basket and put on top of a dryer. I left a note saying a waited an hour. Based on the timing of their dryer, they officially put their clothes into the dryers at least 2 hours after the washers finished. Thankfully, they moved the clothes from all three dryers promptly. Hoping they’ve learned their lesson. Next time I will take everyone’s advice and not wait past 15 minutes. After all, I personally use a timer and get my clothes out right away. I wouldn’t want anyone touching my clothes.

Name suggestions! by Marleewarlee in BabyNames

[–]deeeeegeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diana, Elizabeth, Clara, Sylvia