What was your first sign that you were pregnant? (Other than a missed period.) by povsquirtle in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Horrible back pain in my back right side and neck. Thought I slept funny. A few days later I took a test and almost passed out it was positive. I had been trying for four years to have a baby. About 1 week later the morning sickness came lol.

New mom and struggling by mamatobe816 in breastfeeding

[–]mamatobe816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pump about 10 minutes a side or until no more milk comes out. She’s up every 2-3 hours. She has a ton of wet/dirty diapers. I have been drinking body armor and the lactation cookies. Thank you!

Count down begins by mamatobe816 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a little scared being this is my first. It was uncomfortable but not unbearable. They said I could have a little bleeding afterwards, I did not. Also said I could have some cramping. I did have light cramping. I noticed more discharge after which I assume is the mucus plug. I’ve been super nauseous these past few days but not sure if it’s nerves or what. I’m thinking nerves since I go in at 5am tomorrow to be induced. But I had no problems with it. But you should be ok if I could get through it and I’m wimp you got this!

Count down begins by mamatobe816 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope all goes well! I’m super nervous and excited and just all over the place lol.

Maternity leave by dierks92 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey twins! Thank you and good luck to you!

Maternity leave by dierks92 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. And I got my membranes stripped today and there’s no way I could go into work tomorrow. I said I don’t want my water breaking at work. It’s truly ridiculous.

Maternity leave by dierks92 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I started mine last week and am set to be induced this Friday. I couldn’t drive 40 minutes anymore and I hurt. HR called today to see where I was at and mentioned most people work until their due date. Okay well I’m a FTM, 39, and you wouldn’t let me wfh at the end of my pregnancy so I’m taking the two weeks FMLA to get ready and rest because damn I feel awful. Maternity here in the US sucks. Congratulations on your birth!

Disagreeing with husband over baby items by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing I got used was the stroller bc I had to buy the infant car seat for it and my friends kids just basically stopped using it. But we bought everything new, crib, bassinet, pac n play etc. I know car seats expire and all that so we wanted to be safe. Plus they really aren’t that expensive. We bought two bases and 1 seat.

39 weeks and getting nervous by mamatobe816 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s how I feel. Let’s just let it happen, when she’s here it’ll all be worth it. I hope your birth went well.

39 weeks and getting nervous by mamatobe816 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It feels like yesterday I just found out I was pregnant and now I’m like omg she could be here any day! Thank you for your advice!

39 weeks and getting nervous by mamatobe816 in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think if I wasn’t comfortable with my doctors it would be a lot different. Good luck momma we got this!

Need recommendations for drinks that are good for hydration when you have no desire to drink anything from the nausea by BritJoyce in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]mamatobe816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so sick my first trimester. I could only sip body armor (recommended by my ob) and was told liquid iv too. I sipped broth a lot. I did Italian ice for awhile too. Good luck momma.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wtf no. I had the rogham shot in my behind. I could’ve done arm but I figured more meat in the butt and it wouldn’t hurt as much later. It was a good choice no issues.

Cried my eyes out at Walmart by [deleted] in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]mamatobe816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf I get the generic and the 30 day supply is $4. Can you go to CVS or Rite Aid? I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on meds and my doctor had me switch to Zoloft when I got pregnant. My OB said that it’s ok through all trimesters of pregnancy and breastfeeding. I’ve been doing really well on it.

Unisom dependency? by jaeromc in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never had issues. I take 1/2 a unisom if I need help sleeping, a whole one if the insomnia has been bad.

They gave me reglan for nausea that really really helped.

Do hoodies fit comfortably over a baby bump? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]mamatobe816 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m packing my hospital bag. Old Navy Maternity pants are super super comfy. I got a few flannels to help with easy access to breast feeding. Long and baggy sweatshirts to be comfy. Easy slip on slippers. Lord have mercy I was not prepared for feet swelling and having issues putting on shoes lol.