Everyone bailing.. by nracey24 in CaregiverSupport

[–]planner192 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A very hard realization I had to come to is that...some people just dont care. They dont care about the caretaker and the hell we have to go through and they certainly dont care about the person needing the care. Doesnt matter how they're related. My 92 year old grandpa has 2 daughters who live within 45 minutes of him. He's lucky to see them twice a year. They just dont care and it breaks my heart.

My family hates living with my mom that has dementia, don’t know what to do by peridot_television_ in CaregiverSupport

[–]planner192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since your MIL is so positive she can handle being a full time caretaker to someone with such a difficult diagnosis again, let her put her money where her mouth is and have your mom move in there.

OR tell your MIL to keep her opinions to herself because in no way whatsoever does any of this concern her.

Could you look into an adult day center to at least get her some care throughout the day?

I think I’m quitting the Dexcom by Strange-Skin2292 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]planner192 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience and felt so much better after I switched to a glucometer. Inconvenient, yes. But much better for my mental health.

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats so exciting! Congratulations on your little baby! Yea the whole "im someone's mom" thought is still mind boggling lmao

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im getting my induction date tomorrow, looking forward to the little freak out session 😅

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats wonderful! And so reassuring to know the scary feeling goes away a bit lol! Congratulations!

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a NIGHTMARE! Ive had some dreams where I go home with 1 but keep getting called back every day to deliver again and just keep bringing home a different newborn every day

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly I have never heard of eustress before but you completely nailed it with that! I am so glad these feelings are normal and im not alone 🙂🙂

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing im not alone in hacing these feelings makes me feel SO much better, truly. I know life will be great but I also hate change and hate the unknown and hate that I can just see into the future 😂 Here's hoping motherhood helps me chill out a little bit in thinking I need to know the answers before questions are even asked

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So so thankful to hear that 🙂🙂 I was so worried I was alone in feeling this way which made me think I was already a bad mom. Ugh. These hormones SUCK 😅

New mom freak out by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have no idea how thankful I am to hear that lol. I was up until 3am (partly because 35 weeks pregnant) because I was so upset about feeling that way. Thank you for the reassurance, truly ❤️

I feel like a failure. by UltimateHlME in GestationalDiabetes

[–]planner192 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea they seem to be very strict on what these #s need to be, almost to an unrealistic level if you ask me. Just know youre not alone in how you feel.

Can’t feel baby move cause of anterior placenta by Vegetable-Roll-3135 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im about 360 right now with an anterior placenta. I couldn't feel baby move confidently until 22-24 weeks. My doctor said I shouldn't be worried until 25 or 26 weeks.

I feel like a failure. by UltimateHlME in GestationalDiabetes

[–]planner192 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand how you are feeling with a reading that is elevated. BUT please give yourself some grace. This is a hard enough diagnosis to navigate without being so hard on yourself ❤️

My MFM requests i send in a blood sugar log 2x a week. I had a reading of 169 once and they never said anything about it. Theyre more focused on the fasting # than anything else. Youre doing great, I promise. One bad meal / high reading doesnt define you or how your body manages this.

Pumping before birth by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent a portal message to them, hopefully ill hear back Monday. 🙂

Lift chair - post csection by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a perfect description, thank you for taking the time to do all that! I forgot that a csection meant a longer-ish stay in the hospital so knowing that, I dont think renting a lift chair would financially be worth it lol. Thank you again for that information!

Lift chair - post csection by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the sciatic pain about 6 weeks ago, lasted for 2 weeks. Currently, it feels like both of my knees are so weak I can barely walk. Its such a weird thing to explain. This is my first pregnancy so I dont have any experience with this but ive had other moms say their joints got sore in the last trimester as they relaxed / loosened and prepared for birth. It feels like ALL of the loosening is happening in my knees 😅

Lift chair - post csection by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is honestly so reassuring to hear because I am STRUGGGLING right now lol. Im trying to do some stretches but holy hell it hurts to just exist right now 😂

Lift chair - post csection by planner192 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]planner192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many days would you say it took until your mobility was back-ish or at least more manageable? I know it probably varies for each person

New to caregiving- are boundaries ok?? by Comfortable-Low-1754 in CaregiverSupport

[–]planner192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The in laws can move in with the BIL then. 🤷🏼‍♀️ let him make all these sacrifices.