creekland Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just saw this (due to not being on the Hive much while visiting/traveling) and wanted to add my prayers. I hope you get to have a nice, restful Christmas and a healthy new Hive youngun for the New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I am sending good thoughts your way. I hope everything is going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Well i made it through Christmas. My blood pressure was high most of the weekend but not in the dangerously high zone! Dh was fantastic about just letting me lounge on whosever couch we were currently near and doing all of the parental jobs. He's always fantastic with that when he is available. I've been having a crazy amount of contractions that were showing a clear pattern but they fizzled out about an hour ago. Thank you all for the prayers. I know I have to keep monitoring things closely because of my past preeclampsia but at the moment I feel assured that all is running smoothly. 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Oh no, I just saw this! What is it with us and the pre-e here? Ugh! So so glad you are better!! I'll add you to my prayer list with ArcticMama. Ladies, get the BP cuff. I actually took mine to the hospital with me that night because I wanted them to check it against theirs if theirs was normal. Ours is just a basic auto cuff from WalMart but it was accurate enough to do the job. I knew from day one of this pregnancy that something wasn't right. I just knew it in my bones. I'm sorry I was right, but that intuition is what made me push for answers. I was unwilling to accept that it might just be a genetically small baby since I'm small, because that isn't normal for my babies. You know yourself better than anyone else. Looking back, I had visual disturbances but didn't realize it. I had had a nasty headache from not sleeping the weekend before, the same kind I get from sleep deprivation. The headache had largely gone away by the day my BP went bad, but I still felt tired, and my eyes felt tired. I thought it was just tiredness. They weren't blurry, and there were no spots. They just felt heavy and tired. I hope your BP will stay down a bit longer! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Still keeping you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Well i made it through Christmas. My blood pressure was high most of the weekend but not in the dangerously high zone! Dh was fantastic about just letting me lounge on whosever couch we were currently near and doing all of the parental jobs. He's always fantastic with that when he is available. I've been having a crazy amount of contractions that were showing a clear pattern but they fizzled out about an hour ago. Thank you all for the prayers. I know I have to keep monitoring things closely because of my past preeclampsia but at the moment I feel assured that all is running smoothly. Just keep an eye on the contractions - mine did the same thing and it was maddening. I wish it hadn't also been dangerous - that was more unusual, normally prodromal labor is just obnoxious but harmless ;) We are praying for you and your blood pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Just keep an eye on the contractions - mine did the same thing and it was maddening. I wish it hadn't also been dangerous - that was more unusual, normally prodromal labor is just obnoxious but harmless ;) We are praying for you and your blood pressure! I'm watching them carefully, thanks for mentioning it. The were basically only present when the baby movies, which is the norm for my pregnancies. Baby moves, irritates my uterus, and contractions starts. When baby sleeps so does my uterus apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I felt like a hypochondriac multiple times at the end of this pregnancy, but I told my mom at 28 weeks I just felt like something wasn't right and I didn't think I'd make it to full term smoothly. I'm never doubting those mommy instincts again and you shouldn't either. They're powerful and I firmly believe God gave them to us for a reason. My doctor gave me the choice with my 2nd to go home and wait it out or have a c-section that day. I chose the c-section because there was just something off about that pregnancy. My mother was a little shocked, but my MIL swore that if that was what I was feeling that it was best to take the baby. Mommy intuition is usually right on. Hugs to all these mamas; know that I am praying for all these little ones! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (((Hugs))) Hjffkj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 sending good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 How are things going for you, HJ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 How are things going for you, HJ? I was just looking for this post to ask the same thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) How are things going for you, HJ? All is good over here. Blood pressure is still elevated from my normal but staying low enough not to be alarming. Baby is scheduled to arrive on Monday! I would prefer for my water to break tonight so I could just be done because I am in a lot of pain but 2 more days isn't too bad. Thanks for checking in. Edited December 31, 2016 by hjffkj 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Sending you SROM prayers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Almost there. Those last few days are hard. Sending some restful easy hugs your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 So glad things are continuing to go ok for you. I'll keep praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hugs and best wishes. Hoping these next couple of days fly by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Praying for you! My daughter had pre-eclampsia with her second baby at this time last year. I'm sure you've done this since you've had the issue before, but she took a supplement called Natural Calm, and it did seem to help her some. She still wound up having to be induced because her pressure just rose to such extreme levels when she would stand up; it scared the crap out of me. She didn't want to have to have magnesium after birth, and they let her go home just monitoring her BP, resting a LOT, and continuing the Natural Calm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Baby boy was born this morning via scheduled csection. He had some trouble breathing at first. He's currently in the NICU getting a chest x-ray and blood run to get a better idea of what's going on. We haven't heard how he's doing but they didn't seem like it was anything major, just needed a little help getting thibga going. We should know more soon. Please pray for the little nameless man. I'm doing fine. Surgery went well, still in recovery waiting for spinal to wear off and get pain managed because they can move me to my room. 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Praying! Looking forward to updates on your little guy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congrats! Praying for y'all. Hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks for the update. Praying all will be well & he'll be back with you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Adding our new little NICU Hiveman to the prayer list. Glad he is here, and praying you have a swift and uneventful recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! I hope that his adaptation to life on the outside and your recovery from surgery both go smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 He is breathing unassisted now and looking good. He has fluid in his lungs but nothing they feel won't work its way out. He'll be in NICU for at least 48 hours to watch for signs of infection. Dh is seeing him now. I'll see him once I'm up and moving in a few hours. Then we'll try breastfeeding. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! ! And prayers that your little man is all better very soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! Hope all continues to improve and go smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! Welcome to the Hive, Little One! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Glad he is here safely! Will keep you all in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittanyM Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited January 2, 2017 by BrittanyM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congrats!!! Sending prayers that his NICU stay is short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Let's see if this works. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Praying for the whole family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debinindy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 OH MY! What a baby doll!! So squishy and cute! Best wishes! :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 What a cutie! Glad everything went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! He's so precious! Praying for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations on the cute bundle of joy!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations!! Sorry he's decided to join the other nicu boys, but I am praying that his stay is short. He's adorable!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations on your new New Year's gift - and thanks for sharing with all of us! He's in my prayers that all continues well - for both him and you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! He's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Praying! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 well i pumped and got a whole ounce out! they have a camera pointed on him so i have been able to watch him from my room which is so nice. i just want to hold him! the should be getting me out of bed within th hour and then i will get to go be with him and attempt to nurse him 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caclcoca Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Congratulations! He is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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