Secular Confessions

**Ky'sMom** · 09-10-2009, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by WillowSpy

I confess that there are some really gorgeous new siggie pics floating around... Bridget's are super cute, Lydia's is darling, elmobo has too adorable little rock stars, and I love the new pic of Liam!!!

Yeah, google isn't doing me too much good. Neither is looking down there every few hours. When it's barely visible, I breathe a sigh of relief. When it's obviously protruding and bleeding, like right now, I get that head rush of panic and start crying.

ITA about the pics. I love Kai and Savanna watching Obama!! They look like they are really paying attention!

And Agatha, just read this about your cervix. Will be sending tons and tons of positivity your way. My mom had this happen when she was PG with my youngest brother. She was on bedrest for a while, I remember because I was her waitress lol!! He was born fine and healthy. She did have to have a hysterectomy though a few years later, but she had a prolasped cervix and uterus too, is what she told me and she was in intense pain. Plus she had already given birth to 4 kids.

I will be keeping you and Sprout in my thoughts. I would probably speak to the OB for a perinatal referral as soon as it can possibly be done, just to keep an extra eye on Sprout and get the best care possible.

Erin

**3andMe** · 09-11-2009, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by WillowSpy

Yeah, google isn't doing me too much good. Neither is looking down there every few hours. When it's barely visible, I breathe a sigh of relief. When it's obviously protruding and bleeding, like right now, I get that head rush of panic and start crying.

Oh, Agatha, I really feel terrible for you. I wish you could be enjoying every minute of your pregnancy. Is there anything you can do to help with the bleeding, like a gauze with vaseline or something so it doesn't get irritated?

**sunrider** · 09-11-2009, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Lydia

That really sucks. Can you send her your post and her comment, and ask her what on earth she thinks she's doing? Grrrrr! Or, if you really want to start stuff, put it on her site as a comment?

I was going to suggest something along these lines as well, as "proof" that it was your idea, but saw later you said you'd deleted part and blocked, so never mind.

Originally Posted by WillowSpy

I confess... how did this thread suddenly get 4 stars instead of the 5 it had for so long?

I confess I noticed this yesterday too and was like WTH?

Originally Posted by gwennero

I think whether you need a referral or not depends on your insurance plan. I actually pay extra for a plan that doesn't require me to get a referral, because I want to be able to consult with a peri as soon as I get pregnant because of my blood clotting disorder. When I was briefly pregnant last summer I called my OB and she said to call the peri directly to establish the pregnancy. I won't go into what happened here because I don't want to hijack and I don't want to get upset again. The point is, with some insurance plans you can do that, so check into what yours will cover.

Fantastic point - I wish I had thought to make it. Mine does not require referrals either - I can make an appt with any specialist I want/need on my own. That said, sometimes a referral is good cause you never know how good a doc is that you randomly pick out of a list.

**WillowSpy** · 09-11-2009, 10:23 AM

A million thank yous to everyone for your hugs and kind words.

I confess that I love you all dearly, and even though you are just "internet people" (as DH likes to say

) you really are helping me not go insane right now.

Originally Posted by Lydia

Is there anything you can do to help with the bleeding, like a gauze with vaseline or something so it doesn't get irritated?

Oooh, I never thought of this! Thank you

Right now, I sorta monitor its position and when it protrudes all the way out, I immediately lie down in a very slight reverse incline position (can't remember the official name of it but its when you have your legs a little more up so gravity kinda pulls your cervix back in). I'm totally experimenting/analyzing stuff and so far it seems that it protrudes more at night (maybe after a day of being upright? or is it the night bloating?) so I'll be lying down way more, and taking breaks between anything I do.

**3andMe** · 09-11-2009, 12:12 PM

That position is Trendelenberg.

I confess that it is totally possible to love "internet people." APA, and the friends that I have here, really helped me through everything when my daughter died. I could cry while I was typing and nobody looked uncomfortable or tried to awkwardly pat my arm. Nobody knew! And I could pour my heart out and there were other people who understood what I was going through. I'd seen some of them get stronger and go on to have other babies. APA gave me hope. And many people I'd never even met sent donations in Esme's name to the SIDS research site I'd posted about. More than my family and IRL friends who'd been asking what they could do. I got cards, and everyone celebrated with me when I conceived the twins. APA has been there through thick and thin.

**The10Eels** · 09-11-2009, 12:16 PM

I confess that I had 5 pages to catch up on in here, and Audri is being fussy... so its going to have to wait.

I confess I got another ultrasound yesterday! Things look great - Baby is most definitely another little girl, and she IS measuring large. 5lbs 10 oz at 34 weeks!!

I confess I find out on thursday if I will get a scheduled c-section or if I will have to go into labor, and then they'll perform the section.

**sunrider** · 09-11-2009, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Lydia

I confess that it is totally possible to love "internet people." APA, and the friends that I have here, really helped me through everything when my daughter died. I could cry while I was typing and nobody looked uncomfortable or tried to awkwardly pat my arm. Nobody knew! And I could pour my heart out and there were other people who understood what I was going through. I'd seen some of them get stronger and go on to have other babies. APA gave me hope. And many people I'd never even met sent donations in Esme's name to the SIDS research site I'd posted about. More than my family and IRL friends who'd been asking what they could do. I got cards, and everyone celebrated with me when I conceived the twins. APA has been there through thick and thin.

I confess . . . . what Lydia said.

When I miscarried Phoenix I did a ton of crying. People in the loss room helped so much, helped me to know what I was feeling was normal and it wasn't my fault in any way. Some people said things that made me realize it might have been for the best and gave me hope for the future. One of them was Nikki (Jedigirl), and is one reason why I miss her.

I think if you feel a connection to a person, even if it's just through writing on the internet, it's no less "real" than being in person. Tredhed and I never would have met had it not been for the net.

**WillowSpy** · 09-11-2009, 01:28 PM

Yes, Trendelenberg! Thank you, it was at the tip of my tongue but all that kept coming to mind was Trachtenberg, like the actress...

Originally Posted by Lydia

I confess that it is totally possible to love "internet people." APA, and the friends that I have here, really helped me through everything when my daughter died. I could cry while I was typing and nobody looked uncomfortable or tried to awkwardly pat my arm. Nobody knew! And I could pour my heart out and there were other people who understood what I was going through. I'd seen some of them get stronger and go on to have other babies. APA gave me hope. And many people I'd never even met sent donations in Esme's name to the SIDS research site I'd posted about. More than my family and IRL friends who'd been asking what they could do. I got cards, and everyone celebrated with me when I conceived the twins. APA has been there through thick and thin.

Originally Posted by sunrider

I confess . . . . what Lydia said.

When I miscarried Phoenix I did a ton of crying. People in the loss room helped so much, helped me to know what I was feeling was normal and it wasn't my fault in any way. Some people said things that made me realize it might have been for the best and gave me hope for the future. One of them was Nikki (Jedigirl), and is one reason why I miss her.

I think if you feel a connection to a person, even if it's just through writing on the internet, it's no less "real" than being in person. Tredhed and I never would have met had it not been for the net.

and

(and

for both of you). This is probably only the tip of my iceberg but I can completely see and believe what you've both just said and I am already eternally grateful.

Originally Posted by atenielle

I confess I got another ultrasound yesterday! Things look great - Baby is most definitely another little girl, and she IS measuring large. 5lbs 10 oz at 34 weeks!!

I confess I find out on thursday if I will get a scheduled c-section or if I will have to go into labor, and then they'll perform the section.

YAY!!! I am so happy that your LO is doing great

Any names yet?

And I think I missed something... I thought your doctor was pretty pro-VBAC and was going to support your choice?

**The10Eels** · 09-11-2009, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by WillowSpy

YAY!!! I am so happy that your LO is doing great

Any names yet?

And I think I missed something... I thought your doctor was pretty pro-VBAC and was going to support your choice?

Still not fully settled on a name... and I thought he was pro-VBAC, but after my appointment this past week he clarified what he meant when he said "We may just have to let you go into labor" and he meant go into labor, then do a section.... UNLESS I can hold out and labor at home until I'm about 8cm.... which I am going to try and do if they don't schedule a section....

**daylilies** · 09-11-2009, 01:40 PM

I never understood the line between "internet people" and real people. They are real people, sitting in front of a computer. I agree some people abuse the internet to be someone they aren't but that was not the trend at all when chat and all that first came out. Now it's all bots and people spamming "a/s/l?" Makes me sad. I had some pretty intelligent conversations (and arguments LOL) with "internet people" in chat back in the day.

**3andMe** · 09-11-2009, 02:07 PM

Ashley, I'm glad your appointment went well and your little girl is looking so good! Sorry you're getting the run-around about your delivery.

**sunrider** · 09-11-2009, 02:37 PM

I confess I love Lydia. You are a wicked limerick writing woman!

I confess VBAC scares the crap out of me. If Tred and I decided to have another baby, it would be scheduled c/s all the way.

**3andMe** · 09-11-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by sunrider

I confess I love Lydia. You are a wicked limerick writing woman!

I confess VBAC scares the crap out of me. If Tred and I decided to have another baby, it would be scheduled c/s all the way.

I had a really hard time coming up with a dirty limerick that was still safe for APA. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

And I am scared of VBAC too. I don't think it's even a possibility for me, actually, after two previous C-Sections and a body that doesn't seem to want to go into labor, but the whole thought just makes me scared. Still, I am fully supportive of it and think it is perfect for many women.

shutterbird · 09-11-2009, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Lydia

That position is Trendelenberg.

I confess that it is totally possible to love "internet people." APA, and the friends that I have here, really helped me through everything when my daughter died. I could cry while I was typing and nobody looked uncomfortable or tried to awkwardly pat my arm. Nobody knew! And I could pour my heart out and there were other people who understood what I was going through. I'd seen some of them get stronger and go on to have other babies. APA gave me hope. And many people I'd never even met sent donations in Esme's name to the SIDS research site I'd posted about. More than my family and IRL friends who'd been asking what they could do. I got cards, and everyone celebrated with me when I conceived the twins. APA has been there through thick and thin.

I confess this, too. Not word for word, but the gist of it is there.

shutterbird · 09-11-2009, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by atenielle

Still not fully settled on a name... and I thought he was pro-VBAC, but after my appointment this past week he clarified what he meant when he said "We may just have to let you go into labor" and he meant go into labor, then do a section.... UNLESS I can hold out and labor at home until I'm about 8cm.... which I am going to try and do if they don't schedule a section....

BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!

**AlishaAnew** · 09-12-2009, 10:58 AM

all.
I actually got a good night of sleep last night FINALLY after 3 1/2 months!!

**AmeriBrit** · 09-12-2009, 12:47 PM

Just thought I'd drop by and say hey, everybody. Not much going on here. Just been enjoying the sunshine while it is here....another long British winter is fast upon us!

**elmobo-n-lexi** · 09-12-2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by AlishaAnew

all.
I actually got a good night of sleep last night FINALLY after 3 1/2 months!!

How refreshing!!

**3andMe** · 09-13-2009, 05:42 AM

Glad to hear you got sleep, Alisha!

I hear you about the winter, Silverstar. It's much better than when I lived in Wyoming, but I still dread the advent of early darkness and cold feet. Everything about wintertime is dreary and cold. And now that I have active toddlers, I think about how difficult it's going to be to adjust to staying inside when it's rainy, when they're used to going to playgrounds twice a day.

We moved the twins to their own room for the first time ever last night. They took a long time to fall asleep (I was cuddling with them in their bed), but they've been sleeping really well all night. DH had me check on them at midnight to see if they were alive when we hadn't heard a peep from them yet. I am astonished, because normally they wake up multiple times in the night and actually trample over each other to come over to me.

Despite their sound sleeping, I was up at 3 AM.

**girlwonder** · 09-13-2009, 11:57 AM

I hate rude people.

**Ky'sMom** · 09-13-2009, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by katycat24

I hate rude people.

Me too!

But know-it-alls crack me up!

Erin

**AlishaAnew** · 09-13-2009, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Lydia

Glad to hear you got sleep, Alisha!

I hear you about the winter, Silverstar. It's much better than when I lived in Wyoming, but I still dread the advent of early darkness and cold feet. Everything about wintertime is dreary and cold. And now that I have active toddlers, I think about how difficult it's going to be to adjust to staying inside when it's rainy, when they're used to going to playgrounds twice a day.

We moved the twins to their own room for the first time ever last night. They took a long time to fall asleep (I was cuddling with them in their bed), but they've been sleeping really well all night. DH had me check on them at midnight to see if they were alive when we hadn't heard a peep from them yet. I am astonished, because normally they wake up multiple times in the night and actually trample over each other to come over to me.

Despite their sound sleeping, I was up at 3 AM.

aww.

They are growing up so fast!

**The10Eels** · 09-13-2009, 01:07 PM

Alisha... You are almost 2 months behind on your siggy pic of precious little Evie!

**Janeen** · 09-13-2009, 01:08 PM

Yeah, you better squeeze a six month pic in there for a week.

**AlishaAnew** · 09-13-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by atenielle

Alisha... You are almost 2 months behind on your siggy pic of precious little Evie!

EEK!....LOL dangit. Your always onto me. I shall dig for a picture then

shutterbird · 09-13-2009, 01:38 PM

Lydia, hooray for them sleeping better! I hope it continues and that YOU are able to get some rest as well!

Originally Posted by katycat24

I hate rude people.

ME TOO.

Originally Posted by AlishaAnew

EEK!....LOL dangit. Your always onto me. I shall dig for a picture then

She just gets cuter and cuter by the day!

**AlishaAnew** · 09-13-2009, 01:38 PM

There there

Oh I confess Evie made a puddle of poo in her carseat while I was having lunch at a restaurant. I found out by adjusting her blankies and stuck my finger in poo

**Janeen** · 09-13-2009, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by AlishaAnew

There there

Oh I confess Evie made a puddle of poo in her carseat while I was having lunch at a restaurant. I found out by adjusting her blankies and stuck my finger in poo

Ohhhhh man, how appetizing! LOL

The pictures are too cute.

shutterbird · 09-13-2009, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by AlishaAnew

There there

Oh I confess Evie made a puddle of poo in her carseat while I was having lunch at a restaurant. I found out by adjusting her blankies and stuck my finger in poo

LOL!

Speaking of Poo, Lorelai didn't tell me yesterday that she had to go, so she took it upon her self to take her diaper off after she was finished and proceeded to play.

Excuse me while I vomit.

**AlishaAnew** · 09-13-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Janeen

Ohhhhh man, how appetizing! LOL

The pictures are too cute.

To make matters worse it was a Chinese place so some of the stuff there looked like her poo

Needless to say I charged outta there real quick!

She looks so chunky in her pics. Heehee looks like the camera is already doing the dreaded adding ten pounds

Originally Posted by shutterbird

LOL!

Speaking of Poo, Lorelai didn't tell me yesterday that she had to go, so she took it upon her self to take her diaper off after she was finished and proceeded to play.

Excuse me while I vomit.

Oh no!!! LOL!!!!! I would have

too!!

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