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  1. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    TweetiePieRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, good point! I wouldn't want a home birth and I wasn't even thinking about the well-being of the baby, but was only considering myself. Again, good

  2. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    TweetiePieRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Homebirth is not for me. My luck, all the nosey neighbors and everyone I wouldn't want around would be there. At least in the operating room (c-section) it's clear on who can be there and who

  3. VBAC Article Link

    TweetiePieRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a c-section with my baby and I do not plan on attempting a VBAC for the next one. I don't feel like less of a mom by having surgery, nor do I feel I need to "prove myself" by having a vag...

  4. Bookstore refuses to give out ISBN #'s

    TweetiePieRN replied to happydz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from nursing school May of 2004. My school would pull this same crap not giving us the ISBN numbers in person or on the phone. Every semester the books would not come in until a few days...

  5. Marraige falling apart!! Trying to finish school and have a new son!

    TweetiePieRN replied to JenMarie82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very good post! I have a 7 week old and am going back to work in 3 months. Good advice about us not being the answer to staffing

  6. Marraige falling apart!! Trying to finish school and have a new son!

    TweetiePieRN replied to JenMarie82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I came across this thread and just want to say to ALL THE POSTERS...I will say a prayer for you all!! Life is stressful enough and you all are going through such difficult times. You all do sound like...

  7. Anyone out there pregnant and/or was while in school?

    TweetiePieRN replied to NurseLeeLee's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: Find out thru your school what their clinical makeup situation is like. The nursing school I went to would not allow you miss even one clinical or you would be booted from the program. This...

  8. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    TweetiePieRN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from since I once was an aide...but you should be glad you even got the RN to do that. At my hospital, we (the RNS)are so inundated with paperwork that we almost...

  9. Personal question to ask!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are absolutely right, Alison! However, I have actually been REALLY looking forward to "adult time" :wink2: and talking about it more than he

  10. Personal question to ask!!

    TweetiePieRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a question that I am embarrassed to ask anyone about. I had a c-section on July 1st and of course am not allowed to have sex until 6 weeks pp. I was wondering if the time comes to get...

  11. Personal question to ask!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the responses! The 6 week check up is in 8

  12. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    TweetiePieRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Banked milk is very expensive and SOME insurance companies will coer the cost, but only if medically necessary. You also need a prescription from the dr to get the milk. The price for banked milk runs...

  13. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    TweetiePieRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks :) He is a very good

  14. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    TweetiePieRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i feel your daughter's pain!! i just gave birth to my 1st child on july 1st. he is a beautiful, healthy baby boy! i was blessed (or shall i say cursed) with very large breasts. i tried breastfeeding...

  15. C-section procedure question!

    TweetiePieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a c-section a few weeks ago. My sister and I were wondering...why do they strap the arms down? Are they worried about a pt. going nuts and swinging at things? Anyone have the answer to this

  16. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They predicted 8lbs 14 oz, but he was only 8lbs 6 oz. It really was a blessing he was delivered by c-section since his placenta was grade 3 and his cord was 3x around his neck and my pelvic outlet...

  17. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much! I was starting to feel like I was being ganged up on for trying to do what I thought was best. My baby is gaining weight is in perfect health according to his pediatrician, so...

  18. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

  19. New mom C-section question!!

    TweetiePieRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey there. I had a primary c-section on July 1st. I was only given instructions as to not use stairs, no lifting anything heavier than baby, monitor the incision. Are there any other things I should...

  20. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice, do have any children of your own? My mother is neither doing the parenting of mine or telling me what to do. She offered up what has worked for her 5 children. What is wrong...

  21. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, my mom doesn't believe in letting the baby cry it out. His temperment is much like mine and my husband's when we were babies...really easy going. As for the milk supply, I am producing tons of...

  22. New mom C-section question!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you! Good tip about the hair dryer...I just got out of the shower and I think right now I will go back and do that!! I am an oncology nurse so I too am not familiar with c-section aftercare....

  23. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for the congrats!! We ended up naming him Christian Allen. He is such a good baby!! He only wakes about 1-2x during the middle of the nite. My mom is staying with us and helping me out...

  24. New mom C-section question!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your response! I always like reading your reponses to people's questions because you are so knowledgable in your field. Is it ok for the incision to be pink in some sections...not red...

  25. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI all!! You may remember that I was concerned about poss vag birth when told I have a small pelvic outlet....well, Friday July 1st I was 10 days overdue. Went in for the NST, the nurse was concerned...