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I hope you end up there!!! That would be so amazing for families you care for 🫶🏼

​@@Erika_Nicole Thank you so much!! God willing and with His blessings, I'll be there 🙏🏽❤️😊 (btw, I'm a mom of 4 too!) Subscribed xo

@@Olivia_OliveTree YOU GOT IT MAMA 💕💕

I’d assume they’re just trying to make sure the baby is continuing to grow. With iugr the placenta stops nourishing way before it’s supposed to which can slow down growth

@@Erika_Nicole that makes sense. I’ll find out this week. I feel him pressing on my bladder now so he should be larger

Everything is in xs petite!

Yup she’s perfect!

I still love mine! But had to size down one now that I’m no longer newly post partum! Still love the high waisted fit 😍

I’m so sorry to hear that! Is it just her head that is measuring small and nothing else? I hope you get some good news at your next appt! If you have to be induced it shouldn’t complicate other pregnancies. Especially since you’ve already had two babies, in theory your body should know exactly what to do to get baby out. The reason I was scared/ refused induction is because my first baby was a csection. I had 2 vbacs after but only because baby came on their own. With a csection the only option for induction is pitocin or a foley bulb due to risk of rupture so my best chances of vbacs is to not be induced.

@@Erika_Nicole yeah the dr said only the head because that's what they was on about for the whole conversation but I feel I don't want to get induced because it could be a misunderstanding as the dr said it might be a mistake that the sonographer did as on the charts of my other scans the head was fine so that's why the dr thought best if I go see the specialist drs first and get check over with them that will be next week then week after I will have another scan to see if her head has grown if I feel its grown then I will not want to get induced coz I see it's no point really as I will be 38 weeks on Tuesday and the time I get my other scan I will be 39 weeks and it might be nothing major that's my thoughts but I will only know this, this week coming! I have never had this problem before with my other 2 babies so it just scares me really I have always been healthy and I'm also strong in labour times my second pregnancy with my daughter 2 years ago they told me I opened pretty quickly and I was doing so great so why I can't have natural labour again just to wait for my baby to come herself. That's what I want for all my babies not drs saying ooh u need to be induced!! I'm not happy with induced because I heard it's more painful when pushing and contractions are more painful but not sure if that's true.

Hi how did ur specialist appointment go I’m in the exact situation atm all scans up till now at 37weeks normal

@@lola-sk1dd hi I was waiting for a letter to arrive from the specialist but nothing. I went Into labour 2 weeks ago and my baby was small but shes a strong little fighter. I had a emergency c section because her heart kept dropping on every contraction which I was very disappointed and upset about but I was guessing it was due to her size that she was a little weak and plus when my waters broke before contractions started she pooped inside me which means she was distressed in there already so I was guessing from then it wasn't gonna be a good delivery 😣 I send u my best of wishes for u and baby and do what is best if anything happens in labour. Good luck x

@@sophiemukhlis9508 congratulations on your baby!! How is baby girl doing? Did she end up needing nicu time?

100% trust your intuition mama! Your baby still has plenty of time to put on some more ounces or lbs! Some babies truly are just small! Ultrasounds are not perfect and leave room for error when it comes to measuring every length of the baby! I believe physicians will always give worst case scenario to prepare you with all the facts but that doesn’t make it the end all be all! I had an unmedicated birth with my baby girl and I’m so glad I stuck to my gut and let her stay inside! Had I delivered at 37/38 weeks like they wanted she definitely would have been small and needed much time. Her being 4 days late tells me she needed more time 🫶🏼

Update plz

Never feel like that! We are constantly learning. There’s always going to be things you don’t know. I am a year in next month and trust me I’m still asking so many questions!

Thank you! 🥺

Such a good guess!!! 145!

Thank you so much!!! That really means a lot! You’ll get here 😍

I’m so sorry to hear that mama 🫶🏼 sometimes there is an issue with the placenta or blood flow. Getting induced early isn’t the end of the world. I know it must be very scary for you! I’m a Nicu nurse now and I work with iugr or “tiny” babies all the time. You still have time for baby to grow! Sometimes babies just need time. If you haven’t already, try to increase your protein. I’m sure your docs have already told you that. The more time baby gets to grow inside the better but 3 weeks early is still okay! Have they already diagnosed baby Iugr or just suspecting? 2 lbs is kind of around the size of a 28weeker anything 10% and above is still considered “normal”

@@Erika_Nicole they said it’s blood flow issue but I’m praying .🤗 thank you .💗

@@StylezzByNya praying for you and baby too 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Update plz ? I am currently 35 weeks and 3 days possibly iugr

@@minuscooklook6647 hi, baby measuring 4 pounds and some ounces now and I’m 35 weeks and 3 days also they still saying she considered small but I will be getting induced next weekend on Sunday the 26th .

Honestly, my husband! I would not be able to do it without all the support and help he gives me with the kids when I’m working and not working! I think any momma who has a career needs support in their life! It can be hard

It’s only because I work nights! I get home around 8 then try to sleep from 10-3. When I was on day shift I work up at 330 am ☺️ thank you for subscribing 🤍🤍

@@Erika_Nicole Oooh makes sense! My dad used to work nights so yeah I understand that and ofc!

I’m so sorry to hear that! I hope you hear good news at your appointment. Some babies are just small and completely healthy! He still has time to grow 🫶🏼 they told me to increase my protein intake. Idk if it actually helped but at one appointment she did grow a decent amount but they still thought she’d be small. She’s 13 months now. She’s short but she’s a girl and I’m short 😂 but she is a sweet chunky healthy baby now

@@Erika_Nicole I quit coffee & started the whole protein obsession! I was a size 0 before this pregnancy, & I’ll be honest, I’m not the best at eating, so maybe it will help! You’re positive outcome helped me feel a lot more hopeful :)

@@JessicaOceanLover I was the same! Don’t let the fear or unknown rob you of your pregnancy though. Enjoy every day he’s inside 🤍 every day he’s inside and growing counts so much! I reached out to a lot of moms who went through the same thing and while some did have to have a nicu stay there were some who didn’t have any nicu time. Try to stay positive and enjoy all the extra heart beats you get to listen to 🥰

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Thank you!! Ugh I know I usually make my own at home 🤍

Thank you!! It was rough but I made it out alive 🫶🏼

I don’t know what that means 😂

No the fabric wasn’t stretchy in my option. The waist band yes, I had no problem getting them on. But other than that I would not call the fabric stretchy. This would be ideal when it comes to scrubs though since you don’t want them shrinking or wearing down with the constant washing.

Yay congrats to you!!!!! That is so awesome to be able to get through nursing school with babies and still go for your passion! The first few weeks of the residency were very overwhelming I won’t lie. It was a lot of information and a lot of days in a row to be away from home. Those days I would pump on break and on my lunch, on the way to and from work. I got a portable pump that went in my bra so that was very helpful. Now that I work 3 days a week life is extremely manageable so trust me it gets better 🤍 I did not pump for long because I had a stash collected but I would nurse when I was home. I would suggest continuing to pump every 3 hrs to maintain your supply. You have the right to take time to pump so absolutely take it! Easier said than done I’m sure but you have to prioritize yourself and your baby as well. But remember to do what works for you. If it becomes too much then do what makes you happy and sane! I am at a level 4 nicu which is the highest acuity. I’d suggest memorizing your lab values or at least being somewhat familiar with them. Honestly you learn everything else as you go. Don’t be afraid to ask any and every question! Good luck!!

@@Erika_Nicole thank you so much for the tips and info. I really appreciate it!! I hope you keep posting about your journey!

Good luck I hope you make it!

I have since downsized to an xxs. I was wider from breastfeeding back then!

Hi! Mandala only has one style of their high waisted joggers

It’s all a process!!! I’m at the tail end of it now and I feel much more confident now but that’s not to say my heart didn’t feel like it was going to explode on my first solo day!

I love my figs!! I have them in several more colors now

I’m not sure what you mean?

@@Erika_Nicole sleep deprivation + new job + getting up extra early in addition to try to manage your family all at once is a recipe for nurse burnout. Try to find balance

@@roxannenoriega5661 trust me I get plenty of sleep! 😂 going to the gym before work is what works best for me. I absolutely relax on my days off though!

The material is really light weight so I don’t think tucking in the shirt would be uncomfortable but since it has pockets on the shirt I think it would make the pockets useless. But I don’t think you can go wrong just trying them out for yourself! It’s all personal preference with fit, material and style ☺️

You got this!!! If you can, I recommend doing your final practicum/preceptorship in the nicu if you can. Before you go to apply to a nicu new grad program it also wouldn’t hurt to get your nrp cert before applying. Just keep pushing through. It’ll be over before you know it!

I ate it! 😊

Thank you!! I think I need to give them another try. Maybe the sizing I got wasn’t right

Looking back I wish I would have documented it! But I was IN IT 🤪 if you have any questions I’m happy to answer them 😊

@@Erika_Nicole Thank you and I completely understand.☺Nursing school can be overwhelming. 😫

I fell asleep on the drive home 😂 I don’t even think we were out of the parking lot yet

Thank you so much!! 🤍