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RPS, that''s awesome that you can labor alone. I''m pretty sure I would have been able to get through the transition phase by myself!
Mara, sounds like it''ll happen soon! How exciting! Sending more labor dust your way! Good luck!
QT, sending more labor dust your way too! Hope your little boy makes his appearance today. If not, at least you know you''ll be holding him by tomorrow! Yay! Good luck!
Mara, sounds like it''ll happen soon! How exciting! Sending more labor dust your way! Good luck!
QT, sending more labor dust your way too! Hope your little boy makes his appearance today. If not, at least you know you''ll be holding him by tomorrow! Yay! Good luck!
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Omgosh! RPS, congrats on your LO - he is SO cute! I''m so glad you got to at least have your home birth, even though the tub didn''t work out. And LOL @ the pooping, you have such a good perspective on everything.
Mara, it sounds like he''s coming! I bet he arrives today or tomorrow at the rate you''re going. I''m so excited that there are so many babies all of a sudden! I think we have a gap after you three, so we better enjoy these posts now hehe.
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I had an absolutely terrible night. I barely slept and it hurt SO BAD. My poor DH, he was trying so hard to get me comfortable and you could tell he felt bad that nothing was working, but I finally passed out in exhaustion at around 4am. And then woke up at around 9am
I was just not meant to sleep last night!
My biggest problem seems to be my hips now. I can''t sleep in any position anymore, my hips start to hurt no matter how many pillows I stuff between my knees. I sleep pretty well in my dads recliner during the day, though, so once we get our tax return we plan to buy a nice recliner for the new house. I can hardly wait, just the thought of a full nights sleep is like a dream come true.
Mara, it sounds like he''s coming! I bet he arrives today or tomorrow at the rate you''re going. I''m so excited that there are so many babies all of a sudden! I think we have a gap after you three, so we better enjoy these posts now hehe.
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I had an absolutely terrible night. I barely slept and it hurt SO BAD. My poor DH, he was trying so hard to get me comfortable and you could tell he felt bad that nothing was working, but I finally passed out in exhaustion at around 4am. And then woke up at around 9am
My biggest problem seems to be my hips now. I can''t sleep in any position anymore, my hips start to hurt no matter how many pillows I stuff between my knees. I sleep pretty well in my dads recliner during the day, though, so once we get our tax return we plan to buy a nice recliner for the new house. I can hardly wait, just the thought of a full nights sleep is like a dream come true.
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Thanks ladies!! It's been a few hours and things are progressing for sure. I am going to shower soon so that I'm ready, just in case.
The weird thing is that I was telling Greg..my contractions are extremely strong now but not very long. I almost wonder if I am missing the build up because all I seem to notice is the crazy peak where I can barely breathe. I also am having a LOT of watery discharge. I don't know if it's my water leaking or what, because it's mostly tinged pink. I decided if my contrax are still inconsistent in a few hours or later tonite...we'll just get to the point where I feel like I need help and then we'll go in...because I know a fair amt of people who never really got the totally consistent contrax but went in, and the head was crowning or they were dilated 6 inches or whatever. Maybe better to check since we don't know what the heck we are really doing, and then if we have to come back home we do.
I am so glad we are home though because I'd much rather be uncomfortable here at home on my couch or in my own bed, than in a clinical hospital bed.
We went for a super slow walk around the block and then Greg took Portia on a real walk without me haha. I'm doing laundry so I have clothes to wear when I come home. And the kid keeps trying to crawl under my rib. Get under it while you can little boy!! Eviction time soon.
MP...I am sorry you had such a rough time last nite, ugh I feel for you!! I am so happy to have this hip pain coming to an end...just remember finite period of time, you can do it. One of my friends said at the end she was sleeping in a reclining LAWN chair they pulled into the living room. She was like this is the only comfortable position for me! hehee.
ETA..RPS re: laboring alone. I actually prefer to be alone when I don't feel well... last nite I slept on the couch so I wouldn't bother Greg, but I also just wanted to be by myself when I was having contrax and breathing all crazy and flipping around. I also was really congested, so I was blowing my nose, coughing, etc. I figured why bother him when I am not resting much anyway...at least he can sleep. So I could totally see getting to a point alone, but then being glad you have someone like your MW to help bully you along when it's time to PUSH!! But you really are amazing for being able to do it!! This morning he said 'you should have woken me up' and I was like ''why? so we could stare at each other all night?' hehee.
newborn swaddlers don't fit Ben?? they are sooo tiny!!!
The weird thing is that I was telling Greg..my contractions are extremely strong now but not very long. I almost wonder if I am missing the build up because all I seem to notice is the crazy peak where I can barely breathe. I also am having a LOT of watery discharge. I don't know if it's my water leaking or what, because it's mostly tinged pink. I decided if my contrax are still inconsistent in a few hours or later tonite...we'll just get to the point where I feel like I need help and then we'll go in...because I know a fair amt of people who never really got the totally consistent contrax but went in, and the head was crowning or they were dilated 6 inches or whatever. Maybe better to check since we don't know what the heck we are really doing, and then if we have to come back home we do.
I am so glad we are home though because I'd much rather be uncomfortable here at home on my couch or in my own bed, than in a clinical hospital bed.
We went for a super slow walk around the block and then Greg took Portia on a real walk without me haha. I'm doing laundry so I have clothes to wear when I come home. And the kid keeps trying to crawl under my rib. Get under it while you can little boy!! Eviction time soon.
MP...I am sorry you had such a rough time last nite, ugh I feel for you!! I am so happy to have this hip pain coming to an end...just remember finite period of time, you can do it. One of my friends said at the end she was sleeping in a reclining LAWN chair they pulled into the living room. She was like this is the only comfortable position for me! hehee.
ETA..RPS re: laboring alone. I actually prefer to be alone when I don't feel well... last nite I slept on the couch so I wouldn't bother Greg, but I also just wanted to be by myself when I was having contrax and breathing all crazy and flipping around. I also was really congested, so I was blowing my nose, coughing, etc. I figured why bother him when I am not resting much anyway...at least he can sleep. So I could totally see getting to a point alone, but then being glad you have someone like your MW to help bully you along when it's time to PUSH!! But you really are amazing for being able to do it!! This morning he said 'you should have woken me up' and I was like ''why? so we could stare at each other all night?' hehee.
newborn swaddlers don't fit Ben?? they are sooo tiny!!!
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Mara Sounds like it will be within the next couple of days! If you can stay at home as long as possible, then try to. Research suggests that the longer a woman labours at home the less likely she is to need interventions. Probably because once you are at the hospital they start the clock. If you feel you son moving around and you can manage the contax and you don''t have GUSHES of water pouring all over you, then you are doing great it sounds like!!
Congrats RPS!
Congrats RPS!
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This was the policy too where I was, but of course I had Meconium in my watersDate: 1/30/2010 5:25:56 PM
Author: Pandora II
I was with one of the largest teaching hospitals in London and we were told to phone in if waters broke and then wander down when it was convenient unless there was meconium. Amniotic fluiod continues to be produced so it''s not like you run out.
I went in about 3 hours after mine broke to be tested to make sure it was amniotic fluid. Then I was booked for an induction if I hadn''t delivered within 36 hours. They start IV antibiotics at 36 hours as well.
No internals are done until you are in obvious established labour and you are told not to put anything inside your hoohaa to minimise infection, then they send you back home to wait.
Although I had ctx start an hour or so after the waters went, and they were full on by 24 hours in, it was a full 53 hours before I gave birth. I guess we''re less litigious over here!
Kit - both Mela and I had subchoronic haemotomas and bleeding at around 7 weeks. They resolve on their own.
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DD...yeah i would much rather stay at home as long as possible thankfully and the hospital was on board with that. I think we would just go in if we both felt like really insecure about what point we were at later tonite. Since it's our first we are kind of just flying by the seat of our pants but yep kid is still moving around in there like crazy thankfully!!!
Kaleigh...he is so ready, it's so cute. He's finishing up some work right now since he knows 'finite' period of time now, but he parked the car OUTSIDE the house... instead of in the garage, so it's READY. Haha. He will go get us something to eat for lunch, his bag is packed..we have snacks for him, etc. I know he can't wait to meet his boy.
MS...jury is still out. Greg wants me to try to go natural if i don't HAVE to get the epi (he's also the crazy who likes to get local anesthetic instead of being put under for minor surgeries), but i don't know, some of these contrax make me think epi is the way to go hahaa. i guess we'll see!!
Kaleigh...he is so ready, it's so cute. He's finishing up some work right now since he knows 'finite' period of time now, but he parked the car OUTSIDE the house... instead of in the garage, so it's READY. Haha. He will go get us something to eat for lunch, his bag is packed..we have snacks for him, etc. I know he can't wait to meet his boy.
MS...jury is still out. Greg wants me to try to go natural if i don't HAVE to get the epi (he's also the crazy who likes to get local anesthetic instead of being put under for minor surgeries), but i don't know, some of these contrax make me think epi is the way to go hahaa. i guess we'll see!!
Congrats rock!!
Your little boy is beautiful!
Best wishes, Mara! It''s finally your turn! By the way, I felt the same way about preferring to be alone when I was in pain (not wanting DH and my mom there), but I found that when the contractions really got going it was wonderful to have the support!
Best wishes, Mara! It''s finally your turn! By the way, I felt the same way about preferring to be alone when I was in pain (not wanting DH and my mom there), but I found that when the contractions really got going it was wonderful to have the support!
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How exciting. I think you''ll be having your baby tonight or early tomorrow. I wish I can say that I am having more progress. My contractions are still very manageable, and come and go randomly.
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My induction is scheduled at 7:30am. They are just going to give me pitocin, no cervadil (which I don''t want, and my OB said the same). We asked OB at what point will he consider c-section, and he said that he''ll try everything before performing a c-section. He also said that since it''s my second baby, he doesn''t think I''ll have a problem with the induction. I hope so.
How exciting. I think you''ll be having your baby tonight or early tomorrow. I wish I can say that I am having more progress. My contractions are still very manageable, and come and go randomly.
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My induction is scheduled at 7:30am. They are just going to give me pitocin, no cervadil (which I don''t want, and my OB said the same). We asked OB at what point will he consider c-section, and he said that he''ll try everything before performing a c-section. He also said that since it''s my second baby, he doesn''t think I''ll have a problem with the induction. I hope so.
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rps - wow...you are a rockstar and a half!!! just amazing
your new little man is adorable...congrats mama!!!
mara - sooo excited for you!!!
looks like the baking worked! thanks for describing the contractions...love that -- cramps on crack! fortunately i've never had mentrual cramps before, but i figure if it's on crack, i can't mistaken it for anything else
houston gals - it was sooo nice to meet everyone!! and the LOs are such cutie pies, makes me even more excited to meet ours
qt - i'll be thinking of you tomorrow!
nothing too exciting to report here. i'm pretty sure i'm having BHs, but not like i was thurs night or fri. def more random OR i'm just not notincing them anymore. after residency and with such an active nugget, i've gotten pretty used to ignoring bodily discomfort and continuing about my day. so who knows. last night i slept well initially, then woke up to a really sore tummy and pelvis, feeling a LOT of pressure both outwards and down. after that i slept only intermittently. i think it's funny how i get all excited about feeling uncomfortable because i'm taking it as a sign of progress
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i was planning to bake to day just to keep the ball rolling
but hubby had gone out and bought a bunch of sweet breads from the panaderia
so maybe not. i'm going back to work tomorrow, which while i'm looking forward to having something to do (i would drive myself crazy sitting at home waiting) i'm also like really? i have to get up at dawn again and try to assemble a presentable outfit? we'll see how many days i last at work before i get desperate and bake anyway
mara - sooo excited for you!!!
houston gals - it was sooo nice to meet everyone!! and the LOs are such cutie pies, makes me even more excited to meet ours
qt - i'll be thinking of you tomorrow!
nothing too exciting to report here. i'm pretty sure i'm having BHs, but not like i was thurs night or fri. def more random OR i'm just not notincing them anymore. after residency and with such an active nugget, i've gotten pretty used to ignoring bodily discomfort and continuing about my day. so who knows. last night i slept well initially, then woke up to a really sore tummy and pelvis, feeling a LOT of pressure both outwards and down. after that i slept only intermittently. i think it's funny how i get all excited about feeling uncomfortable because i'm taking it as a sign of progress
i was planning to bake to day just to keep the ball rolling
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Thanks ladies. To be honest, I am nervous about the induction. I keep hoping things will start going on its own. I actually broke down and cried couple nights ago. I go through moments of feeling sad. Even though DH is being supportive and trying to get me to focus on what a blessing the baby is, I just feel disappointed and that my body is defective. It''s totally irrational, but I can''t really help it. So I really appreciate all the good wishes you ladies are sending, and thanks for letting me vent.
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awww QT... i hear you re: wanting there to be progress so badly. don''t worry your body is NOT defective... these kids just like baking too much!! you are not that much overdue, i have friends who waited 2 weeks to get induced...or 2 weeks before they went natural. don''t wory, hopefully it will be as natural as possible. one of my good friends got induced on her due date and she had a vag birth and everything went great.
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RPS- Congratulations and incredible birth story! You are a very strong woman! Ben is adorable!
Mara- Eeeeeek! He's almost here! I hope that you are still holding up well. I love hearing how excited greg is.
Ginger- It was great meeting you this morning as well, and all of the other ladies too! Good luck with work tomorrow morning. I have a feeling that I am going to give up at some point as well.
ETA: Mara, thank you for all of the info on the Zumba classes. I will have to do some research online and see if we have a decent instructor around here. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it all to me!
Mara- Eeeeeek! He's almost here! I hope that you are still holding up well. I love hearing how excited greg is.
Ginger- It was great meeting you this morning as well, and all of the other ladies too! Good luck with work tomorrow morning. I have a feeling that I am going to give up at some point as well.
ETA: Mara, thank you for all of the info on the Zumba classes. I will have to do some research online and see if we have a decent instructor around here. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it all to me!
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Mara, that''s so exciting that you''ll meet your little guy soon.
Q_I hope that your induction goes well (or that he just slides out before tomorrow
RPS_Ben is really gorgeous, and so tiny! too cute!
Ginger, Hope that things get moving soon for you too!
big hugs and best wishes!!!
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qt, try not to be nervous. I was induced with Jake and he was my 3rd kid (baked the longest etc) and everything went super smooth and easy with a totally normal vag. birt . i'm sure you'll be fine. I actually liked being induced. I liked going in to the hospital knowing they couldn't send me home
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QT~I''m sorry you''re not feeling good about your induction. I was induced with T and am coming to terms with the fact that I''ll probably be induced with this one too because I think my body just likes to stay preggo!
Like mrss I really liked being induced and had a great vag delivery and great birthing experience. I''m sure everything will go great and your little man will be in your arms tomorrow!! Yay!
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