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Scruffy, part of my reasoning for going with the epidural actually was because I was still part-way convinced that I was going to end up with a C-section and I was horrified by the idea of enduring another few hours of labor THEN...

Fingers crossed for Velveeta and MrsBerkley!  And yes, Max was my FIFTH and I went the longest with him....42 weeks exactly! 

Wow Scruffy!  I'm super-impressed at your endurance--I had a similar long labor, but ended up with a pit induction and epidural (both of which were necessary for me to have had him vaginally!) Kudos to your tenacity in that...

thinking of you sunshinelove.......hope your baby comes soon! :)

Yay Bananachild!  And thinking of you, Chocolatechip.....   Max (born at 42weeks) was covered in vernix, and didn't look post-term at all.  He's nice and chunky!  I think I must just cook them longer? At least...

Oh wow yay Keeptryst and EternalW.......I'm so relieved that you have babies in your arms at last!  :)  Yes, echoing the resting!  I am being completely pampered by my DP and big kids.....it is so nice. :)...

We finally have a baby!!!!!!!!!!!!  Baby BOY  Maxen Anghus C*****e (insert wildly common Scottish last name), born Friday 4/5/13 at 1:16pm, 8lbs 10oz, 22 inches long 14" head!     We had been hoping for a home...

Still here at 41+5!  This is the longest I've ever been pregnant.  Monday I had lots of cramping, mucous, pink on the toilet paper.  Was pretty sure things were happening.  Monday night into yesterday there was so...

Just noticing this and wanted to comment......   I have four kids from my first marriage (20, 17, 15 & 12), and I'm due any day with #5 (new partner)   I found going from one to two kids the hardest, with each...

Hey everyone!  Still here at 41+3!  Feels like *something* is happening, though.  Yesterday starting mid-afternoon very crampy but no regularly-spaced contractions. I learned my lesson, though, and said NOTHING, not even...