Posts by whoabethy

With DD my early labor contractions felt like menstrual cramps, but...today I've been having on-and-off "gas" pains. No gas though! And no need to to poop. Has anyone experienced contractions like this? Moms who've had more than 1...

I'm 36 weeks. I had a couple of contractions yesterday, but not much today. DD was born at 35wks and I've been on progesterone injections to prevent preterm birth, so it's not totally unexpected. I'm just glad to be past 36 weeks...

75% effaced, less than 1cm dilated.   Doc said, "The baby could come tonight....or in 4 weeks." LOL

Hi ladies! Can anyone give me some info about GBS - my doc (who is AMAZING) wants to test next week. I'm a VBAC mama, so I'm trying to understand what affect a + result would have on my birth. Last birth I had planned a homebirth,...

well, i FINALLY met with the supervising doc and she approved the shots! i start on monday (only 6 weeks late)! thanks for the encouragement, ladies!

i go to school with a lot of folks in the 22 - 24 year old range. since it's law school, hardly any have kids of their own or have friends who've been pregnant. i like to think that i've been doing my part to inform them of tactful...

i made the appointment with the doc. bringing this along: http://www.acog.org/Resources_And_Publications/Committee_Opinions/Committee_on_Obstetric_Practice/Use_of_Progesterone_to_Reduce_Preterm_Birth   :)

DD was born at 35 weeks due to PPROM. My water broke and by the time we got to the hospital about an hour later I was in full-blown labor. Contractions every 5 minutes. DD had a NICU stay and now had some chronic health issues. I...

Called the MW for unrelated question and she told me they want me to come in for a 1 hour glucose tolerance test. I guess it's standard in their practice for anyone with a BMI over 30. What is this test like? I did a modified one with...

also, maybe try out a prenatal yoga or fitness class? a smaller neighborhood studio is likely to have mamas who come again and again. a great place to meet friends! also, we met a lot of friends in childbirth class!