Posts by sarahusesthis

His lung were completely filled with fluid. Since we were at a birth center the docs didn't really know what happened, but they saw blood as well as mucus and amniotic fluid. He was there for a week :(  I have to say, though that...

I think everyone's trauma is her own- none easier or harder. The trouble with trauma is that, unlike physical pain, it is remembered and dwelled upon.   I had my baby boy in a birth center this past August. The labor and...

I'm not over due yet- dd is 8-8. I have pre-e and if I don't have the baby on my own soon I will have to be induced. I really want to stick with my original birth plan which is to deliver naturally in our birth center. My midwife told me...

That makes me think about how my insurance will only pay for like $35 towards a child birth class. Don't they realize how much money they would save if all moms were properly educated about their pregnancy and birth?

Quote: Originally Posted by bendmom Same. Last night I finally got up in the middle of the night and took a shower for ever. I checked on the boys, walked around, finally went to bed. The contractions are painful yet...

So my new complaint this week (39 weeks) is serious lack of bladder control! I have to wear a pad to keep from soiling myself every time I sit down! It's practically a constant drip..so weird. I know it's pee by the way b/c it;s not...

Quote: Originally Posted by trimestersdoula Thanks everyone. I have had a headache since I woke up which is worrying me a bit BUT my neck muscles are rock hard so I am thinking it may just be a tension headache and...

I heard a pop/thud right behind my pubic bone- it happened a couple times that night..is this what you mean?

Quote: Originally Posted by umsami Well, if you lost your mucus plus, you're probably really close. Let's see.... Walking Nipple Stimulation Sex Acupressure Points ...

So am borderline pre eclampsia- lots of swelling, high bp, and not so great blood test. My midwife is pretty nervous about me and seems to have it in her mind that I will have to be induced. I feel great and nothing is getting worse that...