I've tried feeling my cervix 2x and can't. My midwife did an internal exam on Thursday and said I'm really soft and starting to dialate so that makes it really hard to find. I don't think she had to reach up TOO far...I didn't feel...
we're slacking, ladies...I had to go to the second page of threads to find this one! That hasn't happened in awhile!
Traixa, hang in there and keep believing that things will work out. I had a bit of a panic attack in the spring. ...
With your first baby, how long before birth did your baby drop? (I hear it's REALLY different with 2nd/+ babies) I'm 3 weeks from my due date and at my midwife appointment yesterday, she said the head was partially engaged. Last night...
mamasoleil, do you feel like a yo-yo yet? I'd be going crazy with all the back and forth between all the different opinions you're getting. BUT it sounds like you've reached some kind of plan that everyone is comfortable with. ...
I love your story Colorful Mama!!! (Colorful baby too! ) I can't believe the August births are starting! It's just way too exciting!
I had a midwife appointment today and told them about all the braxton hicks I've been having and...
Ohhhh! He's adorable!!! Congratulations! I'm due only a week after you so your story really makes it feel very real! I love the big sister pictures! They look so proud.
I can't believe that Colorful Mama had her baby! She's only due a week ahead of me...wow! That makes it all seem so much more real. We're all going to have babies soon!
Sorry to hear about the dh fights. No fun. Hugs to you...
your uterus contracts even when you aren't pregnant. Everyone feels (or doesn't feel) them at different points in your pregnancy. I've had a TON and my midwives say that it's only a sign of labor if they become painful.
I'm in Seattle, not quite as pricey as some parts of CA, but not a cheap area either. Our doula is $550 and she's REALLY experienced. She's also a licensed RN...never worked as a nurse, just did the schooling. I would probably keep...
