Posts by keeptryst

Thanks LiLStar, good to know. I know tears heal better than cuts, so who knows, perhaps the extensions contribute to better healing of the incision!

I had a repeat c-sec last month after a vbac attempt. I got to full 10 cm dilation after 60 hours of labor but then contractions petered out, baby was still at zero station, and doc just didn't want to wait...

cindy, yes absolutely, as an immediate reaction to the birth I had a host of what-ifs and if-onlys and regrets and second guessing and self-directed blame and guilt. I was so exhausted after 60 hours of labour, with the last 10 hours...

Had a baby boy 7 pounds 11 oz. via c-sec on Saturday afternoon. A little brother for DS! We were so convinced it was going to be a girl!   Ended up with water broken and in early labour for 3 days, laboured in active labour at...

So well-written, it was like I was reading a story in a book. That sounds like a great birth, writermama!

Lost the mucous plug 2 nights ago, followed by watery discharge every now and then. Last night the watery discharge turned into little gushes that soaked my panties and then a pad, so my water is definitely broken. Contractions...

That was beautiful, Chapsie. What a triumph of faith and peace! Amazing how things work out in their perfect divine timing if we only trust.

Tear, glad they're working with you, that means so much! Safe and good birthing vibes to you. Congrats ancoda!

cabbit, glad you're enjoying your babymoon. Totally understand the mixed feelings. http://www.shivayanaturals.com/2011/03/expectations.html Wanted to share this lovely post about letting go of expectations and acknowledging how every...

Today's my due date. DS was born at 41 weeks so not too much pressure from family/friends this time. It's so much easier when you went past due with your previous kid too....with DS the pressure was insane.