Daily CHAT April 9th...FULL MOON-come on babies!!! - Page 2

[Gnatty]

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes and hugs on yesterday's thread. We're all doing well right now, but 25+ relatives are going to be descending for the funeral, so we'll see how that goes.

DH offered our spare room/office to his cousin and her husband and two kids. That is fine and I'm glad he did, but the office is my 'stash' room, where everything without a place goes, so... cleaning that just rocketed up the to-do list! DH reassured me that of course they're not going to be picky... but for them to have a place to sleep the laundry baskets all need to move, and they're full of clean laundry... ... and there isn't another good place for them...

I can't decide if I want the baby to come or wait. If baby came today I could probably handle the funeral by Monday, but that would mean taking a newborn out and exposing him/her to tons of people. Plus depending on how rough birth is, I may not be as up to it as I think. On the other hand, all these relatives are probably going to think I'm some kind of nut for going past my due date and not being induced. One that already arrived asked, "How long are they going to let you go?" and was shocked to hear "Until the baby comes." I guess I've been really fortunate...nobody has even mentioned the possibility of induction to me before that.

[Lindsay1234]

Originally Posted by BennyPai

Hi, everyone! Here's hoping the full moon will do the trick for those who have been waiting for labour. :

Hugs to all who need one.

I've been finding it difficult to keep up with these chat threads. I don't know if it's my ADD or what, but I have an easier time joining in the topic threads. I feel like everyone has been getting to know each other here in the chats, so I am trying. I don't have any IRL pregnant friends this time around and it has been a great comfort to follow along, even when I haven't always been able to post. I'm grateful to you all for keeping these up!

Bennypai - Dont try and keep up!! These boards are for comfort and questions so take what you need and give what you can, no biggie!!! Im so glad I have these boards, I know SO many preg people but NONE of them have pregs or births or even family values close to mine, Im so grateful for everyone on here too!!!

[Lindsay1234]

Shine - Im glad you got good sleep last night!!!!! Id MUCH rather get short uninterrupted sleep!! And I hope lo stays in till AFTER easter, not to be mean but Easter was always my FAVORITE church holiday. Just so much fun and joy!!!

Nancy - oh no you dont!!!! We have the same due date and you are NOT going to have the baby before I even feel ANYTHING going on!!!

murph - I keep hoping to log on and see your babe announcement! Im so sorry, maybe a trip to the doc will scare 'em out! And sorry about the lo birthday party, dang!

Amy - good luck with the induction and I cant waitt o see pics of the new baby!! Heres to a FAST delivery!!

Fairy mom - youre doing the hunt at your moms? Maybe after the kids find all the eggs, you could get a nap on your moms bed? Even just relaxing, uninterrupted for 20 min makes me feel better!

Mama Thomas - Remember that babies can stay in til 42ish weeks (not to scare you though!) so even IF the baby doesnt come now, there is a DEFINITE end in sight!!

Bexo - How are you feeling today? Anything?

webjefits - I would LOVE to dtd with dh but it seems like theres so much pressure, just like the baby making all over again!!

Fischk - I hear you on the moving appts. I JUST started at a new family practice and every test theyve run or wanted to run makes me think THEY think I am just sitting in my car in their parking lot, WAITING for their call or appt.

Bohdi - HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!::::

Michelle - That was so nice of your co-workers and YESSSS!!! I love sleeping in!!! It took me like a week to adjust to not working. I kept planning "well if dd has to be at school at 8 then me at work at 830... no! I dont work anymore!!" As for the treatments, that sucks!! After reading about nipple stimulation as induction, I thought NO WAY. 1 hr, 3 times a day?! Poor nipples!!!

Peony - YOURE still here?! I hear ya on the house work. I want all the laundry to be done all the time so I can grab clean maternity clothes on the way to the hospital and I cant understand how one preg woman, one 7 yr old and a 30 yr old man can produce SO much!!!

Kate - youre here too?!: Darn!!! GET OUT EDEN!!!!

Gnatty - Heres hoping the baby comes at the best possible time for you

I slept GREAT last night, 8 solid hours and dd let me sleep in til 9!!! (I also had a serious dream that Brad pitt left angelina for me and we went on vaca to Australia, who'd want to wake up from that?!) Tested my blood and it was 86 (out of 90) so Im feeling GOOD today. I have plans to have lunch with a good friend and her baby at my house so I have to clean!
Today is the day its ok for LO to come out!! The surgeon, if we need him, is back form vaca, so I can start willing her out.
I took a 20 minute power walk with dd last night and it felt great!!! I didnt start getting BH till a half block from our house so I got some REAL exercise!

Have a great day everyone!!!

[Azreial]

It sounds like we'll be getting another round of birth annoucements over the weekend

I have a bunch of phone calls and stuff to do today so I napped on the couch from when the kids left until 11:30 and now I'm on the computer

Everything looked good at my appmnt yesterday but I got to see the vbac rules thankfully they didn't bring it up this appmnt but I know its going to come up next, if the baby isn't born by 41+4 I need to have a section scheduled for THAT DAY!! I'm NOT going to do, I'm grrrrrr that it even a rule. Also starting at 40wks cervical checks every appmnt, if nothing is happening then they're supposed to do ripening, or if something has happened but no change then stripping of membraines. NSTs every 4 days!!!! until 41wks then they throw in BPP+the NST

I had a fight with the mw who took over my appmnt because last week we scheduled 2 appmnts, we have a small window when dh can take me so we try to make them in advance. Well the mw last week said make one for 40wks and one a week later. Because of the vbac rules I'm supposed to be coming every 4 days not 7 so mw was trying to bully me into making another appmnt for Sat or Mon. I told her I don't know and I was told this appmnt and one a week later and we have a very busy schedule so I don't know if we'll be able to come any sooner. She was not happy about that at all. Thankfully dh was there or I just would have been a mess. As it was I almost started crying at the sandwich shop we went to after

The take over mw also did my cervical check. If she was the mw who started my appmnt I would have not had it done but the other mw's who were there I feel very comfortable with and they asked very nicely if they could do it because of the rules but would understand if I said no. I said yes but I didn't know this other mw would be doing it. It was terrible : it hurt and she was almost digging. I'm not really sure what she was doing she said the head was floating "really high" so she thought it might be a bum, but if it were a bum it was an extra boney bum. WTH would you just keep digging around up there checking to see if it were a bum when you just said that you can't feel it very well at all?! Baby did not like it and keep moving further and further away from my cervix way up into my ribs trying to get away : And if she were really concerned that it was a bum why wouldn't she just do what she did when dh started looking like he was going to physically stop her and feel from the outside?!!

It was a head, its been a head, I had just had the NST and the HR thing was waaay low, clearly baby is head down, and has been for months, this the first time anyone has questioned it :

I think she was trying to strip my membrains without asking After talking with DH and the 1st set of mw's I decided not to have it done. I know from the "rules" that I am supposed to have it done if it is able to be done but I didn't concent and she didn't even ask. This is my 4th pg, I know what a cervical exam for dialation feels like and she was doing more than just assessing I think she was using the "I think its a super boney bum" as an excuse to cover what she was doing.

That same MW made me have extra NST done too. We had that done first and were all done, the 1st set of mw's were happy with the strip said everything was good when this mw came on while they were finishing up and she said it looked like the baby had a decel at the end and didn't recover. Ok 1, they machine got turned off during the "decel" and 2 it was clearly the base rate because it matched the hr at the start of the strip. The super experienced mw who was leaving pointed that out but mw2 insited that they needed to do another strip or I would have to be called back in tomorrow (today) to do another!!!!!

I'm so angry, hurt and frustrated by the whole thing. I wish I didn't have to go back :cry My disabilty approval ends on Sunday so I need to have them extend it which means I need to go back. Depending on when the disability approval gets extended to I might just stop going

Sorry for the book

[nancy11]

Originally Posted by Lindsay1234

Nancy - oh no you dont!!!! We have the same due date and you are NOT going to have the baby before I even feel ANYTHING going on!!!

I think this is exactly what I needed to subconsciously encourage this baby: a challenge! :

Well. That motivates me. I'm going to paint another wall -- maybe two! Unfortunately, that means moving a large dresser out of the way. Hmmm...

I'd shoot hoops in the driveway, but my net is turned the wrong way because it blows over in strong wind and I can't turn it back myself.

[Bexo]

Originally Posted by Lindsay1234

Bexo - How are you feeling today? Anything?

Thanks for asking, Lindsay! I've just had some light cramping on and off. It's been going on for about a week now (my EDD is on Saturday). The cramping doesn't resemble anything close to a contraction, so nothing too exciting! No other signs either! I am still hoping tonight's full moon will work some magic At this point, I'd just be happy with a little sign that labor is coming SOMETIME soon

[wobblykate]

Originally Posted by Lindsay1234

Kate - youre here too?!: Darn!!! GET OUT EDEN!!!!

Okay! Well, here's the deal...Eden's a little low on amniotic fluid and the mw said she needs to come today. So, we did a membrane sweep (a vigorous one ) and mw said I was at 3 cm and 90% effaced. Baby's very low and mw felt like it was very likely I would go into labor on my own. I have until 5 pm. DH came home from work and we're going to pick up the house a bit and go for a walk. If I don't start contracting by 3:00 my cousin is going to ask the mw at the bc today to break my waters (if she didn't already). When she did the sweep she thought she might have broken the bag a little. We shall see.

Please, please send me some labor vibes...I really don't want to deliver at the hospital.

Good news, though, was that her heart rate was fine and she had good accelerations. Also my bp was 120/62.

Wish me luck!

[lilgreen]

Amyandelle - Yay! I'm so excited for you! hopefully the water breaking is all you need. Regardless, I can't wait to see your birth announcement!

mamathomas and wobblykate (and any others past 40 wks) - I so hope it happens soon for you!!

Gnatty - sounds like quite the weekend. I hope it goes well and baby cooperates. You sound mellow and relaxed about it all, though, which is great.

Nancy - sounds like things are happening!! Maybe you'll go early

Nothing to report here. I've kept ds2 home again today, but he's not really sick anymore thankfully. I seem to have kept this cold at bay. It's lingering, but I guess I'm fighting it.

I've got someone wonderful set up to be on call to be with the boys instead of the IL's this weekend if it happens. She can't do Friday night or Saturday day, so I still need to find someone else. I know who I want, but I don't think dh likes her. He doesn't like many people, especially my friends We'll see.

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by michanders4

Oh, and I know I had this coming, but this is what I say to acupuncture, castor oil belly massage and nipple stimulation (which hurts btw) :

Oh - and the acupuncture cost me 160 bucks because I did it twice!! I felt that it caused some things to go on in there but if I get to the DR and hear a big fat "nothing is going on" than I'm not going to be happy!

I hated accupuncture, but have an appointment set for next wed...I"m hoping I don't make it! This is my fear that I spend all this out of pocket money for something that I don't like and NOTHING happens. I hope something is going on for you!!!

Originally Posted by wobblykate

I'm 41 weeks today....still here

Sorry to still see you here Kate!!! Hopefully this moon thing works in your favor tonight!

Originally Posted by Lindsay1234

Shine - Im glad you got good sleep last night!!!!! Id MUCH rather get short uninterrupted sleep!! And I hope lo stays in till AFTER easter, not to be mean but Easter was always my FAVORITE church holiday. Just so much fun and joy!!!
!!

I'm was ready for LO to come on Easter, the day changes every year anyway, but now doula is back but gone from Sat am to Sun pm. So not on Easter baby!!! I feel like I"m in limbo doing some things to get things started one day and then stopping everything and waiting the next...

Originally Posted by Azreial

I'm so angry, hurt and frustrated by the whole thing. I wish I didn't have to go back :cry

I'm sorry your having such a hard time with your MWs. At the end you should feel more comfortable with them not worse.

We went to the holy thursday playgroup our friends where having this morning. It was fun. The kids there washed the feet of the other kids, we ate a last supper snack and colored pictures of Jesus. Then played and chatted. It was soo good to get out and do something normal...we've not done much of this lately with the cold weather. It boosted my much needed mood. We have a chiro appt today and church tonight so glad to stay busy. Doula is back so baby can come now anytime till Sat morning then needs to wait till Sunday night again...So confusing!

[lilgreen]

Originally Posted by wobblykate

Okay! Well, here's the deal...Eden's a little low on amniotic fluid and the mw said she needs to come today. So, we did a membrane sweep (a vigorous one ) and mw said I was at 3 cm and 90% effaced. Baby's very low and mw felt like it was very likely I would go into labor on my own. I have until 5 pm. DH came home from work and we're going to pick up the house a bit and go for a walk. If I don't start contracting by 3:00 my cousin is going to ask the mw at the bc today to break my waters (if she didn't already). When she did the sweep she thought she might have broken the bag a little. We shall see.

Please, please send me some labor vibes...I really don't want to deliver at the hospital.

Good news, though, was that her heart rate was fine and she had good accelerations. Also my bp was 120/62.

Well that's an exciting update!! I so hope things move along quickly for you now. If possible, keep us posted. My sweep with ds2 got things moving within the hour. I hope it works like that for you. I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best
!

[ShineliketheSon]

Originally Posted by wobblykate

Okay! Well, here's the deal...Eden's a little low on amniotic fluid and the mw said she needs to come today. So, we did a membrane sweep (a vigorous one ) and mw said I was at 3 cm and 90% effaced. Baby's very low and mw felt like it was very likely I would go into labor on my own. I have until 5 pm. DH came home from work and we're going to pick up the house a bit and go for a walk. If I don't start contracting by 3:00 my cousin is going to ask the mw at the bc today to break my waters (if she didn't already). When she did the sweep she thought she might have broken the bag a little. We shall see.

Please, please send me some labor vibes...I really don't want to deliver at the hospital.

Good news, though, was that her heart rate was fine and she had good accelerations. Also my bp was 120/62.

Wish me luck!

Said a prayer for you that labor starts soon and baby is out by 5pm at the BC. Can't wait to hear the news!!!

[michanders4]

Originally Posted by wobblykate

Okay! Well, here's the deal...Eden's a little low on amniotic fluid and the mw said she needs to come today. So, we did a membrane sweep (a vigorous one ) and mw said I was at 3 cm and 90% effaced. Baby's very low and mw felt like it was very likely I would go into labor on my own. I have until 5 pm. DH came home from work and we're going to pick up the house a bit and go for a walk. If I don't start contracting by 3:00 my cousin is going to ask the mw at the bc today to break my waters (if she didn't already). When she did the sweep she thought she might have broken the bag a little. We shall see.

Please, please send me some labor vibes...I really don't want to deliver at the hospital.

Good news, though, was that her heart rate was fine and she had good accelerations. Also my bp was 120/62.

Wish me luck!

Good luck good luck good luck! : : : I can't wait to hear your birth story - I am so happy for you!! Hey on facebook last week when I made my guess I guessed April 9th! :

[Gnatty]

Originally Posted by wobblykate

Okay! Well, here's the deal...Eden's a little low on amniotic fluid and the mw said she needs to come today. So, we did a membrane sweep (a vigorous one ) and mw said I was at 3 cm and 90% effaced. Baby's very low and mw felt like it was very likely I would go into labor on my own. I have until 5 pm. DH came home from work and we're going to pick up the house a bit and go for a walk. If I don't start contracting by 3:00 my cousin is going to ask the mw at the bc today to break my waters (if she didn't already). When she did the sweep she thought she might have broken the bag a little. We shall see.

Hope everything is going really smoothly, Kate! You're really effaced so hopefully that sweep jumpstarts things and you can do some dilating. Come on, Eden!

Originally Posted by nancy11

I think this is exactly what I needed to subconsciously encourage this baby: a challenge! :

LOL! It's a race!

I'm trying to decide if I want to haul myself out and go grocery shopping. If I do, I want to get together with my mom and walk, but really, it isn't as pretty out there today, so I'm not as tempted... but on the other hand as crazy as this weekend might be maybe I should. It might be good for my sanity to get outside. Plus, if I walked enough, who knows? Maybe I'd have a baby tonight/tomorrow!

[Lindsay1234]

Originally Posted by wobblykate

Okay! Well, here's the deal...Eden's a little low on amniotic fluid and the mw said she needs to come today. So, we did a membrane sweep (a vigorous one ) and mw said I was at 3 cm and 90% effaced. Baby's very low and mw felt like it was very likely I would go into labor on my own. I have until 5 pm. DH came home from work and we're going to pick up the house a bit and go for a walk. If I don't start contracting by 3:00 my cousin is going to ask the mw at the bc today to break my waters (if she didn't already). When she did the sweep she thought she might have broken the bag a little. We shall see.

Please, please send me some labor vibes...I really don't want to deliver at the hospital.

Good news, though, was that her heart rate was fine and she had good accelerations. Also my bp was 120/62.

Wish me luck!

kate - remember to be positive no matter WHAT happens!!! I hope you get the birth you want but I hope also you get the safest birth for both of you!!!::

[Azreial]

: labor vibes for Kate

[emmaegbert]

Originally Posted by Bexo

I woke up this morning feeling really crampy and nauseous. My EDD is Saturday, so we'll see! Maybe tonight's the night!

I feel dumb to ask... but I'm feeling horrible, nauseous, crampy, low energy. Am I sick? or is this early labor?? My first was nothing like this. I was just peppy as ever and having contractions. I went to appointments, ate dinner, watered the garden, then, blam, had the baby in the middle of the night.

And Kate- GL!! I know others here are saying it did nothing for them... but do you have any friends who can do acupuncture/acupressure in a pinch/last minute? I have a good friend who did it to herself (she's an acupuncture student) when she didn't start labor in time (water had already broken and she didn't want to lose out on her HB!). She said it worked really well- about an hour later she was in full-on labor. She's a close neighbor and has offered her services if I need "help" that way, but I had no idea about that before hearing her story! Anyway, apparently there are these special points on your ankles that you can do w.out needles too.

[Bexo]

Originally Posted by emmaegbert

I feel dumb to ask... but I'm feeling horrible, nauseous, crampy, low energy. Am I sick? or is this early labor?? My first was nothing like this. I was just peppy as ever and having contractions. I went to appointments, ate dinner, watered the garden, then, blam, had the baby in the middle of the night.

It's so hard to tell. Many women do report feeling a little sick and having their body "clear out" before labor begins. But then you have women who literally have no signs and feel like a million bucks and then BAM! labor hits unexpectedly. Hoping this is a sign that labor is soon for you!

[mamathomas]

Well, maybe things are starting to happen...

After being up for a little while this morning, I got a really bad headache and felt sick to my stomach. Laid down for a bit and felt some cramping. Stayed in bed on and off for a few hours. Headache eased off but not the cramping. Just got up and back to the birth ball and feeling A LOT of pressure and my stomach feels like a rock. Definitely feeling "different" today. The pressure is so bad I'm really uncomfortable walking. Still no idea what contractions feel like so not sure if I'm having any or not . I have an appt. with my MW scheduled for tomorrow morning. We'll see!

To all the other mamas who are ready to go today, best wishes to each of you for a safe and happy birth! :

[nancy11]

DO EEEEET WEEBLEKATE!!!

Wall painted.

[wobblykate]

I'm very crampy and still bleeding...I've had some 'maybe's' on the contractions...I can't tell if it's a bh with the cramps, or a real deal. Eh, we'll see. More cleaning to do and then some nipple stim with the pump.