Praying to go into labor today...on my due date!

[adoremybabe]

Today is my due date. That seems so crazy in and of itself.

I will be sending up a few prayers that I go into labor this afternoon. I realize that it is a pretty specific request that I really have no control over but, DH's second opinion surgical appointment is at 1:30 today and my care provider is leaving sometime tomorrow and won't get back until Sunday.

My care provider told me that he's taking a class in Door County. I really wanted to ask him if he was taking a wine making class or a weaving class. I could help him with the latter. For those of you that are familiar with Door County, Wisconsin, you'll know why these thoughts ran through my mind. I really can't believe that he will be gone but that's a doctor for you!

Dh's appointment on the other hand is very important. It looks like he'll have to have an entire kidney removed. So we are meeting with a urologist/oncologist. The next few months will be nothing like I've ever experienced before but, I know they will make me a stronger person. They will being our family closer together.

These last days are tough at times so I hope that you are all doing well whether you have your babies in your arms or you are still carrying them with deep anticipation of what is to come. Many Blessings.

Celia

[GradysMom]

hang in there Celia - your in my thoughts. I hope everything with your DH is really clear cut. Hopefully baby will come when you are ready, now or later.

[tankgirl136]

My thoughts are still with you and your family, I hope you can go into labor too!

[KQCC4mama]

Today is my due date too. And I'm totally not counting on going into labor as all of my children have come after my due date. So, I try to make the due date day as pleasant as possible. Doing things I enjoy, eating and drinking things I like, and surrounding myself with positive support from others in some form.

I wish your dh luck on his medical journey. And here's hoping we both get surprised on our due dates!

[sky_and_lavender]

Celia,

I'm thinking of you and hoping all the best results come your way, today and going forward.

Originally Posted by adoremybabe

The next few months will be nothing like I've ever experienced before but, I know they will make me a stronger person. They will being our family closer together.

This is the attitude that will get you through, I know. Blessings on you and your family. And especially on your coming baby!:

[GenomicsGirl]

You have a wonderful outlook considering all the stresses that you are dealing with. Your baby is lucky to have you as their mom.

[adoremybabe]

Our second opinion doctor gave us the same information yesterday. We expected it but do feel more certain now. This doctor though did paint a slightly more grim picture that he feels the chance for cancer is higher and the urgency to remove the kidney is greater.

I am greatful that the tumor is completely encapsulated inside the kidney. I am glad that so far, DH is healthy otherwise. I am thankful that God gave us 2kidneys.

My biggest stress right now is figuring out what to do when the time comes for surgery. Depending on when this baby decides to come, it could be 1, 2, or 3 weeks old. I will want to spend as much time as possible with DH. I am not worried about my older 2 children as they will be with my family. I have however been told by 3 people thus far that it would not be a good idea for me to have my baby in the hospital too much.

I had been thinking that as long as I keep the baby close by in a wrap carrier, and in it's own carseat when I have to use the restroom, it would be okay. I mean, I am breastfeeding and that will help build it's little immune system and I myself won't be touching yucky stuff. If I do, I will religiously sanitize.

What do you think? I just feel so utterly and completely torn. This right now, is the only thing that breaks me down. I can't fathom leaving my tiny child. Even if it is with my own mother whom I trust entirely.

The hospital that we are probably going with is about 30 minutes from my mother's house. We will be staying there while DH is recovering from surgery. DH will probably be in the hospital 2-3 nights.

Somehow I need to find some sort of peace about this before my child is born.

[MiamiMami]

Oh Mama, I am so sorry you guys are going through this

I think the stress of being separated from a nursing newborn will just add to the load that you are feeling. If you are going to be in the hospital with your dh anyway, you are going to be exposed to whatever is in there and in turn expose the baby when you see him. I think as long as you keep baby on you, off the hospital beds, and plenty of handwashing it should be ok. Don't walk the halls with the baby, try to stay in your dh's room. I assume it will be private, right? Bring a reclining stroller for diaper changes and for whenever you need to put baby down. Don't let the nursed ogle over him.

I was hospitalized 2x when ds was born. I was on a sick floor and baby was with me the whole time. A nurse when up to L&D and brought me an isolette for him. We kept him in the room and the nurses admired him from afar.

Good luck with all Mama.

[Coconut Chronicles]

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