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[Nature]

My bags are packed, clothes washed and folded. Babysitting set up for my 4 other children so they can stay home and not have their routine interrupted. I'm nervous about leaving my little boy here. He's only 20 months and still so attached to me and his daddy. I'll miss them all. Its the hardest part of birthing for me. Leaving my babies here..

I'm nervous about the induction. My cervix is favorable, but I'm still nervous. I've been trying to contain that nervousness by making everything perfect. Trying to prepare everything to the letter. But it just fuels more perfection and frantic packing, doing, cleaning, picture taking, etc.. I've felt a bit crazy today. And still there is so much that isn't perfect yet.

Childbirth isn't supposed to be perfect, and I think as much as its nice to know when baby is coming... I like being surprised better. There is no anxiety for me when its a surprise. I'm prepared for anytime the best I can be. Knowing the exact day and time.. its like a ticking clock. Must get ready. Must get ready. Must get ready.

I'm gonna need a valium before this birth even starts!

I won't have time to check in tomorrow morning before we go, because I have to get the kids ready for school.. then take a shower and all that. So, wish me luck. Easy labor vibes please? And maybe a few positive thoughts.

[shakenbake]

i hope all goes well hun good luck i cant Wait to see that baby!

[Nature]

Thanks Jen

All ready to go and figures.. the hospital tells me to call back at 9:30 this morning and see if they can still take me. After zero sleep last night I feel like crap.

[tayndrewsmama]

What? Why would they not be able to take you?

[cileag]

Originally Posted by tayndrewsmama

What? Why would they not be able to take you?

Staffing---no nurses or no beds. It's insane trying to manage all the inductions/c-sections/discharges/admits etc. I wouldn't want to be charge nurse or a manager for anything. Blech.

[tayndrewsmama]

Well that's not good. What the heck would they do if people weren't being induced left and right.....tell women to close their legs if too many babes were trying to come out at once?

[boobs4milk]

thinking good thoughts for you!!!

[Nature]

They called me back at 8:30 this morning and told me that I could come on in anytime, so I got here at the hospital around 9am. They hooked me up to look at the baby and she looked good. My OB came in a few minutes later and checked me, and I was 3-4 cm's and things looked good so she broke my water.

Holy moly... I never knew that much fluid could be in there! WOW. It didn't just go all over the chux pads, but down the end of the bed and up her arm. And an hour later it was rushing out with every contraction. I'm guessing its because baby wasn't quite all the way in my pelvis all the way.

Since then the fluid has slowed some, I've had a lot of mucus and bloody show. Diareah and all that fun. Contractions have picked up quite a bit and they said they're about 5 minutes apart right now when they come in and check every hour or so.

I walked around the hallways checking out the new hospital here, and made it around a few times.. but honestly, I'm not in a walking mood. My pelvis hurts inside, it has been for the past few weeks. Since contractions are still picking up and happening when I'm sitting in bed.. I'm just gonna hang here for awhile. Normally in every other birth I've had, I'm at home still... hanging on the computer through the contractions and it distracts me well enough. So I'm thrilled that I can use the laptop here in the hospital. I had a few problems connecting and I started to feel a bit annoyed that I wouldn't be able to distract myself with the best coping mechanism ever! but I fixed it!
Whos here hanging with me? Keep me entertained! hehe

[StephM76]

You'll have a baby soon, can't wait to hear your update!

[mom-to-jj]

So excited for you! My birth was only 4 days ago, but I can't believe it's over already, and I miss the experience. Hope it all goes well...maybe you're even holding your little one now!

[Nature]

I was 5cm's around 3pm and I don't know what it is now yet. They've already talked about pitocin and "not wanting to go into the night." I'm trying not to let it bum me out. Pitocin is SO NOT what I want. BTDT with my first 11 years ago and it was horrible.

[Pookietooth]

Best wishes. Hope it goes well.

[Nature]

I'm talking to myself, but thats ok.

they checked me and said I was at 7cm's now and are okay with no pitocin. they said I'm progressing at my own pace obviously so I'm happy with that.

[Serenyd]

Wow, hope everything is going well and you have your baby in your arms!!

I was on the computer when I was in labor too, in fact, I just getting ready to post "I changed my mind, don't want to be in labor anymore" when things picked up and I delivered her! Never would have guessed I was that close.
That's great you are able to do it without pitocin. That stuff is brutal.
Hope to hear from you soon!

[lil_stinkyfeet]

Glad you don't have to have pit.. Good luck!

[paradoxia13]

Go mama, go!

[Famatigia]

Keep up the good work!

[mom-to-jj]

You can do it--you're almost there!

[Nature]

Originally Posted by Serenyd

Wow, hope everything is going well and you have your baby in your arms!!

I was on the computer when I was in labor too, in fact, I just getting ready to post "I changed my mind, don't want to be in labor anymore" when things picked up and I delivered her! Never would have guessed I was that close.
That's great you are able to do it without pitocin. That stuff is brutal.
Hope to hear from you soon!

I told my husband that if I start pushing and reach to update with "getting ready to push!" that he can admit me to rehab for addiction to the internet. LOL

On another note.. these contractions are getting painful now. I'm holding it together quite well, but I do feel them. I finally told the nurses they hurt. It seemed to make them happy. I mean, I was 7cm's and telling them it didn't hurt and all they had to say was, "well we have to change that! get up and walk around!" they didn't seem to understand that I'm having contractions just fine. I don't need to walk around right now, they're progressing very well on their own. My pelvis hurts and I have pimples on my thighs from walking around. LOL not to mention the gush every second that I have.
So now that I admit to some pain, they are leaving me alone. Weird.

Oh well!

I am feeling a lot of pressure. I can feel her head pushing more, and when I get a contraction and I feel that pressure.. thats when the gush happens all over the bed again.

TMI I know. LOL

[starc]

Wishing you many good thoughts for your birth. It's exciting reading your updates. I'm hoping you have a lovely little one in your arms now.