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[Pinkbruise]

This has now been my longest pregnancy ever!

I'm nearing the end though right?!  

Not much going on though.  A little bloody show this morning and my underwear were soaked when I woke up.  It definatley was NOT pee, but nothing else has came out since . . . 

My HB midwife is coming for another prenatal at 11.  Tomorrow I am seeing my parallel care midwife for an NST and ultrasound.  

*having a contraction now*  

I hope today is the day!

[forumyonly1]

Fingers crossed that today is the day for you!!!!!!! What number baby is this for you? Maybe your labor will be easy since little one has made you wait so long!!!

[Pinkbruise]

This is #3.  #1 Was born with an induction a few days after his due date.  #2 was born at 41 weeks exactly.  My water broke around 4:30pm and I was really only uncomfortable for a short period of time just before I started pushing at 1 a.m.  I couldn't really discern when a contraction started or ended and wasn't sure if "this was it" until my midwife checked me and I was 8cm!!

So I'm hoping for a similar experience this time!  or better!  DS2 was a OP baby (so was DS1) and from what we can tell this little girl has her back between my middle and right side... so I'm REALLY hoping she turns the right way on her her way out for a smooth easy delivery.  I don't mind pushing longer though for slower stretching!

[forumyonly1]

wow! that sounds like an awesome birth!!!!! i would love an experience like that!! 

[Pinkbruise]

well I saw my HB midwife . . . who said I'm measuring way way way bigger than I should be.  We even talked about transfering my care!

I called the hospital midwives to see if they wanted me to come in today for the NST & u/s rather than tomorrow.... thankfully she said to relax, and wait till tomorrow.  

So DH starts his leave tomorrow and will be able to come to that appointment with me *phew*!

I REALLY hope this babe comes soon . . . I'll be 42 weeks on Sunday and I think I'll be OK with an induction on Monday  *sigh*

[forumyonly1]

Sorry about measuring so big! I winner if baby is just hanging out above your pelvis and that's why you are measuring large and haven't gone in to labor yet?!

[dannic]

I measure big the last tri...and apparently can have huge babies. lol.  I also have a lot of amniotic fluid.  Baby vibes coming your way!

[forumyonly1]

dannic- how many babies have you had and how big were the others? i'm just curious!!

[Pinkbruise]

So I'm having contractions every 5 minutes now, and can't sleep!

[forumyonly1]

Yay!! Is baby coming?? Hope this is it for you!

[Pinkbruise]

I've been up since 12:30 and the contractions are still about 5 minutes apart.  The boys got up about an hour ago and are making me insane.  The big one is going to school in about an hour and the little one is going to Oma & Opa's

I'm getting pretty tired.  I hope once my water breaks this kid flies out.  I'm ready to sleep

[chrissy]

I'm sure baby will be here soon!  Hang in there!
 

[forumyonly1]

You can do it mama!! Hope baby comes soon for you!

[springmum]

Best wishes for a wonderful labour!! That's how my contractions were and I was exhausted from not being able to sleep - hopefully baby comes quickly :)

[LisaSedai]

Hope you are doing well and have a baby by now!

[UnderTheOldOakTree]

Thinking of you!

[forumyonly1]

me too! hope all is well!

[Pinkbruise]

Sage Opal was born Tuesday evening at 7:03 p.m.  We ended up transferring to Duke hospital because her heart rate was elevated for a prolonged period of time.  Once we got there however, it was fine!!!  My midwife at the hospital was very supportive of me going back home but I just could not get back in the car.  So we stayed and had an incredibly amazing natural birth at the hospital.

Seriously, there was absolutely nothing that could have been better.  

[Vegan Princess]

nak

yay!!!!! congrats mama!! love her name.

cindy