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post #161 of 252
: : Greta :

Congratulations Amelia!!!! Can't wait to read about the birth and see pics of our little girl.

Amy - for you and a for your husband's OIC. I would be so pissed too. SOme people just don't get it. And hopefully your Dh will realize that being there for you and the birth of your child is more important than his boss's comfort level.

Meli - I have had 2 labour and deliveries with absolutly no drugs or pain meds and after reading your birth story I was blown away by your strength and the way you held up over a long hard labour. I think that you have definatly earned the right to say that you had a natural labour . Hope Willow's feeling better.

Carrie - Congratulations and wishing you a healthy and safe birth and a speedy recovery. How exciting! You're probably holding your little babe in your arms right now as a I type this .

Katie - Your posts are so inspiring! Way to go! You sound so confident and secure in your body's ability to birth vaginally. Definately add me to the cheering section. Envision me being one of the obnoxious ones cheering too loudly and trying to get the wave started!
post #162 of 252
Thread Starter 
Katie!!! Sounds like things are in full swing! In and out of the Aquadoula....hey, tell me yall when are the pools getting filled? We went with the baby pool b/c it was lighter than the Aquadoula; but we lack the heater. It looks nice tho. Its inflated now, for a week leaned against the wall in front of my birth kit.

*sigh* lets see....I read but can I remember about replies! :LOL

No new messages on my voice mail and none on the caller id! I think I'm gonna turn off the phone for a nap soon.

OK! I have my *last* shipment of dipes on the line and I have a small load of that I tossed the mittens in. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand some in the washer with a dipe. Today I *must* clean I *must* give attention to the dining area. I am soooooooo shamed of all that junk on the table and I need to get back in the bedroom.

Tomorrow I don't have a prenatal since I had it yesterday. I'm pretty psyched about the progress. I'm not too terribly dialated, so I'm not freaking out about not being done. Wouldn't it be great if I reaaaaaaally got to the point where I was done and I could actually get that prenatal massage. Nice I don't *have* to be anywhere tomorrow. So far, looks like the baby doesn't want to come until we have clean drapes. They are ready after 5 today. They are across town, so I thought about getting them tomorrow. Course, I think there's nothing on primetime, soooooooooo maybe we could go out tonight. I need to pick up some changing table covers too. We didn't get any and d (doggone)h said he had gathered all the gift cards together and he hadn't so we were out last Sunday after church and coulda gone by Baby Depot and gotten some but noooooooooooooooo. Anyway, its nice to know that we don't have a lot of errands to run and that we don't have anywhere we *have* to be.

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ETA: well, that looked different! I called my mw and asked her for mucous plug 101. : Its it! Its it! She's got me checkin for bloody show!
post #163 of 252
how cool wannabmommie! *labor vibes to you!*

i think the baby blues are officially hitting me today. i keep having to get up and pace around the house and just weep and tremble on and off all day. i slept 2 whole hours last night!! and a few little 20-min. naps right after nursing Willow, when she dozes off. my appetite is also coming back, so far all i want is milk, fruit juice, frozen grapes and cereal, i'm just eating whatever i want and not obsessing about meals. i'm also able to go to the bathroom normally again, that weird side effect finally went away last night. Willow is still very snuffly from her cold but i chased a booger out of her nose with the saline drops and nose-sucker, big boogie for such a tiny nose! and she breathed so much better afterwards. woohoo! it's such a good day, now i have a lot of hope which is why the weeping feels so weird *lol*

we're already using a binky (posted in life with a babe) i feel so guilty but it's gotten her through a few really bad crying jags when absolutely nothing else was working. her last few latches were great so i'm hoping the binky isn't screwing that up.

very excited to read about more impending births!! go mommies!! :
post #164 of 252
Katie I so hope you are holding your baby by now!!!!!!!

DH is home now, and he has told me he is NOT sailing with them in a few days. Smart guy. :LOL
post #165 of 252

40 wks 1 day

Melly- I know EXACTLY how you feel re: being weepy. I had that bad with my first. It was so hard to understand, cause I was overall pretty happy. I think a lot of it has to do with the sudden reduction in sleep or change in sleep schedule. I've been trying to mentally prepare for that part after the baby comes. Mirthfulmum mentioned taking EPO still - that that helps balance hormones afterwards as well...
p.s. you had a natural labor as far as I'm concerned! You're my hero.

Oh Katie- I'm thinking about you all the time now too! Being a mental cheerleader as well! That makes sense that your body would move slowly because of the uterine scar. You're doing great!

OMG, I lost my mucous plug yesterday too! I thought maybe I had lost some of it previously, but this thing was just like yall describes- a big slug. I was like, eew that's disgusting, but really cool

yay on loosing yours Letia! And I'm glad you don't have to be anywhere tomorrow! You should get that massage.

forgot to say
Amy- I would be so pissed too! Especially since dh promised you this would not happen. (((hugs))) I hope it all works out. In the meantime, vent away!
post #166 of 252
Meli. Post-pardum mood swings are a real blast, eh? Try taking some Evening Primrose Oil, it's expensive but it really does help taking the edge off the mood swings. I actually forgot to take some yesterday and just about had a melt down while we we're all getting ready to walk to the library. No reason for the freak out, just total hormones 'causing my to panic about every detail of the diaperbag, sling, coats and sweaters, snacks etc. Also, I know this is a hard one, but try to get out of the house for short walks at least once a day. Even if it's just around the block. Fresh air does wonders.Also make an effort to shower and dress every day. I feel a million times better if I've washed the pee, spit-up and leaked milk form off my body, brushed my hair, gotten dressed and put on a bit of mascara. Vain I know but a woman has a right to a little vanity, even moms. And finally, give yourself a break. Dh has given Harrison a pacifier a couple of times already too. There are times when I just can't be his pacifier, mostly because I'm with Alias or am in the shower. I feel tremendous guilt over seing him with a pacifier in his mouth but I know I've just got to get over it. You know that expression "if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" is very true. The best thing you can do for Willow is to take care of yourself and ensure that you are feeling healthy and happy. Hang in there... the first few weeks are rough (I'd say there's about a 6 to 8 week learning curve before you and the baby are feeling really comfortable and confident) but it does get better. I promise!
post #167 of 252
So far, looks like the baby doesn't want to come until we have clean drapes.

Letia, you're killing me! : You need to take a breather! I totally understand, though, about wanting everything to be "done" and perfect before the baby gets here. But I've decided that I'll never be done, and if I keep obsessing about everything To-Do, this baby won't be born until Thanksgiving and it'll be bigger than our turkey!

Amy, as mad as you were about The Ship Incident, I'd be surprised if your DH ever steps foot on a boat again! :LOL I'm glad to hear he's back. Don't let him out of your sight.

My mom just called. I told her I was headed out for a long walk to try to get things moving. She said, "No! Not today! ***** has money on today!... Oh wait. No, he had the 21st. OK. Go ahead and walk." My mother is gambling on when her grandchild will arrive!!! She said half of Portland has an interest in when I deliver. Of course that's an exaggeration, but not by much I'd guess. She's quite the well-connected social butterfly. I envision a huge wall calendar with names penciled in all over it and "odds" for each day.... my mother is a bookie. So that's why she's been calling every day....

Mom's pick for the baby's birthday is Halloween. She said that last time she saw me (last Friday) I "just didn't look uncomfortable enough yet". With six kids, she probably knows what she's talking about, too. *sigh*

Labor vibes to all you ladies who need them!! Especially you Katie!!!
post #168 of 252
First off congrats to all the Mommies who have had their babies

Second I havent posted any updates in awhile but I am still here over 41 weeks and no baby in sight for us yet. I tried cornsilk yesterday afternoon but it did nothing. My cervix is all nice and soft and has been for the last couple of weeks.

The phone calls have started at first I was kinda : but then I realized these are all from people who really do care and thinking about me so now I dont mind.

My mw appointment yesterday went well, bp was up which is unusual for me (100/78) and we talked about some natural induction methods. Wanted to try homeopathic black and blue but cant find it anywhere in our area. The health food store even called around to their suppliers and cant find the stuff.

Poor dh each night before bed he asks me if I am going to make him go to work the next morning. He is going to be taking about a month off once this baby comes which will be nice for all of us.

Our first was a day or 2 past her 'due date', second was 2 weeks and this baby (where the twiddling thumbs smiley?)

Off to do some more stuff around the house, like take a nap :LOL
post #169 of 252
Just checking in-wonder what Katie is up to

All these mucas plugs dropping-what a baby fest we're gonna be having in the next few days LOL They are really gross aren't they for you first time moms-it's like-eww yuck! I keep checking for mine too since i lost it about a week or so before each of mine but nothing yet.

I'm sooo tired this last week-taking at least one nap each day and that's for at least an hr-more if I can help it. I still have my UTI-which is not fun! Going on almost 3 wks and the cranberry extract just ain't doing it-you'd think 1200 mg a day would do something-but at least it's keeping it at bay I suppose. My mw said it's finally time for antibiotics so off to the dr this afternoon to get a prescription.

Trying to serge up a bunch of baby wipes and a little baby blanket this weekend and then I "think" I'm done with my to do list for the immediate future.

Count-down to the in-laws-only about 30 hours....
Ann
post #170 of 252
Reed Jezmund Diamond arrived last night at 8:24 pm (oct. 21)

After a few walks on a beautiful fall day! He weighed in at 10lbs 2 oz. My prediction was off by 2oz's

He's nursing awesome, having him at home in the hottub has been an absolutely sureal experience. I'm still high and processing the ease and quickness of yesterday. I swear he wiggled his way out. I played such a small role!

Hope all is well with the other mama's... Not much time to read through the thread....
post #171 of 252
Thread Starter 
Amy, good you d(doggone)h has come to his senses.

EPO for mood stabilization....hmmmmmm.... I used to when was hangin around and now the mw says for softening my cervix. I'll have to remember that PP too....


Nancy Well, I just *did* get up from a nap and once I get the post nap groggies off then I'll be back to work. On the way to pee, I stuck my dipes in the dryer tho. I sometimes wonder if I was making the baby stay away b/c I was so stressed out about things being done and then I'd have to get induced b/c h/s wouldn't come out; but, that doesn't seem to be the case. I guess I better just speed up! : As big as the Thanksgivin turkey huh? that would be somethin to push out!

hmmmmmmmmmm...Katie's been quiet...I think priority on her gift was the right idea...

Amy I'm so glad ur dh is home! I told mine about the plug and he told me to take the deadbolt off the door so he can get in with the key. I told him not today. :LOL

Oh! I gotta double check my phone list!
post #172 of 252
Mamadance-how'd you sneak that in??!! Congratulations and Welcome Reed! Can't wait to hear more!
Blessings,
Ann
post #173 of 252
Thread Starter 
: Its another baby! And Carrie has hers by now too....and Katie....: I bet she's either snuggling or pushing.
post #174 of 252
: : Reed :

Congratulations Momadance!!!!!

A 10 pounder! Way to go! After seeing the pics of your birthing space I bet the whole experience was amazing. I can't wait to read your birth story!
post #175 of 252

WOO HOO Happy Birthday Reed!!

Welcome to the world lil guy!! Congrats Momadance!! : :
post #176 of 252
Congrats, Momadance...no baby here yet!
post #177 of 252
Momadance! Yay! WTG! Sounds absolutely dreamy, can't wait to hear the full version!! Reed Jezmund So cool that your prediction was only off by 2oz!! What a big boy

Carrie- I can't wait to hear about the little one that you are holding by now I am sure

Katie, Katie, Katie you are doing so awesome...I hope that you are holding your sweet little one now Darn I didn't refresh before posting, so I see you are still in laborland...I hope that it's over soon for you!

Oh, I am so jealous of you mucus plug losing girls, feels like you've all joined a secret club :LOL

You know I am enjoying this new found attitude of thinking that this is not the day as opposed to the obsessing about whether or not it may be that I've grown accustomed too.

Meli- Hope that Willow and you are both feeling better soon.
post #178 of 252
: congrats momadance and welcome Reed!!! i definitely want to see pics and birthstory, mmm-mmm a hot tub birth sounds SO wonderful!

i lost my mucous plug 6 hours into labor, i felt something slithery come out and thought "what the hell was THAT!" :LOL definitely slug-like.

peace,
meli
post #179 of 252
Congrats momadance!!! Welcome to the outside world, Reed!!!
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Katie, you are my natural childbirth hero!! I can't belive you have held on this long. Wait until you read my birth story (when I write it), I was screaming for them to take the baby out of me just 15 minutes or so before she was born! I don't know how you are in labor that long!! You are AWESOME!!

Good luck to all you soon to be laboring mamas!! I feel another wave of babies coming!!

We had to take Greta to the doctor today for a jaundice check. She is pretty yellow. My blood type is O+ and I think DH is AB, so she as the A-B-O blood type incompatablity. Plus, she was really bruised from being born fast, so there is more blood for her to break down. I am just praying they don't have her go back to the hospital and be put under the lights. From what the doctor said, the chance of getting lights at home, are slim, there just aren't many of them available. So, we should know the results of the blood soon. It was awful, the nurses were trying to take blood from her tiny little arm.
post #180 of 252
Amelia-not sure where you're located and if there's much sun but have you put her in front of a sunny window as often as possible? This really does help w/ jaundice. If it's warm enough just have her in a diaper so the most body can be exposed. Good luck! I know any little problem is worrisome!

Thinking positive thoughts for you KATIE!!!!!!!

Ann
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