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[happymamajenni]

I hardly ever post on the weekly chat thread because I forget to read the posts until there are too many to read all at once. So, here I am!
I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to all of the moms who have given birth and have their little ones now.
My time is coming! I really don't want you guys to judge me, but I am going to be induced on Saturday the 5th. I know how a lot of you guys feel about that, but I want to be able to post my birth story on here without feeling guilty about my decision. I'm not telling you anything new because I'm sure a lot of you are miserable like me and really ready to go. I am still not going to have drugs like last time. My OB is on call on Saturday, and I've not met any of the other 8 doctors in the pratice, so I really want to have her. Also, my back is in pain all the time (I've had lots of previous problems with my back) and the baby feels like he's grinding on my cervix, so I can hardly walk because of that. My two year old is being neglected for much attention from me and I feel really bad.
I had my hubby check me last night for dialation. Last time he checked he thought I was 1cm, but the next morning at the Dr. I was 1 1/2. This time he says 2 or 3, so I am really excited! Hopefully all this my body is going through is doing something to help me along!
I had a dream last night that I went to the hospital in labor. The doc said that I had some rare "Lake Erie" disease. (I live like 45 min from Lake Erie) He said not only did I need a c-section, but a full historectomy (sp ?) and extensive exploratory surgery to find out where the disease had spread. Then after the baby was born he wouldn't breastfeed because I didn't have any milk, and people kept asking why he was so long. I said, "I don't know...Why, do you think 90 inches is too long." I guess he was mutated from the disease!

[tug]

morning everybody - we co-sleep too. we have the bassinet but never used it much with james and probably won't with her - maybe for naps when slinging isn't working. for now, though, mia seems to be a sling puppy (the photo of her in her sling is on the website). with ds, he slept between dh and me. we're doing the same with mia. james has joined us for a bit of each of the past two nights but he's too excited by the baby to actually sleeps and so he makes me kind of nervous with his jumpiness. tonight, i'm going to put a rail on my side of the bed and we'll try this: rail, mia, mom, james, dad. we still won't let the dogs up much to their chagrin!

shannon - you are giving molly everything. do not get hung up on the breastfeeding thing. for any type of feeding, there are issues (gas, poop too runny, poop too hard). molly should already know you love her extra much because of everything you went through to bring her into the world and everything you are doing now (i especially love to think of you "bicycling her wee legs").

for those of you who are frustrated, i wanted to send hugs and to tell you something weird from just after i had james. he was a few days old and i ran out for a few seconds to drop something in the mail while daddy took care of him. about 30 seconds after leaving the house, i suddenly was overwhelmed with loneliness. i was just me. there were no little kicks, no hiccups, no baby with me all the time anymore and suddenly i was lonely. before mia came last week, i was reminding myself of that feeling so i would enjoy her last two weeks.

lasofia - all of those names sound really nice; orion is really neat especially.

monica - glad you're getting lots of attention from your family. it's cute that your dad is so excited.

gretchen - ouch!!! that's awful. i can't imagine how miserable that must be. i hope labor holds off 'til the stone passes? (i think?).

zandersmom - sorry about the test results. how wretched of them to keep you hanging like this!!

hope everybody has a good day. it's dreary here and i'm sad because my sis can't come to visit 'til april. all is well with baby mia. at school they think james is depressed but he seems happy with her at home so i wonder if they are seeing what they expect to see or something...

terenia

[wtchyhlr]

Good morning all.

Jenni - I'm at a point where I completely understand a scheduled induction. I happen to think you're very brave, because Pitocin / epidural, etc have such a high rate of cascading interventions... all of which scare the crap out of me.

Shannon - I'm glad Molly is pooping

i'm in full work from home mode now, unless my boss pitches a fit, in which case, i'll just go on maternity leave early.

i got a patch kit for the fishy pool, and we patched it last night. we're going to refill the deflated part today. hopefully it'll work

xxx
Joy

[AmBam]

I HATE THAT I CAN'T SLEEP AT NIGHT!!!! It really sucks! Last night I woke up at 3am to pee, I didn't go back to sleep until almost 5am! The night before was up at 4am and didn't go back to sleep til 7:45am. Luckily ds slept way in for me!! I would be fine if I could get good sleep, but it kills me to be so tired during the day. Okay... there is my whine. Sorry!

I have a girl coming to help me get my floors and stuff done tomorrow. I am so excited cuz then my house will be shiny and clean and I will feel ready!!

Joy ~ I feel your pain!! With my 1st I went 10 days past and every day feels like an eternity. With #2, I went 5 days past due date, but fully expected to go early and I think that was worse. I really truely thought he would be here early, so those last few days were the longest of my life. But I promise the baby will come out!! Just hang in there! I am thinking about you! I am expecting this one to come early also, so I may be really frustrated right along with you soon!!

Jenni ~ I also understand being desperate to get induced. I was with my first 10 days past due date. I had a horrible experience that definately cured me... I hope that all goes well with your induction!

I know there are more of you but I gotta go! I have to get my payroll done and attempt to get my taxes ready for my accountant!! Take care everyone!!

[wtchyhlr]

Can i just say, I would give anything for a DAY where I didn't cough / sneeze and pee all over everywhere. I've taken to wearing a pad so at lesat i don't pee on the chairb.

[Periwinkle]

Originally Posted by happymamajenni

I really don't want you guys to judge me, but I am going to be induced on Saturday the 5th. I know how a lot of you guys feel about that, but I want to be able to post my birth story on here without feeling guilty about my decision.

Jenni, -- it's easy to be judgemental when you're not 38, 39, 40+ weeks and D-O-N-E. Your cervix already ripening/opening at that rate is an excellent indicator you are indeed ready to go and that the induction will go smoothly. Good luck!

[milk_maker]

I'm so tired! DH is sick. I don't know if it's a cold or the onset of the flu, but he came home from work yesterday and he just did not feel well. I slept on the couch (I'm such a nice wife) so that he could get restful sleep and not infect me. I get the bed tonight. Oh, there he is, I'd better run and get him some lunch. Anyways, keep your fingers crossed that I don't get sick too.

[Periwinkle]

I had my 38 week checkup with my midwife this morning. The baby is head's down centered over my cervix so we're all hoping that starts bringing about some cervical changes very soon. I've been given one more week to see if I go into labor naturally -- next week we'll talk again re: the plan to schedule a c-sec if needed (remember, the "big baby" thing). In the meantime, I'm one with my new birth ball (loving it - where has it been all my life?!) and hoping these contractions start doing their thing. My cervix was still closed otherwise she would have swept my membranes (hmmm...maybe I lucked out after all) to try to get things going if possible.

[Mama2Chloe]

Ambam: I hear ya on the lack of sleep. Can't really complain about last night. It wasn't that bad, but a couple days ago I was up at 1 didn't get to bed until 630 and Chloe was up and ready to go at 830. When I was PG with Chloe, people always said," This is to get you ready for when the baby comes" Stupid comment... I slept soooo much better once Chloe was out and I didn't have to get up a million times to pee. She only woke up around 2-3 times a night and we co-slept so we were very rested. Knock on wood that that will be the case this time.

Tug: Mia looks sooo snuggley in the sling! She is a doll!


I better go for now. Take care!

Love,
Tricia

[shannon0218]

Jenni, I understand as well, it was extremely important to me that my OB be present at Molly's birth, I had no idea how I would have coped without her there to support us. I'd like to think that we're close enough on this due date board to support one another through whatever comes up without getting judgemental with each other. The judgement we place upon ourselves is usually all we need.

[letabug]

Just checking in on everyone. Trying to send out birth vibes to everybody who is ready for them!! Well Kane has his days and nights confused so I can't hardly wake him to feed him during the day but at night he wants to eat all the time. He is finally off the bili blanket so I actually get to hold him and love on him but he is getting kinda yellow again so I may put him on it a little while today. I'm in need of a nap and both boys are sleeping so now is my chance!

[mum5]

Hey mamas, happy February.
Well I have treid to post a couple of times , not quite sure what has happened, but they got lost! Maybe dd pounding on the keyboard had something to do with it?

So I went to see my mw today. She wanted me to come in as I felt so bad this weekend, swelling, bad, bad headache, vomitting, but she said all is ok. Bp is awesome and urine is good, so nothing to worry about.
She checked me for the first time, I am 39 wks Friday, and I am 1 1/2 cm dialated, soft cervix that is kind of funneled and the baby's head is way up, so she is saying that this baby is not ready to come, anytime soon.
I keep messing with my husband that I will go into labour on Sunday afternoon, right before the Patriots and Eagles Superbowl.
My EDD is 11th, so we have loads of time anyway, but you know it is always the people that "can't believe you are still pregnant", 2 weeks before your EDD that kind of get you all anxious.
So to all those anxious mothers, avoid them all like the plague!!!

Ok, better go as dd is waking up from her nap.
Hope you are all ok, and getting lots of rest.

XXX Jasmine

[tug]

e-m-3 - just wanted to let you know that mia was at -2 just a few days before her birth and still "free floating," so you never know.

jenni - sorry, i cross posted and didn't see your post 'til later. what shannon said about judging (wow, shannon, so young yet so wise!). i got pitocin with my first (water bag broke so they induced) but no other meds. you can pm me if you have any questions about it.

leta - what's a bili blanket and how did you know when/if kane needed it? mia is kind of yellowy today but not to a point where i'd call the doc. am wishing we weren't having days and days of pouring rain though.

terenia

[ekblad9]

Had my m/w appt today. All looks good except baby is facing straight up. Body and all. That's a bummer. Hopefully he'll turn around.

Kids are calling me. More later.

[Mama2Chloe]

I need to get motivated. I have lots to do, but all I want to do is just sit here. I'm not really tired, just lazy today.

Take care all!

Love, tricia

[shannon0218]

Gee thanks Tug, not so young though :LOL

[lisabc311]

Hey everyone. I'm 38w2d today. I had my weekly ultrasound last night and the baby is still looking great. I have my 38-week appointment tonight.

Hang in there everyone with the aches and pains. I'm actually doing really well. I was achy this weekend but have been fine the past few days.

Jenni- No judgment at all! It's YOUR body and YOUR birth...so YOUR decision! I bet everything will go smoothly since you are already dilating. That's a great sign! I can't wait to hear about it all.

[ZandersMom]

Okay so I got my test results...and at least now I know that I just have a couple of cold sores in the wrong place...gonna talk to the CNM about the best course of action tomorrow at my regular 37 week check-up.

[earthmama007]

Elaina, glad you know for sure what it is. I bet you can still have a VB because this isn't the first outbreak and it isn't type II, right? All they have to do is cover any sores that may be present at birth with a washcloth.

lisabc311, Just curious, how come you need a weekly US. I may have missed that part. : Glad things look great!

ekblad7+, Hope that babe turns for you. I bet it will during labor or before.

A bili blanket is used when the baby has pretty bad jaundice. A little sunlight usually does the trick for most babes!

[happymamajenni]

Thanks for all of the support about my decision to be induced, guys...I feel better about letting you know how things go with me.