Labor seems to be starting...

[annakiss]

I'm still intact, but I've been having contractions that have been picking up a bit since 4 pm (EST) and it's starting to really hurt like it's labor, so I'm thinking it's labor!!!

[Simply Nurtured]

How exciting for you!

Just peeking in here, the birth junky that I am.

Sending good thoughts for a wonderful birth.

~Wanda

[crunchyconmomma]

sounds like all the birth vibes everyone was sending your way might be doing the trick, eh? good luck!!!!!!
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[mightymoo]

Woo hoo! Good luck! ELV! :

[AngelBee]

Good luck!

[Ligmom]

Another lurker

Thinking of you,Anna, and sending positive thoughts and gentle birth vibes your way

so excited for you

[Any day now]

Wow! How neat that would be to have you baby on the actual due date. I hope I can be so lucky. I am new to board and EDD for my 1st baby is 5/31. No signs of labor yet for me. Best wishes for a quick and easy delivery and a lifetime of happiness with your bundle

[westernskies]

Good luck! Looks like you might be having a May baby after all!

[thismama]

Ooooooh that's exciting Annakiss. Sending labour vibes.......

[seren]

Oh, I hope so Anna! Sending good labor vibes!

[valeria_vi]

I hope you're in labor as I type this.
~labor vibes~

[mamangazelle]

I hope this is it!!!

Sending labor vibes your way.

[member]

Yay Anna! I'm sending you good vibes.

[reilly's momma]

Cross Post - Anna Kiss had a baby boy this evening, I'm sure she'll be on at some point to let folks know the details.

[captain crunchy]

I am very happy and congrats to annakiss...

but honestly...

*jealous* too!!!


Seriously though, congrats!

[Aeriane]

Yayyyy!!! Congratulations Anna!!! Kitty

[Lucysmama]

Congrats, ANNA!!!

[dani76]

Congratulations Anna! I hope that your labor was positive and the birth was everything you had hoped for. I remember you from the one thread way back when. I'm so happy for your family!

[annakiss]

i'm naking (sorta)!

okay, here's jon to help:
Contractions started at about 4:30. I had 3 and called Jon back home from the library. Then I called my mom and asked her when I should call her because I had a few contractions that felt like the 'real thing' but no show or anything. So she decided to come. Called the midwife. Jon called her back after things progressed and she arrived at 6:30. Got rid of Aleks. Labored in the pool, labored on the toilet, labored in the pool, labored on the toilet. Hated it. Nice breaks between contractions though. Loads of pressure pretty much the entire time. Moved to the bedroom and tried to lay down for about 2 seconds. Called for the birth stool at 8:58. Water broke (read: exploded) at 9:05. Meconium in fluid but not thick. Baby born at 9:10--one cord wrapped around neck. Midwife caught due to intensity, Jon held flashlight and stood in birth fluid. Small perineal tear. Refused stitches. It was a boy! Midwife (Pam) suctioned mouth/nose and baby breathed immediately and looked about. Momma Cat arrived 3 minutes after delivery . Baby cried very little...still (1:55 am) little crying (fingers crossed). 7 lbs 5 oz. 20 inches long. 36 centimeter head. Slowly working on breast feeding. Jon cooked for Anna and Pam (and himself) then picked up Aleks who said, upon meeting the baby, "A baby. Look, a new baby." He still has no idea what he is in for. Tomorrow morning should slowly change that. He has dark hair, unlike his brother. Hooray! Hooray!

[mightymoo]

Woo hoo Anna! :