May 6 ...ladies still waiting - Page 2

[mainesax]

Incredibly frustrated and anxious

I started off the night with 2-3 ctx an hour. I just stayed in bed and dealt with them there. But by 11, it just was too much, so I came downstairs.

I set up one of those armed reading pillows in DH's gigantic recliner, then put a pillow up above it to rest my head on. Seemed to work out good. I could sleep in between, but wasn't so far buried in the chair that I was uncomfortable. The ctx got to be 8 minutes apart most of the night, and very hard since about 2:30 - 3am. Despite that, I feel pretty rested considering. Must be the endorphins or something - I did sleep between them all, no problem!

Still going strong so far this morning, and I'm (finally) seeing some plug, I think. It may be from the exams yesterday morning, but I'm sure all these ctx have to be doing something good down there.

I have no idea when I'll go in to the hospital again. The head OB nurse (who I love) called me last night to see how I was doing. In the course of the conversation, I find out that if I had stayed yesterday, they "wouldn't have been able to do a vbac" because of the OR. Huh?? The stupid clauses that the ACOG came up with say that during a vbac, an OR and full crew has to be available "just in case". Well, apparently yesterday they had two ORs going, but only one anesthesiologist, and according to the guidelines, they had to keep him available just for me - so all the surgeries were being held up while I was there. So stupid. The chance of uterine rupture in a vbac is less than 1%, which is way lower than a ton of other things that go wrong in ANY labor/delivery - and they don't have to have a crew standing by waiting any time a woman is in labor. I don't get it... stupid.

So now, I'm also afraid that if I go in they'll be rushing things along just so they can keep their OR going. It's so frustrating to be treated liking a ticking time bomb for doing something that's completely freaking normal. I wish I was brave enough to just do a homebirth - it would be so much less hassle. Anyway, I'm trying to not think about all that stuff. Even the OB nurse told me not to worry - they'd "find a way".

So, now the ctx seem to be 5 min apart again but I'm going to wait until the staff changes over so I can talk to that nurse again. Hopefully this kid will come today via the way nature intended. Sorry for the vent...

[Velvet005]

Marleina : I am sorry you are having such a difficult time. It is ridiculous how Dr's and such treat birth as if it is not a normal process our bodies are built for. I really hope you have a successful VBAC!!!

I'm still here. I have a midwife appointmant today. I see a CNM so they will be doing an ultrasound to make sure the fluid levels are good and the baby isn't under any stress. I'm a little nervous. I hope all is well with the little one!! Dh took the day off work to go with me. I really wanted him to be with me.

[Jenns_3_babies]

well, this is my last full day home with just 2 kids. I go in tomorrow evening to start the induction process. I feel so sad now for my 2nd DC who just turned 20 months. He's still a baby himself!! I worry how they'll be without me for a couple days as he sleeps with me and my 3 1/2 yo DD sleeps in the bed right beside me.

I'm trying to get the place organized now. I got a couple loads of laundry done, washed the blankets and sheets, dishes, vacuumed. Now I have to attack upstairs, where I'm currently at.

I have DH going grocery shopping today after work.

I really don't want to be induced, but I know it's for the best. I've become extremely moody/irritable lately, and I want to be able to do things comfortably with my kids again. I just hate the fact that I won't be able to do what I want while in labor. Plus, both of my other kids were big, 1st DC was 4 days early at 9lbs, 2nd DC was a month early at 8 1/2 lbs. I can only imagine how big this one is!

I was also having strong cx last night that kept waking me up. Everytime they woke me up, they got stronger and stronger, but when I got up for the final time this a.m., they were gone. I'm just sick of this! My body doesn't want to let go. At least I know I'll have the baby sometime Thursday.

I guess I best get back to cleaning. I'll check back later.

[Gumby]

Ladies~

We are doing the best we possibly can for our babies. It's hard to be so patient, especially when things start and then stop, over and over again. Or when it seems like everyone is against you or doubting you.

But we are doing what is best for ourselves and for our babes. That has been my mantra lately.

On a happy "I'm making progress" note, I have bloody mucus! Never thought it'd excite me this much!

[MommytoTwo]

Still freaking here. Had some more ctx last night but again nothing that stuck around. No blood, no mucus, no nothing. I have an ultrasound today to check on things. Whatever. And you know what I am finding really irritating? People telling me to relax and then he will come. I am freaking relaxed. I have let go of everything and have even accepted a repeat c/s if it comes to that.

[Velvet005]

Jenn - Good luck with everything. Maybe you'll go into labor on your own before you are induced. I am also cleaning today and trying to get things (back) in order. I had everything done, cleaned, in order for a few weeks but as the baby decided to stay longer and longer, I began to slack on my house keeping.

Dh is getting on my nerves and he isn't even here!!! I told him I didn't want him going with me today because he keeps pissing me off. He doesn't understand how I feel and we just have been at each others throats lately. If he would just smile and say ok then we wouldn't be arguing so much. I don't understand why he keeps forgeting that I am not myself right now and very irritable. Oh well :

I am trying to trust my body. But as the days continue, I can't help but to worry.

[Velvet005]

Originally Posted by MommytoTwo

Still freaking here. Had some more ctx last night but again nothing that stuck around. No blood, no mucus, no nothing. I have an ultrasound today to check on things. Whatever. And you know what I am finding really irritating? People telling me to relax and then he will come. I am freaking relaxed. I have let go of everything and have even accepted a repeat c/s if it comes to that.

let us know how your u/s goes today. I have one too. I'm tired of people telling me that I may not be able to birth the baby because it is going to be too big. Where is the freakin support?

[LilMomma83]

Hang in there...your babies know when they should arrive!

Velvet: I'm sorry people are saying that to you - your baby is the right size for you. ..did you get your haircut yet? I started having ctx that led into labor (the next day) while I was waiting in a salon for my haircut :P (I figured no matter what it would make me feel good to take care of myself!)

[Gumby]

Originally Posted by Velvet005

let us know how your u/s goes today. I have one too. I'm tired of people telling me that I may not be able to birth the baby because it is going to be too big. Where is the freakin support?

Today must be the day for ultrasounds. I have one as well.

Wouldn't it be great if we all had a reason to cancel them? Like, oh, say, labor?

I support your big baby! I have one too. My mw birthed a 12 pounder so it's nice to have her support as well. How big do "they" "think" yours is?

[MommytoTwo]

I get so annoyed every night because I'll have these great ctx and I'll think "ooh maybe this is it" - because at over 41 weeks how can you NOT think that whenever something happens? And then they peter out. It blows.

My mw hasnt said squat about the babies size. I had DD on this gestational day and she was 8.14 ... so big but not crazy big.

lets all post about our u/s later. I am leaving in about 30 minutes and I am drinking a ton of water.

[Jenns_3_babies]

well, I'd be a bit less annoyed IF I hadn't been in prodromal land for the last 9 1/2 weeks! I lost my MP at almost 32 weeks and started dilating w/bloody discharge. It's been going at that ever since. The cx have continually waken me up at night, along with my DS's nighttime water bubbas.

I asked for an u/s prolly 2 months ago to estimate how big this one will be, but they told me that they're not that accurate as they can be 1 1/2 lbs off either way.

I don't think the babe's going to come on it's own at this point. I haven't had any bloody discharge for 2 days now. I had my membranes stripped for the 2nd time on Friday, and it didn't really stir anything up. I don't have a choice about being induced. My OB's wanted to induce me on monday and I talked them into giving me until tomorrow, hoping my body would do it on it's own, but it's failed me.

I did have my house in order as well, everytime I thought this was 'it', but it's been going on like that for too long now.

I'm curious at how everyone's u/s are going today. I hope everyone posts about them!

Ugh, have to get back to cleaning. Just stopped for a lil' breaK.

[wildthing]

I am thinking of all of you. I went to 41+1 this time, almost my longest pregnancy, and it was hard. I really hope your babies come before inductions! Sending "come-out-baby" vibes to all.

[MommytoTwo]

Ultrasound went fine... the tech didnt give me exact numbers but I asked her and she said the fluid is fine and I heard her tell the radiologist on the phone that ___ and ___ was fine (couldnt make it out).

So here I am. Tomorrow I have a mw appt and I am going to have her strip my membranes again. And we're going to have a talk about exactly when she is going to have to transfer care...

[Jenns_3_babies]

Originally Posted by MommytoTwo

Ultrasound went fine... the tech didnt give me exact numbers but I asked her and she said the fluid is fine and I heard her tell the radiologist on the phone that ___ and ___ was fine (couldnt make it out).

So here I am. Tomorrow I have a mw appt and I am going to have her strip my membranes again. And we're going to have a talk about exactly when she is going to have to transfer care...

oh, I feel so bad for you. I can't imagine looking forward to a vbac only to think that you might not be able to have it. How much longer do you have before they tell you that you need a csection done?

I had my membranes stripped 2ce and didn't do anything substantial (obviously I'm still here). If I could go back, I wouldn't have had it done, but I was/am willing to try whatever. I'm running out of time as this time tomorrow I'll be walking in the hospital for God knows how long.

[MommytoTwo]

Yeah I had it done once... she got a lot of blood and gunk which is supposed to be a good sign but it obviously didnt work. Of course that is a lot less invasive than a c-section so I am very willing to try again.

I will be 42w on Friday.. I dont know if she will keep me through the weekend. At this point I hardly care. I just want this over and to have as good a c-section as you can.

[darsmama]

Just wanted to say good luck to the fellow april mama's who went late. I was due april 22nd and ended up finally having her yesterday.
It was hard and frustrating to wait so long.

[Gumby]

I can't stop laughing

The u/s today went well. Babe looks good. Happy. Why else is she staying put?

It gave me a due date of today

As if...then when the tech estimated a ten pound baby I said, "yeah, but that's plus or minus too" (too like the due date). And she looked at me all offended like. We'll see...

Had my membranes swept this morning and I *think* I'm having cx...but I've never had them before, so