Midwife is "dropping" me from care...UPDATED PICTURES....Post 274 - Page 5

[Diva Mama]

I'm so excited for you!

You're so right- listening to intuition, especially when when it's not what you necessarily want to hear, is the hardest thing to do.

[rosadesal]

just popping in to say that i went 18 days "late" with mine...she is my first, so no previous sections here, but i do want to suggest earth mama angel babys' labor oil, if you can get your hands on some.......i rubbed it all over my belly the night before i went into labor, and i also used it on a friend while she was in labor and her stalled labor jump started! YOU CAN DO THIS MAMA!!! good for you for being patient and listening to your body!!!! ::good vibes:: YOU CAN DO THIS. you are doing the right thing.

[Gumby]

Oh I bet you are so relieved! Now you can really relax and enjoy the last few days of carrying your baby.

[mimiharshe]

rosadesal...do you know where I can get my hands on that oil?

Jilian...i'll do a search for that website and check it out. do you know the link.

I hope that any mom on here who is concerned, or past dates, or wanting to know what to do or if they should follow their intuition, etc will read this thread and it will help them! I have been inspired by so many of you!

I'm gonna drink a Kombucha and get in my spa outside under the stars and maybe have some great sex.

[Defenestrator]

Labor Oil

I think it probably the clary sage in it, though. Might just work to use a little of that in a carrier.

[ladybugchild77]

Yey! I am so glad to hear that things are OK...Not much time to post but I had to check on you! Happy bonding with baby in your belly and keep us posted!:

P.S. -I am thinking "Girl" for some reason too...

[Jilian]

Here is the link: http://www.wannabeadoula.com/ If you scroll down the "rotational positioning" is halfway down the page. They make you register to view the page but it is worth it.

[anonymamadaddy]

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[mimiharshe]

I got on this morning to find this. Thank you for the link. I read thru it quickly and plan on reading more thoroughly. I hope I can figure it out!

I had a whopper contraction last night and lost more mucous...how much can there be? Contractions woke me up off and on all night, but I know baby is still not in a good position to get his/her head into the pelvis!

[2bluefish]

Gosh, if your really due date is the 21st, you're not even 38 weeks yet. You've got plenty of time! I've been taking homeopathic caulophyllum for prodrominal labor. It helps alot with all the contracting that's not doing much - seems to help my mood and morale too. When I don't take it, I feel like I could slit my throat if I don't have the baby soon. But when I take it, I feel quite willing to remain pregnant.

[echospiritwarrior]

Hi January!

Your story has been inspiring and exciting! I've actually been dealing with a lot of emotional ups and downs this pregnancy regarding my due date too, so your confidence has truly been inspirational. My first edd was in late August and I'm still pregnant too!

I wish you a healthy happy labor

whenever you body and baby agree you're ready.

[paphia]

So glad everything is well. Your body will keep making more of a mucus plug even as you are losing it. Same with amniotic fluid if your water breaks. Some babies just don't into position until labor is really under way. I hope your baby gets in position before it is time, though, just so that your labor is more comfortable. Have a wonderful time gestating in peace and I can't wait to hear about it when your little one is in your arms!

[1Plus2]

We should start a Baby Pool on when we think January's baby is coming and what this little person will be.

[mom2tillie]

I was looking for your post... I know you will have a wonderful birth and I can't wait to read all about it. For what it is worth, you are an inspiration to me and I think you are doing the right thing by waiting, however I wouldn't personally be opposed to nipple stimulation. Have you tried using a breastpump a few times a day?

I am also in AZ and have decided on a hotel birth (to be closer to the hospital just incase). My midwife is awesome. I asked her about going past 41weeks and she didn't have any problems with that. I am going to ask her about going past 43 out of curiosity.

I have noted that older women that I talk to frequently tell stories of their babes going 2, 4, and even 6 weeks overdue. I think it is perfectly normal but the medical community has changed expectations over the years and since most babes are born in the hospital, overseen by an OB, they are induced after only a few days past 40 weeks - a major contributing factor to the rise in C-sections. It's great that you are giving your body and your baby the opportunity to be ready for the blessed event.

You can do it and you will and I can't wait to read all about it.

-Iris

[Chic_Mama]

Wow- just found this thread! How amazing! It was like reading a good book going through all these pages! I can't wait to hear updates and will be praying that everything goes beautifully for you!

[aylaanne]

This thread is amazing and inspiring. January, good job in listening to yourself. You're a role model for mamas everywhere. Keep us posted!

[nylecoj]

Yay January!

I am so so so so so so SO excited for you. You are giving me courage and faith in myself for the time when I have an HBAC too!

You are doing a great job. Relax and bond with your baby and your dh. You will all be together soon enough and that little baby will be a lot more relaxed and happy that you waited patiently instead of harvesting him/her like a crop. You are not a farm.

I'm leaving town soon and I won't get to check the Internet, so good luck to you, your baby, your hubby, and your doula.

[mimiharshe]

I want to respond to everyone! I have to tell you that having this support has helped me so much today. Dh and I have been arguing today (about kids of course) and I'm not used to him being so frustrated with having children. It has been very emotional. My sacrum is KILLING me and at one point I took a step, got a horrible shooting pain and just lost it. I sat in the car balling my eyes out! My sister is gonna watch the kids for a few hours tonight so we can have dinner just by ourselves....much needed after a week of prodromal labor!

Coming to this thread today made me take a deep breath and remember how strong I am being and how wonderful all of you mamas are!

Nylecoj...thank you for your kind words and thoughts. Have a wonderful trip and I'll have news of a little one when you get back. You are gonna rock when you have your HBAC...you are already a strong, wonderful mama and woman.

Aylaanne...thank you. I hope this thread is inspiring to those that need it as so many other threads and mamas have been inspiring to me on MDC!

ChicMama...LOL...it's kinda fun to write a novel now and then. Thank you for the prayers...good thoughts and the Lord's help are always appreciated!

Iris..you freakin' rock mama! I can't wait to hear about your fun, incredable hotel birth! Who's your midwife by the way? You can PM me if you want to tell me. I tried nipple stimulation once. This baby just isn't ready yet. I've done the walking, sex, accupuncture, relaxing. All I can do it wait, be patient, have faith and let this little one come when he/she is ready.

1Plus2... I think we should too. I say a girl and tomorrow, the 7th. :

Paphia...that is exactly what's happening. I've had a little bit here and there, but the other night and again this morning I lost a lot! I guess my body is making what it needs!

Echospirit...wow mama! How come I haven't read about that before? Do you think your EDD was off and how by that much? Oh man.... Did you have a sono? Let me know!

2bluefish...My due date is NOT the 21st! I'm gonna let my back up go with it though. I've been leary about taking any homeopathics. I have them but haven't used them.

OK ladies who here is good at dates? My LMP first day was Dec. 6th. The 28 day cycle/14 day ovulation calender says I'd be ovulating on the 19-21st or something like that. I got my 1st BFP on the weekend of January 6th. So, if I ovulated late (I thought I felt implantation on the 26th...but that could have been ovulation). So, I'm thinking I could be 41.5-42 weeks instead of 43 at the most???

I've had contractions off and on today and been telling baby to MOVE!

I'm going to work on positions tonight to help the baby rotate his/her little head so he/she can engage and we can get this show on the road!

Thanks mamas!

[paphia]

Do you have a birth ball/exercise ball? I got mine at Target for about $12 and lived on it for my last couple of months. DD was in a great position for birth - I hardly felt the contractions (well I felt them but they weren't painful even though they were intense) until after I hit 9 cm. It was also great for when she would grind down into my cervix in the last couple of days before labor. The counterpressure it provides helps dull those shocky sensations you get as your cervix dilates.

It's not great for everyone during labor, but it really helps baby get in a good position. When you sit on it you are in the optimal position for promoting a good position for the baby, and you can also lean forward on it and your dh can apply good counterpressure on your tailbone and hips to open them up and give your lower back and hips and tailbone some relief. I love my ball, I have it out already though I don't feel like sitting on it much yet.

Hopefully the baby will put on just a little more weight and then snuggle down into your pelvis and not be able to get back out.

[1Plus2]

Originally Posted by mimiharshe

1Plus2... I think we should too. I say a girl and tomorrow, the 7th. :

Hang on....today is the 4th so if you're thinking tomorrow then that would be the 5th. Unless you're somewhere else in this big world...? So, is your guess the 7th or tomorrow, the 5th?

Join us, everyone!!! Here's my prediction...

Baby Girl
October 6th

Originally Posted by mimiharshe

I'm going to work on positions tonight to help the baby rotate his/her little head so he/she can engage and we can get this show on the road!

Can your chiropractor help with that at all? I know you said you just had an adjustment but that was before you knew baby's head needed to rotate a bit. Maybe it's worth a visit to see if another adjustment specifically for that would help?

I'm going to be gone all weekend starting tomorrow evening! I'm going to be so anxious to come back on Sunday night to see what's happened!!