Daily Check-In for 1/12 - Page 3

[Surfacing]

Originally Posted by simplehome

We took a refresher course with someone new this time, and she had an idea that I really liked (it's probably not her original idea, but I thought I'd share it)-----choose a special word that only you and your partner know, something you wouldn't otherwise say (eg: rutabaga?). This is your word for "I truly can't take anymore, I mean it--don't question me." This can give you permission to voice those normal feelings at transition,

"I can't do this anymore!"
"please give me something!"
"just make it stop!"

Many women go through these feelings just as the worst is over, and it's normal.

Thanks for the suggestions Simplehome. It's funny, part of my birth plan involves being offered pain relief (as a last resort, other things to be tried beforehand like reassurance, visualizations, breathing, etc) because I will not ask for it, even if I want it. We have talked about a code word but most of my birth team has said they want me to just be really clear that it IS what I want, if/when I want it, and that's that.

Funny, with my birth trauma, it was the pushing and tearing that were excruciating. I would not have (and did not) chose an epidural even in transition.

There is something about the intensity of birthing that sets off my anxiety.

I don't know, I am trying to make the best decision for me and my family.

I think I will just have to let go and trust.....................................

[Surfacing]

I hope all the sick Mamas heal up really soon, the close Mamas get some healthy labour vibes : and the postpartum Mamas are healing up well, enjoying their babies.

To the rest who are stressed and need some relief, let's take a deep breath together now.......

[amandamac]

Contractions...taking my breath away

Hello, January Mommies,

All is well here, 38wk 4d, and I had about 6-8 strong surges that made me stop in my tracks while cleaning the house up tonight. My husband was helping me, and when I gasped for air, he new I was having contractions, and became really excited...never seen him work so quickly before :-)

I've felt that BabyMac would come at the end of the month, but I am not so sure now. I don't want to get too excited yet, but will keep you all posted.

Warmest Wishes,


Amanda&BabyMac

[sing4jy]

Originally Posted by MamaFern

hmm.. i always bleed on the full moon or very close.. so maybe. but do i really have to wait that looong?

Oh, I hear you! That theory would put me around 10 days overdue, which I totally don't want. I hope it's wrong this time.