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[CalebsMama05]

Originally Posted by True Blue

Yay for good haircuts!!!!

You know, I don't think it's fair that people in the March DDC get to have babies before some of us do.....

I know! I'm the last on 2 other boards/groups it sucks

[SamuraiMom]

lillyblossom, now I have a fever, but my mood is up! I am under layers of blankets and sipping hot Lyptons. Maybe you and I will be having babies together!!!!
I had an emotional melt down after my forst post today, but my MW came by and calmed my fears. Mama's give birth with the flu, she said, so if this is the worst of it for me, I am O.K. and thankful and if baby wants to come tonight, I'll be ready. I just have to be ready emotionally, I'll take care of the physical part later! If I do go into labor, can I take a Tylenol to bring the fever down??? I don't remember. I feel like cucky.

Gingerbane!!!!! You go mama!!!! Keep up posted!

Oh Dea, you have patients mama! I would hate intruders right now.

mamabutterfly, you're awesome!!! I kind of wish I could shovel today, but that's because I'm sick in bed!!

True Blue, I have family in Brooklyn, they are going to be so happy about the snow! I hope your girl enjoys it!

calebsmama, happy haircut to you!!! A good haircut is always a reason to celebrate!

O.K. having ctx while sitting up, lets see if they keep up while I am laying down!!!

[Theia]

Hi all. I haven't been here much this week. I've been really tired is part of it. On Tuesday I had an appt with MW. For the week or so previous to our appt I had been seeing stars or lights in my field of vision. For some reason I neglected to mention it until she took my BP and the top number was 140, which got her to asking about it. Then I said, yeah, I guess I have been having them for awhile. Strange, I am such a freak about all the little changes taking place in my body and this one I ignore. So she sent me for blood work, I am borderline pre-e, it's not full blown, but I do have a few signs in blood. So now I am taking calcium-magnesium supplements, eating cucumber and ensuring I am at the 100 gram level of protein intake. The first day after this, I saw no stars. Then yesterday I saw them a couple of times, and have already seen them today too. I also have some puffiness in my face, but it's not pitting, so MW isn't counting that against me at this time and my hands are only mildly swollen as they have been for a long time. My feet and lower legs are incredibly swollen, MW says she thinks I have the worst case of that she has seen. I visited MW yesterday and my BP was really good, down around 110 I think, I also gave blood samples again.

Today DP and I have a home visit with the whole birth team. I am hoping that my BP is good and my bloodwork comes back improved from earlier this week. It's kinda frustrating cuz I am 39+5 today and I don't have much time to get this under control before the baby comes. Baby has been head down for a long time now, and is starting to turn into good birthing position this week. The birth tub arrived yesterday, all I need now is to go buy the liner today and I am set. So please please let my BP and lab work be good today.:

DP didn't sleep at all last night and so now is sleeping on the couch. He was sweet and made me a high protein breakfast. I just had a star cross the screen in front of me! So not fair! Just leave me alone already.

So thats my story right now. I am trying to think positively about my health, but the stars keep interrupting me.:

Wishing ELV's to gingerbane.... right? Hope everyone else has a good day.

[smokeylo]

Gingerbane -- : hope it's going great!!

peace_laughing -- I'm sorry you're having to deal with such a freaky issue right at the end. It sounds like your midwife is really level-headed and smart about it, and that you are in good hands. Hopefully the kiddo will cooperate.

Well, after really strong cramps all day yesterday, and then some globby mucous plug stuff this morning, seems like everything has quieted down for me for the time being anyway. : I'm only 39+3 but man -- today/this weekend would be perfect! I'm feeling like it's imminent, so half the time I'm thinking "ok, what else can I get done before I go into labor?" and half the time I'm thinking "I wish I was in labor so I wouldn't feel the need to do X, Y and Z!" We're soooo ready to meet this baby! SO READY!!

Had a chiro appt today which was great. She looked at me and said, "Well, I think you're about ready to go. I don't think we should worry about appts for next week. If you don't have the baby by a week from Monday call me, but I really think this is happening soon." That made me excited! And my doulas agreed that this weekend would be the perfect time for a baby to arrive. And the weather here, for once this month, isn't completely frigid and icy this weekend. I really think that logically this baby should get born tonight or tomorrow! Of course he/she may not agree, and that's sort of ok, because it WILL happen soon, but -- well, you all know how it is to feel impatient and ready!

And I am also mad that March mamas get to have their babies before me! What a load of hooey! Totally unfair!

I should probably get some more stuff done around the house I feel like I'm PAST the nesting phase! I did so much over the last two weeks to be ready, and now I'm sick of keeping up with dishes and laundry, darn it! I want the baby to come so other people will do it for me .

[OldFashionedGirl]

I was just about to post and ask if I was the only one still left...comforting to know that i'm not I agree, though, March DDC should NOT be allowed to have their babies before us.

Hey, should we start a pool for who has the last baby?

I started inserting EPO vaginally the last two nights, and started having ctx's yesterday and today. I think they're the real thing; I'm feeling them in my back, too. Nothing horribly painful, though, just uncomfortable. And of course, nothing regular, either.

At my dr's apt. Monday, I was 2 cm....which means 3 weeks now that I've been 2 cm. A little depressing. He talked about wanting to break my water on Tuesday (can't induce b/c I'm a VBAC), but I'm pretty sure I won't let him. Maybe I'll get lucky and have the baby this weekend and won't have to worry about it

Here's hoping a couple of us have babies this weekend!

[Dea]

Originally Posted by True Blue

Yay for good haircuts!!!!

You know, I don't think it's fair that people in the March DDC get to have babies before some of us do.....

I agree! I don't look at any of the other DDCs anymore for this reason. I'm happy for those mamas and their happiness, but golly I'm February, can I have my baby now please? PUH-LEASE???

hmpff

I've tried to rationalize in my head that it's okay too that they are earlier than me. We wouldn't wish anyone to have a preterm baby and I'm sure some are and those mamas need support.... I remind myself that everyday that she stays in is another day that she's better at breastfeeding, another day to develop her suck reflex and another day she grows stronger. (although I'm good and ready to meet her)

[the elyse]

39+1. just amazed that i'm still pregnant! going to fill up the tub today, and we got a new camera. (yay!)

a little sad... a dallas police officer died on duty today, he was part of a motorcade escorting clinton to a rally.

[Gunter]

i walked around the mall for 2.5 hours today just to help the babe's head come down. i feel so icky after being there that long among all the selling masses but it was nasty weather out so i couldn't walk the trail. i almost didn't go b/c ezra had a snotty nose until i started feeling stir crazy thinking about being at home all day waiting for a babe to make it's way down and out.

i had some good contractions and cramps. the tiniest bit of mucous, too. then came home to clean up, prep food for the weekend, do laundry, etc. now, i am going to sip some pregnancy tea and take to the bed for a lil rest in case things pick up later.

hugs and ELVs to you, ginger!

i will get mad at those march mamas with you all, too! argh. especially having gone at 37 weeks last time, it's just so weird to be awaiting things now at 39 weeks. but i am supr thanful for this babe to be growing strong!

i totally agree that today or this weekend would be such a great time to have my baby!!! let's get things going!!!

[True Blue]

Peace, yikes! I hope your baby decides to come soon and bypass anymore complications for you both!

Samurai -- feel better soon!! I know how much it sucks to be sick and pregnant!

Still hanging out here. The snow was nice today, we got over 6 inches which was pretty exciting! I'ts supposed to ice up tonight...I hope not too much rain falls and we still have snow tomorrow. We'll be in Key West next year so I want to enjoy the white while I can!

I had DH take some nice portraits this afternoon, I'm going to edit them and post them a little later. I've been dying to get a few nice photos of me pregnant before the baby gets here. Maybe with this done I'll feel like I can have the baby now. No more loose ends!!! I really feel like it can be soon...all the contractions last night. That never happens to me, so hopefully something is going on. My babies are usually over 8 lbs so I really wouldn't mind a few less days for the baby to bulk up LOL!!

[mosesface]

hello!
40w today.

i spent most of the day in the hospital. my mw and ob attempted a version to turn my gigantic breech baby. sadly, it was unsuccessful.

it was very disappointing and very, very painful. i have bruises all over my belly. even though it was extremely difficult, i felt really supported and cared for. my nurse, ob, and mw were all so wonderful. it was truly a valiant attempt on all sides.

due to the baby's presentation (butt and one leg firmly planted in my pelvis) and size (over 9lbs), i am scheduled for a c-section on monday afternoon at 4pm. both my mw and the ob are vaginal breech birth friendly and very skilled, but neither feel that this babe is a candidate. i trust them and i am thankful for their care and expertise. (though it won't stop me from doing all i can this weekend to get this baby to turn!)

gosh. this is so far off of my grid. i don't even know what to say. while doing my best to get this baby vertex again, i will spend this weekend with my family working to come to some peace about this turn of events. though it is so far from ideal, i am still committed to having a peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling birth experience. i will have my family and my midwife with me. i have a hospital staff that is remarkably committed to so many AP values and agreed to every part of my birth plan. and most importantly, i will have a healthy, glorious baby to welcome into the world.

[Dea]

Originally Posted by mosesface

hello!
40w today.

i spent most of the day in the hospital. my mw and ob attempted a version to turn my gigantic breech baby. sadly, it was unsuccessful.

it was very disappointing and very, very painful. i have bruises all over my belly. even though it was extremely difficult, i felt really supported and cared for. my nurse, ob, and mw were all so wonderful. it was truly a valiant attempt on all sides.

due to the baby's presentation (butt and one leg firmly planted in my pelvis) and size (over 9lbs), i am scheduled for a c-section on monday afternoon at 4pm. both my mw and the ob are vaginal breech birth friendly and very skilled, but neither feel that this babe is a candidate. i trust them and i am thankful for their care and expertise. (though it won't stop me from doing all i can this weekend to get this baby to turn!)

gosh. this is so far off of my grid. i don't even know what to say. while doing my best to get this baby vertex again, i will spend this weekend with my family working to come to some peace about this turn of events. though it is so far from ideal, i am still committed to having a peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling birth experience. i will have my family and my midwife with me. i have a hospital staff that is remarkably committed to so many AP values and agreed to every part of my birth plan. and most importantly, i will have a healthy, glorious baby to welcome into the world.

I love that you have such a positive attitude!

[CalebsMama05]

Rachel-

[Angierae]

Still kicking around here, too, at 39+5. 39+6 in a few hours. Thought for sure last night was "it", for about the 8th time in the last few weeks. Tonight we had SPICY pasta and went for a long walk in the snow. It was such a pretty peaceful snow day, I was sort of hoping things would get moving.

I'm still having ctx all the time for minutes or hours or days. My midwife told me its normal, but its really emotionally draining the end of my pregnancy. And that makes me a little sad. Both previous pregnancies I really loved right until the day of birth.

I have been thinking the whole time that this babe was definitely a Pisces, not Aquarius, so I've been telling him to come out now! But I think he may just be the most mellow person in the entire world. It takes him until about 6pm at night to wake up and get moving. Then the ctx get strong until about 1am when I get so tired that I give up and go to bed. As soon as I go to sleep he seems to say "Oh is it time to sleep?, OK MOM!" And he stops moving and the ctx stop until 6pm the next day. I guess one night soon I'll just have to stay up all night and keep him motivated.

[Jujubie]

Rachel, big hugs to you.

Well, no more contractions for me so far today.

Had the ultrasound this afternoon, all is well with babe, plenty of fluid and we got to see her practice her breathing too. Got a new u/s photo below. They estimated her weight at 8lbs 4 oz!

Today's U/S photo

[True Blue]

OK real quick....here are the photos we took today. They came out really nice!!! http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...fromshare&Ux=0

[smokeylo]

Rachel you have worked so hard to turn this baby -- there must be a really good reason he/she is staying breech! Seems like this is exactly what c-sections are made for. I think it's important to mourn the loss of the birth experience you hoped for so you can be at peace with this -- I look forward to meeting your baby!!

My doula came over tonight and "sifted" my belly with a rebozo to help baby's position. It was great to have a long talk with her and the sifting felt GREAT! She can't believe how LOW this baby is.

I want to have the baby this weekend!

[steph117]

Originally Posted by mosesface

hello!
both my mw and the ob are vaginal breech birth friendly and very skilled, but neither feel that this babe is a candidate. i trust them and i am thankful for their care and expertise. (though it won't stop me from doing all i can this weekend to get this baby to turn!)

gosh. this is so far off of my grid. i don't even know what to say. while doing my best to get this baby vertex again, i will spend this weekend with my family working to come to some peace about this turn of events. though it is so far from ideal, i am still committed to having a peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling birth experience. i will have my family and my midwife with me. i have a hospital staff that is remarkably committed to so many AP values and agreed to every part of my birth plan. and most importantly, i will have a healthy, glorious baby to welcome into the world.

huge s rachel...i really hope that she turns this weekend, but if she doesn't, it sounds like you have an attitude that will pull you both through it very well. it's so important to feel like you haven't been pushed into something by practitioners who are busy, uncaring, or just aren't listening...and it doesn't at all sound like that's the case. it sounds like if you do end up with this surgery, it's because you need it, and at least you have some time to come to terms with the idea. still, : that things go a little more as you planned...but either way, you will get that bundle of sweetness at the end as you pointed out.

in the book "birthing from within," the author talks about unexpected transfers/c-sections, & the importance - if you end up with a c - of calling the surgery a "cesarean birth" (instead of a c-section), and asking the hospital staff to do so as well, to honor the attitude you're bringing to it. it sounds like that idea is in keeping with the way you're thinking about the potential surgery, so if you hadn't already heard that, just a tiny thing to put in your toolkit, just in case.

[smokeylo]

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I think I'm having contractions! YIKES!

[CalebsMama05]

dtd with dh...now I'm feeling very nauseous and having lots of pressure/pain and contractions. I'm suprised since I didn't o...