Daily Thread-- MARCH First.....

[cicely_m]

Ok, who's still here?
Am I correct in thinking that no one actually had a baby on leap day?

I had one of those "for sure I'm going to go into labor overnight" evenings; I was definitely having waves of weird feelings in my abdomen and back, but... just weird feelings, I guess. I dunno. It snowed last night, and I thought maybe the baby had been waiting for some drama in getting to the hospital, so she would come during the snow, but.... no. Hm. I guess I'll go to my prenatal yoga class today, as I am still pregnant.

I'm torn between just really wanting this baby to come out and play with us, and knowing that it is much easier to parent when she's inside, and she's just not ready yet, and I should calm down.

But it's not easy when everyone keeps calling and asking "is she here yet????????" I feel like I'm letting everyone down. My mother is here from far away, waiting for the baby, just twiddling her thumbs. There's not much I can do about that!!!

[steph117]

Still here! And baby has turned more posterior again. Must convince baby that is not a great idea - though since baby HAS been anterior I'm guessing that he/she will know what to do when it's time. Not much labor-y since yesterday - I'm a little crampy right now, and every time I got up from bed to pee I'd leak a lot (not pee), but that's it. Funny: I have this baby countdown widget on my google homepage, and yesterday it said "0 weeks, 0 days to go" and today, it says "1 week, 1 day to go." I was like, "HEY! That is NOT cool." They need to update their software for overdue mamas...

Cicely, the hip sockets thing is exactly what I meant from yesterday. They're a little less iffy-feeling than last night, but yeah, they really felt like they were just barely hanging on or something! ...and, I'm not answering the phone anymore. That's my solution to the "is it here yet" thing.

And Diana/Lolafanana, & Amy - ACK! That's the problem with midwives, I guess - they can't split themselves into numerous pieces! WEll, at least the 2 of you are likely to be a lot quicker than me, since it's my first. I guess you guys can just pop 'em out, & then I'll go.

ELVs & to everyone today!

[True Blue]

Don't worry Steph, I'm not sure Miriam has ever even had to use her backup. It's such a rarity for two mamas to need the mw at the EXACT same time, kwim?

I woke up sopping wet again this morning. It's weird bc not as much 'stuff' comes out during the day, but laying in bed this morning I could actually feel whatever it is coming out of me. TMI I know LOL!!! I think the time is coming. Between this big change, and I woke up this morning and emptied out a little, to be polite...hopefully the trend will continue and I'll be in labor tonight!!! That's the pattern my other two followed. March 2nd would be a good birthday, too.

My counter did the same thing...it said 0 days left on my due date then went wacky...I changed it over to how long I've been pg and that part was right.

[steph117]

Originally Posted by True Blue

Don't worry Steph, I'm not sure Miriam has ever even had to use her backup. It's such a rarity for two mamas to need the mw at the EXACT same time, kwim?

Well...almost never! It did happen to her a few weeks ago though. Ah, let's just hope for the best! Speaking of best...good luck & ELVs for today...

Amy, looks like we have the same torpedo-shaped belly! I just checked your blog...I posted some pics today that really amuse me to highlight just how torpedo-y my belly is, blog link in my sig.

[OldFashionedGirl]

Still here.

I did finish my to-do list last night, and started having ctx when I was ironing. I was SURE it was it. Went to sleep, thinking I'd need my rest. No such luck. Sigh. The main reason this depresses me is knowing that my to-do list is just going to start over on Monday. I mean, floors and toilets need to be scrubbed pretty regularly, kwim?

I told my DH (well, fiance) that when I DO go into labor, we are NOT telling his mom until we're ready to go to the hospital. He's like why not? I said, "You know your mom. She will call every hour wanting to know how things are going and why we're not leaving, yet. I do not need that kind of pressure." Furthermore, I plan on waiting until the last possible minute to go to the hospital. If she knew that, she'd have a heart attack.

But, heck, that may be moot anyway; it would seem the kid is plenty happy right where s/he is....maybe s/he'll never come out!

[lincap]

Hi Ladies!

I just wanted to send ELV to all of you! You are all now March babies! I thought I would be in March too.

I don't think anyone had a Leap Year baby! DH was really routing for Leap Year for us! HAHAHAH!

HUGS!

Linda

[alisaparrent]

Not really in your due date club, but like to lurk and our's doesn't have a daily forum yet........anyways please send me good vibes for birthing, I think this is it~

So woke up several times to contractions that were not comfy and finally decided to go to the bathroom around 4am. HUGE BLOODY SHOW At first I thought, HOLY COW this is really it. I went out to the living room to breathe, because after the holy cow came the "I'm not sure I can do this" cry. I had to calm myself, pray, and release that fear. I am going to do this and this is REALLY IT.......my baby will be here today!!!

After that, I decided to hurry downstairs and finish blowing up the birth pool and air matress and make sure everything is ready. Didn't really want to wake DH, because he's a basket case and stresses me out. But, unfortunately he heard me and came to see what I was doing. I told him I thought this was going to be the day and at first he was calm and excited. After about 5 mins of trying to help me he started freaking out and making statements about how we should be in a hospital, not our living room!!!! YIKES, can you believe he's doing this now!!!! So of course, I start crying and tell him how important it is for him to be strong for me and he says he's trying he's just really stressed from work and now for our safety. Mean time, I have no idea where my contractions are, since I'm so busy preparing. They are there, but not bad at all.

After we are all finished I decide we better go back to sleep or at least lie down to get a sense of time on these things. WOW.....18 minutes apart......I really could be here all day~ So off to sleep I try.....not much luck but I'm able to rest.

Now it's 8am and I've decided to just get up and start my day. I feel a little discouraged that they are only 10-13 minutes apart, but guess I should feel blessed they really are managable if it does go all day. I think after my son's 5 hour birth, I wasn't sure what to expect.......of course my water broke to start my labor with him, so you never know??

Please send me good vibes for a quick, easy birth!!! I'm ready to hold my baby!!!

TMI.........Oh and I've been pooping like crazy since 4am. And the bloody show continues!!! I know that's a great sign!!!!

I will update when he's here........hopefully sooner rather than later!!!!

Alisa

[Angierae]

Good Luck Alisa!

[steph117]

ELV's Alisa...! : by the time you read this, I'm sure your little guy will be here!

(Wow, now March moms are going & the last of the Feb moms are still here...sigh)

Actually, I'm sure at least one of the others is in labor right now!!! Hoping for a good update tomorrow from someone!

[True Blue]

No great update from me yet! Walked the mall a ton but nothing yet. Except that I am seriously wet. I don't know how it's not amniotic fluid there is so much but I guess it's possible. I've never experienced this before, and when my water did break with DD it was obvious and contractions started fairly shortly afterward. It's so weird. And it's definitely not urine, I can feel where it is coming from! I filled a light flow cloth pad today...like when I got home this evening it was just wet. Maybe I should call the mw again? I'll put DD to bed and give her a shout, I think.

[sarahn4639]

elv alisa!

amy, i'd have her do a litmus strip on that fluid. (litmus, is that right?) anyway, what ever that is that tests if its amniotic.

good luck mamas!

[steph117]

You're so nice to check in Sarah...I have a feeling by tomorrow it'll be just me left here

[True Blue]

Yeah I love hearing from the mamas with babies too! Makes me feel loved. I'm still hopeful for real contractions tonight...I hate making her come out here to test this late. I guess I should call her anyway though.

PS Steph our bellies ARE torpedos LOL! I think it's par for the course when you get this pregnant!!!

[True Blue]

OK quick update...it certainly could be a leak, especially bc I have so much more today. She said keep things out of there, and if nothing happens tonight she'll come by and check me out tomorrow. If it is indeed my fluid, we'll try to move things along. Which is fine by me, I am perfectly open to cohoshes and such if my water is broken!!!! Send me some labor vibes tonight, ladies!!!!

[sarahn4639]

well i still think pregnancy and birth are great so i love hearing how you are all doing! i'm looking forward to your birth stories!

i also love your torpedo bellies!!! i thought my belly was huge (and it was!) but it never had that gorgeous torpedo shape!!

amy, i agree, inducing because you're sore, tired, past your dd, ect is one thing, inducing because your water has been broken for a day is another. i'd be open to it in that situation as well. i hope things start for you tonight and you don't have to worry about it! :

[steph117]

oh, Amy, that does sound like something...I'm leaking too, but just a tiny tiny bit. made the mistake of mentioning it to my mom..."CALL THE MIDWIFE!" uh, no. this is not dangerous enormous amounts of leakage. just wait-and-see - it could be just very wet cervical fluid too. who knows. i'll watch it tonight.

ELVs to you! I hope that it turns into something tonight, and Miriam's coming out is just to catch your little one...come on, baby, let's go! (I keep asking my baby what its plan is - "So, baby, whatcha thinking? What's the lowdown?" It just squirms in response. )

Sarah, glad you appreciate the torpedos. I'm just so amazed that our bodies can DO that! And then revert back to its (semi-normal) shape!

[Septagram]

Still here. Feeling weird, slightly crampy.. My upper vagina is tingling. Weird.

[True Blue]

OK it's ON....starting bloody show!!!!!!

[eilonwy]

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[sarahn4639]

yeah!! i'm SO glad i checked in one last time!!! i'll be back first thing in the am to check on you amy!! : i'll be thinking of you and sending you peaceful, loving, calm, and easy labor vibes!!!