Update Thread 06/22/08

[franjapany]

It's been the 22nd here for almost 11 hours and I know that it will be midnight in Montreal in a few minutes, so I take the liberty to beat Maya and birthFree to it and start this thread, as it may well be my last chance to do so ( : ).

I have spent last night having contractions every 5 minutes or so but not really speeding up and after the walk at 6 am (which didn't do much good progress wise) I felt really tired and exhausted (not having slept much the night before already) and tried to nap for a couple of hours. The contrax kept coming, but I somehow managed to moan through them and still get short stretches of sleep. They were slowing down though, no idea about frequency, too tired to check.

I'm glad I got a little sleep at least. I was still pretty exhausted in the morning and felt a little weepy and so that's what I did: weep a little.
Now the contrax have slowed down even more and I have decided to take the opportunity and rest some, watch a movie and try to relax. No need to get stressed out. Checked baby's heart rate a couple of times and it's always been normal. MW says I'm not in active labor yet. Hm, six hours of heavy contrax with five minutes in between felt pretty active to me...

So, that's me here in Thailand. How is everybody else doing?

[BodhiMom]

It's still Saturday here (Arizona) for another 2 and a half hours. But when Sunday rolls around I will be 41 weeks and 6 days. I'm so ready for this baby. I keep telling myself that I can't be pregnant forever, but I'm only saying it to try to convince myself. I've tried everything to get labor started...but nothing. I feel like I'm going crazy with the yearning to hold and kiss my baby. It doesn't help that each day I get a dozen calls from friends and family asking if the baby is here yet. Don't they know that I'll call when she's born, and that continuing to "check up" on me is only adding to my frustration. My mom called tonight, "still nothing" she asks (for the twentieth time)...and I feel like I could reach through the phone and strangle her. Something in the way she asks makes me feel like I've failed her somehow, like I should be faster at this labor thing, or even that I have any control over when it happens. That's right...I've been purposely holding off labor just to frustrate and exasperate those around me. I feel like I could fall asleep crying. Hopefully laying in my husbands arms will ease my sadness, and I will fall soundly asleep. Please Jah, let labor start.

[Ooey]

I haven't been posting on these update threads but I've been reading them a little and I figure I might as well join in.

40w 1d now, haven't even started nesting yet and not too concerned about this little guy coming any time soon...I'm sure it will be within the next couple of weeks. I've been having lots of low pressure, but not contractions, mucous plug or show, so nothing to get excited about yet. I'm just trying to make sure I get enough sleep every night just incase labor does come the next day. My mom is here and she's been doing all the cooking and cleaning for me, so maybe that's why I haven't felt the need to "nest." I just bought a few more last min. cloth diapers and I think maybe the baby is waiting for them all to get here before he does!

[Halfasianmomma]

Well, it's 7 a.m. here and I managed not to start this thread, thanks to Franziska! I was actually up at 3 a.m. when some crazy b$#%^& came out of the massage parlor across the street and had a "drive-by argument" with her boyfriend for about 30 minutes. The cops were called and finally got her under control but not before she woke up the whole neighborhood. And yes, I live in a relatively nice neighborhood that has a "massage parlor" across the street from me

The little prediction wheel my MIL sent me says I'm 39 wks today (with an EDD on June 30th), but my doctor would say I'm 39 wks + 3 days, EDD on the 27th. Frankly, it doesn't matter one bit since nothing's happening. Yesterday, my parents took me out for multiple walks while shopping for a nursing pillow. I did tons of laundry in their basement, thus going up and down flights of stairs repeatedly. I think somehow everyone was convinced I'd have the baby this week-end because of all the activity on Friday. I keep having to remind myself that they haven't been around pregnancy since my mother was pregnant with me, so they're totally clueless as to what necessitates attention and what should just be ignored. DH still wishes I'd have the baby today and seems to think I'd been holding it in until DSS went to Toronto (which he did yesterday). Apparently not, since I'm sitting here typing, feeling fine and dandy except for the general late pregnancy complaints. I *must* be waiting for something else...yeah that's right.

I continue to feel lots of cervical pressure when I stand; I still get lots of rolling movement. Last night I had a nice bout of menstrual-like cramping, and some BH after DTD. Aside from that though, nothing much to report.

Hugs and bellyrubs to all the mamas who are going crazy and want their little ones in their arms NOW.

[StacyL]

I am 40 weeks - today is my due date. I am miserable, but every time I read a post from one of you ladies who is 41+ I realize I should probably shut up!

[BlueMoonBean]

39+3.

Having a good day... somehow, I managed to get my sense of balance back with regards to this birth. It will happen when and how it's meant to. I have no urgency or stress. What a great feeling!!!!!!!! I need a blissed out, zen smilie to put here __________

Heading off to the pool in a bit to enjoy the water.

Belly rubs to all and labor vibes to whoever wants them!

[sunmamma]

Bhodimom....mama, I feel ya. After congratulating all the mamas who just has their babies, my post was going to say MY TURN NEXT, PLEASE!!!! But I think you can go before me. Blessed love to you and many prayers for your birth to start soon. And just stop answering your phone! I actually sent out a text message to all the texters out there sending me messages. : It basically said, appreciate your thoughts, but please keep them to yourself, because it is difficult to remain patient when I feel like everyone is waiting for me to "perform"! And OBVIOUSLY, I will let everyone know when the babe is born!

So, as for my update...I am 41wks2d and have had a few emotional breakdowns, sobbing and wondering why I haven't gone into labor. I have the logical ,patient side of myself and the totally emotional, desperate side too! I did fall asleep crying night before last. My mom took ds last night for a sleepover and dp and I went out to dinner and watched a movie. It was nice to have some quiet time with him, and I am feeling a bit rejeuvenated this morning. Dp went fishing early this am, and I spent the morning lounging in bed, dozing on and off, and am now finally up at 10:15! Tell me when I'll get to do THAT again!!! Dp was over at our friend/mw's house yesterday and told her I was getting really emotional about not having this kiddo yet and she reminded him that she has EIGHT kids, and they were ALL born between 42 and 43 weeks! It gives me some perspective. And I remember...this blessed babe will come into the world at the perfect time.

Love and hugs to all mamas needing patience right now! And no more babies born until BhodiMom and me, ok?!!! NOOOOOOO!!!! Just kidding, really!!!!!!!

[SunnieP]

39+4 here, crazy baby activity down low all nite last nite, up till 3:30 afraid i'd go into it w/out dh here. but alls quiet this morning. feeling strong despite the lack of sleep. ive been craving a UC birth, despite birth center plans, etc. for some reason this morning, i feel like i could handle a couple of more weeks, and it may come to that like some of you others. may try some nip stim with a pump tomorow.

[*mama moose*]

39+2
all that nesting caught up with me finally, my body is so sore! I can barely even walk! I might need to delegate the rest to DH, at least for a day or two.....
I kept having to get up last night too, every hour, to pee or to walk around for some reason, or take tums for my heartburn. I'm usually up like clockwork at 12 and 3, so I threw my DH off last night when I kept getting up, he kept looking at his alarm thinking it was 3 (he gets up then and watches TV before work at 4). Poor him, huh?

Everyone is leaving us! I was thinking that as I posted congrats to BirthFree, that fewer and fewer of us are left pregnant. Well, I mean, that obvious, but still, just a thought from this morning.

Haven't taken my BP yet this morning, last night it was 132/77. If my top number would just come down I'd feel a lot better about it......

Not much else to report, I asked DH if he wanted to go to the pride parade next weekend, (the 29th) and hes like "do you really think you'll still be pregnant then?!" As of right now I kinda do! I feel like I'm totally in denial that my EDD is in 5 days, like I could just continue being pregnant and avoid the whole birth thing I guess its not too unrealistic, I could have weeks left (and I'm sure my MW would just LOVE that with the hypertension....). Though I think I have to accept that one of these days I WILL go into labor. I think thats whats throwing me off, I never went into labor with DD, I walked into a hospital and started an IV of pit. There was no waking up going "omg I'm in labor", you know? So I'm having a hard time expecting that this time (even though I know it WILL happen because I refuse to be induced, remember?)
Ok, I should go take my BP and get my kid dressed and things like that.

oh, and totally OT, but can I share how cute my DD1 is? Daddy took this yesterday when they went to the race track, she looks like such a big girl to me! She used to be a tiny baby!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/...04f91651_b.jpg

[*mama moose*]

hmmm, I just looked at my BP monitor and it says for arm circum. of 22-33 cm. Well my arm is just over 13 inches, so probably 34 cm or so. Now I'm wondering if maybe I'm getting high readings from that? I wonder if my MW uses a large size cuff......
I'm so sick of even thinking about it! ugh!

[butterfly1001]

40w1d

Darn, still pregnant.... I'm really dreading going back to work tomorrow. I don't want to deal with the sad, surprised looks, the stupid questions/comments, or just work in general. But I don't want to stop working yet because I only get 12 weeks off, and want them all to be with baby, not sitting here going crazy!

Anyway... TMI... I woke up this morning and after walking around for a bit, felt slightly....wet... I thought maybe my water had broken, but it just looked like there was a lot of extra watery discharge (still kinda milky white) in my underwear. It's continued ever since. Not enough to drip down my legs or anything, but enough that I had to put a panty liner on. I don't think it's my water, changing positions doesn't make any more come out, and Kegels don't change it. Darn!

Not many BHs since last night. I relaxed in the pool for a while last night, that felt good. Going for a walk/hike today. With a 2 1/2 year old, so I promise I'm not overdoing it. It's more just a trail in the woods than anything. But that's my consolation prize for the day since I'm still pregnant and not in labor. It's a cool place down the road from us.

Please someone send me labor vibes!!! I know there are people who are 41+, and I know you're feeling it more than me. But quick go into labor, then send me your vibes!!!

[mamatosaskia]

39 + 5 ( I think). Lots of pelvic pressure yesterday and more bloody show last night but no progression in the contractions. I wanted a cancer baby and today is the first day of the cancer sign, so come on out already! Dd's birthday is tomorrow...I have this sinking suspicion that they will indeed be sharing birthdays....sigh!

I am still battling a horrible chest cold and spend most of my nights coughing up lots of fun stuff. I am so tired, I am going to take a nap and then try to walk some more. Dh is nesting big time, he rearranged our furniture and is not scrubbing the walls and prepping the baseboards for some touch up paint. His theory is if he gets super engaged in a project then the baby will come out. I told him that I don't want to come home to a messy house with a newborn, so he is working fast.

Jacqueline

[mamaprek]

40 + 4
Things are finally starting... hopefully they will continue. I was uncomfortable all night with some on and off pains. This morning I had contractions every 10 mintues... then they slowed. Now they are coming every 15 minutes, but very intense when I get one. My doula lives 5 hours away, but she took off about an hour ago thinking that things will happen within the next 48 hours. I'm crossing my fingers... can't wait to meet this baby!! Hope all of the other mamas are doing well!

[anarchamama]

39+4

Went for a long walk this morning, but feeling nothing. I don't think this baby is coming out for awhile. Sigh. I'm not looking forward to dh going back to work tomorow............OTOH, my week is actually shaping up not to bad, so hopefully the days will go quick. My parents are taking the kids to the zoo tomorow and me and DH are having a date tomorow night, plus I have a massage tuesday.

Did EPO internally last night for the first time, YUCK! I'll stick to orally, it was just to messy for me, I felt gross and leaky all night........

Pheonix~ I remember when ds2 was born realizing ds1 had somehow tricked me into thinking he was a baby for 2 1/2 years, then suddenly you have this real baby, and you think "wait a minuit! You're not a baby, this tiny little thing is a baby!"

[*mama moose*]

ugh! people need to stay out of my bubble!
I really shouldn't be so mean, my grandparents who live in Oregon are driving down here because my grandpa needs to have a growth removed from his nose (not serious, hes just had one before so he has to see this specialist to do it), so its not like they PLANNED to be here on my due date, but still, I'm really irritated that THATS the day they will be here. They will probably only see us for lunch or something anyways, but ugh, I just want to avoid everyone until I have this baby! I mean, I still go outside to the store or the pool, etc. but every time I talk to family they ask "whens the baby being born?" or answer the phone with "oh did you have a baby?!"
And to make it worse, I asked her to call first (just in case, but also so I know what time she'll be here, etc.) and she replied that if I was in labor she'd come anyways because she wants to watch! UM, NO. Sorry, this isn't a zoo, you don't get to come "watch" me like I'm on display! So now I'm all freaked out that I'll be in labor on Friday and have to deal with keeping her out of my house....:
PLUS she doesn't know I have tattoos so I need to find something I can wear that covers them, which normally is not an issue but I really don't have ANY clothes that fit me let alone something that covers my arm! I should probably just grow up and tell her, I AM 22 years old (and heck, my dad was there when I got my last tattoo ) but they are so old fashioned its really just a respect thing I guess...

I really love my grandma, but I've built myself a nice little bubble and I'd like to keep it that way!
Maybe I'll have a baby this week and then I can be in my PJs and bathrobe and then I don't have to worry about either issue (wishful thinking!)

[Nimbus]

39w5d

After the worst night of "sleep" in a long time, I slept in until 11 this morning. I don't think I actually feel asleep until around 4 or 5 this morning, so it wasn't quite as luxurious as it seems.

I had a nice and relaxing day with dh & ds -- hit a local children's museum, visited friends all afternoon, had a nice walk in the woods. I'll continue with a relaxing evening and maybe just a bit of laundry...

I'm feeling like anarchamama and butterfly -- I hadn't planned on returning to work this week and don't really feel like being there at all. However, I want to save all my maternity leave for time w/ the baby. I don't have any signs that she might be here soon, so I don't just want to sit at home either...

I have a morning massage and afternoon mw appt tomorrow. Maybe I'll ask her to do a stretch/sweep to see if we can get things going... That's *if* she can reach my cervix. We'll see.

Labor vibes to all who are ready!!