Update Thread 6/23

[BlueMoonBean]

Good morning ladies! How's everyone doing???

[Halfasianmomma]

It's I. The Still-Pregnant-One.

EDD is either June 27th or June 30th, depending on who I consult, so I'm 5 to 7 days away from being "due". Nothing to complain about, right? Riiiiight.

Now that I think about it, I realize DH and I shouldn't have spent the week-end frantically walking, DTD, and doing all sorts of supposedly labor-inducing activities. Today my feet are killing me, my inner thighs complain every time I get up, and my nipples freakin hurt from being massaged so much. I think DH got worried because I lost my mucus plug on Friday and my doc told me I was contracting but wasn't feeling it....last night DH sheepishly admitted that since I'm already dialated, contracting and not feeling it, he's afraid I'll go into labor without knowing it and that he'll miss the birth entirely, which is why he keeps trying to "provoke it" before he has to go back to work this morning. Men are silly sometimes. Honestly, it's my first. It'll probably take a LONG while before we see this bean...

I did have a whole lot of sharp cervical jabs all through Saturday and Sunday--and they did allow me to practice my Hypnobabies relaxation, but aside from that, nothing. I'm just getting more stretchmarks and a nice double-chin

I'm kinda down because I wish I could see my baby, (and I wish DH would chill out about trying to induce my labor!!). My cats are the only ones who seem to understand I need some entertainment and lovin' while we wait for bean to show up. When in doubt, bathe your most annoying cat:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...afterabath.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...fterabath2.jpg

Then let him entertain you:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...sincarseat.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...llesincrib.jpg

Then let your sweetest one prevent you from typing your daily update thread:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...elinedoula.jpg

At least I've scheduled some activities today with my cousin to keep my mind busy.

[Lizafava]

Ug. I was up until about 3am with strong contractions and constant crampiness and back achiness. I really thought that it was labor, but the contractions petered out once I got out of bed. Sigh. Now I'm just crampy and exhausted. Tonight I'm having some wine :

I have some stuff planned for the day, so thats good.

[SunnieP]

same stuff, different day

[butterfly1001]

40w2d

Well, maybe something is going on. Maybe not. Why am I even getting my hopes up?!

Let's see... last night I lost quite a bit of my plug (can't remember if I did with DS1), DTD, lost more this morning when I got up to shower. (and it was slightly red tinged, I'm sure from the cervix being bumped)
After the shower, I was getting ready and noticed a few contractions. I nonchalantly timed them and noticed they were about 5 minutes apart. And pretty strong. Had to definitely stop what I was doing. They continued to be 5 minutes apart for about half an hour. Then in the 45 minute drive to work, I got them, but a bit more space out (didn't pay as much attention to the time). Since I've gotten to work, they continued, just as strong, but still not as close together... more like 10-15 minutes apart. But definitely strong. And lost more blood-tinged mucous. I'm not getting super excited, but I'm definitely intrigued.
I'll keep everyone updated!

[BlueMoonBean]

39+4. I think last night was dress rehersal... lots of ctx. Dh had a ton of cases being heard this morning, so I was really trying to will them away until tonight. (He'd stay with me of course, but the cases would've been continued and we'd have that hanging over our heads during the babymoon).

I'm still contracting, although they've spaced out. I'm taking the girls off to playgroup at a local park... they'll get to run and there are lots of great mamas who will help me chase them!

At around 7 tonight all of our childcare people will be back in place and Dh will have all of his work stuff pretty well wrapped up so the office can run on its own for the next week or so. So, as of 7pm, babe can come on whenever s/he's ready!!

Belly rubs all around!

PS - Is anyone else getting a "database error" every single time they try to post something? This is my 4th attempt at posting this update!

[BlueMoonBean]

Originally Posted by butterfly1001

40w2d

Well, maybe something is going on. Maybe not. Why am I even getting my hopes up?!

Let's see... last night I lost quite a bit of my plug (can't remember if I did with DS1), DTD, lost more this morning when I got up to shower. (and it was slightly red tinged, I'm sure from the cervix being bumped)
After the shower, I was getting ready and noticed a few contractions. I nonchalantly timed them and noticed they were about 5 minutes apart. And pretty strong. Had to definitely stop what I was doing. They continued to be 5 minutes apart for about half an hour. Then in the 45 minute drive to work, I got them, but a bit more space out (didn't pay as much attention to the time). Since I've gotten to work, they continued, just as strong, but still not as close together... more like 10-15 minutes apart. But definitely strong. And lost more blood-tinged mucous. I'm not getting super excited, but I'm definitely intrigued.
I'll keep everyone updated!

That definitely sounds promising to me!! ELV!

[butterfly1001]

Originally Posted by BlueMoonBean

That definitely sounds promising to me!! ELV!

Thanks! ELVs to you too.... just not until tonight! I'll use them up this evening, then send them your way!!

[BlueMoonBean]

Originally Posted by butterfly1001

Thanks! ELVs to you too.... just not until tonight! I'll use them up this evening, then send them your way!!

Deal!!

[*mama moose*]

39+3
ugh, I feel sick today. Well, yesterday too but worse this morning. I feel like I can't eat anything or I'll throw up. Like first trimester all over again
Yesterday DH even took me to my favorite indian food place, I took two bites and pushed my plate away. I felt so bad too, we can't really afford to go out to eat like that and he is not really an indian fan so it was really a special treat for me. I ate a little dinner but felt sick right after, and this morning I took a bite of a muffin and promptly handed it to DD because I feel so sick from the one bite! I don't know what the heck is going on with me! Still managed to gain a few lbs though, ugh.
I have a MW apt today at 3, not sure what to expect really, I've had higher readings at home than usual, and I've gained another 3lbs in a week, so we'll see what she says.....

I'm taking DD to her playgroup/class today, I promised I'd take her this week since I skipped last week, so I have to drag my sorry butt down there this morning!

[mamatosaskia]

Dd's 4th birthday is today and try as I might I am in the WORST mood. I am tired of being pregnant and wondering if today will be the day. I want to have this darn baby already!!! I am still hoarse from my chest cold and coughing has given me a really bad headache. In sum, I am miserable and weepy and really not someone to be around today. My poor dd! I am going to take her out somewhere special, even though I don't feel like it, because who wants a grumpy mom on their birthday???

UGH sums it up. I had more bloody show on Saturday night and I just can't figure out why my body won't just go into labor already, damn it!

Jacqueline

[StacyL]

Originally Posted by Lizafava

Tonight I'm having some wine :

Haha - I've been having wine at dinner nearly every day lately!

Ah well ...

40w + 1 here.

At least I didn't have contractions last night and got to sleep, which was nice.

[Aries1985]

39+3

Last night was lots and lots of BH, nothing overnight. This morning some more BH and tons and tons of pressure in my cervix. It's seriously getting painful to walk because there's just so much pressure. Lost some more mucus this morning, but still no plug. I'm just trying to be patient and remind myself that she'll come eventually.

[*mama moose*]

I know walking is good for me but I'm so annoyed right now! I just walked to playgroup (a good 20 min walk if DD is in her stroller, so at a brisk pace), only to see a sign on the door saying closed for staff meeting. WHY would they not call and say it was canceled!?! ugh! So we walked back, DD is watching MORE cartoons instead of playing with other kids, and I get to deal with her whiney-ness today because I totally talked up going to play and then not getting to....
I had some serious contractions on that walk though, so maybe it did something good in that department.

[BodhiMom]

42 weeks today
I saw my midwife yesterday, and was reminded of why I love her so and why I chose her. She came to administer some herbs that might help me along and to check my cervix. I normally check myself, and was hoping that she was going to feel something different than I've been feeling. But she told me what I already knew...the baby hasn't dropped, I'm not dilated, and the baby just isn't ready yet. I was still breastfeeding when I got pregnant, and so ovulation didn't happen 14 days from my last period. The calendar says I'm 42 weeks, my cervix does NOT agree. It was hard to hear. I've been putting so much emphasis on this date on the calendar...but the calendar doesn't know what it's talking about. Only the baby knows. So I am resolved. My due date is the day the baby decides to be born. No sooner. I just had to let go of all the expectations I've been having (took ALOT of crying), but I feel so much better. The baby will be here when the time is right. I just need to be patient and calm. I am no longer going to try to start labor (futile), but instead just enjoy my beautiful pregnant body, and let the baby come when it will.
I hope my calm and patience reached out to all you other mommas waiting for the delivery of your baby. Be peaceful in your pregnancy and trust that the baby knows best. Due dates are just an estimate...your body knows what it's doing...and all is perfect.
Loving you all.

[anarchamama]

39+5 (39+6 according to the MW, which is when ds2 was born, so it could be today right? RIGHT?) haha I love the incredible covolouted clues I look for......

Still feelin nothing. Went for a long walk yesterday and had a few pressury BH but nothing more. Sometimes I feel like I am always to busy with the kids to go into labour. YK? Like it will never happen if I dont' get 24 hrs to relax. OTOH I am still sleeping well despite the heat here and my parents took the kids to the zoo this morning. I am trying to keep our week full so either a)the baby will come or b) I won't notice if it doesen't. It;s a bit of a double edged sword though since I really don't feel like doing anything, but if I sit around I just get depressed. DH is done work Friday though, so that gives me a goal to work toward (surviving a week with my kids is a goal right?)

[kltroy]

Hey Bodhimom - hang in there your baby will come when it's ready! Esp. if you're not 100% on your dates, sometimes you just need to give yourself a break.

My beautiful girl is 2 days old now and we're both doing well - I'm still amazed at the whole experience and am thrilled that everyone in our group is doing so well. I can't wait to hear about the rest of your births and will keep checking in to see how you are all doing.

s: -Karen

[greenbeing]

39+4

Having a restful morning. Little crampiness and lots of discharge (sorry if TMI). No real ctx though. I'm going to keep myself busy today playing with ds and maybe organizing some pictures.

Labor vibes to all of you who may be starting something and those of you wishing something would start!!!!

[Nimbus]

ELV to butterfly!

Thanks for the inspiration for patience and peace, bohdimom. I'm working on the patience thing, but could always use some more!

39w6d

Had a lovely massage this morning and I'm looking forward to checking in w/ my mw this afternoon.

My ds is at a 1/2 summer camp today so I'm planning to rip the caulk out of our downstairs bathtub and get it all cleaned up for recaulking, do a bit of laundry, and see if I can't find a decent nursing bra or two somewhere. Trying to keep busy...

[BirthFree]

Hugs Mamas... checking in to see how you ladies are doing every day.

Butterfly that sounds promising - Katherine, let it begin when things are in place. Overdue Mamas, my prayers that you are first in line and bohdimom... I understand the frustration of the calendar, you have a really great perspective... big hugs!!

mamas!!!