Update Thread 6/24

[BlueMoonBean]

How's everyone doing today??

[Halfasianmomma]

I'm supposedly due on Friday (or next Monday), but nothing's happening. Literally nothing. No more BH, no bloody show, still get some movement on a regular basis. Maybe I've just gotten used to whatever I feel. In any case, I find it extremely depressing.

What I find more depressing is the fact that my doc informed me that July 5th is her cut-off "eviction date" for the baby. She won't "let me" go 1 week past my due date, which seems a bit soon considering that my due date isn't even certain. I thought that doctors usually allow 2 weeks, so maybe I misheard her, but in any case, it's totally stressing me out and making me feel like I have to "perform" on cue. Even my family is starting to hint that I shouldn't be opposed to an induction...so I feel like I want to hide away from everyone. Don't get me wrong, I REALLY want to meet this baby, but I don't. Want. To. Be. Induced. To me, augmented labor = evil.

I've fallen off the Hypnobabies bandwagon as well. Just can't seem to get motivated to do anything.

Planning to go see Hellboy II when it comes out, and fireworks next Saturday.

[KrisCrunch]

Now mroe than 2 weeks overdue. I already canceled my next apt because I DONT want to be induced. I really thought the reason I was overdue with my daughter was because I was so unhealthy and out of shape then. This being my second and me being so much healthier, I never imagined this kind of ending. I haven't been answering the phone anymore, no emails (everyone wants me to explain myself to them I guess) and my toddler answered a call yesterday so I had to talk. I told a friend my homebirth might turn into an at home unasissted C-section at this rate. I am sure we have a sharp knife around here somewhere.....

I have been saying forever that I wasn't going to do anything to try and bring on labor and I was going to let things just happen but yesterday I gave in a tried taking Fenugreek. It didn't work. Neither does any of the walking or sex that I am giving up n now. Oh and we had mexican for dinner and I ate a ton a pineapple last night. I have been ok up until yesterday. Now I can't stop crying.

[SunnieP]

stick to your guns ham , i had a cold inducion w/ds and there was nothing natural about it. i still cringe when i get images in my head from that day. (the nurse cranking up that pitosin dial despite my begging, the matter of fact way the ob chatted while he broke my water, etc.)luckly we all came out of it unscathed, but are we really?

as for me, due tomorrow. i think i lost more muc. pl. this am but as we know that doesn't mean anything. tired of waking up nauseous, waddling to the bathroom all nite crampy, afternoon heartburn, the ladies at the deli asking
are there two in there?! ugh!!!!

[Halfasianmomma]

KrisCrunch

[SunnieP]

Originally Posted by KrisCrunch

Now mroe than 2 weeks overdue. I already canceled my next apt because I DONT want to be induced. I really thought the reason I was overdue with my daughter was because I was so unhealthy and out of shape then. This being my second and me being so much healthier, I never imagined this kind of ending. I haven't been answering the phone anymore, no emails (everyone wants me to explain myself to them I guess) and my toddler answered a call yesterday so I had to talk. I told a friend my homebirth might turn into an at home unasissted C-section at this rate. I am sure we have a sharp knife around here somewhere.....

I have been saying forever that I wasn't going to do anything to try and bring on labor and I was going to let things just happen but yesterday I gave in a tried taking Fenugreek. It didn't work. Neither does any of the walking or sex that I am giving up n now. Oh and we had mexican for dinner and I ate a ton a pineapple last night. I have been ok up until yesterday. Now I can't stop crying.

you are so strong to hang in there for so long- maybe some private time with a breast pump? you could freeze the colustrum. i know this is nothing new to you....but i may try it if i were you...

[LianneM]

Kris

Still lots of BH, cervical pokes, etc... still waiting.

[anarchamama]

39+6......This is when ds2 was born, but ds1 was 42 weeks, so I'm not hoping to hard.

HAM~ Your Dr can tell you her rules all she wants, she can't perform anything n you without your consent. The worst she can do is make you sign a waiver so she's not liable.

We're OK, I'm getting insanely grouchy. Sigh. But I'm trying to keep it at bay. Hopefully my massage this afternoon will help. DS2 has become super clingy which is making it really hard to function. And our bathtub is broken which makes me want to cry.......somehow the tub is the only place that makes me truly off limits to others.

Blah.

[sunmamma]

41wks4d...

going swimming today! A girlfriend and I are taking the kiddos to the pool and just hanging out. I can't wait, the pool is at this snooty country club, and there I will be, in my bikini with my huge belly and let's just say some of my grooming habits have gone to the wayside the past few weeks! Big hairy preggo mama! I am excited to just chill and not get anything done today but add to my freckles

Did the epo last night and it was.....comical! FEeling positive and relaxed and still trying to figure out if I am going for that NST this week. Eh.

DP's birthday is Thursday, maybe we'll meet baby then, who knows!

Have a great day everyone!

[*mama moose*]

to HAM and to Kris
HAM: I agree with anarchamama, you have the right to just say NO. I think everyone has heard my bad induction story of DD1 as I went on and on and on about it weeks ago, but seriously, it is normal to go past your due date, especially for a first time mama. Get back on the hypnobabies train and remind yourself that your body knows what it is doing, growing a beautiful baby who will come when SHE is ready, not your Dr. More

Kris, more to you too, I'm not even "due" until Friday and I'm avoiding people so I know what you mean. hang in there mama, your baby knows what the right time is, and you are doing an awesome job honoring that. Maybe you could PM angela from the May DDC, I know she went to 43 plus some days, maybe she would have some words of wisdom/encouragement for you. Just hang in there, it will be soon, and then it will be sooo worth it. And we;re all here to listen if you need to vent or chat or whatever else!

As for me, I'm 39 + 4, nada going on, and thats ok with me
I got some ok sleep last night, only up to pee twice, though I did feel the need at 5 but decided I was too tired and managed to hold it until I got up for good at 6
DD1 is being a bit clingy at the moment (yeah shes up at 6 too, aren't I lucky ), and its a tad complicated trying to hold her in the computer chair with my big belly!
I'm trying to plan some fun things to do this week, nothing today though as DH works both jobs.....
Ew I gotta go brush this kid's teeth she has some wicked morning breath

[BlueMoonBean]

39+5.

Not much happening here. Life is good... we had a great day yesterday. The kids had a blast at the park and took good naps that afternoon. We had a good dinner and made brownies and whipped some cream for topping. Yum!

Planning on knitting the day away today... I really want to finish up the market bag I'm making for my mom.

Dh is going to take the day off tomorrow to just hang out and rest, which is something he NEVER does, so I'm excited!! He's going to my MW appt. w/ me in the morning, then we're going to my fave lunch place and then taking the kids for a walk at the botanical gardens! I'm so excited! (Of course, this probably means I'll go into labor tonight, right? )

Still in that peaceful place about this birth... it'll happen when it happens. Although, I've started to wonder how much of that is from knowing that we tried everything short of herbs/castor oil to evict Nora and she came when she was good and ready. Easy to be relaxed about not trying to hurry things when you don't think you have a snowball's chance of doing so anyway!

Bellyrubs to all the mamas w/bellybeans, labor vibes to whoever wants them, and baby snuggles to all the postpartum mamas!

[elfinbaby]

I'm with everyone else HAM - just say no. Are there consequences if you just don't do it? If they scheduled it and you just didn't show? Just wondering... This induction stuff is such a crock. Such a scare tactice - yeah, and that's what'll help a woman go into birthing - scaring her into it

And hugs to you Kris. I was "due" Sun. and I'm getting calls everyday. I thought my family learned the first time around that they shouldn't call. I made people cry that go round but I guess they've forgotten. I hope things start happening for you. I've always been in favor for just letting things unfold in their own way but I can also understand how going beyond 42 wks. is tough on a mama. HUGS

I'm good. Going out tonight. Cleaning today. Knitting. Scared to leave the house after reading BFs birth story, lol. I've had a couple of fast births and would like to think they were flukes. I'm praying for a nighttime birthing. The kids send me into a tizzy during the day - I NEED to birth at night.

Have a good day everyone!

[BlueMoonBean]

HAM - I second (third, fourth??) what everyone else has said about induction... it just doesn't seem like there's even a point in bringing it up now. You haven't even hit your due date yet. And there's some confusion about exactly when you're due anyway, isn't there? Around here, MWs don't even start to talk induction until 42 weeks. I would decline even exploring that as an option at this point.......

KrisCrunch - Hang in there mama! I know how hard it is to let go of expectations, especially since you associated being overdue w/ being less healthy. Try to think about it this way, though... you *know* that you're healthier this time around, so that means your body is working even BETTER and it still wants this extra time to bake your babe. That means that your babe needs this time and your body is doing exactly what it's supposed to. My MW has expressed to me the firm belief that some women are supposed to bake their babes for a longer time, and only SOME of those women are lucky enough to do so, either b/c their bodies can't manage it or their care providers discourage it. You're doing it and you're doing wonderfully! (On a side note, I know where you are w/ the UC-section... Nora wasn't really late, but she was born over 3 weeks later than Audrey, so I *felt* overdue, if that makes any sense... I know it was dumb of me to expect her to be early, too, but I couldn't help it.)

[Twwly]

"HAM~ Your Dr can tell you her rules all she wants, she can't perform anything n you without your consent. The worst she can do is make you sign a waiver so she's not liable. " <--- Big yes to that.


My EDD is tomorrow. Nothin's happening. Got lots of errands to run today to keep me busy.

[kltroy]

Hang in there ladies - your babies will be here before you know it. I know waiting is HARD, but your bodies know what to do.

HAM- ditto on what everyone else said. You can always agree to a NST at 41 weeks to assure your doctor that everything is FINE if your baby needs to cook that long. When Claire was born at 41+2 they were concerned about fluid levels, which is an indicator of how well the placenta is doing its job. She was born with plenty of vernix and the placenta ended up being fine, but I was personally happy to have a good heart tracing on her. It made me more comfortable KNOWING that she was in good shape. You need to do what's going to give you peace of mind.

As for the hypnobabies, remember that you can make it work for you, but you have to choose to use it in labor (I did the whole program too). I used it a lot in early labor, but ended up using my mom and husband for support much more later on as things got really intense. You'll find what works for you - be flexible and make sure your husband has a "bag of tricks" to help you out, whether that means simply reminding you that you can use your hypnosis or helping you personally.

[mamatosaskia]

Due tomorrow. I had another mw appointment today and I lost another pound. The midwife I saw today firmly believes that I am going to deliver soon, she didn't bother to do an internal though, since she doesn't believe it is a good indicator of labor. I had to pee a few times last night and his head is sooooo low! I have had great bladder control in this pregnancy but the minute I hit the pot I had to pee.

Dd is ASLEEP! She hasn't napped for me in weeks. I also took an hour nap and I feel so much better than I have in ages. Maybe the baby can come now, since I am getting some rest? We are going to walk to her kids yoga class today, maybe that will finally do the trick?

Please god. My mom is being so annoying about being 'right' about the baby's sex and day of birth that I REALLY want him to come before the 27th (her prediction) or she will be annoying abou it until I die!

Jacqueline

[Aries1985]

39+4

Baby is really low, or at least feels like she's really low. I'm still losing bits and pieces of my mucus plug, but no bloody show or anything. I'm just so physically tired!

[*mama moose*]

this thread keeps getting smaller and smaller everyday!

[greenbeing]

this thread keeps getting smaller and smaller everyday!

I was just going to post the exact thing!!! Hopefully, many more mamas are off having babies!!

39+5

Had some bloody show today that I got all giddy about, but nothing's quite happening yet. No ctxns, lots of pressure though. Can't wait to meet my baby! Ds keeps asking when she's coming out. Today, dh brought the birth tub upstairs, and ds said, "Mom, tell the baby she has to close her eyes, her mouth, and plug her nose when she goes under the water."

[BodhiMom]

Over two weeks overdue...but feeling totally okay with it. The last few days I have managed to laugh about instead of cry, and praise Jah for that. The baby will be here when she's ready. And I want to be in the best mental state as possible when she arrives. I say she, but we don't know. Surprise!