Update thread 07/02

[Halfasianmomma]

I'm still here, stubbornly.

I've actually been up since 4 or 5 a.m. but I was trying to get back to sleep. All I ended up doing is coming up for reasons why *i* might be delaying the birth of this baby, psychologically or something. Maybe I'm just looking to point the finger at myself.

Been doing the caulophyllum my doula prescribed since yesterday, since tomorrow I'm facing The Great Induction Talk with my doctor Hopefully she just wants to "talk" and not try to convince me that bellybean isn't doing well, or that I'll really hate myself if something were to happen and I don't agree to an induction next week. I don't know if I'm doing the right dosage for these little granules, and all it's done so far is give me more baby movement and more cervical jabs. No contrax or anything.

DH is still a bit sick, coughing up a lung every so often when he tries to get the phlegm out of his throat. Of course, it would really help if he stopped SMOKING, but hey, it's not like he's going to listen to me or anything. And yeah, I'm bitter about it

I'm going to try to make today an active day, so I don't end up mopping around the apartment feeling like a whiny loser.

[franjapany]

maya, stop beating yourself up, your not even *late* yet!
you just happened to have your due date at the end of the month, which kind of sucks, because it feels like everybody else has gone already - like the kids whose surnames start with a 'w' or 'z' (...kwim?).

so, tough luck - but not your fault! ok?

and more to you other mamas who are still waiting. being the last ones to go just doesn't seem fair... :

[*mama moose*]

to HAM, I know it sucks to face induction talk, I'm facing it too and I have a MW! (blood pressure stuff, I posted last night in yesterdays thread)

Its 4am and I'm awake because I woke up thinking my water broke , and then that I peed myself , and finally I turned on the light and realized I'm having the elusive bloody show : I know it doesn't always mean anything, but it would certainly be nice! And I can't sleep A) out of anticipation, and B) because it feels SOOO GROOSSSS!! It feels like I had sex and now I'm leaking but I can't make it stop (sorry sorry TMI!)
So, here I sit in my chair in the second pair of undies today (maybe I should have gotten pantyliners? I only have huge jumbo pads and I'm not wearing one for this!), nothing else happening but I'm wide awake. DH asked if he should call in again , I told him its up to him but nothing else is happening, so I think hes just gonna go in. He gets off at 10am anyways.

[sunmamma]

hugs to HAM, hang in there mama, those first babes sometimes like to cook a little longer! You are doing everything right, and talking about induction is just protocol. You are not forced into anything!!

Go on with ya bad self mama moose!!! Bloody show, well alright! That's something to be excited about!: I would be very excited too!

I am still having mild contractions that kick up a few notches at night, so I am thinking maybe one of these nights here soon we'll have some real labor. I am trying to appreciate all this prelabor, hoping I am making some sort of slow progress so when active labor kicks in I will be speedy and efficient!

I am definitely riding a roller coaster of emotions...cried myself to sleep AGAIN last night, got in that mode of "Please God, let this baby be born" and it didn't help that earlier I told dp I wanted to dtd, and he somehow ignored my request, took a shower, got into bed and promptly went to sleep. I woke him up and he was super grumpy and complained about how tired he was(I hate when grown men whine) and then with a big sigh said, ok, I guess I am awake enough, fine, we can do it if you want...... OH PLEEEEEASE!!!! I am SOO hot for you now!!! Can we REALLY, oh you're the BEST, I am SOOO HONORED!!!!: Yeah, whatever. It really pissed me off. I told him I feel really unsupported and alone and although in general I don't feel that way, I sure did last night. Yes, he is working like a dog, but so am I dammit! And all I wanted was alittle sex!!!!! What the heck is wrong with him??!!! Geez, I think I am still a bit steaming....thanks for letting me vent!

Aside from last night, I feel ok today. A little grumpy, but I am going to try to get to my positive space.

Cancelled all the family visits that were going to happen this weekend. I will either be in labor or have just had a baby(I think!), so I told dp's mom, sister and her bf they couldn't come down. They are so understanding and already figured they would cancel their trip. Dp's mom is coming next weekend and putting herself up in a B&B down the road for four days. She's awesome. I offered for her to stay here, but she insisted we need some space at night. She is so thoughtful and helpful. She'll make dinner, clean and do fun things with ds while she's here. I wish she were staying longer!!

How ya doing Bhodimom?? I went on the archives yesterday and read a bunch of birth stories from mamas who had 42+ weeks pregnancies. It was really nice to get some positive affirmation by reading other mamas experiences. I just searched post dates and went form there, so if you're in need of inspiration, I highly reccommend it!
Peace~

[anarchamama]

So I'm still here, 41 weeks today. I'm doing all right. We have abusy day, dentist appts for all and then an appt with the MW this afternoon. DH and I are going out for Sushi tonight which I'm very excited about! That's my present to myslef for today........

I'm glad the baby wasn't born on canada day. But I'm getting anxious and bored just sitting around. YK?

Hope you all have a good day....

[*mama moose*]

BP was 140/91, so I guess I'll re-take it at 8 and see if it goes down some, I really need it to come down!

[sasha1]

hey Ladies!

This is just tiring isnt it. jeez..

ham- good luck at the drs!! cant wait to hear what happens.. hopefully you'll get some news you're hoping for!? or you'll just go into labor today and wont have to worry about tomorrow!

mamamoose- thats awesome to hear!

franjapany- saw your video, it was awesome! what a view, perfect place to have a baby!!!

me- im having some ctx today, but they're irregular hopefully they'll pick up later today.. i ate a pineapple last night, ive dtd, walked.. i think that ill try to relax.. dont think that ive done that yet..

have a good day ladies!!

[Halfasianmomma]

Originally Posted by sunmamma

and then with a big sigh said, ok, I guess I am awake enough, fine, we can do it if you want...... OH PLEEEEEASE!!!! I am SOO hot for you now!!! Can we REALLY, oh you're the BEST, I am SOOO HONORED!!!!: Yeah, whatever.

I hope you're not offended sunmama, but that bit totally cracked me up...It sounds like something I would say

[sunmamma]

not offended! Now that I look back on it, it is funny!

[Halfasianmomma]

Ugh...does anyone else suffer from the Return of the Heartburn Monster? I've been having trouble for days and it makes any kind of eating not so fun

[Twwly]

HAM -- Dosage is irrelevant with homeopathics. You can take one or the whole bottle. It won't make a lick of difference and it won't hurt you (unless you ingest like a case full or something, you might have a tummy ache). The dosage is on the bottle so they can sell more of them, IMO. (I am not anti homeopathy - I use it and it works for me).

[*mama moose*]

BP at 8am was 140/88, which I reported back to her (she told me call about bloody show, so I called about both). She said we're still "on the fine line" but if it goes up to not be surprised if we need to transfer. Bleh, I thought I was FINALLY in the clear. I took some garlic in hopes it goes down, but pretty much at this point I'm giving it to the universe....

Still have my apt at 2:30 so I'll check in again tonight (we're visiting friends afterwards)

[elisheva]

Originally Posted by *mama moose*

BP at 8am was 140/88, which I reported back to her (she told me call about bloody show, so I called about both). She said we're still "on the fine line" but if it goes up to not be surprised if we need to transfer. Bleh, I thought I was FINALLY in the clear. I took some garlic in hopes it goes down, but pretty much at this point I'm giving it to the universe....

Still have my apt at 2:30 so I'll check in again tonight (we're visiting friends afterwards)

What about protein? I seem to remember someone with high bp in pregnancy being advised to up protein intake (I think the advice was "roast and eat a whole chicken"...) Can't hurt to have a steak (unless you're vegetarian)... I've also heard that walking helps in spite of what medpros will tell you ("don't move" I was told...meh...got me an unnecessary c/s).

[MamaHen2J&J]

pullin' for you mamas waiting on your wee ones!!

[BlueMoonBean]

Checking in for the first time today.....

WAHOO!!!! Go *Mama Moose*!!!!!!! : : I'm so excited for you!! ELV and sending you good vibes for low BP and a super gentle labor!!!!

PENGUIN POWER!!

[*mama moose*]

LONG story short:
spent the day in L&D, my BP at my MW apt was 146/105 so we transferred right away, well, at the hosp it was 123/78!! So they did bloodwork, urine work, NST, U/S, and everything checked out not only normal but PERFECT!!!!
So, I got to go home!! And my MW said she is VERY confident that we are having this baby at home now, I don't even have to take my BP again until Mon (and we're hoping to have her before then!) :
I'm having some ctx but they're still early labor stuff. It was funny, they started as I was laying in L&D and I'm thinking "I'm having ctx, let me go home!"

I'm going to go crash next to DD now, I am so tired!! But I had to update you all first!

And keep up the penguin power BMB!! I think it helped