Daily ..... 07/06......

[Tenk]

I hope that no one started this b/c everyone is in labor. Well, I'm not, but that's ok too.....


I've been having regular bauts (is that the right word?) of ctx. I get them mainly in the evening. Usually lasting about 2-3 hours, and they are totally timable. But then they go away. I've never experienced this until this time around. How long does this happen before it really happens anyway??? Is there a way to put a time table on it? Oh well, tomorrow we make all the arrangements for delivery on the 16th-17th so I can be patient for a week or so I guess. Oh as long as the PUPPS rash doesn't get the best of me.

[HulaJenn]

No labour here. Although I am going through that exact same pattern as you still Teneal!! Evenings, couple hours.....gone. What the?? I know they are not BH. I feel tons of pressure in "the downstairs" and the back. Sure the belly tightens but it starts from below and definately feels different. PLus we wouldn't be able to time them if they were BH right? Anyway, I had some last night and then woke up and showered and noticed a big globby piece exitting the building! LOL I know plug can regenerate (there was no blood) but maybe this drawn out stuff is doing a little?
This makes it so the next couple weeks I won't want to stray too far so it's like waiting around for what may not be until then. Oh well. I will ask my doc on Thursday what he thinks (although i hope he's not the type to suggest pit - I've never had this drawn out "labour" before so i don't know what policy he holds). As long as babe is moving things should be okay right? Or could it be something stopping things from becoming more aggressive. Great now I am getting paranoid!
Have a good day everyone!

[xixstar]

morning, no labor happening here. I also have the sets of contractions that last for a while and then go away -- I just keep telling myself it's my body's way of getting ready.

Wasn't sure what was happening last night, woke around midnight miserable and uncomfortable. Was super whiney, got up, dh got up too, tried all the chairs in the living room being tired, uncomfortable, and cranky before heading back to bed and whining for another hour while dh did all sorts of nice, relaxing touching. Didn't think it was labor, but sure wasn't happy about it either.

I'm actually terrified labor will start today and hopefully that fear will keep it away. I'm still in tons of pain from over-doing it on Friday and anxiously waiting for Monday morning to see the chiro. I'm also spending every other minute in the bathroom - I know I don't really need to pee, but constant jabbing pains in the cervix makes it feel like I do. Wouldn't be so bad if walking was a little easier, but hopefully one more day of taking it easy will get my body back to just normal pregnant-tired. And maybe I'll stop being so whiney then too, poor dh but I sure love how supportive he is right now.

[HidaShara]

I started having ctx last night - I was so excited! I've been worried up until now that I wouldn't notice the difference between "real" ctx and all the other pains, aches and whatnot. But they weren't really timeable (I couldn't tell when they ended) and they certainly weren't regular. Still though - this is progress, right?

I have a full day of plans with friends ahead of me, so hopefully I won't notice the time passing by!

[HulaJenn]

Oh and even though the ctrx are pretty nasty and my back hurts ...I am thinking that with no blood/discharge during them adn no loose stools and no water breakage that I am okay to just putter along and not call anyone right? Surely I will know when it's time (my 2nd birth was kinda fast in comparison to my first so i am nervous I am gonna wait too long to call someone!)
Oh and are smells suddenly bothering anyone again? I was sitting near my kids craft table and the crayons made me almost nauseous. How the heck did I smell crayons?? LOL

[JennaW]

Good Morning all. Nothing much new here, the spotting has decreased even more. It is almost non-existant.

People continue to say stupid things, my neighbor wins for yesterdays stupid comment which was "I can't believe you still drive places by yourself."

I had a dream last night that I almost drown in the ocean, that was scary.

I hope all you contracting Mama's have your babies soon, unless its too early, then I hope that they hold in until the time is right

[lorelei]

Originally Posted by JennaW

Good Morning all. Nothing much new here, the spotting has decreased even more. It is almost non-existant.

People continue to say stupid things, my neighbor wins for yesterdays stupid comment which was "I can't believe you still drive places by yourself."

Oh, when I was pg with dd2, my idiot FIL tried to get DH to 'forbid' me to drive while pregnant. As if. Luckily DH has more sense than to listen to his moron father, but I was like WTF- seriously?!?!? Apparently he seemed to think that I'd be in an accident and the steering wheel would like crush the baby or something. Hello- airbags?! lmao

I am wiped out this morning, up til 4:30 with ctx, still having them but now not regular. Woke up just now due to huge cracks of thunder which has me freaked as the windshield wipers don't work on our car, and I'm afraid we'll have to drive 20 mins to the bc in pouring rain w no wipers.

Was hoping to sleep in and then see if I could coerce DH to dtd in hopes of speeding things along. Instead found dds were downstairs poking around our in-law suite where my mom is staying atm. She's out of town this weekend, and kids know it's totally off-limits when she is not there. So they're up 'cleaning' their rooms as a consequence. So much for dtd!

[Tenk]

As for smells ~ YES ~ somethings are making me SO sick. Which is very weird for me. and to answer your question about calling someone. I have NOT, because I have been checking myself and nothing is happening in there. I do know exactly what you mean about them feeling different than regular BH tho. They hurt SO bad in my back, hips, and lower ab, but the entire thing tightens up still.

Jenna ~ I love the stupid comment thing. My SIL suggested to DH that we drive 9 hours to Cincinnati on Friday only to drive 9 more to come home on Sunday. Um, yeah right. She even went as far as to say, she's pregnant NOT broken. I'm fine driving and being alone, but NOT 9 freggin hours from my doc and being uncomfortable in their house anyway. LOL

[aprilsfools]

No labor here. I thought for a moment that I might have lost part of my MP this morning, but now I am just thinking it is leftover baby juice from when DH and I DTD last night.

I have my weekly with my MW at noon. I walked so much yesterday and didn't sleep much last night, so I think after she leaves I am just going to rest this afternoon.

[pazerific]

nothing exciting here for me. i get a ctx here and there, but nothing timeable, and certainly nothing i've gotten excited over. i was just thinking back to this point in pg with dd, and remembering being quite a bit more uncomfortable. it's so nice that while this pg has it's own set of aches/pains/issues, at least they're not all the same as last time. keeps things interesting!

my mom came in town yesterday and is going to stay here for a couple days, then take dd back to their house in NC for a couple of days, then head back here for a few more. i'm kinda nervous about it--not for dd, she'll be in 7th heaven! but for us, i think DH and i are gonna be so lonely without her goofey little butt running around the house. my mom said she hopes she doesn't drive me nuts with "translation calls" (dd's 2.5yrs), but i told her i'll drive her nuts first with "whacha doin now" calls! all in all, i think it would be good for me to take a little break from the mommy life while i can, and it will be nice to have just a little slice of alone time with DH. the best part is, since we all fly on airline benefits, if i'm really lonely for dd, they can come back early. i think that's the only part that's making this all ok for me!

[RubyOrganique]

Smells - YES! I thought it was just me. Especially in the city, this is a nasty time of year for gross smells. But even at home, everything is hightened.

No labor signs for me yet, except maybe a little moodiness. And no nesting either. I need some nesting energy!!

Thought about going to pick raspberries today - is that nuts? It's nuts, I know. We won't do it, but I would give a lot for a freezer full of homemade jam and bowls and bowls of glorious organic raspberries.

Tenk - 9 hours! Holy smoke. I would have a hard time doing that drive even if I wasn't so pregnant!

[lorelei]

Originally Posted by RubyOrganique

Thought about going to pick raspberries today - is that nuts? It's nuts, I know. We won't do it, but I would give a lot for a freezer full of homemade jam and bowls and bowls of glorious organic raspberries.

Mmmmm! That is nuts, but maybe squatting in the heat will bring on labor!? And you'd get to enjoy some yummy fruits from your hard work. Raspberry jam sounds so good right now! I would just eat a spoonful straight from the jar. lol

[CallMeMommy]

Still here. Nada going on. Totally used DH yesterday - nothin'. Went for a walk - nothin' (I told DH to occupy DS so I could go for the walk by myself without having to corral DS, DH kinda freaked like it was too much responsibility, so I turned on Backyardigans upstairs for DS and snuck out the front door - I was back before the show ended. DH looked surprised when I walked in the door and said "Back already?!" Dude, I'm 9 months pregnant, exactly how far do you think I can walk?). I did buy a pineapple at the grocery store yesterday that I'm going to cut up later today, let's see if that does anything.

[jessiemom]

I am still just biding my time being pregnant. I am due on Wed. so I probably don't have that much time left. I took my oldest DD to the IL's farm yesterday to stay for the week so I only have 2 kids home this week, I seems kind of strange. DD was worried that she would miss the baby coming and no one would call her but I am hoping that I have until next weekend at least before baby makes it arrival. No signs of impending labour but the last time took me by surprise as well so who knows. Figured that I will just go with the flow until baby decides it's time.

Jessie

[prairieo]

Hi, I'm not in labor! I spent the day with my midwife (and good friend) yesterday baking, sewing, and chit chatting. We are so solid with each other, it's wonderful. And now I have two bags of blueberry muffins in the freezer for when baby comes.

HulaJenn: it's my understanding that there's not an identifiable 'line' that separates BH from real contractions, except that BH do not produce cervical change. So, if you're not experiencing cervical change, you're not in true labor. I certainly wouldn't worry about anything, though. Sounds like everything's fine to me.

RubyOrganique: I am in total support of raspberry picking. I have fresh raspberries and blueberries in my fridge right now, and a bowl of whipped cream, and let me tell you.......they are divine!

I'm just busy doing some cleanup and sewing while my little guys are gone...such a nice feeling.

I have less than a week to go to be clear for a homebirth...35w1d today, and each day I get a little more excited. My mw has said for sure she would do 36w, although prefers 37. So, a little longer would be good, but I've made it this far, so I'm feeling pretty happy!

I was having some big anxiety last night in my wake/dream state about something having to do with the birth, but now I don't remember what it was! If not sooner, I will probably remember it crystal clear when I'm in labor!

[yamilee21]

Still here, 41w4d... I think contractions might be picking up a bit, but who knows. My doula/friend is hospitalised for an illness; if it does happen today, she will be very disappointed, but I think we'll be okay without her.

On the people saying stupid things... we went to a barbecue for July 4th at one of my cousin's, who happens to be a nurse, and has a doctor sister. There were several medical field people there who made jokes (not my two cousins, who know better) about not wanting to do deliveries on their holiday - uh, no thanks, I would have locked myself into a bathroom and stayed far away from them. But I had a lot of fun scaring them with exaggerated reactions to the contractions I was having, and squatting randomly.

I am kicking my husband, son and brother (who lives with us) out of the house in a bit for a few hours; I am not in the mood for menfolk right now, .

[yamilee21]

Originally Posted by jessiemom

...I am due on Wed. so I probably don't have that much time left. ...

That is what I thought on my "due date" ... eleven days ago.

[143Midwest]

I'm not due for another two weeks, and I haven't been having much more than the occasional cramps and tightening. But, I have had a great many more loose stools. It makes me anxious and hopeful that my body is getting ready. I've got to move in August so I wouldn't mind him coming any time now.

[DandeCobb]

12 hours of ctx yesterday, never more than 20 minutes apart and NOTHING, i went to bed to try and sleep and woke up at 6 am (no pee breaks even!) going 'OMG, i am STILL pregnant' and today, nothing I have had not a single ctx alll day, nothing. i know i'm not the only one in this boat, and i am glad for the company! and hey, did you all know there are 3 june moms still pregnant!?!

[ekblad9]

39wks 3 days. Still pregnant. Such horrible contrax a few nights ago that I didn't sleep for the third night in a row. I went in to the hospital friday night for some morphine to take the edge off so I could sleep. I slept well. Came home yesterday, no more contrax, I slept well last night. I have this feeling I'm going to be pregnant forever. Or at least for another couple of weeks. If I can sleep then I can tolerate it. If I can't then I just can't.

My MIL, who doesn't like us at all and goes for 6 months or more w/out making any contact with us actually called yesterday to see if I'd had the baby yet. Ugh! Even she is calling to see. It's going to be a long couple of weeks.