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post #1 of 32
7/8/08 at 8:15am
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I don't know why I do these anymore. I feel like they're more for me than anyone else!

41 wks + 4 today. Nothing going on except more baby movement and some painful cervical zyngs last night. Spoke to my doula yesterday about all this, and she suggested that I might not be producing enough oxytocin to get labor started. She recommended doing caulophyllum every 30 minutes for 12 hours to see if it'll jumpstart anything. After that, we might try the caulophyllum 200 ch tomorrow. She had just come from a long birth, was heading home to sleep and then to another client's induction today/tomorrow. I have some doubts she'll be able to show up to my pre-induction appointment on Thursday, and I *really* wanted her there with me. I feel like everyone is jumping ship on me. I don't really know how we'll work out payment if she ends up not being able to show up to the birth.

Today is supposed to be a dangerously hot and humid day, so I'll go for my walk early before the heat sets in. After that, I guess I'm home-bound.
post #2 of 32
7/8/08 at 8:34am
I'm still here too...

I lost my plug last Friday.. What I'm I still doing here?

HAM..I really hope your doula can make it. I had given up on the herbs, but maybe I'll try caulophyllum again today.

Okay let's just envision tomorrow we'll be posting birth announcements.
post #3 of 32
7/8/08 at 8:45am
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yah, I lost mine 2 weeks ago and yet...WTH?!!

I keep thinking that I'm doing something wrong. I picked up an article yesterday written by a Quebec kinesiologist who suggested that some postdatem babies are "late" because of something the mother is doing to hold them back. I keep looking at what I'm doing, wondering if I'm active enough, or if we're DTD enough, or if I should spend more time upright (which is when I get more cervical pressure), or if I'm not eating enough of X, Y,Z or taking enough of A,B,C supplement, or maybe all those old dance injuries have put me out of alignment and it's preventing the baby from descending, or or or...

Yet, a lot of mamas do nothing at all and spontaenously go into labor. I guess I wish I knew what's going on...

Two more days until D-day. I guess it's something to look forward to.

My thoughts are with you Christine.
post #4 of 32
7/8/08 at 9:03am
HAM - I was exactly like you with my first. I felt nothing leading up to labour: no BH, no cervical pressure, nothing. My midwife attempted to do a sweep on a Wednesday morning but my cervix was not accessible. At that point I was 9 days over. She thought I wasn't near ready. I went into labour that evening! So there's still time for you too!

I'm feeling really tired today. DD didn't sleep really well and then decided to get out of bed too early for me. The plan for today is to stock up the fridge and then hang out under the umbrella with my feet in the kiddie pool for the rest of the day. I'm still trying to think positively and I'm just enjoying the final days with my sweet little 2-year old.
post #5 of 32
7/8/08 at 9:37am
Maya -- does Jessica have a back-up doula? Most do and should.

I can't imagine you're doing anything to hold the baby back. I think the baby knows what she's doing. It's a shame that doctors always feel the need to jump the gun on inductions, because I can't imagine many babies would stay in place beyond a safe limit.

I'm surprised that Feldman won't let you go until maybe Monday, assuming NSTs look good late this week.

Will Clayton be able to go with you to the appointment?
post #6 of 32
7/8/08 at 10:01am
still sending labor vibes to you girls regularly! typing with one hand and half asleep, excuse the briefness...
post #7 of 32
7/8/08 at 10:25am
Halfasianmomma, Christinespurlock and Halaroo, popping in from the July DDC to send you all s, being still pregnant myself at 41w6d after a full week of aggravating start and labour. Maybe some miracle will occur today, and all four of us will have our babies.
post #8 of 32
7/8/08 at 10:26am
i marvel at your patience and letting your baby guide you, good for you!
post #9 of 32
7/8/08 at 10:47am
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Maya -- does Jessica have a back-up doula? Most do and should.
Yes, she says she does, but she's reluctant to even talk about that, probably because she doesn't want to let me down. I don't want her at the birth if she's going to be a zombie though. I would be after 2 births in a row and little sleep.

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I'm surprised that Feldman won't let you go until maybe Monday, assuming NSTs look good late this week.
I'm really surprised too; up until the last appointment, she was the perfect doctor, and I was so glad to have her instead of some OB. I plan on discussing her change in attitude/strategy when I go in on Thursday, but honestly, I think she's bound by hospital regulations...

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Will Clayton be able to go with you to the appointment?
Yes, he's offered to start his paternity leave this Thursday, because I really need the support at home. He's the only one who's been willing to listen to my back and forth ranting, not be judgmental about whatever choice I made, and force me to take care of myself. I think he also wants to give Feldman a piece of his mind because he's tired of seeing me not sleep, not eat and cry all the time.

Thanks for the support yamilee21...may the Labor Gods grant us all their bounty

halaroo, I haven't forgotten you! I hope you get a nice restful day with your DD (I'll be thinking of you as I sit on the side of my tiny apartment tub, soaking my swollen feet!).
post #10 of 32
7/8/08 at 11:39am
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Originally Posted by Halfasianmomma View Post
I keep thinking that I'm doing something wrong. I picked up an article yesterday written by a Quebec kinesiologist who suggested that some postdatem babies are "late" because of something the mother is doing to hold them back. I keep looking at what I'm doing, wondering if I'm active enough, or if we're DTD enough, or if I should spend more time upright (which is when I get more cervical pressure), or if I'm not eating enough of X, Y,Z or taking enough of A,B,C supplement, or maybe all those old dance injuries have put me out of alignment and it's preventing the baby from descending, or or or...
Yes, but you have to remember, you're not LATE YET!! You're not technically late until you're beyond 42 weeks. And, with your different dates, this could mean another week or so, right? So long as baby is fine and your NST's are fine, you do not want to be pressured into an induction!

Oh, I feel for you!!
post #11 of 32
7/8/08 at 12:42pm
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Originally Posted by Kylahroo View Post
Yes, but you have to remember, you're not LATE YET!! You're not technically late until you're beyond 42 weeks. And, with your different dates, this could mean another week or so, right? So long as baby is fine and your NST's are fine, you do not want to be pressured into an induction!

Oh, I feel for you!!
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And I really think that if you release the stress of thinking you have to DO something to go, and just think of letting your body work how it needs to that you will go sooner rather than later. I know it must be so hard with that pressure on you.
post #12 of 32
7/8/08 at 1:23pm
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Originally Posted by Halfasianmomma View Post
yah, I lost mine 2 weeks ago and yet...WTH?!!

I keep thinking that I'm doing something wrong. I picked up an article yesterday written by a Quebec kinesiologist who suggested that some postdatem babies are "late" because of something the mother is doing to hold them back. I keep looking at what I'm doing, wondering if I'm active enough, or if we're DTD enough, or if I should spend more time upright (which is when I get more cervical pressure), or if I'm not eating enough of X, Y,Z or taking enough of A,B,C supplement, or maybe all those old dance injuries have put me out of alignment and it's preventing the baby from descending, or or or...

Yet, a lot of mamas do nothing at all and spontaenously go into labor. I guess I wish I knew what's going on...

Two more days until D-day. I guess it's something to look forward to.

My thoughts are with you Christine.
I keep thinking I'm doing something wrong too. I had two miscarriages right before this pregnancy. So emotionally I was not in the right place when this pregnancy began. I didn't want to get close to someone that might not make it. I also put in alot of energy into staying pregnant early on. But I've really done my work with this. I even had a 'changing of energy ceramony' and cried with my closest friends. I feel ready to meet her in every way possible. Heck we even changed the name were giving her a few day ago to one dh and I both love. Okay I could go on forever. I know I am READY. Now it's up to her.
post #13 of 32
7/8/08 at 1:30pm
s to all of you still pregnant.
HAM-Stay positive!!!
post #14 of 32
7/8/08 at 1:49pm
Maya -
Stay positive - things could start AT ANY MOMENT for you, and even though it seems like forever, remember that every day you are closer to holding your baby! Incidentally, as a professor of kinesiology I think that article you read about YOU making the baby stick around is a bunch of hooey Also, I didn't lose *my* mucus plug until I was in transition, and I actually NEVER had any bloody show - so every woman is different - don't let it get you down. I didn't feel squat as far as labor starting (not even a "zing" on my cervix") until the morning before I had Claire. It woke me up at 5:00 AM and I thought "hmm this is different. I wonder if this is what labor is?"

Halaroo and Christine - sending labor vibes to you two too!
post #15 of 32
7/8/08 at 2:19pm
I never saw a plug at all with William and I had been in labor for over 24 hrs before I had show.
Not having those things before labor doesn't mean squat.
post #16 of 32
7/8/08 at 2:26pm
Agreed -- I never saw my mucous plug, either.

Major strength and courage to all of you who are still waiting.

Maya, I'm so glad to hear how supportive and compassionate Clayton is being for you. That's awesome and exactly what you need/expect from your partner at this time. I hope Jessica can be there for you, too.
post #17 of 32
7/8/08 at 2:46pm
I have been keeping up with you guys but not able to post - the LO doesn't like to be put down very much.

I send good wishes to you all every day

I was thinking that maybe Motherwort tincture would help the anxiety and nerves. Just a suggestion - which I know you are getting plenty of - to the point it's probably annoying Motherwort probably won't send you into birthing but it can help you relax. I started getting wound up about birthing again so I started taking it about a week before I birthed. It is a mother's best friend. I LOVE the stuff! And pp it won't got to waste. Not only will it help you relax but it's good for releasing the placenta and afterpains. Look into it or have a glass of wine I'm sending baby vibes AND relaxing vibes to you guys

Oh! and I've only seen my mucus plug twice - once it was just an hr. before birthing. However, apparently my ds found my plug this time! It was literally hanging on the bedpost - I think it was on the birth ball and got transferred onto the post! Weird, huh?
post #18 of 32
7/8/08 at 4:22pm
I've been losing my plug for a few days now and I'm really crampy today. Hopefully I'll be able to cancel my pre-op appointment for tomorrow. TMI question though - how big was your plug? I seem to have giant gobs of it coming out daily.
post #19 of 32
7/8/08 at 4:50pm
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TMI:
Would it be too gross to describe it as a "small handful"? : Sorry but I had lots in the past two weeks!
post #20 of 32
7/8/08 at 4:57pm
OK - sounds about right to me. I just didn't have that much last time.
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