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post #21 of 37
10/14/08 at 5:10pm
I was so excited to come share my news, but now my heart is just sad after the losses of two of our mamas

I will share anyway. And the first person to tell me that people walk around dilated for weeks gets an egg thrown at them because I know that and am still excited I didn't do a darn thing until 41wks with Colin & after like 20hrs of prelabor, 10 of which were quite painful. So to not be in labor, and be TWO cms & 50% effaced is just so thrilling. I feel refreshed and relieved to know that things are moving along, and feel content to go another week or two knowing that my body is working!
post #22 of 37
10/14/08 at 5:22pm
My heart is so heavy for our two mamas who have are experiencing the saddest loss a mother can have. I felt like crying when I read the FireFlyForever's but reined it in because I am work, but I did start when I read AMamaSomeday's and had to go to the bathroom to compose myself. I wish there was something we could do.
post #23 of 37
10/14/08 at 5:24pm
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Originally Posted by mkmb129 View Post
...And the first person to tell me that people walk around dilated for weeks gets an egg thrown at them because I know that and am still excited I didn't do a darn thing until 41wks with Colin & after like 20hrs of prelabor, 10 of which were quite painful. So to not be in labor, and be TWO cms & 50% effaced is just so thrilling. I feel refreshed and relieved to know that things are moving along, and feel content to go another week or two knowing that my body is working!
I feel the same way! I like knowing that my body is doing SOMETHING, even if it could go on for a couple more weeks!
post #24 of 37
10/14/08 at 5:26pm
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well, i'm 41 weeks today and I'm REALLY hoping that tonight will be the night I'm having frequent BH contractions but they aren't painful or anything...just LOTS of tightening...I have them about every 5 minutes or so. I checked my cervix last night and I think i'm at 4cm...that was the first time that I've ever felt anything, so hopefully I did it right. I haven't felt a head though and this baby still feels like it's sitting really high...my belly hasn't "dropped" like it did last time. I'm pretty sure he/she is still posterior too. I am feeling hands and knees and stuff around my belly button. I think i'll go for a LONG walk tonight and then spend some time trying to encourage this baby to move. Pelvic tilts, sitting/laying on the birth ball...what else should I do?!?
post #25 of 37
10/14/08 at 5:29pm
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Originally Posted by sarah.astrid View Post
My heart is so heavy for our two mamas who have are experiencing the saddest loss a mother can have. I felt like crying when I read the FireFlyForever's but reined it in because I am work, but I did start when I read AMamaSomeday's and had to go to the bathroom to compose myself. I wish there was something we could do.
Not the kind of posts that we were looking to read, but important to share none the less. I wish there was something that we could do as well. I can't even imagine what they're going through. I cried reading both and just couldn't even find the words to describe my sadness and sympathy.
post #26 of 37
10/14/08 at 6:01pm
I was so horribly shocked to come here this afternoon and see TWO birth/death announcements My heart goes out to those mama's and their babies. I am actually a little nervous to have this baby for the very first time in my pregnancy now. I really hope I can work through these fears before the baby decides to come.

I just don't know what to say. I feel horrible for those two mamas. There are just no words to describe how sad I am feeling for them.
post #27 of 37
10/14/08 at 6:57pm
Yeah, I'm not feeling so chatty after reading their posts, but I'm so glad they came and shared with us b/c it's important to acknowledge their babies' births and deaths. My heart just totally went out to them. I'm not feeling nervous from reading them, but rather very blessed to realize all the love I have in my life right now and to feel my LO moving around in my belly.

mkmb129 - I know what you mean, just b/c it could stay that way for a long time, it's so exciting to know your body has started doing the work! And it's work you won't have to do later! Congrats on a changing cervix!

carolina~mom2be - Hoping tonight is the night for you too! ELVs!!! I think your plan for trying to turn babe is good, not much else you can do.
post #28 of 37
10/14/08 at 7:01pm
Such a strange mix of emotions today in our DDC. My heart is breaking for the loss that 2 of our mamas have suffered yet still so much anticipation and joy over the births that are yet to happen. To top it off I have to recertify my neonatal resucitation today so emergencies/death/dying have been weighing heavily on my mind all day.

I'm just feeling really uncomfortable in my own skin today, I guess. I think we all need a
post #29 of 37
10/14/08 at 7:44pm
I am so saddened as well. It makes no sense and my heart is so heavy for these tragic losses.

There are just no words.
post #30 of 37
10/14/08 at 8:20pm
I was also terribly saddened to read the loss of two of our little ones, I feel for those mama's and their family's. I wish I had some kind of words of wisdom, but I know nothing will make things better but time.
post #31 of 37
10/14/08 at 9:03pm
My heart goes out to the mommas who have lost their babies. Im stunned and shocked and dont have words to express the sadness I feel for you both.

Im still tired from being up with Nathan agian last night due to his strep. I had an appt today. Baby is still measuring big. He has a steady 6-10 oz gain each week which is putting him right around 9lb13oz. My mom ( retired nurse an momma of 4 babies over 9lbs each) was guessing 10lbs so Im thinking they are guessing close. U/S tech said he has LONG legs and big feet ( DUH I could have told her that LOL) We are NOT close to having this baby I did let him check today because my due date is tomorrow and I wanted to know. 2cm & 50%. Looks like another week for me. Baby's head is down but not low. He still has room to move BUT he ha been laying in the same position ( on his right side looking toward my left side for about a month now.

If I make it to hte 23rd all 4 of my boys will be scorpios LOL
post #32 of 37
10/14/08 at 9:30pm
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Originally Posted by mkmb129 View Post
I was so excited to come share my news, but now my heart is just sad after the losses of two of our mamas

I will share anyway. And the first person to tell me that people walk around dilated for weeks gets an egg thrown at them because I know that and am still excited I didn't do a darn thing until 41wks with Colin & after like 20hrs of prelabor, 10 of which were quite painful. So to not be in labor, and be TWO cms & 50% effaced is just so thrilling. I feel refreshed and relieved to know that things are moving along, and feel content to go another week or two knowing that my body is working!

I know what you mean. It seemed silly to get excited about 2 cm, but I had to WORK to get to 2 CM's with DS!!
post #33 of 37
10/15/08 at 12:01am
wow...what a tragic day for our DDC w/ 2 losses. it certainly makes one think about what is important in life.

still here and kicking. i refused the Biophysical Profile and am glad I did. Since then a friend has shared how her BPP sent her in preterm labor and my MW shared an article w/ me (in support of my decision not to have it done). If anyone is interested its here: http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/biophysical.asp

42 plus weeks is NOT fun but baby is kicking and his hb is very strong. I had a long talk w/ my MW today at our appt. and I feel soooo much better after that.
post #34 of 37
10/15/08 at 12:18am
i think of the mamas and families that lost their babies and they are in my prayers....



as one of the mamas said...be happy holding your baby.

i appreciate her perspective in a time when a newborn can be overwhelming; sometimes even frustrating. i cannot complain of sleep deprivation or anything else.
post #35 of 37
10/15/08 at 12:54am
I feel just terrible for the mamas and families who lost their babies.
But honestly speaking, I can't go in and read/post in their threads right now as I had a long day of being in at L&D being monitored (NST tests and AFI which went on for almost 3 hours)...am still on hold and scared for my own baby. to find out if I have cholestasis and going through worrying about potential fetal death/stillborn birth myself here in the 39th week. Argh.
I did find out my cervix is shortening and is dilated a cm. I am so filled with anxiety and nervous, I wish I would go into labor but I haven't and I won't likely get my liver bile/blood results until Friday.
Sorry for all the "me me me": I just feel depleted and wanted to explain why I can't extend myself too much just now.
I do care about everyone here in the DDC. My heart hurts for the mamas who have suffered and I cried tears reading about it here. Sending hugs and love .
post #36 of 37
10/15/08 at 1:13am
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Originally Posted by OrchideZ View Post
I feel just terrible for the mamas and families who lost their babies.
But honestly speaking, I can't go in and read/post in their threads right now as I had a long day of being in at L&D being monitored (NST tests and AFI which went on for almost 3 hours)...am still on hold and scared for my own baby. to find out if I have cholestasis and going through worrying about potential fetal death/stillborn birth myself here in the 39th week. Argh.
I did find out my cervix is shortening and is dilated a cm. I am so filled with anxiety and nervous, I wish I would go into labor but I haven't and I won't likely get my liver bile/blood results until Friday.
Sorry for all the "me me me": I just feel depleted and wanted to explain why I can't extend myself too much just now.
I do care about everyone here in the DDC. My heart hurts for the mamas who have suffered and I cried tears reading about it here. Sending hugs and love .
I was thinking about you today and wondering if you had any new news. Glad to hear that your body is working for having the baby...

Death is a very real reality as we have all seen today but don't think about this for yourself. Think on the things that are good and imagine yourself holding your baby. This is one of the reasons we have medical intervention...to get us through the times when a known medical problem arises. You are being monitored closely so I'm sure anything will be caught in time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
post #37 of 37
10/15/08 at 2:20am
Thank you for that Carrie. It was just what I needed to hear and I have a big lump in my throat right now.
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