[Peony]

I wonder if we should go back to a weekly chat since there are so few of us left. Thoughts?

 

[emmaegbert]

weekly or at least a couple days at once makes sense to me.

 

[FischK]

Agreed.

 

[Xerxella]

If everyone keeps having their babies, we'll need to. (What are they thinking?) Of course, it's only 6 days til the end of the month. Do we post in May then? hahaha

I had a horrible back ache last night and crampiness in front. But, it never came and went. It was just always there until I fell asleep. I mean, contractions come and go, right, so what was all that about????

Gggrrrr. This all should be a little more straight forward. On such and such a date, you'll start having contractions, they'll get slowly closer together. When contractions are 1 minute long and 5 minutes apart call your HCP... You'll dilate 1 cm every 2 hours.... Blah, blah, blah. Isn't that what the childbirth classes say?

And, why is my back starting to hurt again now? It's been at night for the past couple of nights and by morning I'm feeling better....

I think "they" need to write a new manual...

 

[Peony]

I'm refusing to believe that the end of the month is 6 days away, it is really??And here I was thinking that with an EDD of the 20th that I'd certainly have an April baby with my history of going early previously.

Maybe who ever starts the thread tomorrow should do it for Sat and Sun.

Xerxella- I hear you about the back ache and crampiness, mine was so bad all day yesterday. May your's be more productive then mine is!

 

[russianthistle]

Totally crashing from May DDC...due tomorrow.

I need to relate

I fell happy to see I'm not alone.

Just six more days til May, I can't believe it.

 

[BennyPai]

MIL is still here waiting for the little one, and the little one is still waiting to be born. I saw my MW on Wednesday morning, and I am still 3cm. Baby is still at 0 station. I am 80% effaced. She said my cervix is much softer, and felt we should wait to take measures like stripping my membranes because my body is still making progress. Like a snail, but I'm still on my way. After MW left, I headed to redeem my massage gift certificate. It was wonderful! Antoinette went over our hour and showed no mercy with the accupressure spots. I had better contractions that night, but they went away by the time I sat town to watch a tv show.

Here comes the weekend. The one thing I haven't been able to try is DTD, but I don't see it happening with MIL here so ????

Tomorrow is that new moon. Maybe that will kick things into gear. And maybe we can send MIL off somewhere with the girls.

 

[Xerxella]

Benny, I'm jealous about 3 cm.

I'm closed, high, tight, posterior, nothing. There's nothing going on. Absolutely, nothing. I just went to check, hopeing something from last night got something going on, but no. Nothing. There is absolutely nothing happening.

How can I be due in 5 days and have absolutely nothing going on? Please tell me someone else out there has experienced or is experiencing this. And, still had a baby in a reasonable amount of time...

 

[Lindsay1234]

Weekly or couple day is good for me!!

xerxella - "they " definitely need to do something! The anticipation is killing me!!! With DD1 I didnt get ANY symptom until my water broke, stayed shut tight the whole time and I think this is going to be the same way, even though "no 2 pregs are the same"

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Peony - Someone said yesterday "oh next month, you know, in May" Um what the heck?! I keep saying this last 2 months went slow but in reality its seemed to go FAST!!

russianthistle - welcome! Our board is having a hard time with haveing babies early or even kind of late, we like em to cook for a long time past EDD so be warned!!

Benny - How refreshing to hear your mw doesnt want to strip because youre moving along (even slowly). And the last new moon we had there were a bunch of babies so everyone get prepared!!!!!!

Today is a scattered showers, cool day so Im running errands and cleaning. I heard of a new Loreal shampoo/cond called Everpure and its a vegan one. My hair is SO curly, the "natural" shampoos/conds NEVER work so Im going to give this one a try. I guess it has no sulfates in it, anyone tried it?

Ok ladies, lets send our babies and cervix's some major baby having vibes today! New moon, do your thing!!!!

 

[FischK]

What? It's almost May already? That's no good. My in-laws are arriving in 4 days to help with the baby and then my dad will come for 3 weeks to do some more helping. But there is no baby.

Benny, I'd hoped that you would have gone into labor by now, so sorry that has not been the case. But at least your body is doing something even at a snail-pace. Glad to hear you enjoyed the massage.

Lindsay, I hope you're right about the new moon. And if you get a hold of that shampoo, let me know. I'd prefer using something more plant-based with less chemicals.

Xercella, last time they checked, I was still closed too. And that was 5 days before my due date. The cervix had moved a little, but only so far that they could reach it. I'm hoping that the bouts of cramping I had this week moved things further along, but I don't want to get my hopes up. I've cooked some really spicy Thai-style chicken soup for dinner yesterday, and I'll be having it again tonight. I'll let you know if it works, but so far nothing.

I'm going to finish sorting through the closets again today. I'm storing away most of my non-pg clothes which is creating lots of space. And it makes me more aware of how much of my wardrobe is currently off-limits. That should help stay active PP.

 

[herbanmama]

Still here too. My friend who flew in to attend me at birth has left - her plane flew out this morning. No baby.

I was due on the 18th and it wouldn't be so bad if everyone would stop acting as though it were the end of the world! Baby is fine, I don't feel absolutely miserable. I just wish people would stop acting as though there is something wrong with me.

So...I'm 2 cm. 50%, station 0. Just waiting...

 

[lotus.blossom]

Hanging out in the May DDC has helped my patience, although there are already 9-10 babies that have come there!!

I'll join that chat here though. Since I'm due Sunday. Seems like I have been gearing up every night for the last week. Last night my DH blew up the pool because I had ctx for an hour or so. I went to bed and was woken up a few times but nothing consistant. I went to the chiro this morning and he said I'm great and lined up, I was last visit too so thats a plus. Baby is in a perfect LOA position which is encouraging because last time I had a posterior baby.

's to you all who are almost due, due, and overdue! Its bound to happen sooner than later right?

 

[Xerxella]

Wow. Murph and Nancy had their babies and they were regulars in the daily chat.

Lotus - That's awesome about being LOA. They think I'm ROP.

The chiro's working on me, though. Did the posterior thing contribute to your C the 1st time? It's starting to scare me.

Here's to all of us having our babies this weekend.....

 

[Peony]

Welcome to the new mamas! So one of my IRL friends called and left a message this morning. She was due 7 days after me, we were both UPing, had the same backup MW, everything. She gave birth to a little girl last night.

: I'm excited for her and also sad that mine is taking forever to come out.

I have no idea what is going on with my body, I did one vaginal exam a few weeks back just to make sure baby was head down, and yep there is certainly a head in there. I didn't even bother trying to figure out dilation, the cervix seemed very soft. My MW was been great, we have a loose arrangement, and I know me going over has been a PIA for her just for logistics because I'm so far from most of her clients. She doesn't live near me but it over here this weekend for my friend and then she is acting as a doula for a friend who is in labor right now so it would be nice if baby wanted to come this weekend.

And no Michelle or Shine today......

 

[Peony]

And now I see why Michelle wasn't here!

Congrats again.

 

[ShineliketheSon]

Hi all... Yes there definalty needs to be a better manual!!!!

Got up early and went to the city wide garage sales with DD. I LOVE garage sales! I found the exact highchair I've wanted for only $20 and great conidition! Also sandles for DD as she had none and a few other things! So fun!!! Then we had our learning group at the school for DD and then I got a sitter for my afternoon MW appointment (thank goodness!). I am finally dialated to a 4 and it is a strong 4 (she knows about my mix up the last few weeks). I'm about 80% effaced too. Plus my cervix is forward. She pushed on the babies head and that was really weird! I had alot going on this week I guess. Sooo glad something is happening. Having Bh off and on but no acutal ctx yet. They didn't do membrane sweep as I'm GBS + and they don't want to add any possible effects. So just waiting now. She said I should go within the week.

Now I should be all chipper and happy with all this news, but instead I'm emotionally frustrated with DH. HEre is my Looooong Vent!!!! His sister is moving this weekend and he is sooo focused on helping her it makes me so upset!

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: They have asked his help but are not pushing it, yet everytime I turn around he is asking to go help them do something. I know he likes to do these things and when it comes to his family he always feels like the "man of the house" since his dad hasn't been in the picture...but seriously, I am an emotional preggo women who's EDD is TODAY and I"m close to delievering and taking care of a 4 year old. Is tooo much to ask that I want my DH to be here for me emotionally and physically. Even if I'm feeling fine. I feel I shouldn't have to compete with his sister, he should just want to be here with me if I feel I need him whether it's a valid reason or not. I deserve to be selfish at this point!

So I finally had to tell him flat out today that I don't want to hear anything more about SIL and the move and that if I feel that it's ok for him to help I"ll let him know, otherwise I need him here and shouldn't have to worry about it. He accepted it, though I really wanted him to apologize and comfort me. But I guess I have to accept that at least he will be here even if he doesn't want to be. How sad does that sound....Dh is such a wonderful guy too, he is a very loving husband, but for some reason when it comes to his mom and sis he just has his priorities all mixed up!!! He will be here and want to if I'm in actual labor, but when I just want to spend time with him it's like it's an unreasonable request since he should be helping his family. UGH!!!!

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I don't think he ever got the "leave your father and mother and become one with your wife" part.

And MIL is still coming tomorrow and I still don't know where she's staying, I don't want her staying here incase I go into labor and Dh is still thinking it'd be fine...

These are things we should not have to deal with while getting ready for labor...baby should be all we focus on. I'm trying my hardest to stay calm for this baby and allow labor to happen not stop just due to the stress...please say extra prayers for me for this weekend!

 

[Fridaxsky]

Hope you ladies don't mind me joining here. I haven't been posting much lately - trying to get all of my ducks in a row for when baby arrives. Of course, I am 41 weeks today with NO sign that this guy is coming out. I've been losing bits of mucus for a few weeks and have been have cntx for several weeks now. I've had a few bouts of cntx every 5-7 minutes for 2 hours but they always peter out. I'm waiting for some big sign that he's coming soon but I think this one is going to take me by surprise.

I'm with the PP who said that the biggest issue now is everyone else getting so anxious for baby to get here. I'm already sick of the calls/texts/etc. asking if he's arrived or if I think I'm going to have him soon. While I would really love to meet this little fellow RIGHT NOW, I am also okay with him getting here when he feels like it. DD was 7 weeks early so I'm just glad to have made it so far.

All that said, it is really hot here today and it's supposed to be 80 degrees tomorrow and we have no central air. I would not complain at all if he showed up tonight after the sun goes down.

 

[emmaegbert]

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Originally Posted by herbanmama it wouldn't be so bad if everyone would stop acting as though it were the end of the world! Baby is fine, I don't feel absolutely miserable. I just wish people would stop acting as though there is something wrong with me.

I totally agree!!! And my "official" due date is today. But the emails and calls are starting. They are well-meaning but ANNOYING.

Though, a couple of moms at my son's school were all, "I can't believe this is your due date, you look like you have another month to go!" which was very nice (even if a total lie, I will remember this comment and make sure to say it to EVERY 9MOS PREGNANT MAMA I EVER TALK TO AGAIN!!)

I have tons of crampy pressure, irregular painful contractions each night, and then they just evaporate. Like Sacramento (Lindsay) San Diego is cool and cloudy today- very nice change. I was even chilly in the night! I took a nice long walk to have sandwiches for lunch- up and down a big hill! no action. We'll take another after-dinner walk too. It definitely seems to get stuff going at night, but nothing happens, but I think its still probably good prep, right?

I'd love to have baby tomorrow morning so DH can be here for the weekend at least, b/c I don't think he'll be able to take more than a day off.

I totally thought- what if I go look at MDC and everyone else had their babies today, and I am the last April mama left? I guess there will be no more daily/weekly/monthly chat to have... I don't want to go post in may I've never even looked at their DDC!

-Emma

 

[fruitful womb]

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Originally Posted by Fridaxsky Hope you ladies don't mind me joining here.

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Originally Posted by Peony Welcome to the new mamas! :

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Ok, lets see...

Shine -

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I don't think he ever got the "leave your father and mother and become one with your wife" part.

I know all too well what that is like. Its not so bad now as much as it use to be. After 9 yrs of marriage, I think he finally got the message. There is hope. But, it sure as hell sucks - I know! Dh stayed home today while I taught some classes so he could help with the house. He is moving landlords hoarding collection (broken things) into the nice clean garage we worked on so hard. She saw it cleaned and said, "Oh Good, I can move my stuff in here now!!!"

The situation isn't as bad as I'm making it sound. I actually feel sorry for her and I'm geniunly worried for her. She has been here since Jan. working on another house that we were suppose to move into. There is currently another family that has pushed her to move into it. We're here for another yr and half. We couldn't move into it when the new people did because it was still in such bad condition that there would be no way we'd be able to deliver in that enviroment. Its going to look great when its done tho and I'm so looking forward to living in a smaller place. Conserving energy is a huge deal for me. I think she went back to Alabama today. When she returns she will stay with us. Man, I'm nervous about that!

I WANT TO GO INTO LABOR LAND!!!!!!!! I've never really complained about being pregnant BUT I AM NOW!!! I'm so out of it tho.

Xerxella - I'm glad the chiro is working for you. (R or L)OP scares the heck out of me too!

Lotus - Did you have to do 'hammek theraphy' to get your little one LOA?
lucky you!

herbanmama - you're making progress!

FischK - can I have some of that 'nesting power'? Clothes: cleaning and organizing every single garment we own is my goal before this baby arrives. I'd LOVE to get that done... Its overwhelming me right now.

Lindsay - I never got back with you about the comment you made regarding my bed. Thank you for your kind words. I got that for less than a $100 at the Rooms To Go outlet store. Its actually two foot boards each for $44 and the rails were $2 a pair. We're scouting out pieces to get an actual head board one day. I'm with you on the 'New Moon'! Its suppose to rain here for the next couple of days. I'd love to labor in a thunder storm. Wow, wouldn't that be nice.

Benny - I bet you're next

, but secretly hoping its me.

russianthistle - so glad to see you!!!

emma - I hope you're doing well!

 

[FischK]

Fruitful, here's some nesting power.

: I've been planning to clean out the closets for the last 5 months or so, and only now did I finally find the energy to do so. I think it has something to do with the fact that I had to look at the mess every morning when I got up and that I can't do much else in the house these days.

Shine, I also understand the bit about your husband and his family. My DH has gotten a lot better since we first met, but he still spends lots of time thinking about his mother and sister. That's why I'm only sort of looking forward to their greet-the-baby visit next week. I'm afraid that he will spend most of the time hanging out with them while I take care of the baby (assuming he arrives). We'll see...

Peony, hope you'll go into labor this weekend, so that the midwife is already around for you.

Fridaxsky, welcome.

emma, I thought everyone was having their baby today, too. But it looks like some of us are still left.

Now, time for some more spicy soup and Godfather II. That will at least make the time pass faster.