Aug'05Moms: Welcome Arabella, Logan, Victoria, Ava, Logan, Aidan, Jeb, & Trenton! [Archive] - Page 6

myhoney

07-18-2005, 09:37 AM

I had a doctor's appointment this morning, and he was great! (not my regular ob, whom I also adore!) Mickey - I was getting a lot of cramping and pains in my groin, and he said it's perfectly normal. The pelvic bone is "disintegrating" and moving apart, so as to make room for labor. He checked and my cervix is still high and tight.

I asked him about frantic kicking. The What to Expect book talks about the kick test, and says to call if anything feels frantic. Well, I've been frantic because I can't tell the difference! I asked the doctor today, and he started swearing a blue streak! He wanted to know which book it was, and said he'd send them a letter. He called the authors "asses", and kept asking me why they'd tell a pregnant lady that because there's no way to tell. I kept saying, that's why I'm asking you. He said all kicks are good kicks, and not to worry. :D I think Bridget's not very graceful (like her mommy!) because when she rolls around, it's this total production. She puts her whole body into it. It reminded me of helping my overweight great aunt out of her recliner. :rolleyes: At least now I won't worry that she's frantically signalling to me that she's in danger.

We made out like bandits at the shower. We now literally have everything we needed. And the clothes are all so adorable! My sisters were very creative - they folded the napkins like diapers and pinned them with diaper pins, they spelled out our names, Bridget's name, and her due date in wooden blocks. They gave out 5 or 6 big prizes, so everyone had a time written inside their place card. They randomly set a timer, and every time it went off, it was "Bridget" wanting something. It was funny. Even if I was in the middle of opening a present, I had to stop to take care of the baby. And the times were totally random - 4:12am, 11:24pm, etc. In fact, they used anniversary and birthdays to come up with the times! The weird part was, all of the times I ended up picking were in the middle of the night. DH works nights, so he was laughing because he missed all of her "cries". This better not be a preview of what's to come!

I thought we might have more babies after this weekend, but it looks like some of you are pretty close!!

Mickey&B

07-18-2005, 09:57 AM

Melissa such great news sounds like things are really moving along keep us posted!

Janet so glad to see you back! can't wait to see pics!

Sonya hang in there it sounds like you don't have much longer!

Sarah sounds like you made out on your baby shower as well. Isn't it wonderful that our friends and family are so generous!!

Kim get some rest, and keep baking ya hear!!

Well I am still waiting for the lady from the store to call about my glider. I looked online last night to see if I could find my glider somewhere else, and no luck, for one it will still take 4-8 weeks to get and the ones I found where more expensive!! I am going to express my frustration with this issue when she calls along with the fact that we had a few other minor issues with the furniture we ordered and hopefully we can at the least get the glider for the same price. we'll see!

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 10:26 AM

I have this strange calmness today.
Meditative of sorts, I realize that this pregnancy is coming to a close, and life as I know it will be changing forever. Normally that would make me anxious, but instead, its a calming peace as I think back on the memories of my family - the good and the bad times; the family times of camping and playing with the cousins and it brings such a feeling of love and peace, that I know I have nothing to be anxious about.
I haven't been emotionally connected to the pregnancy through most of it - filled with anxiety instead. Now its like this calming peace has decended and no matter the little stuff, as the circle continues and we will be whole and complete.

I have this feeling now, as if I made this mental switch to "im ready now" and "everything will be okay". My MIL and family that usually causes me angst, well - psbbth...who cares. They are just a blip in the grand scheme of things.

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 10:28 AM

Good for you Tina. I actually got a sense of calmness reading your post. Hopefully your new attitude will rub off on me. lol

kmmommy

07-18-2005, 10:30 AM

Sarah ~ I saw your question about diapers and buying the newborn size. I would suggest that you buy at least 2 packages. Kaeden was 7 lbs. 14 oz and 20 1/4 inches long and the size 1 diapers were huge. He went through 2 packages of the newborn huggies.

sarahanna115

07-18-2005, 10:39 AM

Thanks Kelly!! It's good to know so I don't have to run out and go get them after he's here and worry about all that. Thanks!

Tina I have to say I, too, got a sense of calmness after reading your post. I was just hit with the reality and shock that I'm going to have a newborn of my own to take care of in a few weeks...it overwhelmed me for a moment and I felt very weak and scared and generally INCAPABLE. Come what may, we're MOMS and we are going to do a damn good job caring for our little ones! Perhaps now that you are in this new state of peacefulness, you are officially R.E.A.D.Y. and these little gents of yours will come on out and meet the world now!

snowzilla

07-18-2005, 10:44 AM

Hmm, I'd have to disagree about the newborn size - I'd buy one bag, or if you do buy two, don't open that second bag in case you have to return it. My son was 8 pounds and change, and he didn't wear the newborns for very long. He was into the size ones right away.

I think whatever sizes you buy, the key is to keep the receipts, and don't open them unless you have to. You can always send hubby to exchange them. :)

adore_one

07-18-2005, 11:01 AM

hopefully we can at the least get the glider for the same price. we'll see!
Sweetheart I would push for them doing a rush order on WHATEVER glider you want now. THEY screwed up.

Question for you - does your bed have things that cover up the silver bolts on the side? Mine doesn't it just seems a bit odd to me. Curious if your bed had that too?

Feel free to skip this - you'll probably think I am lame.
So this weekend we had our Prepared Childbirth Class. OMG I AM IN TROUBLE! Ladies I don't know if ANYONE will understand or anything, but I am just so in trouble. The birthing class was a very difficult for me. I had to leave class a couple of times - during any videos. I was shaking thru half of the class. I almost fainted at the CARTOONS of a woman giving birth. I cried all thru lunch over it. B was seriously concerned. It was bad. Someone just mentioning vaginal birth and what happens makes me want to
puke - I have dry heaves and have to stop myself from hurling. The nurse there - whom we spoke with over lunch because B was so concerned on me handling it said I could have a drug called Stadol. It soulds like it could be the best option for us. They will not let us have a c-section ~ which I HONESTLY wanted to just be knocked out and not have to deal. Maybe if I don't know what they are doing to me I would be okay. So Stadol may be the answer.

More weekend update in LJ - everyone should be added now - if not let me know! :D

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edited bec I take too long and there were a ton of replies already.

Tina - thanks for your calming post...I am going to keep reading it. You are one strong lady.

Good info on the diapers - I need to check out what sizes we have LOL!

sdauer21

07-18-2005, 11:17 AM

Stacey - I would definately talk with your doctor about your options for labor. Its totally normal to be anxious for labor - after all, you've never done it before!! There's lots that can be scary and painful and down right yucky. BUT...your level of anxiety sounds particularly high! I don't know anything about Stadol, so maybe that is your best option. But maybe your doctor has some other options, as well, that can help ease some of your feelings before labor starts. You just sounds so terrified about the process. :( I'm not saying I blame you - I've been through it once, and on Friday, when I started having some really intesnse contractions and thought we were going in to the hospital, I started getting a little panicy myself. Its a hard thing your body has to go through, and I think the anticiaption and the not knowing how you are going to handle things physically and emotionally just add to the stress. I hope you and your doctor can come up with some good alternatives to help it be as positive an experience as it can be for you!! Hang in there - and know that you'll get it done!! One way or another! :)

I took the dog walking this morning - it was a beautiful morning!! I could have walked longer, I think. I found a good hilly neighborhood, and have a feeling we'll be visiting it often this week if I can't convince this girl to get moving! :) I'm officially term today - 37 weeks, and feeling better then I have in weeks. I'm finally ok with this pregnancy and knowing that its about to come to an end, and all seems to be well for once! Kind of like Tina, I'm feeling much more calm about things. It probably has to do with knowing that I have, at most, 7 more days, before I finally meet my daughter. AHHHH...can't wait!!! :D

adore_one

07-18-2005, 11:35 AM

Thanks Sonya. YEah it is a bit more anxiety. I guess I should clarify - I have ALWAYS been like this. When I had to learn how to deliver a child for being a lifeguard (state law had to watch a film) I actually closed my eyes, and was nausiated the ENTIRE time - always called it the best damn BC for a 16 year old. Then when my sister had her baby they all wanted me at the hospital, but I refused. Well when I went over to see pictures of the baby they slipped one of him coming out. I immediately hurled. I mean it was like I could not help it. I was shaking.

I know I am just a big baby. I TRY to be strong - the episiotomy video I stayed in the room for...had to close my eyes and cover my ears but I was there! I am just a big baby about anything to do with the doctor down there really. I bawl at all the yearly appointments...it is just hard.

We went and got me a sports bra that is big enough so I would at least not have any boobs showing. Also are going to go get some nursing tanks. I don't know I am just weird I guess. Dude I am crying at my desk just typing this - WHAT A LOSER I AM!!!!

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 11:47 AM

Stacy, *BIG HUGS*! I wish I had some words of comfort, but I'm in the fear of the unknown department, too. I just keep telling myself that women have been having babies for a long time-and some women do it over and over again! How bad can it be really?;) Stadol might be a good choice for you. One of my former co-workers had that and she said she was COMPLETELY out of it during the entire birth. Her description of her reaction to it almost sounded like she was drunk or high. lol She said she felt no pain at all-they had to tell her when to push and she was just pretty much sleepy and loopy.

Sonya, your post reminded me that I am now full term also. WOO HOO!!!

I'm working on getting to the place of peace that some of you are at. I think the best thing to do is stay busy. I decided to play with my Epson Picturemate that we bought weeks ago and has still been in the box. This thing ROCKS! Being in that baby state of mind, I'm printing up pictures of my BFP's and pictures from when I told Sal I was pregnant. I'm thinking now is a good time to have them printed and on hand for whenever that day comes that I can start my scrapbook for Luke. :D

michael'sbride

07-18-2005, 12:15 PM

OK...I have no one else to tell right now, but i'm sitting here at my desk freaking out...I'm definitly having regular contrax. However, only about every third one is really painful. I have a couple of instances where they are piggybacking. I don't want to call anyone or say anything yet. Not until i'm in pain or i'm forced to have to decide whether to drive home or not. I don't want this to be another false alarm like the other day. I'm trying to hang in there and see if they stop. I just had to tell someone so I was sure it was real.

I know that I should call the Dr. and I will if it gets bad enough. Right now I just want some *make it the real thing* vibes. That way I won't make a fool of myself.

I'm freaking out!

2:32
2:35
2:38
2:43
2:48
2:52
2:54
2:57
3:00
3:03
3:04
3:05
3:08
3:13

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 12:17 PM

Holy crap, Melissa! Those are pretty close together! How long are they lasting!!! Sending *make it the real thing* vibes your way! Keep us posted! :D

shellbell516

07-18-2005, 12:19 PM

Melissa - I'd go ahead and leave work. Is it possible (easy) to drive yourself home while having contractions that often??

michael'sbride

07-18-2005, 12:19 PM

Not sure how long they are lasting, they feel like at least a minute as I don't have much down time between them.

ETA: Driving home is what i'm really afraid of. I live an hour from here and the OB and Hosp are only about 10 minutes each. If I go all the way home and its the real thing then I have an hour ride back in rush hour. I'm trying to wait it out so that I know what the right decision is. UGH!

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 12:20 PM

Melissa - I'd go ahead and leave work. Is it possible (easy) to drive yourself home while having contractions that often??

I was wondering the same thing and forgot to post that. What if they get too close together or too powerful and you can't drive???

shellbell516

07-18-2005, 12:22 PM

Melissa - I wouldn't go all the way home. That's too much of a risk if this is it. Do you have someone that could take you if you needed them to?

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 12:22 PM

Okay, I'm thinking you better call your dr!!!

I wonder how Lora did at her appt? Could we have 2 babies on their way??? :D

Totally unrelated, we are having a huge storm here right now. It is raining cats and dogs and thundering and lightning like crazy. Very creepy.

michael'sbride

07-18-2005, 12:26 PM

Luckily, my Aunt works about two buildings away. I think I may just call DH and have him drive out this way. Worst case scenario, its nothing and we just go home. I think that's what i'll do.

Why can't there be like a labor sensor that goes off? Yup, this is the real thing, go straight to the hospital, do not pass go, do not collect $200.

sarahanna115

07-18-2005, 12:26 PM

Melissa Oh my...it sounds like the real thing...?? Wow, they are so regular and close together, how are you still at work! I think I would scoot on over to the hospital so if it is the real thing you don't have to drive all the way back. Can you drive now you think? It'd be good to get checked at the hospital anyway and figure out what is going on! Good luck babe...keep us posted if you can, my fingers are crossed for you!

I am totally waiting to hear from Lora too! I'm so excited that we may have more babies on the way!! :eek:

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 12:34 PM

Why can't there be like a labor sensor that goes off? Yup, this is the real thing, go straight to the hospital, do not pass go, do not collect $200.

No kidding! I posted in my journal last week that I wished it would be like your belly button pops out when it's time-kinda like a turkey timer. :p

I'd say call your dr first, hubby second!

bombedier

07-18-2005, 12:35 PM

I had major cramps this weekend - really NOT fun! I almost called the hospital at one point because I was half-thinking that things were happening. We decided to hold off and see if it continued overnight. It didn't, but man oh man, they were painful! I also think I can finally recognize a BH - I was mistaking them for the baby moving, so I guess I have been having BH too.

We have Bfing class tonight and I am also supposed to have my 36 week appointment the next evening....I may have to reschedule that as things at work are busy and I am being left in charge for a couple of days - means I can't really get out early to the appointment.

Hope everyone is well!

michael'sbride

07-18-2005, 12:40 PM

OK...I called my Dr and they are sending me to the hospital. I hope this is the freaking real think or i'm going to be so embarrassed.

Wish me luck!

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 12:44 PM

Stacy I can understand your fears, I always said I was going to adopt because I was so afraid of birth...and here I am - facing labor. It is scary, I totally understand where your coming from! Its one reason why I would rather opt for a c/s, and would prefer to be totally out for it! After round one of false labor though, its like now, I *can* do this. Its not so scary after being faced with it, at least for me. Is stadiol sort of like valium?

Melissa Please don't drive yourself! Best wishes to you sweetie, I hope this is it for you!!!

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 12:44 PM

Wishing you lots of luck and *let this be it vibes*. AND *easy labor vibes* if this is it! Keep us posted!!!

shellbell516

07-18-2005, 12:45 PM

Melissa - I feel better now that you're going to the hospital. Good luck!!

bombedier

07-18-2005, 12:45 PM

Best of luck Melissa!!!

leftrightrepeat

07-18-2005, 12:48 PM

Good luck Melissa -sending you easy labor vibes!

sarahanna115

07-18-2005, 12:49 PM

Good luck Melissa!! I'm so excited for you!!

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 01:22 PM

Dropping off my 37w-FULL TERM- belly shot.;)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce92b7c314dba100000015108DbtGLls0A
(please ignore the stretch marks)

adore_one

07-18-2005, 01:24 PM

Good Luck Melissa!!!!!

sarahanna115

07-18-2005, 01:24 PM

You look great, Leslie! And I don't think you look that big at all considering you are carrying such a big boy in there! :D Congrats on full term!

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 01:26 PM

You look great, Leslie! And I don't think you look that big at all considering you are carrying such a big boy in there! :D Congrats on full term!

Oh, how I love you! :D

alex67

07-18-2005, 01:26 PM

Sitting on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, waiting to hear from the ladies who are really progressing. Good luck!!

beckie62

07-18-2005, 01:31 PM

Wow some of us could be having babys soon!!

Good luck Melissa and Lora!! I hope that this is it for both of you!

As for me just plugging along. We went to a family reunion last weekend in 90 degree heat with no air conditioning. By the tme we left my legs were so swollen that I could hardly move them. Luckily all the swelling was gone in the morning. I guess that will teach me :rolleyes:

I am going to pedicure party tonight. Really looking forward to that! I had to paint my toenails last night. That was just a chore :)

I have my Dr's appointment on Wed. Not expecting to much.

Brooke just woke up from her nap. Gotta go rescue her!!

tracer

07-18-2005, 01:32 PM

So now word from Melissa??? I haven't received a call or e-mail from her either. I am not her labor buddy but we have also switched info.

I HOPE this is the real thing for her, wow how things can change in the matter of hours! All positive vibes being sent to you Melissa where ever you are!

adore_one

07-18-2005, 01:32 PM

oh leslie we cross posted you look great! Not big at all - wait till I post mine lol ;)

MurphysLaw

07-18-2005, 02:34 PM

Okay I have to get back in the kitchen to cook because I'm starving but I got a text from Lora earlier while I was running errands...Don't kill me I just got home!!!

I don't fully understand but here's what the text said:

3 cm 7 to 8 min going waling WHAT does this mean???:confused:

And that's it!!! I called her phone and left a message for her or Rusty to call me back and I haven't heard from either of them yet, but AS SOON AS I DO I will be back!!!

ETA - ACK I was so hurried in posting that I didn't say good luck to Melissa!! Hope this is it!!

And also Stacy...I'm SOOO with you on the labor thing, I wish you had another option. :( Please hang in there, and by all means try to talk to your DR again about your anxieties! It's not healthy to have this stress on you or little one! Not now, not during labor either! Hugs!!

Leslie, you look great!:D Congrats on getting to 37 weeks...wish me the same(please!!). ;)

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the update, Kim! I bet it's supposed to say "going walking"! I wonder if she's at the hospital and they're making her walk the hallway????

MurphysLaw

07-18-2005, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the update, Kim! I bet it's supposed to say "going walking"! I wonder if she's at the hospital and they're making her walk the hallway????
:rolleyes: DUH...probably so, I got so freaked out when I got the text I was like :eek:OMG what's going on!! Thanks for pointing that out. ;)

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 02:39 PM

Yeah, I'm good at deciperhing gibberish that is not my own. :p

MurphysLaw

07-18-2005, 02:53 PM

I *just* got a call from Lora...they sent her walking and told her to come back when they were 4-5 minutes apart (they were 7-8) OR when her water broke...she's been walking all afternoon and neither of those two have happened so she is going home to relax because she's beat. So she's okay, but no Little Peanut yet! I'll keep you all updated if I hear more! :)

tracer

07-18-2005, 02:54 PM

Go Lora! I can't wait to hear more. Thanks for the update KIM.

snowzilla

07-18-2005, 02:55 PM

Wow, what an exciting day! I'll have my fingers crossed for Lora and Melissa.

I think Lora must have meant "walking" too - I'm way behind on posts - is she AT the hospital right now?

I just had the nastiest experience at Costco. Went to buy all of the things I need for my freezer casserole project, and was standing at the till, paying for my purchase. Suddenly, this shopping cart rams into me, almost knocking me down! :eek: I look up, and this old man is trying to push his cart past me and the cash register, even though you can barely fit a cart through there, let alone a cart AND a person (let alone a cart and a PREGNANT person!).....before I could even utter a word, he rammed me again and snarled, "ExCUSE me!" like I was in the wrong for standing in HIS way. I was totally in shock - normally I'm the kind of person who would rip him a new a$$hole, but I was so taken aback, and my kids were standing there watching.

I don't know if he was senile or what, but I'm going to have a monster bruise on my hip. I'm so ticked off about it - it happened over an hour ago and I'm still fuming. :mad:

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 02:56 PM

Argh!!! Poor thing. I'll be she is wiped out. I hope she can get some rest. Maybe something will happen later tonight or tomorrow morning???

Thanks for the updates, Kim!

Cosmogirl

07-18-2005, 02:57 PM

OMG how cool!!! Perhaps babies on the way!!!
Good luck Lora and Melissa! :D bring the babies on!

Appointment update I'm really happy with how things are going on. Dilatation/effacement : I'm now a good 3 ++ cm, and I'm 80 % efface. Doctor looks really please. According to doc, he is really low, (I'm now mesuring 31 weeks!!!), he really is laying in my hips. Which is a good thing because it stimulates my cervix to open more.
Weight : I'm really giving a hard time to my doc about this. He started by only palpation, and told me "oh, that is going to be a small baby, not even 7 pounds" but then after making the internal, and mesuring him by pushing him into my cervix, his mind changed!!! I'm finally going to have a good 7,5 pouders. He just couldn't believe how much place he has got in my hips! So I guess I'm a good hidder!
The weird thing is I really feel like I have a baby in my panties lately!
due date : Well, looks like it is going to be this week or weekend. He had told me last week that he thought 38-39 weeks would be my weeks, and he is still constant about it. He told me at MOST 10 days, but he didn't really beleive I would be able to hold on that long since my cervix is now really soft. So his feeling, this weekend, but anytime could really be possible now. This weekend would be awesome as far as timing for DH, this way he could have 3 weeks of vacay in a row. My feeling, is that it is going towards the end of the week. I really wanted to have a Lion, (because in my family, we are 4 cancers!) and I think that somehow, it will happen. The signs change on July 23th. I also really wanted to have a August baby, but this one, it doesn't look like it will!
Knowing this, I'll really take this week to enjoy stuff that I want to do, read, watch movies, and enjoy the pool. I'd love to do a movie night, you know a couple of movies in a row, until late at night.
I'm really glad that I will make it so far, and yet not be late. 38-39 is good for me. Not too early, not too late. (well, if that is what really happens!)

Janet Good to see you around!!! I'll def go and read your story once you friended me!

Leslie You look super nice girl! And don,t worry, remember how things can turn in a matter of minute sometimes!

I'll be checking in the progress for some of us tonight! GOOD LUCK GIRLS!!!!! :D

ETAÈ so many things happen since I began my post!
Thanks Kim for the update!
Go Lora!!! Hoping it will work for you.
Still no news from Melissa!!! Crossing fingers for her! It would be such a good date :p :p

OH! and thank to all of you girls for all your birthday wishes !!! :D

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 02:59 PM

Ugh, Carla! What a jerk off! I am always amazed at the people that cut in front of me and what not. Completely clueless. Yes, I do expect special treatment because I am pregnant, dammit! :p

Okay, I am watching such a dangerous show. Semi-Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee on the Food Network. She has made about 6 different cookies in the past half hour and I'm dying over here!

Off to get ready for lamaze. I'll check in when we get home-maybe there will be some news??? :D

sarahanna115

07-18-2005, 03:02 PM

Carla Holy Crap! That guy is a joke! Someone should have totally confronted him - no one should be rammed with a cart, let alone a pg gal. I would be so angry, too...I'm fuming for you!! What is wrong with people - they treat dogs better than othre people sometime. :mad:

Thanks Kim for the update on Lora! Such excitement around here! I bet she's pooped, but it sounds like her little guy will be here very soon, wow!

Val Great news from your appt! I think this weekend you will have your baby boy...just a guess! ;)

L-O-V-E

07-18-2005, 03:04 PM

Wow! Such activity going on in here!

Keeping my fingers crossed for Lora and Melissa!!

And Carla, why do these strange stories always happen to you!? You poor thing!!! Ouch!

Leslie - You look great! Honestly - my belly is huge - it would put yours to shame. I think it was 44 inches round the last time I measured it! yikes! My waist used to be 25!

Sarah - I finally got to see your pictures from home. Looks like you made out great at the shower!

As for me - we have our last ultrasound appt tomorrow morning. I'm fully expecting them to tell me the baby is 9+ pounds since he was almost 7 a month ago! I plan on then going directly to my ob/gyn and begging to be induced! ha!

tracer

07-18-2005, 03:13 PM

Val- Great news! Wishing you a soon to come labor and delivery!

Carla-WTF? What is wrong with people. I think I would have made a comment out loud to him. I get so furious when people do that.

Leslie-Yum!, I love that show and all the easy good ideas.

I can't wait to hear more about Lora and something about Melissa! Wow more August babies on their way!!

Red'sGirl

07-18-2005, 03:22 PM

Not posting much today. I'm exhausted and need a break. But I've been reading along and wanted to send my 2 cents.

Best baby vibes for Lora and Melissa !!! I hope this is it!

Bombedier I have a question for you. You said that you were mistaking BHC for baby movement. Can you elaborate? There are times when my stomach does get really hard, and I think it's because baby girl is "leaning" or pushing against me. But I've started to wonder if it's something different. I'd love to hear how yours are.

Today is my first day off work. I actually refuse to do anything today. I know there are errands, etc. but I figured I'd take one day and stay in my pj's until the last minute. I do have a BF class tonight, so I'll have to get up eventually. Friday, we had our last (5th) shower - the people at work. It was really sweet. We got lots of practical gifts. Not really off the registry (only one person) but things like clothes, diapers, baby wash, etc. One tub was full of goodies. Unfortunately, no gift receipts so the tub (our 3rd) can't be returned to Target (?? not without a receipt??) and we know own two activity gyms.

We also took an infant care class on Saturday morning. It showed us how to dress the baby and give baths, etc. Pretty informative. Then we went to breakfast, which was nice. Spent the rest of the day at BRU buying a few more items. Now we have to spend our many Target gift cards, and hopefully, we'll be close to done.

I have to admit that I am really jealous of everyone making progress. Not in a bad way, but I seem to be making very little progress. I'm due 8/2 and it seems like I'll be one of the late ones. So many of you are due weeks after me, and are making progress! Good for you, but my girl seems to be TOO comfortable to want to move. I'm trying to make peace with it, esp. since I'm just starting "vacation" and have lots that I want to accomplish. Whatever, I'm rambling. :rolleyes:

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 03:23 PM

Im getting jealous! Im 3cm/75%effaced and *had* conx 4min apart for hours...and here I sit with nothing going on. LOL Stubborn boys.

sdauer21

07-18-2005, 04:04 PM

WOWZERS!! We've got babies on the way!!! :) Melissa and Lora Hang in there ladies!!! Hoping the next few go smoothly for you both! Can't wait to hear updates!!!

Speaking of updates - I posted in my LJ...as I don't have a buddy, if news shows up in there, feel free to post in here, anyone who see it. I have two friends that I can call, and either of them will post if anything starts to happen. Now...if only something would start to happen!! :rolleyes:

I have a very clingy two year old who is insisting on sitting on my lap, so typing is difficult. But, for moms of one or more already...have you noticed a change in your older child? Tallie has turned into velcro in the last two days, which is such a change from her normal independent self. Between her and the dog, who also can't see to let me out of his sight, I'm starting to desperately need some space! I'm guessing they are both sensing changes but yeesh...I'm getting clausterphobic! (sp???)

Off to get ready to get Tallie's hair cut - I'll be back shortly to check for good news!!! :)

tracer

07-18-2005, 04:34 PM

Hi All-

I *think* I have everyone friended in LJ now. If not please friend me so I can add you. I will try to start using it now that I have it set up, however I want so badly to post pics and can't figure it out. I need more time to play with it!!!

LILRTL

07-18-2005, 04:46 PM

Thanks for all the good vibes, ladies!! :D Still contracting! I don't think they're getting any closer together, but they are definitely stronger. I've been home, ate dinner, rested, and am now wanting to go walk some more! I will definitely keep everyone updated if anything happens!

Good labor vibes to Melissa!!!!!!!

Ericka_Jarett

07-18-2005, 04:47 PM

Congrats to all those in labor, can't wait to hear the word about babies entering the world this week.

Today is 3 months since I had Rebekah.

tracer

07-18-2005, 04:57 PM

I am thinking that since we haven't heard from Melissa, something is happening. :D

Daniel's Kitty

07-18-2005, 05:21 PM

Wow, I hope everything is going great for Melissa

I won't have constant access to my computer for a while(probably two weeks), only in the evenings and at night.

We had our class this weekend. We were 2 1/2 hours late cause we had been goin nuts and forgotten about it. I didn't miss much, other than the couple that were late and left shortly after that to go upstairs cause she was in labor. I found out that I will get to choose my own menu and when I want to eat, and that the new mommies can raid the fridge for snacks. I was really happy to find out how secure the Mother and Baby floor is. And we got to see two new babies, I almost started to cry.
The labor excersizes that are supposed to make the baby shift worked very well as I was feeling a lot of pressure down there. I almost couldn't make it from the hospital to the car to leave, thankfully his head isn't pushing so hard.

I got myself in trouble and Daniel has ordered me to take it easier for now. I did so much Friday that I was having contrax. Daniel decided to time them without me knowing and found out that they were about 15 minutes apart. He yelled at me to sit. But since it was to make sure Ben is healthy, I didn't even do the smart @$$ed thing and bark like a dog at him. He threatened to tell the dr what I did if I didn't start to take it easier.

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 05:58 PM

Kat! I've been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. Good for Daniel for making you take it easier! Listen to him, and enjoy the opportunity to sit back and relax.

Too funny you were so late to your class. Whats the exercizes they taught you? Was it the exercizes that made it hard for you with the pressure?
Glad you liked the hospital security, and yep, they take good care of mommas with the menu and such. When your in there, don't hesitate to ask for anything, even if its a snack (and if they hand you one little strand of string cheese, its fine to ask for more).

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 06:01 PM

Umm.....quick question....and prolly TMI...but I don't know what this means...I remember them saying something about it, but I was so groggy I don't recall!

I just realized Im bleeding. Its not a trickle, like - I wipe, and wipe again and there is plenty more there. Im not GUSHING, but its seems to be steady. Im not contracting, belly is tight, but no pain except for some heartburn.

Is this like an urgent alarm or something? DH is an hour away on his ferry boat commute home. Hospital is an hour+ from home at this time of day.

tracer

07-18-2005, 06:10 PM

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 06:18 PM

Tina- You need to call in right away and I think they will want to see you. Do you have any one else who can take you to the hospital and wait with you until Travis can get there? I don't know what it means, but I do know my dr. said if that ever happened they want to see me asap. Plus you are so close to the end, it may be a sign. Best wishes and thank you for the pic montage!

Okay, I called the hospital and spoke with the charge nurse. She said at this point, bleeding is bleeding and to get in there. I have to wait for Travis to get home, should only be about another half-hour or so. I just threw the laundry over from the washer to the dryer so it doesn't mold, and am tidying up loose ends in case we don't come back home tonight.

Seems like it was a gush, and now bleeding has turned into a light trickle/spotting. Im going to feel stupid to get all the way down the hospital again if nothing is going on. Thats getting old. Besides, Im not having any contractions.

tracer

07-18-2005, 06:21 PM

I know what you mean, but better safe than sorry. I was admitted in L&D 3 times before I gave birth with Scotty and this time I swear I am not going in until i KNOW he is coming! LOL

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 06:27 PM

Yep, thats exactly how I feel! But I guess Its better to go now than to have it be urgent and end up on the evening news. I can see the headline now - woman gives birth to twins on the Narrows Bridge. LMAO I think my calm, cool and collected husband would flip out. He is probably trying to get the ferry boat captain to go faster. LOL Well, I better go get a few more things ready to go. (oh, and Im NOT calling my family this time!)

tracer

07-18-2005, 06:39 PM

Sorry but I am LMAO and I will turn on the Today show in the morning to see if you made national news!

Poor Travis is probably freaking out having to sit still, doesn't know what is going on and can't do anything from where he is. Best wishes and hoping for the best. You are so close, this could be something.

Ok still no word from Melissa...I am thinking she may have had or is having a baby!!!!

snowzilla

07-18-2005, 06:42 PM

Tina, I hope you're on the way to the hospital now (not sure what the time difference is between you and I). The bleeding might be nothing, but it could also be a sign of placental abruption (separation). Better safe than sorry. I'll be thinking about you.

LeslieR

07-18-2005, 07:17 PM

Tina, yep, definitely a hospital trip if you're bleeding. And I don't think it's ever *nothing* at this point. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

Argh-no word on Melissa, yet, huh? I'm thinking this is it for her!!!

Lora, how's that walking going???

Lamaze was good. One of the couples was not there because they were at the hospital! She was due 8/12 and had her baby either yesterday or this morning. So jealous! No hospital tour, they were too booked up, but we learned all about efacement, dialation, and pelvic station. I feel so informed! And we practiced our breathing, so I think I'm ready. ;) We went for hot wings after and I'm about to take my two Pepcid and call it a night as Sal is chomping at the bit to get on the computer. lol Will check in in the morning!

LILRTL

07-18-2005, 07:21 PM

Tina Hope you're on your way to the hospital and you get good news!! Your boys are stubborn! ;)

No news from me. Still having contractions. Can't really tell what the hell is going on. SOME type of sign would be great. :p Planning to go for a long walk in the morning. Tried spicy pizza for dinner. Ate some fresh pineapple for dessert. Hoping something works. :D I have to remember, though, that I am still only 36+2w. Although, I am hoping and praying that these contractions don't last TOO long with no active labor. I'm not in pain, but extremely uncomfortable!!!!

sarahanna115

07-18-2005, 07:36 PM

Good luck Tina!

Looks as if Melissa is having her little man today/tonight?? Can't wait to hear an update!

Hope that spicy pizza and pineapple help, Lora - what a day you've had, eh?

I'm having some very painful BH tonight...haha or maybe they're just sympathy pains for all of you guys maybe going into labor! :p Damn they hurt. Someone should also tell my little guy to stop butting his head against my cervix, I'm about to go through the roof!

sdauer21

07-18-2005, 07:48 PM

YIPPEEE...waiting to hear from Melissa and Tina! Sounds like tonight is a good night! :)

We went in search of spicy food and its official - there is NONE to be found in this damn town!! I ordered the one item on the menu that said "hot! hot! hot!" It was NOT! NOT! NOT! I was very disappointed! Not to mention, it wasn't something I would have ordered anyway, so it was eh. Oh well - guess I'll resume walking tomorrow and try to figure out some creative way to coax this child to the light! :)

MurphysLaw

07-18-2005, 08:37 PM

WOW, I go rest for a few hours and come back to find Melissa still hasn't checked in, and now Tian's gone back to the hospital?!?!:eek:

Happy Healthy Easy Breezy Labor vibes to Melissa & Tina!!
I hope everything is going okay and that we hear something soon!!:D

That belly is looking nice Tracy!
And sorry about the lack of Spicy foods Sonya! :(
I haven't had any BHC today, but my night last night was rough...I'm with you Sarah, hope you feel better soon & that little Noah takes it easy on you!

I know I missed some, but I only went back a few pages...please forgive me!:o

tracer

07-18-2005, 08:47 PM

That's it, I am calling Melissa first thing in the morning if we haven't heard from her. She is really good at communication so we must assume something is up. I will let you all know if I hear anything. I am about at the end of my seat waiting for news!

QPDoll

07-18-2005, 11:25 PM

This is Tina's DH speaking...

They couldn't find a reason for the bleeding, so she's under observation for the night and as long as there's not changes in the morning we'll be going home.

(and why can't hospitals have high speed wireless internet?)

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 03:52 AM

Travis, thanks for the update on Tina! I hope you know something soon.

Still now word on Melissa, huh?

Lora, you may only be 36w3d, but you've had a lot more action than some of us have had that are ahead of you! If your little man wants to come out, he's going to!

Okay, so the hot wings did NOTHING for me. Not even a bad case of heartburn. :rolleyes: I slept like complete shit last night. I could not turn my friggin' brain off. Everything we learned in lamaze was running through my head and if I wasn't thinking about that, I was wondering how all of our mommies were doing. And now here I am up waaaaaaay earlier than need be. ugh. I hate this! And for some reason, I am not getting updates to this thread. grrrr. Oh, it's going to be a lovely day. Not.:rolleyes: Dr appt at 9:10, then Sal and I are going out for breakfast, and we're planning on going to see "The Wedding Crashers" at some point today. Guess I better shake this mood, huh? :p

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 04:12 AM

I just read this in my 37w pregnancy update from BabyCenter:

Spontaneous rupture of membranes before labor happens in only 15 percent of pregnancies.

Only 15%!!! No wonder this is so freaking confusing.

Cosmogirl

07-19-2005, 04:43 AM

Good morning ladies!
Just came to see if we had any more updates on the moms that might be in labor.

Travis Thanks for the update in Tina! Hope everything is weel for her and the boys!

Lora Good luck with whatever is going on!

Melissa No updates yet...that just mmight be it for her! I hope she already has her baby in her arms! She was just getting to anxious to have him!

Leslie Good luck for the appointment. Hoping that there were some progress for you too!

I had such a bad night, splitting headache and nausea! What a good combo! Can I not go back to the beggining of all this please?

hope0805

07-19-2005, 05:53 AM

Wow for all of the moms in labor or almost in labor -- I have been walking around in a haze as if my due date is still 4 months away and I have plenty of time, but it's only 4 weeks from tomorrow and given the progress around here, it seems like it could happen any time!

Melissa -- Hope something is going on in there!

Lora -- Hang in there, it sounds like you are on the way, the little one just isn't *quite* sure he's ready just yet!

Tina/Travis -- Hope all is well and that they figure out the cause of the bleeding! Those guys sure are unpredictable at this point, aren't they?

As for me, I had my sonogram yesterday to check the baby's position, and HE IS HEAD DOWN!!! So no scheduled c-section for me. Now of course, that doesn't rule out the reality that I could be in labor forever and end up with a CS anyway, but at least we will be trying for a vaginal delivery. I had sort of come to peace with the idea of the CS, so I'm fine with it either way, and actually think that going through the few days of thinking that I would have one and getting comfortable with it will help me in the end if I need to have one during the labor process. I have another appointment today and am hoping for some news other than "your cervix looks like you are 5 months pregnant." Refresh my recollection -- what besides sex, walking, spicy food, pineapple, and castor oil (which I'd never try for the life of me) are supposed to work?

Daniel's Kitty

07-19-2005, 05:57 AM

I hope everything is going great today.

Our friend is really upset with us, it turns out we have similar rules to her parents. I am so tempted to say that if she doesn't like it she can move. It is really hard to deal with someone who is 18. She thinks that having to keep similar hours to us isn't fair and contributing to the phone bill and having to talk to us about having friends spend the night. Oh well, I don't want a loud party house. It is getting stressful.

Tina I don't know what caused me to feel that way, but it was to the point it felt like my cervix was being pinched by his head with every step. I think you are the person that asked.
Sorry to hear you are back in the hospital. I will have to check in tonight to find ot if anything happened.

Oh well it is time for me to get off so Dad can use it.

tracer

07-19-2005, 06:26 AM

Good News...Melissa had her baby!

I recieved this e-mail from her father this morning. If I get any more info or pictures I will be sure to post them!

Good morning to all and what a good morning. After a long night, at
about 5 am EVAN FRANCIS arrived.

8 lb 3 oz
19 1/2 " long

Evan, Mommy and Daddy are all in great shape. Big Brother Drew slept
through
it all.

Pics will follow this evening when we get back from the hosiptal

tracer

07-19-2005, 06:28 AM

Evan is 3 weeks early and at 8lbs! Way to go Melissa I can't believe how things took off so quickly for you. Just last week nothing and this appt. everything. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and we will miss you in here for a few days!

sarahanna115

07-19-2005, 06:34 AM

Welcome Evan - Congratulations Melissa!! Wow! 2 babies now, so exciting!! I am so excited to hear the birth stories and see pictures! :p

How's everyone else doing today? Any more babies working their way out?!

Cosmogirl

07-19-2005, 06:34 AM

YAY CONGRATS Melissa
and WELCOME BABY EVAN!!!! :D :D
I hope everything went like you hoped! Happy recovery, and enjoy baby! ;)

Cosmogirl

07-19-2005, 06:36 AM

Still no news from Lora this morning. Wonder if something happened during the night!?

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 06:41 AM

Still here - still pregnant. :p

Congrats, Melissa!!!!!! :D :D :D

kerbahr

07-19-2005, 06:43 AM

YAY, another baby! Congrats Melissa & Welcome Evan!

Cosmogirl

07-19-2005, 06:47 AM

How are you doing this morning Lora?

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 06:49 AM

Still contracting...I really can't tell if they are as strong as they were yesterday. Definitely still there, though. Hoping a long walk this morning will help.

namrodda

07-19-2005, 06:49 AM

Ahh I've been trying (amongst travelling too much) to come over here and get myself acquainted with the new site and board changes etc etc....Time escapes me! But I HAD to come when I got the email about my labor buddy Melissa! Tracy beat me though, haha...anyway congrats Melissa and baby Evan!

I know I have a LOT more to read so I'll be back asap now that I'm all registered and everything...hope everyone's looking good and round. I'm round thats for sure....

MurphysLaw

07-19-2005, 07:19 AM

AWW!!!:D
Congrats to Melissa & Michael!!

WELCOME BABY EVAN!!!!:D
Thanks for the update Tracy!!
Welcome back Namrodda.:)

***now who's next??;) I see Lora's still with us baking away. Val & Leslie, sorry you two slept shitty:( count me in with that group....again. Hope, congrats on baby turning!

Now I must go back to sleep.....I have an appt today at 3pm. Probably uneventful, but I'm not complaining.;)

sdauer21

07-19-2005, 07:51 AM

Congratulations Melissa!!! WELCOME EVAN!!

So glad all went well for you, and can't wait to see pictures of your little man!! :D

Travis Thanks for the update on Tina! Sending her healthy thoughts - hope all stays well with the boys. (I'm surprised your hospital doesn't have better internet service...even here in Po-dunkville, our hospital has wireless :rolleyes: )

Add me to the list of crappy sleepers! UGGH! Between Tallie's belly ache and my insomnia and DH's total bed hogging, I think I snuck in an hour or two. It would figure that DH and I are both battling sleep issues - he was diagnosed with sleep apnea the week before I started leaking fluid (so back in May), and we've been trying to get that squared away for him. It is such a pain! He's now on sleeping meds, in the hopes of that helping him wear his breathing mask longer at night, and it makes him really cranky and sleep very deeply. I finally gave up fighting for the bed with him and went to doze on the recliner. I'm looking forward to snoozing this afternoon with Tallie!

Trying to figure out a good walking route for this morning. And, maybe we'll have more news of progress from people?! :)

Sonya

Kiley

07-19-2005, 07:56 AM

Congrats, Melissa! Welcome Evan!!!!!!

Seeing the DR this afternoon to determine baby's position and size. Since I'm measuring 2 weeks ahead, everyone tells me I'm huge and I have GD, I'm expecting a big one!

bombedier

07-19-2005, 08:24 AM

Congrats Melissa and welcome Evan!

Man I am cramping like a mo'fo just now. This has GOT to end!

Red'sgirl - yes - the BH contrax feel like the baby is pushing against you and your belly is really tight.

I had an appointment for this afternoon...but I had to move it to Thursday morning as my boss is out for the next couple of days and I'm in charge. I'll be 36 weeks on Thursday - Strep B test at that appointment - oooh can't wait! NOT. I think I am cranky today. I got little sleep last night - have developed snoring and am waking myself up with it.

hiphopgirl

07-19-2005, 08:41 AM

Congratulations Melissa and welcome to baby Evan! I'm so glad to have someone join me on the other side. For being 3 weeks early he sounds like a good sized baby.

Has anyone heard from Tina? I'm just catching up. Was it last night she saw the bleeding or was that this morning?

Hang in there Val and Lora, I'm sure it will be any day now for both of you. Keeping fingers crossed that all is well.

Akire

07-19-2005, 09:06 AM

Congrats Melissa & Welcome to the world Evan! :D

sarahanna115

07-19-2005, 09:07 AM

Hi Janet! When do we get to see more pictures and hear your birth story? I'm such a nag. :p I'm glad you are back on the boards - it's great to have our first August momma home with her baby!! I think Tina was having the bleeding last night and I'm assuming she is still at the hospital. I wonder if we'll hear more from her today!

bombedier I hear ya on the cranky and crampy biz...what is up with that? Maybe you are making some progress towards labor though, you never know, and then that would be a good thing I guess! I'm also having my GBS done this week. Fun. I better get a "you're dialated 2 cm" out of it at least.

adore_one

07-19-2005, 09:20 AM

real quick - tracey thank you sooo much for posting that! should we remove the last name though?

MORE IMPORTANT WELCOME EVAN!!!!! Melissa take care of yourself!

bombedier

07-19-2005, 09:30 AM

Sara - I sure hope I get some number dilated - it would be disheartening to hear - "you're closed tight" after all this cramping!

adore_one

07-19-2005, 09:45 AM

I got "you are closed tight - and very hard still" with a giggle from the doc...yes it is disheartening.

What is it that Pinapple does again? I think I will have to go get a few ;)

~~~~
So today is our 2-year anniversary - and this morning I FORGOT! DH reminded me!!!!

I am the worst wife ever. I have NOT bought his present yet HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

hope0805

07-19-2005, 09:49 AM

Congrats Melissa and welcome Evan!

Just got back from the doc. He felt silly that he sent me for an u/s when baby's head is down. Cervix is still completely closed, although he did dig around up there (yuck! ouch!) and feel mr. man's head. U/S showed recurrence of slightly enlarged kidney (we had that show up before) and doctor said they would just do an u/s on the baby after he is here. I don't know what it is, and maybe it's just that I am so tired, but I can't worry anymore. I feel like, whatever is going to happen at this point is going to happen, and we will deal with it one way or another and everything will be fine. I guess that's a good attitude, but not something I'm used to feeling (I'm a total stress case, as you guys know). Maybe it's the same sort of thing you are feeling Tina, this uncharacteristic sense of calm...

shellbell516

07-19-2005, 09:59 AM

I just now got chance to check in.

Congratualtions to Melissa and Evan!!!!

BH contrax - maybe I have been having them after reading that they feel like the baby is pushing against you. I feel this a lot more lately. I think last night she dropped some. I feel more pressure below my bikini line in the front, but not at the cervix. Does that even make sense?

Mickey&B

07-19-2005, 10:00 AM

Holy Moly I am gone for a day and all this excitement that I missed!

Welcome Evan!!!

Cramping sounds like a bunch of use are feeling this lately myself included and like the rest of you I sure hope it means something is happening, or else this is just cruel!!

Stac no my crib doesn't have anything to cover up the the screws, mine are gold though I wasn't sure at first if I liked it, but know that I look at it I think it gives it a little more character. I think we notice it more because our cribs are so dark. But this doesn't stop me from *loving* my crib, know if only I had my glider :rolleyes:
BTW pineapple is a natural source of pitocin which reminds me I need to go get some fresh pineapple tonight!!!

Yesterday I had a pregnancy massage and a prenancy milk bath at the spa (one of my shower gifts) and can I tell you how wonderful this was!!! Even my swelling seemed to go down for a little while, not for long though it's back! If any of you get a chance to do this, it is so worth while!! I have one more gift certificate to use I think I may have to do it again next week :D

Last night at my BF'ing class the instructor told us to "stock up" on everyday items that if we were to run out of we would need to pick up ASAP, like toilet paper, toothpaste, dog food, deodorant, snacks ect. made sense I hadn't even thought about that. But who wants to run to the store right after having a baby, or better yet sending DH to pick up some Kotex :D I am sure he would just love me for that! So besides picking up the house today, I am off to make a list of needs!
I feel like I am planning for a trip that I don't know when I'll be taking.

Okay how weird it this I feel like my little peanut has the hiccups, but I feel them in in my back towards my butt! by far the weirdest feeling!

myhoney

07-19-2005, 10:13 AM

Congratulations, Melissa, Michael, and Drew! Welcome, Evan!

Things are hopping over here now! I wonder if they'll really send Tina home, or if they'll take the babies. I mean, she's past her due date for twins, and if she's got any bleeding, I think they might do a C-section and get them out. I hope they do whatever's best for all three.

Can't wait for more updates!

adore_one

07-19-2005, 10:32 AM

I feel like I am planning for a trip that I don't know when I'll be taking.

Okay how weird it this I feel like my little peanut has the hiccups, but I feel them in in my back towards my butt! by far the weirdest feeling!

THAT IS SOOO TRUE!!!

Hiccups - Maybe your little guy is facing the back now??? I don't know...just a thought.

Okay so Pinapple - I will HAVE to get that tonight! Pinapple smoothie at lunch sounds good too :D

Thanks for the info on the crib & on picking stuff up. I was worried a part was not included in ours. And yes MUST get stuff!!! Such a good idea. I cannot wait to be off work to get all of this DONE! I just have 1 more day.

Tonight we have our last part of the classes for newborn care...such an exciting anniversary date I KNOW!

OKAY if people would STOP giving me crap for A) drinking a HALF-Decaf Frappaccino and B) getting my hair highlighted this last month would be so much better!

tracer

07-19-2005, 10:35 AM

Tina started the bleeding about 6ish PST. She said it slowed before she left. I hope all is well with her and she gets to meet her baby boys soon. She sounded really well last night when we were chatting so hopefully she is still doing the same.

alex67

07-19-2005, 10:51 AM

Congrats Melissa!! and Welcome baby Evan!! I can't wait to see pics.

I am feeling so uncomfortable. The few maternity pants I have left barely fit anymore. Continuing to make it to work every day is so difficult. I think Trenton has dropped. I even felt him move (like a hand or something) well below my belly line, below my umm, hair line. I can't imagine him having much more room to drop before he is at my cervix. My hips are hurting and aching quite a bit now too. Widening I suppose.

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 10:55 AM

I have 2 pages to catch up on, so I'm just going to hurry up and post this and then get caught up.

I got a mixed bag of news at my appt this morning...

The bad news: no progress (not surprised).

Worse news: she will not sign me out of work as she doesn't have a medical reason to do so. :rolleyes: I had already checked with the HR dept last week and they said I do need a note to start my maternity leave early, so it looks like I will be working up until the end. :mad: After I started tearing up once she left the room, Sal said I should just quit now (since I'm not planning on going back anyway), but to me that's a possible 6 or 8 weeks of money for my leave out the window. Sure it's only 60% of my regular pay, but it's still money. I don't know what I'm going to do yet. Obviously I'm going to work tomorrow. :rolleyes:

Now for the good news: due to the gestational diabetes, she will not let me go over my due date! HURRAY!!! They like for you to deliver right around your due date when you have diabetes. The problem is they really don't like to induce when the cervix is not ready because that increases the risk of c-section by 3x and of course they don't want you to have unnecessary surgery. Regardless, if I do not progress on my own by my 39th week, I will go in one night and have Misoprostol inserted in my vagina (sounds fun, no?) and then go back in the next morning to be checked to see if my cervix has softened and then I guess we go from there. She said we will talk more about it next week. In the meantime, I'm thinking I need to start going for some looooong walks. :rolleyes: Sal and I are hoping for around the 4th or the 5th. The 4th is a Thursday so he will be off, he can take a personal day on the 5th and then he's on vacation from the 6th on. I'm kind of mixed on how I feel about the whole thing. The thought of induction kind of scares me, but on the other hand, I feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not too far away. I dunno.

Off to go get caught up!

Red'sGirl

07-19-2005, 10:57 AM

Congratulations to Melissa and welcome Evan!!

We're really going now! It is so exciting to see everyone moving forward.

Bombedier Thank you! I was really getting worried that I haven't been having any kind of contrax, not even BHC. Now, I can stop worrying so much. I knew they were fairly strong because I had to stop walking when they hit, but they don't really hurt.

DH and I had a BF class last night (our last class!). It was fairly interesting. The biggest thing was that the doll they give you was SO HEAVY!! And big. DH thought it was about 15lbs. Turns out, it's only 5lbs - so half the weight of a newborn. :eek: The head was especially heavy - it's all dead weight. Really shocking.

I wonder how many July babies we'll actually get? They're not even all from those of us due at the beginning of Aug. And I thought the same about Tina. She's already past her "due date" so if there's anything unusual happening, why not just take the boys? Still, I'm sure her doctors are on top of it (and I love that Travis wrote in for us! What a good hubby.)

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 10:58 AM

Is anyone else's belly itching? Mine has been HORRIBLY for, like, 3 days now. I'm still using my lotion faithfully, so I know it's not dry. Any thoughts?!

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 11:05 AM

Congratulations Melissa! Happy birthday and welcome to the world Evan!

Yay, this is so exciting! I was hoping to hear news from Tina, too, though. I hope everything is okay.

I forgot to mention in my last post that my dr gave me a prescription for Ambien to help me sleep. I guess she could tell just by looking at my face how miserable I am. :rolleyes:

L-O-V-E

07-19-2005, 11:09 AM

I could not wait to get on here today to see if we have more babies! and I was not disappointed!!! :)

Congratulations Melissa!! Welcome Evan!!

How Exciting!!!

L-O-V-E

07-19-2005, 11:13 AM

Just had my last ultrasound and boy oh boy has this baby grown! At my last ultrasound 4 weeks ago, he was measuring 6 pounds 11 ounces. Well, today the estimate is 9 pounds 5 ounces, and I'm still 2 weeks away from my due date!!! It makes me wince just to think about it! He is measuring on average 2 weeks ahead of schedule, but his belly measurements were 4 weeks ahead - he has some serious layers of fat on his tummy. The technician laughed when she pointed them out.

Baby is huge, but looks healthy - he was practicing his breathing, and even gave Momma a thumbs up.

So now I am terrified to delivery this turkey! He needs to come soon!!!! I'm going to beg my ob/gyn to induce me at my weekly checkup tomorrow! I have serious concerns about his size, and the fact that I may not be able to have any drugs. Also, even though Maternal & Fetal Medicine said that I don't have to have a csection (due to my platelet issues), they recommended that we avoid forceps or a vacuum during delivery. So as I see it, the longer we wait, the bigger the baby gets, and the bigger chance of him not fitting!

Leslie - That stinks about the no early maternity leave. I have that on my list to ask my doctor tomorrow too. Gheesh - what else do they expect us to deal with when we're feeling so crapola and not sleeping! I'm happy to hear though that you won't have to be overdue at all - at least you can focus on that positive tidbit and actually have a worst case scenario countdown until you meet your son! :)

adore_one

07-19-2005, 11:24 AM

Leslie I am SOOOO SORRY! Do you have vacation days you can just take? I know in CA the doctor said we were intitled to one month before the due date...but Pregnancy Disability lasted until the baby was born...

LOVE - OMG girl I hope your doc gives you good news tomorrow.

Speaking of which - I guess today is my last day - MY DOCTOR WROTE THE DAY WRONG! I thought it was starting tomorrow!!!! EVERYONE here is freaking out including me. I was suppose to spend tomorrow as a nice relaxing transition day. But alas that may not happen. I tried to call the doctor to fax over a new date, but they don't know if she will do it because of HIPAA AND MY DOCTOR IS NOT IN TODAY!!!!! Holy COW!!! To add fuel to the fire. My boss is already freaking out about Wednesday (She wanted me to stay until August 1st - we all knew that would not happen if I was given a month right!?) and SHE IS OUT TODAY!!!! So she will show up to work tomorrow and I am NOT HERE! HOLY COW - they are all FLIPPING OUT!

I GUESS I BETTER GET TO WORK THEN!!!!!

sarahanna115

07-19-2005, 11:32 AM

Lori Wow, babe, your little man is growing so much!! I hear you on wanting to induce since he is just going to keep growing. :D I hope you get a good conversation in with your dr. about it and that everything will work out great for you.

Leslie Sucks sucks sucks...I'm sorry you didn't get good news at your appt. today, but I am super excited for you cause I think that will help you out a lot to know that you could be induced and not go past your due date! That has GOT to help to know. :p Hang in there with the work situation. Maybe compromise and put in 2 more weeks and then just quit. That's good enough. Money is money, I know, but if you're feeling miserable physically, it really isn't worth it. Plus, this is a time to rest and prepare and relax before Luke arrives!

Darrien I haven't taken a BF class yet but man, I should! Good for you! But I have heard those boppies are lifesavers when it comes to holding a baby at your breast for hours on end...I'm counting on mine and it better work well!

alex Sorry you are feeling more and more uncomfortable! I've given up my maternity stuff too, even THEY aren't fitting anymore. I can't wait everyday to come home and hop in my big baggy boxer shorts and a tank. Hope your little one has dropped and will start things moving for you soon!

Lora Sorry babe, what could be up with your itchy belly? I was thinking dry, but you said you've been putting on that lotion, so I don't know. Maybe you should just take a hot bath and tell the peanut to stop stretching out your skin and come out already! ;)

Sorry if I missed anyone...I'm eating lunch and cramming my face and trying to hide all the crumbs that go all over my boobs and belly are taking at least 50% of my brain power right now.

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 11:39 AM

... and trying to hide all the crumbs that go all over my boobs and belly are taking at least 50% of my brain power right now.

I got a sandwich and fries from Arby's yesterday and could. not. believe. the mess I made with the crumbs!!! So I had to laugh at your comment! :p

Lori Ohhh sending induction vibes your way!!! I would also be terrified! YIKES!!!!! :eek:

Leslie Sorry to hear there's no progress. :( At least you have a definite last-possible-time! :)

adore_one

07-19-2005, 11:44 AM

I have given up on all my clothes I get crap on them DAILY at lunch LOL!

Cosmogirl

07-19-2005, 11:53 AM

Leslie Sorry about the job news! :( I know this is a hard decision to take, I hope you'll take the best one! YAY for not exceding your due date though, this is an awesome news!

Lori WOW!!! this is going to be some piece of a baby! Good luck for a possible induction though!

Lora Sorry about the belly itching. I have that sometimes, but I have not been able to connect it with anything, and I put TONS of cream too!

I'm sure I missed some of you...

I don't know what is going on with me today. After this horrendous night, where I didn't sleep much because of the headache and nausea, I fell totally weird today. Extremely tired, and just a feeling I don't understand. I feel like I'm roaming aimlesssly. I took a nap this morning, and woke up feeling SO bad. I ate dinner, went for a walk to wake me up, but nope, I had to take another nap this afternoon. Just weird. Maybe it is the weather just getting me down. It is pouring rain, and SO freaking humid. Thanks god for air conditionning!

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 12:43 PM

I am *CERTAIN* I just lost part of my mucous plug!!! I was wondering about it before - there was no doubt this time!!!!

sarahanna115

07-19-2005, 12:48 PM

Lora Awesome! Sorry if TMI, but was it clear for the most part? I always wonder about that... Oh and I think I feel like guessing that your little guy may be here by this weekend!

Speaking of...I hope Tina has had her boys by now - that'd be so neat!

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 12:54 PM

Tina just updated her LJ...

QPDoll

07-19-2005, 12:59 PM

Nope, no boys yet. :( :(

I just wish they would induce me. Or shoot me and put me out of my misery. Im cranky today. I haven't slept much. They kept us overnight for observation, but we were in at midnight for an ultrasound, and then at 2 they drew blood, and 3 they gave me *another* shot of rogrham, then they had me on the NST monitors a couple of times between then and 8 when they said we could go home. No idea what caused the bleeding.

Baby A is so low now, I thought I was in pain before - gawd, I need help now to get to the bathroom. (did I also mention Im whiny today?)

Baby B has turned AGAIN. Last Monday he was transverse, last night he was breech.

I just want this done and over with...but I also am so tired I don't want to immediatly deal with being a mommy! (or deal with my family or anything else.) Im just so tired and sick of pain. 10 more days or so until they will induce.

QPDoll

07-19-2005, 01:00 PM

Tina just updated her LJ...

just with bitching and whining...

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 01:00 PM

just with bitching and whining...

Don't blame ya at all.

tracer

07-19-2005, 01:26 PM

I just got back from my appt and good and bad news.

Bad news: I am GBS positive, so I will be having antibiotics during delivery. I don't understand why, but there aren't any explanations of how you get it. I didn't have it with Scotty, but after doing research, I am a bit freaked.

Neutral news: I am btw 1-2 cm now, but not a full 2. I was hoping for more but thats what I get for thinking about it to much.

Good news: He is at a -1 station. She was able to push his head out of the pelvic area but he pushed it right back in at her!

She didn't feel comfortable stripping my membranes just yet since I am still at 1-2cm. But she said forsure next time she will do it. Baby is measuring right on, but this is when Scotty started packing on the weight, so we have a chance he may be over 9lbs.

Tina- Sorry you are still pregnant, but glad to have you around a little longer. My Dr. said they can induce me at 39 weeks but I told her NO. I am determined to go on my own this time, even if it is late. I sort of think they have my due date wrong by almost a week, so that would make me only 36 weeks now. Ahh so many unanswered questions.

Leslie I had the pill inserted last time. They had me at the hospital the entire time to monitor Scotty. I had one dosage and then they went straight to pit. The pill made me contract way to much and did its job with my cervix. You will be ok if that is how it goes down. Doesn't sound fun at all and you have to try to stay laying down, which is really hard for me.

beckie62

07-19-2005, 01:29 PM

Congrats Melissa, Michael, And Drew!! Welcome to the world Evan!!

shellbell516

07-19-2005, 01:44 PM

Did anyone hear about the 14 lb baby born in Kentucky!! :eek: :eek:
I found a link (http://www.wral.com/family/4731931/detail.html) on my local news site.

That's one hefty looking baby.

bombedier

07-19-2005, 01:48 PM

Tracy - sorry that you showed up GB+. I have my test this week - do they give you the results straight away or does it take a couple of days to get them?

shellbell516

07-19-2005, 01:52 PM

Laura - I found out my GBS results at my next visit one week later.

sdauer21

07-19-2005, 01:53 PM

Tracy Sorry about the GBS...were you positive with Scotty, too? But, yea for making progress!!! Sounds like that baby of yours is WAAAYYY low! :D

Nothing new here - had an awesome morning with Tallie at the park, but still managed to get in a pissy mood this afternoon, so am off to be pissy with myself for a bit before she wakes up. :)

tracer

07-19-2005, 02:05 PM

Sonya- I didn't have it with Scotty and I want a reason, although they can't give me one, of why I am +. I have done everything correctly. I did research on it and am scared to death now just knowing that is *could* effect my baby.

I too am in a pissy mood for not receiving more good news today. Scotty just went down so I am going to nap too. At least we have an u/s on Friday so I have that to look forward to. grrrr.. :mad:

bombedier

07-19-2005, 02:24 PM

When I did some research on GBS - the page I was reading said that the bacteria can come and go and it's pretty much potluck when you get tested as to if you have it or not.

Mickey&B

07-19-2005, 03:20 PM

Tina so sorry hunny hang in there!

the pamphlet I have on GBS says that it can come and go as well :rolleyes:
I took the test last week so I think I get my results at my next appt next week.

I just stopped in to see if we had any new babies. All of this progress is so exciting! I am off to meet a pediatrician this afternoon well see how it goes. I managed to get some more pics from my shower here is one of the cake and the duckie tub center piece.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d938b3127cce93527074b3e700000016108AcsnLZyzZNB

Ohh Sarah at my BF'ing class the instructor mentioned that the worst BF'ing pillow was the boppy something about it being too round, and it tends to make the baby roll into you. she said the best thing is a long flat pillow. She also said that if we had one, not to go and return it cause we will use it for lots of othre things, like tummy time and such! I love my Boppy it's so soft I don't think I could part with it ;)

Sarah

07-19-2005, 03:21 PM

Sonya- I didn't have it with Scotty and I want a reason, although they can't give me one, of why I am +. I have done everything correctly. I did research on it and am scared to death now just knowing that is *could* effect my baby.
It's not a matter of doin things "correctly" it's just a bacteria that's relatively harmless in adults. At any given time about a third of women have it colonized in their vagina or rectum, but it comes and goes. As Bombedier said, if they tested you again in three days, you might be negative. The chances of something happening to your baby because of it are miniscule, especially if you are given antibiotics in labor. VERY small chances, less than one in 4000.

What a cute duckie! BTW, I loved my Boppy for nursing- I used it all the time for a few months, and then it was great for practicing sitting up and tummy time. I even sat on it myself when my stitches from my tear were healing. I'd say to keep it.

namrodda

07-19-2005, 03:23 PM

Hi guys! bear with me while I learn how this site works but I have a picture of Melissa and Evan I'm going to try to post!
moved to LJ
We'll see if that works haha...

Tina I'm sorry those boys are still wedged in there..sounds like any day though! I'm sure you're tired of hearing that....

Count me in with the uncomfortable sleepers..just in the last week I've noticed a change...achy back, more peeing...bleh...this could be a long 5 weeks. Does anyone else have this problem?...anytime I bend over forward (which I probably shouldn't be doing) my belly just ACHES! I have had what I guess are BHs...I dunno, everything is just all around uncomfy now.

Tracy I've got to learn about pm's but no worries! Glad everyone got to hear one way or another! I wanted to tell you too the very little bit I know about GBS...I tested positive during my first labs at 10 weeks. Not sure why they tested then but based on that they decided not to even test me again and go straight to the antibiotics. Mostly because they might get a false negative I guess. Anyway so I did my fair share of freaking out and reading all about it.....everyone I've talked to said as long as you have those antibiotics it should be fine....easier said than done I know and I hate not having a "reason" but over the course of the pregnancy I've settled in with the idea that it's ok. Plus on the bonus side at least for me that means staying in the hospital at least 48 hours...I was never a fan of being kicked out right away with as tired as I expect to be....Thats just my take....

14lbs....OY vey

LILRTL

07-19-2005, 03:24 PM

HOW PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! :D

sdauer21

07-19-2005, 03:37 PM

Now see - I learned something today! I had no idea that GBS could come and go. I figured you either had it or didn't. I thought it was kind of goofy that they tested me again this time, since I didn't have it with Tallie, but now it makes sense why they test you every time.

Sarah You're back...and your ticker hasn't changed. Does that mean no baby for you?? Or did I miss something??? (If I did, I totally apologize!! :o )

Mickey&B What a cute picture!!! That cake looks SOOOO yummy, and the set up is adorable!

Tracey I'm sorry about the pissy mood. Must be in the air today, eh?! Hope your nap helps!!

And, of course, AWWWW...what a beautiful little boy!!! So happy to see pictures of Evan! :)

L-O-V-E

07-19-2005, 03:48 PM

Tracy - Sorry to hear about the GBS, but great news on all the progress!

Rachel – That article is my worst fear – especially since my “little” man is already 9 ½ pounds! Maybe I should print that and bring it to the ob/gyn tomorrow! Ha!

Michelle – What a sweet picture of you and DH. Your cake looks amazing too!!

Namrodda – Thanks for posting that picture. It is too precious!

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 03:57 PM

Awwww!!! Look at Melissa and Evan! So precious!!! He doesn't look like an 8 pounder to me!:)

Alice, glad to see you over here and thanks for posting the pic!

Tracy, sorry about the GBS. Just one more thing to worry about. :rolleyes:
Thanks for posting that you had that pill with Scotty. It helps me to know that someone else had it and didn't end up having a c-section. Not that I'm opposed to one at all, I'm just now scared of going into labor and THEN having to have a c-section, ya know? She didn't mention the pitocin, but I assume that would be after the pill like you said. I don't know that much about this pill, so I'm going to do some research on it.

Tina, I'm with you-why don't they just induce you already or schedule the c-section? Argh! I'm so frustrated for you! lol

Lori, I hear you, babe! Boy, do I hear you. You never know, he may not actually end up weighing as much as you think. They could be off a pound or 2, ya know? Your dr may surprise you. I know mine did. I never expected her to tell me today that they won't let me go past my due date. I don't know why she hasn't mentioned it before even! :rolleyes:

tracer

07-19-2005, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the info ladies. I am stressed, but what can I do...nothing. The darn thing is I am a worrier too. My doctor shrugged it off like it was no big deal. Matt and I both took it as it was obviously not a big concern for us. I talked to a girl friend just now who is a carrier and everything came out fine. Her son is as healthy as can be. She was diagnosed at 10 weeks and it came up in her urine. She was treated the entire pregnancy with antibiotics. I understand that I will have to have them during labor, but WHAT IF, I don't make it there in time??? I think I may begin to accept an induction. We have an u/s on Friday to get a better fetal weight, another fun thing to worry about, and then based on that info as well, decide what is best. My friends who has GBS opted for the induction so they could monitor everything better. For those of you who have or may have it, she said it is VERY important to tell everyone asap when you get to the hospital so they are extra careful. I would never have thought it was something I had to announce to the whole world but makes since. OK I am done rambling and will continue when I have time over at LJ.

elh1015

07-19-2005, 04:27 PM

I don't consistantly get email noticed about this thread. It makes me nuts!!

CONGRATS Melissa and WELCOME Evan! He's precious!

Tracer- I already tested positive for GBS a few weeks ago and I was also positive with my daughter (but she's 6 now and that seems like ages ago) but I remember that it was really not a big deal. The doctors were really good about taking her away really quickly to be sure she was fine. But I also ended up having meconium (sp?) in my fluid so they had to also account for that. Just remember, they know you have this, so they are taking all the precautions necessary.

Hey Stacy- I did not have the best birth with my daughter. I won't freak you out with the details. Well, it wasn't horrible, I was just in labor FOREVER. I just keep telling myself that women do this all the time and that I managed to accomplish it, so I know I'm capable. I was given stadol, demerol, epidural....my pharamcy list on the bill was LONG. Big hugs to you, I know you're scared.

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 04:34 PM

Isn't GBS pretty much the same infection as strep throat, only it's in your vagina? I've read so much on this because I was curious and now I feel confused. lol Anyway, if I remember correctly it's relatively harmless in us, but could be dangerous for the baby which is why they need to give you the antibiotics while you are in labor. Apparently if the baby has it, he can infect all of the other babies in the nursery.

Daniel's Kitty

07-19-2005, 04:44 PM

Congrats!!! Yea!!! We have two babies now. Evan is really cute.

I am so tired!

RANT WARNING!!!
Well our temporary resident left for two days. YEA!!! She is already driving us nuts. It feels almost like she is our child. She is even starting to use our stuff from the fridge. She left with one of my plastic cups today, I think. This will get really old. She doesn't even think that she should have any rules since she is not at her parents house. But I don't want Ben to be woken up as she comes in at some hour of the morning or night. And she also doesn't think its fair to have to smoke outside once he is here. We are actually doing a contract so that the rules are in writting. She thinks that isn't fair, but we want everything so that we don't have the worry of her saying that she didn't know the rules. If she refuses it, we will tell her to leave. If she was mature we wouldn't worry so much.

Red'sGirl

07-19-2005, 05:37 PM

I just left a place called The Pump Station (here in L.A.). I went to a new mommies/breastfeeding class and then a sling clinic. The class was full of new moms with their babies - the oldest was 7 weeks old. It was really informative to hear them talk. I even got to watch as the instructor helped a woman perfect her latch on.

Sarah all I can say is that I highly recommend taking one of these classes. There were a lot of women who didn't know how to get the babies to latch on correctly, and they were in pain from breastfeeding. It's the #1 reason women give up BF quickly.

That took a few hours, and now I'm exhausted, so I'll go. Namrodda, thanks for posting the pic. :)

LeslieR

07-19-2005, 05:51 PM

I wish I would have taken a bf'ing class. And an infant CPR class.

Anyone seen Carla today? I just realized she hasn't posted here or in her LJ...

QPDoll

07-19-2005, 05:58 PM

I haven't heard from her either!

Daniel's Kitty

07-19-2005, 06:09 PM

I hope everything is okay with her.

snowzilla

07-19-2005, 06:36 PM

Hey ladies - thank you for thinking of me. I'm fine - still contracting, still dilated, and so utterly exhausted. I've been reading along all day, I just haven't had the energy to muster up a reply.

But, I saw that you were asking about me, so I didn't want anybody to think I was off having a baby! :)

I'm torn. Over the past few days, I've been having some really strong contractions - I can't talk through some of them. I feel very confident that if I were to continue being active (I've been busy getting the house ready - I guess I've hit the "nesting" phase), I would probably go into labor very soon. But I'm only 34 weeks - I know I should be taking it easy and trying to make it to 36 or 37. But a very selfish part of me is tired of all of the negative side effects of being pregnant, and I daydream about how nice it would be to be holding my baby, and not be pregnant anymore. *sigh* I know the best thing for myself and baby is to slow down and take it easy, but it's hard, feeling like I could potentially have the baby much sooner, depending on my choices. :(

Mickey&B

07-19-2005, 06:46 PM

Ohh Evan is just Precious!

Kat I am so sorry you have to deal with this. I can't even imagine. I don't know the situation but I agree she must live by your rules or find a new place to live.

Leslie you can still take a class, I would highly recomend it I learned so much!! You would think that BF'ing is a natural thing and that you and baby would just "know" how to do it but it's not that simple. As Darrien mentioned incorrect latch on is one of the top reasons women give up.

Carla glad to hear that your still hanging in there, I know it's rough but just think you are doing the best thing for your baby!

Daniel's Kitty

07-19-2005, 07:01 PM

Well I am now daniels_kitty on LJ. I don't know really how it works, and would kind of like help if anybody can explain how it works. I just have a free account though, so nothing special for me. I am hoping that I can talk to some people over there. I hope someone can explain it to me.

HollyMN

07-19-2005, 10:45 PM

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, and now I'm as curious to find out if the baby's position has changed as much as cervical changes. (Last week was ROA, 1 cm, 50%). I just googled a long page (http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/malpositions.htm) about how a baby's position makes a big difference in how easy or hard the birth is. I felt the baby on a different side today, so I wonder if he turned.

I'm packing the labor bag, and more than "when" I wish I knew "how" it's going to go. How long will we be at the hospital before the baby arrives - 2 hours or 22? I was buying snacks for DH for the labor bag last weekend, and it makes a big difference. Same goes for all the games/books for the labor bag too, who knows how much if any we'll need.

I am loving sitting on the exercise ball. I wish I knew if all the stuff I'm doing is going to make any difference whatsoever (exercise ball, chiropractic, treadmill, Kegels). I half-heartedly tried to do some natural stuff to pass the GBS test, and I still got a positive. I start on my side but wake up from sleeping flat on my back almost every night and don't feel right about that, although it doesn't seem to make a difference.

Labor Buddies I'm not sure whether I'll be sending email or calling or posting here. What times are too early/late to call - say the baby is born at 3 AM or something, what time should I wait to call? I'm in the central time zone.

Also check this out: My coworker found this somewhere online - it's the integral of a probability distribution curve of when people go into labor. It looks a little off to me, because it goes all the way to 4 weeks past the due date, and most OB's in the US don't go past 42 weeks. I'm at T-2 weeks, so it looks like I had a 20% chance of having the baby by this point. Next week it goes to 40% and the next week goes to 70%!

http://www.calesota.com/images/misc5/birthprob.jpg

Here's (http://www.dogfish.org/chris/fun/delivery.html) where he found the graph.

leftrightrepeat

07-20-2005, 05:03 AM

Good Morning! :D
Had my week 38 appt yesterday (technically 38 weeks and a day, but who's counting??), went well. Blood pressure is back down to more what I'm used to (104/60), even despite the awful humidity yesterday. And MD says my body/Caitlyn have made a lot of progress over the past 5 days (since I had an appt on Thursday, she wasn't expecting much). I'm between 60-70% effaced, I'm a loose 1cm dialated, and she's move lower in my pelvis. MD thinks that since I'm so effaced, once she drops down a little more, I'm going to dialate pretty quickly. So I need to keep walking, walking, walking to get her to move down.

12 days to go!!!!

Have a great day!

Cosmogirl

07-20-2005, 05:14 AM

Hey girls!

Melissa Awwwww congrats once more, Evan is SO cute!!! :D

Glad to see that everybody is holding on and dong at least ok!

I have a question for you ladies this morning. Does baby moves a lot still??? Last night, he was going crazy in there. He moved so much, I just couldn't believe it. But since last night nothing. I didn't even have to go to the bathroom during the night! Usually I have to go at least 3-5 times because he is so low, he pushes on my bladder all the time, but last night nothing. I woke up this morning, and he wasn't moving still. I got up, ate, that made him move just enough to change from side to side (you know, feeling him more on the left, and then more on the right) but no real strong movements like usual. I even put ice on his butt to get him moving, even that didn't work. He moved just when DH talked to him, but nothing like usual. Otherwise, feeling better then yesterday, had some contrax during the night, but nothing else to report. (oh, and I lost the rest of my MP yesterday night) I feel weird things down there, I think he is getting lower still, but nothing else.
What should I do??? SHould I call the doc, or just take it easy and relax???

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 06:41 AM

Val, there's really not too much room left in there, so it's normal for him not to move *as much*, but if you haven't felt him move for a while (can't remember what the timeline is), you should definitely call your dr. I don't think it's going to be too much longer for you now. :)

Carla, I'm glad you're still around. I think your babe is going to come when it's ready whether you clean like a maniac or lay on the couch and relax. No worries. You're not being selfish-we're all right there with you!

I got the best sleep last night! :D That ambien really did the trick!!! I woke up in such a better place today mentally. It's amazing. But, then there's this...

I've been having a sneaking suspicion that that drug that my dr wants to insert in me to make me go into labor was the one that was mentioned a couple weeks ago, but I just couldn't remember. Holly very kindly found a thread on it here for me and it is in fact the same drug. I don't know what to do now. argh. Sal knew what the drug was-in fact, the dr didn't even mention it by name, I got the name of the drug from Sal! He didn't seem concerned at all and he explained how this drug came into use for this purpose. I tried to do some research on it yesterday and I only could come up with stories about possible uterine rupture in a VBAC. Does.Not.Apply. ugh. I feel like I need more info before I can go ahead with this. I don't want to just walk blindly into it, ya know?

Red'sGirl

07-20-2005, 06:51 AM

Since I've been complaining of not having contractions for weeks now, last night was a bit of a revelation. Contractions, BH I'm sure, were on-going and strong all night long. My night (after midnight) actually got going by being sick. Don't know why, but I just kept getting more and more nauseous. Finally, I had to throw up. :mad: Then, at 4am, I woke up to the contractions. They still don't "hurt" though I feel so tight I can hardly breathe.

And, it seems like the baby moved during them. She doesn't seem to be head down anymore, but side to side. My stomach completely flattened out. And she hasn't moved much since they were going (is she as tired as I am?). Before I went to bed, she was rhumba-ing around in her usual way. Anyhow, I'm exhausted. And despite the fact that I"m on "vacation", I've worked harder this week than the previous several. :rolleyes: I'm even going in to the office later today. DH is thoroughly disgusted with me.

August21 They say that anytime you notice a significant difference in how your baby moves, you should call in. I would say, just call to be on the safe side. The baby is surely fine, but they may give you more tips on how to check and you might find some peace of mind. I know we all feel strange about calling our Dr.s offices for things that turn out to be nothing, but that is (partly) what they're there for.

tracer

07-20-2005, 07:00 AM

Just a quick post. I asked my nurse about GBS+ and if I need to alert all of the dr.s/nurses who will be with me in labor about it. Here is what she wrote:

Group Beta Strep is a bacteria that lives in, I think, about 30% of women's vaginas. It never causes you a problem but can cause respiratory distress in the neonate, therefore we give you antibiotics during labor to kill it. It must be given at least 4 hrs before delivery to be effective. We usually give Ampicillin 2 gms IV the 1 gm every 4 hrs. unless you are allergic to Penicillin then we will give you Ancef, probably. I have never seen any negative side effects from these antibiotics. Yes, tell your nurse upon arrival that you are GBBS +. It could make the difference if you are in early labor between sending you home or keeping you. How much longer now? No sitting in reclining positions, get on your hands and knees periodically, like when watching t.v. these positions, forward leaning, lunges, etc. help get baby in a good position.

hope0805

07-20-2005, 07:06 AM

Leslie,

I was going to post about Misoprostol this morning because I was worried about you. I posted about it over at the "other site" and wanted you to have information about it so that you can make an informed decision. The drug is not FDA approved for use in labor and delivery and the drug manufacturer has expressly advised physicians not to use it for that purpose due to potential uterine rupture. The good news is that there is another drug, called Cervadil that is FDA approved for ripening the cervix and that your doctor should be able to use.

Here are some of the things that I posted before:

FDA site:

FDA ALERT – Risks of Use in Labor and Delivery
This Patient Information Sheet is for pregnant women who may receive misoprostol to soften their cervix or induce contractions to begin labor. Misoprostol is sometimes used to decrease blood loss after delivery of a baby. These uses are not approved by the FDA. No company has sent the FDA scientific proof that misoprostol is safe and effective for these uses.

There can be serious side effects, including a torn uterus (womb), when misoprostol is used for labor and delivery. A torn uterus may result in severe bleeding, having the uterus removed (hysterectomy), and death of the mother or baby. These side effects are more likely in women who have had previous uterine surgery, a previous Cesarean delivery (C-section), or several previous births.

This information reflects FDA’s preliminary analysis of data concerning this drug. FDA is considering, but has not reached a final conclusion about, this information. FDA intends to update this sheet when additional information or analyses become available.

FDA ALERT: – Risks of Use in Labor and Delivery

This Patient Information Sheet is for pregnant women who may receive misoprostol to soften their cervix or induce contractions to begin labor. Misoprostol is sometimes used to decrease blood loss after delivery of a baby. These uses are not approved by the FDA. No company has sent the FDA scientific proof that misoprostol is safe and effective for these uses.

There can be rare but serious serious side effects, including a torn uterus (womb), when misoprostol is used for labor and delivery. A torn uterus may result in severe bleeding, having the uterus removed (hysterectomy), and death of the mother or baby. These side effects are more likely in women who have had previous uterine surgery, a previous Cesarean delivery (C-section), or several previous births.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What Is Misoprostol?

Misoprostol is a drug approved by the FDA to decrease the chance of getting stomach ulcers caused by taking certain arthritis or pain medicines.

Misoprostol also has effects on the womb and cervix.

Who Should Not Take Misoprostol for Labor and Delivery?

Pregnant women who have had a previous C-section or removal of fibroid tumors in the wall of the uterus should not receive misoprostol for softening the cervix or inducing contractions to begin labor.

How is Misoprostol Used?

Misoprostol comes as a tablet. Sometimes the tablets are split, and you will be given only a piece of a tablet. You may be asked to take misoprostol by mouth, or it may be placed in your vagina or rectum.

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know?

There are other drugs to soften the cervix or induce labor or contractions that are approved by the FDA. There also can be similar serious side effects from these drugs. You may need to have your cervix softened or contractions induced for your health or your baby’s health. Talk to your doctor about all your options and what is best for you.

Questions? Call Drug Information, 1-888-INFO-FDA (automated) or 301-827-4570
Druginfo@cder.fda.gov

http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2002/19268slr037.pdf (see pp. 8-9 of .pdf file for contraindications for labor & delivery)

Articles:

http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/03.21.02/cover/cytotec1-0212.html

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0838/is_2001_July-August/ai_76587430

http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice/news.htm?story_id=70&topic=Cytotec

http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/5-p&b/44-cytotec-labor.htm

http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,6xr4-p,00.html

I know that it can be overwhelming, and that some people might just trust their doctors that it will all be OK in the end, but my personal advice would be to talk to your doctor and to see if you can get Cervadil or some other drug instead of the Misoprostol.

ETA: Misoprostol is also known as Cytotec

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 07:11 AM

Hope, thank you so much for posting that info again! The more I realized that this drug my dr wants to use is that same drug, I remembered that someone posted it in here and I was going to go back and look for the links. Thanks again!

hope0805

07-20-2005, 07:21 AM

No problem. I might print out some of the stuff (mainly the things from the FDA website) and take them to your doctor's appointment if you are serious about not wanting it. My understanding is that the main reason why doctors like to use it is because it is much cheaper than Cervadil and it works "better" (e.g., faster), but it seems like its effects are unpredictable to me (which is what causes the danger) and I just don't like the idea of having a drug used on me that is not FDA approved for the purpose it is being used for.

Good luck!

ETA: At the hospital where I am delivering, they use Cervadil to ripen the cervix and then Pitocin to stimulate contractions. For induction, you might need both, not just the Cervadil like my last post might have indicated. But there is still an alternative to the Misoprostol/Cytotec.

sdauer21

07-20-2005, 07:31 AM

Getting ready to start the morning. I'll drop Tallie off at the sitter's, get in one more good long walk, then home to get ready for the doc's. I was up until 2 or so, and am exhausted this morning. I would love a full night's sleep these days! Maybe I'll steal some of DH's Ambien since it seemed to work well for you, Leslie!! ;)

Hope everyone has good day today - seems like there were a lot of rocky days for people yesterday.

Sonya

tracer

07-20-2005, 08:42 AM

Update on Melissa

I just talked with Melissa and she sounds awesome! She and Evan are doing great. He is nursing like a champ and as healthy as can be. She thinks she will be coming home tomorrow and will probably post her birth story here or on LJ shortly thereafter. :D

daisysue62

07-20-2005, 09:09 AM

Alright so I'm slow at following everyone over here, but here I am :)

My username is the same, daisysue62 and I'm expecting a baby girl sometime the first week of August. The doctor is going with an Aug. 1 due date and I'm going with an Aug. 6 due date, although I don't think it matters much anymore since I'm so close to being a mommy!

My last day of work was last Friday so now I'm offiially a Stay at home Wife, soon to be Stay at home Mom which I'm excited about. I'm using this time to get last minute things done and try to anticipate upcoming events and get things done early. Things like buying a wedding present for a wedding we're going to in the end of August, making sure all of our bills are paid etc. Seems like there is so much to do to prepare for!

Kellie

Sully130

07-20-2005, 09:10 AM

First off, congratulations to Melissa on the birth of her son Evan. How wonderful!

Leslie, I feel like such an ignorant, but lucky, woman. I wasn't aware of the controversy surrounding Misoprostol until after it was used (as Cytotec) to induce my delivery in April. For me, it worked just as it should and there was no harm done to my body. Had I known this information though, I might have been a little more concerned. That said however, I know that the doctors I spoke with use it with great success. Though if I had the option for Cervadil in the future, I would probably rather go that route.

Cytotec worked very well for me in inducing my labor in half the time we expected. Not very fun when it was inserted, however (as mine was dosed vaginally). Good luck to you.

I'm looking forward to hearing about the new August arrivals. Take care ladies. :)

snowzilla

07-20-2005, 09:55 AM

Thank you for bringing up the Cytotec issue again - that's one of the questions I neglected to ask at my last appointment. I don't know what they use to ripen the cervix here in Canada - must ask that on Tuesday.

Well, I was hoping today would be a better day than yesterday. So far, it's up in the air. LOL I just realized, with my space cadet pregnant brain, that I'm down to one Zantac pill. Zantac has been a lifesaver for my acid reflux, and I can't go a day without it! So I had to call in for a refill - my ob's office is so insanely busy, it took me twenty minutes just to get through, then I had to sit on hold for ten minutes, then I had to leave a message for her nurse to return my call. I know that my ob and nurse only work mornings on Wednesdays, so I'm afraid to step away from the phone for even a moment, in case I miss the call. :( But I feel so gross because I haven't showered yet - UGH!

It's nearly 11 am, so I'm hoping I hear from her soon. I can't stand getting up in the morning and not immediately jumping in the shower. I wasn't really thinking - I guess I should have showered first and THEN called the office. But that would have made sense..... ;)

My freezer is now fully stocked with all sorts of goodies! I could go an entire month without cooking, if I needed to. :) I'm going to attempt to clean a couple of rooms in the house today - not just tidy up, but clean from top to bottom. I'm definitely nesting. :)

Hi Kellie! Glad you could make it over here!

LILRTL

07-20-2005, 09:57 AM

Carla Do tell what is in your freezer!!!! DH and I are going grocery shopping tonight and I was just at a loss besides lasagna! Help?!?! :D

Kiley

07-20-2005, 10:09 AM

35w4d
Saw the DR yesterday and had my first internal exam and the strep test. Baby is head down but not engaged so no dialation or effacement yet. :( But, I didn't expect anything since I still have 4 weeks to go. (Drop, baby, drop!)

The girls at work threw me a surprise shower today. Very sweet! They even made sure to have sugar free food so I could eat it.

snowzilla

07-20-2005, 10:16 AM

Hmmm.....let's see....

I have
veggie lasagna (2 meals)
veggie manicotti (5 meals)
plain meatballs (3 - just add your favourite sauce)
meatloaf (4)
sicilian dinner (3 - pasta-and-sauce type casserole)
Schwartie's hashbrowns (4 - delicious sidedish)
Chili (4)
Hamburger Soup (4 - full of veggies!)

I know there's more, but that's all that I can remember at the moment. I also froze two bags of strawberries that a friend picked for me and brought to the shower....and I think I might possibly slip over to McGavin's (bakery) and buy a flat of bread to throw in the freezer. I prefer it fresh, but it's nice to have it handy.

I tried to make things that the whole family would eat, that we can just add a nice fresh salad to and have a fairly complete meal. My kids are huge salad eaters - my daughter opts for salad over french fries when we eat out!

Edited to add that I also browned some hamburger, drained it and froze it in freezer bags. That way you just pop it out of the freezer, defrost it and throw it into things like spaghetti sauce or chili. It's a huge time-saver.

I didn't do any chicken casseroles because I'm fussy about chicken - I prefer it fresh. :) I've also made a list of crockpot recipes that I'm going to stick to the fridge - most of those ARE chicken recipes, and I like that I can throw all the ingredients into the crockpot in the morning and have a hot meal ready at suppertime! :)

LILRTL

07-20-2005, 10:19 AM

Thank you, thank you! :D I have a lot of ingredients on my list for crockpot meals. I will have to add some for others that you posted.

MurphysLaw

07-20-2005, 10:20 AM

*Note to self* Go to Carla's and raid freezer.:)

Mickey&B

07-20-2005, 11:01 AM

No kidding Kim I am right there with ya! Here I am collecting menus :D and trying to find out who delivers!

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 11:07 AM

Sully, thank you for sharing your experience. I think with everything there are risks and that's why it's important to do research to be informed and find out what you are comfortable with. The FDA part doesn't bother me because I know there are a lot of drugs used for different purposes than what they are approved for. It's the risks associated with this drug that I am concerned about. I have read some horror stories and some good stories as well. The dr that delivered Sal's niece and nephew was in the pharmacy this morning, so Sal picked his brain a bit and what he said made Sal comfortable. I'm still going to talk to my dr at my next appt to find out her thoughts and why this drug over cervadil and what her experiences have been in using it in the past. I'm kind of shocked that she wants to use this drug since she has been so by the book on everything else. I'm very interested to hear her thoughts on it.

HollyMN

07-20-2005, 11:08 AM

Went to the doctor today (it seems like I'm always there now), and saw people from my hospital class in the waiting room.

I'm still 1+ cm. The baby's spine is now on my left side (I knew it! Movements have switched sides.). I asked it that meant I was LOA (best position for delivery), and she said not necessarily - that it depended on which way the head was facing. Hmm, I've read that the spine on the left side of the belly is best, and posterior is when the baby's spine is on my back, so I'm going to keep with the positive thoughts about a nice, uneventful delivery.

She said she wouldn't be surprised if I went soon because of the full moon - that the hospital is always hopping with babies at a full moon. If I had my choice, I'd want an August 1 baby, maybe Aug 2. We have no August birthdays in my family, and I want this baby to have an August birthday. Let's see if the baby obliges. I really don't want to go over and have to discuss induction and deal with everybody's "haven't you had that baby yet?" comments.

sarahanna115

07-20-2005, 11:11 AM

Good freezer ideas! I picked up a bulk of PowerBars for quick lunch'n'goes and told DH that he's in charge of food for the first few weeks. I'll have to get some lasagnas and stock up the freezer knowing him. :p Right now though I don't think I have the energy to cook any casseroles or get ingredients for crockpot recipes...I'm so sore and cranky lately. I may just have him order pizza twice a week and live off of that or bring me home chinese or rotisserie chickens. Ugh.

I'm having such a pissy day. My midwife wants to reschedule me cause she's been at the hospital since 1 am with a labor...but why screw me up? DH is working hard so he can be here and we are both excited for it. I have been cramping for 3 weeks and I want to know what's going on. So I may be a biotch and call them back last minute and tell them I can't reschedule. Augh, what to do, what to do.

L-O-V-E

07-20-2005, 12:12 PM

Carla - Can I hire you to stock my fridge too? Gheesh! I am so jealous. Husband is totally the food preparer in our household, but I've been recently informed that since I'll be home on maternity leave, that I can have dinner ready for him more often. humpf. I didn't sign up for that!!

Sarah - Oh! I hope you don't have to reschedule. I *hate* that. Don't they realize how much we look forward to these appts and that our time is valuable as well? I hope you get in to see her...

As for me - I just got back from the appointment with my ob/gyn. My mom came with me to keep me company and give me moral support! :) When the doctor came in, I told him about the ultrasound results yesterday, and told him all my concerns about the baby just getting bigger, Maternal & Fetal Medicine's concern about no forceps/vacuums, low platelets and no drugs, and also if I needed a csection with low platlets that I'd need a general. He was in total agreement that the general anesthesia should be avoided at all costs, so that was positive, but he is reluctant to induce me too early. He said that even if he induces, if my body is not ready yet, that no matter what they give me my body won't respond well and it can actually increase the chances of a csection. So I'd end up with a csection after going through a potentially long labor. blech.

He suggested that we wait one more week and he'd do an internal then and then we can go from there. I asked him if he'd check me this week, rather than waiting and he agreed. When he came back in to do the exam, he did say that if Matt and I get too concerned about the baby's size, he would have my platelets checked to make sure they were high enough for me to be awake, and then do a scheduled csection. I didn't want to jump to that just yet, but it was good to hear. As for the exam, I'm not dilated at all, but he said the baby's head is *very* low, and that my cervix is nice and soft. So that was good news.

So Matt and I are going back next Wednesday, if I don't have the baby by then (there is a full moon tomorrow night, you know!), and then we can make a decision on what we want to do at that point. If I'm dilating, then we can proceed with an induction, or if I'm not, then we can talk about a csection.

One last tidbit - I lost 3 pounds since last week! How does that happen?? It *might* be because my appt last week was the morning after a dinner out for a friend's birthday. Maybe that slice of cheesecake tipped the scales! :)

Ok. Sorry if I bored you all with the details. I just wanted to get it all out and documented. :)

Here's hoping for some full moon labor vibes!!

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 12:14 PM

Oh yeah, I'm going to Carla's! lol We don't even have any room in our freezer for meals. :rolleyes:

Tracy, thanks for the update on Melissa. I can't wait to hear from her!

I'm still working on my work sitch. I emailed HR and asked them if I could take the next 2 weeks off as part of my unpaid maternity leave. She replied and said she needs to look into it for me, that it depends on the needs of my department, and she will talk to my boss. Sounds good to me. My bosses moods depend on which way the wind is blowing, so who knows what he will say. My team leader doesn't seem to think it will be a problem, so hopefully Friday will be my last day of work! *fingers crossed*

I forgot to mention in my other post-that dr Sal talked to today said another reason they would want to induce me is because the longer Luke is in there the higher the chances are that he will develop diabetes himself. Interesting, huh? So, now it is making even more sense to me why my normally by the book dr wants to induce me!

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 12:19 PM

it can actually increase the chances of a csection. So I'd end up with a csection after going through a potentially long labor. blech.

Lori, this sounds like what my dr said, but I guess I'm different because of the GD. It sounds like you have a good plan in place! And at least your cervix is softened-I'm not even there yet. :rolleyes:

I hope the full moon tomorrow gets things moving for a lot of us!!! :D

elh1015

07-20-2005, 12:43 PM

Just in case people are looking for ideas for stocking up on meals. This website, http://www.30daygourmet.com/ is a popular source for Freezer Cooking, which is a whole method of cooking just once a month. Months ago I bought a Foodsaver vacuum sealer and have yet to try it out, but when I stop working I plan to make some stuff and vacuum seal it. :D

sdauer21

07-20-2005, 01:15 PM

Loving all the freezer ideas! I bought some containers to make some meals ahead, but was having a brain fart for what to actually make. I'm going to check out that website, too - thanks, Erika!

Well, back from the docs and very discouraged. I haven't made an ounch of progress all week. :( If that's the case, I'd be pretty happy for all these worthless contractions to stop and give me just one good nights sleep!! And, we didn't schedule induction like we were supposed to. We scheduled an appointment for next week, and will schedule induction then. Of course, instead of scheduling us for Monday, the secretary scheduled us for Wednesday, and, as Will pointed out, that pushes our chances for delivery next week back even more. Once I quit being quite so pissy, I'm going to call the docs again and see if there's any way to squeeze me in on Monday instead.

I'm surprised at how disappointed I was - I thought for sure that I'd at least have made progress in the effacement department, so to hear that I've made no change was just frustrating! I do realize I could still go any time, but I was hoping for a little more hope. I guess the good news is that I haven't gained any more weight, which does make me happy! At this stage with Tallie, I was gaining up to 5 pounds a week! :eek: Probably explains why I never lost the weight from her!!

Off to sulk for a bit - hoping the rest of you are having better Wednesdays.

sarahanna115

07-20-2005, 01:15 PM

I got in to see my MW today still...phew. Guess she is hanging around for the rest of her appts. Sorta feel bad for her but oh well!

Let's all hope the full moon starts it's crazy baby-inducing and labor-progressing on us all tomorrow! :p

hope0805

07-20-2005, 01:43 PM

Baah. Should I be annoyed that I called to make my appointment for next week and they can't fit me in until the following week? I am supposed to see the doctor "every week" at this point ...

I think tomorrow I am going to call back and try to schedule all of the rest of my appointments, so that this doesn't happen again, even though every other time I've tried to schedule more than one at a time they have told me that they "don't do that."

Annoying ...

shellbell516

07-20-2005, 01:48 PM

hope - I always schedule my next appt before leaving the office. They don't do that for you?

tracer

07-20-2005, 02:15 PM

Great ideas for freezer stocking up!

Sonya - I am right there with you. Sorry you didn't get any good news or at least here another cm or something. I was feeling so frustrated yesterday and I can totally relate. Hang in the and hopefully we will both have made SOME progress next week.

sarahanna115

07-20-2005, 05:07 PM

Just got back from my appt...and I'm very happy. :D I'm 1 cm and 70% effaced!!! He is also at the "0" station and she could feel his head really well.

She said I could "theoretically" go into labor this week (she doubts it), but definitely before mid-August. I hope so! I am eating my pineapple tonight and will work on all the ahem, other things as well. ;) I have DH installing the carseat base as we speak...nothing like sitting through an appt. like that to strike a bit of fear and motivation in a guy's heart! ha. I am nervous about my GBS test. Hm...How long til the results are in and I can call to bug the office for them?

L-O-V-E

07-20-2005, 05:44 PM

Sarah! - That is great news!!! I'm not even 1 centimeter, and I'm 3 weeks ahead of you! :)

LILRTL

07-20-2005, 05:45 PM

That's awesome, Sarah!!! WOOHOOO for progress!!! :D

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 05:46 PM

Wow, Sarah! That is awesome. I admit it, I'm jealous. I'm not soft, dilated, or effaced. :rolleyes: I have a fresh pineapple in the fridge and I think I'm going to eat the whole damn thing tonight. lol

Come on full moon!

L-O-V-E

07-20-2005, 05:47 PM

...so I get a little bored and carried away when husband is out of town... here's some of my 38 week photos - hoping these are my last!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d901b3127cce92b9d4ea87f300000015108AZt3Ddq3as8

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d901b3127cce92b9d4e906c000000015108AZt3Ddq3as8

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d901b3127cce92b9d4d687cf00000015108AZt3Ddq3as8

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d901b3127cce92b9d4d487cd00000016108AZt3Ddq3as8

LeslieR

07-20-2005, 05:48 PM

Oh, wow, Lori, you look BEAUTIFUL!!!

Daniel's Kitty

07-20-2005, 05:57 PM

It is hot here! I hate seeing the thermometer get that high!! It was 98 today, boy is that bothering this preggo. I wish that I could go hang out in an air conditioned building. It is taking away any of my ambition. Ben may get born before anything is done that still needs doing.

I have decided to buy a black leather glider since it is cheaper than most of the fancy ones and really comfy. We have been wanting one for ages and I am going to get it, or atleast plan on it.

I am kind of figuring out LJ. I managed to figure out how to add people to my friends list. I have Carla and Tina on there, I have to see if I can figure out who here is also there so I can friend people. Although so far the only thing saved as friends is my ranting about our guest. She is driving us bonkers.

Tina I looked at your journal to try to see if I could figure out how to get there.

Carla I hope you are doing okay even with the contrax. The food sounds great. I am planning things like spaghetti and I want to get a big Stouffers lasagna that we can do in portions, Daniel may try to run to your house. And any tips you have about LJ I would happily take.

Sarah Congrats on the appt!!!

I hope I am telling the right person!
Holly If you call me it can be between 7AM and 11PM your time(Daniel likes his sleep). If anybody gets a really grouchy person answering the phone it is probably our guest who thinks that a time before noon doesn't exist. Do you have my number? Atleast I think you are my buddy. I hope!

Daniel's Kitty

07-20-2005, 05:58 PM

Great pictures!!!

sarahanna115

07-20-2005, 07:02 PM

Lori OMG you are BEAUTIFUL! Just beautiful! I hope those are your last belly shots too...and then we can see you with your little man in your arms! ;)

LILRTL

07-20-2005, 07:02 PM

Lori You look beautiful!! :D

Mickey&B

07-20-2005, 07:28 PM

Woo Hoo Sarah!!!! Yeah for the progress!

I can't wait till next week I have my next appt and I wonder if she'll start doing internals?

Remember my Glider issue, well today I finally got in touch with the lady handling everything and the company decided they would only give 50.00 off the new price claiming it wasn't their fault because they didn't know the glider had been discontinued back in March mind you I ordered it late April!!!! so I decided to get my money back and go with someone else, I ended up paying more but at this point I was so pissed I didn't care, so it looks like I won't be getting my glider until after peanut has made his arrival :( by the way this is a very popular internet company so I just have to say that Babytoytown.com, Babybeddingtown.com and everything babytown.com SUCKS!!!! it's too bad I already have my furniture set up or I would have cancelled everything!!!!
Okay sorry about the rant I just had to complain to someone, I can't tell DH anymore cause he's ready to go down to the actual store, which is not far from me and raise HELL!

Mickey&B

07-20-2005, 07:36 PM

ohh it took me so long to post I totally missed your pictures Lori!

You look fabulous! I have to figure out how to use my camera so I could take some new pictures.

Poor DH has been working his *ss off and the only time I see him anymore is when he gets home right for about 5 min before he goes to sleep :( That might be another reason I am so darn grouchy today!!

tracer

07-20-2005, 07:41 PM

Lori- Beautiful pictures, your tummy looks great!

Sarah- Yay for your appt, thats great news!

Leslie- Things can happen in a matter of days and even hours. Don't fret, something will begin to happen with you. I was in the SAME boat as you with Scotty and it was so discouraging to hear everyone elses progress. It is hard to not get jealous when all you want is at least 1 cm. I am jealous of my friend who is due after me and already 3cm and Janet and Melissa who went early!

HollyMN

07-20-2005, 07:45 PM

Daniel's Kitty I don't have your info - I sent you a private message through CC. Let me know if you get it/didn't get it. Thanks!

beckie62

07-20-2005, 08:58 PM

I had my 34 week appointment today. Nothing to special. Just the routine weight,pee in a cup and the like. I brought a copy of my birthplan and we went over it and discussed it. The Dr. told me to pack another copy in my bag to give to the nurses just in case :)

I am also now on weekly appointments which means... my next appointment isTues. July 26

Daniel's Kitty

07-20-2005, 09:15 PM

Holly I messaged you back.

HollyMN

07-20-2005, 09:46 PM

Got it!

L-O-V-E

07-21-2005, 05:21 AM

Awww, thanks ladies! You all know how to make a girl feel good! :)

Cosmogirl

07-21-2005, 05:27 AM

Hi girls!

Looks like I missed a lot again!
Lori You look awesome girl! What a super cute belly you got. Sending you vibes for "they were the last shots!"

Sarah Awesome news sweety! Let's hope you keep on going this way.

***********************
Quick update here:
I finally had to go in to the hospital yesterday. Baby really wasn't cooperating much as far as moving. You could tell the full moon was soon, the maternity wing was FULL of mom in labor and the nurses were in for a LONG night ahead of them. Felt really bad going in for that, but I guess they wantes to be on the safe side. I stayed for about an hour, and they did 3 sessions of 20 minutes of testing to see how much baby moved. He was always in the range they like, but always on the really low side. I didn't get an internal or nothing like that, just a doppler, and everything looked fine. They send me home, and I had to monitor all day his movements. Again, he stayed on the low side all day. Last night, he moved a bit more, but then again, not nearly as much as the last couple of days, before he started this "lethargy" of his. I'll have to check him still today, and if he drops under what is normal, go back again. Hoping he'll be more active today. They have no explainations on why this is going on though :( . One of the nurse kept telling me not to worry, "it is the calm before the storm" she said...whatever! They were also telling me that past 38 weeks, they are so restricted in their movements, that the quantity os movement decrease. But what I don't understand is why it started as fast as that. 2 night ago, just before going to bed, he moved SO much, it was crazy. Since then, nothing. I'm only hoping that he isn't stuck in his cord or anything like that. So please girls, send a little bit of good vibes our way. :(

ETA: Leslie, Can I suggest we add Evan's name to our journal title.It is only a suggestion though! you are the threadmistress!!! :p

shellbell516

07-21-2005, 06:14 AM

Lori - you're looking great!

I can't believe how much I slept last night. I fell asleep on the couch before 9 and went to bed at 11:30. I did get up several times throughout the night to pee, but I woke up this morning with what feels like menstrual cramps. Just one steady ache. Nothing that seems like contractions though. Hopefully this is the start of something. Maybe the full moon is working it's magic.

Rachel has now shifted sides. Her butt has been on my right side for the longest time and today it's on the left side. I feel her little legs or elbows poking me in the right this morning.

tracer

07-21-2005, 06:46 AM

Val- I know what you are going through. I went through that last time. I was sent to triage 2 times to have him monitored. He was always fine and looked great but you are right, they are so scrunched in there they don't have much room to move. I have a feeling you are going to go soon, fingers crossed!!!

I also think we should add Evan to the title if Leslie or Sonya gets a chance. I think Melissa is coming home today and that would be an awesome welcome for her!

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 06:55 AM

Thanks for reminding me, girls! We can't change the title ourselves, so I have to PM one of the mods. I'll go do it right now. :D

sarahanna115

07-21-2005, 06:56 AM

Val I'm so sorry you are worried and your little guy isn't moving as much! I am glad you went to the hospital and had him monitored. I would be concerned as well, so you are doing the right thing. Keep us updated sweetie. Hope the full moon brings great things for you!! :)

Changing Thread Titles I was thinking that this something that only CC can do? I thought they were working on enabling posters to be able to do it, but I think you still have to PM someone else and have them do it for you. Just wondering! :confused:

ETA: Oooh, there ya go. Cross posted! Thanks Leslie! :)

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 07:05 AM

All set!

So, no full moon babies yet, huh? :D

Val, I like that: "the calm before the storm". Maybe you felt him move more before because he changed positions somehow? I know Luke can't seem to figure out if he likes the right side or the left side better. :rolleyes:

So, despite taking the Ambien again last night, I had a horrible night's sleep. :mad: I think I had my hopes up too high. lol

My mom emailed me yesterday to say her boss is letting her off for two weeks. I'm really excited about that! Now hopefully today I will get some good news about work and then we can just look forward to my next appt when we find out more about the induction.

Is it totally disgusting that I am eating Subway for breakfast??? lol

LILRTL

07-21-2005, 07:21 AM

I volunteer to be a full-moon baby!!!!!!! :D lol

sarahanna115

07-21-2005, 07:23 AM

Leslie LOL, Subway, whatever it takes babe. I had a very chocolately powerbar and chocolate milk and am thinking about breaking into the Cheetos bag. OMG, someone stop me.

Come on out, full-moon babies!! :p

tracer

07-21-2005, 07:39 AM

Leslie - We will just call you Jared! :D I love subway, wish they were open here. I may make some of those cookies from Semi-homemade this weekend, um yummy!

My mom gets back today from her nice long vacation in Brazil. This little guy is more than welcome to come out anyday now and I won't have to worry about a thing with Scotty! She does everything like I do so I have no concern when he is with her and he LOVES her. I lost more bloody show or MP, not sure which it is and am having some light cramping. Maybe I could have a full moon baby! ya right! :)

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 07:44 AM

Yeah, I kinda stopped there for dinner last night. I got a foot long and didn't finish it, so leftovers for breakfast it was!

Mmm...cookies. I have to go to the Food Network web site to get some of those recipes. She made one that she said tasted just like the Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mints. Yum!!!

Cosmogirl

07-21-2005, 07:49 AM

Thanks girls for your vibes, I really hope he is getting them!

Tracy Thanks for that. I really felt stupid yesterday going in there, because I knew that they wouldn,t find anything. But it is kinda weird when they move so much that they suddenly stop!
Thanks for the good vibes on going soon, my mom and sister how have this "gift" for guessing things both says this weekend. Usually they are
pretty much all the time right. So I look forward to see!
ETA: we crossed post! Good luck for a full moon baby!!! I also *think* that I'm done with loosing my plug yesterday night. Well, if there is anymore, I'm going to start thinking that my whole uterus was plugged :p

Michelle Good luck to you, sending you some FULL MOON action vibes!

LeslieI'm in a sweet state lately. I could eat like 100 toast with Nutella in the morning and nothing else...so is subway really worst???

I really hopes he hasn't changed too much position...he was perfectly posisitionned for labor, so PLEASE may he has not turned around!!! He had the hiccups yesterday though, and I still felt it near my cervix. My neighbourg and this morning Fred told me how he dropped some more since the last days, maybe that is why is isn't as active, I mean, I don't think he could me more squeezed in my hips now...The next step is the floor! I wish I had pics, but now my belly is so low, that I have this major space between my boobs and my belly!!! (whereas before, my boobs were sometimes laying on my belly :rolleyes: I'm praying now for the "calm before the storm" too because now I'm really getting uncomfortable!

Sarah Thanks girlfor the support. As I said, I really felt stupid going in there... I don't think I'll be a full moon baby, for I have NO feeling whatsoever for today, but this full moon thing is supposed to have it's effect starting 3 days before, and up to 3 days after...so hopefully this weekend. That was what the doc predicted anyways...I'm totally ready now, so fingers crossed from now on! :p

Lora Good luck to you for a full moon baby! Any chances?

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 07:55 AM

The full moon is tonight, right? 3 days before and 3 days after, huh? I was feeling a little crampy last night... :rolleyes:

Val, you definitely sound like a woman that could go any time soon. :)

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go! :p

LILRTL

07-21-2005, 08:08 AM

I just want to cry. Around month 7, R and I purchased me a larger ring (2 sizes up from my wedding rings). It has fit loosely...up until now. I can't even get it on my finger!!!!!!!! :eek: :( Sorry to bitch, but I have never been so uncomfortable in my life. I have absolutely LOVED being pregnant - until recently. I can't sleep, I can't roll over, I can't take 5 steps without having to pee, my clothes aren't fitting anymore, my rings don't fit, heartburn sucks.

Sorry to be such a downer!

L-O-V-E

07-21-2005, 08:10 AM

Oh Val - I totally understand your concern and would have wanted things checked out too. I'm sure your little one is just saving up some energy for his grand entrance. Keep us posted though!

Question for all of you that have had internals - how long do you spot afterwards? I had some brown/pink spotting yesterday after the exam, but I am still having some now. Shouldn't it have stopped??

Also, I now know what all of you were talking about with that pelvic pain! Aye yie yie!!! I woke up for my many trips to the bathroom last night in absolute agony. I couldn't move. It felt like I was being ripped apart. I also feel the pain in my upper inner thighs - anyone else have this?

Sending full moon labor vibes to us all!!! Lets see how true this wives tale really is!

L-O-V-E

07-21-2005, 08:12 AM

Oh Lora - Hang in there sweetie! It's almost over!!!!

sarahanna115

07-21-2005, 08:14 AM

Lori I never spotted after mine last night...hm...maybe you are not just spotting from your internal, and maybe you will have a full moon baby!

Lora Please please vent away! It makes me feel better cause I totally relate! We are all miserable-feeling right now I think and it is fun ("fun") to share what we are going through sometimes. It'll all be over soon! My rings are just getting tight and imprinting my fingers now too and it sucks! This morning it took 3 tries to heave myself up onto my butt to get out of bed. I'm a complete MOOSE!

sdauer21

07-21-2005, 08:14 AM

Hi ladies! :) Was hoping to see the moon had worked some magic in here, but looks like we're still waiting on some babies. Mine included! :rolleyes:

I'm feeling a little better today - finally got a few hours of uninterrupted sleep, and while I'm exhausted today, it was great to get a little sleep. I'm crampy this morning, but nothing different then the day after the doc last week, so not getting excited. Its supposed to be close to 100 today, so trying to get motivated to get Tallie and I moving so we can take a walk this morning before the heat settles in.

Leslie Subway sounds good!! :P

Lora I'm sorry to hear about your ring! :( I was in tears when I had to take mine off with Tallie - Will couldn't understand why I was so upset. It was horrible! The heat is probably causing more swelling in your hands then usual, which SUCKS!! I'm right there with you on the discomfort. I'm ready to be able to switch sides in bed without needing a crane!

LILRTL

07-21-2005, 08:15 AM

Not trying to be paranoid about all of my swelling, but I was looking at a site for Preeclampsia. It says if you have sudden swelling of your hands, you should call the doc immediately. I don't want to be paranoid, but I would think that overnight, that would be sudden swelling. Plus my head-aches. Thoughts?

LILRTL

07-21-2005, 08:17 AM

Sonya I cried when I had to take my real rings off (a month and a half ago). Having to take the even BIGGER one off is what frustrates me. :mad:

Lori I haven't had any spotting after any of my internals (3 now), so I'm no help. Maybe this is the start of your labor! :D (Yes, that's a real smile - I don't want anyone ELSE to be miserable with me. :p )

sdauer21

07-21-2005, 08:23 AM

Lora As for swelling in your hands, how much have you had to drink this morning? Its not that unusual for my feet and hands to be pretty big when I first get up, especially now that its hotter during the day. BUT...call, if your worried! What's the worst they'll tell you? That its nothing, drink water, relax...etc. You have every right to ask questions, to be worried, to wonder about things, so don't feel bad asking!! (This coming from the person who rarely calls the doc, for fear of asking that "stupid" question... :rolleyes: )

Lori After my internal last week, I had some pinkish discharge (probably mp) for 2 days or so. This week, much less then last week (had an internal yesterday). With Tallie, after my first internal, I spotted for a day or so, but the second time, the spotting continued as I started into labor - I saw the doc on Monday, Tallie was born on Tuesday. Don't know if that helps any...

adore_one

07-21-2005, 08:25 AM

Lora - call the doctor now - yes those two together are a sign...just be safe.

Sarah - you can get to your butt? OMG I just ROLL out of bed now to all 4's on the floor and then stand up from there. I feel like a backwards turtle!

Off on PDL now waiting for the little man. I think I have hit nesting because I am decluttering fool. Off to get breakfast, do the books on DH's business, and CLEAN! I may have a nursery to show everyone before days end WOOOHOOOOO

tracer

07-21-2005, 08:27 AM

Lori - so far this time I haven't had any spotting and I have had 2 internals. With Scotty, at week 36 they did the first internal. I bleed and I mean bleed while I was at the doctors office. They made me wait around for an hour and it lightened up but didn't stop. They sent me to L&D right away. I had an u/s done and several other checks. About 2 hours later it stopped. I just had a sensitive cervix and my doctor was a little more rough than my cervix wanted. It ended up being nothing at all. Now when I left my appt this Tuesday my doctor said if i had spotting for the next few days it was ok and normal. If you continue to have it or it gets worse, I would at least call your doctor or an advice nurse to get some advice. If you are at all concerned it may be more, there is nothing wrong with calling L&D and going down to have it checked out.

Cosmogirl

07-21-2005, 08:33 AM

Lori For my first internal, I sprotted for 4-5 days! Even though doc had told me it was normal for the next 24 hours. But is wasn't big spotting, nothing to wet a pantyliner on. I called, and they weren't really worried about it. For the next 2 exams that I had, I didn't spot AT ALL, and the last time, doc kinda try to help my cervix a bit...Hoping everything is fine for you!

Lora I've had that too. For the last 2 days, my hands have become swollen in a matter of minutes, to a point where I had a hard time folding my fingers. :eek: Usually a couple of hours later, it went down. I also had a splitting headache for the last 2 night, but at my weekly (monday), I had my pressure checked and it was all fine, so for me, no chances of developping preecalmpsia THAT quickly. For me, it was all becausee of the humidity,those signs stopped at soon as I started air conditionning, and since I was hot, I didn't drink enough, so the headache was because of dehydration. But DO call your doc if you feel stressed about it, they could be a sign! Hope all will be ok for you!!! ***good vibes****
Sorry about the ring too!!! I really enjoyed this pregnancy too, but since the lack of movement has started, I don't feel as calm and in a good mood now! Hang in there sweetie it is almost over!

Edited for lack of brain available for checking spelling all at one time!

L-O-V-E

07-21-2005, 09:20 AM

Thanks to everyone for your comments on the spotting. It's always nice to hear what others have experienced...

I sure you all know that I am secretly hoping this is the start of something! :)

L-O-V-E

07-21-2005, 09:23 AM

Oh! I went to a friends house for dinner last night and she asked me if I had gotten any stretch marks. I said no, and lifted my shirt for her to see. And she said "Yes, you did. Right there!" Low and behold, there is one silvery mark above my belly button! I wish she hadn't mentioned it - now it is mocking me each time I look at it. And I can't stop checking it out! Ignorance was really bliss!

Oh well. Guess I shouldn't really be suprised since I am about to give birth to a turkey!

Red'sGirl

07-21-2005, 11:13 AM

Val I've definitely heard of that babies move less when they're getting ready. Since he's moved down a bit, maybe he slid into a position that doesn't allow the usual motion. My beanie was moving like CRAZY just a couple of days ago, but yesterday and today, she's been relatively quiet. She's moved her legs a bit, and shifted a little when I rollover, but nothing like what she was doing before. I do feel like she's dropped a bit, so I'm hoping that's it.

Actually, I'm just hoping for any sign that says she knows her time in me is up. I haven't lost my MP that I know of, my contrax (BH) still aren't plentiful, and she's only dropped so much. I think she thinks my uterus is HOME, and has no intention of leaving! As hot as it is in the apt., I'm not sure I completely blame her. :rolleyes: Still, I'm 11 days away from EDD(?) and it feels like she has no plans to leave.

Lora I understand about the rings. I had to take of my wedding rings just last week, and now I feel like people are staring at me with "there goes another unwed mother" looks. Plus, I just miss them! It makes me nervous to not have them on. And my feet, while not completely swollen all the time, manage to look like Fred Flinstone feet ALL THE TIME. I'm nervous that this is how they'll look forever. If so, as long and fat as they are, I could probably waterski on them!

Definitely keep your eyes on the headache/swelling combination. If the headache becomes intense at any time, or even just gets worse than it is now, you need to say something. Especially if it goes past 2 days in a row of having a headache. Some of it may be heat - but if it escalates, you should check in with your doctor.

I was truly cranky last night. Yesterday, I went to work for a few hours. Am still working from home today. :mad: Then, I went to the credit union and deposited $$ into the girl's account. Ran errands at the mall, and came home to collapse! By the time DH came home, I was tired, HOT, and cranky - and couldn't muster up a smile for him. I just went into the bedroom (cooler) and relaxed for about 2 hours. THEN, I started feeling human again. We didn't even have dinner together. :(

myhoney

07-21-2005, 11:30 AM

Hi guys! Just checking in - work's been crazy!

Holly and Kat - you can call me 7am - 11pm central (I live in NY, but if I always wake for the phone!)

DH and I went grocery shopping last night, and he won't let me buy any pineapple yet! I guess I've been very lucky - my rings still fit and can be turned. But I don't ever take them off. I just tried - I can get it up to my knuckle, but that's it!

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 12:28 PM

Lora, I totally hear you!

I am having a rough one myself today. I have the worst heart burn/indigestion ever-I've taken Pepcid and God knows how many Tums and it's not going away. I'm having a pain under my belly that's very uncomfortable when I walk. And I cannot stop peeing! I go and it's only a little sprinkle. What a friggin' joke. THIS is why I should be home on maternity leave. grrrrrrrrrrrr!

Ellyn

07-21-2005, 12:37 PM

I don't post here very often...for some reason I lurk and then don't have the energy to post :rolleyes: Maybe it's jealousy (and of course happiness and excitement of all the "action" here! :D ) since my due date is Aug. 31! :p

Subway - for breakfast....sounds good to me! I ate pizza and ice cream for breakfast the other day....oh, and chips and cheesy bean dip too. Yeah, now I am grossed out from my own "meal" Ewww.

I had my 34 week appt yesterday...can't wait until 3 more weeks are up and I can start my pinneapple and everything else "labor" related. I still feel guilty wanting him out soon! I complained about my horrid heartburn (maybe its the cheesy bean dip? ha ha!) and my reflux at night and the OB said to take 150 mg of Zantac 75 twice a day, so I think I'll try that. And I'm up to sleeping on 3 pillows now too. Baby boy is head down, with his spine on my right (he's facing left), so most of the kicking/punching is in the center on my left side. I just love his butt snuggled right up tight to my ribcage. Sometimes I feel like "pushing" him down a little...especially when he starts to squirm!

Rolling out of bed - ugh! If I am not near the edge of the bed I am screwed as far as getting up myself...although, I have begun to master the hop/bounce on my butt/back to the edge, so I can roll out. :o

Congrats to the two moms!!! So excited and happy for you...I love seeing pics!

I washed the rest of the baby stuff today - sheets, sheet savers, etc. Is it too early to put sheets on (will they get too dusty?) And I am dying to pack my hospital bag and diaper bag, but can't bring myself to do it - I feel like I'm jinxing myself or something into going 41 weeks for sure! :rolleyes:

LILRTL

07-21-2005, 12:40 PM

Does someone remember how much movement we are *supposed* to feel? Little guy is just baaaaaaaaaaaaarely moving today...if at all.

Gawd, I sound like a paranoid freak today. :p

sarahanna115

07-21-2005, 12:44 PM

Lora Maybe it's the moon thing. I couldn't get N to move for anything an hour ago and I was getting worried. Thankfully just 2 minutes ago he did move and I'm OK now (whew), but I was poking, pressing, and even put music on my belly with the headphones. They must be sleeping a lot...

Is it just me or is this day dragging by like the slowest day in history?? :mad: I hate work!

elh1015

07-21-2005, 12:46 PM

My hands are horribly swollen. I hate it. But I have asked the OB about preclampsia and my BP and urine look fine. It's the heat combined with pregnancy. He was suprised I was still wearing my rings and that they come off and on. But, I stopped wearing them a few days ago, just to be safe because there could be an afternoon where I get so swollen that they don't come off. I seem to have developed carpal tunnel in my right hand due to the swelling. I only know that based on what I've read. But my hand falls asleep a lot during the day and at night I wake up and can't hardly move it. I've thought about calling the OB's office, but there's not really much that can be done, except to just keep stretching and massaging it...which I do.

Sarah- my due date is right behind you, how can you be progressing already?!?! YIKES! Monday is my next appointment and it will be a cervical check. I'm still carrying up high and I am pretty certain he'll tell me I'm closed up tight!

Akire

07-21-2005, 12:50 PM

I'm so jealous of you ladies that are still wearing your rings or just now taking them off. I haven't worn mine since around 16 weeks! They started getting really snug & since my wedding band is titanium.. I thought it best to play it safe ;)

I have my 3rd weekly/internal this afternoon. I really hope something's softening or opening. If not... oh well, what can you do! My goal is a healthy little one (I say that now but we'll see what I'm saying come August 6th :D )

Ellyn

07-21-2005, 12:52 PM

Movement - Just thought I'd comment since I freaked about this a while back and called the hospital about it. The OB nurse told me to find something really sugary to drink (I think I drank canned lemonade) and lie on my left side for 45 min. After about 5-10 min. baby was going NUTS!!! Completely crazy and rolling, kicking, everything, so maybe that would help? :confused:

sarahanna115

07-21-2005, 01:03 PM

elh Maybe you have made some progress and will find out at your appt! You never know. ;) My mom was unimpressed last night when I told her 1cm/70% eff. and just said "I was like that too...for a month!" Great thanks Mom. Just when you get all excited...!! Anyways I'm sticking to my squats, lunges, exercise ball stuff, pineapple, and whatnot...can't hurt (save for any contractions/cramps they cause)! :eek:

QPDoll

07-21-2005, 01:10 PM

swelling: Yeah, I hear ya all on the swelling. I had bought a fake ring to wear - its a few sizes too big. Its never fit, always too big. But all of a sudden its a little snug! Keep drinking water and keeping your feet elevated.

movement: its pretty normal for the movement to slow down now. Thats why we do kick counts. I don't feel my guys move much anymore, but when I get weirded out by it, I just eat or drink something sugary and then they start going crazy again. Space is pretty limited in there at this point.

Family driving me crazy: Finally told ONE person, the WRONG person names we have pretty much decided on. My MIL. Why I bothered, I don't know. She doesn't like the names we picked out and suggested alternatives. I must be crazy, I know there is a reason why I don't like that woman. She also has been telling people there is something wrong with our Baby B (the 2nd baby) because of the size difference between the two. They have always been the same size up until the last ultrasound, but they are still in concordance with eachother and there is nothing wrong. But instead of asking us about her concerns, she just starts telling people there is something wrong. Then she asks how were going to deliver. Of course, thats wrong too. Even though its a tough decision we have to make, and one we have to make with consulting with a our peri. My MIL called my peri a 'new and young' doctor (she has never met her or asked about her). *bangs head on keyboard* I know Im grumpy because Im so freaking miserable right now...but sheesh, does she have to go out of her way to piss me off?!? :mad: And I swear, my DH is starting to defend her. He better cherish his man parts and keep them well protected!

***
I know my family stuff is stupid in comparision, but I also just wanted to let you know, I updated my LJ with sad news about a former Aug Momma. Didn't feel comfortable posting news about someone else on the open forum.

bombedier

07-21-2005, 01:18 PM

I had my 36 week appointment this morning. They did the GBS test - I will get the results on Tuesday at my next appointment. I also asked for an internal - I am 50% effaced and +1. The baby's head is engaged, so all is lining up nicely. My weight was constant, pee and b/p all good. Baby's h/b still in high 130s- high 140s - not helpful for gender predictions.

I told the MW about my cramping and she suggested drinking and resting when the cramps come on. Also, I have been waking up with sore fingers - seems to be part of the swelling - it constricts the nerve in my minds and makes them hurt like I have arthritis. All normal unfortunately!

We have our childbirth class all day Saturday - 9am - 5pm.

LILRTL

07-21-2005, 01:55 PM

They're having me come in. I called right after I posted. They had me eat, lay on my side, and try to get 10 kicks in an hour. Unfortunately, I only got 4. So. Off to L&D I go! Wish me luck!

sarahanna115

07-21-2005, 01:58 PM

Good luck Lora!!

QPDoll

07-21-2005, 02:01 PM

They're having me come in. I called right after I posted. They had me eat, lay on my side, and try to get 10 kicks in an hour. Unfortunately, I only got 4. So. Off to L&D I go! Wish me luck!

Wishing you the best!

snowzilla

07-21-2005, 02:03 PM

Good luck Lora!

Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, this baby is so active, he/she keeps me up super late at night, doing the disco. It's like clockwork - I decide I'm ready for bed, baby decides it's time to cut a rug. :rolleyes:

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 02:21 PM

Sarah, when I was hoping for some kind of progress at my appt Tuesday, Sal politely reminded me that even if I was dilated or effaced, it didn't mean anything. Thanks hon! :mad: (someone's paying a little too much attention at lamaze class, methinks!)

LeslieR

07-21-2005, 02:23 PM

Tina, if it makes you feel any better, I don't think I like your MIL either. :p

Lora, GOOD LUCK! Keep us posted!!!

I decided to go ahead and leave work early. I really feel like shit to put it mildly. lol Now that I'm home I feel like I need to clean because the house is a total pig sty. Lay on the couch and relax or clean? Hmmm... lol

Red'sGirl

07-21-2005, 02:59 PM

Good luck, Lora !

Sarah Today IS the longest day, and I'm not even AT work (though they still call every 2 hours :mad: )

Tina Your mother-in-law is ................. special. Knows nothing and has an opinion on everything. Baby B has a problem?? Wow, psychic to boot. Don't listen to her on the names. Whatever you've decided on is great. She can 1) learn to like the names, 2) never use the names (i.e. stay away from them, or 3) have two more kids of her own and use her suggestions there.

I am still cranky. My apt. is crazy hot. We HAVE to buy a fan. I don't think it's good to bring a baby into a place this warm (it's our first summer here). We'll see what DH says. The only good news is that our friends have invited us over for dinner tonight. Yay, no cooking. They threw our first shower, and are leaving for the weekend, so they're worried they won't see us before baby girl comes. Haha, they could stay away a month and she'll probably still be holed up inside me - comfy cozy. :eek: Still, food is good. Baby girl isn't moving a lot, just shifting her weight here and there, but I, at least, know she's alright.

Take care, everyone. Stay out of the heat! Isn't it crazy that this is going on pretty much throughout the entire country?! (wanting to scream: "THE END OF THE WORLD IS NEAR!!" but that might be taking it too far. :) )

Cosmogirl

07-21-2005, 03:27 PM

Hi girls!
I just came back from the hospital. Baby wasn't moving much again today, and I kinda didn't like it. I called my doc this time, and he send me to the hospital
After 2 hours of monitoring, Baby had only moved once. They decided to send me for an U/S. According to them, baby is fine, moving well, but not growing enough. He passed form the 40th percentil to the 10th. My placenta has loads of calcification in it, so they thing the exchanges are not optimum, and that could explain why baby isn't growing as he should. So my doctor decided that since he was still doing well (he had a 10 on his biophysic test) he should come out now while he is strong enough to, and he'll probably grow better with milk, then inside my belly. SO

...I'm getting induced tomorrow morning 7:30... :eek: :eek: :eek:

I'm still in shock. I'm happy to know that I'll meet my boy tomorrow, but I never thought it would happen this way. I'm not scared about getting induced, what I'm scared about is why is my baby not growing like he should. I really hope it is the placenta reason and nothing else. At the U/S they really didn't see anything unusal, but you know, it is really scary and hard to hear that you are not able to make your baby grow like he should. I KNOW I shouldn't feel like that but I feel like a bad mom.= not able to take care of my son properly...

Please, send us some good vibes tomorrow, I really hope he'll be able to make it, and that I won't have to go for a emergency c-section, althought at this point, I'm expecting the worst. It wis my doc that is on duty though at the hospital tomorrow, so that is kinda reassuring.

I'm feeling mixed emotions right now, happiness to get to meet my son tomorrow, but also scare and anxious and hoping that he is fine.

Please, please, may it go well!