Aug'05Moms: Welcome Arabella, Logan, Victoria, Ava, Logan, Aidan, Jeb, & Trenton! [Archive] - Page 9

daisysue62

07-31-2005, 10:42 AM

Just a quick update to let you know our daughter Grace Katherine as born 7/30/2005 at 7:10 am! She weighed 6 lbs and 9oz and is 19" long. She has amazingly long blonde hair and is beautiful :)

Here's the quick labor facts...

Bloody show appeared Friday morning and lasted all day.
Contractions started around dinner time but were 20 min. apart and not very painful. Went out to dinner and a movie, by the time we got home at 10:30 the contractions were 5 min. apart and 30 seconds long but not too painful.
Went to the hospital at 1:30am with contractions 2.5 min apart lasting 45 sec, couldn't talk through them.
Admitted 3+ cm dialated 90% effaced around 2:00 am.
Labored in the jacuzzi tub until 5cm dialated, getting serious about wanting some pain relief at this time!
Back on the fetal monitor in bed for 30 minutes, agreed to take stadol with the possibility of getting an epidural an hour later.
The stadol let me rest and I actually slept through a few contractions (20 minutes!) and felt a lot better. Was dialted 7.5 cm at the end of the hour and decided to finish up the birth without an epidural.
Went back in the jacuzzi tub to finish dialating, was out pushing 45 minutes later.
Pushed for 25 minutes and she was out! Only 2 small tears and doing well :)

Will post pics later...

Kellie

Kiley

07-31-2005, 11:14 AM

Welcome to Tyler, Ethan and Grace!!!!

sarahanna115

07-31-2005, 11:22 AM

Congrats Kellie and welcome Grace! I am so glad that was "it" for you!! :D

LILRTL

07-31-2005, 11:47 AM

Kellie I am so glad I was wrong for you!!!!! :D Congratulations on your baby girl!!!

LeslieR

07-31-2005, 11:58 AM

Wow!!! Another girl! :D

Congrats Kellie! Welcome to the world and happy birthday Grace!

Good luck Jennifer! We will be here anxiously awaiting news. I think you are the first surprise baby!!! :D

NOTHING going on here. Luke has been super squirmy yesterday and today. I keep telling him "You need to go south!", but he doesn't seem interested. :rolleyes: I am admittedly very jealous of those whose due dates are after mine and have either had their babies or lots of labor signs. I'm with Michelle in that I don't think this kid has any intention of going ANYWHERE. We're going out tonight for our last dinner together as a child-free couple, which should be nice-I'm hungry now! Yes, the intense hunger has returned. WTF? We just got done watching a movie and I almost fell asleep 20 different times so I think I'm going to go take a real nap. I hope everyone has a nice day!

LeslieR

07-31-2005, 12:04 PM

I keep forgetting to ask this-for those who have had their babies-how long were you in the hospital for? I know my hospital keeps you for 2 days for a vaginal-I was just wondering if they let you go home earlier if you're up to it?

Red'sGirl

07-31-2005, 12:47 PM

Welcome Tyler and Grace!!!

Wow! 4cm to 10cm in 1/2 hour?! That is amazing. Gives me hope that, just because nothing is happening right now, that I won't have to wait forever.

Leslie Yeah, I'm a bit jealous, too. I'm due 8/2 and have as little progress as humanly possible. :mad: But, everyone's stories still give me joy and hope. I'd just like to join in on the fun.

Spent the day with my mother, yesterday. She loved the girl's crib, etc. The really good thing is, when I "complain" about all the girl's moving and squirming, and how uncomfortable (painful) it can be, my mom always answered that that's how babies are, or something flippant. She did say that me and my siblings must not have moved all that much 'cause she doesn't remember being uncomfortable. Well, last night, she got a chance to see the girl in action. We were watching "Oliver!" (she and I love that musical), my stomach became a floor show, and I could barely breathe through it all. And she went for at least and hour. My mom finally had to admit that she couldn't imagine sitting through all of that.

I just hate when people are dismissive about what you talk about. They always have a comment that is made to diminish whatever you say, instead of just giving support. Oh well.

Tracy I LOVE the picture of you, Tyler and Scotty!!! Really precious!

shellbell516

07-31-2005, 01:39 PM

Jennifer – good luck tomorrow! I hope everything goes well for you and baby.

Kellie – Congratulations to you and baby Grace!

Darrien – At least your mother can understand now that some babies are REALLY active and it’s not very comfy when that happens.

shellbell516

07-31-2005, 02:06 PM

new belly shots

Here's last week at 38 weeks
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Here's today at 39 weeks
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Cosmogirl

07-31-2005, 03:50 PM

Little things you know...as a new mom, it doesn,t take much!
-William lost his cord this morning!!! :p I just can't believe he is already 9 days!
-Body after pregnancy Just a note of hope again for those of you that are really anxious with that. Today, my belly is nearly all gone. I have this little pooch, I look maybe like a 8 week preggo lady at the top.
-I have lost already 35 pounds...
-My maternity pants are too loose! And I now fit in my standard shirts and tank tops. :p How nice

Melissa and Alex Just wanted to make sure that you are now able to get into my LJ!

Kellie CONGRATS!!!! AND WELCOME GRACE!!!!
I'm so glad it went so well for you!

Michelle and Lora Cute bellies girls!

Jennifer Good luck to you tomorrow, I'll be sending you some good vibes! Look forward to see if it is a boy or a girl. I just realised that I would be 40 weeks tomorrow!

Leslie It is 2 days for a vaginal here, and they are really strict on that. I don't think you can really leave before that time, but maybe it is different depending ion the hospital you go to.

Questions for the new moms Do you still have pains down there??? SOmetimes I'm still freaking uncomfortable,(and at some weird places too!) and I have NO idea why.

Labor vibes to all of you!

HollyMN

07-31-2005, 04:27 PM

Leslie - here insurance pays for 48 hours, so that's what people expect - however, I think there is a minimum of 24 hours stay. My SIL left at 25 hours for her second baby and was counting down the hours. It's more for the baby than for you, I think. You could sign out against medical authority - cause it's a free country, they can't keep you there.

Well it looks like I will likely be going to work tomorrow. Since my due date is approximately NOW give or take a few days, my leave of absence was approved to start tomorrow. However, I don't want to waste my leave sitting around here doing nothing so tomorrow hopefully my accesses won't have all been turned off, and I'll have to call HR to say I am still here. Then I'll have to call yet again when I am on leave for real. I'm starting to recognize voices at the call center.

I guess by this point, the rest of us are going to have August babies! Less than 6 hours left of July. I wanted an August baby because we don't have any August birthdays in my family.

You know at my work it is against policy for a coworker to drive me to the hospital? A guy at work hurt his hand and a coworker drove him to the hospital and there were a bunch of manager's meetings about this, thinking that the company had liablility if something happened. Not that I wanted a coworker to drive me, my DH is pretty accessible...

ETA: August21, you've already lost 35 pounds in 9 days! Wow!!!! I was hoping I'd lose that in 6 weeks.

LeslieR

07-31-2005, 04:35 PM

you've already lost 35 pounds in 9 days! Wow!!!! I was hoping I'd lose that in 6 weeks.

No kidding!!! You go, Val!!!

alex67

07-31-2005, 05:46 PM

Congrats Kellie and a big welcome to Grace!!!

Come on August!! Good luck to the rest of us still waiting to have our little ones!! I can't wait.

Sarah

07-31-2005, 06:03 PM

It is 2 days for a vaginal here, and they are really strict on that. I don't think you can really leave before that time, but maybe it is different depending ion the hospital you go to.

You can leave whenever you want- you may have to sign out AMA or something, but they can't keep you there against your will. At my birth center, you have to stay 4 hours, and can only stay up until 12 hours post-birth. :D

LILRTL

07-31-2005, 07:20 PM

Leslie I started a thread in Parenting asking the same thing - lots of answers! :D

Val That is awesome!! WOOHOOO!!!

michael'sbride

07-31-2005, 07:44 PM

Wow...babies are really coming like crazy now!

We're still doing good. Life is so busy!

Here is a pic of Evan from tonight. His shirt could not be more appropriate! LOL!

Picture removed!

Hope everyone is doing great!

sdauer21

07-31-2005, 09:06 PM

Hi all! :) Looks like we have some more activity just as August is coming into view...YIPPEEEE!!

I posted a few more pictures in my LJ - didn't want to clutter up space here (well, maybe I'll sneak in one or two ;) ), but first

Congratulations Kellie!! Welcome GRACE!!

Jennifer and Lora Thinking of you both - hoping all goes well and can't wait to hear about your arrivals!!

Jennifer Welcome to the group! So glad you joined up - hope you enjoy it in here!

Tracy Look at you, with your two handsome boys!! Isn't it incredible to have them both on your lap at once?!

Melissa How cute is Evan?!! That shirt is adorable!

Sarah Sorry to hear activity stopped - hopefully, things will pick back up for you!

Well, I'm still counting hours until the in-laws leave. I had a definate post-partum moment today, and burst into tears after my shower. I was just so exhausted, my parents were coming to visit, I'm tired of being walked in on while I'm trying to nurse, I haven't napped in two days...it all just kind of built up. Of course, it kind of freaked Will out, too. I just can't wait for some time for just the four of us to relax. Soon. Soon.

Someone asked about how long we stayed at teh hospital - Abigail was born at 7pm Tuesday night, and we were home after dinner Wednesday. We probably could have stayed another night ( and should have - the hospital had AC, we don't!), but I just don't sleep well at the hospital, and was actually feeling pretty good and ready to go home.

Val I can't believe how great you are doing already!!! I need to remind Will to dig out my scale - I'm curious to see what my weight is at right now, but I still have a decent sized belly. (Of course, I had one to begin with, so that doesn't help!). And pains down there - yup. I'm definately more muscle sore this time around - my stomach and pelvic muscles feel really beat up. I'm still taking Tylenol a few times a day, which helps a little.

I'll post a pic or two and then off to feed Abby.
My two girls
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93734b1487f100000016108AcNGjho3aND
Tired mama
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93734b3d06e800000015108AcNGjho3aND
Checking out the chaos around her
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce937349fe062a00000016108AcNGjho3aND

HollyMN

07-31-2005, 10:00 PM

It's now AUGUST!!!!!

(at least central time)

HollyMN

07-31-2005, 11:19 PM

A weird thing happened about half an hour ago. I was lying on my left side reading, and the baby was moving continuously for some time. All the sudden I *heard* something down there. Weird because I've seen things and felt things, but hearing the baby? What's going on? Nothing felt different.

After I thought about it, I'm pretty sure the baby snapped the elastic on my underwear with his movements, and that's what I heard.

MurphysLaw

08-01-2005, 12:58 AM

I had a little scare earlier at the hospital....jothing major, just some severe cramping & back pain, my contrax were 2-3 apart so they gave me something to drop those back/make them stop since I'm only 36 weeks & I need to bake my little one a bit more... they also gave me phinnergen(sp?) and demerol for the pain so I'm loopy as hell...No dilation, everything is high, tight and closed. If I feel anymore contrtx I'm supposed to go back to the hospital, but so far I've been sleeping off the ambien they gave me before I left. It was nice to get a few solid hours, and honestly I could fall back into it now...

I'm going to take it easy for a few days, Gino may try to set me up so I can read/post from bed, but for now I don't know how long I should be sitting here at this desk. I just wanted to let you all know in case you see that I'm MIA. I will be checking my emails and my PMs here and there so if anything "goes on" keep me in the loop.

Take care everyione!!

shellbell516

08-01-2005, 01:46 AM

I’ve been having cramps since 3:15 am this morning and now I can’t sleep, so here I am. No contractions, just achy menstrual like cramps that’s enough to keep me from sleeping.

Val - that’s just awesome that you’ve lost that much weight so fast. I can only hope that mine will come off that fast.

Melissa – That onsie is just precious on Evan!!!

Sonya – those pictures are so cute!

Holly – I’ve heard that sometimes you hear a snap when your water breaks. Did your water break?

Kim – OMG! I can’t believe that you were having contractions already! Take it easy now, you still have 2 more weeks to bake!!!

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 05:36 AM

Kim How scary for you!!!!! Hope you are resting well now, and that you have no more contractions any time soon!

Melissa My little man has the matching hat - cannot WAIT for him to wear it! :D

Sarah

08-01-2005, 06:02 AM

Sonya- She is gorgeous! That second pic of you and her and Tallie is so precious- I would frame that! Congratulations again!

MurphysLaw

08-01-2005, 06:14 AM

Hey ladies~

I got lots of rest last night thanks to the Ambien, but I still had a few contrax here and there. Nothing like the cramping from yesterday that started it all, but when my Dr called a few minutes ago and asked, he said he wants to see me today anyway. I told them the contrax were minor, but they still want me to come in. I have mixed emotions about this. I don't know what they're going to do...last night they just monitored me for a few hours and gave me drugs to stop the contractions, for the pain, and to make me sleep. The contrax I'm having now are ones that I never noticed before because they are so little, just a little tightening once in a while....I told them that but I guess they want to watch me. The exam they gave me last night told them I was high/tight/closed/thick. So I don't know why they were 2-3 minutes apart.:confused: I hated to even call because I thought the cramp would pass but it was 45 minutes of sheer horror and after talking to my L&D nurser friend, she suggested I call to be sure, they asked me to come in "to be sure" also That cramp wasn't like what I thought my BHC were... it was worse than any period cramp I've ever had, acompanied by back pain and sharp stabby pains which I think was the actualy contractions. Anyways, I'm rambling....I guess the meds haven't worn all the way off yet.:p Keep your fingers and toes crossed that my girl bakes a little longer, remember my EDD is actually 8/29...the 15th is early enough,the 1st is TOO TOO early!

I'm going to grab a bite to eat and lie back down...I hope all of you have a wonderful Monday!

Hugs!!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 06:20 AM

AUGUST IS FINALLY HERE!!!

Kim, how scary-take it easy! That Ambien is wonderful, isn't it? I only have 2 left. :(

Shell, sorry about the cramps w/ no contractions. I swear that is the worst because it gets your hopes up for nothing.

Holly, isn't it weird how much they're still moving? When I was trying to take a nap yesterday, Luke moved so violently (for lack of a better word) that it scared me and woke me up. I thought they were supposed to be running out of room in there and moving less!!!

Sonya, great pictures! I swear Tallie looks like a little porcelain doll with her fair skin and rosy cheeks and, of course, Abigail is just precious!

Melissa, that picture is priceless! You just reminded me that I never ordered that shirt for Luke. lol

So another day and I don't know what I'm going to do with myself. lol My mom emailed me to say that she had a dream that I had Luke so maybe that means something. Considering the kid still hasn't dropped, I'm thinking no. lol I'll just be sitting here waiting for that phone call from my dr's office. Sal said if they don't call by 1pm, he wants me to call over there. Joy. Just what I want to do-bug them about when my induction is going to be. :rolleyes: Why couldn't my dr just have told me the day on Friday when I saw her???? ugh.

I do have a project to work on, though! MIL is starting to look for her dress for BIL's wedding in February. She wears a size 26 and is afraid she won't be able to find a dress. :( Anyway, I'm going to search the internet for her today and see what designers I can find that make mother of the bride/groom dresses in that size and larger. I started a thread in the wedding section for ideas, but haven't gotten much feedback yet. If anyone has any thoughts, please share!

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 07:00 AM

HURRAY! IT'S AUGUST!!!!! *happy dance* How many babies are there left to be born? I am so amazed how many are already here!!!

Kim Oh my! I'm so sorry about the scare you had and I'm glad they stopped the contrax for you. Tell Angelina to stay put a while longer!! Feel better...

Leslie Definitely call and bug them for a date! I think that is weird they can just schedule you and make a for-sure date for you. How hard could it be? :rolleyes:

Melissa I LOVE the Boob Man outfit! I SO wanted to get it, but DH kept insisting that HE was the boob man, not Noah, so I got out-voted. HMPH!! Maybe I will do it anyways and surprise him... ;)

Sonya You and your girls are BEAUTIFUL! You definitely look like their Mama...Abi is such a beautiful and alert baby! Could Tallia be any cuter?

Michelle Cramping - UGH...I hope it either turns into some contrax for you so you can meet Rachel! - or they go away til the real thing. At any rate at least they are probably progressing you somewhere! I hope you can get some rest after being up all night.

Sigh, I am still here wondering when I'm going to meet my little man! I was very anti-induction for us at one point but now think how wonderful it would be to have a date to look forward to JUST IN CASE! ;) I am still pulling for this week, but who knows. I hate waiting! I'm soooo impatient. And I know he is only a little past 37 weeks, so part of me is like CHILL OUT! He has 3 more weeks. But after Saturday's false labor, it made me waaaay too excited to meet him. Sigh.

Maybe ordering the Boob Man outfit will make me feel better. Hmmm....

:D

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 08:37 AM

Alright...where is everyone? We have gotten way too quiet in here...

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 08:46 AM

It is quiet! I'm just sitting here at work...oh and for the record I can't find anyone that has The Boob Man outfit in stock! BOO.

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 08:58 AM

Did you try www.pokkadots.com? I think that's it...lemme check...

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 08:59 AM

That's the website...no outfit, though. Just the hat. Hmph.

jillybean_247

08-01-2005, 09:02 AM

Hi Aug '05 Mom's,

Me: Jill-26
DH: Shane-29
Married: 9-27-03
EDD: 8-1-05 (It's a boy!!)
DS: Dylan 7-28-02

I'm a new member. I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks now, and thought it was time to finally post. (I promise I'm not a freak) My due date is today!! I've enjoyed following along in this thread and reading how everyone is progressing. Congratulations to all the mothers who have delivered so far, and good luck to the rest of you.

MurphysLaw

08-01-2005, 09:05 AM

Welcome Jill! And good luck to you too! :D

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 09:14 AM

Yeah, all of us watched pots waiting to boil sure are quiet. lol

My husband (who thinks he is my parent) made me call the dr's office at 11 to find out what's going on. I spoke to the woman and she said my induction is scheduled for the 8th, but I will go in on Sunday to have the pill inserted. Someone will call me on Sunday to tell me what time to come in. I guess they will monitor me for a few hours and if nothing happens, send me home. And then if no one calls me by 6:30am on Monday, I will call L&D to find out if there is room for me to come in. None of this is making any sense to me, but I don't want to call the woman back because I feel like an idiot. And to make matters worse, Sal is all upset that it's going to be Monday because that means I probably won't come home until Wednesday, which means we'll have like 3 days together at home before he has to go back to work. I'm so freaking annoyed because I thought it was going to be this week. She said in my 39th week. Monday is my DUE DATE. And I'm annoyed with him for being upset (even though I understand why he's upset) because I feel like he's putting pressure on me (even though he's not). I can't make Luke come out on his own and I can't make the dr change the date. I tried to explain to Sal that we're actually luck we're being induced because if she were to just leave me be and go into labor on my own, his vacation would likely come and go, and still no baby. Of course, that was no consolation to him. I give up. So, here we go-another week of WAITING. And who told my husband to take the week off that I am due ANYWAY???? What made him think that I would give birth before that week???? I don't know whether to cry or to scream. I think I'm going to go take a shower instead. lol

shellbell516

08-01-2005, 09:23 AM

Jill - Welcome!

Leslie - I believe that your more impatient than me LOL! :p It seems that all our relatives are telling us when the delivery will best fit their schedules. Like I have any control over this! My FIL in on vacation this week and is coming to hang out with us just in case. Don't get me wrong, I love him to death and he does so much for us, but it's also nice just to be by yourselves during the last days without a child in the house.

I'm also starting to get annoyed with phone calls asking if labor has started yet. Hello! We'll call you and let you know when it does.

MurphysLaw

08-01-2005, 09:28 AM

Re: phone calls

When Gino and I were in L&D last night, he got a call on his cell from his brother. Naturally we hadn't called anyone, we were just taking precaution. Well I'm trying to relax, the meds are kicking in(demerol) and just as I doze the room phone rings. It's his brother, asking if things are okay, when we'll be leaving, what the room # is...it was an EXAM room! I don't even know why there was a phone in there. So they get off the phone, and I start to doze again...RIINNGGGG....this time MIL. I know they all mean well, but I *knew* just as soon as DH told BIL, the WHOLE family would know where we were and call or even worse, show up for NO REASON. UGHHHHH!!! Sorry about the vent, but it was the last thing I wanted to deal with last night.:rolleyes:

elh1015

08-01-2005, 09:30 AM

It's now our month!! YIKES! But so many babies born already.

I continue to be behind in keeping up with you ladies and giving out congrats to all these new babies. My apologies.
I have to limit my computer web surfing time. The swelling in my hands has caused carpal tunnel in my wrist and it's really no fun. My hands often go numb on me, like they fall asleep and my wrist really hurts.
Today is my last day at work in the office. Tomorrow I have a meeting and then I'm really and truly on maternity leave.

I just have to comment that it's so cute how some of you are thinking you might be close to labor or that you're feeling regular contractions. Even when you due date is still a couple weeks away. For me....I might be uncomfortable, but I don't want this baby to come yet. She can come when it's time. No need for an early appearence. I want to sleep still, I've got projects to finish at home and I want my free time. I'm excited, but decidedly NOT anxious for her arrival. I think this is just a second-time mama thing. I know what I've got coming in my future, and I'm just holding on until the last possible moment until I have to surrender to it. :D

Sarah

08-01-2005, 09:33 AM

MurphysLaw

08-01-2005, 09:46 AM

KimandGino-
Forgive me if I missed something, but I am confused by something in your post. Probably just my confusion. Your sig says you are due 8/15, which is three days after my EDD. But I am 38w3d. So shouldn't you be 38 weeks, not 36? And full term? I must have missed something. :D
My EDD is 8/29....I'm having Angelina on 8/15 by scheduled C...that's why my date is posted at the 15th..that's when I'm *supposed* to have her. ;) So I'm only 36 weeks, and not yet full term, which is why I'm praying for more baking time. Sorry for the confusion....when I had my ticker, it went by my EDD and not my Csect date. :)

Daniel's Kitty

08-01-2005, 10:13 AM

Welcome to our new babies. I think all of these pictures are so cute.

Hello!

I am having a great day! We found the rings for the sling today! I also had a great appt. I had made no progress last week but I am at a fingertip this week, and the dr said he is in a great position. Ben sure didn't like getting his head poked, he jumped! I have a feeling that Ben will come next week since the dr won't be there. My next appt isn't til next Friday since that is her only day in. I would love it to be soon though, it would be great to take Ben to Daniel's company picnic Saturday. I am really looking forward to meeting Ben! I am excited. Sometimes he could stay there, and others I am impatient, he seems to have such an interesting personality already.

We got the nursery almost all ready this weekend. Finally.

Kim I hope you are doing okay.

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 10:17 AM

Thanks for checking that site, Lora -- I found the outfit (with hat) on a site but for $46. Um, no thanks. Sheesh. All the other sites are sold out - what a bite in the arse!

Welcome Jill!

Leslie I feel for you lady! I'm sorry about all the ups and downs and having to wait another week. Maybe Luke will come this week on his own - you can always hold out hope?! *hugs*

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 10:29 AM

Sarah, it would be so nice if Luke decided to come on his own this week!

I wish my dr never would have told me she planned to induce me because I have been hanging my hopes on that ever since then. I think I would be in a much better frame of mind if I was just sitting here waiting to go into labor like a normal pregnant woman. At this point I feel like I am losing my mind. I need something to do to keep myself busy, so I was going to go out today to Office Max to buy a storage cart for my scrapbooking supplies and to Borders to buy a really good book to read, but my husband does not want me to leave the house by myself. :rolleyes: Honestly, what does he think is going to happen to me???

About the phone calls-I can honestly say the only person that is really getting on my nerves is my husband (see above). I'm not feeling the pressure from anyone else-I mean, people keep calling me or emailing me for updates, but they're not bothering me. You would think it would be the other way around! I'm so sorry for those that are getting the annoying calls. My MIL said that when she was pregnant with Sal's older brother, her father, MIL, and SIL called her EVERY DAY to check on her. Can you imagine???

Ellyn

08-01-2005, 10:35 AM

Congrats to all the mommies!!! Yay! More babies! How exciting!

My next dr. appt is on Wed. and I have my strep test. We finally packed the diaper bag and I am reluctant to pack the hospital bag...for some reason I think I'll jinx myself for sure into going 41 weeks! :rolleyes: So I am putting that off for a little longer.

Everyone I have seen lately has made the comment that I have dropped...my heartburn and reflux have finally gotten bearable (and Zantac 75 was a lifesaver for several nights!), but now I am sleeping better. Except, I wake up sweating like crazy!?! It is strange...I am not hot but I am sweating and "sticking" all over...is this normal? I've been hot this whole pregnancy but not soaking my sheets in sweat. A few times I freaked because I thought my water broke! ;) I have had random contractions (real and BH), but it sure does feel good to be near the end.

I love the Boob Man onesies! DH and I think they're hilarious, but our families would be appalled...hmmmm..maybe we should get one! :D

Good luck to those close to labor or in labor!!! :)

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 10:41 AM

"DH and I think they're hilarious, but our families would be appalled...hmmmm..maybe we should get one!"

Ellyn Ditto! Our families would also have eyes popping out of their heads if we had this on our little guy but I think that would be so funny! Let me know if you find out where to get them - they must be popular or something. :D

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 10:42 AM

I remember the last time I was at Maternity Mall, I saw something with 'Boob Man' on it, but now I can't remember if it was just a hat or if it was a onesie. boo!

bombedier

08-01-2005, 10:42 AM

Hi there everyone! Sorry I have not been around much - I had a sales conference all last week and that put me out of action.

I am approaching 38 weeks now (on Thursday). I had an appointment last Tuesday morning, but I didn't have them do an internal (since I'd just had one the previous Thursday). We had our childbirth workshop a couple of weekends ago - this was great and really put both mine and DH's mind at rest - we are a little more relaxed going into this.

I've been having cramping (sometimes pretty severe) and BHs. I am ready for this little one to come now! We installed the car seat over the weekend and all is finally ready in the nursery....just awaiting the little one to take up residence.

I am having terribly sore fingers though - I wake up and my fingers are so stiff and sore. I could understand this if I had swelling, but I really don't at all. I hope this goes away post-birth, if not, I need to get it checked out.

I am also sweating profusely overnight now, oh and had a bit of 'bloody show' over the weekend. I am hoping this all means that the big day is right around the corner!

HollyMN

08-01-2005, 11:01 AM

I'm here! I went to work this morning, even though my leave of absence started today. I figure I'd rather have the time after the baby's here. I called HR, and they changed my first day of leave to Friday. If I'm still at work Friday, I'll call again. If I'm gone, I'll call to update what the real day was.

Leslie Can't your DH change the date of his vacation?

I decided that I want to have the baby in the middle of a week. I was thinking weekend awhile back, because that seems nice and tidy with scheduling, but I thought about it, and it might be nice to leave work mid-week and come back mid-week 12 weeks later. I'm thinking this - returning to work will be like starting school in the fall after a summer break, it's about the same amount of time. But when I was in school, we always started on a Tuesday or Wednesday. And that 3 or 4 day week seemed longer than a real week just because I wasn't used to it. I'm thinking that having a 2-3 day week my first week back and have a weekend right away would be best.

Mickey&B

08-01-2005, 11:37 AM

I found a website that has the onesie it's a little different though

www.gabbytees.com

Red'sGirl

08-01-2005, 11:42 AM

First day of August!!! Finally. And everyone is calling in today to see if there's any progress (of course not! :( ). My mom is staying with my sister about 45 mins away, and we made plans to all have lunch together on Wed. My mom said, "Wait, aren't you supposed to be giving birth by then??" Yeah, mom, but let's be realistic - she's never leaving. :rolleyes: It's funny though, my phone has rung at least 5 times today with people just checking in. And since I'm STILL trapped at home with no car, I can appreciate the distraction.

DH doesn't seem to be in much of a hurry to get the car back. I had to make him call this morning to see if it was done (he never called on Saturday). Now, we hear that they think it's done, but the mechanic wasn't there yet, and he may have some questions. What?? So another day stuck at home. DH actually said, "enjoy your day of rest!" I don't need more rest, I need to feel free to move around a bit. He thinks it's great to not be able to leave the house, even when you want to. :mad:

Ellyn yes, I wake up sweating every night! It's weird. I get up to pee, and my shirt is wringing wet. yuck!

Leslie my girl is moving every bit as much as usual! I keep waiting for her to slow down - but she hasn't. At least once or twice a day, I'm subjected to the ice follies in my stomach. Usually at 10:30pm, so I'm tired and cranky. I can only imagine how active a kid she's going to be.

Welcome to the group, Jill !

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 11:45 AM

This one is CLASSIC:
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LILRTL

08-01-2005, 11:49 AM

I am going to go broke on that site!!! LOVE it!!! :D

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 11:52 AM

They have some funny ones on that site, thanks Mickey! I love the "I don't smell anything" one. :p

Cosmogirl

08-01-2005, 11:55 AM

Any news on Jennifer Yet???
I came by to see what is the first surprise baby!

Sonya SHE IS SO CUTE!!! Both your girls are!
Thank for the info on the pain down there, I'm still sore, and most of all when I'm going #2...

Melissa He is ADORABLE with this shirt on! What a cute little boy!

YAY on being in August now!!! Girls, this is coming for all of you! I would have loved to have an august baby, but I guess I was lucky enough to meet my little guy before my due time, so I won't complain! :p

WELCOME Jill!
Leslie Sorry these times are really hitting on you! I hope Luke will be on his way soon! (and DH will relax :p ;) )

Be back later to check on Jennifer's progress

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 11:59 AM

Argh, I had an entire post here and lost the damn thing.

I'm sitting here watching A Baby Story and this woman was modeling her non-maternity clothes in the beginning. She waltzed out and was like "Junior's department!" :rolleyes: And her freaking name is Barbie. I hate her and I don't even know her. lol

Jill, welcome!!! Sorry, I didn't say it earlier.

Holly, I think that's a great idea about starting back to work in the middle of the week. The first week back will probably be tough, so why make it any longer than it needs to be, ya know?

Gosh, I wish Sal could change his vacation. He's a pharmacist and they're short handed right now. They normally have 4 and right now they have 3 plus an intern that just started. He actually had to request his vacation time before the beginning of the year because they need to plan in advance. Damn retail. I'm not going to sweat it anymore-if he comes home bitching tonight, I'm just going to tune him out. lol

Darien, isn't that always the way? When you can't leave the house-you're itching to go somewhere, anywhere. Glad to hear your girl is still moving around as much as ever-makes me feel somewhat normal. lol

jillybean_247

08-01-2005, 12:09 PM

Kim, Shell, Sarah, Red's Girl, August21, Leslie- Thank you for welcoming me.

I go to the doctor tomorrow, my first overdue appointment. I was hoping I wouldn't make it to that one. But I guess there is still a chance I won't. Not much was happening at my last appointment. I was dialated to 1 cm and 30% effaced.

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 12:14 PM

I am going to go broke on that site!!! LOVE it!!! :D

No kidding!
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adore_one

08-01-2005, 12:24 PM

I just checked my messages and I have not hear anything from Jennifer yet. I will let you know as soon as I do.

I love that site there are so many shirts there I want now.

Off to finish DH's Invoices...I swear he is getting on my last nerve. Love him but...

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 12:29 PM

Leslie Will you paste the properties for the "Pinch my cheeks..." bib? I keep getting an error message when I try to send it to R. TIA!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 12:31 PM

Sure! Hope this works...

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Or here is the link...
http://www.cafepress.com/clstudio.20116598

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 01:07 PM

My last belly shot (unless I drop before induction, then I will *have* to take another pic)

39w
http://photos23.flickr.com/30389842_b04e2e7dc1.jpg?v=1122926649

I don't see much difference between today and 37w:
http://photos21.flickr.com/26925308_8cff8a25dd.jpg?v=0

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 01:25 PM

UPDATE ON KIMandGINO

50% effaced, 1 cm, soft, she is having her c-section in an hour!!!!!!

shellbell516

08-01-2005, 01:29 PM

Lora - I see you beat me to it! I can't believe she's having Lina already!!

I just got off the phone with her too and she sounds very excited. She said taht the doctor asked if she was ready to have the baby today and she called Gino to tell him and he didn't believe her. He had to talk with the doctor before he knew they were for real.

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 01:29 PM

Holy crap!!! Sending good delivery vibes to Kim! I'll bet she is scared as hell right now. :( Hang in there, Kim! You're going to do just fine.

Thanks for the update, Lora!

Now I'm wondering about Jennifer since we haven't heard from her yet. That's two babies in one day!!!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 01:30 PM

Michelle, oh, that's good! I'm glad she is excited. I was worried that she would be scared since it's so early.

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 01:32 PM

She definitely sounded excited - and a little freaked out. ;) I was talking to her earlier today, and she said she still had clothes to wash, things to put away, etc. And they didn't have a car seat yet! :p

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 01:33 PM

OMG!!!! Lina is going to be here TODAY?? HOLY CRAP, *GOOD LUCK* Kim!!! You guys will be FINE!!

Ok now I'm giddy. :p

I'm thinking of Jennifer too - can't wait to hear the news and get some more updates on our newest babies!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 01:33 PM

Oh shit-does she have family nearby that can buy one for them? They won't let you leave the hospital without a carseat!

shellbell516

08-01-2005, 01:33 PM

That's right. I forgot they didn't have the carseat yet! OMG! Gino's got to do some shopping real quick.

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 01:35 PM

They have lots of family that will be there. Not to worry! :D

Camdynlyn

08-01-2005, 01:44 PM

:eek: I just talked to Kim and she said "I'm in LABOR!!" I am nervous/excited for her. I wish her the best!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 01:48 PM

Okay, seriously-you girls that are having labor signs, what are you doing that I'm not doing???? Do I really need to break down and DTD with my husband? :p

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 01:51 PM

Leslie YES, DTD!!! :P I was thinking today how everytime um yeah we DTD, I get strong cramps and very often, contrax. I think it helps move things along, all that prostaglandin. So maybe you should give in and give it a try?? :D (Also eat lots of pineapple and do squats/lunges, bounce/sit on an exercise ball...weird but I've heard it works, at least it is comfortable!)

I can't help it - I'm SO jealous! :o I'm so excited for everyone who has or is having their babies, but here I am 2 cm, 90%, one bout of false labor, and I have NO clue when I get to meet Noah still. hmph. Ok...end vent and resume cheering-on the lucky girls in labor!! :D

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 02:02 PM

That means I have to get over my annoyance with Sal first. Damn. lol

alex67

08-01-2005, 02:11 PM

Good luck Kim!!! Can't wait for an update later!

I also am a bit jealous of those of you who are already holding your little ones, but since I am due at the end of the month, I'm trying to be calm. Give me another week or so and I will start wishing for it, I'm sure.

bombedier

08-01-2005, 02:15 PM

Wow - sending lots of great baby vibes to Kim!!! How exciting! I hope all goes very well and we will be meeting Angelina very soon! So exciting that we have a baby on Aug 1st!!!

Sarah

08-01-2005, 02:39 PM

Good luck, Kim! I am sure everything will be fine. My DD was born at 36 weeks and all was fine- no NICU or anything.

Amandabug

08-01-2005, 02:55 PM

I am starting to go nuts also. I am due on Saturday and NOTHING is going on down there. At least I have our induction date to look forward too. Which is August 11th, but I would really love to go into natural labor before then. I am not getting my hopes up though. My mom and sister always went past their due dates. We shall see I guess... Well, I can't wait to hear about more Labor Vibes and Babies coming. Take care, Amanda

Red'sGirl

08-01-2005, 03:29 PM

Good Labor Vibes to Jennifer and Kim!!

This really is exciting! I think my girl has even dropped a bit more. Not enough to bring on labor, mind you :rolleyes: , but a bit.

Jill You're still doing better than I. I'm due tomorrow (8/2) and I'm not dilated, just barely softening. Pathetic. :confused:

Leslie yeah, I gave in and have started DTD w/ DH. It's worth it just for the contractions after. And he's been pretty thrilled, too. haha And don't forget the pineapple!!

adore_one

08-01-2005, 03:51 PM

Wow congrats kim - smooth vibes to you!!!

Still no word from Jennifer.

and leslie - yeah DTD - I don't think DH ever thought he would get THIS much action - but I want little man to show. ;)

QPDoll

08-01-2005, 04:09 PM

Picture ho'in!

Today is my DHs first day back to work. My SIL is here, and so I got out of the house for an hour and a half. Last night was pretty quiet too. Im getting the hang of jumping out of bed at the slightest sound to shove bottles in their faces before they start screaming. LOL

The family - day #1 at home
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d620b3127cce931ea9de794e00000016108IaM2TJw1aA

Peterbuilt and Nate the Great
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Pete
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Nate
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Daddy and Nate (day #1 at home)
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce931749da872700000035138IaM2TJw1aA

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 04:22 PM

Tina Love the new pictures...your boys are too cute! They look so different from each other even as newborns. They are so tiny and perfect!! Are those 0-3 m. outfits they are wearing? They look like they fit pretty well! (I'm still trying to tell if 6-7 lb newborns need actual newborn "7 lb" clothes or not!)

shellbell516

08-01-2005, 04:46 PM

Tina - your boys are so cute. I can see they each do look different in the shape of their eyes.

I haven't heard any updates on Kim yet. I'll post as soon as I do.

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 04:47 PM

Such cuties you have, Tina! :D

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 04:50 PM

OMG, they are holding hands in this picture!!!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93174eaa46fc00000016108IaM2TJw1aA

Love it!

Red'sGirl

08-01-2005, 04:56 PM

Tina! OMG! I have to say, they look so much alike to me, and yet I can tell how different they look, too. One has your eyes, one has daddy's eyes and shape of face.

Can't believe we still don't know about Jennifer!

Good news! Car is fixed. DH is coming home to pick me up, and we'll go pick up the cars. :p Can't wait to be free again (even if I don't really have any place I have to go.) haha

And baby girl is crazy busy today. I swear, I think maybe she's building a loft in there and setting herself up for the long haul. Call the sheriff!!! Tomorrow, she officially becomes a squatter.

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 04:59 PM

lmao!!!

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 05:01 PM

LOL Darrien!!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 06:03 PM

I'm so impatient-I keep checking for updates. I hope we get some news before bedtime!

sarahanna115

08-01-2005, 06:08 PM

I know! I remember when I had a life outside of babies and pg and due dates...faintly. :p

LILRTL

08-01-2005, 06:10 PM

It's killing me!!!!!!!!!! I keep checking every 5 minutes. I know I'm driving R nuts! :p

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 06:10 PM

Too funny Sarah, I was thinking something similar the other day-what did I do/think/talk about before I got pregnant??? :p I guess before that it was TTC. And before that it was wedding planning. Jeez, my life is exciting. lol

philnikki

08-01-2005, 06:33 PM

Good Luck Kim!!! - It's crazy that she is due only 5 days before me and she gets to meet her little one!! Makes me feel like the end is in sight!! :)

Tina - They are SO super cute!!! Congrats on getting the hang of taking care of two as well. I must bow to you at the moment, because I feel like I am going to explode carrying one!! You are my hero!!! :)

Well ladies, someone started talking about McD's in the Sept. Mommies thread and I think I might have to go get some...darn cravings ;) lol Remind me of this when I am complaining about how fat I am after Ava is born! Lol

tracer

08-01-2005, 07:41 PM

Good luck kim!

I think I am almost caught up to here, you girls sure are chatty. I will try to check in at least once a day to stay up to date on everyone. I miss you guys and yay for August being here finally!!!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 07:51 PM

No news? Poop. Off to bed. Hopefully we'll have an update in the morning!

tracer

08-01-2005, 09:17 PM

Approximately 6:19am on Wednesday, July 27, 2005, I began to have lower cramps in my abdomen. I wasn’t sure if they were just cramps or maybe contractions, but they were something I never have experienced before. The cramps would come and go so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to time them. They were coming consistently every 7- 10 minutes. I continued doing some things around the house, hopped on the treadmill and kept active to see if maybe that would help them go away. No matter what I did they stayed with me. Matt was coming home around 9:30 to watch Scotty so I could go get my hair done. I called him around 9:00am to warn him of what was going on. The feelings I was having were not painful in any way, just consistent. We both figured they were just Braxton Hicks that were preparing my body.

On the way to my appt, I had my first contraction that actually took my breath away. I still didn’t think this could be a real contraction. I expected to have this baby after my due date since that was what I did with Scotty. During my appt they began to come every 5 minutes. Still not painful, but taking my concentration away from everything else. On my way home, around 12:00pm I called the advice nurse. She told me to head to L&D once they were 5 minutes apart for more than 1 hour. So we waited until about 12:30pm, called my mom to meet us up at L&D to take Scotty.

They hooked me up to monitor the baby and myself and at this point I was 2cm and 80% effaced. I had just had my 38 week appt the day before and was 2cm, barely effaced and the babies head was at a -1 station. The contractions were doing the trick, just very slowly. They monitored us for a few hours and then checked again. I had made very little change so the doctor checked my amniotic fluid and said I was ok to go home. I just wanted to get out of the hospital bed and move, walk, and do something, anything but lay still. We headed home and the entire way the contractions became worse. I was in such pain and had to focus breathing through them.

I got home and just continued to pace, walk and be active around the house. I packed my bag, tried to get something to eat, again hopped on the treadmill, did some exercises on the exercise ball and took a shower. They were now coming every 3 minutes and very painful. I had to lean over and just breath they hurt so badly. My mom came back over and Matt & I headed back up the hospital. Once admitted, around 8:45pm, they checked me and I was at 3cm now and still 80% effaced. I was in such pain but wanted to do this without any meds until I was in active labor. I labored hard through the entire night and neither of us got much rest. They administered Nubain through the IV to try and take the edge off of the contractions, but all it did was make me groggy. I still felt the pain. By morning, the contractions had tapered off to 7-12 minutes apart. I was now 4cm dilated so making some progress just very slowly.

The doctor gave me the option to continue how I was or start Pitocin to get the contractions closer together. Because of certain circumstances she couldn’t break my bag of water first to see if that would make a difference. I did not want pitocin, but I was exhausted and tired and needed some relief. It took me a good two hours to decide what I wanted to do. I briskly walked the hallways for about 20 minutes thinking and trying to get my body moving. They began to come closer again, but I just needed to rest. So after 27 hours of hard early labor they started the Pitocin around 9:30am. Around 10:00am I asked for an epidural as the doctor assured me it wouldn’t slow anything down. After being poked and pricked 3 times, they finally got the epi in place and I was able to relax and rest.

Matt went home around 10:30am to relieve my mom and be with Scotty for a while. My sister, Lisa, headed up to the hospital around 11:30am to keep me company and Matt insisted I not be alone. He was going to wait until Scotty went down for his nap about 1:30ish and head back up. In the meantime, Lisa and I are just hanging out and having a good time. My nurse was heading off to lunch so she checked me before doing so. About 12:30pm I was still at 4cm but now the babies head had become disengaged. My bladder was so full it pushed the baby high up in my abdomen. And my bag of waters was bulging really low so she wanted the doctor to check me. At this point all I can think about is that this labor was going to take forever. My doctor checked me about 12:50pm, said I was 100% effaced, 7-8 cm, and then broke my bag of waters. She was worried that if she didn’t break it and it broke on its own, that the cord could fall through before babies head, blocking off all circulation to baby, which could turn into an emergency c-section. She then tells me that I will have a baby in less than a half an hour. Lisa immediately called Matt and told him to get to the hospital asap.

About 10 minutes after the doctor checked me I could feel the baby begin to descend. I went from 4cm to complete in less than a half an hour. No one was ready for this. They seriously did not believe me when I told them that my baby was on his way out. A few nurses prepped while they frantically tried to get my doctor and then another doctor that was only a few doors down to come and deliver the baby. They just kept telling me not to push and breath. Even though I had an epidural I could feel everything. My nurse was holding his head in me trying to wait for the doctor. Seriously the baby was almost 2 inches out and in runs the doctor. She didn’t even have time to scrub up and was able to manage to get her gloves almost all the way on. They told me to push and then yelled at me not to. The baby was out in a half of a push.

While this is happening, Matt was stuck in traffic due to an accident. Lisa called him right after the baby was born so he could hear everything going on and to hear his son’s first cries. I just held on to him and cried myself. It was amazing. Since daddy was being an amazing daddy and taking care of Scotty while trying to take care of me, he missed the birth. Auntie Lisa was able to cut the umbilical cord in honor of Matt. About 10 minutes after Tyler was born, Scotty, Matt and my mom were there in the room with us. It could not have been more perfect, especially having both of my sons with me. Even though Tyler was two weeks early he still weighed 7.5oz. He began to nurse almost immediately like a pro. We had to wait on making Tyler’s name official until daddy was there to meet his new son.

Mickey&B

08-01-2005, 09:56 PM

Ohh my goodness the things I miss in just a few hours :eek:

Kim my thoughts are with you hope all is going well for you!!!

Tracy Thanks for sharing your birth story, it's a reminder just how fast (or slow for that matter) things can happen! It sounds like you had a wonderful experience

Tina ohh my goodness thoose boys are sooooo adorable!!!!

No progress here!!! Baby bean has been super active and I am exhausted most of the time, I have been spending a lot of time in the pool this week and it has really helped with the swelling, man they were hurting so bad last week, and with all the numbness I was starting to get worried.
Well is sounds like I will have to give in and DTD to get something started cause I am getting so impatient, my whole family is betting that I will be late (so not nice to do to the pregnant lady!!)

Call the sheriff!!! Tomorrow, she officially becomes a squatter.
LMAO!

shellbell516

08-02-2005, 04:02 AM

I still haven't heard any updates on Kim.

I actually slept through the night, but I have a lot of pressure down there. No contractions yet (that I can tell). I'm going to shower and head into work today. Maybe being on the go will help progress things.

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 06:01 AM

Update on Kim

Gino sent me absolutely no stats, but I have pictures! :D Off to upload and post on LJ!

michael'sbride

08-02-2005, 06:04 AM

Tracy...what a beautiful story, i'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. I'm sorry that Matt didn't make it but it sounds like Aunt Lisa will have a wonderful and special story to share with Tyler. Congrats on a beautiful family!

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 06:13 AM

I can't believe we haven't heard anything yet about either Jennifer or Kim. :(

Tracy, thanks for sharing your birth story. It just goes to show that you never know how it's all going to work out-fast or slow, etc.

Michelle, you and me both!

I am actually doing much better today. Sal came home and he was in better spirits as one of his friends stopped into the pharmacy with his wife and little girl. Sal said just seeing their little girl put a smile on his face. We talked it out last night and I think we both have come to peace with the plan. I'm actually happy because I always loved my due date to begin with (let's just hope Luke is born that day). Sal is off the 6th through the 12th and he is going to go ahead and take the 13th off so he can have another day with us, he'll work the 14th, then he'll be off the 15th and take a personal day for the 16th. He'll end up with plenty of time with his new family after all. And now I can tell my mother to go ahead and make her flight arrangements so I don't have to worry/hear about that anymore. Yay! No more pressure on me-hurray! :D

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 06:14 AM

Update on Kim

Gino sent me absolutely no stats, but I have pictures! :D Off to upload and post on LJ!

Typical man!!! :p

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 06:22 AM

Tracy I love your birth story - I got all teary, too. Thanks for posting! :)

sarahanna115

08-02-2005, 06:31 AM

Tracy Thanks for sharing your birth story - so neat! I'm sorry again that Matt didn't make it, but what a great DH he is!!

Kim Your daughter is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And you look so great!!!

Leslie Glad to hear you are doing better and feeling better about everything! Yay for no pressure on you - except for the whole "get the baby out" thing. ;)

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 06:36 AM

Congrats Kim and welcome to the world Angelina!
Lina looks like a perfect little angel. :)

3 girls now and 7 boys! What do you guys think Jennifer had? I'm guessing girl. :)

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 06:38 AM

I am guessing boy for Jennifer...not sure why...

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 06:41 AM

3 girls now and 7 boys!

My bad! That's 4 girls and 7 boys.

bombedier

08-02-2005, 06:53 AM

Can I be added to the LJ community? I am missing seeing Kim's darling baby A.

Thanks!

Akire

08-02-2005, 07:06 AM

I'm also due Saturday, have nothing going on & have my induction scheduled for the 11th!

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 07:06 AM

More Stats on Kim/Angelina
She was 5 lb. 2 oz., 18 inches long. Kim sounds absolutely AWESOME and said it was a cake walk. She's so excited!! :D

philnikki

08-02-2005, 07:20 AM

I was going to ask the same thing about LJ. My username over there is the same as here. I guess I need Friended??

Congrats to Kim and baby Angelina (what a beautiful name!!!!)

Akire - Congrats on an induction date!!

Leslie - So glad to hear you are feeling better. I can't imagine what it will be like in a few weeks for me (I am such a baby now as it is), so I completely feel for you hon. Glad that the pressure is off!! To be honest, I am hoping that I get to schedule to be induced as well, because it will just be nice to *know* and then make plans.

August'05Mommies

08-02-2005, 07:29 AM

Okay, we should be updated to here. I thought someone had posted they had an appt, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Since some of us have induction dates scheduled, I decided to add them under the appt dates. Let me know if I missed anyone!

Thanks,
Leslie

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 07:31 AM

Erika, did your dr tell you how she's going to start the induction? Will you go in the night before? Sorry if I'm being nosey, I'm just curious how everyone else's is going to go compared to mine. :o

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 07:31 AM

Oh, Leslie Angelina was born at 7:18 pm. Sorry!

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 07:32 AM

No sweat-thanks Lora!

jillybean_247

08-02-2005, 07:32 AM

Congratulations to Kim and Angelina!!

Can I be friended on LJ too? My user name is jillybean_247.

Well I'm officially overdue!! I'm going to the doctor in an hour. Can't wait to hear what she says. Hopefully I've made some progress from last week.

Daniel's Kitty

08-02-2005, 07:34 AM

Yea for Kim! I was trying to get her to send her contrax and everything to me. Oh well.

I am so uncomfortable today. I told Daniel not to ignore me if I call this week. Ben is so low that I can't even bend forward without feeling him shift. I can feel constant pressure on my cervix. I really hope this doesn't keep up till my due date.

Daniel's mom got pregnant pictures of me yesterday. She had fun trying to get Daniel to look all cute cuddling my belly. Then she took one with her phone so that she could send it to Daniel's sister.

I had heartburn last night to the point that it made me feel yucky. Ben tries to stretch his legs out and puts them into my stomach. He wants to be all stretched out.

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 07:35 AM

Alright. I feel like a heffalump this morning. I had a HORRIBLE night. More nauseous than I have ever been in my LIFE. I sat in the bathroom and just bawled my little eyes out. I tried tums (long shot), Sprite, nothing seemed to work. I ended up falling asleep with a wet wash cloth over my face. Absolutely miserable. I also had some type of weird pain. It was above where the baby is, but under my boobs - like behind my lungs. Sharp mixed with dull pain - just a really bad ache. Not sure what in the hell that was. I am supposed to meet my mother at the mall at 12:30 for a walking session. She is hoping I have little man today - would have been my grandfather's 80th birthday. Too bad I'm not feeling a THING.

So - do I sound like a chipper pregnant woman or WHAT? :p

adore_one

08-02-2005, 07:42 AM

Still no news from Jennifer ladies :( SORRY!!!

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 07:43 AM

I don't want anyone to think we're ignoring them about LJ. Carla (snowzilla) has to friend you or send you an invite (I believe) as she set the community up for us. :)

Lora, I'm sorry you had a rough night. :(

Question-all babies drop, right? I mean, that's how you get effaced, right? Can you sometimes not drop until you actually go into labor? I know I'm being paranoid, but I sometimes worry that there is something wrong that is preventing Luke from dropping... :confused:

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 07:44 AM

Still no news from Jennifer ladies :( SORRY!!!

Poop! I hope she is okay. I am sure she is just busy recovering and being a new mom.

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 07:44 AM

Leslie From what I have heard, all babies *don't* drop...and they don't necessarily have to until you're in labor. Learned that on "A Baby Story" the other day. :p

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 07:46 AM

Leslie From what I have heard, all babies *don't* drop...and they don't necessarily have to until you're in labor. Learned that on "A Baby Story" the other day. :p

Okay, thanks. :o How do you become effaced then??? I'm so clueless. And we took lamaze. sheesh.

snowzilla

08-02-2005, 07:48 AM

LJ invites are done. Check the invite page (http://www.livejournal.com/manage/invites.bml) to get into the community.

adore_one

08-02-2005, 07:50 AM

Tracey - Your story brought tears to my eyes. You know when my little sister was born my mom had a similar experience her labor was 20 MINUTES - the doc could not make it there in time either.

Lora - hope you feel better - I was up all night in pain too. grrrr

Darrien - OMG a squatter...I have a pic of your little girl with a little fire in there disco ball partying like a little rock star - dancing it up!

Off to walk!

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 07:52 AM

Lora, did you get your envelopes from metrobabycards.com? I got mine yesterday and now I'm procrastinating about whether I want to hand address them or print out clear lables. :rolleyes: At least it's something to do today!

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 07:55 AM

Leslie I DID get my envelopes yesterday! :) I went ahead and hand-addressed them last night while watching TV. I thought about printing them out on the computer, but figured my hand-writing was semi nice enough. :p Most people will think I'm doing them with a newborn. ;)

sarahanna115

08-02-2005, 07:57 AM

I loved the squatter reference too Darrien - too funny! Sorry Aug 1 due date girls! - but here's hoping your stubborn little ones decide to move on out very soon!!

Lora Sorry you have been feeling so miserable! At least you KNOW you have just a few more days and that's it, and you know, you might be lucky to even have him sooner. Here's hoping!!

I'm guessing Jennifer had a girl, don't know why! I guess to even up the boys vs. girls!

- - - - -
I hate sitting at a desk all day. Lot of good that'll do towards getting things going! Can I just complain real quick? ;) MY BACK FREAKING HURTS!!! I NEED TO BRING MY EXERCISE BALL TO SIT ON AT MY DESK! AGH! I swear Noah is up to 8 lbs now! I feel huge and heavy and I can hardly walk. Is it really possible I could continue at 2 cm/90% eff for the next 2 weeks...God please don't let that happen!

Ok, thanks...end of voicing all of my complaining. :D

I'm a wimp, I know, some of you gals are OVERDUE!!! My hat's off to you!

BuffaloBlondie

08-02-2005, 08:00 AM

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE WELCOMES!!Wow, this thread really moves quickly!! I only signed up on Friday and there has been 4 new babies - Welcome ETHAN, TYLER, GRACE & ANGELINA and Congratulations to all of the new mommys! ~Jen

~MY BABY UPDATE~
My little guy is still in the "Transverse Position" :( So....my dr. gave me all of these wierd things to do- basically hang upside down, put headphones in the pubic region, shine a flashlight up there - all to coax him into the correct position. I go for another ultrasound tomorrow to see if he has moved. If he hasn't, the dr. will try to externally move him. If that doen't work, she is going to schedule a c-section for next week. Anyone else with this problem?????

Mickey&B ~ Thanks you for your suggestion with the cold pack and warm pack and it did seem to help for a short time. My little guy is being so stubborn and doesn't want to keep his head down.

Welcome Jill ~ I am also a newbie!

Sarah ~I just noticed we have the same due date, 8.20.05

Daniel's Kitty

08-02-2005, 08:09 AM

Personally I would be happy if Ben hadn't dropped yet!

I have to go try to make something feel better today though. I stubbed my toe earlier and I have to cut off more nail. My evil cat tripped me.
Kat

Daniel's Kitty

08-02-2005, 08:14 AM

Snowzilla Can I get an invite? Unless it was done and I just can't find it. I could have missed it pretty easily being all distracted.

snowzilla

08-02-2005, 09:11 AM

What was your LJ username? I could have sworn I did it - but we all know how the pregnancy brain works. ;)

philnikki

08-02-2005, 09:13 AM

Snowzilla - Thanks for the invite!!!

Lora - Thanks for posting the pics of Baby Angelina on LJ! Kim was due just a few days before me, so its really neat to get an idea of what is kicking and wiggling inside me all day long ;)

Sarah I hear ya sista on the whole sitting at a desk situation. Someone came up to me yesterday and said "isn't this your last week?" I told her that i wish :rolleyes: My luck, I will be delivering her right here at work ;) lol

Hmmm....lunch hasn't arrived yet (we ordered out)...don't they know there is a HUNGRY preggo lady in here!! :) lol

maren

08-02-2005, 09:36 AM

Hi everybody - So I had my 36 week appt yesterday and we found out baby is breech. I'm pretty upset. We were hoping to have a completely natural birth and now we're looking at a c-section. On top of all this I'm 1 cm dilated, having irregular contractions and starting to lose my mucous plug. Normally I would be SO excited, but now we need all the time we can get to try to turn her. I'm so bummed but trying to be positive...

BuffaloBlondie - I have a chiropractic appt. tomorrow to do the Webster technique which has a pretty high success rate. My doctor also recommended trying Moxibustion, which is this weird acupuncture technique... She's scheduling an external version at the hospital for me early next week. The home remedy stuff I'm trying is lying upside down and inverted - with a cold pack behind her head, and a hot pack down low on my pelvis, playing music low on the belly, handstands in the pool, getting on my hands and knees... all that. Here's a pretty great website I found with all kinds of tips and tricks http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/breech.html

If anyone has any stories of women who have had their babies turn this late in pregnancy I'd really love to hear them. I could use some positive encouragement. thanks.

tracer

08-02-2005, 10:16 AM

Thanks ladies!

Congrats to KIM and welcome to the world Angelina!

snowzilla

08-02-2005, 10:19 AM

Daniel's Kitty - your invite (http://www.livejournal.com/manage/invites.bml) has been added. I don't know how it got missed - please accept my apologies! :(

Red'sGirl

08-02-2005, 10:27 AM

This morning, around 6:30am, I finally felt it. As I slept on the couch :rolleyes: I felt something move in my pelvis and a thunk. I guess the girl just lowered. Not a huge step in progress, but I'll take ANYTHING!!!

And Adore , I don't mind the disco ball, but the little fire?? That's got to go! :D

Welcome to the world Angelina!!

Tracy LOVE the birth story! And your sister really came through.

hiphopgirl

08-02-2005, 10:31 AM

Welcome to the world Ethan, Tyler, Grace, and Angelina!!!.

I'm so hopelessly behind. congratulations to all of the new moms.

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 10:37 AM

Darien, yay for the kerplunk!!! :D

jillybean_247

08-02-2005, 10:54 AM

I just got back from my doctor appointment. I'm 1 day overdue today, and they are going to keep letting me go overdue. I found out that he's already at 9 lbs. I haven't made much progress since my last appointment, still dialated 1 cm and 30% effaced. They also hooked me up to a fetal monitor for about 30 minutes to check baby's heart rate and movements. The doctor said that if I make it to my appointment on Monday they will induce me because of the size. Not really what I was expecting to hear, but at least there is an end in sight.

daisysue62

08-02-2005, 11:06 AM

Well we made it home from the hospital yesterday at about noon, and it's HEAVEN to take a shower in my own bathroom and sleep in my own bed. I'm glad to be back! Grace is beautiful, it's amazing to just look at her. I keep thinking that there's no way I could have made something quite this beautiful :) We're still getting the hang of breastfeeding, I think we'll be fine once my milk comes in. I hope it hurries up and gets here because she needs to GROW! It's amazing that her 0-3 month clothes are too big for her, we're digging through her clothes trying to find the tiniest things because everything just swims on her.

Here's a pic of Grace and I after we moved to the postpartum room and I had had a shower (probably why I'm smiling so big!)

http://images.snapfish.com/3446234323232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E2347%3D%3C%3A4%3D56% 3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323996%3C29345ot1lsi

sarahanna115

08-02-2005, 11:09 AM

Kellie She's beautiful and you look great, so happy! I'm glad to hear things are going so well. I think a shower is the greatest thing I'll be looking forward to after the whole delivery experience (ya know besides holding and being absolutely amazed by the new baby)!

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 11:11 AM

Jill, sorry for no progress. An end in sight is definitely a good thing, but you never know, it could happen before then!

Kellie, you look great and Grace is beautiful! I'm glad you are doing well. Thanks for checking in!

Mickey&B

08-02-2005, 11:17 AM

Welcome Angelina

So Sorry about you Ladies that are overdue :( hopefully something happens for you soon!!

BuffaloBlondieand maren Turn babies turn!!!!! My cousin is a chiropracter and she was telling me that there is a pretty good success rate for the webster technique good luck!!

Kellie Congratulations!! I love the name, you guys look great, thanks for sharing with us!

Okay Stacy you have given me some motivation it's still overcast here I am going for a walk!!!! Hopefully you made it without being carded :D

myhoney

08-02-2005, 11:36 AM

Congratulations to all the new mommies! There have been so many, I can't keep up!

Darrien - I hear you on the disco ball! Sweet pea's little behind is majorly camped out in my rib cage. I told DH she's having a party because she keeps shaking her booty. The problem is, she keeps slamming into my lower rib. Ouch! When she squirms, I can feel her butt pop out from behind my rib cage. It's even worse when she tries to get it back under the ribs. Drop already, will you? Please, for mommy?

As far as dropping - I can totally feel her head bopping into my bladder, especially when I take the stairs. But, her butt is obviously still high enough to reach my ribs. We expect she's going to be long because DH and I are both tall. So, I think she's dropped, she's just stretched out still. I'm hoping she's dropped!

jillybean_247

08-02-2005, 12:50 PM

Can I ask for everyone's opinion on a name for this boy?

DH and I have been struggling to pick out a name. We both have our list of names that we like, we just can't agree on one. I'm sure we probably won't make a decision until after he is born.

My favorite name right now is Gavin

What do you think of that name?

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 12:54 PM

Jill, I *love* that name!!! What middle name would you use with it?

Mickey&B

08-02-2005, 12:55 PM

I really like the name as well!!!

VeekaSF

08-02-2005, 12:59 PM

Love Gavin... But we cannot really help you much, we do not know your last name, you have to make sure it works with the last name i think! Like my fiancé’s last name is Friis, so we have to make sure our child's name has at least 2 As, Es, Os and so on… in it, you know what i mean...
But i love Gavin, really unique!

sarahanna115

08-02-2005, 01:02 PM

Jill I love the name Gavin too! It is an old name that you don't hear at all and I can see it fitting a little boy or a grown man. Definite thumbs up. :p

jillybean_247

08-02-2005, 01:23 PM

Leslie, Mickey, Veeka & Sarah - Thanks so much!! I'm being asked constantly lately what names we have picked out. When I say that Gavin is my favorite I get some strange looks.

Middle name will probably be Shane, that is DH's first name.
Gavin Shane (last name starts with A, 3 syllables)

bombedier

08-02-2005, 01:24 PM

Jill - our DH's have the same name.

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 01:26 PM

Oooh, I like that a lot!

Mickey&B

08-02-2005, 01:41 PM

I like it a lot!

okay I'm bored and I was going through my old belly shots and decided to put these two together for comparision

Boy do I miss my jeans!! Someday Soon Michelle . . . Someday Soon :o

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d623b3127cce93051b9ab16d00000015108AcsnLZyzZNB

Cosmogirl

08-02-2005, 01:42 PM

CONGRATS KIM AND WELCOME ANGELINA!!!!

Can't wait to have an update on Jennifer too!

I have received pics of William...will post them later on. How do you post pics on LJ???

hope0805

08-02-2005, 02:01 PM

A HUGE WELCOME TO ETHAN, TYLER, GRACE & ANGELINA!!! I can't believe all of these babies!!!

I can't even begin to catch up with everyone. I did get some interesting news at my appointment today, which is that my doctor is considering whether to induce me on August 12. He seems to think that the baby is getting big (although I don't know why, because I don't feel huge and people keep telling me I look small to be nearly full term) and there seems to be no reason to think there is anything wrong. I am sort of neutral on the whole thing, and actually leaning towards not liking the sound of it, because I just don't see why I would want to be pumped full of hormones when my body clearly isn't ready to have the baby. I feel like that is the sort of thing that will increase the likelihood that I end up with a c-section, but who the heck knows. Anyway, I have another appointment for next Tuesday, and he said that we would talk about it more then, so I guess I will get additional information at that time.

Take care ladies, and I'm sending labor vibes to everyone who is overdue or nearly due! ~~~~~~~

ETA: My due date is August 17, so August 12 is 5 days early!!!

jillybean_247

08-02-2005, 02:34 PM

Bombedier- That's funny. I only know one other Shane besides DH. Don't hear that name very often, at least where I live.

Mickey- Cute belly shots!! I can't wait to wear normal jeans again too.

Hope- Thanks for the overdue labor vibes. I'm hoping something will happen tonight.

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 03:06 PM

FYI, Kim's birth story is posted on LJ, per her request! :D

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 03:21 PM

Lora, thanks for posting Kim's birth story!

Have you guys seen these before?
http://www.familylabels.com/images/examp_4.gif

I just ordered some for the birth announcement envelopes. They have color, too, but I just went with the B&W. I can't wait 'til they get here!

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 03:22 PM

HOW CUTE!!!!! You all and your cute stuff...making me spend $. Dadgmitt.

Daniel's Kitty

08-02-2005, 03:25 PM

I am very happy today. I made it it to the bank today. It took me 45 minutes, but the walk felt so good.

I am very uncomfortable right now, but I am hoping that it means we will be going soon. Although he has fun wiggling all over the place. I hate contrax, even though the dr pointed out that more is better.

CarlaThanks

Daniel's Kitty

08-02-2005, 03:59 PM

I have a stupid question
Did anyone start having more contrax after having an internal? Ever since yesterday I keep getting them. I know the dr said that she wanted me to have more. I keep having to stop and breath, and it sure messes up my typing skills.

Mickey&B

08-02-2005, 04:23 PM

Kat I know that my MW said she would do a "good" exam on Wed in hopes of getting things started, so I am going to say yes you could start getting more contractions after an exam

Mickey&B

08-02-2005, 04:24 PM

Okay I just noticed that we are due on the same day, and I am not having zip. . . nada. . . soo jealous ;)

Cosmogirl

08-02-2005, 04:36 PM

Just wanted to let you know that I've post some pics up on LJ...

Daniel's Kitty You can def. have contrax afetr an internal, I had some after all my internals...Hoping it is coming for you!

Leslie They are so cute!!!

tracer

08-02-2005, 04:56 PM

Kat That is normal to experience. If they continue, are consistent and increase in pain, I would have it all checked out.

snowzilla

08-02-2005, 05:42 PM

Feels like forever since I've posted an update!

First of all, congratulations to ALL of the new arrivals!

I can't believe Kim ended up delivering before me - but it was so great to see the pictures and see how healthy little Angelina is - now I feel like I'm ok to go ahead and let nature take it's course, instead of worrying about whether or not I'll be too early. :)

I'm really done with this whole pregnancy scene. LOL I can handle the heartburn, I can handle the peeing fifty times a day (and night), I can handle the stretchmarks and clothes not fitting and even the return of third trimester morning sickness. But I CAN DO WITHOUT THE CERVICAL PINCHING! I swear, this baby is learning how to say "no" to everything, by turning his/her head back and forth repeatedly - causing me to gasp and wince every time I feel it because the head is so low. DH couldn't quite grasp why it hurt me so bad, so I tried this analogy - "Well honey, why don't you imagine having somebody randomly pinching you REALLY HARD on the testicles, all day long." He seemed to understand after that. ;)

Red'sGirl

08-02-2005, 05:54 PM

Snowzilla Are you sure you don't want to demonstrate for him?! :D

Kellie Lovely picture! You look really happy.

Jill I think Gavin Shane sounds like a great name. Especially like the cadence of syllables (2-1-3).

Did I miss info on Jennifer??

LILRTL

08-02-2005, 06:03 PM

I can't believe we still don't have info on Jennifer. I hope that all is well with her!!!

Jill I personally love the name Gavin. My bf's brother named his son that, and it was the first time I had heard it (aside from TV, etc). Gavin Shane sounds awesome!

Kellie You both look great!!!

Carla Love the analogy. I will be sure to use that on R if he asks again why I'm grunting when I roll over. :rolleyes:

Val I love your pictures on LJ!!! William is a doll-baby!

Kat Mine are usually more pronounced after an internal. Hope your doc stirred things up for ya! ;)

I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M BEING INDUCED TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!! I know a lot of you are "jealous" of people that have dates, are having scheduled C's, etc. but really. Where else can I go to be this excited? :p :D This time tomorrow, I will have been IN the hospital for over an hour. :eek: Crazy, crazy, crazy!!!!!!!!!!

snowzilla

08-02-2005, 06:15 PM

Snowzilla Are you sure you don't want to demonstrate for him?! :D

Don't think the thought hasn't crossed my mind.

More than once.

:D

tracer

08-02-2005, 07:45 PM

Lora I hope everything goes well tomorrow. Try to get some rest tonight and I will try to pop in here in the morning.

Mickey&B

08-02-2005, 08:21 PM

yeah Lora!!! Get some rest if you can, hope all goes smooth for you tomorrow!! :D

"Well honey, why don't you imagine having somebody randomly pinching you REALLY HARD on the testicles, all day long."

Loving this analogy I'll have to remember this the next time DH asks me to bend down and pick something up off the floor WTF is he thinking???

sarahanna115

08-03-2005, 05:13 AM

GOOD LUCK TODAY Lora!

LILRTL

08-03-2005, 06:18 AM

Thanks, ladies! :D Just wish I didn't have to wait 'til 8pm!!!

sarahanna115

08-03-2005, 06:20 AM

Just think though, this time tomorrow you will most likely be HOLDING your little peanut! :p

philnikki

08-03-2005, 06:23 AM

Good Luck Lora!! - I am sure everything will go great! Just think, you will actually be meeting your little one soon!! Just gives me goosbumps :) lol Wishing my time would hurry and get here. Only a few more weeks!!

Today I get to have my epi screening, and ultrasound, and internal! We also get to preregister at the hospital. I always get so excited on days I get to see Miss Ava! Hopefully I get some good news (like the doctors were totally wrong and my true due date IS 8/26). :) lol Wishful thinking, I suppose.

LILRTL

08-03-2005, 06:25 AM

:D:D:D:D:D:D

Nikki Good luck today with your u/s, internal, and epi!

Mickey&B

08-03-2005, 06:31 AM

8pm that's rough, I'm am sure you will be able to keep yourself busy getting ready for tonight, as the ladies mentioned focus on the fact that very soon you will be holding your precious little one and it will be here before you know it.

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 06:34 AM

Lora, 8pm!!! Is this day going to drag for you or what???? Are you all ready to go? Do you have anything to do to keep you busy? I'd be going nuts over there if I were you. But, like everyone said, hopefully by this time tomorrow you will be holding your little man. :D

Today is Wednesday right? I think this week is going by fast, but I'm not sure. lol I'm already dreading Sunday because I know I'm going to be sitting by the phone all day waiting for that phone call to tell me to come to the hospital. I hate when you have something to look forward to like that-it's like the clock runs sooooo s l o w.

tracer

08-03-2005, 06:36 AM

Lora- I would really try hard to get the last minutes things done around the house. ONce you come home you won't want to do them. Maybe go get a pedicure and buy and treat yourself to a nice lunch. If you get to ancy, call L&D and ask them if you can just come in earlier. Also EAT a big meal about an hour before you go in. Today is going to go by so fast you won't even know it. Good luck waiting today!

Nikki- Good luck today!

LILRTL

08-03-2005, 06:38 AM

Leslie We're *mostly* ready. We have to vaccuum, and unload/load the dishwasher. But Little Man's bag is ready...lap top is by the door, ready to go...camera batteries are charged. I need to add a few things to our hospital bag, but can't do that until after I have my shower, etc. We are meeting my mom for lunch around 4:30, so I am hoping that will keep me distracted...

Tracy Did the mani and pedi yesterday. ;) I am so anal about cleaning that my house is so spotless I would DARE you to find a piece of dust in it. :p I have been cleaning to keep myself busy all week!! lol My doctor told me to eat a nice, filling meal around 5, so that's what I'm planning on! :D Now if I could just get DH out of the bed, the day MIGHT go a little faster...

myhoney

08-03-2005, 07:04 AM

Good luck, Lora! 8pm seems a long way off, but I'm sure it'll go by fast with little odds and ends. Can't wait to hear about it!

Daniel's Kitty

08-03-2005, 07:10 AM

LoraGood Luck!!!

I am still here. I was feeling miserable last night, but they never would come close enough together. I hope that I do not have this until my due date. If this keeps up I will be miserable. I wound up talking to my mom to distract me, and then helped Daniel wash the cars. It is so tiring though.

I am going to go to BRU and do a little shopping tonight, although that depends on how I am feeling. I want to get the stuff though.

Well our houseguest may wind up with two jobs now. One is working at a dollar store the other at a topless bar. I just hope she knows what she is getting herself into. I would not be able to run around with that much hanging out. Other than at the drs office or with Daniel.

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 07:22 AM

Lora, oh good, the day should go by pretty fast for you then! I know you'll be around here for a few more hours, but I'll wish you good luck and speedy/easy labor vibes now in cae I don't get to later. :) You know we'll be thinking about you and eagerly awaiting updates! :D

Speaking of which, I can't believe we still haven't heard anything about Jennifer. :(

So my mom just called and gave me a project to work on. She wants me to take inventory on how many sleepers we have for Luke as she doesn't think we have enough. okey dokey. I have no idea why this is what she is thinking about today, but it will give me something to do. lol

shellbell516

08-03-2005, 07:26 AM

I'm still here with no signs of anything going on today. Still feeling some pressure very low and an occasionally twinge in the cervix area, but that's it. I'm burning up in my building today and my fingers are swelling. I stopped wearing my rings this past weekend. I'd hate to think they would have to cut them off because the swelling wouldn't go down.

We went to Target last night with my FIL (he's staying with us the week) and my fingers started swelling. He asked what causes that. I answered "pregnancy!" hello!??

Lora - Good luck today!!! Wishing you the best. :D

bombedier

08-03-2005, 07:27 AM

Best of luck today Lora - I hope the day passes quickly for you.

I am so ready to be done....my fingers just ache like hell these days and I have little interest to get things done at work. I am tired from all the bathroom trips during the night - waa waa waa. I am 38 weeks tomorrow....so theoretically could still have a bit to go....just getting impatient now. I hope something starts to happen soon.

sarahanna115

08-03-2005, 07:30 AM

Kat Topless bar! OMG what a houseguest you have. How long do you have her with you? Yikes. I hear you on the contrax and still having a few weeks til the due date...it makes the waiting a lot more difficult when you actually have some ACTION going on!

Leslie Girl I *wish* this week were going by fast! :D It seems to be dragging for me!

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Ah well I am not at work right now. :eek: I am at my house waiting on electric guys and the cable co to get their stuff done. The cable co makes me sooo mad! I talked to a total biotch on the phone who told me I had to be here when they arrived to fix their pole outside of our house (WHY do I need to be there? It's their pole, their cables, their problem, right?) and then proceeded to act annoyed when I asked when they'd be here cause I have to work today...so it looks like I'm taking a day off. She said they're "emergency" and show up whenever they can. Great. Thanks.

Only I have to go out to my office (30 min drive) and get my laptop which hopefully by lunchtime will have been set up by IT for me to use so I can work from home. Grr, it technically should have been set up last week! Watch me miss those damn cable guys in the hour I'm trekking over to get my work. GEEZ, taking a "day off" has never been so crappy!

On top of all that I've been getting some far-between contrax this morning but am trying to ignore them. I can't handle getting excited about them cause they never end up being the "real thing" (YET). I have an appt today at 6 anyways.

Daniel's Kitty

08-03-2005, 08:35 AM

Sarah She will be here for six months. I wish I didn't have this many contrax since I know I am only 38 weeks 2 days now. He will probably make me wait, and then I will be this tired for the two weeks before he gets here.
I hope you are home when they come by! I hate when I am waiting for someone to show up and they are late.

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 09:29 AM

Sarah, oh, I so hope for your sake they get your electrical problems fixed today. No pregnant woman should be without A/C in August!!!

So, I think my mom is right-we don't have enough sleepers! I just checked and we have 4 0-3m gowns, 3 3-6m cotton sleepers, 4 3-6m fuzzy winter-type sleepers, and 4 6-9m cotton sleepers. I figured I would keep him in sleepers most of the time, but we have a lot of clothes that he needs to wear, too. I'm so clueless. All I know is I don't want to have to be doing laundry every day. yuck.

mommycal

08-03-2005, 09:33 AM

I'm due in OCT and was wondering if I could see pics of Angelina, Kim's little girl.

sdauer21

08-03-2005, 09:46 AM

Lora Thinking of you today!!! Hope all goes fantastic and can't wait to hear all about your little man's arrival!! :)

Journey

08-03-2005, 10:01 AM

sdauer Congratulations on your new baby girl! What a beautiful name. I am so happy for you! :)

Congratulations to all the AUGUST MAMAS!!!

Mickey&B

08-03-2005, 10:04 AM

Sarah The cable and the phone company really tick me off when it comes to getting things fixed Uhh yeah we'll be there between 9am and 5pm Uhh thanks!! Sorry your day off couldn't be more enjoyable.

Leslie you've got me thinking I don't have enough sleepers I think I have 4 0-3 light ones and and a bunch of winter ones in varying sizes, maybe I'll have to take a shopping trip!

Kat you have a lot of patience dealing with your house guest God knows I wouldn't!

Red'sGirl

08-03-2005, 10:23 AM

Happy Wednesday (and good luck tonight, Lora )!

I'm waiting on my sister to drop my mom off at my place in time to make my CHP infant seat inspection appt. :rolleyes: My sister is always late. We were SUPPOSED to all get together and have lunch. This morning, at 8am, she calls me from the road and says that she's dropping mom off because she's too busy for lunch. O.K., but when? She's surprised to hear that I actually had things to do today. And now, I don't know how I'm supposed to get my mom BACK to her place (about an hour away). DH has forbidden me to drive out there and back, in the opposite direction of the hospital, and in traffic. Ugh.

Besides, I had a great (ahem) night of contractions. Still not escalating, but they were there. I figured as long as I could still doze, they weren't really anything. But the girl feels much lower and I finally feel like we're getting closer.

Shell "What causes the swelling?"! Too funny!! Sometimes, people are clueless. I could swear that my sister started to say something about me not even needed an infant seat yet, since we're not going anywhere. Uh, how 'bout home from the hospital?? I didn't even go there - I just ignored it.

snowzilla

08-03-2005, 10:26 AM

Good luck, Lora! :)

So, I'm feeling pretty lucky today - I, too, had an appointment with the cable folks to come by and fix our internet connection, which has been steadily deteriorating throughout the past few months. I forgot that I had my doctor's appointment this afternoon, and the cable guys were scheduled to arrive "sometime between noon and 4 pm" so I was worried that I was going to miss them, because I reeeeally need this internet connection fixed for my online business.

Well, they called this morning and asked if they could come earlier. Imagine that! :) So, he's been and gone already, and my internet connection is all fixed and fine. That's definitely NOT the usual experience with our cable company, so I'm quite delighted! :)

alex67

08-03-2005, 10:34 AM

Hello ladies. I had my 37 week appt today and had my first internal exam. Baby is in the right position (yay! A couple weeks ago he was transverse), but no progress despite feeling cramping and contractions every day. My cervix is high and closed. Baby has not dropped yet.

Doc did say that if I don't have this baby by my 39th week, we will schedule an induction sometime that last week. So, I will not be going overdue at all! I know some of you are not comfortable with inductions, but I am so supportive of this idea. I was induced with my DD and would not mind at all if I have a scheduled induction again.

So overall good news. Just wish I had started dialating or something.

michael'sbride

08-03-2005, 10:40 AM

Good Luck Lora!

Leslie If you have a Children's Place near you, you should pick up a few of their sleepers. I love them because they are small enough and they have zippers. We go through about 2-3 a day because he pees out of everything. I would say that I have about 10 sleepers total that fit him and we do laundry about every three days.

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 10:48 AM

2-3 a day???? See, I AM clueless!!! My mom said to let her know what I had and she would go shopping. Jeez, I might be having to do laundry before she even gets here because we definitely do not have enough if you go through 2-3 a day! I actually did buy some Children's Place sleepers on clearance in the spring. I think they are 3-6m, but they looked more like 0-3m to me. I thought I read a thread on WC once that their sleepers do run small.

sarahanna115

08-03-2005, 11:18 AM

Darrien We've gotten a lot of weird looks/comments cause the car seat is already in our car...they have no clue, I swear. I am thinking that ignoring them is the best idea, too! :p

Leslie Oh my you have WAAAY more sleepers than me if that makes you feel any better, haha. I was thinking I would just keep Noah mostly in onesies since I have about 500 of those! ;)

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So get this! Cable co came out just as I was in the driveway about to leave to go grab my laptop from work...whew. Though they did take a while! I think everything should be fixed - and my AC IS WORKING!!!! ***PARTY DANCE!*** I am so so excited. Dork. :D Well I am finally AT work to finish up the day and then go to my 6:00 appt...I keep fantasizing about hearing my MW say that I need to check into L&D as soon as I get there. I wish! Still having some contrax, the kind that make your breathing feel shallow...but nothing too intense or even regular. SOME day...!

michael'sbride

08-03-2005, 11:32 AM

They seem like they run small becuase they want them to fit the baby snug. Evan is 9lbs 7ozs now and still has plenty of room in the 0-3's. They usually sell them 5for $25 and I have some in every size.

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 12:08 PM

Sarah, yay for AC!!!

Melissa, good to know. Maybe I'll send my mom there when she is here. She loves The Children's Place and always complains that they don't have one by her.

Kiley

08-03-2005, 12:20 PM

My GF sent this to me and I thought I'd pass it along to you girls. The restaurant "guarantees" to induce labor within 48 hours after eating their eggplant parmigiana. They have 300 baby pictures on their wall to prove it.

http://wchstv.com/gmarecipes/eggplantparmigian.shtml

(it makes alot so it is suggested to cut the recipe in half)

snowzilla

08-03-2005, 01:28 PM

I'll give that recipe a try, simply because I LOVE eggplant parmigiana!

Just came from my 36 week appointment. Had my first internal since a month ago - I'm 2+cm dilated, and in the doc's words "It could be any day now". But then she also said, "You could go overdue. Who knows!" We both had a good giggle about the fact that we were worried this baby was going to make an appearance at 30 weeks, and I'm now past 36 and still pregnant. Oh well!

sarahanna115

08-03-2005, 01:53 PM

I love eggplant parmigian but not enough to cook it myself - :D I think I'll go to the Olive Garden! It may not have the same effect but now I'm craving some...!

Daniel's Kitty

08-03-2005, 01:58 PM

Carla Don't you love that it could be anytime in the next month? I almost wish that the due date was it.

Temper Tantrum
I am so frustrated!!!!! I am going nuts! I think I am nearly at my breaking point. I am going to strangle her. She helped me eat my lunch today, wasn't that so nice of her? :mad: And I couldn't holler at her because I was on the telephone. I just half shouted hey, and she said "Oohh, mashed potatoes!" She had already gone to the kitchen and gotten herself a spoon! She got herself a huge spoonful as I was trying to tell her it was my lunch. It is so annoying that she doesn't think that asking if she didn't buy it does not apply to food that is on my plate or bowl! I am so mad that I want her out of here! How am I going to calm down? I am starting to wish I could go out with friends for a drink.

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 02:01 PM

I'm not an eggplant fan, but that recipe sounds good! Especially if it has benefits. lol

Kat, ugh. How are you going to deal with her when you have a new baby in the house???

Camdynlyn

08-03-2005, 02:01 PM

Mommycal: I replied to you in Kim's journal but in case you don't check there, Kim has requested not to send pictures to people unless she does it. You may ask her when she returns. Her pictures are not posted on CC, at her request.

Daniel's Kitty

08-03-2005, 02:56 PM

Leslie I don't know what I will do other than go crazy. But I sure am looking forward to finding her trying to sneak milk out of the fridge if she tries to take some out of little bottles to make it less obvious!! :) I am really looking forward to that. I am a brat, but I will be running here the second it happens to tell everyone!!!

Amandabug

08-03-2005, 03:51 PM

Now I want some eggplant parmigian! Sounds yummy. I am due on Saturday so maybe it will help kick something into gear. I am having NO symptoms what so ever! Good thing my Doctor made our induction date already. It least gives me a goal to look forward to next week.

Tomorrow I do have an apt with the doctor to have an ultrasound and internal to make sure everything is still good. I hope to at least hear some good news tomorrow.

I can't wait to hear what Jennifer had!!! I keep checking for an update here!

Cosmogirl

08-03-2005, 04:22 PM

Good luck Lora I'll be thinking of you!
Can't wait to see peanut's face!

To the moms:
what are your schedules right now??? I feel like I'm always feeding a hungry mouth! The thing is he eats evry 3 hours, and it is really long each time (he still falls asleep) so I only still get 2 hours between each feedings.

Can't wait to have some update about Jennifer!

hope0805

08-03-2005, 05:03 PM

Alex,

I thought this was really interesting:

I know some of you are not comfortable with inductions, but I am so supportive of this idea. I was induced with my DD and would not mind at all if I have a scheduled induction again.

Do you mind sharing your story about being induced the first time? I am nervous that my doctor has mentioned scheduling me for induction before my due date, and am wondering if hearing your story might make me feel better and/or give me some information about specific questions to ask or strategies to try during the induction process. For instance, in my head, it doesn't make sense that artificially ripening your cervix using a prostaglandin insert (they use Cervadil at the hospital where I am delivering) and then artificially inducing contractions using Pitocin will make the baby descend when he is still up in my rib cage. I hear that the Pitocin contrax are also so much worse than the "natural" ones that come with labor that onsets on its own, that you often get pain relief too early which slows down your labor and then increases the likelihood of a c-section. I know everyone is different, but any light you can shed (and any positive story you can tell) might help me to feel better. Thanks!!!

Red'sGirl

08-03-2005, 05:18 PM

Alex I know that I'm not "anti-inducement", I'm just hoping to avoid it. I don't think anyone has an issue with making the personal choice (it's one of the greater attributes of this thread). So feel good and fine about your process. AND, I, too, would like to hear about how it was. I will have my induction scheduled on Friday, if this kid doesn't want to show by herself. I'd love to hear more about it.

Kat Really. How are you going to deal with this girl?? She seems like she's more trouble than she's worth or than you need around you right now.

I'm really starting to wonder about Jennifer. We haven't heard a peep, have we?

I'm doing fine. No real contractions during the day. But I had my infant seat inspected at the CHP. They were really nice and helpful. We had the seat in correctly (!) but they explained where to fit the harnasses on the kid and how tight or loose it should be - so it was informative. Then, mom and I went to lunch and she proceeded to buy the girl WAY TOO MUCH at a store. :D Spoiled, spoiled little girl. But the clothes are all really cute. She's becoming a lavendar girl. Her crib bedding is lavendar, she's got lavendar blankets, and lots of clothes. Hope she likes it, 'cause I do and she's got it in spades.

Maybe that's why she won't come out. She hates purple and refuses to be born if htat's what she has to wear. ;)

QPDoll

08-03-2005, 05:33 PM

To the moms:
what are your schedules right now??? I feel like I'm always feeding a hungry mouth! The thing is he eats evry 3 hours, and it is really long each time (he still falls asleep) so I only still get 2 hours between each feedings.

About the same. Feed them every 3 hours, and each feeding takes an hour and a half for 2 oz.

Im suppose to feed them on the boob for as long as they will (which is only latched for 1-5 minutes each baby, but add an additional 10 minutes each to latch), then feed them with a bottle (2-2 1/2oz, I don't think they get much from me) which takes an hour and a half. Then Im suppose to pump, which takes about 10 minutes.

Ive had so much company and helpers that Im pretty much skipping breast time and pumping time because my house is filled with people. My dad just flew in, so my brothers, sister and their spouses and kids were here today. I ended up picking up both babies and going to hide in the nursery. Of course, they tracked me down! LOL

Im a very structured and (try to be) organized person, so random chaos is hard for me. My brother (the sensive one) kept asking me if I was okay, he was picking up on my edginess today. I like seeing everyone, but its overwhwelming to me.

I really want a couple days ALONE, to get the rhythem of these lil guys and get my life in somewhat of a schedule.

alex67

08-03-2005, 05:35 PM

Hope and Darrien - I think the primary reason I would be ok with another induction is that I am such a control freak. I like the idea of scheduling when labor will begin, knowing when to show up at the hospital, having plenty of time to prep (shower if you want, get an enema if you wish, etc.), and certainly time to get pain meds if you choose including the epidural. It takes care of so many of the unknowns. Delivery will basically also be controlled by how fast they move you through the different stages of labor by uping the pitocin, breaking your water, etc. Of course, some of it is still up to your body. You are correct that it will probably take longer (longer labor) than if your body was doing it all naturally. But based on my experience with my DD, once your water is broken and the contractions are strong, it doesn't take too long before it is pushing time. I cannot comment on the prostaglandin insert, cause I did not have that with DD (or at least was not aware of it), just the Pitocin, doc breaking my water, and an epidural (in that order). I did not have an increased risk of c-section, everything went like clockwork, just at the speed and time they (the doc primarily) choose for them to happen. They held off on breaking my water for a while cause doc was in an emergency c-section. Had I been in natural labor, he probably would have not been the one to deliver DD and some other doc would have. I was very uncomfortable before I got the epidural but not in pain. Once I had the epi, I had NO pain. Delivery was painless but I was still able to push without assistance. Recovery did probably take a bit longer but only because of the amount of time it took for the epi to wear off, which shouldn't have had anything to do with the induction. Overall a very pleasant experience which is why I am total at ease with another one.

Sorry so long and I hope that helps. And I completely respect those of you who are not supporters of induction. It was just a smooth experience for me before so I'm hoping for the same experience again.

QPDoll

08-03-2005, 05:38 PM

For instance, in my head, it doesn't make sense that artificially ripening your cervix using a prostaglandin insert (they use Cervadil at the hospital where I am delivering) and then artificially inducing contractions using Pitocin will make the baby descend when he is still up in my rib cage. I hear that the Pitocin contrax are also so much worse than the "natural" ones that come with labor that onsets on its own, that you often get pain relief too early which slows down your labor and then increases the likelihood of a c-section.

I was induced, and was surprised at how easily and relatively painless it was.
I didn't need/have anything to ripen my cervix, I just received pitocin. I agreed with my nurse that it has a bad rap, because I also commented to her that I had always heard that the contractions are so much worse than the natural ones.
I kept putting off pain relief, because the contractions weren't all that bad. I finally agreed to a pain med (some shot...phen something? which was awesome) after my peri did something internally to me, I can't remember what, but it hurt like hell. About 2 hours later I got my epi. After my epi, I fell asleep. Only THEN did I make any progress. The only part that really hurt was each babies head decending through the birth canal. It felt like each head was shearing off my pelvis bone.

HollyMN

08-03-2005, 06:03 PM

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My work accesses are cut off! At work, I can't check my email or use any network drives! IT thinks I'm already on a leave of absence. Same for security, my card doesn't work in the card readers! I don't know whether I should call to have them turn things back on because I don't know if I'll be working for another day or another week. I can work around it for another day.

I have a biophysical profile tomorrow morning, because I'm supposedly 41 weeks tomorrow, and it's framed as a "let's see how the baby's handling being overdue" concept. I don't think my baby is that overdue yet. I expect it to go fine, although it will be my longest appointment yet.

Cosmogirl

08-03-2005, 06:36 PM

Hope and Darrien I also was induced as you all know. I really wasn,t hoping for an induction, I would have like to live the experience of starting labor at a certain time, you never know when, and all, but it didn,t happen that way for me. I wasn't anti induction, but i'm the type of person who doesn't want to have medical manipulation for no reasons. But in my case, there was a reason, so I didn't mind.
You can read my birth story in LJ, but for me it was a really smooth experience. Well, there was pain involved mind you, but I actually had fun while I was in labor, and it was an enjoyable moment for me. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I didn't feel like it was the most painful experience of my life, it was actually fun!
As far as pain relief that slows down labor...not in my case. I didn,t recieve any pain med until 12:00 that day, at that point they gave me fentanyl IV. Then about 1/2 hour later I asked for an epi because we thought that I still had HOURS to go(and the fentanyl didn't slow the pain for me), but turns out that I received the epi, and 1/2-3/4 hour later, I was pushing...so didn't really slowed anything down for me. Pitocyn contrax being worst...I don't know, I haven't got any other experience to compare it to, but if I had knew that I only had one hour to go when I asked for the epi, I wouldn't have asked for it. I did because I thought I still had like 4-6 hours of labor to go through (and the nurse thought that the contrax would get a lot worst then the oines I had, but turns out they were the worst contrax I had during the whole thing...)

Good luck to both of you! I hope things will go the way you wish!

Tina Thanks! I ad the feeling that I was the only one having such a schedule!

I like seeing everyone, but its overwhwelming to me.
You can say that again! I feel the exact same way!

Mickey&B

08-03-2005, 07:23 PM

Eggplant parmigiana sounds yummy, especially if it will have some benefit :D I'll have to try this tomorrow.

I had my 38 week appointment today, and well let's see the MW said "I guess you'll be seeing me next week" :rolleyes: no progress nothing at all ! God please don't let me be pregnant until September :( Dispite her "good" exam today I still feel nothing no cramps, no contrax just a lot of heaviness, not even a spot! this kid is camping out!!!

Ohh I am definetly going to have to stop by Children's place tomorrow!! by the sounds of it I only have enough for one day! but as Sarah mentioned I have about 500 onesies and in this heat I am thinking that is what he will be wearing most of the time.

sarahanna115

08-03-2005, 08:01 PM

Mickey Sorry for the no progress appt! Try that parmigian though, yum!! :)

If it helps....

I had my 38 week appt too today and I haven't dialated or effaced any more than last week (2 cm/90%). Although after my internal I could've sworn my water broke! But I guess not, it wasn't too much, and I never got contrax til about 9:30 tonight and they went away by 10. MW said (again!) that it could be tonight, or next week, or the week after. Um...yeah. So more waiting for me!

At this point I can see why an induction is such a great thing! I wouldn't mind at this point. My DH has 2 weeks off from Aug 12 til the end of Aug (start of law school classes) so if Noah isn't here by my next appt (Aug 11) I think I will schedule an induction perhaps...we'll see. I'm hoping he just comes on his own!

Speaking of inductions...! I hope Lora is doing well!!

Camdynlyn

08-03-2005, 08:47 PM

Cross post from Kim's journal. (also she said she will get better pictures because the ones of Lina are from the kids in the nursery!!)

Kim just called me and we talked for 47 minutes. She sounds really tired but is doing great. She talked about how beautiful Lina is and how she has her nose and Gino's lips. She was so funny... she said one day her eyes look asian and the next they don't.

She is really loving mommy life. She is a great mom!! Gino holds Lina and talks to her and has really made Kim feel great. Kim has re-fallen in love with Gino. I can tell you that just talking to her, I could hear her excitement (though sleepy) and her love for the little one.

Lina is breastfeeding fine. She had a little trouble in the beginning but is latching on like a champ now! Kim comes home tomorrow and promises to at least do a quick post but can't say she will be on too much. Her mom comes down tomorrow and will be there with her and Gino helping out for a while.

Kim and Gino have borrowed a carseat until theirs is delivered. She said that she has no clothes at the hospital and none of Lina's clothes will fit her because she is so tiny (she is 5lbs 2oz). Kim's friends went to the house and helped Gino clean, do laundry, set up the bassenette (sp?), and get the house ready for the arrival of baby Lina.

She said her stomach is looking good (scars will be little) and she is feeling more like normal. She is just so funny as it is and to hear her talk about her birth all over (the gum popping and making jokes) it reminds me of the wonderful spirit Kim is. For those that have never spoken or met her, she is spunky, lively and the most caring person you will ever meet. She is straight forward, tell it like it is but so good for a girl's ego. :)

Towards the end of our conversation, I got to hear little Lina cooing. She just wimpers and Kim said she is a wonderful baby. To hear her talk about her family she said "This is what life is!" She is so happy and feels complete with Gino and Lina.

Kim called Lina her little Eggroll. :) I am still debating on heading down there this weekend. My parents are heading there to go camping so I may drop in but I am still undecided. I am thrilled at the thought of seeing Lina and especially Gino and Kim again.

Welcome to the world Lina and here's to two wonderful, newly proud parents, Kim and Gino!:D:D

She thanks everyone for the well wishes and the congratulations. She is beside herself of all the posts in her journal!!

I updated her about all the happenings in the Augmommies thread. She really laughed and told Gino, "This is something! I am getting updates about CC and the Aug mommies in my hospital room!" :) Spoken like a true CCer.

philnikki

08-04-2005, 04:46 AM

Except for SO's X posted from my journal:

So at 6:40am, I am already at work!!! I just couldn't get sleep anymore, so when Phil went in to work at 4am, I just tossed and turned till 5 and finally just came in to the office. So here I am. Sheesh.

THe appointment yesterday went ok. My epidural screening went pretty much as expected, but I think I am going to come to really despise this anastheologist. She was really mean. And kept going on about how women always complain about how they are too late, etc. The lady says "If you have the baby before we get there, then you didn't need the epi anyway" ARG! Sometimes it takes over an hour for them to get there, and by then, it might just be that you are dialated beyond a certain point, and your OB doesn't want to risk it, not that you didn't need it. And, let's not forget the hours of labor you could have already endured at home! So that got me all heated right off the bat. But, I signed all the paperwork, so now if I ask for one when I go to the hospital, I am all set. Then it was off to the OB. I got an internal done and it turns out I am only dialated a finger tip, not effaced at all, and the baby, although she has dropped, is still not in birth canal. So, pretty much nothin yet Oh well. Oh!! And the good news is that she is no longer breech!!! So, the doctor didn't order an ultrasound for yeterday like she was supposed to. She did schedule one for 8/17 to check her size though. I will be 38 weeks that week, so if I were a betting woman, I would figure I will either go into labor by 8/27, or will have been induced. I have an appt. next week, but she will not to an internal again until 8/17. And I am off of the procardia as of today, so if I go into labor at this point, they will not stop me!

Then, we went to pre-register. Now, everyone I know on CC has been able to pre-reg at thier hospital, so I must have picked the only retarded hospital in the world that doesn't do it! I was so peeved. So let's hope that poor Phil isn't regsitering us when the baby comes, bc all of that crap should have been taken care of before we even got there. They will have one angry mama on their hands if that is the case. The worse part is, they made me feel so retarded about the whole thing. My OB said it was something they offered too....grrrr........

Camdynlyn - Thanks for the update on Kim and baby Lina! Sounds like life is pretty perfect for her at the moment! *So* great!!

Sarah - Sorry about no more progress. I had my first internal yesterday and nada is happening here either. Maybe its something in our water around the burgh? ;) lol

Mickey - Also sorry no progress for you either!

Alex - Thanks for your take on inducement. I keep getting all of these negative reactions from family when they hear about being induced, but personally, I would rather it happened that way. I am a control freak too. Not that having it all happen randomly wouldn't be exciting and just as fufilling, i just like the thought of planning it. My mom and MIL have the same opinions about my choice for an epi too. I think they are just mad that they didn't have that option and want everyone else to suffer too :rolleyes: I read in Jenny McCarthy's book about how everyone always has opinions about how it was done in "their day" and she responds that in this generation, "we do a lot of things differently, incuding pregnancy, so get off my back!" lol

L-O-V-E

08-04-2005, 05:24 AM

Hi Everyone! I have a TON to catch up on here, I am sure, but I just wanted to check in quickly while I have a moment. I am loving being a mommy!! Ethans birth was amazing, and the csection was SO not that bad! The doctor said that it was definitely the right move - that his head hadn't dropped at all and there was no way he was going to fit out. So that was good to hear. Recovery is going smoothly - a lot better than breastfeeding!!! We are having some issues - baby didn't eat from 2pm until midnight the day we brought him home and we ended up feeding him with a syringe. Went to the doctor the next day and found he was dehydrated/jaundice/lathargic so we were placed on a strict feeding schedule of every 2 hours - so I was pumping and we were bottle feeding. Having issues getting him back on the boob, though.

Other than that, Parenthood is Fabulous! I am more in love with my husband than ever before. He is amazing with our son, and is taking good care of momma, too!

Here are a few pics of our man. (I'll probably take them down in a few days...)

I can't wait to catch up here and read about everyone's progress. A big congrats to all the other new mommas and best of luck to the mommas in waiting!!

Be back soon, hopefully!

jp'swife

08-04-2005, 05:53 AM

Just wanted to pop in here to say congrats to all the new August mommies! What beautiful babies!

I was originally slated to be a July mommy but my little man definately had something for August......so I'm still sitting here waiting for his arrival. Maybe my baby will share one of your baby's birthdates.

Good luck to all the soon to be mommies and congrats!
:D

philnikki

08-04-2005, 06:07 AM

L-O-V-E - He is GORGEOUS!! Thanks for sharing the pics. Glad that he is doing better now!! :)

michael'sbride

08-04-2005, 06:25 AM

Lori He's beautiful!!! Those lips...OMG! To die for!

sarahanna115

08-04-2005, 06:26 AM

Lori What a beautiful little guy! That is such a relief I'm sure to know that the C was the way to go after all! I'm so glad to hear how well things are going - good luck with BFeeding!

Summer Thanks for the update on Kim! I'm so happy to hear how well they are all doing!!

Jill Welcome welcome! Here's hoping Alex doesn't make you wait too much longer!

Nikki Phew, you are working EARLY today! Glad your appt went well!

jp'swife

08-04-2005, 06:41 AM

Thank you, Sarah!! I'm so excited for you and to see Noah!!!

Akire

08-04-2005, 06:48 AM

Erika, did your dr tell you how she's going to start the induction? Will you go in the night before? Sorry if I'm being nosey, I'm just curious how everyone else's is going to go compared to mine. :o

Sorry, I'm just now replying to this. No, I don't know how they'll start induction since it was just a phone call. But I'll find out more at my appt. today & let you know :)

LeslieR

08-04-2005, 06:49 AM

Thank God CC is back up-I thought it was going to be a really long day around here. lol

About inductions-I've been reading up as much on it as I can in preparation for mine. There's always conflicting information out there, but I have read in more than one place that they have discovered that the epi does not actually slow down labor. If anything (and this is my opinion), I would think it would speed things up because you are out of pain and more relaxed to let things progress. And judging my Tina's and Val's experiences, there may be some truth in that.

Michelle, sorry for the no progress. I can certainly sympathize. :(

Summer, thanks for the update on Kim!

Nikki, first of all, I probably would have bitch slapped that anesthesiologist. ugh. second, I can't believe you couldn't pre-register. WTF??? At one of my appt's ages ago, they gave me a packet of crap and in there was the form to fill out and send to the hospital.

Lori, Ethan is just GORGEOUS. I love that pic of him sleeping on his arm! I hope you get the bf'ing issues straightened out soon.

Remember the sleepers talk from yesterday? I had emailed my mom to tell her what we had for Luke and her response was:

Obviously, that's not going to be enough. Yeah, I get to go shopping for the baby again....

lmao! This kid is sooooo spoiled and he's not even here yet. I was joking to Sal last night that my mom is going to need a separate suitcase just for all of the clothes she has bought for Luke! :p

bombedier

08-04-2005, 07:17 AM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d625b3127cce936ffb2ca29100000036108IasmzFw5Z-

Taken last night - have an appointment this afternoon....and have started drinking raspberry leaf tea.....I am determined to kick this into action.

kerbahr

08-04-2005, 07:33 AM

L-O-V-E - He is so beautiful!!!!

As for me, looks like I am going to go right out to my due date... Had an appt. today. Still only 1cm dilated and pretty firm... My induction is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 7am, unless the baby decides to come before that. My Dr. is out of town this weekend, so I'm sure I'll go into labor... Wouldn't surprise me at all!

Congrats to Kim & Gino too! Lina is gorgeous!

Take care everybody! :)

amberfiddles

08-04-2005, 07:40 AM

update on lora:

i just talked to lora on the phone & she sounds great! she just had her epidural (sp?) about 30 min ago and she is "in heaven" compared to how she felt earlier w/ some bad contractions (according to R). hopefully the little man will make his appearance soon!

shellbell516

08-04-2005, 08:09 AM

I had my appt and my cervix is just starting to soften. No dialation yet. I think this girl will be in here forever! Everything else looked good. BP 100/70. It's getting really hard to pee in a cup now reaching around this big ole belly. Rachel put on a dancing show for us while we were in there and her heartbeat was strong.

I go back next Wednesday for another checkup, if I make it that far. They'll do an ultrasound and baby stress test. After that, they'll schedule me to be induced.

I was so disappointed to hear that not much progess has happened, but she said that things could change overnight. You never know. I'll just keep wishing I guess.

Lori - He's just precious!

Nikki - that was just a rude statement they gave you about the epiderals. hopefully you'll still be able to get one with no problems.

Summer - thanks so much for posting about your conversation with Kim! It brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad everything is going well for her.

jp'swife - I remember we were in the TTC thread together. Looks like we'll be having our babies closer together too. I know you've got to be frustrated being overdue.

Leslie - I'm sure your mom only needed that excuse to do more shopping! hang in there.

Laura - Looking good!!

Keri - I hope things progress for you! At least they went ahead and scheduled your inducement. I still have to wait another week to schedule mine if I'll need it.

amberfiddles - thanks for the update on Lora!

snowzilla

08-04-2005, 09:11 AM

Go Lora Go!

I had the worst night last night - once again, I kept thinking that SOMETHING had to be happening, because I was in so much discomfort. And once again, I woke up this morning, back to normal. Contractions stopped, pressure stopped, nada.

But, the mailman came this morning, and delivered my hotsling! I LOVE IT! Of course, I can't even practice putting the dog in it (:p) because my belly gets in the way......but the print is exactly what I wanted, and I can't wait to use it for real. :)

LeslieR

08-04-2005, 09:15 AM

Weee! We should have another baby today! Thanks for the update on Lora. You can do it, girl!!!

Shell, so sorry about the little progress. So true that anything can happen now. I'll be wishing right along with you. ;)

Carla, I cannot wait to see you with your little one in your hotsling!

Daniel's Kitty

08-04-2005, 09:54 AM

I am so happy! We spent a ton of money last night. We are now almost all ready for him now. We go back to pick up the crib tonight. We got the playyard and bouncer and a whole bunch of other stuff. Now we just need a couple of sheets and the breast pump. I am so happy. I had a few really bad contrax in the store though. The lady asked if I was at the any day now stage or if I still had a month to go. I enjoyed being able to say that it was any day now, since I am 38 1/2 weeks. It was so great to not have to worry about what we were buying. I wanted to cry signing the reciept though. It is money I have been saving since I was a baby.

The nursery is almost done now! I can't believe how great this is. I will only have a few things left to do when he is here. I am so happy. I can't believe that we have gotten so much done lately.

Well guest enjoyed her first day at work. :o Her stage name is Cleopatra. :p

I found out why she stole some of my lunch. She didn't like that I wouldn't share with her dog and I told him no and to get down. So since I was so mean she thought it would be funny to get some for him. :rolleyes:

Mickey&B

08-04-2005, 10:11 AM

Lori your little guy is just adorable!, oooh thoose juicy lips too cute :)

I found out why she stole some of my lunch. She didn't like that I wouldn't share with her dog and I told him no and to get down. So since I was so mean she thought it would be funny to get some for him.
Yeah this $*%@ would not fly with me! Not cool at all!!!!!

Yeah Lora!! sending you some smooth labor vibes!!!

Hey where can I get Raspberry leaf tea?? I am seriously so uncomfortable I'll try anything!

snowzilla

08-04-2005, 10:17 AM

I got my red raspberry leaf tea at a local baby store that sells all sorts of specialty baby stuff. But the tea doesn't actually promote or induce labor - it helps to tone the uterus, and in fact can be used throughout your entire pregnancy, provided your doctor ok's it and you don't have a condition to consider like an irritable uterus.

It tastes like crap, but I've gotten used to it! At the very least, it will help your uterus to contract more effectively when you DO go into labor. :)

bombedier

08-04-2005, 10:46 AM

My friend swears the raspberry leaf tea put her into early labour - she drank if for two days and bang - she had her baby. I saw on the label that it says it tones the uterus. I am trying anything - getting so impatient!

HollyMN

08-04-2005, 11:02 AM

I got a 6 out of 8 on the biophysical profile at my appointment this morning. The baby is extremely active, but amniotic fluid low, and they want to induce. :( I had wanted a natural spontaneous birth, oh well.

So we're going to the hospital now. They wanted me to stay there, but I came home to pack the bags, and will go back. Cervix is almost 2 cm, no ripening agents, just pitocin.

alex67

08-04-2005, 11:16 AM

Best of luck Holly!!! Hoping you have a smooth induction and have your little one in your arms soon. :-)

michael'sbride

08-04-2005, 11:19 AM

Good luck Holly!

Daniel's Kitty

08-04-2005, 11:35 AM

Yea! for Holly. I look forward to hearing about your baby!!!

Well it looks like everybody will be free of me for a while today! I better not lose my phone line due to all the rain we are having today. I will have to sneak on to check my e-mail some though.

namrodda

08-04-2005, 11:56 AM

holy cow I have 20 some pages to read...

my update...I went in Tues for my regular 37 week apt, most everything was fine but about half way through the doc decided between my ankles, some vision problem headaches and especially my hyper-reflexive (?) knees plus my ever changing blood pressure that I was mildly hypertensive. I feel fine and don't have too many labor signs...minor contracts and probably lost my MP...well anyway she quickly went from everything is fine to we need to do a non-stress test and this test and that test and we might induce you tonight or next week at the latest :eek: Major surprise there....DH showed up at the appt just in time to hear this...It was cute because it was the first time I'd seen a total rush of excitement from him about being a daddy, he's tried to be so calm till now.

So I spent several hours that night at L&D with some testing, baby is looking good but my body isn't reacting as well as it was, no explaination as to why. I'm on total bed rest so got out of my last few weeks of work, I've peed in a cup more times than I can count in the past few days, had blood drawn just as often and I'm just hanging out at home until they evaluate these results and decide what to do with me.

Of course I had a panic attack while waiting around L&D because I still had so much on my to-to list, could picture the pile of dirty laudry in the hallway, the stuff from the shower to be exchanged, my half packed bag etc....So my family's been sent into a tailspin getting everything done while yelling at me to lay back down...it is nice being doted on but I HATE being out of control!!! My sis is buying last minute stuff, my SIL is painting the nursery mural since I can't now, my mom doing tons of laundry and cleaning for me. Thank goodness they're all nearby!

I have no idea whats going to happen since everytime I go in or call I see someone different but my next appt is Monday and I guess they'll decide by or before then. These Aug babies like to be early I guess! I'll try to keep y'all posted but I get yelled at for being on the puter if my feet aren't up :) I've got my labor buddy on my email list though if something happens!

Ok off to catch up!! Welcome to Angelina though!!!

adore_one

08-04-2005, 11:59 AM

Went to the doc yesterday and they had to monitor the guy for a stress test (I guess that is what it is called). He barely passed it was pretty scary because for a while there they were telling me that I was going to be sent to L&D right away...and with B not being with me I was pretty scared. I did everything not to break down crying. Well little guy barely passed in the end, but I did not get to talk to the doc after the test they just sent me home and said, "watch his movements and if he does not move in 2 hours drink juice and if still not moving then call" I am sorry but this is all a bit scary for me he has never been a good mover, and I am just worried he is okay...I mean how can you tell about brain development and such on the U/S? We passed all the tests, but I am still worried. We have another appt next friday and will set up an induction date then. B said he will definitely be at that appointment. He always has soo many questions afterwards...he should just be there to ask bec I sure as hell don't have the answers. I feel sooo clueless in all of this.

Oh my cervix is softening but closed really tight! She said last time it did not even feel like a cervix of a pregnant woman it was so tight. GREAT! That is why she is sure I will be induced the week after my due date. I am pushing for a leo baby so hopefully they will induce us a few days after the due date. DH is thrilled because he got concert tickets for the 14th and was worried he would have to sell them LOL! He is still on high alert and parking in VIP in case he has to leave...but it does not look like that will happen now does it!

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Good luck Holly!

Congrats to Lora I cannot wait to hear about the baby!

Carla - what print did you get? Just curious I am serious debate of do I get a sling or a pouch - any recs?

Lori - your little guy is just a DOLL!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

eta - Alice it looks like we are close in the same boat. I am suppose to lay down and monitor all the time as well. It is scary getting thrown for that loop. I hope you get everything taken care of lady!