Tomorrow I will be a mom!

BunintheOven311 · March 2011

Wow..it's so weird and I don't think will really sink in until the baby is in my arms! STILL no progress at the docs today...baby is high still and my cervix is closed tight...that's why I cannot get my membranes stripped I think..but honestly that never came up. When I talked with the doctor he said we could do an induction to say I tried... but he seems to think it will end up being a c-section anyway but if I really wanted to try we could. Based on all of the info I've researched and after talking with many family and friends about their experiences (yes I know they can all be diff but it helps) I decided just to do what Dr. Hajj recommended which was a c-section. I am really happy with the decision and DH was funny saying that at least I will get a free shave and my vajay jay won't get stretched...way to be positive! I am actually really comfortable with the decision and I think it's going to be the best as my baby is going to be well above 8lbs based on his prediction. The only 'concern' I have is with breast feeding but I've requested to have no visitors until the baby can feed for the first time so hopefully that works.

So surgery is scheduled for 12:30pm tomorrow.

Surprisingly not nervous at all and really liking that I know that I have to be packed tonight and can get everything ready and together before leaving tomorrow morning...this may actually agree with my OCD personality more. I am just so PUMPED to find out if we're having a girl or boy...I know everyone finds out these days but for those of you debating (if you are at that stage) I recommend if you can to not find out...it's been so exciting and really I think it's taking my mind off everything else. It has been challenging at times but I think will be such a great surprise! (Of course everyone needs to do whats best for them but..it's worked great for me!)

So tomorrow I will be a mom!! EEEEEEEKkkk!!! Big Smile

Twinkz · March 2011

Team Green is so exciting!! I can't wait to hear your story and see pictures!!

Phillychickadee · March 2011

So happy for you! I am glad you went the full 41 weeks, too! You definitely gave your body a fair chance!

And I agree with being Team Green! It was an amazing experience for me, and I hope it is the same for you. For the first month or two, I kept holding him, looking at him and saying "you're a boy!" and bawling! Gotta love those hormones.

After all the little ones are born, we will have to start a Team Green post of everyone sharing their story of the moment they found out!

kstout10 · March 2011

Congrats!!!! Also, huge props to you for surviving 41 weeks of pregnancy!! I admire all of you great women who make it that far!!! I know too many people who give in and get induced before their due date, just to not br pregnant anymore (i understand when it's for a medical reason). Way to go, girl!! Hope all goes well tomorrow!!

jadebaby · March 2011

So happy for you and T! I would be honored to come here tomorrow and update your March 2011 friends if you want me to! Text me!

misskris927 · March 2011

That's so great!! The c-section wasn't bad at all (at least for me it wasn't) and it's so funny b/c MH had the same type of response!! lol Good luck tomorrow- can't wait to find out if you're Team Pink or Team Blue! Smile

ermimac · March 2011

Good luck tomorrow! Honestly, a c-section really wasn't that bad. And breastfeeding was a breeze too. I was worried about that going into mine just because they say the baby should feed within 30-60 minutes and by the time you figure 30 minutes to stitch you back up and about 30 or more minutes in recovery, that hour has passed. It was a little difficult because my spinal was really heavy and even my upper body had gone slightly numb and not being able to move my lower body at all make it awkward, but LO latched without any problem.

BunintheOven311 · March 2011

jadebaby:
So happy for you and T! I would be honored to come here tomorrow and update your March 2011 friends if you want me to! Text me!

Yeah! That would be awesome!!!

LynsiBHM · March 2011

so exciting!!! Tomorrow is my Bday and i'm hoping (but doubting) it will be my baby's too!

While i'm hoping to go naturally (SOON!!!) I can totally see the positives in having a scheduled c-section! I am a bit OCD and a "planner" by nature. Right now the hardest part for me is the not knowing. Just thinking it could be any minute now that labor starts... or it may be another week or 2. ugh. You also get to avoid the pitocin nightmares that we've all heard, there will be no stressful failed induction, no emergency section, no vagina tearing, no pooping on the table in front of your hubby.... haha I'm so excited for you!!! Hope you have a nice dinner tonight and get some rest

Can't wait to hear how it all went and if it's a HE or a SHE!!! Good luck mama!

barcelonagirl · March 2011

Wow! Good luck girlie. Can't wait to find out if lo is a boy or a girl

bre87 · March 2011

oooh yay! i was team green and so glad i did it. the nurses and doctors were excited too. they wouldn't even tell me if it was a boy or girl they just put the baby on my chest and let me find out for myself.

good luck to you tomorrow! hope everything goes well and can't wait for your update

BunintheOven311 · March 2011

Thanks girls...the more I think about it the more I think there are a lot of really good benefits...no pain either (except for the aches of recovery but you have that too with a VB). I think the only thing I am not looking forward to is the catheter! eeek!

anglndsguse44 · March 2011

BunintheOven311:
Thanks girls...the more I think about it the more I think there are a lot of really good benefits...no pain either (except for the aches of recovery but you have that too with a VB). I think the only thing I am not looking forward to is the catheter! eeek!

YAY! First - congrats on becoming a mom tomorrow! And no worries about the catheter. I had a c-section last week. They put the catheter in when I was all numbed up and it did not hurt a bit coming out. To be honest, it was kind of nice to not feel the urge to pee for about 24 hours!

Erin2903 · March 2011

So excited for you!

laurenmmc · March 2011

Congratulations! I'm still stuck here waiting for something to change, I'm honestly a little jealous!

Phil&Corinna · March 2011

I have that same Type-A OCD personality, everything planned and researched - but when it came down to it, c/s was my only option and so far it hasnt been that bad!! As far as being a mom, I've only been one for a week now, and it's still surreal!!! Congrats on being Team Green, I could never wait - I'm far too impatient - and good luck tomorrow, I'm sure it'll go perfect!! Smile

wjennirae · March 2011

Super exciting and way to be team green, it truly is one if the very few great surprises in life! I wish I had the patience to wait. I will be thinking if you and your LO tomorrow and look forward to the announcement.

Phil&Corinna · March 2011

anglndsguse44:

BunintheOven311:
Thanks girls...the more I think about it the more I think there are a lot of really good benefits...no pain either (except for the aches of recovery but you have that too with a VB). I think the only thing I am not looking forward to is the catheter! eeek!

YAY! First - congrats on becoming a mom tomorrow! And no worries about the catheter. I had a c-section last week. They put the catheter in when I was all numbed up and it did not hurt a bit coming out. To be honest, it was kind of nice to not feel the urge to pee for about 24 hours!

I completely agree, I had the exact same experience!!

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