I am up with you. Having contractions for the last 2 hours. They are mild and about 18 minutes apart, and will hopefully stay that way. But no sleep at all for me.
Left our bedroom around 1am bc DH was snoring. Slept in spare bedroom but was uncomfortable. Came back into our bed at 4am and he was quiet. As soon as I get comfortable again-he starts snoring again. Why!!
I'm down to 7 work days left and can't wait. Today getting dressed I found my self longing to wear my collection of beautiful skirts, dresses and sweaters. I miss my nonpregnacy wardrobe so much right now.
It is Oct 30th, and the original plan was to induce the 29th. Every countdown ended yesterday and here I am still pregnant. Yes, I'm happy to wait a weeks before trying the pit and letting home come out on his own, but dangit, where is my Halloween baby? Noob is waaay to comfy in here, he has.no intentions to get out on his own.
And i really want donuts for some reason.
Thanks for letting me treat this like my own Thursday Bitchfest, girls.
Although I know not the intent, some of these birth stories are scaring the beejeezus outta me! I'm now paranoid of low amniotic fluid and epi not fully working.
Speaking of which, I don't have any more u/s, so how would I know of fluid is low??
@JamieK1882 my dr suspected my fluid was low bc he could make out all of her body parts very well just by feeling my stomach. He sent me in for another u/s but my levels were good. If your dr suspects something they should do another u/s, if you're worried mention it at your apt today
I talked to DH last night and he is heavily in favor of having this baby induced. It would make things a lot easier, as far as logistics with the kids, to have a planned date for things to go down. But I've been induced before and I would really prefer to go on my own. Pitocin is really rough on you.
My entire family is stressing about getting everything coordinated and making sure the kids are taken care of. As a result, whether they realize it or not, they're all putting pressure on me to go into labor ASAP. Gah! I wish she would get here so we could stop worrying about what will happen when she gets here and just deal with it!
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Married 6/16/01
Eeney 7/24/05
Meeney 3/23/07
Miney 9/15/10 Mo 11/4/14 Wait, What?!? - EDD 11/1/19
Trash is out, cake is in the oven. Wish I could share it with you all!
I wish I could have your cake too! Oatmeal just isn't cutting it.
Add me to the no sleep club. This whole week I've been waking up at 4am just thinking about all the things I still need to do before baby gets here. Today I decided to get up and make a list. Hopefully having it all written down will let my mind calm down so I can sleep in a bit tomorrow.
Morning ladies!! I miss you guys and the chatter! This whole sleep deprivation thing is no joke.. I think Jacob has missed the "newborns are sleepy all the time" memo cuz he wanes to constantly be awake as if he's gona miss something super exciting If he sleeps more than ha half hour. He's a champ tho and my milk has already started to come in so feeding is going great!! We are goin home at noon & I'm excited about that!!! He's passed all his tests, did great for his circumcision & has only lost 5oz from his birth weight so I'm thrilled!! DH is doing wonderful with him and is so protective but so in love!! I'll leave you with 2 more pictures just to be a AW FTM plus he's cute to look at!
I have a pounding headache. DS1 had a baseball game last night that didn't end until after 8:00pm. By the time we got home I was having so many contractions it was cereal for dinner night- then we had to get in bed. He's usually in bed by 8:30 on a school night. DH couldn't sleep for some reason so in turn he kept me up... He feels awful this morning about it because he knows I NEEED my sleep right now. Hoping to drop DS at school then come home for a nap.. These contractions are all over the place.. Just wish they'd stop or get in a normal real pattern!!
Morning ladies! We survived another night. Haha...It's like every night is a victory...one day closer. My cat vomited last night so I get to clean that up...and I have a dentist appt this morning. What a way to start my day.
I'm up. It's only 5:48 here and my LO has not stopped moving since I went to bed. And full out kicking my ribs, my side, pushing her butt as hard as she can onto the other side - it's made for a terrible sleep. She hasn't been this active in a while. I'm not going to complain too much though because I know a lot of you mommas aren't getting enough movement.
@JamieK1882 - did you read Emmys birth story?? It was so nice to read she had an amazing experience. and while I know not every birth will be as great as hers it was a good one to read this morning.
My appt is at 9:20 and I am not feeling so great. I have an awful headache and feel like I'm about to throw up everywhere. Sitting in the bath in hopes I feel better.
Good morning ladies! Lots of hugs for those that need them and those that don't. Also good luck to all with appointments today!
Last night was the worst nights sleep EVER! I was up every 45 minutes...either to pee, to roll over because my hips hurt on the side I was laying, or just freaking out that baby wasn't moving (due to my appointment last night). I get my new bed delivered today so I'm hoping that helps with the hips. LO has been having a party this morning so I know he's ok (though I'm kind of secretly hoping he's quiet again tomorrow for my NST so they decide to induce me or something).
After today, I will only have FOUR work days left before I start my leave. I am SO excited about that.
Daycare dropoff didn't go well this morning, ugh. He loves his school, but he doesn't like me leaving. Most mornings it's ok, but I think this morning he didn't realize I was leaving because all the kids were heading outside, so my departure got kind of lost in the mix. I never sneak out or anything, so I feel really bad that he didn't realize I was leaving. I heard him crying all the way to my car Frack.
I need a few more productive days before baby arrives, so I hope I can stay on task today! It's not easy!
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@MrsG1019 - he is freakin' adorbs!! How exciting that you get to go home today!!
@kyliedaniellexx - I think the AW baby pics thread is a fantastic idea. I can't get enough of these chubby cheeks and tiny babies.
I have another MW appt. today! I love going because it's like every one is just a step closer to baby time!! Hooray! I kinda want her to do a revival check, because we are planning on going out of town for the weekend. In one way it'd be nice to know if I was dilated at all, in another, it might be super discouraging!
Contractions lasted for 3.5 hours last night/early morning. They weren't labor ones, they didn't get closer together or stronger, and I finally got to sleep. Now my stomach just feels constantly tight.
DH must not have been able to sleep either. He was up sweeping the floor and doing laundry, so that was nice.
My son is home sick today, so I am off work today. Maybe I can get some extra straighening/organizing in. But I hope he is better today. I would feel so bad for him to miss Halloween.
I have another MW appt. today! I love going because it's like every one is just a step closer to baby time!! Hooray! I kinda want her to do a revival check, because we are planning on going out of town for the weekend. In one way it'd be nice to know if I was dilated at all, in another, it might be super discouraging!
I'm embarrassed to say how long I spent trying to figure out what a revival check is.
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It's 5:00 and my hips just couldn't take it anymore. So I am up, headed to a local outlet mall today with a friend, I'm going to walk this baby out. The phone calls from family and friends are increasing by the minute. I keep telling them I will let you know. Is it bad that I have been ignoring most of my phone calls?!? I have an appt today at 4. We'll see if the Dr. decides to check me, bc at 39w3d I have no clue what my cervix is doing.
Good luck to all the ladies with appts today!
@mrsg1019 could that boy be any cuter!! I still can't believe you've finally joined team outside babies, and you didn't have to reach in and pull him out yourself!
Omg with the calls and texts. My ILs are driving me nutso with this. My mil calls every day to remind me that she is carrying her cell everywhere. I'm not even 38 weeks and if I have this baby now, it will be because I'm induced. It will not be a huge hurried surprise. Andplusalso, you're not invited to the hospital until a few hours after the baby is born and we aren't giving updates during labor. You can leave your phone at home. My sil was saying last night that she was going to be so upset if the baby came while she was out of town this weekend. I reminded her that it wasn't her job to catch and being delayed by meeting the kid one day isn't that big of deal.
DS likes daycare too, but every so often he won't want me to leave, and it breaks my heart pushing him off and handing him to the daycare teacher as he cries and reaches for me. I usually end up crying in my car after that happens. (Luckily not very often, about once every 2-3 months he does it.)
@WildFlower810 Twinsies! I haven't been puking/sick, but I cannot gain anything. Major guilt every appointment, but the OB is always very clear that LO is getting everything she needs. I'm hurting myself (she takes all the calories and I have no energy left) but not her.
I'm so freaking tired of everyone asking how I'm doing/feeling every single day. I'm probably being super b*tch to everyone and I know they have good intentions I'm just annoyed.
I'm so freaking tired of everyone asking how I'm doing/feeling every single day. I'm probably being super b*tch to everyone and I know they have good intentions I'm just annoyed.
I feel the exact same way! This is the number 1 reason i try not to leave the house now, I just don't want all the stupid questions!!!!
Just got done with my appointment! Everything looks great. Beckham is weighing 7 pounds and 8oz! Since I have GD, they are wanting to induce me sometime next week. It will either be Monday or Tuesday. I will find out later today!
I need some support right now . I got observed today because they needed to do it before I went out on maternity leave. 15 minutes before my observation I get a call from both my hospital and my doctors to call both back as soon as possible.
I did and because I'm so high risk bc of the blood clot my hospital here doesn't have the resources I will need for birth and labor. I'm being sent to another hospital in another town. I go in Monday to meet with the new high risk doctors.
Before I could even process this my vice principal was here and I had to teach. I now will not be delivering at my hospital or with my doctors and I'm just really scared and upset. I know I'll be in good hands but it's a lot to take in, especially this quick and sudden.
@schrijiver - so sorry that must be really hard. I've had done last minute change of plans too and I just have to keep telling myself that it is all what is healthiest for me and baby. It helps some.
Ok so I have a dumb question and please don't hate me. I swear I'm not asking "when will my baby come," but rather just looking for some clarification that googling isn't providing...
I had my 37 week appt today. The doctor decided not to show up (lovely), so I just saw the NP. As you may remember, I was 1cm dilated at 32 weeks when I was having preterm contractions and put on procardia. They checked me last week at 36 weeks and I was told I'm still at 1cm. I know you can walk around weeks dilated, so I wasn't that concerned and in my head thought I would probably end up going past my due date since I haven't had any other symptoms (contractions have stopped, no mucus plug loss, etc).
Today when the doc wasn't there I saw the nurse practitioner and she did NOT check any dilation, said they would re-start that next week. She was reading my previous chart though and said "oh good, you're 1cm and 90%." That threw me for a loop since this is the first time I"ve heard the 90% effaced part.
As I said, I know you can be dilated for weeks at a time and it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but does the 90% effaced mean something could potentially be brewing soon or is this something that can also be that way for weeks? Just looking for any insight...
I'm up. It's only 5:48 here and my LO has not stopped moving since I went to bed. And full out kicking my ribs, my side, pushing her butt as hard as she can onto the other side - it's made for a terrible sleep. She hasn't been this active in a while. I'm not going to complain too much though because I know a lot of you mommas aren't getting enough movement.
@JamieK1882 - did you read Emmys birth story?? It was so nice to read she had an amazing experience. and while I know not every birth will be as great as hers it was a good one to read this morning.
Husband woke up, rolled over and declared "we need to start trying to get this baby out of you".
umm... no thank you. Operation Avoid the Penis is now on high alert.
See, this is exactly why DH can't give me special "massages" down there! It would turn into being all about the penis. Honestly, this may be my FFFC, but I don't even want to look at one right now. Sorry, DH
Thank you for the love @sweetbabyrahe ! I'm about to get in the shower in about a half hour, then head over for my first NST. Feeling a little nervous. I will let you now how it goes. :x
@schrijiver Big hugs. That is really tough news to take this late in the game. Just try to focus on how they were able to catch it and that there is another hospital they can send you to in order to get the best possible care for you and LO.
@lovebuggies1 I can wear either at the birth center and tend to wear contacts 99% of the time. That being said if I'm there for a really long time there is a good chance I could want to switch. I've got a spare pair of contacts and my glasses packed to make sure I have options.
Re: Thursday Randoms
Tomorrow is DH's grandfather's 99th birthday and it would be cool for LO to share a birthday with him. I'm tempted to try all the OWT tonight!
Noob is waaay to comfy in here, he has.no intentions to get out on his own.
And i really want donuts for some reason.
Thanks for letting me treat this like my own Thursday Bitchfest, girls.
Although I know not the intent, some of these birth stories are scaring the beejeezus outta me! I'm now paranoid of low amniotic fluid and epi not fully working.
Speaking of which, I don't have any more u/s, so how would I know of fluid is low??
Good luck!
Mo 11/4/14
Wait, What?!? - EDD 11/1/19
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
We survived another night. Haha...It's like every night is a victory...one day closer. My cat vomited last night so I get to clean that up...and I have a dentist appt this morning. What a way to start my day.
@MrsG1019 He is so freaking cute!!
@NinerGirl52 Good luck with your ultrasound! Maybe you will get to meet your LO soon!
Nov. '14 January Siggy : Work Sucks!
Me 32-DH 38
Married July 14, 2007 ----- TTC # 1 October 1, 2013
BFP March 7, 2014 ----- EDD November 17, 2014 ---- Baby boy born November 16, 2014
@JamieK1882 - did you read Emmys birth story?? It was so nice to read she had an amazing experience. and while I know not every birth will be as great as hers it was a good one to read this morning.
Last night was the worst nights sleep EVER! I was up every 45 minutes...either to pee, to roll over because my hips hurt on the side I was laying, or just freaking out that baby wasn't moving (due to my appointment last night). I get my new bed delivered today so I'm hoping that helps with the hips. LO has been having a party this morning so I know he's ok (though I'm kind of secretly hoping he's quiet again tomorrow for my NST so they decide to induce me or something).
After today, I will only have FOUR work days left before I start my leave. I am SO excited about that.
I need a few more productive days before baby arrives, so I hope I can stay on task today! It's not easy!
@kyliedaniellexx - I think the AW baby pics thread is a fantastic idea. I can't get enough of these chubby cheeks and tiny babies.
I have another MW appt. today! I love going because it's like every one is just a step closer to baby time!! Hooray! I kinda want her to do a revival check, because we are planning on going out of town for the weekend. In one way it'd be nice to know if I was dilated at all, in another, it might be super discouraging!
DH must not have been able to sleep either. He was up sweeping the floor and doing laundry, so that was nice.
My son is home sick today, so I am off work today. Maybe I can get some extra straighening/organizing in. But I hope he is better today. I would feel so bad for him to miss Halloween.
DS likes daycare too, but every so often he won't want me to leave, and it breaks my heart pushing him off and handing him to the daycare teacher as he cries and reaches for me. I usually end up crying in my car after that happens. (Luckily not very often, about once every 2-3 months he does it.)
I, on the other hand, am trying out pick-up lines like, "hey good lookin', wanna put some prostaglandins on my cervix??"
I did and because I'm so high risk bc of the blood clot my hospital here doesn't have the resources I will need for birth and labor. I'm being sent to another hospital in another town. I go in Monday to meet with the new high risk doctors.
Before I could even process this my vice principal was here and I had to teach. I now will not be delivering at my hospital or with my doctors and I'm just really scared and upset. I know I'll be in good hands but it's a lot to take in, especially this quick and sudden.
Hang in there!
I had my 37 week appt today. The doctor decided not to show up (lovely), so I just saw the NP. As you may remember, I was 1cm dilated at 32 weeks when I was having preterm contractions and put on procardia. They checked me last week at 36 weeks and I was told I'm still at 1cm. I know you can walk around weeks dilated, so I wasn't that concerned and in my head thought I would probably end up going past my due date since I haven't had any other symptoms (contractions have stopped, no mucus plug loss, etc).
Today when the doc wasn't there I saw the nurse practitioner and she did NOT check any dilation, said they would re-start that next week. She was reading my previous chart though and said "oh good, you're 1cm and 90%." That threw me for a loop since this is the first time I"ve heard the 90% effaced part.
As I said, I know you can be dilated for weeks at a time and it doesn't necessarily mean anything, but does the 90% effaced mean something could potentially be brewing soon or is this something that can also be that way for weeks? Just looking for any insight...
Thanks!
@lovebuggies1 I can wear either at the birth center and tend to wear contacts 99% of the time. That being said if I'm there for a really long time there is a good chance I could want to switch. I've got a spare pair of contacts and my glasses packed to make sure I have options.