Inside Baby Thread

mslynn2012 · November 2014

Baby is NOT low at all, 2cm and 50%. Had my 2nd sweep Thursday and have been losing HUGE pieces of mucous plug since. So gross! Also have been having inconsistent, painful contractions. 39 weeks tomorrow and scheduled RCS for 40+3. Really hoping for a VBAC so will go in Monday for yet another sweep...

krissykris89 · November 2014

I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling like LO is stabbing the hell out of my vagina. Lost a good majority of my MP last week, thought I had the bloody show but it was too dark must of been a result from my second "stretch and sweep". Had false labor Thursday and nothing really since except these terrible stabbing pains in my baby maker. No contractions or cramping accompanied

I also am in the ready to have baby camp. 39 weeks and 3 days 2cm dilated as of Wednesday morning and about 80% (or there abouts ) effaced.

Has anyone's discharge increased majorly since loosing your MP?

Carebella · November 2014

Yeah... 41+2 now, had a lovely pregnancy hormone melt down yesterday. I'm definitely ready for baby to come out now. But no sign of my MP. No sign of bloody show. Contractions, what are those? My bump has lowered but I don't think baby's head has dropped even with a fair amount of walking. Not going to lie, getting jealous of those with signs of baby coming. While I'm happy I'm able to carry a baby to term well, I'm trying not to start wondering about my body's ability to go into labor on it's own

Livingthemommylife · November 2014

39 weeks and 2 days today. No signs of baby coming. No cramping, no BH, not sure of dilation or effacement since I haven't been checked since 36 weeks when there was nothing. But baby is very very low and with my SPD the pelvic pain is agonizing! I'm dying to meet him! And I was really hoping to go into labor soon to give me some time to rest before thanksgiving. I will be a very unhappy mommy if I'm still pregnant by then! I'm a third time momma and the wait is still so agonizing!!

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

39 weeks today and I'm officially impatient. The fact that I could have almost 3 more weeks of being pregnant is so discouraging. Im clearly not as nice as some of you other mamas. Anyone that asks me if baby is here yet gets a response something like this "No she's not - and when she is I'll be sure to let you know. But if you ask me that question again I will hurt you."

what kind of answer do they expect really? "Oh ya she is. I just decided not to tell anyone. Surprise!"

Pregnancy has made me bitter. Eesh.

moroccojade · November 2014

38 weeks today and feeling pretty good!

Thursday and Friday weren't great. MW wasn't sure if the baby was head down anymore (!!) and did an internal exam. That led to cramping and bleeding. I felt awful till yesterday morning.

We were actually sent for an US to check the baby's position. (I want to labour and even deliver at home... so it is pretty important info to know.

Fortunately, she is indeed head down. And she is measuring 3 days bigger than her due date (NBD... we know how inaccurate such measurements can be). The weight they gave was 7lbs 15oz. (#1 was born at 7lb 9oz at 39+5. Perhaps this one might be bigger.)

She was sleeping when the US started, then she woke up and was furious at the tech and started thumping away at the wand trying to kick it off of her. This small woman does not like to be bothered. She turns into a rabbit every time some sort of technology comes near her. She is actually the one who has convinced me to at least try for a home birth! lol.

We also found out that her cord is NOT AROUND HER NECK, so that was good news after the complicated birth I had with #1.

Otherwise, we got a good look at her face. She was smacking her lips and chewing on the bottom one a bit.

Anyway, beyond those bad two days o' cramps, I am now back to my regular ailments. Creaky hips and quite a few contractions. Still sleeping well, though, which makes a huge difference.

I will end my ramble here... And still hope for a few more days of no labour.

I will feel more ready the closer I get to full term at 39 weeks.

FishyMom · November 2014

@CarrieAnne09‌ that is EXACTLY how I want to respond, but don't have the guts.. I seem to be getting bitter too so you are not alone.

BrittG13 · November 2014

@CarrieAnne09 My parents and DH's parents don't bother because they know better but my friends are forever, 'baby yet? How do you feel? Is today the day? Any news?'

I'm impatient and I'm in pain but I'd probably be able to cope better if everyone wasn't blowing up my phone every 5 minutes. Oh and I'm only 40 weeks tomorrow. I can't imagine another 1-2 weeks of this.

BabySchroeder2014 · November 2014

I'm getting to the point where I think I may actually get better sleep once the baby arrives! I swear I was up every 90 minutes to pee. And now I truly can't remember if I passed part of my mucus plug during one of the many bathroom trips, or if I was just dreaming it!

MmmPopcorn · November 2014

Ugh. Sudden wave of terrible nausea out of nowhere, and there is no way to sit without making it feel worse. I thought I said goodbye to this months ago.

oklahomamom09 · November 2014

runnershan said:
Went for a 3 1/2 mile (slow) walk this morning with a friend. It did something because by the end I had crazy pressure in my pelvis! Still not sure if I'm having BH contractions since sometime I feel tightness but I don't know if they're BH or just my imagination. But I'm having major pressure and pain. Nothing too bad but it's something!

Now I'm down for the count the rest of the day!

Wish I could go for a walk! It's 23 degrees and snowing like crazy outside. Think tomorrow I'm gunna go to Walmart and walk around for an hour (and try not to buy anything

)

FishyMom · November 2014

We went for another 3 miles walk also today.. I'm not sure it does anything but it still feels good to get moving. I have decided that I'm making plans for Friday.. Mani/pedi, MockingJay, and dinner out.. I've decided to move on from waiting on our LO.. Life must go on!

mamaluzi · November 2014

So, embarrassing moment today. Been having these weird blurry patches in my eyes on and off for the past 2 months or so. Mentioned them to my doctor way back when they first started, but because my BP wasn't bad and I didn't have any other symptoms, they told me not to worry. Today, I got a bigger blurry patch than normal, as in half my eyesight was blurry. Casually told my hubby, and he was like "CALL YOUR DOCTOR." Now, I'm not the type to jump at everything, and I rarely go to the doctor for stuff unless it's obvious, but my hubby is a bit more of a worrier than me...he scared me by being so concerned, so I called my dr, and she told me to come in...but the satellite office I usually go to near my house is closed on the weekends, so off to Boston/L&D we went! 4 hours between driving and being admitted and checked out, and of course nothing's wrong. I mean, thank goodness of course - but I felt like a total idiot. I knew it was nothing....I felt like such a FTM stereotype!

So, baby - come out soon, so I can stop this FTM crap that costs me my entire Sunday...oh, and when you do get here, tell your daddy to lighten UP! :-P

Ster1106 · November 2014

Carebella said:

Yeah... 41+2 now, had a lovely pregnancy hormone melt down yesterday. I'm definitely ready for baby to come out now. But no sign of my MP. No sign of bloody show. Contractions, what are those? My bump has lowered but I don't think baby's head has dropped even with a fair amount of walking. Not going to lie, getting jealous of those with signs of baby coming. While I'm happy I'm able to carry a baby to term well, I'm trying not to start wondering about my body's ability to go into labor on it's own

I feel ya, sister. I've had random BH contractions but no MP, bloody show, water breaking. Went to the doc today at 41 weeks and found that I'm "barely" a fingertip dilated and 0% effaced. (Very disheartening.) I'm super duper jealous of those who have either had their babies or who are showing signs of impending labor. Our bodies can do it. Our kiddos just aren't ready so they haven't released the hormone that says it's go-time. But seriously, I wish this LO would go ahead and make the damn call.

kstirton · November 2014

Just saying hi to everyone, love this thread!! I'm not alone! According to my Doctor - 90% of women deliver by their due date, well that's encouraging! (eye roll)

jsears2009 · November 2014

39 + 2 today. The odd cramping here and there but no other signs that things are progressing. Did biophysical ultrasound last week and will get results on Wednesday, I'm assuming no urgent concerns since I didn't receive a phone call. Also starting to become more emotional. Think I might accept a cervical check this week. I'm just so curious, even though I know that even current dilation and effacement doesn't mean a lot. Feeling so unmotivated to do things even though my to do list keeps growing!

Ster1106 · November 2014

My doc told me today that I'd made it to "the ten percent club" since I have yet to deliver by 41 weeks. Gee. Lucky me.

snarkylibrarian · November 2014

@aluzitano Don't feel silly! You totally did the right thing. Blurred vision can be normal, but it's also a symptom of preeclampsia. It's better to be cautious and ask your doctor about things than ignore it or post medical questions to random strangers on the internet.

wallygirl · November 2014

Had my 39 week appt today. I had a cervical check and have made some progress but not as much as with my first at this point. My dr will be out of town next Tuesday thru Saturday so I'm sure I'll go into labor while she's gone lol. If I don't go into labor she wants to induce me the week after Thanksgiving.

FishyMom · November 2014

For all my statistical craving inside baby mommys!! This website is fascinating!

https://spacefem.com/pregnant/charts/duedate0.php

henriandjim · November 2014

kstirton said:
Just saying hi to everyone, love this thread!! I'm not alone! According to my Doctor - 90% of women deliver by their due date, well that's encouraging! (eye roll)

@kstirton - really?? I found stats saying only 30% by EDD,and 4-5% actually on the day. My MW guesses about 75% of her FTMs are late... I'm 39+3 so either way it's happening in the next 2.5 weeks

henriandjim · November 2014

Ashris13 said:
For all my statistical craving inside baby mommys!! This website is fascinating!

https://spacefem.com/pregnant/charts/duedate0.php

@ashris - I found that too! Birthing stats made entertaining!

kstirton · November 2014

henriandjim said:

For all my statistical craving inside baby mommys!! This website is fascinating! https://spacefem.com/pregnant/charts/duedate0.php
@ashris - I found that too! Birthing stats made entertaining!

Yeah, that's what I said!! Really??? I decided not to argue w/ him, but seems like a LOT of FTM's go past their due date ...

theMadRadishes · November 2014

Omg....how are we a little over halfway through the month and it feels like theres only 5 of us left?

FishyMom · November 2014

theMadRadishes said:
Omg....how are we a little over halfway through the month and it feels like theres only 5 of us left?

Because I think there really is only five of us left.

I had a major breakdown to DH this morning. I feel the feelings of my infertility coming back so strong.. Everyone gets a baby, except me. I know this is silly and irrational, but lately this is how I feel and it's a feeling way too familiar.

theMadRadishes · November 2014

I had one contraction yesterday. I almost died....

henriandjim · November 2014

@kstirton‌ - there's loads of ways to calculate a figure and really it's arbitrary as it gets you no closer to knowing when it's going g to happen to you! Fluctuating between trying to be zen about it and let it happen when it happens on one hand,and FREAKING THE F*** OUT about when is my baby coming???!!!! On the other...

CarrieAnne09 · November 2014

An example of how bitter I am - even though I'm not even due yet.
Friend: morning. How are you?
Me: great! How about you?
Friend: no baby yet?
Me: no... Not yet
Friend: maybe you should go for a walk?
Me: I'm not even due yet. Maybe you should go for a walk?
Silence....

oklahomamom09 · November 2014

I just wanna stop hurting all over. I'll be 39 weeks Friday and everyone is like just let him bake! Which I am. He can come when he wants, just the sooner the better. I feel like knives are in my back and I have a lot of housework to do today.

kstirton · November 2014

conversation via text with a (I'm sure) well meaning friend this morning.

"Just wanted to say I love you and would never be able to carry a baby for 40 weeks" "Thanks but that does not really make me feel better"

"Sorry! Are you dilated at all?"
"1cm dilated and 50% effaced last thurs"

"Boy that little girl is in no hurry to make an appearance"

SHUT UP.

kstirton · November 2014

henriandjim said:

@kstirton‌ - there's loads of ways to calculate a figure and really it's arbitrary as it gets you no closer to knowing when it's going g to happen to you! Fluctuating between trying to be zen about it and let it happen when it happens on one hand,and FREAKING THE F*** OUT about when is my baby coming???!!!! On the other...

I am doing this EXACT thing. This morning I was telling myself, it will be nice to have a few days off, relax around the house, hang out with husband - it will be nice to arrive to the hospital in "appointment" fashion for my induction... Then I get to work and I'm literally crying and pissed off at the world and my body for not doing what it should be doing on it's own.

minibean16 · November 2014

Things that have recently made my life easier - I no longer roll OVER in bed - roll 'under!' Like from my left side, get up on my knees and swing my belly under until I'm on my right side. It's such a small thing, but I didn't curse once through the night!

FishyMom · November 2014

@minibean16 it is the small victories!! I will have to try that tonight.

kstirton · November 2014

also - kind of "falling" into bed directly onto your right side is pretty satisfying too. Until your hip starts hurting and you have to roll over.

FishyMom · November 2014

I wish I could fall into bed! I have to get a running start to get into bed. Whoever thought it was a good idea to get a high bed should be shot!! Oh wait it was NON-pregnant me! LoL

Ster1106 · November 2014

Ashris13 said:

Omg....how are we a little over halfway through the month and it feels like theres only 5 of us left?
Because I think there really is only five of us left. I had a major breakdown to DH this morning. I feel the feelings of my infertility coming back so strong.. Everyone gets a baby, except me. I know this is silly and irrational, but lately this is how I feel and it's a feeling way too familiar.

I feel the EXACT same way. I'm on day 288, and I'm wondering if I might be the first woman who's going to be pregnant forever. "Please, come to my daughter's second birthday party. Oh, and by the way, I'm still pregnant with her." I had a breakdown earlier. Then continued to cry in the shower. Then I cried after I got out of the shower. I told my hubs I didn't want her to come out thinking I hated her because I was so sad lately. Irrational? Totally. Are we allowed? TOTALLY. And the good-intentioned "She'll be here soon" statements don't help, as much as they're meant to. Not to mention the fact that my fisting appointment yesterday found me "barely" a fingertip dilated and 0% effaced. Awesome.

oklahomamom09 · November 2014

Ashris13 said:
I wish I could fall into bed! I have to get a running start to get into bed. Whoever thought it was a good idea to get a high bed should be shot!! Oh wait it was NON-pregnant me! LoL

I feel the same way. I have to step on the bed frame to get it, which makes the bed creak, which makes FI wake up, which makes the dogs wake up and then it's like 20 minutes to get the dogs to settle down because it's not time to wake up lol

theMadRadishes · November 2014

I have my first internal tomorrow and I think I might just say no. I dont think I could really handle the promise of progress or the disappointment of nothing....

theMadRadishes · November 2014

Haha... You would think it would be easy to remember. If my dad asks me if I had the baby one more time, im just going to send a picture of one of these other babies. Seriously.

moroccojade · November 2014

Hugs and gentle head pats to those who are miserable.

I'm still in no hurry. Babies are so much harder to take care of on the outside. Yes, I'm excited to meet her, but I plan to enjoy pristine nipples and quiet nights for another week or two.

And this second time around labour is a bit more daunting. With my first ignorance was bliss.

So yeah. I will enjoy my pain au chocolat this morning in this lovely cafe 200%. I might shop a bit too. (My husband will be thrilled.)

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