this app needs a dislike it button. and if enough people dislike it, it gets removed. would be useful for the stray commenters on the birth announcements thread. as well as some others.
My husband won't have sex with me because he's grossed out by the mucus plug and is afraid of being near that stuff. Can't say I blame him, but I want do anything we can to get this thing started!
So I know I NEVER post, but I do occasionally stalk the board's trying to see if others have similar symptoms, etc, and a lot of times they do so I don't even bother asking anything at all. My due date is June 7th, and this is my first child, a little girl!! I'm so nervous I won't be able to tell when labor hits, & that it won't even cone at all and I will have to be induced, which I really don't want. I plan on going to a different hospital other than the one I receive all of my prenatal care, only because this hospital seriously sucks and half the time do bit know what they are doing, but if I don't go into labor on my own I have no option.. the hospital I'm planning on going to is only about an hour away, the one that I'm supposed to go to is only a few blocks away.. I'm just so nervous about the whole experience! I am really trying to avoid a c-section, as much as I possibly can, because of the longer healing process, etc and my hospital will not do VBAC either.. their c-section rate is so high it scares the crap out of me! If you don't progress super quick they start pitocin and if you still aren't progressed enough they whisk you away to the OR. Sorry I'm rambling, I just needed to get this out!
DH and I were catching up on Hulu episodes. We were watching The Goldbergs and he looked at me and said, "omg. You're going to be Beverly!" I have to admit, I sort of see it. Lol.
So I know I NEVER post, but I do occasionally stalk the board's trying to see if others have similar symptoms, etc, and a lot of times they do so I don't even bother asking anything at all. My due date is June 7th, and this is my first child, a little girl!! I'm so nervous I won't be able to tell when labor hits, & that it won't even cone at all and I will have to be induced, which I really don't want. I plan on going to a different hospital other than the one I receive all of my prenatal care, only because this hospital seriously sucks and half the time do bit know what they are doing, but if I don't go into labor on my own I have no option.. the hospital I'm planning on going to is only about an hour away, the one that I'm supposed to go to is only a few blocks away.. I'm just so nervous about the whole experience! I am really trying to avoid a c-section, as much as I possibly can, because of the longer healing process, etc and my hospital will not do VBAC either.. their c-section rate is so high it scares the crap out of me! If you don't progress super quick they start pitocin and if you still aren't progressed enough they whisk you away to the OR. Sorry I'm rambling, I just needed to get this out!
Be your own health advocate. It still is your choice. Stand up for yourself and demand what you want. It sounds like you have options you just need to do your best to relax and let labor come naturally or after a membrane sweep if you're after 41 weeks so you can go to your hospital of choice. Trust me on the "am I in labor?" question....you'll know. Contractions freaking hurt. Just trust that everything will work in your favor, and also stand up for what you want (within reason of course). Good luck.
So I know I NEVER post, but I do occasionally stalk the board's trying to see if others have similar symptoms, etc, and a lot of times they do so I don't even bother asking anything at all. My due date is June 7th, and this is my first child, a little girl!! I'm so nervous I won't be able to tell when labor hits, & that it won't even cone at all and I will have to be induced, which I really don't want. I plan on going to a different hospital other than the one I receive all of my prenatal care, only because this hospital seriously sucks and half the time do bit know what they are doing, but if I don't go into labor on my own I have no option.. the hospital I'm planning on going to is only about an hour away, the one that I'm supposed to go to is only a few blocks away.. I'm just so nervous about the whole experience! I am really trying to avoid a c-section, as much as I possibly can, because of the longer healing process, etc and my hospital will not do VBAC either.. their c-section rate is so high it scares the crap out of me! If you don't progress super quick they start pitocin and if you still aren't progressed enough they whisk you away to the OR. Sorry I'm rambling, I just needed to get this out!
Yikes! Stressful! I would think you could advocate for yourself? I mean, just because you're not progressing, but you and baby are fine... Couldn't you just tell them you want to wait at least a little longer? I mean, I've read about women who had 30+ hour labors. Now, that's a freaking long time, but I don't see why if they can do it you couldn't. I understand there are medical situations that would make it so you should and need a csection quickly, but if they can't provide you with a risk in waiting, you should be able to tell them to wait. Be sure to tell your partner to help you understand the risks, but also to advocate for you if they start to pressure you.
I mean, I know at SOME point during an induction if you're not progressing you're going to have to eventually go to surgery, but you're making it sound like its SO fast... I'm not a medical person, so I don't know how it works.
@newmamatobe0615 It would seem sketchy to me to go to a different hospital than your practice follows...... ? Does your doctor have privileges at this other hospital you want to go to ? Seems as if the research should have been done ahead of time on cesarean rates etc...... Unless your insurance absolutely is screwy and has to go to this place...... I am confused
So I know I NEVER post, but I do occasionally stalk the board's trying to see if others have similar symptoms, etc, and a lot of times they do so I don't even bother asking anything at all. My due date is June 7th, and this is my first child, a little girl!! I'm so nervous I won't be able to tell when labor hits, & that it won't even cone at all and I will have to be induced, which I really don't want. I plan on going to a different hospital other than the one I receive all of my prenatal care, only because this hospital seriously sucks and half the time do bit know what they are doing, but if I don't go into labor on my own I have no option.. the hospital I'm planning on going to is only about an hour away, the one that I'm supposed to go to is only a few blocks away.. I'm just so nervous about the whole experience! I am really trying to avoid a c-section, as much as I possibly can, because of the longer healing process, etc and my hospital will not do VBAC either.. their c-section rate is so high it scares the crap out of me! If you don't progress super quick they start pitocin and if you still aren't progressed enough they whisk you away to the OR. Sorry I'm rambling, I just needed to get this out!
The hospital in my hometown is like this, and so women try to do like you, and make it to the other one further away. It's needlessly stressful. I'm sorry you are dealing with this - we all should have good access to good health care, and too frequently that doesn't happen.
BUT! Healthy babies are still born, mamas make full recoveries, and this, too, will work out.
As others said, try to be your own strong advocate, ideally in cooperation with your medical team, in advance. Also, maybe try to come to terms with some things so fear and worry don't play such a large part. (Sorry, that may be obnoxious. You've been through this before, so you know way better than I do.)
Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Good luck!! You can do this!
Not sure where to post this so I figured it's pretty random.
Oh how I miss you June15 gals! Every once in a while I'll lurk to catch up on things and "love" a post every now and then. I think about you ladies a lot. I appreciate the support, no nonsense advice/feedback and sass. Just wanted to chime in and express some gratitude because as @klkonwi once said, adulting is hard. Especially with a toddler and a newborn. So even though this board has a lot (I mean A LOT) to sift through after not being around for a week, I totally enjoy reading some posts and having a good laugh. A girl could use it after a long day with two little humans.
I should be sleeping when the baby sleeps this late at night but instead I'm here catching up. Anyway I suppose I could do laundry when the baby does laundry too, right!?
Wishing all you pregnant mamas the best!!! Can't wait to see more birth announcements! I also hope all the mamas with their new babes are doing well and getting some rest!
@CillyMama don't ever leave!!!! Comment away! Especially with precious knowledge on your experience. Also there's no reason you can't share your daily postpartum woes with us!!!!! Adulting is hard. Also I heard babies suck at laundry.
DH and I were catching up on Hulu episodes. We were watching The Goldbergs and he looked at me and said, "omg. You're going to be Beverly!" I have to admit, I sort of see it. Lol.
Haha. DH thinks I'm a Beverly too! Ps. The Goldbergs is such a guilty pleasure show of ours (I know no one else who watches it)!
@CillyMama thanks for checking in! I agree with @klkonwi keep on posting about how you're doing. I'm super anxious about managing a toddler and newborn myself. Happy to have my DH home for two weeks PP and my mom to be here on and off for the month of July as we adjust. Glad I will have other moms to relate to on here. Plus I'm not due until the 23rd, so those of us who are expecting later will still need the comic relief and support of you mommas who deliver before us! Don't leave!!!!!!!
I know! I feel like our peeps are gonna drop off one by one! Hopefully this board will transition into a place where they can talk about postpartum issues and newborn drama that we can learn from, too!
@klkonwi I think i'm getting to the point of busting out the ripe papaya, the red raspberry tea, EPO, pineapple, boning DH every evening and waddling my fatness a mile daily... shit, give me another week and I might start chugging castor oil lol. I want a baby damnit
I'm doing the primrose oil as of last night vaginally and it really wasn't as gross or weird as I thought it would be. I walked 45 min today......... Planned to do another walk but uhhhh let's get real. I'm not a superhero. I cannot do the sex. We have tried.... It just is not working. Lol Pineapple is BS. Otherwise I would try it!!!!! 2 of our nurses and my friends are in a nurse midwive program and I trust that since they've been encouraging the EPO for years and years it can't hurt. @mommaswizz ..... We will have our babies someday.... Lol
I know! I feel like our peeps are gonna drop off one by one! Hopefully this board will transition into a place where they can talk about postpartum issues and newborn drama that we can learn from, too!
This. I'm actually glad that someone started that thread for those who have had their babes to check in. First off, I miss some of those gals. And second, very soon this WILL be a board full of us talking about baby poop and stuff, so we may as well get the ball rolling
I know! I feel like our peeps are gonna drop off one by one! Hopefully this board will transition into a place where they can talk about postpartum issues and newborn drama that we can learn from, too!
This. I'm actually glad that someone started that thread for those who have had their babes to check in. First off, I miss some of those gals. And second, very soon this WILL be a board full of us talking about baby poop and stuff, so we may as well get the ball rolling
@mellymar you are uncharacteristically quiet tonight.... Did the full moon swallow you too?
Nah, I've just not been able to think of anything to say, lol. Maybe the moon did swallow me, I just feel weird today. Both physically weird and emotionally weird. Eh, whatev. :-?? So funny tho, cause I had literally just laid down for the night and was reading the threads when I got the notification about this comment. Great timing, gal! :>
I'm doing the primrose oil as of last night vaginally and it really wasn't as gross or weird as I thought it would be. I walked 45 min today......... Planned to do another walk but uhhhh let's get real. I'm not a superhero. I cannot do the sex. We have tried.... It just is not working. Lol Pineapple is BS. Otherwise I would try it!!!!! 2 of our nurses and my friends are in a nurse midwive program and I trust that since they've been encouraging the EPO for years and years it can't hurt. @mommaswizz ..... We will have our babies someday.... Lol
I am convinced that walking is what got my labor moving along. Granted, I had been having contractions irregularly for about 36 hours beforehand, but once I forced myself to walk between contractions and used the birthing ball during them, things really started to progress.
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I mean, I know at SOME point during an induction if you're not progressing you're going to have to eventually go to surgery, but you're making it sound like its SO fast... I'm not a medical person, so I don't know how it works.
Well, good luck, regardless
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Seems as if the research should have been done ahead of time on cesarean rates etc...... Unless your insurance absolutely is screwy and has to go to this place......
I am confused
BUT! Healthy babies are still born, mamas make full recoveries, and this, too, will work out.
As others said, try to be your own strong advocate, ideally in cooperation with your medical team, in advance. Also, maybe try to come to terms with some things so fear and worry don't play such a large part. (Sorry, that may be obnoxious. You've been through this before, so you know way better than I do.)
Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Good luck!! You can do this!
Oh how I miss you June15 gals! Every once in a while I'll lurk to catch up on things and "love" a post every now and then. I think about you ladies a lot. I appreciate the support, no nonsense advice/feedback and sass. Just wanted to chime in and express some gratitude because as @klkonwi once said, adulting is hard. Especially with a toddler and a newborn. So even though this board has a lot (I mean A LOT) to sift through after not being around for a week, I totally enjoy reading some posts and having a good laugh. A girl could use it after a long day with two little humans.
I should be sleeping when the baby sleeps this late at night but instead I'm here catching up. Anyway I suppose I could do laundry when the baby does laundry too, right!?
Wishing all you pregnant mamas the best!!! Can't wait to see more birth announcements! I also hope all the mamas with their new babes are doing well and getting some rest!
Adulting is hard.
Also I heard babies suck at laundry.
Fat and jealous.
Fat and jealous all day long!
I walked 45 min today......... Planned to do another walk but uhhhh let's get real. I'm not a superhero.
I cannot do the sex. We have tried.... It just is not working. Lol
Pineapple is BS. Otherwise I would try it!!!!!
2 of our nurses and my friends are in a nurse midwive program and I trust that since they've been encouraging the EPO for years and years it can't hurt.
@mommaswizz ..... We will have our babies someday.... Lol
PSA: it was exhausting. But baby's here, yay!