How are you feeling? Today I'm exhausted, which is funny because I've had a great amount of energy the last few days! I'm having back pain and contractions off and on and last my mucus plug from Thursday to yesterday.
Any induction plans? Wednesday if he doesn't arrive before then.
When is your next appointment? See above.
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions? MIL made a comment each day she was here, 2 total, and then 1 today about him not being a Christmas baby. The first two were well we just need you to wait, and the second today was well thank goodness he won't have a Christmas birthday. I honestly didn't care if he did or not. Dh's falls on Thanksgiving some years and mine is on St. Patrick's day so to me it wouldn't have been a big deal.
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How far past due are you? Not yet... tomorrow is my DD... but I have NO doubt I will be. ZERO activity contraction wise in 3-4 days!!! I am sure it's going to be awhile... or at least not today. Maybe after my appointment tomorrow (exam) things might decided to start up?! How are you feeling? So-so. In good spirits. Patient. Feeling ok despite wanting to do this thing.
Any induction plans? Need to talk to my MW, but my plan is to make an acupuncture induction appointment for after my 41 week MW appointment (I'll have her strip things) then do the acu... if that doesn't work ill consider an herbal and castor oil treatment just a few days before 42 weeks... but help me if it comes to that!
When is your next appointment? Tomorrow. Shes coming to my house again! I love having my MW be my neighbor... I'm on her way to town, so it's a logical and very helpful thing! Yay for not having to leave my nest.
Miscellaneous I could stand to get one good sleep before the baby comes... I've already gotten my house semi back in order after Christmas... which makes me feel better. I keep ttrying to visualize this amazing labor where the baby just comes easily... it's my hope it's just sometime this week. I'm a tad sad the baby didn't come by midnight last night... that would have been special.
@ErikandAfton I hope you go soon! It sounds like you're having some promising labor prep!!! Maybe some squats or doing the "miles circuit" might ramp things up?
@ErikandAfton I hope you go soon! It sounds like you're having some promising labor prep!!! Maybe some squats or doing the "miles circuit" might ramp things up?
@maamawaabangi I just looked up the miles circuit. I'll try that! We've been walking 1 to 2 miles every day for the last week and I for sure have contractions during but then they stop. Maybe this will help. Thanks!
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How far past due are you? 3 days today How are you feeling? Meh. I try not to think about things that I have 0 control over, but this is a complete mind game at this point. I'm also mildly concerned about my BP. It's definitely within the normal range, but it's just a tad higher than what I've had this entire pregnancy with no other pre-e symptoms (usually 100 or 110/60 - last week at 2 different appointments and at the pharmacy it was 120/80 - not high, but higher for me). I'm only particularly concerned because my mom had pre-e and I don't want to find myself in a situation where we need to make some emergency decisions. I'm calling the midwife this morning to ask her opinion.
Any induction plans? I'm going to also request today that we have a membrane sweep planned for our next scheduled appointment.
When is your next appointment? Friday!
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions? I'm glad I am at home this week - working at a college we have the week off - because I don't think I could handle the well-meaning comments and questions. At DH's work, he's even started to get annoyed in the last week with all the questions, which makes me laugh. Good luck, ladies!!
I'm officially overdue today. I was realllllly sad not to have our baby yesterday... it was my husband's grandmas bday and I wanted to have it then. Then last night I had a crappy night... I felt like my whole abdomin was full of gas or just so tight I could barely breath... it was painful and scary feeling. I have NO clue why. Im over this. I know that I has to come out... Trying to focus on positive thoughts, but it's hard. I might go to get acu done on Friday.
@maamawaabangi I second this. And I'm sorry you are officially in the overdue club. I still have 2 days but at this point I'm not hopeful that she'll be here before d-day. I saw your comment on hard stomach/gas pains. I've been having them too for 3 days. I was able to get some relief by using my medicine ball and a variety of yoga poses. There's just no more room in here for extra stuff like gas!
Im doing it! I scheduled with an acupuncturist on Friday for "induction" ... one because I want to see what it does... two maybe I'll have baby before then... three I'm desperate and don't want to be miserable all weekend.
My friend and I were talking about this the other day. Her daughter was born at 42 weeks, a lot of her friends had babies at the same time but all before their due dates or right at their due dates. C has always been ahead, she walked first, ect. And L said she's been a lot healthier than the babies who weren't late. I find it really interesting.
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Thanks! That's interesting. My latest was for sure my most "advanced" kid (in babyhood and toddlerhood) she was saying full sentences before her 1st bday... except she has mild dyslexia (which runs in our family we suspect) ... but even with that she's considered "doubly gifted".
@maamawaabangi@ajstevenson The noises my stomach was making last night was unheard of. DH could hear me gurgling from across the room. I started with the raspberry leaf tea today.
Big Nor'easter coming...I've heard the drop in air pressure from big storms can bring on babies ;-) Baby would decide to come on a day where we are expected to get 6 inches+ of snow....
How are you feeling? Pretty much the same the past few weeks, which is pretty good.
Any induction plans? We will induce at 41+6 if needed, currently 40+4.
When is your next appointment? NST on Monday
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions? I have to say I was pretty surprised to hear the chance of going into labor on my own past 40+4 was rare, down to 1% past 41 weeks. What the heck did people do in the past? Any of you guys familiar with this? My doula plus my Aunt who is an RN were both surprised.
@lexibizzel I think that's a misunderstanding of the stats. The actual stats on it are not well tracked but the chances of going into labor on any given day are fairly low. The most common (average) day for women to go into labor naturally is 40+4 I believe. After that, one way to measure it is... how likely is it that I will have gone into labor by X weeks. So for by 41 weeks, you have over an 80% chance of having gone into labor. That only increases each day. Again though, this stuff isn't that well tracked and inductions etc can be hard to separate out depending on method. Inductions bias the data toward earlier likelihood of labor. There are a few different analyses of it and they are based off of different data sets. I like this one cos it uses CDC data https://expectingscience.com/2014/09/29/your-due-date-is-wrong-so-when-is-labor-really-most-likely/
@littlebirdie28 I know what you're feeling and it's so hard...I threw at least one pity party every day I was overdue. But it *will* end and you'll forget a good part of this difficult time once your LO is here.
@littlebirdie28 my midwife tried to give me some comfort at my appt. on Tuesday. She reminded me that as far as she knows no one has been pregnant forever. Doesn't really help, but I am trying to remind myself of that!
I remind myself of that fact ^^^ a lot too... there is a deadline even if it's not what I desire it to be... One way or another baby will come out! And by 42 weeks I'd probably not care what manner it comes either.
I had my Dr repeat himself on the stats (little chance after 40+4, 1% after 41 weeks) since I found it so surprising. Anecdotal, I know, but my sister had her son at 40+5 and my aunt at 41+3. Perhaps inductions do play a role in the math? Thanks for the link @slartybartfast In any case, going to give my body as much of a chance I can be comfortable with (induction at 41+6).
Sweep went well this morning, no pain. NST was passed with flying colors. 2cm dilated (midwife said she could stretch to 3), -1 station, 70% effaced. Here's hoping for a baby within the next 48 hours!!
Go @littlebirdie28!!! One of us ought to have a baby this weekend!!!
I slept the WHOLE night. I only went pee a few times and once my dog woke me up trying to pull blankets off of us! But feeling energized. I'll update how the acupuncture goes... hopeful!
@littlebirdie28 I'm glad it went well! FX labor starts soon! I've been having crazy cramps since yesterday afternoon but nothing else. It's hard to even move my legs or shift positions. Im hoping something starts soon. @maamawaabangi let us know how the acupuncture induction goes! @PensiveCrayon, I'm sorry you're officially here.
Haha @PensiveCrayon welcome to the club. I've forgotten what it's like to put on socks without grunting. At times I feel like this is my life now.
I'm very curious to hear about the acupuncture induction @maamawaabangi. I can't remember, but someone before went to the chiropractor and that also worked.
@ajstevenson I hope those cramps become productive sooner rather than later :-)
Well, the acupuncture is doing something... she put 3 or 4 in my lower back (each side), then after those I turned over and she put 1 in each shoulder, 1 each hand, 2 in each thigh, 3-4 between my knee and ankle and 1 in each foot. I immediately started having strong long lasting BH, in fact they really didn't let up the whole time. Nothing hurt and it was quite relaxing. After and even now I feel like my pelvic area is super loose and warm, cervix warm and tingly. I've had many strong contractions, but nothing regular. Baby feels low and extremely heavy (in my pelvis)... almost like my hips are being pushed apart. I also felt totally exhausted after and went home and slept for 2 hours... not sure what that was about but I went with it. She said many experience labor with in 24 hours, others it takes multiple back to back (2-3) sessions... women who have broken water often have immediate results.
How are you feeling? i just knew I would find myself part of the overdue club. Even though everyone was SO sure I would go early. Feeling heavy. Walking kills my back but I know I need to if I want this lil guy on his way. Still hopeful for a 2016 baby.
Any induction plans? Had a membrane sweep yesterday. Made me crampy and a few contrax here and there. No other plans until my next appt.
When is your next appointment? shockingly not until next Wednesday. I had NST on Thursday. She had me schedule the next one a full week out.
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions? a well meaning sort of friend asked on Facebook "are u dilated? Have u lost ur mucus plug?" Umm the 15 other ppl who commented on this photo do not want to know about my mucus. And while I don't mind terribly the "how are you? Any news?" Texts and calls daily - I also don't know how to properly respond. I'm fine, no news hasn't been working.
@PensiveCrayon I should have just said ditto to your post! My mother arrives tomorrow and I know it's going to add pressure (not the kind I actually want!) I hope we both have kids before Wed.
@maamawaabangi This is going to sound super strange/TMI, but I've been having the same sort of feeling in my cervix...almost like I'm aroused. I was wondering if that was a sign that it's opening. One can hope, right? Also, I just experienced some period-like cramping accompanying a BH. Just now. Woo. I'm sure it will lead to nothing, but at least it feels like something is happening!
Me: 31 | DH: 31
Together since 2003 | Married 2010 TTC #1 January 2016 BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016 Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018 BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
@PensiveCrayon yeah, while it's weird, I think it's all connected and is likely a sign of things softening and getting "ripe". It just shocked me how quickly the acu did something it was almost instant. I tend to be slightly skeptical about its effectiveness but have had several fiends it worked for so I thought "why not?"... still not in labor, but maybe it's prepping things?
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How are you feeling?
Today I'm exhausted, which is funny because I've had a great amount of energy the last few days! I'm having back pain and contractions off and on and last my mucus plug from Thursday to yesterday.
Any induction plans?
Wednesday if he doesn't arrive before then.
When is your next appointment?
See above.
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions?
MIL made a comment each day she was here, 2 total, and then 1 today about him not being a Christmas baby. The first two were well we just need you to wait, and the second today was well thank goodness he won't have a Christmas birthday. I honestly didn't care if he did or not. Dh's falls on Thanksgiving some years and mine is on St. Patrick's day so to me it wouldn't have been a big deal.
How far past due are you?
Not yet... tomorrow is my DD... but I have NO doubt I will be. ZERO activity contraction wise in 3-4 days!!! I am sure it's going to be awhile... or at least not today. Maybe after my appointment tomorrow (exam) things might decided to start up?!
How are you feeling?
So-so. In good spirits. Patient. Feeling ok despite wanting to do this thing.
Any induction plans?
Need to talk to my MW, but my plan is to make an acupuncture induction appointment for after my 41 week MW appointment (I'll have her strip things) then do the acu... if that doesn't work ill
consider an herbal and castor oil treatment just a few days before 42 weeks... but help me if it comes to that!
When is your next appointment?
Tomorrow. Shes coming to my house again! I love having my MW be my neighbor... I'm on her way to town, so it's a logical and very helpful thing! Yay for not having to leave my nest.
Miscellaneous
I could stand to get one good sleep before the baby comes... I've already gotten my house semi back in order after Christmas... which makes me feel better. I keep ttrying to visualize this amazing labor where the baby just comes easily... it's my hope it's just sometime this week. I'm a tad sad the baby didn't come by midnight last night... that would have been special.
Due December 27th with baby #7
Due December 27th with baby #7
3 days today
How are you feeling?
Meh. I try not to think about things that I have 0 control over, but this is a complete mind game at this point. I'm also mildly concerned about my BP. It's definitely within the normal range, but it's just a tad higher than what I've had this entire pregnancy with no other pre-e symptoms (usually 100 or 110/60 - last week at 2 different appointments and at the pharmacy it was 120/80 - not high, but higher for me). I'm only particularly concerned because my mom had pre-e and I don't want to find myself in a situation where we need to make some emergency decisions. I'm calling the midwife this morning to ask her opinion.
Any induction plans?
I'm going to also request today that we have a membrane sweep planned for our next scheduled appointment.
When is your next appointment?
Friday!
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions?
I'm glad I am at home this week - working at a college we have the week off - because I don't think I could handle the well-meaning comments and questions. At DH's work, he's even started to get annoyed in the last week with all the questions, which makes me laugh.
Good luck, ladies!!
Im over this.
I know that I has to come out...
Trying to focus on positive thoughts, but it's hard.
I might go to get acu done on Friday.
Due December 27th with baby #7
Due December 27th with baby #7
Im doing it! I scheduled with an acupuncturist on Friday for "induction" ... one because I want to see what it does... two maybe I'll have baby before then... three I'm desperate and don't want to be miserable all weekend.
Due December 27th with baby #7
My latest was for sure my most "advanced" kid (in babyhood and toddlerhood) she was saying full sentences before her 1st bday... except she has mild dyslexia (which runs in our family we suspect) ... but even with that she's considered "doubly gifted".
Due December 27th with baby #7
Big Nor'easter coming...I've heard the drop in air pressure from big storms can bring on babies ;-) Baby would decide to come on a day where we are expected to get 6 inches+ of snow....
4 days
How are you feeling?
Pretty much the same the past few weeks, which is pretty good.
Any induction plans?
We will induce at 41+6 if needed, currently 40+4.
When is your next appointment?
NST on Monday
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions?
I have to say I was pretty surprised to hear the chance of going into labor on my own past 40+4 was rare, down to 1% past 41 weeks. What the heck did people do in the past? Any of you guys familiar with this? My doula plus my Aunt who is an RN were both surprised.
Ive also had one at 40+4 and 40 on the dot.
Like i I said above I'm going to try acupuncture on Friday ... I'll be 40+3
Due December 27th with baby #7
There are a few different analyses of it and they are based off of different data sets. I like this one cos it uses CDC data
https://expectingscience.com/2014/09/29/your-due-date-is-wrong-so-when-is-labor-really-most-likely/
Can I throw a pity party? I don't want to bring in a lot of interventions but....it's a mental/emotional battle.
One way or another baby will come out! And by 42 weeks I'd probably not care what manner it comes either.
Due December 27th with baby #7
In any case, going to give my body as much of a chance I can be comfortable with (induction at 41+6).
One of us ought to have a baby this weekend!!!
I slept the WHOLE night. I only went pee a few times and once my dog woke me up trying to pull blankets off of us! But feeling energized. I'll update how the acupuncture goes... hopeful!
Due December 27th with baby #7
How far past due are you? 1 day
How are you feeling? Murderous. It wouldn't be so bad if my in-laws weren't here waiting for the baby and making me feel like a watched pot.
Any induction plans? Not at this point.
When is your next appointment? Wednesday the 4th. That's a Wednesday right? Just had one yesterday and baby was doing a-okay.
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions? As a FTM I'm really not sure this baby will ever come out
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
I'm very curious to hear about the acupuncture induction @maamawaabangi. I can't remember, but someone before went to the chiropractor and that also worked.
@ajstevenson I hope those cramps become productive sooner rather than later :-)
I immediately started having strong long lasting BH, in fact they really didn't let up the whole time. Nothing hurt and it was quite relaxing.
After and even now I feel like my pelvic area is super loose and warm, cervix warm and tingly. I've had many strong contractions, but nothing regular. Baby feels low and extremely heavy (in my pelvis)... almost like my hips are being pushed apart.
I also felt totally exhausted after and went home and slept for 2 hours... not sure what that was about but I went with it.
She said many experience labor with in 24 hours, others it takes multiple back to back (2-3) sessions... women who have broken water often have immediate results.
Due December 27th with baby #7
How are you feeling? i just knew I would find myself part of the overdue club. Even though everyone was SO sure I would go early.
Feeling heavy. Walking kills my back but I know I need to if I want this lil guy on his way. Still hopeful for a 2016 baby.
Any induction plans? Had a membrane sweep yesterday. Made me crampy and a few contrax here and there. No other plans until my next appt.
When is your next appointment? shockingly not until next Wednesday. I had NST on Thursday. She had me schedule the next one a full week out.
Miscellaneous rants/raves/questions? a well meaning sort of friend asked on Facebook "are u dilated? Have u lost ur mucus plug?" Umm the 15 other ppl who commented on this photo do not want to know about my mucus. And while I don't mind terribly the "how are you? Any news?" Texts and calls daily - I also don't know how to properly respond. I'm fine, no news hasn't been working.
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
Due December 27th with baby #7
Due December 27th with baby #7