March 2017 Moms
Gators&BoSox
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**ALL THINGS LABOR!**
Gators&BoSox
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It's about that time ladies! A couple of the other boards have this and I thought it would be a good way to keep us clutter free. If you have any labor questions, want to tell us you're in labor, or complain that you are STILL not in labor, here's the place!
Also, since the birth announcement thread is love its only, we can use this board to congratulate mommas
Also, since the birth announcement thread is love its only, we can use this board to congratulate mommas
Re: **ALL THINGS LABOR!**
My first baby I was induced but it was still pretty fast (8 hours). With my second, I went into labor naturally, but had a CS due to footling breech presentation. So I feel like when I put both deliveries together I've had one full natural delivery from start to finish LOL! I feel like this time (VBAC) I have a chance at having the entire thing go natural from the start to the end. I am super psyched. Also I think it'll be funny to have a natural labor, a CS, and a VBAC, like I will have done them all LOL!
...Except I haven't had a home birth... so maybe I'll need to have a 4th baby after all...
I was induced with my DD ((still have regrets about not sticking up for my body, fighting the overly cautious doctors longer)) it was fast and furious pit insanity contractions with no break ((I never experience the contractions that gave you more than 15-30sec break in between)) with her arriving 5hrs after the first contraction and all back labor ((had no idea until BH this time around what a contraction felt like on the front side of things)) even after that-I still woke up the next day and said: I have no idea what ppl mean when they "wait till you have one and you'll change your mind about doing that over again" I instantly wanted another go at it!!
So: yes! I'm excited! the only things I'm nervous about this time around are how fast will this one be in comparison since last one was so fast-will it be super fast too or was last time just because of the meds? So: when do I leave my house for the 30min away birthcenter!? And-only other thing I'm worried about is being away from my DD/childcare! Otherwise: bring on the labor!! Whoot whoot!
Kinda scared of the spinal epidural for the c section or being fully under for an emergency one but other than that I am soooo excited ahh
SaveSaveI think I've mentioned it once before-but if you're obsessed with these dates and waiting like me : check out spacefem.com "your daily odds of going into labor!" You input your EDD and it gives you a full chart of the chance of going into labor.
I have a .02% chance of going into labor today. Can't wait for that number to climb!!
BUT once he was out the hormonal rush was real. I remember saying to my husband, "I could do that again." The high is incredible, though I couldn't properly sleep for about two days because of the restlessness from the hormones!
Fortunately, my OB group knew my goal of a drug-free, minimal intervention birth experience, and they educated me on the risks/likelihood of needing more interventions (including c-section) with an induction after 41 weeks. And I had no medical indications that required immediate induction, so they left it up to me (with brief ultrasounds every other day just to make sure baby had enough fluid etc). I waited for my body to go into labor naturally and was able to have the most beautiful birth experience with no medications and no interventions (not even an IV)!
IF you do end up needing or choosing be induced, "pit to distress" is a practice you will want to educate yourself about!
https://nursingbirth.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/“pit-to-distress”-a-disturbing-reality/
I had an OB with my first and midwife this time.. is anyone else nervous about the fact that if complications arise with a midwife that the OB on call to rush to the OR may be caught up with another surgery? I know midwives are trained in all aspects of labour and delivery so they know how to handle situations but it still makes me incredibly nervous. Also my secondary midwife who will likely be delivering is fairly new.. she's had a handful of births. I wanted this experience to be more personal but I'm over thinking things now.
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Surprisingly, even though I don't know what to expect, I'm actually really excited and not scared about the birth. I figure women have been doing this since the dawn of time, and if enough women could get through it for me to get here, then I'll be fine.
@alexxapplepiee He is SO perfect! Praise God after such a long journey, you finally get to hold your little fighting boy. Prayers that you both keep recovering well. Hope you can rest up! Hugs 'mama!!!
Me 28 DH 28 Married 2012
TTC #1 since March 2015
Metformin + Femara + Gonal F + Trigger = BFP 6/24/16
EDD 3/3/17
Found out it's a girl! 9/23/16
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Is baby fever a thing when you're preggo?? Cuz I feel like I have it. Hah.
How far away is it? Thankfully just about 10 minutes away.
When will you decide it's time to go? Last time around, I had called the midwife a few times who was on call. I must have been doing some good pain management because she didn't think I should come in but I felt like I needed to. I went in and was 5-6cm. If I could labor at home longer I would but not sure how that will go with my (then) 23 month old.
What are your plans for your older kids? Still working on this. Hoping that my mom can be our go-to person and that she can spend the night/s if needed. My son is cared for by family and friends so hopefully they will just continue watching him on their days and my mom can spend the night.
Any other special plans you are making? No special plans besides really hoping arrangements workout that my husband can stay with me overnight. I'm undecided on if maybe I'll want to go home after 1 night ... hoping to have a med free birth again in the alternate birthing center.
1 Samuel 1:27
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Married: 07/04/13
BFP #1: 8/14/14, Baby Girl born 4/16/15
BFP #2: 6/21/16, Baby Girl born 2/11/17
BFP #3: 1/26/19, EDD 10/8/19
Fur Babies: 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (Piper and Mia)
I woke up in early labor the next morning and ultimately delivered my son at 3:30AM the following morning.. so 36 hours after it was done.
As mentioned before.. I don't think it works unless your body and baby are ready. A coworker said she had it done each week starting at 36 (sounds a little early in my opinion) and didn't end up delivering until her due date.
1 Samuel 1:27
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