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August 2018 Moms
laufisch
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Labor Lead Up
laufisch
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Hi All,
I'm stealing this idea from July. I thought it would be nice to have place to talk about all the symptoms and emotions that go with the lead up to labor.
I'm stealing this idea from July. I thought it would be nice to have place to talk about all the symptoms and emotions that go with the lead up to labor.
Re: Labor Lead Up
Then, as soon as 37 weeks comes and everything slows down, and I'm barely having any cramping or contractions. I'm 3 days into 38 weeks and its the same thing. No amount of activity has changed anything.
Super frustrating.
really soft stools a couple of times which always makes me think I’ll go into labor soon because that’s what happened before DS1 was born. Knowing what to expect somewhat seems to be messing with my head more!
I’m being induced tomorrow morning, and I’m a head case today. I can’t concentrate, can’t seem to decide on anything that needs done, and have absolutely no desire for anything other than just staring at the ceiling.
I keep running through all the what-ifs. Since I’m trying 2VBaC, the only help I get is my water broken. So LO isn’t wanting to cooperate, I end up with a CS Thursday morning at the latest.
Then there is how will H handle it. He hasn’t been there for either of the other 2, and while he isn’t squeamish he isn’t terribly good at seeing anyone in pain. It’s just a whole bunch of UGH.
Formerly known as Kate08young
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TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
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I will be 36w tomorrow and have my GBS test etc. I've put myself on activity restriction as much as possible because he has been sitting so low and causing me so much crotch pain already that I'm nervous about going too early. As soon as I hit 37w IT IS ON and eviction notices will be forthcoming but I'll probably be like @laufisch and suddenly become comfortable and cramp free again.
I keep having weird dreams about my water breaking and the baby being big (specifically 8lbs 10oz which is more than a pound bigger than my larger kid and two pounds bigger than my smaller one, so big for me). It's freaking me out.
@lalala2004 lol I do the same thing. Pretty much always going maybe this is it!!
@delujm0 I hope you have better luck than me! On the plus side at least I'm not still super uncomfortable all the time...
I'm a nervous wreck about going too early (wouldn't ruin, but would definitely mess with my maternity leave and insurance). On top of that, I've been waking up MOTN with a sore pelvic region and can't tell if they are contractions of not. I'm so worried that I'm so uncomfortable that I won't be able to tell when I'm actually having a contraction. I've done this once before, but my water broke and I was strep b positive, so we went right in.
Yes to the softer stool these days! And my BH are super strong and frequent some days, and less so on others. This pregnancy thing is for the birds.
I had GBS with #1 but not #2. I get tested tomorrow but I really hope I don't have it this time because I'm anticipating a fast labor and my hospital won't administer the epidural until the first dose of penicillin is complete (I was not impressed with that policy with DD1 as she was sunny side up and I was having brutal back labor for almost 8 hours before I finally got my glorious drugs).
I think it's great if women don't want an epidural and are able to give birth without it, but I very much want mine and have no desire to push out this kid drug free!
DD was 3 days late, so I assumed this one would follow the same way. Now I keep hearing these stories of second kids coming weeks early.
Gah, I've started responses on every thread over the last couple of weeks, and every time I get distracted before posting it, and then by the time I get back to it, it's too old to be worth posting. So, sorry guys. Good thing it's not on me to keep things going here.
As for labor signs: Last time, I don't remember a single symptom of labor before my water broke at 37+6 (and very few after, labor didn't start and I had to be induced). While there's a part of me that fully expects it to happen exactly the same way this time (which would mean my water will break tomorrow night!) I know it is going to be different. So I'm now dissecting every sensation I have.
I have had some light period-like cramps for short spans of time for the last couple of days. I've had a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions, some of which were mildly painful. Every time I start considering timing them, they stop.
My pelvic pain has gotten worse, which coincides with several people commenting on how low she's dropped. They've had to work pretty hard to get a good picture of the head during my ultrasounds last week and yesterday, since the head was so low in the pelvis.
They don't do cervical exams in my practice, so I have no idea about dilation or effacement. They just hand us swabs and send us into the restroom for the group B strep tests, so they really don't go down there at all.
My mom decided that 8/1/18 would be a cool birthday, but I'm don't see that happening, since it's tomorrow. But I'm pretty psyched that tomorrow is August!
Which means mentally switching gears from come out now baby, to ummm maybe you should just hang out in there until the csection....
@laufisch sorry
So if it weren't for this intense crotch/pelvic pain, I think I could deal with the rest of my pregnancy symptoms pretty ok. I keep flipping between *I want this baby out!!!* to *I'm so not ready yet!!! How are we so close now?!*
I also keep waking up in the middle of the night wondering if I woke up b/c of a contraction and if I'm in labor. That's how it went with DD1 so my brain is thinking that the exact same thing will happen for some reason. I'm also getting paranoid about my water randomly breaking at work or in public... I should just wear a pad already.
It's funny that literally a week ago I was so nervous about baby coming, and now I'm dying to meet her.
I've had a really sore pelvis and lightening crotch for ages so I'm getting hopeful. I'm 37 weeks. We are due to start sweeps at 38 so I'm hoping he's just starting himself.
So I think I've gone from nesting mode to just giving up because of the pain and lack of energy. Is giving up a sign of labor?? Lol. I've got all the major things taken care of, I think... But I only have half a week supply of diapers and nothing in the fridge.
Since I've never dilated before being in labor I don't think I'll ever have the opportunity for a sweep, but I don't think I'd do it until at least 39 weeks unless I was staring down the barrel of a medically necessary induction either way. I should also add that I've never gone overdue so I probably don't fully grasp how difficult that is.
I still need to get the 14 month old out of the nursery and into her big girl bedroom. I'm in no way prepared for this yet haha. I'm hopefully going to get that done this weekend. And then set up the nursery with baby clothes again.
I lost my mucus plug and had a bunch of cramping Tuesday but it’s since died down. Has anyone had experience with losing their plug? It didn’t happen to me with DS and I’ve heard it can mean nothing but curious for real life experiences
@shri929 With DD1 I lost my mucus plug at around 10pm and had my daughter at 10am the next morning... I had already been having contractions all day though before I lost it.
With #2 i had bloody show before contractions started but never noticed my plug falling out...must have either been mixed in with the blood or come out when my water broke at the hospital.
I've been experiencing some cramping like when I get my period. And once I had a vaguely strong contraction. My BMs have been easier. And hoo boy is it like water works down there.
I'mso fucking done being pregnant it's agonizing.
Thanks for listening.
I don't remember losing my mucus plug at all last time. This time, I had a tiny bit of something yesterday, but nothing since. Just enough to get my hopes up.
My BH have picked up, but are only occasionally painful and never timeable.
Pooping has become easier, which is at least a relief, whether or not it's a sign of something.
I don't think my practice does membrane sweeps. Maybe if you ask for it, but they are generally really hands off. The only thing they said they can recommend if you're trying to get labor started is red raspberry leaf tea after 36 weeks and evening primrose oil after 38 weeks. I hit 38 weeks yesterday, so I'm considering getting those.
One told me I will probably go into labor in the next few days.
One told me I got 6 out of 58 points and will probably not go into labor any time soon.
One told me they were seriously concerned about my symptoms and I am not in labor, but I should see a doctor right away. It did not specify which symptoms were concerning, so I went back over the questions and have no idea what they're worried about.
So, clearly, one of the quizzes is valid and the others are total junk. And I'm going to go into labor any moment.
@7425cait I have tons of pelvic discomfort when I stand, but I'm at the point where I'm having trouble distinguishing between the bone and the uterus and the other muscles down there. It does often loosen up after a few minutes.
I have noticed a definite change in my aches, pains, and discomforts in just the last week or two. I can't sleep worth a hoot anymore, either side is horribly uncomfortable in my pelvis/back and back sleeping is now completely out, boo. So I spend all night going from one side to the other every 30-45 minutes trying to find some semblance of comfort. Needless to say my light-sleeper husband is suffering right along with me. lol
Most of yesterday and so far this morning is mild menstrual type cramps, off and on, nothing regular so far as I can tell. And yesterday it felt like I was in the bathroom most of the day, as with the cramps came the urge to #2 every time.
There has been a noted increase of pressure inside my pelvis, and occasionally the sensation of a poorly placed tampon when I sit down sometimes. All of my nerve endings seem confused. I can't seem to tell if I have to pee for real or not, sometimes it feels like I REALLY have to go, I rush to the bathroom and it's a trickle. Other times I don't notice I have a full bladder until I'm walking or the truck bounces just right as I'm driving and it hurts.
The menstrual type cramps and BMs could be a sign of early labor, but they also might not be. I'd be on the lookout for regular cramping and loss of mucus plug or bloody show.
If you put your hands under your bump and lift it up a bit when you're trying to pee, it sometimes moves the baby enough to let you mostly empty your bladder. With my last 2 deliveries I've been so excited when they placed my catheter post epidural because it's been the first time my bladder has felt completely empty in FOREVER.
I wish our bodies would magically give us a good night of sleep the day/night before labor. This lack of sleep really sucks, and I hate how it's getting worse. @neeraja_k I'm up about every 30 minutes too, either shifting my body because if my hip pain or going pee. Labor is going to be exhausting! Another bonus of getting an epidural though, I'll get to rest a little bit before pushing...