Post by manybellsdown on Apr 29, 2016 7:50:53 GMT -5
I had an appointment this week as well, during which we talked about the dates she is on call should I be a bit dilated with a favorable cervix (still don't believe this will happen) and want to electively induce around my due date. I was like, bug eyes whaaaat that we were ready to start that discussion.
I didn't put anything on the schedule. A big part of me wants this to develop without intervention. I have no idea what a non-pitocin contraction feels like (guessing still not that great). I'm not even sure I've ever had BH.
I had an appointment this week as well, during which we talked about the dates she is on call should I be a bit dilated with a favorable cervix (still don't believe this will happen) and want to electively induce around my due date. I was like, bug eyes whaaaat that we were ready to start that discussion.
I didn't put anything on the schedule. A big part of me wants this to develop without intervention. I have no idea what a non-pitocin contraction feels like (guessing still not that great). I'm not even sure I've ever had BH.
We talked about the same thing yesterday!! I feel guilty doing an elective induction and I know a lot of people are against it-but my dr gave me the green light since this is number 2 and if I'm as far progressed as last time. My mom is 2,000 miles away and I really want her to be here with DS, and also really want my doctor to deliver her. Anyways, maybe I will go on my own before then, but we are thinking of scheduling. Part of me wants to feel my water breaking or going into labor on my own (I was past due last time), but then another part of me doesn't care and would rather have a plan and my last delivery went great,
I need to study this morning and get my walk in. My walk yesterday was a little rough. We have a food truck rally tonight with some friends. Hoping it doesn't rain on us.
Post by broadwaymama on Apr 29, 2016 8:14:26 GMT -5
Trying to unpack more today. I had a bad day yesterday, having some unprepared anxiety for this baby. All my baby gear is in PA at my MILs and she keeps giving us the runaround of when we can get it. She wanted us to take it the last time we were out but it's when we were in between houses and had no place to put it. I have my cradle and some blankets and clothing but that's it. I need to go get a car seat and rock and play ASAP! Time isn't going to slow down!
Work has been crazy for me this week. We need to hire a new AP person and it's the middle of the audit and my boss gave me a deadline of today for something.
We have a 1st birthday party this weekend for the daughter of one of my husband's best friends. I'm excited because I like all the wives in the group so it should be fun. Downside is that it's out of town so we have to spend Saturday/Saturday night/part of Sunday with the inlaws. haha
My boss told me "wow that belly really got big" the other day. Luckily that kind of stuff doesn't really bother me, but she has 3 kids of her own so I was surprised she said it. She's right, thought it's measuring exactly at my due date and I lost 2lbs since starting monitoring sugar...timing was ironic.
At Starbucks yesterday I ordered a latte and the girl said okay decaf shots. I laughed at her and said no I need regular. When I have toddler who consistently sleeps through the night I would consider decaf
Post by Flair Underwood on Apr 29, 2016 8:17:39 GMT -5
Good luck with your decisions, txmommy14 and manybellsdown. I'm surprised they'd talk about elective inductions! I've never heard of that as an option.
AFM - busy work day today, and then tomorrow I'm organizing and running (like in charge of, not RUNNING) a 5k for work. The weather is supposed to be cold and crappy - so I'm less than thrilled.
We had originally scheduled family pictures on Sunday, but it's supposed to pour ALL DAY so now we've moved them to tomorrow... after this 5k BS. It's gonna be a long, long day.
Post by manybellsdown on Apr 29, 2016 8:47:23 GMT -5
txmommy14, that's pretty much my list of pros/cons, too. My in-laws, though, are out of town up until the due date, and they are our most obvious childcare option. So if I did it, it probably wouldn't be till her on-call date 4 days after EDD anyway. Maaaaybe my baby will want to come before then.
Flair Underwood, I was surprised too. When I balked at the idea (because though mine went well overall, DNW that foley balloon again, as you know), she explained she would only do it if I were already dilated and she were sure baby would arrive within 12 hours of starting. Ideally she said it'd only be a few hours. And she promised no balloon!
Post by manybellsdown on Apr 29, 2016 8:51:36 GMT -5
DD just woke up after an entire night in her big girl bed--first time! She's had a couple of naps in it, too. All her choice, which is amazing. We just asked her if she wanted to sleep there. I don't think this means she wouldn't object to the crib being taken out of her room, though.
Was yesterday the first time we haven't had a random thread? I almost started one at 9pm but really didn't have anything exciting to say. My husband's family is coming into town tomorrow. It was supposed to just be his parents and now we'll have seven people staying with us we only have one guest room but they don't mind sleeping on blow up mattresses so I guess I shouldn't care either. I'm more annoyed about how his family never plans ahead and it's always a surprise. Now I'm going to be running around today getting enough food and booze for the masses. They like to drink and then they get loud and annoying so I think I'll excuse myself at 9pm. My mil is treating me to a spa day Sunday. I'm very grateful and looking forward to it. The big but.... I find it strange that she hasn't seen her grandson or son in a year and she's taking a full day (she'll only be here two days) to spend at the spa. It's not like she wants to hang out with me. We'll be in separate rooms. My mom is definitely a different grandma than her but I guess everyone loves differently. I have lots of words when it comes to my in laws. I should stop now.
manybellsdowntxmommy14 I was induced with ds and I'd be all about an elective induction this time. My fluid is on the lower end so I wonder if they'll want to induce earlier. It was so nice to just walk in to the hospital and my room was ready.
Friends of ours came over last night and brought dinner, which was delicious! We watched the draft until everyone got tired, ah, getting old. Their 6 mo LOVES dogs, so he kept army-crawling over to our dog every chance he got. She was such a good sport. He was grabbing her feet and her face and she just laid there. It makes me so happy that she's so good around babies because Lord knows she'll get her fair share coming up soon!
The talk of elective inductions is interesting. The hospital I work at and am going to deliver at is going away from them. The OB groups and MFM's are trying to reduce the c-section rate which I guess is higher when being induced. And attempting to stay away from non medically necessary stuff.
I guess I am just curious because I don't know the answer here. But, besides timing and schedules and actually having a medically necessary reason to induce what is the thought?
Not trying to stir the pot but just asking a legit question.
bighair12, Well, last time mine was more of a "you've been having strong contractions for a week, are 3-4cm dilated, so you can come in an get a little pitocin if you want and get things started." I did and I had him in 6 hours and it was easy and great. This time, I wouldn't do it if I wasn't far progressed again. My doctor also won't do it for first-time Moms or if your body hasn't responded well in the past. So, we'll see. I may very well not do it, but I'm not against it. I also have a sonogram next week where they might tell me I have to induce early because of her percentile not going up, so this may be irrelevant. We will see.
Hey guys! I had a quick ob appt this morning and everything is still status quo. I almost had a quick u/s because baby boy has felt head up, but she said we'll wait until my next appt to see what's going on. While I certainly don't want him to be breech, I was excited to get to see him again...and then didn't get to. womp womp
Hi everyone! I have my scheduled appointment with my OB today at 3. Nothing special - just checking my stats. I think next week is the start of pants off appointments? Is there usually a second u/s? Teach me how to be pregnant because I totally forget.
One of my friends from my D13 BMB was having lots of bleeding at 6 weeks. She went in to see the ob and everything looks great - she's having twins! I cannot stop smiling about it.
My ILs are taking DS tomorrow night so DH and I can go to a soccer match and out to dinner. As happy as I am for a date night, I'm even happier to sleep in on Sunday morning. This might be the last chance I get for years.
For those that read my post the other day about my aunt who gave us artwork she painted supposedly portraying our dog (but not really) that we don't want to display in our house, I thought I'd update you: she just called and is 30 minutes away (coming from a state 7 hours away), and my mother (her sister) just hung the dog painting in the guest room:) I'll keep you all posted. I think she'll be thrilled to see it hanging and none the wiser about it not being there usually. She leaves on Sunday and the painting can come down.
nitecheese, my doc has told me that we'll only do another u/s if there are concerns about position, size, or fluid levels. Every practice is different though, but I would think they would give you a heads up about another u/s. Good luck at your appt today, and yay for your friend!!
I missed the Randoms yesterday! But I didn't get on the board until 5 or so and that seemed late for a thread. We had a power outage at school yesterday in the middle of the state testing, ha. The laptops still worked but no internet for the test. So we rearranged everything and it was fine. We were kind of hoping for a half day, but since the Windows let in enough light we could teach. The power came back on eventually, turns out the whole island lost power because of a fire in a transformer or something. We did manage to finish the testing, which was good because I'm so tired of organizing my life around it! Because we had no power at lunch, I couldn't microwave my frozen meal. I had yogurt and an apple, so even though my coworkers offered parts of their lunches, I figured I would be fine. But then I ended up going food shopping after school, buying a bunch of sugary and salty crap because I was starving, and inhaling it, then felt terrible for the rest of the day. So lesson learned, proper meals VERY important right now. I also couldn't get the baby to move for awhile and it freaked me out. I think he was also dealing with the blood sugar crash so he wouldn't kick until after I ate a good dinner (and a little ice cream).
I've heard really conflicting things about induction. My friend who is a nurse said barring problems, her hospital induces at two weeks late. A pregnant friend of mind was told they don't let people go more than a week late. My SIL's Doctor has some thing (based on some new study I think) about 38-39 weeks being the best time to have the baby, so he offers a 38-39 week induction to anyone. I haven't discussed it with my doctor yet, but it seems like it varies pretty dramatically depending on the doctor/hospital. My phone keeps capitalizing random words, which is really annoying on mobile.
My doctor's office won't let people go more than 10 days late before inducing, I think, and my last office (the one I was at with my DS) was the same way.
Post by cattuccino on Apr 29, 2016 11:37:34 GMT -5
My practice/hospital will induce at 10 days - 2 weeks late, or sooner if placenta degradation is already happening or if there are concerns with baby/mama (My neighbour delivered where I do and they induced her earlier due to baby size concerns related to GD). I think induction is still preferential to scheduling c-sections, sometimes mamas/babies/cervixes benefit greatly from a little nudge.
I was supposed to be induced with DD but was cancelled because they were too busy and then I went into labour on my own 2 weeks "late" anyway. I ended up with an emergency c section despite going into labour on my own.
We're trying for a vbac, but apparently that means I cannot be induced this time if I'm late. If placenta degradation happens or amniotic fluid levels etc start being concerning or if I go late I imagine they'll schedule a c-section.
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