Who still has an inside baby check in 6/28.

[bendherova]

It's been a week since the last post, and there were a flurry of deliveries, so I thought I'd start a new post!


Give us an update-- Are you late? due date still
to come?

How do you feel?

Scheduled Inductions/Csections?


Hugs to all of you, mamas!

[bendherova]

I'm 41w today. I was 2.5cm at my NST on Friday and have had pretty constant cramping and irregular contractions since then. (though sometimes I wonder if some of them aren't wicked gas pains) MP has fallen out in bits and pieces since Friday's appt also.


I was supposed to go in for induction yesterday am-- but they bumped me, and now it's tomorrow am. (insert angry tirade here)


I remember looking at the calendar on 6/1 and being terrified that I'd still be pregnant at this point in the month. What do you know, I am. SIGH.

[Bluedaisy]

My due date is tomorrow but due to high blood pressure at my last appointment I have to go in today for BP and NST. I was really hoping I would have baby yesterday since it was my mom's birthday but no dice.

My doctor won't induce me until July 7th if my blood pressure and NST are fine so I could have a very long time to wait still.

[mmo2112]

Still here. I'm not sure whether my body knows that it's actually supposed to push a baby out.

Are you late? due date still to come? Late. 40+5 today.

How do you feel? Uncomfortable. I also had a pretty gnarly headache last night for the first time in a while. I *think* that might mean things will happen soon. (Pre-pregnancy I got menstrual migraines like clockwork and headaches at the slightest hormone shift... Sooo... Maybe?? Obviously I'm hunting for signs and symptoms here.) Either way, I think today might be a great day for a pedicure.

Scheduled Inductions/Csections? Induction scheduled for Tuesday 6/30 at 41w. It was the earliest our hospital would do it. They'll probably start by breaking my bag.

Do any of you fellow induction ladies feel kind of down about the fact you aren't going into labor on your own? I feel a little like I'm missing out on part of the whole childbirth experience. (FTM here.) I'll get over it in a heartbeat I'm sure, but those are the feels for now.

[PurpleIris]

41w+2d. I. AM. DONE.

Not really feeling anything. I have another NST on Tuesday, followed by a midwife appt. Am I the only one who is going until 42 weeks before induction? My providers don't induce for only being past date, there would have to be some medical reason for it, and the biophysical profile looked good.

I've had 2 membrane sweeps and am taking black cohosh today (tried a few days ago, nothing doing).

My son was 11 days past due, I think my kids just like to hang out in there.

[Bluedaisy]

Jun 28, 2015 8:51:49 GMT -5 mmo2112 said:

Still here. I'm not sure whether my body knows that it's actually supposed to push a baby out.

Are you late? due date still to come? Late. 40+5 today.

How do you feel? Uncomfortable. I also had a pretty gnarly headache last night for the first time in a while. I *think* that might mean things will happen soon. (Pre-pregnancy I got menstrual migraines like clockwork and headaches at the slightest hormone shift... Sooo... Maybe?? Obviously I'm hunting for signs and symptoms here.) Either way, I think today might be a great day for a pedicure.

Scheduled Inductions/Csections? Induction scheduled for Tuesday 6/30 at 41w. It was the earliest our hospital would do it. They'll probably start by breaking my bag.

Do any of you fellow induction ladies feel kind of down about the fact you aren't going into labor on your own? I feel a little like I'm missing out on part of the whole childbirth experience. (FTM here.) I'll get over it in a heartbeat I'm sure, but those are the feels for now.

Honestly for me I'm such a planner so the whole thought of spontaneous labor scares me terribly even though I know it's the most desirable outcome.  

My mom's water broke with both me and my sister and she had no contractions so they still had to induce her both times I'm really hoping to avoid that. 

[veggiemo]

Lurking but, mmo2112 Yes! I had these same feelings. I was in a serious funk/depression when they scheduled my induction. I couldn't even read other birth stories around that time because I was feeling so down. I ended up with a rather smooth induction, but I know just how you feel. Especially since things went so quickly completely on their own with DS1. But the induction worked out great and now my cute little LO is here. You'll get through this!

[bendherova]

Um, so I'm in labor! Spontaneous escape for DS2!!

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Jun 28, 2015 11:40:14 GMT -5 bendherova said:

Um, so I'm in labor! Spontaneous escape for DS2!!

WOOT!!!!   Good luck!

[mmo2112]

Thanks, ladies! There are definitely lots of silver linings (scheduling, monitoring, etc.). Trying to focus on those...

Good luck, bendherova! Looking forward to seeing another birth announcement soon!!

[mrsholley1344]

Still here. My due date is tomorrow so I am hoping things start up today.

I am mostly feeling good, VERY ready to meet this lady. I am having some crazy pressure in my pubic bone. Last night it was getting worse in waves, the way they describe contractions, and I was worried I was going to get the urge to push without having any contractions to warn us (SS). She feels so low! At my last midwife appointment they said she was very low, but the midwife could still wiggle her head a little so she wasn't quite engaged. Next appointment isn't until Thursday. I was hoping I was gonna get a June baby...

We wont even talk about induction until the end of week 41, but I am getting nervous that it may happen. FTM so I don't know what I should be feeling or seeing at this point. They keep asking if I have lost my MP and I am honestly not sure. I have had tons of discharge the whole pregnancy so, maybe?

[sgarmand]

Still here. I have my 39 week appointment today and I've been losing my MP since my appointment last week. I've been a fingertip and 70% since 36 weeks so I'm really hoping for some progression today, but I'm trying not to get my hopes too high. We're also doing an ultrasound today to check baby's size and whatnot, but I'll also be taking the measurements with a grain of salt, knowing how off they can be.


Also, a lot of family members have plans over the next couple weeks and I'm getting really tired of the whole "You should have her (insert date here)." Like really? Let me see if I can work that out for you? Sigh.

[Bluedaisy]

sgarmand, I know that feeling. Everyone was totally wanting baby to arrive until they scheduled grandma's funeral and then everyone was like "well just wait until after Thursday because it will be happier"....I was rather unimpressed with that since I was missing the funeral due to being pregnant. It turns out he's waited....now everyone keeps saying "well if it's this day it's so and so's birthday...". Not to be a total bitch but at this point I really don't care if he share's someone's birthday.

Due date today...was at the hospital yesterday for NST and every other test known to man. They all came back totally perfect so now we're just waiting. I have to say going up to L&D triage yesterday for monitoring really helped with my hospital anxiety about delivering. The nurses were so super sweet and it was actually fairly soothing. I realize that when I'm in active labor it won't be like that but even just having met the nurses and going through the check in process really helped calm my nerves a bit.

[sgarmand]

Just an update: At the scan yesterday we discovered she's managed to turn herself breech at 39 weeks. She's been head down and engaged since 36 weeks so we were pretty shocked, even though I could tell something was different from about Saturday evening.

So now we wait. Come Monday 7/6 my EDD, if she's still breech we'll schedule the cesarean, and if by some miracle she turns back he'll most likely induce me to make sure she doesn't turn again. I had really high hopes of a med free birth, and I'm absolutely terrified and dreading the surgery so any good vibes or juju you can spare to get this baby to turn I'd appreciate it!

[wormgerm]

Spinning babies and the Miles circuit sgarmand. Good luck!

[ladysif]

Jun 30, 2015 8:59:52 GMT -5 sgarmand said:

Just an update: At the scan yesterday we discovered she's managed to turn herself breech at 39 weeks. She's been head down and engaged since 36 weeks so we were pretty shocked, even though I could tell something was different from about Saturday evening.

So now we wait. Come Monday 7/6 my EDD, if she's still breech we'll schedule the cesarean, and if by some miracle she turns back he'll most likely induce me to make sure she doesn't turn again. I had really high hopes of a med free birth, and I'm absolutely terrified and dreading the surgery so any good vibes or juju you can spare to get this baby to turn I'd appreciate it!

This baby pulled that on me, too, at 38 weeks! FWIW, I did the ironing board against the sofa trick, walked, and lots of downward dog and cat/cow yoga. Honestly though he flipped breech and then back 4 days later while I was sleeping. I do remember the walk being super uncomfortable, and your baby hasn't been breech long so it may not be comfortable for him/her either. Also mine ended up being 9 lbs 13 oz and it was still possible for him to flip at what had to be at LEAST 8 lbs when he did it, so don't let that stress you. Everything crossed for you baby flips back, and so sorry you have to stress about this - I know exactly how you are feeling!
Also don't be afraid to call your doctor and have them check position if you're unsure if he/she flipped back. I felt stupid at first doing it but am glad I did because he had flipped back while I slept, which explained why the location of his body parts were confusing me. GL!

[Bluedaisy]

sgarmand, fingers crossed the lo moves back for you!

[Bluedaisy]

Anyone else keep dreaming they are having contractions and then waking up to be very disappointed when they realize they are not actually in labor?

[sgarmand]

wormgerm, ladysif, I've tried the inverted couch position last night and this morning and I'm wanting to try the ironing board, but we don't have a full size one because ours is a fold down in the laundry room. I'm hoping DH helps me out with this. He's been really supportive, but he's also really cautious and worries about me trying certain positions even if they're recommended. She's only measuring about 7 pounds right now, so she should still have room.

[Bluedaisy]

So...saw the Doctor today. She booked NST for the 2nd and 4th if I don't deliver before. At both of them she is running urine and full blood work ups as well as continous blood pressure. She said if anything is off at all she will induce me otherwise my induction is scheduled for the 7th. Seriously the 7th!

DH came into the room with me today so got to witness the membrane sweep. It really hurt again. She said I've dilated 2cm but my cervix is still long and baby is still fairly high although she said she could touch his head so I'm confused by that.

I'm just praying the membrane sweep worked! If not I have a girl date tomorrow to go see Magic Mike....maybe he'll decide the movie is so terrible he wants out lol.

[ombradellarosa]

Ahh sgarmand I'm sorry! That's such a pain! Here's hoping baby flips.

mmo2112 I know what you mean. I was scared of induction. I hope everything works out best for you.

[mcp6286]

Jun 30, 2015 8:59:52 GMT -5 sgarmand said:

Just an update: At the scan yesterday we discovered she's managed to turn herself breech at 39 weeks. She's been head down and engaged since 36 weeks so we were pretty shocked, even though I could tell something was different from about Saturday evening.

So now we wait. Come Monday 7/6 my EDD, if she's still breech we'll schedule the cesarean, and if by some miracle she turns back he'll most likely induce me to make sure she doesn't turn again. I had really high hopes of a med free birth, and I'm absolutely terrified and dreading the surgery so any good vibes or juju you can spare to get this baby to turn I'd appreciate it!

FX that LO turns and you get the birth you are hoping for! But as someone who had a c-section, I can tell you that you don't have to be terrified of it...they aren't as bad as the tales you hear. I was up and about after 2 days, and able to do most of my usual activities after 5 days. Hang in there!!!