TTC Blue Crew Grads

[TTC5]

Ttc make sure you ask what side placents is on?!!! can't wait to see the nugget.

Can they tell this early? 6/7/weeks?

[TTC5]

WP- lots of bh just nothing regular yet. I'll be getting another sweep on Thursday and talking to them about inducing. I'm hoping it'll only take pitocin instead of the whole shebang.

Tink- was your placenta on the right? Mine was on the left.

It may happen before then! FX it does!

[Tink18]

Yes mine was on the right. i asked my doc and she confirmed. yesss ttc its the best time to make the guess with a vaginal ultra sound.

[TTC5]

I will ask :) I have an hour to go!!

[WashingtonPromise]

Okay 5, it has been more than an hour....any news?

Jen: Thursday is only a couple days away, but I bet you go into labor before then.....hang in there!!!

[girlmom]

r u still pregnant 3pink1b?? omg this baby must be really comfy in there. hope you don't go overdue. my friend went 2 weeks overdue. i always go at 37 weeks. i swear this works. go for a long walk but walk with 1 foot up on the sidewalk and 1 foot in the street. so you kinda do a mini stair stepper during your walk. its hard when you are that large and uncomfortable but it works for me everytime. hopefully not much longer.

[Flava]

stalking....Charlie!! Where are you??

[Tink18]

Jen must be in labor. She always updates!!!

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen must be in labor. She always updates!!!

MAYBE!!! Yes, updates....Jen...TTC5?

[My Fabulous Children]

Stalking, Waiting for an update from you Jen :D

[Flava]

omg I can't wait!!!!

[girlmom]

yea!!! can't wait to hear an update, it's about time charlie!

[Flava]

Fab-how come you already 15weeks? wow When will you go to the u/s? You do a private one?

[3Pink1Blue]

Sorry to get your hopes up but I'm still here. I've been out shopping picking up some last few baby things hoping he'll see we are 100% ready lol Tonight's the full moon so maybe that phenomenon will work for me.

[LolaInLove]

Full moon always worked for me! GL Jen!!!!

[Flava]

ahhh hope the full moon works for you! I was like 2 weeks late last time and nothing worked.

[3Pink1Blue]

Oh Flava, that's just wrong lol

[skrimpy]

Thinking of you over the next few days Jen!

[girlmom]

i heard the full moon works. my cousin sat outside for hours and let the moon pull the baby out. her water broke a few hours later. didn't work for me. but the sidewalk thingy i posted earlier always did the trick. do that under the full moon! charlie will be here by tomorrow night!

[TTC5]

Yes my midwives always said full moons were busy times!!

[3Pink1Blue]

5 - that's what I've always heard too but so far nothing's happening here.

Guess I'll be walking curbs tomorrow lol

[My Fabulous Children]

Fab-how come you already 15weeks? wow When will you go to the u/s? You do a private one?

Hi Flava, I booked my gender scan today, I'll 16 weeks exactly , its on the 15th of Feb @ 11:30am ..and I'm really scared and nervous.

[My Fabulous Children]

Jen one day to go!! Your baby boy will be here very very soon (Anytime now) :) come on Charlie!

[Flava]

So no baby? ahhh I guess he has no idea how many ppl are waiting for him lol

Fab-I know you are scared I would be so scared too! But i think your baby is a boy so Im going to stalk you to! lol
I guess I remember where you are so Im 2 hours before you...? hmmm not sure.
Any names yet?

[3Pink1Blue]

Nope no baby yet, stupid full moon lol I'm hoping he's just waiting for my sister who flies in tonight.

MFC - ooh yes what time zone, I will be stalking you as well!

[WashingtonPromise]

MFC: Glad to hear you have a scan book. Stalker #3 :)

Jen: Are you going to do a 40wk belly pic tomorrow? I bet it would be your last one.

We are transitioning DD4 into a toddler bed, so baby can have the crib. This is day 2 and she is doing sooo much better. It is a tight sqeeze with her and me in that bed to read, though. Then, she moves in with DD3 so the baby will have a room to himself. AND THEN the potty training begins. Believe it or not I have never had more than one in diapers at a time. Man, I just love cramming as much stuff into the last half my pregnancy.

[Hobbermittens]

Hey WP, did you post your sway?

[My Fabulous Children]

So no baby? ahhh I guess he has no idea how many ppl are waiting for him lol

Fab-I know you are scared I would be so scared too! But i think your baby is a boy so Im going to stalk you to! lol
I guess I remember where you are so Im 2 hours before you...? hmmm not sure.
Any names yet?

Really hoping you're right Flava :pray: ..I'm in the Central Time Zone. I think you are one hour ahead of me?!

So far, we have very few names, but still thinking.

[TTC5]

i think boy for you too :)

[My Fabulous Children]

Thanks TTC5 :)

[ELP]

Updates ladies!!! Updates!!!!!!!

[Flava]

Charlie?????
WP- sway posted?
anything? lol

[purplepoet20]

I was hoping to see a pic of Charlie before I left... Guess I will have to hide in the computer room at the IL's to see him!

[3Pink1Blue]

Sorry ladies, no Charlie yet. Here's the view this morning. http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c69b-0766-2285.jpg

[girlmom]

your womb is just too comfy. he won't come out til he's 20 at this rate. eviction notice for charlie: pay mom or get out!

[Flava]

Sorry ladies, no Charlie yet. Here's the view this morning. http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c69b-0766-2285.jpg

Lets try to scare him out! BOOOOOO!

[TTC5]

Whoa he is low now Jen!!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Hahaha, I love you guys.
Here's today's post appt scoop. I'm 2 1/2 cm and still 70% effaced, she gave me another stir. An induction would only require pitocin so we scheduled it for Monday but we are all hoping he comes on his own before then.

[Princess of Pink]

Good luck hon!! Enjoy the moment your SON is finally born!!

[Tink18]

Stimulate this nipples! I did that for 20 mins and my water broke 2 hours.later. I also jumped up and down to some beastie boys song and had some forced sex.

[Hobbermittens]

Hahaha, I love you guys.
Here's today's post appt scoop. I'm 2 1/2 cm and still 70% effaced, she gave me another stir. An induction would only require pitocin so we scheduled it for Monday but we are all hoping he comes on his own before then.

My last induction, they gave me that cervadil (a pill up next to the cervix) and that started contractions. I didn't even get the pitocin until the very end to speed things up. So maybe that's all you need! Hopefully he will come before then!

[TTC5]

Hahaha, I love you guys.
Here's today's post appt scoop. I'm 2 1/2 cm and still 70% effaced, she gave me another stir. An induction would only require pitocin so we scheduled it for Monday but we are all hoping he comes on his own before then.


Bet he does ;)

[My Fabulous Children]

Sorry ladies, no Charlie yet. Here's the view this morning. http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c69b-0766-2285.jpg

Beautiful view!

[My Fabulous Children]

Hahaha, I love you guys.
Here's today's post appt scoop. I'm 2 1/2 cm and still 70% effaced, she gave me another stir. An induction would only require pitocin so we scheduled it for Monday but we are all hoping he comes on his own before then.

Good luck Jen xxxx ALMOST!

[Flava]

Checking on Charlie....?induction are crap and not good for the baby. let's hope he get scared of it and come out before it.

[3Pink1Blue]

Flava- I would much rather sit and wait but we are both so damn big lol I'm measuring 42 weeks! My first was born a couple days before her scheduled induction so I'm hoping that happens.

Hobber- actuality all I need is pitocin, my cervix is moving right along I'm just not contracting regularly.

[ELP]

Jen, this is gonna be your weekend isn't it!!!!! Mine have nearly all started at night, as soon as I've laid down to relax for the evening, so go get a cup of hot chocolate ready, curl up and take a few deep breaths and I bet that memorable achy squeeze will begin!!!!!! Do you know whats funny?? When it starts it always reminds me of the music from the Jaws films lol! That quiet dun-dun............dun-dun.......dun-dun..dun-dun, and it gets closer and louder like the shark creeping up on them:bigsmile: I sound like a loony now don't I lol, but I bet Jaws pops into your head now as soon as you think you feel that 1st ominous ache, kinda like a 'what was that? did the water move or was it just my imagination??......then again dun-dun!!!:rofl: I'm completely jealous of you atm but so excited at the same time!!!!:hug2:

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen, this is gonna be your weekend isn't it!!!!! Mine have nearly all started at night, as soon as I've laid down to relax for the evening, so go get a cup of hot chocolate ready, curl up and take a few deep breaths and I bet that memorable achy squeeze will begin!!!!!! Do you know whats funny?? When it starts it always reminds me of the music from the Jaws films lol! That quiet dun-dun............dun-dun.......dun-dun..dun-dun, and it gets closer and louder like the shark creeping up on them:bigsmile: I sound like a loony now don't I lol, but I bet Jaws pops into your head now as soon as you think you feel that 1st ominous ache, kinda like a 'what was that? did the water move or was it just my imagination??......then again dun-dun!!!:rofl: I'm completely jealous of you atm but so excited at the same time!!!!:hug2:

Elp: That is soooo funny and true. I am sure I will now be thinking of Jaws....I hope that fits in with my Bradley Method....LOL!!!

Jen: Glad you have a plan, because babies never come as planned. I bet he comes before.

I finally posted my sway, I am sure I will think of something else to write, you know when the kids aren't circling around me. I did write everything down, but you know you start remembering new things....like while trying to go to sleep.

[3Pink1Blue]

Elp - funny you say that, Jaws is my favorite movie lol

WP- I got the preregistration call a few minutes ago, here's hoping that scares him out lol

I'm am so hoping this is my weekend!

[girlmom]

we just need to make him mad and umcomfortable. all my girls came out 30 mins after we "drained their pool" tell charlie the pool party is over with and its time to get out and dry off. if he refuses tell the doctors to break your water.

[3Pink1Blue]

He's finally here!! He's 8lbs 13oz and 21inches long! He was born at 4:44 am with an all natural delivery! I'll update more later.
http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-76f2-0c45.jpg

[ELP]

He's finally here!! He's 8lbs 13oz and 21inches long! He was born at 4:44 am with an all natural delivery! I'll update more later.
http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-76f2-0c45.jpg
I am in happy tears for you Jen!!!!!! HE!! is absolutely gooorgeous, you all must be so over the moon at the minute xxxxx Now go and get to staring and cuddling and just gormless smiling at everyone:hug2::hug2:

[Hobbermittens]

He's finally here!! He's 8lbs 13oz and 21inches long! He was born at 4:44 am with an all natural delivery! I'll update more later.
http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-76f2-0c45.jpg

CONGRATS!!!! He is beautiful!! I can't wait to hear the whole story. :)

[girlmom]

its about time charlie! he's beautiful and well worth the wait. congrats! i can't wait until its finally my turn.

[Flava]

jen-OMG he is soooooo cute!!!!!! Look at that chubby face ! And looks so boyish lol Awwww how is it to have a son?


I always wished back on IG some one will post this pic for me ...so here for you!
http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/966/966653intmv8u8k8.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

[Tink18]

Ahhhhhhhhhh Omg Jen!! Look at those cheeks! He must of came fast! he is so cute!!! congrat!!!!!! xoxox

[TTC5]

omg he is sooooo cute Jen!!!!

[My Fabulous Children]

JEN!! Charlie is finally here :D Congrats on your sweet baby boy, OMG he's so cute. Enjoy :awe:

[3Pink1Blue]

Thanks ladies it's been a great day! I'm working on the birth story and should have it ready to post soon. In the mean time here's a few more pics of my perfect little man. http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-3dbb-4c83.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-3dd5-8a52.jpg
this ones a bit fuzzy but super cute anyway http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-3df7-f362.jpg

[girlmom]

wow thank you so much for sharing, hes so perfect! my lord he is long. look at him all stretched out like that. he must have gotten very cramped up in there. 21 inches all stretched out? that beats all my girls.

[Myloves]

Congrats on your little boy! He's beautiful, and his sisters must be loving him :awe:

[Flava]

I just love all the pics! He is just so cute!

[Hobbermittens]

Awwww, thanks for sharing all the pictures!! He is adorable!!

[My Fabulous Children]

Beautiful baby boy, Thanks for sharing Jen.

[WashingtonPromise]

Congratulations, Jen!!! There is no doubt that he is a boy.....so sweet.

This all is starting to seem so real now......we are all going to be having babies!!!!

[Foxy]

Jen - He is so cute!!! Enjoy your little man! :heart:

[Foxy]

I always wished back on IG some one will post this pic for me ...so here for you!
http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/966/966653intmv8u8k8.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com) Saved it so I can post it when your next baby arrives, hun. :heart:

[TTC5]

Oh he is so sweet Jen!!!! Making me cry lol

[Flava]

Saved it so I can post it when your next baby arrives, hun. :heart:

Oh Foxy this is so nice of you!:hug2: made me cry...silly me...i saw this posted on IG so many times !
You have no idea how much I wish I can get a boy finally!
Thank you :o

[LolaInLove]

YAY CHARLIE! He is an absolute angel, Jen! Congrats on a natural labor and sweet healthy little man!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!

[WashingtonPromise]

MFC: Your gender scan is tomrrow!!! I am so excited for you and not wait to see some pics :)

Happy Valentine's Day. Hubby is bringing chinese home for all of us, so it will be a nice quiet night in. He also woke me up to a rose and peanut M&Ms......I think he must have forgot that I am not liking sweets at all this pregnancy. Or he remembered and figured more for him....LOL.

What are you ladies doing today?

[Tink18]

Happy Valentine's Day Ladies!! My 30th Birthday is SATURDAY!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH

[My Fabulous Children]

Happy Valentine's Day ladies!!

[Hobbermittens]

Happy VD everybody! :rofl:

My DH hasn't done anything for me--he hates Valentines. Oh well--I have to work tonight anyway!

[girlmom]

happy valentines and happy birthday to tink! im getting geared up for our party. my dd #3 made me a mommy for the 3rd time 7 years ago today. no romantic day for me. now we get a bunch of little girls on a sugar high!

[TTC5]

Hi ladies have a quick question.
I started getting morning sickness every afternoon to bed time just after 6w and am now almost 8w and it has gone already. Means I only had it for a few days to a week at the very most??? Should I be concerned? With my girls ms lasted for weeks :S

My boobs are still incredibly sore..

[3Pink1Blue]

Popping in to say Happy Valentine's Day and post another pic. I'll catch up soon :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c6ce-37a3-a585.jpg

[TTC5]

Oh Jen we need more pics!! ;)

[ELP]

Popping in to say Happy Valentine's Day and post another pic. I'll catch up soon :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c6ce-37a3-a585.jpg:rofl: I want him! I want him! I want him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigsmile: Your lucky your abroad Jen or I'd be around there, just borrowing of course;)

[ELP]

Jen, what are you future plans?? Will you be leaving GD or sticking around so I can talk you into even more babies:bigsmile:

[ELP]

MFC!!!! Todays the day!!!! Best of blue luck for today, but just perfect happy and healthy is the best news xxxxx

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen: Awwww, I can't wait to hear your birth story. I bet you are still on cloud 9.

TTC5: Don't worry, morning sickness can come and go. Mine was MUCH shorter this time, too.

Tink: Happy early birthday. Any special plans?

girlmom: GL with the birthday party.


MFC: What time is your scan?


Before long it will be Begonia and ELP's turn to have their babies!!!

[Flava]

TTC5-I think you are just lucky lol plus it's a boy so not much m/s this time.

[Flava]

:rofl: I want him! I want him! I want him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigsmile: Your lucky your abroad Jen or I'd be around there, just borrowing of course;)

get in the line lol It's my turn lol
Jen- he is so sweet!!

[Flava]

Oh yeah stalking Fab here!!! http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/red-fox/red-fox-emoticon-04.gif (http://emoticoner.com) we need a stalking smiley like this lol

[Foxy]

MFC! Good luck today, hun!!! :D Can't wait for your update!

[babydes56]

Hi ladies, baby Kara Erin arrived on the 7th Feb weighing 6lbs 3oz via c-section. We both doing well. Congrats Jen on baby Charlie, he's adorable

[Hobbermittens]

Hi ladies have a quick question.
I started getting morning sickness every afternoon to bed time just after 6w and am now almost 8w and it has gone already. Means I only had it for a few days to a week at the very most??? Should I be concerned? With my girls ms lasted for weeks :S

My boobs are still incredibly sore..

I have been having weird on again/off again ms too. Yesterday I felt great, but today kind of seasick. I am not worried about it. I figure maybe I am just getting a break this time around!

[Hobbermittens]

3P1B, Charlie is SO CUTE!!!! I just want to give him a squeeze!!

[ELP]

Hi ladies, baby Kara Erin arrived on the 7th Feb weighing 6lbs 3oz via c-section. We both doing well. Congrats Jen on baby Charlie, he's adorable

Thats fantastic!! Welcome beautiful baby Kara:kiss:

[LolaInLove]

PICS, Babydes!!!!!!!!!!!

[Foxy]

Congratulations babydes56!!!

[Flava]

Hi ladies, baby Kara Erin arrived on the 7th Feb weighing 6lbs 3oz via c-section. We both doing well. Congrats Jen on baby Charlie, he's adorable

Awww she is little! I love to see pics!

http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/2096/2096674loiolkd6od.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

[Foxy]

Oh Foxy this is so nice of you!:hug2: made me cry...silly me...i saw this posted on IG so many times !
You have no idea how much I wish I can get a boy finally!
Thank you :oAww! I have everything crossed for you, hun! :fingers::fingers::fingers::fingers::fingers::fing ers:
:bluesperm::bluecheer:

[WashingtonPromise]

Hi ladies, baby Kara Erin arrived on the 7th Feb weighing 6lbs 3oz via c-section. We both doing well. Congrats Jen on baby Charlie, he's adorable

Congrats babydes, I love the name Kara.

[Flava]

Thanks! I love your 6 little flowers:agree:

[WashingtonPromise]

You have the cutest smilies Flava.

[Flava]

You have the cutest smilies Flava.

lol thanks http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/mouse-girl/mouse-girl-emoticon-19.gif (http://emoticoner.com)

[My Fabulous Children]

OMG OMG OMG!! IT'S A BOY :xy: I can't believe it,

It worked, My DS is getting a brother!! Tech said it's 100% a boy. The baby wasn't in a very good position, but I did see his wee wee a couple of times. The tech looked a few different times to make sure it's a boy. She even told me I could go shopping and It's not going to change. It's so HARD for me to believe it. I will post the pics in a little bit.

I am super excited. Thank you God for his wonderful blessing.

[Flava]

OMG Fab!!! :running: yeyyy! Congrats it's so awesome! http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/raccoon/dance-raccoon-emoticon.gif (http://emoticoner.com)

I told you haha now I can keep on guessing nub pics !

[Foxy]

Awesome news hun!!! I'm so happy for you! :bluecheer::babym::running::heart: Can't wait to see pics! So glad all is well! Yay! :heart:

[Tink18]

YAY MFC!! Awesome news!!!!! Oh I am so excited for you!!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Finally got the birth story typed up, here's the link. I'll catch up tomorrow :)
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/birth-ultrasound-stories/8462-charlies-birth-story.html

[TTC5]

Congrats MFC!! I will update the list again!!!

[TTC5]

TTC5-I think you are just lucky lol plus it's a boy so not much m/s this time.

Can I hold your word to it ;)

[TTC5]

Hi ladies, baby Kara Erin arrived on the 7th Feb weighing 6lbs 3oz via c-section. We both doing well. Congrats Jen on baby Charlie, he's adorable

Congratulations!!!!! I love her name!!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Oh and here's another pic :)http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c6ce-7f74-1952.jpg

[TTC5]

Saw my dr today about this ms thing and I am having a quick scan tomorrow at 4pm. He said I didn't sound silly at all for feeling concerned and said maybe it's a boy this time ;) LOL told him I won't hold my breath!!!

[TTC5]

Oh Jen he is soooo sweet!!

[Hobbermittens]

Charlie should be the Mascot for the Blue Crew~ He is too cute!!

[My Fabulous Children]

Hi ladies, baby Kara Erin arrived on the 7th Feb weighing 6lbs 3oz via c-section. We both doing well. Congrats Jen on baby Charlie, he's adorable

Hi Babydes, Congrats on your baby girl xxx So glad to hear you both are doing well.

[My Fabulous Children]

Thanks everyone :HH:

Jen, your little man is just so beautiful :awe: I love seeing his pics, Thanks for sharing.

[WashingtonPromise]

MFC: Congrats!!! Wow, we on a roll over here. Any names yet?

Jen: Can't wait to get on over there and read your birth story. Charlie is a cutie, I would be taking a ton of pics too.

TTC5: Yeah, more pics of the baby!!!

[purplepoet20]

He's finally here!! He's 8lbs 13oz and 21inches long! He was born at 4:44 am with an all natural delivery! I'll update more later.
http://img.tapatalk.com/4667bd0e-76f2-0c45.jpg

Wow. He is a cutie. Just how I pictured him, but he will have a lot more hair. Enjoy your sweet little boy. Gentle souls make great men!

[3Pink1Blue]

ELP - I'll still be about but there will be no talking me into more lol I am in finished family bliss and Charlie really kicked my ass lol

Baby - Congrats on baby Kara, 6lbs 3oz, so tiny!! Glad you're both well but we need pics!!

MFC - Congrats!!!

Purple - Congrats on your bfp!! Just how you saw him, well you've been right all along :kiss:

Thanks for all your sweetness ladies! We are in pure bliss here, dh took the week off so he's been doing all the cooking, cleaning, shopping so I can relax and snuggle the baby. Don't worry he's getting ample baby time too, he grabs him every chance he gets. The girls just keep kissing him declaring "He's sooo cute!", dd1 even changed her first diaper. I'm still in such shock. He's just so amazing and he's all ours :)

[girlmom]

im so jealous! i wish mine would finish growing in there. half way done yesterday! if anyone is making plans for 4th of july you have 20 weeks!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Girlmom - yeah the last half, knowing I had a boy was brutal but went surprisingly fast. FX time flies for you too :)

[TTC5]

I'm so jealous I wish I was having one just like that lol!!!

[Tink18]

TTC how was the scan! WHERE ARE SOME PICS!!!!!!!!!?????

[TTC5]

8 Week Scan today and everything is perfect, so glad I went and put my mind at ease!
Sonographer said it was one very active fetus for just 8 weeks you could see it darting around all over the show!!!!

[My Fabulous Children]

TTC5- I'm so happy to hear everything went perfectly! I think it's a BOY really :) ..My DS was a very active baby and still :running: LOL!!! And this baby is a very active too! FX it's a boy.

Did you ask where the placenta is placed?

[Plum3]

Hey ladies, I'm tentatively joining you all if you'll have me?!

I got a bfp a few days ago :D Had my first beta today but won't get the results til Monday. I'm still doing hpts every day and loving watching the line get darker this time!

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen: Dh is taking a week of when we have our new baby too. Thank goodness because there is no way I could get any rest if he didn't.

TTC5: So happy for you that everything is still growing well. Yep, DS2 and this baby are vey active. What did they say about your m/s?

Bec: Welcome, of course you can come over here. We need more ladies' ultrasounds to look at. Plus, once ELP and B have their babies it is going to be a little slow around here. I know everyone tries to check in often after the baby, but it can get very hard.

Family coming in from Chicago today, I have to do some deep cleaning. And a lady is coming to tour the farm and get some milk. Did I mention I have to finish homeschool for the day, too? LOL....I guess I better get going. I love my life, though.

[Hobbermittens]

Hey everyone...

Glad to see your scan went well TTC5!

WP, do you drink milk from your cows? A friend was asking about raw milk, if it was okay to give her 11 month old. What do you think?

[My Fabulous Children]

MFC: Congrats!!! Wow, we on a roll over here. Any names yet?

Jen: Can't wait to get on over there and read your birth story. Charlie is a cutie, I would be taking a ton of pics too.

TTC5: Yeah, more pics of the baby!!!

Thanks WP! No names yet. What about you any names yet? :)

[My Fabulous Children]

Hey ladies, I'm tentatively joining you all if you'll have me?!

I got a bfp a few days ago :D Had my first beta today but won't get the results til Monday. I'm still doing hpts every day and loving watching the line get darker this time!

Welcome Bec, FX for nice beta numbers.. Congrats again xxx

[WashingtonPromise]

Hey everyone...

Glad to see your scan went well TTC5!

WP, do you drink milk from your cows? A friend was asking about raw milk, if it was okay to give her 11 month old. What do you think?

If she trusts the milk source it is fine. But, if she has not personally been to the farm it may not be safe. We use to buy from a farm before we got our own cows and they did a pretty good job of keeping everything clean, and their herd was very healthy. If you seen the cows that the grocery stores get their milk from you would never buy it from them again.

We do drink our cow's and goat's milk and DH is very good about cleanliness and they are all tip-top in health. We love knowing where our milk and eggs come from and how old they are. Some families just don't have a choice and that's okay, too.

[WashingtonPromise]

Thanks WP! No names yet. What about you any names yet? :)

Still waivering between Gideon or Gabriel.

[Hobbermittens]

If she trusts the milk source it is fine. But, if she has not personally been to the farm it may not be safe. We use to buy from a farm before we got our own cows and they did a pretty good job of keeping everything clean, and their herd was very healthy. If you seen the cows that the grocery stores get their milk from you would never buy it from them again.

We do drink our cow's and goat's milk and DH is very good about cleanliness and they are all tip-top in health. We love knowing where our milk and eggs come from and how old they are. Some families just don't have a choice and that's okay, too.

Thanks for the info. I will pass it on.

I wish I lived in a place where I could have a cow or goat and some chickens, but we live in a neighborhood with covenants and restrictions against livestock. :sigh:

Growing up, we had chickens, goats and a cow. We also had a huge garden and an orchard. My mom still has chickens and a garden and the fruit trees. It is such a treat to visit and get fresh food from her!

You are lucky to be able to raise so much of your own food, WP! I bet your family is very healthy!

[My Fabulous Children]

Still waivering between Gideon or Gabriel.

Gideon and Gabriel are both great names, but I like Gabriel more.

[TTC5]

Hey ladies, I'm tentatively joining you all if you'll have me?!

I got a bfp a few days ago :D Had my first beta today but won't get the results til Monday. I'm still doing hpts every day and loving watching the line get darker this time!

Yayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

[TTC5]

Still waivering between Gideon or Gabriel.

I like Gabriel :)

[TTC5]

TTC5- I'm so happy to hear everything went perfectly! I think it's a BOY really :) ..My DS was a very active baby and still :running: LOL!!! And this baby is a very active too! FX it's a boy.

Did you ask where the placenta is placed?

The sac implantanted toward the centre/left but the placenta has started forming to the right of the sac. She said as it grows and placenta changes shape and shifts up etc the placenta changes too?

[Tink18]

ttc..placenta is forming on the right??? thats a boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[TTC5]

Not sure I believe in it though?..

[WashingtonPromise]

HELP!!! I just found out DH is going to have a manditory class the week of my due date!!! The class is over 1.5 hrs away and that is if there is no traffic. The class is June 18-22 and my due date is the 19th. Plus, my last 2 pregnancies were the day before and on my due date. AND my last labor only lasted 1.5 hrs, from first conx to baby out......AHHHHHH!!!! I am getting a little worried.

Hobber: You are very welcome. We are very blessed to be here. It is a ton of work and we love it. Yes, I guess we are pretty healthy. The kids go to the doc for an annual check-up and that 's it. My parents don't have any animals right now, but they had a ton when we were kids. And when my father is in the country, they have a huge garden.

We are still torn, about the names. I love both, Gabriel seems more popular, though :(

[Plum3]

Welcome Bec, FX for nice beta numbers.. Congrats again xxx

Thankyou! xx

[Plum3]

HELP!!! I just found out DH is going to have a manditory class the week of my due date!!! The class is over 1.5 hrs away and that is if there is no traffic. The class is June 18-22 and my due date is the 19th. Plus, my last 2 pregnancies were the day before and on my due date. AND my last labor only lasted 1.5 hrs, from first conx to baby out......AHHHHHH!!!! I am getting a little worried.

Hobber: You are very welcome. We are very blessed to be here. It is a ton of work and we love it. Yes, I guess we are pretty healthy. The kids go to the doc for an annual check-up and that 's it. My parents don't have any animals right now, but they had a ton when we were kids. And when my father is in the country, they have a huge garden.

We are still torn, about the names. I love both, Gabriel seems more popular, though :(

Oh what a pickle. Is there anyone else that would be able to be with you during the labour 'just in case' your DH couldn't? Maybe you will have the baby earlier and it won't be an issue?

[TTC5]

Could you ask to be induced a week earlier?

[Hobbermittens]

I would get induced early, WP!

[My Fabulous Children]

TTC5- Placenta is forming on the right?! I think it's a boy, but can you post your pics in the u/s section :)

WP- I agree, I would get induced early.

[TTC5]

Sure can MFC :)

[3Pink1Blue]

TTC5 - I agree with MFC, I'm leaning boy as Charlie was WAY more active from the get go then his sisters and is still a massive wiggler. I wouldn't worry about the placenta, Begonia's is right and mine was on the left ;)

Bec - Welcome!! Think positive, not joining us tentatively joining us for the long haul!

WP - yay for DH's staying home for a few! Boy you're a busy little bunny! I would love to own chickens, we eat tons of eggs!
I gotta agree, I'd see if you could get induced before to insure DH can be there.

[TTC5]

Jen love your avatar! He looks so cuddly!!

[DoulaMama]

WP- I love Gideon:) Such a strong, great name:) And I would talk to your baby and tell him he's not allowed to come out until hubby is home:) You'd be surprised! They really do listen! I for one would never induce without a medical reason to do so. You're just asking for trouble:(

[DoulaMama]

WP- were you still considering a UC? If so, maybe see if there's someone who wouldn't mind coming over if you need them to, just to watch the kids while you wait for hubby. When labour starts, if he's not there, have a glass of wine and jump in the tub. It'll slow everything down and hopefully give you enough time:)

[ELP]

DM, whats a UC??

[ELP]

Quick update from me, all quiet on the baby front, a few aches and pains in the belly on the odd occasion but altogether feeling really well! This time round I've had no spd type trouble and I'm sure its because I'm spending more time doing stuff around the house and less time sat on my curvy butt on this chair playing solitaire lol!!

I've won a moses basket off of ebay but I think the lady may be going to be a bit of a pain?? Its the same one as I had with my last baby which the children crushed to pieces with their dollys and getting in it when LO vacated it last time, thing is my Dad bought it for us and would be sad if he knew the original was damages so I'm sneaking in this replacement;) I'll be buying some white babygrows and vests tonight and will get my bag ready in the next few days, very excited!! I just need to pick up my birthball from Asda'a and I really need to get a new phone with camera but just can't really justify the spend atm?????But te pictures are priceless aren't they??? Hmmm, may have to have a look around!

[DoulaMama]

DM, whats a UC??

UC- Unassisted Childbirth:) My third was a UC waterbirth and we're planning on this one being the same:) It seems crazy to some but I feel I'm very educated about birth and my body, and I follow my intuition:) If I feel the need to seek help, I get it. Otherwise, I catch my own baby and birth without any interference. It just works for me and my hubby:)

Can't believe how close you are, ELP!!!! so flipping exciting!!!

[ELP]

UC- Unassisted Childbirth:) My third was a UC waterbirth and we're planning on this one being the same:) It seems crazy to some but I feel I'm very educated about birth and my body, and I follow my intuition:) If I feel the need to seek help, I get it. Otherwise, I catch my own baby and birth without any interference. It just works for me and my hubby:)

Can't believe how close you are, ELP!!!! so flipping exciting!!!
Oh I see:agree: I can definitely see the advantages of not having to pnic about getting to the hospital on time and making sure a bags packed. I was tempted with the last to just sneakily have baby in the bath without anyone knowing, only my labors have become so flippin painful that I just NEED!! my old friend G&A lol:bigsmile:

[girlmom]

im going to a birthing center. but i will have a midwife. but yes i hate hospitals. i don't think im brave enough to do it alone. i would panic if something was wrong. you ladies make me feel like such a wimp.

[WashingtonPromise]

Thanks for the advice ladies. As far as induction....NO WAY. I have done that 4 times and my body just does not respond well to it. I have asked my SIL and another friend who is a doula to come as soon as I have the first conx. Both are about 30 minutes away. But, labor is so, so different each time that is hard to prepare. My last one was so fast that I barely had time to realize I was really in labor and then it was time to get to the hospital without pushing. This may be longer, or shorter!!! Ugh, this is what life is all about , though....getting through trials.

Doula: Thanks so much for popping in :) I bought several books you recommended and am fully prepared to do an UC, we have never had any trouble with labor and delivery in the past. But we are 30+ minutes from a hospital (and that is with a police officer driving) and DH is afraid that if something happened he could never forgive himself. But, who knows with this whole situation we may do UC after all....lol.

I forgot to say, DH just did a first responders class last week for mass casuality situations and one of the situations was a women giving birth breech. I read the book while he was studying and it was very informative. He may have to use it....lol ( please not the breech part though)

[WashingtonPromise]

Okay, who has the next gender scan? We need another one to look forward to.

[girlmom]

ttc5 needs to have her gender scan!

[Hobbermittens]

im going to a birthing center. but i will have a midwife. but yes i hate hospitals. i don't think im brave enough to do it alone. i would panic if something was wrong. you ladies make me feel like such a wimp.

You aren't a wimp!! No WAY would I EVER attempt an unassisted birth. I almost bled to death after my son was born, because I hemorrhaged. If I hadn't been in a hospital, I would have died for sure. I wouldn't risk giving birth anywhere but a medical facility. But that's just me.

[tinksmagic]

Popping on! Just caught up the last few posts and congrats all around!!! I give you credit for UC, I would love to, but troubles with hemorrhaging prevents me, so I'm happy just to pull 'em out and cut the cord.
WP ~ I like Gabriel as well. Our names will be Cristiano Croxifixio (Cross) and Giovanni Salvatore (baby Joey) (NO, I don't get a choice...)

I hope to post pic tomorrow after u/s, since we cheated, we already know it's a boy (and his echo, lol) ;)

[DoulaMama]

Ack! Girlmom- Women's birthing choices are solely up to them!!Women need to research and make those decisions themselves(and not rely on your Dr etc)because at the end of the day, the Dr./midwife just goes home to his/her family and the woman is left with her birth experience. There's no such thing as being a wimp when it comes to labour/birth. A woman's past experiences etc shape her views on birth, everyone has different pain tolerances...every woman and every birth is different. I feel the need to be away from the hospital because they caused all my problems. If I had been home, my baby would not have needed to spend 5 days in the NICU. It's a decision I truly regret.

Another thing about problems with delivery etc- There are SO MANY things that happen inside our bodies when we birth. Oxytocin is a natural hormone that flows freely during an undisturbed birth, and when you interrupt that flow of hormone....hemorrhaging happens. If a Dr. were to start pulling a placenta out of a woman, even if it seems ready to come out, she could hemorrhage. If a woman's diet is low in iron or her diet has been kinda crappy through pregnancy...she could bleed. A shot of pitocin in the womans thigh before baby is born can also CAUSE a bleed. Pitocin throughout a birth, to induce or manage, causes bleeding after birth(tires out the uterus so it has a hard time clamping down and shrinking after birth)....All these things that we deal with in the hospital would never be an issue at home(other than diet).

My midwife has been to 1500 births and she has told me that out of all those births, only 20 times has she had a very bad bleed that needed transport. She has never lost a mother. Patience, a calm and private place/atmosphere, and a healthy mom are the ways to almost ensure that everything will be ok.

WP- I'm about 40 mins from the hospital and what my old midwife told me is true(from experience being at many births in the hospital)- it can take at least 30 mins for them to get an OR ready for you, so by the time you transported, it really wouldn't have mattered if you were in the hospital or not. Many homebirth transports are for long labours or pain relief. They aren't a medical emergency.
I know that there are issues that need to be dealt with right away- like a very bad bleed(over 2 cups) or a shoulder dystocia, or a newborn resus. These are all things that can be dealt with very well as long as you have the knowledge. I took a newborn resus. class and watch videos to help with that. Also, having baby attached to the cord/placenta until the cord is white and limp, is the absolute best way for baby to get oxygen and all of the blood it needs. When you clamp a cord before the cord is limp and white, you cut off access to 1/4 cup of blood, lots of oxygen, iron, etc.

Shoulder dystocia can be dealt with by doing the Gaskin manuever or birthing in a squat(opens up hips 2-3 inches wider)position. Changing positions is the most important part when solving a dystocia. These happen WAY more often in the hospital because OB's CAUSE the problem. A baby needs to rotate after the head is born(most times) and if a Dr. starts to pull them out before restitution happens(rotating) they can cause stuck shoulders. This where patience would come in handy for most Dr's....

Hemorrhage can be dealt with by taking certain tinctures, or Yunnan B. It's seriously a miracle herb:) I've watched it stop a gushing bleed(think garden hose at full force) in less than 30 seconds. Also, having baby skin to skin, nursing right away, no interruptions after birth(the highest oxytocin release in a woman's body happens right after the birth which is why interruption can cause a bleed) and also cutting off a piece of the placenta or cord and placing it in your cheek can really help with a bleed. The best way to make sure you don't bleed is your diet though:) Lots of great green veggies, alfalfa capsules, getting your iron levels up:) 98% of the time, when the mom has had a low risk pregnancy and she's healthy, birth will happen without a hitch:)
PM me if you want to know more about the herbs etc:) Take Care!! Julie

[Hobbermittens]

DM-- I hope I didn't offend you saying I wouldn't do UC. :suprise: I just am one of those people that feels comfortable in a hospital and trusts doctors more than I trust myself to deliver my baby. My father is a doctor, and I spent much of my childhood in and around the hospital with him, so maybe that is why I have so much faith in medicine.

Anyway, I am glad UC works for you, and I am not knocking it! But after the experience I had with my son's birth, I would be too scared to try it.

[DoulaMama]

DM-- I hope I didn't offend you saying I wouldn't do UC. :suprise: I just am one of those people that feels comfortable in a hospital and trusts doctors more than I trust myself to deliver my baby. My father is a doctor, and I spent much of my childhood in and around the hospital with him, so maybe that is why I have so much faith in medicine.

Anyway, I am glad UC works for you, and I am not knocking it! But after the experience I had with my son's birth, I would be too scared to try it.

^^^ NO! Not at all Hobber! I just wanted to make sure that no one thought I was saying that any certain way is the better way, etc:) I'm just a birth junkie ;) I don't want anyone to think I am saying that they are doing it "wrong" or anything. I just know quite a bit about the interventions/procedures that take place in the hospital and I believe every woman should know how that will affect her body, baby and birth:)
xo

[tinksmagic]

Doula (Julie)

I'd never heard of that about interrupting the oxytocin and hemorrhaging, but now I wonder if that's what caused mine. My first 3 deliveries were natural, the last one I got an epidural (after nearly biting hubby's hand off during a difficult labor) and that was the delivery that the Dr. had to go in after the placenta (something I never hope to experience again!). I'm going to look into that! The part about putting a piece of cord or placenta in your mouth though totally freaks me out and I'd probably vomit :)

[DoulaMama]

LOL!! Tink- I just snorted tea out my nose!! Yes, for most people, the thought of doing that totally squicks them out;) It's used in places with no medical care etc and can save your life if you really need to stop the bleeding. I think in a life or death situation, most would be ok with tasting blood for a few minutes:) Now to totally eek you out...I blend up a one inch chunk of placenta in a strawberry smoothie after birth! LOL It helps with PP blood loss. I then dry and encapsulate the rest of the placenta. I have zero PP mood swings, no PPD, 1 week of bleeding...I swear by encapsulation:) Most people I tell, nearly barf...I get a sick sort of pleasure watching them turn green.... :rofl:

[tinksmagic]

LOL! I'm all for homeopathic myself, but I got so caught up in "modern medicine" I never researched it. Heck, I was 17 with DD #1 and I grew up in the world of "giving the baby a bottle" so when the nurse in class said nursing I was all "Hey, I don't have to make bottles and it's good for the baby? Sign me up!" It took a few weeks to get used to nursing in public until we went to the Bahamas and the hotel manager shed light on everything, now I don't care where I "whip it out", lol. (Americans are so freaked out about nursing, really!!!)

I would like to bank his cord blood this time, I wasn't able to last time. I can definitely tell you I don't want to be a puppet again! That was freaking me out!

I love freaking people out too, lol, something so natural shouldn't be so "weird" lol! People freak out when I say it's a boy, cuz we only put back boys! PGD isn't socially acceptable in my area. Oh WELL!

[TTC5]

ttc5 needs to have her gender scan!

LOL I'm not finding out :P

I will hopefully get some nub shots in 3-4 weeks time though!!

[TTC5]

You aren't a wimp!! No WAY would I EVER attempt an unassisted birth. I almost bled to death after my son was born, because I hemorrhaged. If I hadn't been in a hospital, I would have died for sure. I wouldn't risk giving birth anywhere but a medical facility. But that's just me.

Same for me with my 4th. It was very scary :(

[TTC5]

Ack! Girlmom- Women's birthing choices are solely up to them!!Women need to research and make those decisions themselves(and not rely on your Dr etc)because at the end of the day, the Dr./midwife just goes home to his/her family and the woman is left with her birth experience. There's no such thing as being a wimp when it comes to labour/birth. A woman's past experiences etc shape her views on birth, everyone has different pain tolerances...every woman and every birth is different. I feel the need to be away from the hospital because they caused all my problems. If I had been home, my baby would not have needed to spend 5 days in the NICU. It's a decision I truly regret.

Another thing about problems with delivery etc- There are SO MANY things that happen inside our bodies when we birth. Oxytocin is a natural hormone that flows freely during an undisturbed birth, and when you interrupt that flow of hormone....hemorrhaging happens. If a Dr. were to start pulling a placenta out of a woman, even if it seems ready to come out, she could hemorrhage. If a woman's diet is low in iron or her diet has been kinda crappy through pregnancy...she could bleed. A shot of pitocin in the womans thigh before baby is born can also CAUSE a bleed. Pitocin throughout a birth, to induce or manage, causes bleeding after birth(tires out the uterus so it has a hard time clamping down and shrinking after birth)....All these things that we deal with in the hospital would never be an issue at home(other than diet).

My midwife has been to 1500 births and she has told me that out of all those births, only 20 times has she had a very bad bleed that needed transport. She has never lost a mother. Patience, a calm and private place/atmosphere, and a healthy mom are the ways to almost ensure that everything will be ok.

WP- I'm about 40 mins from the hospital and what my old midwife told me is true(from experience being at many births in the hospital)- it can take at least 30 mins for them to get an OR ready for you, so by the time you transported, it really wouldn't have mattered if you were in the hospital or not. Many homebirth transports are for long labours or pain relief. They aren't a medical emergency.
I know that there are issues that need to be dealt with right away- like a very bad bleed(over 2 cups) or a shoulder dystocia, or a newborn resus. These are all things that can be dealt with very well as long as you have the knowledge. I took a newborn resus. class and watch videos to help with that. Also, having baby attached to the cord/placenta until the cord is white and limp, is the absolute best way for baby to get oxygen and all of the blood it needs. When you clamp a cord before the cord is limp and white, you cut off access to 1/4 cup of blood, lots of oxygen, iron, etc.

Shoulder dystocia can be dealt with by doing the Gaskin manuever or birthing in a squat(opens up hips 2-3 inches wider)position. Changing positions is the most important part when solving a dystocia. These happen WAY more often in the hospital because OB's CAUSE the problem. A baby needs to rotate after the head is born(most times) and if a Dr. starts to pull them out before restitution happens(rotating) they can cause stuck shoulders. This where patience would come in handy for most Dr's....

Hemorrhage can be dealt with by taking certain tinctures, or Yunnan B. It's seriously a miracle herb:) I've watched it stop a gushing bleed(think garden hose at full force) in less than 30 seconds. Also, having baby skin to skin, nursing right away, no interruptions after birth(the highest oxytocin release in a woman's body happens right after the birth which is why interruption can cause a bleed) and also cutting off a piece of the placenta or cord and placing it in your cheek can really help with a bleed. The best way to make sure you don't bleed is your diet though:) Lots of great green veggies, alfalfa capsules, getting your iron levels up:) 98% of the time, when the mom has had a low risk pregnancy and she's healthy, birth will happen without a hitch:)
PM me if you want to know more about the herbs etc:) Take Care!! Julie

I had shoulder dystocia with DD3.

I would love info on PPH too please :) I needed a transfusion with DD4.

[TTC5]

ELP so close!!!

[DoulaMama]

TTC5- Some questions- What was iron level at? How was your diet? Any drugs during birth? How long was your labor? Did the Dr. put traction(pull) on the cord? How soon after birth was the cord cut? Did you feel safe and comfortable during your birth? Did they leave the baby on you or whisk her away? How soon after the birth did you start to bleed? Was it before or after the placenta came out? Did you have a full bladder after birth? Were you cold after the birth?

[Tink18]

ttc you may not be finding out but we are!!! haha

Holy shit I am 30 YEAR OLD!!! AS OF SATURDAY! Wild!

i have my 24 week pic! im huggggge!!ill post it now!

[TTC5]

TTC5- Some questions- What was iron level at? How was your diet? Any drugs during birth? How long was your labor? Did the Dr. put traction(pull) on the cord? How soon after birth was the cord cut? Did you feel safe and comfortable during your birth? Did they leave the baby on you or whisk her away? How soon after the birth did you start to bleed? Was it before or after the placenta came out? Did you have a full bladder after birth? Were you cold after the birth?

TTC5- Some questions- What was iron level at? They were fine during pregnancy but I was taking iron tablets.
How was your diet? I had bad ms was vomited a lot!
Any drugs during birth? No I go natural with all mine!
How long was your labor? I have had two pph with #3 and # 4. #3 went in to labour 4 weeks early and labour was around 14 hrs, #4 labour was around 10-12 max.
Did the Dr. put traction(pull) on the cord? No idea if they pulled it TBH??? I remember having a shot in my leg and they massaged my tummy?
How soon after birth was the cord cut? DD3 the dr did it right away as she was shoulder dystocia and was born with no pulse had to be resus. #4 it was cut after a few minutes by dh.
Did you feel safe and comfortable during your birth? DD4 I was very very tired as had been in pre labour for a few good days. #4 I was petrified of bleeding again and alas I did and even worse this time.
Did they leave the baby on you or whisk her away? # 3 was whisked away to resus and #4 snuggled right on me and latched herself on the boob right away!!
How soon after the birth did you start to bleed? Right away, not sure if I started bleeding while pushing though? DH and my sister said soon as baby was out it gushed out like a faucet :( My bp dropped, my hearing and visison went and I felt like I was dying.. probably was..
Was it before or after the placenta came out? Before placenta came out. With all pregnancies my placentas dont come away naturally i end up in theatre.
Did you have a full bladder after birth? Ummmm not sure as I then get taken for a general to help placenta out so am quite groggy
Were you cold after the birth? Yes and I shiver terribly but I go in to shock from the blood loss.

[Tink18]

Here is my 24 week picture!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/Tinkerb3ll18/2012-02-18165821.jpg

[TTC5]

Oh your so gorgeous Tink!!!!!

[Plum3]

You aren't a wimp!! No WAY would I EVER attempt an unassisted birth. I almost bled to death after my son was born, because I hemorrhaged. If I hadn't been in a hospital, I would have died for sure. I wouldn't risk giving birth anywhere but a medical facility. But that's just me.

I totally agree. I didn't have any complications with either of my births but I still would never give birth anywhere without medical assistance available for me and my baby. I think I know too much working in the health system. I know how easily things can go wrong unfortunately.

[Plum3]

Here is my 24 week picture!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/Tinkerb3ll18/2012-02-18165821.jpg

Lovely!!

[Princess of Pink]

I am doing the placenta encapsulation after this birth DM....I found someone here that you pay to do it for you....I think it is worth a try!!

[ELP]

ELP so close!!!I know!! I am getting excited and nervous I can tell you lol!! I picked up my moses basket today and birth ball last night! I just need a camera and some 1st size baby grows and vests and I think thats it!

Tink you look Fab!!!

[ELP]

DM, if your about can I bend your ear quickly :bigsmile:
I have had a managed 3rd stage every time, just because it was the norm and I never spared a 2nd thought to it. This time again my consultants only wish due to lots of babies is managed 3rd stage. Now i recently read that it is the injection of ??? that also causes the after pains to be so bad. But i am recommended it incase of hemorrhaging, I've not had any blood losss with any of the babies yet, but I do know that it is quite possible. I have been taking my iron, much to the dismay of my constipation lol!!! but I'm nervous about not taking Dr's advice, say I go with the managed 3rd stage, what else shlould I do to minimise any risk of later hemorrhaging?? Immediate breast feed, bite of placenta (lol, can you imagine that, 'Cut me off a quick lump of that love!!') My diet is good aswell. Any advice appreciated:)

[WashingtonPromise]

DM: I love to read your posts.....so full of knowledge. Now, why can you not live in the SE USA? You can tuck your newborn baby into one of those slings and oversee my delivery....lol!!!! That is true about the OR taking awhile to get prepped anyway. I think the knowledge of knowing you can handle anything childbirth throws at you or at least feeling confident that you can do it has a lot to do with it. I wish the gov would just leave homebirthers alone, too. They make it very difficult here to get a birth certificate and all. And it varies so much just county by county, because they rarely do it and they want to make sure they don't get in trouble for not having enough proof or paperwork.
How exactly do you recommend a placenta be delivered? When it seperates on it's own?

Tink: You look so great for 24 weeks and I lOVE your daugher holding the sign....too cute!!!

I am not knocking anyone for doing a hospital birth (I have done 6 of them), you really have to be comfortable hen giving birth and if it is at a hospital....good for you :) I think about everything that I let the hospitals do to me while trying to put me into labor.....I am so surprise I didn't have any serious complications. But, I didn't know any better. My birth experience with my last 2 was something to remember, not pain I want to forget. To think about being able to hold my newborn son in my arms without a ton of nurses waiting for me to hand him over makes me smile.

[iluvmyman]

TTC5 - I agree with MFC, I'm leaning boy as Charlie was WAY more active from the get go then his sisters and is still a massive wiggler. I wouldn't worry about the placenta, Begonia's is right and mine was on the left ;)

Bec - Welcome!! Think positive, not joining us tentatively joining us for the long haul!

WP - yay for DH's staying home for a few! Boy you're a busy little bunny! I would love to own chickens, we eat tons of eggs!
I gotta agree, I'd see if you could get induced before to insure DH can be there.

AWWWWWWW!! 3P1B, Congrats on you beautiful baby boy!!! I'm so sorry I missed all the info on him. So Beautiful!

[Princess of Pink]

I just got this message from TTC5 and she asked me to pass it on here....

I was rushed to hospital this morning with a big gush and passed a clot. Had scan and baby is in uterine still but won't know till tomorrow if the baby will make it. Threatened miscarriage.

[iluvmyman]

UC- Unassisted Childbirth:) My third was a UC waterbirth and we're planning on this one being the same:) It seems crazy to some but I feel I'm very educated about birth and my body, and I follow my intuition:) If I feel the need to seek help, I get it. Otherwise, I catch my own baby and birth without any interference. It just works for me and my hubby:)

Can't believe how close you are, ELP!!!! so flipping exciting!!!

I had an assisted water birth at home and my son ended up dying officially about 15 hrs after birth. I absolutely LOVED my waterbirth and am so sad I have to do this in a hospital this time. But the truth is, he might have lived had he been in the hospital w/ more knowledgeable people. Hard to know for sure, but just be aware that there are risks in everything. They are low but you need to be prepared for the guilt and consequences of your choices "if" something went wrong. That is not a discouragment at all, just be aware. I would have thought I would have known if something was wrong and I didn't until it was too late and there was no saving him.

I had 3 previous quick uncompicated births at the hospital before losing my son. No pain meds.

[iluvmyman]

LOL I'm not finding out :P

I will hopefully get some nub shots in 3-4 weeks time though!!

LOL! I totally do not believe you TTC5.

[iluvmyman]

Here is my 24 week picture!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/Tinkerb3ll18/2012-02-18165821.jpg

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iluvmyman]

I just got this message from TTC5 and she asked me to pass it on here....

I was rushed to hospital this morning with a big gush and passed a clot. Had scan and baby is in uterine still but won't know till tomorrow if the baby will make it. Threatened miscarriage.

Oh No, TTC5. Will be praying for you!

[girlmom]

prayers for ttc5 omg thats scary. hope everything goes well. i had a threatened miscarriage with my 3rd. she just turned 7 on valentines day. hope ttc5 gets the same good news.

[atomic sagebrush]

:pray: that all is well TTC. :(

[iluvmyman]

I know I only pop in now and then but wanted to update.

Currently 35 weeks pregnant.

I have never previously had any pregnancy complications and now I feel like I have everything:

1. Low Lying Placenta (it did move my 3rd trimester) 2. Gestational Diabetes 3. Now a positive Strep B test 4. Baby is transverse for now but I'll try to move her w/ chiro, accupuncture, yoga and whatever it takes to avoid a c-section. Although, avoiding labor does sound slightly appealing. :) That's the disadvantage of having kids close together, its less time to forget about the pain. :) It's just like I expect everything to go wrong at this point and just praying for a healthy delivery and baby.

The baby is small about 25th percentile but not under 10% which is when they would worry. Had an U/S last monday since I'd only gained 7 lbs at 33 week appt. but the baby was in a tight ball with both hands over her face so we didn't get to see her face at all. :(

Other than that, just tired 85% of the time and life is super crazy. We do plan to move out and rent next door as of March 15th so that is exciting and very very scary.

Begonia, Kris, Tink, how is everyone?

[atomic sagebrush]

Iluv - try laying upside down on an ironing board that is propped against a couch or chair - it works like a charm and only took one time for my guy to flip 100% around!

[iluvmyman]

Iluv - try laying upside down on an ironing board that is propped against a couch or chair - it works like a charm and only took one time for my guy to flip 100% around!

Awesome tip! I'll give it a shot. I went to the dentist today and they had me lay back and she didn't like that at all. I did feel her kicking closer to the top of my belly but she went back to her transverse position as soon as they sat me up. I just joke I am NOT going out on Baby #5 with a c-section after 4 previous vag. births. As if I have any control. :)

Great to hear from you Atomic! Hope all is well!

[Mochagirl]

Oh, ttc5 - I just happened upon your scary news. I'm praying everything works out ok.

[Tink18]

omg ttc!! hoping for a good turn out! xoxo

i luv you are so close!!!

[Plum3]

iluv, 35 weeks already?! Hopefully something can move that stubborn, little baby!

[WashingtonPromise]

TTC5: OMG!!! We are all pulling for you. This baby must be a boy and he is just giving you a run for your money.

iluv: It is so good to see you check in. I pray you dear little daughter listens to mommy and turns. I think it would be unfair to have all vaginal until now. I have had all vaginal and they would have to knock me out to do a c-section now.

[Flava]

Anyone know about Zivic -B? Hope she check in soon!

[purplepoet20]

I just got this message from TTC5 and she asked me to pass it on here....

I was rushed to hospital this morning with a big gush and passed a clot. Had scan and baby is in uterine still but won't know till tomorrow if the baby will make it. Threatened miscarriage.

I hope she and baby are ok and knows we are all with her right now :hugs:

[purplepoet20]

Anyone know about Zivic -B? Hope she check in soon!

She has been very sick with m/s but checks from time to time... I PM her awhile ago asking. She should be back as th m/s starts to go away allowing her to sit at the computer.

[Flava]

Oh I hate m/s so much! last time I had it for 20 weeks yuck! Hope she is better soon!!!

[Hobbermittens]

TTC5, I am thinking positive thoughts!! I hope everything turns out okay!!

[3Pink1Blue]

ELP - omg you're so close!! Do you usually go early/late/on time?

DM - that's amazing you've done an UC! I've had 2 perfect births and 2 complicated ones so I don't have the guts.

Girlmom - so not a wimp, I'd never even go birthing center. I love my midwife but I'm so paranoid since my first birth got complicated. I want the technology, not in my room but down the hall just in case lol

wp - don't blame you on not wanting an induction, they are evil painful. I'd hate if dh couldn't be there but I like your back-up plan.
All my placenta's have detached and delivered on their own well I pushed lol, the nurses massaged my belly to help it. I've never had one pulled out but you have to have a fairly patient birth team who's willing to wait for it.

Tink - 30! Jeez you're a real old fart lol Happy Belated Birthday!! Love the belly, looking great momma!

Iluv - thanks! Here's the recap, born 2/11 4:44am after less then 4hrs of labor and no pain meds. He was 8lbs 13oz and 21inches long. Charlie was frank breech till 36 wks, inversions with heat, cold and music flipped him. I too was not going c-section without a fight. Check out this site, it's very helpful Transverse Lie, or baby lying sideways | spinningbabies.com (http://spinningbabies.com/baby-positions/all-positions/sideways). GL :)

5 - positive thoughts for you and your little bean.

[girlmom]

has anyone heard an update on ttc5? i hope everything is ok.

[Mochagirl]

has anyone heard an update on ttc5? i hope everything is ok.

Me too - I keep stalking the site looking for updates from her.

[Plum3]

Z, if you are reading... hope you are feeling better soon! Thanks for the update PP.

I sent 5 a message a little while ago but haven't heard back yet. Hope everything is ok!

[Tink18]

Gosh I am worried, TTC5 always updates this has been the longest she has been off!! I reeally hope everything is ok.

[TTC5]

Hi ladies sorry thought I had replied here!

Scan showed bubba with heartbeating away, could see the spine and little legs and arms :) Found out though that the sac is low lying it is right on the cervix. I am on strict bed rest for over a week now, feet up! To help reduce the chance of my body trying to expell the baby out. I go to hospital tomorrow for a specialist appointment will know more then x

[ELP]

Hi ladies sorry thought I had replied here!

Scan showed bubba with heartbeating away, could see the spine and little legs and arms :) Found out though that the sac is low lying it is right on the cervix. I am on strict bed rest for over a week now, feet up! To help reduce the chance of my body trying to expell the baby out. I go to hospital tomorrow for a specialist appointment will know more then xOh 5!! What a scary few days. I have everything crossed in my body that your little fighter climbs right back up to a nice cosy position ok:) Stay laying down, even with hips propped if you can, let gravity help things:agree:

[Hobbermittens]

TTC5, I hope everything continues to be fine!! How scary!! Will the sack move up?

[Foxy]

TTC5 - What a scare! I'm glad all is well with bubs. I hope your little one stays put for now! xx

[girlmom]

im glad he's ok, it must be a boy he's already making you worry!

[WashingtonPromise]

Oh 5, I am so relieved that the baby is still doing well and beating the odds. I can't wait to hear another update.

[3Pink1Blue]

5 - so glad your little friend is ok in there, take good care of yourself momma!

[TTC5]

Off to hospital today for specialist app, not sure if sac can move up but will ask x

[Plum3]

5- hope the specialist appointment goes well today.

Got my second beta result today- 4868 at 19dpo. So, rising very nicely :)

[3Pink1Blue]

Woohoo!!

[WashingtonPromise]

Bec: Congrats!!!

Jen: How is Charlie? I can not believe he is almost 2 wks old. Time sure does fly.


I over did it yesterday and had a ton of BH conx. I was starting to get worried, but they finally calmed down. I think I may take it easy today since tomorrow is our monthly grocery shopping trip and I will be walking all day. I will be back later to check on 5

[Tink18]

wp i have been getting bx since.like 16 weeks. it freaked me out! we are so close in our.dat
es! makes.me feel good im not the.only one!! hope you are feeling well! xoxo

[girlmom]

don't worry about the bh unless you notice your mucus plug. i was 17 weeks and having awful bh but i ignored them unti around 20 weeks when i noticed globs of snot falling out of me. my doctor said no no no increase in vaginal discharge is normal at this stage, don't worry. my water broke a week later. if you notice that its better to be safe then sorry i learned.

[Plum3]

Thanks 3 and WP :)

WP, hopefully the BH have settled down. I've never had them so I don't know what they are all about!

[Tink18]

Bec are you finding out the gender? Did you have your first app yet so we can see plancenta location? How are you feeling??

[Plum3]

Yep, I will be finding out. I have my first ultrasound in 11 days. Overall I am feeling good, a bit tired and sore boobs, but generally good :)

[Foxy]

TTC5 - I hope everything went well with your appointment, hun. xx

Bec - Great numbers! Yay!

[3Pink1Blue]

Wp- Charlie is great! I can't believe it's been 2 weeks either, he'll be going to school before I know it lol
I had a ton of BH with Charlie, if I did too much they'd kick in as soon as I relaxed. It was a great reminder to take it easy :)

[TTC5]

Hi girls sorry for being quiet I am really sick with the flu :(

[3Pink1Blue]

Oh 5, the flu! You poor thing :(

[Hobbermittens]

Feel better soon, TTC5!

[3Pink1Blue]

Hey ladies, it only took 2 weeks but I finally got a good pic of my kids! http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c6ce-95e6-5a83.jpg

[Plum3]

Aww Jen, they are so adorable!

[ELP]

5, I hope you are feeling better soon xxx

Jen your family is gooorgeous:bigsmile: He fits in just perfect there doesn't he:HH:

[ELP]

Just incase you pop in soon Begonia, but best of luck:luck: with your upcoming birth if little ladies not already here!!! I think you've 8 days to go from today, super exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Foxy]

TTC5 - Hope you feel better soon! xx

Begonia - I hope all is well! :heart:

ELP - I see you are 37 weeks! How did that happen! :D Not too long now! xx

[Hobbermittens]

Love the family picture!! Your kids are adorable!!

[Yahmama]

Hey ladies, it only took 2 weeks but I finally got a good pic of my kids!

Beautiful family! :)

[WashingtonPromise]

5: feel better soon. Are you on bedrest still? Might as well be if you have the flu, too.

Jen: love the pic. My little guy moves a ton when I sit down and relax too. Or when I am trying to go to sleep.

Yahmama: Congrats and I love your ticker.

I am so tired this weekend. We have been so busy doing farm work and this week is going to be very busy too. I have a doc appt on Tue. I am looking forward to next week, when things slow down a bit :)

[Foxy]

Jen - Beautiful picture! The girls look so smitten with their baby brother! :)

[Yahmama]

I'm almost certain little bean implanted on the right side...all the twinges I've felt before bfp and ever since have all been on the right. Is this an accurate way tell (other than u/s, of course!) which side the baby is growing? Not sure how long it will be before my first scan, but I would be so happy if bean is on the right as isn't that supposed to be more likely a boy? Or just OWT?e

[hope.ful]

Hey ladies, it only took 2 weeks but I finally got a good pic of my kids! http://img.tapatalk.com/ae17c6ce-95e6-5a83.jpg

Such a fun picture - congratulations!!!

[ELP]

hope.ful!! Any NT scan news for us????

[Hobbermittens]

I'm almost certain little bean implanted on the right side...all the twinges I've felt before bfp and ever since have all been on the right. Is this an accurate way tell (other than u/s, of course!) which side the baby is growing? Not sure how long it will be before my first scan, but I would be so happy if bean is on the right as isn't that supposed to be more likely a boy? Or just OWT?e

It is supposedly pretty accurate I think? But I think you have to have a scan about 6 wks to confirm the side it is growing on. it's that Ramzi's theory... there are some links about it on here somewhere.

[TTC5]

Jen gorgeous kiddies!!!!

I am on bed rest but have to head out this morning to the dr x

[My Fabulous Children]

Beautiful kids Jen'

Good luck TTC5!!

[My Fabulous Children]

Just incase you pop in soon Begonia, but best of luck:luck: with your upcoming birth if little ladies not already here!!! I think you've 8 days to go from today, super exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thinking about you Begonia!!!

[ELP]

Ladies I have a bump pic! My phone is playing up atm but for some reason it will take a picture in facewarp and let me email it to myself at a cost of 31pence!!! :bigsmile: But it doesn't recognise the camera being on, strange, but anyways!! This is 37+4, I have gained the princely amount of 4lb!, measuring right on track, but people keep telling me I don't look as big this time adn its starting to niggle at me, not that I mind having a 7lber!!!!! I'll see if I can track down my last dd's from the sameish gestation aswell for comparison, but for now (p.s. excuse the mess lol, its the only mirror left in the house:oops:) Apologies in advance for scary bare belly pictures lol!!
Current bump 37+4
1581

Last bump 38+4?? Ended up being 8lb 10oz baby, 3 days late
1582

Bottom picture looks like a much bigger baby, do you think??

[Flava]

Awww ELp you look so good! I want a boy tummy like that! The second pic is bigger and it's just one week older huh?
And 4lbs huh? Shame on you!!!:rofl: I already put 6 back on so hating it :mad:

[Hobbermittens]

ELP, you look great! I can't believe you have only gained 4 lbs!! I am so jealous!!

[Yahmama]

It is supposedly pretty accurate I think? But I think you have to have a scan about 6 wks to confirm the side it is growing on. it's that Ramzi's theory... there are some links about it on here somewhere.

I should get a scan sometime between 6-8 weeks. I usually do, anyway with my history of miscarriage just so they can find the heartbeat and make sure everything's going well. I go this Thurs (5 weeks) to re-check my betas...I'm nervous about them doubling properly but trying not to worry too much!

[Yahmama]

I am on bed rest but have to head out this morning to the dr x

Hope your dr. appt went well!

[Plum3]

ELP, lovely pics :)

[hope.ful]

hope.ful!! Any NT scan news for us????

I didn't get my ticker taken off, so don't feel bad, but I lost the baby at 8w3d. Baby stopped growing around 7w when I started bleeding, and there was no heartbeat. Hopefully I will be back here in a couple more months but for now, we are trusting the Lord's timing!

[My Fabulous Children]

ELP- What a beautiful bump, You look great mama!!

[ELP]

Thankyou ladies:hugs: My last baby bump pic looks kinda scary doesn't it lol!!! I have the midwife today at about 2 pm, currently 9.30 am here atm uk, so I'll get her to measure up just to make sure that little one has grown some. plus I was awoken with a pain last night!! I say 'A' pain, only the one lol, I got rather excited for a while and then fell back to sleep, oh well I've still got 2 weeks anyway so I shouldn't start getting carried away yet:bigsmile:

[ELP]

I didn't get my ticker taken off, so don't feel bad, but I lost the baby at 8w3d. Baby stopped growing around 7w when I started bleeding, and there was no heartbeat. Hopefully I will be back here in a couple more months but for now, we are trusting the Lord's timing!

I'm so sorry to hear that hope.ful:( I wish you a super fast and safe speedy bfp real soon okxxxxxxxx

[ELP]

Well I'm back from the midwifes, it was her and a trainee, the trainee measured me at 38, excellant, but then the midwife said 36 so I'm back in next week to see how things are going:agree: I may need to try and give this one a little encouragement to leave a bit sooner, hmmm, nothing really works imo apart from a sweep or two, I may even need to take the kids up on their offer of a bit of trampolining with them lol!!