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Originally Posted by flomama

Hi all...

So excited with all these beautiful babies...and babies to come!!!

Just wanted to pick your brains....for those of you that have had your desired gender....are you done...? Are any of you contemplating swaying again?

I’d love for my girl to have a sister....but am I being greedy....?

Other half definitely doesn’t want any more...our girl was number 4, after 3 boys...

What do you guys think about swaying again?

Would you?

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One reason that influenced me swaying with #6 is to give my daughter a sister. I would have loved her if she had been a boy, just as much, but I am elated that for our last little one, we have another girl, who will have and be a sister in my other daughter.

I have a twin sister and I can't imagine life without her. But I'm not sure giving anyone a specific gender sibling would be the "why" that I tried again... however if I was going to try, I'd try for a particular gender without pause (which we did).

How funny....I have a twin sister too!!!

6 kids.....how do you manage?

Blessed you are to get the same gender desire...twice...[emoji1374][emoji1374]


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Flomama- We are done! 4 kids is the max for us, and we both feel complete! After my postpartum pre-e, we are SO done! I’m not going through that again! Plus, my DH already got a vasectomy. We just felt we are done. I think you should keep your options open, since you don’t feel like you’re done.

Good luck to you!


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How funny....I have a twin sister too!!!

6 kids.....how do you manage?

Blessed you are to get the same gender desire...twice...[emoji1374][emoji1374]


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Aw that's awesome!! [emoji171]
Well I'm "older" (41y) so my kids are 15, 13, 11, 9, and 5. That definitely helps. I work full time but used to be a full time Mom. I swapped my husband 7.5 years ago for that roll because his job was sending him out of town in increasing increments and it was going to be full time away and I couldn't do it. It was a hard but very worthwhile switch since we are still married and all that. We live by a shared Google calendar, let a LOT of things go, sometimes don't get any quiet time together for long weeks at a time... but life has been awesome in the stressful and hard parts put together and we wouldn't change things. We never expected to have 6...
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Roe, I was induced this time around due to my liver enzymes being elevated (no urine in protein) and was 38 weeks exact. I have always gone into labor on my own and arrived at the hospital at a 7 or for my second a 10. Being induced was very different and scary for me to. I won’t lie it was equally as tough as my first but i labored unmedicated (outside the pitocin and magnesium) and she came in three hours from when they started pitocin. Very quick. Difficult but an incredible birth story. I literally pushed her out in 30 seconds. Remember, all that matters is having a healthy baby in your arms. I kept telling myself that after my friend lost hers at 39 weeks just a few weeks ago. Hold tight and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s already here!!!


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Flomama- We are done! 4 kids is the max for us, and we both feel complete! After my postpartum pre-e, we are SO done! I’m not going through that again! Plus, my DH already got a vasectomy. We just felt we are done. I think you should keep your options open, since you don’t feel like you’re done.

Good luck to you!


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Just not quite ready to get rid of these newborn clothes....

So glad you are feeling better XX...

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Originally Posted by Pbn3

Just popping my head in to check on Shannshaff. Shann how are you going? Haven't seen you post in a bit. Hope you're well and I know you're getting close xxoo

Cosmosis how exciting!

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Wanted to check on shannshaff as well. How are you doing girlie? Did your itchiness go away?


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I find that my sacroilliac belt (SI Loc, recommended by my physiotherapist) helps my pubic pain a lot more than a generic maternity support belt. My SPD got really bad with DS2 but hasn't gotten as bad this time around. I find that keeping my knees together when I move (roll over, get out of the car, etc) and avoiding pushing movement (stroller, grocery cart, lawn mower) helps a lot.

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Also wanted to check on Fox! How are you? Really hope you don't have ICP this time!


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Thank you all for you words of encouragement and thoughts! Palmer Kenneth arrived this morning at 11:34am weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and 20.25 inches long(smallest of my 3 boys). They started pitocin at 9-9:30 last night. I labored as long as I could but as they bumped up the Pit it got unbearable especially because my cervix wasn’t changing at all! I got my epidural which was lovely until it bottomed out my BP 80/50. It was scary and I felt like complete crap. They gave me meds to bring the BP up and then all was good. However, I still hadn’t progressed. Not even one centimeter! They decided to break my water at 6am. I quickly went from 3-5cm and stayed there. I thought for sure I’d be getting my first c-section. They bumped the pitocin to the max infusing dose and turned me on my side with what they call the peanut pillow to keep my hips open. By 10:45 I was feeling a lot pressure. She checked me and I was complete and ready to push. We waited for my doctor and after two contractions, our perfect little guy was here! We couldn’t love him more!
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Thank you all for you words of encouragement and thoughts! Palmer Kenneth arrived this morning at 11:34am weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and 20.25 inches long(smallest of my 3 boys). They started pitocin at 9-9:30 last night. I labored as long as I could but as they bumped up the Pit it got unbearable especially because my cervix wasn’t changing at all! I got my epidural which was lovely until it bottomed out my BP 80/50. It was scary and I felt like complete crap. They gave me meds to bring the BP up and then all was good. However, I still hadn’t progressed. Not even one centimeter! They decided to break my water at 6am. I quickly went from 3-5cm and stayed there. I thought for sure I’d be getting my first c-section. They bumped the pitocin to the max infusing dose and turned me on my side with what they call the peanut pillow to keep my hips open. By 10:45 I was feeling a lot pressure. She checked me and I was complete and ready to push. We waited for my doctor and after two contractions, our perfect little guy was here! We couldn’t love him more!
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Congrats Roe!!! I am so thrilled for you and your family!!! Glad everything worked out and little Palmer is absolutely perfect!!!


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He is perfect! Congratulations Roe! So glad the induction worked out for you! <3

Congrats Roe hes gorgeous well done

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Congrats roe! He is so cute and love the name!!

Ok I officially want this baby out lol. I'm tired of worrying about movement everyday. I wanted to go take some photos on wednesday since my step son will be here, but I dunno if I want to wait that long to try and get things moving. My hips and pelvis hurt, it's a huge pain to get out of bed, I can't drink much fluid or I may as well camp out all day at the bathroom. SO DONE lol.

I feel a bit crampy and I have a midwife appt on Tuesday. I'm really tempted to get a sweep, but afraid that if it works I won't make it to the photos wednesday haha. What to doooooooooo?! Midwife is okay starting things early for me since I'm VBAC and she'd prefer to see me go by 40W.

Anyone get membrane sweeps? How many before it worked?

Congrats Roe!
I also had our little Girl today and she is precious! I’ll update more when I. An think straight. Soooo sleepy.


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Awww congrats roe so happy for you..hes perfect xxx

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Ok I officially want this baby out lol. I'm tired of worrying about movement everyday. I wanted to go take some photos on wednesday since my step son will be here, but I dunno if I want to wait that long to try and get things moving. My hips and pelvis hurt, it's a huge pain to get out of bed, I can't drink much fluid or I may as well camp out all day at the bathroom. SO DONE lol.

I feel a bit crampy and I have a midwife appt on Tuesday. I'm really tempted to get a sweep, but afraid that if it works I won't make it to the photos wednesday haha. What to doooooooooo?! Midwife is okay starting things early for me since I'm VBAC and she'd prefer to see me go by 40W.

Anyone get membrane sweeps? How many before it worked?

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Im having a sweep done at 38 weeks hun..10 days time and counting... ive had them done on my last 5 pregnancies and apart from 1 they all worked within 24 hours.. as soon as i have a sweep i go for long hilly walks then a hot curry, more walking and bounce on my ball watching tv and from the first pain theyr always here between 3 and 6 hours..fx this one will be the same otherwise im having a proper induction 2 days later x

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Originally Posted by flomama

Hi all...

So excited with all these beautiful babies...and babies to come!!!

Just wanted to pick your brains....for those of you that have had your desired gender....are you done...? Are any of you contemplating swaying again?

I’d love for my girl to have a sister....but am I being greedy....?

Other half definitely doesn’t want any more...our girl was number 4, after 3 boys...

What do you guys think about swaying again?

Would you?

Xx


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Hi! Just chiming in to say we are considering swaying again down the track. I'd love for my baby girl to have a sister. Hubby has given the go ahead for #6 if I really really want another baby lol. Not for at least another 18 months though...this last pregnancy was awful, not in a hurry to go through that again haha

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Originally Posted by flomama

Hi all...

So excited with all these beautiful babies...and babies to come!!!

Just wanted to pick your brains....for those of you that have had your desired gender....are you done...? Are any of you contemplating swaying again?

I’d love for my girl to have a sister....but am I being greedy....?

Other half definitely doesn’t want any more...our girl was number 4, after 3 boys...

What do you guys think about swaying again?

Would you?

Xx


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Congratulations to everyone who has had their babies :)

just popped in from the december group and thought id answer this.. we swayed last year for baby #6 to give our daughter a sister, we had 4 boys followed by 1 girl and i really hated her being the only girl :( im not in any way slating families who feel complete after 1 of the opposite gender but for me it was not going to work, i always wished i had a sister(s) growing up and my mum was the same so i felt really determined to give my daughter what we never had.. it worked and we now have 2 little girls :heart:

i should add we want a big family :D and my 4 boys are so close that i really want to give my girls what the boys already have. we swayed pink again with this baby and our fingers are crossed it has worked (team green) we will also sway pink for all future babies too, after spending 4 years convinced i couldn't successfully carry a girl i will happily take as many girls as i can!!

i really think you know when you are done, if you dont feel that way then id keep the option open :) you only regret the children you dont have, never the ones you do.. good luck with whatever you decide to do xx

Huge congrats Roe! Palmer is so precious! I love the pic of your boys and DH looking at him [emoji4]! You can see the love they have for him- it just warms my heart!

I’m glad the induction went well for you, and you were able to avoid a C-Section. Enjoy your sweet baby!


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Congrats Roe!
I also had our little Girl today and she is precious! I’ll update more when I. An think straight. Soooo sleepy.


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I can’t wait to see pics after you get some much needed rest!


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Originally Posted by cosmosis

Ok I officially want this baby out lol. I'm tired of worrying about movement everyday. I wanted to go take some photos on wednesday since my step son will be here, but I dunno if I want to wait that long to try and get things moving. My hips and pelvis hurt, it's a huge pain to get out of bed, I can't drink much fluid or I may as well camp out all day at the bathroom. SO DONE lol.

I feel a bit crampy and I have a midwife appt on Tuesday. I'm really tempted to get a sweep, but afraid that if it works I won't make it to the photos wednesday haha. What to doooooooooo?! Midwife is okay starting things early for me since I'm VBAC and she'd prefer to see me go by 40W.

Anyone get membrane sweeps? How many before it worked?

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I had it done with my DS1. You can only have it done if you’re already dilated and effaced some. With my others, I didn’t start to dilate or efface until Labor started and then it progressed quickly from there.

I had them swept at 9am and was in active labor by 9pm. I also walked a lot that day to try and get things started too.

Hang in there!


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How adorable! Congrats mama!!

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Aww xx

She is soooo cute ❤️

Congratulations

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Oh my good lord that is like the cutest picture ever!

Oh my goodness, Wantanother, is she ever adorable!

Is it just me, or does this group have some of the cutest babies?!? I mean, every single baby is the cutest baby ever! Wow!


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oh congrats she is beautiful!!! 4 days to induction for me i cant wait!!!

Soooo pretty.... good luck kelly. 9 days for me.. i dont know if im completely run down or got flu but gosh im rough and worrying how il manage labour being this ill so fx 9 days il be back to normal.. x

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Soooo pretty.... good luck kelly. 9 days for me.. i dont know if im completely run down or got flu but gosh im rough and worrying how il manage labour being this ill so fx 9 days il be back to normal.. x

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I know how you are feeling, i was in hospital with thrombosed hemorrhoids on friday and i was really panicking about how I'd give birth on top of that pain but thankfully pain has eased a lot today so hopefully it stays like that. I hope you feel better soon x

Congrats Roe and wantanother!! Wow, what gorgeous babies! It's so exciting coming onto this site and seeing new babies every time! Hope you're both feeling well and settling in back at home nicely.
Eve is now 2 months old can you believe! We are complete with our three kids.. I physically am not allowed to have any more anyway. I have a question, everyone that knows they are done, so you guys feel kind of sad? Well, not sad, more like bittersweet? I constantly feel torn between wanting her to grow and then wanting to pause time because she is my last and I'll never have a newborn again. It's such a strange feeling knowing that this is my last baby!
Anyway, here are some more professional photos of when she was 5 days old and now at 2 months ��
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Such beautiful pics of your children Mama-of-boys!

I just felt done when we found out we were pregnant with our 4th. For me, 4 is the max. Our family just feels complete. I’m still in the throes of the newborn stage, so I haven’t had time yet to see if I’ll be weepy about not having another baby. I’m sure I’ll feel bittersweet like you mentioned though. I think as mothers it’s only natural to feel that way, even if you’re done.


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Mama-of-boys she is so adorable!!

I'm not even un-pregnant yet and I feel the bittersweet, yes. Time is crazy... and I have teenagers, it's going too fast...

I have resolved every season has wonderful and not wonderful parts, I want to spend some time writing what I love and love less, along the way, so I can enjoy it in retrospect too.

Saying goodbye to my reproductive life will be strange and sad and I plan to celebrate and mark it somehow... because it's note-worthy. You have done a beautiful job... [emoji175]

Thanks ladies for your lovely comments :)
Yes it's strange isn't it! I also felt done as soon as I fell pregnant and we feel totally complete. But there is just something bittersweet about having your last baby I think. I find that I'm savouring each moment much more and reminiscing about all three of them as newborns, theirs births etc. However it is also nice knowing that I'll never be pregnant again and that we can now enjoy the next chapter of life.
Birthfree I love that writing idea - I may have to do the same!
Can't wait to see more babies arrive! ����

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Mama-of-boys she is so adorable!!

I'm not even un-pregnant yet and I feel the bittersweet, yes. Time is crazy... and I have teenagers, it's going too fast...

I have resolved every season has wonderful and not wonderful parts, I want to spend some time writing what I love and love less, along the way, so I can enjoy it in retrospect too.

Saying goodbye to my reproductive life will be strange and sad and I plan to celebrate and mark it somehow... because it's note-worthy. You have done a beautiful job... [emoji175]

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I bought a new journal to do just that. I plan on writing highlights of each of their pregnancies, births, and unique things about them as they have grown. That way when they get older, they can read their section, or I can read it later as they get older.

It’s a strange time, both happy and sad for many different reasons. I agree, it’s totally noteworthy.


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Congrats Roe and Wantanother! And all the other babies born. It has been a while since I have been able to post. Thank you to everyone that has asked about me.

I am still itching, but it has not gotten worse and my blood levels were in the normal range. I have been spilling protein in my urine for the past few weeks and have just had bloods drawn to check everything today. I have had a headache for a week and am seeing spots, but my BP is just fine. Not sure what the next steps will be, but I am starting to feel unwell. I will be doing what I can on my end to start things up and pray that all stays healthy for our baby.

Our mw told us at our 32w appointment that baby was a boy. We were team green, so this was upsetting to say the least. Then at our appointment last Friday, we were told that the mw made a mistake telling us that because nothing in our chart indicates gender. Say WHAT??? I am not sure if this is actually true or if they are just trying to cover their butts, but it has been quite the emotional roller coaster.

So now, I just want this baby OUT! End it all finally. I am assuming it really is a boy and just going with that, but what a cluster it has all been. Now to know my body is not doing well, I am just done. Work has been super busy training the temp to replace me, so I have not been able to catch up until now.

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Congrats Roe and Wantanother! And all the other babies born. It has been a while since I have been able to post. Thank you to everyone that has asked about me.

I am still itching, but it has not gotten worse and my blood levels were in the normal range. I have been spilling protein in my urine for the past few weeks and have just had bloods drawn to check everything today. I have had a headache for a week and am seeing spots, but my BP is just fine. Not sure what the next steps will be, but I am starting to feel unwell. I will be doing what I can on my end to start things up and pray that all stays healthy for our baby.

Our mw told us at our 32w appointment that baby was a boy. We were team green, so this was upsetting to say the least. Then at our appointment last Friday, we were told that the mw made a mistake telling us that because nothing in our chart indicates gender. Say WHAT??? I am not sure if this is actually true or if they are just trying to cover their butts, but it has been quite the emotional roller coaster.

So now, I just want this baby OUT! End it all finally. I am assuming it really is a boy and just going with that, but what a cluster it has all been. Now to know my body is not doing well, I am just done. Work has been super busy training the temp to replace me, so I have not been able to catch up until now.

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i think how you have been treated is disgraceful. Glad the itching isn't any worse. Hope the protein in your urine doesn't lead to anything xx

afm 2 days until induction. Cant wait and terrified in equal measures.

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i think how you have been treated is disgraceful. Glad the itching isn't any worse. Hope the protein in your urine doesn't lead to anything xx

afm 2 days until induction. Cant wait and terrified in equal measures.

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Have they discussed which induction method they will be using hun x

GoodNESS, why is the end so exhausting? Like wake up 15x at night exhausting?? [emoji849][emoji17] I'm not staying awake at work and don't want to make something to eat at 2:45am.

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GoodNESS, why is the end so exhausting? Like wake up 15x at night exhausting?? [emoji849][emoji17] I'm not staying awake at work and don't want to make something to eat at 2:45am.

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Hang in there! The last few weeks are rough! I hope you’re able to get some rest before she’s here 🤞🏻!


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