DM - I'm so sorry your Mom lay a guilt trip on you at the worst of times, DM :hugs:.
Glittergirl - sorry about the RSV. I remember when my twins had that at the same time and it was the longest week of my life!
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DM - I'm so sorry your Mom lay a guilt trip on you at the worst of times, DM :hugs:.
Glittergirl - sorry about the RSV. I remember when my twins had that at the same time and it was the longest week of my life!
I had my 20 week mw appt today, and it went well. I got the result from my IPS blood test, and it turns out my risk of Down's is the same as that of a 19 year old. Pretty good for an old lady of 37, eh? :bigsmile:
Oh DM...hang in there...and your right you don't need your Mom playing guilt on you right now! Big Hugs!!
And please don't stab your self in the eye with a fork! (you made me chuckle) You will have that baby before me I am sure of that.
Thanks everyone! I have no idea why she thought to say anything. She's usually so good at minding her own business. I asked her if she would have wanted her sister(they're not close either)at her birth and her response- "I couldn't, I had you guys in the hospital". Way to dodge the question... Ugh. So, homebirth = invite all your family members because they'll think it's "neat" to be there??? Not a chance. I'm still steaming over this... Sorry.
Mocha- so happy to hear your results are so great!!! Yippee!!!!!
GG- I'm sorry your little Eva is so ill:( I hope she's on the mend soon and you can get back to regular sleep and nursing.
I'm sorry for all that sh!t DM. FWIW, I am fairly close to my sister and I still don't think I'd want her with me during labour! I'm also close to my mum and she was there for two of my births but I feel more comfortable when it's just me and DH - I need the freedom to completely relax and go with it without feeling self-conscious and if someboy else is there it's almost like somebody watching me having sex!
Glad your midwife appointment went well Mocha - will you be telling everybody you're pregnant now? Do the boys even know yet?! Is your scan next Wednesday, I'm not sure I remembered the date right!
Glittergirl, I really hope your little girl is healthy again soon. It must be such a worry x
I was home all day today as my DS2 is poorly. He has one of those mysterious viruses which gives them a high temperature but not a lot else! He's fine so long as he's recently had some ibuprofen but as soon as that wears off his temp goes back up and he says his body aches. I'm not sure how much of my last day at work I'll actually be there for!! I have a lot of period type back pain tonight - I've not had very many periods in the past 6 years or so and I don't really like it!!
Z - we told the boys about the baby a few weeks ago. They're soooooooo excited and spend much of every day kissing my belly. I brought them to my midwife appt today and they thought it was really cool.
Yes, my scan is wednesday, so I figure if I've waited this LNG I might as well wait until then and make a big combo 'I'm pregnant/it's a girl' FB announcement. People who see me often in my normal, everyday life know for the most part since my belly's pretty obvious, but the return of cold weather here means even a lot of them don't know since I'm often covered in a coat.
Oh, and what your DS has sounds just like what my DS had last week!
DM so sorry you have to deal with all that. Hopefully your precious baby will be here very soon.
GG sorry to hear about your little one. It is so hard when babies get sick.
Mocha great news!
yay for the healthy check-up Mocha! It's always such a relief...I don't know how you dealt with 2 babies with RSV it makes me so nervous when they struggle to breathe!
Princesssarah--I can't believe your baby is coming soon! I can't remember, do you have a name yet?
DM--I would be mad too, my mom sometimes does stuff like that and me and my sisters are close! After the baby my mom came and stayed with us and I swear every time she made me dinner, etc. she would suggest maybe we should drop some off for my sisters at their house. I finally just said "well maybe they can come pick it up since I'm not driving around after I just had a baby". She got the hint, but she would still make annoying comments like see if your sisters wanna come over too. But inviting your sister to your home BIRTH takes the cake:mad:! Don't even feel guilty!
Z I hope your little guy feels better soon. Fevers can be scary. my kids are prone to febrile seizures so I am the first one in line to give them meds and cool them off with popsicles and wet rags. I used to let them sweat the fevers until the first seizure, now I am a paranoid freak about fevers when they are little.
those on FB--I don't post much on your pages cause I can't remember who has announced their pregnancy, sex of their baby, etc so I just lay low and "like" your posts. I think it's funny cause in a way we all know way more about eachother than our friends. I haven't told anyone about the extent of my sway. My sister knows some like diet etc. but not all the other stuff like ions, testing pH, etc.:wink:
Yes GG we finally have a name picked out but........we aren't telling anyone until he is here....just one surprise in this pregnancy since this is the last one for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glittergirl
I have been feeling really anxious today for some reason. Baby Boy has been quieter than normal or I am just thinking he is! A little bit more mucus plug came out today.....I am just wishing the days would go faster and Monday would get here now!
Thank you for all the support :HH:
I'm hoping we can encourage this baby to come today:) Went for a long walk last night, actually succeeded in dtd...lol!, and tried a few other things like the breast pump etc and I had non painful cx's through the night for the first time. So I'm hoping once I get out of bed, they'll continue! Fingers crossed! I'm seriously close to trying castor oil if today ends up with no baby. I feel the need to get this kiddo out...not sure if it intuition or what but I don't think she should/will be in there too much longer. Anyway...PLEASE send every last labour vibe my way! I soooo need it!!!!! xoxoxo Thank you!!!!
Ok, little Miss Felina: today is the day. You've made your Mommy wait long enough and she is aching to hold you and nurse you. You'll like it out here Earthside - you have 3 adoring brothers waiting to meet you, and a Daddy who's going to be completely surprised and thrilled when he sees you're a girl. So start your journey NOW. Your Mommy is waiting for you :HH:.
That made me cry!! :tissue: Thank you, M :HH: That was super sweet~ xoxo
Ditto, Mocha! Wish there was a like, or a double-like! :)
Well, DM - did Felina listen to me??
Hi Mocha:) She didn't:( This morning has been really emotionally hard on me. I'm losing my confidence:( ~tears~
Oh Hun - I'm sooooooo sorry. This is one stubborn girl you have there. Still sending you major labour vibes and heaps of love :HH:
Thank you, M:) I've been crying since 5:30am :( I just feel so lost right now.
Have any of your UC friends had any advice for you? I wish I could come and give you a big hug!
I remember you saying your were quite overdue with your ds. How far along were you when he came along?
Oh Doulamama, I am so sorry you little princess isn't here yet, but she will come!Quote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
Here, this might help!
Acupressure & Acupuncture : Acupressure Points That Help Your Cervix Dilate - YouTube
Also another thing you can do is pull on your nipples and knead them forward.
Good Luck hon! I hope it works!!!
DM - Im sorry you feel so low...I was also going crazy DD4 came at 42 weeks and it's not funny to wait.
Hopefully this weekend! :cheer:
Thank you guys:HH: I've tried the acupressure so many times in the past 3 days but I'm going to look for an acupuncturist today. Thanks BSpirit:) I know that she'll come...but I was not ready, mentally, to go this late again:(
M- I went 10 days late with DS1 and 5 days late with Ds2. The thing is, I associate bad things with my first birth-meconium, Nicu stay, etc and it's freaking me out:( why can't this kid just come already???! I've never been this anxious to give birth before- which is not helping to get this going:(
Did she come without induction, Flava?? Thank you:) xo
Oh good, I'm glad I could help! Here's a laugh now!Quote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
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DM - I know it's far easier said than done, but try not to stress. When I looked online I saw LOTS of stories of women having peaceful, natural, non-induced births up to 2 weeks late and beyond. I just know this little girl will come very very soon, and as soon as you're holding her in your arms you'll know she was worth every speck of trouble and stress she's been putting you though! :HH:
Yes it was a home birth. My water just broke one night and that's how it started.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
Thank you, M :) You are totally right. I've read a ton of stories, know people that have had easy "late" births, attended a few clients with very late babies...all went well. I know that there is no magic number of days that go by that mean things will go wrong, but it's hard when this is all just stagnant, it seems. One of my biggest fears is stillbirth:( And I know the chances are very low (1 in 500 past 42 weeks) but it stills weighs on my mind. Also- and this will sound absolutely horrible...so I apologize- I am terrified of losing my daughter, knowing its my girl, and thinking that if anything happened......would we ever get a daughter, ever again? It's terrible to even put words to those thoughts...I'm sorry if I offend anyone:( I have high hopes for this weekend...but if I make it to Monday...I'll be a wreck. I know it. Huge hugs Mocha xo Thank you :HH: I would seriously love a hug right about now ~
Thank you!!! You made my morning! xxxxxoooooQuote:
Originally Posted by Flava
Isn't she still kicking? Drink some cold juice! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
I think you will be totally fine. I will put you in my prayers before I go crash! lol
Oh yeah! She's moving(although she has really slowed down-not much room in there now) and I'm getting the amount of kicks/movements I need. I also check heart rate often and she sounds great:) It's all in my head...just fears. Thank you Butterfly:) I appreciate that, Hun xoxo
DM - you're not awful at all voicing those concerns. I think any of us who have finally gotten our long awaiting DG would feel the same way. Remember that your hormones are wreaking havoc with your emotions. Bring out the doula in you and remember the words of comfort you'd be giving a woman in your same exact situation. You little girl is going to be FINE. Big hugs and kisses from Ontario!:hug2: Tell this little girl if she doesn't come soon I might have to get on a plane and come there to give her a personal talking to!!
Oh M, thank you:) You are awesome :HH: I will give myself some doula advice and try to stay as strong as I can muster:) She WILL be FINE. ~tears~ What would I do without you and the supportive ladies on here? I honestly feel way better now. Thank you~ Huge XXXX and OOOO from me too:)
:bighug: DM! :HH:
Oh DM....I totally get your fears.....I went thru the same thing with DS#2's birth......and so every pg I have had I fear that I have no fluid for the baby or that they will end u in the NICU again like him. And esp. after losing Evan my fear of a still born is heavy on my mind! I freak everytime I don't think this little guy is moving enough! And the last few days I have felt really yucky. So I totally get your fears. All in all DM you know your body and your baby best do whatever you feel is right for you! I on the other hand will induce if doc says to......I can't take much more of the fear and stress...they are causing me anxiety like no bodies business!
Well, I just got out of an acupuncture appt. I have another booked for tomorrow and Monday. I'm also picking up some lemon verbena oil....ugh. If this kiddo waits too much longer I'm going to take it in a labour cocktail, early next week. Please come baby!!!!! PLEASE!!!
Thank you Princess and Begonia (((HUGS))) :HH:
Ok, Felina - we get it: you want to make sure everyone is watching and waiting with anticipation before you make your dramatic entrance into this world. Goal achieved. Now it's time to get to work and start your journey. You may feel all warm and cozy right now, but it will feel even nicer to be cuddled in your Mommy's arms or nuzzled in drinking some tasty breastmilk. Your Mommy is tired and your whole family is waiting to meet you. Wait until you see how many people love you already and they haven't even met you! The next time I hear from your Mom I want it to be a birth announcement!
Hugs DM. Your little girl is just too comfy in there. I keep checking hoping to hear the good news. Hopefully she will come out VERY soon!
sorry shes not budging DM.
i have only had the one over due, and that was my last one.
i did go into labour on his due date but after 12 hours of no progression it stopped.
the midwives told me it was because i was so stressed and anxious.
i was so ready to not be pregnant anymore, i was huge and uncomfortable and totally over it.
i had tried EVERYTHING to get him out....
and i was so worried he wasnt going to come and they would send me home.
all that worry and stress is why i was sent home.
try and take some relaxing you time.
have a nice long bath, with some lavender and scented candles, and chamomile tea. (lots of chamomile tea, it helps relax the cervix and encourages dialation, also great for the anxiety)
get some of your fave music going, and just forget about everything for a little bit.
i know its not easy....
sending all the labour vibes i got your way! :bighug:
She's here!!! Born at 8:10pm, April 28th, into her Daddy's hands in the birth pool. She's such a cutie! 7lbs 11oz. Everything went super smooth! Started having a few cx's that I had to stop and breath through, around 4pm. They changed in strength around 7pm and I started pushing around 7:50pm. She's nearly my smallest baby but she hurt the most to push out! I'll post pics and birth story tomorrow:) Thank you everyone for your sweet thoughts and labour vibes! I HAVE A DAUGHTER!!!! Aaahhhhh!!!
:HH::babygirl:HH:
CONGRATS!! She's finally here! Yes, you have a daughter - and how did the family react? They must have been soo excited!