I had it done on my due date, I think its something everyone is offered now whereas we used to have to wait until we were a week overdue. It is uncomfortable but doesn't hurt. Much preferable to the induction process.
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I had it done on my due date, I think its something everyone is offered now whereas we used to have to wait until we were a week overdue. It is uncomfortable but doesn't hurt. Much preferable to the induction process.
I want to do everything to avoid being induced with pitocin! That's thier other plan.... What else did everybody do to kick start labor? I think I tried almost everything last time, but maybe I missed something......
Ash- with my DS1 I had my membranes swept when I was a week past my due date. I started to develop low amniotic fluid, and they wouldn't let me go beyond 10 days post due date. I had them swept at 9:00am, and after a day of walking, I went into labor at 9:00pm! He was born 6 hours later! I was also 3cm and 50% dilated when I had then swept.
FX and GL to you!!!
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Thanks XX! Hope you & your little one are doing great!!
So my Dr mentioned doing it at 37 weeks, I'm going to tell him no, not till at least 39-40 weeks...
I had a sweep on my 1st at 39 and 1/2 weeks. We were trying to get her moving before Christmas. It did nothing just made me very crampy that day. I went into labour 3 days later the night of my due date ( I had reflexology done that day - it may have helped to get things going too)
My sil did hers at 41weeks and she went into labor same day
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Why do docs say they are vbac friendly and then push to induce which raises chances of c-sec??Makes no sense agggg!!! Sweeping membranes only works if you are about to go in labor anyways like you are dilated ect. I had mine done at 41 weeks and went into labor that night. I ws at a 2. 19 hours later when I went into hossy after contrx. Every 5 min. That whole time( 1st baby) I was a 3 lol. Doc cannot make you do anything. Just ignore him and when you get past due date you can discuss sweeping as an option if your body is ready and you are gbs -
Ash-Why would he want babe born at 37 weeks? Many babies lungs aren't even mature then. Even the ACOG recommends 39 weeks now. Unless it is emergency babe does best growing until its ready to come.
37 weeks and he'd be stripping you every week. Ewww. Thankfully midwives don't even do vaginal checks unless u request them. One lady could be 4 cm. For weeks while another could be 1cm. One day and in labor next second. Checking tells you nothing just introduces bacteria into you.
Ash- I think it is a good idea to tell your Dr. to wait until weeks 39 or 40. I've heard it is much more likely to be successful the closer you are to due date. :)
My doc only sweeps membranes when you get past your due date and you are dilated and effaced some. He says it won't do anything unless something is already started.
^^agree with Junie and Atsaukina!
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Well he doesn't want to do any inducing or c-section till 39 weeks so I'm not sure why he would do the sweep at 37 weeks either... Really doesn't make much sense... I'm actually in the process of looking at a different practice to see if they are more vbac friendly.... I talked to him about wanting to do natural instead of any pitocin & stuff & he did say that he'd let me go to 41 weeks if I really want too... He's just nervous about baby getting big & uterine rupture but I'm sure that's a little chance since I've been doing so much reserch... I'm going to tell him no on the sweep for 37 weeks!! Thanks ladies!
Is that why you had csec for other children because of size? Most women can birth the size of their baby but their are a small few who need assistance even after birthing in correct positions and being in a comfortable place. My friend just had an 11# at home and all my boys were 10+ at home and fast pushing phases. My 4th child actually came w/O any pushing at all from me. Thought the 5th would be like that but no luck lol.
Ahhhh...anyone have any good things for a cold (most importantly a stuffy nose??). I've been drinking so much fluid, getting as much rest as I can, Vicks, steamy shower, breathe right strips, saline nose spray, ect. And NOTHING is working. Just so much snot and stuffiness. [emoji30]
At my wits end last night I did one small spray in each nostril of nasonex. That was like heaven on earth and I was finally able to sleep!! But, I don't want to rely on it and only use it at night before bed. I'm just miserable and with Christmas now it makes it even worse. [emoji17]
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Get well soon Taytum. Sorry I have nothing better than you are already taking. Get well soon
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Nope, my other sections were #1 was high blood pressure & they said they lost baby's heartbeat, #2 was them not letting me go past my due date.... Should have really pushed for that one!
Taytum~ I'm with you! Just got a cold with tons of snot!! Just trying to be as healthy as possible... Stinks that it's just in time for our vacation & holidays :(... Hope you feel better soon!!
Thanks ladies - I just didn't know if there was something magical I was missing out on. MIL gave me a box of Emergen C, but with all that extra vitamins + my prenatals I wasn't sure so I opted out of it. Interestingly enough I do feel better sucking on life savers?! I figured might be a little better than the cough drops (and tastes better!).
Man Bee - I should be thankful it's just a cold for me! Hope your youngest gets to feeling better!!
And Merry Christmas everyone!! [emoji319]
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Ash- uggg yeah its difficult when you have to know your rights as they seem to go out the window when women are prego. A due date is just an estimate so I don't know why ob's trying to box you in it. Hope you find a good one. I am very fortunate to live in an area w lots of great midwives(home birth) to choose from. Hope everyone is having a great Christmas and that sickness goes away soon. I have a cough and constant heartburn but have that with every prego its the coughing and sneezing and trying not to pee myself bwahaha. Oh the joys of being prego:)
Sorry to hear some of you ladies are sick �� Have you tried a netti pot taytum? Having a stuffy nose is definitely no fun while pregnant. I finally am on the mend with my cough. But we now have some 24 hr tummy thing running through our house, just glad it's nothing longer then that!
Hope - I think I may get one! I've heard a ton of people talk about them and how they work for them. Do you have one? For some reason I feel like it would hurt? [emoji37] That's always what's scared me from using it before!
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Hello! I actually went to 2 different places for a 3D scan - the first time I couldn't see the boy parts and even though I was pretty sure it was correct I just had to see for myself lol. There is definitely another cute little boy in there :). I'm still bummed from time to time about the thought of not having a girl but I'm excited for our newest addition :).Quote:
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I don't have one, but I should lol! I have a few friends who swear by it. I also have a fear of doing it but everyone claims its painless and easy. I just haven't ever been desperate enough to buy and try one. But when your miserable in pregnancy it may just be the courage one needs to try �� I also have lots of success with using a few drops eucalyptus EO in coconut oil and then rubbed on my chest or feet. Also cut up onion near bed, sounds weird and it smells gross but if you can bear the smell it's produced good results for me.Quote:
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Lol I'm in the same boat where it completely creeps me out, but man, feeling this crappy can't be half as bad as using a damn netti pot. My step-MIL gave me some EO to put in my feet (theives maybe?) and a mix of others. I think it worked a bit!
Question ladies - I feel like my uterus has been contracting off and on lately. It's not really painful, but uncomfortable? I always think it might be baby moving (maybe it is?) and then I feel my uterus and it's rock hard! Almost like after sex and having O. I'm 19+2, is this contractions? Normal? I have my anatomy scan next Tuesday (although still staying team green [emoji6]) so I will ask next week but wanted to check with you ladies.
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Totally normal! It's called Braxton Hicks contractions. They are harmless but can be uncomfortable/painful. It happens as your uterus grows to prepare it and baby for delivery! Don't be surprised if they increase or get stronger the closer you get to your due date!Quote:
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If you don't like a Netti pot (I hate them!) you can try the Neil Med Sinus Rinse kit. It is a squeeze bottle that you put distilled water that has been warmed and one of their premixed packets (it's an isotonic solution when mixed). You control how much pressure is exerted and the water goes up and over your septum and out the opposite nostril. It cleans the sinuses well and more thoroughly than a Netti pot. Any grocery store or Pharmacy carries them. It is over the counter. I always rinse my sinuses with it when I feel a cold coming on. I haven't gotten sick yet and there have been 4 NASTY colds that went around my house!!
When is your next scan? I need to know what you are having [emoji38]! I'm so happy for you [emoji4]!!
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Thanks on both accounts XX! I got nervous thinking that Braxton Hicks could lead to preterm labor (it just seems so early!). Glad to know my uterus is expanding - at 20 weeks I basically still have no bump - maybe it will just pop soon! [emoji4]
I may need to get the sinus rinse kit! DH now has my cold and you ladies know how it goes when they're sick. Nevermind the fact that he could take all sorts of medicine to feel better and get through the day. But I think this sounds great - I will have to keep up with this simply because it may be a LONG winter if it's already starting!!
Next scan is Jan 5th! It's the "big" one so I've been thinking about how I'm going to get a sneak peek? I'd like to think when she's just moving the wand around we'll see SOMETHING!
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Hi taytum :) I tried to pm you but it failed to send. I was wondering if you still have a pic of your bfp chart? From memory you had a huge dip below coverline prior to your bfp? Is there any chance you could send me the pic if you still have it? Have someone in our current group who's had an out of the ordinary huge dip and just want to show that it doesn't always mean af is coming......
Sorry for thread crashing ladies!!! Hope you are all well and I'll keep popping in and spying on you all lol!
I jumped on for just a second today Pbn3, but SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! [emoji322][emoji322][emoji177][emoji177] Feel free to pop in here as well - I'm sure I'll stalk you in your due date thread!
I still do actually! I'll pop over to 2WW and post - I've had a dip with both of my BFP charts. [emoji4]
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So dh had my Xmas gift ready but I didn't want to open on that day. We told kids today and opened the box and this is what was in it
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It's a Girl:babyf::ballerina::highfive:
Congrats atsaukina[emoji95][emoji95][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175][emoji166][emoji166][emoji166][emoji166]
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Congratulations atsaukina!
What amazing news Atsaukina!!!!! Love it - so happy for you!!! [emoji177][emoji166][emoji177]
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Huge congrats Atsaukina!!
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Congrats Atsaukina
Congrats, Atsaukina!!
Huge congrats Atsaukina!!! How awesome!
Hubby and I went to a baby store today (his first time!!!) and we bought a few things plus a crib YAY!!
As this is our first baby we cruised around and obviously it can be a bit overwhelming with the cost and what to get/what to skip. We're having a baby shower in April, any tips from you ladies about what we should be purchasing and what we can wait for? Also, any things you ladies highly recommend we put on the registry and make sure we get would be helpful! [emoji4]
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Congrats Atsaukina!
Taytum I'm not the the best to give out advice as I'm on number four and my motto now is less is more. With my first and second I had everything practically. My faves that i have is my carriers (wrap and a ssc), my Medela freestyle pump, the radian rxt, love the honest mama diapers (cloth diaper laundry is too much for me to handle with three kids but I love sbish, goodmama and grovia) and EMAB baby wash. On my cell and being lazy with typing out so lmk if you need the abbreviations fully spelled. I could give you a huge what I think you need list if you really are interested but those things are my top favs that my pregnant brain can think of right now ��
Its too exciting to shop taytum but it gets too much n u ll feel overwelmed.
I wont b any help either as i didnt buy much with my first and second as i was given some hand downs wid ds1. I wasnt sure what to buy as well so i bought what ever was necessary.
With ds2 i bought car seat bouncer and essential clothing.
But with this pregnancy times are different. So it is becoming overwhelming for me too. I seem like a first time mom snd dont know what yo buy n what not to buy. I already bought some nb clothes and two nice diaper bags.
Searching for nice deals on cribs snd strollers. If any of u ladies find any let me know.
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Huge congratulations Atsaukina 💗💞💕💟
As for shopping I have bought our pram, cradle, a few newbie clothes, set for labour ward & blankets. We haven't gone crazy but it was fun :)
[emoji106]thanks true blue.
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