2016 May Miracles

[Spiffynoodles]

Drjo, have you tried nipple stimulation? It makes your uterus contract, so it's one of the only things that really works (if your body is ready, of course, which yours seems to be).

 

[busytulip]

Sorry, deleted my previous comment (I hope those who saw it did not find it offensive)

 

[pinkpassion]

I'm exhausted. I started having contractions every 5-6 minutes with weird rectal pressure, checked my cervix and it is lower than it has been (much easier to feel) and if feels open about the size of a quarter? I didn't want to prode just gently tried to see. I took a nice warm bath and now I'm lounging on the couch. The contractions aren't unbearable just very uncomfortable bordering on painful. I am sure this little girl is getting ready to come out. I just hope she waits at least until Tuesday at 37 weeks, I'm scared if she was born now they wouldn't let me bring her home and I just can't bear that thought. But preferably she will wait until May first at the very least lol


Drjo I'm so sorry about your blood pressure!! I hope you can get your baby moving on its own and get a smooth delivery!!!

I would have bet my money on spiffy but I too am not so sure anymore!!!! This full moon may get one/some of us

I have cloth diapered dd since she was born. I just this week started her in disposable because lets be honest, I can't be bothered with stinky diapers right now and I don't want to go into labor and leave a load of stinky nasty diapers in the bucket!! But as soon as dd2 comes and I feel well enough we will be back in cloth for both of them!!!

 

[drjo718]

Drjo, have you tried nipple stimulation? It makes your uterus contract, so it's one of the only things that really works (if your body is ready, of course, which yours seems to be).

I have a little. Didn't seem to do anything. I don't have a breast pump yet or I would try using that.

 

[NZKiwi]

Will be interesting to see who does go first, I know it ain't gonna be me since I'm due the end of may, in fact I think I may be the last!

I'm not going to cloth diaper either, it just feels like to much work, but lots of respect to those who do

Drjo, glad you got to go home again.

 

[Ganton]

Technically, I'm an April due date but I still don't think I'll be the first to go on this thread.

Drjo, sorry to hear your BP is a worry but it's good that you don't have any other symptoms. I hope it stays that way until your baby arrives.

Spiffy, if you don't end up going on your own, when is your induction planned for?

 

[Em260]

It's exciting to see who will be going first! Things sound promising for a few of you! I don't think I'll be going early but I've been having a ton of contractions so I'm curious to see if I'm dilating at all. My baby is breech so I doubt I am since he isn't putting any pressure on my cervix.

Drjo - glad you were able to go home. I hope things start naturally for you soon!

I don't cloth diaper either. I'm too lazy to wash diapers haha. Definitely hats off to you ladies that do it! I do love those fluffy bums and patterns they are so cute. I use honest company diapers so I do get to have cute patterns on diapers

 

[sugargully]

Woo. The full moon didn't get me either but I felt like it was trying too. I was having the period pains, back pain and bh pretty regularly. I made it through last night and I wasn't sure I would. My hubby works nights and I almost told him not to go in.

I will cloth diaper. Looking forward to the softness of the fabrics. I'll use a service the first month. Mostly just so my helpers don't get overwhelmed. Then I'll do Grovia hybrid systems. There are Earth Day sales going on this weekend for those of us needing to stock up. Diaperjunction.com Kellyscloset.com and Greenmountain have some nice sales going on.

 

[busytulip]

Em I use Honest Co. Diapers too, love them

 

[ja14]

I had been really thinking I would go before my due date, but now I'm wondering if that's just my wishful thinking.

In the last couple days, I noticed stretch marks directly on my belly (before just on my hips), my feet started swelling, then my hands, and I've had terrible indigestion. My belly has been so itchy too, so I know it's getting even bigger. All the sucky things are catching up with me.

I think drjo will be first, then spiffy!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Ganton, my induction is scheduled for next Thursday. When I set it up, I didn't give it much thought, because I thought there was no way I'm make it to that date, but now I'm not so sure! I had contractions all through the night last night, and some period-type cramps this morning, but nothing too exciting. But hopefully things are starting to move in the right direction.

 

[pinkpassion]

Our bodies and our babies like to play games it seems. I keep getting consistent contractions and pressure and pain and then it fizzles out or nothing comes of it. I'd like her to stay in another week but what if this goes on for 4 more weeks

 

[KrissyB]

Still here as well. I thought last night might have been it - regular contractions at good time intervals.... But they'd only last for about an hour, fizzle out, then start up again abt an hr later. And they failed the sleep test so thats all for now.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

These babies are such teases! I hope we're not all stuck in labor limbo for the next few weeks!

 

[ja14]

I've had more pressure today than usual, and right now I'm having dull abdomen pain that is similar to a period. Hoping this is the early start of something, but I'm doubtful!
... Someone needs to go into labor, I need the excitement!

Edited to add today's bump pic! 37 weeks & 3 days! Feeling very pregnant.

 

[mrsmax]

Just popping in to see if any babies arrived yet. Thinking of you.

 

[pinkpassion]

.... just waiting

 

[sugargully]

Nic bump pic ja14!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Cute bump, Ja!

No baby here, but the good news is that I'm 37 weeks tomorrow, so we've officially escaped another preterm birth!

 

[NZKiwi]

Nice bump ja!

Spiffy that's great news, must be a weight off.

I'm starting to have a few of those "omg my life is about to change forever" first time mum minor freak outs, I'm super excited about meeting my little man I just hope I'm going to be a good mummy to him. I'm just a little nervous about it all, excited but am very aware that I am heading into a new adventure