April Raindrops 2016

[Powell130]

No contractions after tonight! Wahoooo!! Just had to have him pull out. I'm not ready for the after contractions yet

 

[Natasha2605]

I talked to my doula and I meet with her Tuesday! I feel soooooo much better about labor and birth now! Especially since the way my birth with #1 went and being in a small town this time and with small town doctors. I can breathe now! Goodness I'm so glad my friend suggested one and that my county has a volunteer doula program because my insurance wouldn't cover it and since we are about to buy a house we can't afford it.

That's fab. Feeling a little more relaxed about the upcoming birth can only be a good thing!

Are doulas used often where you are? You very rarely hear of them here. In fact don't think I've ever heard of someone using one irl.

 

[Powell130]

I don't think they are at all! There are only two certified doulas in my county!!

 

[Jonesbaby19]

Hi again from the hospital....

Doctor has just come to see me in the last hour. Confirmed preeclampsia and said because of a large drop in my blood platelet levels and a spike in my blood pressure & urine protein levels today, that the babies may be delivered as early as tomorrow

Just had a steroid shot to mature the babies lungs & we are hopeful to get another steroid shot in 24 hours, but doctor said it's a fine balancing act with my health between now and then that will determine if they need to deliver before the next shot can be administered.

As I understand it, the babies will be delivered by Monday at the latest. Just signed all of the consent forms for c-section, etc & now we wait.

Feeling really sick to be honest, but sucking on ice is helping! My dear toddler spent a few hours with me this evening at the hospital which was Devine. Very lucky to have my own room and my own bathroom, thank goodness.

I cannot believe we are going to meet our babies shortly!!!

Will keep you updated!

 

[dani_tinks]

Good luck Jonesbaby hope all goes well xx

 

[cntrygrl]

Powell-- Sorry I only log in normally in the morning. I saw on the FB page that everything went well with Salamander her little girl is here. Hopefully she'll pop in and update.

Jonesbaby-- Hoping everything goes smoothly with your delivery. Sorry about the pre-e. My biggest worry is about my toddler at home while I'm in the hospital also.

 

[hal423]

Sorry to hear about the pre-e jonesbaby. But you're in the right place to monitor yours and the babies' health right now. I'm glad you got to spend some time with your LO - I bet that was heartbreaking saying goodbye. Best of luck to you!

 

[Powell130]

Eeeekkkk the April babies are starting to come!!!!! Shits getting real!!

AFM- check up this morning. Everything good on my end. Baby's heart rate was a little on the low end of normal but I think he was sleeping cuz I checked it when I got home and its back to where it usually is. Doc didn't seem worried anyways but I couldn't help but freak a little because of the face the nurse made, she needs to control her facial expressions lol doc said I'm "a loose fingertip so about 1 1/2CM" . nothing else to write home about, just the usual aches and pains lol

 

[salamander91]

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Sorry for the late update. Cora-Lily was born via c section on 23/3 at 9.17am weighing 8lb 13oz. She is absolutely beautiful and perfect.

 

[linz85]

OMG she is adorable! Awww I bet your soooo in love Theyre gonna all start coming now! I can't wait

x

 

[babyjan]

Congratulations again salamander! Beautiful baby x

 

[Powell130]

She's beautiful!! That thick, dark hair is gorgeous!

 

[cheerios]

Congratulations Salamander!!!! She's so cute and what a great birth weight!!!

 

[Kuji]

She looks amazing Salamander! Congrats!!!

 

[Natasha2605]

Congratulations Salamander, she is stunning and I love her name!

 

[Powell130]

Anyone else drinking it? I meant to start earlier but kept forgetting to get some
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/red-raspberry-leaf-tea/

 

[No Doubt]

No...never had it.

I'm so lazy this pregnancy. I would at least sit on the ball before. I'm not even doing that, lol. I have been playing romper room though to try help things along...

 

[Powell130]

I meant to start this and EPO around 32-33 weeks like last time but have really procrastinated lol

 

[shellgirl]

I started the RRLT at 33 weeks, added oral EPO at 34 weeks, and vaginal EPO at 36 weeks. I'm doing whatever I can to get my cervix and uterus into game day shape so I can have a VBAC.

 

[Powell130]

I was wondering if it was too early to start the EPO! I can't remember exactly when I started it last time but think it was before 36 weeks, which I am now, i wanna 33 weeks so im just gonna go with that so I guess I'll start! How much are you taking? Mine are 1000MG