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[DanaBump]

probably just a sweep (which my dr says only works for labor 10% of the time) and then all the normal things. walking and sex. all the sex does is soften your cervix and the walking encourages her to come down but of course doesn't guarantee a thing.

 

[bernina]

Casey, just going by my experience, at 38 weeks they would probably do a sweep and that's about it. They may offer to do one again at 39 weeks or maybe even at 38 1/2 weeks if you really press them. But I think it's probably a bit too early for them to discuss medical induction (cervadil, etc) at this point. Again, this is just my experience. Of course if there was a medical reason that necessitated getting baby out sooner, then they'd be all over that.

Of course every dr is different and midwives are probably much more compasionate to the personal side of things than a dr will be.

It definitely can't hurt to put your situation out there and ask, the worst thing they do is nothing (although I think they'll have no issue doing a sweep).

Good luck!!!

 

[CaseyBaby718]

Thanks. I'm not sure I really want any type of actual induction drugs. More on the "natural" side of things. A sweep I wouldn't mind. I guess it's not a sure fire way to induce, but maybe it'll work for me! Gotta be positive!

I was getting the cramps and stuff worse yesterday but now today they've calmed down again and that bothers me. I thought I was on the right track to getting this baby out before my grandma gets here. (I also forgot to mention that her own mother died in labor... she's not very open about the fact that pregnancy is SAFE...)

I've done the walking and the sex. Can't walk too much because my hips are WAY loose and it's physically excruciating. I do squats and go up and down my basement stairs as much as I can too. Sex is not every day, and I've heard that rougher is better and DH won't do rough. He's afraid of hurting/squishing the baby or rupturing my water.

Just getting really stressed out now. I feel like my ACTUAL due date is the 13th, because after that date my labor will be 10x worse because i'll be so worried about my grandma being worried. She also has diabetes (managed by diet) and she tends to forget to manage it when she stresses. So that's ALSO my concern. She's just a big bag of worries for me, but just to be clear I LOVE THIS WOMAN TO DEATH!!

OH! And DH just made a good point. We're going to labor at home for as long as possible, and if she's here she'll be worrying as to why we aren't going to the "hospital" right away!

 

[DanaBump]

Of course every dr is different and midwives are probably much more compasionate to the personal side of things than a dr will be.

i don't know if that's a very fair statement. my dr is very compassionate and works with whatever i'm wanting, but maybe i'm lucky cuz i go to a women's center where the drs are very compassionate to women's needs/wants/desires.

 

[CaseyBaby718]

Of course every dr is different and midwives are probably much more compasionate to the personal side of things than a dr will be.

i don't know if that's a very fair statement. my dr is very compassionate and works with whatever i'm wanting, but maybe i'm lucky cuz i go to a women's center where the drs are very compassionate to women's needs/wants/desires.

Before I switched to a midwife, I had a great OB practice behind me. They were considerate of all my options as a mother. HOWEVER-- I do find that the midwifery practice that I attend now is WAY less stressful. I know that the OB practice is larger and they are trying to see a lot more people but I did feel rushed a lot, and I've been watching hospital births online that are natural births, and the nurses are very eager to meet you where you want them, but they have a drill to follow and they forget that you are the odd ball to the routine. It can be stressful.

Either way, I think doctors are becoming more and more compassionate, but i'd say that it's hit or miss.

 

[bernina]

Yep, definitely seems to depend on the individual dr. I love my OB but the nurses at the practice just seem to have more time to listen to your wants and needs, ask how your day is going, etc. I would expect my dr to give me the time of day and listen but frankly I see so little of him and more of the nurses that it's just easier to talk to them.

Really hope you're given some good options Casey!!!

 

[DanaBump]

wow, i must be really lucky. all the dr's and nurses know me by name. heck, even the receptionist knows me to where i don't even need to check in. they all know my schedule and my due date. they're all so great, but i have heard other friends of mine not getting nearly the treatment that i have at actual hospitals and not a women's care clinic like i go to.
i guess i'll count my blessings to have found this place and these dr's.

 

[CrazyBird]

Well my sweep didn't go well, she couldn't reach my cervix so couldn't perform the sweep I have to go back next thurs when I'm 41 weeks and have another sweep. I really thought I would be dilating because of the shooting pains in my cervix. So frustrating!

 

[moomoo]

Moomoo is (as of 16.27 gmt) the most pregnant she's ever been before!

For those of you wanting to get labour going naturally they recommend at our hospital to climb your stairs sideways as it's the right motion to get
things going apparently!

Hope you are all well and have been enjoying the lovely weather! XX

 

[bernina]

Thanks for the tip on the stairs moomoo, I may have to try that tongiht at home!

Crazy, sorry the sweep didn't go as planned, I totally understand the frustration. Sounds like lots of sex and sideways stair walking are in your future (same with me!)

I just got the shakes really bad, could barely keep my hands still. I had some cereal for breakfast around 9 this morning and it's only noon. Just got lunch so hopefully that will take care of it. Not a pleasant feeling at all!

 

[MissFox]

Good to know on the stairs thing! I'll be trying that!
Sorry your sweep didn't happen Crazy. I hope this next week goes by quick for you. I know the frustration with feeling like progress should be made and then there is nothing. I get to the point whereI can't stand or I'm screaming and still dialated the same as a couple weeks ago.
Bernina- hope that doesn't happen again!!!
Well- here is my 40 week bump pics. Last ones before Induction!

 

[chocojen]

Hi ladies,

Well what an eventful day, right after I logged off to go and get ready for swimming I got a call from my SIL sayingg MIL had been taken to hospital having had a fit and possibly a stroke......(for those of you who dont know she has cancer in her lung liver and bowel). With my nursing knowledge I immediately worried about the possibility that the cancer had spread to the brain and it seems that is what the doctors think too. She has fully recovered today and has been allowed home on the proviso that I go in over the weekend and redress the burns she has on her legs as she was holding a cup of tea when she had the fit. Luckily she went to the hospital I used to work in and so they all know me and she got sorted much quicker than normal. She had a scan of her brain today which was ok but she has to go for a more detailed one next week so please keep fingers crossed everyone, it terrfies me that we might get really bad news at such a happy time.

Anyway needless to say I misssed aquanatal and cant get a refund abd it is not on for the next 2 weeks so I may not go again!!!

Hope everyone else has had a better day xxx

 

[chocojen]

Looking good Sam xxxxxxxxx

 

[MissFox]

Aww Jen sorry to hear about MIL! I really hope that everything works itself out and she is OK.

 

[caro103]

gosh chocco, hope your mil is ok

missfox, lovely low bump! Xxx

 

[babybefore30]

Oh Chooco really sorry about MIL. Beautiful bump Miss Fox.
Many congratulatons Smeeji and hoping LilGemsy is well on her way to having Ollie.
Nothing to report here just waiting patiently ......

 

[bernina]

jen. You've surely had a rough day today. Very nice that they are letting you check on MIL, I know that must make things a lot more comfortable for her, being at home and not in hospital.

Great bump pics MissFox, and Rosie is definitely nice and low!! I need to take some new bump pics tonight or tomorrow.

Feeling much better after eating and indulged in a coca cola. Hoping to go for a walk later today as it's finally nice out. Sunshine is poking through the clouds and it's near 50 degrees.

 

[lyndsey37]

eh thanks Moomoo for that tip on stairs i will be doing that all night tonight, i just ate a whole fresh pineapple too haha.... been to midwife today and she was concerned as i have not been feeling baby move as much so just come back from hospital and everything is fine, i was though having contractions and these were being picked up so hopefully these may turn into something, but not holding my breath because im sick of the faulsies now. I will however be having a sweep on Saturday so excited cant wait to actually think some thing is being done so fingers crossed for me ladies woo hoo

 

[caro103]

good luck for your sweep saturday lyndsey!

i've another sweep tomorrow morning . Saw bright sparkles in my vision earlier too :S, so hoping the protein in my wee and high bp haven't got worse at midwife tomorrow or they'll be whisking me in with pre-eclampsia!

 

[bernina]

lyndsey, so glad all went well and that baby is doing good. I had a scare like that on Friday and they did a NST which turned out fine. Hoping those contractions continue and get stronger and stronger!!

Caro, hope the spots were just a fluke and that your BP and protein are within normal ranges. I know once we hit that 40 mark they can both kind of take off!