BFP Ladies from MAY we all be blessed with baby! TTC May '13 and beyond[Closed Group]

[Hopeful2014]

@mummy2o Thanks. I'll add chulie's information to the front.

@pathos May I add you to the front with your due date?

@kksy9b Congratulations! I'm so glad that everything went well and that baby Charles is here. He's adorable. I updated the front and added you to the parenting thread as well.

@KatyW Yay for 35 weeks!

 

[pathos]

kksy9b, congrats! he is adorable

hopeful, yes please add me

 

[Hopeful2014]

@pathos I added you to the front and on the May thread. How are you?

 

[athena87]

So I'm just curious. How many are opting for a natural birth and how many plan to get an epidural? I'm weighing my options. I'm going to talk to my ob about it also but just wanted some other input.

 

[magicwhisper]

Personaly i plan to take pain relief as i need it. That i will start with gas and air and work my way up as i need it

 

[Buttercup84]

Congrats Pathos, so happy to hear you got your long awaited BFP
Athena, I had an epidural with my DD... I didn't plan to as such but since I ended up being induced at 41+4 I decided to keep my options open as I didn't know what to expect. I don't regret having the epi as I wasn't coping well with the drip induced contractions (they were very intense and pretty much back to back) but I wouldn't necessarily opt for one next time, particularly if I go into labour naturally. My advice would be to see what happens and get one if you feel you need/want it once in labour

 

[daddiesgift]

I got my home birth kit in the mail today!! Making this pregnancy almost real

 

[kksy9b]

Athena- I went in wanting a natural labor but open to an epi if needed since I didn't know what my pain tolerance would be. Wound up getting one when I hit 8cm because contractions were coming back to back with no break to catch my breath. Even though it didn't go exactly as planned (with wanting a natural labor), I dont regret that choice at all. It kicked in right as I hit 9cm and slowed things down enough that I was able to get a break and rest before pushing. I dont think I would have had the energy to push without it and with the break was able to get him out on 40 minutes. With that, everyone is different...as long as you make the best decision for yourself then no matter what it is okay. And its fine to change your mind too when the time comes!

 

[KatyW]

I have a wait and see approach. My first was a natural delivery so to some degree I know what I am getting myself into and it did go well. But every labor is so different. I am looking into using air (nitrous oxide) to help a bit as it is offered here.

Athena, my advice if you are looking into a natural delivery is to read up on it and/or take birthing classes. Having a mental game plan will help.

 

[ALiKO]

hey ladies :wave:

thought i'd give a bit of an update.

im sitting here bouncing away on an excercise ball as i type this hoping baby decends a bit further so i can finally lose my mucous plug, have a bloody show, something! went to the hospital on wednesday in false labor, contractions were 2-3mins apart and i was admitted for monitoring. lets just say i wasn't making any progress and to add insult to injury my contractions came to a complete stand still thurday night, so i was released friday morning. had an appointment today saturday and still am only about 2cm dilated. talk about frustrating!

baby is also measuring pretty big and my doc started talking about induction if shes not here by my due date this weekend. ahh!

athena- i planned on giving birth naturally but doc is talking about induction if i dont get little lady out by my due date. less just say if i have to be induced im definitely opting for pain meds. from what i hear i cant imagine an induction without any. yikes!

 

[kksy9b]

Daddiesgift- awesome news!! Were your other two home births as well?

 

[kksy9b]

Aliko- hopefully that baby girl decides she is ready to come this week on her own. And if not it sounds like it won't be much longer until she is here anyways! Try to relax and enjoy these last few days without her here- do something for yourself ( massage, pedi etc) or go out on a date with your DH. You'll appreciate being rested and relaxed going inroblabor and delivery I can't wait to hear your good news soon!

 

[ALiKO]

thanks kksy i cant wait to update u all. im praying shes a good girl and comes before any scheduled induction date like little charles did for you that would be awesome!

 

[KatyW]

Aliko, I hope your labor starts up again very soon. From what I have read and experienced, there is often a false start before the big show begins. Cannot wait to hear the good news!

Hopeful, it is nice to see you checking in. How are you feeling?

 

[daddiesgift]

Daddiesgift- awesome news!! Were your other two home births as well?

nope! Ive had a birth center and a hospital birth so I guess this was the last option I always planned a home birth this time but when I found out I was pregnant I called every HB midwife in the area and they were either full, not willing to travel to where Im at or taking time off! So I settled for a birth center 1.5 hours away. Well then we found out a few weeks ago that we are moving to a different state so I contacted a HB midwife there and we are good to go! Im leaving here next Sunday (36 weeks pregnant YIKES) and driving cross country (27 hours!!) with two toddlers. My husband will join us May 15th. So lets hope she holds off until then!!

 

[Hopeful2014]

Happy Easter. I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

@ALiKO Good luck! Keep us updated.

@KatyW Thanks. I'm feeling better physically. It seems most things are adjusting back to 'normal'. I'll have more blood work in a month. Happy 36 weeks! How are you?

@daddiesgift I hope she waits until you all are settled in and there. It sounds like you have the drive planned. I hope it goes smoothly.

 

[KatyW]

Hi Hopeful, yes, it was a nice low key Easter for us. Today is a holiday in Germany so we are all hanging out and relaxing today. I am glad to hear you are getting back to normal physically. I hope every day is bringing a little improvement. Do you know how often you are going to go back to the doctor? Hugs.

I am doing well, and have made it two weeks past my first pregnancy. Taking every week at a time, and hoping to go 37 weeks or beyond.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@KatyW I've been back a few times since already. I have my 6 week exam soon and another appointment to check blood work in a month. Then we'll meet with the specialist after we get those results. I assume I will be going a lot more often now to check blood pressure at least, although it's been good at every check since.


I'm really glad that you are 36 weeks! I know each new week must be a relief. One more week until 37 weeks!

 

[magicwhisper]

eek officially full term here!

 

[KatyW]

Glad to hear that you have lots of appointments coming to check on you, Hopeful. I hope the doctors are supportive and can give you a plan going forward. So glad you are physically improving.

Yay for full term, Magicwhisper!!