Due in July 2012

[angieloo]

Angela - are you going to the melting pot downtown? That's what I thought of when you said fondue. I LOVE their happy hour on Fridays. When we lived up there we would go all the time. I love their dessert! I wish we lived back up near Portland- although I would have probably gained twice the weight. I love papa Haydn's and Portland city grill- lol I'm making myself hungry

That contraction you had sounds similar to mine Claire- I had some more this morning, but they went away again. Mine hurt in my back too though- like someone smacked me in the back. Here's hoping we both go soon!!!

I would be going stir crazy if I were you Dani- it probably feels like the hours are crawling by

I went to the mall and walked for awhile again today. Just trying to accept tht he might not be here for awhile. It's hard to accept when I can't wait to have him though!

 

[ktskittle]

Angela- he was 9 pounds, 3 ounces... 21 inches long. Big boy for 37.5 weeks!
I wa induced because I was developing pre-eclampsia, but otherwise I would've had to wait until 39 weeks... The c section was due to fetal tachycardia and me running a slight fever... The induction worked... I was 9 cms.
Yes, it DOES matter how dilated you are as to whether an induction will work... Google "bishops score"... It is the measure used to predict whether an induction will result in a section. My score was really high, but my section was unrelated to the induction.

 

[ktskittle]

Gorgeous pictures! I love the skin to skin shot!!! I have some cute pics of us doing skin to skin after nursing and his little hand and head are resting on my chest... Love it!

I used earth mama belly oil... I didn't realize they had a whole line of products!
Good luck today Dani!!!

 

[angieloo]

Love the tip on the bishops score kt! Thank you!

I am now fighting with myself on how far after my due date I would want to be induced- I think I'm pretty set on exactly one week late being my cut off, but I can't really decide.

My husband doesn't think I need to decide with all the back pain, period pain and contractions I've been getting this week. We will see

 

[Dani12]

Well I'm here in L&D, hooked up to iv.... being monitored and having contractions yet I'm still 1cm

 

[Flagirl]

Angieloo. Dangit! Mine dont hurt in my back!!! Ugh. and I don't know about my mucus plug. I've seen no blood at all or anything.

Katie- thanks for that tidbit of info. I do a lot of reading and never heard of it!!!!!!!!
I'm getting checked fri for first time so I should know something more.
Are you home now? How are y'all doing? Anything you totally didn't expect being a first time mom?


Canada- how are you doing?

Ali, Im guessing you are settled in at home by now? I think you said you stayed 48 hours and went home. My mind gets confused especially when this blows up with lots of news and everyone posts a lot. It's so exciting I get comfused lol you probably are exhausted but happy to be with your little man

Ellen- any updates?

I'll listen to anything anyone has to say...advice....recommendations or just stories in general

 

[Flagirl]

Ahhh dani, you just posted that literally as I was typing. Wishing you the best...... Have you had epi yet? Or it's not time yet?

 

[Dani12]

not time, my water hasn't even broken but part of my mucus plug showed up. they said tomorrow morning I'll most likely have her. Good thing I brought my laptop along.

 

[Dani12]

so my mucus plug came out right before I was induced a la balloon catheter which was so darn uncomfortable also pitocin. now i'm just waiting, i'm 2cm.... 50% effaced.

 

[Bug222]

Oh so exciting Dani!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful "last night" Angela!

Things are going well here. I am an emotional wreck I have to say, can cry at the drop of a hat. haha I thought pregnancy hormones were bad.. that was nothing!!! Iain HATES his bassinet and won't sleep at night unless he is being held so DH and I are both very sleep deprived at the moment. Last night we finally just put him skin to skin with DH and wedged pillows on both of DH's sides so he couldn't roll over and we got almost three hours of sleep like that. That was more than we were averaging in an entire night so today has been a much better day. We went for a short walk to the park today... not too far as I am still quite sore from the section. it is amazing to be able to walk though without being in excruciating back and hip pain!!! A little pic from today... Iain is giving us the evil eye!

 

[ktskittle]

Yes, we are home now. The first night home was rough because matthew was circumcised that day so he was super fussy anyways... To make matters worse, my boobs were SO engorged that it made feeding really hard for him. Today was a breeze though, and the engirgement is subsiding.
Surprises as a furst time mom... One of the biggest surprises involves dh... He is sO amazing with him and I love to watch how complete enameled he is!!! Just googling over him... So cute. And it feels like newlywed ish between us... Like we are super in sync because if the new baby. I love it! If I think of anything else, I'll let you know!
So cute bug!! I have been dying to get out of the house, so maybe a short walk will be just the thing I need!!

 

[Excited4First]

Bug. So so cute!!

Kt I have to agree 100% that is onof the most special and amazing things ever. I mean I totally expected my. Hubby to be innlove withhim but its likeso much deeper and special. It does feel newlywed like. And hubby is constantly telling me I'm an amazing mommy and catering to me when I'm breastfeeding so so sweet.

Are u gals keeping track of baby's poops/pees, feedings and sleepntimes? We are and I think.its really helping understand his own lil schedule hes on.

I posted in babies jully thread Canada Madeira. Is anyonne else going yhere?
Andomg yses the hormones. I have cried for nearly two days straight Bc I'm not pregnant anymore. Max will kick my tummyduring feedings and ill just cry so hard cause I don't feel it on the inside. So stupid as my precious boy is right here but I miss is and theexcitement the not knwowing when or what. Crying again oh joy!!!

Cant wait to see updates from everyone. Sorry for typos am bfing and typing on my kindle lol.

 

[Excited4First]

Dani good luck!! Cant wait to hear some news!! Hope you have. Your lo in your arms.

Angela good luck!!!! I just read back and realized today's the day for you!

 

[mummyofgirls]

awhhh ladies , glad your home now , hope the 'baby blues' doesnt last too long for you !

Had the midwife today , she could see I was in a lot of pain and uncomfortable and said that in theory after your first they try not to interviene until 41 weeks but she did a sweep which was a struggle as I am not efficiated at all!!but said that now she has seen me now she shouldnt see me again til 41weeks but is gonna see me on my due date to talk about inducing me

 

[Flagirl]

Dani, wishing you quick progress today!!!

Katie,
This is purely my brain trying to come up w solutions bcive never done it but if your engorged can you pump some so you're less engorged evenif you didn't give it to him in a bottle but maybe froze it. Would that help to reduce hardness and make it easier to feed??

Bug- he looks so little down in there. Id imagine getting out to the park can really help your mental state...fresh air and sunshine.

Ali , bug and kt- that's my bigges fear That I will be super emotional and use and overwhelmed and maybe even have ppd! I really hope not bu I terrified of it. I think I'm pretty used to the no sleep but 3 hours a night! Omagah. Unreal. Is he just upset or maybe just needing to know he's right by you?

TO be honest, ive been scared of all these things.....
I know time makes it easier and you and baby get into routine but......I really wish a l of you and myself the best. I am starting to feel overwhelmed and she isn even here yet.

Super super neat about hubby's. Mine will be Overboard. This is his lifelong dream. I imagine I will be saying- can I hold her please.
Last night I dreamed I had an emergency c section and when I came out of fog they handed me a 30lb baby boy and I was freaking, he was like a toddler almost and huge and a boy and as you all know I'm having a girl. No clue where that came from. I woke up in a panic.

Anybody have any issues with colic or acid reflux yet? It may be too early to know ..... Just wondering.

 

[angieloo]

Claire- I have those crazy random dreams too- like my blue blanket keeps changing pink no matter how many times I switch to a blue one or I call my son and a little girl I don't know comes in the room instead- so weird!

Another round of false labor last night. Contractions were 3:30 apart and lasting for 64seconds for almost three hours again. Basically it just means that we were up until 2 am for NO reason! I was so pissed. We were going to give it one more half hour and then go to the hospital when they stopped.

Frustrating doesn't even begin to cover it. I really wouldn't mind the pain if it were leading somewhere, but when it's going no where and you just sit in pain for three hours it's beyond irritating!

 

[Flagirl]

Angieloo-

I can't imagine. Only did it 2 nites for me but not even for very long. It was useless. I want my water to break bc then I know it's real deal. I'm strep b positive so if that happens Im going to hospital ASAP. If its contractions only then I guess we will be up googling stuff on iPad bc I have no idea how long I need to wait before I go or anything like that. Look at it this way- you're getting exp and know more. I don't know jack out this stuff. I'm so bored at home too. I wish I could do something to feel productive and make a little money. Even just a little bit. I know I'm growing a human being but I'm still bored. Lol

 

[Dani12]

So Lyric Isabelle Eshun was born 12:15pm today, it was a journey! Once they broke my water for me, that was all she wrote. I was already 5cm before they broke it but. I dilated to 10 cm in a hour and some change. I did get an epidural but my body resisted it and the extra 3 doses so I felt every contraction until I gave birth and during birth I don't quite remember pushing her out completely..... only that ring of fire I was warned about lol. But I did it even though I wanted to give up. Photos coming soon.

 

[mummyofgirls]

Yeahhhhhh another July baby !!! Not long ladies and they'll all be here

 

[angieloo]

Congratulations Dani!!!! Sorry the epi didn't work.

Can't wait to see cute little pics