Due in June 2014!(88 sunflowers), 37 (blue), 24 (pink), (48) here!

[jenniferannex]

Evening ladies!!

No plug for me as of yet, I hit full term today so I'm on countdown now yay!!!!

Ophelia you do whatever you feels right, week early isn't terrible atall and accepting an induction isn't either!! All that matters is that you know baby will be happy and that you are comfortable with whatever decision you make

 

[joeyjo]

I went to my dr today for a growth scan and NST. I've been having them weekly for a month or so since Jett's belly was measuring 2 weeks behind. He still is but it's still on the curve so they're not too worried about it. My placenta has some calcification and is showing signs of maturing and my AF is on the low side of normal. He's weighing 5lbs 10oz and seems to be fine. NST looked great.

The dr did offer me an induction though?? Not for today or anything - 1 week before my due date - which they schedule 2 weeks in advance. So I would let them know next week if I wanted to or not. He said if any of the previous issues worsen we might induce sooner but as for now I can schedule for the end of May/1st of June. ??? It kind of threw me off a little and I said I didn't want to be induced.

My 1st DS came on his own at 38+3 and I was kind of hoping Jett would too. However, now that I think about the convenience of planning a birth it's kind of peaked my interest. I could plan my last day of work, have the house cleaned, dogs taken care of, everything ready to go! Is a week early really that terrible? Is an induction that terrible? I've never really thought of it before.

I was induced with my first due to the fact that his growth stopped and my placenta was aging and calcifying. For what it's worth my bump measured 9 weeks behind & baby was 7lb4oz.... I literally waited as long as Doc said could and then was induced at 39+3. I opted for very regular scans to check placenta prior to induction. Induction took 4days from start to finish! Longer than usual but 2+days is common as is failed induction pre dates. The stress of knowing they wanted baby out was horrid, although I did decline a c section several times in hindsight I wish I'd had it. Personally I won't be induced again, if they are truly concerned baby is better out I would have an elective section but I know many many others feel the exact opposite!

Good luck whatever you decide & hoping Jett makes the decision before you have too!

 

[JerseyRose]

I seen my ob today and I have high blood pressure (130/100), my ob is a bit concerned so he sent me for a blood test to check my liver and kidney function, but there's no sign of protein in my urine which is good. I've gotta go back on Thursday to check my bp again. If it stays high they will likely induce me maybe end of next week. Looks like I'm going down the exact same path as my sis did a 4 weeks ago and they induced her a week early.

Baby has dropped dramatically since my last appointment, so that explains my pelvic pain and all the pressure I've been feeling.

I love the convenience of being induced but I've heard that induction can make labour go even longer than it would naturally. But then my sis was induced and had her baby 2 hours later! I think I'll just leave it in my obstetricians hands, I trust him and I just want whatever is best for baby. The closer it gets the more I hate the thought of a c section tho. Mainly because of the recovery time and because it seems you miss out on a lot of the first moments with your baby. When you watch a c section on OBEM the mother just has to look at her baby but there's nothing more I want than to hold my baby as soon as she's born. And then you can't get up to bath your baby etc.

But my ob says that all the signs are there for a good v-birth so that reassures me a bit.

Getting closer for us ladies! Can't believe we've only had 3 born so far, they must all still need a bit of cooking yet

 

[Ibelieveitwil]

My cervix is still high up and closed so it looks like the babies will stay in for another 3 weeks! Cant believe after this week my babies should be here in 2 weeks! They measuring quite big already, I am just really uncomfortable but hanging in there. I fell like they will be here on the 27th of May? C-section in the first week of June if they don't make their appearance by then!

 

[Boothh]

39 weeks is fine! My c section is scheduled 6th June, which is 39 weeks exactly for me!

 

[catty]

How is everyone been getting on?
I have started using EPO, 3 capsules a day and 2 raspberry lead teas a day. I am definately feeling things since then. I feel like iv been at the gym or something, it might all be in my head but I definately feel progression.

Apart from that my back is soooooo sore trying to take my 24 lb 10 month old up the stairs is so hard
I think baby is still breech but will find out on Monday.

 

[Ella_Hopeful]

Catty - I just started 1 cup rrlt and 2 capsules EPO per day... will up it to 3 cups rrlt by 36 weeks, and then at least 3 cups rrlt and at least 3 capsules EPO by 38 weeks. I'm already feeling some twinges down there - really uncomfortable - like baby is scratching his fingernails against my cervix or something unpleasant like that.

I also have crazy back and rib pain when I sit for any length of time. Thinking of taking off work from 38 weeks at this rate, need some time to relax.


Wow, everyone is getting so much closer!

I have a follow up scan tomorrow because of baby's big head and also some calcificaton on my placenta, although my doctor said he isn't worried about it.

 

[rainbowsun]

Last night, out of nowhere, I came down with an intense head cold. Those are miserable whenever you have them, but it's the last thing I need right now, and there isn't even any medication I'd be willing to take.

Anyone have any ideas for how to make the misery go away?

 

[ProudMomma2Be]

Hi girls , how is it going ? I don't post much but I read everything
I spend two days at the hospital last weeks to be monitored due to early preeclampsia . Now I have two ultrasounds a week plus one doctor appoitment .
My induction is scheduled on May 26 th
Last time baby was 6 pounds and 6 ounces ( 2.9kg ) at 34+3 . And was practicing breathing a lot so he should be fine at full term . Now I need to be on bed rest and try to keep him in for another 10 days .

 

[Ibelieveitwil]

Anybody hear of ewcm being a sign of labour, I have had an increasing amount in the last 2 days?

 

[Sizzles]

I think the plug can present as similar to ewcm Ibelieve.

 

[2Pups4Kids]

Hi girls , how is it going ? I don't post much but I read everything
I spend two days at the hospital last weeks to be monitored due to early preeclampsia . Now I have two ultrasounds a week plus one doctor appoitment .
My induction is scheduled on May 26 th
Last time baby was 6 pounds and 6 ounces ( 2.9kg ) at 34+3 . And was practicing breathing a lot so he should be fine at full term . Now I need to be on bed rest and try to keep him in for another 10 days .

Glad they're keeping an eye on you! Best of luck! 9 days now! How excitingggg.

 

[JerseyRose]

Proudmomma looks we could both be induced around the same time! I seen my midwife again today and my blood pressure keeps going up, it's now 140/95. They are going to monitor me closely and if it stays this way then my ob will induce me at 38 weeks. She said if it gets worse or if I get blurred vision or headaches they will do it sooner but it's likely they will induce me at 38 weeks regardless just to avoid the situation getting any worse than it is.

Shit is getting real lol ahhhh!! )

 

[ProudMomma2Be]

Proudmomma looks we could both be induced around the same time! I seen my midwife again today and my blood pressure keeps going up, it's now 140/95. They are going to monitor me closely and if it stays this way then my ob will induce me at 38 weeks. She said if it gets worse or if I get blurred vision or headaches they will do it sooner but it's likely they will induce me at 38 weeks regardless just to avoid the situation getting any worse than it is.

Shit is getting real lol ahhhh!! )

That's why I have so many appointments . If something goes slightly wrong , they will induce / c-section right away
I hope I can make it till my scheduled induction . For me it seems already too soon at 37 weeks
My blood pressure was high only once at 149/77 that's when they send me to the hospital for 2 days . And since than it was just once little bit high at 130/something
I noticed no protein in urine at my last check up chart , plus blood pressure was ok , but they still wanna induce . I guess they know what they doing , I just want my baby to be healthy

 

[ProudMomma2Be]

Anybody hear of ewcm being a sign of labour, I have had an increasing amount in the last 2 days?

I have this for quite some time and I asked about it this week at my dr check up and she said it's normal . It's the way vajajay is making sure it's clean for the time of delivery
Unless there is any itching or bad odor or something like that

 

[Exmxb]

Hiya ladies!!! I want to get into a topic that might stir some controversy.

Anyone thinking about trying to induce labor with castor oil? Anyone have any experience or stories? Obviously I wouldn't do it YET, but they're saying my baby's a big boy already, and I'm getting scared of going past due date.

My ex's sister that's two weeks ahead of me and I still talk to eachother quite frequently and she is planning on trying it this weekend, her and I have been doing a lot of reading.

 

[Mummafrog]

Hellooo ladies Been a while since I've posted, but I always keep up to date with you all.

Little update from me: Everything is still going smoothly as far as I know, midwife is happy, my bp/urine etc seem to be behaving themselves heh. Had an appointment yesterday and baby's head is in the right place and maybe starting to move down a little but mostly not engaged yet. We're having our final growth scan on monday at 37+3 and hoping they will say everything is okay to go ahead with the home birth plan

Wishing I could answer lots of posts individually but haven't got a lot of time so just to say I hope everyone is well and no matter what things go as smoothly as possible and you all have healthy babies in your arms in not too long!

I probably won't be trying caster oil here, mainly because I'm not feeling like I need to hurry things and also because I don't understand too much of what it is suppose to help with, I've heard/read it is good for softening the cervix similarly to how semen does, so I plan to just dtd as much as we can for this effect

 

[jenniferannex]

Hey ladies!!

Glad to hear we are all well! Proudmomma and Jersey glad you are both being well looked after and so exciting your babies will be here soon!!

AFM i feel like I'm walking around with a football inbetween my legs! The past couple of days I've had sooo much pressure down below near to the point I'm nearly weeing myself my spd has gone a lot worse but I don't look like I've dropped atall!! I don't even know the feeling of babies head engaging as DD1 didn't engage until labour, but that's what it feels like!!

 

[Boothh]

Caster oil - works by giving you the runs. Stomach cramps then in theory set off your labor contractions.
I'm sure plenty of people have used it and been fine but it can make your baby poo inside you. And we all know what problems that can cause so I would never risk it! Just for the sake of having them a few days earlier. I also wouldn't want to deal with pooing all over the place while I was in labor!
Each to their own but I personally think it's a selfish thing to do when it could be a risk to your babies health

 

[ProudMomma2Be]

Hey ladies!!

Glad to hear we are all well! Proudmomma and Jersey glad you are both being well looked after and so exciting your babies will be here soon!!

AFM i feel like I'm walking around with a football inbetween my legs! The past couple of days I've had sooo much pressure down below near to the point I'm nearly weeing myself my spd has gone a lot worse but I don't look like I've dropped atall!! I don't even know the feeling of babies head engaging as DD1 didn't engage until labour, but that's what it feels like!!

My bump doesn't look like it doped either and yet the technician at my scan told me babys head is way down