January Jellybeans 2013!...

[AJThomas]

I'm only coping because the counter pressure of sitting on my ball or whatever else literally cuts the pain in about half. If I have a contraction lying, standing or sitting in the wrong place I feel like I'm losing my mind! The contractions are still pretty far apart, especially when sitting, they seem to come closer if I stand or lie down but hurt so much more! The intensity has increased tho so I'm hoping some progress is being made and he'll make an appearance soon!

 

[darkstar]

UPDATE AFTER MY ULTRASOUND!!!

Sooo... we checked the blood flow etc to the baby and everything was perfect even though the placenta is aged quite a bit! in fact... they made the decision to do an amniocentesis on dec 31st at 7am to check ellas lung maturity because little girl is weighing in at a whopping 6lbs 11oz right now!, and if it comes back later that day as good, i will be induced that night prob aroudn dinner time!!! NEW YEARS BABY!!!

Awesome! Not long to go you must be so excited!

 

[La Mere]

I'm only coping because the counter pressure of sitting on my ball or whatever else literally cuts the pain in about half. If I have a contraction lying, standing or sitting in the wrong place I feel like I'm losing my mind! The contractions are still pretty far apart, especially when sitting, they seem to come closer if I stand or lie down but hurt so much more! The intensity has increased tho so I'm hoping some progress is being made and he'll make an appearance soon!

Sounds like your doing great, AJ! Hope you progress quickly and can't wait to hear you've had your little man!

 

[darkstar]

I'm only coping because the counter pressure of sitting on my ball or whatever else literally cuts the pain in about half. If I have a contraction lying, standing or sitting in the wrong place I feel like I'm losing my mind! The contractions are still pretty far apart, especially when sitting, they seem to come closer if I stand or lie down but hurt so much more! The intensity has increased tho so I'm hoping some progress is being made and he'll make an appearance soon!

You're doing so well. And even managing to keep us updated Each contraction gets you closer to meeting your baby.

 

[BlossomJ]

You're doing great AJ - so excited for you! Thanks for keeping us all updated!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Goooooo Aj!

 

[CharlieO]

Goooooo Aj!

I'm picturing Deedee with pompoms doing this:

 

[Lilahbear]

Congratulations little j. What exciting news! X

 

[span]

You sound like you're doing great AJ! I'm off to bed now but can't wait to check in in the morning.

Jaime - hope things pick up for you.

LittleJ - congratulations on the safe arrival of Braxton. Can't wait to hear more about it and see pics. Hope you're also doing ok.

Nikki - very exciting that you could have a new years eve or day baby - wonder what year it'll be?

Right I'm off to bed as it's 11.45pm here. I've just put together Meg's main Christmas pressie - a flat pack wooden toy kitchen. 66 screws and many pieces of wood with some ropey looking instructions (aren't they always? ) but I'm glad I've done it and was much less stressful to do it on my own (hubby at work on a late shift). Going to give the flat a good tidy tomorrow ready for the MW visit on Sunday morning. Also need to get making some Christmas cards with Megs 'help' - thinking 'footprint' reindeer.

 

[DittyByrd]

AJ - You've got this, girl! Breathe and stay calm. Like PP said, every contraction is one less and one step closer to meeting your baby!!! We're cheering for you!!!

 

[AJThomas]

Thanks ladies, the encouragement really helps! My midwife is coming to check my progress in a short while, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

 

[mammaspath]

I hope u post all the progress.....im gna try and stay up dor all of it!

 

[Poppy84]

Omg!!!
I've been missing out. AJ good luck!!!!!! Hope ur not waiting too much longer now.

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Goooooo Aj!

I'm picturing Deedee with pompoms doing this:

Just don't imagine me with the cheerleader's outfit, because it wouldn't look all that nice hahahahaha! I'd work the Pompoms though hahaha

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Ladies!!! Jaime is in labor!! Her water broke at 4:30 pm!!!!!!!!!! Woooohooki

 

[ARuppe716]

Yay!!! This is so exciting!!

 

[DeedeeBeester]

Ladies!!! Jaime is in labor!! Her water broke at 4:30 pm!!!!!!!!!! Woooohooki

Woooohooo!!!!

 

[AJThomas]

Yay! Awesome news!

Afm, my midwife came and says I'm 2cm and just about 100%, she says baby's head is right there and pressing on my cervix so she expects it should all be over in 4-6hrs!! She did a sweep of my membranes and left to come back in an hour or 2

 

[DittyByrd]

Anyone else laboring in secret???

I am having lots of cervical pain ATM and irregular BHs. Uncomfortable yet manageable. I don't think I am laboring just prepping.

 

[brieri1]

Yay AJ and Jaime! I'm so excited!

AFM, I decided, even though I'm 38 weeks, to try hypnobabies and I did my first hypnosis session today. I'm not sure how much I listened to, but it relaxed me into a very enjoyable nap.