January Jellybeans 2013!...

Melly: Hopefully the hard belly means things will get going today. :)

Darkstar: Hopefully it is a small leak and you are about to pop. :)

Sonia: That was a nice night! Yay! :)

Aruppe: So, glad Oliver is nursing and that they allow you to stay at the hospital. :) I did that with DD. :)
 
Oooohhhh exciting mssmummy!!!!

I've got backache and period cramps again, wish something would either happen or stop! Hate this in-between bit!
 
Thanks leinz... I couldn't stand it if I had to go home and leave him here. Poor dh is stuck sleeping on the hard pull out sleeper they have in the room...

Mummy- fingers crossed for you!
 
Sorry ladies that I have taken so long to update. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts over the last couple of days. It has been a ride for sure. We checked in about 8ish at the hospital and they sent me straight to L&D. I was watched for a couple of hours. I came in at 4cm and 90% effaced. 2 hours later I was 4.5-5 and my contractions were getting stronger. They moved us to a new room and there they begin getting things ready. IV, paperwork and what not. A couple more hours later, my contractions were getting quite strong and painful and I was struggling to breathe through them. They sent in the man with the magic epidural and then checked me to find that I was at a 7, 100% effaced and at 0 station. After my epidural I slept all I could and it felt great to finally get some sleep. Close to 5pm my wonderful nurse came in said she had a feeling and wanted to check me ... I told her I was feeling pressure and what felt like her head in my canal. Sure enough yes she was right there and I was ready to push. Doctor came in and we went work. It was so easy. I pushed for about 30 minutes, no pain, and actually enjoyed the experience. I had a very small tear which they just stitched me up and we now have our beautiful baby girl. She did have quite a bit of junk in her lungs from me being sick but they got it all out and she is just perfect. She looks every bit like her daddy and is built just like him as well. Long and skinny. hahahaha! I couldn't have asked for a better team of nurses and my doctor was just amazing. They did everything in room even her bath and I got to bf right away. First time she nursed for 30 minutes. Wonderful suck and feeds like a champ. We are struggling a little because both sides are wanting to flatten out. Thankfully we have some great nipple shells to help draw them out and we are doing good so far. I can't believe what a great eater she is! I hope it continues. I am also very happy that I am feeling great! A little tired but I'm really not in much pain at all. I didn't even need any pain meds afterward. I still could use something for my ribs but for now, I'd like to keep it out of Chloe's system. I was also able to hop up out of bed and pee with no pain or burning and then shortly after again. I have feeling all down in that region and am hoping for a much better recovery this go around.

DD came by and wanted to hold her the entire time. She then cried when my mom had to take her back home because she thought we would get to come with her. Broke my heart. Thankfully though the nurses got her a big sister sticker and a coloring book and off she went happy.

They said we could leave as early as 24 hours and as long as both her and I are doing good, I think we will head home. I cannot wait to be back home and have both of my girls. I am on cloud 9 right now and I have no plans of coming down. DH is of course smitten beyond belief. It is wonderful to watch him hold and talk to her. He keeps getting up to check on her as well. Just so in love!!

Ok girls, I am off to sleep for a bit.

So happy for u hun! :) glad everyone is well! :happydance:
 
Thanks leinz... I couldn't stand it if I had to go home and leave him here. Poor dh is stuck sleeping on the hard pull out sleeper they have in the room...

Mummy- fingers crossed for you!

Nice to see him feeding! That stinks u guys r stuck in hospital, we were there two nights and poor hubby had a hard recliner to sleep on, sad part is he still slept better than me lol! You will all be home soon enough :)
 
We had to stay in 5 nights with ds, as much as I wanted to go home, it was also nice to have the support of the midwives there.
 
hey girls!! back from my midwife appointment...bit gutted no induction date for me :cry: next appointment is on the 22nd 3 days after my due date...bubba is 3/5th engaged! MW reckons she won't engage anymore until labour...heart beat was 136...fundal height was 38cm and my BP was 100/60...maybe that's why i didn't get an induction date because im measuring on time....i hope i go soon don't want anymore MW appointments!! I do have to go for a blood test tomorrow though to check my liver function to make sure this rash i have isn't cholestasis...the only thing that worried me is i suggested to my MW that could it be PUPPP and she had no idea what the hell it was :shrug: that makes me trust her so much more...NOT!
 
Sonia - What a great night. Hopefully he's going to be a good sleeper!

Melly - What a stressful day! Hope you're feeling ok & get to put your feet up this evening (unless of course you go in to labour :)) :hugs:
 
congrats sassy - love the name chloe.....that was one of the names we picked out at first but it didn't win!
 
Been talking to a friend at work, who's step-daughter is training to be a midwife. From Thursday her placement changes and she will be on labour ward at the hospital I'm using! How weird will that be if she delivers my baby? And how will I be able to chat to her normally again if she's had her hand up my foo :haha:
 
Been talking to a friend at work, who's step-daughter is training to be a midwife. From Thursday her placement changes and she will be on labour ward at the hospital I'm using! How weird will that be if she delivers my baby? And how will I be able to chat to her normally again if she's had her hand up my foo :haha:

If you're not comfortable with it let them know as soon as you go in. One of DH's relatives is an anaesthetist at the hospital I'll be going to. He was asking when I was due in case I end up with an emergency section & said he'd make sure it wasn't him that attended, as even if I think I'm ok with him being there it might end up adding to my stress levels. I don't think I'd mind though, except that it might distract DH if they were chatting and then I'd get mad :haha:
 
I called my midwife last night about my oily urine and she wasnt too concerned as I have plenty of baby movement but she didnt think it was waters (she didn't seem to know what it was). I ended up with cramps and backache from 2am for three hours but they died off and now I'm just exhausted. Midwife said I can go in for a stress tst and speculum exam today if I am worried but at this stage I think I won't bother, baby is moving plenty, his kicks are strong and hurt!
 
MissMoo: Yay, so exciting! I hope this is it! :)

Darkstar: Ahhh... I don't blame you for not going in. I was hoping that was it. :(

Melly: Did DS keep you waiting this long? I hope something happens today. :hugs:

Jellybeans: I hope it happens for you soon and that you don't need your next appointment. :hugs:
 
Glad it's nothing to worry about Darkstar & hope you get a better night tonight :)
 
Been talking to a friend at work, who's step-daughter is training to be a midwife. From Thursday her placement changes and she will be on labour ward at the hospital I'm using! How weird will that be if she delivers my baby? And how will I be able to chat to her normally again if she's had her hand up my foo :haha:

As an L&D nurse who works in the city I grew up in, and being prime baby-making age, I run into this often, but from the other perspective. If I know my patient I'll tell her that I'm completely fine with switching with another nurs. It doesn't bother me taking care of someone I know, but I could totally see your point of view. Just tell them if you're uncomfortable!!:thumbup:
 
Sonia- Congrats again! Archie is sooo cute!!

Sassy- Amazing! Thank you for sharing and congratulations!!!

Amanda- So glad to hear Oliver is nursing! I am sorry you had to go through that, but so glad you are both doing well now.

Nikki- Thank you for sharing! You are such a trooper!! :hugs:

Melly- That's terrible!! But it might get something started! Hope your car gets up and running soon.

Sorry to anyone I have missed! Hope all you over due ladies start showing signs soon!! Can't wait for more Jellybeans!!!

Here's the long version of Sam's birth... if y'all are interested. I finally had the time and the laptop to write it down.
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/home-natural-birthing/1668165-samuel-owens-unassisted-birth-story.html#post24555635
 
Leinz, ds was the opposite and came bang on 37 weeks.

Ive so had enough! I'm in so much pain I just want to scream and cry, walking is painful but going from sitting to standing is excruciating!!! Will this go immediately when baby comes?

Thank goodness baby should be here Friday!
 

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