June & July 2020 Pearls & Rubies!

[MiissMuffet]

Aw congrats!!

 

[AllyTiel]

I’ve had 4 membrane sweeps, once a week since 37 weeks and 5 days. nothing except lost mucous plug twice the first two times, and when I had it done a few days ago it just made some worthless contractions flare up, which went away after I went to sleep. Supposedly 6 to 2 days overdue... depending if I am going by the first day of my last period, or if I’m taking into account that ovulated 4 days late... my induction is scheduled for Sunday at midnight/early Monday morning.

 

[wanna_baby]

G'luck with the induction Ally! Wish you a smooth delivery!

 

[Heather.1987]

Good luck ally!

 

[W8tingforbaby]

Had my 38 week appointment today and I’m still only 1cm dilated and I’m 50% effaced. I have an induction date set for next Tuesday, I can’t wait to meet her!! For now I guess I’ll enjoy this last week as a family of four.

 

[Heather.1987]

I'm really struggling postpartum. This is my 4th c section and normally I'm up and feeling good, going for my morning walks, taking the kids out to places....not this time. I'm a mess. I know a lot more was done this time (c section, hernia repair, tubes out, bladder was cut due to adhesions and misplaced so they cleaned it up and put it where it belongs). I'm bleeding, nipples sore, raynauds in my breasts (which I normally only get while breastfeeding in the winter), my incision still is super sore (taking meds every 4 hours still with narcs and an ice pack...incision looks great though, not infected...just sore), super duper swollen (which I've never been), pitted edema up to my knees, I have my urinary catheter bag with me, bladder spasms due to the catheter....which makes it feel like a uti (its not), and now my heart is acting up with PVCs since last night. I'm such a mess. I'm normally a very active person, and I just feel miserable! Thank goodness my newborn is amazing! She sleeps great, eats great, rarely cries, kids love her and want to help and hold her! And my emotions are good....except for feeling frustrated and wanting to feel normal again. Good thing this happened with my last, because I definitely cant go through this again! I'm sad to think she is my last, but it's good to be done too.

 

[Nima]

So sorry you're having such a rough time, sending you virtual support and hugs. You will get through this, you just need more time. And glad to hear the little one is doing so well!

 

[wanna_baby]

@Heather.1987!! Don’t be in such a rush to be your normal self again... they don’t call it a major surgery for no reason... plus this is your 4th cut which most docs consider high risk so give your body time to heal and rebounce.... my friend who had a 4th c-section was advised strictly be in bed rest for 6 weeks....
meanwhile try to enjoy the precious first weeks of your last baby....

 

[wanna_baby]

Had my 38 week appointment today and I’m still only 1cm dilated and I’m 50% effaced. I have an induction date set for next Tuesday, I can’t wait to meet her!! For now I guess I’ll enjoy this last week as a family of four. View attachment 1083255

gluck with the induction @W8tingforbaby . Don’t you have to be over 40 weeks to get induced??

 

[Heather.1987]

Thank you everyone!

Anybody else have any babies yet?!?!

And good luck to the ones delivering soon!

 

[W8tingforbaby]

gluck with the induction @W8tingforbaby . Don’t you have to be over 40 weeks to get induced??

Nope just have to be 39 weeks or more

 

[Camia]

I'm so sorry you're having a rough time Heather I hope you start to feel better soon.

And no baby yet, he's still gotta cook some. But he's measuring 2 weeks ahead and I have a serious feeling he's not going to make it to his due date.

 

[wanna_baby]

How’s everyone doing??
I’ve been having some contractions starting early morning today and I had my routine OB appointment. And I’m 4cm dilated. Just waiting for contractors to get stronger to get to the hospital... I guess I’m in early stage of labour... nervous about actual labour... hope things go smoothly...

 

[Heather.1987]

So excited wanna!!! Keep us updated!!

I was able to get rid of my catheter bag yesterday! I feel like such a new person! My bladder was just so unhappy with the bag (spasms, rubbing causing blood in the bag, couldnt walk much without it irritated). I over did it today and took a long nap. Now I just want my normal energy back! I dont want to sleep my whole day away! I have 4 kids! My husband took this week off too, which has been helpful....we plan to go to the zoo tomorrow. So probably another nap tomorrow afternoon!

 

[MiissMuffet]

I've had 3 stretch and sweeps. After the last one I had full blown contractions that did nothing and then stopped by morning. C section on Tuesday (4 days away) chances of having a vbac are now looking slim unless he comes this weekend.

 

[Nima]

@wanna_baby excited for you! Have an easy and healthy birth.

@Heather.1987 glad to hear you're doing better!

@MiissMuffet hope it starts happening soon. Why can't you wait longer before the c section? Are they worried the baby is too big?

I am 39 weeks tomorrow and feel like it might take longer than I expected. I have some sporadic contractions in the evening but nothing more than that. I'm trying to just be patient and trust my baby that she'll find the right time for her.

 

[Heather.1987]

Hope you're able to have your vbac miiss!

Nima, almost there! Hang in there!

 

[W8tingforbaby]

Still cooking over here, little lady looks like she wants to cook until my induction on Tuesday. I’ve never gone into labor on my own, even with my first my water broke and never had contractions. The contractions I get with this baby trick me into thinking it’s going to happen then they stop. Oh well I suppose, I’m just over the horrible pelvic pain and it’s so hard to walk, so much pressure and pain.

 

[Heather.1987]

So exciting to have an end date near w8ting! We so understand the physical pain at the end!

 

[AllyTiel]

Had my baby boy after my induction started with cervadil at 2am Monday morning. Pitocin started at 10:45am and he was born at 5:04pm. My epidural stopped working in my lower abdomen and I could feel all my contractions there. Worst pain of my life. I dilated extremely fast at the end and right when I asked for them to redo my epidural they said I would have to push. It was scary but I pushed him out in a few pushes. 8lbs 20 inches. Maddox James born June 22nd.