*** March Mummies *** 29 Boys, 34 Girls, 8 Team Yellow! 46 babies born!!

[membas#1]

Cathryn you should definitely be next! Hope the contractions pick up and stick around for you very soon!

I'm just waiting for anything to start happening--although I realize I'm still early. My pelvis hurts some when i go from sitting/laying down to standing--the first few steps are a killer sometimes. last night DH and i had a little/okay a lot of and i was so miserably uncomfortable afterwards...might have to take it easy in that department next time. bump was all tight forever and LO felt in a weird positions. All is fine this morning but it took a while to get comfy after that. otherwise nothing to report from me. i can tell baby getting bigger and moving less, but still feel movement througout the day--she's just not as rambunctious about her movements...

hope everyone is hanging in there for those of us still waiting and hope all the new mommies are doing well. this thread is quiet now that many of you have moved on to mommyhood...can't wait to join the mommies!

 

[S_a_m_m_y]

Sorry I have been MIA had a crazy busy week with dr. appt's. Congrats to everyone that had their babies so Happy for all of you! Will have to catch up on the last couple of pages.

Okay so here is the update for the urologist/kidney appt. yesterday. Dr. is going to put Jonathan on 40ml of amoxicillin for 1 week immediately after birth and then we will have an ultrasound done after antibiotics are complete, so 1 week after birth, then another ultrasound 1 a month after birth, unless anything changes. Kidney's at todays scan measured 7.2mm and 9.3mm, so both are still dilated and bladder looked pretty full. So I was told this is the last ultrasound unless the urologist/kidney specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia request another. Baby Jonathan is weighing 8lbs 8oz and has some good sized feet...lol Oh and I am starting to loose more MP this am that was sorry tmi...chunky +pink FX hopefully something happens soon.

first pic is kidney's on Feb.10 scan, middle is a pic of his foot and the last two are face shots sorry they are kinda blurry. Oh and they still havent changed the EDD on scans so I am actually +1 week ahead with him measuring two weeks ahead so we will see what happens

Lots of Labor Dust to all Ripe and Ready Babies

 

[braijackava]

So it looks like I am having a baby tomorrow. Baby is measuring 9 lb 5 oz, which my doctor doesn't think I can fit out normally. I am being induced tomorrow morning at 730am. The doctor told me she thinks I have a 80 percent chance of c section, which didn't make me feel to good.

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

https://www.babyandbump.com/birth-s...ainbow-baby-benjamin-william.html#post9577872

birth story for those who fancy a read xx

 

[msarkozi]

that's great Brai! good luck tomorrow

 

[Lilly12]

Good luck Braijackava !!

I never post here cause I always posted in the other march thread, forgot about this one, while this one is way more active

Congrats to all the march mommies so far!!
Good luck to everyone still waiting.

I'm 1cm dilated, 30 % effaced and cervix is "mushy" and baby's head is stationed at +1 , the midwife said our baby is most ready to come out , out of all her women , (there's like 4 or so due before me).. she was surprised when she found her head this low..

So I'm bouncing on the ball everyday , hoping the pressure of her head on my cervix will help it ripen and dilate!
Also taking EPO and drinking RLT.
We can't wait to meet this little lady

 

[membas#1]

Good luck brai! hope you don't end up with a c-section. They told my good friend her baby was expected to be 9+ pounds based on ultrasound and he was born slightly less than 8, just so ya know...they can definitely be wrong by a pound or more..why does she think you can't birth a 9.5 baby? (if that's too nosy of me, disregard)

 

[membas#1]

Lily-i sat on my ball all day at work today

 

[membas#1]

congrats rainbow! you have beautiful boys! i love the pic of big brother

 

[braijackava]

I don't know why she thinks I will need a c section? Never had one before, but all my other kids were under 7lbs. So I think she just said that off of size alone.

 

[membas#1]

well if you don't really want a c-section i would try to birth that big baby ...as i said--they can be off by over a pound, and i have two friends, one is about 115 pounds, 5'5 (petite thing) and she gave birth to a 12 pound baby at home, no drugs. Other friend of mine is of medium build, average weight and gave birth to an 11 pound no drugs. Your body can deliver a 9.5 pound baby if that's what you want to do, i say go for it! Not trying to say there is anything wrong with a c-section if that's what you and your doctor decide, but don't let your doctor deter you if you want to try.

 

[Lilly12]

I don't know why she thinks I will need a c section? Never had one before, but all my other kids were under 7lbs. So I think she just said that off of size alone.

I know women who have birthed 10 lbs babies.
I think it's just easier for doctors to go ahead and do a c section since time is money.
Plus what membas said, ultrasound predictions on weight aren't very reliable!
I read they induced someone n told them their baby was going to be huge so they need to induce early (36 weeks) cause of that, and in the end their baby was like 6 lbs.

Anyhow, don't mean to be harsh or start discussion, just stating my mind..
Think it's kind of rude and unthoughtful of your doctor to say you have a 80% chance of c section , while there are no other "problems" other than baby measuring big on an ultrasound!

Whatever happens, you'll have your baby soon!
Good luck!!!

 

[braijackava]

Oh I don't want a c section! I don't want the recovery and to stay in the hospital longer. I was kind of mad she said that too, since my other births were uncomplicated and quick. I told her I want to try vaginally, so that is the plan for now. I am not a small girl and I think I can do it. My mom had 2 10 lb babies.

 

[readynwilling]

Good luck tomorrow Brai!! Hopefully you wont get the c-section, i can't see you needing it with your past experience

 

[membas#1]

I think you'll be fine Brai! good luck! Can't wait to hear how things go...

 

[MumtoJ]

Wow Brai you will be holding your bubs very soon now - whilst I'm real happy you'll have your bubs soon Im also a bit jealous - I know my turn will come but ....

Brai, my bubs is also likely to be well over 9lbs by now we were expecting just under at term so now I'm almost a week over who knows

 

[Nixilix]

Cathryn I am sending all the labour dust too you that I can find! Come on baby, we are all waiting for you.

Good luck Brai!

Here is the mummy thread for those that havent seen it xx

https://www.babyandbump.com/parenting-groups/547670-march-mummies-2011-a.html

 

[braijackava]

Well its 4am and I can't sleep anymore. I am nervous thinking about how bad my last 2 deliveries were. Trying to not let that ruin today.
Cathryn I hope you have your baby soon. I actually felt a bit guilty for being induced now, because of you guys who are already overdue! Sorry!

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

Cathryn I am sending all the labour dust too you that I can find! Come on baby, we are all waiting for you.

Good luck Brai!

Here is the mummy thread for those that havent seen it xx

https://www.babyandbump.com/parenting-groups/547670-march-mummies-2011-a.html

oooh thanks rach i was just looking for this xx

 

[braijackava]

Called and L and D is full as of right now. I am on call for now, need to call them back in 3 hours.