MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[athena87]

Prowife I really had no time, my contractions started when I woke up I timed them for about 20 minutes before getting out of bed and as I was getting out of bed my water broke. My sister on the other hand has had 3 different experiences, her first she was in labor all weekend and when she went to the dr on Monday she was at a 4 and they sent her to the hospital. They had to break her water. My 2nd niece she had to be induced for because she was making no progress. And then with my nephew she was induced again, but after pushing for so long they had to do an emergency c-section because his heart rate was dropping. Turns out the cord was around his neck and was bungeeing him in there and it would tighten when she would push which caused his heart rate to drop. My mom and sister have 3 kids each and they had to have their waters broken every time. My mom couldn't believe my water broke the first time.

 

[athena87]

Newbie I'm so glad everything is ok and your ultrasound went well.

 

[ProfWife]

Given how I've felt today...I don't think we're going to make it into June. I'm hoping to make it through tomorrow.

Thought I was getting back labor today, but it went away after an hour or so (and a warm bath). BH every so often when I'm on my feet (and every time I transition from sitting to standing).

I'm focusing on getting our bags ready and getting my house looking livable again. I still need to get her baby book and there are so many loose ends that may not get done.

 

[momwithbabies]

Great to hear from you momwithbabies!!! How are you doing?

Hanging in there! We have 3 1/2 days before school is out. I have a ton a staff development, but I'm thinking it's not as tough as teaching. This diet I've been on has been challenging. I didn't have the best day...everything that could have gone wrong did

It's been a day! Unfortunately, potato chips are holding me sane.

 

[momwithbabies]

Given how I've felt today...I don't think we're going to make it into June. I'm hoping to make it through tomorrow.

Thought I was getting back labor today, but it went away after an hour or so (and a warm bath). BH every so often when I'm on my feet (and every time I transition from sitting to standing).

I'm focusing on getting our bags ready and getting my house looking livable again. I still need to get her baby book and there are so many loose ends that may not get done.

Feeling excited for you! I hope you can take it easy! I can't believe how close you are!!!!

 

[newbie2013]

Keep us posted ProfWife!!!!

 

[ProfWife]

About to go get ready for my 39 week appointment. Hoping we have some progress (my waddling around the house and pain in my hips should mean SOMETHING has progressed in the last week).

We've made it through all the major issues and events remaining. Her room is 90% done (repainting the dresser/changer and putting on the new knobs + putting her decorative shelf in). Clothes are washed and ready, but can't be put away until the dresser is done. I have some bottles washed/sterilized, but several that need to be dealt with tonight.

Okay...there's still a lot to do...but at least at this point if I go into labor, our bags are packed and we are ready to get through that moment. The rest can wait if needed.

 

[ProfWife]

Looks like the in-law issues may be non-issues. I'm not likely to make it to my due date...doc doesn't think I'll make it to next week at all.

70% effaced, 1.5-2 dilated, -1 station...head most certainly down...doc says we're waiting for active labor (I'm assuming that means I'm technically in early labor at this point even though I'm not even feeling contractions yet).

So, it's all up to baby girl at this point. I'm almost afraid to leave the house...but there are some things I really want to have for the hospital (like a baby book).

Sending hubs on the grocery run this week...I don't feel up to walking all around the grocery store.

 

[newbie2013]

Great news, profwife! How exciting. I hope everything goes well for you and your baby girl decides to come soon. Can't wait to hear your next update

 

[RaeChay]

Exciting! There's always Amazon prime for the baby book (plus you seriously need it the first year so might as well if you don't have it already)!

 

[ProfWife]

We'll either have to send a family member after it or I'll get it after she's born. We'll just have them put her footprints on paper and paste it in. :-/ Not my preferred, but I've been in contractions since 4pm (3 hours so far). We're at an average of 1+ minute every 6 minutes. Water hasn't broken yet. We'll likely be heading to the hospital soon.

Until then, I'm sitting on my exercise ball and watching TV.

 

[newbie2013]

Yay! Good luck profwife!!!! Thinking about you!

 

[melann13]

Anxiously checking on you profwife!!! So excited for you!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Oh, I forgot to update you guys - my doctor updated my due date to be 13th January 2017... Friday the 13th! I think I'll start referring to this as my little monster - haha!

This is fantastic. We called ours the humanoid parasite for months, so I'll not judge you!

 

[ClandestineTX]

We'll either have to send a family member after it or I'll get it after she's born. We'll just have them put her footprints on paper and paste it in. :-/ Not my preferred, but I've been in contractions since 4pm (3 hours so far). We're at an average of 1+ minute every 6 minutes. Water hasn't broken yet. We'll likely be heading to the hospital soon.

Until then, I'm sitting on my exercise ball and watching TV.

WHERE ARE THE UPDATES???? AHHHHH! I just caught up, I'm hoping she's here and fabulous and you are both doing amazing! Please let us know how you are doing!

 

[ClandestineTX]

And I'm going to be super lazy and just link my long overdue update and announcement proof here:
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...t-over-here-making-people-5.html#post37347284


What's going on with everyone else?


Momwithbabies: my last teaching endeavor starts on Tuesday, I'm already desperate for it to be over! I have no idea how you can do this all year long!

 

[melann13]

Waiting to hear from prof wife!

I'm doing faculty development all week, so haven't had a break yet even though I turned in grades last Friday. I was hoping to go camping this weekend but the forecast looks horrible so we're discussing alternate plans. DH wants to go visit his grandma about 2hrs away, I want to do something fun. My strange desire is that if it's going to rain all day, I want to go to the beach anyway and just play in the lake in the rain with my daughter (as long as it's not lightening of course). We're all for the muddy kid fun at this house.

 

[ClandestineTX]

Muddy kid fun sounds fantastic! We aren't scared off by rain either, except for lightening also.

LOL, I haven't melted yet

 

[momwithbabies]

And I'm going to be super lazy and just link my long overdue update and announcement proof here:
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...t-over-here-making-people-5.html#post37347284


What's going on with everyone else?


Momwithbabies: my last teaching endeavor starts on Tuesday, I'm already desperate for it to be over! I have no idea how you can do this all year long!

Teaching is exhausting, but I can't imagine doing anything else. We have a field trip to a small, local theme park (200ish 8th graders). Ahhhhhh!!!!

Love the announcement! Your dog has a WTH face!!! Adorable! And super adorable baby boots!

 

[momwithbabies]

ProfWife: I hope you're doing okay!!! Can't wait to hear from you!

9 DPO - I was brave and used ovulation test strips this cycle. We had semi-good timing, but of course I don't feel a dang thing. I have been grouchy, but that's probably because I've got a freaking cold and feel like crap. No hopes here, but I'm hoping to start timing a little better next time. I just don't think we should focus on it.

I hope that made sense!