Gagrlinpitt
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Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!
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I just have wide flat feet period. It's been mentioned s woman my suze should not be wearing such big shoes lol. All my similar build friends wear 6s
Mummafrog
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Hehe aww bless all your puffy feet! I somehow mostly avoid this in pregnancy, I get it a bit but only if I've been seated for a long time in heat or if I've been working too much. Now I'm on mat leave not at all.
But I get a sore pelvis and under my bump etc and find walking pretty tough. I feel like I almost constantly need a wee, coupled with cervix pain when I try to walk -.- the pelvic pain only really bothers me in bed.
Pretty baby could be lower so a bit pressure is going on to that bone but it definitely gets more sore if you over do it so you might need a day of rest to make it better again x
But I get a sore pelvis and under my bump etc and find walking pretty tough. I feel like I almost constantly need a wee, coupled with cervix pain when I try to walk -.- the pelvic pain only really bothers me in bed.
Pretty baby could be lower so a bit pressure is going on to that bone but it definitely gets more sore if you over do it so you might need a day of rest to make it better again x
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I'm definitely feeling sore. I get up all night to use the bathroom and sometimes it's tough to walk upright.
I've been having a lot of cramping, a lot of what looks like a bloody show, and a lot of tight contractions, but they always fade out again. The tough thing is I can't tell what's a result of the sweep and what's more serious.
At 39w6d, I was already in labor with my oldest. In a weird way I feel better now that I know for sure he won't be earlier than my first. I'm just trying to accept this new reality.
Hoping to see some birth announcements soon! Everyone's so close now, even if it doesn't feel like it.
I've been having a lot of cramping, a lot of what looks like a bloody show, and a lot of tight contractions, but they always fade out again. The tough thing is I can't tell what's a result of the sweep and what's more serious.
At 39w6d, I was already in labor with my oldest. In a weird way I feel better now that I know for sure he won't be earlier than my first. I'm just trying to accept this new reality.
Hoping to see some birth announcements soon! Everyone's so close now, even if it doesn't feel like it.
Gagrlinpitt
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So I got my new car today.. I'm so happy with it! I also felt my first contraction today... This was a bit intense so I went home, put my feet up, and drank water.. Lots of water. Only a week and a half until my Edd
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Wooot new car! And woot contraction!
It is crazy to think we're going to start having a lot of birth announcements soon
It is crazy to think we're going to start having a lot of birth announcements soon
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It's been a busy weekend here. My work colleagues threw me a surprise baby shower and afternoon tea on Saturday which was just perfect. They made up a huge basket of baby goodies for us too. I feel very lucky to call each and every one of them one of my friends. There was a sad part though. The friend that was supposed to be picking me up couldn't come as she's currently in hospital after suffering a heart attack Thursday night. We've been texting lots and she's doing okay, just not allowed home at the moment.
Then yesterday was spent having lunch with my best friend at a soft play area so the kids could run free. Followed by a night of regular braxton hicks that just wouldn't subside until I went to bed.
Today we're driving an hour to see my family as its my niece's 16th today. So far maternity leave is turning out to be busier than working. Lol.
Congrats on the new car gagr!
Any progress second? I had DD within about 12 hours of having my bloody show so fingers crossed if it hasn't happened for you already you're well on your way to having baby.
Then yesterday was spent having lunch with my best friend at a soft play area so the kids could run free. Followed by a night of regular braxton hicks that just wouldn't subside until I went to bed.
Today we're driving an hour to see my family as its my niece's 16th today. So far maternity leave is turning out to be busier than working. Lol.
Congrats on the new car gagr!
Any progress second? I had DD within about 12 hours of having my bloody show so fingers crossed if it hasn't happened for you already you're well on your way to having baby.
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So my little guy arrived on his due date! This is the second time this has happened to me. Apparently it's 1 in 400 odds to have two due date babies.
My boy was born July 9th, at 11:04 p.m., weighing 8 lb. 4 oz., 21 inches long.
The labor was similar to my first. It began right at midnight on the 9th and I spent 12-13 hours at home, just relaxing, watching TV, eating popsicles, walking, timing contractions. I kept thinking things would slow down again. I finally went to the hospital at 1 p.m. with fairly uncomfortable contractions coming every five minutes. They monitored me for 3-4 hours and the contractions were getting really painful at that point, but the doctor wouldn't admit me because I was only 3 centimeters. The nurse was so upset to see me go because she thought I was close, but she couldn't persuade the doctor. She said she'd probably see me back "the next day."
So at home things started feeling really, really intense. I was incredibly tired by this point and the pain had reached a stage where I was having trouble coping. I was also feeling so upset that I was sent home again. Just like with my first labor, I felt frustrated that I could be in pain for 13 hours and not make any progress. I knew if my water broke I'd get admitted, but my water doesn't break on its own.
I spent from about 5:30 to 9:30 at home laboring, and this stage was the hardest. I was almost in too much pain to go back to the hospital and I was terrified they'd just send me home again. We got there late at night and sent me right to a delivery suite instead of triage, so maybe they could tell I was really in pain this time. Well, I'd dilated to 8 centimeters by now, and his head was really, really low.
This was good news because it meant the baby was coming! But it also meant I couldn't get an epidural. And the fear of natural childbirth really kicked in. I wasn't sure I could do it, but I had no other options.
The pushing urge was crazy. I'd never felt anything like it. All of a sudden I just had to get him out. Pushing did hurt, but it felt good and productive, so I was giving it my all. I did end up with some second-degree tears, but that's not bad compared to what happened the first time. And then he was there, crying!
The relief after natural childbirth was so huge. I was just crying and laughing and so, so grateful he was here. I was shocked at how much hair he had (compared to my first bald baby) and how big he was. Apgar score of 9, very healthy. We came home today and we're both doing well. I'm still kind of amazed that I had a pain-med-free birth! I didn't think I could do it!
My boy was born July 9th, at 11:04 p.m., weighing 8 lb. 4 oz., 21 inches long.
The labor was similar to my first. It began right at midnight on the 9th and I spent 12-13 hours at home, just relaxing, watching TV, eating popsicles, walking, timing contractions. I kept thinking things would slow down again. I finally went to the hospital at 1 p.m. with fairly uncomfortable contractions coming every five minutes. They monitored me for 3-4 hours and the contractions were getting really painful at that point, but the doctor wouldn't admit me because I was only 3 centimeters. The nurse was so upset to see me go because she thought I was close, but she couldn't persuade the doctor. She said she'd probably see me back "the next day."
So at home things started feeling really, really intense. I was incredibly tired by this point and the pain had reached a stage where I was having trouble coping. I was also feeling so upset that I was sent home again. Just like with my first labor, I felt frustrated that I could be in pain for 13 hours and not make any progress. I knew if my water broke I'd get admitted, but my water doesn't break on its own.
I spent from about 5:30 to 9:30 at home laboring, and this stage was the hardest. I was almost in too much pain to go back to the hospital and I was terrified they'd just send me home again. We got there late at night and sent me right to a delivery suite instead of triage, so maybe they could tell I was really in pain this time. Well, I'd dilated to 8 centimeters by now, and his head was really, really low.
This was good news because it meant the baby was coming! But it also meant I couldn't get an epidural. And the fear of natural childbirth really kicked in. I wasn't sure I could do it, but I had no other options.
The pushing urge was crazy. I'd never felt anything like it. All of a sudden I just had to get him out. Pushing did hurt, but it felt good and productive, so I was giving it my all. I did end up with some second-degree tears, but that's not bad compared to what happened the first time. And then he was there, crying!
The relief after natural childbirth was so huge. I was just crying and laughing and so, so grateful he was here. I was shocked at how much hair he had (compared to my first bald baby) and how big he was. Apgar score of 9, very healthy. We came home today and we're both doing well. I'm still kind of amazed that I had a pain-med-free birth! I didn't think I could do it!
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Oh my goodness he's beautiful!!!!!!!! Congrats mama!
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Congrats! He is very handsome.
Kaiser must have different policies because they will give you an epidural so long as you aren't crowning.
Kaiser must have different policies because they will give you an epidural so long as you aren't crowning.
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Thank you all so much!
I think the nurse mentioned something about fluids? I would have needed an IV of fluids before I could get the process started. This was about an hour before crowning, so maybe they could tell it was going quickly. I wanted pain relief by then. It's funny that I had a 23-hour labor but missed out on an epidural, usually those moms are the ones with crazy two-hour labors!
The lack of sleep was really tough. I was falling asleep between contractions when they were only a few minutes apart. Luckily the adrenaline kicked in at the end.
I think the nurse mentioned something about fluids? I would have needed an IV of fluids before I could get the process started. This was about an hour before crowning, so maybe they could tell it was going quickly. I wanted pain relief by then. It's funny that I had a 23-hour labor but missed out on an epidural, usually those moms are the ones with crazy two-hour labors!
The lack of sleep was really tough. I was falling asleep between contractions when they were only a few minutes apart. Luckily the adrenaline kicked in at the end.
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Oh man. Well, that's pretty cool that you get to say you have a med free birth! You're a bada* lady! Especially on so little sleep. Kudos and glad you are home now
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Congrats, second! Way to go with the natural birth. : )
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Congrats second!
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Thank you, everyone! Hope everyone's doing wonderfully with your own pregnancies/babies.
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Congratulations second, lovely little one you've got 
Eugh.. well I didn't get the job and after driving a round trip of three hours and trying to find my way back and forth through a hospital i didn't know I ended up with pains coming every three minutes for an hour or two after getting back and they've fizzled out again
My friend says at least it's probably getting things ready so the real show will be short. As long as they're not keeping me up at night I don't mind.
Baby has been very wiggly which is reassuring.
How's everyone and their littles?
Eugh.. well I didn't get the job and after driving a round trip of three hours and trying to find my way back and forth through a hospital i didn't know I ended up with pains coming every three minutes for an hour or two after getting back and they've fizzled out again
My friend says at least it's probably getting things ready so the real show will be short. As long as they're not keeping me up at night I don't mind.
Baby has been very wiggly which is reassuring.
How's everyone and their littles?
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Second congrats!! I kind of wish I'd done natural now but oh well. I guess different policy too as I was 8.5cm when I got mine. He is beautiful by the way!
Mommafrog, sorry things fizzled out. I'm sure in the last week it's really frustrating.
Mommafrog, sorry things fizzled out. I'm sure in the last week it's really frustrating.
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Sorry you didn't get the job mumma. 
We've pretty much got the living room prepped and ready for when this baby decides to arrive. I saw my midwife today and head is 3/5th engaged. She's hoping I deliver before my due date (which I've said I highly doubt!) because in 2 weeks she transfers back into the hospital and won't be on call to attend after that.
We've pretty much got the living room prepped and ready for when this baby decides to arrive. I saw my midwife today and head is 3/5th engaged. She's hoping I deliver before my due date (which I've said I highly doubt!) because in 2 weeks she transfers back into the hospital and won't be on call to attend after that.
