November 2012 Due Dates

[Mrs.326]

Same here! When I'm at home I don't spend a lot of time on BNB (why I never comment during the weekends). I feel the same at work. I have stuff to do, but I'm in sales so my job is mainly about building relationships, so it doesn't make sense to contact new people right now considering I won't be here to really follow up with them for at least 3 months after the baby is born. I get bored too :-\

 

[Viking15]

Ok, I'll update. I went in for my 39 week appt yesterday. I was curious to see where my cervix was so I decided to go with the internal exam. Now I kind of regret that. It was extremely uncomfortable. The midwife was pressing on my tummy and jamming her hand way up there. I felt like the thanksgiving turkey getting stuffed. I think being on my back like that also made me very uncomfortable. All to hear the bad news that my cervix is posterior and closed. Ever since the check I'm feeling a little different. I'm having a little spotting and I feel like I am going to get my period. So, perhaps the midwife was able to get things moving? I don't feel that she was unnecessarily rough with me, but the pressing on my tummy made me unhappy. I guess she had to push down to reach my cervix? I didn't ask. It's just now kind of occurring to me. It all happened so fast. I was able to keep up with my normal dog walk last night, so I'm not incapacitated or anything, just uncomfortable.
I hope to hear some more good news from the other Mommas and AMM I can't wait to see your twins.

 

[Stephers35]

Ever so patiently awaiting news and baby pics! Glad there are a few of you out there; I was starting to think that everyone went into labor on halloween!

Today is technically my last day of work, so I'm trying to finish things up and it just isn't going to happen! One of our dogs suddenly has a giant sore on his paw, so I had to make a vet appt for this afternoon. Poor little bugger. He doesn't seem to be in pain, but I can't stand seeing something like that on my perfect little puggle! After that I am taking the dogs to my mothers for a few days so that DH doesn't have to drive the 35 minutes (one way) back and forth to feed them and attempt to hang out with them while he wants to be at the hospital. I like them to be at home, but this will lessen my stress. It's gonna be a long day!

I can't believe that I'll be getting induced in less than 24 hours! Yikes!

 

[Mrs.326]

Viking - sorry to hear there wasn't any progress at your appointment, but hopefully things are moving along now!

Stephers - So excited for you!!!! Can't wait to read your update and see pictures And I completely understand about your pups. Thankfully my in-laws live 5 minutes away so when labor does happen, they'll be able to watch them for us (and they love them just as much as we do so I feel very comfortable with that arrangement). Best of luck with everything!!

 

[bexxc]

viking- sorry your internal was so uncomfortable. it's definitely not the most pleasant experience! hopefully you'll start progressing a little more quickly now!

stephers- so happy that you're so close. hope everything goes really smoothly for you!

amf- i've been having some random contractions now and again, but nothing very exciting. i have another appointment wednesday. i've already officially finished work, but i'm doing my parent teacher conferences on my own time and today is my last day. absolutely thrilled to be putting work down! i'm just not in a frame of mind to think about it anymore.

 

[Stephers35]

viking- sorry your internal was so uncomfortable. it's definitely not the most pleasant experience! hopefully you'll start progressing a little more quickly now!

stephers- so happy that you're so close. hope everything goes really smoothly for you!

amf- i've been having some random contractions now and again, but nothing very exciting. i have another appointment wednesday. i've already officially finished work, but i'm doing my parent teacher conferences on my own time and today is my last day. absolutely thrilled to be putting work down! i'm just not in a frame of mind to think about it anymore.

I think that work has been the hardest part of being pregnant. It has obviously been really hard at the end, which you guys understand. It makes me feel like we'll have to win the lottery in order to have any more kids. It has really pulled me in different directions. Glad you're done Bexx! Mrs-any idea when you will be done? I waited until the final day due to short term disability and FMLA requirements, but so wish I could've stopped at least a week ago!

 

[ashleywalton]

Stephers-So excited for you! I am sure everything will go smoothly, especially since you're already 4cm.
Viking-That's how my checks are because she isn't engaging. So, yes they usually pull down on your tummy to make it easier to reach your cervix. It is not very comfortable. Usually the next day it isn't a bad as far as the cramping and stuff goes.

I go to the doctor this afternoon. I know he's going to check me since my due date is tomorow. I have had about 6 contractions an hour but still nothing painful enough so I doubt they've done anything to my cervx. I was contracting like crazy last night so I went for a walk around the block and they lightened up for a little bit then came back. Again, they're just not that strong yet. I am nervous for my appointment because I have no clue what he is going to insist on doing? Again, we are just going to trust his decision as long as he understands our concerns. I'd feel much better if my husband was with my but he has to work.

 

[charlie15]

well it's my d day and no baby from me!

Sorry viking that your cervical check wasn't too great, we don't get them over here, mainly as it can all change in a moment, so on a brighter note you can go from closed to being in early labour in an instant and likewise you can be 2 cm dilated for a month with nothing, so it may mean nothing!

I cannot believe how long you guys work until when pregnant, it's crazy!! someone needs to sort out your maternity leave over there!!

Good luck with your induction Stephers, I'm hoping I'll have some action here by Monday, or it's sweep time!

 

[bexxc]

happy due date, charlie! hope your little one arrives soon!

 

[Bookity]

Well, had my first check today. 2 cm dilated, -1 station, 80% effaced. The NP told me to "take it easy", but I'm thinking "hey, I'm at 37 weeks, if this little one wants to come she's more than welcome!" She did say that women can be 2-3 cm dilated for weeks, but she seemed to think based on my history (DD born at 36+2) it could be sooner than later. We'll see. I bet I go another 4 weeks! LOL

Hope everyone is doing well. Congrats to the 40 weekers today! Hooray for NOVEMBER BABIES.

 

[bexxc]

i'm sure she'll be here in no time, bookity!!!

 

[Mrs.326]

Stephers - the plan is for me to work until I pop. I've just started all my FMLA and Short Term Disability paperwork, although I can take my Short Term whenever I'd like, but then it'd just take away from the time I have at home with the baby so I'm going to hold off until I absolutely have to take it.

Ashley - good luck at your appointment today!! Hopefully the doctor will have some good news for you

Happy Due Date, Charlie!

 

[annie00]

Went into dr yesterday bc of horriable pelvic pressure.. Come to find out have protein in my urine an Bp high...
Came to hositpal to do twenty four hour urine test and started it well after all night of doing it n having contractions dr came in this am n making me do it all over again bc I had blood in my urine from all my exams.....

So now I have a Cathern..

Bp is ok now I'm still swollen...


So I don't find out till tomorrow at noon if protein is high to induce labor tomorrow ....


Wat do y'all think I'm dilated 1 n a half and having lots of bh I'm assumin

 

[CharlieKeys]

Yaaay for reaching your due date today Charlie!

And good luck tomorrow Stephers!!

 

[Stephers35]

Thank for the well wishes ladies! I'm very nervous, but also so excited to get this girl out and start the next phase of our lives! This is what we all do it for, so I'm going to suck it up and put on my big girl panties! --not that I wasn't already wearing the biggest ones I could find

After an hour and a half at the vet, I am now down $200 and have a puggle with the most adorable bandage on his paw. At least I know he's on the mend while I am taking care of business tomorrow!

 

[mammytoerin]

I can't believe November is finally here, and our baby should be born this month!! I just hope he/she doesn't keep us waiting until December!! xx

 

[bexxc]

^^i'm in the same boat. i mean, that's totally on the way outside edge of things, but it's a possibility. i deffo don't want to wait that long!

 

[hollsarena]

Good luck Stephers!!! We will be thinking of you and patiently waiting for your pictures and story!!! Glad the puppy is on the mend!

Charlie I hope you go soon! Hang in there you are doing GREAT!!!

 

[Mrs.326]

Stephers... I just realized you will be our first official NOVEMBER mommy!! Can't wait for the updates!

 

[ashleywalton]

Okay ladies Im back from my appt. A plan is in place! Im dilated 1-2cm. If I don't have her by Sunday I am scheduled to be induced. I will have to call at 6am so I don't know if I'll be going in the morning or later in the day. He doesn't think I'll make it to Sunday but we'll see. Im just relieved that its going to be soon!