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[southerngal2]

Well Missfox I hope your husband was right!
Maybe the BH was a sign that it's about to happen.

 

[MissFox]

I'v been having BH since 27 weeks. STarted off as 3 a day then at 34+4 I had ot have a shot to stop contractions and they didn't happen as often then. A few nights ago when we went in because Rosie wasn't moving much I had a decent size one and have lots of small ones (barely register but they are there- i don't feel them though) every 2 minutes and then bigger ones. It's hard to say because they get regular for hours at a time then just stop.
So far this morning I've been on my ball and DH and I have dtd and I've taken EPO... I'm trhing all this stuff every day lol. We'll see how it goes.

 

[lisaf]

Hmm, probably getting too late to deliver today, lol...
My mom went into labor after cleaning the house... maybe try that next?

(Glad to know my DH isn't the only mean one... though he hasn't been teasing me about going overdue because I actually don't think I'd mind it at this point! Yes, I may reach a point of discomfort where I'm ready NOW, but so far its not THAT bad and I'm much more scared about what to do with a baby )

 

[MissFox]

No labor today. Yet. Sucks though- People are telling me I'm going to go overdue now (all 2 weeks and have to be induced) just because I want her so bad. The truth is though that I don't mind. Sure there is the hip problems and pain and uncomfortableness and all the other reasons that I want her here. Also- DH is driving me crazy. he wants her here so bad and I get feeling bad because she's OK where she is to me. I want her here sure but not like everyone around me is making it out like. Sure- when my contractions/BH pick up I get excited and sure I wanted the full moon to bring her but IDK. Just a little disappointed that everyone is telling me I'm going overdue. Especially since I had the shot to stop contractions a month ago. So frustrating.
I've secretly been hoping that she didn't come until the move was done or closer to being done and now that we're there she is free to come at any time.
PS: need to get this off my chest- I had a small glass of champagne. Been craving it for MONTHS and had a small glass at my friends house. It was yummy and fixed that desire. And I'm having a realy good and happy day today and have been taking it easy and just enjoying being pregnant for the first time in a long time.

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I'm just going to check in with my one-woman pity party here... for the first time ever (and this is pregnancy #6 for me) I have gestational diabetes. I am a normal size, bmi, etc and have never even come close to failing my GTT before, but this time I failed it miserable. The cut off is 140 and my result was 191... oh the joy of a modified diet...

 

[lisaf]

I know there is that huge pressure not to consume anything 'bad'.. but I don't worry so much about it. I've had sips of wine, sips of coffee... and a few drinks like tea without worrying if it was caffinated. I just don't make a habit of it
Glad you enjoyed your champagne!!

 

[lisaf]

I'm just going to check in with my one-woman pity party here... for the first time ever (and this is pregnancy #6 for me) I have gestational diabetes. I am a normal size, bmi, etc and have never even come close to failing my GTT before, but this time I failed it miserable. The cut off is 140 and my result was 191... oh the joy of a modified diet...

Aren't they going to have you take the 3 hour test first?
I thought the only way to automatically get diagnosed with GD is to get over 200 on the 1 hour test (yes, 191 is close so if you didn't want to go through the 3hr test you can just decide to accept the GD diagnosis).

Sorry I know several girls who did the modified diet, monitored their blood sugar after meals and were not getting high scores so their doctors let them ease up on the restrictions as long as their testing still came in low.

Just offering a little hope here

 

[babystewart]

Hi I'm Amanda ,17 and 8 weeks along, from Malibu CA

 

[JNA]

Welcome babystewart

As far as wine/beer my dr doesnt think a glass will do any harm. I had a glass tonight (why im still up lol) and im feeling a little tipsy. It was red wine and I mixed it with grape juice to pace myself. Trying to stay up and make sure lo's still moving nd ok before bed. Definetly no more wine till my b-day and only 1 glass.

Miss fox even though April 9th is a great day to have a baby I will keep my fingers crossed you dont go overdue. That is one of my biggest fears being 42w prego Gives me nightmares lol

 

[babystewart]

New here how is everyone?

 

[lisaf]

lol.. why does going overdue scare you?

 

[babystewart]

I'm scared and I'm only 8 weeks along I have no idea what to think

 

[lisaf]

Lol, well I'm a lot further along and I'm scared too!
(though I would be a lot more scared if I was younger and not at the place in my life where I am now)

 

[JNA]

Im scared of going overdue because that means 1.bigger baby (already expecting a 9 pounder) 2. greater chance of c-section 3. still birth 4. having to suffer 2 more weeks of summer pregnant and miserable. I overthink things sometimes

 

[lisaf]

will it really be that warm where you are? I don't like the warmer days we're getting, but it doesn't get really HOT here until Aug/Sept..

I know the odds of stillbirth go up with overdue babies but they watch you closely for signs of cord/placenta health etc... I just keep telling myself that its an estimation, not an actual due date.. my mom was late with all her kids so I'm not so worried (even if I should be, lol).

my doctors haven't predicted my baby's weight at all Feel kind of weird about that, lol!

 

[JNA]

It has been in the 70s most of march. The avg temp in may/june is mid to high 80s and we are in drought to make things worse.

Many of the women in my fam go over 2 have had stillbirths. Plus I dont have a dr where I have moved to. I am actually staying with a buddy so I can be seen by my original dr (which is 5 hours from where I live) until the beginning of may.

 

[luckyme225]

Uh I would love a nice glass of wine or something at this point. Haven't really been bothered about not being able to drink but it would be nice to relax especially with all the aches, pains and moodiness towards the end.

I can't imagine going overdue. I went just before 39 weeks with my first and I was miserable at that point.

Missfox- can't wait to see if the epo is doing anything for you tomorrow!!!

 

[MissFox]

I REALLY enjoyed and savored my champagne! And me too!! My BH are 5 mins apart but not painful at all. Just felt another POP downstairs and I hope its me dialating (since no water is coming out).
I am in the hospital with DH. He had a really bad headache and blurred vision and started puking so they have. Him on IV fluid and are checking to see if he has the flu. UGH!
Well it WAS a nice relaxing day

 

[lisaf]

you should have them do a cervix check while you're there!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I'm scared and I'm only 8 weeks along I have no idea what to think

Welcome to our little group, hun. Feel free to ask any questions you have. I understand being young and scared, it's normal to feel that way. Heck, I'm 38 and this pregnancy (completely unplanned) scared me for quite a while. Hugs. So, what's your situation then?

I REALLY enjoyed and savored my champagne! And me too!! My BH are 5 mins apart but not painful at all. Just felt another POP downstairs and I hope its me dialating (since no water is coming out).
I am in the hospital with DH. He had a really bad headache and blurred vision and started puking so they have. Him on IV fluid and are checking to see if he has the flu. UGH!
Well it WAS a nice relaxing day

Bummer. I hope he feels better soon so that the focus can be back on you. ;-)